Jose Mourinho's long-running feud with Arsenal's Arsene Wenger continued
on Friday when the Chelsea boss said there was one exception in English
football to the rules applying to every other manager.
"I think in this country only one manager is not under pressure,"
Mourinho told a news conference ahead of Saturday's Premier League game
at Newcastle United.
"Steve (McClaren) is under pressure, I am under pressure, Brendan
(Rodgers) is under pressure, (Manuel) Pellegrini is under pressure," he
added of the men in charge at Newcastle, Liverpool and Manchester City
respectively.
"We cannot lose matches, we cannot be below expectations. There is one that for some reason is outside that list. Good for him.
"He can speak about the referees before the game, can speak about the
referees after the game, can push people in the technical area (as he
did at Chelsea last season), can cry in the morning, can cry in the
afternoon, nothing happens," said Mourinho.
"Can be not achieved, keep the job, still the king. It's a privilege."
Declining to name Wenger, who has been Arsenal manager for 19 years and
has not won the league since 2004, he replied "you know" after being
asked who he was referring to.
Mourinho avoided further reference to the controversial 2-0 win last
weekend over Arsenal who had centre half Gabriel's ban rescinded after
he was sent off.
"If I answer I'm going to be suspended," said the Portuguese. "I don't want to touch that because I want to sit on the bench."
Mourinho has not won any of his five league visits to Newcastle although he has enjoyed two League Cup victories there.
A win this time would be his 200th in two spells in charge, making him only the second Chelsea manager to reach that landmark.
Champions Chelsea are 15th in the table while Newcastle are second from bottom.
Friday 25 September 2015
Donald Trump
Billionaire's daughter expecting 3rd child
The US presidential candidate's daughter, Ivanka Trump is epecting her thrid child with husband Jared Kushner.
Donald Trump is on his way to become a grandfather again.
The US presidential candidate's daughter, Ivanka Trump is epecting her thrid child with husband, Jared Kushner.
Ivanka Trump and husband, Jared Kushner(nydailynews)
The 33-year-old
businesswoman announced the news via a short video on her Facebook page
on September 24 with the help of her kids Arabella, 4, and Joseph, almost 1.
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Ivanka, Jared and kids(Instagram)
“Jared and I are
thrilled to announce that we’ll be welcoming baby number 3 to our family
early next year. It’s an incredible blessing. We feel so grateful — and
so excited!" Ivanka told People magazine in a statement about the news.
Donald and Ivanka Trump(dolcemag)
Ivanka is famous for being part of
the popular 'Celebrity Apprentice' reality TV show and has also stood by
her dad's side during his on-going campaign towards the 2016 US
presidential elections.
Buhari
President heads to New York for UN General Assembly [PHOTOS]
President Muhammadu Buhari is set to attend the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Buhari is set to attend the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and is also expected to hold talks with UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki Moon, United States President, Barack Obama, President Francois Hollande of France and British Prime Minister, David Cameron.
He will also attend the World Leaders Summit on Violent Extremism to which he was specially invited by Ban Ki Moon.
Muhammadu Buhari
President celebrates with Muslims on this year's Eid El-Kabir
He also congratulates all Nigerian Muslims who are currently in the Saudi Arabia to participate in the rites of the Hajj.
President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with all Muslims as they celebrate this year's Eid El-Kabir.
He also congratulates all Nigerian Muslims who are currently in the Saudi Arabia to participate in the rites of the Hajj.
Garba Shehu, Senior special assistant to the president on Media and publicity released a statement today September 23, 2015.
The statement reads;
President
Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with all Nigerians of the Islamic faith as
they celebrate this year's Eid-el-Kabir. President Buhari also
congratulates all Nigerian Muslims who are currently in the Saudi Arabia
to participate in the rites of the Hajj.
As
they join the global Islamic community in celebrating Eid-El-Kabir,
President Buhari urges Muslims and other Nigerians to rededicate
themselves to a greater acceptance and internalisation of its lessons of
piety, faithfulness, dedication, fortitude, obedience, sacrifice and
selfless service which are for the benefit of all mankind.
The
President calls for more patience, fortitude, tolerance, endurance,
patriotism and a greater willingness to make personal sacrifices for the
good of all as his administration strives to lead the nation towards
rapidly overcoming its current security, economic and developmental
challenge
President
Buhari assures all Nigerians that their safety, well-being and progress
remain uppermost in his thoughts and actions, and that he will continue
to work with all his might to deliver the positive changes in national
life which they expect after his election and inauguration as Head of
the Government of the Federation.
The
President seizes this opportunity to extend heartfelt commiserations to
families in Maiduguri and North-Eastern Nigeria who have sadly lost
beloved relatives in recent terrorist attacks.
President
Buhari's thoughts and prayers for Divine solace are with all those who
have been callously plunged into mourning by mindless terrorists, when
others are celebrating this year's Eid-El-Kabir.
The
President has directed the Armed Forces and national security agencies
to provide maximum security across the nation during Eid-El-Kabir
prayers and celebrations, especially in areas most vulnerable to
terrorist attacks.
President Buhari assures all Nigerians that the days of Boko Haram are numbered.
Boko
Haram's reign of terror in parts of the country will be finally over
very soon as the ongoing military onslaught against the terrorist sect
will continue relentlessly until total victory is achieved.
Hajj Stampede
Nigerian female journalist killed, many other citizens affected in tragedy
Northern Nigeria’s first female editor, Bilkisu Yusuf, the Chairman of the Borno State Pilgrims Board, Professor Tijjani Almiskin and a member of the Nigerian medical team, Dr Hafsat Shittu are among the victims of the tragedy.
A deadly stampede which occurred on Thursday, September 25, 2015, during the observation of Hajj in Saudi Arabia has led to the deaths of 717 people, including Nigerian pilgrims.
Northern Nigeria’s first female editor, Bilkisu Yusuf, the Chairman of the Borno State Pilgrims Board, Professor Tijjani El-Miskin and a member of the Nigerian medical team, Dr Hafsat Shittu are among the victims of the tragedy .
The stampede is said to have occurred as two million pilgrims performed the “stoning of Satan” rite in Mina.
“Many
Nigerians are involved, I mean those killed and injured. The Chairman
of the Borno State Pilgrims Board, Professor Tijjani Almiskin, a
prominent Nigerian female journalist, Bilkisu Yusuf, and a member of the
Nigerian medical team, Dr. Hafsat Shittu, were among many Nigerians
killed in the Mina stampede,” a journalist with Voice of America (VOA), Nasir Adamu el-Hikaya told ThisDay.
“As
I speak to you (7.30 local time), officials of the National Hajj
Commission of Nigeria and health workers are still gathering the figures
and we are waiting for the chairman of the commission to brief us,” he added.
This is the second tragedy to occur during the 2015 Hajj as on September 11, a crane fell onto the Masjid al-Haram, the Grand Mosque in Mecca leaving 118 people dead.
6 Nigerians died in the incident and have since been buried according to Islamic rites.
Thursday 24 September 2015
Francis and Sophie's secret: girl who hugged pope delivers immigration plea
Five-year-old Sophie Cruz makes it past security to greet Pope Francis
at parade before hand delivering letter asking pontiff to push for US
immigration reform
Five-year-old Sophie Cruz went to Washington with a letter for Pope Francis.
Like thousands of people on Wednesday, she waited anxiously for the “people’s pope” to pass by on the National Mall. Francis had said he wanted to step out of the popemobile, spontaneously, and greet the American people. But he hadn’t; the security threat was too great, the barriers too many.
As Francis passed, Sophie slipped past the barricade and started to walk toward the popemobile. The security guards stopped her in her tracks.
But then the papal procession stopped, too; suddenly, the pope beckoned the little girl. A guard carried Sophie to Francis, and the “son of an immigrant family” – as the pope boldly called himself next to Barack Obama earlier in the morning – embraced the daughter of another immigrant family, in the middle of the street, in a moment instantly beamed across the world.
But beyond the very public hug, Sophie’s letter carried its own secret message: she travelled with her father Raúl and other immigration activists to Washington to see the pope – and push for immigration reform.
Five-year-old Sophie Cruz went to Washington with a letter for Pope Francis.
Like thousands of people on Wednesday, she waited anxiously for the “people’s pope” to pass by on the National Mall. Francis had said he wanted to step out of the popemobile, spontaneously, and greet the American people. But he hadn’t; the security threat was too great, the barriers too many.
As Francis passed, Sophie slipped past the barricade and started to walk toward the popemobile. The security guards stopped her in her tracks.
But then the papal procession stopped, too; suddenly, the pope beckoned the little girl. A guard carried Sophie to Francis, and the “son of an immigrant family” – as the pope boldly called himself next to Barack Obama earlier in the morning – embraced the daughter of another immigrant family, in the middle of the street, in a moment instantly beamed across the world.
But beyond the very public hug, Sophie’s letter carried its own secret message: she travelled with her father Raúl and other immigration activists to Washington to see the pope – and push for immigration reform.
Those angry I am Senate President behind my trial – Saraki
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, who pleaded not guilty to a 13-count charge of corruption and false declaration of asset at the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja on Tuesday, has said that he is being tried for alleged corruption because he is the senate president.
Mr. Saraki, who was granted bail on self-recognition after making his plea, tried but failed to secure injunctions at a High Court and the Court of Appeal to stop the trial.
In a statement released by his media aide, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Tuesday evening, Mr. Saraki said he was singled out for prosecution because of his position as the Senate President – an apparent reference to the controversy over his election as leader of the Senate.
Mr Saraki had defied the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, which had anointed Ahmed Lawan for the position. He got the support of senators of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, and won the seat.
In the statement, Mr. Saraki said he previously refused to appear before the tribunal because he was exploring the “opportunity to defend (his) fundamental human rights in other courts”.
“As I stated while taking the plea in the case, I reiterate my belief that the only reason while I am going through this trial is because I am Senate President. If I were to be just a Senator, I doubt if anybody will be interested in the asset declaration form I filled over twelve years ago,” he said.
The statement repeated a claim he made at the tribunal earlier Tuesday that trial did not follow due process.
“This belief stems from the fact that Section 3 (d) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act provides that if there is a breach or non-compliance with any section of the law, the person involved should be given the opportunity to either admit or deny and that in the case of a written admission, no reference to the tribunal shall be necessary,” he said.
“So, if the CCB had followed the guidelines, procedure or the due process provided in its own law, we won’t be having this trial.
“It is my humble opinion that this case is a vivid example that there is still flagrant disregard for due process in our polity. This trial is not only being observed by Nigerians alone, the international community is watching because Nigeria is a key member of this community. So, the executive, legislature and judiciary should do the right thing that will truly demonstrate that we have imbibed the spirit of positive change,” he said.
In the statement, he thanked his colleagues and supporters who trooped out to the court in numbers in solidarity with him and promised to clear his name.
“It is however necessary for me to thank my colleagues in the Senate for the solid support and solidarity they demonstrated for me. I also thank my counsel for the brilliance they have shown in presenting our case and the supporters who were present in the tribunal in their hundreds. I want to assure you that I am innocent of all the charges and will clear my name in due course,” he said.
GAVI rewarded Okonjo-Iweala after she worked against Nigeria’s interest
On Monday, the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization announced that Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been appointed Chair of its 28-member Board.
Ms. Okonjo-Iweala will be succeeding Dagfinn Høybråten as Chair of the US$12 billion multilateral international public private partnership committed to saving the lives of children and protecting people’s health by improving access to immunization in developing countries, including Nigeria.
The former minister’s appointment came months after she spearheaded a controversial decision to pay US$2.2 million to the Geneva-based organization, being a refund for funds allegedly mismanaged by Nigerian health officials.
The refund was made despite protests by officials of the health ministry that all GAVI grants had been judiciously used.
Hours after her appointment was announced, online whistle blowing site, Sahara Reporters tweeted that Ms. Okonjo-Iweala got the position from an organization with whom Nigeria did business under her watch and “paid GAVI $2.2m shortly before she left”.
But in a swift response, Paul Nwabuikwu, Ms. Okonjo-Iweala’s media aide described the tweet as “lies.”
“GAVI was paid back according to MOU because grant was misused. NOI (Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala) handed case to EFCC before she left.”
However, several documents reviewed by PREMIUM TIMES showed that despite a robust defence on how the GAVI funds was spent, Ms. Okonjo-Iweala indeed went ahead to authorize the refund.
Allegations of graft
Last year, GAVI alleged that Nigerian officials mismanaged cash grants allocated to the country through the Federal Ministry of Health and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency between 2011 and 2013.
But the Nigerian health officials fought back, accusing GAVI of manipulating events to suit their narrative and deliberately turning a blind eye to its explanations on how the funds were spent before publishing their final audit report.
Civil society organisations who had undertaken independent investigations into the allegations, after they were made public last year, say their efforts to reconcile their findings with GAVI’s audit report met a brick wall from the organization.
A PREMIUM TIMES e-mail to GAVI, since May 26, seeking explanations for their alleged refusal to entertain explanations from Nigerian officials or organisations over the report remains unacknowledged and unreplied.
Between 2002 and 2014, the Nigerian government, through the Federal Ministry of Health and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, received vaccine and cash-based support from GAVI Alliance to the tune of over US$100 million.
While US$165 million was disbursed for vaccines, US$143.5 million was for cash support through a number of mechanisms, including Health Systems Strengthening, Immunization System Support, operations costs for vaccine campaigns (Measles, Meningitis, and Yellow Fever), and Vaccine Introduction Grants.
Previous audits by GAVI had raised concerns about how Nigerian officials utilize disbursed funds.
For instance, a four-year audit between 2008 and 2011 revealed about US$300,000 unsubstantiated expenditures relating to the Immunization System Support programmes from 2009 to 2011.
In October 2014, GAVI released its findings from a Cash Programme Audit, CPA, of US$29 million it disbursed to Nigeria between 2011 and 2013.
The CPA findings claimed that funds – running into millions of dollars – meant for the procurement of vaccines and other immunization support activities in the period under review were mismanaged.
Of the total expenditure (US$29 million) stated in the period under review, 32 percent (US$9 million) was examined in the audit of which 87 percent (US$8.1 million) was found to be questionable.
The remaining US$20 million reported expenditure for the period could not be verified, according to GAVI, because of a number of limitations that included outstanding returns from states and poor security levels in some states which could not be visited.
“The report describes systemic weaknesses regarding the operation of controls and procedures in national systems used to manage Gavi cash-based support,” GAVI said in a statement following the report.
“As a result of specific findings the Government of Nigeria has agreed to repay funds deemed to have been misused, which are quantified as US$2.2 million.”
According to the report, 40 percent of the total expenditure of US$29 million (about N4.5 billion) within the two year period was spent on procurement.
GAVI further stated that based on its preliminary findings, cash-based support to Nigeria was suspended in April 2014 and funds previously disbursed but not yet used were immediately frozen.
The audit stated that there were fundamental weaknesses in the area of procurement which included collusion between government officials and contractors.
In certain instances, it stated, assets – such as incinerators, boreholes, and medical equipment – which had been delivered and full payments made were found to be non-functional.
The audit further established that several suppliers shared the same addresses and telephone numbers and that documents of different suppliers were signed by the same people.
“However, these related suppliers submitted separate quotations/bids in order to create the appearance of competition,” the report stated.
“Multiple companies registered to one individual are used to increase the chances of obtaining contracts at inflated prices – this was observed for procurement relating to printing, motor vehicles and incinerators. Some of the suppliers could not be located at the addresses provided to the NPHCDA.
“The audit noted inflated costs of assets/goods. An example is the purchase of motor vehicles where third parties purchased Toyota cars from a licensed Toyota dealer and sold the same cars to NPHCDA at double the price.”
In the area of tax payments on goods and services, the audit stated that it could not verify whether payments were correctly made to the relevant tax authorities. But it found out that from a sample of 184 companies with which NPHCDA transacted, the registration of 97 of them with FIRS (Federal Inland Revenue Service) could not be confirmed.
“In addition, NPHCDA records indicated that they had made VAT (Value Added Tax) and WHT (Withholding Tax) payments of approximately US$950,000 to FIRS in the period 2011 and 2013; independent validation of amounts received by FIRS indicates that only approximately US$70,000 is recognized as being received by them from NPHCDA,” the audit said.
“Specific accounts are not maintained in the accounting system for VAT and WHT to record and monitor the taxes paid.
“NPHCDA did not provide a statement or receipts from FIRS confirming how much has been paid to the tax authorities and if indeed the payments were received by FIRS – it was not clear how payments to FIRS for VAT and WHT could be made on behalf of companies whose existence was questionable.”
The report called for the suspension of disbursements to NPHCDA until it put in place a prudent management of GAVI funds.
It also sought for a reimbursement of US$2.2 million from the Nigerian government being the amount it claimed Nigerian officials mismanaged.
The report also requested the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to carry out a detailed investigation of the GAVI grants disbursed to Nigeria.
Before the completion of the GAVI audit, a Joint Letter of Understanding had been signed by Nigeria’s former Health Minister, Onyebuchi Chukwu, and GAVI’s Chief Executive Officer, Seth Berkley.
In the letter, Dr. Chukwu admitted that there had been systemic weaknesses which may have led to inappropriate use of funds.
Dr. Chukwu also agreed that the Nigerian government “agrees on principle” to reimburse GAVI for any amounts identified as inappropriately used for the period under review.
At the time of the release of the GAVI report, the Civil Society Network Against Corruption, CSNAC, filed a petition to the EFCC demanding the investigation of Dr. Chukwu over the alleged mismanagement of the GAVI funds.
In a letter dated November 19, 2014, CSNAC stated that the alleged misused funds should not be refunded from Nigeria’s coffers, but rather from the individuals involved in the misappropriation.
Nigerian officials’ fury
When GAVI released its final report in late October 2014, it sparked anger among Nigerian health officials who accused the organization of unilaterally arriving at conclusions without giving them a chance for a reconciliatory exercise.
While noting the shortcomings and recommendations from the CPA, Nigeria’s implementing agencies insisted that the sum of US$233,000 remained unaccounted for as at June 30, 2014, and not the US$8.2 million claimed by GAVI in its May report or the US$2.2 million in the published report.
An angry Dr. Chukwu said his ministry’s zero tolerance for corruption was the reason he signed the joint agreement with GAVI, which committed both sides to transparency and integrity in transactions.
“That was also why in principle he signed the joint statement,” Dan Nwomeh, who was Special Assistant to the former minister at the time, said one month after the final audit report was released.
“That if at the end of the review of the audit including the responses of Nigeria and there are areas where funds may not have been spent in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding with GAVI, those funds would be refunded by Nigeria (that is, the NPHCDA).
“In fact, at the time the joint statement was signed, GAVI never informed the former minister that they had about 2 million dollars they were still querying.”
In addition to its petition to the EFCC, CSNAC had also followed up with a similar letter to the Nigerian government demanding explanations over the conduct of its officials in what it described as an “international embarrassment”.
In its response to CSNAC, the Nigerian government stated that it “strongly objected” to GAVI’s final report and accused the donor of “unilateral conclusion and publication”.
“The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) stands by its earlier response to the initial CPA Report issued by GAVI in May 2014,” the Nigerian government stated.
“The FMOH and NPHCDA strongly objected to GAVI’s final report which it released and published without carrying out a post audit reconciliation exercise (a standard audit practice); and without incorporating the Government of Nigeria response to the CPA as agreed withGAVI.”
According to the government, a significant downward revision of the ‘unaccounted sum’ of US$8.2 million in the audit’s initial report (in May) to US$2.2 million in the final report raised questions on the basis of the reduction without a reconciliatory process.
The government said that it became obvious from the GAVI report that any document not placed before the CPA Team was deemed ‘non-existent’.
It also said the CPA Team did not make any specific request for additional information and refused to engage senior management to seek clarifications on specific issues.
“In the CPA report, it was noted that there was no evidence for the transfer of N44.5 million to UNICEF, whereas no senior management staff in the Finance and Accounts Department was contacted for this document. UNICEF has since confirmed (in writing) receipt of the said funds,” the government said.
“The CPA Team performed field visits without informing the Federal Ministry of Health or NPHCDA of the locations and gave no feedback on return. Government of Nigeria provided evidence to show that the team in some instances visited wrong locations and interviewed wrong persons.
“The report claimed that incinerators were not delivered whereas all were delivered at the time of the CPA.
“In its final report, GAVI maintained that only $70,000 (about N11 million) was remitted to Internal Revenue body. FIRS has since confirmed in writing that over N237 million was received by it on the GAVI Alliance funded projects.”
The Nigerian government further stated that GAVI refused to conduct reconciliatory exercise following its response to the audit, turned down invitations for joint site visits for verification, and therefore had no basis to demand for a refund.
The government also stated that it went ahead to contact the Corporate Affairs Commission, FIRS, UNICEF, EFCC, and other agencies mentioned in the GAVI report.
“Contrary to GAVI’s allegation of NPHCDA engaging companies without appropriate registration, the Corporate Affairs Commission through a letter dated Wednesday, 25th June, 2014, in response to a request for the verification and confirmation of status of the companies by the NPHCDA, listed the names of those companies as duly registered with the Commission,” the Nigerian government said.
“The Federal Inland Revenue controverted GAVI’s assertion of failure to remit taxes vide a letter dated November 6, 2014, confirming the agency paid due taxes, even beyond GAVI quoted amount, as at when due.”
The federal government also stated that the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Agency and Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency in letters dated 10th October, 2013, and 26th June, 2013, respectively wrote to confirm the receipt of 7,140,278 units of vaccination cards in Kaduna and 1,105,300 units of Non Polio SIAs Vaccination cards in Bauchi.
These were contrary to claims in the GAVI report that those cards were neither produced nor delivered by the NPHCDA.
The Nigerian government also said that no petition, oral or written, had been submitted at the EFCC contrary to claims in the GAVI report that an official report had been lodged.
“Contrary to claims of failure to disburse fund by GAVI, UNICEF also wrote via its New York office to confirm receipt of funds from the NPHCDA as reported by the agency.”
GAVI’s silence
Following the responses by the Nigerian government, CSNAC led other civil society organizations to carry out an independent investigation into some of the claims made in GAVI’s final report.
Olanrewaju Suraju, CSNAC’s Chairman, said his organization solicited, free of charge, the support of civil society partners domiciled in states where NPHCDA claimed they had executed its incinerator projects.
“Responses were received from some committed and reliable networking partners and their officers were dispatched as field investigators who visited sites to verify the status of projects, and presented the findings from their sites visits,” said Mr. Suraju.
“CSNAC received support from CSOs and individuals who volunteered and assisted with visiting locations of incinerators constructed by the NPHCDA across the northern states of Nigeria.”
Civil society investigators visited 13 incinerator sites in seven northern states, including the Federal Capital Territory.
In Kano, for instance, the five sites visited – in Gwale, Municipal, Dambatta, Bichi, and Wudil – showed all the incinerators had been completed.
However, the incinerators at Numan in Adamawa State, and Wukari in Taraba State had not been built, according to the private investigators.
In November last year, CSNAC opened communication with GAVI’s Geneva office with a view to compare notes and share information regarding the report.
“We got no positive response,” Mr. Suraju said.
“We then reached out to GAVI’s American office via telephone in December and got a promise of an official response by January 2015.
“On January 8, 2015, CSNAC received a response from GAVI saying it had no further information to give on the issue beyond what it published on its website.”
Mr. Suraju said that it was unacceptable for any foreign organization to hide under Nigeria’s perceived corrupt status to level corruption charges against its government without providing verifiable evidence to support their claims.
“We are seriously concerned by GAVI’s adamant and uncooperative posture in spite of the apparent weight of evidence provided by the NPHCDA in the Nigerian government’s comprehensive response with attached documentations, the site visitations by CSNAC; confirmation of receipt of funds by UNICEF, tax remittances to FIRS, and authenticity of agencies by the CAC,” said Mr. Suraju.
“In the extant case, since the Government of Nigeria has refuted GAVI’s claims and provided documentary and other evidence which contradict GAVI’s claims, it is therefore surprising that GAVI has held on to its position as shown by the GAVI Management’s repeated utterances that ‘there was no significant change in their position.’
“GAVI needs to respond to charges by the Government of Nigeria that ‘many of the actions of the CPA team were not in tandem with expected level of professionalism; and may have been premeditated on a mindset”.
‘No case of fraud’
In the midst of the dispute between the NPHCDA and GAVI, the Nigerian government, led by Ms. Okonjo-Iweala still went ahead to refund the alleged misused funds of US$2.2 million to the organization.
On August 11, the EFCC responded to CSNAC’s petition over the alleged mismanagement of the GAVI funds stating that no prima facie case of fraud, diversion of funds, or other crimes had been established in relation to the project.
“Our investigation confirmed that the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) paid all due taxes to the Federal Inland Revenue Service. The NPHCDA also paid required funds to UNICEF in 2012 for meningitis vaccine campaign (MENAFRIVAC),” the EFCC said in its response signed by Olaolu Adegbite, on behalf of the Executive Chairman.
“All contracts under the project were duly executed while the provisions of the Nigerian financial regulations for the public service were duly followed in the disbursement of duty tour allowances and other incidental expenses for the staff.”
The anti-graft agency stated that the findings of GAVI’s initial audit report was based on an unfounded suspicion of fraud and called for the ongoing reconciliation between the organisation and the NPHCDA to be concluded.
“We believe that the GAVI report underscores the effect of negative media coverage of events on our national reputation,” the EFCC stated.
“It is unfortunate that some reputable foreign organizations continue to perceive most Nigerians as corrupt and fraudulent in spite of contrary evidence.”
But despite the EFCC report, GAVI stuck to its claims. Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala believed the donor agency despite protests by a government she served.
She brushed aside the concerns and proceeded to refund $2.2million to the organisation, even without clearance from the health ministry.
Few months later, GAVI named her the chairperson of its board.
Boko Haram kingpin, 42 other terrorists arrested – Nigerian Army September 23, 2015Press Release
The Nigeria Army, Wednesday, said troops advancing toward the Banki axis of Borno state have arrested 43 suspected Boko Haram terrorists, including its kingpin in the area, Bulama Modu.
The Army said this in a statement issued by its acting spokesman, Sani Usman, that the troops also rescued 241 women and children in the operation.
It said arms and ammunition, bows and arrows and a horse were recovered from the terrorists’ kingpin.
Mr. Usman said one of the arrested terrorists led troops to where he buried his AK-47 rifle at Jangurori village.
He said in the statement that the recoveries in the latest operations confirmed the Army’s earlier claim that the terrorists were abandoning their commanders and burying weapons.
“Please recall that yesterday advancing troops along Banki axis were making tremendous progress in which they cleared 2 Boko Haram terrorists camps at Jangurori and Bulatori villages.
“In addition to that, the troops have also arrested 43 suspected Boko Haram terrorists including one of the Boko Haram kingpins in the area, Bulama Modu, who is an ‘Amir’ of Bulakuri.
“To further confirm what was said earlier about the terrorists abandoning their commanders and burying weapons, one Mohammed Modu led troops to where he buried his AK-47 rifle at Jangurori village.
“Apart from arms and ammunition, bows and arrows recovered from Bulama Modu, the kingpin, a horse to enhance his deadly pursuits was also recovered.’’
Mr. Usman said troops operating around Wudla village also arrested one suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Aji Gambo.
He said the arrested kingpin revealed that the Boko Haram terrorists that attacked Kirawa and Kolofata in northern Cameroon were from Dara Jamel village in Nigeria.
According to the statement, he Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has commended the troops in the front line for their impressive performance thus far in counter-insurgency operation.
Mr. Buratai said all troops involved in the operations have so far displayed the highest sense of patriotism and determination to continue with the fight against Boko Haram terrorists to their last enclave.
(NAN)
Jose Mourinho hits out over Diego Costa's three-match ban claiming "retaliation is now allowed"
The fuming Chelsea boss also claimed flashpoint between Costa and Arsenal defender Gabriel was nothing more than a "men’s discussion"
Mourinho hit as Diego Costa’s three-match ban and the overturning of Gabriel Paulista’s red card by insisting: “Retaliation is now allowed.”
The seething Blues boss claimed he would suffer a heavy touchline suspension if he gave his true feelings about the retrospective FA action taken after Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Arsenal on Saturday.But he claimed the flashpoint between Costa and Arsenal defender Gabriel was nothing more than a "men’s discussion".
And he was furious that Gabriel had been cleared for retaliation – after Nemanja Matic had been sent off for hitting back at Burnley’s Ashley Barnes, for what Mourinho believes was a potentially leg-breaking tackle last season.
Mourinho said: “We know something which is that retaliation is allowed now. You can do it.”
Asked to compare Saturday’s clash with the incident involving Matic and Barnes, the Chelsea boss said: “You cannot compare a leg almost broken with men’s discussion, you cannot compare that with a leg almost broken. That’s what it was, a mens’ discussion.”
On Costa’s ban, Mourinho added: “I don’t comment (more) because if I bring examples and go deep and bring feelings into the discussion a big suspension for me will be waiting and I don’t want that. The team doesn’t need that.
We lost an important player for three match and don’t need to lose their manager. So I prefer to keep calm and quiet.”
Costa is now banned from matches against Newcastle and Southampton, after missing the 4-1 Capital One Cup victory at Walsall.
And Mourinho said: “I don’t know if the squad can cope (with Costa’s ban). Every time you lose a player it’s not good for the team and it’s easier to accept an injury.
((sport ))Costa banned for three matches over Koscielny clash
Chelsea’s Spain forward Diego Costa was on Tuesday banned for three
matches for raising his hands to the face of Arsenal centre-back Laurent
Koscielny.
Costa was found guilty of violent conduct during Chelsea’s 2-0 Premier League win over their London rivals on Saturday.
The 26-year-old former Atletico Madrid striker had denied the Football Association charge over the incident, which had been missed by referee Mike Dean.
An FA charge against Diego Costa for violent conduct not seen by the match officials but caught on video has been found proven following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing,” said the FA in a statement.
“The Chelsea forward will, therefore, serve the standard penalty of a three-match suspension with immediate effect.”
Costa twice appeared to strike Koscielny with his hand towards the end of the first half at Stamford Bridge and then became embroiled in an altercation with Arsenal’s Brazilian defender Gabriel, for which both players were booked.
Moments later, with Costa and Gabriel continuing to snipe at each other, the Arsenal defender flicked his heel towards the Chelsea striker and Dean reacted by sending the Brazilian off.
However, earlier on Tuesday, Arsenal won an appeal against Gabriel’s dismissal, freeing the 24-year-old to play in Arsenal’s north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur in the League Cup on Wednesday night
(sport news ) Oliseh invites Arsenal’s Iwobi for Cameroon, Congo friendlies
Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Sunday Oliseh, has added Arsenal FC starlet, Alex Iwobi, to the list of invited players for next month’s friendly internationals against Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroun in Belgium.
Iwobi, who trained with the Nigeria U-23 squad ahead of an All Africa Games qualifying return leg match early March 2015, is eligible to represent Nigeria despite featuring for England at youth level.
World football-governing body, FIFA, has clarified that the 19–year old can dorn Nigeria’s colour without further ado as he did not feature for England in an official game.
The NFF yesterday said it has received from the English Football Association a list of seven matches that Iwobi played for England at youth level, none of which was an official game.
FIFA underscored that Iwobi can put on the green-white-green since he has permanent Nigerian citizenship and did not represent another association (country) in a match in an official competition.
The Super Eagles play the Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo on October 8 and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroun three days later, in Belgium.
The winner of the preliminary round between Swaziland and Djibouti will host the Super Eagles on November 9 in a 2018 FIFA World Cup first round qualifier, with the Eagles hosting the return leg in Nigeria eight days later.
All invited players are expected to arrive in Belgium on October 5.
Aside Iwobi, other players earlier invited for the games are Vincent Enyeama (Lille OSC, France), Carl Ikeme (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England), Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Sunshine Stars), Femi Thomas (Enyimba FC), Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz 05, Germany), Abdullahi Shehu (Uniao da Madeira, Portugal), Elderson Echiejile (AS Monaco, France), Chima Akas (Sharks FC), Godfrey Oboabona (Caykur Rizespor, Turkey), William Troost Ekong (FK Haugesund, Norway), Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa SK, Turkey) and Austin Oboroakpo (Abia Warriors).
Others are Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy), Paul Onobi (Sunshine Stars), Obiora Nwankwo (Coimbra FC, Portugal), John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England), Rabiu Ibrahim (AS Trencin, Slovakia) and Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia).
Also in the list are Emmanuel Emenike (Al Ain, UAE), Sylvester Igbonu (FC UFA, Russia), Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium), Victor Moses (West Ham United, England), Odion Ighalo (Watford FC, England) and Prince Aggrey (Sunshine Stars).
lagos state governor Ambode urges governing councils to bring back glory days
To take tertiary education to new heights, Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, Tuesday inaugurated the governing councils of five tertiary institutions in the State.
Ambode, at the inauguration and swearing-in ceremony held at the Lagos House, Ikeja, s
aid the gesture was part of his administration’s efforts to revamp the education sector and bring back the glory days.
He said that it was the desire of his administration to see that Lagos State University (LASU); Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH); Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED); Michael Otedola College of Education (MOCPED) and the Lagos State College of Health Technology (LSCHT) are repositioned to become global players through effective and visionary leadership.
Among those appointed are Prof. Adebayo Ninalowo, as Pro-Chancellor/Chairman, Governing Council of LASU; Prof. Tajudeen Gbadamosi, is for LASPOTECH; Prof. Tunde Samuel heads AOCOED’s council; Alhaja Sekinat Yusuff, sits atop MOCPED, and Mrs. Tilley Giyado for LSCHT.
At the event, Ambode reasoned that tertiary institutions were critical to achieving economic prosperity because they provide relevant skills, human capital and policy research outcomes for development.
In pursuit of this objective, he said, government had carefully selected a galaxy of diverse professionals from the academia, public and private sectors, with very impressive credentials to manage the affairs of the institutions.
He assured that his government would provide the governing councils with the requisite tools and support them to succeed in the onerous task.
He urged them to focus on the formulation of policies and programmes that would reposition their institutions to achieve the mandates of quality teaching, research and community relevance and service, as well as ensure that relevant and appropriate measures were put in place to ensure smooth and harmonious working relationship in the institutions.
According to him, “You have a responsibility to uphold due process and respect for the rule of law, and standard in your official dealings with all facets of the institutions. The issue of labour relations and clearance of all outstanding matters relating to staff is of utmost importance,” he said.
Gbadamosi, in his remarks expressed appreciation to the governor, saying they were greatly honoured to be found worthy of service. He added that all appointees were determined to do even better than the track record that made them eligible for the offices.
Pop singer shows off new Bentley ride Iyanya who released his brand new album 'Applaudise' shared the picture of the new ride on his Instagram today (September 23)
Pop star Iyanya has shown off a new ride- a Black Continental GT.
Iyanya who released his brand new album 'Applaudise' shared the picture of the new ride on his Instagram today (September 23)
The singer was vague about the ownership of the Bentley when he wrote "God has been so good (to) me.#applaudisealbum". This statement suggests that the car is his.
A Continental GT is reportedly worth N38.5m.
Speaking of cars, Iyanya on September 11 Iyanya advertised the sale of a 800cc CF Moto European Spec Quad car on his Instagram.
Wednesday 23 September 2015
Kylie Jenner Pregnancy, What Kim, Khloe, Kourtney Kardashian think
One thing is certain, Kylie’s big sisters aren’t behind Kylie having a
baby with her 25-year-old boyfriend. They have tried to get her to see
what they think is a big mistake! After news broke that Kylie Jenner is two months pregnant for boyfriend, Tyga, her big sisters, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian are reportedly as shocked as her 30+ million fans and had to hold an intervention.
One thing is certain, Kylie’s big sisters aren’t behind Kylie having a baby with her 25-year-old boyfriend. They have tried to get her to see what they think is a big mistake! They are apparently upset at Kylie’s baby bombshell, and are unsupportive of her becoming a mother at 18.
Kourtney and Khloe, along with sister Kim Kardashian, believe that Kylie is moving way too fast in her relationship with Tyga, and news of her alleged pregnancy, as reported by Life&Style, only cemented that belief.
"Khloe
and Kourtney actually tried to talk to Kylie about [the baby], but she
doesn’t want to hear it,” an insider told Life&Style. “It’s like
she’s separating herself from her sisters right now. She doesn’t want
anyone’s advice.”
HollywoodLife reports that Kylie’s going to do what Kylie wants to do. Now that she's an adult, she’s been completely entwined in her life with her boyfriend, and is even testing out a trial marriage with him. And if it’s true that Kylie is two months pregnant, nothing will stop her from the little family she’s reportedly building with Tyga.
Kourtney KardashianReality star breaks down in tears as she opens up on Scott's infidelity
In a new preview of KUWTK, she was seen breaking down in tears after
discovering her boyfriend of nine years Scott Disick had a rendezvous
with another woman.
Since photos of Scott Disick frolicking with another woman surfaced, reality star, Kourtney Kardashian, seemed to have put on a brave face.
Kourtney was then shown crying while talking to sister Kim on a couch while showing her the pictures.
'Scott is like on a crazy bender..'I've worked so hard to keep this family together,
'Piece of s**t.'
Monday 21 September 2015
Boko haram claims that president MB is lieing to Nigerians about their operations against the group
Sunday 20 September 2015
INFOMEDIAPLUS: Saudi King compensate Nigerian Mecca victims with ...
INFOMEDIAPLUS: Saudi King compensate Nigerian Mecca victims with ...: In line with the orders of the King of Saudi Arabia, Salman ibn Abdul-Aziz, who ordered the compensation of all victims of the incident and...
Saudi King compensate Nigerian Mecca victims with 398.1million naira
In
line with the orders of the King of Saudi Arabia, Salman ibn Abdul-Aziz, who ordered the compensation of all victims of the incident and their families, affected pilgrims from Nigeria would be getting a total of N398.1 millions
According to the statement from the Saudi Monarch, each injured victim will receive a sum of N26.5m, while families of dead victims would be receiving a sum of N53.1m each.
Earlier, the Chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Mallam Abdullahi Mukhtar had revealed that three Nigerians were injured with two from Kaduna and one from Gombe, while Nigeria’s Consul-General to Saudi Arabia Ahmed Umar revealed that six pilgrims from Nigeria died in the tragedy.
Read: 5 Nigerian pilgrims die in Medina, Mecca
Thus, the three Nigerians injured would be getting a total of N79.5m and families of the 6 dead victims would be receiving N318.6m.
Umar, the consul-general, however, said that the money would be given to relations of the deceased and other victims of the crash.
He said that the Nigerian government was surprised with the kind gesture of King Salman bin Abdulazeez, who donated the money to the families of the affected pilgrims.
Umar assured Nigerians and families of the victims that the money would be delivered to the right persons.
Below is how the Saudi Arabian government plans to pay victims of the tragedy.
1. The family of a deceased person will receive a sum of 53.1 million naira.
2. Each injured victim will receive a sum of 26.5 million naira.
3. The Hajj costs of the family of a deceased person will be covered next year.
4. The Hajj costs of each injured person will be covered next year.
5. All hosting costs of the deceased family will be covered in the coming Hajj.
6. Each permanently disabled victim will receive a sum of 53.1 million naira.
7. Affected individuals can also file law suits where they are not satisfied with the compensation (this does not in any way affect the compensation they will receive).
Friday 18 September 2015
30 Women Jailed For Prostitution In Lagos
An
Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State on Monday, September 5, 2015 sentenced 30 women to six weeks imprisonment for prostitution.
The suspects whose addresses were not disclosed n the report, were arrested at the Obalende area of the state around 2 am.
Among them are: Funmi Olayemi, Damilola Ibrahim, Blessing Emmanuel, Grace Nwaokoro, Anu Titus, Princess Osu, Cynthian Ozumba, and Chindima Eke, Blessing Winwah, Rebecca James, Gift James, Bukola Taiwo, Patience Amos, Oyinda Adesewa, Funmilayo Ajayi, Modinat Bello, Damilola Abiodun, Saki Godwin.
Others include: Glory Edet, Blessing Okafor, Tope Obatula, Shade Afolabi, Foluke Kolawole, Tosin Ajayi, Bisi Onanuga, Princess Isaac, Esther Akpan, Cythia Osas, Joy Osas and Patricia whose surname is unknown, among others.
The accused were being tried for prostitution and breach of peace.
The Magistrate, O. Odusanya sentenced the accused to six weeks each with an option of N10, 000 fine.
Sentencing them to jail, the magistrate said
“You are hereby sentenced to six weeks imprisonment with an option of N10, 000 fine each.’’
After the charges were read to them, the accused pleaded guilty to the offence, and blamed the devil for being behind their misfortune.
The prosecutor, Femi Alabi told the court that the accused committed the offence on September 5, 2015 at Obalende area of Lagos.
He said that the accused paraded themselves on the street as public nuisance.
“The accused were caught soliciting for clients, which is against the law of the state,’’ he said.
Alabi explained that the offence was a breahj of the dictates of Sections 142 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2011, and therefore ordered that they be remanded in prison for six weeks.
What Keeps Online Services Consumers Happy? Good Service
One hundred percent of 1,008 adults polled in May said “yes,” they regularly make purchases of goods or services online. And 59 percent say they’d rather interact with a vendor online than in person, by phone, or on email. Those statistics might have something to do with Avangate’s sampling methodology: its survey was conducted online. But other data collected by the digital commerce provider is of interest to any business making online sales.
Seventy percent have used their cellphone to make a purchase, and more than 80 percent of those do so at least a few times a month; more than 20 percent make online purchases with their phones every week.
Those who have never made a purchase using their phone cite several reasons. More than 40 percent either do not want to store sensitive data on their phone, 24 percent find it inconvenient to enter it, and more than 20 percent either don’t know how to make a purchase via cellphone or didn’t know it was possible. And 12 percent see no reason to switch from cash and credit cards.
That last group is likely to dwindle further, considering that more than half of respondents have had to replace a credit card at least once in the last year due to a security breach.
Only 12 percent of respondents feel “very secure” making online or mobile purchases, but most (more than 75 percent) feel “somewhat secure” or at least “secure enough to make purchases.” Another 6 percent don’t feel secure but make purchases anyway. Only 5 percent claim that they refuse to make online purchases due to security concerns.
What would make consumers feel more secure? Nothing, say 6 percent. But others say that stronger authentication methods, trust in the vendor, or support from a respected payments processor could ease their concerns.
What are these customers consuming online? Entertainment services are among the most used online services. Nearly 75 percent of respondents said they subscribe to services such as Netflix and Spotify. Productivity and professional services such as DropBox and TurboTax are popular among more than 36 percent of respondents. And 32 percent use hospitality and transportation services such as Airbnb and Uber. In fact, 56 percent of respondents use at least one services every day. About 33 percent of respondents paid for three or more online services last year. And 78 percent made at least 3 recurring payments online—such as for insurance, cable, or streaming services—in the past month.
Consumers like flexibility when it comes to committing to new online services: 50 percent will only subscribe to an online service if they can try it out first; 35 percent say free trials are important when selecting a premium online service; and 27 percent want to be able to change their subscription plan at any time.
Credit and debit cards are, hands down, the most popular online payment method: a whopping 98 percent of consumers still use them to make purchases. But processors such as PayPal, Braintree, and Amazon are a close second choice. Few, so far, are using mobile payment processors such as Square and Dwolla: More survey respondents said they prefer paying by old-fashioned check than by newfangled mobile processor.
Vendors of online services beware: consumers’ number one complaint is the difficulty reaching live support or customer service. And the top reasons shoppers abort online purchases: High-pressure sales tactics, excessive check-out procedures, continually having to re-enter card numbers, in that order.
And about those automatic renewals: 65 percent of consumers prefer you didn’t do that. One thing about shopping online is not different from the real world. The top feature that keeps customers coming back is exceptional customer service, with “receiving what was promised” a close second
How to Build Content for Sales Enablement
Creating content for sales enablement is a very different game to how we create it for marketing. You’re creating it to help your sales team close more deals. You need to forget about top and bottom-of-funnel here. The sales process isn’t that straightforward.
Follow these steps and you’ll become the hero among your sales department.
Step 1: Understand your sales teams’ challenges.
Salespeople are at the front line of your audience. They’re talking to buyers every single day and understand your clients and their challenges very well.
Therefore, the first step to sales enablement content is to gather insight. Start by digging deep into as many objections as possible. Find the most common and then dig deeper to see what the hurdles of getting over them are.
Set aside some time to do this. Gathering everyone into a workshop environment can help get people in the right mindset to do this.
When eliciting and taking note of this insight, apply them to categories. We find the best way to do this is in the form of mindmaps:
sales-enablement-mind-map
Finally, be sure to share what you’ve got lined up in your editorial calendar. Sales can come up with great ideas on how to use, improve and optimise content for their own purposes. Keep them in the loop.
Step 2: Customise the content experience
High performing salespeople never stick to a set script, and the same is true for the content you create for them. Every piece of content they use should help guide prospects towards taking the next step.
The hurdles to these next steps are the objections and challenges you’re helping your salespeople to overcome. Because of this, no one experience will ever be the same. You need to customise the experience to each prospect.
Sure, you can optimise your CRM to keep track of who has received what, but this presents a challenge on the prospects’ side. B2B marketing usually involves more than one decision maker, which makes sharing the content for your point of content a messy task.
Instead, create an environment that contains specific content for certain segments. Content is all grouped together and can be share with one link. Go one step further and get engineering resources to create a system that allows you to build an environment for each prospect.
Whichever approach you go for, you need to make it easy for your sales teams to make it easy for their prospects.
Step 3: Enable your sales reps
Now you have an understanding of the overall objections and challenges your sales teams and prospects. Everything should be mapped out and content should be ready for your sales to use. Now it’s time to make it easy for them.
First things first – get your CRM in order. Optimise email templates to include links to whitepapers. You can integrate this into the overall messaging or include P.S. statements.
Secondly, create a content library to provide easy access to your content. HubSpot and KISSmetrics both do this very well you can use for inspiration – but be sure to use them on an internal basis only.
Conclusion
Providing your sales teams with content really helps them to speed things along. Certain challenges can quickly be overcome in a way that makes them look trusted and authoritative.
We’ve scratched the surface of the entire sales enablement process here, but it gives you a good starting point to work from.
The key here is to really, really listen. Elicit as much information as possible and go many layers deep. Not only will this benefit your sales teams, but may also give you insight to apply to your marketing efforts.
Neutralizing Naysayers: Staying Ahead Of Negative Thoughts
Thursday 17 September 2015
We’re already negotiating with B’Haram, says Buhari
Wednesday 16 September 2015
Pastor Adeboye RCCG leader acquires brand new private jet, floats Emmanuel Aviation? The report said Emmanuel Aviation is the Pastor's personal company.
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has reportedly acquired a brand new private jet, Gulfstream G550, and at same time floated a luxury jet company named EmmanuelAviatition
According to SaharaReporters, the man of God purchased the jet in May 2015.
It was gathered that the jet was manufactured in 2013 in Savannah, Georgia State, United States and also carries a US tail number N730EA.
Pastor Adeboye's reported new jet line was said to have existed since 2009 but just formally announced its operation and services on its newly unveiled website.
The report said Emmanuel Aviation is the Pastor's personal company.
Before now, Adeboye had regularly flown older Gulfstream GIV with tail number N707EA, for his numerous missionary works across the globe.
Pastor Adeboye's old Gulfstream GIV jet
Tuesday 15 September 2015
Mecca Crane Crash: 4 Nigerians Missing, 1 Injured
Nigerian Medical Officials Arrested In Saudi Arabia
Wednesday 9 September 2015
President defend his appointment ,I appoint people i can trust
The presidency has waned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stop distracting President Muhammadu Buhari with frivolous complaints.
The Presidency made the comments after PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh accused Buhari of shielding members »of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from his anti-corruption war.
READ: PDP promises not to distract Buhari »
In a statement released in response, presidential aide, Garba Shehu stated that Buhari would not protect any corrupt member of his party from prosecution ».
The statement reads:
“The Presidency has advised the Peoples Democratic Party to stop distracting President Muhammadu Buhari with frivolous and unfounded allegations of selectivity in the war against corruption.”
“The presidential spokesperson explained that since President Buhari came into office, he has never told the EFCC not to touch any APC governor because they belong to the same party.”
READ: Buhari says corrupt APC members will be prosecuted »
“The senior special assistant challenged Mr. Metuh to produce any evidence or instance when President Buhari interfered in the activities of the EFCC by telling them who to prosecute and who to shield from prosecution.”
“Mr. Shehu advised Mr. Metuh to either come forward with evidence, or apologize to Nigerians for willfully propagating falsehoods in order to gain cheap publicity or public sympathy.”
READ: PDP says Buhari is treating its members like prisoners of war »
The PDP had earlier accused Buhari of only going after political opponents »in his war against corruption.
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Watch video of PDP member criticizing Buhari below:
Buhari: President signed 100 days promise document,’ PDP chieftain says
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