Govt ready to dialogue, integrate Boko Haram members again-Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has reiterated his determination to use all available management options in dealing with the threat of terrorism in the country, including dialogue, ex officio radicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration of members of the dread boko haram who refrain from terrorism and embrace peace.

This was announced by the President made during his broadcast democracy day commemorating 15 years of continuous democratic Government in Nigeria.

"For our citizens who joined forces with Al-Qaeda and international terrorists in the misguided belief that violence can solve their problems possibly have beaten, our doors remain open to them for dialogue and reconciliation, if they abandon terrorism and embrace peace.

My Government, while pursuing security measures, will examine all options, including readily accept of unconditional renunciation of violence by insurgents, and to ensure their rehabilitation and reintegration in radicalisation of its own motion, the wider society, "he said.

The President shared his thinking with parents and guardians of the kidnapped girls, ensuring them that the Chibok security agents working around the clock to ensure the safe release of the girls and to reunite them with their families.

President Jonathan also listed some of his performance in office, including high national economic growth rates, steady improvement and expansion of the national infrastructure, including airports and roads, the recovery of rail transport, the efficient implementation of a road map for better nutrition, a revolutionary approach to agricultural production, as well as advances in education, sports, youth development, health care delivery, housing, water supply and other social facilities.

The President paid tribute to patriots who sacrifice for the restoration of democracy in the country, noting that he made a low-key celebrations out of respect for the current mood of the nation ordered while so that the citizens of the profits of the Fourth Republic.

Boko Haram: Boy confesses to razing houses in Borno village for N2,000

A young man, named, Ibrahim Tilitili was said to have been paid the sum of two thousand Naira (N2,000), to burn down few houses at Mandara Girau village in Biu local government area of Borno state.

Ibrahim, Chibok by tribe and resident of Mandara Girau village confessed that one Mallam Sani also a resident of the Village gave him the amount and instructed him to set some of the houses in the village on fire.

According to residents of the village, Ibrahim had succeeded in setting ablaze three houses and scare the people of the village who started running for their lives to safe heaven before some brave young men pounce on him, when they realized, it was a lone attack.

On realizing that, he was somebody they know in the village, they wanted to killed him, but some elders intervene and he was arrested and taken to Sarkin Baka- renown hunter in Biu town, where he made confession that, he was actually paid by Mallam Sani who is also resident of the village to set those houses ablaze.

Our Correspondent learnt that, after he was interrogated by Vigilantee leader (Sarkin Baka) in Hausa langauge and made the confession, he led the men who arrested him to his paid master, who was  also arrested and handed over to police in Biu town.

Confab: part-time legislators and jumbo pay

"Gold is a wonderful thing

But if you are not enough without the/you can never have enough with the "(Malcolm X).
The principles of Aristotlelianism Benthamism and posit that "the main and Cardinal purpose of a patriotic leadership the exercise of good governance and the highest good for the largest Member is".

But the Solipsistic tendencies of the Nigerian legislators who wallow and enjoy unprecedented corruption, prebendalism and graft betrayed this platitude?

The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) under Chapter V paragraph 47 provides for the creation of a National Assembly for the Federation which will consist of a Senate and House of representatives. In part II the section 90 provides for the creation of a House of Assembly for each State and their legislative tasks, powers, the regulation of procedures, establishment and authorisation of expenditure from the Consolidated Revenue Fund and other monitoring functions are written out.

These are, no doubt, very stressful and Herculean responsibilities that calls for patriotism, discipline, accountability, honesty, integrity, fear of God, love and uncommon dedication to the motherland. A kind of patriotism that to self denial and a form of political, socio-economic borders and nationalist Zeitgeist. President John f. Kennedy captures the scenario in his inaugural address on January 20, 1961. He said, "and so my fellow Americans ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man ". Very few Nigerian legislators can hold their heads high today because of lack of patriotism and corruption.

In the promotion of his reckless and murderous whimsicality and psychotic desire to bastardise the Nigerian Constitution and the economy, members of the National Assembly assigned to itself unilaterally grotesque touches that far outweigh what was approved for them by the mobilization of the revenue, the allocation and fiscal Commission, RMAFC, is the only body that is constitutionally required to solve public officers pay.

But the legislators assigned to itself unilaterally if allowances N27, 000, 000 per quarter, or N9, 000, 000 monthly for each House of representative member and N45, 000, 000 or N15, 000, 000 per month for each senator, in addition to the amount approved by the RMAFC. It is an open secret that they want to increase their allowances now even g higher.

It is a truism that with this illegal-approved amounts, each senator will the bag N720, 000,000 in four years, while each Member of the House of representatives N540, 000, 000. These amounts include those not approved by RMAFC, which they also collect. When this huge allowances are added to those of the main officers in both chambers of the National Assembly, it is without a doubt clear that the federal budget is used to the service of the greed of a horde of legislative Buccaneers both in legislative owambeism.

Hence, the dividends of democracy will continue to remain a will o' the wisp, a mirage and a Barmecidal-dish to the poor masses of Nigeria people must survive on less than one dollar a day, because our legislators are busy feathering their nests. This legislative monsters and their cohorts are on a scorch Earth escapade. Where you running in Nigeria, it is urgent and absolutely necessary for the ' people's power ' to manifest, unity of the oppressed and solidarity on all fronts not only staring you in the face, but also very loud cry for the most dedicated attention. They have decided to remove from the Constitution sections 66, 107, 137 and 182, provisions that disqualify sued for fraud by contesting elective offices. What a shame!

After more than 52 years of independence we no light, no good roads, no houses, no potable water and behemoth graft bedraggled and befuddled the totality of our leadership. Educationally, economically and technologically Nigeria remains one of the most backward countries on Earth. We continue to anthropoid apes as Hitler once called Africans. Our leaders and their surrogates have artful and forcibly expropriated the larger and richer parts of our country and the people are relegated to the status of permanent subordination and outright drudgery of the political and Economic Affairs of their own homeland.

All have the choicest plots of land in Abuja by them and all of the oil fields are command and proceeds from the Niger Delta are dishonest mismanagement and assigned to their advantage. Yet still they want to asphyxiate us by their Machiavellian acrobatics to randomly increase their salaries and allowances. The Sage Chief Obafemi Obafemi Awolowo University in his book, the travails of democracy so observed: "corruption by officials and companies will never go down in Nigeria, as long as many who are known to have participated and benefited by them can be patted on the back and paraded as the nation's arch-angels, once they have the right to make friends and have the right connections".

The lawmakers proposed a dastardly selfish allocation of N 1.9 trillion in the 2010 budget for themselves. The delegates in the National Conference that are going to come in and must demand that the recalcitrant legislators the RMAFC to order. We must entrench integrity in the legislature.

The representatives of the Kabu-Kabu that fight on by Nigerians checkmate will come 2015 at the ballot box. I see the triumph of the human spirit, the collapse of the forces of inhumanity and the rise of the glorious effort, finally, to release of Nigerians by greedy, senseless and inhuman exploitation, destruction and degradation through our so – called legislators. LAWMKERS ' PART TIME ' IS NOW OR NEVER.

A social critic, GBINIJE, Chief BAINES wrote of Warri, Delta State.

FG debunks alleged plans to spend 800 million dollars to the image of money laundering

The Federal Government of Nigeria says there is no plan to spend $ 800 million to image money laundering such as the top priority now for reasons of national security, not Public Relations.

The Presidency, in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati &, stated that in domestic and foreign media reports that the Federal Government currently in the process of recruiting an International Public Relations firm "counter mounting criticism both inside and outside the country" completely false and unfounded.

The statement read: "the suggestion that the Federal Government plans to spend a staggering amount of $ 800 million to the phantom Public Relations efforts to ' increasing pressure over its response to the kidnapping of more than 200 college girls to relieve ' is also completely false.

"Coming as they, on a very difficult and sensitive time for the whole nation, the Federal Government considers the reports of a drive to recruit consultants to wash its image very insensitive, regrettable, absurd and very harmful.

"The Federal Government's top priority for now is not money laundering but for reasons of national security or Public Relations image and the ongoing effort to ensure the safe return of the kidnapped college girls."

The statement condemned the rumors, refer to it as "an attempt by vendors of fake reports to call of the Nigerian population against the Federal Government by the movement of falsehoods."

Boko Haram attack kills at least 24 Nigerian security personnel

Armed men of the Boko Haram Islamic sect have killed more than 10 soldiers, including several civilians during an attack on a military base in Miguel Asogwa, Yobe State on Monday.

Insurgents stormed the military base on Monday evening and opened fire on the soldiers without provocation.

The army was said to have the insurgents involved in a firefight that lasted into the night, with the rebel to have been observed successfully repulsed and resulting in them retires.

They, however, stormed the village and the nearby police station with heavy weapons – various Toyota Hilux vans as well as armored personnel carriers-disguised in army uniforms. They are largely burned down by the divisional police stations, the district's main Palace and Court.

Security personnel from the army, including the divisional police officer, divisional crime Officer and at least 12 other policemen were reportedly killed in the attack.

The Yobe State Commissioner of police Mr. Markus Danladi, which confirmed the attack, saying he has just visited the side of the attack but could not give figures accident.

The attack took place not far from the Federal Government College, where cultists 59 students killed in February 2014.

Buni Gujba local government Miguel is located in the area of Yobe State.

Chibok girls located by soldiers, now what?

A public affairs analyst, Mr Chris Maduka, has identified the need for Nigerians as patient with the army to ensure that efforts are not clipped by increasing pressure to rescue the girls.

All Nigerians need to do now is to support the army and the Government as they do to rescue the girls alive.

On channels television program, daily Sunrise on Tuesday, he stresses the need for the Nigerian Government to create structures against free movement of persons in Nigeria by the northern border would protect.

The public affairs analyst said some limits in Nigeria better than some other parts of the country were controlled.

Mr Maduka also stressed the need for Nigerians to begin to take serious safety problems and providing security personnel with relevant information that can help them deal with the rebellion.

"The military police are also among families and some of them have been killed. We must give them the support that they need and not castigate them. No matter the tribe, political opinion, Nigerians should begin to show sincerity and ask what kind of future they want their children to have, "he said.

AMCON insists It Can Sell Mainstream Bank to willing buyers

The planned sale by Mainstream Bank by the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) has continued to generate controversy, with AMCON say it reserves the right to sell the bank to willing buyers.

The shareholders of Mainstreet Bank, Afribank, now the disabled had a cavear emptor posted on AMCON the invitation for expression of interest for the acquisition of shares in AMCON Mainstreet Bank Limited.

The Managing Director of the AMCON, Mr Mustapha Chike Obi, on Tuesday responded to the publication, insisting that the supposed shareholders had no right to write this publication AMCON was the sole owner of the financial institution.

"There is only one shareholder of Mainstream Bank and that is AMCON. The old Afribank has legally grounded by the judge, so that Afribank no longer exists. If you are shareholders of Mainstream Bank says it is only AMCON.

He said that when the bank took over the AMCON 450 billion Naira to ensure that depositors with Afribank not lose their resources.

"Anyone willing to give that money back to the bank have back AMCON," said Mr. Chike Obi, stressing the need for AMCON to recoup its money.

He said that the decisions of the famed shareholders about the planned sale was wrong as the owners of the bank had destroyed by the banks and decided to back the bank at no cost.

CHIKE-Obi, which our guest on our business program business morning on Tuesday, maintained that there was no case in Court that prevents sell AMCON Mainstreet Bank Limited.

According to him, the sale of the bank is muted for over a year now and everything has done in a transparent manner.

He confirmed that 25 investors had responded to the expression of interest request so far and the process was not yet completed.

The Sanusi suit against FG transferred to Industrial Court

The suit filed by the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, against the Federal Government of Nigeria, challenging his suspension from office, of the Federal Supreme Court transferred to the National Industrial Court of Nigeria.

The transfer announced to reporters on Tuesday, followed the judgment of Justice Gabriel Kolawole, who last week Tuesday declined jurisdiction over the case and ordered the transfer on the grounds that it was a labor related topic.

Televisions channels after a telegraph sent by judiciary correspondent, Shola Soyele, about the status of the case, the Public affairs Officer of the National Industrial Court & Protocol, Obisesan, Mr O'sullivan on Tuesday, a certificate stating that the file was received on the National Industrial Court, Abuja Division on Friday, May 23, 2014.

The suit is now for the President of the Court, Hon Justice B Adejumo, sitting in Court 1.

The suit comes up for hearing on Friday, 30 May.

Hearing announcements since then have been issued and served on the parties and counsel in the costume.

Mr Sanusi was suspended on charges of financial recklessness.  He denies the allegation.

Toybat kindergarten and elementary school emerge champions of national channels Kids Cup 2014

It was a dramatic end to the 2014 Edition of the National Cup children of the channels with Toybat Primary School, Gbagada, Lagos, emerging champions 8-7 on penalties.

It was hard for the children after the match ended in a 0-0 score line and it dawned on the players that they were heading for penalties and all their efforts during the regulation would no longer count as they failed to convert their penalties.

Both teams converted 3 of their 5 regularly spot kicks and it was an avalanche of nerves for the players, their coaching crew and spectators when it was the situation of sudden death.

The goalkeeper Toybat produced moments of heroics, deny the boys of Ebutte Meta of the placement of the glory twice when they have the opportunity to seal it.

Both of their teams supporters In tears and shouted prayers, little energy left in them to encourage players to go for the re-entry ban, but in the end, after looking dead and buried on two occasions, Toybat Primary School got lucky with the last couple of spot kicks.

"With faith there is no mountain that cannot be moved" were the words of a delighted Coach, Godwin Toybat Peters, previously a regulation time win for his team during half the time had predicted.

Liking them to the top of the rock of Gibraltar, he conceded that Ebutte-Metta elementary school boys were indeed hard nuts to crack, but both teams played quality football victory brought divine assistance.

Dr. Akram Adetoro Teslim Elias Primary School emerged as the Golden Boot winner, while One of the most valuable player Ayomide IMG Primary School of Oyo State was.

Other individual awards were also presented to outstanding talents during the tournament with Jude Ibe of 12 Apostles elementary school of Ebonyi State emerging as the best goalie and the Coach of IMG Primary School, Seyi Adewunmi, appointed Coach of the tournament to go.

The Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola and its counterpart Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan were present in the stadium to support the children, in addition to the initiator of the competition, the Chairman of television channels, Mr John Momoh.

Other State governors were also represented at the event with different public and private sector dignitaries show their support for the development project.

The Cup is sponsored by national children's channels television channels, with the support of the Lagos Football Association, the Delta State Government and the Golden penny, a pasta company.

Memories Of May 29

THE trite debates about its importance apart, May 29 frightens politicians – it annually reminds them of how close they are to leaving office or worse still, the nearness of the mandatory renewal of their electoral mandate.

Being in the best position to know how well they have not done, politicians dread May 29 for the constant memories it casts of the eclipse of their office. For those outside the power loop, it is the day of hope. They aspire to power to corner their piece of the common wealth.

For administrations that have failed to engage with the people, May 29 is a frightening reminder of the unfulfilled promises they made, swearing to the Constitution on inauguration day. How many of them still remember they swore to the oft-forgotten Section 14 2(b), possibly the most profound section of the Constitution?

Section 14 2(b) states, "The security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government." Do politicians act as if the people's security and welfare is the purpose of government? Which actions of governments have shown the importance of the people? How do governments relate to the people? Has democracy improved lives of Nigerians? Is the country more democratic today than it was in 1999?

Ordinarily, May 29 should be more than the selfishness many politicians have wrapped round it. On this day, 15 years ago, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, handed over power to an elected civilian administration. Ever since, Nigeria has managed 15 years of uninterrupted civilian administration: two and half times the six-year duration of the post-independence civilian administration, and almost four times longer than the 1979-post military government of President Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari.

The apparent structures of democracy apart, our governments, in most matters, have assumed the authoritative nature of the military. The separation of powers the Constitution intended is a mirage. In most States, Governors act with imperial finality. They are addressed as Executive Governors, a title that is alien to the Constitution. When they embark on their frequent travels, they shut down their States. The organs of government stall in their absence. They are accountable to nobody as the State Houses of Assembly depend on them.

One of their most decisive actions is the death of local governments, which governors executed by conducting elections when they wish, and determining candidates. The Presidency is not different. It invests its powers in more politics than governance; it has been the rule since 1999.

Politicians in executive positions have promoted undemocratic imposition of party officials in their bid to control their parties and manipulate the "democratic process". The ordinariness of May 29 results from undemocratic practices of the past 15 years.

Edo APC Elects State Executives

The newly elected President, Barrister Edo APC Anselm Ojezua

New members of the Executive Council of the State of the all progressive Congress have emerged after the State Congress of the Party held in Edo State.

Former Commissioner for information, Barrister Ojezua, Anselm was elected State Chairman of the party, while Osaro Idah Vice-President and Amegor Gentleman arise as Secretary.

Thousands of delegates gathered In the premises on the Indoor Sports Hall of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium where only recognized State delegates.

A total of 52 persons had keen interest in different positions, but some for other candidates to step down before the vote started.

After votes were counted and the chosen executives were announced, notes some party leaders that the party, which does not reset its Executive a sign of internal democracy in the game was.

The new Chairman of the party, Barrister Anselm Ojezua, expressing gratitude to the deputies and his supporters. He assured the party faithful of transparency in the pursuit of the business of the party.

The party leadership reassured members and the public that the party one indivisible unit despite recent defections of some of its members.

The Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, in his speech, praised the peaceful conduct of the elections, adding that the duration of the delegates and their peaceful behavior was an indication that the party members who left would not be missed.

The next stop for the delegates is Abuja in about two weeks where the National Congress of the party is expected to be carried out.

Toybat keeper produces exploits as they Won 8-7 on penalties

It was a dramatic end to the 2014 Edition of the national channels Kids Cup with Toybat Primary School, Lagos, emerging champions 8-7 on penalties.

It was hard for the children after the match ended in a 0-0 score line and it dawned on the players that they were heading for penalties and all their efforts during the regulation no longer would count.

Both teams converted 3 of their 5 regularly spot kicks and it was an avalanche of nerves for the players, their coaching crew and spectators when it was the situation of sudden death.

The goalkeeper Toybat produced moments of heroics, deny the boys of Ebutte Meta of the placement of the glory twice when they have the opportunity to seal it.

More details here.

Kidnapping of Chibok girls an attack on all Nigerians – Amosun

The Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun

The Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has described the kidnapping of female students of the Government High School, Chibok, Borno State by the Boko Haram sect as an attack on every Nigerian.

Speaking at an Inter-denominational prayer session organized by the State for the release of the kidnapped students to mark the 2014 children's Day, the Governor also said that the continued abduction of girls was unacceptable.

The State Government, which had said that the children's Day celebration would not be marked with the usual fanfare, collected children and religious leaders at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta Kuto, to offer prayers for the release of the girls.

Touched as he watched the kids screaming to God, Amosun concern about long-term kidnapping of girls on event tagged ' Praying children's Day ', and the dastardly Act of the sect described as an attempt to "the future of Nigeria hold" to ransom.

' These children have looked here today with the talents and skills that they have shown here today, I wonder how can anybody against these children? "he said.

The Governor praised the efforts of the security services to ensure the freedom of the girls, adding that although there were still many challenges to handle, they need the support of the leaders and every Nigerian.

He assured the citizens of the State, in particular the children that his Government would continue to ensure their safety, advise the children to all forms of social vices and actions capable of discredit the State and nation are eschew.

For its part, assured the wife of the Governor, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun, but regrets that the fun and warmth that is characteristic of the children's Day Chibok girls affected by the kidnapping of the painful, the children that mothers would pray and continue to support the necessary quick release of would help their fellow man.

Also the speaker of Parliament children, Miss Seun Jayeola, calls on the President and the Governments of the States to do everything within their powers to ensure the safe release of the kidnapped girls and also give priority to child education and of human rights in Nigeria.