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Children of the rich in Abuja have been quite busy lately. They have been racing expensive cars through the heart of the city, in what is popularly known as drag-racing. One of them, a student in a Lagos higher institution, told Weekly Trust recently that racing is done for the sake of fun. But last Sunday – in the presence of countless spectators – a young lady was knocked down and she lay flat on the ground and there was a little stampede around her. It was later said that her leg was broken, but this could not be confirmed immediately. A week ago, several cars were hit by participants in the car-spinning contest. Some say that car racing is a common habit of children of the rich almost anywhere in the world. Others argue that even if that is so, the regular race in Abuja is indicative of a profound lawlessness.
The Presidency has ruled out the declaration of a state of emergency in Borno State in resolving the Boko Haram crisis, saying State of Emergency was "not an option." Presidential spokesperson Ruben Abati disclosed this yesterday while addressing his maiden weekly briefing at the State House, Abuja. 
Born Rochas Anayo Ethelbert Okorocha in September 22, 1962, from Ogboko Ideato South Local Government Area, the Imo State Governor was a businessman and philanthropist before venturing into politics. He achieved gubernatorial victory under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). He also holds a Masters degree in Law and is married, with three daughters and three sons. Weekly Trust recently interviewed him on a wide spectrum of issues. Herewith, are excerpts:
An average senator, whose monthly pay is put at N 2.45 million, earns more than a civil servant's minimum wage per hour, taking home not less than N20,000, an excess of N2,000 above the contentious new minimum wage. The case is the same for members of the House of Reps who pocket at least N1.27 million per month, making it N14,000 every hour, falling behind the least-paid civil servant with only N4,000 per month. 
That the Boko Haram menace is a big embarrassment to the federal government is not news, but as the days unfold with the group becoming more daring there are rising indications that security agencies might be looking for scapegoats to blame as a way of trying to signal to Nigerians that efforts are well underway to stop the insurgent group even though heavy military deployments and fierce fighting in Maiduguri between government soldiers and the insurgents have left a sour taste in the mouths of residents and elders who are miffed at the death tolls involving civilians. 
An average senator, whose monthly pay is put at N 2.45 million, earns more than a civil servant's minimum wage per hour, taking home not less than N20,000, an excess of N2,000 above the contentious new minimum wage. The case is the same for members of the House of Reps who pocket at least N1.27 million per month, making it N14,000 every hour, falling behind the least-paid civil servant with only N4,000 per month. 
The Presidency has ruled out the declaration of a state of emergency in Borno State in resolving the Boko Haram crisis, saying State of Emergency was "not an option." Presidential spokesperson Ruben Abati disclosed this yesterday while addressing his maiden weekly briefing at the State House, Abuja. 
Children of the rich in Abuja have been quite busy lately. They have been racing expensive cars through the heart of the city, in what is popularly known as drag-racing. One of them, a student in a Lagos higher institution, told Weekly Trust recently that racing is done for the sake of fun. But last Sunday – in the presence of countless spectators – a young lady was knocked down and she lay flat on the ground and there was a little stampede around her. It was later said that her leg was broken, but this could not be confirmed immediately. A week ago, several cars were hit by participants in the car-spinning contest. Some say that car racing is a common habit of children of the rich almost anywhere in the world. Others argue that even if that is so, the regular race in Abuja is indicative of a profound lawlessness.
That the Boko Haram menace is a big embarrassment to the federal government is not news, but as the days unfold with the group becoming more daring there are rising indications that security agencies might be looking for scapegoats to blame as a way of trying to signal to Nigerians that efforts are well underway to stop the insurgent group even though heavy military deployments and fierce fighting in Maiduguri between government soldiers and the insurgents have left a sour taste in the mouths of residents and elders who are miffed at the death tolls involving civilians. 
Born Rochas Anayo Ethelbert Okorocha in September 22, 1962, from Ogboko Ideato South Local Government Area, the Imo State Governor was a businessman and philanthropist before venturing into politics. He achieved gubernatorial victory under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). He also holds a Masters degree in Law and is married, with three daughters and three sons. Weekly Trust recently interviewed him on a wide spectrum of issues. Herewith, are excerpts:
