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ustice Gabriel Kolawole of the Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out four consolidated suits seeking the declaration of incumbent governor of Kogi State, Capt Idris Wada, the candidate of the PDP in the November 21 gubernatorial poll in the state as governor following the death of Abubakar Audu, Ă ag bearer of the APC. In the alternative, plaintiÍżs in the consolidated suits also sought the conduct of fresh governorship election in Kogi State rather than allowing todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supplementary poll Ă&#x20AC;[ed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hold. INEC had declared the November 21 governorship election inconclusive, directing fresh polls in 91 polling units of the state. However, few days after the death of Audu, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN) had announced that APC could substitute the late Audu with another candidate. On the heels of the AGFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinion, was a directive from INEC for the APC to replace the late Audu.

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Cover Kogi Guber: Court strikes out Wada, Faleke suits Continued from Page 1 The pilot suit was Ă&#x20AC;led by the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, incumbent governor Idris Wada against INEC (1st respondent), the Attorney General of the Federation (2nd respondent) and the All Progressives Congress ( rd respondent). Other plaintiÍżs in the consolidated suits are Emmanuel Baikwo FHC Abj CS 9 2015 5aphael Igbokwe FHC Abj CS 95 2015 and Johnson 8sman FHC Abj CS 952 2015. All counsels in the matter did not oppose the consolidation of the suits. Delivering judgment yesterday, the presiding Judge, Justice Kolawole struck out the suit for

want of jurisdiction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This court lacks jurisdiction to determine all the Tuestions and reliefs being sought. All the four suits are hereby struck out and for lack of jurisdiction. Case is struck out as there shall be no order as to cost,Âľ the court held. Justice Kolawole was of the view that the three issues formulated and adopted by parties in the consolidated suits were issues that could be resolved at the governorship election tribunal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I decline jurisdiction because issues posed to the court for determination can be reargued at the tribunal,Âľ the court said. Justice Kolawole had pondered which of the reliefs could be heard and granted in

view of the provisions of Section 251(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal 5epublic of Nigeria (as amended), which stipulates jurisdiction of the Federal High Court. In view of the foregoing, the court held that the reliefs being sought by the plaintiÍżs are captured in Section (10) of the Electoral Act, which has jurisdiction over the event of November 21. ConseTuently, Justice Kolawole stated that under Section 2 5(1) of the 1999 Constitution, it is the President of the Court of Appeal that has power to set up Election Petition Tribunals. The Judge warned that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;this judgment shall not operate before the tribunal because it has not decided on

the merit of the matter as contained in the originating process. Justice Kolawole declared categorically that the eÍżect of his judgment was to judicially create an atmosphere conducive enough to enable INEC go ahead with its scheduled supplementary election. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The primary goal of the judgment is to create a way to diÍżuse the dark cloud of doubts arising from the political imbroglio in Kogi State due to the sudden death of Audu, candidate of the APC in the election.Âľ The court stated that its decision was not to aÎ&#x20AC;rm that INEC was wrong to call a supplementary election nor aÎ&#x20AC;rm its validity, but to take judicial steps that would not lead to anarchy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once the electorate

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INEC promises free, fair supplementary election in Kogi Biodun Akomolafe

he Independent N a t i o n a l E l e c t o r a l Commission (INEC) has pledged to conduct a free and fair governorship supplementary election in the 91 polling units in Kogi State today. The Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5esident Electoral Commissioner (5EC) in Kogi, Malam Halilu Pai, said the election would go ahead as scheduled

in the polling units spread across the 1 local government areas of the state. Pai said the election would also hold in Dekina /ocal Government Area in spite of an early morning Ă&#x20AC;re incident that completely burnt down the INEC oÎ&#x20AC;ce alongside election materials yesterday. He said the oÎ&#x20AC;ce had been shifted temporarily to the Police Station in

Dekina, to enable the organisation continue with the supplementary election. Pai assured that election materials and oÎ&#x20AC;cials would arrive at the polling units on time, urging the electorate to turn out en masse to cats their ballots. Twenty-nine of the 91 polling units where the supplementary election will hold are located in Dekina CO8NCI/,

followed by Ankpa and Ofu local government areas, which have nine and eight polling units respectively. Ibaji and Omala local governments have si[ polling units each, while Adavi and /okoja have Ă&#x20AC;ve each. Meanwhile, the Police said they had beefed up security in Dekina and other local government areas where the supplementary election will hold today.

have gone to e[ercise their franchise, whatever happens afterward is for them to seek redress at the election tribunal,Âľ the court said. Justice Kolawole noted that the November 21 governorship election in Kogi state was held and result released, stressing that the diÎ&#x20AC;culty was not Auduâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death but the declaration of the poll as inconclusive by INEC. Meanwhile, Justice Kolawole eTually struck out a suit Ă&#x20AC;led by James Faleke, seeking an order to make him governor. The court was of the opinion that the subject matter was similar to the issues raised in the consolidated suits he struck out earlier. Faleke, in the suit instituted at the Federal High Court Abuja raised 9 Tuestions for determination among which are â&#x20AC;&#x153;Considering the clear and unambiguous provisions of Sections 1(2) and 1 9 (2)(a) (b), 1 9( )(a)(b), 1 9( )(a)(b) and 1 9(5) of the 1999 Constitution, whether an election into the oÎ&#x20AC;ce of Governor of a state can be conducted in any other way or manner than as e[pressly stipulated in Section 1 9(2) (a)(b)( )(a)(b) ( )(a)(b) and (5) of the Constitution. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Considering the e[press provisions of Sections 1(2) and 1 9 (2)(a) and (b) of the Constitution, whether the 1st defendant is not constitutionally bound to declare a candidate as duly elected to the oÎ&#x20AC;ce of governor of a state who has the highest number of votes cast at the election to such oÎ&#x20AC;ce and who has not less than one Tuarter of all the votes cast in each of at least two thirds of all the local government areas in the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having regard to the clear provision of Section 1 1(1) of the Constitution, whether, upon the death of the person duly elected as governor of a state under section 1 9(2)(a) and (b) of the Constitution, the person, who was elected with him as deputy governor, is not to be sworn in as the governor of the state. The suit marked FHC Abj CS 9 2015 and Ă&#x20AC;led by Wole Olanipekun (SAN), on behalf of Faleke, seeks among others: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A declaration that by the combined reading of Section 1 9(2)(a) and (b) and Section 1 1(1) of the Constitution, upon the death of a person duly

elected as the governor of a state, the person elected with him as deputy governor is to be sworn in as the governor of the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A declaration that the results declared by the 1st defendant following the governorship election in Kogi state on 21st November, 2015 produced a governor elect of Kogi state in accordance with the e[press provisions of Section 1 9(2)(a) and (b) of the Constitution. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A declaration that the results declared by the 1st defendant following the governorship election conducted in Kogi state on November 21 produced the plaintiÍż as the deputy governor elect of Kogi state. The three issues posed to the court for determination are, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether having regard to the provisions of Sections 1(1)(2)( )(5)(6) ( ) and ( ), , , 6, 5 and of the Electoral Act, 2010 as amended as well as Sections 1 1 1 of the Constitution of the Federal 5epublic of Nigeria as amended, Independent National Electoral Commission can lawfully conduct a second supplementary election into the oÎ&#x20AC;ce of governor of Kogi state on 5th day of December, 2015 or any other date at all let alone accepting the nomination substitution by the All Progressives Congress of any candidate on the basis of votes computed and credited to the deceased candidate of APC when the new or substitute candidate was not part of the original election. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether in view of provision of Section 1 9(2)( )( )(5) of the Constitution of the Federal 5epublic of Nigeria 1999 as amended, and other enabling provisions of the electoral Act, 2010, as amended and having regard to the doctrine of necessity, the plaintiÍż being the only surviving candidate with the majority of lawful votes cast at the Kogi state governorship election held on 21st day of November 2015 ought not to be declared and returned by INEC as winner of the election having secured not less than one Tuarter of the votes cast in two thirds of all the local government areas in Kogi state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether in view of Section 1 1 of the Constitution of Nigeria, the INEC ought to conduct a fresh governorship election in Kogi state...Âľ

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he Minister of State for P e t ro l e u m Resources and President of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Conference, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has said the demand for OPEC crude is expected to rise by 1.2 million barrels per day to average 30.8 million barrels per day for the year 2016 leading to a more balanced market. Kachikwu, head of Nigeria’s delegation to the 168th Ordinary OPEC meeting, made this assertion while addressing the OPEC Ministers Conference in Austria, Vienna. He said a balanced and stable market would be of crucial importance in the years ahead to ensure continued investment in the industry as it gears

up to meet the world’s burgeoning energy needs. The OPEC Conference President stated that the forum is centered on enhancing market stability, which would beneÀt all stakeholders and contribute to global economic growth, stressing that this can be achieved only through the concerted eͿorts of all stakeholders. “Dialogue and collaboration with consumers, non-OPEC producers, oil companies and investors are essential in reaching our common goal of a more orderly oil market. In 2015, we have seen positive examples between OPEC and NonOPEC countries and the Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable held in Qatar in November. OPEC has also held

Continued from Page 1 budget will be laid. “You know that is normally preceded by a letter from the President requesting the date; and the letter will soon be issued.... The letter will be issued and the letter will communicate the date. It is deÀnite that it will be within the constitutional period.” He thanked the federal lawmakers for last week’s expeditious treatment to the 2015 Appropriation Bill by the Senate, days after its presentation by the president.

He also hailed the lawmakers for accelerated screening and subsequent conÀrmation of nominees for Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), saying the development conÀrmed the cordial relationship between the Executive and the Legislature. He insisted that the presentation of the document did not in any way violate the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which provides that the MTEF must be submitted to the National Assembly four

He further said that world oil demand in 2015 grew by 1.5 million barrels per day, up from 1 million barrels per day in 2014. “Next year, we foresee growth of 1.3 million barrels per day to average 94.1 million barrels per day, with most of this growth coming from non-OECD countries,” he noted. According to him, as far as supply is concerned, non-OPEC countries would continue to see signiÀcant reduced production growth as compared to past years. In fact, in 2016, we anticipate a contraction

in non-OPEC oil supply. According to him, the downward trend stems mainly from the impact of investment cutbacks and the drop in US tight oil output, which has been declining since May 2015. He added that this is clearly illustrated by the drop in the number of newly drilled wells and the reduction by half of active drilling wells. Kachikwu maintained that OPEC remains committed to do its part in protecting the environment and supporting sustainable development adding that OPEC and its member countries are taking part in the climate change negotiations in Paris with the goal of full, eͿective and sustained implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

months to the end of the year. “There is no violation at all. It is within what is allowed by law. Read the Act. Read the Act again. It says ‘between’ ‘and’. So read the Act again. We are not in violation at all,” he assured. Senator Enang, while commenting on the policy of Treasury Single Account (TSA), Áayed critics of its implementation by the government, describing the policy as one of the best things ever done by the Buhari

administration: “TSA is one of the best policies that has been introduced and consolidated by this government.” According to him, contrary to some misleading reports, Ànances of the National Assembly are also captured in the TSA implementation without any problem whatsoever. “This is the time that the National Assembly is having the most perfect relationship with the Presidency and by extension, the Executive,” he said.

bilateral dialogues with Russia and China this year, and later this month the OPEC-India Energy Dialogue would have its Àrst meeting,” Dr. Kachikwu stated.

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unning mate to the late Prince Abubakar Audu in the November 21 governorship election in Kogi State, Mr Abiodun Faleke, has said he would appeal against the Abuja Federal High Court ruling that it lacks jurisdiction over the case. Faleke said in a statement in Lokoja yeterday that he would take the matter to the Appeal Court to get the mandate rightly given to him by the electorate in the state. In the statement, Faleke, who ran the joint ticket with the late Audu on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), described himself as a marathon runner, arguing that the judgment fell short of expectation. Justice Gabriel Kolawole had declined ruling in a case brought before him on grounds that the court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the matter. Faleke appealed for calm among members of the All Progressives Congress and his supporters in the

state, saying that the battle to get justice just begun. He also condemned the attack on INEC o΀ce in Dekina Local Government Area, by yet to be identiÀed hoodlums, describing it as barbaric and a desperate move to subvert the wishes of the people. Meanwhile, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) urged the electorate, political parties and other stakeholders in the political crisis rocking the state to embrace peace. A statement by the state branch of CAN called on the people to abide by the verdict of the appropriate authorities in the overall interest of the state. The statement signed by the state Chairman of CAN, Archbishop Emmanuel Egbunu, urged the youths to resist being used for narrow intents and shun all forms of violence. Egbunu also called on Christians to earnestly pray and intercede for a peaceful resolution of the present political uncertainty over the state.

Lawyers task political parties on peaceful Kogi,Bayelsa polls

ome Lagos lawyers yesterday urged political parties participating in today’s, governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states to ensure the peaceful conduct of the polls. Making the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, the lawyers stated that the political parties were strategic to the peaceful conduct of elections in both states. They urged them to cooperate with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a hitch-free poll for the sustenance of democracy. A lawyer, Mr Ben Ali said the supplementary election in Kogi State is a major test for the nation’s democracy in view of the various constitutional issues the death of the All Progressives Congress candidate, Alhaji Abubabar Audu generated. He urged the parties to bring all the issues to a peaceful end by avoiding anything that could undermine the credibility of the polls. ``The death of Abubakar Audu has thrown up some constitutional issues .There have been protests and counter-protests. ``But politicians and their parties should know that the peace of the state is very important. They should allow the peaceful conduct of the elections

and maybe seek redress in court for whatever grievances they have,’’ he said. Another lawyer, Mr Tunde Awojobi condemned the killings and violence that characterised the build up to the Bayelsa elections. He urged politicians to preserve the relative peace the state had enjoyed in recent years by adhering to the dictates of the electoral law and ensuring a peaceful poll. ``Also, I want to remind Bayelsans that the election is not about the governorship candidates .It is about the future of the state and I urge them to keep the peace and vote for the right candidate that will serve their interests,’’ he said. Mr Adeyemi Haastrup, also legal practitioner, implored supporters of political parties in both states not to breach security during the polls. He advised them to work with the law enforcement agents to ensure that those who might foment trouble were dealt with. Mrs Francisca Giwa, another lawyer urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to perfect its preparations for the polls. She said that Nigerians expected the commission to use the elections to improve on the general elections, advising INEC to do everything necessary to ensure a successful poll.

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South East

Embrace criticism on social media, Obiano charges govs Ayodele Olalere

nambra State governor, Willie Obiano, has charged his fellow state governors to embrace criticism on social media and see it as means to promote good governance. He also urged youths to use the social media to demand accountability from public oÎ&#x20AC;ce holders and Ă&#x20AC;ght corruption in government. At the maiden edition of the Anambra State Social Media Award held in Lagos and sponsored by a politician and hotelier, Chief Bonaventure Mokwe, the governor, who was represented by his Special Adviser

on Social Media, Ikechukwu Onyia, said the use of social media to disseminate information â&#x20AC;&#x2122;has taken a front burner as a means of educating the populace.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today, the social media has taken the front burner as a means of educating and receiving of feedback from the populace hence serving as links between the government and the governed. With the advent of social media, it has given people a far cheaper platform and opportunities to express themselves freely hence the government hearing directly from the masses,â&#x20AC;? he said. He added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was through social media

that we got to know the injustice melted on Chief Bonaventure Mokwe when his hotel in Onitsha was hastily brought down by past Anambra State government.â&#x20AC;? The governor further said that criticising his government on social media by the opposition â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;has truly helped his government to get it right. He also urged other state governments â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;to be receptive to opposing views on policies and decisions,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; adding that the use of social media should however be regulated.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153; I must also thank the critics of my administration for providing the sharp edges that have helped us to keep

our eyes on the balls, reminding us that governance is a social contract between the state and its citizen and the power we exercise truly belongs to the people,â&#x20AC;? he said. The sponsor of the award, Chief Mokwe, said the gathering is apolitical, promising that the award will be an annual event which will serve as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;revolution of the youths in Anambra State.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ikechukwu Emeka Onye won the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Best leading voice of opposition in Anambra Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; award while Nkiru Akabuike won the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Best female social media personality of the year in Anambra Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with cash rewards.

News Most Biafra agitators didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t witness civil war â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PPA chieftain Cyprian Ebele, Onitsha

he leader of Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) and a frontline Industrialist, Mr. Godwin Ezeemo, yesterday disclosed that 99.9 per cent of the pro-Biafra protesters did not witness the Nigerian civil war, as such should have a re-think of their actions and consider its consequences on the generality of the Igbo race residing anywhere in the country and thus tread with caution. According to him, grounding business in the South East, destroying the properties of their brothers, and preventing

women from fending for their families among other negative implications of violent protest do not give credibility to their call. He said rather, dialogue and diplomacy should be employed in resolving any issue of interest, not war or confrontational principle . Addressing newsmen in his country home of Umuchu, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Ezeemo said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;99.9 per cent of the people parading themselves today as pro-Biafra crusaders and going about their agitation in violence manner did not see or experience civil war, as such do not know the consequences of their actions.â&#x20AC;?

Enugu renews interest in commercial agric, to partner World Bank Kenneth Ofoma, Enugu

overnor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has reiterated the commitment of his administration to maintain the strategic partnership between it and World Bank to reposition commercial agriculture in the state. The governor who spoke when he hosted the leader and members of World Bank team and the National Coordinating OÎ&#x20AC;ce of Commercial Agriculture Development project at the Government House, Enugu, said that despite the economic meltdown, his administration would look inward, cut cost and meet with its counterpart fund needs to

maintain the partnership with the bank to enhance agricultural development in the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will look inwards and do the needful, we will consult to ensure that we do not miss this all important counterpart funding that will take us to the next level in agricultural sector,â&#x20AC;? he said. The governor enjoined the team to establish cashew plants in the state and cashew irrigation centre at Obollo Afor in the state as Enugu is one of the best cashew variety producer in the world. He added that there is a need to train youths and women in agricultural activities to create employment opportunities and wealth creation among them.

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IMC, IPOB accuse Ohanaeze of sabotage Cyprian Ebele, Onitsha

n Igbo cultural organization, Igbo Mandate Congress (IMC) and Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) yesterday described the Ohanaeze Ndigbo as saboteurs who are only interested in enriching themselves at the detriment of the Igbo people. DissatisÄ&#x2122;ed with the role of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in maÄ´ers concerning the Igbo nation, especially its position in the recent protest by IPOB and the alleged killing of about 5000 mem-

bers of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, (MASSOB) during the regime of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the Director General of IMC, Rev. Obinna Akukwe said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;left for the Federal Government, the abandoned infrastructural decay in the South East would have been worked upon but our problem is that the Ohanaeze Ndigbo that claims to represent us will on presenting our problems to the Federal Government demand for money and keep their mouth shut after collecting the money.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

He hinted that Ohanaeze had quarrelled over sharing formula for the money they collected on two occasions during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These Ohanaeze and Igbo politicians should be held responsible for the decay in infrastructure in South East. Their sense of insensitivity keeps us in this pity condition. It is money and tenure elongation that made Ohanaeze to have two factions today and so when they reacted to IPOB or MASSOB protects you Ä&#x2122;nd out that

they were not being taken seriousâ&#x20AC;?, Akukwe added further. Also reacting, the IPOB spokesman in Anambra State, Emma Powerful said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the Ohanaeze Ndigbo are saboteurs who collect money to sell their brothers.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let them continue to collect money at the detriment of the Igbo people until we secure the release of Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, then we will know what next to do but Ohanaeze is on its own in whatever steps it is taken on IPOBâ&#x20AC;?, he stated.

Cyprian Ebele, Onitsha

he Motorcycle Transport Union of Nigeria/Autobike Owners Welfare Association of Nigeria, MTUN/ AOWAN, accused of masterminding all criminality in the sector have reportedly gone into hiding in a bid to avoid being arrested after the court judgment against them. Addressing members of Association of Tricycle Operators, Owners and Dealers (ATOODAS) in Anambra State, at Obodoukwu Road, Ogbaru local government area, Anambra State yesterday, the State President, Mr.Chukwunenye Okoye, warned them to avoid any act capable of dragging the image of the union to rid-

icule especially now that the state government has backed its operation following a court judgement that ATOODAS should be autonomous. He said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are going to work with the Nigerian Navy, Police and other security operatives to ensure complete wipe out of these transport union hijackers who are also selling illegal tickets and emblems to our members. Now they are on the run because of fear of being arrested. The State President recalled that prior to the court judgment and its subsequent enforcement by the state government that properties estimated into millions of naira were lost and over 60 persons sustained various degrees of injuries in the hands of the hijackers.

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P&G support UNICEF, USAID relief efforts in Borno State Toyin Adebayo, Abuja

Director-General, National Emergency, Alhaji Muhammad Sidi (right) with a baby delivered by an IDP, during his visit to the Federal Medical Centre, Yola, Adamawa State…yesterday

How Nigeria lost N159bn to cybercrime, by minister Toyin Adebayo, Abuja

inister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu, yesterday, lamented that Nigeria lost about N159 billion in the last 13 years to cybercrime. He, however, stated that the Ministry of Communications is leveraging the active support of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization (CTO) for building all requisite ICT and cyberspace

capacities in Nigeria in line with President Mohammed Buhari’s assertion that ICT is the envisaged bedrock of the government’s change agenda. Barrister Shittu made this known while declaring open the Commonwealth National Cybercrime Workshop yesterday in Abuja, noting that cyber security is extremely important in ensuring local, national and global security. He said: “In the face of ris-

ing global insecurity and terrorism in today’s world, the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) is in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications to catalyze and develop world class human and institutional capacity cyber security. The obvious take oͿ point for this capacity development is the development of an appropriate national policy. When this policy is in place, it will be the o΀cial driving force

for the practical development of human and institutional capacities as tools for national development.” According to the minister, the workshop will provide a unique opportunity for relevant stakeholders in the cyberspace industry to leverage the Commonwealth Telecommunication Organization competence and experience to design Nigeria’s work of developing human and institutional capacity on cybercrime.

nails used for deÁating vehicles tyres, one fabricated master key, a motorcycle key, Red Qlink Cruiser motorcycle with registration number CHR-408-QC Ebonyi state and one wrist watch. The Public Relations O΀cer of the Command, DSP Mohammed Haruna in a statement said the two syndicates were arrested following an intelligence report which detectives attached to State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department acted on.

According to the statement, “The suspects confessed of being a syndicate who specialised in opening vehicles with fabricated master key and snatching of bags from unsuspecting bank customers in the state.” It added that, “Exhibits recovered are as follows: One Nokia handset model 1280, the sum of N25,550 (Twenty Five Thousand Five Hundred and Fifty Naira) cash. Five pieces of nails use for depleting vehicles tyres one fabricated master key and a motor-

cycle key, one Red Qlink Cruiser motorcycle with registration number CHR-408-QC Ebonyi and, one wrist watch. “ In a related development, one Ahmed Sani, 26 years old, of Bakin Kura Ward Bauchi was arrested with a fabricated master key. DSP Haruna said, the suspect has since confessed to be part of a syndicate that specialise in theft of motorcycles. He said all the cases are under investigation after which suspects will be charged to court for prosecution.

Speaking shortly after the inaugural meeting of its new executive of the North East Zone in Bauchi, the Chairman, Bauchi state chapter, Abdullahi Mohammed India, alleged that the feeding system in the prisons is characterised by corruption involving prisons o΀cials and non indigenous contractors who showed little or no care about the welfare and plights of the inmates

He said: “That is why members and leaders of the Prisons Contractors of the six states in the North East region are in Bauchi to deliberate and address the issue of feeding of inmates in prisons, especially in this region that is facing security challenges and as stakeholders we Ànd it very disturbing. “ According to him, “we want to draw the attention of the new Minister of Interior and the Comp-

troller-General of the Nigeria Prisons Service on massive corruption in the feeding system of inmates in prisons especially in the North-East region.” He alleged that food supplies to prison formations within the region were being diverted by some selÀsh contractors to markets saying the situation is worrisome as the inmates wallow in hunger.

Police arrest robbery syndicates in Bauchi Nankpah Bwakan ,Bauchi

he Bauchi State Police Command yesterday said it has arrested two syndicates who specialise in snatching money and bags from bank customers after transactions within the Bauchi metropolis. Items recovered from the suspects, Kelechi Arkibe Nicholas, 24 years old, and Nigamno Sunday, 33 years old, both of Issu Local Government area in Imo State include a sum of N25,550, Àve pieces of

onsumer goods manufacturing company, Procter & Gamble (P&G) Nigeria has supported Nigerians displaced by the insurgency in the North East with a donation of hygiene products and personal care items. UNICEF Nigeria donated sanitary pads, baby diapers, toothpaste, batteries, and detergent. The items, according to the organisation will help improve hygiene and basic comfort for the internally displaced persons in Borno State. During a handover ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Procter & Gamble, Managing Director George Nassar, presented samples of the products to Borno State National Assembly Representative M.T. Monguno. According to him, “Our mission is to touch and improve the personal health and well-being of Nigerians. This donation will help to meet some of the basic requirements of those who mostly needed our support. We chose to work with UNICEF because of its

Constant interface with electorate key for national development - NGO Baba Negedu, Kaduna

Non-Governmental Organisation, (NGO) Development and Peace Initiative (DPI) yesterday advised the three tiers of government in the country to always look for avenue to interface with the electorate. The group said the call has become imperative as it will enhance governance and engender peace and Development across the country. DPI said this was part of the suggestions by participants at a one day town hall meeting in Zaria local government of Kaduna state, saying those who bared their minds during the meeting noted that the act will greatly en-

non-governmental group known as Nigeria Prison Service Ration and Gas Contractors North East Region yesterday urged the Minister of Interior and the Comptroller-General of Prisons to investigate the alleged massive fraudulent activities in the feeding system of prisons formations in the North.

hance eͿective and good governance at all levels of governance in the country. According to DPI Project Manager, Mr Emmanuel Sunday Tagwai, who addressed newsmen after the Town Hall, the programme is geared towards promoting good governance for peace and development. He also said the programme is meant to bring the government and the governed to a round table where the electorate will have access to the plans and policies of government and to also present issues aͿecting their wellbeing. Tagwai noted that closing the gap between the government and the governed will facilitate peace building process.

Mysterious night fire raze goods at Abubakar Rimi market Ted Odogwu, Bureau Chief, Kano

A Group calls for investigation on food supplies to prison inmates

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proven reputation in working with partners to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, and disease can cause,” he added. UNICEF Nigeria Representative, Jean Gough, thanked Procter & Gamble for the donation saying “It will make a diͿerence in the lives of the displaced persons in Borno, who struggle daily for basic necessities. We hope it will also help to inspire Nigerians to support those less fortunate in their country.” Accepting the donation on behalf of Borno, Representative Monguno said, “This gift is timely in view of the needs of the IDPs. This is a clear demonstration that Procter & Gamble is a patriotic corporate citizen.” The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) facilitated the donation. Aler Grubbs, USAID/ Nigeria Deputy Mission Director said, “This eͿort by P&G and UNICEF is a proof that corporate collaboration with development partners can promote vibrant and vital models for each side to extend assistance to underprivileged people.”

nother mysterious Àre, on Thursday night, razed goods worth billions of naira at the popular Abubakar Rimi market, Sabon Gari, Kano. The Àre outbreak, according to an eyewitness account, started at the furniture/electrical appliances section of the market at about 8.pm, two hours after the close of transactions for the day. Law enforcement agents, who promptly arrived at the scene cordoned oͿ the entire vicinity so as to prevent pilfering by undesirable elements who inÀltrated the scene of the Àre in pretence of rending a helping hand.

At the time the Àre outbreak was noticed, the entire market premises had been deserted as traders and buyers had all departed to their respective residents, while all the entry and exit gates were under lock and key. Moments after the Àre started, news spread within the metropolis, prompting owners of lock-up stalls within the market to rush there to salvage their wares. One of traders interviewed, Ebuka J.C. Ezedinobi, who suͿered enormous losses told our correspondent that he lost goods worth over N80 million to the Àre, lamenting that his eight warehouses stockpiled with various goods were completely razed by the Àre.

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Business & Economy Customers accuse banks of fraud, illegal deductions

Abiodun Awogbemi

igerian banks customers home and in Diaspora have berated Ä&#x2122;nancial institutions in the country over illegal deductions, charges and unwholesome activities through which they rip-oÄ&#x203A; customers of large sums of money. According to Newswatch Times investigations, it was discovered that when a customer transact business with his/her card abroad, the bank in Nigeria debit the Naira value account for the dollar equivalent at the black market rate of NĹ&#x2DC;Ĺ&#x2DC;0 per dollar instead of the oÄ&#x153;cially approved Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) rate of NĹ&#x2014;Ĺ&#x;Ĺ&#x; per dollar. According to a customer, Mr. Emeka Opara, who made the observation, corroborated the charges stated that when you use your payment card abroad, some banks debit your Naira account for the dollar equivalent at the black market rate (NĹ&#x2DC;Ĺ&#x2DC;0 per dollar) instead of the oÄ&#x153;cial CBN rate (about NĹ&#x2DC;00 per dollar). â&#x20AC;&#x153;While I travelled abroad, I used my ATM in Europe and monitored the commission and the exchange rate applied by the bank. I discovered that the bank used an exchange rate of about NĹ&#x2DC;Ĺ&#x2DC;0 to a dollar. Also the bank (name withheld) has stopped selling PTA or BTA (which is sold about NĹ&#x2DC;0Ĺ&#x2122; to a dollar including the commission) in order to force its customers to use their Naira cards abroad.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The logic behind the bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action is

that instead of it to make a proÄ&#x2122;t of only NĹ&#x2DC; per dollar, it will be milking the customer at NĹ&#x2DC;Ĺ&#x2DC; per dollar when the card is used abroad. This is a Ä&#x2122;nancial crime and the banks are walking away with billions of nairaâ&#x20AC;?. Another bank customer, Mr. Olusegun Dada, aÄ&#x153;rmed that he had experienced such abnormality with his banker twice and wondered â&#x20AC;&#x153;why the banks could not help customers or why they should be cheating customers with huge diÄ&#x203A;erentials and exorbitant costs, people are been skinned-oÄ&#x203A;â&#x20AC;? According to Mr Samuel Osas, a bank customer, he stated that the practice has been on for a long time. According to him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I noticed it so many times last year and have lost count. From small transactions of paying for Starbucks coÄ&#x203A;ee to withdrawing Ç&#x17E;Ĺ&#x2122;00 from the ATM to using your card to pay for hotel bills, the banks consistently use the black market exchange rate. LiÄ´le wonder they continue to declare humongous proÄ&#x2122;ts in the face a strangulated economy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I wanted to obtain PTA/BTA the last time, only Stanchart was selling. There is no big deal in selling BTA/PTA at NĹ&#x2014;Ĺ&#x;Ĺ&#x; with say Ĺ&#x2DC; Ć&#x2013; commission, but they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tÇ˛ maybe it is beyond them, yet most of them are stuck with salary accounts which make their banking halls look and smell worse than commodity market. Whatever happened to banking, and just because they cannot slam customers with huge fees on BTA, they have abdicatedÇ˛ it takes a foreign bank to sell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bank oÄ&#x153;cials especially at the executive level collect huge salaries and ride about Ĺ&#x2014;5 cars, but place poor graduates on contract work for NĹ&#x2122;0, 000 per month despite using

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the same staÄ&#x203A; to cheat the customersâ&#x20AC;?. Mr. Adebayo Olukogbe said banks have a way of hiding the charges. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have a way of hiding the charges. ou will receive debit alert for the oÄ&#x153;cial exchange rate and later another for service charge, AT and COT. When you add them up, the boÄ´om line is above black market rate and when you withdraw cash from ATM, it results in further charges which compound the issueâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Initially, I thought that was the norm. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember ever been charged at oÄ&#x153;cial rates whenever I used my pay cards overseas. I stopped using my â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;At The Topâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cards when I had to constantly Ä&#x2122;ght to get transparent description of every transaction. I explained and demontrated, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like talking to a wall. I only heard my echo in response. My other â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Entranceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bankcard uses similar rates, but its charges are more reasonable and are separately identiÄ&#x2122;edâ&#x20AC;? In one of the foremost banks in a suburb of Lagos, a customer lodged a complaint that the deposit made by one of his staÄ&#x203A; was not reÄ&#x161;ected in the statement account. Four weeks after the lodgment, the customer said further that he came to the bank to complain severally without any action taken by the bank until the day he went to create a scene at the banking hall before the manager who always sat in his oÄ&#x153;ce sipping tea was forced to come out to make a shallow defense after showing all the proof in the teller and the lodgment book and said maybe the staÄ&#x203A; recorded the transaction for the customer that paid before or after. But the defense was weak because looking at the Ä&#x2122;rst ten customers and after, there was no customer that lodged that same amount.

observant, the money â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I had not been observant would have gone down the drainâ&#x20AC;? A Lagos socialite, Mr Adekunle Ajana, said the case of non-lodgment and illegal withdrawals are as old as the banks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you are a customer who make deposits frequently and seldom withdraws, the bank may not lodge some of the deposits especially if you only deposit and do not make any withdrawals for about six months. And if you constantly make deposits and withdrawals, then the bank too will withdraw some money without your knowledge and if they notice that you did not complain, then you become a prey. Also, if you constantly make deposits without withdrawals, the bank will deposit some money into the account for keeps. If the account owner comes for withdrawal, the money will be quickly moved outâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a time certain lodgment was made into my account, after complaining, the staÄ&#x203A; told me it was a mistake and the money was moved into another account. To be free from the dubious activities of banks, customers have to constantly monitor their bank transactionsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;With regards to illegal deductions, that is another way of ripping-oÄ&#x203A; customers so as to make deductions. A bank can send you the same text messages severally with e-mail notiÄ&#x2122;cations, card enhancement fees, Mastercard fees among other dubious deductionsâ&#x20AC;? Another bank customer, Mr Ganiyu Ajadi, said one of his customers credited him with N6Ĺ?, 000 for a job doneÇ˛ but while his customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s account was debited, he was not credited thereby resulting in misgivings between them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A client of mine deposited N6Ĺ?, 000 into my account to execute out a job. I did not do the job since I was not alerted that my account had been creditedÇ˛ when the client called and I told him my account was not credited, he felt I wanted to swindle him. I had to go to the bank to collect my statement of account. When I met the customer, he too had to obtain his bank statement. While my statement of account did not reÄ&#x161;ect any deposit on the said date, his statement of account showed that his account was debited with the said sum. We had to approach my banker and tendered the two statements. After much argument, they credited my account while my client threatened court actionâ&#x20AC;? The increase in sharp practices has lent credence to the fact that most bank frauds are done with the connivance of insiders of banks especially with regards to bank robberies. This has made it very diÄ&#x153;cult and almost impossible for security operatives to nab the perpetrators. Top executives approached to speak on the issue refused while the CBN Customer Protection Department did not respond to an email enquiry before going to press.

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Newswatch Times, Saturday, December 5, 2015

Business & Economy Nigerians fault Bloomberg’s assessment of economy Recently, Bloomberg assessed the performance of the Nigerian economy under President Muhammadu Buhari . In his view, the economy has underperformed and projected doom in the days ahead. ABIODUN AWOGBEMI reports.

igerians have taken a swipe on Bloomberg for its laughable assertion on the Nigerian economy. An analyst and public commentator, Mr. Samuel Adeleke, faulted the assessment saying it lacks credit and intelligent reasons for the assessment. Adeleke said Bloomberg’s fury was because the government has blocked all the loop-holes it hitherto proęteered from by milking the economy unlike in the previous administration. “Foreign companies bring money into

the country in the name of foreign direct investment and at the end swindle the country. Whatever they brought was always in form of loans for their local collaborators especially banks to buy their share, engaged in

round-tripping and created artięcial growth in the stock market with no real improvement. The unsuspecting public who buys into the market are left bare” “These actions create an impression of fake growth in the economy as witnessed during the overnight rebasing of the economy. We cannot see their involvement and physical contribution to the power sector, road development with their direct investment” Another ęnancial expert, Mazi Luke Onyekachi, said in 2005, the foreign investors in conjunction with banks in the Nigeria under the recapitalisation policy availed the banks money to buy shares and then created artięcial scarcity of the banks’ shares thereby giving a fake impression of economic growth” “They issued initial public oěers for the unsuspecting public to subscribe into the shares and the value went up based on speculation and falsięed records which were not based on productivity or investment in the real sector that is the actual determinant of any foreign investment. But theirs was based on an assumption and later dumped their acquired shares on the stock market which began to crash”

IHMS wins ‘West African HMO of the year’ award Johnmark Ukoko

nternational Health Management Services Ltd (IHMS) has received the West African Quality Health Maintenance Organisation Company of the Year 2015 Award presented by the Quality Management Development Institute (QMDI). The award, which was presented to IHMS in Lagos during the annual West African Quality Endorsement, Products/Services Awards (WAQEPSA), was instituted to recognise products, services, individuals and organisations that have excelled when measured against the framework of excellence. Chief Operating OĜcer of IHMS, Dr. Chidi Ukandu, who expressed happiness at winning the award, described the achievement as further proof of the commitment of IHMS to delivering total quality service to all its subscribers. “Over the last 1Ś years, IHMS has dedicated itself to serving our enrollees nationwide with best-in-class health insurance services with a view to promoting health and wellness in our areas of coverage,” Ukandu said, stressing, “The award has aĜrmed our capacity to deliver on our promise and it will spur IHMS and its management to reach for higher quality of service to all its enrollees in accordance with global best practice.” Ukandu explained that the vision of IHMS is to be the preferred provider of integrated and quality healthcare solutions in Nigeria. This, according to him, is in tandem with the goals of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). “From inception, IHMS has supported its vision with the latest and most eěective ICT tools and a nationwide select group of primary, secondary, tertiary and ancillary healthcare providers that oěer us necessary leverage to meet the needs of our customers.” The Award Board Chairman and former President of the Certięed Pension Institute of Nigeria, Dr. Olu Ige, said: “IHMS clinched the award from amongst several organisations recommended to QMDI’s selection commiĴee in a public survey that was based on several parameters that

included international best practice; operational excellence; quality and focused leadership; quality products/ services; sound business ethics and Customers’ satisfaction.” IHMS utilises a network of over 1000 healthcare providers including general practitioners, specialists, clinics, hospitals and diagnostic centres spread all over Nigeria, with optional covers such as international emergency

evacuation to South Africa, United Kingdom and India. Other IHMS products include IHMS corporate health plan; IHMS tertiary institution social health insurance plan; IHMS group & association health plan; IHMS retail health plan (Individual and Family); IHMS TPA plan; IHMS ProLife and IHMS community based social health insurance plan.

Credit facility as catalyst to boost food production Nigeria is blessed with fertile soil and conducive climate, but ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ě ȱ from countries with less resources. The local commercial farmers have blamed their ¢ȱ ȱ ȱ ě ȱ and cash crops for export to the inability to access long term credit facilities at a single digit interest rate. President Muhammadu Buhari has hinged his economic development and job creation on agriculture and solid minerals. To achieve this, the Central Bank of Nigeria few days ago launched its anchor programme to aid local rice production. JOHNMARK UKOKO reports.

igeria is blessed with conducive climate that has adequate rainfall and sunshine all year round, yet importation of foodstuě from climes that are located in the desert with less rainfall and infertile soil has become the business of Nigerian mercantile. The country has soil where all year round planting and farming is possible, yet it is unable to feed its over 150 million population, but depend heavily on imports to feed the populace. Despite that the country has the capability

to provide all the foodstuěs that could feed its citizens including export, it still relies mainly on import. Nigeria has wide range of virgin forests which is left uncultivated especially in the southern parts of the country. Nigerians still imports basic foodstuěs such as “Cotonou garri”, “Ghana bread”,” palm oil from Malaysia”, fruits and vegetables from South Africa and other foodstuěs from all parts of the world to feed its citizens despite its wonderful soil that could cultivate all the foodstuěs needed in the country. However, on assumption of oĜce on 2ş, May, 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari assured Nigerians that his administration would encourage commercial farming to provide foodstuěs, employment opportunities for Nigerians and earn foreign revenues from foodstuěs export. Nigeria which was the leading cocoa and palm oil producers in the 50s and early 60s, has since lost the records to Ivory Coast and Malaysia, as the country now import cocoa products and palm oil from a country which took palm oil seeds from Benin City. Nigeria claims to have the capacity to produce enough rice to feed its over 150 million populace, yet spends billions of Naira yearly to import the products from India and other Asia countries. Nigeria is blessed with huge rivers and water resources, yet spends billions of Naira on yearly basis to import ęsh and other sea products from countries that are less endowed. The country rear caĴle, goats, and other domestic animals, yet spend billions of Naira to import such animals from Chad, Cameroon, Mali, Senegal and from other places. Nigeria has so many poultry farms across the country, yet spends billions of Naira on yearly basis to import frozen chickens, eggs

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RIFAN urges rice farmers to access CBN’s N20bn loan

he Rice Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has advised its members to take advantage of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s N20 billion loan to boost their productions. The South-West Zonal Coordinator of the association, Mr Segun Atho, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He said that N20 billion out of the N200 billion loan approved by the Federal Government was meant for rice farmers to develop the agriculture sector. Atho recalled that part of the loan had already been accessed by farmers in Kebbi and Kano States. He expressed optimism that farmers from other states would access the credit facility soon. ``With the launching of the agriculture loans and farmers in Kebbi and Kano States accessing it, I believe rice production can move forward. ``The CBN said it can give a loan of between N150 million and N250 million to farmers that are producing food items. ``Twenty billion naira has been set aside as loan to rice farmers out of N200 billion earmarked for the sector by the Federal Government. ``We believe it will soon cut across all states,’’ Atho said. The coordinator, however, blamed some commercial banks for demanding many documents from farmers, thereby making it diĜcult for them to access the loan. He said that the banks were asking the farmers to tender their Certięcates of Occupancy (C of O) and others before they could access the loan. ``Not all rice farmers are accessing the loans because there are some banks that are not agriculture friendly. ``They are still complaining that the commercial banks are still requesting for C of Os,’’ he said.

FG urged to embrace agric to fight unemployment

he Chief Executive of Tarox Capital and Advisory Services, Lagos, Mr Nnemeka Obiaeari, has advised the Federal Government to focus more on agriculture to solve the problem of youth unemployment. Obiaeari, a ęnancial analyst, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He said that government should also pay aĴention to industrialisation to solve the endemic problem. ``The industrial parks, which are scheduled to be constructed, have the capacity to ameliorate joblessness among the teaming youths. ``The agriculture sector should be improved on to curb the unemployment problems,” Obiaera said. He also advised that government should also focus on non-oil resources, particurlarly lead, to improve the nation’s earnings and create jobs for many young people. ``Government should use the appropriate ęscal policies to support the exploration of lead in the country as it is a gold mine in the international market. ``The infrastructure that will support the facilitation of the natural resources must be in place by the government to enable it realizable,’’ he said. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo had equally expressed concern over increasing graduate unemployment in the country. He said the country will be toying with grave dangers should the trend persisted. Obasanjo said this at the 10th Anniversary and Convocation Ceremonies of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.

Newswatch Times, Saturday, December 5, 2015

Politics

Bayesla Poll: Again, Dickson, Sylva face Bayelsans second time Mansur Oladunjoye, Asst. Politics Editor

fter months of counter allegations and accusations, the D Day is Ànally here for the showdown between the Bayelsa State governorship election showcasing the readiness of the incumbent governor, Seriake Dickson of the Peoples democratic Party (PDP) and his archrival, Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC), both gunning for second term. The duo have through their campaign organisations individually and through their parties collectively thrown missiles and salvos aiming at degrading the e΀ciency of each other to return. It would be recalled that in October, the state PDP through its Secretary, Keku Godspower, in a statement in Yenagoa and the Campaign Organisation of Timipre Sylva, verbally attacked each other over the candidacy of Sylva. It warned that emergence of Sylva was a shame and insult to the collective sensibilities of people of Bayelsa and APC members. According to him, APC’s decision was an indication that it was not prepared for any serious outing in the election because “everybody in Bayelsa knows that Sylva is not electable,” claiming that since Sylva’s emergence, there was palpable fear, tension and apprehension among Bayelsans following the violence that marred the APC primary in the state. But Sylva’s campaign organisation in a statement by DoiÀe Buokoribo, said the PDP was jittery because its candidate, Dickson, would soon become history, saying, “We know the PDP game plan was to prevent the emergence of a strong and popular APC governorship candidate so that they can easily repeat their trademark shenanigan of aborting democratic competition and stealing victory without a contest. “With that deception, they stole the mandate of the people in 2011, when both Chief Timipre Sylva and Mr. Ndutimi Alaibe were dubiously excluded just to give Hon. Henry Dickson victory without a real electoral contest. “All the frenzied disparagement of Sylva now by PDP is an understandable manifestation of fear and frustration over their impending, indubitable defeat at the December 5 election. That frenzy is understandable. We will make Dickson history.” However, as encouraging and convincing the declaration by the APC ought to be, the reported defection of well over 1,000 APC members to the PDP was a direct slap and threat to both Sylva and APC’s ambition to recapture the state. The defectors, comprising 800 delegates at the APC governorship primary election of August 22 and

Sylva

29, mainly supporters of the former Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and APC governorship aspirant, Chief Timi Alaibe, embraced the PDP at Peace Park, Yenagoa. They were led into the Peace Park venue by two prominent members of the APC, Senator John Brambaifa and Mr. Alex Ekiotenne and were received by Governor Dickson; deputy national chairman of the PDP, South-South, Cairo Ojuigbo; acting state chairman of the PDP, Serena Dokubo-SpiͿ; Bayelsa deputy governor, Rear Admiral John Jonah (retd.), among other PDP leaders. Speaking to the defectors, Dicksonh commended Brambaifa and Ekiotenne for returning to the PDP fold which they left about Àve months ago, “We are happy that Brambaifa and Ekiotenne are back to the PDP. They have been prominent strategists for the PDP. Our government, Bayelsa PDP and Bayelsans are happy that we are now complete. “While the storm lasted, I always remembered them for their patriotism towards Bayelsa and the Ijaw nation. With them, our restoration crusade is full and ready to sail. They led the foundation for the mass movements of some PDP members to the APC. “Today, it is operation ‘Wind up APC in Bayelsa. This is just the beginning of winding up the APC in Bayelsa. We will continue to receive our brothers and sisters who were misled,” he hoped. However, in what appeared like no ending to APC/Sylva woes in the state, a media report also recently went on air that Sylva was physically assaulted by an ex-militant leader, General Africa over who’ll be his deputy. On party level, the Director of Publicity of the Restoration Campaign Organization, Jonathan Obuebite urged electorate to examine the money they were collecting from APC foot soldiers. The PDP in Bayelsa State disclosed that it has uncovered plans by the APC to induce voters with over N2 billion fake naira and dollar notes, hinting that the notes were already in circulation in the state.

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Obuebite, who said the act is a criminal and punishable oͿence under the law, asserted that the PDP reliably gathered that over N2 billion has been put into circulation by the APC to inÁuence voters in a desperate move to rig the election. He stated that the resort to printing and circulation of fake currencies was due to the inability of the APC to raise enough funds since the high expectation of Ànancial support from the Niger Delta Development Commission failed, having refused to fund the campaign of its gubernatorial candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva. Obuebite commended President Muhammadu Buhari who, he claimed, personally stopped the NDDC from releasing about N4 billion that was meant to fund APC candidate for the December 5 election in Bayelsa State. Also, the national leadership of the party (PDP) has warned that it will resist any attempt to rig today election. PDP stated this while disclosing that it has uncovered a plot by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to rig the governorship election. According to the national publicity secretary of PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, after extensive investigation on the processes and procedures laid out by INEC for the Bayelsa governorship election, “we have now become fully aware that the commission, in collaboration with security forces, intends to rig the election as they did in October 31 Borno Senatorial byelection.” He said “the National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP wishes to declare to INEC and all security agencies that the people of Bayelsa state and our members have been fully rallied in their numbers to combat, head to head, any move by anybody or group whatsoever to rig the December 5 governorship election. “We wish to make it clear to all, especially INEC o΀cials, both regular and adhoc that the atmosphere in Bayelsa is already charged and that

any of them, who in any way allows himself to be used for manipulation would be doing so at his own peril. “Bayelsans, conscious of the ugly records of brazen doctoring of votes by INEC in favour of APC in the earlier mentioned Borno and Kogi governorship election, are now fully determined to stop the commission in its trail and ensure that such is not repeated in their state,” he warned. He added that the party is aware of the marching order handed down to the new INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, at a meeting with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, to rig Kogi and Bayelsa elections in favour of APC, but we wish to let the commission know that attempting so in Bayelsa will have huge repercussions. He pointed, “Prof. Yakubu and all INEC o΀cials involved in Bayelsa election must note the fact that the state has unique political characteristics and its resistance level to electoral injustice and fraud comes with dreadful costs. “INEC should not pretend to be oblivious of the political terrain and volatile nature of Baylelsa state, especially given the recent history of militancy and as such should hold itself responsible should there be any breakdown of law and order in the state. “In the same vein, we are privy to the fact that some partisan security operatives have been deployed to Bayelsa state to help rig the election, but let it be known that no amount of force can subdue our people. “Our members and supporters in Bayelsa state are not afraid and cannot be intimidated by guns. They will come out in their numbers to exercise their franchise and to defend their votes fully. We therefore caution the military and other security forces to keep to the dictates of their constitutional role of peripheral security in elections, as any infraction on the freedom and rights of our members and supporters will not only be faced with stiͿ resistance but will also be dragged to the international court for justice. “We want President Muhammadu Buhari to note that this country cannot aͿord to aggravate an already charged environment. Any attempt to rig the result of Bayelsa election will be a clear invitation to civil unrest in the region, thereby further heating up the polity. “For purposes of emphasis, Bayelsa is a core PDP state and our overwhelming support base indicates this. Therefore, anything short of the will of the people as evidenced in a transparent process will be vehemently resisted. The PDP insists that for a guaranteed free and fair election, all votes must count; they must be collated and announced at individual polling units and all security agencies and electoral o΀cers must play by the rule. “Expecting INEC to conduct a free, fair and credible election is not an impossibility considering the record Continued on Page 14

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Bayesla Poll: Again, Dickson, Sylva face Bayelsans second time Continued from Page 13

of the PDP in ensuring credible polls in eight elections in the last Àve years. “Finally, we call on all our members in Bayelsa to remain vigilant, focused and fearless throughout this process even as we expressly direct them to resist rigging by all means necessary,” he wished. This fear and allegations expressed by the PDP was however doused by the INEC who said it had improved on its logistics and was ready to conduct a hitch-free governorship election today. Bayelsa Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Mr. Baritor Kpagih told media men that the commission had prepared well for the election, adding that his o΀ce had started taking delivery of sensitive and non-sensitive election materials. He said that distribution of the materials would begin as soon as they were fully delivered, urging politicians and their supporters as well as the electorate to play the game by the rule as a way of supporting INEC to achieve credible exercise. “The materials are ballot papers and result sheets; we have received part of them but we will not distribute the one we have until when we have them complete. “The materials are supposed to have got to us before now but the arrangement was disrupted by the election that was just conducted in Kogi,’’ he said. According to him, “we have concluded plan to hire boats that will be conveying the materials and we will reach out to the riverside communities. “The materials are for INEC o΀ces in the eight local government areas of the state and will later be distributed to all the wards in the areas. “Bayelsa is a di΀cult terrain but we are ready and committed to conduct free, fair and credible election,” he said. Meanwhile, INEC has disclosed that additional 52,000 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have been delivered to be used today. The non-arrival of the 52,000 PVCs from the continuing registration exercise conducted recently had heightened fears that there is a grand plan to disfranchise some Baylesans

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Yakubu who was accompanied to the Bayelsa State Police headquarters by some members of the INEC management team explained that the Commission would ensure a free, fair and credible election in the state. According to him, “INEC is fully prepared for the election. We have come to speak with all the stakeholders before the election. You remember on November 10, the governorship candidates signed the famous peace accord and we are happy that the candidates are abiding by the terms of the peace accord. We are going to speak to them to reassure them that nobody but Bayelsans would elect their governor on December 5. They should come out to exercise their vote. They should freely vote as the election would be free and fair. The election is in two dimensions. INEC would conduct the election and the Police would provide the enabling environment and that is why I am with the IGP so that the Police can provide the enabling environment for free, fair and credible election. “The PVCs have been delivered to the state REC. We would address the stakeholders and discuss the modalities to share them. We would look for eͿective means to distribute them. We would welcome suggestions to ways to distribute them. “Let me reiterate again that all the 52,000 PVCs are in the state for distribution. No Bayelsan would be

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disfranchised. The PVCs would be distributed before Bayelsa go to the poll on Saturday”, he assured. On the issue of card reader for the election, Yakubu stated that the card readers which were used in the Kogi governorship election was also used in the bye election held in Plateau State and it would be used for the Saturday election. Alas! Not only INEC and politicians were ready for today’s election, the Police too have in no small measure expressed readiness for today’s duel. The Inspector General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase has said that 14,000 Police O΀cers and men were deployed to Bayelsa for the contest. The 14,000 Policemen would assist the two Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGs), Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 5 and zone 6 and two Commissioners of Police that were deployed for the exercise. He assured the electorate that the police will ensure robust security for the distribution of materials and INEC o΀cials and ensure that the election is peaceful, free and fair. Arase denied that the Police was part of a grand plan by the APC to rig the election using federal might, noting that the Police is apolitical which is to provide the enabling environment for INEC to conduct the election. He said the roads, waterways and creeks of the state will be shut down

during the election in the eight local government areas of the state. On the allegation and counter allegation by the political parties on the recruitment of thugs and deployment of fake policemen for the election, Arase said such investments by any of the political parties is a waste as the police has initiated special identiÀcation code for proper identity Àxation of personnel during the polls, “We did it few weeks ago in Kogi and we are going to replicate it here. We are going to deploy 14,000 o΀cers to all the eight local governments and the water ways. We are ready. It would not be possible to bring fake Policemen because we have identiÀcation for all the Policemen. “Anybody that is investing by trying that is bad investment because it is not going to work. The Police is apolitical, we are law enforcement agents to enforce law. Our own is to provide the enabling environment for people to vote. I don’t know about how the issue of federal might, that cannot happen under my watch. “We have developed a unique identiÀcation number for the police. All those who invested their time and money to sow uniforms and recruit fake policemen should consider it a bad investment,” he warned. Now that the die is cast with no hiding place for any pretender than to face the public, the irony of today’s contest is that the prominent contestants are second term seekers, implying that they would be judged by their performance in the Àrst term. Simply put, it is the day of reckoning calling for scorecards. If the sack of Sylva was by mistake probably he performed but was oust by the then federal might headed by Goodluck Jonathan, then the time has come for him to reclaim his status as the governor but if truly he did not deserve the o΀ce again, not even the sentiment of change sweeping across the country would make any impact. Ditto, Dickson and his second term ambition that rests largely on his performance so far. It will be better for him to have performed wonderfully well beyond expectations for him to coast to victory otherwise, not even the presence and support of Jonathan would eͿect any serious impact on the much touted contest.

Group accuses TB Joshua of complicity in Arigidi crisis Mansur Oladunjoye, Asst. Politics Editor

Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Arigidi Leaders of Thought has faulted the founder of Synagogue of all Nations, Pastor TB Joshua in the ongoing crisis ravaging Arigidi Akoko in Ondo State. Consequently, it has urged Governor Olusegun Mimiko, security operatives and all stakeholders to call Joshua and his agents to order and allow for peace to continue. A statement jointly signed by the chairman, Chief Owadokun Lawson and the secretary, Chief Bola Olutayo copy of which was made avail-

able to Newswatch Times alleged unwholesome activities of Joshua and his agents in the last Àve years in the area. According to the statement, “Shortly after transition of the former king into eternity, two prominent princes, among others, showed interest to succeed the late king. “The two are the incumbent, Oba Yisa Olanipekun and Prince Tunde Olanipekun, who is a member of Pastor Joshua’ church. “After a thorough and profound selection process, the kingmakers settled for Oba Yisa Olanipekun with a vote of nine out of fourteen. “Despite several appeals from notable indigenes of the town, agents of Pastor Joshua have continued to cause trouble in the town, with a vow

to make Arigidi ungovernable for Olanipekun. “The latest was last week when a group of war mongers decided to celebrate their own traditional Ajagbo festival, long after the traditional festival, which is traditionally held in the month of September. “Expectedly, it led to trouble and a serious breach of peace, as those opposed to the desecration of the town’s age long tradition stood up to stop the abominable act,” it explained. It added that ittook God’s grace and the wisdom of some leaders in the town to avert what may have been bloodshed, “We are particularly surprised with the actions and antics of Pastor Joshua and these people since the installation of Kabiyesi Oba Yisa Olanipekun,” it said.

T. B. Joshua

Saturday, December 5, 2015

Now or never! ...As Dream Team tackle Algeria in the make or mar encounter in Senegal I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t resign as Enyimba chairman â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Anyansi >>Pg.34

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Newswatch Times, Saturday, December 5, 2015

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Now or never!

...As Dream Team tackle Algeria in the make or mar encounter in Senegal GBOLAHAN DADA

ational Under-23 coach, Samson Siasia, is optimistic that his wards would put up a strong ęght to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games against Algeria today in the AFCON tournament in Dakar, Senegal after unimpressive 2-2 draw against Egypt on Wednesday. With four points in their kiĴy, Nigeria’s Dream Team are walking on tight rope and only an outright victory could help them salvage the dented situation against an equally determined side from the desert. Although, Siasia had predicted a tough ęnal Group B game against leaders, Algeria after surviving the ‘burning

heat’ of the aggressive Egyptians.“It will be tough baĴle against Algeria, and we have to be careful about the North Africans. We cannot continue like this, if we want to go to the Olympics. The North African side aĴack left and right.” The Algerians are leading Group B with Ś points, one point ahead of Nigeria and three ahead of Egypt who will baĴle at the same venue. But the Algerian coach, Pierre Andre Schurman, is not siĴing preĴy, as he hopes to adopt a new strategy to outwit Nigeria from the Olympic race. The coach is conędent that his players will deęnitely live up to the billing as they looked promising in their last

game against Mali. “Our victory is not accidental. It came with a strict organisation. The players did the job. We saw that Mali descended physically. We had times when we were less physical. “We take each match one after the other, and we will not start talking about the semi-ęnals now because we are not there. We will prepare for our next match against Nigeria. We will let players rest and allow medical staě to do their job and tomorrow we will know where we are with the physical state of the team. I had already said that two days of recovery between matches was very liĴle for these young players. An extra day would have been ideal.”

Oliseh’s style worries Nwosu VICTOR ENYINNAYA

x- international, Christopher Nwosu, has said that the current Super Eagles were made up of unpredictable players, describing the situation as very worrisome judging from the fact that the squad would be playing a highly mobile and free scoring squad like Egypt in March 2016 AFCON qualięer. He called for drastic move that would change the tide of time for the Nigerian side that would ensure transformation that would see Eagles becoming a killer side. Nwosu also observed that nothing has changed since Sunday Oliseh took over from Stephen Keshi. He has not been able to make any change. There must be true measure to take Eagles to higher level. This snail like speed would lead us to nowhere. The coach must be told in clearer terms that we must be in Gabon 201ŝ AFCON, no more, no less, he insists. He further pointed to the

Eagles stressed before it beat revamping Swaziland in their World Cup qualięers, as testimony which showed that there has been no improvement. The trend would continue if nothing concrete is done to checkmate the down ward situation that the side found itself since Oliseh mount the saddle. “Well, the Eagles of today have not yet given Nigerians anything hope for a grand future. To be honest, if we could struggle against mere Swaziland that has no strong football record, then it means we have not yet got things right or even closer to where we were before the sack of the (former coach) Stephen Keshi. We must not aĴach any sentiment about it. Eagles have not fared well under Oliseh so far. There must be way forward. This team would be thoroughly disgraced by ęre spiĴing Pharaohs of Egypt,” he said. According to him, it is as if we have just begun all over again. He restated that from which ever angle one looks at it

from, it has remained our major undoing. The home truth is that there are too many new players in the team right now, and the implication is that the coach is either starting things anew or trial and error.

NFF laments FG’s new finance system

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he Nigeria Football Federation has aĴributed their current ęnancial state where they have found it diĜcult to pay the allowances of players to the new single account policy introduced by the Federal Government. They have also stated that the merging of the ministry of sports with that of the Youth ministry has also contributed to the diĜculties they face in securing the release of their funds from the federal government. Consequent upon that, the Permanent Secretary in the Youth ministry now oversees both ministries and their ęnancial request has to go through that channel. According to a top management staě of the football house who did not want his name on print told Newswatch Times Sports in Abuja that the development ‘is really hampering the smooth running of football in the country’. He noted that all their accounts are now domiciled in the single account of the Federal government. He lamented that the Permanent Secretary does not understand the

running of sports and also does not understand the urgency at which they need to secure their funds to take care of their responsibilities. “I can tell you that securing our funds to do our jobs have been very diĜcult because of the new systems in place. We have to write series of leĴers to the Permanent Secretary for the release of funds to take care of our needs yet, we have been summoned back to give explanations upon explanation on the reason for the money because they do not understands

the running of sports. This is the situation we have been facing and yet the funds are yet to be released to us. You cannot run sports this way because if it continues this way we might not be able to participate in certain competitions,” Look at how we struggles to pay the Golden Eaglets who won the World Cup, and even till now we are yet to pay them all their beneęts. Look at the Dream Team playing in Senegal; we are yet to pay them a dime. We were only able

to manage to send one oĜcial there to explain to them the situation of things and how we are struggling to get funds for them,” Nigerians would not understand what we are going through and the news everywhere is that we are irresponsible, not knowing what we are facing to secure funds in this administrations. If I have my way I will advise the President to take sports out of the single account policy because it will deęnitely kill sports in Nigeria,’ he concluded.

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Serifat Hammed, GM Bond FM

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Serifat Hammed is a former General Manager of Bond FM 92.9. Now a director in Radio Nigeria, she is without doubt one of the women that has excelled in their career. She hosted AJIBADE Â&#x2039;Â? Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2018;ĆĽÂ&#x2026;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2039;Â? Â?Â&#x2018;Â&#x203A;Â&#x2039;ÇĄ Â&#x2122;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2022;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â&#x201E;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2013; Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2C6;ÇĄ Â&#x2019;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x17D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021; Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2021;Ç¤

lhaja Sheri, as she is fondly called said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I loved a career in broadcasting from my childhood and can boldly say that my father made me love it because he had this box which we called radio-vision then. I loved to seat beside the box to listen to news and I took the decision then to become a news writer, not even to be a broadcaster, but to write news. Whenever Radio Nigeria linked up with BBC, there was this signature tune I liked so much. That signature tune then was our signal to note the time news would commence because it always came before the news proper. Going back memory lane, she said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I recollect one day when we were watching television in our sitting room; then televisions

were very few; in fact, it was only my father that had it in our compound and people would gather in our sitting room to watch it. One day, Julie Coker was casting news and my father asked me what I would like to become in future and I told him right there I would like to work in a media house. I so much loved to listen to radio that I made it

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an habit. It was then I started getting familiar with some names on radio and when I joined the industry, I was so glad to meet some of them like our oga, then Prince Atilade Atoyebi, Denihun Alaja Brown. When I eventually had the privilege to work with them, I was so happy and let them realise they had been my role models from my childhood daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. In response to how she was able to conTuer her challenges in her Âżeld of choice she said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;As for challenges in the Âżeld, I will say there is nowhere one will not meet with challenges, but the power to conquer any challenge is the passion you have for what you are doing. If you love to do what you choose to do, then make sure you persist, no matter what. For example, before you can become a good media person, you must have passion for it and that passion will see you through any challenge. Though it was stressful in the beginning then, thank God when I got married and started having children my ogas allowed me to bring them to the ofÂżce and my movement was made easy for me. It was not that I was offered a car, but I was happy doing my job. So if you enjoy doing what you like to do, you will not see anything that comes up as a challenge. What would Alhaja Sherifat have done if not a media practitioner? She said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I remember my younger years when I was just growing up, some people felt I should be in the army because I usually walk briskly and do things sharply, while others said I should study law programme because I had a way of solving difÂżcult issues through proper investigation. Although I had a high score when I sat for my A/ level that would have enabled me to study law, I preferred the media and so I went to University of Ibadanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. I chose to go with the media because of the passion I have for it; I may not have functioned well if I had chosen another career and I thank the Almighty Allah that I did not make mistakes as I am doing well. Alhaja Seri spoke on Bond FM. Hear her: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bond FM is one of three branches of Radio Nigeria here in Lagos State; it has been in existence for almost 30 years now. It was named Bond FM because of the three languages interwoven together i.e. we speak Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba which gave it a Yoruba slogan â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ifesowapoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, meaning â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;love binds us togetherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Yoruba programmes take the lion share of the airtime because we are in a Yoruba speaking state and Yoruba people outnumber other tribes, but the love still binds us together. Bond FM has been on air for many years. It was formerly Radio Nigeria 3 and we had only three stations then before private radio stations started to spring up. Even at that, Bond FM is a household name already and will always be on the top. The love that keeps us together make us to work together as a team and that is what has kept us going higher. With to whether other tribes are pleased with the change in the use of airtime, Alhaja Serifat said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I want you to get something right; no tribe was deprived of its airtime, it

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was only pigin Eng- If you love to do what you lish programme that chose to do, make sure youOn her love life, she said her husband has been so was removed and transferred to Radio persist, no matter what supportive in her chosen career that she will Nigeria 1 because some changes occurred recently. So it was still pray to marry him all over again if the that vacant airtime that Yoruba ¿lled in; it opportunity arose. did not affect any tribe’s airtime at all amnd When asked if she is romantic, she reso our love still binds us together. In the sponded sharply and straight, “Yes I am of month of October, we celebrated Yoruba course” Day which came up on 24th of October 2015 Conclusively Sherifat said ‘Bond FM is and every tribe was involved in the prepara- Radio Nigeria 3 owned by the federal govtion to make it a success. People came from ernment. Where we are presently is not a different parts of the nation to grace the oc- broadcasting house, but a transmitting stacasion. The Igbos have celebrated their day tion because there is a difference between too and we all did it together and the same broadcasting station and transmitting stathing would apply whenever the Hausas de- tion. Our coordinators are already taking cide to celebrate their day. The bottom-line some steps with regards to other things we need to always move ahead. is, love binds us together.

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I have been fortunate in my career â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stephanie Okereke-Linus

Stephanie Okereke-Linus is an actress, Âżlm director and model. She had a chat with EGBUNI.E PRECIOUS recently on her career and love life.

an we meet you please? I am Stephanie Linus, born Stephanie Onye Onyekachi Okereke on October 2, 1 2. I am a Nigerian actress, Âżlm director and model. I was born in Imo State Nigeria. I am the si sixth child of eight children. I completed my primary secondary eeducation in Delta State; studied at the University of Calabar, where I graduated with a degree in English and Literary Studies. ac Tell us about the awards you have received as an actress and model. I have received several awards and nominations for my work as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actre Actress, the 200 Afro nom Hollywood Award for Best Actress, and three nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Ac Academy Awards in th Most Beautiful 2005, 200 and 2010. I was also the runner up for the wa honoured by the Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant of 2002. In 2011, I was Memb of the Order of Nigerian government with a national honour Member the Federal Republic, MFR . Also, during my teenag teenage years in 1 , I an Waterloo. Durstarred in two Nollywood movies, Compromise 2 and ing the 2002 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty ppageant, I reached 2nd place. A year later in 2003, I received two aw awards at the 2003 R el Awards for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Best Actress - Englishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Best A Re Reel Actress of the year 20 After graduating from the New York Film Academy in 2003â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. th Glass in which 200 , I released the movie Through the s rved as director, scriptwriter, producer and acse I served tres tr ess. s T tress. The Âżlm received a Africa Movie an A Academy Award nomination for Best Screenplay in 200 . I have starred in over 0 movies. Your marriage? I got married 2004-200

to a former Super E Eagles football pl player Chikelue Iloe oenyosi, a marriage wh which a high court in Lagos L in in 2012 has dec declared null and beca void, because at the time m w e got married, Chikelue was already le legally married to w oman in the US. another woman my way to the African Afr In April 2005, on my Movie Acadn Y Ye nagoa, Baye emy Awards held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, n a serious car accident that left I was involved in over and a broken leg. I me with burns alll ffrom fr om the accident and recovered speedily ing. went back to actried Linus Idahosa In April 2012, I marrivate ri wed in Paris, France, at a pprivate wedding ceremony members oof my family and that was attended by memaccttrres esses acto scores of Nollywood actresses and actors.

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or about a decade now, Nigeria has gained reformation in her economy through the progressive growth of her Music Industry and Entertainment at large. In order words, it is largely agreed that music and entertainment have brought about a positive change in almost all aspect of the Nigerian Economy using the massive employment opportunities it created for the youths in 2009/2010 as a point of contact. Recognising this great importance of the industry to the Nigeria economy, Magik City Entertainment thus created this platform to appreciate and encourage distinguish Individuals/Organisations/Artists who are pioneering the growth of this industry to keep it alive. The selection of the awardees is on merit prior to their visible contribution through the FRQFOXGLQJ \HDU 2Q WKH KRQRUDU\ OLVW IRU PXVLF ÀDPHV awards are; Dj Jimmy Jatt - Yaw (Wazobia Fm) - Olisa Adibua (Beat Fm) - Dj Coublon - Dj Cuppy – Orezi - Reekado Banks - Lil Kesh – King Julius - Ycee - Niniola – Fabulous (SoundCity) – Destalker GGB Dance Crew - Abiola Awonusi (Videowheels) - Dj Khayslay - Dj Hazan – Harry (Tvc Ent. Reporter) - Naijaloaded - Pulse Nigeria – Dj Charlie (Eko Fm). 2UJDQLVHUV RI PXVLF ÀDPHV DZDUG KDYH DQQRXQFHG WKDW the 3rd edition of the award ceremony will hold Thursday December 10th, 2015 at the prestigious Bukka-Hut, Lekki Phase1 by 9pm.

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THE RECOUNT, REJOICE, REFRESH, 60TH ANNIVERSARY/ GALA NIGHT OF CORONA SCHOOLS AT MUSON CENTRE, ONIKAN, LAGOS…RECENTLY.

THE IYALODE OF LAGOS FORUM/HEALTH SCREENING ORGANISED IN CONJUCTION WITH THE LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, THEMED – IMPROVING THE ETHICAL STANDARD OF THE CITIZENRY IN LAGOS STATE…RECENTLY.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx A beneficiary undergoing screening during the screening L-R: Chairman, Corona School Governing Board, Mr. Adedotun Sulaman; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo.

Iyalode of Lagos, Chief (Mrs.) Bintu-Fatima Tinubu; former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Chief (Mrs.) Wonu Folami; representative of Lagos State Governor, Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Mr. Kehinde Joseph; Opeluwa of Lagos, Chief Lateef Aderibigbe Ajose and former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire.

L-R: Chief Executive Officer Corona Schoolstrust Council , Mrs . Olufunto Igun; Justice T. Adebiyi; Ms Oyinda Adelumola; wife of the Vice President Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Chairman, Corona School Governing Board, Mr. Adedotun Sulaman and Minister of State for Trade & Investment, Aisha Abubakar.

SECOND EDUCATION SUBMIT OF THE ASSOCIATION IN ABUJA…RECENTLY.

COMMITTEE OF FRIENDS HOSTS COMMISSIONERS

L-R: Former Chairman, Ibadan Branch of University of Ife Muslim Graduate Association (UNIFEMGA), Pharm. Akinwande Lukman; National Vice President, Mr. Adekunle Odeyinka; National President, Prof. Abdul Wahab Egbewole and Chairman, UNIFEMGA, (Abuja Chapter), Alhaji AbdulGaniyy Oladokun L-R: Brand Manager, 33 Export & MORE Lager Beer, Nigeria Breweries Plc, Dare Olateju; Hon Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Ogun State, Otunba Dayo Adeneye (D1); Hon Commissioner for Special Duties, Lagos State, Hon Seye Oladejo and Senior Media Manager, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Wasiu Ola Abiola, during the hosting of two newly appointed commissioners by Ludare & Committee of Friends in Marketing Communications Industry in Lagos recently.

L-R: Senior Media Manager, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Wasiu Ola Abiola; Corporate Media & Brand PR Manager, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Edem Vindah; Co-Founder Prime Time Africa, Chief Kenny Ogungbe and Brand Manager, Star, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Omotunde Adenusi during the ceremony.

L-R: National President, University of Ife Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA), Prof. Abdul Wahab Egbewole; Lecturer, MD/CEO. CRC Credit Bureau Limited, Alhaji Ahmed Popoola and Chairman, UNIFEMGA, (Abuja Chapter), Alhaji AbdulGaniyy Oladokun.

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inding a worthwhile partner can be a serious process. Although online dating gives us access to hundreds of potential matches a day, it’s nevertheless a daunting task to sift through them all until you find someone who really just gets you. Luckily, casual dating exists, and is a great way to have fun and meet people while still hoping that something serious eventually blossoms. However, since I’m not in a relationship, even if I’m not technically “dating” more than one person, chances are that I’m at least chatting with a few people at any given time, getting to know them and seeing if we hit it off. Though, it’s should be noted that this ideal doesn’t work for all folks. 1. Its Empowering Dating can make you feel helpless sometimes, like you’re at the mercy of whomever you happen to be emotionally invested in at the time. But if you’re taking control of your dating life and have the foresight to say. You’re in control of your own love life, and you should never feel like you’re waiting around for someone to break your heart. 2. Comparison Helps I can’t tell you how many times I’ve dated someone for a few weeks, only to realize with hindsight that he was a total loser or jerk. If you have more than one person on the docket, it can be easier to recognize what qualities in each person you really admire (or which ones you loathe). When you’re in the moment, you can be blinded by lust, and it can be difficult to really take a step back and assess if someone is right for you. 3. You Aren’t Emotionally Dependent On One Person

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emperament is the peculiar mental or habitual mode of emotional response. It is a set of traits that helps determine your child’s personality and in turn their behaviour. These traits are inherent from birth, and most likely remain through adulthood. These characteristics help explain why a child likes to be cuddled or why the child is constantly moving. Learning about temperament help parents to understand why their children react to certain situations and avoid difficulties. As the children become teenagers, understanding their different temperament will help handle them their fears and excesses better. Temperament can be likening to the various flavours of the ice cream. It is known to be in two major brands, the extroverted and the introverted. The two are further divided into four; two types of each. They are a combination of mental, physical and emotional traits of a person, natural predisposition and configuration of observable personality trait such as habits, communication and patterns of actions, sets of attitude, values and talents. We have the Sanguine, Choleric, Melancholy and the Phlegmatic. The Sanguine and Choleric are the extroverts and the Melancholy and Phlegmatic are the introverts. Each temperament has its unique qualities and shortcomings, it’s strength and weaknesses. For example the popular Sanguine likes to have fun, needs attention, affection, approval, and acceptance and is controlled by charm. The powerful Choleric likes to have control, needs loyalty, to be in charge, appreciation, credit for work and are controlled by anger threats. Both are born leaders, optimistic and outspoken. The perfect Melancholy likes to have perfection, needs sensitivity, support, space, silence and are controlled by threat of moods. The peaceful phlegmatic likes to have peace, needs peace and quiet, feeling of worth, no stress, respect, and are controlled by procrastination. Both are analytical pessimistic and soft spoken. Haven liken temperament types to the ice cream flavours, imagine a family of five(Father, mother, two children and their

It’s always a good thing to maintain your independence, because you’re less likely to get down in the dumps when someone turns out to be less-than-stellar. Although you should be happy and confident when you’re truly single, casually dating a few people can be a way to stave off boredom and loneliness while not getting so emotionally tangled up. If you call the shots, it won’t be so devastating if something terrible happens. 4. It Makes You More Open-Minded If you’re not super into the idea of settling down with one person at this exact moment in your life, it might open your mind to casually dating someone you otherwise might pass over. Maybe you typically prefer someone more clean-cut, but are intrigued by a cute, hipster-y, bearded guy you met on Ok Cupid. There’s no reason you shouldn’t try hanging out with both of them; you might be surprised by the kinds of people you vibe with when you broaden your horizons. Dating multiple people at once gives you a golden opportunity to meet more interesting people in a shorter time span. 5. More Sex Though you’re by no means obligated to sleep with all the people you’re currently dating, you’re certainly allowed to, and what could be more fun than the idea of seemingly endless sex? If one person is into rough, hot sex and another likes it slow and gentle, it could be a great opportunity for you to experience all the kinds of sex your body craves. More orgasms are always better.

Temperament-the variety grandmother) visiting an ice cream joint. Each member of the family placed their order except the grandma. The man requesting for banana flavour, the woman, preferring vanilla, the male child wanting chocolate and the girl prefering strawberry flavour. Each one patronising their preferred flavour. The grandma listened to their argument and commentaries, so she decided to talk to them about how “variety is the Spice of life”. She explained how all the flavours were good options. Without the adventure of variety, uniqueness and variances, life could have been boring, monotonous and predictable. For children to have the best of training and grooming, they need the adults (parents/teachers) understanding especially of their various temperaments. As a teacher, you are to appropriate your teaching and assessment to their peculiar disposition to learning, since temperament appears to be related to education in a number of ways, including teacher’s perceptions, classroom adjustment and actual educational achievement. Classroom teachers should perceived a temperament dimension of ‘teachability’ in students, and it is the most important element in predicting how well youngsters would progress academically. This behavioral style characteristic is related to “easy temperament” in both special education and regular education for children. Other temperament categories, called task orientation and reactivity were also related to educational functioning. Some temperamental features like the socio-emotional abilities, physical abilities like in sports even predicted overall student achievement rather than their scores on tests of cognitive ability alone. Nature and nurture play a role in how a child behaves. Nature in this case is the behavioural trait the child was born with while nurture talks about the available tangible and intangible attributes to bringing up a child properly. This brings about the necessity for parents to understand and learn about temperament. Getting to understand why their children react to certain situations and avoid difficulties the way they do. A child who has a genetic predisposition towards anger will have to work harder to control that anger in a clumsy environment, but if they are privileged to be raised in a good environment, by parents who helps them learn anger management. With this it becomes easier for them to overcome their genetic predisposition towards anger. The environment doesn’t determine the choices the child makes in his/ her behaviour, but influences them. Also for one’s children, ascertaining, appreciating and understanding each one’s temperament enables you as a parent

handle each child without direct comparison especially to their knowledge. Understanding and handling conflicts with each child as an individual will warrant various techniques. As a parent you can either be a director, a collaborator, an avoider, a compromiser or an accommodator. A director would tell the child what to do. Mostly should be applied when an immediate action is needed or a child needs clear limits. If applied all the time, the child will not learn to make decisions for himself or herself. A collaborative parent, work with the child to find solutions to satisfy all parties. This teaches problem solving and empathy but it’s time consuming. The compromiser, will usually find quick middle ground solutions, so parent and child gets what they want. Used mostly on minor issues. With this style, you will not have the opportunity to get to the roots of the problem. The accommodator would usually yield to the child’s point of view, not asserting his or her self as a parent there by achieving peace and Harmony. An avoider on the other hand avoids all conflict by withdrawing from the issue or postponing the issue till later. Sometimes may be used to strategize, to guide against confrontations until later and a more appropriate time. Parent would usually use one or more of these styles depending on situation and the child’s temperament. Culture, education, influences and our interaction with the environment also play an important role in temperament management. This is because different interaction is equal to different experiences. Other factors are socialization, birth order, siblings or lack of siblings and interpersonal pressure will make one adapt or change one’s behaviours. All these determine what kind of teenager and youth one’s child becomes eventually. In an office setting, temperament is mostly seen from four types also, but the groups are perceived differently. They are the guardians, rational, idealist and artisans. Knowing these will aid the employee and employer. The employer with the knowledge of this in an employee will be able to know which designation will be appropriate for the employee. The employee would be able to know which designation to apply for. For instance some people work best when given an individual assignment while others work better with a team. The couple isn’t exempted from the beneficiaries of temperament knowledge.

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Sports/EURO League

Adebayor still gets free pay from Spurs ...Despite not playing since March

mmanuel Adebayor will pocket a total of £5.25million by the end of June next year earned from not playing for football clubs, if he does not join another side. Spurs are still paying him £100,000-per-week, which will continue until the end of his contract there, which runs until June 30. As part of the deal which took him to the club in 2012, Manchester City also agreed to remunerate him for the £75,000-per-week wage cut he took, which the club claim they paid him a ęnal seĴlement for last year. Manchester City refute claims the ęgures are this high and insist the

seĴlement is signięcantly lower. But Sportsmail understands unless Adebayor ęnds a new club, he will have earned in excess of £5m Ȯ a staggering sum Ȯ from clubs he no longer plays for. The striker was released by ToĴenham in September after not being included in their Premier League or Europa League squads. Manager Mauricio PocheĴino made the decision at the end of last season that he no longer wanted the player at the club. The 31-year-old surprised Spurs coaches when he was oěered the opportunity to continue

training with the ęrst team but opted to aĴend sessions with the younger squads instead. Adebayor had the option to move to West Ham on transfer deadline day, but refused to leave Spurs, who were willing to pay a percentage of his wages, unless they paid him £5m. Since being released by the club, he has been spending time in Togo and Ghana, happily picking up his wages posting pictures of himself lounging by pools or posing sat atop classic cars. ‘I ęgured out the only reason to be alive is to enjoy it,’ he wrote underneath one image. He is certainly doing that.

Rooney, Carrick in festive spirit ... As pair tur n on the Old Trafford Christmas tree

ayne Rooney and Michael Carrick showed plenty of festive spirit as the Manchester United stars switched on the Old Traěord Christmas tree. The United pair are gearing up for a jampacked run of ęxtures which sees Louis van Gaal’s men play Stoke, Chelsea and Swansea over the Christmas period. But Carrick and Rooney took time away from their preparations as they teamed up with the club’s Manchester United Foundation to switch on the tree outside Old Traěord. The duo were pictured turning on the tree, which was branded ‘Christmas at the Theatre of Dreams’, with one of the foundation’s students. Rooney and his England team-mate wrapped up for the cold weather and posed for pictures after the tree was turned on. Their aĴention will now turn towards the

McClaren wants unity before Reds visit

Premier League clash with West Ham on the weekend where United will be hoping to return to winning ways. Van Gaal’s side were held to a 1-1 draw with high-Ěying Leicester last Saturday but remain third in the league and trail leaders Manchester City by just one point. But with the games coming thick and fast, Rooney and Co will be looking to show plenty of spirit as they bid for

success this season. And Juan Mata wants his side to treat all six of their December ęxtures like cup ęnals as they look to keep their Premier League and Champions League dreams alive. ‘The Champions League is a very important competition for us and we want to remain in it. That game in Germany will be one of the six “ęnals” we are facing in a busy December,’ Mata told the club’s oĜcial website.

Defoe r uled out of Arsenal trip

underland will be without Jermain Defoe for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Arsenal but the striker is not as badly injured as ęrst feared, manager Sam Allardyce said. Defoe, Sunderland’s top scorer with four Premier League goals this season, injured a hamstring in the 2-0 win over Stoke City last weekend that helped Allardyce’s team climb out of the relegation zone into 17th place. “Jermain’s recovering particularly well. It seems that he has a good recovery time from this type of injury... so it doesn’t look as serious as ęrst thought,” Allardyce said at his pre-match news conference on

Thursday. “It looks like, the way he’s progressing he will be okay for next weekend (against Watford).” Midęelder Sebastian Larsson is also

unavailable for the game against fourthplaced Arsenal and has Ěown to Barcelona for treatment on an injury to his medial ligaments, Allardyce said.

ewcastle United boss, Steve McClaren, has called for togetherness ahead of Liverpool’s visit in the Premier League on Sunday and says he has the players at his disposal to get his relegation-threatened team out of trouble. The Magpies sit second from boĴom in the table, with media reports claiming last week that former England manager McClaren sparked a training ground row in an aĴempt to galvanise his underperforming squad. That plan backęred as Newcastle shipped ęve goals against Crystal Palace at the weekend, giving

them the division’s worst goal diěerence. “Nobody is happy here. We’ve lost the last two games and not played very well. Conędence can go as quickly as it comes,” McClaren told reporters at his pre-match news conference on Thursday. “The next game is always

an opportunity to build a performance, get a result and the conędence can come back. “The fans can be so inĚuential and we need everyone together (on Sunday) no maĴer what. “The mood is focused and determined, and we know that we can turn it around with one result because we have good players.” Newcastle welcome a Liverpool side who have scored 14 goals in their past four games away from Anęeld in all competitions and McClaren says their newly-installed German manager has a clear plan that is beginning to bear fruit.

two years at the club have been swept away in Sarri’s ęrst season and players such as Gonzalo Higuain, Marek Hamsik and Jorginho, who struggled for form under the Spaniard, are back at their best. Sarri had never coached a big club before he was surprisingly appointed by Napoli in June and many

wondered whether he could command a dressing room which included the likes of Higuain and goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Those doubts appeared to be justięed when Napoli took only two points from their ęrst three games, leading Maradona to say the club had appointed the wrong man.

Sarri takes Napoli to the top

ifteen years after abandoning a career in international banking to try his luck as a soccer coach, Maurizio Sarri has ęnally reached the top of a profession he said he would happily do for free. The chain-smoking Sarri, who never played professionally and made his Serie A touchline debut at the age of 55, has led Napoli to the top of the table with a side which look fully capable of winning their ęrst title since the Diego Maradona era. They next travel to lowly Bologna on Sunday a point clear. Known as “Mr 33”, because he reputedly thought up 33 diěerent plans for setpieces in his previous job at Empoli, Sarri quickly innovated at Napoli by using a drone to ęlm training sessions from above. The inconsistency which marked Rafael Benitez’s

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League Watch

I didn’t resign as Enyimba FIFA hails Enyimba for historic win I chairman – Anyansi E

nyimba Chairman, Felix Anyansi Agwu, has restated his commitment to the ‘People’s Elephant’. It is recalled Anyansi’s resignation as Enyimba’s Chairman went viral immediately after the Federation Cup ęnal between Akwa United and Lobi Stars which was played inside the main bowl of Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos but the Item Abia State-born football administrator told League Watch that there was no iota of truth in the story. Anyansi stated this while speaking with League Watch moments after returning from a trip to the United States of America. The longest serving and the most successful club chairman in the country said there was never a time he resigned his appointment as the man in helm of aěairs in Aba based side. He explained that what happened was that the club during that period in question wanted to put things right to enable it continue to meet the yearnings and aspirations of all the stakeholders particularly the ęnanciers of the club, Abia State Government, the good people of Abia State and the teeming supports and fans across the

globe. “No, I did not resign my position as Enyimba Chairman,” Anyansi began. “What happened after the Federation Cup ęnal was that the club wanted to put things right so that all the achievements so far recorded will be maintained and at the same time record more successes. “Enyimba is a brand

and we want to maintain the brand and we cannot maintain the brand if certain things are not put in right perspectives. “So, the boĴom line is that I did not resign as being speculated in the media. I believe that despite the achievements so far recorded, Enyimba still has a lot to achieve and doing that requires experience,

good will, competence, understanding and more importantly the grace of God as nothing can be achieved without God’s grace,” Anyansi explained. It is recalled that Enyimba won this year’s league with 70 points and by so doing set a new national record as the only club to have won the nation’s elite league 7th times.

I’m not aware of Emordi’s return – Chukwu

ormer national team captain and coach, Christian Chukwu, says he is not aware of the return to the technical bench of Enugu Rangers Football Club of their former player and coach, Okey Emordi. Chukwu stated this while reacting to the return of Emordi, who lost his job with Kano Pillars during ęrst stanza of the 2014/15 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season due to the poor run of form by the Kano based club side. According to the former Rangers’ captain and coach, it

will be pre-mature for him to make any public statement on the return of Emordi to Rangers since as far as he is concerned he has not heard of it saying the story is news to him. To buĴress his point, he explained that he was the General Manager of the club and throughout the duration of their being together, he never mentioned to him that Emordi has been recruited to handle Rangers once again. He said until there was public announcement and unveiling of the former African Coach of the Year, he still sees the

story as a rumour. “What you are telling me now is news to me. I have not heard anything like that. Of course you people in the media do hear things more than us,” Chukwu began. “I cannot doubt you because I know that you must have heard well before calling to conęrm whether it is true or not but like I said I am not aware of Emordi’s return to Rangers. “And because I am not aware, it will be premature for me to make any comment when I have not heard from the management of the club because they are the ones to either recruit or announce Emordi’s recruitment. Therefore, I would like to wait until there is public statement about what you are telling me,” Chukwu explained. Meanwhile, the return of Emordi to Rangers ęrst came to media as rumour when he was sighted at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium some weeks ago but Rangers at that time denied that he was at the stadium to take over from Imama Amapakabo. If at the end of the day it is true that Emordi is actually back to Rangers,

t is no longer news that two time African champions, Enyimba International Football Club of made history when they lifted the 2014/15 League shield at the just ended 2014/15 Nigeria Professional Football League for a record 7th times, but what is cheering news is that the acting FIFA President, Issa Hayatou, has extended his warm felicitation to the Aba giants for making history. Hayatou’s congratulatory message to Enyimba was contained in a leĴer the world football governing body sent to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and signed by Hayatou himself. “It gives me great pleasure to send my heartfelt congratulations to Enyimba and their indomitable team on this great achievement,” the leĴer read. “This title is the result of the determination of everyone involved and my congratulations go

to the players, the coach, the entire technical and medical staě, and the fans. “On behalf of the entire football family, I would like to thank Enyimba for helping to spread the positive message of football.” Reacting to the congratulatory message, Enyimba Chairman, Felix Anyansi Agwu, thanked FIFA for recognizing the achievement of the club and reassured the football body that Enyimba will continue to pursue the values of fair play and sportsmanship.

NPFL, 22 other leagues form World Leagues Association in France

it will be the third time that the former player Enugu Rangers players will be taking charge of the club. It is recalled that Emordi was voted Africa Coach of the Year in 2004 when he led two time African champions, Enyimba International FC of Aba to defend their CAF Champions League won under current Enyimba’s Coach, Kadiri Ikhana in 2003.

he Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) was among the world’s leading football leagues that reached a decision in Paris, France on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 to form a new global organisation that has been set up to work with FIFA on issues aěecting professional football. Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC), Shehu Dikko was one of the 23 heads of national Professional League bodies at the meeting where the formation of the ‘World Association of Leagues’ was announced following the second World Leagues Forum. The ęrst held in

England. A total of 23 professional leagues were involved in the meeting, which has led to the creation of a permanent association to liaise with world football’s governing body. A working group of ęve leagues has been established to develop the formal structure for the new association. The group is composed of: Enrique Bonilla, president of Mexico’s Liga MX; Don Garber, commissioner of North America’s Major League Soccer (MLS); Mitsuri Murai, chairman of Japan’s J League; Christian Seifert, chief executive of the German Football League (DFL) and Frederic Thiriez, president of the French Football League (LFP).

League Table 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Team Enyimba Wolves Nasarawa Wikki Giwa Sunshine Heartland Pillars Shooting Abia IfeanyiUba Rangers El Kanemi Lobi Akwa Dolphins Sharks Kwara Taraba Bayelsa

MP 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38

W D L F 19 13 6 48 Agwu, Enyimba Chairman 19 9 10 62 18 9 11 47 18 9 11 45 17 12 9 44 18 7 13 58 17 5 16 46 16 7 15 45 15 8 15 39 16 5 17 Akpokona 39 14 8 16 37 13 10 15 46 14 7 17 38 11 14 13 34 13 8 17 33 11 12 15 38 11 12 15 28 12 6 20 32 9 10 19 30 7 13 18 28

A 27 29 35 36 42 38 40 39 39 43 40 51 56 39 43 40 39 46 47 48

D +21 +33 +12 +9 +2 +20 +6 +6 +0 -4 -3 -5 -18 -5 -10 -2 -11 -14 -17 -20

P 70 66 63 63 63 61 56 55 53 53 50 49 49 47 47 45 45 42 37 34

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Politics Nigeria must review LG Act – Council boss Hon. Adewale Lawal, the Executive Secretary of Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State had worked as an administrator in the state university for eleven years before venturing into politics in 2009. In this interview with BIANCA IBOMA, he spoke on the structure of local government in Nigeria among other issues.

an you tell us how you ventured into politics? I was an administrator in Lagos State University. I spent almost eleven years in that academic environment before I was invited to join and serve in the Local Government capacity by the past Local Government Chairman Hon. Yinka Durosinmi six years ago. Tell us your experience in the Local Government as well as the Academic Environment? The performance in Local Government can be weighed through the efficiency services provided by the Local Government Chairman. The core job of a Local Government Chairman is to provide the best environment possible for his residents and reach their potential. What I am saying in actual sense is that Local Government should enhance clean streets,

green spaces with well planned development to. It also means trying to ensure affordable housing, excellent education and a strong economy in the community. Will you say the structure of the local government in Nigeria has efficient services? No nation can have sustainable development without enhancing the living standard of people. The structure of local government in Nigeria is properly organized but we need to review its policies. All over the world, there is diversity in governance but there is a particular way by which different countries are govern that we can copy that will suit us as a society. Ojo comprises communities in the up-line and riverine area. Now the council is faced with a challenge of even development, though we sought to give opportunities in education, but the riv-

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erine areas have not really gotten adequate development. What would be your priority if you emerge the council Chairman? Although, previous administration made great impact and was able to improve the lots of the communities in that area compared to what it used to be some years back. It was not able to cover all the communities with Link Bridge. I intend to take those projects and ensure that the places that do not have link bridg-

es for easy access and movement get link bridges and road network. Also, power is a great challenge for the rural dwellers; my intention is to ensure that power is provided for them. Despite this projects and challenge of the people my focus and priority would be education. The education I am talking about is not just the acquisition of knowledge. It is the taming of raw instincts for the empowered young ones to struggle and survive on their own.

Arms Deal: Wave of arrests of Jonathan’s men Mansur Oladunjoye, Asst. Politics Editor

he wave of arrest chronicling the alleged N60billion arms deal caught Nigerians unaware as most of them never anticipated that the President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption war could take such a fearful dimension. At least for the Àrst time in the nation’s history, the war is threatening to consume the powerful and seeming untouchables in the society. It would be recalled that anti-corruption war was one of the bloated campaign promises of the president. During the week, news went across the country that the conÀdant of former president Goodluck Jonathan and owner of Daar Communications Plc, operators of African Independent Television and Ray Power, Dr. Raymond Dokpesi was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with the ongoing probe into an arms deal worth over $2.9 billion. The arms deal was allegedly struck during the regime of former

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President Goodluck Jonathan. The National Security Adviser during the tenure of Jonathan, retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki, was earlier on Monday moved from house arrest in his Abuja home into the facility of the Department of State Services in connection with the ongoing probe into the arms deal. He is expected to be interrogated for his role in the $2.1 billion arms contract scandal. Apart from Dasuki and Dokpesi, former governor of Sokoto state,

Dasuki

Attahiru Bafarawa and a former Minister of State for Finance, Bashir Yuguda are amongst those that have been picked up by the anti graft agency. They were all arrested after being indicted by a presidential committee that investigated arms procurement during the last administration during which about $2.2 billion was allegedly diverted to purposes other than arms procurement. Meanwhile, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has condemned the arrest of Dokpesi and others by

the EFCC. The party also said that it had been made aware that more notable PDP leaders have similarly been listed for arrest over “unproven allegations” pursuant to the plot by the governing All Progressives Congress, APC to cow and silence opposition in the country. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, in a statement on Tuesday said the military style of pronouncement of guilt on Mr. Dokpesi before any fair hearing, betrays the fact that he is a victim of political persecution and mob trial by the APC government because of his association with the PDP. “While the PDP is not against the war against corruption, we insist that the crusade must be carried out within the limits of the law and not as a guise to persecute and torture opposition elements in the country. “Our fear is that with the pronouncement of guilt even without being given the opportunity within his rights as a citizen to state his own side of the story, the President Buhari-led government is sidestepping the laws to ensure that Chief Dokpesi does not get justice in the Continued on Page 36

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Politics

Arms Deal: Wave of arrests of Jonathan’s men Continued from Page 35

court, a plot which they want to extend to other PDP leaders. “The PDP therefore demands an open and public trial of all those arrested so that all issues and charges against them as well as their defence therein would also be in the public domain. “We demand a proper investigation and lawful prosecution instead of the reprehensible resort to outright political persecution, which can only have a place in a military regime. “We also note that this development may not be unconnected with the planned onslaught against the media, following its commitment in holding this dictatorial regime accountable since it took o΀ce. “Finally, we call on the international community and rights bodies worldwide to note the growing impunity and gross violation of human rights by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government tailored to decimate the opposition and cow the media in Nigeria,” the party said. Speaking in the same vein, Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose described the arrest of Dasuki as continuation of Buhari’s regime of vengeance, saying “disobeying court order and later arresting and detaining the same person the court ordered to be allowed to travel abroad for medicare is the peak of dictatorship.” Fayose, who reiterated his support for the Àght against corruption, maintained that it must be done within the ambit of the law and must not be used for vengeance. He declared support for Dasuki’s demand for an open trial as against the federal government’s quest for a secret trial. Fayose said “after Áagrantly disobeying court orders, whatever that is done or said by the Buhari-led government concerning Sambo Dasuki will appear vindictive and it remains to be seen how a government that refused to obey the court will now charge Dasuki to the same court.” He called for caution on the information being giving by the federal government to the public on its anti-corruption, saying trying people in the media as being done by the federal gov-

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ernment was dangerous to democracy and rule of law. The governor said; “Again, is it the duty of the DSS to investigate fraud? If Dasuki committed fraud as being alleged, why not let the appropriate government agency handle his matter? Why Àrst torturing him emotionally with the DSS siege on his house? “My position is that, since the federal government said report of its panel indicted Dasuki, why arresting and detaining him? Why not charge him to court so that he can also accept guilt or defend himself?” he oͿered. However, in his eͿorts to timely check possible implication by the Àfth columnists, Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has dissociated himself from the N60bn arms deal involving Dasuki. Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, stated that contrary to report published in an online medium, he has never involved in any purchase of security equipment in his entire political career. He said, “As a member of the Seventh Senate, Dr. Saraki was not a member of any of the committees which have oversight function on the Ministry of Defence or the intelligence and national security apparatus. If he was tagged the leader of the opposition to the Jonathan administration, how then will he be privy to Arms purchases and have the inÁuence to blackmail any government agency or institution over the release of funds. “The Senate President would like to alert members of the public to this new plot by this particular online medium, SaharaReporters to tarnish his reputation as the medium and its sponsors pursue the singular objective of removing him from the o΀ce of the Senate President, an objective they

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have since failed to achieve within and outside the National Assembly,” he noted. According to him, there is no logic in SaharaReporters’ claim as Dr. Saraki who was persecuted by the last administration could not have had the inÁuence and good standing to walk up to the Central Bank to demand for any money having exposed many atrocities of the past administration. Again, on what ground would the Senate President blackmail anyone for 250 Million naira? It must be emphasized here that Dr. Saraki will never engage in any sharp practice or issue which will warrant him to blackmail any individual or government institution. “Therefore for record purposes, Dr. Saraki did not collect any money from any o΀cial of the CBN in respect of any arms deal. The Senate President also challenge SaharaReporters or any o΀cial of the apex bank, Senator, serving or past, who witnessed or participated in any sharing of the alleged money purported to have been received by him, to come out with evidence. “It should be recalled that SaharaReporters believe it can continue to disparage and defame people claiming that it is operating outside the country. The medium cannot operate above the law. “This same medium had falsely published the data page of a forged passport it purportedly claimed belonged to Saraki. The Home O΀ce in the United Kingdom has since written to conÀrm that the said passport does not belong to the Senate President. “Also, SaharaReporters once claimed that Saraki bribed some judges using a former Chief Justice of Nigeria as a front. The claim has since been proven to be false. Anybody who knows

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the reputation of the retired Justice in question knows that he cannot be used to pervert the cause of justice. ” It also claimed that Saraki tried to cover up the case of $20 billion missing NNPC fund and indeed collected “cash and gifts” from former President Goodluck Jonathan through Mr. Gilbert Chagoury when in actual fact the Senate President was the only member of the Senate committee who refused to sign the majority report of the MakarÀ committee because he disagreed with the report which he believed did not address the matter. “It is strange however that a man who dissociated himself from the probe report because he believed it amounted to a cover up was later accused by the same online medium as supporting attempts to hide the issue of the missing funds. This is not only completely false, but also a Àction concocted by SaharaReporters to defame Dr. Saraki. “The game being played by SaharaReporters and its sponsors is clear. As they have done in previous cases involving the on-going trial of the Senate President at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, they are targeting the Appeal at the Supreme Court coming up on Thursday, December 3rd 2015. They want to prejudice the Supreme Court as they have done when they blackmailed a judge of the Federal High Court to withdraw from the case and also published false reports, which compelled the Court of Appeal to postpone its judgment at the last minute. “Whatever the motive of SaharaReporters, it is high time we employed the instrument of the law to stop this act of impunity aimed at publishing false reports believing the victims will not go to court or be frustrated by its dubious claims

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that they are domiciled outside Nigeria. ” We urge all Nigerians and other well-meaning individuals across the globe to ignore this absolutely false claim by SaharaReporters. Like we earlier stated, this false claim shall not go unchallenged. We shall meet in court. “We have allowed SaharaReporters enough latitude to indulge in their unscrupulous and mischievous method of journalism. However, enough is enough. We have no option than to commence legal action against Sahara Reporters in all relevant jurisdictions, particularly on the issue of fake passport, false claim of bribery and the recent one on blackmail, all aimed at tarnishing the image of the Senate President. “We need to put an end to this concerted mischief of defaming the person and good reputation of Senator Bukola Saraki. We will vigorously defend the integrity of the Senate President. We believe law and global best practices should guide these cyber-warriors. They have abused the docility of the law for too long. Enough is enough,” he warned. However, there have been divided positions on the manners the anti-graft agencies employ to haunt their targets. The condemnations though shared by political pundits, the major of it rests with members of the oppositions who have ceaselessly hinted that only PDP members have been mercilessly disgraced, faulting the presidency on how it often direct these bulldogs to go after the erstwhile ruling party members. According to them, like Fayose, it would be better for the presidency and the credibility of these agencies to charge the accused to court for hearing.

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Business & Economy

Ex-banker decries rise in bank robberies Johnmark Ukoko

former banker, Mr. Adewale Balogun, who retired after working for many years with the then Century Merchant Bank and First Bank of Nigeria Plc has decried the high incidence of bank robberies in the country in recent times. Balogun in an interview with Newswatch Times complained that despite the state-of-the-art doors, CCTV and other security gadgets installed by banks to forestall

robberies, men of the underworld still rob banks with impunity. He lamented that many innocent lives have been lost to numerous bank robberies across the country, adding that the Police has to put in more eěort to halt bank robberies before they occur. According to him, “I am alarmed at the rate of armed robberies in the banking sector in the country. Hardly a week passes without the media reporting bank robberies or some lives wasted in the banking halls.”

He appealed to the management of banks to scrutinize the personnel that are hired to work for them, adding that it’s hard for robbers to aĴack a bank without insider information. The former banker cautioned bank workers who are not contented with their pay to resign and seek employment in other sectors where their ęnancial demands could be met rather than Ěirt with robbers. Balogun advised banks against engaging outsourced staěs to occupy sensitive positions, adding that the police, CBN and the bank management

have to brainstorm on the way out of the menace. The rise in the new trend of outsourcing staě by contractor-agencies who do not do proper scrutiny of the staě engaged for banks because they want to cut corners by paying paltry sum to the aěected staě has led to the engagement of people with questionable character. He said the staěs are the ones that engage in round-tripping and other forms of ęnancial crimes such as divulging security tips of the banks to their colleagues outside to commit ęnancial crimes.

Agric ministry lauds Primlaks’ value creation efforts Abiodun Awogbemi

he Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Arc. Sonny Echono, has lauded the eěorts of Primlaks Group, producers of the Sympli brand of convenience foods, for raising the bar of innovation and value addition to Nigeria’s indigenous foods. Echono gave the commendation during his visit to the Sympli exhibition stand at the just concluded 2015 FOODBEXT WEST AFRICA Exhibition in Lagos where he tasted Sympli yam fries and plantain chips to the delight of visitors and other stakeholders. “Sympli has shown that it is not enough to just grow crops, we must add some value, do some processing, improve packaging and then the products will be exportable and can earn more revenue for Nigeria,” he said, adding, “Value addition is the way to go, the opportunities are bountiful, it is proętable, it also ensures that we create additional jobs for our people and we can get additional value.” He urged the company to intensify eěorts at creating awareness and geĴing markets for its products, leveraging on the quick preparation and aěordability of local agricultural produce. “We have the right economic conditions, good soil and labour. So once you can improve on these, you can

compete with anybody anywhere and that is what you should be doing,” he said. Earlier at the opening ceremony of the AgrikExpo, the founder of the Centre for Value and Leadership, Prof Pat Utomi, said: “It is my view that if we focus on the strategy of processing what we produce and there is a clear national

strategy, corporate strategy will key into it and use it as a great advantage to help drive the economy of this nation.” Chairman of VPPL, Otunba Christopher Tugbogbo said, “I am very happy to be a part of this venture because Sympli proves that Nigeria is capable of doing new things in agriculture that can help reduce our

dependence on oil and gas.” “Sympli is produced 100% locally by Nigerians for Nigerians and this gives me hope as it creates much needed employment, helps reduce post-harvest losses and gives Nigerians a home grown brand in the frozen food segment that we can all be proud of,” he said.

Credit facility as catalyst to boost food production Continued from Page 12 and other frozen products which although are banned, are still in the markets. The country has many universities of agriculture, departments of agricultural sciences in the convectional universities, departments of agriculture in some Polytechnics, Colleges of Education and Colleges of Agriculture and other related institutions, yet is unable to produce enough to feed its citizens. The country is endowed with many specialized agricultural sciences professors, professors emeritus and other egg heads that are respected worldwide for their expertise and skills in agricultural ęelds yet are unable to provide enough foodstuěs for local consumption. A large portion of foodstuěs used locally are produced by peasant farmers many of whom are old and retiring which has led to high cost of basic foodstuěs across the country. The few commercial mechanized farms in the country are located in the North while only few retired generals and super rich Nigerians are into commercial farming, yet their produces are beyond the reach of most Nigerians. Most farmers who spoke to Newswatch Times complained of lack of long term credit

facility and lack of support from government as major reasons why they ęnd it diĜcult to produce enough foodstuěs for local consumption and export. The emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari appears to have woken the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to the realization of the need to provide long term credit facilities to commercial farmers in the country. To achieve this goal, the president recently launched the “Anchor” programme to enable local rice farmers access the apex bank’s credit facility at a single interest rate annually. Newswatch Times investigations showed that the loan which will come from the N220 billion Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund (MSMEDF), would be given to farmers at nine per cent per annum. The CBN Governor, Godwin Emeęele, in an interaction with rice farmers in Awka, Anambra State recently said the idea behind the Anchor Borrowers programme initiative is to diversify the country’s economy by addressing the issue of local production of agricultural products that has reduce the nation’s foreign reserve over the years. Emeęele who was represented by his Special Adviser on Development Finance, Paul Eluhaiwe, identięed mechanization, inputs and ęnance as major hindrances to rice production in Nigeria, but stressed that the programme, which he said is private sector

driven, is aimed at solving the problem of ęnance. Speaking on the conditions of accessing the loan, the CBN boss said the farmers will be thoroughly trained on the global best agronomical practices. “The farmers must be a member of a validated cooperative before applying for the loan. We will ęnd out how much it will take to produce one hectare of rice to determine the amount that will be given to each individual. The idea is to enhance eĜcient management of the resources”. he said. Reacting to the apex bank’s new initiative for local rice farmers, a leading player in rice production, who is the Managing Director of Ebonyi Agro Nigeria limited Engr. Chukwu Ugwu, disclosed that Nigeria consumes about 6metric tonnes of rice per annum, but produces only 3.5 metric tonnes at about $3billion. He disclosed that the two paddy aggregation centers in Anambra and Ebonyi State will be made more viable, promising that his group will buy all the rice produced in the states through the two paddy aggregation centers. Ugwu appealed to rice farmers in the two states to utilise the opportunity oěered by the programme to increase their yields in line with what is obtained in other parts of the world.

Respondents to Newswatch Times called on the newly appointed Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, to address the challenges that has militated against rice production in Nigeria. In a related development, Buhari few days ago, launched the CBN Anchor programme for rice production. The launching which took place in Lagos had many rice farmers in the country. They enjoined the minister to deploy his wealth of experience in agriculture and practical farming to produce genuine farmers who would produce verięable local rice against the practice in the past when “farmers” where described as “suit wearing and brief case carrying politicians”, who own no farms, but cornered huge funds meant for rice farmers in the country. The respondents urged the new minister to emulate President Muhammadu Buhari in telling Nigerians the biĴer truth about the situation in the country’s agriculture sector, instead of telling Nigerians that the country is self-suĜcient in rice production when our ports and land borders are Ěooded with rice coming in from Asian countries. A respondent said: “The last minister of agriculture told Nigerians that due to the “transformation of agriculture sector”, the country is now self-suĜcient in rice production.

International Business

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Botswana: Diamond discovery turns poorest country into Africa’s great economy B

Abiodun Awogbemi with Agency report

otswana, oĜcially the Republic of Botswana, is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. The citizens refer to themselves as Batswana. Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent within the Commonwealth on 30 September 1ş66. Since then, it has maintained a strong tradition of stable representative democracy, with a consistent record of uninterrupted democratic elections. Botswana is topographically Ěat, with up to 70 percent of its territory being the Kalahari Desert. It is bordered by South Africa to the south and southeast, Namibia to the west and north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast. Its border with Zambia to the north near Kazungula is poorly deęned but at most is a few hundred metres long. A mid-sized country of just over two million people, Botswana is one of the most sparsely populated nations in the world. Around 10 percent of the population lives in the capital and largest city, Gaborone. Formerly one of the poorest countries in the world, with a GDP per capita of about $70 per year in the late 1ş60s. Botswana has since transformed itself into one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, now boasting a GDP (purchasing power parity) per capita of about $1Ş,Ş25 per year as of 2015, which is one of the highest in Africa. Its high gross national income (by some estimates the fourth-largest in Africa) gives the country a modest standard of living and the highest Human Development Index of continental Sub-Saharan Africa. Botswana is a member of the African Union, the Southern African Development Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the United Nations. Despite its political stability and relative socioeconomic prosperity, the country is among the hardest hit by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, with around a quarter of the population estimated to be infected. The Lucara Diamond ęrm recently discovered is the world’s second-largest diamond of gem quality in Botswana. The 1,111-carat diamond is second to the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond found in South Africa in 1ş05. The gem measures 65mm x 56mm x 40mm and was recovered from the Karowe mine located north of the capital Gaborone. This diamond (Karowe AK6), the largest found in over a century, has yet to be evaluated and thus far has no price tag or potential buyer. The diamond rates as a Type-IIa stone and is roughly the size of a tennis ball. It is extremely hard to estimate the value of the diamond given the unknown color, clarity, and cuĴing. In Botswana, the Department of Mines and Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, maintains data regarding mining throughout the country. Debswana, the largest diamond mining company operating in Botswana, is 50 percent owned by the government. The mineral industry provides about 40 percent of all government revenues. Several international mining corporations have established regional headquarters in Botswana, and prospected for diamonds, gold, uranium, copper, and even oil, many coming back with positive results. Government announced in early 200ş that they would try to shift their economic dependence on diamonds, over serious concern that diamonds are predicted to dry out in Botswana over the next twenty years. Botswana’s Orapa mine is the largest diamond mine in the world in terms of value and quantity of carats produced annually. Estimated to produce over 11 million carats in 2013, with an average price of $145/carat. The discovery of diamonds in Botswana at Orapa by De Beers geologists in 1ş67, shortly after the country gained

independence, has transformed Botswana from one of the poorest nations into one of Africa’s great economy. The country now produced a report, Turning Finite Resources into Enduring Opportunity, on partnership with Botswana, the ęrst in a series on each of its producer countries. The conference examined the role of public-private partnerships and how responsible management of resource extraction will beneęt future generations. In Botswana, the non-mining sector now makes up 70 percent of total value added to GDP compared with 50 percent in 2002. So it means the country is heavily dependent on diamonds. The diamond has helped bring dignity and a beĴer life to thousands of people in poorer countries and will continue to do so long after the mines have closed. Economy Since its independence, Botswana has had one of the fastest growth rates in per capita income in the world. Botswana has transformed itself from one of the poorest countries in the world to a middle-income country. It has the fourth highest gross national income at purchasing power parity in Africa, giving it a standard of living around that of Mexico and Turkey. The Ministry of Trade and Industry of Botswana is responsible for promoting business development throughout the country. According to the International Monetary Fund, economic growth averaged over ş percent per year from 1ş66 to 1şşş. Botswana has a high level of economic freedom compared to other African countries. The government has maintained a sound ęscal policy, despite consecutive budget deęcits in 2002 and 2003, and a negligible level of foreign debt. It earned the highest sovereign credit rating in Africa and has stockpiled foreign exchange reserves (over $7 billion in 2005/2006) amounting to almost two and a half years of current imports. An array of ęnancial institutions populates the country’s ęnancial system, with pension funds and commercial banks being the two most important segments by asset size. Banks remain proętable, well-capitalised, and liquid, as a result of growing national resources and high interest rates. The Bank of Botswana serves as a central bank. The country’s currency is the Botswana pula. Generally adhering to global standards in the transparency of ęnancial policies and banking supervision, the ęnancial sector provides ample access to credit for entrepreneurs. The Capital Bank opened in 200Ş. As of August 2015, there are a dozen licensed banks in the country. The government is involved in banking through state-owned ęnancial institutions and a special ęnancial incentives program that is aimed at increasing Botswana’s status as a ęnancial centre. Credit is allocated on market terms, although the

government provides subsidised loans. Reform of non-bank ęnancial institutions has continued in recent years, notably through the establishment of a single ęnancial regulatory agency that provides more eěective supervision. The government has abolished exchange controls, and with the resulting creation of new portfolio investment options, the Botswana Stock Exchange is growing. The constitution prohibits the nationalisation of private property and provides for an independent judiciary, and the government respects this in practice. The legal system is suĜcient to conduct secure commercial dealings, although a serious and growing backlog of cases prevents timely trials. The protection of intellectual property rights has improved signięcantly. Botswana is ranked second only to South Africa among sub-Saharan Africa countries in the 2014 International Property Rights Index. While generally open to foreign participation in its economy, Botswana reserves some sectors for citizens. Increased foreign investment plays a signięcant role in the privatisation of state-owned enterprises. Investment regulations are transparent, and bureaucratic procedures are streamlined and open, although somewhat slow. Investment returns such as proęts and dividends, debt service, capital gains, returns on intellectual property, royalties, franchise’s fees, and service fees can be repatriated without limits. Botswana imports reęned petroleum products and electricity from South Africa. There is some domestic production of electricity from coal. Food The cuisine of Botswana is unique but also shares some characteristics with other cuisine of Southern Africa. Examples of Botswana food are pap, boerewors, samp, vetkoek and mopani worms. A food unique to Botswana includes seswaa, heavily salted mashed-up meat. Tourism The Botswana Tourism Organisation is the country’s oĜcial tourism group.

The cuisine of Botswana is unique but also shares some characteristics with other cuisine of Southern Africa

Primarily, tourists visit Gaborone due to the city having numerous activities for visitors. Hotels include the Lonrho Lansmore Masa Square, a 5-Star hotel, and the Gaborone Sun, a luxury hotel that also features a casino. The Lion Park Resort is Botswana’s ęrst permanent amusement park and hosts events such as birthday parties for families. Other destinations in Botswana include the Gaborone Yacht Club and the Kalahari Fishing Club and natural aĴractions such as the Gaborone Dam and Mokolodi Nature Reserve. There are golf courses which are maintained by the Botswana Golf Union (BGU). The Phakalane Golf Estate is a multimillion-dollar clubhouse that oěers both hotel accommodations and access to golf courses. Health The Ministry of Health in Botswana is responsible for overseeing the quality and distribution of healthcare throughout the country. The Cancer Association of Botswana is a voluntary non-governmental organisation. The association is a member of the Union for International Cancer Control. The Association supplements existing services through provision of cancer prevention and health awareness programmes, facilitating access to health services for cancer patients and oěering support and counseling to those aěected. Language The oĜcial language of Botswana is English although Setswana is widely spoken across the country. In Setswana, preęxes are more important than they are in many other languages. These preęxes include Bo, which refers to the country, Ba, which refers to the people, Mo, which is one person, and Se which is the language. For example, the main ethnic group of Botswana is the Tswana people, hence the name Botswana for its country. The people as a whole are Batswana, one person is a Motswana, and the language they speak is Setswana. Other languages spoken in Botswana include Kalanga (sekalanga), Sarwa (sesarwa), Ndebele, ǷXàä and in some parts Afrikaans. Politics and government The Constitution of Botswana is the rule of law which protects the citizens of Botswana and represents their rights. The politics of Botswana take place in a framework of a representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Botswana is both head of state and head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Parliament of Botswana. The most recent election, its eleventh, was held on 24 October 2014. Since independence was declared, the party system has been dominated by the Botswana Democratic Party. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. Botswana ranks 30th out of 167 states in the 2012 Democracy Index. According to Transparency International, Botswana is the least corrupt country in Africa and ranks close to Portugal and South Korea Environmental problems Botswana faces two major environmental problems: drought and desertięcation. The desertięcation problems predominantly stem from the severe times of drought in the country. Three quarters of the country’s human and animal populations depend on groundwater due to drought. Groundwater use through deep borehole drilling has somewhat eased the eěects of drought. Surface water is scarce in Botswana and less than 5 percent of the agriculture in the country is sustainable by rainfall. In the remaining ş5 percent of the country, raising livestock is the primary source of rural income. Approximately 71percent of the country’s land is used for communal grazing, which has been a major cause of the desertięcation and the accelerating soil erosion of the country. Since raising livestock has proven to be proętable for the people of Botswana, the land continues to be exploited.

Newswatch Times, Saturday, December 5, 2015

Healthy Living

2.9m HIV positive Nigerians risk death without antiretroviral drugs –Experts A

Chioma Umeha, Health Editor

whooping 2.9 million people living with HIV/ AIDS out of 3.4 million Nigerians diagnosed last year are at risk of death from HIV related illnesses following lack of treatment needed to suppress the infection. Aěected persons are mostly those who are currently living in hiding, who are also infecting new people causing a surge of the disease. HIV experts revealed this at a scientięc symposium to mark this year’s World AIDS Day, organized by the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, NIMR, in collaboration with Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Lagos branch. In her presentation, representative of the Population Council Abuja, Dr. Sylvia Adebajo, noted that only 500,000 people are currently on treatment, while the 2.9 million, largely men, serve as reservoir for the spread of HIV. “Men do not go to hospital as much as women, so they are the most diĜcult to reach. Those at higher risks include; women, homosexuals, men who engage with drugs and those who have sex with female sex workers.” Adebajo noted that the aĴitude of testing people and leĴing them go without follow up needs to be stopped, and more people particularly men need to be reached with treatment. Director-General of NIMR, Prof Innocent Ujah, regreĴed that despite availability of eěective tools for diagnosis and clinical management, the AIDS epidemic still claims estimated two million lives each year, of which about 270, 000 are children. He lamented: “Despite the fact that eěective tools have been available for the diagnosis and clinical management, the epidemic still claims an estimated two million lives each year, of which about 270,000 are children.” He further observed that new cases of the infection are still occurring in some parts of the world leading to intensięed global eěorts to stem the epidemic.

L-r Dr Olalekan Aregbesola (NMA) Dr. Dumebi Owa (NMA) Dr. FIsher LASACA Rep. Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, Project Manager, LASACA, Mrs. Amina Ali, Chair, NEHHWAN, Lagos State, Prof. Oni Idigbe (NIMR), Dr. Sylvia Adebayo, Population Council, Abuja and Prof. Sulaimon Akanmu, Consultant Haematologist, LUTH at a seminar on World Aids Day 2015, recently.

According to him, this development informed the choice of the multi-year theme of the World AIDS Day since 2012 which has been, “GeĴing to Zero with the three main sub-themes of Zero new infections, Zero deaths from AlDS-related illnesses and Zero discrimination.” Ujah who lauded the UNAIDS 90-90-90 initiative said it was designed to have 90 percent of all people diagnosed with HIV infection receive sustained ARV therapy and 90% of all people receiving ARV will have viral suppression. However, corroborating with the United Nations Agency on AIDS, the DG said that it will be impossible to end the epidemic without bringing HIV treatment to all those who need it. He said that people with the virus will have to be diagnosed before they are provided treatment. When on treatment, there should be adequate viral suppression achieved in those treated, he added. His words: “In 2014, the

UN AIDS came up with the Global 90-90-90 initiative. This is an ambitious treatment target to help end the AIDS epidemic. Whereas previous AIDS targets sought to achieve incremental progress in the response, the post-2015 era is nothing less than the end of the AIDS epidemic by 2030. “However, it is the view of the UNAIDS that it will be impossible to end the epidemic without bringing HIV treatment to all who need it. To provide treatment, people with the virus will have to be diagnosed. When on treatment, there should be adequate viral suppression achieved in those treated. “The multi – year theme since 2012 has been “geĴing to zero with the three main subthemes of zero new infections, zero deaths from AIDs – related illnesses and zero discrimination. “With 90 percent of those on treatment having viral suppression, there will be a drastic break of transmission of new infection and end the HIV/AIDS pandemic by 2030,” he said.

He said NIMR conducted an outreach in Alimosho Local Government area of Lagos state to increase awareness on HIV/AIDS as well as enhance HIV counselling and testing. Also in her presentation on how to prevent new infection, Dr. Oladipo Fisher, from Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, LASACA, said early initiation of HIV positive people into antiretroviral drugs will decrease rate of new infections as well as reduce HIV-related illnesses and deaths. Similarly, Consultant Haematologist, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Prof. Sulaimon Akanmu, noted that people who test positive to HIV can possibly eliminate the virus if they commence treatment immediately they are diagnosed. “This will help bring their viral load to an undetectable level where they will likely not infect other people, and this is in line with the World Health Organization, WHO’s new treatment guideline for HIV/ AIDS.”

Newswatch Times, Saturday, December 5, 2015

Healthy Living

NPC’s figure of PWD is wrong –David Anyaele E Toyin Adebayo, Abuja

xecutive Director, Centre for Citizens with Disabilities, David Anyaele, has said that People Living With Disabilities (PWD) are not satisęed with the ęgure being branded by the National Population Commission as the population of those living with disabilities which has made planning strategies diĜcult for them. He added that data is critical to planning and development and as such, any form of exclusion of Nigerians with disabilities in the future population census will impede development in Nigeria. He made this known at a stakeholder’s forum to commemorate 2015 International Day for Persons with Disabilities, in Abuja with the theme: “Inclusion MaĴers: Access and Empowerment of People of All Disabilities”. According to him, the objective of the forum is to acquire knowledge and insight on the National Population Commission’s strategy to ensure Nigerians with disabilities are not left behind as they plan future population census. He said that the objective of the day is to improve the situation of persons with disabilities and extend their full cooperation in observing the day. “To us at CCD, it is a period to promote a beĴer understanding of disability issues with a focus on the rights of persons with disabilities in every aspect of the political, social, economic and cultural life of our communities. “We are concerned that since the inception of population census activities in Nigeria, persons with disabilities are minimally included, as census enumerators are trained with no knowledge about capturing

a person with disability”, he added. Anyaele stressed that, “We are worried that data capturing

tools of the previous population census exercises lack ability disaggregation data capturing mechanism to ensure people

with disabilities are not only captured, but are segregated according to the nature of their disabilities.”

Mrs Adejoro with baby on hospital bed.

Mother, baby with medical personnel

Wife of another Nigerian Ebola survivor welcomes baby girl

he wife of Nigerian Ebola survivor, Dr Adewale Adejoro, has delivered a healthy baby girl. Mrs. Opeyemi Adejoro gave birth at 7.24 pm on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at the First Consultant Medical Centre (FCMC) in Lagos. This was disclosed via a statement released on behalf of the hospital during the week. According to the statement: “Mrs. Opeyemi

J. Adejoro, the wife of Dr. Adewale Adejoro, a male Ebola survivor, has safely delivered a healthy Ebola-free baby girl at First Consultant Medical Centre, Lagos.” “The hospital’s Medical Director, Dr. Benjamin Ohiaeri made the birth announcement today. The baby was born at 7.24 pm on Tuesday, 1st December 2015.”

“The baby girl, weighing 3kg at birth (its placenta 450g), a product of a term gestation was delivered following strict guidelines and recommendations from the Centre for Disease Control (CDC), USA, through the pre-natal and delivery stages.” Dr. Adejoro was working at FCMC when Nigeria’s index patient, Liberian Patrick Sawyer was admiĴed

at the facility. The only female doctor to survive the outbreak, Dr Ada Igonoh, also of the FCMC, gave birth to a healthy baby girl in the United States of America on November 3, 2015. Another FCMC doctor, Stella Adadevoh, lost her life to the virus and is credited with containing the epidemic by preventing Sawyer from leaving the hospital despite immense pressure to do so.

Newswatch Times, Saturday, December 5, 2015

Judiciary

Disu’s death: Tribunal on a fact-finding mission to Lekki Free Trade zone

Subsidy theft allegations against us are false, oil marketer tells court Ayodele Olalere

il marketer, Ms. Adaoha Ugo-Ndagi, has told a Lagos High Court siĴing in O Ikeja that the N1.9 billion subsidy fraud

Ayodele Olalere

he ongoing tribunal set up by the Lagos State government to find out the causes of the incessant crisis at Ibeju-Lekki between the communities and the management of Lekki Free Trade Zone, during the week went on a fact-finding mission to the troubled area. It is recalled that the Managing Director of Lekki Worlwide Investment, Alhaji Tajudeen Disu, was recently shot dead at Okunraye village by yet to be identified people during one of the protests by the communities. While the management of Lekki Free Zone are accusing the villagers of firing the shot that killed the MD, the villagers are pointing accusing fingers at the police stationed at the zone. They argued that the MD was shot by one of the policemen attached to him. Immediately after the crisis, the state government set up a tribunal led by retired Justice Adesuyi OlateruOlagbegi to look into the issue. The tribunal began sitting two weeks ago and during the week, the panel embarked on on-the spot assessment of the 14 communities that surrounded the free trade zone. The panel began its mission at Tiye community, a village of less than 1,000 inhabitants and directly opposite the Lekki Free Zone. The Baale (leader) of the community Chief Kayode Rauf told the panel that investors at Lekki Free Zone, especially Dangote Cement and Dangote Oil and Gas took over their lands without paying them compensation and resettle them. He lamented the damage ongoing dredging on the nearby ocean by Dangote Investment has done to the community, adding that the villagers could no longer carry out their occupation which is farming and fishing. “We are suffering. They took our land and refused to employ any of our children. Fishing and farming is our occupation, but we can no longer do them because the land we used for farming has been taken over by the investors and government. We have to go farther into the ocean before we can get fish because of the dredging Dangote investment is doing. It has affected our coconut trees and many of the houses are collapsing because of the impact of the dredging,” he lamented. Newswatch Times observed that the villagers leave in abject poverty as they lack basic amenities such as health centres, good schools as well as electricity. The same lamentation was echoed at Imobido community. The villagers heaped much of the blame on Dangote Investment which they said owns much of the lands in the Lekki Free Zone. They lamented that their kolanuts, cashew, cocoa, cassava and other crops plantation, which used to serve as their source of livelihood have been destroyed without

Justice Adesuyi Olateru Olagbegi (middle in dark glasses) in one of the communities

compensation from investors. “The dredging Dangote is doing is affecting our business. We used to plant cocoa, cashew, kolanuts, and other crops, but we can no longer do that. There are no hospitals. They (investors) promised our children scholarships, but they have refused to give them. As a result of this, parents can no longer send their children to school because the crops they used to sell have been destroyed and lands taken over,” said one Mustafa Sheriff, one of the leaders in the community. The panel also visited Idasho community where there is a nonfunctioning, ill equipped health centre with no single medical personnel, and only one block of primary school which serves ten communities with a population of 467 pupils. The pupils sit on the floor as a result of lack of adequate chairs and tables. The Idasho community accused Dangote Investment of forging the Environmental Impact Assessment documents, adding that they (villagers) were not aware when the assessment was carried out. “The dredging by Dangote started four months ago and it has caused lots of damages to our community. You can imagine what will happen if the dredging is allowed to continue for the next three years as Dangote has said,” lamented the leader of the community, Mr Samuel Babatunde. Other communities visited are Magbon-Segun, the worst hit of all the communities, Itoke town, Alasia, Lekuru, among others. At Okunraye where the incident took place, the panel met with the men of the Nigeria Police combining with Mopol 49 who are permanently stationed there with armoured carrier, and the villagers. Describing how Late Disu was killed, the leader of the community with a population of 5, 000 people, Wasiu Yekini, gave a practical description of series of events on the fateful day that led to the death of Disu. According to him, the police were standing few metres behind Disu while he (Disu) was facing and pacifying the community during the protest. He told the panel that the gun shot that killed Disu came from his (Disu) back. According to him, the bullet hit Disu at the back of his head, an indication that the villagers couldn’t have been

responsible for his death, but the police. He further said the incident occurred ten minutes after Disu arrived at the zone in company of police escorts. “(Gestulating)The police stood at the other side of the road in front of the Lekki Free zone gate while we, community members, stood at the other side, which is the entrance to our community. The police started shooting and firing tear-gas at us. While they were doing that, Disu started walking towards us and at the same time shouting at the police who were standing at close range at his back to stop shooting. He was also shouting to us that he came to us for peace and settlement, while at the same time raised up his two hands and walking towards our side across the road. Suddenly we saw him jumped up as if something lifted him up and hit his head on the ground. It was at that point that the police stopped shooting,” he said. He added: “We moved away a little though we could still see what was happening at a distance. We saw a hole at the back of his head closer to his ear. It was then we knew he had been shot from the back. The police moved closer to his corpse, dropped their guns and started shaking their heads while they were looking at his corpse. They left and came back five minutes later to pick his corpse.” The community also accused the Abejoye family of conniving with the investors to take over their lands and sold them. Women at Okunraye community also complained that since the incident took place, the police have prevented them from selling their goods at the market opposite the zone and called on government to see to the issue. The panel also visited various construction sites at the zone as well as the hospital located inside the zone where Disu was rushed to after the incident. Justice Olateru-Olagbegi told the leaders of the communities that the panel was on the mission to the area to establish the truth of what really transpired and see the conditions of the people in the area which will help them arrive at a recommendation that will favour both parties.

charge preferred against her and three others are false. Ugo-Ndagi, Managing Director of Ontario Oil and Gas Limited, who was testifying before Justice Lateefa Okunnu, maintained that the allegations were aĴempts to seĴle old scores between Ontario and two other key players in the industry. She urged the court to discharge and acquit herself, Ontario and Mr Walter Wagbatsoma, the Executive Director of the ęrm, of the nine-count charge of conspiracy, obtaining property by false pretences, forgery and uĴering. Led in evidence by the defence counsel, Mr Edoka Onyeke, Ugo-Ndagi, said she had never met the third defendant, Mr Fakuade Babafemi, a staě of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Authority (PPPRA), until they were arraigned in court. She said:”I have never seen him in my life before. The ęrst time I met him was when we were brought before the court. So, how can somebody now claim that we conspired with him to forge documents to fraudulently obtain subsidy from the government?” The witness maintained that the company imported 19 million and 15 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit in the third quarter of 2010 and the transaction followed the stipulated guidelines of the PPPRA. According to her, the documents used for the transactions were signed by all the relevant agencies including the PPPRA, Department of Petroleum Resources, (DPR) Navy, Immigration, Customs, Ontario surveyors and surveyors representing Obat and Integrated tank farms. She said it was therefore strange that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) relied on Shore Tank Certięcates signed only by both tank farms and their surveyors to institute a criminal charge against the defendants that they imported 12 and 10 million litres respectively. The witness said:”I was not surprised that these tank farms were used by the EFCC to try and substantiate their charge against us. Issues of discrepancy happen every day in the industry and parties ęnd ways to resolve them. We have had issues with them in the past and have even taken one of them to court for selling our product without authorisation. So, if there were issues in the transactions, the tank farms ought to have notięed us, but nothing like that was done.” She further told the court that their accusers failed to produce the waybills and truck out tickets used for the transactions to substantiate the allegations. “Both of them could not produce their waybills. They could not produce the tickets. Everybody who handled these operations miraculously disappeared, “Ugo-Ndagi said. Earlier in a cross examination by the prosecution counsel, Mr Rotimi Jacobs (SAN) the witness re-aĜrmed that on several occasions, players in the industry do have variations in ęgures, which most times resolved. The maĴer was adjourned till February 8, 2016 for continuation of cross examinations of the witness by the EFCC counsel.

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Insight Business & Professional Women brainstorm on role of women in nation building

Behaviour change, sure way to end HIV/AIDs by 2030 – IHVN he Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), T has identięed behaviour

Ayodele Olalere

he importance of women in nation building was recently highlighted at the 2015 annual conference of the Nigerian chapter of the Business and Professional Women (BPW) which took place at the Muson Centre, Lagos. The event, which aĴracted business and professional women across the country, brought to the fore challenges facing women in Nigeria which has prevented them from occupying highest position in the political scene in Nigeria. Suggestions were given by various speakers who lamented the rate women have been relegated to the background in decision making both in the private and public sectors. Many of the speakers are of the opinion that unless women brace up to the challenges, their roles will continue to be usurped by men. They were however unanimous in their opinions that the current situation Nigeria found itself wouldn’t have come up if women have been given equal opportunities like men. The chairman of the occasion, Sir Festus Oluremi Omotosho, in his speech said women have lots of potential to succeed if given opportunities. He lamented the ‘I don’t care’ aĴitude of many women in Nigeria to national issues, adding that such aĴitude has prevented them from being taken serious among the elite. “When I look at the potential of women, I wonder why they are not where they ought to be in the country and why they always danced to the tune of men. That must stop. Women must stand up and ęght for their rights. I hope a woman will one day become the president of this country. Men are said to be more than women in this country, but in reality, there are more women than men. There are more hardworking women than men. If you go to the rural areas, women work more than men to provide food,” he said. He added that women are known more for their integrity and ability to manage resources which men lack. He gave examples of successful women in Nigeria who have carved a niche for themselves both in the private and public sectors. He also berated the women folk for not doing enough to support each other in achieving success, saying that frequent cases of ‘pull down syndrome’ on the part of women to one another has hampered their progress. “When we are talking of integrity, we are seen Nigerian women puĴing it into practice. It is sad that you will see a man bring down a woman trying to get to the top. For instance, Aruma OĴeh, a brilliant woman came to Nigeria to serve the country, but men in politics started pulling

Angela Ajala, National president BPW with members of Abuja clubs during the 2015 National conference which took place at the MUSON center in Lagos

her down and frustrated her until she went back abroad and bagged an international appointment. Women must stand up to defend and support each other. Women don’t always stand up to see to the upliftment of other women and that is why they are backward.” He counselled members of BPW to always reach out to other women for the exchange of ideas which will help them to grow. “BPW is doing excellent job, but I think you must do more. Success without some self upgrading is very hard to come by. Women must be in the forefront of competency. A woman would have to be 10 times beĴer than a man for her to be recognized in the society. Men believe women should be in the kitchen. Some men are lazy and bossy whereas women are enterprising; they run homes, look after the children and handle inlaws. For you to aĴain your goals, you must acquire knowledge and improve your competency. Don’t

go to bed without reading what will make you a beĴer woman. Think about women who are Prime Ministers and Presidents of their countries. I believe Nigerian women will get there. You must be up to the mark and your knowledge must be good. Look at women like Ibukun Awosika, the chairman of the oldest bank in West Africa, as an example. You should not have time for frivolity if you want to be successful, empower others. We have suěered enough in the hands of men; women should lead the country now. Professional women should wake up. Don’t see yourself alone. Be a mentor to others, both young and old. Let them know their bodies are not to be abused to get to the top. You must also work cooperatively with unity among other women. If you do this, liberation of women and Nigeria will be a reality,” he said. In his contribution, a motivational speaker and behavioral change

expert, Sam Obafemi, said women should show more action than talking and always make use of opportunities that come their way. He also counselled them to always develop themselves in their career so as to be in tune with the latest information and technology. “Women need to translate talking into action. They should be concerned with self-governance. They should pay aĴention to spirit of enterprise. They should be book smart as such will help them to manipulate opportunities. Most times, people use excuses of having no money not to develop themselves. They should have spirit of solidarity. BPW should introduce generational strategy and collaborate with other women organizations. BPW should inject self discipline. To grow, you must use the ‘The Goal Model, The VSP Model and The Psychology of Goal. By doing this, women will aĴract national respect,’ he said

change as the surest way to end HIV/AIDs in the country by 2030. IHVN Programme OĜcer, Mr Ngozi Ajaero, disclosed this while conducting free HIV/AIDs Counseling and Testing in Lugbe, FCT, to mark the World Aids Day tagged: ``GeĴing to Zero, Ending HIV/ AIDs in Nigeria by 2030”. Ajaero said the team had so far tested over 130 persons, and that out of the number, only one person tested positive, He aĴributed the success to the behaviour of the people. ``So far, we have goĴen only one person that is reactive, which shows that people are taking the whole issue seriously. ``It is very obvious that people are behaving very well, so it is all about behavioural change and people are really changing from their usual aĴitude that exposes them to HIV/AIDs in order to achieve zero prevalence. ``The truth about HIV/AIDs is that even if somebody is reactive or positive today and the person is placed on care and starts taking the drugs, he will be able to suppress the viral load and the chances of transmiĴing it to another person would be lessened. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mrs Bola Taju, who tested negative, said she had been eager to know her status. Taju urged all Nigerians who had yet to know their status to avail themselves of the opportunity to prevent spreading the virus.

Hiv/Aids: Challenge of eradicating scourge in Nigeria by 2030 Naomi Sharang

he National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) recently announced that HIV and AIDS prevalence has reduced in Nigeria. The agency notes that the country achieves this as a result of government’s resolve to meet the target of 2030 set by the United Nations AIDS (UNAIDS) to ensure HIV and AIDS-free world. UNAIDS emphasizes that it has achieved and exceeded its goal of providing HIV treatment to 15 million individuals across the world before the end of 2015. It insists that HIV infection has also dropped to 35 per cent while AIDSrelated deaths are down to 41 per cent. The United Nations, therefore, observes that the next ęve years will prove to be more crucial as the organization aims to end AIDS epidemic by 2030. Commenting on the claim of UNAIDS, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon admits that the world has delivered on halting and reversing the AIDS epidemic. “Now, we must commit to ending

the AIDS epidemic as part of the Sustainable Development Goals,” he said in a statement. In an eěort at meeting the target in Nigeria, Prof. John Idoko, DirectorGeneral, NACA, said government agencies at all levels had embarked on programmes aimed at ęghting HIV and AIDS. According to him, HIV and AIDS have been on the decline in Nigeria and cases of new AIDS infection has reduced by 35 per cent in the past four years. ``Nigeria’s AIDS response has gained steady momentum in the past four years. We have managed to turn the tide. ``We now need new commitment and support and we are calling on Nigerians and the country’s partners to renew their commitment to ending AIDS by 2030,’’ he said. He said the country needed to fund the 90:90:90 strategy to eliminate the progression of AIDS, premature death and HIV transmission. According to Idoko, 90:90:90 strategy is a system in which a person

will be tested, and if he or she tests positive, will be linked and retained in HIV care to ensure that he or she adheres to Anti Retroviral Therapy. He said that the eěort by government had made it possible for the number of people living with HIV, who are on Anti Retroviral Therapy, to increase rapidly from 359,181 in 2010 to 747,382 in 2014. ``Eěective antiretroviral treatment provides a dual eěect of saving the lives of people living with HIV and adequately interrupting the transmission of HIV within the community. ``With improved domestic budgeting for HIV and AIDS and sustained external funding, there are plans to expand the coverage of antiretroviral treatment to 1.2 million adults and children by 2017. ``This is possible by establishing 2, 000 additional treatment sites across the country; we have made signięcant progress but there is still more to do. ``Funding is a key issue; most of the funds we require go into commodities like drugs, condoms and others, most

of the drugs are not manufactured in the country,’’ Idoko said. Irrespective of challenges, the UN insists that stakeholders must double easy access to medicines in the next ęve years to meet the international goal of stopping HIV and AIDS. UNAIDS Executive Director, Michel Sidibe, observed that ending HIV and AIDS by 2030 would require increased funding to 31.1 billion dollars by 2020. ``Every ęve years, we have more than double the number of people on life-saving treatment; we need to do it just one more time to break the AIDS scourge and keep it from rebounding,’’ he said. Sidibe said the number of HIVpositive people with access to antiretroviral drugs had jumped from 23 per cent in 2010 to 41 per cent in the past ęve years. He said since 2000, infections in children dropped by nearly 60 per cent and total infections fell by more than a third, while AIDS-related deaths had gone down by about 40 per cent since 2004.

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Sports Update

Tough test for Dream Team against Algeria

2015 U-23 AFCON: You owe Nigerians Olympic ticket, Yusuf tells Siasia VICTOR ENYINNAYA

ormer Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), Dr. Tijani Yusuf, has expressed worries over the wobbling performance of the Under-23 Eagles team led by Coach

Samson Siasia in the ongoing Senegal 2015 AFCON U-23 football summit describing it as unworthy of a Nigerian side to an all important championship as this. Yusuf emphatically said what happened against Egypt was exactly a repeat of what happened in the march

against Mali. But it would be recalled that Siasia assured Nigerians that they would see a diěerent team against the Young Pharaohs, but the Nigerian side played contrary to people’s expectations ‘’Let me be honest with you that from

what we saw against the Young Pharaohs of Egypt, it clearly showed Siasia learnt nothing after the game against Mali. Yes, our aĴackers have shown good measure of depth in the two matches, but the defenders have let us down. “They have not been able to contain their opponents when it maĴered most. They have always been caught nabbing and as their chances of picking the Olympic ticket is slimmer. How on earth would a serious team concede such goals in the second stanza of such an important game. It is sad,’’ Yusuf lamented. “The former Director of Nigeria Institute for Sports asked what Siasia must have told his boys at the interval. From what we saw, it shows that the boys did not learn anything during the recess. The Egyptians came into the second half, more purposeful, businesslike and dictated the pace of the game.

I hope to step into Yekini’s shoes soon – Salami

he beneęciar beneęciary y of the maiden edition of Rashidi Yekini highest goal scorer award, Gbolahan Fuad Salami, has promised to step into the shoes of the late football legend. According to him, the award is enough motivation for him to aspire and surpass the record set by Rashidi Yekini.

The award organised by by Jibril Mohammed led Rashidi Yekini Foundation, saw the CHAN Super Eagles striker Salami, smiling home with the outstanding laurel. The award which came with 100,000 cash and the boot of the late football icon was presented to him by his daughter, Yemi Yekini and Gbolahan

said he hope to step into Rashidi Yekini’s shoe someday. The highly elated Lagos born footballer thanked the teeming fans of Shooting Stars for their love and aěection despite the fact that he had since moved on to another club(Warri Wolves) where he scored the 17 goals which made him the highest goal scorer

in the just concluded Nigeria Professional league 2014/2015 league season and promised that soon he may still play for the club in the nearest future. “Shooting Star brought me into limelight in 2010 from Lagos and since then its has been a roller coaster for my career where I have be moving from one glory to another.

igeria take on leaders Algeria in a ęnal Under-23 AFCON Group B match today in Dakar knowing that they cannot aěord to lose the game if they are to stay on course for qualięcation to next year’s Rio Olympics. Both Nigeria and Algeria are on four points each after two rounds of matches with Egypt on two points still in with a chance if they won their ęnal game against Mali, who have already been eliminated from the championship. Victory over the North Africans on Saturday will guarantee Nigeria passage to the last four, while a draw could also be enough, but that would depend on the result between Egypt and Mali. Incidentally, both Nigeria and Algeria also clashed in a ęnal group game four years ago in the same competition in

Morocco. Nigeria won 4-1, but it was not enough to get them through to the knockout rounds because they had already lost their two other group games. Before this competition, the biggest undoing for coach Samson Siasia’s team was that they were not scoring goals despite the many chances they create. However, their performance in Senegal has been baĝing particularly going by their collapse in the second half against both Mali and Egypt. “It has been very confusing and worrisome. Before now the problem was scoring goals, but now it is defending the goals you have scored,” admiĴed team spokesman Timi Ebikagbaro. “But whatever be the case, the boys know we have to get a result against Algeria not minding the outcome of the match.”

FIFA deficit may reach $100m as crisis takes its toll

he crisis engulęng FIFA looks to be taking its toll on the football governing body’s ęnances, with reports emanating from Zurich tonight to the eěect that the 2015 deęcit will be worse than budgeted. A forecast given to the organisation’s ruling Executive CommiĴee, gathered in the Swiss city for a key two-day meeting, was said to have indicated a loss of around $100 million (£67 million/€94 million). This would be more than three times the budgeted deęcit of $30 million £20 million/(€28 million) after depreciation and taxes. FIFA would not conęrm the ęgure, while cautioning that currency Ěuctuations and other factors might yet have an impact on the ęnal outcome. Nonetheless, a deterioration from original projections would hardly be surprising, given the disastrous year that the

body has endured. It seems a safe bet, for example, that marketing rights will be falling below expectations. FIFA had projected income of $2.3 billion (£1.4 billion/€1.7 billion) from this source, including ticketing and hospitality, for the entire 2015-2018 cycle, culminating with the 2018 World Cup in Russia. On the cost side, it would be surprising if legal and administrative costs were not signięcantly higher than initially budgeted. The ęrst year after a World Cup is generally the tightest in FIFA’s four-year cycle. The body had managed, nevertheless, to generate a surplus in the ęrst year of each of its last three quadrennia; these totalled CHF141 million (£93 million/$139 million/€130 million) in 2003, $49 million (£33 million/€46 million) in 2007 and $36 million (£24 million/€34 million) in 2011. In spite of its diĜculties, FIFA is still in relatively solid shape ęnancially, assuming that its sole quadrennial cash cow - the World Cup - continues to deliver the goods. Reserves built up over recent years stood at more than $1.5 billion (£1.1 billion/€1.4 billion) at the end of 2014. The body had made clear, indeed, that the era of deliberate reservebuilding was over and that it was calling therefore for a balanced budget over the 2015 to 2018 period.

Newswatch Times, Saturday, December 5, 2015

Sports Update Give me another chance, Oshaniwa tells Oliseh BABS OYETORO

uper Eagles defender Juwon Oshaniwa is still nursing the dream of returning to the senior national team under the new manager, coach Sunday Oliseh. Oshaniwa, who won his national team caps under Stephen Keshi but has been shut out of the team with arrival of Oliseh believes he still has something to oěer in the team. In fact, the last time he played for Nigeria was in the 2-2 draw in Uyo against South Africa last year that condemned Nigeria to losing their AFCON trophy. Since that match in Uyo, Kingsley Madu and Chima Akas have played in that left back position along with Echiejile for new coach Oliseh but Oshaniwa has not goĴen any call up. But listen to the pains of a player that has savoured the joy of lifting the Nations Cup with his colleagues and also had the opportunity to play at the World Cup. “It is always an honour to play for my country. Very few things can match playing for huge country like Nigeria. I expect the new coach to be doing things his way

and checking out some players. I know what I’m able to bring to any football team. He was at the Brazil World Cup and saw me, so he knows what I am capable of doing. I am always available to play for my country”, he recounted. He recalled how providence paved way for him to be part of history through the injury sustained by Elderson Echiejile during the AFCON ęnal match against Burkina Fasso in South Africa. “People don’t understand what is meant by a squad game. That a player is on the bench does not mean he is not capable. I knew I was capable and so when I got on all I was thinking was I have to do my part to ensure we keep a clean sheet and therefore become champions. I was not nervous at all.” Speaking on his World Cup experience, Oshaniwa was also going to Brazil as Echiejile’s back-up until the Monaco defender pulled out through injury. “I had no idea he had pulled out until we were travelling within the US for a friendly with the USMNT. I had a fever before that last friendly but I told the coaching crew that I would play.

Bosso battles Aigbogun for Sunshine job

ormer Abia Warriors coach, Ladan Bosso, has now emerged as main contender to take over Sunshine Stars along with Warri Wolves coach Paul Aigbogun. Sources close to the Akure club disclosed

former Nigeria Under-20 coach Bosso is now being considered to lead the team next season with Aigbogun also in the frame. A planned interview for the coach to replace Kennedy Boboye, who quit Sunshine after he led

them to finish fifth in the league this past season has been delayed because they are still expecting their monthly allocation from the Ondo State Government. “Bosso has joined the race to coach Sunshine next season, he and the

l h Warri Wolves coach (Paul Aigbogun) are now the main candidates for the job,” said the source. “Wikki coach (Audu Maikaba) appears to have agreed with another club and so he is no longer in the reckoning.”

Elderson: Monaco ‘ll go for broke at Bastia

onaco will be gunning for a win at Bastia after two straight draws in the French Ligue 1, according to Elderson Echiejile. Last weekend, Monaco were forced to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Olympique Marseille, before they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Caen.

Egypt To Petition CAF Over Draw With Nigeria

he Young Pharaohs of Egypt have kicked against the decisions of the centre referee when they played the Dream Team VI of Nigeria in their second group game at the on-going Under-23 African Cup of Nations. Hamada Al Masry, a member of the Egyptian FA disclosed that the association will make their complaints formal to the Confederation of African Football against Cameroonian referee Antoine Essouma who

was in charge of the match which ended 2 – 2. The centre referee awarded Nigeria two penalties in which Etebo Oghenekaro converted to give Samson Siasia’s men a 2-0 lead in the ęrst half. The Egyptians came strong and their efforts paid oě when the scored just 60 seconds into the second half before substitute Mamdouh El Sayed made it 2 – 2 in the 52nd minute which ensured Egypt shared the spoils.

“We are looking forward to win at Bastia on Saturday after drawing our last two games home and away,” the Nigeria defender disclosed to his oĜcial website www. elderson3.com Monaco are sixth on the table with 25 points from 16 matches, while Bastia are 16th on 18 points.

NCC Tennis tourney: Team Tombim in early lead MADUABUCHI KALU

he ęnal of the maiden edition of the National Communication Commission (NCC) sponsored Team Tennis Championship kicked oě yesterday on a good note at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, with Team Tombim from Abuja storming to an early lead against Team Civil Defence. The Abuja based tennis club did not leave anybody in doubt as to their intention when

in the ęrst match of the day, its representative, Christian Paul trounced his opponent from the Civil Defence, AbudulMumuni Babalola by 6-3, 6-3 to earn two straight win. In the second match, Michael Moses of Team Tombim outclassed his opponent from Civil Defence in two set 6-1, 6-1. However, in Men’s double event, the Civil Defence team redeemed its image by bringing its experience to bear as the duo of Abdul-Mumuni

Babalola and Seun Lawal defeated the duo of Christian Paul and Michael Moses by 6-4, 6-2 to put paid to the dominance of their opponents in the single event. While speaking to Newswatch Times during the game yesterday, the Public Relation OĜcer of NCC, Mrs Osinachi Buchi- Chukwu, said the championship is likely to be an annual competition saying that the telecom regulatory body might not end the sponsorship of the

competition with the maiden edition. Meanwhile, the NCC has said that the tournament is meant for Nigerian tennis players even as the Nigerian telecommunication regulatory has doled out the sum of N11 million as prize money for the championship. The star prize is N5 million, while the ęrst runners up will smile home with N3 million. The second and the third runners up will also go home with N2million and N1million respectively.

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