Buhari to visit London on Tuesday next week

Buhari to visit London on Tuesday next week

 

 

President Buhari will embark on another visit, this time to London on Tuesday May 10, 2016 to participate in the international Anti-Corruption Summit which will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016. According to a statement by presidential media aide, Femi Adesina, President Buhari will play a prominent part in the summit which will be hosted by Prime Minister David Cameron of Great Britain with many other Heads of State and Government in attendance.


Buhari will deliver a keynote address titled: "Why We Must Tackle Corruption Together" at a pre-summit conference of development partners, the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Transparency International and other civil society groups on Wednesday, May 11, 2016.

The statement adds that Buhari is one of the world leaders scheduled to speak at the opening session of the Anti-Corruption Summit with others, including Prime Minister Cameron and the President of the World Bank, Dr. Jim Yong Kim.
 

He will join other participating heads of State and Government at special plenary sessions on Exposing Corruption, Tackling Corruption and Driving out Corruption. In his address to the summit and interactions with other participating leaders, President Buhari will urge the international community to move faster on the dismantling of safe havens for the proceeds of corruption and the return of stolen funds and assets to their countries of origin. He will also reaffirm his administration’s unwavering commitment to the fight against corruption and the Federal Government’s readiness to partner with international agencies and other countries to identify, apprehend and punish corrupt public officials.

President Buhari's delegation to the Summit will include the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Alhaji Abubakar Malami and the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu.

Before returning to Abuja on Friday, May 13, 2016, the President is expected to have a separate meeting with Prime Minister Cameron to discuss ongoing Nigeria-Britain collaboration in the war against corruption and terrorism, as well as other issues, including trade and economic relations between both countries. 

 

 

Woman gives birth to baby without an anus

Woman gives birth to baby without an anus

 

 

Ewo! This child (pictured above) was given birth to without an anus in Pankshin LGA, Plateau state on April 30th. The mother who had a home delivery, discovered days later that her son's stomach was getting swollen. It was at the hospital doctors found out that he had no anus. Doctors at the state specialist hospital say a surgery has to be conducted soon so that the little boy can easily defecate. God save the little boy o!

See what Fulani herdsmen did to Gov Okorocha's convoy in Owerri

See what Fulani herdsmen did to Gov Okorocha's convoy in Owerri

 

 

Hehehey! For up to 30 minutes, Fulani herdsmen and their cattle obstructed the convoy of Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State at Amakohia Orlu Road in Owerri the state capital this afternoon.

The Governor was on his way to inspect a project with some journalists when his convoy ran into the herdsmen and their cattle.

 

 

Photo credit:  Ike Abonyi

See what APC plans to do as 2016 budget has been signed

See what APC plans to do as 2016 budget has been signed

 

 I hope @tundefashola will do something for Nigerians regarding this power o!

President Buhari signs the 2016 Budget into law

President Buhari signs the 2016 Budget into law

 

 

Today, Friday 6th  May, President Buhari signed the 2016 budget into law at the Presidential Villa. Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Bukola Saraki & Speaker Yakubu Dogara were present at the signing. See photos of the event below

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anambra Governor visits victims of petrol explosion in Onitsha, read what he told residents

Anambra Governor visits victims of petrol explosion in Onitsha, read what he told residents

 

 

 

The Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, today, visited the casualties of a petrol fire explosion that occurred on Atani Road yesterday night in the outskirts of Onitsha, Anambra State.

The explosion occurred at about 8 on Wednesday, May 5 at Eva Water Staff settlement, Kara on the way to Atani in Ogbaru Local Government Area. According to reports, the explosion was from fuel stored in jerry-cans. 13 persons received degree of burns. No death was recorded.

 

 

The governor with his aides, who arrived Toronto Hospital, Onitsha where thirteen people who sustained various degrees of burns in the explosion which was speculated to be a bomb, was quick to allay the fears of the residents on the incident and assure them that the state was safe.

He regretted that because of the prevailing scarcity of petrol, Nigerians had resorted to storing fuel in jerry cans in residential areas thereby exposing themselves to extreme danger and warned the people to desist from the habit of storing petrol in their homes as the consequences were often dire.

He advised Anambra residents to demonstrate greater safety consciousness by keeping all inflammable items away from their homes to avoid unpleasant occurrences.

 

 

Three persons killed in a clash between Hausa and Igbo traders at Ariaria market

Three persons killed in a clash between Hausa and Igbo traders at Ariaria market

 

 

 

 Three persons were confirmed dead after a fight broke out between Hausa and Igbo traders at the popular Ariaria market in Aba, Abia state, yesterday afternoon. According to a source, trouble started after an Ibo trader cautioned an Hausa trader who urinated close to his shop.

This degenerated into an argument which turned physical. Supporters of both traders then turned the disagreement into a free for all fight. Three traders were reportedly stabbed to death. The state police spokesperson, Onyeka Ezekiel, said the police brought the situation under control.

 

The Hausas are becoming violent these days. What is it sef?