The National Youth Caucus of All Progressives Congress (APC) has held a special prayer for the quick recovery of Yusuf Buhari, the son of President Muhammadu Buhari, who was involved in an accident.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that no fewer than 2, 000 members of the APC youth wing gathered in Abuja on Friday to perform supplications and seek divine intervention for Yusuf.

The youth caucus also offered special prayer for sustained peace, unity and progress of the nation as well as guidance for its leaders.

Similarly, prayers were conducted for continued good health of President Buhari and the success of his administration.

Briefing journalists, Mr Haruna Okatahi, Publicity Secretary of the caucus, said Yusuf deserved sympathy of all Nigerians, especially the youth, due to the enormous sacrifice his father was making to re-position Nigeria.

Okatahi said thousands of youths were now benefiting from the N-Power Programme, which recruited unemployed graduates to work as teachers, agricultural extension workers and health extension workers, among other jobs.

He also commended the Federal Government for adopting holistic approach toward addressing fuel scarcity in the country.

“ This prayer session has become necessary for us to show our sympathy to Mr Yusuf Buhari, son of President Muhammadu Buhari, who was involved in accident few days ago.

“ Yusuf deserves our sympathy and the sympathy of all Nigerians, especially the youth who are among the direct beneficiaries of Buhari’s programmes and policies.

“ We pray to the Almighty God to heal him and increase his good health and that of his father so that he will continue the good work he has started,“ Okatah said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Malam Garba Shehu, the president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, had on Wednesday in a statement confirmed that Yusuf was involved in a bike accident,

He said that Yusuf had the accident on Tuesday night around Gwarimpa area in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

According to Shehu, Yusuf broke a limb and also sustained an injury to the head as a result of the incident.

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The panoply of generous benefits that Zimbabwe’s former leader, Robert Mugabe will enjoy in retirement has been published by his successor President Emmerson Mnangagwa in a gazette.

According to the gazette, Mugabe shall enjoy no fewer than the services of six security personnel, two drivers, two private secretaries and two aides-de-camp and two office attendants.

His office will be fully furnished , with at least a landline telephone and a cellphone, two computers and such other office equipment and materials as might be determined by the reigning President.

Mugabe, who already lives in a blue roof palace in Harare will get in addition a housing allowance to be determined by Mnangagwa, or a single private residence acquired or constructed on his behalf at any place of his choice in Zimbabwe or payment of a lump sum equal to the value of the private residence.

The latter benefit will also accrue to his surviving spouse or dependant child up to the age of 21 years.

“With respect to private residence, the property shall be constructed on land which in total may not exceed 5 000 square metres. The residence, if it was to be built, should not exceed a reasonably sized house with five bedrooms, a guest wing with three bedrooms, a study, swimming pool, two guardrooms and two garages”, the gazette said.

As part of the benefits, Mugabe will also be entitled to enjoy the services of three domestic employees, two gardeners, two cooks, two waiters and two laundry persons.”

He, his wife Grace and dependent children will also enjoy medical aid allowance, which implies they will enjoy free medical treatment.

Mugabe and Grace will be entitled to diplomatic passports, first class air and rail tickets within the country and outside, up to a maximum of four trips per year.

Mugabe is also entitled to one sedan (Mercedes Benz S500 Series or an equivalent class of motor vehicle), one four-wheel drive station wagon or equivalent, and a pickup van.

The security personnel and other staff working for him are also entitled to vehicles, the number of which will be determined by President Mnangawa.

Government shall bear the cost of fuelling all the vehicles and all the vehicles are replaceable after every five years.

Also, Mugabe will not bear the cost of utilities such as water, electricity, telephone, both at home and in his office. Government will pay for all.

The Gazette entitled ‘Presidential Pension and Retirement Benefits (Services and Facilities for Former Presidents) Notice, 2017’ takes immediate effect, according to Zimbabwe Herald newspaper.

The Gazette says that Zimabwe’s leaders since 1987 are entitled to enjoy the benefits. Mugabe, however, was the sole President of the country since 1980 and will be the first to do so.

Mugabe resigned in November following pressure from the military and the public.

He has not been seen in public in Zimbabwe since his resignation.

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has said Nnewi, Anambra-State born Industrialist, Chief Innocent Chukwuma was arrested on Monday for, among other infractions, allegedly using forged documents to secure tax waivers.

Wilson Uwujaren, Head, Media & Publicity, EFCC said this on Wednesday in a statement announcing the release of the businessman on bail.

According to him, Chief Chukwuma and his brother, Charles Chukwuma (who is still at large), are being investigated by the Insurance and Capital Market Fraud Section of the Commission’s office in Lagos over matters bordering on N1, 478, 366, 859.66 fraud and forgery.

Narrating the incident leading to the arrest of the Chukwuma, EFCC said, “The business man who runs a local auto assembly plant was arrested on Tuesday December 19, 2017 at his Enugu residence, following his refusal to respond to invitations by the Commission, after initially being granted administrative bail by the Commission, while his surety could also not be found.

“Unfortunately the industrialist resisted arrest and stirred controversy by bringing six truck-loads of thugs to block the entrance to his Plot W1, Industrial Layout, Abakaliki Road, Emeni, Enugu, home.

“This was after he initially misled the Police Command by informing them that his home had been invaded by armed robbers and kidnappers despite the fact that operatives of the Commission duly identified themselves to policemen guarding his home.

“His unruly thugs encircled and manhandled operatives of the Commission who had gone to effect the arrest.

“Consequently, a distress call was sent to the Commission’s Enugu Office for reinforcement.

“In all of this, the Commission’s operatives acted with decorum and civility. No one was manhandled or assaulted by the EFCC team, and not a single shot was fired, despite the provocation.

“Chief Chukwuma and his brother, Charles Chukwuma (who is still at large), are being investigated by the Insurance and Capital Market Fraud Section of the Commission’s office in Lagos over matters bordering on N1, 478, 366, 859.66 fraud and forgery.

“The industrialist, among other infractions, allegedly used forged documents to secure tax waivers.”

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On the trail of Future Assured empowerment programme for women and youth across the country which is owned by Aisha Buhari, another 1100 women and youths trained in various skills received their certificates of completion in Ilorin, Kwara State. Kwara state Governor Ahmed and Toyin Saraki were also present.

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Falz The Bahd Guy is currently having his first show today at the Eko Convenction Centre in Lagos. The Falz Experience is expected to live up to expectation. www.metronaija.ng brings all the first photos coming from the red carpet

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TV presenter, Ebuka Uchendu minutes ago shared a photo of Toolz's husband, Tunde Demuren with Thierry Henry last night at the #MadeofBl4ck night out.

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The cute little boy that photobombed a couple's wedding photo has been found. Yesterday, someone on twitter promised to give him a scholarship and make this holiday a memorable one for him. The photographer who took his photo that went viral, gave an update and said he would share the little boy's touching story later.

The cute little boy in viral photobombed wedding photo has been found!

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Vice President, Osinbajo leads a group of APC governors & other dignitaries to wish President Buhari happy 75th birthday just now at the villa.

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Tragedy struck at the Lagos International Trade complex located along Badagry Expressway following a fire outbreak that destroyed goods and property worth over 100 million naira on Saturday morning.

It was gathered that the inferno affected the Association of Progressive Traders (APT) Article Line, Block One section of the complex.

Photos: Fire destroys goods and property worth over N100 million naira at Lagos International Trade complex

According eyewitnesses, the fire which started at about 3am, was ignited from the seething heat emanating from an incinerator sparked off fire from a nearby truck said to be fully loaded with perfumes and other combustible goods.

The fully loaded truck was set to leave for Onitsha before it caught fire, further razing more goods and some nearby shops till the intervention of the officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).

The fire reportedly took close to 20 hours before it was put off, because it was fuelled by many inflammable materials like perfume, hair products, fire crackers, gas cylinders, vehicle parts and other combustible items.

One of the affected traders that identified himself as Darlington told newsmen that he lost goods worth 10 million Naira, plus N500, 000 Naira cash. He disclosed that he sells local and imported perfumes and is still in shock at his loss.

“I just don’t know where to start from,” he cried to newsmen.

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Over 2500 persons decamped to the KOGI APC yesterday at Dekina, the largest LGA in Africa by landmass. The people decamped from various political parties.

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The Nigerian Navy says they have recovered 1,330 jerry cans filled with petrol during a raid on oil thieves in Atlas Cove Island in Lagos.

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROCT Commander, Rear Adm. Maurice Eno, told journalists on Saturday night that the product was evacuated from a storage facility in Ilado/Idimangoro area of the island.

According to the naval chief, the petroleum product was stolen from vandalised NNPC pipelines on Atlas Cove Island.

Eno said that no person was found at the storage facility during the raid.

He said that the navy monitored activities in the area for about three weeks to ascertain the veracity of the information.

“On December 14, at about 8.10 a.m., a detachment of personnel from the NNS Beecroft raided the locations and discovered a storage facility having over one thousand five hundred jerricans.

“1,330 of the Jerricans contained product suspected to be premium Motor Spirit(PMS) believed to have been siphoned from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) pipelines laid on the island.

“At the time of the raid, no person was found on the storage facility,” he said.

“The team also discovered the siphoning points where valves were connected by the vandals to steal the product.

“It is pertinent to note that NNPC pipelines laid on Atlas Cove Island are under the supervision and care of Top Line Security Limited/Kings Guard Security Company.

“It is obvious that these acts may not have gone unnoticed by these private security outfits,” he said.

Eno said that the navy was committed to assisting the NNPC in dealing with pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft.

“The navy is using this medium to warn pipeline vandals and other criminal elements particularly in our maritime environment to desist from nefarious activities and pursue lawful means of livelihood,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who visited Atlas Cove Island on Satutday reports that several items used by the vandals in siphoning petrol from NNPC pipelines were found in the area.

Villagers in the community refused to speak to NAN on the incident.

The navy said the jerry cans filled with PMS products would be handed over to the NNPC.

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Minister of Information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed is live in Calabar to officially flag off the dry-run for the main Calabar Carnival 2017.

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Abubakar Atiku pictured with Senator Ben Murray Bruce at the Silverbird cinema today as he opens Chicken Cottages.

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says a total of 1,317 Nigerians have voluntarily returned from Libya in the last 10 days having been stranded in the volatile country enroute Europe.

The Director-General of NEMA, Alhaji Mustapha Maihajja, made the disclosure while receiving a fresh batch of 116 Nigerians who arrived the country on Friday morning.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new set of returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos aboard a Buraq Airlines with Registration Number 5A-WAC at about 5.39a.m.

NAN reports that no fewer than 3,000 Nigerians have voluntarily returned from Libya through the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) supported programme in the last few months.

Maihajja, represented by Alhaji Suleiman Yakubu, the South-West Zonal Coordinator, said that the Nigerians returned in various batches between Dec.5 and Dec.15 with the assistance of the IOM and the European Union (EU).

According to him, the figure has already surpassed the 1, 295 Nigerians who voluntarily returned from Libya in the month of November.

Maihajja said that the Federal Government would continue to work with the international organisations to ensure the return of more Nigerians from Libya where they had been facing severe hardships and rights violations.

They comprised 46 adult females, 60 adult males and 10 children and infants respectively.

Also, on ground to welcome the returnees were officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and Police.

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Vice President, Osinbajo and Speaker, Yakubu Dogara attend Aso Villa Chapel’s Annual Christmas Concert at the Old Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

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Newly married actress Adesua Etomi, has shred beautiful photos of herself in her new home.

Rocking a green figure hugging number, the actress posed at her husband's favourite spot in his house.

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A Kenyan House of Representatives member has rewarded her husband's loyalty and support by giving him a pricey Christmas gift .

Kawira Mwangaza gave her husband of 5 years, and musician ,Murega Baichu a brand new Sh15 million(N52,252,950.00) Prado V8 as a gift..

Kawira shared a photo of the car writing

“To the special brave man who has fought the toughest battles to see me happy, please, Murega Baichu, humbly appreciate my gift for Christmas.

“As you drive this car, remember to thank God; and always remind me to serve my people and to keep my pledge to lift lives.
“This Christmas, God has blessed me to bless others, especially the disadvantaged. In this case, from my own earnings, I will bless over 1,000 families within Meru county and show them mother’s love.”

Her obviously excited husband, replied,

“Happy is the man who finds a true friend, and far happier is he who finds that true friend in his wife.
“I love you, honey. I’m so excited. Wooow! I humbly accept it. ”


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Lagos state Governor Ambode at the formal commissioning of Johnson,Jakande and Tinubu Park, Alausa, Ikeja.

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A 28-year-old trader, Kemi Shopade, who allegedly assaulted two Ikeja Electric workers that wanted to disconnect her electricity wire, on Wednesday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

Shopade, resident of Alaguntan, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos, is being tried for conspiracy and assault.

The Prosecutor, Sgt. Godwin Awase, said that the accused committed the offences on Nov. 24, at her residence.

Awase said that the accused and two others, who had yet to be apprehended, assaulted two workers of Ikeja Electric — Mr John Oluwole and Mr Uwaoman Ibiam.

“The accused beat up and bit the complainants while performing their duty,” he said.

He said that the complainants disconnected the electricity supply of the accused over unpaid electricity bills from January.

“The accused, who had not paid for electricity since the beginning of the year, descended on the complainants when they disconnected her power supply.

“The two other men who are still at large joined her in beating the complainants, and in the process, the accused bit the complainants.

“The case was reported to the police and the accused was arrested,” the prosecutor said.

The offences contravened Sections 174 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015(Revised).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 174 prescribes three years jail term for a person guilty of assault.

The accused, however, pleaded innocence of the offences and was granted bail in the sum of N20,000 with two sureties in like sum.

The Magistrate, Mr J.A. Adigun, said that the sureties should be gainfully employed and show evidence of two years tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

He adjourned the case until Jan. 5, for mention.

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Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo surprise visit to Ikenne Market, Ogun State.

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President Buhari receives in audience the Northern Senators Forum this evening in Daura, Katsina State.

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Lagos state Governor Ambode and Jimi Agbaje at the 2017 The Experience

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Lagos state Governor Akinwunmi Ambode was at the 2017 edition of The Experience'

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The newly built Radiotherapy treatment facility commissioned by the wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo at the National Hospital, Abuja.

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