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  • [Photos] Buhari, Aisha, others in Turkey

    President Muhammadu Buhari with his wife, Aisha and children on Thursday arrived Turkey for the D-8 summit and state visit.

    The president along with other D-8 leaders (comprising of Nigeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Pakistan and Turkey) participate in the ninth D-8 Summit scheduled to hold on Friday, October 20.

    Aside the summit, Buhari is also scheduled to visit the Grand National Assembly of the Republic of Turkey in Ankara, where he will meet with the Turkish Speaker, Ismail Kahraman.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the President departed Abuja on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting.

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  • Nigeria in deep mess for six months because of my husband’s ill health – Aisha Buhari

    Nigeria in deep mess for six months because of my husband’s ill health – Aisha Buhari

    The wife of the president, Aisha Buhari on Monday insisted that her husband’s poor health caused instability in the country for over six months.

    She expressed the view at the stakeholders meeting on Reproductive, Maternal, New Born, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH and N) in Abuja.

    The event was also used to inaugurate the Governors Wives Advocacy Group (GWAG) on reproductive health in the country.

    In her words: “As you are aware for the past six months Nigeria was not stable because of my husband’s ill health,” Mrs. Buhari said.

    “We thank God that he has fully recovered now.

    Mrs. Buhari also condemned the actions of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu saying he tried to create “a state out of a state.”

    “A 40-year-old man who is still living in his father’s house created a state out of a state and that is a major setback to the country,” she said suggesting Mr. Buhari’s medical vacation worsened the Nnamdi Kanu situation.

    “I hope that such a thing will not be repeated,” she added.

    Mrs Buhari also carpeted the health care delivery system in the country and reserved special criticism for the State House Clinic, which she said lacks basic equipment for medicare.

    She called for a probe of the budget utilisation at the clinic.

    “I would like to be realistic to say a few words concerning health delivery system in Nigeria. It is very poor, sorry to say that.

    “I am happy that the MD of Aso Clinic is here. Dr Manir, I am happy that you are here.

    “If somebody like Mr President can spend several months outside Nigeria, you wonder what will happen to a common man on the street in Nigeria.

    “Few weeks ago I was sick as well; they advised me to take a first flight to London; I refused to go.

    “I said I must be treated in Nigeria because there is a budget for an assigned clinic to take care of us.

    “If the budget was N100 million, we need to know the way the budget is spent.

    “And along the line I insisted; they called Aso clinic to find out if their X-ray machine was working, they said it was not working; they didn’t know that I was the person that was to be at that hospital at that very time.

    “I had to go to a hospital that was established by foreigners in and out 100 per cent.

    “What does that mean?’’

    “I think it is high time for us to do the right thing.’’

    Mrs. Buhari noted that if something like that happened to her, there was no need to ask the governors wives what the situation was in their states.

    She said Abuja was the highest seat of government and the incident was about the Presidential Villa.

    Mrs. Buhari acknowledged that Nigeria had very good health policies, the best in Africa.

    “Yes of course we have (policies) but implementation is always the problem.

    “So we need to change our mindset and do the right thing.’’

    She said that a lot of constructions were on-going at Aso Clinic when the hospital lacked basic medical equipment and tools.

    “There are lots of constructions going on in that hospital but there is no single syringe there; what does that mean? Who will use the building?

    “So we have to be good in reasoning; you are building and there is no equipment, no consumables in that hospital and the constructions are still going on.

    The management of the Aso Rock Clinic had last week lamented that they were not properly funded and called for the commercialisation of the clinic.

     

  • Aisha Buhari, Ayade, Alakija, Sanusi, others to bag Face Honours Awards

    Nigeria’s First Lady, Her Excellency, Aisha Buhari; Governor Ben Ayade of Cross-River State; Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness, Muhammadu Sanusi Lamido II; CEO, Kazeem Royal Properties Limited, Prince Kazeem Eletu-Odibo; Managing Director, The Rose of Sharon Foundation, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija and 10 others are eminent Nigerians billed to bag various awards at the FACE HONORS Awards, holding in Washington DC, United States of America, November 18, 2017.

    Organisers of the U.S-Nigeria Legislative and Executive Leadership Forum (USNIGLELF), a non-partisan high-level platform from the U.S and Nigeria, in association with FACE Global Leadership is scheduled to meet for a Press Conference at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, October 6, 2017 and at Laps New World Hotel, Abuja-FCT, October 13, 2017 to herald its four-day Leadership Programme billed for November 15-18, 2017, in Washington DC, United States of America.

    In a statement on Sunday, the Chief Executive Officer, Conduit Communications Limited, Victor Gotevbe, said the event is themed: “Nigeria Revitalisation Initiative: Global Partnership for Effective Development and Restructuring.”
    According to Gotevbe, both press conferences in Lagos and Abuja kick-off by 4:00pm-6:00pm, as receptions follow immediately from 6:30pm- 9:30pm.

    The statement read: “The Objective of this epoch-making event is to build cross-sector development collaborations, between private and public sector in government and business enterprises of Nigeria and the United States, to remove constraints and recommend strategies that would bring about positive restructuring by addressing challenges and opportunities for sustainability of democracy, regional security, economic growth and development.

    “Endorsed by the Maryland State Government, in collaboration with United People for African Congress (UPAC), AfriQtalk Consult, Conduit Communications Limited, Muwelvs Integrated Service and International Art and Resource Centre, the four-day program is expected to attract over 200 attendees, among them dignitaries, delegates and people from all walks of life to Maryland from around Africa.

    “The program will kick-off on November 15, 2017 with a workshop at George Mason University, study tour of the United States Capitol, customized meetings with lawmaker, business leaders, executives of federal, state and city council, including onsite visits to some of the world’s most innovative companies, institutions, facilities and city tour of Washington’s historical and attraction sites (optional).

    “His Excellency, Lieutenant Governor Boyd Kevin Rutherford of Maryland State will deliver the Opening Remarks at the conference, on November 17, 2017 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Largo/Washington DC.

    “A VIP reception to unveil 45 portraits of past American Presidents and to honour their legacy as icons of ideal democracy, and exhibitions of art paintings by young artists from Nigeria will be held on Friday, November 17, 2017, 6:00 pm at the aforementioned venue. The conference ends on November 18, 2017 with a Gala Dinner Awards Ceremony, a celebration of Africa’s influence on global economy, entertainment and cultures, featuring, celebrities, dignitaries, Nigerian cuisines, silent auctions, royal fathers of the day, jazz entertainment, arts exhibitions, artists performances, fashion show, and many more.

    “The event will also feature Nigeria’s cultural heritage, investment/tourism opportunities, Roundtable Forum, Plenary sessions, presentations, exhibition, B2B meetings, investors and entrepreneurs roundtable discussions, business, organisations and industry networking.

    “Confirmed Keynote Speakers, Guests and Honorees include: Hon. Boyd Rutherford, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland; Senator C. Anthony Muse, Maryland State; Amb. Geoffrey Tenilabe, former Nigerian Ambassador/Consul-General to U.S; Senior representative from the office of Amb. Donald Yamamoto, U.S Assistant Secretary of State for Africa; Alhaji Abdul-Aziz Yari Abubakar, Governor of Zamfara State and Chairman, Nigeria Governors Forum; Prince Kazeem Eletu-Odibo, CEO, Kazeem Royal Properties Limited; Barr. Tunde Irukera, Director General of the Consumer Protection Council; Mr. Emeka Eneanya, Founder Eneanya Foundation; Mr. Victor Gotevbe, CEO, Conduit Communications Limited (IVLP Alumnus); HRM Eze Dr. Thomas Obiefule, Ejide Fashina, CEO, Career Education Academy – “Safe Skies for Africa,” Chris Kehinde Nwandu, CEO/Publisher CKN News & President, Guild Of Professional Bloggers Of Nigeria among others.”

    The statement further added that “FACE HONORS Gala and Awards ceremony will be hosted by former Nigerian Idol finalist EYE D, Idowu Sarah and Kenny Odugbemi. There will be live performances from local and international artistes and cultural dance groups.

    “FACE HONORS is a celebration of Africa’s influences on global trade, economy and cultures, in recognition of outstanding individuals, organizations, corporations and institutions whose outstanding courage, commitment, and passion have contributed to the promotion of democracy, education, cultural heritage, public service, philanthropic activities, diplomacy, community development, peace and security, in Africa and the African diaspora.

  • Again! Aisha travels to London to see ‘sick Buhari’

    Despite assuring Nigerians that her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari will soon return to Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, has again, on Sunday, left Nigeria for London in the United Kingdom, to see ‘sick Buhari, who has been receiving medical attention in the British capital since May 7.

    Mrs. Buhari had, on May 30, travelled to London to join her husband, three weeks after he embarked on his latest medical vacation. She returned to the country in the early hours of June 6 after spending one week in London. She had said the President would soon return to join Nigerians as, according to her, he was recuperating fast.

    During her last visit, she said the President would soon return to join Nigerians as, according to her, he was recuperating fast.

    According to a statement by the Director of Information to the Wife of the President, Suleiman Haruna, on Sunday, the President’s wife would use the opportunity of her latest visit to convey the best wishes of Nigerians and their prayers to her husband.

    Mrs. Buhari’s stopover in Addis Abba will afford her the opportunity to attend a meeting of the Organisation of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS which will hold on Monday (today).

    The statement read, “Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, left for London, the United Kingdom, on Sunday, July 2, 2017, to visit her husband who is on medical vacation.

    “She will convey to the President the best wishes of Nigerians and their fervent prayers for his quick recovery.

    “She is expected to have a stopover at Addis Ababa, to make a symbolic appearance at the meeting of the Organisation of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS on Monday, July 3, 2017.

    “She will join other members to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the organisation, and use the opportunity to restate the voting rights of Nigeria in the upcoming elections of the organisation. “She will continue her journey to the United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.”

    This marks the second time Mrs. Buhari would be visiting her ailing husband since he embarked on his second medical vacation of the year close to 60 days ago.

  • Freed Boko Haram bride escapes, joins husband in Sambisa Forest

    A bride of a Boko Haram commander,​ ​Aisha, has fled her home in Maiduguri, Borno ​State.

    She also took with her the son fathered by the ​top kingpin identified as Mamman Nur.

    The 25-year-old is one of the 70 women and children who finished a nine-month deradicalisation programme in February.

    The​y​ had been freed by troops during the raid on the Boko Haram camps in Sambisa forest.

    The girl​’​s sister, Bintu Yerima, disclosed that Aisha packed her clothes and vanished after a phone call.

    “Before she left, she had received a phone call from a woman who was with her (in the programme),” 22-year-old Yerima told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

    “The woman said that she had returned to the Sambisa forest.”

    Bintu added that phone calls to Aisha after she disappeared went unanswered, and her mobile has since been switched off.

    Thomson Reuters Foundation recalled that Aisha, earlier this year​, told its officials that women kidnapped by Boko Haram were given to her as “slaves” because she was married to a leading militant.

    Reacting​ to the development​, Fatima Akilu, a psychologist and head of the Neem Foundation, an anti-extremism group, said she received information that some of the women who were under her care, including Aisha, had gone back to Boko Haram.

    She ​observed that some of the girls wanted to go back because they felt at home and powerful there, adding that another reason could be the shame and trauma that comes from the society.

    “Rehabilitation, reintegration is a long process, complicated by the fact we have an active, ongoing insurgency​,​” Akilu said.

    “Women often come out successful from deradicalisation programmes, but they struggle in the community. Some face a lot of stigma. They feel like pariahs.”
  • Aisha opens up on Buhari’s health after visiting President in UK

    Aisha opens up on Buhari’s health after visiting President in UK

    President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha, has said her husband is recovering and he will return soon.

    She, however, urged Nigerians to continue praying for him.

    “My husband is recovering fast. And very soon, he will return to the country to resume his official duties,” she said.

    Aisha travelled to the UK on May 30 to see Buhari, who has been out of the country since May 7 for further medical check-ups.

  • Pictures from the fatiha of Governor Tambuwal’s daughter

    Pictures from the fatiha of Governor Tambuwal’s daughter

    The wedding of Aisha, daughter of Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal, took place on Saturday, 31st December 2016 and so many dignitaries were present at the fatiha ceremony. The guest list included senate president, Bukola Saraki, Zamfara state governor, Abdula’aziz Yari, and others.

    More photos here…

  • Pictures from the pre-wedding dinner of daughter of Sokoto state governor

    The Pre-wedding dinner of Sokoto state governor’s daughter, Aminu Tambuwal, Aisha, took place yesterday night. Guest included senate president, Bukola Saraki, Zamfara state governor, Abdula’aziz Yari, and others.

    See more photos here…

     

  • Anti-corruption war : I don’t accept gifts from people – Aisha Buhari

    Anti-corruption war : I don’t accept gifts from people – Aisha Buhari

    Wife of Nigerian President, Aisha Buhari, has claimed that she has not received any gift from anyone since her husband assumed office as the number one citizen of the country, warning those who would want to gift her this season to bury the idea.

    Mrs. Buhari made this disclosure at the unveiling of a new campaign against graft tagged, “Women Against Corruption” in Abuja, on Wednesday.

    According to her, she did not also intend to collect gifts as the wife of the president even in the future.

    She said, “People have been trying to bring some gift items to me but I have not been collecting them. Right from when I was campaigning with the Wife of the Vice President for our husbands, we did not take a dime from anyone and we have continued like that till today.

    “I have never collected any gift and I am not ready to do so even in the future,” she said, and received thunderous applause from the audience made up of top government officials, Nigerians women and businessmen.

    Aisha recently sparked controversy when she openly came out to criticize the government of her husband.

    She had declared that Buhari “does not know” most of the top officials he appointed, and that the government had been hijacked by some persons deciding presidential appointments.