Boko Haram: 5 wounded as insurgents ambush troops, UN officials in Borno

A contingent of United Nations officials on humanitarian mission escorted by Nigerian troops ran into an ambush mounted by Boko Haram insurgents on Thursday.

The UN team and other donor agencies were returning to Maiduguri from Bama where they had gone to deliver drugs and foodstuff to Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs.

Army spokesman, Col Sani Usman confirmed the attack in a statement he issued to newsmen.

“ Troops returning from Bama on humanitarian escort duty, were ambushed enroute Maiduguri by suspected remnants of Boko Haram terrorists hiding in Meleri village, a few kilometres from Kawuri.

“The gallant troops however, successfully cleared the ambush and exploited up to Afunori. Unfortunately, two soldiers and three civilians were wounded in the ambush, among whom were staff of United Nations agencies and other international humanitarian organizations.

“The wounded have been evacuated to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, and they are in stable condition.

“The Nigerian Army wishes to sympathize with our wounded colleagues, the United Nations and other non-governmental organizations whose personnel were also injured in this sad incident.

“We wish to reiterate our determination and commitment to ensuring safety and security in the North East and safeguarding the lives of all persons.”

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Buhari receives Gavi and The Global Fund in Abuja

28 July 2016 | STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
WE'RE MAKING GENUINE EFFORTS TO CORRECT OUR LAPSES AS A NATION-PRESIDENT BUHARI

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that lapses that have characterized Nigeria as a nation would be corrected.
Receiving a team led by Dr. Seth Berkley, Chief Executive Officer of Gavi and The Global Fund in State House, Abuja, Thursday, President Buhari said he was impressed with the patience and steadfastness of leading supporters of health care in Nigeria, "despite our shortcomings as a nation."
"We are making genuine efforts to correct the lapses. We are very serious about people behaving themselves, and being accountable," the President said.
"We thank you for deciding to re-engage with us, despite our inefficiencies. You decided to be here, not minding our shortcomings. There are other countries that would bring less problems. We appreciate your commitment, and we will do our best to put ourselves in the best shape to help us," President Buhari said.
Dr Berkley, who noted that the three focal points of the Buhari administration; security, economic development, and anti-corruption were critical to the future of Nigeria, had raised issues over the way donor funds for health care were utilized in the past.
He said Gavi and the Global Fund were disappointed when forensic audit revealed systemic weaknesses and corruption in the utilization of funds given in the past, adding that there is now a "breath of fresh air" under President Buhari’s leadership and fight against corruption and they were willing to "close the books of the past, and look into future support."
Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole, who was also at the event, disclosed that those indicted in the audit of the donor funds in the past, which was done between 2010 and 2015, had already been questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and would be arraigned in court soon.

FEMI ADESINA
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
July 28, 2016

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Herdsmen get free vaccines in Abuja

The leader of Fulani herdsmen in Abuja, Malam Ardo Bara has said that  the Federal Capital Territory administration has distributed free vaccines to herdsmen in the territory.

Bara told the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN on Wednesday in Abuja that the vaccines which would help in the prevention of cattle diseases were distributed to the herdsmen by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Muhammad Bello.

His words.
“I told them (herdsmen) that whatever transpired between us here, we take to government.

“So they know that they are very important and are recognised.

“They contribute to the economy; therefore, they should make their lives better.

“By obeying the rules and regulations of our constitution, by obeying laws by coming together and respecting themselves.

“We received a favour from the government last week; the government promised to vaccinate our cattle free of charge.

“The kind of diseases that destroyed cattle before is no more.

“They promised to locate cattle anywhere in Abuja to vaccinate them, for prevention and cure.

“So this is a step forward for the Fulani community. I believe the previous governments were not able to do such things.

“That is to assure the Fulani that government needs him and it is very important.

“I still have to remind them that 10 together are greater than thousands that are divided.’’

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Gov Seriake Dickson meets with PMB in Abuja (Photos)

The governor of Bayelsa State, Mr Seriake Dickson paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House Abuja on Wednesday, just after his election was upheld by the tribunal.

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FG to inaugurate Abuja light rail Dec 2017

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Muhammad Bello has assured that the Abuja Light Rail which will link the rest of the capital city with the Abuja-Kaduna rail line will be ready for inauguration in December 2017.

Bello said at the commissioning of the Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge rail line on Tuesday that the Abuja Light Rail project would enhance transportation for FCT residents.

He disclosed that the first phase of the project has achieved 77 per cent completion.

"We are particularly happy in the FCT for the completion of the Abuja-Kaduna rail project because this project is expected to link the ongoing Abuja Light Rail project.

"The aim is to provide alternative means of transportation for the teeming population in Abuja city as well as the area councils.

"It is my pleasure to mention that the Abuja Light Rail project, which has been conceived in six lots, and currently under phase one, is 77 per cent completed and we hope to be here in December 2017 to launch the entire project.’’

The Abuja Light Rail project when operational will link  satellite towns like Nyanya,  Mararaba, Lugbe and Kubwa.

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PMB taking a train ride during the flag off of Abuja-Kaduna rail line

President Muhammadu Buhari officially commissioned the Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge rail line.  He also took a train ride from Idu Station to Kubwa while flagging off commercial operations on the route.

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