Photos from the accident at Area 1 shopping complex Garki Abuja

Photos from the accident at Area 1 shopping complex Garki Abuja

The accident happened this afternoon in front of Area 1 shopping complex Garki Abuja, A Keke driver in high speed in an attempt to dodge an incoming car, jumped over the barricade on the road, throwing away the occupants in the process. Of the four occupants of the Keke, two escaped unhurt, the driver sustained a minor wound, while the only lady in the Keke couldn't work due to the injury sustained and was helped by the bystanders to a car and was taken to the hospital.

Why President Buhari’s Inaugural Speech May Be Called A Disappointment – Idris Usman

Editor’s note: The historic inaugural May 29 speech by President Buhari remains the subject of heated discussion. It touched the hearts of many, while others remain skeptical. Surely it is too late to make conclusions. The global practice is to give politicians 100 days in the office and then compare the promises and the reality.

The critics can be useful, thinks Idris Usman, the director general of Believe Nigeria Initiative, as he gives points why Buhari’s speech was below expectations.

This article expresses the author’s opinion only. The views and opinions expressed here do not necessarily represent those ofNAIJ.com or its editors.

Story highlights:

– The speech was vague, not direct.

– The President’s speech could not have covered every conceivable issue.

– The new president sounded like he was still wooing the electorate for votes.

(Leadership) – Having read and listened to the inaugural speech of President Muhammadu Buhari even with high expectations, one can deduce that Mr President conspicuously refused to dwell on burning issues like unpaid salaries of Nigerian workers who are groaning in pains with no respite in sight.

He equally failed to clarify, in simple terms, how corruption will be tackled, despite directing the Army Command to relocate to Maidiguri to overrun the outlawed religious sect, Boko-Haram, a decision which is quite commendable.

Buhari’s speech was vague, not direct and very disappointing in my view; yes he mentioned that he would tackle the rot in the power sector, but he never said how.

Another intrigue that his speech has triggered off was the fact that nothing was mentioned on foreign policy or bilateral relations as the case may be, despite having over 40 foreign leaders among his audience.

READ ALSO: Obama, Annan React To Buhari’s Inauguration

I thought the focus of his speech would have been on strengthening existing law-enforcement capabilities, constitutional crisis, improving socio-economic conditions and redeeming (all or few) of the promises made during the electioneering campaigns and giving us the workable models through which these could be achieved. Honestly, Nigeria is expectant!

Agreed, the President’s speech could not have covered every conceivable issue. However, the Commander-in-Chief cannot brush these issues aside because all key stakeholders want to hear from him; it is from him that they take their cue respectively.

There cannot be sustainable growth, high productivity, job creation or economic development in a crime-infested environment, where businesses cannot operate around the clock; or where labour cannot move freely around or get rewarded.

The crime situation is symptomatic of a deeper social issue; we need to pay keen attention and do all we can at the highest level to tame and correct the causation.

READ ALSO: Fani-Kayode, Gov Ayo Fayose React To Buhari’s Speech

President Buhari also needs to be reminded that election campaigns are over as he still sounded as though he’s still wooing the electorate for votes.

In a nutshell, the speech utterly lacks direction and is, therefore, a disappointment.

500 Gunmen Invade Plateau Village, 250 Houses Burnt, 1,000 Rendered Homeless

More than 500 Gunmen have attacked Shonong village in Riyom local government area of Plateau state, burning about 250 houses in the community, and rendering dozens homeless.

The attack according to report was launched around 9pm on Thursday night as the villagers were preparing to go to bed.

An eyewitness, Isaac Kahwun, narrated the incident to pressmen, he said that the gunmen shot sporadically to announce their arrival.

According to the eyewitness, a distress call was sent to the special task force in charge of the village, and the security agent told villagers to run to safer places as they were not well stocked with firearms and ammunition to engage the gunmen in battle.

He said, “As a result of this, all the villagers left their houses and took refuge in neighbouring villages. In the middle of the night, the gunmen returned and set all the houses ablaze.

“Some house where relief materials were kept for onward distribution to victims of the earlier attacks were also looted by the attackers while they set the remaining ones ablaze.

“Over 1,000 residents who fled their homes are now sleeping in primary schools in neighbouring villages.”

The chairman of Riyom local government area, Josephine Piyo was urged by the members of the task force not to visit the village to see the aftermath of the attacks, as they could not guarantee her safety in the village.

Boko Haram Dares Buhari, Kills 8 In Fresh Maiduguri Attacks

Not less than eight persons have reportedly lost their lives following a rocket launcher fired by the dreaded and deadly Boko Haram group in Ngomari.

It was learnt that gallant Nigerian troops from the 7 Division resisted the attack as the insurgents had attempted to take over Maiduguri, the Borno State capital in the early hours of Saturday.

According to eyewitness, Usman Jani, the house located near EYN Church Ngomari was hit around 1:00 am when the battle was ongoing resulting in the death of eight occupants.

Another eyewitness,  Mohammed Sanda, who is a civilian JTF, said they went out to support the military in repelling the insurgents, adding that the trenches dug around Maiduguri helped greatly in preventing the insurgents from advancing.

“There is no way they can come into the city except through the main roads as the military has dug trenches all around the city and are being manned by troops.

“When they came through Dala Kabamti, they were unable to pass because of the trenches; they started through RPG into the town. This morning we took some people to General Hospital”, he said.

REVEALED: How Much Buhari And Osinbajo Will Earn While In Office

The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission has announced on their website the amount President Muhammudu Buhari and vice-president, Yemi Osinbajo, will be earning annually during their four years in office. 

Buhari and Osinbajo share a laugh during town hall meeting.

Buhari and Osinbajo will earn annual basic salaries of  N3, 514, 705 and N3, 031, 572.50 respectively.

Apart from salaries, the president is entitled to allowances like; Hardship, 50 per cent of the basic salary – N1, 757, 350.50; consistency – 250 per cent, N8, 786, 762.50.

Other regular allowances that will be provided by government and not paid for includes; motor vehicle fueling and maintenance, special assistant, personal assistant, domestic staff, entertainment, utilities, security, Newspapers and periodicals, accommodation, furniture, and duty tour allowance (per night) as well as medical allowances, which are also to be provided as requested.

The president and his vice are not paid furniture allowance as they are already provided for, while allowances on travels will be on demand

President Buhari will take home N1, 171,568.33 each month and N14, 058, 820.00 yearly if all the allowances are added up, while Osinbajo will receive N1, 010, 524. 17 monthly and N12, 126,290.00 annually.

Also, Buhari’s severance gratuity is valued at N10, 544, 115, which is 300 per cent of basic. The retired general is reported to be entitled to a leave allowance of N351, 470. 50, (10 per cent of basic salary) and an optional motor vehicle loan of N14, 058, 820, at 400 per cent to be repaid before the expiration of the president’s tenure.

READ ALSO: How Nigerian Businesses Can Compete With Other Businesses Abroad – Harvard Professor

Mr. Osinbajo will also get allowances that are provided for Buhari and his hardship, consistency, severance gratuity and leave allowance are set at N1, 515, 786.25; N7, 578, 931.25; N9, 094, 717.50 and N303, 157.25 respectively.

The professor will also receive a motor vehicle loan at 400 per cent of his basic salary which is N12, 126, 290; also to be repaid at the expiration of his tenure.

The salaries and allowances are drawn from the Consolidated Revenue Fund and fixed by the RMAFC in 2007, Premium Times reports.

Meanwhile, the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Friday, May 29, stated that, he would reduce his own salary and that of his deputy, Mr Barnabas Bala, by 50% until the economic situation in the state improve.

Should Buhari and Osinbajo follow suit?

Cleric Advises Buhari On Cabinet Appointments, Praises Jonathan

President Muhammadu Buhari receives yet another recommendation on how to choose the right people into his cabinet to tackle corruption.

Francis Ogunmodede, episcopal vicar/dean, Lekki region of the Catholic arch. diocese of Lagos, warned the new president that he may lose the fight against corruption if he made wrong appointments.

The priest also advised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Buhari not to relax in the pursuit of their vision for change.

The recommendations were given during an interview with NAN in Lagos, on May 30, 2015, Saturday:

“APC needs self discipline to remain focused. President Buhari is regarded to be an upright person and without flair for corruption; that is one thing that is characteristic of him and people love him for that.

“He should work on that and strive to nip in the bud any corrupt practices. He has to select the right type of people now, look into their history and see if they have flair for corruption or if they have been accused of mismanagement of funds or other negative tendencies.

READ ALSO: Be Wary Of ‘Wolves In Sheep Clothing’ – Lagos Bishop Warns Buhari Against APC

“We need selfless people who would not think of themselves but would think of serving the society.

“I am not envisaging that President Buhari would be able to wipe out corruption completely, but my prayer for him is for him to diminish it as much as possible,” Ogunmodede said.

The priest praised commended former President Goodluck Jonathan for giving the birth to a new dawn of democracy in the nation and for breaking the jinx of African leaders holding onto power.

As the inauguration period is over, it is only a matter of days Nigeria knows the real Buhari’s decisions on the new cabinet. In the several past weeks some data on the possible ministers has already leaked. The latest list contained 40 names which were reportedly presented for screening.

I submitted Onu’s name for SGF – Okorocha

Gov Rochas Okorocha accompanied by Sen Ifeanyichukwu Ararume in an interactive session with journalists in Imo State preceding his swearing-in for a second term in office

Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has denied having any faceoff with a former Governor of Abia State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, over the choice of who becomes the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

Okorocha cleared the air while addressing journalists at the Government House Owerri on Friday, adding that he has good relationship with Onu and that Onu’s name was among the three he submitted to President Muhammadu Buhari for consideration for the office of the SGF.

He said: “When Ndigbo lost the chance to produce the Senate President or the Speaker of the House of Representatives, which was initially zoned to the South-East, we then brought the idea of the SGF, I nominated Onu, Senator Chris Ngige and Prof. Anthony Anwuka (Secretary to Imo State Government). But this was before Buhari said he was not going to take any list from any governor.”

At his inauguration for a second term at the Dan Anyiam Satadium, Owerri, Okorocha promised the people of the state to expect a vibrant government that would be committed to service, stressing that he kept his campaign promises to the people in the last four years.

He said: “Four years ago, I gave you my word. I told you that my word was my bond. I gave my people my word when I assured them that I would keep the citizens safe and secure within the four walls of our peace-loving state.

“In two years of the Rescue Mission, kidnapping, baby factory, armed robbery, including bank robbery and other violent crimes became a thing of the past. Those crimes have been eradicated from our great land”.

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Photo: Two friends die trying to stop a suicide bomber

2 volunteer security guards (pictured above) are being hailed as heroes for stopping an ISIS suicide bomber reaching worshipers at a mosque in Saudi Arabia yesterday.

Independent UK reports;

Two young men who reportedly stopped an Isis suicide bomber entering a mosque in Saudi Arabia are being hailed as heroes after being killed when he blew himself up.

The friends, named as Mohammed Hassan Ali bin Isa and Abdul-Jalil al-Arbash, died after reportedly turning the attacker away from the Imam Hussein mosque in Dammam yesterday. Eyewitnesses claim the man was disguised as a woman and tried to enter through a closed female entrance before going to the main gate, where the pair were manning a civilian checkpoint.

 They saved a lot of lives by stopping the bomber from getting inside the mosque,” a local man, who asked to remain anonymous, told Middle East Eye. “They are both heroes.”

They chased the suicide bomber when he tried to enter the women's section of the mosque in the south entrance,” he added.Abdul-Jalil was reportedly 25 and had recently returned from studying at university in the US, getting married just days ago.

One of the men’s mothers, Kowther al-Arbash, is a high-profile writer for Saudi newspaper al-Jazira, Middle East Eye reported.
Photos of the pair were circulating on social media today, with people calling them heroes and “martyrs”.
Videos also emerged claiming to show the fathers of both men praising their sons' heroism.

A video from inside the al-Anoud mosque showed the moment the explosion was heard outside, with prayers being interrupted by a huge blast that shook the building, causing people to jump to their feet and shout in the ensuing panic.

Boko Haram Attacks Maiduguri At Midnight With RPGs

Boko Haram insurgents at midnight yesterday attacked the Maiduguri the capital of Borno state firing numerous rocket propelled grenades (RPG) that hit residential buildings witnesses and security officials told Leadership newspaper.

A top security officer at the Department of Security Service (DSS) pleading anonymity told newsmen that “7 persons were killed, 17 injured and about two houses completely destroyed as a result of the RPGs pumped into the town by Boko Haram insurgents”.

The thunderous blasts of the RPGs and constant gunshot sounds forced residents of the state capital to abandon their sleep.

Meanwhile another anonymous military officer said, Boko Haram terrorists in an attempt to recapture the town also tried another entry into the town, but could not advance further beyond the barricade trenches and sand fortress dug and built around the troubled city.

Meanwhile a member of Vigilante Group of Nigeria, Abbas Gava, speaking on the seven people killed said,“My younger sister lives in Dala-Lawant. She and her family came running to my house at Moduganari ward in the night because a heavy explosion had hit the house close to theirs. And when we went back this morning to find out what transpired we met people mourning the death of seven people killed by bullet from a rocket launcher. The building that was hit is rented apartments for tenants; it was badly destroyed”.

READ ALSO: Military Apprehends Three Suspected Boko Haram Bomb Makers In Gombe

Mari Madu another resident in the state capital whose lives close to the attacked Dala-Lawanti told leadership, “I counted more than 40 heavy explosions coming from rocket launchers before I lost counts. Each time they fired into the town, we would see bright sparkling light, which moved with great speed passing over our houses. One of the blasts shook the roof of my house so badly that I thought it might have landed on my house. Many houses were destroyed in our neighbourhood, but I have not heard of anyone that died”.

The attacks forced thousands of residents, mostly members of the youth vigilante, a.k.a Civilian-JTF to take arms to keep watch incase more Boko Haram attacks came.

The shooting was reported to have started at about 12:50 am and continued until about 3am when shootings ceased.

It could not be confirmed if soldiers had been able to kill the attackers, or only succeeded in repelling the insurgents.

Maiduguri is one of the many cities and capitals recaptured from the Boko Haram insurgents following intensive offence in the past three months.

Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari said in his inauguration speech that until Boko Haram is defeated the army headquarters will be relocated to Maiduguri from Abuja.

President Buhari’s Handsome Son, Yusuf Shows Off His Beautiful Girlfriend | PHOTO

Yesterday, Nigerian twitter went agog when photos of Buhari’s son, Yusuf surfaced online and a fierce debate was on as to why Buhari didn’t reveal his son to Nigerians before going to the 2015 polls.

Some people believed Buhari’s son would have further improved Buhari’s election result while some ladies were practically drooling over him.

A photo allegedly showing Yusuf and his girlfriend has surfaced on our radar and we thought to share with you.

Checkout Baby Jonathan And Buhari [PHOTO]

Mikel Obi Has Denied His Rumoured June Wedding To Nnenna Nwosu

Mikel Obi Denies June Wedding To Nnenna Nwosu The footballer has denied he will be getting married next month has speculated by Nnenna Nwosu’s friends.

Desmond Elliot reveals he's being sexually harassed by same man harassing Yul Edochie

Actor turned politician Desmond Elliot took to his twitter account today to reveal he's being sexually harassed by a gay man named Steve. This is the same person who has been accused of harassment by a few actors including Yul Edochie. What Desmond wrote after the cut...

 Okay a subject matter at hand. In the last 7 months or so, I have been constantly harassed by a man named Steve I have asked him politely, harassed him, spoken to him cursed him out just for him to desist from his sexual advances toward me but all to no avail..

His constant stalking and harassment I believe has been witnessed by some of my male colleagues in the film industry.I told him 2weeks ago that if he didn't stop I'll be forced to take it out, my phone lines, I have to put off cos he calls every second of the day, ALL LINES, my watts app is bombarded with photos of his past love life and the very second you block his number he generates another and the unending calls continues. He is based in Canada, Igbo name I believe is Onyebuchi.. 

I have called my Canadian friends to help out.. the Canadian police have called many times, one lucky time he was asked to stop but I believe that's the best they can do. please my people who are lawyers how do I go around this.. A humble plea. I believe there must be someone who knows him or heard about him because this guy isn't new at all.. He's taken my number to Many sites and I get calls from everywhere asking to connect for things am alien too. 

Photo: Former president Jonathan & wife Thanksgiving Service today

Former President Jonathan & former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan with Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike at the Saint Peters Anglican Church, Yenagoa during a Special Thanksgiving Service for the Former President today Saturday May 30th.

Meanwhile, spot CAN president, pastor Oritsejafor with the former First Family in Bayelsa today. He sent a rep to the inauguration yesterday in Abuja...this means like Patience Jonathan, he didn't want to be there!

Photo: Woman who stabbed husband to death, remanded in Bayelsa

Report written and sent in by LIB reader, Ebiowei Lawal from Bayelsa. Read below...

Mrs. Victoria Ambakadrimo, the 28-year-old woman that stabbed her husband, Late Barr.Henry Gagariga, to death with a kitchen knife on the throat around 11pm of Wednesday, February 4 after a quarrel in Bayelsa has finally appeared before a state high court in Yenagoa for the first time.

The presiding judge, Justice A.S Rotimi, adjourned proceeding to 18th June 2015, to enable the prosecuting (the state) hand over certain forensic evidences to the defence counsels before hearing commence.

However, an appeal by the prosecuting counsel to have Victoria remanded at the Okaka medium security prison in Yenagoa until final judgment is read was granted.
Though frail looking Victoria pleaded not guilty to the one count charge of murder leveled against, she sobbed over and again as she was escorted to prison at the end of the court session.

The alleged husband slayer before killing her husband works at the Bayelsa State Council for Arts and Culture, and is reportedly the daughter of a renowned journalist and retired director in the state Ministry of Information.

Recall that Victoria stabbed her husband, Gagariga, to death during a domestic quarrel in their bedroom and was sighted by neighbours while attempting to dump his body on the road

7 Reasons Why You Should Consider Dating Short Guys

A whole lot of ladies have specifications regarding the type of man they want to date. These may range from how financially buoyant he is, his intelligence, his abs, how handsome he is and so on. Some ladies do not have specific traits they want and as such can be considered equal opportunities dater. However, short guys have had to bear the brunt of finding an ideal date since they rank deep in the pecking order. This may not be the same for ladies that don’t consider physical traits as a necessity for dating but there are many reasons why you as a lady should consider dating short men.
These men should not necessarily be way shorter than you are but after reading this article, I bet you would want to reconsider and try dating short men.

Your Feet Will Never Get Sore

It is a common phenomenon for women to wear heels which comes with apparent discomfort. Chances are you’d develop swollen ankles and bulging calf muscles if you wear heels a lot of the time. Dating short men would help put this in check as you’d want to drop the stilettos and go with flats or small heeled shoes. This relieves the discomfort and will most probably put you in a comfortable height range with your short boyfriend. And if you actually enjoy wearing heels, you’d have the appearance of a model next to your boyfriend and most short men like to flaunt their pretty women in the face of taller guys.

Your Selfies Will Be Very Good

Apparently, since you both are relatively close in terms of height difference, the selfies are always excellent. The selfies you take will fit in well into the Instagram square and as such, there would be no need for a selfie stick. This is one of the perks that comes with dating a short man.

They Have A Huge Sense of Humour

Most short guys are already used to the Butt of jokes they get from being short and as such possess an amazing sense of humour. You’d find out that you find it easy to take jibes at them which they hardly take personal because of their sense of humour.

Sex In The Shower Is Way Easier

As time goes on, you are bound to find out that short guys have a whole lot of advantages. Due to the alignment of your body part with his, as a result of your proximity in height, having sex in the shower would be way easier. Neither of you would have to squat or bend in an uncomfortable position for either of you to fit. This is a major plus for short guys.

Most Have A Big Wiener

A lot of short guys compensate for their lack of height with their penis. Most have a penis size that averages 6 inches. As such, if you are the type that wants your man big, go out and give that short man a chance and you just might be happy for it.

They Have Loads Of Confidence

The confidence of short men is mostly high as it seems that they make up for what they lack in height with their swagger. Some of them might seem cocky but it is mostly as a result of brewing confidence. They will come on to you with such vigour that you will be surprised.

You Don’t Have To Worry About Neck Pains

Surely, it looks veryROMANTIC when you see a guy that has the height of a typical basketball player kissing a short girl standing on her toes. But that is surely not comfortable when they are making out. Short guys will have and five relative access to every part of the body during make out sessions. This is another reason to date them.

Well, the height of a man or woman doesn’t really matter as the parts that are most important have nothing to do with it. Other things such as how much he can make you smile after a rough day and how much he loves you should count more than the way you and people around view him when he stands next to you.