We Shall Work Together For Diabetes Patients, Vice President Wife, Amina, Assures NGO

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April 17, 2014

Hajiya Amina Namadi Sambo, Wife of the Vice President, Mohammed Namadi Sambo has assured Diabetes Help Enlightenment Organization (DHEO) of her support at all times.
Amina Sambo, who received the officials of the None Governmental Organization (NGO) in Abuja, promised to give necessary assistance to diabetic patients in the country.
She called on all meaning Nigerians to assist the patients to overcome their condition and live healthy life, even as she commended the NGO for its enduring efforts to identify with diabetes patients.
Hajiya Amina Sambo expressed gratitude to the NGO for making her patron, adding that she would use the opportunity to further render more humanitarian service to the nation.
She said that she would use her Pet project, I-CARE Women and Youth Initiative, a non-governmental organization which has enabled her to reach out to many Nigerians on maternal and child care, education for the girl-child, and to assist the less privileged to collaborate with the diabetes organization.
Hajiya Amina Sambo rolled off the banner to enlighten the public on the prevention, early symptoms and management of the disease for healthy living.
The leader of the Diabetes Help Enlightenment Organization, Hajiya Aisha Buka Ali expressed appreciation to the Vice President’s wife for her support for humanitarian service to the nation.
She explained how they have been creating awareness on how people can prevent the occurrence of diabetes and how to manage the disease for a healthy life, in various hospitals in Abuja.
Hajiya Aisha pleaded with the wife of the Vice President to help in strengthening their support for the patients and to incorporate other States’ hospitals in Nigeria into their campaign.

Nyanya Bomb Blast A Set Back, Minister Laments

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April 17, 2014

Nigeria’s minister of Youth Development, Boni Haruna has lamented that the Monday bomb explosion in Nyanya, a suburb of Abuja, the nation’s federal capital territory was a set back for the country.
The minister, in a statement the Head of Press and Public Relations officer in the ministry, Olusola Abiola, condemned the bomb blast and condoled with families of dead victims.
Boni Haruna described the unfortunate incident as a dastardly act, adding “it is a setback which requires the condemnation of all Nigerians.
The minister called on the youths to resist any attempt to be recruited into any group for the purpose of fomenting violent acts, even as he appealed to them to re-channel their energies to more creative ventures towards contributing to the nation’s development.
He said that President Jonathan’s administration is committed towards alleviating the plight of the unemployed youths across the country.
Boni Haruna assured the youths that once the draft Bill for the establishment of a National Youth Development Fund becomes law and operational, they would enjoy job opportunities and wealth.

Face Book, Twitter Accounts In My Name Fraudulent, Youth Minister Alerts Nigerians

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April 17, 2014

Minister of Youth Development in Nigeria, Mr. Boni Haruna has disowned what he called fake Face Book and Twitter accounts that have been opened in his name in the internet.
in Boni Haruna’s name.
A statement by Head, Press and Public Relations of the ministry, Olusola Abiola asked members of the public to disregard the accounts set up in the name of the Minister.
The accounts, which the minister described as “fake and fraudulent” are as follow: (a) Face Book– boni.haruna.
3; boni. haruna.
7; boni.haruna.
12; boni.haruna.
31 and pages/boniharuna; while for Twitter they are: @boniharuna14 and @boniharuna1.
“It is very pertinent to state and emphatically as well that the Honourable Minister hereby dissociates himself from the content of these Face Book and Twitter accounts. The Honourable Minister did not open nor authorize or instruct anyone or group of persons to initiate or actualize such accounts on his behalf.”

President Jonathan Sad Over Recurring Security Challenges, Summons Governors, Security Chiefs To Meetings

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April 16, 2014

President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed deep regrets on the pain, sorrow and anguish brought upon many Nigerian families in recent days as a consequence of recurring security challenges which the nation is contending with.
This is even as the President has summoned members of the National Security Council, all the governors and security chiefs to series of meetings at the Presidential Villa tomorrow to find ways out of the security mess.
A statement by the Special adviser to the President on media and publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, said that those expected at the meeting that would take almost the whole day, include Vice President Namadi Sambo, the Minister of Defence, Lt.-Gen Aliyu Gusau, the National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd.), the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of the State Security Services and the Director-General of National Intelligence Agency.
The statement said that the meeting of the National Security Council will be followed by an enlarged meeting on security developments in the country to which President Jonathan has invited State Governors.
It said that the President, members of the National Security Council and the state governors will review the security situation in the country as well as ongoing national security measures and operations with a view to determining the best way forward.
President Jonathan has, meanwhile, expressed particular concern over the plight of the young Senior Secondary School girls who were reportedly abducted from their school in Borno State on Monday night and has ordered the military and national security agencies to deploy maximum efforts towards rescuing all of the girls and returning them safely to their parents.
He is elated however, by reports that the military and security agencies have already rescued some of the girls, saying that he is convinced that with the patriotic commitment and support of all Nigerians, the country will ultimately overcome its present challenges and move forward in unity and strength.
President Jonathan further reassured all Nigerians and persons living in the country that the Federal Government remains very mindful of its responsibility for the safety of their lives and properties in all parts of Nigeria and will continue to do everything possible to protect them from the scourge of terrorism and insecurity.
He pleaded with politicians in the country to continue to exhibit greater responsibility and patriotism by doing more to support his administration’s sincere efforts to enhance national security rather than trying to build political capital out of the pain and misery of their compatriots.

Boko Haram Asked Us To Count Ourselves, Borno Abduction Escapee Recounts

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April 16, 2014

Members of the deadly Boko Haram “asked us to count ourselves,” one of the female students who escaped after being abducted at the Government Girls’ Secondary School in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State has said.
The student, named Hajara, who recounted her ordeal in the hands of the Boko Haram abdoctors before she escaped said that the number of students abducted were 243.
She said that their abductors were over one hundred, adding that only about 80 of them were able to jump off the broken down truck in which they were being transported across a bush and ran to safety.
The students were abducted on Monday evening by heavily armed Boko Haram Islamists.
The girls were said to have fled when a truck conveying them to Boko Haram camp broke down on the way. The lucky girls reportedly jumped off the broken down truck, escaped into the bush and made their way to safety. The escaped students were said to have scattered in the bush when the vigilante and local hunters found them.
It was learnt that some of them were wounded while others sustained some fractures, as a result of jumping from the high vehicle.
The parents of the escapees thanked God that their children have been rescued, even as they prayed for those who are still with the Boko Haram to come back safely.
“Our prayer is that every father will have his child back,” one of the parents said, adding that his daughter came back sound and healthy but weak stressing.
“Our children told us that when they started running, the insurgents didn’t shoot them. They allowed those who could run to go but those who could not run either as a result of fear or wound are still with them in the bush.”

National Conference Splits Into 20 Committees

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April 16, 2014

The National Conference has finally come out with 20 different standing Committees on various national matters. The committees were designed by the leaders of the Conference and each of the Committees is expected to use the remaining part of the Conference deadline in coordinating issues relevant to it.

The Committees and their members are detailed in the table below.

1. COMMITTEE ON DEVOLUTION OF POWER

S/No. DELEGATE

1. ADEBANJO, Chief Ayo

2. ADEDEJI, Chief (Barrister) Gbadegesin

3. ADEFUYE, Senator Anthony

4. AKINTOLA, Chief Adeniyi SAN

5. ALI, Dr. Amadu A.

6. AMINU, Prof. Jibril

7. ASARA, His Royal Highness Asara A.

8. ATTAH, (Obong) Victor

9. BRAITHWAITE, Dr. Tunji PhD

10. BRIGGS, Annkio

11. DALHATU, Alhaji Bashir M.

12. DANBATTA, Magaji

13. DARAH, Prof. Godini G.

14. FARUK, Alhaji Usman

15. GALADIMA, Engr. Abubakar Buba

16. IKEDIFE, Dr. (Chief) Dozie

17. MANTU, Sen. Ibrahim Nasiru

18. MUHAMMAD, Dr. Junaid

19. NNAMANI, Sen. Ken

20. NWOSU, Prof. A. B. C.

21. ONAH, Prof. Mrs. Rose

22. SANI, Mr. Anthony

23. SANUSI, Dr Haruna Usman

24. SARAKI, Sen. Gbemi

25. TILLEY-GYADO, Sen. Jack

26. UDOMBANA, Prof. Nsongurua J.

27. YAKASAI, Malam Tanko

28. YERIMA, Hon. Dr Haruna

2.COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL RESTRUCTURING AND FORMS OF GOVERNMENT

S/No. DELEGATE

1. ANYA, Prof. Anya O.

2. AROGBOFA, Basorun Seinde

3. ARUWA, Senator Ahmed Mohammed

4. AWOLOWO-DOSUMU, Dr. Olatokunbo

5. BAKARE, Pastor Tunde

6. BARIGHA-AMANGE, Senator Nimi

7. DANSADAU, Senator Sa’idu Mohammed

8. EGWU, Dr. Sam

9. ELUE, Chief Benjamin S. C.

10. ENWO-IGARIWEY, Chief Gary

11. FALAE, Chief Olu

12. GARBA, Hon. Binta Masi

13. HAMMA, Malam Sule Yahya

14. KUMALIA, Hon. Mohammed Umara

15. KUMO, Senator Sa’idu Umar

16. KURE, His Excellency Engr. Abdulkadir A.

17. MOHAMMED, AVM Moukhtar (rtd)

18. MOHAMMED, Dr. Abubakar Saddique

19. MOHAMMED, Prof. Isa Baba

20. NKANGA, Air Cdre Idongesit (rtd)

21. NWACHUKWU, General Ike (rtd)

22. OBAIGBENA, Mr. Nduka

23. ODILI, Dr. Peter

24. ODUMAKIN, Mr. Yinka

25. SALAWU, Dr. Phillips O.

26. TAPGUN, Amb. Fidelis N.

27. TEMLONG, Gen. Jonathan N. (rtd)

28. WAZIRI, Adamu Maina

3. COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY

S/No. DELEGATE

1. ADAMS, Chief Gani

2. ADETUYI, Barr. Samuel CP (rtd)

3. AKINRINADE, General Alani (rtd)

4. ALBASU, Barr. Bashir AIG (rtd.)

5. DAN-ALI, Brig. Gen. Muhammad Mansur (Rtd)

6. DODO, Damian SAN

7. DOMA, Alhaji Aliyu Akwe

8. EJIGA, Maj-Gen. Geoffrey (rtd)

9. HORSFALL, Chief Albert K.

10. IDADA-IKPONMWEN, Brig. Gen. (Barr.) D. O.

11. JIMETA, Mohammed Gambo Adamu

12. LEKWOT, Gen. Zamani (rtd)

13. MOHAMMED, Senator Ahmed Inuwa

14. MONGUNO, Hajiya Fati (Dogonyaro) Ali

15. MSHELBWALA, Maj. Gen. Alex (rtd)

16. NKEMDEME, Chief (Barr.) Nicholas Daru

17. NYIAM, Col. Tony (rtd)

18. OBADA, Her Excellency Erelu Olusola Agbeja

19. OHADOMERE, Gp Cpt Canice (rtd)

20. OKWUONU, High Chief Jerome

21. OMU, Gen. Paul (rtd)

22. ORJI, Group Capt. Joe (rtd)

23. USENI, Lt. Gen. Jeremiah T. (rtd)

24. YUSUF, Senator Bello Maitama

4. COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT

S/No. DELEGATE

1. ACHIMUGU, Elder Barr. John A.

2. BASSEY, Rev. Nnimmo

3. ELUEMUNOH, Elder (Dr) Chris Oseloka

4. ENEYO, Chief (Dr.) Silas

5. GBADEBO, Yinka

6. GONI, Alhaji Mohammed

7. IYAJI, Alhaji Sule

8. KYARI, Mr. Bukar

9. MADUGU, Alhaji Ali S.

10. MAMMAN, Mr. John

11. MANDARA, Yadoma Bukar

12. METEE, Mr. Ledum

13. MIMIKO, Prof. N. Oluwafemi

14. NJEMANZE, Prince Bob Kay

15. NWAJIUBA, Prof. Chinedu

16. OCHEFU, Prof. Yakubu A.

17. OKOYE, Festus

18. SALAKO, Sunday Olusoji

19. SAMUEL, Prof. Tunde

20. SHUNI, Sen. Ladan

21. WAI-OGOSU, Engr. Olu Andah

22. WAZIRI, Hajiya Mariya

23. YARO, His Royal Highness Ibrahim, Esu Bwari

24. ZANDAM, Alhaji Umaru Musa

5. COMMITTEE ON POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

S/No. DELEGATE

1. ABARI, Dr. Garba

2. ABDULLAHI, Amb. Yerima

3. ABDULRAZAQ-GWADABE, Senator Khairat

4. ADAMU, Amb. Hassan

5. AHAMBA, Chief Mike SAN

6. AINA, Prof. (Mrs.) Olabisi I.

7. AJAYI, Sir Olaniwun

8. AKINGBA, Dr. Amos

9. DARENG, Elder Bulus

10. EGWU, Prof. Samuel

11. EKPU, Ray

12. GANA, Prof. Jerry

13. IDA, Senator Ibrahim M.

14. ITA-GIWA, Senator Florence

15. MUAZU, Alhaji Ahmadu Adamu

16. MUHAMMAD, Dr. Bello Halliru

17. NA’ABBA, Hon. Ghali Umar

18. NWANYANWU, Chief (Barr.) Dan

19. NWUCHE, Hon. Prince Chibudom

20. OKON, Senator Anietie

21. OKUNROUNMU, Senator Femi

22. UGOCHUKWU, Chief Onyema

23. WABARA, Senator Adolphus

24. YUSUF, Malam Kabiru Abdullahi

6. COMMITTEE ON LAW, JUDICIARY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND LEGAL REFORM

S/No. DELEGATE

1. AGBAKOBA, Dr. Olisa SAN

2. AKERE, Justice Peter (rtd)

3. ALIYU, Justice Adamu (rtd)

4. ASKIRAMA III, HRH Alh. Abdullahi Ibn Muhammad

5. BA’ABA, Hon. Justice Baba Alkali

6. BUCKNOR-AKERELE, Senator Kofoworola

7. DURA, Dr. Magdalyne Mbadzendan

8. EDOSOMWAN, Mr. Charles SAN

9. FALANA, Femi

10. GUMMI, HRH Justice Lawal Hassan

11. GYE-WADO, Prof. Onje

12. MUSA, Hajja Bintu Ibrahim

13. MUSTAPHA, Hon. Justice Abdullahi(rtd)

14. NWEME, Barr. Igberi

15. OGUNTADE, Hon. Justice G. A.

16. OJO, Chief Bayo SAN

17. OSUN, Hon. Olawale

18. OZEKHOME, Chief Mike SAN

19. SHEKARAU, Ms. Hauwa Evelyn

20. TABAI, Hon. Justice F. F.

21. UMAR, Barr. Zubair Muhammad

22. UMEH, Hon. Justice Veronica Ngozi

23. UWAZURIKE, Chief Goddy

24. YADUDU, Prof. Auwalu

7. COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SECTOR

S/No. DELEGATE

1. ABDULLAHI, Prof. Gambo Laraba

2. ADAMU, Dr. Fati Lami

3. AJANI, Comrade Olawale James

4. AKUNYILI, Prof. Dora

5. ANENIH, Iyom Josephine

6. BUNU, Arc. Ibrahim

7. ENABULELE, Dr. Osahon

8. ERIOBUNA, Senator Nnamdi

9. ESELE, Comrade Peter

10. GABRIEL, Prof. (Mrs.) Amakievi

11. GASKIA, Jaye

12. IBRAHIM, Dr. Fati Eunice

13. ISMA’IL, Hajiya Aisha M. S.

14. JANKADA, Hon. Dr. Salome Audu

15. MADAWAKI, Prof. Aisha I.

16. MAHMUD-FASOMINU, Dr. (Mrs.) Olayemi

17. OGBU, His Excellency Prof. Chigozie

18. OKPOYO, Her Excellency (Mrs) Atim Etim

19. OLAGBEGI, Chief (Mrs.) Bisi Olateru

20. OLAJIDE, Dr. Kunle

21. OTHMAN, Alhaji Muhammed

22. SAMO, Mr. Bah Abubakar

23. SHOWN, Prof. Dakum

24. ZAGBAYI, Dr. Shem Nuhu

8. COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

S/No. DELEGATE

1. ABUBAKAR, Yusuf Hamisu

2. ADEDE, Senator Musa

3. ADEWUSI, Barr. Promise Adebunmi Kanayo

4. AGBONWANEGBE, Barr. Chris

5. AKPAN, Brenda

6. ANOLIEFO, Hon. (Chief) Obi

7. BARKINDO, Mallam Hamman Bello

8. BULAMA, Dr. Abdu

9. EBINUM, Barr. J. I.

10. IBRAHIM, Mrs Patience Hadiza

11. ISIWELE, Alhaji Musa Shehu

12. LOHOR, Chief (Mrs) Hannatu

13. MGBADA, Dr. Clement

14. NAHAYA, Asabe Baba

15. NWAGWU, Ezenwa

16. OBUR, Clifford

17. OLASANOYE, Oyinkan

18. OLUKOYA, Michael

19. OSANAIYE, AIG Ralph Ola (rtd)

20. SANNI, Mrs Felicia

21. SEKONI, Hon. Sheik Mudathir

22. UGOEZE, Millicent Okonkwo

23. UKO, Prof. John

24. VIKO, Mrs Lydia J.

9. COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT

S/No. DELEGATE

1. ABAYORI, Dr. Femi

2. ADEGOKE, Hon. Salvador Moshood

3. DOKPESI, High Chief (Dr.) Aleogho Raymond

4. ELEH, Mr. Emeka D.

5. GEORGE, Chief Olabode

6. GONDA, Engr. (Mrs.) Esther

7. HART, Hon. Dandeson

8. IGHURE, Isaac

9. IVOWI, Prof. U. M. O.

10. IZUOGU, Engr. Dr. Ezekiel

11. KUKU, Chief (Mrs.) Remi

12. MADAWAKI, Prof. Aisha

13. MADDO, Dr. Daniel G.

14. MADUKA, Engr. Vincent I.

15. MUSA, Aliyu Abdulhakeem

16. NWOSU-IHEME, Chief Uzoma

17. OBASI, Comrade Chinonso

18. OGUNDIPE, Mr. Lanre

19. OKEY, Ntufam (Dr) Josephat Itafu

20. OKOH, Hon. Sylvester Oziegbe

21. OKWOLI, Prof. Ambrose

22. TENUCHE, Prof. (Mrs.) Marietu

23. TOMORI, Prof. Oyewale

24. YUSHA’U, Dr. Balarabe

10. COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

S/No. DELEGATE

1. ABDULSALAM, Comrade Abdulkadir

2. ABIYE, Mrs. Sheila Tamuno

3. ABONGABY, Barr. Chris Danjuma

4. AJAYI, Chief (Mrs.) Temitope

5. ANISULOWO, Senator Iyabo

6. ANKA, Hassan Salihu

7. BABAJO, Hajia Nafisatu

8. ESU, Prof. Ivara Ejemot

9. HADEJIA, Umaru Muhammad

10. IBRAHIM-IMAM, Kashim

11. IDIGBE, Mrs. Ifeoma

12. IKEGWUONU, Nnaemeka

13. ILIASU, Hajiya Mariyatu

14. JUNJU, Barr. Nasiru Ibrahim

15. LAWAL, Dr. Mohammed Hassan

16. LOMBIN, Prof. Ganyir Gabriel

17. NWALI, Senator (Dr.) Offia

18. NWUZOR, Dr. (Mrs.) Adaeze

19. OTI, Prof. (Mrs.) Nnenna N.

20. RAJI, Prof. AbdulGaniy Olayinka

21. TSAMDU, Hon. Emmanuel

22. TSUMBA, Rt. Hon. Terseer

23. UMORU, Mosunmola

24. USMAN, Hajiya Altine

11. COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SOCIETY, LABOUR AND SPORTS

S/No. DELEGATE

1. AKANDE, Kazeem

2. ALIYU, Zainab Argungu

3. AREMU, Issa

4. ASSANI, Comrade (Mrs.) Dinatu Asibi

5. BASI, Mr. Paul

6. DANGA, Mr. Iliya I.

7. DUKE, Rt. Hon. Orok Out

8. DUNTOYE, Comrade Ben

9. EZIKE, Ebuchukwu

10. GIWA, Kyauta

11. IBRAHIM, Dr. (Mrs.) Hannatu Ladi

12. NWABUEZE, Comrade Henry

13. OFFIONG, Comrade Lucy A.

14. OGUNRINADE, Mrs. Bola

15. OKEI-ODUMAKIN, Dr. Joe

16. OKUNNIYI, Veteran Olawale

17. OLADELE, Dr. Rotimi

18. OMAR, Abdulwahed Ibrahim

19. OPARA, Engr. Bede

20. OZO-ESON, Dr. Peter

21. RAFSANJANI, Auwal Musa

22. SHU’AIBU, Kiri Mohammed

23. UMOH, Ms. Ekaete Judith

24. YA’U, Y. Z.

12. COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE

S/No. DELEGATE

1. ABDUSSALAM, Rt. Hon. Taofiq Olawale

2. AGBARU, Chief Sampson

3. AGUBUZU, HRH Igwe (Amb) L. O. C.

4. AJIYA, Rt. Hon. Habu Isa

5. AKANMODE, Chief Olusola

6. ALI, Ammuna Lawan

7. ALIYU, Amb. Adamu

8. BARDA, Alhaji Saidu

9. DADA, Olayinka (JP)

10. DAIBU, Alhaji Yusuf Kawu

11. DANJUMA, Senator Daisy

12. EKERENDU, Dr. Edet Antai

13. ENEBELI, Chief Paul

14. IGWE, Mrs. Eunice

15. KAIGAMA, Comrade Bobboi Bala

16. MAGORO, Hajiya Dr Bilkisu

17. MAMMAN, Kenan

18. OGBONNAYA, Prof. Joshua C.

19. OGUNSHOLA, Chief Ajibola

20. OKEKE, Engr. Ebele O.

21. OLAITAN, Olakunle Olanrewaju

22. RASAKI, Gen. Raji (rtd)

23. SANUSI, HRH Alh. (Dr) Nuhu Muhammad

24. TURAKI, Prof. Yusufu

13. COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL PARTIES AND ELECTORAL MATTERS

S/No. DELEGATE

1. ABDULLAHI, Hon. Musa Elayo

2. ADAMU, Senator Abdullahi Bala

3. AKHABUE, Hon. (Dr.) Felix

4. ALKALI, Prof. Muhammad Nur

5. AYU, Dr. Iyorchia

6. BALOGUN, Chief (Mrs.) Anthonia

7. CHUKWU, Chief Wachuku

8. DAUDA, Dr. Saleh

9. EBISENI, Chief Nehemiah Olushola

10. EDET, Rt. Hon. Ignatius Kevin

11. IBRAHIM, Senator Muhammed

12. JIBRIL, Senator Mohammed Kabiru

13. KAWU, Is’haq Modibbo

14. KURA, Malam Naseer

15. NGIERIWAGHA, Dr. (Mrs.)

16. NNEBE, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Anayo

17. OKOKO, Prof. Kimse

18. OKOROAFOR, Mrs. Ezinwa

19. OLATUBORA, Barr. Remi

20. OSOBA, His Excellency Chief Olusegun

21. SALIHU, Barr. Musa

22. SANI, Alhaji Mohammed Zoro

23. UDENWA, His Excellency Chief Achike

24. YUSUF, Khalifa Hassan

14. COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN POLICY AND DIASPORA MATTERS

S/No. DELEGATE

1. ABUBAKAR, Amb. Abdulmumuni AIG (rtd)

2. AHMED, Hon. Abubakar Sadiq

3. ALA, Chief Babatunde

4. ANIBOWEI, Hon. George

5. AYOGU, Amb. Fidel Mama

6. EKPEBU, Amb. (Prof.) Lawrence

7. GAMBARI, Prof. Ibrahim Agboola

8. MAMMAN, Amb. Yaro Yusuf

9. MANUGA, Dudu Poloma

10. MOHAMMED, Amb. Isa Aliyu

11. NZADON, Chief (Barr.) Dan Leonard

12. OKE, Mrs. Bunmi

13. OKOBI, Amb. Vincent Sunny

14. OKOYE, Mr. Gabriel

15. OLADIMEJI, Adebayo

16. OYEBODE, Prof. Akin

17. SANI, Amb. B. M.

18. SHINKAYE, Amb. J. K.

19. SULE, Amb. Ibrahim Mai

20. UDECHUKWU, Christian Chukwudozie

21. UWAGA, Dr. Nelson U. O.

22. UYOT, Chris

23. YARO, Rt. Hon. Muhammad

24. ZUBAIRU, Ambassador Suleiman

15. COMMITTEE ON LAND TENURE AND NATIONAL BOUNDARIES

S/No. DELEGATE

1. ADEDAPO, HRM Oba Arc. Aderemi A.

2. ADEDEJI, HRM Oba Michael Gbadebo Ariyowonye II

3. ADEGBUYI, Barr. Bisi

4. AKANWA, Hon. Dame Victoria

5. ALIYU, Hon. Justice Balkisu Bello

6. ALUKO-DANIEL, Steve Osebi

7. BUBA, His Royal Highness Elder Jacob Gyang

8. DIETE-SPIFF, His Excellency King Alfred

9. EHANMO, Rear Adm. Christopher Sule (rtd)

10. ESIENE, Chief Nduese

11. FUMUDOH, Chief Joshua B.

12. GAMBARI, HRH Alh. Ibrahim Sulu CFR

13. ILOMUANYA, His Royal Highness Eze (Dr) Cletus

14. ISEKHURE, Chief Nosakhare, JP

15. MADUBUIKE, Prof. Ihechukwu Chiedozie

16. MAMMAN, Gen. A. B. (rtd)

17. MOHAMMED, Hon. Maryam S.

18. MUSTAPHA, HRH Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu CFR

19. NJIDDA, Kashim

20. NWAORGU, Dr. Joe

21. OLUGBENLE, HRM Oba Kehinde Gbadewole

22. OSHINOWO-BASHORUN, Olufunmilayo

23. OSUOKA, Dr. Isaac

24. WALI, Okey SAN

16. COMMITTEE ON ECONOMY, TRADE AND INVESTMENT

S/No. DELEGATE

1. ABDULKADIR, Ibrahim-Khaleel

2. ADEOLA, Mr. Fola

3. AINA, Dr. Lawrence Olusegun

4. AKANDE, Chief Dr. (Mrs.) Onikepo

5. BAJOMO, Senator (Chief) Felix Kolawole

6. BELLO, Engr. Mustafa

7. ERHAGBE, Prof. Eddy

8. ETAFO, Augustine

9. EZE, His Royal Highness Eze Elder Agom

10. IBRAHIM, Barr. Halidu

11. IKEGWUONU, Nnaemeka

12. JAMODU, Chief Kola

13. JUNAIDU, Prof. Sambo

14. MAFINDI, Alhaji Isa

15. NWEKE II, Mr. Frank

16. OBOH, Prof. Sylvanus

17. OGBONNAYA, Dr. (Mrs.) Patricia Wudhiga

18. OLEJEME, Mrs. (Dr.) Ngozi

19. SHAGAYA, Hajiya Bola

20. SHENDAM, Yakubu

21. TAWO, Dr. Pius

22. UGBOAJA, Emmanuel

23. UKPO, Gen. Anthony (rtd.)

24. WAZIRI, Ibrahim D.

17. COMMITTEE ON ENERGY

S/No. DELEGATE

1. ABDULMAJEED, Abdullahi

2. AJAERO, Joe

3. AKINJIDE, Chief Richard

4. BELLO, Mrs. Maryam Jummai

5. BENJAMIN-AYUBA, Mrs. Sarah

6. BRAIMOH, Senator Yisa

7. BRAMBAIFA, Senator John K.

8. BRIMMO, Arc. Waheed Niyi

9. DAUKORU, HRM King Dr. Edmund

10. EZENWA, Mrs. Ifeayinwa

11. IBIANG, Hon. Charles

12. IBRAHIM, Dr. Princess Rabi

13. IBRAHIM, Mallam Muhammadu Biu

14. JUMARE, Dr. Mohammed

15. KILA, Engr. (Senator) Adefemi

16. LADOJA, Senator Rashidi Adewolu

17. McCARTHY, Chief (Mrs) Wosilat Tinuke

18. NALADO, Hon. Muhammad Lawal

19. NWOBODO, Senator Jim

20. OGBOLE, Mr. Dogara Mark

21. OGOH, Mrs. Safiya Ibrahim

22. OLUWA, Prince Rabiu

23. SULEIMAN, Engr. Bello

24. UWAJUMOGU, Chief (Ms.) Chidinma

18. COMMITTEE ON RELIGION

S/No. DELEGATE

1. AJAKAYE, Bishop Felix Femi

2. ALFA, Hajia Shetu

3. BAGOBIRI, Bishop Joseph D.

4. DATTIJO, Hadija Dije

5. EKPE, Prof. Obini E.

6. EMMANUEL , Pastor Bosun

7. ERINOSHO, Prof. Layi

8. HANGA, Mal. Muzzammil Sani

9. HARUNA, Prof. Andrew

10. IKE, Monsignor Obiora

11. IYOKE, Barr. Godswill Iyoha

12. JIBRIL, Prof, Munzali

13. LEMU, Alh. Nuruddeen

14. NASIR, Hajiya Talatu

15. NASIR, Justice Mamman (rtd)

16. OBAJE, Dr. Jonathan

17. OLOYEDE, Prof. Is-haq O.

18. OMOTI, Hajia Amina B.

19. COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC FINANCE AND REVENUE

S/No. DELEGATE

1. AGBOTI, Senator Azu

2. AJAKAIYE, Prof. Olu

3. AKANDE, Chief Femi

4. ALAMIEYESEIGHA, Chief D.S.P.

5. ALIERO, HE Adamu Muhammad

6. ANDREW, Esther

7. ANOHU, Dr. (Mrs.) Virginia A.

8. ARIKAWE, Mr. Akin

9. AUDU, Chief Robert Usman

10. AWUSE, Chief Sergeant Chidi

11. AYUBA, Gen. Tanko (rtd)

12. BALA, Hajiya Dije

13. DINGYADI, Muhammad Maigari

14. DOUKPOLA, Chief Francis

15. EDEM, Chief Bassey E. O.

16. FILANI, Prof. (Mrs.) Titilola

17. MANDE, Col. Bala Mohammed (rtd)

18. MUSA-LAWAL, Com. Barr. Mohammed Ozigi

19. NGBALE, Mr. Moses

20. OHIOMAH, Alhaji Abdullahi

21. OKPAREKE, Dr (Mrs) Kate

22. OLUATA, Mr. Johnson Oludeinde

23. OSUNG, Chief Okon

24. UCHE, Chief Richard Uchechukwu

20. COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION AND RELATED MATTERS

S/No. DELEGATE

1. ABDULLAH, Dr. Maryam C.

2. ABDULLAHI, HRH Dr. Muhammad Zaiyanu

3. ABUBAKAR, Mohammed Badaru

4. ADEKAMBI, Barr. Ayodele

5. AKIKA, Barr. Anthony

6. AKIYODE-AFOLABI, Dr. Abiola

7. ALBERT, Prof. Olawale

8. ALI-KANO, Abdullahi

9. BUKAR, Hajiya Hauwa

10 DARA, John

11. ETIABA, Dame Virgy

12. EZEIFE, Dr. Chukwuemeka

13. FUMUDOH, Chief Joshua B.

14. IBRAHIM, Dr. Garba

15. JEMIDE, Chief Isaac O.

16. LAWAN, Hon. Umar Kareto

17. MAHMUD, Aminu

18. MBA, Chief (Mrs.) Nkechi Okemini

19. MOM, Rommy

20. NNAMANI, Senator Ken

21. PETERSIDE, Dr. Atedo N. A.

22. SHASORE, Mr. Olasupo SAN

23. USMAN, Ramatu Bala

24. UTHMAN, Hon. Justice Mohammed

Fear Grips US As al-Qaida Threatens Direct Attack, Holds Secret Meeting

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April 16, 2014

The United States of America is now struck by fear as the most dangerous part of direct al-Qaida threatens it, even as members were said to have held a secret meeting in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)

Michigan member in the US House of Representatives, Mike Rogers, who chairs the House Intelligence Committee, said that members of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula [AQAP] have changed their communications methods following leaks last year about intelligence collection in Yemen.
Video of a recent meeting of 100 al-Qaida members in Yemen, including some of its top leaders, is raising questions about whether the United States was unaware of the outdoor event and therefore unable to strike it with a drone attack.
AQAP is now are more reliant on couriers, much like former al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden used while hiding from U.S. intelligence for more than a decade.
Nasir al-Wuhayshi, the No. 2 leader of al-Qaida worldwide and the head of AQAP, was at the meeting, according to the video posted on jihadist websites. AQAP is considered the most dangerous wing of al-Qaida.
Al-Wuhayshi is seen in the video appearing to make direct threats at the United States.
“We must eliminate the cross. The bearer of the cross is America,” al-Wuhayshi says in a translation of his speech.
“The main problem about this group is that it has a bomb maker who can put bombs on to planes that can’t be detected,” CNN national security analyst Peter Bergen told the network. Bergen was speaking of Ibrahim al-Asiri, who is thought to be behind several attacks on the United States, including the failed 2009 Christians Day underwear bomber in Detroit.
Al-Asiri is not seen in the video.
Rogers told CNN he is not at liberty to say whether U.S. intelligence knew about the meeting or whether it simply couldn’t get a drone there fast enough. But his blaming the lack of attack on AQAP’s change in communications methods seemed to indicate the United States was unaware it was happening.
“Those series of leaks have had a consequence,” Rogers said.
When asked whether the United States would have attacked the meeting had it known about it, Rogers replied, “It all depends.”
There are policies in place that would prevent an attack on a target that exceeds a certain number of individuals, he said, but added he doesn’t think those policies were the reason the meeting shown in the video was not attacked.
It can be hard to get assets in position, Rogers noted, explaining that intelligence groups have to know where and when such groups are meeting.
Also, intelligence information has to be “exactly right” if a drone is going to target such a large gathering.
“I think they have these meetings more often than people realize,” Rogers said. Al-Qaida is feeling “empowered” because it believes the West is unable to know what they are doing, he said

Nigerian Witchcraft Preacher Frightens UK Citizens, Faces Deportation

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April 16, 2014

Rights campaigners in the United Kingdom have urged the government to ban Nigerian pentecostal preacher, Lady Apostle Helen Ukpabio from coming into the country, even as they seek for her deported right away, on grounds that her preaches are ‘harmful to the public.’

The 45 year old preacher and founder of Liberty Foundation Gospel Ministries, who styles herself a ‘witch-hunter’ claims any child who cries is a ‘servant of Satan.’ She is reported to be in the UK at the moment, holding a number of church services to promote her belief in witchcraft and offer help to those ‘under threat’ from the wizardry.

The Mail of London reported today that the Witchcraft and Human Rights Information Network (WHRIN), the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales and the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) have written to the Home Secretary in an attempt to get Ms Ukpabio deported under the Immigration Act 1971 – on the grounds her presence here is not conducive to the public good.

In a letter to Ms Theresa May, the campaigners warn: ‘Whilst the Government has moved swiftly to block entry to the UK for Islamic preachers whose presence is considered as harmful to the public good, there have been no cases of Christian pastors facing such measures.’

The groups are hoping that the pastor will be banned from returning to the UK once she has completed her final tour.

A poster advertising one of Ms Ukpabio’s most recent talks – which was cancelled after the venue was leaked online – claims to offer help to people who are under ‘witchcraft attack, ancestral spirit attack or mermaid spirit attack’ and claims to help ‘disconnect’ them.

However, campaigners have warned her controversial views are dangerous to children – including the belief that ‘if a child under the age of two screams in the night, cries and is always feverish with deteriorating health, he or she is a servant of Satan’.

Injury Stops Cristiano Ronaldo In Real Madrid, Barcelona Tie

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April 16, 2014

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo will miss his side’s Copa del Rey final against rivals Barcelona today. Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Ronaldo, 29, would not play in Valencia because of a hamstring injury.

“Cristiano is not available because we don’t want to take risks and we have other very important games to come this season,” said Ancelotti.

Madrid face holders, Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champion league semi-final on Wednesday, 23 April.

Ronaldo has missed Real’s last three games with the injury but Ancelotti believes his side will be able to cope in the final, having lost just one of the 10 games the World Player of the Year has missed this season.

“We are going to lose a player with an incredible quality, but his absence has provided motivation for the team to run more and play more as a team,” added Ancelotti.

Madrid have lost twice to Barcelona in their league meetings this season but those results have been high points in a disappointing campaign for the Catalans

Barcelona are third in La Liga – behind Real and leaders Atletico Madrid – following a shock defeat by Granada last weekend and last week went out of the Champion League to Atletico

That was the first time in seven seasons Barcelona, who have also been hit by a transfer ban by FIFA had failed to reach the Champions League semi-finals but midfielder Andres Iniesta is hoping to to add to their record tally of 26 Copa del Rey wins.

“We would all like to live in a world of roses where everything is wonderful, but reality is not like that,” said the Spain international.

“This is a title, it is something for the fans and us to cheer.”

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino has defensive problems with Gerard Pique, Marc Bartra and Carles Puyol all serious doubts.

As well as Ronaldo, Madrid are likely to be without Brazilian full-back Marcelo but central defender Sergio Ramos is expected to play after recovering from a neck injury.

2015: Gulak Inaugurates Goodluck Support Group In South-South, Insists He Must Contest

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April 16, 2014

Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Political Affairs, Ahmed Gulack, yesterday, inaugurated the South South Zonal office of Goodluck Support Group with a call on the President to contest for second term in office come 2015.

Gulak asked Nigerians to support the President in 2015 general elections due to his commitment to alleviating the people’s plight.

He said Jonathan had been able to revamp decayed infrastructure in the country within his few years in office.
Gulak, who is also the National Coordinator of GSG, urged Nigerians to join hands towards re-electing Jonathan as president of Nigeria for a second term, stressing that the president has the right to seek a second term in office.

“Nigeria belongs to all of us and it’s unfortunate that there are many people that want to bring down the country. The time has come for Nigerians to say enough is enough. Jonathan is the only Nigerian leader that has shown sincerity in addressing Nigerian problems.

“The resuscitation of the railways; privatisation of power sector, agriculture, establishment of almajiri schools, are some of the things credited to Mr. President.

“Opposition parties in other countries do their work of criticisms very well; but when it comes to national issues, they join hands towards making the country a better place for everybody.

“The opposition we see in Nigeria rather sponsors negative activities against the interest of the country and this is not the way it should be.”

Gulak called on politicians to play by the rules of the game of politics instead of being sentimental to the detriment of national growth.

In his remarks, former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Nsima Ekere, urged Nigerians to be patient with Jonathan, saying that the decayed infrastructure in the country today was due to neglect by previous administrations.

“The level of the decay in infrastructure has been so enormous that people do not seem to see the efforts Mr President is making to revamp the infrastructure.

“It is going to take time and investment by the government and the private investors to actually turn the power sector around.

“Some of the programmes and projects of Mr President will take a couple of years before you can actually see the effects on the country and the economy.

“The good thing is that we are now on track. That is why we must support Mr President to continue to lead this country to fulfill these aims.

“If we leave him or distort what we have today, it is going to take a long time to begin to plan.

“Somebody that will come again will begin to consider whether to start his own projects or continue with the existing ones.

“He has to bring in a new team and formulate new policies which may differ entirely from what we are having.
“But if we allow the President, he is going to consolidate on the gains of those projects he has already begun.”