National Assembly’s remunerations: It’s a matter of conscience

At the onset of a new administration in Nigeria, it is appropriate to have a new look at many things that bedevil the nation.
Apart from those that are apparent, there is one issue which continues to evade public attention. The lack of information and interest by the public on the total remuneration, including take home pay of our Senators and Members of the House of Representative is one of those unpardonable lapses by Nigerians.
Members of the National Assembly, like all federal elected or appointed Nigerians, are all political office holders.
By this classification, they are paid by tax payers, personal or corporate. Nothing should be shrouded in mystery about the benefits these public servants and others take from the national till.
In point of fact, the Revenue Mobilisation,

National Assembly’s remunerations: It’s a matter of conscience

At the onset of a new administration in Nigeria, it is appropriate to have a new look at many things that bedevil the nation.
Apart from those that are apparent, there is one issue which continues to evade public attention. The lack of information and interest by the public on the total remuneration, including take home pay of our Senators and Members of the House of Representative is one of those unpardonable lapses by Nigerians.
Members of the National Assembly, like all federal elected or appointed Nigerians, are all political office holders.
By this classification, they are paid by tax payers, personal or corporate. Nothing should be shrouded in mystery about the benefits these public servants and others take from the national till.
In point of fact, the Revenue Mobilisation,

June 12, mother of democracy – Lagos Speaker

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has described the June 12, 1993 Presidential election as the mother of the present democratic dispensation in Nigeria.
Obasa noted that without the June 12 Presidential election, enjoying full fledged democracy in Nigeria might have been difficult.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Rasak, Obasa said that it became imperative for Nigerians to not only celebrate the historic event but also reflect on its significance.
According to him, “It was a major political event in Nigeria history and it deserves to be celebrated.
“It was the harbinger of the present day democracy. It was the fairest, freest and most accepted election ever not only in Nigeria but also in the entire continent of Africa, June 12 is thus the mother of our present democracy,” he said.

Ebola Scandal: Group demands AU, Nigeria probe of volunteers’ maltreatment in Liberia, Sierra Leone

Access to Justice, a Nigeria-based civil rights organization, has urged the African Union and Nigerian Government to investigate troubling allegations of maltreatment

EFCC Agency arrests 14 foreigners for oil bunkering

The suspects were alleged to have committed the offence on March 27, 2015, by illegally dealing in 1,500 metric tons of Automated Gas Oil as well as 3,035 metric tons of Low Pour Fuel Oil.

N19.2bn THEFT: JUDGE WRONG TO DISMISS CASE AGAINST TIMIPRE SYLVA - EFCC

TIMIPRE SYLVA

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has faulted the decision of the Federal High Court Abuja, which dismissed the 42-count charge of stealing brought against a former governor of Bayelsa state, Timipre Sylva on the grounds of abuse of court process.
According to the anti-graft agency, Justice A. R Mohammed in dismissing the charge on Wednesday, erred in law as the accused persons had not taken any plea; no proof of evidence was placed before the court and trial had not commenced.
It noted that the dismissal of the charge by Justice Mohammed, following the application of the Commission to consolidate the charges against the former governor and his accomplices, does not amount to a discharge or an acquittal,

Oil prices fall as World Bank cuts economic growth outlook

president of  world bank, JIM YONG KIM

Crude oil futures fell on Thursday as the World Bank cut its global economic growth forecast, ending a two-day rally triggered by a sharp US inventory drawdown.
In its twice-yearly Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank predicted the global economy would expand 2.8 per cent this year, below its 3 per cent outlook in January.
The World Bank predicted that India would record the biggest growth of major economies for the first time, ahead of slowing China.
Front-month Brent crude oil prices were down 11 cents to close at $65.59 a barrel while the US crude shed 25 cents to trade at $61.18 a barrel.

Death toll of ogogoro rises

The death toll of those who have died after consuming the locally brewed gin popularly known as Ogogoro or kai kai has increased to 68 across four local government areas of Rivers state on Thursday, following the death of two victims.