QUOTES OF THE WEEKTHE   

I want to bring it to the attention of the House that the executive has already started spending this money that we are yet to appropriate. If you look at the papers, they say a committee on the celebrations is already throwing a jamboree in London and we must not take this lightly.

- Mohammed Ali Ndume, Minority Leader, House of Representatives, expressing his displeasure at the proposed spending of N10billion on Nigeria’s 50th Independence anniversary.

•Samson Siasia.

Why not? If Nigeria calls upon me to take over the saddle, I will be more than ready. I have all it takes and I’m ready to go out of my way to make things work. Just like I did with the U-20, when I had to source for funds to keep the team going.

- Samson Siasia, Olympic silver medal winning coach, expressing interest in managing the Super Eagles.

• George Akume.

I did not attack Governor Gabriel Suswam. I only spoke out my mind on issues bordering on politics, which also affect my personality and this has been misunderstood to be an attack on my successor.

- George Akume, former Benue State governor, denying claims that he used foul words on Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State.

•Harold Demuren.

“They have been doing it but I am sure they will not succeed because I stand on the truth to ensure the safety of the lives of the traveling public in Nigeria.I leave this set of people to the judgement of God, which is the most impartial.”

– Harold Demuren, Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, describing allegations of financial misconduct against him as the handiwork of his detractors.