If Buhari Decides To Be A Life President, We Will All Support Him --- Nigerian Senator Says

The former Governor of Yobe State, Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim, on Saturday, said President Muhammadu Buhari could be a life President of Nigeria, while appreciating him for signing the North Development Commission (NEDC) Bill into law.

The lawmaker, who stated this while speaking with journalists in Abuja, expressed faith in President Buhari’s capacity to tackle insurgency to the barest minimum in the Boko Haram devastated geopolitical region.

Commending President Buhari for the kindness he demonstrated to the people of the North East, by supporting the legislation to alleviate the suffering of the people of the region, Ibrahim described the presidential assent as a landmark towards addressing the pathetic plights of the people of the area.

He noted that the signing into law, of the NEDC Bill, was as a result of Buhari’s understanding of the zone, when he served as Military Administrator of Borno State.

“I must commend President Buhari for signing the North East Development Commission Bill into law. I do know that Buhari understands the economy of Northeast having being Military Administrator of the old Borno State, and how the zone has been devastated now. He is also sympathetic to the people,” he added.

Commenting on Buhari’s intention to contest the 2019 presidential election, he expressed his opinion that Buhari could be President all his life.

“On 2019 presidential election, President Buhari can be a life President and we will all support him. If he decides to contest in 2019 on the platform of APC, we will support him to win,” he stated.

Comprehensive Breakdown Of Nigerian Senators' Earnings

Nigerian Senate

The comprehensive breakdown of the salary of the Senators given by Professor Sagay amounted to N3, 264, 329, 264.10 per annum.

The breakdown of the salary of N29 million naira per month for a Senator is as follows:

Basic Salary N2, 484, 245.50;

Hardship allowance, N1,242, 122.70;

Constituency allowance N4, 968, 509.00;

Furniture allowance N7, 452, 736.50;

Newspaper allowance N1, 242, 122.70;

Wardrobe allowance, N621,061.37;

Recess allowance N248, 424.55;
Accommodation N4,968,509.00;

Utilities N828,081.83;

Domestic staff N1,863,184.12;

Entertainment N828,081.83;

Personal Assistant N621,061.37;

Vehicle Maintenance Allowance N1,863,184.12;
Leave Allowance N248,424.55;

Severance Gratuity N7, 425,736.50

Motor Vehicle Allowance, N9, 936,982.00.

Prof. Sagay maintained that most politicians are greedy and very corrupt and that the younger the politician is, the more corrupt he turns out to be.

With Sagay's information, the Senate spokesperson, Abdullahi Sabi, only responded with vicious remarks and asked President Muhammadu Buhari to rein in the at the septuagenarian lawyer, whom the Senate accused of “making hate speeches” against the National Assembly and using “uncouth and unprintable words” to describe the legislators and the institution they represent.”

President Muhammed Buhari Addresses The Nation (Video)

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has issued a stern warning to agitators issuing quit notices to other ethnic groups in their region. In an early morning broadcast, Buhari stated that Nigeria’s unity is not negotiable. “Every Nigerian has the right to live and pursue his business anywhere in Nigeria without let or hindrance,''Buhari said. “I believe the very vast majority of Nigerians share this view. “Nigeria’s unity is settled and not negotiable. We shall not allow irresponsible elements to start trouble and when things get bad they run away and saddle others with the responsibility of bringing back order, if necessary with their blood.” “This is not to deny that there are legitimate concerns. Every group has a grievance. But the beauty and attraction of a federation is that it allows different groups to air their grievances and work out a mode of co-existence. “The National Assembly and the National Council of State are the legitimate and appropriate bodies for national discourse. “The national consensus is that, it is better to live together than to live apart.” He recalled his encounter with the leader of the failed Biafra Republic, the late Chief Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu in 2003. “After I joined partisan politics, the late Chief Emeka Ojukwu came and stayed as my guest in my hometown Daura. Over two days we discussed in great depth till late into the night and analysed the problems of Nigeria. We both came to the conclusion that the country must remain one and united. “I am charging the security agencies not to let the successes achieved in the last 18 months be a sign to relax. “Terrorists and criminals must be fought and destroyed relentlessly so that the majority of us can live in peace and safety. “Therefore we are going to reinforce and reinvigorate the fight not only against; “Elements of Boko Haram which are attempting a new series of attacks on soft targets, Kidnappings, farmers versus herdsmen clashes, in addition to ethnic violence fuelled by political mischief makers. We shall tackle them all. “Finally, dear Nigerians, our collective interest now is to eschew petty differences and come together to face common challenges of; economic security, political evolution and integration as well as lasting peace among all Nigerians. “I remain resolutely committed to ensuring that these goals are achieved and maintained. I am so glad to be home.”

Here Is The 7 Important Matters Osinbajo, 36 Governors Discussed At National Economic Council Meeting

Osinbajo

Below are the main highlights of the 76th meeting of the National Economic Council (composed of all the 36 state governors, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory and the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria) held on Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Abuja. 

NEC (3RD IN 2017) 76TH NEC MEETING –THURSDAY, 27TH APRIL, 2017

 

NATURAL RESOURCES FUND AND ECOLOGICAL FUND

 

The Accountant- General of the Federation briefed Council on the Development of Natural Resources and Ecological Funds as follows:

 

• That the Natural Resources Fund balance as at 31/3/17 – N70.9 billion

 

• Ecological Fund balance as at 31/3/17 – N33.645 billion

 

• States and Local Governments now to keep their share of Resources Fund and Ecological Fund for use of intervention as the need arises in their respective jurisdictions.

 

• Council also decided that an audit of the Ecological Fund be carried out by an Committee of governors and federal ministers.

 

• The Committee is comprised of the Governors of Oyo, Borno, Imo, Kaduna, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Benue States, and the Ministers of Finance and Environment.

 

This Committee will audit the Ecological Fund and come up with policy recommendations on how the fund should be managed and disbursed.

 

PARIS CLUB REFUND

 

• The Honourable Minister of Finance gave an update on the disbursement of the Paris Club refunds and addressed issues about the next round of the payments to the States after the first disbursements.

 

• State Governors at the meeting expressed appreciation to the President for the previous disbursements of the refund, which is more than 10 years overdue, and noted their expectations for the next round of refund from the FG.

 

EXCESS CRUDE ACCOUNT

 

• The Honourable Minister of Finance also told Council that the Balance in the Excess Crude Account as at April 26, 2017 stands at US$2.2billion.

 

FAAC BUDGET ESTIMATE

 

• The Honourable Minister of Finance presented a Budget Estimate for the operation of the Committee and Council approved.

 

OPERATION OF EFFICIENCY UNIT – FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE

 

• The Ministry of Finance also made presentation to Council on the Operations of the Efficiency Unit located in the Federal Ministry.

 

• Council was informed that the Unit has been able to save the FG a whopping of N17 billion since it was established.

 

• Council appreciated the presentation and urged that States also should establish Efficiency Units in order to entrench systems that will improve efficiency, reduce cost and block leakages in line with the fiscal sustainability plan.

 

SOCIAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMME OF THE FG

 

• The Vice President updated Council on the progress of four of the Social Investment Programmes of the Administration, namely: N-Power, Conditional Cash Transfer, Homegrown School Feeding Programme and the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), for micro –credits.

 

• Council was also briefed about certain impediments and programme implementation delays noticed in the FG/States Government’s collaboration and resolved to end such obstacles to the successful implementation of the SIPs.

 

• Council therefore resolved to upgrade the States coordination units for the FG’s SIP to the Governor’s offices for better and more effective FG/State collaboration

 

UPDATE ON MENINGITIS

 

• Honourable Minister of Health made a presentation to Council on the update on the Meningitis Outbreak as follows:

 

• That there have been 9,646 suspected cases of Meningitis affecting 6 States in the country, namely Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto, Niger, Kebbi and Kaduna

 

• As at April 25, 2017, about 767 deaths had occurred, representing 9% of the infected population

 

• About N46.7 billion is required to vaccinate the valuable population

 

• Council expressed grave concern over the ravaging effects of the meningitis epitome in parts of the country and directed the Federal Ministry of Health to intensify its intervention efforts to contain the embarrassing epidemic, while advocating for increased funding for Health.

 

• The Minister in his presentation called for the establishment of a National Health Emergency Fund to be domiciled in the Presidency under the supervision of NEC Chairman.

 

ARMED HERDSMEN/FARMERS CONFLICT

 

• The National Security Adviser (NSA) today briefed Council on the security situation in the country, particularly as it has to do with conflict between armed herdsmen and farmers, especially in Kaduna, Taraba and Benue States among others.

 

• He told Council that security agencies have commenced a nationwide crackdown on armed herdsmen, gun runners, cattle rustlers, militants, militias and others perpetrators of violence.

 

• Governors gave a robust response to the presentations, commending efforts of the FG so far in tackling the security challenges and advocated for more collaboration between the FG and States.

 

• Council resolved that there is need to have an extraordinary session dedicated to discussing security issues in the country as a means to deepening the issues and effectively addressing the menace.

President Buhari Suspend SGF, Mr. David Babachir Lawal

Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an investigation into the allegations of violations of Law and due process made against the Secretary to the government of the federal (SGF), Mr. David Babachir Lawal, in the award of contracts under the presidential initiative on the North East (PINE)

The President also directed the suspension of the SGF from the office pending the outcome of the investigation

More details to Come

President Buhari Cancels Today's FEC Meeting

The Weekly Federal executive council meeting will not hold today, April 19, 2017.
The council which has Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, all ministers and some top presidential aides as members is chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Members meet weekly inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa.

Vanguard quoted the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, saying that the Easter holiday was a possible reason why the meeting did not hold

He said that memos were not circulated to the Ministers by the FEC secretariat.

“The staff on the Council secretariat resumed on Tuesday after the Easter. There was no time to prepare and circulate memos to ministers. By practice, the ministers receive council memos two or three days ahead of meetings because they must read them and sometimes undertake research. It is not a rubber stamp council. So everyone must prepare themselves well for debates”, he said.

Recall that President Buhari was absent at the last week’s meeting, fueling speculations that his health had deteriorated but the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, dispelled the speculation, saying he was hale and hearty.

President Buhari's Easter Message To Nigerians

2017 EASTER MESSAGE TO THE NATION FROM PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI

I congratulate our Christian brothers and sisters on the celebration of this year’s Easter.

I rejoice with you on this historic occasion signifying the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, redemption over condemnation, and hope over despair.
The commemoration of this special season in Christianity, is always preceded by fasting, piety, humility, penance and prayers of intercession in the build up to the death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday, an event which reunited man with his Creator.

The message of Easter is filled with themes of love, faith, sacrifice, dedication, commitment, fulfilment of prophecy, hope, expectation and victory, as espoused in the Scriptures and the teachings and lifestyle of Jesus Christ.

As we celebrate yet another Easter, I urge all Nigerians to live peacefully with one another and do their utmost to make Nigeria a beautiful place to reside.
In the almost two years of this administration, we have worked hard to meet the expectations of Nigerians by improving security, especially in the North-East, sustaining the campaign against corruption and have taken steps to revitalize the economy.

We are determined as never before to continue with the fight against terrorism and insurgency; sustain the peace in the Niger Delta through engagements with stakeholders; and restore peace and stability in other parts of the country.

It is in our collective interest to live in peace because without peace, no meaningful and sustainable development can take place. Lack of peace in one part affects in one way or the other, all parts of the country. Our people must rediscover the values of peaceful co-existence, social justice, religious tolerance, dignity of labour and patriotism.

I enjoin all Nigerians to keep faith in the determination and ability of this administration to change the Nigerian story for the good of all.

I wish all Nigerians happy Easter celebrations.

MUHAMMADU BUHARI
April 15, 2017

President Buhari Appoints Heads of 23 Federal Agencies (See Full List)

President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointments of Chief Executives and Directors for twenty three Federal Government Agencies.

The list was released Thursday night.

The names of the new appointees and the agencies are as follows:

S/N ORGANIZATION APPOINTEE DESIGNATION


1) National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)

Barrister Julie Okah-Donli – Director-General

2) National Centre for Women Development (NCWD)

Barrister Mary Ikpere-Eta – Director-General


3) Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF)

Bayo Somefun – Managing Director

Tijani Suleiman – Executive Director

Mr. Jasper Azuatalam – Executive Director


Kemi Nelson – Executive Director


4) Federal Mortgage Bank (FMB)


Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa – Managing Director


Melvin Eboh – Executive Director (Org. Resourcing)


Hajiya Rahimatu Aliyu – Executive Director (Loans Department, Securities Issuance and Market Development)


Umaru Abdullahi Dankane – Executive Director (Policy and Strategy Loans Set-Up and Pay Off)

5) Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE)

Alex Okoh – Director General

6) Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA)

Abdulkadir Saidu Umar – Executive Secretary


7) National Park Service (NPS)

Ibrahim Musa Goni – Conservator-General/Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

8) Service Compact (SERVICOM)

Nnenna A. Akajemeli – National Coordinator/CEO

9) National Directorate of Employment (NDE)

Dr. Nasiru Mohammed Ladan – Director General

10) Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS)

Saliu Dada Alabi – Director General

11) National Research Institute for Chemical Technology

Professor Jef. T. Barminas – Director General

12) Nigeria Institute for Social and Economic Research (NISER)

Dr. Haruna Yerima – Director General

13) Nigeria Insurance Commission (NAICOM)

Sunday Thomas – Deputy Commissioner

14) Consumer Protection Council

Tunde Erukera – Executive Secretary

15) Federal Character Commission

Barr. Mohammed Bello Tukur – Secretary

16) National Pension Commission (PENCOM)

Dikko Aliyu Abdulrahman – Director-General (Subject to Senate Confirmation)

Funso Doherty – Chairman

Akin Akinwale – Executive Commissioner

Abubakar Zaki Magawata – Executive Commissioner

Ben Oviosun – Executive Commissioner

Nyerere Ayim – Executive Commissioner

17) Federal Capital Development Authority

Engr. Umar Gambo Jibrin – Executive Secretary

18) Nigeria Agriculture Insurance Corporation

Mrs. Folashade Joseph – Managing Director

19) Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON)

Cecilia Umaru Gaya, mni – Director General

20) Lagos International Trade Fair Management Board

Mrs. Luci Ajayi – Executive Secretary

21) Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority

Barrister Emmanuel Jimme – Managing Director

22) Nigeria Lottery Regulatory Commission

Lanre Gbajabiamila – Director General

23) Nigeria Automotive Design and Development Council

Jalani Aliyu – Director General

21 Things To Know As Buhari Unveils Economic Recovery & Growth Plan

President Muhammadu Buhari will formally launch his administration’s economic recovery and growth plan, ERGP, on Wednesday in Abuja.

The plan is part of efforts by the Buhari-led federal government to sustain and build on the successes so far recorded in tackling corruption, improving security and revamping the economy.

The medium-term ERGP, which had been approved by the Executive Council of the Federation, has amongst its broad strategic objectives, restoring sustainable, accelerated inclusive growth and development; investing in the people; and building a globally competitive economy.

Following the Strategic Implementation Plan, SIP, formulated for the short-term objective of executing the 2016 ‘Budget of Change’, the government recently unveiled the comprehensive ERGP to pursue the medium to long-term objectives of realising certain national targets in the economy between 2017 and 2020.

Here are 21 things Nigerians should know about the ERG Plan:

1. The ERGP has three broad strategic objectives: restoring growth of the economy, investing in the Nigerian people, and building a globally competitive economy;

2. It targets the growth of Nigeria’s gross domestic product, GDP, by 2.19 percent in 2017 and 7.0 percent by the end 2020;

3. It envisages reducing inflation to single digit by 2020 and increasing federal government’s revenues from N2.7 trillion in 2016 to N4.7 trillion in 2020;

4. It prioritizes key turnaround interventions and enablers to generate concrete, visible impact by 2017 and articulates medium term economic policies for implementation between 2017 and 2020;

5. It focuses on achieving macroeconomic stability; economic growth and diversification; competitiveness and business environment; and governance and security;

6. It builds on the short-term Strategic Implementation Plan, SIP, for the 2016 ‘Budget of Change’ towards sustainable accelerated development for 2017-2020;

7. It is a multi-pronged agenda to tackle corruption, improve security and re-build the economy;

8. It is consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, as it addresses economic, social and environmental sustainability issues;

9. It is different from previous plans, as there appears to be a strong political determination, commitment and will at the highest level to realize the objectives;

10. It has a delivery unit in the presidency to drive implementation of economic priorities;

11. It outlines initiatives to boost oil production to 2.5 million barrels by 2020, privatise selected public enterprises/asset, and revamp local refineries to reduce petroleum product imports by 60 per cent by 2018;

12. It builds on the National Industrial Revolution Plan and the Nigeria Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan;

13. It seeks to promote effective collaboration and coordination between the federal and state governments’ work towards achieving national objectives;

14. It emphasises improvement on public and private sector efficiency towards increased national productivity, sustainable diversification of production, food and energy security.

15. It focuses on tackling constraints to national economic growth, by leveraging the power of the private sector towards economic recovery and transformation;

16. It has five execution priorities to kick-start economic recovery: stabilization of the macroeconomic environment, achieving agriculture and food security, ensuring energy sufficiency in power and petroleum products, improving transport infrastructure, and driving industrialization through local and small business enterprise;

17. It is a blueprint for recovery in the short term and a strategy for sustained growth and development in the long term.

18. It merges the budget and planning functions into one ministry to create a better and stronger link between annual budgets and the national economic plan;

19. It seeks to help improve oil revenues earnings from N700 billion in 2016 to N1.3 trillion per year in 2017 and N1.45 trillion per year by 2020;

20. It aims to boost oil production from 1.4 million barrels per day in 2016 to 2.2 million barrels per day in 2017 and 2.5 million barrels per day by 2020.

21. It aims to boost efficiency in savings of N50 billion per year and reducing government overhead expenditures by 25 per cent.

No Plans To Sell National Art Theatre To Lagos State Government — FG

 

Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government of Nigeria has says there’s No plan to sell off the National Art Theatre to the Lagos State government (LASG), Lai Mohammed Says

Lai Mohammed made this known on Tuesday night at a dinner with Nigerian TV and online content developers attending the ongoing MIPTV in Cannes, France.

MIPTV is an annual leading TV and online content development event and the largest global distribution television and digital content market.

The minister who described the Arts Theatre as a national monument stressed that it was impossible for anyone to sell any asset of government without following the due process and clear cut rules.

He explained that the Lagos government offered to renovate the main bowl of the theatre, two cinema halls, the exhibition lobby and the banquet hall as part of its collaboration with the federal government.

“I want to say it loud and clear that there is no iota of truth in the rumour that we are selling the national theatre to the Lagos state government.

“We do not have the capacity to do so and will never do so.

“What is happening is that we are fortunate to have a governor like Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos who is very passionate about the creative industry.

“The governor decided that he is going to mark the 50th anniversary of Lagos with cultural activities, films, music and he was looking for a befitting venue.

“He now decided to take the opportunity of this 50th anniversary to collaborate with the federal government to revamp the national theatre to use it as a venue for most of the programmes and at the same time laid the foundation for a viral and dynamic creative industry,’’ he said.

The minister noted that the whole essence of the collaboration for the renovation of the theatre is to ensure that the national asset did not go into ruins.

“The governor is asking for nothing, rather he is foresighted in knowing that a renovated and functional national theatre will be a catalyst for the film industry, theatre art, music.

“He also realised that by revamping the theatre, more young men and women will be able to exhibit their talents and more jobs will be created and more taxes will accrue to Lagos state purse.

“Therefore, for everybody, it is a win-win situation and there is no attempt whatsoever to sell any national asset to anybody,’’ he said

The dinner was hosted by the Director General of National Broadcasting Commission, Modibbo Kawu.

Some of the TV and online content developers at the dinner were, Mr Tajudeen Adepetu the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Soundcity, ONTVand ONMAX, Mr Jason Njoku the CEO of Iroko TV and Ijeoma Onah of Aforevo TV, a French Nollywood Channel.

President Buhari Launches Nigeria Economic Recovery And Growth Plan | Photos

President Muhammadu Buhari has launched the Nigeria Economic Recovery and Growth Plan, ERGP, which seeks to restore the nation’s economic status following the high rate of inflation and recession.

The launch was undertaken shortly before the commencement of the meeting of Federal Executive Council, FEC, inside the Council Chamber, Aso Rock, Abuja on Wednesday.

The launch was attended by all cabinet members as well as top government functionaries including the national chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress, APC, John Odigie-Oyegun; Senate President Bukola Saraki; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; and chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, and Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari.

Mr. Buhari said his administration inherited numerous challenges at inception. He also said his campaign was based on the difficult situation that Nigeria was in and the need for enduring positive change.

The president said his administration is committed to delivering on the three key areas that he promised during the campaigns; which are to tackle corruption, insecurity and ensure economic growth.

“Security in the North East and other parts of Nigeria today is better than when we came in. Law enforcement agencies are prosecuting many cases of corruption and I assure all Nigerians that we are approaching our economic challenges in the same manner we are fighting insecurity and corruption,” he said.

The president said the ERGP focusses on agriculture with a view to ensuring adequate food security as well as energy, industrialisation and social investment.

He said the ERGP is an ambitious plan that seeks to achieve a 7 per cent economic growth by the year 2020. He said the aim is not just to remove the country out of recession, but to put it on the path of strength and growth, away from being an import dependent nation.

Source: Premium Times 

Sad! Five Siblings Died In Fire Incident In Abuja (Photo)

Victims

Report has it that five children of the same family have been burnt to death after fire gutted their apartment on Saturday in in Mpape community, in the Bwari area of Abuja.

It was gathered that there were sparks on the electric cables in the area after power was restored by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). The sparks were said to have triggered a fire, which ravaged the victims’ parents apartment.

The children were said to have been trapped in the house and burnt to death. Residents said they could not save them because there was no water in the community.

The district head of the community, Alhaji Abubakar Gimba, told Ezeja.com, an online news site that; before the children could be brought out they were already dead. “We rushed to see how we could put out the fire, but before we could do that, the five children were already dead,” he said.

The spokesperson for the AEDC, Ahmed Shekarau, said some officials of the company had gone on a fact-finding mission to ascertain the true cause of the fire.

Farmer Arrests Cow For Destroying His Crops In Abuja (Photo)

photo file: The arrested cow in a van

An Abuja farmer identified as one Elder Samson on Wednesday, arrested a cow for allegedly destroying his farm at Sabon-Gari in Abaji Area Council, FCT.

It was gathered that the Elder Samson arrived his farm at about 9am and met cows eating some of the yams he had already planted on ridges.

According to a resident named Yahaya, the farmer saw a Fulani herder removing the already planted yams from the ridges and giving them to his cows.

"When the herder saw the farmer coming, he escaped and the farmer arrested one of the cows and tied it up, got a pick up van which took the cow to the council secretariat," he said.

Reacting, the secretary of the council, Alhaji Kamal Adamu Shuaibu, who also confirmed the incident, regretted that despite the council chairman’s efforts at addressing cases involving farmers and herdsmen clashes in the area, some herdsmen were still bent on invading people’s farms at night to destroy crops.

“In fact, just barely two weeks ago, the chief of Rumba called me to come and see how cassava was uprooted by some suspected herders. But as the chairman of the committee, we will not relent in our efforts to address the issue," he said.

The Abaji Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP David Kolo, who confirmed the incident, said the arrested cow has been brought to the police and was still waiting for the owner to come forward to claim it.

President Buhari At Jumat Prayer Today (Photos)

President Buhari attends his first Jumat after returning from a 50 Days Medical Vacation 

JUST IN: Fire Razed Kuje Prison Building In Abuja, Fire Extinguisher Not Functioning (See Details)

According to Sahara Reporters,  the clinic building inside the popular Kuje prison located at the federal capital territory (FCT) Abuja, is reportedly on fire and fire extinguishers are not functioning.

The Kuje Prison which is located on the outskirts of Kuje, a densely populated satellite town and headquarters of Kuje Area Council of the FCT, occupies a vast expanse of land has always been in the news as the “special accommodation for special people,” who have run foul of the laws of the land.

Apart from being the home of the regular prisoners serving various jail terms and the crime suspects awaiting trial, the facility plays host to celebrated political detainees undergoing trial on high profile corruption charges.

Nigerian Governors Present Card To President Buhari (Photo)

President Muhammadu Buhari On Thursday attended an expanded National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, with the state governors in attendance.

The meeting is usually presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.

Before taking his seat in the Council Chamber, Buhari took his time to shake hands with all the Governors present.

Chairman, Nigerian Governors' Forum and Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, presented a Card to the President on behalf of the other governors.

Osinbajo had explained that the NEC was abridged in order to receive the President.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Considering Quitting Manchester United

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has admitted he’s contemplating a sensational return to Serie A with Napoli.

The iconic Manchester United striker has excelled in his first season in English football, scoring 26 goals including the vital late winner which helped secure a 3-2 win in last month’s EFL Cup final against Southampton.

The 35-year-old’s contract with United is due to expire at the end of the season and although he has an option to extend his stay by a further year, a move to Napoli has been mooted as his next destination.

Ibrahimovic has talked up the Serie A side in the past, while his agent Mino Raiola has suggested the former Juventus and Milan star would like to represent Napoli before he retires.

‘A move to Napoli? You never know,’ Ibrahimovic told Fox Sports.

‘I am feeling well at United, but we will see what happens.’

Ibrahimovic will miss Sunday’s Premier League match against Middlesbrough as he serves the second match of a three-game domestic ban for his elbow on Tyrone Mings during the 1-1 draw at Old Trafford a fortnight ago.