Buhari's Close Ally Breaks News on President's Health Status

A Nigerian lawmaker reported to be close to President Buhari has cleared the air on the paramount death rumours surrounding the First Man of the country.

 

Senator Abu Ibrahim

 

Chairman, Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Senator Abu Ibrahim, All Progressives Congress, APC, Katsina South said Tuesday that President Muhammadu Buhari was not sick, but only exhausted as a human being.

 

Senator Ibrahim who is one of the closest Senators to President Buhari said that those spreading the rumour that President Buhari is sick missed the point, just as he stressed that the weight of the country’s mounting problems exhausted him, according to the Vanguard.

 

He reeled out issues that might have taken a toll on the President which include destruction of oil pipe line that has reduced production to almost half, fall in oil price that has affected the economy and led to recession, and the falling exchange rate that has affected the purchasing power of most Nigerians, adding that some of those talking about the falling exchange rate fail to also talk about what led to weak Naira against the Dollar.

 

Senator Ibrahim who noted that he has been in constant touch with President Buhari, said that he was actually with him the day the president left the country.

 

Speaking to Journalists Tuesday when he was accosted at the National Assembly lobby, Senator Ibrahim said that every Nigerian is aware of the zeal and passion President Buhari came into office with, adding, “President Buhari will soon come back” noted that there was no need for Nigerians to be unduly apprehensive because Mr. President is not sick but exhausted by the weight of the problems the country is going through.

 

He however urged Nigerians to continue to pray for the President to come home and continue his work to put the country in a better footing, adding that Nigerians have the right to list what they wanted the President to do when he is back home.

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Song Flown To Paris For More Treatment

Cameroon's legendary footballer Rigobert Song waved to the crowd as he was taken away from a hospital in the capital, Yaounde, to the airport to fly to Paris for treatment.
Song was rushed to hospital on Sunday after suffering "cerebral hemorrhage."

Cameroon's health minister, Andre Mama Foudam told journalists that Song was being taken to Pitie Salpetriere hospital in Paris following the intervention of President Paul Biya:

I am grateful to the head of state for instructing the government to take the necessary measures to ensure that Song recovers.

We hail the professionalism of medical doctors in Cameroon and we appeal to all to have confidence in the health system in Cameroon."

Meanwhile, Song's bother, Alexandre Song, expressed gratitude to Cameroonians for their love and support.

“At this moment my family is living difficult times. We are touched by the love and support of Cameroonians and elsewhere.

We wish that those who tarnish the image of Song, publishing rumours and indecent photos, think about us and the children who are reading. Let’s uphold our dignity," he said.

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Heartbreaking! Rigobert Song Suffers Stroke

This is just heartbreaking! Former Cameroonian international Rigobert Song is in hospital after reportedly suffering a stroke, the Press Association is reporting.

Song, who played for Liverpool and West Ham, and a coach employed by Cameroon's national football federation, was taken to hospital in Yaounde, Cameroon.

A member of Song's family told the media in Cameroon that he was unconscious.

Former team-mates of his have been sending their best wishes via twitter. He will later be flown to France this evening.

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Hillary Clinton Releases Medical Records To Public

Following persistent rumours about her health, Hillary Clinton released a letter from her doctor declaring her fit for the presidency.

Clinton, 68, is healthy and fit to serve as president and is currently recovering from non-contagious, bacterial pneumonia, her physician, Dr. Lisa Bardack, said.

In her letter, Bardack wrote: “She is recovering well with antibiotics and rest. She continues to remain healthy and fit to serve as President of the United States.”

The announcements came as Clinton spent a third day resting at her home in Chappaqua, after falling ill on Sunday morning as she left a 9/11 memorial in New York.

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Hillary Clinton Admits Ignoring Doctor's Orders Thinking Pneumonia Diagnosis Wasn't "That Big A Deal"

Hillary Clinton says she didn't think her pneumonia diagnosis was "that big a deal" before she was taken ill during a 9/11 memorial event.

The Democratic presidential nominee vowed to be back on the campaign trail within days after she was forced to cancel planned events following her near-collapse on Sunday.

The 68-year-old admitted she had ignored doctor's orders to rest before she 'overheated' and felt faint at the 9/11 service in New York. Asked when she will return to campaigning, Clinton told CNN: "Well, it will be in the next couple of days.

"I just want to get this over and done with and get back on the trail as soon as possible.

"I just didn't think it was going to be that big a deal."

The Clinton campaign acknowledged it may have been too slow disclosing her pneumonia diagnosis. She was diagnosed with the lung infection on Friday.

Clinton spokesman Brian Fallon told MSNBC: "I think that in retrospect, we could have handled it better in terms of providing more information more quickly." Earlier on Monday, Clinton took to Twitter to assure her millions of followers she was OK.

She wrote: "Thanks to everyone who’s reached out with well wishes! I’m feeling fine and getting better.

"Thanks to everyone who’s reached out with well wishes! I’m feeling fine and getting better."

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Donald Trump To Release Health Details After Clinton Diagnosis

Lol. Trouble maker. US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has pledged to release details about his health after his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton was diagnosed with pneumonia.

Mr Trump said health had now become "an issue" in the election campaign.

It will be recalled that Mrs Clinton was taken ill on Sunday at a 9/11 memorial ceremony and cancelled a campaign trip to California.

She will also be releasing new medical records to help ease concerns about her health, a campaign spokesman has said.

"There's no other undisclosed condition. The pneumonia is the extent of it," Brian Fallon said. He said she would probably resume campaigning in the next few days.

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Lady Gaga Opens Up About Mental Heath Issues

Singer Lady Gaga reveals she is still taking medication after feeling “traumatised” by her career’s sudden takeoff.

After releasing her last pop album in 2013, she admitted suffering a period of depression that left her feeling “exhausted - like I was dying”.

Now, as she prepares to release her first pop album for three years after releasing her new single, Perfect Illusion she tells The Mirror in an exclusive interview: “I needed a moment to stabilise.

"When my career took off, I don’t remember anything at all. It’s like I’m traumatised. I needed time to recalibrate my soul.”

Now, despite an emotionally rocky few months that saw her “take a break” from actor fiance Taylor Kinney after five years together, the singer says she feels “good”.

She adds: “I take medication. I’m not saying I feel good because of the medication - I wouldn’t encourage young people to take anti-depressants or mood stabilisers.

I openly admit to having battled depression and anxiety and I think a lot of people do. I think it’s better when we all say: ‘Cheers!’ And ‘fess up to it.”

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