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Presidency fires back at Northern Elders Forum over verdict on Buhari, says it is a "quasi-organization with no credible membership"
The Presidency has fired back at the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) after it alleged that ”poverty, particularly in the North and massive social security have worsened under Buhari’s administration.”
Addressing newsmen at the end of a meeting convened by its chairman and former Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Prof. Ango Abdullahi, the group said it is difficult to see how ''Buhari can accept the challenge to radically improve his handling of our security situation and also improve the lives of Nigerians.''
The statement read in parts;
“It has become necessary and appropriate, however, to make public, the position of the forum on important matters that affect the manner Nigerians live, and the future we must address.
“The forum regrets that by any standard of judgement, the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari has failed the nation in the vital area of improving its security.
“The relationship between insecurity and poverty is fundamental, but the administration does not appear to have any idea on what will provide relief or solution.
“It gives the forum no pleasure to say that it had warned Nigerians that President Buhari lacked the will, the competence and commitment to lead it into a secure and prosperous future before the 2019 elections.
“It is shocking that in spite of unprecedented consensus among Nigerians that the administration requires a new resolve, approach and leadership in the fight against the nation’s multiple security challenges, President Buhari appears either totally isolated or in deep denial over the result of his failures to secure Nigerians.
"It is difficult to see how Buhari can accept the challenge to radically improve his handling of our security situation.
"There should be a thorough overhaul of the leadership of our security and public safety agencies, and the injection of higher levels of competence, integrity and accountability in the manner our troops and the police and security agencies deal with security challenges”
On 2023 election, the group stated;
"The north knows its interests, and will stand together to elect only persons who meet the standards and interests of the people of the North.
“No politician should assume that they are entitled to our support unless they show a clear understanding and a commitment to deal with our problems and meet our aspirations."
President Buhari's spokesperson, Femi Adesina who reacted to the Forum's verdict on the Buhari-led administration stated that the NEF is just Ango Abdullahi. According to him, the group cannot boast of credible membership and its leader is akin to a General without troops.
Femi Adesina said;
”Prof. Ango Abdullahi on Sunday signed a long-winding statement on many issues relating to the North, and purportedly to the country.
”The former vice chancellor signed the statement under the banner of Northern Elders Forum (NEF). Hearing that title, you would think the body was a conglomeration of true elders.
”But the truth is that NEF is just Ango Abdullahi, and Ango Abdullahi is NEF. It is a quasi-organisation that boasts of no credible membership, and its leader is akin to a General without troops.
”Before the 2019 presidential election, the one-man army called NEF had shown its antipathy against President Muhammadu Buhari, and its preference for another candidate. They all got beaten together.
”NEF is merely waving a flag that is at half-mast. Buhari steadily and steadfastly focuses on the task of retooling Nigeria, and discerning Nigerians know the true state of the nation.
”They don’t need a paper tiger to tell them anything."
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Man with knife arrested outside the White House after telling Secret Service he was there to 'assassinate Donald Trump'
A 25-year-old man known as Roger Hedgpeth of Florida, has been arrested by the US Secret service after he walked up to a Secret Service agent and told him he was going to the White House to 'assassinate Donald Trump'
Hedgpeth who hid a 3.5 inch knife in his lap pocket was arrested Saturday afternoon on a charge of making threats to do bodily harm, according to the Metropolitan Police Department .
Hedgpeth was taken into custody, his vehicle impounded, and he was brought to a hospital for a mental health evaluation, according to police
Before his arrest, Hedgpeth was seen patrolling around the White House with his car, and he is listed in public health records as a 'missing person with mental health issues'
'I have a knife to do it with,' Hedgpeth allegedly said, according to a police report.
This isn't the first time, someone has been arrested for making threats towards the US president.
In September 2018, an individual was taken into custody after they climbed over the White House security barrier while in November 2019, another person was taken into custody after they allegedly attempted to drive an unauthorized vehicle through a White House security checkpoint.
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Couple trend after they held their wedding in Lagos without having a reception
A couple is trending on Facebook after they held their church wedding over the weekend and didn't have a reception afterwards.
The couple, whose names were simply given as Augustus and Vivian, got married in St. Dennis Catholic Church in Bariga on Saturday, February 8.
After exchanging their vows in the church, the couple distributed a package to everyone after Mass and they cut their cake at the exit door of the church and everyone took a piece and went home.
There were no friends wearing ashoebi, there were no bridesmaids or men in suit, it was just the couple in their wedding outfits and their guests wearing whatever they wanted.
After Mass, everyone went home before 1pm.
A priest shared their photos on Facebook, writing: "Today's wedding between Augustus and Vivian in St Denis Catholic Church Bariga was particularly different in a very cool and sweet way. The bride and groom were beautifully dressed. A friend of mine Edith Kush did the make up for the bride. The wedding was done with the bride and the groom exchanging their vows to each other lovingly. That was the highpoint of the whole thing.
"The food and souvenir were beautifully packaged together and were distributed to all that came just immediately after the mass. They had the cutting of the cake just at the exit door of the church. No reception. No hall. No Mc. No DJ. No event planner. No aseobi. No bridal train. Just the essential. Before 1pm everyone was already on their way home and to their other businesses, including the couple. On Sunday they will come for thanksgiving after having consummated the marriage without stress."
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Erica Mena shows off her post-baby body, says she's not "worried" about a "snap back"
The Love & Hip Hop star, Erica Mena, who welcomed her daughter a week ago, has shared a photo of her post-baby body.
The new mum captioned the photo: "I'm not worried about a 'Snap Back' whatsoever. Eating clean and drinking lots of water for her breast milk."
She went on to give a shout out to all breastfeeding mums.
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Kim Kardashian stuns in extravagant gown as she attends the Oscars after-party with husband Kanye West (Photos)
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attended the after-party of the 92nd Annual Academy Awards in grand style.
The mother of four wore an extravagant, creme-colored gown from Alexander McQueen's archival collection. The esemble dubbed the "Oyster Dress," was first modeled in 2003.
Her husband, Kanye decked out in a navy leather blazer and black leather pants, which he paired with suede boots and a diamond chain.
See full photos below.
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Trending photo of 5 Nigerian ''sisters'' who are all doctors
A photo of 5 Nigerian women who are allegedly sisters from same parent who are all doctors, has gone viral on social media.
Their medical specialties include Neuro-surgery, Gynecology, plastic surgery, family health and public health.
@Fattybold who shared the photo wrote;
Neuro surgeon, Gynecologist,plastic surgeon,Family physician and public health physician .... all in one family from same parent.
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