President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected a proposal for an alternate leadership between Nigeria, Chad, Niger, Cameroun and Benin, of a joint military force against Boko Haram.
At a meeting with leaders of the Lake Chad nations Thursday in Abuja, Mr. Buhari insisted Nigeria must be the sole leader of the joint military operation.
He said a proposal that such leadership alternate amongst the participating nations after every six months, may ultimately undermine the joint operations.
The president said his argument should be adopted since Nigeria remains at the centre of the Boko Haram crisis, and will provide the bulk of troops for the operation.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant Keneth Tobiah Jacob Minimah, paid an operational and morale boosting visit to troops in the frontline fighting war against Boko Haram terrorists groups in Borno and Adamawa States. During the visit, he addressed and encouraged the troops of 7 Division Strike Group (7 DSG) and 121 Special Force (SF) Battalion that comprised the Armed Forces and Nigerian Army Special Forces located in Pulka, 26 Task Force Brigade in Gwoza, 28 Task Force Brigade and 174 Battalion in Mubi.
In Pulka, the Commander, 7 DSG, Lieutenant Colonel Umar Faruq Abubakar and the Commanding Officer of 121 SF Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Murtala Danjuma Abdulsalam briefed him on their respective commands. He commended them for their performances. The COAS thereafter addressed the troops in which he said that he came to thank and commend them for their valor, courage and bravery, which turned the tide against the Boko Haram terrorists and their accomplishments thus far. The COAS informed the troops that the President and indeed the whole nation are proud of them. He reiterated his determined effort to continue to support and encourage them and enjoined them to maintain the momentum. He also urged the gallant soldiers to be more dedicated, disciplined, professional and continue with the same zeal and determination till attainment of the set objective of locating and destroying Boko Haram camps and enclaves.
An Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has finally dismissed a 42-count criminal charge leveled against the Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva.
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 Before you drift off to sleep each
night, there's a good chance you slide into a familiar position. Maybe you
roll over to your right side and pull your knees into your chest, or perhaps
you lie flat on your back, arms at your sides as if you're in "corpse
pose" at the end of a yoga class. While you may think this pre-sleep
move is simply your way of getting comfy, experts say it can actually tell
you a lot about your personality—and your health. Robert Phipps, a body language
expert in England, conducted a survey for a popular U.K. budget hotel chain
and found a connection between certain sleeping positions and psychological
characteristics (think of it like a horoscope of sleep positions). And Chris
Idzikowski, another British researcher and director of the Sleep Assessment
and Advisory Service, conducted similar research—and found comparable
results. While some sleep experts scoff at the broad-sweeping connections
Phipps and Idzikowski have claimed, what you can look at is the more widely
studied physiological issues that can result from sleeping in certain
positions, says Rachel Salas, MD, assistant medical director for the Johns
Hopkins Center for Sleep. "There are a number of physical issues that
can pop up as a result of sleeping in the same position on a regular
basis," she says. (And check out what your favorite TV show's saying
about your personality.) Here's a look at the three most common sleeping
positions, what they could be saying about your personality and health, and
how to make little tweaks to wake up more refreshed. If you sleep on…your
side Your sleep-o-scope: Curl up in the fetal position and it could mean
you're a worrier, according to Phipps' survey. You may also be tough on the
outside but sensitive at heart. If you sleep with both arms stretched out in
front of you, you've likely got an open nature—but you also may be yearning
for more in life, ready to conquer everything life throws your way. Your
potential health woes: Side-sleeping can cause nerve compression in the arms
and legs, which can lead to chronic pain, says Salas. Research also shows
that acid reflux can worsen when you sleep on your side, particularly if you
tend to roll onto your right side. (Acid reflux could also be a symptom of
out-of-whack gut bacteria—learn how to fix it with The Good Gut Diet.)
"To combat these issues, sleep next to a body pillow, says Salas, to
help support your back and neck. "You might also try sleeping with a
thin pillow between your knees to give your back extra support." MORE:
20 Ways To Sleep Better Every Night If you sleep on…your back Your
sleep-o-scope: Sleeping like a log—body straight, arms beside you—can
indicate that you're inflexible and rigid, according to Phipps, with a
tendency to be bossy, stubborn, and set in your ways. But if your arms drift
above your head, there's a good chance you're always ready to listen to and
help others, making you a great friend. Your potential health woes: While
back sleeping is actually great for those with back or neck pain (it aligns
your spine and puts minimal pressure on the nerves in your extremities, says
Salas), it can make you more prone to snoring and sleep apnea—two conditions
that can be annoying to bed partners at best and detrimental to your health
at worst. Sleeping on your back can also make acid reflux worse, keeping you
awake throughout the night. Try propping yourself up with an extra pillow
under your head, says Salas, if you're dealing with acid reflux or snoring.
(And take a look at these 6 things your snoring could be trying to tell you.)
If you sleep on…your stomach Your sleep-o-scope: If you like to drift off
face-down with your arms outstretched (Phipps coined this position "the
freefaller") it could mean that you often feel like you don't have much
control over what happens in your life or that you're just hanging on for the
ride. If this is the case, you may wake up feeling anxious or worried about
your to-dos. Your potential health woes: Due to the fact that most beds
aren't built like massage tables with holes for us to breathe so that we can
keep our neck in line with our spine, it means you likely sleep with your
neck turned to one side or another. The result? "This causes a great
deal of neck strain that can lead to muscle spasms and chronic pain issues,"
says Salas. (Ease your neck pain with these 3 moves.) The solution: Train
yourself to sleep on your side or back, she says, as the neck extension
that's required to breathe easily is just too extreme on the body.
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said he had noted the outcome of the elections of leaders of the National Assembly and stood by his earlier position that he would work with whoever the lawmakers elected as their leaders.
He said although he would have preferred that the process of electing the leaders as initiated and concluded by the All Progressives Congress was followed, he was of the view that constitutional process “has somewhat occurred.”
A source at the Presidency has told SaharaReporters that Senator Bukola Saraki misled President Muhammad Buhari into believing that he was welcome to help broker a solution to a crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the choice of the party’s candidates for top legislative posts in the National Assembly, including President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives. The APC had chosen Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan and Femi Gbajabiamila as their candidates for the Senate Presidency and Speaker slots respectively.
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Hon. Yakubu Dogara has defeated former minority leader, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila , to emerge as the elected speaker to lead the 8th session of the House of Representatives. - See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/06/dogara-defeats-gbajabiamila-emerges-as-house-of-representatives-speaker/
A former governor of Kwara state, and senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District in Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber, Bukola Saraki, has issued a statement debunking reports that he snubbed a truce meeting called by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.source: www.premiumtimesng.com/news/184639-saraki-denies-snubbing-truce-meeting-called-by-vice-president-osinbajo.html
Mr. Saraki is a leading contender for the presidency of the Nigerian Senate, but he is not the official candidate of his party, the All Progressives Congress, which is rooting for his main challenger, Ahmed Lawan.
A report had indicated that Mr. Saraki boycotted a meeting called by Mr. Osinbajo to explore the possibilities of the APC having a consensus candidate ahead of the election of principal officers of the Senate and the House of Representatives Tuesday.
But the former governor has now issued a statement, saying he received no invitation to any meeting called by the vice president.
He also denied making disparaging comments about the vice president.
Read full statement below.
SENATOR SARAKI HAS GREAT RESPECT FOR THE PERSON AND OFFICE OF HIS EXCELLENCY, PROF OSINBAJO VICE PRESIDENT OF FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
The attention of Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki’s media office has been drawn to a publication by an online tabloid which insinuated that “Senator Saraki Boycotts APC Leadership Meeting To be Chaired by VP Osinbajo”
We wish to categorically state that up to this very point 10:50pm, 8th of June 2015, senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki is yet to receive any official invitation from His Excellency Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria or through any other source for any meeting; political, social or otherwise.
Understanding the importance of last-minute consultation required for the inauguration of the 8th Assembly, Senator Saraki has been attending to meetings with colleagues and friends on the program for the 8th assembly.
Senator Saraki having been in public service in different capacity knows the importance of respecting the office and person of the Vice President. And therefore advise those spreading false news to cease and desist.
Senator Saraki therefore, uses this opportunity to assure His Excellency, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of Federal Republic of Nigeria of his highest regards.
Signed:
Bamikole Omishore
SA Media & Advocacy
SOUTH EAST:
Imo state: N4billion Per Year www.themoment.com.ng/national/item/3985-n16bn-security-vote-debt-okorocha-is-like-mobutu-sese-seko-prof-dike Enugu state: N600million Per month www.allafrica.com/stories/201301070460.html Anambra state: N850M Monthly (N10b Yearly) www.newsexpressngr.com/news/detail.php?news=10030&title=Obiano-increases-security-vote-from-N5-billion-to-N10-billion Abia state: N700Million Monthly (N8.4billion Yearly) www.pointblanknews.com/pbn/news/ppa-vows-reclaim-abia-2015-tackles-gov-orji-defection-pdp-development/ *Ebonyi state: No Record Available SOUTH SOUTH: Cross river state: N500Million Monthly (N6 billion Annually) Rivers state: N1.5billion Monthly (N18 billion Annually) Akwa Ibom state: N1.8Billion Monthly (N21.6 billion Annually) Edo state: N900Million Monthly(as at 2008/Could be more) www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2015/02/03/security-vote-and-jumbo-pay-both-apc-and-pdp-are-guilty/ Delta state: N2Billion Monthly (N24 billon Annually) www.saharareporters.com/2013/08/08/group-accuses-gov-uduaghan-using-phantom-companies-cronies-siphon-treasury *Bayelsa state: No Record Available SOUTH WEST Lagos state: N17.149 Annually [N15.559B (Public order and safety) + N1.59B (Social Protection)] www.bellanaija.com/2014/11/25/lagos-state-governor-fashola-presents-2015-budget-proposal-of-n489-69-billion/ Ondo state: N600M monthly (N7.2 billion Annually) www.punchng.com/news/salaries-workers-demand-cut-in-governors-security-votes/ Osun state: N400M monthly (N4.8 billion annually) www.punchng.com/news/salaries-workers-demand-cut-in-governors-security-votes/ Oyo state: Not Specified but the Governor draws his security votes from annual "General Administration" budget of N44.559 Billion annually www.punchng.com/news/salaries-workers-demand-cut-in-governors-security-votes/ Ogun state: N80-N100Million Monthly (N960 Million- N1.2 billion Annually) www.punchng.com/news/salaries-workers-demand-cut-in-governors-security-votes/ Ekiiti state: N100million monthly (N1.2 billion annually) www.vanguardngr.com/2015/05/apc-fayose-bicker-over-kidnappings-in-ekiti/
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NORTH EAST
Borno state: N9.675billion Annually http://leadership.ng/news/350733/five-northern-states-spend-n30-4bn-security-2014 Yobe state: N3.8billion Annually http://leadership.ng/news/350733/five-northern-states-spend-n30-4bn-security-2014 Taraba State: N200m Monthly (N2.4billion Annually) http://saharareporters.com/2013/12/03/more-half-billion-naira-spent-governor-suntai’s-treatment’s-investigations-reveal Bauchi state: N17billion Annualy http://247ureports.com/lawmakers-stop-yuguda-questions-n17billion-security/ Adamawa state: No Record Available Gombe state: No Record Available NORTH WEST Kano State: N0.00 (I love Kwankwaso) Kaduna state: N4.8 billion Annually (N2.1 billion as security vote and another N2.7 billion tagged “Security Vote (Preventive and Supportive)” for the SSG’s office.) Katsina state: N211 million Annually Zamfara state: N600m Monthly (N7.2billion Annually) http://247ureports.com/600m-monthly-security-votes-zamfara-state-govt-not-sincere-ngo/ Kebbi state: No Record Available Sokoto state: No Record Available Jigawa state: No Record Available NORTH CENTRAL Benue state: Not Specified. N37.1 billion allocation to personnel and overhead costs annually which cover security vote, among others. http://leadership.ng/news/350733/five-northern-states-spend-n30-4bn-security-2014 Niger state: Not Specified but the Governor draws his security votes from annual N15.7 billion for general administration http://leadership.ng/news/350733/five-northern-states-spend-n30-4bn-security-2014 Plateau state: N2.6billion Annually http://leadership.ng/news/350733/five-northern-states-spend-n30-4bn-security-2014 Kogi state: N400Million monthly (N4.8 billion Annually) www.punchng.com/news/salaries-workers-demand-cut-in-governors-security-votes/ Nasarawa state: N100Million Monthly (N1.2 billion annually) http://www.informationng.com/2015/03/ill-use-n100m-monthly-security-vote-to-provide-rural-communities-in-nasarawa-with-water-maku.html Kwara state: No Record Available |
BREAKING: Senator Saraki Boycotts APC Leadership Meeting To Be Chaired By VP Osibanjo, Says He Could Not Be Summoned To A Meeting By A ‘Commissioner’
A truce meeting called on Monday by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been boycotted by Senator Bukola Saraki, one of the party’s top contenders for the presidency of the Senate.
A truce meeting called on Monday by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been boycotted by Senator Bukola Saraki, one of the party’s top contenders for the presidency of the Senate.
