Abati denies Minister's Amnesty Claim

A sharp disagreement and confusion emerged on Saturday over the offer of amnesty by the Federal Government to members of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram.
The Minister of Youth Development, Boni Haruna had on Thursday during a programme to mark the nation's Democracy Day titled 'A day with young leaders of Nigeria.' announced that the President had offered amnesty to the insurgents in his determination to bring the ongoing violent attacks to an end.
President Jonathan, who spoke at the occasion after Boni Haruna made the comment, did not make any reference to the Minister's remarks.
Haruna, at the function said: "President Goodluck Jonathan has also declared amnesty for members of the Boko Haram sect. Series of integration programmes have been lined up for the members of the sect who would surrender their arms and embrace peace."

Jonathan sacks Sports Minister, Abdullahi

Bolaji Abdulahi

President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked the Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi.
He has therefore directed one of the the 11 newly sworn in ministers, Dr. Tamuno Danagogo, to take over from Abdullahi.
Jonathan assigned portfolios to the new ministers shortly after they took their oaths of offices at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The President said new ministers would also be named next week.
The new ministers with their portfolios are as follows: