President Goodluck Jonathan Condemns Jos Bomb Blast, Press Statement Released

President  Goodluck Jonathan has released a press statement condemning the bomb blast that occurred this afternoon at Terminus market in Jos. Find the statement signed by his spokesperson, Reuben Abati, belowPresident Goodluck Ebele Jonathan strongly condemns the bomb blasts in Jos, Plateau state, describing the perpetrators of this tragic assault on human freedom as cruel and evil.  He has also directed all relevant agencies to mobilise support and relief efforts in aid of the victims. The President extends his heartfelt sympathies to the affected families and persons. President Jonathan assures all Nigerians that government remains fully committed to winning the war against terror, and this administration will not be cowed by the atrocities of enemies of human progress and civilization. President Jonathan has also expressed Nigeria’s deepest appreciation to the international community on the success of the recent Summit in Paris on the security situation in Nigeria hosted by the President of France, H.E. Francois Hollande.

He reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to the implementation of the resolutions reached by the Summit, in addition to existing measures already being taken by the administration to combat terrorism and ensure the safety of lives. SEE MORE AFTER CUT>>>>>>>

Gen Muhammadu Buhari Disowns Son Arrested For N20m Fraud

The former military Head of State,Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, has said that the person who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for a N20m scam and who claimed to be his adopted son was not his son.The former Head of State said that he had no need to adopt any son as God had blessed him with both male and female children.

The disclaimer by Buhari was contained in a statement issued on his behalf by the Chairman of the Buhari Vanguard, Mr. Jasper Azuatalam, on Monday.

“Gen Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) wishes to state categorically that he does not have any adopted son called “Muhammed Buhari” and had no need to adopt a son at any time having been blessed with choice children, both male and female.

“Muhammadu Buhari and his family do not know the said “Muhammed Buhari” who is alleged to be involved in a N20m scam and is being held by the EFCC as reported.”

Azuatalam urged Nigerians to ignore the report saying Buhari and his family would continue to set high standards for others to emulate.

He described the story as an attempt by mischief makers to smear the image of the former military leader. SEE MORE AFTER CUT>>>>>>>>

Adopted Son Of General Buhari Arrested Over N20million Scam

General Mohammed Buhari's adopted son has being arrested by men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for allegedly defrauding a businesswoman, Mrs Florence Nwokocha, to the tune of N20million, Mohammed, who was introduced to Mrs Nwokocha through his account officer at Ecobank, had promised Mrs Nwokocha 10% of annual profit from a supposed oil deal which she was made to invest N20m into. After receiving her money, Muhammed reportedly disappeared. When he was eventually arrested by the EFCC, Muhammed claimed he ran into trouble after losing bank guarantee which he secured from another new generation bank. He is currently in the custody of the EFCC.

Who Is Fashola’s Successor? How Ambode’s ambition started 2 Years Ago

As the race for the successor of Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State thickens within All Progressives Congress, APC, indications emerged weekend that the plan to pick former state’s Accountant General, Akinwunmi Ambode, by party leaders in the state to succeed Governor Fashola in 2015, started two years ago.

A party chieftain, who spoke on condition of anonymity claimed; “The party leaders have since penciled Ambode for Fashola’s seat when he (Ambode) was secretly asked in 2012 to resign even when he was not due for retirement.

“The strategy then was to place him in good stead for the job ahead of 2015, which he accepted in good faith.

“Ambode  is a good public servant who re-engineered the financial fulcrum of Lagos economy, an astute administrator which earned him much respect from the former governor of the state and national leader of APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Though the slot is very open to other qualified candidates in the party, the primaries will justify the end.”

Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, last week, endorsed Ambode  to succeed Fashola,

He spoke while addressing the audience at the public presentation of the biography of Ambode, titled: The act of selfless service, written by Marina Osoba, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. SEE MORE AFTER CUT>>>>>>>>

Dora Akunyili Releases Statement About Her Health, Also Says She's Not Dead

Recently there were rumours flying around that former NAFDAC boss Mrs Dora Akunyili,who is currently undergoing medical treatment in India, had passed on. but the rumour was apparently strong enough to get a response from the former minister's media assistant. she released a statement via her Facebook page to dispel the rumour and says she's responding to treatment.