President Muhammadu Buhari has made it clear that his policy on corruption would always remain that he would not provide cover for anyone found to be corrupt whether or not such person is related to him.

Reacting to a story trending in the social media that the ICPC has declared “an inlaw of the President” wanted in connection with fraud involving the large sum of money , USD65 million to be exact, Buhari said such story should normaly be an affirmation  that his anti-corruption agencies/institutions are truly independent and allowed unfettered freedom, “which infact is the case.”

“That a state institution can issue such is a measure of the administration’s commitment to accountability, equality and justice.”

A statement today, May 14, by a presidential spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, setting the record straight, said however that the person declared wanted  by the ICPC is not an inlaw to President Buhari.

“While at some point in time the said fugitive from justice had been linked to a family member in marriage, that relationship has ended some years ago. ” It is therefore unfortunate to bring the Presidents family into this case. It is in our view an attempt  to generate views and sell copies of sensational reporting.

“The President’s position at all times is that the law be allowed to take its course. As is well known of him, President Muhammadu Buhari will not provide any cover for crime,  no matter who is involved.”

The Imam of Chibiri Central Mosque in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Ustaz Mohammed has listed the characteristics of good Muslims.
In a sermon he delivered at Eid ground to mark the end of 30-day Ramadan Fast, Ustaz Mohammed said that good Muslims don’t tell lies and don’t steal.
He said that such Muslims would not like to cause harm to fellow human beings, whether or not they are Muslims like them.
“They are those who respect other peoples rights without making noise about it. And they take joy in doing justice amongst the people.”
According to him, any Muslims who always bear in mind that he can die at any time and is always conscious of meeting God in good condition is a good Muslim.
The Imam cautioned Muslims who participated in the 30-day Fast against relapsing into bad ways after the month.
“We should not allow our good deeds to end with Ramadan Fasting. We should not be like those who regard Fasting as leave only to return to bad ways after the month.”
Ustaz Mohammed prayed to God to assist the nation’s security operatives defeat the enemies of State that have created security challenges to the country.

President Muhammadu Buhari has described retired Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Joshua Dogonyaro, who died yesterday, May 13, as a “legendary general.”

Dogonyaro was he, that read the coup speech overthrowing Buhari in 1985, ushering in Ibrahim Babangida as military Head of State.

In a message of condolence, President Buhari said that the death of Dogonyaro is “a great loss not only to the Nigerian military, but also to the country because of his patriotic sacrifices in defence of its unity and territorial integrity.”

“The death of Dogonyaro comes as a great shock to me because as a soldier, I know what it means to lose such an officer and a gentleman who gave his best in the service of the country.”

Buhari said that Dogonyaro was a thoroughbred soldier who had professionally distinguished himself in the course of his military career.

“Laying down one’s life for the country is one of the greatest sacrifices any citizen can make to his country. General Dogonyaro’s incalculable contributions will be remembered for years to come.”

President Buhari extended deepest condolences to the Government and people of Plateau State on the passing of “this legendary general.”