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In spite of the media jamboree that often herald the invitation and arraignment of suspected politically-exposed looters in court, more often than not in the history of probing corruption cases in Nigeria, at the end of the day, none of the suspects gets convicted and sentenced to a prison term. With President Buhari’s commitment to fighting corruption to a stand still, INFORMATION NIGERIA has in this piece done a review of 5 high profile corruption cases that did not end up in the conviction of the persons involved… here are the 5 case studies…

1. The trial of former Managing Director of the defunct Bank PHB, Francis Atuche, has not even started seven years after it was filed in court. Atuche’s case, which started in 2009, was last November adjourned till February 16, 2016 just for “mention” by Justice Saliu Saidu.



2. A former Managing Director of the defunct Oceanic Bank, Mrs. Cecilia Ibru, who was convicted in 2010 for banking fraud, was sentenced to only six months imprisonment, a term she served in a highbrow hospital on Victoria Island, Lagos.

3. The trial of Chimaroke Nnamani, former governor of Enugu State, which started in 2007 has yet to see the light of the day, nine years after. However, there is a likelihood that Nnamani’s case may start afresh now that the trial judge, Justice Mohammed Yunusa, has been transferred from Lagos to the Enugu Division of the Federal High Court.

4. Saraki’s trial for alleged false assets declaration to the Code of Conduct Bureau has been stalled on account of Supreme Court’s order of stay of proceedings.

5. In Benin last year, Justice Abubakar Liman convicted a younger brother of a former Governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion, Michael, of laundering N25bn belonging to the state. For the offence, Michael was sentenced to only two years imprisonment with an option of N3m fine and he of course chose the option of the fine.


SOURCE: http://nigerianewsonline.com.ng/5-case-studies-that-shows-buharis-anti-graft-war-may-likely-not-lead-to-convictions/

The Committee for the Defence of Democracy (CDD) has raised alarm over an alleged plan by the federal government to arrest former President Goodluck Jonathan over allegations surrounding the purported $2.1 million arms deal.

The CDD in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Comrade Akindele Lawson, described this latest move by the APC government of President Muhammadu Buhari as the height of the series of blame that the new administration has continued to put on the last administration of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan.



It asked President Muhammadu Buhari to stop blaming his predecessor, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, for Nigeria’s problems, while urging the government to instead focus on delivering dividends of democracy to Nigerians, as promised during the electioneering campaigns.

“It is already eight months in the life of the Buhari government and all we have continued to hear is that our problems were caused by the last administration, without anything pointing towards a rescue plan by this government.”

The group stated that if the President continue piloting the affairs of this nation with so much focus on the past, then there will be a danger ahead as there may be no indication of any change, which Nigerians have earnestly anticipated from the APC government, in any near future.

On the so called arms probe by the President Buhari’s government, the CDD stressed that it was wrong for anybody to claim that ammunition and military hardware were not bought for the Nigerian Armed Forces during President Jonathan administration, as it asserted that the current probe is nothing, other than the probe of the campaign funding of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which is just being sensationalized by the APC government.

“It is on record that despite the difficulties that the Jonathan administration faced in procuring arms from some western nations over alleged human rights issues, he still managed to source sizable quantities of platforms, weapons, bullets and other ammunition for the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force, which were used to tackle insurgency to a near end before the end of his administration.”

“There is no doubt that the purchase of massive arms and ammunition in the last one year of the Jonathan government made it possible for the military to root out Boko Haram terrorists from all parts of Yobe and Adamawa States, leaving only about three local government areas in Borno State, partially under the control of the insurgents, as at May 2015,” the statement further said.

The group, therefore, challenged the Buhari’s administration to deny the fact that the Nigerian military was still using the arms and ammunition procured by Jonathan to fight in those problem areas, insisting that Buhari’s government has not bought any new arms till date.

It added, “Finally, the CDD, wishes to remind President Buhari and the APC, that elections are over and less focus should be placed on Dr. Jonathan or his party, PDP. Our economy is sliding towards a recession and several uncertainties are already trailing our National polity, as it is time for the APC government to face the business of governance and stop the blame game.”


SOURCE: http://nigerianewsonline.com.ng/plans-by-president-buhari-to-arrest-former-president-goodluck-ebele-jonathan-uncovered/

Hostilities and sporadic shootings have allegedly resumed in the creeks following more attacks on oil facilities by youths believed to be loyalists of the ex-militant Chief Government Ekpemupolo (alias Tompolo).

While the attacks accompanied with sporadic shootings in Gbaramatu Kingdom lasted, the entire Ijaw speaking communities in Delta State are under siege by thousands of military men.

In Gbaramatu the fierce looking military men heavily armed are seen brandishing their guns, while residents have allegedly deserted their homes for fear of the unknown.

However, the state commissioner of police, Mr. Alkale Baba Usman has assured the people of safety, saying that the police and the military were on top of the situation, but the fleeing residents have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to prevail on the military men not to kill innocent persons.

The latest attacks could spread to Bayelsa State and other states of the region within days, if steps are not taken to stop the sinister plans of the angry Ijaw youths.

The joint media campaign centre co-coordinator of the JIF, Col. Isa Ado had told journalists in Warri, that the situation was becoming precarious hence more military men were deployed to Gbaramatu kingdom to ensure law and order.

Security sources have insisted that Tompolo and his nephew were directly in control of the operation along with his close allies and other supporters who allegedly led the destruction of oil facilities in Warri North local government area of the state on Thursday.

Investigation revealed that dozens of ex-militants have returned to creeks in Warri in what is believed to be preparation for more onslaughts on oil facilities, security operatives and communities.

Residents of Gbarmatu Kingdom who spoke to our correspondent said there has been heavy shootings inside the creeks.

Reports said that oil and gas pipelines in the creeks of Gbaramutu and Ugborodo areas of Warri, South West and those in Egbema north local government area were struck in the early hours of Sunday, leaving confusion and fear in the entire Ijaw communities.

Sources told LEADERSHIP that the ex-militants parade weapons more in number and sophistication than those used in previous crisis.

A source familiar with the terrain said: “Boats are not moving as they used to, shootings are in sporadic manners, the ex-militants were seen dressed in war attires, they are giving directives to their members and supporters but the soldiers are prepared to deal with them”.

Meanwhile the gas pipeline which runs from Alero Creeks to Escravos have been destroyed in the latest attacks, while several crude lines were sabotaged with Makaraba, Otunana Cilton-Nana, Abiteye and Diabi flow stations bombed by the militants.

It has been alleged that the crisis was apparently in reaction to last Thursday’s order by a Federal High Court for the arrest of Tompolo in connection with an alleged N34billion fraud.



… Tompolo Write PMB Over Bombing Of Oil Facilities

The most wanted ex-militant leader in the Niger Delta region, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo popularly known as Tompolo yesterday sent a protest letter to President Muhammadu Buhari over alleged plot by some members of the rulling All Progressives Congress (APC) from Bayelsa and Delta states to frame him and present him as the sponsor of the bomb attacks against oil facilities in the region.

TompoloAccording to Tompolo, though he has repeatedly denied involvement in the alleged case of N13billion land deal fraud and bombing of oil facilities leveled against him, the investigation by him showed that the desperate plot to hang him is allegedly being hatched by the governorship candidate of the APC in Bayelsa State, a lawyer attached to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and one of his kinsmen within Delta State.

Tompolo, in the protest letter made available to newsmen yesterday in Yenagoa, alleged that the anger of the governorship candidate of the APC in Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva and others involved in the plot are political and personal against his perceived influence in the region.

The letter reads in part: “I want you to beware of some of your party members in Bayelsa and Delta states.I wish to inform you that it has come to my knowledge that the leader of your party and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Bayelsa and a few young men from Warri South West LGA of Delta State who joined the party from the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP,after the 2015 presidential election are hell bent on linking me to the renewed vandalisation of oil facilities in the Niger Delta region,whereas they are the ones carrying out the act to smear my name.

“They are doing this in connivance with the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC lawyer,who is also a member of your party, is at the forefront of prosecuting me because I refused to buy property from him.

The crux of this letter is to let you know them that,they are dubious, mischievious, desperate,pretentious, manipulative and corrupt,therefore do not share the same vision and mission with you,as well as do not believe in good governance.

“ I will briefly tell you some of their antecedents in this letter.The leader of your party in Bayelsa State approached me shortly after my meeting with you in Abuja,that I should accompany him to meet you and plead for him to be appointed as Special Adviser, SA and Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty programme committee,which I refused to do because of his antecedents, as not a reliable and trustworthy person.

“ It was thereafter he forced his way into the governorship election of the state,which almost tear the state apart with violence,beginning with the party primary in which he demonstrated a high level of desperation as was recounted by the chairman of the committee and governor of Edo State,Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.”

In another development, the Okpala-Uku of Umusadege, Utagba-Uno, Ndokwa West local government area of Delta State, Ogbu-Ewu Egbononwu Ojugbeli has raised the alarm over threat to peace in his domain and postponed the annual general meeting of the community.

According to the Okpala-Uku, as a result of the imminent and confirmed threat, the annual general meeting of the community scheduled for Monday, 18th January, 2016(tomorrow) has been postponed.

The Okpala-Uku who also wrote a save our soul letter to the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command said the cancellation of the annual general meeting was unavoidable in the interest of peace in the community.

“There is a plot to cause trouble in the community during the annual general meeting and I cannot fold my hands and allow such to happen.Our governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa should use his good offices to intervene, all security agencies, especially, the police should take note of this development,” the Okpala-Uku said, adding, “crisis of any kind can only take us back, we have a new government in the state, we want a peaceful state, a peaceful community.”

In a letter to the police, the Okpala-Uku said, “I, Egbononwu Ojugbeli, the Okpala-Uku (traditional ruler) of Umusadege community, Utagba-Uno, hereby, write to notify you of the postponement of Umusadege annual general meeting earlier scheduled for January 18, 2016 in my palace owing to an imminent threat to peace and security. I most sincerely implore the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command to deploy policemen to Umusadege, Utagba-Uno on Monday, the 18th of January, 2016 to enforce this cancellation and help maintain peace and order in my community.”

He added, “I sincerely appeal to all the Ikpalas and other interests with contrary or divergent views to religiously respect the culture and tradition of our people by hearkening to the voice of wisdom and reason by keeping the peace and remain law abiding.”


SOURCE: http://nigerianewsonline.com.ng/update-on-military-invasion-of-niger-delta/

There are strong indications that the Defence Headquarters will this week set up a panel on its officers who are being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged fraudulent arms purchase.

the affected serving officers would face the military panel, which the Defence Headquarters might constitute this week.President Muhammadu Buhari had on Friday ordered the EFCC to investigate 17 serving and retired military officers, including the past Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (retd.); a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Dikko Umar (retd.) (2010 -2012) and the immediate past Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu (retd.), in alleged fraudulent arms purchases between 2007 and 2015.

The 11 serving officers that will be investigated by the EFCC, who will also face the military panel, include Air Marshal A.M. Mamu (Chief of Administration, Nigeria Air Force); AVM Oguntoyinbo (former Director of Production, Defence Headquarters); AVM T. Omenyi (Managing Director, NAF Holdings); and AVM J.B. Adigun (former Chief of Accounts and Budget).

Others are AVM R. A. Ojuawo (Air Force Tactical Air Command, Markudi); AVM J.A. Kayode-Beckley (Director, Armament Research in Air Force Research and Development Centre); Air Cdre. A.O. Ogunjobi; Air Cdre G.M.D. Gwani; Air Cdre A.Y. Lassa; Col. N. Ashinze (Special Assistant to the former NSA, Dasuki and Air Cdr. S.O.Makinde.

An Air Vice Marshal is an equivalent of a Major-General in the Army, while an Air Commodore is on the same level with a Brigadier-General.

It will be recalled that Buhari had last year set up a committee to audit the purchase of defence equipment between 2007 and 2015.

The committee, in its report, said that it discovered that N643bn and $2.1bn were received for defence procurement between 2007 and 2015 by Defence Headquarters and the military services.

Based on the N197-to-the-dollar official exchange rate of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the sum of $2.1bn translates into a total of N413.7bn.

The $2.1bn (N413.7bn) when added to the N643bn, gives a total sum of N1.067tn that was received for defence procurements by the Defence Headquarters between 2007 and 2015.

It stated that N29bn and $2bn were expended on procurement by the Nigerian Air Force during the period.

A senior military officer, who spoke to SUNDAY PUNCH on condition of anonymity on Saturday, said the defence authorities had started a process of setting up a military panel that would also investigate the arms procurement scandal.

The senior military source explained that the affected senior officers of the armed forces would face the administrative process of facing a military panel or be relieved of their command positions.

The source said, “There are standard administrative procedures for doing things in the military when issues like this come up.

“The indicted officers are either relieved of their positions or they are summoned to appear before a panel which would make recommendations.”

The source, who could not speak on record because he was not authorised to speak on the issue, said the panel might be constituted this week.

The Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, also said the military authorities would not shield any personnel indicted in the ongoing probe from investigation.

He said the armed forces were totally committed to the President’s campaign against corruption because of the inimical effects of the scourge against national developments.

Abubakar said this while speaking with our correspondent on the telephone on Saturday.

He said, “Corruption frustrates development. Whoever is involved in corrupt practices should face the music because corruption has adverse consequences on all sectors of human endeavours. Corruption deprives the citizens from the expected getting benefits from the government.

“Our stance is that we are completely in support of any measure that would stop corruption in the military or in the civil sector. The military would do anything to support the fight against corruption which is a cardinal principle of this government.

“The present leadership of the military abhors corruption.”

SOURCE: http://nigerianewsonline.com.ng/arms-scandal-10-generals-one-colonel-face-military-panel/

2014 Batch 'B' Winding-up/Passing-out Approved Programme of activities

NYSC Management has approved the following programme of activities for the 2014 Batch 'B' Winding-up/Passing-out exercise:

1. Monday 15th June, 2015 - Tuesday 23rd June, 2015

i. Job Creation and Awareness Week, Sensitization of Corps

Members on Job Creation/Opportunities after Service. This will be done at the Zonal level using relevant officers.

ii. Lectures/Seminars on Job opportunities by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) at the Zonal level.

2. Wednesday 24th June,2015 - Friday 26th June, 2015

i. Release of Passing-out Corps Members by Employers.

ii. Registration/Clearing of Corps Members. Information on conditions for issuance of Certificates of National Service

3. Monday 29th June, 2015

i. Parade Rehearsal

ii. Signing of Final clearance by Zonal Inspectors.

4. Tuesday 30th June, 2015

i. Parade Rehearsal.

ii. Signing of Final clearance by Zonal Inspectors.

iii. Debriefing/Evaluation of Service Year.

iv. Administration of Questionnaire (Form 4B) on 5% of the

Passing-out Corps Members.

5. Wednesday 1st July, 2015

i. Final Parade Rehearsal.

ii. State Farewell Party to be presided over by the Governor of the State.

6. Thursday 2nd July, 2015

i. Passing-out Ceremony to be presided over by the governor of the state.

ii. Distribution of Certificates of National Service to deserving corps members.


PS: This article is a summarized version of the original news
Source: http://thesummary.com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/1444-2014-batch-b-passing-out-programme-as-approved-by-nysc

magareefst:
I saw a post that our P. O. P we the batch B 2014 honorable corps members is on 16th July, 2015 against the proposed 2nd July, 2015. Please how true is this?

The July 2 date has been approved by NYSC management check this link for the list of Programes before the D Day
http://thesummary.com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/1444-2014-batch-b-passing-out-programme-as-approved-by-nysc

No this is the new date

2014 Batch 'B' Winding-up/Passing-out Approved Programme of activities

NYSC Management has approved the following programme of activities for the 2014 Batch 'B' Winding-up/Passing-out exercise:

1. Monday 15th June, 2015 - Tuesday 23rd June, 2015

i. Job Creation and Awareness Week, Sensitization of Corps

Members on Job Creation/Opportunities after Service. This will be done at the Zonal level using relevant officers.

ii. Lectures/Seminars on Job opportunities by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) at the Zonal level.

2. Wednesday 24th June,2015 - Friday 26th June, 2015

i. Release of Passing-out Corps Members by Employers.

ii. Registration/Clearing of Corps Members. Information on conditions for issuance of Certificates of National Service

3. Monday 29th June, 2015

i. Parade Rehearsal

ii. Signing of Final clearance by Zonal Inspectors.

4. Tuesday 30th June, 2015

i. Parade Rehearsal.

ii. Signing of Final clearance by Zonal Inspectors.

iii. Debriefing/Evaluation of Service Year.

iv. Administration of Questionnaire (Form 4B) on 5% of the

Passing-out Corps Members.

5. Wednesday 1st July, 2015

i. Final Parade Rehearsal.

ii. State Farewell Party to be presided over by the Governor of the State.

6. Thursday 2nd July, 2015

i. Passing-out Ceremony to be presided over by the governor of the state.

ii. Distribution of Certificates of National Service to deserving corps members.


PS: This article is a summarized version of the original news
Source: http://thesummary.com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/1444-2014-batch-b-passing-out-programme-as-approved-by-nysc

History of Holy scriptures

Tablets- scrolls- Bible(Paper)- Now Smart Phones(Bible Apps)- ?

The passing out Parade for the 2014 Batch 'B' Corps members comes up on the 2nd of July, 2015. This was disclosed in a tweet through the official National Youth Service Corps, NYSC twitter handle, @nysc_ng. The tweet read "Attention: the 2014 Batch B POP is on 2nd July, 2015"

https://thesummary.com.ng/images/nysc-batchB.JPG

Source: http://thesummary.com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/1409-nysc-2014-batch-b-pop-date-announced



Cc: lalasticlala, Seun

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has in a statement congratulated newly elected Senate President Bukola Saraki, his deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu as well as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara. It also slammed the All Progressives Congress (APC) urging the ruling party to “stop whining and accept the will of the people, respect the independence of the legislature, as the PDP is not responsible for their naivety and crass inexperience.”

According to the statement, the development is “victory for democracy and triumph of the time-honored value of the PDP that every zone and segment of the country must at all times be given a sense of belonging in governance”. It also congratulated Senator David Mark describing him as ‘the Baba of the National Assembly.’ The PDP also stressed that it will continue to partner with like minds in other political parties and groups to ensure that the nation’s democracy is sustained.


PS: This article is a summarized version of the original news
Source: http://thesummary.com.ng/index.php/political-news/item/1335-pdp-s-reaction-to-saraki-dogara-s-victory-at-nass-leadership-election

Indifferent:
I have a feeling he will still decamp to PDP afterall he is a prodigal son on PDP. We are watching

Time will tell

https://youtu.be/5f52RQ_hCck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f52RQ_hCck



Source: http://thesummary.com.ng/index.php/political-news/item/1329-video-tinubu-s-reaction-upon-hearing-of-saraki-s-emergence-as-senate-president

Peoples Democratic Party has established itself as a very vibrant opposition party in the senate under a majority All Progressives Congress rule following the emergence of Senator Ike Ekweremadu and Senator David Mark as Deputy Senate President and Majority Leader respectively. According to our sources, this was as a result of the power sharing deal which led to the emergence of PDP-Supported Dr. Bukola Saraki as Senate President for the 8th Assembly.

According to an unnamed PDP senator from Anambra State, the party capitalized on the current crisis in the APC noting that PDP was on the path of resurgence. He added that Bukola Saraki was advised to defect back to the Peoples Democratic Party as part of conditions for PDP’s support for him, but he declined. His refusal however did not stop them from supporting him. A source also revealed that it was Senator Godswill Akpabio, former Akwa Ibom Governor who mulled the idea of producing Ekweremadu as deputy senate president in exchange for PDP senators' alliance with Saraki.


PS: This article is a summarized version of the original news
Source: http://thesummary.com.ng/index.php/political-news/item/1326-insider-account-how-pdp-outmanoeuvred-apc-to-secure-d-senate-president-senate-leader-position

Super Eagles captain and number one goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has announced that he will retire from the national team after the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations slated for Gabon. The goalkeeper, has been on the scene since 2002, said he wants to give way for younger goalkeepeers to take over.

The Lille of France goal tender said he had wanted to retired when the Eagles failed to qualify for the 2015 AFCON, but was prevailed upon to remain in the team by his wife, pastor and the immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio.


PS: This article is a summarized version of the original news
Source: http://thesummary.com.ng/index.php/k2-tags/sports2/item/1311-i-ll-retire-from-eagles-after-2017-afcon-enyeama

A Nigerian student , Ufot Ekong, has solved a 30-year-old maths equation and achieved the highest grades in the last 50 years at a university in Japan. The Nigerian achieved a first class degree in electrical engineering and scored the best marks since 1965 in Tokai University in Tokyo.

The brilliant mathematician who worked two jobs alongside his studies to pay his way as a student also speaks English, French, Japanese and Yoruba and won a Japanese language award for foreigners.


PS: This article is a summarized version of the original news
Source: http://thesummary.com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/1307-meet-the-nigerian-who-solved-30-year-old-mathematics-in-japanese-university

If the current 50 per cent drop in oil revenue does not result in a downward review of the salaries of public office holders in Nigeria by The Revenue Mobilisa­tion Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Below is a list of the amount each public office holder in Nigeria will receive in the 2015 fiscal year as basic salary (allowances excluded).

The President earns N3.51 million per year,

Vice President (N3.03 mil­lion),

Senator (N2.48 million)


Minister (N2.02 million),

Minister of State (N1.95 million)

Special Adviser (N1.94 million),

Governor (N2.22 million),

Deputy Governor (N2.11 million),

Com­missioners (N1.33 million).


PS: This article is a summarized version of the original news
Source: http://thesummary.com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/1306-list-of-salaries-of-public-office-holders-in-nigeria-from-president-to-commissioners


Cc: lalasticlala

The new Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday announced the the names of officers for the post of Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief of Staff and Chief Press Secretary.

In a statement personally signed by the governor, Mr. Tunji Bello, the immediate past Commissioner for the Environment, is the SSG, Mr. Samuel Olukunle, the Permanent Secretary in the Office of Chief of Staff becomes the new Chief of Staff. The appointment which takes immediate effect also saw Mr. Abiodun Bamgboye appointed as Principal Private Secretary, while Mr. Habib Adamson Aruna was appointed the Chief Press Secretary.


PS: This article is a summarized version of the original news
Source: http://thesummary.com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/1116-lagos-state-governor-names-ssg-chief-of-staff-others

Reactions have continued to trail the absence of Patience Jonathan from the inauguration ceremony of President Muhammadu Buhari. Mrs. Jonathan who was conspicuously absent from Buhari's inauguration was said to have shown his displeasure through her body language over her husband's defeat by the current President as she never looked at the direction of President Buhari who shared the same high-table with her throughout the dinner. Mrs Jonathan was said to have broken down in tears after the dinner last night and that could have been responsible for her absence from Friday’s inauguration.

Another presidency source however debunked the rumour that the former First Lady could not attend the inauguration because she was emotionally down. The source further said, the wife of the president had an important event to attend at Otuoke and as such could not be expected to attend the inauguration when people are waiting for her arrival back home.


PS: This article is a summarized version of the original news
Source: http://thesummary.com.ng/index.php/component/k2/item/1110-why-patience-jonathan-failed-to-attend-buhari-s-inauguration

mekstaniac:
Well done sir

Thanks

If this too long what will you say about the original.

Summary of Inaugural speech by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari following his swearing-in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on 29th May, 2015.

Muhammadu Buhari Thanked the Almighty God and Nigerians for their commitment and support in bringing about a truly democratically elected government.

He went on to also thank former president Goodluck Jonathan for his display of statesmanship stating that he has set a standard of political conduct in the country.

He also extended thanks to other Nigerians who did not vote for him saying “they have contributed to make our democratic culture truly competitive, strong and definitive.”

Buhari reaffirmed his independence “I belong to everybody and I belong to nobody.”


Buhari described rumours that he will seek vendetta against political opponents as groundless saying “the past is prologue.”

He reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to play the leadership role Africa expects of it and reassures the international community of Nigeria’s willingness to fight cross-border terrorism.

He specially thanked the governments and people of Cameroon, Chad and Niger for committing their armed forces to fight Boko Haram in Nigeria.

The president praised founding fathers (naming several of them) for uniting in the establishment of a viable and progressive country but he lampooned their successors (who were visibly present at the inauguration) saying they behaved like spoilt children breaking everything and bringing disorder to the house.

Buhari promised not to encroach on the duties and functions of the Legislative and Judicial arms of government and promised to rebuild and reform the public service.

Promises to respect the limits imposed by the constitution in interfering with other tiers of government but says Federal Government will not fold its arms and close its eyes to what is going on in the states and local governments especially on the issue of the Local Government Joint Account.

He reassures his government’s intention to cooperate with labour unions, organized private sector, the press and civil society organizations.

Aside depleted foreign reserves, falling oil prices, leakages and debts, the president highlights the country’s major challenges; Boko Haram, the Niger Delta situation, the power shortages and unemployment. He described Boko Haram as the most immediate.

He said The Military command centre will be relocated to Maiduguri and remain until Boko Haram is completely subdued. He promised that his Government will do all it can to rescue the Chibok girls alive.

He said past efforts in fight against Boko Haram, a group he described as a mindless and godless, as bungling, negligent and complacent. He also promised to overhaul the rules of engagement by the military to avoid human rights violations in operations.

The amnesty programme in the Niger Delta is due to end in December, but the Government intends to invest heavily in the projects.

He said $20b invested in the power sector since 1999 has only brought darkness, frustration, misery, and resignation among Nigerians. He promised to identify the quickest, safest and most cost-effective way to bring light and relief to Nigerians.

He said unemployment will be tackled through revival of agriculture, solid minerals mining as well as credits to small and medium size businesses to kick – start these enterprises. He also promised to revive Nigeria’s railways, roads and general infrastructure.

He reassured Nigerians that he will take advantage of the goodwill and high-expectations currently enjoyed by the newly elected government.

He finally ended the speech with a passage in Shakespeare’s Julius Ceasar
There is a tide in the affairs of men which,
taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;
Omitted, all the voyage of their life,
Is bound in shallows and miseries.

We have an opportunity. Let us take it.

Thank you
Muhammadu Buhari
President Federal Republic of NIGERIA
and
Commander in-chief-of the Armed forces


PS: This article is a summarized version of the original news
Source: http://thesummary.com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/1108-read-summary-of-president-buhari-s-inaugural-speech


CC: Seun, lalasticlala

MightySparrow:
Pig to disgrace Suswam in IBB square?

Offering a sacrifice of pig to a god Suswam on the altar of IBB (Maradona) by hungry worshippers is in itself disgraceful.

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Benue State civil servants have vowed to ‘disgrace’ the outgoing governor, Gabriel Suswam on Friday, by storming IBB Square, the venue of the handover ceremony, with live pigs in mockery of the governor for refusing to pay them their five months salaries.

It would be recalled that when Suswam was allegedly caught with 47 billion naira in the US in September 2009, he said he wanted to buy pigs for the state. A visibly angry civil servant, who gave his name as Adole, said he will not miss anything about the outgoing governor.


PS: This article is a summarized version of the original news
Source: http://thesummary.com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/1096-benue-state-civil-servants-to-storm-inauguration-venue-with-live-pigs-over-unpaid-salary

The House of Representatives on Wednesday May 27, 2015 held a valedictory session in honour of its former Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal , who has been elected Sokoto State governor.

The event held after Tambuwal had on Tuesday May 26, handed over to his Deputy, Emeka Ihedioha, who will lead the House till June 6, when the Seventh National Assembly will wind down. Tambuwal handed over power to Ihedioha to avoid taking the oath of office as governor while he is still Speaker of the House of Representatives.


PS: This article is a summarized version of the original news

Source: http://thesummary.com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/1071-tambuwal-hands-over-to-ihedioha-as-speaker-of-hoise-of-rep

And the officers no dey shame to talk am for court I dey shame for them

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WT is so special about the pageant? It was meant for Nigerians in USA an same Nigerian won it ,so WT is great there?

I'm talking about the Nigerian female player who won World best Player

In a bid to reduce cost of governance, General Muhammadu Buhari, the president elect may prune down ministerial portfolios from the present 31 to only 19. Consequently, most of the candidates being considered for the federal executive council (FEC) will end up as ministers of state. It is also believed that the president-elect is considering the possibility of announcing his Chief of Staff, Principal Secretary and a handful of Special Advisers before Friday.

In the new deal being considered, there may be the following structure as examples of merger of ministries:

1. Ministry of Interior (to include Police Affairs)

2. Ministry of Transportation (to include Works, Aviation, Railways, Waterways/Transport

3. Agriculture & Water Resources, etc.

4. Ministry of Information, Youth Development & Culture

5. Ministry of Trade, Investment & Tourism, etc.

Niger Delta Ministry may be replaced with Ministry for Regional Development.


PS: This article is a summarized version of the original news
Source: http://thesummary.com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/1066-buhari-considers-only-19-ministers

Nigeria women doing great



[size=18pt]Nigerian wins BBC footballer of the year[/size]
https://www.nairaland.com/2338973/nigerias-asisat-oshoala-wins-bbc