Thursday 27 September 2012

Two headlines caught my attention in today's news

Maku Apologises To Senate Over Statement                  

The Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku, has apologised to the Senate over his comment that the resolutions of the Senate were only advisory and not binding.

The minister offered the apology on Tuesday in Abuja when he appeared before the Senate to clarify the statement credited to him in the media. The Senate had passed a resolution upon its resumption from recess that the federal government should stop the proposed issuance of N5,000 note.


Finally our country Nigeria grows to the level, where political leaders are held accountable for their words. This trend should be exemplified by all tiers of government and the society as large, as public office holders must be held responsibly over the success, failures, words or actions that emanate from their offices. 

441 Drivers Test Positive To Cocaine, Marijuana In Lagos. 

At least, 441 commercial bus drivers in Lagos State have tested positive to cocaine and marijuana, says Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris.

Idris said out of the 2,002 drivers tested for substances such as alcohol intake and others, 441 drivers, representing 22 per cent were found to have consumed cocaine and marijuana before driving.

The commissioner stated that the drivers were screened for blood alcohol content, substance abuse, hypertension, diabetes and vision impairment between 4 and 19 September, 2012 at Alaagba Motor Park and Under Bridge Motor Park at Iyana Ipaja area of the state.


The fact is we have known this all along, but now that it's been investigated and stated officially, what ch are we gonna do to stop this?

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