CORRUPTION AND THE TRANSFORMATION AGENDA

Corruption no doubt can be pointed out as the Bane to the development of our Nation Today, and this could be traced to the beginning of our existence and even far beyond our Pre-colonial days. Like a Cancer in the leg it has grown beyond bounds and has prevented us from attaining the desired developmental strides as Nigerians. It is so worrisome the manner which it is taking a footstool in our lives as Nigerians, and this Norm has virtually affected all areas of our existence negatively.

Nigerians saw the emergence of Democracy as a panacea in the fight against this Socio-Economic and Developmental Monster, hopes were raised beyond imaginations as the masses duly anticipate a Government of the People and for the People. A Government that is poised in setting up an exemplary standard in the fight against Corruption. Soon we were greeted with reforms in virtually all arms and agencies of government. Though Corruption and Gross mis-conduct of public office holders still thrived in its

JONATHAN AWARDS PARALYMPIANS

President Goodluck Jonathan has rewarded athletes of the just concluded LONDON 2012 Paralympics Games and the U-20 Female National team (THE FALCONETS) at the just concluded Women World Cup in Japan with Millions of Naira and National Honours.

This approach have recorded accolades from Nigerians and Sports enthusiast from across the Country, no doubt it will further boost the Morales of the athletes but also encourage young and aspiring athletes to develop interest in Sports, thereby doing the Nation proud in both Continental and Intercontinental Events.

Speaking at the Special Reception staged for the athletes at the State House on Saturday night, President Jonathan said the gesture was to appreciate their efforts.

N’Assembly hails ex-militants training in S’Africa

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 BY SODIQ OYELEKE LEAVE A COMMENT

Members of the Senate and House Committees on Niger Delta have expressed their satisfaction with the utilisation of the Amnesty Programme funds.

This was contained in a statement by the Head of Media and Communications, Amnesty Office, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, on Sunday.

The committee members stated this in Johannesburg, South Africa, after completing their inspection visit to the Africa Union Aviation Academy in Mafikeng and the Flight Training Services in Midrand, where 53 Niger Delta ex-militants are undergoing training as pilots.