93 4895 2014 Report On Terrorism: Nigerian Judiciary Under Fire

The US Department of State presented a new report on global terrorism on Friday, June 19, 2015. The latest 388-page document focuses on the countries most affected by terrorism and contains several crucial inputs about Nigeria and its war against the Boko Haram sect. According to the report, “the Nigerian government’s criminal justice institutions were not significantly strengthened in 2014, although several donor countries, including the UK, worked closely with the Ministry of Justice to assist in prioritizing how to investigate and prosecute suspected terrorism cases.” There have been more problems listed, with the Nigerian judiciary coming under heavy criticism: – a lack of coordination and cooperation between the Nigerian security agencies; – a lack of biometrics collection systems and the requisite data bases; – corruption; – misallocation of resources; – the slow pace of the judicial system, including a lack of a timely arraignment of suspected terrorist detainees; – lack of sufficient training for prosecutors and judges to understand and carry out the Terrorism (Prevention) Act of 2011 (as amended). The study indicates that the “Nigerian government’s efforts to address grievances among Northern populations, which include high unemployment and a dearth of basic services, made little progress. Some state governments in the North attempted to increase education and employment opportunities, with little support from the federal government.” The report recommends the Buhari administration “to employ a more comprehensive strategy to address Boko Haram that combines security efforts with political and development efforts to reduce Boko Haram’s appeal, address legitimate concerns of the people of northern Nigeria, and protect the rights of all of Nigeria’s citizens.” It would be note that the Nigerian Army confirmed that 504 people were in its custody in connection with the Islamist Boko Haram sect. Out of them, 350 suspected terrorists have been recommended for trial at a Federal Court for terrorist activities in the North East.

Boko Haram: U.S Donates $5billion To MNJTF

As the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) created to combat terrorist group, Boko Haram intensifies its efforts at tackling the terrorists, the United States has donated the sum of $5 billion to boost their operations. 
The disclosure was made by Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US assistant secretary, Bureau of African Affairs, at a news briefing via telephone from the African Union Summit today, NAN reports.

She said, “We have been working with Nigeria as well as the African countries innovation to address their concerns about Boko Haram because we don’t see this as just a Nigerian problem, we are having discussions with President Buhari on how we might bolster our support. We have already been working with them and providing information.  We are providing some training and support and we’ll love to work with the new administration to see how we might increase the level of support to Nigeria.
“At the same time, we’ve just announced at the venue of the AU, a five billion dollar contribution to the Multinational Task Force. We are also providing some equipment and support and we have a number of meetings with the countries who are members of the Multinational Joint Task Force to look at other areas we might support. Africa had faced some really horrendous terrorist attacks over the past two years,  the West Gate and Garissa University attacks in Kenya and Boko Haram attacks, particularly the kidnapping of the Chibok girls, in Borno state.
“While I would not say Africa is under siege, Africa has some major security challenges that require a very strong and very concerted strategic effort by African countries and partners to address the security concerns of Africa,” she continued.

“The United States is providing a strong support to AU on security, as it has a strong partnership with Africa on security. We are working closely with the Lake Chad Basin countries: Nigeria, Chad, Niger and Cameroon to address the issue of Boko Haram” .

She revealed that the U.S has trained 250,000 African peacekeepers, and expressed its highest commitment to security on the African continent.
She also expressed support for the warrant of arrest issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Sudan’s President Omar Al-Bashir.
“The United States frowns at plans by some African leaders to subvert the constitution to extend their terms in office. US only supports two-term limit in office,” she concluded.
 
In a similar vein, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the release of $21million, out of the $100million pledge, to the Multinational Joint Task Force.

Buhari to earn N14.4m annual salary + See what others will earn

According to a report by Vanguard, this is what President Buhari, VP Osinbajo and other top govt officials will earn. Isn't it too small though? Read full report from Vanguard below... The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, has reviewed the salaries of the President, Vice President, Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives and Speakers in the 36 states of the federation, as well as well other legislators in both the National and State Assemblies among other public officers in the country. Based on the total package prepared by the RMAFC, President Muhammadu Buhari ‘s annual salary and allowances stand at N14, 4 million. The break down shows that his Basic Salary is N 3,514,705 and Hardship allowance, N1,757,350:50. Constituency N 8,786,762:50 and Leave Allowance – N351, 470. Buhari will receive a 400 per cent increase in his salary amounting N14. 058 million, as gratuity upon a successful completion of his tenure. The Federal Government is to provide him with all his needs including vehicles, Special Assistants, Personal Assistants, entertainment, security, utility bills,newspapers, medical bills and clothings. The president’s estacode and Duty Tour allowance were not specified. However, the Vice President Osinbajo is to receive an annual Basic Salary of N2,064, 400; Hardship allowance- N1, 515, 786.25 and a Constituency Allowance of N7, 578, 931.25, bringing his total annual earning to N12.1million. About 75 per cent of his annual basic salary would be paid for vehicles and their maintenance if he chooses to buy his vehicles and maintain them. He is to receive another 25 per cent to hire his Personal Assistants; 75 per cent for domestic staff; 45 per cent for entertainment and 30 per cent for utility. The VP is to receive a separate 20 per cent of his salary for monitoring; 200 per cent for accommodation and 300 per cent for furniture. His duty Tour Allowance stands at N 35, 000 per night and an estacode of $900 per night. He is to receive 10 per cent of his salary as Leave Allowance and 300 per cent as gratuity upon a successful completion of his tenure. National Assembly Also, following a downward review of salaries and allowances of both the National and State Assembly legislators, the Senate President will receive a basic annual salary of N2, 484, 242.50 and allowance of N6. 2 million, bringing the total to N8. 69Million. His monthly salary is about N724, 570. In addition, he collects 250 per cent of his Annual Salary as Constituency Allowance. However, his vehicles and their maintenance are provided by the federal government. Similarly, his domestic staff, entertainment, utilities, security responsibility, Legislative Aids, House Maintenance an, as well as a Special Adviser and a Personal Assistant are provided by the federal government. Similarly Robe (clothing) and newspapers are provided for the Senate President. The Deputy Senate President enjoys the same benefits except that his Annual Basic Salary stands at N 2,309,166.75, total allowance N 5,772,916.8, bringing total annual salary to 8,082,083.63 and a monthly pay of N 673,506.97 The Senate Majority Leader receives a salary of N12, 968, 960. The Minority leader receives a total annual salary of N12, 908, 168. The Whip receives N12, 867 . The same applies to Committee Chairmen. Incidentally in the last administration almost all senators were chairmen of various committees. The allowances received by the members of the upper legislative chamber is far more than their salaries indicate. For instance, each senator receives 75 per cent of the annual salary as allowance for a vehicle and its maintenance. They collect another 75 per cent of their salaries for domestic staff; 30 per cent for entertainment; 30 per cent for utilities; 25 per cent for robe (clothing); and 250 per cent as constituency allowance. Others include, another allowance unspecified which stands at 53 per cent; newspapers 15 per cent; Personal Assistance, 24 per cent; and House maintenance 5 per cent. House of Reps At the House of Representatives, the Speaker receives a total annual salary of N 4,334,942.50. Just like the Senate President, the federal government provides his vehicles and their maintenance . His domestic staff, entertainment, utilities, security responsibility, Legislative Aids, House Maintenance an, as well as a Special Adviser and a Personal Assistant are provided by the federal government. Similarly Robe (clothing) and newspapers are provided for the Speaker by the Federal Government. He receives 75 per cent of his salary as constituency allowance. The Deputy speaker whose annual salary stands at 4,002,309.94 enjoys similar benefits as the speaker. The Majority Leader of the House, the Minority Leader, the Chief Whip and Chairmen of Committees receive annual salaries of N 6, 352,680.00. In addition, they receive 50 per cent of their salaries as Vehicle and Maintenance allowance; another 50 per cent for domestic staff; 10 per cent for utilities and another 10 per cent for House maintenance. House of Assembly Speakers of the State Houses of Assembly enjoy all the benefits as their federal counterpart where virtually all they need are provided with public funds. However, their annual salaries stand at N 2,049,843.75 and a Constituency Allowance of N25 per cent of their Annual Salaries. Deputy Speaker receives N 1,807,478.13 and 25 per cent of same as constituency allowance. Members at the House of Assemblies receive annual salaries of N 2,473,866.25. In addition, they receive 20 per cent for vehicles; 25 per cent for domestic staff, 10 per cent for utilities; 25 per cent each for robe, constituency , Personal Assistant and 5 per cent for newspapers. The decision to review the current salaries and allowances of the nations’ public office holders received approval of many members of the public who had complained that the Nigerian law makers were about the highest paid in the world. These are the official earnings of these political office holders. But their spoils of office amount to several millions and even billions of naira in recent past

Buhari To Unveil NYSC-Like Programme

Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari may have concluded plans to unveil another programme synonymous to the existing National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.
The Nigerian president, who spoke during the swearing-in of the 2015 batch A of the NYSC also noted that the programme will address youth empowerment, insecurity and other vices which are associated to youths.

President Muhammadu Buhari is likely to introduce another NYSC-like programme

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Buhari, who was represented by the Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode through Dr. Aderemi Desalu, the state permanent secretary, ministry of special duties, Thursday, said the programme would be anchored on the model provided by the NYSC scheme.
“As we have promised Nigerians, my administration will soon unveil a comprehensive national youth empowerment programme anchored on the model provided by the NYSC scheme.
“Our goal is to comprehensively address youth employment, insecurity and other social vices prevalent amongst our youths.
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“As a globally recognised scheme, the role of corps members, as change agents, will be properly articulated and harnessed for the benefit of our citizens across the country,” the president said.
PM News reports that he also assured Nigerians that the fight against insurgency and terrorism would be more decisive and purposeful, noting that: “our commitment is to quickly restore peace in the affected areas and guarantee the security of lives and property of every Nigerian, including corps members”.
Only yesterday, the Nigerian president ordered Alhaji Salisu Maikasuwa, clerk of the National Assembly, through a letter of proclamation, to convene the new and first session of the 8th National Assembly.
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