Buhari visits survivors of Abuja bomb blasts

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Abuja took succour to survivors of Friday night’s bomb attacks on Nyanya and Kuje in the Federal Capital Territory.

On a visit to the survivors of the attack who are receiving treatment at the Trauma Centre of the National Hospital, President Buhari wished them full and speedy recovery.

The President, in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, also reassured the survivors that the Federal Government will take full responsibility for settling their medical bills.

He directed his Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari to settle the N268,790.00 medical bill of a young girl in the Pediatric Ward of the hospital.

The girl’s mother, Deborah Stephen, had broken into tears on seeing President Buhari.

She told him that her daughter had been shot by armed robbers who raided their home and that the family could not afford the medical bills.

The President who was accompanied by his personal aides and Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, visited the intensive care unit, the pediatric unit and general wards of the National Hospital.

Expressing his appreciation of the President’s visit, the Chief Medical Director of the National Hospital, Dr Jafaru Momoh said that it will help the patients’ recovery by giving them a greater psychological sense of being valued and loved by their country.

 

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PHOTOS: President Buhari Visits Victims Of Abuja Bomb Blasts In The Hospital

Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari, has paid a visit to victims of the bomb blasts which rocked Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday, October 2, 2015.

Naij.com’s earlier report showed that the double explosion left about twenty people dead and many others severely injured.

And after his reaction to the loss of Nigerian citizens, the Nigerian president has now paid a visit to the victims and Naij.com brings you pictures from the visit as obtained by our correspondent in Abuja.

Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari, has paid a visit to the victims of the Abuja bomb blast. Photo Credit: Tunji Olusola

President Muhammadu Buhari at the bed of another victim of the Abuja bomb blast. Photo Credit: Tunji Olusola

Meanwhile, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the major opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have reacted to the recent setback believe to have been facilitated by the dreaded Islamist sect, Boko Haram.

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Abuja Blasts: Terrorists Attempt To Mock Military’s Progress – NLC

The recent multiple bomb blasts in the Kuje and Nyanya areas of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja is an attempt to mock the Nigerian military over its recent progress in defeating terrorist group, Boko Haram.

NLC President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba

This is the position of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), as the workers union today, October 4, released a statement regarding the incident which shook Abuja to its knees.

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The NLC therefore asked the military not to be deterred by the Abuja blasts while urging them to  remain resolute in their fight against the insurgents.

The workers body also charged the federal government to renew it’s efforts to battle the terrorists by conducting comprehensive investigation of several acts of terrorism across the country with the aim of punishing those assisting the terrorists.

The statement quoted the NLC president, Ayuba Wabba, as saying, the terrorists had by their renewed bombing of Abuja, want to portray to the world a false picture that Nigeria is unsafe for its citizens and visitors.

According to him, the development should spur the military on to improve on their efforts to permanently tame insurgency in Nigeria, Thisday reports.

Meanwhile, the death toll from the incident has risen to 18, as of 4pm, Saturday. Hours later, however, it was provided by the director of Public Health at the Ministry of Health, Mr Opada Balami, that 20 people had lost their lives.

READ ALSO: We Are Closing In On Boko Haram Sponsors – Nigerian Army

In his reaction, President Muhammadu Buhari  issued a statement condemning the prepatrators of the act, saying that he was distressed over the incident.

In a related development, security agencies in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has beefed up security in the nation’s capital after the multiple bomb blasts recently.

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We Are Closing In On Boko Haram Sponsors – Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army has revealed that they have gotten clues about those who were involved in the recent suicide bombings in Maiduguri, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. 

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Tukur Yusuf Buratai

Theater Commander, Operation “Lafiya Dole,” Maj.-Gen. Yushau Abubakar today, October 4, stated that investigations had commenced on the clues that the armed forces has gotten as regards the possible sponsors of terrorist group, Boko Haram, but he added that it would take time before reaching a conclusion.

READ ALSO: Boko Haram: Army Discover New Fuel Dump, Arrest Operator

“We searched the houses and certain items that we recovered at the vicinity gave us some clues, investigation on those that we suspect that are either participating or hiding, fueling or conniving with those that carried out those acts, is ongoing.

“They will be exposed in due course,” Abubakar assured

Reacting to the recent spate of bombings by Boko Haram, Abubakar said no amount of distractions would deter the Nigerian Army from ending terrorism in Nigeria by December.

According to him, the bombings were aimed at diverting the attention of the military from achieving its target in the ongoing anti-terrorism war.

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“I want to assure all that for every second that passes, we get more committed to fighting the insurgents; we cannot be deterred.

“We are doing as much as we could to ensure that we completely eradicate the insurgents as quickly as possible because we are aware of the timeline within which to complete the task.

“The citizens need to know that security is their personal responsibility as individuals.They must be able to secure themselves and doing so means they need to be security conscious.

“Any suspicious movement within the environment should be reported to security agents immediately,” he advised.

He further revealed that the military is working on a strategy that would enable citizens pass vital information to security agents without their identity being detected.

READ ALSO: The End Of Boko Haram Is Near: Buhari Reacts To Abuja Bomb Blasts (Photos)

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Defence Headqurters (DHQ) disclosed on Wednesday, September 30, that it had inaugurated a committee to oversee the process of granting amnesty to Boko Haram insurgents.  The committee is to ensure their reintegration into the society.

In a related development, security agencies in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has beefed up security in the nation’s capital after the multiple bomb blasts recently.

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Kidnappers/Robbers Turn Rashidi Yekini’s Mansion To Safe House

Former  Super Eagles attaker, Rashidi Yekini died three years ago in Ibadan at the age of 48 with reports claiming he was not as financially bouyant as thought.

According to the Sun, residents of Oni and Sons areas of ring road where Yekini built his mansion are already complaining that the former strikers house might have become a hiding spot for kidnapper and robber after it was left dilapidated since Yekini’s death.

Rashidi Yekini celebrates Nigeria’s first ever World Cup goal in the match against America

Residents of the area have already begun writing to police authorities and a source who spoke to the Sun said the  DPO of Oluyole Division has received a letter from residents who are concerned it has been left unattended to by family members or security agents.

The source said: “The residents are leaving in fear. Their worry is that kidnappers and other hoodlums may convert the property into their fortress and use it to commit heinous crime. They had written the police to ensure they keep an eye on the place.

READ ALSO: What Made Okwaraji A Nigerian Hero?

Three years after Yekini’s demise the place had remained unoccupied and weed had taken over the entire compound.”

Meanwhile the ex-footballers lawyer said the property will never be left to hoodlums. Barrister Jubril Muhammed, claimed he had started working on documents to reclaim the house and put it to use.

Yekini’s mansion on ring road. PHOTO: The Sun

He said: “I m working on the documents we need to put together before putting the property into use. We wont allow hoodlums to take it over.”

He also mentioned that Yekini’s two daughters would be direct beneficiaries of their late father’s wealth.

Meanwhile, the highest goal scorer award during the close season of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has been renamed the Rashidi Yekini award, the League Management Company has said.

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Super Eagles’ Player Proposes To Girlfriend On The Pitch (Video)

Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, John Ogu, proposed to his girlfriend after helpin his Israel based club, Hapoel Beer Sheva to defeat Macabi Petahwas 5 – 2.

Nigeria’s Anthony Nwakaeme, scored a brace in the game, in the 1st and 89th minutes.

Ogu’s Saturday was made exceptional after he proposed to his girlfriend Chiugo at the end of the match.

Ogu proposes to his girlfriend on the field of play

READ ALSO: 7 Things To Consider Before Asking Her To Marry You

The love-birds were so excited as the lady immediately screamed YES at the centre of the Arthur Vesermil Stadium.

See video below

However, the midfielder took to social-media to express his feelings. Using his tweeter handle, Ogu tweeted: “Thank you great God. Great result and above all she said YES!!!!,”  Ogu wrote on his Twitter handle.   

The playmaker finally revealed to CompleteSports that “the plan is between both of us and it has started.”

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BREAKING! Liverpool Sack Manager, Brendan Rogers

The Liverpool manager, Brendan Rodgers has been sacked, Naij.com sports has gathered.

This is coming on the heels of his team’s 1-1 draw against Everton in the Merseyside derby which left them in tenth position and six places away from the top spot.

The former Swansea coach, who guided the team to second place two seasons ago, could not re-enact the form that saw Luiz Suarez and Daniel Sturridge mesmerise the Premier League with stunning goals.

Brendan Rodgers, the Liverpool manager, has been sacked

A statement released by the club states:

“We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Brendan Rodgers for the significant contribution he has made to the club and express our gratitude for his hard work and commitment.

“All of us have experienced some wonderful moments with Brendan as manager and we are confident he will enjoy a long career in the game.

“Although this has been a difficult decision, we believe it provides us with the best opportunity for success on the pitch. Ambition and winning are at the heart of what we want to bring to Liverpool and we believe this change gives us the best opportunity to deliver it.

“The search for a new manager is underway and we hope to make an appointment in a decisive and timely manner.”

Meanwhile, rumours are rife that

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