Nigerian Student Facing Life Imprisonment In Ukraine Released

Nigerian student, Olaolu Femi, who has been in detention in the Lungask district of Ukrain for about a year after being arrested for attempted murder has been released. He was released yesterday.

Ukrainian police charged him with attempted murder, but according to eye witnesses, Olaolu was defending himself against six Ukrainian teenagers who attacked him at the entrance to his apartment block last year. Olaolu was said to have managed to get up and defended himself against the assailants with a glass from a broken bottle.



“It was while he was defending himself that police arrived at the scene and the Nigerian was subsequently arrested and charged with attempted murder of five people” a Nigerian embassy staff who had knowledge of the case said at the time.

Dokubo-Asari: There Is Nothing Like MEND

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, has described the Movement for Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) as a “faceless” organisation.
He also dismissed the group’s reported plan to resume fresh hostilities to save Christians from Boko Haram violence.
“There is nothing like MEND,” Dokubo-Asari said while fielding questions from journalists during a visit to the State House on Monday.

Information Nigeria recalls that the MEND, through its spokesman, Gbomo Jomo, on Sunday said it would from May 31, in an exercise codenamed Operation Barbarossa, attack mosques and Islamic clerics
But Dokubo-Asari in his reaction, said the current MEND was only a media creation adding that the authentic one existed as a pressure group for releasing him and former Bayelsa State Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha from detention.

Dokubo-Asari said, “I am a Muslim, I do not subscribe to attacking religious centres of worship. I do not believe that MEND exists; I have always said there is nothing like MEND.
“MEND is just the figment of the imagination of people, it’s on the Internet and newspapers, but who is MEND? Nobody can really tell you who MEND is.

“MEND was formed, only for the purpose of my release and that of Alamieyeseigha when we were in detention. MEND leaders are not known anywhere like other organisations like the Ijaw Youth Council, OPC and so on.

“MEND actually is faceless because Henry Okah himself has denied that he is not the leader of MEND in court under oath” he stated.

Gen. Babangida Asks Nigerians to Support the FG on Security Challenges. What about Buhari?

Gen. Babangida Asks Nigerians to Support the FG on Security Challenges

The Former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday enjoined Nigerians to join hands with the government at all levels in tackling the security challenges facing the country.
Babangida stated this in a chat with newsmen at his residence in Minna.
The former president said “every Nigerian has a role to play in tackling the security challenges facing us as a nation”.

He said this was because “the government could not possibly tackle such problem alone.”
Babangida said the problem could be tackled if we all come together.

“If we all come together, the elite, the media, the ordinary people and the government by taking a common stand just as the people of Azare in Bauchi did to tackle their security challenges.
He said the nation must trace the root of the problem.

“ The problem did not start in one day … it was gradual thing before it came to this level … owing to our negligence by the government, the elite and the people but I cannot blame anyone..
“Some 20 years ago, we did not have this problem, what was the state of things then, what have we forgotten …that we have not done that led to the present challenges, this we have look at.

“It is something that everyone has a hand in solving …to ensure peace stability in the country, therefore we should not leave this to government alone“, Babangida said.
On the amnesty for Boko Haram sect, he expressed the belief “that it is part of measure at ensuring that peace stability was returned to the Northern region”.

He also promised to speak further on the issue, after the committee had been inaugurated by the Federal Government.
“I do not know the terms of reference of the committee, therefore, I cannot speak about the plan, until the terms of reference had bad been released before commenting on the amnesty plan,” Babangida said. (NAN

But on the path of Buhari, he has no offer any help on how to resolve it. But rather, making inciting statement.
Buhari had previously been credited with a statement that he would make the country ungovernable if the last presidential election did not favour him. Okupe said, “Everybody in this country knows that it was Buhari who vowed that if he did not win the election, he would make the country ungovernable for this President Goodluck Jonathan. It was this same Buhari who said during the electioneering period that if the votes were counted and he lost, people should go for blood.
From the aforesaid, it seems Buhari has a hand in the killings that is on rampage... In a civilized country, Buhari should have being arrested.

Again, due to the complex nature of the country and Her ethnic diversity, also with the way the Northerners are going.. Buhari arrest may fuel in another upheaval.

Nevertheless, we think Buhari should be held responsible for the killings perpetrated by Boko haram. Otherwise he should prefer solutions and be part of the resolution of the crisis.

By the way, from 1983 - 85, that he ruled Nigeria, is that not enough. 28 years now, he still wants to be president. My big question is, is there something Buhari forgot in that office that he wants to go and get? Buhari, Buhari, Buhari!!!

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MEND Ready To Avenge ‘Hapless’ Christians

Thomas Hobbes once said "Each must seek peace with all the means at his disposal, and if he can not get the desired peace, He can find and use all the tools and benefits war".

Movement for Emancipation of Niger Delta on Sunday claimed responsibility for the destruction of Oil Well 62 belonging to the Shell Petroleum Development Company in Ewellesuo, Nembe Local Government of Bayelsa State.
The militant group said the attack, which occurred on Saturday about 1am, was part of its Operation Hurricane Exodus.

In an e-mail by its spokesman, Gbomo Jomo, MEND announced its readiness to commence fresh hostilities to save Christians from Boko Haram violence in an operation codenamed Operation Barbarossa.
MEND said Operation Barbarossa would begin on May 31 and would target mosques and Islamic clerics.

The attack on the well head occurred barely a week after MEND claimed responsibility for the killing of 12 policemen along the Azuzuama waterways in Southern Ijaw Local Government of the state after an earlier threat that security operatives took with a pinch of salt.

The Niger Delta has suffered massive oil pollution in the past with oil exploration companies doing little or nothing to assuage their pains. In fact, the Nembe community had raised the alarm over massive oil spillage from well 62 and has reportedly accused SPDC of failing to clamp the spill points to avoid further environmental damage.

The Chairman of the Oil and Gas Committee of Nembe Kingdom, Mr. Nengi James, said he appealed to the people to remain calm.


“Since I became Chairman of the Oil and Gas Committee in the kingdom, I have witnessed over 10 massive oil spillages. And all these spillages have never been cleaned up by the oil company.”
MEND however claimed responsibility for the spill and said it had concluded plans to rescue Christians from Boko Haram insurgency.
“On behalf of the hapless Christian population in Nigeria, The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta will from Friday, May 31, 2013, embark on a crusade to save Christianity in Nigeria from annihilation.

“The bombings of mosques, hajj camps, Islamic instututions, large congregations in islamic events and assasinations of clerics that propagate doctrines of hate, will form the core mission of this crusade code named Operation Barbarossa,” the statement said.

Yet again, the Joint Task Force in the Niger Delta codenamed Operation Pulo Shield has debunked claims by the MEND that it was responsible for renewed hostilities in the region.

According to JTF’s Media Coordinator, Lt. Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, “impostors and a bundle of never-do-wells” were hiding under MEND, which he said had gone into extinction after the amnesty deal, to perpetrate criminal activities in the region.

He also asked members of the public to disregard claims by MEND that it had designed a special operation in sympathy for the Christians.
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This is not the time to give up, "NOT NOW NOT EVER"

"Jesus went away from there, and withdrew into the district of Tyre and Sidon. And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to cry out, saying, 'Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is cruelly demon-possessed.' But He did not answer her a word. And His disciples came and implored Him, saying, 'Send her away, because she keeps shouting at us.' But He answered and said, 'I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.' But she came and began to bow down before Him, saying, 'Lord, help me!' And He answered and said, 'It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs.' But she said, 'Yes, Lord; but even the dogs feed on the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.' Then Jesus said to her, 'O woman, your faith is great; it shall be done for you as you wish.' And her daughter was healed at once." (Matthew 15:21-28; cf. Mark 7:24-30).

Perseverance and Humility

This woman persevered, bowing down before Him, saying, "Lord, help me." Jesus replied, "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." What a stunning thing for Jesus to say! But there was a point to be made behind it all.

She replied, "Yes, Lord; but even the dogs feed on the crumbs which fall from their master's table." Just as stunning was her reply. It is as if she does not care about anything other than that this Prophet can help her daughter and she will not be dissuaded.

A number of things happen at this point. here. First, the woman's faith is certainly tested. It will indeed take great courage and commitment to put up with this! This fine woman is going to learn something here. She is going to learn what a strong faith she has!

How much had she heard about Jesus? She was a Gentile living in a foreign land, but she addressed Jesus saying, "Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David;" (vs. 22). The term "Son of David" is a Messianic term. This tells us she knew something of the promise of God to send a Savior. She addressed Jesus as that Messiah. We are not told where she had learned this, but she is correct.

It would have been easy for her to turn away in anger or sorrow or pride. But she saw Jesus as the only hope for her daughter. She would not turn away!

And certainly His disciples would not have expected such faith from a Gentile. Their perceptions and views of Gentiles will have to change; and in time they will. As Peter, for example, would one day realize: "I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality, but in every nation the man who fears Him and does what is right is welcome to Him." (Acts 10:34,35). Later, all would recognize the fact that the gospel is for all "When they heard this, they quieted down and glorified God, saying, 'Well then, God has granted to the Gentiles also the repentance that leads to life.'" (Acts 11:18).

The Reward of Faith

Jesus answered, "O woman, your faith is great; be it done for you as you wish." Jesus certainly knew this about the woman's faith. Great faith brings great rewards. This took courage. It took commitment. It took a spirit that refused to be deterred. Her faith was tested and passed the test. The apostles received a lesson that they would remember.

Our faith needs to have endurance as well. To endure, we must have the confidence in Jesus as this woman had. We are told, "Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. " (Hebrews 10:35-36)

When that day was over, and this mother held her daughter in her arms, free at last from the cruel bondage she had suffered, and reflected on the events of that day, how do you suppose she felt? The Messiah had pronounced her faith as "great". He had answered her request for her daughter's healing. She had not let the others persuade her to give up. And, even at that darkest moment when it seemed as if she would not find the answer she desired, she pressed on. So, how did she felt at the end of the day? She had only asked for crumbs from the Master's table. She instead had received a feast. You can be sure she felt fine. Jon W. Quinn


There may be discouragement on your way, that is just a sign that your miracle is imminent. The Bible say's in Luke 9:62 "He that put's his hand on the plow and looketh back is not fit for the kingdom... Please do not look back, keep pressing for the mark... Your humility, Faith and Persistence will bring you your miracle. Finally,trust me to say, "This is not the time to give up, "NOT NOW NOT EVER".
God Bless You All!!!
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President Obama to share in the sacrifice being made by public servants

Oh, dear. President Obama is going to be writing the government a check every month for 5% of his salary as a show of unity with federal workers impacted by the Republican sequester. That’s $20,000 a year. If Republicans are so concerned about the deficit that they were willing to allow the sequester to kick in, surely they will step up to follow the President’s fiscal example.

CNN reported:

Obama, whose $400,000 annual salary is set in law and can’t officially be changed, will write a check made out to the U.S. treasury every month beginning in April. Since the mandatory across-the-board spending cuts went into effect March 1, his payment for last month will be paid retroactively.

“The president has decided that to share in the sacrifice being made by public servants across the federal government that are affected by the sequester, he will contribute a portion of his salary back to the Treasury,” the official said.

According to the Constitution, the President’s salary can’t be changed during his/her term: “The President shall, at stated Times, receive for his Services, a Compensation, which shall neither be increased nor diminished during the Period for which he shall have been elected, and he shall not receive within that Period any other Emolument from the United States, or any of them.”

But just in case anyone was wondering (like a few of the super outraged conservative sites), the Budget Control Act of 2011 contained an exemption that elected members of Congress (and the President, but that’s sort of redundant given the Constitution) won’t have their salary or pension reduced.

A check of John Boehner, Eric Cantor, Paul Ryan, and Rand Paul’s websites reveals not a single statement or mention of the president’s decision to return 5% of his pay. Apparently, these Republicans believe that their talk of budgetary belt tightening applies to you, not them.

In February of this year, Republicans happily proposed reducing the federal workforce through attrition to avoid sequestration this year. They didn’t ask for cuts to federal contractors. They asked for cuts to employees who have already sacrificed $103 billion in the name of deficit reduction since 2011, according to Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA). They left for break after approving reduced funding for their committees, but not for themselves.

While Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) made pretty PR by authoring an amendment for a fund to which Congress could choose to donate 20% of their pay , USA Today points out that it was part of a non-binding vote to the budget resolution, and thus does not have the force of law.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter already volunteered their salaries before the President did. So far, two Democratic Senators have also risen to the challenge: Sen. Mark Begich (D-AK) stepped up to the plate and will be returning a portion of his salary, ”We need to be making responsible cuts wherever we can and there is no reason that members of Congress shouldn’t feel the pinch like everyone else.” And Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-O) has also pledged to return a portion of her salary. Not a peep from a Republican yet.

Meanwhile, as the President shows solidarity with American workers, in the House, Eric Cantor (R-VA) is pushing a bill to gut rules governing overtime pay for the American workers.

It’s ironic that the people claiming to be so concerned about the deficit and so eager to cut pay for some people are unwilling thus far to step up to the plate and cut their own pay even by 1%. Tick tock Republicans. Put your money where your mouth is.

My question is can the President of Nigeria, Ghana or other African countries do this?
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An idle hand is the devil’s workshop

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigeria is sitting on a keg of gun powder because of its high unemployment rate.

Obasanjo who said this while delivering the 16th Annual Lecture of the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute in Ilorin, Kwara State on Thursday identified the development of the agricultural sector as not only capable of providing massive jobs for the country’s teeming youths but boosting foreign exchange earnings.

The Ota farmer said, “The number of Nigerian universities is going to about 150 now, we have a problem. The students coming out of the universities do not have hope of getting employment. This means we are sitting on a keg of gun powder. An idle hand is the devil’s workshop. But a hopeless idle hand is a tinder box.”

Obasanjo, who spoke on ‘Managing agriculture as a business: A practitioner’s perspective,’ said agriculture should be seen as business not a pastime requiring little or no business and management skills.

Obasanjo however added that the trend could be reversed if agrobusiness operators began to acquire management skills for their businesses.


Personally, I believe the phrase "An idle hand is the devil’s workshop" is what all leaders in Nigeria need to think about passionately if indeed they mean well for Nigeria. And also, it is a big question for all leaders and stakeholders in Nigeria to answer.... Do they want a developed Nigeria or a country that would be filled with crime's or other ill devices?.. Today is the time to answer the aforesaid question not tomorrow...

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God Bless Nigeria!