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Kano Emir, Ado Bayero dies at 84 ...Buried in his Nasarawa ancestral home Jonathan, Mark, Atiku, Govs, others mourn monarch Ted Odogwu, Bureau Chief, Kano

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mir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, is dead - nine days to his 84th birthday. He reportedly passed on in the early hours of yesterday, less than one month after returning from a medical trip to London.

of his death came from the Kano Emirate Council, through Alhaji Mahe Bashir, Walin Kano. Expectedly, Bashir promptly announced that Bayero’s funeral would be conducted same day by 4.00pm, at Kofar Kudu, Kano. And yesterday evening, in keeping with Islamic injunction, his remains were laid to rest in Nassarawa, his ancestral home in the state, after Jumat prayers. Following the emir’s death, senior Emirate Council members, traditional and religious leaders, cials and businessmen from across the country had begun to converge on the palace from around noon yesterday. Tight security measures were promptly put in place for the safety of expected mourners. >>Continued on Pages 2 & 3

The remains of the late Emir of Kan, Ado Bayero, being carried for burial...yesterday.

Boko Haram: Gowon, Danjuma, Buhari, IBB told to intervene Taiye Agbaje, Abuja

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ollowing the ceaseless killings of innocent citizens by Boko Haram insurgents particularly in the northeastern part of the country, the Christians and Muslims Youth Forum (CMYF) has called on retired military Generals from the region to intervene. The group, which called on retired Generals Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Babangida and T.Y. Danjuma to assemble other northern leaders to brainstorm

on how to safeguard the region and Nigeria from the menace of terror, charged General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) to lead the team. The group believes that the northern elders have the capacity to persuade the insurgents. National President of CMYF, Yusuf Ibrahim, made the call yesterday at a press conference organised in Abuja to address the security situation in the country.

“We call on all retired military Generals from the North to be led by Gen. Yakubu Gowon, Gen. Buhari, Gen. Babangida and Gen. T.Y. Danjuma to assemble other gallant men to brainstorm on how to safeguard the northern region and Nigeria from terrorists. “Why we call on the northern elders is because if you say you are not party to the situation, why do you provide your land

should be played? If all these people contribute their quotas, as we know that they have the capacity to curtail this situation, Nigeria will be at rest. By the we will equally go to the other regions,� he said. He stressed that all former security personnel from the zone should also follow suit with their brilliant contributions. Continue on Page 3

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peaker, House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has described the passing away of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, as a monumental loss to the entire country, saying he received the news of his demise with great sense of sadness. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Imam, Tambuwal described the deceased as a disciplinarian who led an exemplary life characterised by honesty, fairness, generosity and service to God and humanity. He said the late Emir treasured knowledge and the search for knowledge. “Under his long and glorious reign, Kano witnessed

unprecedented boom in all spheres of human endeavour. It’s eminent status as a trading point and centre of commerce in sub-Saharan Africa enhanced. “The people of Kano and indeed all Nigerians will miss his advice and reassuring presence. It is gratifying, however, that he has left behind towering legacies for posterity and this should serve as comforting to us all,� Tambuwal added. While extending his condolences to the Kano Emirate and the State government, the Speaker prayed to Almighty Allah to grant his immediate family the fortitude to bear the loss.

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ormer Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, said he lost a father in the Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, who died yesterday in Kano. In a personal tribute to Bayero in Abuja, Alhaji Atiku said his relationship with the late Emir was like a father and his favorite son spanning over three decades. A visibly pained Atiku said he knew that death was coming (like it would for every mortal), but not in agony and humiliation because he (Bayero) did not deserve it. He said Bayero was not only loyal to his people in his immediate domain, but to Nigeria and humanity as a whole. According to Atiku, the late Bayero was a pious, humble, upright and honest man whose integrity was unparalleled, saying: “his death has robbed the nation of a noble crusader of unity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence. The former Vice President recalled that promoting unity and tolerance was one of Bayero’s greatest legacies. He maintained that Nigeria has lost a crusader for peace, stability and unity at a time his services were still

being needed by the country, stressing that Bayero who celebrated his 50th Anniversary on the throne in June last year, was a rare leader of enviable and vast wisdom. He also recalled the sig late emir to sustaining the unity of Nigeria during the 1966 political crisis, a role that earned him the respect of the now deceased Ikemba Nnewi, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegu Ojukwu. Atiku said the respect Ojukwu had for Bayero, a quintessential bridge-build sage about the role he played in saving Nigeria from the brink of disaster. Apart from Bayero’s commitment to unity, Atiku praised the late monarch’s ability to rule over a vast, complex, heterogeneous, and cosmopolitan state like Kano without losing his sanity, a quality he said was rare among average leaders. He extolled the late Bayero’s integrity and his remarkable character, adding that he associated himself with the progress and development of his people even as he condoled with the family, the people and the government of Kano State over the death.

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wara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, described the death of Alhaji Ado Abdullahi Bayero as a national loss of unimaginable proportion, saying the deceased represented loved and respected traditional rulers of modern Nigeria. Governor Ahmed, who made this remark in a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Abdulwahab Oba, said Bayero added colour and penache to the traditional institution of not only Kano Emirate,

Northern Nigeria but the country as a whole through his candour and statesmanship. “As a Nigerian who lived and worked in Kano for many years, I recall that the reign of Alhaji Ado Bayero as the Emir of Kano deepened the values of the Emirate as the Centre of Commerce in West Africa,� the governor said. Ahmed extended his condolences to the Kano Emirate Council and Kano State Government on the death, with a prayer that Allah grants them the fortitude to bear the loss and the deceased Aljanat Fridaous.

Ado Bayero dies at 84 Continued from Page 1 Prominent among the early callers to the palace were Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Head of State and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar 111, and Kano State Deputy Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, among several others. The State Governor, Alhaji Musa Kwankwaso, who was attending the Governors’ Forum Retreat in Port Harcourt, ! " # dusk yesterday. Born on June 15, 1930 in Gidan Rumfa, the late Bayero was corronated in 1963 as the 13th Emir of Kano, succeeding Sanusi Abdullahi Bayero, and reigned for over 50 years. He was the son of Abdullahi Bayero Dan Muhhamad Abbas, and the 13th Fulani Emir since the Fulani war of Usman Dan Fodio. He was renowned for his abundant wealth through stock market investments and large scale

agricultural entrepreneurship both locally and internationally. His father - Abdullahi Bayero – reigned as Emir for 27 years. Muhammadu Sanusi,

who was Ado Bayero’s half brother, succeeded his father and ruled from 1953-1963. Following his dethronement in 1963, Muhammadu Inuwa ascended the throne and ruled

for only three months. The late Bayero studied the Qur’an and later attended the Kano Middle School, and

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...He’ll be remembered for his wisdom, competence – Jonathan Clement Nwoji, Abuja

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resident Goodluck Jonathan yesterday, expressed sadness and a feeling of great national loss on the passing away of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero. President Jonathan, on behalf of the Federal Government, commiserated with the late Emir’s family and the people of Kano State over whom the departed Emir presided illustriously as traditional ruler for more than half a century. The President’s condolence was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben

Abati. According to the statement: “The President joins them in mourning the monarch whose uncommon leadership qualities and evident faith in the peace, unity, progress, and prosperity of Nigeria combined to make him one of the most respected traditional rulers in the country during his long and very successful reign. “President Jonathan believes that Alhaji Ado Bayero will always be remembered and honoured by the people of Kano and all Nigerians for his immense wisdom and competence as a traditional ruler, as well as for using his exalted throne to build bridges

of unity, friendship and harmony across the nation. his declaration on the occasion of the Emir’s 50th anniversary celebrations last year that the late Alhaji Ado Bayero was one of the most decent and respectable Nigerians he has had the privilege of interacting with, and he will always treasure pleasant memories of their last meeting earlier this year. “He prays that the Almighty Allah will receive the late Emir’s great soul and grant the good people of Kano a worthy successor who will carry on his good works and wise rule for the well-being

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN (middle), in a group photograph with the students of Oregun High School, Oregun, during the Do The Dream and Life Initiative 8th Leadership Summit 2014 held at the Events Centre, Oregun, Lagos... recently.

...It’s a big blow, monumental loss to Nigeria – Mark Taiye Odewale, Abuja

ero departed at a time his enate President, Sen- wise counsel was needed ator David Mark, has to navigate through the described the demise nation’s trying times. According to Mark, the of Alhaji Ado Bayero as a big blow and a monu- late Bayero was a peace mental loss to the country. maker who made Kano Senator Mark noted home for all. “He was accommodat monarch was a great asset ing. He preached love, that will be missed by all unity and good neighborliness. He was a detribalin many respects. Reacting to the demise ized leader who made the of the foremost monarch nation his constituency,� yesterday in a statement he said. The Senate President by his Chief Press Secretary Mr. Paul Mumeh, recalled that late Bayero Mark lamented that Bay- was among the few Nige-

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rian leaders who worked hard for the unity and indivisibility of the country, especially during trying times. Mark added that the contributions of the late Kano monarch to the peace and unity of Nigeria cannot be wished away just as the nation, according to him, “owes the late emir a measure of gratitude for his contributions to the socio-political and economic development of the country.� He, therefore, urged

Nigerians especially the present crop of leaders to emulate the virtues of patriotism, philanthrop, honesty and good leadership quality which the late Bayero epitomised. He sympathized with the government and people of Kano State, especially the bereaved family, over the demise of the monarch even as he told them to take solace in the fact that late Bayero lived a successful and truly accomplished life worthy of emulation.

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Cover Boko Haram: Gowon, Danjuma, Buhari, IBB told to intervene Continued from Page 1 Ibrahim, however, called on President Goodluck Jonathan to relieve the National Security Adviser (NSA), Dasuki Sambo; ! " # $ Badeh; Minister of Defence, Gen Aliyu Gusau (rtd), and the Director General of the State Security Service (SSS), Ita Ekpeyong, of their appointments if the spate of killings by the insurgents continues. Said he: “President Jonathan is not the Chief of " # % & is Commander-in-Chief, he only oversees, and appoints some persons to supervise some sections. & on him, that some of these people have failed in their % & be removed if they cannot

' * + within the security department and the Nigerian government. “We further advise the President to appoint capable, young and determined rity challenges in the country, as we say enough is enough.� & / / who applauded President 2 / / with international community towards tackling the threat, commended * 2&3 civil rights groups that are involved in complement cue the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls. “We maintain that the Chibok schoolgirls should be released unconditionally,� he said.

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Northern Govs regret Emir’s death Justina Asishana, Minna

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sons as a very strong symbol of godliness, tolerance, jushe National Working tice, honesty and service to ! + - our dear father land. ples Democratic Party 48 $ (PDP), yesterday, said it re- ministrator and entrepreceived news of the passing neur who played key roles of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji towards the political and Ado Abdullahi Bayero, with economic development of shock and intense sadness. our country while his contriAlso, the party said the na- butions to national discourse tion and the world have lost remained pivotal to the susan uncommon personality, a tenance of democracy and great African and a quintes- good governance in Nigeria. sential monarch. “We mourn with our NaA statement issued yes- tional Chairman, Ahmadu terday by National Publicity Adamu Muazu, as he grieves Secretary Chief Olisa Metuh for the loss of his adoptive fasaid the late Bayero lived a ther, the Emir, who nurtured legend, a detribalized Ni- him and many other promigerian and statesman who nent Nigerians to greatness. / Indeed, we are particularly his life for the stability, one- pained that the Emir left us ness and development of the at a time like this when his country. $/ * 4& 7 / - ble fatherly advice and guid % ance are needed the most. & “Our hearts also reach out est serving and unarguably to the Bayero family even as one of the most respected we condole with the Kano emirs in the history of Kano Emirate, the good people of Emirate; a devout Muslim Kano State and the entire na / $ / tion for this very huge loss,� + - Metuh concluded.

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Jonathan’s performance rating up nine points Toyin Adebayo, Abuja

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L-R: Director General, Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC), Professor Tunde Babawale; Director General, Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Mrs. Sally Mbanefo; Managing Director, Meristem, Mr. Wole Abegunde and Artistic Director/CEO, National Troupe of Nigeria, Mr. Martin Adaji during the “Presidential Summit on Tourism: Planning Committee Meeting� held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja...yesterday.

NGE condemns newspaper seizure by military in Abuja, Edo, Osun, Oyo Ayodele Olalere, Cyril Mbah, ThankGod Ofoelue, Michael Olanrewaju and Olusakin Babalola

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he Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), yesterday, condemned / / by the military in Abuja, Benin, Osogbo and Ibadan yesterday. Several copies of the Leadership and the Daily Trust / / by military men and destroyed before vendors could circulate or distribute them to the public at the Area 1 newspaper distribution centre in Abuja. No reasons were given for the seizure. Eyewitnesses said a combined team of soldiers and policemen stopped vendors and searched newspaper collection as well as sales locations and stands, removing the Leadership and Daily Trust wherever they were displayed yesterday morning before workers had the opportunity to read them. The same development was also reported in Benin, Edo State where some military personnel besieged the secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and newsstands and seized consignments of The Nation, Daily Trust and Leadership newspapers. The stern-looking soldiers had arrived initially in mufti, before military vans were seen with over 15 soldiers in uniform. The soldiers searched all vehicles driving into the secretariat and removed newspapers consignments meant for cifculation in Edo State. Correspondents of the / / learnt of the development, stayed away from the secretariat till late in the afternoon when the soldiers had left. Likewise in Ibadan, Oyo State, where no fewer than 25 soldiers impounded two circulation vehicles meant to distribute newspapers for

public consumption in the city and its environs. Newspapers in the impounded vehicles included Daily Newswatch, National Mirror, Vanguard and The Nation. The soldiers, armed with / concealed their identities as their name tags were not displayed while one of the two Hilux Cabs which they came < = {€ZZ"@3 ~ apparently a security number. The soldiers, who were suspected to have come from ] " * < / along roads leading to OkePadre, Ibadan’s newspapers distribution centre. Earlier, the circulation driver of The Nation newspaper was reportedly whisked away to the Odogbo Army Barrack but was later released and ordered to drive his vehicle to Oke Padre under military escort. Saturday Newswatch learnt that the driver of The Sun newspaper, who picked copies of Daily Sun, Daily Telegraph, and Leadership newspapers escaped being accosted because he stopped at Ekotedo area where he shared the / / / % However, unlike other states carried out, the soldiers who seized newspapers in Ibadan in the morning eventually released them alongside the drivers at 4.50pm when sales for the day ought to have been concluded. In Osogbo, soldiers also invaded the Gbaemu area where the newspapers distribution centre is located, carting away all the copies at the centre before they could be distributed to agents and vendors in the state. The soldiers, numbering about 20, were strategically positioned along Station Road, Osogbo, with an armoured vehicle, while some were positioned at Gbaemu junction. When one of the soldiers was

accosted by our correspondent, he said they were acting on “orders from above.� The soldier, who refused to disclose his identity, said: “We were directed from Abuja to come here.� It was gathered that the soldiers were in search of Daily Trust, Leadership and The Nation newspapers as some of them had earlier requested for the newspaper from a distributor at the centre. A newspaper distributor said three of the soldiers had asked for the three newspapers which he said were not available as at the time they made the request. Also, copies of Daily Newswatch and other newspapers which arrived early went through serious scrutiny by the soldiers before they were allowed to be distributed by the agents. Reacting to allegations about the involvement of soldiers / " " ' General Chris Olukolade, said the military did not authorise / / for any reason. He explained: “Troops, this morning, embarked on thorough search of vehicles conveying newspapers and newsprints across board. This followed intelligence report indicating movement of materials with grave security implications across the country using the channel of newsprint related consignments. 4& " 8 ^ wishes to clarify that the exercise has nothing to do with the content or operation of the media organisations or their personnel as is being wrongly imputed by a section of the press.� Olukolade declared that “the military appreciates and indeed respects the role of the media as an indispensable partner in the ongoing counterinsurgency operation and the overall advancement of our country’s democratic

credentials.� He assured that “the military will not deliberately and without cause, infringe on the freedom of the press but warned the general / organisations in particular to ensure that they do not infringe on the laws of the land, stressing that “the seizure was a routine security action and should not be misconstrued for any other motive.� But in reaction to the development, the NGE condemned the military for carrying out the nationwide operation. In a statement signed by its President, Mr. 3 + / destroy democracy. Adesina wrote: “This explanation from the military is unacceptable to us. In fact, it goes a long way to reinforce the apocryphal that is common place among security agencies that they are much more patriotic than anybody else. Apparently, they had been / + the country’s ever irrepressible media and thus hid behind a smokescreen to deal a lethal blow at the economic jugular of newspaper. The media do not bear arms; rather we bear information which sheds light < + seemingly impenetrable the darkness is,� the statement read in part. It added: “Let no one accuse nebulous security breach and hide under that umbrella to traumatise us. Count the media out of anything not designed for the cohesion and general good of the country.� NGE further said this is the time for the military as well as other security agencies and the < a way to end the insurgencies, lamenting that the clampdown on the newspapers is an indication that the country is on its way back to the era of military regime.

atest governance poll results released by NOIPolls for the month of May, 2014 revealed that 58 percent of Nigerian adults approve performance of the President over the past months; indicating a 9-point increase in his approval rating from April 2014 which stood at 49 percent. This rating according to a press release by NOIpolls represents the second highest in the 17-month period that NOIPolls has been conducting its monthly governance poll 2 ][{Z% The increase in the President’s approval rating was mainly as a result of the substantial increase observed in those that approved of the President’s performance in the South-East, South-South and South-West zones. The President has maintained an average ranking in his performance on economy, education, health,

agriculture & food security, transportation and foreign policy & diplomacy, while his performance on job creation, power and security remains very poor. Furthermore, in May, 2014 more Nigerians (42 percent) experienced an overall improvement in power supply over the past one month as against 29 percent in April. The largest proportion of respondents who saw an improvement in their power supply were situated in the South-East and South-South > } < ]Z~/ 20-point increase respectively, which also accounted for the highest positive rating for the President. Findings from the poll also indicated that though there has been an improvement in power supply for the month of May, Nigerians are still not ^ of power, supplied to their homes.

Rep donates gift items to rainstorm victims in Oyo cements, 250 bags of rice, 500 bundles of Ankara material, member of the 250 pieces of blankets, 200 Federal House of foam, 1000 2x4 planks, 1000 representatives, ]$Z / < ][[ Hon. Segun Odebumi, has soap, mosquito nets, soap as facilitated the distribution well as cash gift. The South-west zonal of relief materials worth 50 million naira from coordinator of the agency, Iyiola Akande, the National Emergency Alhaji Management Agency while addressing the (NEMA) to the victims of rainstorm disaster in Ogo + Oluwa and Surulere local making life easier for the government areas of Oyo / / ^ assistancw to them. State. He added that the agency The disaster, which occurred in March 2014, engaged in the direct damaged buildings in distribution of the relief many communities in his materials because of the < + constituency. Some of the items state government who either distributed to the victims abandons the materials at a at the Iresaadu town hall store or distributes them to include, 600 bundles of politicians against the policy Z[[ of the agency. Tunde Busari

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NUJ flays NBC directive on live broadcast,says it will stifle democracy Kenneth Ofoma, Enugu

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he Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) yesterday kicked against the new directive on live broadcast by the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC). The electronics media regulatory body had stipulated 48 hours notice before any radio or television organisation could host any live programme. National President of NUJ, Mallam Mohammed Garba, who addressed a press conference in Enugu during a one-day working visit, said that requesting broadcast houses to give NBC 48 hours notice before airing live political programmes would amount to unbridled censorship and gagging of the media.

He said that it is also targeted at opposition political parties; a development he said is dangerous to the nation’s nascent democracy. “NUJ wants to express dismay and our concern about the circular that Z[ emanating from the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission, NBC, for live broadcast in the media in Nigeria. This is an issue that is going to Nigeria. I consider this issue + / muscle and gag the media. We want to see how we can + government because NUJ is not going to accept it,� he said.

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Imo govt dethrones monarch for insubordination

“Obi of Obinugu�. Accompanied by the leader he reinstated Chairman of the movement for the of the Imo State Council Actualisation of the Sovereign of Traditional Rulers and State of Biafra (MASSOB), Chief chairman of the South East Ralph Uwazuruike, a chieftain Council of Traditional Rulers, of the Progressive People’s Eze Dr. Cletus Ilomuanya, Alliance (PPA) Chief Dr. Vitalis yesterday resumed duty but Ajumbe, a former Deputy was immediately dethroned Speaker of the State Assembly, by the state government amidst Chief Chuma Nnaji, the tight security. + 7> The monarch, who had from friends and well wishers * + / < Governor Rochas Okorocha facilities within the complex following his removal from % Surprisingly, the state the parliament of the State * + Council of Ndieze adjacent reference SG1/S.1166/X signed the Imo Concorde Hotel, New by the Secretary to the State Owerri in an ash colour Lexus Government, Prof. Anthony jeep bearing the inscription Anwuka, announced the Emma Mgbeahurike, Owerri

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immediate withdrawal of the 7> along with that of traditional ruler of Lagwa Autonomous community in Aboh Mbaise Local Government. Citing sections 11 and 14 of the state traditional rulers autonomous communities’ law no 6 of 2006 for its action, the state government explained ceased to be the recognised ruler of their respectively communities, directing secretaries of the community government councils to immediately liaise with the state government pending the selection and presentation of another Eze in accordance with

the custom and constitution of their community. However, Ilomuanya, who addressed newsmen recalled the travail and agony which * said that his three years exit was a darkness that descended on the traditional institution of the state, but quickly declared that he bore no grudges against the state government that ousted him. The monarch explained that although he has a constitutional * / by the State House Assembly, he would have resigned midway if Governor Okorocha had informed him properly that he could not work with him.

Enugu budgets N3bn for ICT in new secretariat Kenneth Ofoma, Enugu

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nugu State Executive Council has approved N3 billion for the execution of various projects in the state. The projects included the provision of communication technology facilities at the new workers’ secretariat and the new Governor’s % L ' after the meeting at the Government House, the State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Chuks Ugwoke, said the facilities in the secretariat and the „ * @ / more than N2.7 billion. He noted that the project which involves procurement and installation of sundry components was to provide more conducive working environment that would < and productivity. According to him, the council also approved the supply and installation of audio-visual conferencing

solution and integrated electronic documentation management system for the Council Chamber in the „ * @ % He added that the Executive Council also gave approval for the supply and installation of furniture at the Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja, as part of the on-going renovation of the facility by the government. He explained that the projects which include the governor’s wing, deputy governor’s wing, main entrance lobby as well as ^ // N78.46 million. According to him, the council, in its bid to ensure improved teaching and learning of core science subjects in the state secondary schools, further approved the supply of science equipment on Biology, Chemistry and Physics to the remaining 83 secondary schools in the state.

Bishop raises panel to investigate collapsed building Alphonsus Eze, Awka

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Cleric embarks on fasting,prayers after being robbed Cyprian Ebele, Onitsha

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bout 10 gun wielding armed robbers reportedly invaded the Austica Memorial Secondary School, Nanka in Orumba North Local government Area of Anambra State, robbed the school principal, Rev Fr. Cosmas Ebebe, and made away with millions of naira. The cleric afterwards locked himself in a room for a day with fasting and prayer to go with it, asking God to intervene as the money stolen was withdrawn for ongoing projects in the school and monies raised from the centenary celebrations. 7 that the gunmen came in the middle of the night and disarmed the security men whom they asked to call the / / + to “emergency,� and on hearing this, their target was said to have rushed to the sce ne. 4@ +

hostel without discovering any emergency, he went back to his residence without knowing that some of the assailants had cautiously entered his residence while he was away on “emergency� call. He was however,

surrounded by the gang who humiliated him in the process of demanding money. “He was taunted, beaten and molested by the thieves who stole all they could lay their hands on including phones and laptops,� a source stated. Another source added

that the robbery lasted three hours without intervention from either conventional or unconventional security age nts. 7 Saturday Newswatch to reach Ebebe was abortive as he was said to be mourning the robbery.

Daily Newswatch man crowned traditional ruler Kenneth Ofoma, Abakaliki

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bia State correspondent for Newswatch Newspaper, Boniface Okoro, was yesterday installed as the new traditional ruler of Akpughuru Edda in Ebonyi State with the title, the Ezeogo Okojogho III of Akpughuru Edda. Okoro was until his new traditional appointment, the secretary, Abia State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Ezeogo Okoro, a seasoned journalist, had variously reported for many media organisations including Sunray, Daily Tide and

Moment Newspapers among others. Crowning Boniface, the Edda Council of Traditional rulers led by Eze Azu Anya Ebunwana dressed him with the traditional regalia of the Okojogho stool, and gave him the blessings that will enable him have a successful reign. The chairman of Ibenyi Enyum Family, Chief Hassan, also gave his support to the new traditional ruler, so was Chief Olughu who noted that the community was happy that Ezeogo Okoro succeeded his father, and expressed the believe that he would work on the outstanding legacies of

his predecessors and take the community to greater heights given his education, exposure and connections. & + dignitaries from Edda and journalists from the South East including the Vice President, South East zone, Comrade Ikechukwu Isiguzoro, and the chairman of the Abia State council of the NUJ, Comrade Hyacinth Okolie. Isiguzoro said the ascendency of Ezeogo Okoro as the Okojogho III was a blessing to his people as he is highly cerebral and innovative and would bring transformation to the community.

he Anglican Bishop of the Niger, Right Rev. Owen Nwokolo, has / " ! + of Inquiry to investigate the remote and immediate causes of the collapse of the four-storey building at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church, Onitsha in Anambra State. Saturday Newswatch recalls that an ongoing four-storey building belonging to the church collapsed last Monday, June 2, 2014, killing four people on site. But the Bishop of the Diocese during site inspection alongside Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State disclosed that he has set up a + $/ and professionals to determine the quality of work going on

in all the church projects in the diocese to stem a recurrence. In a statement by the Diocesan Director of Communication, Sir Oseloka @ L / = < + should spring into action immediately, noting that the Diocesan consultants had / building. He stressed that in accordance with the church tradition, “the building cannot be enlisted as one of the church / ' Diocesan consultants.� He however, said “immediately the news of the collapse of the building reached us, we mobilised rescue machinery, but the / fact that the church has no specialized machineries for such emergencies.�

Interior Minister unveils Nnewi Prison Alphonsus Eze, Awka

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inister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro, has said that President Goodluck Jonathan is daily devising strategies to contain criminalities, especially Boko Haram insurgents. The Minister, who spoke yesterday in Nnewi, Anambra State, at the commissioning of new prison in the emerging industrial town of Anambra State, 32 years after the project was conceived by former President Shehu Shagari’s administration, wanted Nigerians to assist government to combat crime by bringing criminals to

book. He said the 160-inmate capacity prison was among the 47 conceived by Shagari, but was abandoned, lamenting that inadequate prisons was the bane of prison reforms in the country. The Minister reasoned that delay in justice delivery in Nigeria gave rise to high number of awaiting trials inmates in Nigeria prisons. According to Moro, it was + / / * ' system that the Federal Government decided to build new prisons across the country, listing them to include Ikot Ikpene, Ado – Ekiti, Yenogoa Aguata and the latest, Nnewi.

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Group urges FG to deploy troops to Osun alleged that the state had / political pressure

/ group, under the c a u s i n g m a y h e m aegis of Osun ahead the August 9 Rescue Movement, has gubernatorial election by called on the Federal the Independent National Government to deploy Electoral Commission troops to Osun State to (INEC). �The situation has hoodlums into the state. A statement issued in skirmishes are reported on Abuja by the Commandant daily basis across police General of the group, % 3 Comrade Ajisafe Ijaikoko, days ago, a group of thugs Saminu Ibrahim, Abuja

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/ * police station. �Several security reports

* * / noticed the situation importation of political thugs. The situation is almost reaching a boiling point and a necessity for urgent military deployment� the statement said. The group added that

“deploying military / * / / * / intimidation. ‰ < the military is over military high command to assess the gravity of the situation in the state and authorise the deployment before it is too late,� the statement added.

Gov’s wife advocates family court in Oyo Olusakin Babalola, Ibadan

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he Wife of Oyo State Governor, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, has advocated the immediate * / / and also recommended the establishment of family courts in the state. & * made this call at a South West Nigeria Regional conference organised by the Department for International Development ‡"3 "ˆ = * for Social Development, „ Š ! 7 / Initiative and the Oyo State Š Premier Hotel Ibadan. Mrs. Ajimobi, in a statement signed by her Special Assistant ‹ ' „ ~ Ogundare, said that though $

happenings in the modern day Nigeria. 4Š $ / / is evident that most of these need of amendment and * / $ + / the female gender,� she said. According to her, such interventionist programme such as the conference, is of utmost importance at this / $/ dimensions of challenges < ^ prohibit violence against they exist or promote their %

Ikuforiji:Conferences attended by House members approved,witness tells court Wife of the Oyo State governor, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi (JP); wife of the deputy governor, Mrs. Janet Adeyemo; the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Tinuke Osunkoya and others at the South-West Nigeria conference of the Department for International Development

Ondo APC crisis’ll soon end – Senator Borofice Peter Dada, Akure

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he Senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District at the Senate, # ' L has assured that the crisis rocking the All Peoples ! ‡ !ˆ soon be a thing of the past. L * / < ' @< Akoko, Akoko North East Local Government Area, Ondo State during

/ / ~ / to members of the party in the senatorial district. According to him, ! / defeat if members are

} * chairman of the party, Mr. Isaac Kekemeke, has < members. 4@ been moving round to meet

* of the party, and I am very % next one month, the crisis * * 4 3 < stressed. On the general election coming up in 2015, he said / ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), adding that / change. 8 Œ 4Š President Goodluck

SAN urges lawyers to see profession as divine call Ayodele Olalere

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Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Wemimo Ogunde,

Christian background to see the profession as a ‘calling’ rather than an avenue to make money. executives of the Christian † 3 / Nigeria (CLASFON) Lagos, @ / < / & ! † ~ An Epitome of Excellence, Integrity and Compassion,’ * Christian background must imbibe the virtues of integrity,

< / competence. 4 ! to demonstrate biblical principles in his practice public good, his pocket and service to his client. He

must imbibe principles of competence, integrity, hard < / in God,� he said. @ guest speaker at the event, further stated that 70 percent of the contents of the legal practitioner’s Act are guiding principles that make us ‘good’ in our practice.’ 8 ! * / calling rather than a money making venture, only then * extol excellence, compassion and integrity in the practice of same.’ He further stated that young learn the ropes and should / < earn a place in the annals of the legal profession, citing his personal experiences as a % Prof. Bankole Sodipo,

" 3 † Babcock University, also harped on excellence and integrity as a selling point / % 8

+ the place of prayer in their practice and advised them to improve their skills and < / % & ' @ * Angela Alim emerged as the vice chairman.

Jonathan to contest the because he has performed } %4 The Senator charged the Federal Government to do everything possible to rescue alive all the young secondary school girls abducted in Chibok, Borno State by the dreaded Boko Haram sect . Speaking on the / / L said he organised the programme to appreciate members of his party for their support so far, and also to boost their ~ % Some of the items distributed included cars, tricycles, buses, generators % He appealed to his supporters to continue < / expect more goodies as part of the dividends of democracy he had in mind for them.

Consumers appeal for stable power supply

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lectricity consumers in Lagos State have

Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) to ensure regular / // forthcoming FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil. & / < appeal had become necessary to enable them enjoy live telecast of the competition. & Š ! /

from June 12 to July 13, 2014. Some of them said they had bought television sets and subscribed to Satellite Television Channels in preparation for the various telecast of the matches. Mr. Wale Oladimeji, the technical personnel of Corsican Brothers Nigeria, sellers of Multichoice GOtv, said the market had increased remarkably.

Francis Iwuchukwu former Clerk in the Lagos State House of Assembly, @ ' yesterday told Justice Ibrahim Buba of a Federaal High Court + † + State House of Assembly under the leadership of its Speaker, < ' approved. „ * * ~ going trial of Ikuforiji alongside his Personal Assistant (PA), Oyebode Atoyebi charged for alleged money laundering by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the former clerk, led in evidence by / ! „ Obla (SAN), told the court that

// ! < Assembly in 2007. Olatunji said that as Clerk of 8 administrative activities, and to $ that he employed the second

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accused as aide to Ikuforiji. The ^ 2 Buba that as soon as funds * # Government, the Commissioner of Finance did the budget analysis, and issued guidelines for its implementation. Olatunji insisted that the Commissioner for Economic Planning also moderates the / total over head running cost, be issued to the Assembly on a monthly basis. The former clerk said, “LAHA maintained three bank accounts #< < Š < and Equitotial Trust bank. ! ^ name of the Clerk of the House, % 3 $/ % # / ! / / cheques.�

Group condemns closure of LASU

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he Council of Higher Institutions (COHI), Lagos State branch, has condemned the closure of Lagos State University (LASU) by the management of the school / / of the institution to proceed on immediate academic recess. & of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State Area Unit, said the school management had on Monday, June 2, 2014 ~ / ~ and postgraduate students, to * ' % / the instability in the school’s academic calender, students of the Lagos State University ' month old strike embarked

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Union of Universities (ASUU), / † #‘ ' * < the protest embarked upon in agitation against the fee

< % 2 institution ought to resume for / of ASUU began an industrial action. Š ’ ~! % 2 @ / @ ~ / enable students have access to other academic activities.’’ institution had been having

/ due to the obnoxious increase in condemned by all and sundry. COHI stated that there is no doubt that these unfruitful < / the students negatively.

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Niger Delta youths vow to EFCC arraigns finance expose corrupt leaders director for stealing N48m N Ayodele Olalere

Nath Omame P/Harcourt

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he Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday, arraigned a former Executive Director of Lonestar Drilling Nigeria Limited, John Adet Esiegbuya, at a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, for alleglly stealing the sum of $300,000, approximately N48, 000,000 belonging to the company. Esiegbuya was arraigned on an eight count charge including

documents, stealing, money laundering and conspiracy to commit fraud among others, with two others, Dele Kuti and Anya Edmund Duroha, now at large. Esiegbuyi, whose appointment was terminated by the Port Harcourt based oil servicing company last year, when the company discovered that $300, 000 had been withdrawn from its account in a new generation bank, pleaded not guilty to all

eight count charges at the Federal High Court, presided over by Justice Lambo Akanbi. Kuti, who was in charge of oil and gas operations in a new generation bank, of Lonestar Drilling Nigeria Limited at the bank in question. He was charged in absentia for conspiring to facilitate the fraudulent withdrawal of the money from the bank. Count 2 of the charges reads: “That you, John Adet Esiegbuya, male, on or about July 28, 2010, at Port Harcout,

iger-Delta youths under the aegis of, Eye of Niger Delta within the jurisdiction of this honorable court, (END), has vowed to partner did forge a Compro with Economic Financial † + Crimes Commission (EFCC) to Diamond Bank Plc and Independent Corrupt with invoice date of July Practices and other related ! 19, 2010, in respect of ‘Consultancy Services (ICPC) to expose corrupt rendered IRO LSO rigs / 203 and 204 and thereby Niger Delta. Speaking yesterday + contrary to section 1(2) in Port Harcourt, Rivers (c) of the Federation State capital, the leader of Nigeria, 2007 and of the group, Comrade punishable under section Tari Victor Ben, said corruption is a major factor 1(2)of the same Act. Count 6 reads: “That to underdevelopment in you John Adet Esiegbuya, the region, in spite of the Male, on or about July 27, enormous resources that abounds in the land. The group said there is high level of corruption in the region, and promised to assists the anti-graft / * % & said this would help to reduce corruption in the region. Tari noted that END will do everything within its power to expose sons and daughters of the region who are collaborating with outsiders to underdeveloped the region. He lamented the hardship and unemployment currently faced by youths in the

+ insincerity on the part of the Niger -Delta leaders to assist the youths. “We are going to expose those who are sabotaging the development of the region. By next week, this group is going to protest against any Niger Delta indigene who indulges in corrupt practice. We have concluded plans to partner with ICPC and EFCC over the issue,� he said. He added “No amount of money President Jonathan will inject in the region / * if corruption is not tackled. So, to ensure that the region enjoys the dividends of democracy and the transformation agenda of Mr. President, we must * / in the region.� Comrade Tari added that high prevalence of corruption in the country has led to abject poverty, hunger, disease and debt which he said has resulted into “crippled economy, incessant price hikes and the over widening gap between the rich and poor. To reverse this trend, all sons and daughters of the region ' 7=" + * / of the region.�

Bayelsans warned against possible earthquake (L-R) Executive Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, Anglican Bishop on the Niger, Right Rev. Owen Nwokolo and Hon. Commissioner for Works, Arc. Callistus Ilozumba during a visit to the site of the collapsed 4-storey building in Onitsha...yesterday

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Former Liberian leader, Amaechi canvass solidarity among Nigerians

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ormer President of Liberia, Professor Amos Sawyer, has called on Nigerians to show solidarity in the face of challenges currently confronting the nation. Sawyer who spoke at the Government House, Port Harcourt, during the fourth retreat of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), said Nigeria needs the spirit of cooperation

between Federal and state governments as well as solution together, for it to move forward, adding that “the strength of Nigeria as a Federation lies not only in good governance at the Federal level, but also at the level of state and local governance.� The NGF retreat, held inside the Banquet Hall of Government House, Port 8 + by 10 state governors and

two deputy governors. The governors included Alhaji Aliyu Wamakko, Sokoto, Murtala Nyako, Adamawa, Rochas Okorocha, Imo, Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti, Ibikunle Amosun, Ogun, and the host, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, Rivers. Others are Abiola Ajimobi, Oyo, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Kano, Abdulfatah Ahmed, Kwara, Adams Oshiohmole, Edo, and Babatunde Fashola, Lagos, as well as the deputy

Kidnappers of Bayelsa Speaker’s mother-in-law demand N40m ransom Uchenna Nwafor, Yenagoa

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he kidnappers of the mother-in-law of the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Mrs. Ogbona Orumo, has demanded for the sum of N40 million as ransom payment for her release. This is as the speaker of the state’s House of Assembly, Hon. Konbowei Benson, has called for the establishment of a mobile base in the Southern Ijaw

Local Government Area which has witnessed many criminal activities in recent times. The 90 old Mrs. Orumo, who was abducted last Friday from her Seibiri compound in Korokorosei community was taken through the waterways to an unknown destination. It was gathered that the kidnappers had at the weekend contacted the family with their demands.

Traditional rulers in the state have however, condemned the abduction of the octogenarian, and called on the state government to be proactive in security + % The chairman of the Bayelsa Traditional Rulers Council, King Godwin Igodo,who had also been a victim of abduction and spent 29 days in kidnappers den last year,said the rising cases of kidnapping in the state is worrisome.

I rushed out, and observed many of the indigenes here is palpable panic running helter skelter in in some Bayelsa fear. Many of us believed c o m m u n i t i e s , it is due to the years of especially the Orkodia neglect by multinational oil Clan of Yenagoa Local companies.� The Commissioner for Government Area of the state following the revelation Environment, Mr. Inuiro governors of Borno and by environmental authorities Wills, said though the Nassarawa states. investigation that the state has started preliminary He said there had always experiencing an earthquake. during the tour of impacted been challenges in the with cracks This strange earth tremor buildings relationship between the which some communities showed the seriousness of Federal and state levels have started noticing is the incident, “it could be a of governance, saying + warning, and we assured the that contentions over oil exploration activities by indigenes of the community jurisdictional responsibilities multinational companies that we will not wait until and prerogatives, resource including the Shell Petroleum an earth quake happen in allocation and budgets, Development Company Bayelsa.� among others will always (SPDC). Wills said “we have spoken exist, and solutions to the Others, including to many of them and they challenges might not always indigenes of the Freetown, reacted spontaneously. We satisfy all parties. Ikarama 1 and 2 clans, said have been shown around, The federal system of the strange earth tremor and we have seen cracks. governance works best caused walls of about 50 Some of them may not be too when there are strong buildings to crack in the area evident and long. But some institutions of governance forcing many of them to start are quite long. It could be at all levels and when the leaving their homes for fear warning and we will not also interactions among them of the unknown. jump into conclusion.� work smoothly, especially in In a related development, Speaking yesterday during the delivery of public goods ~ * the Bayelsa State Speaker, and services to the people. Bayelsa Commissioner for Hon Konbowei Benson has “What is most important Environment, Mr. Inuiro called for the establishement however, is that there should Wills, the paramount ruler of a Police Mobile force always exist a spirit of of the community, Chief presence in the Southern Ijaw cooperation between federal Franco Daniel, said the Local Government Area of and state governments incident occurred at about the state, due to the increase late evening on Wednesday criminality in the area. solution together? Quite and caused panic in the Konbowei made the frequently, adequate community. call at Seribi compound, solutions to contentions According to Chief Franco Korokogei, when he went about jurisdictional issues Daniel, “I was sleeping when to sympathise with the can be found when search my daughter rushed into family over the kidnap of for solutions is guided by the the house shouting that the their daughter, Mrs. Ogboro principle of solidarity,� he ground is seriously shaking. Oruro (nee) Agah. said.

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NSE Daily Summary (Equities) at 06/06/2014

Market closes negative as ASI records 0.13% gain T Abiodun Awogbemi

he equities market closed yesterday on a negative note, as Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE) All Share Index (ASI) depreciated by 0.10 per cent to close at 41,529.09 basis points, compared with the depreciation of 0.14 percent recorded previously while its Yearto-Date (YTD) returns currently stands at a positive 0.48 percent Market breadth closed positive as Transcorp leads 31 gainers against 24 losers topped by Ashakacem at the end of yesterday’s session- an unimproved performance when compared with previous trading. Market turnover closed negative yesterday as volume traded

depreciated by 57.88 per cent against 3.83 per cent upbeat recorded in previous session. Transcorp, UBA and Guaranty were the most active to boost market turnover. Guaranty and NB top market value list. NNFM leads the list of active stocks that recorded impressive volume spike at the end of yesterday’s trading. During the week, Larfage Cement WAPCO Nigeria Plc announced a transformational transaction involving the transfer of Lafarge Group’s shareholdings in its South African and Nigerian businesses to WAPCO. For South Africa, Lafarge Group’s 100 percent shareholding in Lafarge South Africa Holdings (Pty) Limited (“LSAH”) will be

transferred to WAPCO. In Nigeria, Lafarge Group will transfer its 58.61 percent shareholding in AshakaCem Plc (“AshakaCem”), 35 per cent shareholding in United Cement Company of Nigeria Limited (“UNICEM”) and 100 percent shareholding in Atlas Cement Company Limited (“Atlas”) to WAPCO. The deal is valued at $1.35 billion. WAPCO will pay a cash consideration of $200million and issue 1.402billion new shares to the Lafarge Group. Upon completion of the transaction, WAPCO will be renamed Lafarge Africa Plc (“Lafarge Africa”). The transaction remains subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

STOCK

CADBURY CONOIL OANDO DANGCEM PRESCO

STOCK WAPCO NB ASHAKACEM OKOMUOIL NNFM

CLOSE

GAINERS: TOP-5 GAIN

77.00 50.82 19.00 229.22 37.00

79.45 52.00 19.98 229.99 37.50

CLOSE

LOSERS: TOP-5 GAIN

123.71 183.20 28.95 34.50 22.01

118.00 178.40 27.36 33.00 20.91

Symbol

Opening Price

High

Low

Closing Price

Change (+)

% Price Change

Trades

Volume

7UP ABCTRANS ACCESS AFRIPRUD AGLEVENT AIICO

90.00 0.85 9.75 3.08 1.40 0.82

90.00 0.85 9.80 3.23 1.40 0.84

90.00 0.85 9.74 3.23 1.40 0.82

90.00 0.85 9.75 3.23 1.40 0.84

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.15 0.00 0.02

0.00 0.00 0.00 4.87 0.00 2.44

1 1 1 1 1 1

42,588 39,565 3,199,823 1,258,937 123,688 424,705

AIRSERVICE ALUMACO

2.43 7.75

2.31 7.75

2.31 7.75

2.31 7.75

-0.12 0.00

-4.94 0.00

1 1

120,000 4,750

ASHAKACEM AVONCROWN BERGER BETAGLAS CADBURY CAP CAPHOTEL CAPOIL CAVERTON CCNN CHAMPION CHELLARAM CILEASING CONOIL CONTINSURE CORNERST COSTAIN COURTVILLE CUSTODYINS CUTIX DANGCEM DANGFLOUR DANGSUGAR DIAMONDBNK DNMEYER DUNLOP ETERNA ETI EVANSMED FBNH FCMB FIDELITYBK FIDSON FLOURMILL FO GLAXOSMITH GNI GUARANTY GUINNESS

28.95 1.69 8.61 16.22 77.00 40.00 4.55 0.50 4.64 10.47 13.79 3.95 0.50 50.82 1.08 0.50 1.29 0.59 3.40 2.00 229.22 8.10 9.40 6.70 1.11 0.50 3.50 16.85 2.56 15.20 4.17 2.00 2.80 77.56 250.01 68.00 0.50 30.06 178.50

27.97 1.69 8.61 16.22 79.45 40.00 4.55 0.50 4.41 10.99 13.11 3.95 0.50 52.10 1.04 0.51 1.23 0.61 3.40 2.00 229.99 8.50 9.60 6.85 1.11 0.50 3.50 16.83 2.68 15.38 4.17 2.06 2.95 77.50 250.01 68.00 0.50 30.19 179.00

27.36 1.69 8.61 16.22 79.45 40.00 4.55 0.50 4.41 10.55 13.11 3.95 0.50 52.00 1.03 0.50 1.23 0.61 3.36 2.00 220.90 8.50 9.45 6.63 1.11 0.50 3.33 16.40 2.68 15.18 3.99 2.00 2.85 77.50 250.01 68.00 0.50 29.95 178.50

27.36 1.69 8.61 16.22 79.45 40.00 4.55 0.50 4.41 10.55 13.11 3.95 0.50 52.00 1.04 0.50 1.23 0.61 3.36 2.00 229.99 8.50 9.55 6.80 1.11 0.50 3.47 16.40 2.68 15.36 4.17 2.06 2.90 77.50 250.01 68.00 0.50 30.00 178.50

-1.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.45 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.23 0.08 -0.68 0.00 0.00 1.18 -0.04 0.00 -0.06 0.02 -0.04 0.00 0.77 0.40 0.15 0.10 0.00 0.00 -0.03 -0.45 0.12 0.16 0.00 0.06 0.10 -0.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.06 0.00

-5.49 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 -4.96 0.76 -4.93 0.00 0.00 2.32 -3.70 0.00 -4.65 3.39 -1.18 0.00 0.34 4.94 1.60 1.49 0.00 0.00 -0.86 -2.67 4.69 1.05 0.00 3.00 3.57 -0.08 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.20 0.00

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1,765,518 9,710 48,265 18,748 235,150 198,109 100 8,000 894,871 2,208,263 57,500 500 10,000 488,561 243,960 1,087,696 620,901 1,215,985 675,402 2,676 170,138 543,051 947,273 6,311,737 8,000 33,850 858,457 6,806,790 139,759 7,439,308 2,362,347 2,246,779 900,589 2,770,618 443,897 8,626 40,000 17,116,298 380,835

CHANGE % 2.45 1.18 0.98 0.77 0.50

CHANGE % -5.71 -4.80 -1.59 -1.50 -1.10

Value

3,837,017.75 32,066.65 31,219,136.00 4,062,989.25 173,474.08 349,674.84 279,000.00 35,007.50 48,799,928.00 15,633.10 431,095.25 299,968.00 18,380,366.00 7,889,356.00 433.00 4,000.00 3,946,406.50 23,936,316.00 753,825.00 1,880.00 5,000.00 25,375,582.00 252,896.81 546,848.00 763,798.25 741,670.88 2,307,824.25 5,352.00 38,241,068.00 4,556,083.50 9,011,187.00 42,869,756.00 9,280.00 16,925.00 2,898,155.00 112,560,240.00 374,119.94 113,602,928.00 9,535,071.00 4,538,717.00 2,617,799.50 214,708,736.00 105,731,904.00 586,443.62 20,000.00 513,359,296.00 68,119,928.00

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NSE Daily Summary (Equities) at 06/06/2014 Symbol

Opening Price

High

Low

Closing Price Change (+)

% Price Change

Trades

Volume

HONYFLOUR IKEJAHOTEL INTBREW INTERLINK JAPAULOIL JBERGER JOHNHOLT JOSBREW LAWUNION LEARNAFRCA LIVESTOCK MANSARD MAYBAKER MBENEFIT MOBIL MRS NAHCO NASCON NB NCR NEIMETH NEM NESTLE NIGERINS NNFM NPFMCRFBK OANDO OASISINS OKOMUOIL PORTPAINT PRESCO PRESTIGE PZ REDSTAREX ROADS ROYALEX RTBRISCOE SEPLAT SKYEBANK STACO STANBIC STERLNBANK TOTAL TRANSCORP TRANSEXPR TRIPPLEG UAC-PROP UACN UBA UBCAP UBN UNILEVER UNIONDICON UNITYBNK UPDCREIT UPL UTC VITAFOAM VONO WAPCO WAPIC WEMABANK ZENITHBANK

3.99 0.90 26.01 4.90 0.50 67.50 1.15 2.93 0.50 1.76 3.05 2.44 1.70 0.50 126.00 46.35 5.00 12.72 183.20 15.99 1.22 0.83 1083.00 0.50 22.01 1.12 19.00 0.54 34.50 4.52 37.00 0.51 36.00 4.63 8.46 0.51 1.08 675.00 3.33 0.50 24.71 2.30 170.00 4.15 2.31 1.97 17.86 60.00 7.50 2.40 10.43 48.42 14.11 0.50 10.47 4.28 0.53 4.48 1.51 123.71 0.72 0.95 25.02

4.00 0.90 26.01 4.90 0.50 67.50 1.15 2.93 0.50 1.76 3.15 2.41 1.70 0.50 126.00 46.35 4.84 13.10 182.00 15.99 1.20 0.81 1083.00 0.50 20.91 1.12 20.94 0.54 33.00 4.74 37.50 0.51 36.00 4.60 8.46 0.52 1.08 675.00 3.44 0.50 25.00 2.40 170.00 4.39 2.31 1.97 17.86 60.00 7.60 2.50 10.30 48.42 14.11 0.50 10.47 4.48 0.55 4.48 1.51 119.00 0.73 0.99 25.10

3.80 0.90 26.01 4.90 0.50 67.50 1.15 2.93 0.50 1.76 3.14 2.41 1.68 0.50 126.00 46.35 4.80 12.89 175.56 15.99 1.20 0.80 1083.00 0.50 20.91 1.12 19.11 0.54 33.00 4.74 37.00 0.51 36.00 4.43 8.46 0.52 1.08 675.00 3.33 0.50 24.75 2.29 170.00 4.13 2.31 1.97 17.86 60.00 7.54 2.34 10.30 48.42 14.11 0.50 10.47 4.47 0.54 4.48 1.51 117.53 0.71 0.95 24.95

4.00 0.90 26.01 4.90 0.50 67.50 1.15 2.93 0.50 1.76 3.15 2.41 1.68 0.50 126.00 46.35 4.80 13.03 178.40 15.99 1.20 0.81 1083.00 0.50 20.91 1.12 19.98 0.54 33.00 4.74 37.50 0.51 36.00 4.60 8.46 0.52 1.08 675.00 3.40 0.50 25.00 2.36 170.00 4.39 2.31 1.97 17.86 60.00 7.55 2.50 10.30 48.42 14.11 0.50 10.47 4.48 0.55 4.48 1.51 118.00 0.72 0.98 25.00

0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.28 -1.23 -1.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 -4.00 2.44 -2.62 0.00 -1.64 -2.41 0.00 0.00 -5.00 0.00 5.16 0.00 -4.35 4.87 1.35 0.00 0.00 -0.65 0.00 1.96 0.00 0.00 2.10 0.00 1.17 2.61 0.00 5.78 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 4.17 -1.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.67 3.77 0.00 0.00 -4.62 0.00 3.16 -0.08

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

2,321,117 146,298 145,303 54 2,522,914 66,913 3,540 8,081 1,600 20,000 312,879 251,038 493,646 10,936,450 11,225 53,797 1,281,466 1,937,614 1,372,233 80 426,442 1,282,208 44,489 50,000 109,095 126,224 9,111,494 249,887 497,665 507,892 227,040 7,291 104,704 355,400 200 200,522 46,789 64,747 8,225,562 1,600 1,323,850 7,244,193 15,471 36,346,392 4,600 500 66,050 73,707 17,684,760 988,194 222,042 93,289 11,047 209,867 1,200 120,040 1,083,796 94,392 100 484,323 6,036,609 3,095,041 6,908,160

0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.10 -0.03 -0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.20 0.31 -4.80 0.00 -0.02 -0.02 0.00 0.00 -1.10 0.00 0.98 0.00 -1.50 0.22 0.50 0.00 0.00 -0.03 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.07 0.00 0.29 0.06 0.00 0.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.05 0.10 -0.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.20 0.02 0.00 0.00 -5.71 0.00 0.03 -0.02

Value

9,064,337.00 129,544.28 3,863,480.75 251.64 1,261,457.00 4,520,812.50 3,894.00 21,742.46 800.00 35,574.30 977,751.44 610,806.88 835,493.88 5,468,225.00 1,425,584.12 2,281,248.00 6,195,358.00 25,179,384.00 246,890,400.00 1,216.00 509,100.84 1,034,359.06 48,052,108.00 25,000.00 2,281,176.50 135,059.69 182,636,592.00 134,938.98 16,511,777.00 2,406,186.00 8,425,859.00 3,721.08 3,773,572.75 1,596,391.62 1,694.00 104,261.00 49,738.92 43,688,672.00 27,759,146.00 800.00 32,940,426.00 16,977,082.00 2,634,858.00 156,091,312.00 10,166.00 940.00 1,154,850.50 4,321,648.50 133,475,248.00 2,420,514.75 2,285,633.50 4,580,498.50 148,140.27 104,933.50 11,940.00 534,045.19 590,541.81 404,331.59 144.00 57,178,096.00 4,325,469.00 3,041,484.75 173,189,296.00

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Politics Soon, Ebonyi’ll do without FG’s allocation – Elechi Governor Martin Elechi of Ebonyi State recently spoke to journalists at the just-concluded Democracy Day celebration in the state. He talked about Federal Government’s approval of a bond request by the state government, the various infrastructural and agricultural projects in the state, but declined to speak on the 2015 project and his choice of successor. Our correspondent, KENNETH OFOMA, brings the excerpts.

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here are lots of gigantic projects going on in the state. How can you ensure that these projects are not abandoned at the end of the day? The only way to answer that question is to say that you are invited before the end of this year to witness the commissioning of those projects. So the issue of abandonment does not arise. This country has been depending on oil. What actually are we doing to ensure that even from the proceeds of our soil here, you can sustain the operations of Ebonyi State if oil dries up one day? I don’t know how much of our agricultural programmes you are familiar with. You may not know that part of the revolution. Part of the innovations we are introducing into the system is in agriculture. Not only do we have over 20 new tractors, we also have those rice mills - three in number - on the basis of one per senatorial zone. We also sent our youths to Songhai in the Benin Republic. They are now on their own. We recently established the Agricultural Development Corporation which will be a link between the Ministry of Agriculture and the public. It has its own programme of direct production of rice, poultry products processing as well as marketing. So, we are taking it in a very serious manner and we are at a very high level in that it is not business as usual. Only last week, I gave approval for the procurement of grains of rice for direct planning because we have our own farms which are demonstrative in nature and concept such that everybody else will see what we are doing and try to buy into it. And so, agriculture is one of the things we are revolutionising more than any other sub-sector. If you go to our poultry farm which was moribund at the time we came in, you will see that it is currently being manned by Israeli and American managers. I invite you to visit that farm and see the number of eggs in stock, the processing methods; sales are on, on daily basis. But that is in the poultry aspect. Our major focus is in rice

production. As we are talking, our equipment procured from China and Vietnam are on the high seas. We believe we will demonstrate some of them during this planting season for the farmers in the rural areas to see that things have changed. You have machines for grain drilling in upland rice production; you also have machines for planting in the swampy area. We have machines that will sow seedlings the way we sow them with our hands - they are all coming on board. By the time all these measures are put in place, it will no longer be the Ebonyi State you knew before. We are very + to agriculture. So many people are interested, even from outside Nigeria. The USAID, for instance, is coming to assist in the way we do things. United Nations agencies such 3 " as well as in technology to improve on the quality of grain and the species of rice we plant. These are / place to ensure that we are not just dependent on handouts from the Federal Government by way of federation account allocation. Recently, you held a town hall meeting where you explained the need to get another bond of N15 billion. We are also aware that a particular opposition party has petitioned the Nigeria Stock Exchange opposing the bond. On the day of the town hall meeting, majority of the Ebonyi people gave the state government the go ahead to obtain the bond. Today, we have seen some of the projects; some completed, some ongoing and we know that indeed this money will be needed to help in the completion of some of the projects. How soon will the bond money be approved? So far, the Federal Government has given approval for us to get the bond but no state got exactly what it asked for. We got less than we asked < + we got the highest. I will not tell you yet until it is on my palms. We requested the Federal Continued on Page 16

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Politics

Why we requested for second bond –Elechi Continued from Page 15

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be the fate of the local communities. Will they be able to buy these pipes knowing the poverty level in this state? Secondly, at the Oferekpe water scheme, we were told that there is a replica of that project at Ukawu. There is this news going round that that project may have been cancelled. What is the state of that project? ‹ < / / / / % & % @ / $/ * / % ‹ < * 7> Ăˆ[ % & / } @ </ {[[ } ‘< {[[ %

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Politics

Politics

Marching into 2015 with divided NGF Saminu Ibrahim, Abuja

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igeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) was a coalition of elected governors of the country’s 36 states in Nigeria until May 24 last year, when an + / / / / / / % The election held at the Rivers State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja, however, led to the emergence of two factions, because the result of the election that gave victory to Governor Rotimi Amaechi was challenged / // /% Historically, the NGF was established in 1999 following a ~/ 36 democratically elected state * % # / * * have led the forum with the former Governor of Nasarawa State, Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu, / % @ who have led the NGF after ][[Ăˆ „ * @ Â’ + < # } † < L < # < Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, whose tenure was characterised % NGF is modelled after the United States of America’s National „ * ‡=„ ˆ% & ‘# * / organisation of the American * % {€[Ç = „ * ! % & association, governors share best / / < * * / * / * * / * * // / / % & =„ / * Ă‹[ ‘# * ‘# ‡ Samoa, Guam, the Northern ‘# Â’ ˆ% / federal grants and contracts, and / * % At the home front, the NGF stated clearly that it is a non/ < / * + ~ / states and ensure a healthy and / the states and other tiers of * % As events later unfolded, the forum which initially said it is ~/ / ~ / % * / „ < 2 ~ ][{Ă‹% & / to Jonathan’s re-run and those who saw nothing wrong in the < % * / /

Boyloaf lauds MEND for declaring ceasefire

E Gov Jang Governor Amaechi conversely < =„3% & // / * / % & those who saw the feud between / // / 2 ][{Ă‹% To this end, Governor / considered too confrontational to / $ 2 / > % if Governor Amaechi was not tamed, it could be use as launch / / // % @ „ * // / and few members (governors) / " ‡ " ˆ / / with the Rivers State governor // / allegedly frustrate the governor who is being rumoured to have / * / !} hence a sizeable number of the " * / ' Governor Amaechi and the crisis / % // division within the rank of the * / / / / =„3 / „ * " " „ * 3 „ </ % & " „ * Forum may have been conceived * // „ * 2 2 # ][{Z =„3 % Similarly, the northern states governor’s forum under the / = # Governor Aliyu Mu’azu L endorsed the candidature of Jang at the Niger State Governor’s Lodge at Asokoro shortly before * } ]Ăˆ ][{Z election, some of the governors sold a decoy to Jang and suddenly changed tents to the % & " * / the May 24 NGF election also / 2 }

Gov Amaechi` * / Rivers State Governor’s Lodge for % 7$/ * // † # „ * † / ~ / election which before then had been rescheduled several % „ * // * „ * 3 ‡ „3ˆ / // * ! ‡ !ˆ governors and catchment of * " * emerged with 19 to 16 votes of the „ * 2 % ZĂ‹ * * % Astonishingly, the events of May 24 however marked the / * / „ * 2 /

walked out of the venue, $ charade, and unanimously / < „ * 2 factional leader, saying it does not /% Factional chairman of the NGF, Governor Jang swiftly described the faction of the NGF being led by Governor $ ! * „ * / / chairman of the NGF Subsequently, events after the * /

The way out is for all of us is to try and regain the trust and Nigerians, because I believe you are right that we have disappointed Nigerians with this and I apologise on behalf of all of us for that

Tony Anenih / % 8 Jang: Governor Amaechi is / < * } vast majority of governors “do not share in the anti-Federal Government zeal that the Rivers # * / evident in the ever-reducing * / %‰ He added: “Nigerians want * / / their states not this obsession with 2 „ * %‰ An indication that NGF is a divided house, with Governor Jang holding one end and Governor Amaechi the other * „3 / =„3 " / Z{ ][{Z emergence of Abubakar Kawu L ' ~ " * / * " % " * ' ][{Z * together with chieftains of the / <~ Eagle Square, venue of the * " % & „3 Œ 4 * =„3 / $/ " including serving governors / demonstration of lack of tolerance / / /

* / % “As serving governors too, we // < / / and solidarity with the goal of facilitating accelerated human * / / / / * ^ all Nigerian citizens, eradicate / * ' % Š that our reality as a nation today ~/ < % “We are therefore ready to / * * / * / order to move our dear country, = % “Nigeria has outlived all / / * / Continued on Page 82

< ’ L / / known as ‘General L the Movement for the 7 / = " ‡ 7="ˆ ceasefire it unilaterally declared and its avowed // the Federal Government / „ < 2 % in Yenagoa, the former = " though the ceasefire is / that with current // 7=" / the Federal Government / critical stakeholders in the = " would turn out to be long lasting and even / % Ebikabowei further stated that with this / * * 7=" / < / = " assuring that he would throw his full weight 7=" / ' enjoined all stakeholders to work together for the / = " % He enjoined the Federal Government to be steadfast in the light of the security challenges in the North East while commending the military for their courage in fighting the L < 8 which he described as an

* % While urging the military not to relent in L † reminded the Federal Government that not 7=" < / ][[€ since another window of / should be magnanimous $ 7=" renounce terrorism and ' %

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Rivers 2015: Amaechi, Wike and political brickbat Nath Omame, Jr.

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n the course of the engaging long-running political squabble between Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and the Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Ezebunwon Wike, who can one say is in control of the political space in Rivers State? Amaechi has spoken far more frequently about the feud to the media than Wike. Amaechi has on several occasions described his political opponents in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Wike as a band of corrupt politicians. He said his political opponents have chosen to gang up against him because of what he referred to as their collective quest for stomach infrastructure. He has publicly referred to Wike as a desperate politician who wants to be governor of Rivers State at all cost. Governor Amaechi had threatened last year that he would expose Wike’s shady deals as his ][[É ][{{% Wike’s response, as it has been on most occasions, was terse. The supervising minister of education had thundered: “I am waiting for Governor Amaechi to spill the beans; then, I will speak. I will respond to him point by point on the allegation of corruption against me. Amaechi is paying for underrating me.â€? Wike was arrested severally by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On a joint courtesy visit to Wike in February by the immediate past commissioner of police in the state, Mbu Joseph Mbu and his successor, Tunde Ogunsakin, Wike gave an inkling about his experience in the hands of operatives from the anti-corruption agency. He recalled: “The new commissioner of police, Ogunsakin, was the one who handled my case when I was arrested by security operatives. He personally interrogated me. He is a no nonsense man. I can tell you that he is a very tough customer when you come across him.â€? Governor Amaechi, again, lambasted Wike at Bera, in Gokhana Local Government # 3 {É during Senator Magnus Abe’s thanksgiving service, saying Š < ^ minister but that he recommended him to the President, nonetheless, because as he put it â€?I wanted an Ikwerre man to be a minister in the Federal Government.â€? At the end, Governor Amaechi stated: “Wike is too small for me politically to be talking about him. I have said I won’t talk about him % Š < ^ * be a minister. My commissioner of information and strategy speaks far + 7 Š < %‰ It was at the event that Governor Amaechi disclosed that Wike swore with the names of his children that he, Wike, would not betray him if he recommends him to President Goodluck Jonathan as

a ministerial candidate. Governor Amaechi disclosed that Prophet Suleiman Johnson had intimated him that Wike will betray him if he recommended him to the President for a ministerial appointment. Amaechi explained: “I told him what Prophet Suleiman said and Wike swore with the names of his children that he will not betray me. I will never swear with the names of my children because I don’t know if I will betray them in the future. But I love my children and I will never swear with the name of any of my children.â€? Governor Amaechi has on three occasions spoken publicly of his willingness to truncate Wike’s / * ][{Ă‹ governorship polls if he emerges as the anointed candidate of the PDP. His position is hinged on political morality that it will be unfair for Wike, an Ikwerre man to succeed him having served as governor of Rivers State for eight years of two terms. Governor Amaechi and Wike are both of Ikwerre extraction. While Governor Amaechi is from Ubima in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Wike is from Obio/Akpor where he was a local government chairman for two terms by virtue of which he became the chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON). L 3 Z[ Š < broke his silence and exploded. He spoke at the Obirhe-Erhie, Apara Kingdom Secretariat Complex, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, where he addressed paramount rulers, elders, chiefs, men and women of Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality Wike, speaking at the event, challenged Governor Amaechi, to contest for the Rivers East Senatorial election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress ‡ !ˆ ][{Ă‹ to test his perceived popularity in the state. He stated that he would forgive Governor Amaechi if he vies for the seat of the Rivers East Senatorial District on the platform of the APC ][{Ă‹% He pledged: “The only thing Governor Amaechi can do for me to forgive him is to contest for the Rivers East Senatorial District ][{Ă‹% 8 behind someone if he contest for the vice presidency. If Amaechi vies for the Rivers East Senatorial District election, I will forgive him. If Governor Amaechi can summon the courage to contest for the Rivers East Senatorial District election, I * % “Governor Amaechi will fail ][{Ă‹% # / / deceiving him. The earlier Amaechi + % Š are waiting for Governor Amaechi ! / ][{Ă‹% The reason Governor Amaechi decamped to the APC is to enable him control the party structure. Now that he is in charge of the structures of the APC, let him summon the courage to contest for the Rivers East Senatorial District. We are ready and waiting for him.â€? @ ][{Ă‹ /

Gov Amaechi Wike boasted that Governor Amaechi would have no hand in who becomes the president of Nigeria or governor of Rivers State, adding that “the people of Rivers State will vote for President Goodluck Jonathan for a second term rather than for a vice president from the South South which Governor Amaechi is interested in.� Responding to Governor Amaechi’s diatribe that the PDP Federal Government is corrupt, Wike asserted that Governor Amaechi’s government is naked and corrupt. His words: “Governor Amaechi’s government is very corrupt. Governor Amaechi’s claim to the theories and doctrines of Karl Max is not beyond his throat.� He added: “Now and then, Governor Amaechi will say the Federal Government is corrupt. If there is one government that is naked and stinking, it is the

Governor Amaechi said I am a tout and so I to be a minister. He appointed a tout as his chief of staff in 2007; he appointed a tout as his campaign director in 2011 and he won; he recommended a tout to the President as a ministerial nominee. So, who, indeed, is the bigger tout?

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Governor Amaechi’s. I have told him several times to stop pretending. When the time comes we will talk, and you will be shocked to hear how corrupt Governor Amaechi and his government is.â€? He recalled: “The former Commissioner for Sports gave Emeka Beke, a contract to develop $ =Ă‹[ million. He did not execute the contract to the satisfaction of the Rivers State government. Governor Amaechi shouted when we inspected the project: “I will deal with you; this is corruption. This is unacceptable to my government.â€? Wike continued: “Governor Amaechi awarded a construction contract at the Greater Port 8 Ă?Ă‹[ % 8 < us to join him to inspect the project. When we got to the site, nothing had happened. Fifty million dollars } =É % We got to the place and there was nothing on ground to show that a project is ongoing. “When we got back to Government House, the then commissioner for environment asked Governor Amaechi: ‘You accused the young man who has not properly executed the * / =Ă‹[ of corruption. What do you think of this man who has abandoned a Ă?Ă‹[ ĂŒÂ‰ The supervising minister of education recalled: “Governor Amaechi replied that the contractor is naĂŻve. We were all shocked. Š =Ă‹[ * * was corruption and you threatened to deal with the young man, but Ă?Ă‹[ involved, Governor Amaechi said it was naivety. That is Governor Amaechi’s anti-corruption crusade for you.â€? According to Wike, “those who live in glass houses should not throw stones. At the appropriate time we will talk. We will talk when election campaigns start. When we start to talk, believe me you will be shocked at the revelations that we will make.

„ * / + / a façade. He is not what he claims to be in public. He is very corrupt. Please, I want the press to quote me on that.â€? Reacting to Governor Amaechi’s allegation that he, Wike, swore with the names of his children not to betray him if he recommended Wike as a ministerial nominee to President Jonathan, Wike, / < Ă‹{%{ĂŠ Ikwerre paramount rulers, elders and chiefs, challenged Governor Amaechi to state publicly if he, Š < < ][[É work for him in securing his governorship mandate after he went to Ghana on voluntary selfexile. “Everybody knows that Governor Amaechi went to Ghana + * ][[É * / mandate. Please ask Governor < ][[É to work for the restoration of his mandate from the High Court to the Supreme Court where he eventually won. Ask him to tell you what I used in taking the oath and where I took the oath,â€? Wike said. According to him, “Governor Amaechi is confused. Everybody has betrayed him. Even God has betrayed him. Ikwerre paramount rulers have betrayed him; Ikwerre chiefs have betrayed Governor Amaechi; lawmakers have betrayed him; civil servants have betrayed him. So, why is everybody betraying Governor Amaechi and he is not betraying anybody? What, indeed, is Governor Amaechi’s problem? “He said I am too small for him and as such he will not talk about me, but everyday he is talking about me. In his sleep he is talking about me; he can’t stop talking about me; he will continue to talk about me because I will not allow him to sleep until he leaves President Jonathan alone / peace.â€? Wike continued: “Governor Amaechi said I am a tout and so I ^ % He appointed a tout as his chief of ][[É} // / ][{{ and he won; he recommended a tout to the President as a ministerial nominee. So, who, indeed, is the bigger tout? “Do you know why Governor Amaechi is accusing everybody of betraying him? It is because all those who worked for him to * ][[É ][{{ have all left him. Now, Governor Amaechi is empty politically. So, where are his new friends? Why can’t they help him the way we assisted him in the past?â€? On Amaechi’s position that an Ikwerre man should not succeed

][{{ Š < the governor of double speak. “Amaechi said two days ago that the president of Nigeria can come from anywhere. But when it comes to the governorship of Rivers State, an Ikwerre man should not be governor,� he wondered. He continued: “Governor Amaechi is an APC politician;

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Letters to the Editor Between IGP Abubakar and CP Mbu

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ollowing the sporadic protests which erupted as a result of the abduction of the over 200 school girls from the Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Bornu State, the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Joseph Mbu, placed a clampdown on the activities the BringBackOurGirls campaign organisers and protesters, saying that their activities on ' + security concern. However, with special consideration to Mbu’s antecedents which so many people have divided opinion about, a series of / % Š * apologists applauded the decision, describing it as landmark, since the protest was n longer adding value to the rescue of the girls, others, especially from the opposition saw it as an * association, adding that he wishes to the iron that saw him calling the shots in Rivers State a few months ago before his deployment. However, Mbu stood his ground, and insisted that the rallies and protests do not mean well for the security of the nation, and Abuja in particular. Barely 24 hours however, the Inspector

General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, + < * < subordinate, thereby allowing the resurgence of the once clamped down protest. The question therefore, is between these two super cops, who had done the right ĂŒ Š / or he that revoked the clampdown? Does it mean that Mbu did not take a cursory look at the situation before announcing / ĂŒ Š genuine security reasons or just his supposed super antecedents of bullying the authority as well as the citizens. Again, what was the IGP’s yardstick for cancelling the clampdown and recalling the protesters to the streets, thereby disgracing Mbu. The IGP’s action has quietly casts aspersions on the ability of the CP who gave the governor of Rivers State, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi a run for his money during his brief spell in the state. The IGP and the CP should work together + / that is if any of them is dancing to someone’s tune. Eric Elezuo, Festac Town

Al-Makura’s maltreatment of market men and women By Ibrahim Kabiru Dallah

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good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special Nelson Mandela. Maltreatment of Nigerian youths and students has become common since Umaru Tanko Al-Makura came on board as the governor of Nasarawa State. The maltreatment ranged from polarisation of the National body of the Nasarawa State Students Association (NASSA), unlawful detention of Comrade Yusuf Abubakar Doma, to the over 12 thousands youths that were sacked from the 13 local governments in the state. It is no longer news that Nasarawa State government has forcefully chased market men and women out of the Old † < / recalled that sometimes in August, 2013, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a statement to the general public that whoever is interested in the allocation of shops in = ‘ < † + urgency indicate interest by purchasing an application form at the rate of N10,000 while the yearly surcharges will follow. As I write, no ordinary Nigerian citizen in Nasarawa State was given a single shop after the application in the New Utra Modern Market due to the dubious acts of the government of the day; all the shops were allocated to family and friends of $ * * % The most painful thing in all these is that those the shops were illegally allocated to are now selling the shops to the ordinary market men and women at the rate of N800,000 (Eight Hundred Thousand) or more. This is exploitation of the highest order. This question and so many others are begging ÂŒ 8 < to pay such amount of money? Can some move to the new < / /ĂŒ Š * expect those that are selling groundnut oil, exercise books, shoes, barbers, and tailors in the old market to move to? I could go on and on mentioning the names of those that are / ~ < ~ government. It is widely accepted that no state will developed without causing minor pains to some people, but it is not accepted when people subjected to the agony of poverty in the name of * / % Š $/ * arrange an alternative before thinking of sending them out of the old market.

As the old market is permanently shutdown by the * < Š < to the street to protest the anti people policy of Gov. Almakura which is surely adding to the level of poverty in the state. This is a state where 70% of its citizens are living in abject poverty as exhibited during the protest when a group of thugs, hired just to earn a living destroyed posters and bill boards of one of the gubernatorial aspirants under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, called Yusuf Mohammed Agabi. One would have expected Gov. Al-Makura to do a thorough check and sample the opinions of relevant stakeholders in the market before coming up with such a decision. The fact is that the state government has taken this step in order to add to the pains of the ordinary citizens that are yearning for a change of leadership in the state. Therefore, without fear of contradiction, the only solution to / * +

of National importance and poverty alleviation revisits the process that led to the illegal allocation of the New Ultra Modern Market to only people in government instead of the real market men and women. Conclusively, I know that some people will shamefully ask what my interest in the ongoing anti people policy of Governor Al-Makura is, however, I want the whole world to remember that Nigerian youths were part and parcel of those that fought for the return of democracy back into Nigeria, as such we cannot keep mute while things are moving in the wrong direction in Nasarawa State. As the countdown to 2015 begins, Nigerian youths in Nasarawa State are determined to ensure that a repeat of the maladministration of the present government is put at bay.

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Nyako’s defecation in the Temple By @ ! '

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f there had been an iota of doubt on the mind of any person or group of persons * � unalloyed support, and the seemingly / L < 8 = leaders, especially those occupying public / / would have begun to obliterate such unnecessary reservation from his psyche in the light of the memo reportedly authored and addressed to the 19 state governors of = = „ * = < # % Understandably, though the raging activities of the Boko Haram sect now appear like a whirlwind apparently blowing almost everybody and everything to pieces, there is no gainsaying that all = / + and inactions did interact to give birth and vent to the prevailing security situation the country has found itself, would undoubtedly be rankling with deep regret that the original script of their political shenanigans designed to be used to destabilise the government of „ < 7 2 * instrumentality of Boko Haram may have + / with the one of their foreign pay master – Al-Qaida – which has invariably blown

/ % & / ' Atiku Abubakar, who once reportedly threatened the country (during the countdown to 2011 presidential election) with his remark that “he who makes peaceful change impossible, makes violent change inevitable� appears nowadays to be more concerned than anybody else as if this remark credited to him does not with hindsight betray his possible foreknowledge of all the diabolism and machinations that were supposedly on ground for members of the Boko Haram sect at the time. Curiously, it then boggles * / statement– among sundry others of its < = leaders seemed to have eluded the short „ * = < ' ~ / hate words, grave allegations, etc; and constituted them into a memo. To say the least, it is most unfortunate

that a person of his calibre with such military and governance pedigree could holding brief for the Boko Haram sect. † < / = < style of advocacy for Boko Haram is simply “typical of the many tragedies of belied solidarity for the activities of the sect often adopted by most Muslim northern leaders.â€? Instructively, it smacks of no surprise that in dissecting issues relating the Boko Haram and the Federal „ * = = < ' + / / = region in much the same way he accused 2 ~ * + < / 4 ‡= = ˆ ‰ alike. On the other hand, in an apparent = < that he is more inclined to believe that all the havoc being wreaked every now and = region are by no stretch of imagination the unlikely misdeeds of the “so-called Boko Haramâ€? - hence his submission that “we no longer accept let alone believe that our prominent Mallams in the mosques in Kano and Zaria have been killed L < 8 ‰% Ă’ L < 8 ĂŒ Wonders, indeed shall never cease. Arguably, there exist possibilities that

certain killings of “some prominent mallams in the mosques in Kano and Zaria� as well as “pastors and other worshippers in the Christ / !

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+ * % = * = / to share in this view – at least for now. In essence, much as one is inclined to empathize with the governor over the state of confusion the operations of the sect has / + < appears to be absence of concrete evidence = wont to point at the members of the Islamic sect in the event of any act of killing, � of properties perpetrated anywhere = % ! = * = * � her mindset to be so stereotyped. For one, < + / < 7 ' Ade Bayero, could not have borne less the hallmarks of the typical Boko Haram encounter or the imprint of its usual + < / ascribed in certain quarters to the activities of unknown gunmen. Somehow, still bearing in mind that a certain well-known

= # / indicated his undying interest or what some persons would prefer to call his wishful thinking to succeed the present 7 + < < < will it be abnormal if someone reasons that this potential aspirant to the throne of 7 * / + + / Ade Bayero? Or can anybody stand out to vouch for the innocence of the Boko 8 * 7 ĂŒ Surely, this is one key angle to the raging = < / + Ă“ or commission – while dwelling on the allegation of the so-called “genocide in = = %‰ Š = < + < * L # „ * % „ Suswan, as well as that of the Senate President, distinguished Senator David Mark, could not have been the handiwork of the “innocent Boko Haramâ€? is, to say the least, ridiculous. By his thinking, for + < # to have reportedly taken place in Imo State would not have meant anything short of part of a whole gamut of the “demonic policy of evil few in and around the administration that have advocated

= ! Muslims, are to be so dealt with, ill-treated // %‰ = % L + = < * $ / / * = and still maintain that the members of the sect can hardly be exonerated from + < „ * = < obvious reasons. First and foremost, / + / / / < = < / * * of the Islamic terrorist group – the Boko Haram – in the cruel activities of the Fulani herdsmen across the length and = ~ ~/ zone, the emerging truth clearly points at the opposite. That the so-called Fulani herdsmen recently arrested by men of = & # / ~ of Boko Haram goes to unmask the real 2 < bushes, forest areas and destroying farm = %

Driving to a town called yesterday the heat of the sun. Remember those days of playing may not be a great traveller, but ^ + when I choose to travel, I could / / / travel any distance. I only travel ' / < + to the “future,â€? but this time was < / Ă? ' daddy game or keeping a large called Yesterday. collection of wallpapers of famous I had walked a long distance to get

% = % to the centre of a green park in my city. If you had an opportunity to go back As I sat on the moulded seats under to yesterday, to that time when you one of the huts that characterised the were a kid, what would you love to do park environment, I was hit by the again? Luther Vondross gave his own sudden blow of yesterday. My eyes answer as “if I could turn back the starred at some young kids who were hands of time, I would like to dance + with my father again.� / <% + Pondering over how much has I reminisced time when I would have changed, I remember praying along ' / % = with my peers that we should grow ' / % up fast, become fathers and mothers grown. and create the change we want. We You might have had one of such have grown; some of us have married, + * < others are hoping to, and then it hits us 4 ‰ % that we have missed something. You wish you could go back to when Yes, we have missed something. We you were a child and repeat the games no longer can play the hide and seek you played. You still wish the skipping games nor listen to tales by moonlight. ropes could go rolling over your We are no longer thrilled with head and the street ball games could Barney and Friends, Superman, continue as you run feverishly under By # ‘ 7< <

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Spiderman, Robocop, and all the frills that caught our fancy those good old days. What happened to our soccer gods, the ones we idolized when we were ĂŒ Š 2 2 Olisehs, the Kanus, the Beckhams, the Zidanes, the Ronaldos, the Robertos, the Figos of the football world? These were men we idolised whose shirt numbers we lay claim to on the back of our school seats. You are iconic if compared to those famous ones in style of play. Their time is long gone. When you listen to the giggle of a child, you wish you could giggle along. But you are so encumbered with thoughts of “how do I survive?â€? ‹ > needs, things that were not part of life those growing years. As we grow older, we begin to desire to grow younger. We want to return to yesterday, and lay there for as long as we can. Ladies want baby looking skins that will make them look under eighteen forever. Men want to be forever young. It is a great desire that falls in the “I

wish� class. It is impossible. We will give way somehow whether willingly or unwillingly to the cold hands of ageing. Here is a thought that pricked my heart as I pondered on having an opportunity to get on the merry go round in the park without being considered too young. Having a child with me was the answer. If I had a child, I would have taken him or her to the park and then Say, ‘honey let us play on the merry % childhood playing football with my son, skipping with my daughter, running the bag race with my children and having us play the football console. I would not have looked odd because I was doing it with someone who has a right to it. I would be considered a great dad. Your children could give you the yesterday you want to have if you < + what you had. Samuel Ufot Ekekere writes from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

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Business & Economy Nigeria’s economy after 15 years of civil rule: Kudos, knocks While the Federal Government beats its chest about the landmark achievements after 15 years of unterrupted civil rule, Nigerians say not much has been done. ABIODUN AWOGBEMI and JOHNMARK UKOKO examine some of the highlights of the economic sector during the period.

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n May 29 1999, when the military relinquished power to a democratically elected government, Nigerians at home and $/ / + future where high import duties and heavy taxation on business activities, unnecessary environmental regulations, unfair labour laws and anti-competitive regulations will be a thing of o the past. Other areas expected to be taken care of are impractical health and safety laws, unrealistic land use policies, costly utility regulations, capricious consumer protection laws, corrupt government procurement and contracting practices and many other anti-business policies. Before 1999, Nigeria’s image had ' < * Z[ years of military dictatorship: There was * } economic planning, policies were } * / others as the country was played out of the global market thereby inhibiting its ability to address poverty. * < the then president, Chief Olusegun @ ' < /

+ ~ = + * secure debt relief and forgiveness from the creditor countries and promote Nigeria’s image. @ ' = that his government would deliver on his election promises, which included “dividends of democracy,� war against corruption, economic reforms, prosperity, peace and security of lives and property for all Nigerians.

President Jonathan Fifteen years after, Nigerians hold divided opinions. While some say the political class has dashed the hopes of Nigerians as “many of the economic promises� have not been delivered, others give kudos to democracy as it has impacted positively on the economy. The Organised Private Sector (OPS) while assessing the era of democracy in its score card, said in many countries, unfriendly or unenlightened government / ' existing ones. “Often the obstacles are } / / * political leaders. Such unfortunate obstacles can bring unemployment and retard economic growth� State of infrastructure Before 1999, the cost of doing business in the country due to unavailability of necessary infrastructure made goods produced in Nigeria uncompetitive with those of other countries. The state of economic and social infrastructure such as roads, power and energy, transport and telecommunication were poor, inadequate and lacked maintenance. In the same vein, economic incentives were generally low giving rise to inadequate utilisation of the factors of production. Both social and physical infrastructure were in a state of disrepair. At the inception of democracy, successive government went into liberalisation, deregulation and commercialisation. Telecommunication sector was liberalised while power sector was unbundled and privatised. In most states, there was a leap in the areas of road construction while some states run public-private driven transport system, which to a large extent has been functional. & @ #

Obasanjo the government towards the maintenance and expansion of road network which made transportation easier, but called on the government to modernise and expand the nation’s railways, inland waterways and urban metro network to reduce the pressure on the highways. Agriculture and rural development This sector was stagnant as a result of diminishing productivity occasioned by % {€É[ boom created relative disincentives for agriculture in relation to other sectors of the economy. The agricultural sector has not fared + / * mangoes, pineapple among others from neighbouring countries like Benin Republic, Togo, Ghana and others despite Nigeria’s huge agricultural endowment. An Agriculturalists, Mr. Bode Akinbo, said it is disheartening that despite millions of naira alleged to have been spent on the sector by the government, its impact has not been felt as we still import virtually every agricultural product even from less developed countries. Akinbo faulted the government for not making policies that are in line with our vegetation, soil, climate among others. 8 + = at today imports massive food items that we are naturally endowed to produce in surplus of our requirements. He imported into the country every year is well over $1 billion, rice $5 billion, milk, fruits and confectioneries at $5 billion among other imported items. Non oil sector Nigeria under the military era was a mono-economy. The economy was characterised by structural imbalance which was responsible for the macro-

Late Yaradua economic instability experienced in the country. A manufacturer and member of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mr. Kola Alege, said the democratically elected government tried to diversify the economy, but failed as its policies also failed to adequately take cognizance of the existing structure of / ^ productions of exportable surplus that can take advantage of change in relative international prices. Multiplicity of taxes The issue of indiscriminate imposition of taxes and levies by states and local governments in the face of poor and deteriorating infrastructure has been a ' / % 7 < * despite the tax reforms embarked upon @ ' the three tiers of government want to generate revenue as much as possible. Electricity For a long time now, the issue of power supply has been the albatross crippling businesses in the country as there is no succor for businesses in the area of stable power supply. The sector was unbundled and handed over to generating companies (GENCOs) and distributing companies (DISCOs) by the President Goodluck Jonathan administration, yet eight months after < * have been experienced. According to Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), stable power supply is key to production and manufacturing in any country that wishes to be industrialised. Telecommunication There was a turnaround in the area of telecommunication with the liberalisation @ ' % & Continued on Page 23

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remains one of the critical areas where the government was scored high. OPS is of the opinion that some remarkable development has been recorded in the area of telecommunication as liberalisation and competition has brought about improved communication networks with general reduction in access charges which aided industrial and commercial activities in the country. Corruption/graft and national image Without doubt, pervasive corruption has continued to rob Nigerian economy of resources that otherwise could have been used for poverty alleviation and eradication. According to Mr. Bode Akinbo, the country’s reputation for corruption has been driving away investors. He said during the government of President Obasanjo, there were palpable fears in the polity as against what is witnessed now where corruption has become full blown. Some highly placed Nigerians were tried and sentenced, but the present administration, according to Akinbo, lacks political will to prosecute corrupt * / alleged to be corrupt. The OPS in its submission stated that although corruption is a worldwide phenomenon, the level of corruption and the brazen disregard for rules and regulations in Nigeria is impacting negatively on the nation’s development. It stressed that corruption as at today has become a way of life, especially in government circle. Formerly, the application of sanctions against the / / * % /

+ / * % This form of corruption, according to OPS, is related to the activities connected with elections and political succession and the manipulation of people and institutions in order to win election, and / % Employment generation/poverty reduction The level of unemployment and poverty in the country continue to increase. In Alege’s views, these have had economic, social and political repercussions for the nation. Crime rate has increased as well as the agitation by the Niger Delta militants, despite amnesty by the late President Umar Yar’Adua, has remained unabated. There has been increased rate of kidnapping for ransom as well as for rituals; all these according to economic observers portend danger to the economy, as no investor is willing to invest in such environment. OPS again, contends that the major causes of political instability and increase in crime rate include the weak economic base and the unhealthy competition for the control of the center. To show how worsened the level of unemployment is, several youths died during the ill-fated Nigeria Immigration Service employment test where a stamped ensued. Also, at every interview venue, employers are always overwhelmed by the number of applicants that turn-up. Some economic analysts are of the opinion that government cannot create jobs, but provide a conducive business environment for private sectors and investors as this is the only way for the production sector to absolve youths for employment. Security of lives and property The increase in the rate of crime and violence could be linked to increase in

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the level of youth unemployment and poverty. Organised crime is rampant, as the country has witnessed untold hardship and incessant disruption of / Niger Delta area. The most worrisome is the insurgents called Boko Haram, which has stretched the government, especially with the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls who are yet to be found despite international assistance. However, the Senior Special Adviser, Media, to President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Reuben Abati said the Federal Government has delivered most of the promises to the people in the period under review. Abati disclosed that at inception of the Fourth Republic, Nigeria was ][[[ + electricity, but with the “giant strides of the government of President Goodluck Jonathanâ€? has now increased to between Ăˆ[[[ Ă‹[[[ + % The President’s spokesman stressed than by the end of 2015, the country will be generating as much as ][ [[[ + 4

Economic analysts are of the opinion that government cannot create jobs, but provide a conducive business environment for private sectors and investors as this is the only way for the production sector to absolve youths for employment.

Okonjo-Iweala unprecedented in the annals of the country.� He disclosed that when Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took over the reins of power in 1999, the country’s foreign reserves was less than $20 billion, adding that by the end of March of 2014, the country’s foreign reserves stood at $36 billion. The government said that life expectancy of Nigerians, according to World Health Organisation, was 47 years before the present administration came on board, adding that through the improved health and quality of life of average Nigerians, life expectancy at the end of last year stood at 54 years. He said: “Why are some Nigerians and the opposition saying that the quality of Nigerians has gone down? When democracy was introduced on May 29, 1999, World Health Organisation report says life expectancy was 47 years. The report released last year showed that life expectancy is now 54 years. Hospitals have been established all over the country and many medical doctors have / + the medical needs of Nigerians.� Abati said that President Jonathan has unbundled the power sector, with the government selling the transmission, generation and distribution of power to 24 private investors, adding that the massive investments it has brought the country is unprecedented. The government’s spokesman said

although power situation has not improve much for now, the situation will + the reforms in the country’s power sector is the biggest in the world. Abati added that due to the conducive business climate the current government has created, Nigeria is now the best investments destination in Africa and the 4th in the entire world, adding that many Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)

very soon, these investments will lead to many employments for the youths. Abati also disclosed that the government has transformed the nation’s various airports, carryout reforms in the seaports to make the country’s ports competitive to their foreign counterparts. He disclosed that the government has embarked on “a revolution in the agricultural sector,� adding that very = food production and will embark on export of foods the country formerly spend huge amount of its scarce foreign reserve on. Speaking to the media recently in Abuja, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investments Dr. Olusegun Aganga, also showcased the achievements of the current government in the real sector. Aganga disclosed that President Jonathan’s administration has created a conducive investment climate in the country, adding that many companies, which were forced out of the country before, have signaled their intentions to return. He listed some of the companies as " / other companies, which he did not mention. Some supporters of the government also highlighted the reforms in the down steam sector as well as the reforms in the banking and insurance sectors, which have led to the country’s banks and insurance companies being among the top 20 biggest banks and insurance companies in Africa. & sectors have enabled the local banks to be quoted in London and some international stocks exchange markets of the world. Jonathan’s apologists say that as at 1999, the country had over 100 mushroom banks, which the reforms in ]Z and strong commercial banks. Some of the local banks, which have become some of the leading banks in the world include First bank, Zenith bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, Ecobank and United Bank for Africa. Speaking on a national television recently, the Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, said the ongoing transformation agenda of Jonathan’s government has led multi billion dollars investments from the Chinese * infrastructure and economy. He listed the areas Chinese companies have massively invested in as roads construction, telecommunications, power, security, petroleum, manufacturing, ports and a host of other sectors. However, despite these remarkable achievements, many Nigerians have scored the governments of Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan very low. Reviewing the performances of the treble, Mr. Lanre Arogundade, a veteran journalist, who was the former President of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Continued on Page 23

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Nigeria’s economy after 15 years of civil rule: Kudos, knocks Continued from Page 22

said the past 15 years was a period the political class only succeeded in looting the country’s treasures. Arogundade, while on a life programme on an independent radio station, said the so-called dividend of democracy Abati and the other * * the world is “a token of what Nigeriansâ€? expected from the government. The former NUJ boss said the past 15 years have witnessed a period when crude oil was sold for over $100 United States dollars, adding that the various governments have failed to account for the massive funds realised from crude oil, gas and other minerals resources. % " ! # * portfolio management and investments services, in an interview with Saturday Newswatch said “the past 15 years is the period when corruption was celebrated. The President has said stealing is not corruption. The last three governments commended corruption cases rather condemn it. We now have ministers spending millions of Naira to buy bullet proof cars, while others spend billions of naira to hire private jets for their personal and family uses. “Many international audit reports have indicted many ministers and top * % Š ' = collaborators are in government telling Nigerians that the country is broke, and therefore unable to subsidised petroleum products to the masses.â€? " General Sani Abacha’s loots have been re-looted by the senior members of the current government, adding # Ă• 7 / government, which have returned Nigerian looted funds, are amazed that members of the current government can’t account for such funds again. " * * they took over in 1999, adding that despite the many billions of dollars they claimed to have used in their “Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) “ the four % According to him, “the three presidents that have rule us in the past 15 years, on / / % & * spent billions of dollars on turnaround they met are dead today, even as some members of this regime have their / * Nigeria imports petroleum products. We now pay international price for kerosene, petrol and diesel.â€? " the current government lacks the / / organisations established to carry-out the task have been made powerless. The veteran journalists disclosed that petrol was sold at N11 per litre in 1999, but is sold for N97 per litre as at today, adding that Kerosene, which was N30 per liter in 1999, is now sold for about N150, taking the product beyond the reach of many Nigerian women. He lamented that the rate of unemployment today is amazing as over 50 percent of Nigerians youths are unemployed, saying that has made the country safe haven for kidnappers, ritual killers and armed robbers. " and privatisations were meant to sell the

&%1 # ( " country’s assets to the supporters of the government in power for peanuts. 4& * quick to tell Nigerians that it has carried out successful privatisation exercise. * for peanuts to their friends. Where are " & = &7† / ĂŒ & < ' < " # ! / $ Jos Rolling Mills, Oshogbo Rolling Mills / * still moribund while their buyers are busy selling their assets and lands. “The government claimed to have achieved success in its power privatisation, today the private generation, transmission and distribution companies have shown they are just out to make quick money. Power situation has worsened in the last eight months since the private investors took over from the defunct Power Holdings Company of Nigeria (PHCN). “The government that sold PHCN’s assets to the 24 private investors did not impress it on them that power transmission, generation and distribution is not a tea party. Maybe the government

The three presidents that have rule us in the past 15 years, on assumption of The government has spent billions of dollars on turnaround met are dead today, even as some members of this regime have abroad, from where Nigeria imports

Olusegun Aganga did not tell their friends who took over the power sector that they should not expect to recoup their investments in a short time. Nigerians now pay for darkness,� he said. He lamented that the past 15 years has been an era, when the country has been turned to a dumping ground as the country’s borders have been open to all manner of imported products, many of which are harmful to people’s health. Analysts who spoke to Saturday Newswatch stressed that the civilian government that claimed to carry-out reforms of the economy are unable to call the few monopolists they have created to order, adding that most of the products Nigerians were able to buy when there was open market has gone beyond the reach of Nigerians today. They added that most of the factories and warehouses have now become places of worships, as many factories have closed shops due to the harsh operating environment. Opponents have accused the government of incurring huge debts + / ' adding that most of the debts were funds cornered into private pockets of members of the government. They say the three presidents and * /

+ they say has not translated to much investments in the country. Analysts say contrary to what the economic teams will tell Nigerians, the country’s economy is in a bad state, they say Naira in 1999 was exchanging for less than N40 to one United States of America’s dollar, adding that naira now exchange for a whooping N165 to one dollar. They say interest rate has remained high despite government’s promises, adding that interest rate on borrowed funds is about 24 to 28 percent, which they say has discouraged manufacturers and serious businessmen from borrowing money from the banks. They also say that most of the intervention funds have not produce the desire result, adding that some factory owners cornered the money. One of the sources says,� The government through the apex bank and Bank of Industry gave N500 billion textiles intervention funds to some companies. Four years after, none of the * É[ $ * open shop. Some of the former textiles

/ car and vehicles workshops or den of criminals.

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Dud cheques, threat to cashlite policy Abiodun Awogbemi

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he menace of dud cheques in business circles has become so worrisome that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised alarm even as the security agencies are overwhelmed considering the number of cases in the courts over the issue. !L= ! % @ < Saturday Newswatch at a recently organised workshop on Financial Literacy that the rate at which bank customers issue dud cheques was becoming alarming and needed to be tackled. It was observed that the CBN had once directed commercial banks to submit account numbers of those involved in the } development stakeholders said was a way * from embarrassment. Stakeholders were also of the view that most banks’ inability to expose their customers was hinged on the fear of losing / one account with a single bank. < % # explained that issuing of dud cheques may not be deliberate sometimes as some people do so in anticipation of funding the account before the cheque bearer presents it. She said some people issue dud cheque to * / / from hangers-on who do not want to hear % cheques may be issued so that such person will hear from the bank that there is no % @ dubious people also issue dud cheques to escape payment. Saturday Newswatch ][{] {ÊÉ [[[ ^ valued at N166 million were processed by !L= < / daily basis. 8 * {€ÉÉ " ! ^ < * ^ an unfunded account with the penalty of two years imprisonment without an option // yet to be ascertained. & / !L= / cashless policy which will increase the volume of cash in circulation as people will ^ % While searching for solution to the / !L= ÂŒ 4 < < / to stem the tide of issuance of dud cheques * < %‰ 4! should be informed that henceforth the !L= < < details of errant customers to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for * / %‰ requested to ensure that prospective customers (at the point of account opening) and existing customers pledge not to issue cheques against unfunded accounts. & !L= were required to monitor cheques against unfunded accounts in three instances with

+ / * + + % & / $/ " 3 " / !L=% 8 * regulator bared its fangs against the menace ^ * the CBN and the then 25 banks operating in the country agreed to collaborate with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to tackle the menace of dud cheques. ‘ < expected to set up a hidden website where they lodge the names of dud cheque % The game plan was to make the website 73!! < ^ and prosecute them in accordance with relevant laws. / / 73!! banks were expected to cooperate by ensuring that those with a history of the < * customers by other banks. The implication was that before one

It is on this note that the bank, in collaboration with and law enforcement agencies, has taken steps to stem the will adversely affect the stability of the

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/ < < < person on the anti-dud cheque website. That the CBN is coming up with what is packaged as fresh directives to banks is a clear testimony that the past initiative had been frustrated by the regulator and / / was caught up in the web of ubiquitous corruption. @ / < * strengthened their operational procedures and sensitisation campaign to ensure that they are in accord with CBN’s directives. One of such sensitising messages „ & L < to its customers read: “The rising volume ^ / $ < threatening the cash-lite policy which seeks transactions. 4 / ^ !L= < to identify customers who have issued dud ^ July 5. “Banks have been directed to send details of customers together with copies of dud cheques to CBN. The Central Bank will in turn forward such details to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further investigation. “Our esteemed customers are therefore advised to make sure that their accounts are funded before issuing a cheque to a / ^ via our internet banking platform or / ^ ‰ said. Similar information has emerged from other banks. From Sterling Bank came this statement: “We consider it appropriate to inform you (clients) of the policy circular released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) mandating commercial banks to advise their customers " ! ^ %‰ The bank advises customers to fund their / ^ ^ / * relationship managers. According to the < !L= * ^ acceptance of cheques. " L < sensitisation campaign. According to the bank: Continued on Page 73

Adesina lauds Primlaks products Johnmark Ukoko

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he Minister of Agriculture " * / " % < < „ / innovative Sympli brand of convenience / + Z edition of the Agrik Expo and FoodBext exhibition which took place recently in Lagos. / Sympli products that included local < Ö×[Z€}‹ 3 Ö×[Z€} Ö×[Z€}‹ !

< Ă–Ă—[Z€} Ă–Ă—[Z€}" Ă–Ă—[Z€} $ Â’ < † † # „ /% The minister commended the organisation for pioneering Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) solutions in Nigeria. “I have always said that one of the reasons our yam production does not boom is because we eat yam in the same } # / / > it and prepare it with its freshness still ‰ % The Minister reiterated government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment to encourage the private sector to take advantage of opportunities = ÂŒ 4Š have a population of 171 million people so our people should be proud of our products and eat our products because we are the market for all our farmers’ products and when we eat what we / * % ‰ Š † # for demonstrating its belief in the / more investors to explore prospects of coming to Nigeria. “Nigeria has a lot of things to share with the world because / / ‰ 4Š investing now if not in Nigeria that has ĂŒÂ‰

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# & increased use of tiles in place of paints on buildings was threatening the survival of the paint industry. Tella made the observation in Lagos said paint manufacturers were aware of the increasing rate at which tiles were being used to beautify the interior and exterior of houses. Tella said the development might have resulted from fear of buying adulterated paints. / < compelling builders to prefer tiles that could last longer. He added that almost 50 per cent Z[[ / companies had become moribund. Ă˜Ă˜Â‹ tiles is becoming a threat to the paint } ' last meeting. ``We cannot really blame house * started using tiles because they are afraid of buying adulterated paints. ``Reports have reached us that most people have used their hardearned money to buy fake paints

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June 7, 2014

Okenla to Keshi:

Work on Eagles defence Cena >>Pg.31 should’ve demolished Wyatt at payback

Crouch, Clancy snapped in Las Vegas >>Pg.30

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Okenla to Keshi: Work on Eagles defence Victor Enyinnaya

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x- international, Folorunsho Okenla, has urged Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, to pay + defensive formation ahead of Brazil World Cup. After taking a critical look at the World Cup bound Eagles, Okenla expressed fears on the strength of the defence of the African champions and called on the coach to do something immediately on the team. Okenla said Keshi and his crew need to work assiduously to stabilise the rear so as to meet the challenges of the competition. ‘The defence line must be at alert and competent enough in order to soak up any tension by daring + < // % defence as it is currently performing but there is every need to work on % = team is evolving. And it is my belief that with

the way they are going, ^ set for the task head. All other departments seem almost ready but the defence is weak as the team constitutes now. The defence has to be carefully tightened within the eighteen yard box area. That is where discipline, focus and intelligence come come into play. They must be agile so as to recover

^ < the ball to opponents,’ he observes. He further pointed out + < to use long range shots to open up the opponent’s defence. According to him such strategy is excellent and should be mastered inside out. He posited that it is can pay into the opponent’s net.

Competition for World’s best ping pong trick shot begins

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able tennis enthusiasts across the world are again invited to send in their best, most creative and outrageous table tennis trick shot to ITTF.com/TrickShot for their chance to prove to the world that they have the best trick shot on earth. In addition to the prestigious title of owning the world’s best table tennis trick shot, the winner will also walk away with US$4,000, one-year STIGA Sponsorship, and a 4 day 3 night trip to the ITTF World Tour Grand Finals in Bangkok, Thailand to meet TOP table tennis stars. STIGA’s President and CEO Mats Bandstigen stated: “It feels great that the STIGA Trick Shot Showdown is back again. STIGA is very proud to be the sponsor of this 2014 Showdown and we hope that table tennis lovers from all around the World will participate! We are sure it will * Ă? + compared to the previous

success and it will surely show how fantastic the sport of table tennis is!â€? All the videos from the STIGA 2014 ITTF Trick Shot Showdown will be put on ITTF’s YouTube (YouTube. com/ITTFChannel) and ‹ < ‡ +/ÂŒĂ?Ă? % Youku.com/ITTFWorld), with the views on these platforms plus fan polls going a long way to determining the winner. ITTF Marketing Director Steve Dainton is hoping to exceed the overwhelming success of last year’s competition, which saw 80 entries and over 2 million views on YouTube: “It’s great that we have STIGA on board again for this fun competition. I am sure this will be even + break all the records. I want people to amaze all of us with their unbelievable trick shots. Show us what you have got!â€? The deadline for + trick shot is 5 September 2014.

& + < * shown good measure of adventurous traits which is the best for the mundial. In short, it is the hallmark of a potent side, he noted. ‘The truth is that in a competitive atmosphere, + < stronger and daring. They will rise to their billing. For instance, Victor Moses, Osaze Odemwingie etc will do well.

Chukwu endorses Keshi’s 23-man list the World Cup list. “Everybody cannot go to the World Cup, and that’s a fact. Just like before the Afcon last year we never Mark Ogagan gave the team a chance, but they came back with ormer Nigeria coach the trophy. We are not in and captain, Christian camp with the coaches Chukwu (MON), has so we don’t know their endorsed Stephen Keshi’s mindset. All we can do at 23-man World Cup list this point is give them all released last Monday, and the support they require to sees no reason for any succeed. “ harsh reactions from fans Chukwu, who is also and other stakeholders. a member of the Nigeria Speaking to Newswatch Football Federation (NFF) sports from his base in Technical Sub-Committee, Enugu where he serves said people should not be as Technical Consultant sentimental regarding the to Rangers International omission of players like FC, Chukwu insisted Sunday Mba and Ejike that the coaches will not Uzoenyi because the coach deliberately do anything has his plans and must not to jeopardize the country’s  $ &$ % chances in Brazil. “This move should “I’m very okay with not be seen as counterKeshi’s squad,â€? he said. productive, and I think “But does it really matter if we’re been sentimental if I’m not? The coaches have we continue to advocate picked their team, and they that certain players must know the consequences be in the team. Mba may should they fail in this have been dropped for major assignment.â€? disciplinary reasons, and He maintained that those in Uzoenyi’s case we do clamouring for certain know he was outstanding players must realize that during the CHAN not every player can be on

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O tournament in South Africa early this year, but that’s not enough to put him in the team. “Other factors must also come into play, like current form, and also see if he $ %

> plans for the World Cup. So, I think Keshi should not be blamed for dropping the boys,� he said. Chukwu also commented on the inclusion of Uche Nwofor, Elderson Echiejile, and others whose club form this season has been questionable, stressing that this should not be a

yardstick to determine who dons the national colours. “I have often said that club form should not be used as criteria for picking players for the national team. Some % in circumstances at their various clubs that they cannot control. Take the example of Victor Moses; this is an exceptional player on loan at Liverpool, but the coach leaves him on the bench. “But here in Nigeria we know his worth because he has proven himself over time,� he argued.

Basketball Federation, (BBF) are already searching for the replacement of their Technical Director and former after head coach of the = Bakare. The former owner of Ebun Comets stepped down last week from his position in the =LL3% In his statement to the press, Bakare said: “After due consideration of my personal commitments at this time I have decided to withdraw from my role as the technical director of the federation .This is not a sudden decision but is made after a lot of consideration, discussion and consultation between the federation and l “. He further went onto allay fears of dissatisfaction or disagreement with the federation, saying “I remain * + progress and success of this =LL3 and will continue to support

sincerely as I have in the past 25 years or more years. Regardless of whether I am in an active or reduced role I pledge my support for the federation and urge you (the Press) to continue // =LL3

/ = L < ‰% He added. Mr Bakare stepped down ' Ăˆ as the head of the technical + = Basketball federation. Regarded = < coach, Bakare has been = as a basketball nation, leading the men’s national team to * ^ the Olympics two years ago in London, and appearances in the FIBA World Championship (1998) and the 2008 Olympics. He also led D’Tigers to several FIBA-Africa men’s tournaments, / three occasions (1997, 1999 and 2003).

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Sports/EURO League

Flanagan dreams England debut

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Mancini doesn’t want Balotelli

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alatasaray’s President has revealed that Roberto Mancini has rejected the idea of the club signing Milan forward Mario Balotelli. The Italy international is increasingly speculated as available at the right price this summer and has been generally linked with a switch to either Monaco, or to any one of several Premier League sides. Reports yesterday, though, were that

Galatasaray were interested in bidding for the 23-year-old, to bring him in as Didier Drogba’s replacement. However, the club’s President has denied that there is any truth explanation as to why. “On Balotelli there have circulated only rumours, but nothing concrete,� Unal Aysal has told Galatasaray TV. “I cannot deny that he is a player we appreciate, but Mancini has told me that he would not

he is not the right reinforcement for us.� Gala manager Mancini has previously worked with Balotelli at Inter and Manchester City, handing him his senior debut with the Nerazzurri in 2007 before signing him for the Premier League side in 2010. However, the duo’s time together ended in January 2013 with a before Balotelli’s sale to Milan less than a month later.

Buffon impressed by Courtois performance

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taly goalkeeper „ L has said that he is very impressed with the performances of Thibaut Courtois. The Belgium international has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world following his displays for Atletico Madrid over the last three seasons. Courtois joined Chesea from Genk in the summer of 2011 and was immediately loaned out to Atletico. He has been on loan at the Spanish club ever since, and has played an important role in Los Rojiblancos winning the Europa League in

2012, the Copa del Rey in 2013 and La Liga last month. The 22-year-old, who helped Atletico reach the UEFA Champions † season, is scheduled to return to his parent club Chelsea in the summer. L revealed his admiration for Courtois, while also stating how highly he rates both Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munich and Manchester City’s Joe Hart. “Right now there’s Manuel Neuer,� the 36-year-old told The Guardian when asked which goalkeepers he admires. 48 very good keeper.

iverpool full-back Jon Flanagan admits he is dreaming of making his England debut while on standby with Roy Hodgson’s side. Alongside Everton defender John Stones, the 21-year-old has travelled to Miami with Hodgson’s squad as England play World Cup warm-up friendlies against Ecuador and Honduras. Hodgson hoped that being part of the squad would provide a learning curve for the pair but their inclusion was also of Phil Jones, although the Manchester United defender is expected to start against Ecuador. ‘ 7 any defensive injuries, then the duo will return home while their team L > but Flanagan says he is just relishing the experience. “Coming away with your country, it doesn’t + that,� he told theFA.com “There are top players from all around the country, so training with them is really good. “There are another two games before we go home so if I get the chance to

make my debut it will be a dream come true.� “There are top players from all around the country, so training with them is really good. There are another two games before we go home so if I get the chance to make my debut it will be a dream come true.� Flanagan was an unused substitute for England’s 3-0 win over Peru at Wembley – their $ before the tournament – but watched as Stones // the second half to earn his /% Flanagan said: “He handled his own. I thought he did well, got forward and it was a debut to remember. “As we’ve seen, young / +

chance and those who have come in have taken it with both hands. If I get a chance then hopefully I can take it.� The Liverpool-born defender has previously been capped at Under21s level for his country, but he says that being a part of the senior set-up is some contrast. 4& massive. It’s a lot quicker and everything about it is more professional,� he said. “There are a lot of Liverpool players in the squad and it helps you out massively. There are also a lot of young lads in the squad who I have played with down the years, so it helps you when you are coming into the squad and makes you feel welcome.�

‘Vidal should rest until July 7’

There’s Joe Hart too. But the youngster I like a lot is the Belgian, Thibaut Courtois. I like him a lot.� L / against Hart on June 14 when Italy face England in their opening Group D game at the World Cup in Brazil. Uruguay and Costa Rica complete what is a tough group, but the Juventus goalkeeper insists that the result in Manaus is not going to determine which teams progress from the group. 4 ‰ said the former Parma player. “Then there’s another two. It’s an important game, not a / ~ %‰

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he doctor who operated on Arturo Vidal’s knee says he should not return to playing before July 7 ‘or risk a relapse’. The Juventus a procedure on an injured meniscus at the start of May but has already returned ! in yesterday’s 2-0 win over Northern Ireland,

as part of World Cup preparations. The South Americans’ Coach Jorge Sampaoli has commented recently on his ‘surprise’ at the progress the 27-yearold has made and hinted that he could be in line to feature for Chile’s opening Group L $ on June 13. However, Chilean newspaper El Mercurio

are running quotes from the surgeon who operated on Vidal, advising caution in his recovery. “If you were to play Arturo Vidal before July 7, before he has had two months after surgery on the meniscus in his right knee, he will likely relapse,� Professor Ramon Cugat is quoted as saying.

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Sports/EURO League Uruguay coach hails Suarez’s maturity

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ruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has hailed the maturity and “evolution� of striker Luis Suarez over the years. The 27-year-old is set to be a key player for the South American nation at the World Cup in Brazil, provided he recovers in time from minor knee surgery. Suarez is considered as one of the best forwards in world football and played an integral role in Liverpool’s second-place League this season. The former Ajax striker, who joined the January 2011, scored 31 goals and provided 12 assists in 33 league matches and won the PFA Player of the Year award. The Salto native will be crucial for Uruguay in Brazil just as he was for La Celeste four years ago in South Africa when they reached the semi % Suarez has been embroiled in controversies during his time in England, but Tabarez insists that the former Nacional striker has matured and become more responsible over the years. “He’s evolved, and he now does that [gets in behind] ever more frequently and with less mistakes,� he told The Daily Telegraph. “That’s always been his intention on the pitch. Then you have his personality: obstinate, stubborn in achieving what he wants. “The metaphor that I use is a ladder that always gets stuck one step up from the last opportunity. Now, I see him at the peak age for a footballer. “I think, through the years, he has matured.

He’s learnt a lot from the things he’s been through and now he sums up the philosophy that I’ve brought here: the importance of the youth process and its team. “He’s won a lot of plaudits, but also responsibility, which he bears perfectly well. He knows that Liverpool expect a lot from him and he always lives up to it. “Think about losing the ball. The player has to make the right decision: he’s not only been a goalscorer in the Premier League, but the number of assists demonstrates his evolution and his understanding of the game. “But here, we don’t put any special responsibility on him.�Uruguay have been drawn against England, Italy and Costa Rica in Group D in Brazil, and Tabarez insists that the Three Lions cannot be taken lightly The 67-year-old also speaks highly of his English counterpart Roy Hodgson, having been in charge of AC Milan while Hodgson was the coach of their rivals Inter Milan in the mid-1990s. “We know England - the players, the manager,� said Tabarez, “He was at Inter when I was at Milan, and we saw each other in Florianopolis, for a coaching seminar. 48 < a gentleman, but also a manager with tremendous experience. I am sure he will do well. “We just have to go there with a clear mind, extremely prepared, < / / and not talking about what might happen in the future. But if we get through that group, we’ll be stronger for it.�

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prospective new contract and even the captain’s armband may not be enough to keep Javier Mascherano at Barcelona. The 29-year-old has been linked with a move out of the Camp Nou this summer, with Napoli and former club Liverpool seen as competing for his signature. However, reports have been that his < Catalans to ascertain their intentions,

and that they are planning to respond % The Corriere dello Sport follow this up today with the indication that this prospective new deal could stretch as far as June 2018 and also include new Coach Luis Enrique handing the Argentine the captain’s armband. However, the Rome publication report that this may not be enough to convince Mascherano to not consider the interest from Napoli and others,

^ < ~ assurances and a potential move back % Mascherano has predominantly based his game from centre-back since signing for Barca in the summer of 2010. Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis explained yesterday that any move from the Vesuviani for the former West Ham man would have to / * %

Gattuso: Brazil a step ahead

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„ + has explained why he sees Brazil as ‘a step ahead of everyone else’ at the World Cup, and who Italy will be relying on to do well. & >> out to Rio tonight to < of preparations ahead < < campaign in Brazil against England on June 14 in Manaus. However, for one of the party involved in the 2006 World Cup win in Germany, the tournament hosts are his pick for success this summer. “I believe that the Brazil side is a step ahead of everyone else,� „ + $/ Sky Sport Italia today. “They have something more thanks to the environmental conditions and they showed this in the Confederations Cup. “Moreover, they can count on the Brazilian

public, who will be highly charged as always. “Behind them I see Germany, who in these competitions always come forward. They have strong individuals and play well as a squad. “Finally I would

consider Argentina.� @ „ + believes the veterans will be important to tournament progress. “The Azzurri have to rely on the experience of Andrea Pirlo, Daniele De „ L % “They have already

lived through the experience of a World Cup and were involved, together with myself, in the Azzurri’s great victory of 2006. “I however, will be at home this time, with the trumpet in hand to cheer on our players.�

Villa agrees loan move to Melbourne

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he 32-year-old Spain international striker ' ' League Soccer’s newest addition earlier this month after leaving Spanish champions Atletico Madrid. With New York not playing in the MLS until March 2015, the former Barcelona striker, who helped Atletico reach the UEFA Champions League agreed to join their sister club in Australia in October and will play for them until December. “Melbourne City FC can

today announce that New York City FC’s inaugural player and Spanish World Cup winner David Villa will join the club for a period of the Hyundai A-League 2014-15 season,� read a statement on the A-League % “From a football point of view it’s the opportunity to play in a new league in course it will be ideal for me to get some competitive football in the period before the MLS season gets under way.� “Villa, 32, who was

unveiled by the Major League Soccer club as its inaugural player on Monday, will play, train and contribute to Melbourne City FC’s Hyundai A-League campaign between October and December 2014 prior to the commencement of the MLS season in the United States.� The announcement came just minutes after the side formerly known as Melbourne Heart publicly announced that they have been renamed as Melbourne City FC.

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Sports/Style

Neymar scores in training, cuddles up with girlfriend

Wozniacki, Serena hook up at Miami beach

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e may be Brazil’s poster boy with seemingly the whole world on his shoulders, but Neymar still seems to be up to his usual cheeky tricks. The Barcelona forward was training for his home World Cup with his international team-mates when he produced this incredible piece of skill. Neymar steps up to take the penalty, shaping up with his right foot, but out of < left to wrong-foot the goalkeeper. And he also seemed to be sneaking away from training to speak to his girlfriend Bruna Marquezine... even taking her hat. Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari set up two teams in a training

C % & beat the reserves 3-2, with Neymar on target The Brazilians were travelling to Goiania, a

city in the centre of the country, late on Sunday, and are the favourites for the tournament this summer.

aroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams helped each other get over their early French Open exits as they hit Miami Beach on Saturday. The two spent some quality time together in their sexy swimwear. Serena went for / / ~/ curves while Caroline chose a blue and white striped bikini that displayed her trim and taut % The Miami jaunt came after Wozniacki not 3 @/ / pro Rory McIlroy. Last week, McIlroy announced he and Wozniacki had mutually decided to split only days after sending out wedding invitations. 8 / ended after he realised he was not ready for marriage. The golden couple of sport enjoyed a shortlived engagement after announcing to their / & +

eve that they were to marry. At the time the pair posted matching pictures of themselves with a ring. It is understood the couple - dubbed Wozzilroy in some circles after a golf wedge was engraved with the moniker - had been an item for more than two years. They were forced to scotch rumours of a split late last year. As recently as last month, McIlroy’s & + trouble in the relationship after he posted a picture from Nobu restaurant in Monte Carlo where the pair had dinner Reports have suggested that Dane Wozniacki was dumped in a three-minute phone conversation. Choosing her words carefully about her personal situation at a press conference during the French Open, she dispelled any suggestions that the break-up was ‘mutual’. ‘Obviously you’re not prepared for something like this,’ she revealed. ‘It came as a bit of a shock.’

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his time four years ago, Peter Crouch, was preparing to go to his second World Cup with England.Fast forward to 2014 and, having earned the last of his 42 caps for the Three Lions in November 2010, the Stoke striker is instead in Las Vegas with his model wife Abbey Clancy as England get ready to head to Brazil. Crouch, who scored an impressive 22 goals for England between 2005 and 2010, married

28-year-old Clancy in 2011. The 33-year-old was linked with a move away from the Britannia Stadium in January but ended the season strongly as Stoke % Crouch will be hoping to match his 10-goal tally from 2013-14 season when the new campaign begins in August and, judging by these pictures, he should be refreshed and raring to go by then.

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Sports/Wrestling Stephanie McMahon following in dad’s footsteps

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VP has revealed he would be disappointed if he never gets to wrestle Kurt Angle. The TNA superstar rejoined the company in

2 + thought of sharing the ring with the Olympic Gold Medallist was a big factor in agreeing to a year-long deal. However, Kurt has been struggled this year with a

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knee injury and is currently recovering from surgery, meaning a match between the two is becoming less likely – and MVP thinks it will be a “missed opportunity�. He tells Mirror TV: “Before I signed I said there were three people I absolutely had to work with: Samoa Joe, Bobby Roode and Kurt Angle. “Kurt’s out with knee surgery - I don’t know how long he’s going to be out, and I’m not really sure at this stage of his life and his

career, how much longer he’ll be with us - I don’t want to speculate. “I do know if you lace up a pair of boots, Kurt Angle is someone you want to get in the ring with. If that doesn’t happen, I will truly feel like this has been a missed opportunity for me %‰ MVP has come back to TNA after spending time wrestling in Japan, and he admits his decision to move there three years ago was motivated by a desire to get back to basics in his career.

CM Punk confirms retirement from wrestling

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ormer WWE and World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk recently spoke with RedEyeChicago about various topics, and also

retired from wrestling. & * < rumors and hopes that Punk will someday return to the ring.

Hogan tests out English accent

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redit to John Cena for having a phenomenal Last Man Standing match with L Š + # Payback pay-per-view. In fact, it wouldn’t be hyperbole to say it was one of the best Last Man Standing matches in wrestling history. It was easily the best bout Š + ŠŠ7 career and a welcome return to form for Cena few months. Indeed, the only real problem was the result:

Cena won the bout after locking his foe in a big WWE equipment box in the production area. Assuming the Cena vs. Š + * � really, after three pay-perview matches in a row, it * �! ultimately emerged victorious. So, yes, the one man in the company who absolutely didn’t need the win, got it. Unsurprisingly, after the match was over, some fans < & + to complain.

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WE’s Hulk Hogan has joked he would be keen on taking a role in period drama Downton Abbey - and the six-time champ even had a go at an English accent to demonstrate his thespian skills. In a wide-ranging chat with the Hulkster and ŠŠ7 ! L @ Stephanie McMahon at Daily Mirror HQ this morning, the two superstars answered your questions taken from responses to Mirror TV’s & + 3 <% Among the topics covered were Andre the Giant and how he made a big impact

on a very young Steph; what Hulk has planned for tomorrow’s taping of Smackdown; the WWE World title picture following Daniel Bryan’s neck injury; Hogan’s admiration for the champ and John Cena; # / impression of now-husband Triple H. There were also moments where Steph and Hulk both visibly moved - paid tribute to the late Ultimate Warrior, as well as outlining the importance of WWE’s involvement with the Susan G. Komen breast cancer charity and their literacy and anti-bullying campaigns.

tephanie McMahon is the top heel in the WWE. When you think about it, it’s not hard to understand why. Vince McMahon was probably the greatest villain in the history of professional wrestling, and Stephanie spent many years watching her father perform. Her segment with Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella at Payback was a case of pro wrestling mastery. When Brie slapped Steph across the face, the Allstate Center absolutely exploded. 3 * embarrassment, living vicariously through the heroics and bravery of their beloved babyfaces. Instead of rendering the slap meaningless by no-selling it, Stephanie played up her humiliation perfectly. When she ran away with her tail between her legs, she let the audience know just how upset she was. Bryan and Brie may have won the night, but you can’t help but anticipate Stephanie’s revenge. What does Stephanie

have in store for Bryan? His wife may no longer be “employed,� but he still has a claim to the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. What else can Stephanie do to make his life miserable? Will Bryan be able to overcome the odds yet again? These are great questions in the world of professional wrestling. Why? Because you’ll have to %

Nicholson wins $2.3m lawsuit over ‘The Butcher’

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judge ruled on Wednesday that Nicholson did contract Hepatitis C and he was awarded a $2.3 million judgement against Shreve. The legal case had been reported all year of pro wrestler Devon Nicholson, who wrestles as Hannibal in Eastern Canada and claimed he contracted Hepatitis C from being bladed by Larry Shreve,

+ < ŠŠ7 8 3 the Butcher in 2007. Nicholson was / three-year contract with WWE after a 2009 tryout camp but had his contract cancelled after WWE discovered he had hepatitis C. In January 2014, Nicholson revealed experimental treatment cured him of hepatitis C.

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Sports/Golf

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he third edition of Governor Ibikunle Amosun Golf Tournament holds this morning Abeokuta Golf Club. Various prizes ranging from golf equipment to electronic goods will be at stake for winners at the one-day tourney where more than 100 amateur competitors will be participating. Addressing pressmen at a media < Š Chairman of Abeokuta Golf Club’s Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Ademola Bakre, exalted Amosun for supporting the club’s activities thus far, while outlining plans for a successful hosting of the competition. “This tournament is one of our major tournaments, and as a government=owned club, it is part of our tradition to hoist and celebrate * patron of the club, while past governors are honourary patrons, and so be it with His Excellency Senator Ibikunle Amosun FCA,� he said. Bakre further disclosed that a wide

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$/ participate in the event, which will be „ * 8 Royal Highness the Alake of Egbaland. He commended members of the ! + " % & / / arrangements they put in place to make the event a successful and colourful one.

of a disappointing end to last weekend’s Memorial Tournament, ending in a tie for 13th having led at the halfway stage. The former world number three was able to put that disappointment

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Miller named 2014 Ambassador of Golf orld Golf Hall of Famer member, Johnny Miller, has been named the 2014 Ambassador of Golf by Northern Ohio Golf Charities. The honour is bestowed annually to a person who has fostered the ideals of the game on an international level and

whose concern for others extends beyond the golf course. Miller, who had one of the most successful stretches in PGA history in 1974 and 1975, will be honoured on the first tee at Firestone Country Club on July 30, an event open to all Wednesday Bridgestone Invitational ticket holders.

“We are proud to say that we are set to host a monumental golf tournament of our dear governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun FCA, as part of our support towards the mission to rebuild Ogun State,� he said. For the records, Abeokuta Golf Club was founded in 1904, and is arguably Nigeria’s oldest golf club.

Big names secure US Open spots

aul Casey and Justin Leonard were amongst 16 players to qualify for the US Open in Columbus on Monday. Casey came into the qualifying event at the Brookside Golf and ! ! <

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* ~ under 137. “It is nice because it’s been three or four years since I’ve been in the US Open� Leonard said. “It will be fun playing in Pinehurst; it’s one of my favourites.� Other big names to secure their spots at the second major of the year in Columbus included Noh Seung-yul, Bo Van Pelt, Aaron Baddeley and Robert Allenby, but Mike Weir and Trevor Immelman will not compete in North Carolina after missing the cut. Qualifying events for the US Open took place at 10 United States on Monday, with JB Holmes, David Toms, Kevin Sutherland ! Š + the 56 players in total to qualify.

Smith looking to break into top 10

Luiten keen to defend Euro title in Austria

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even Australasians will be bidding to make a bit of history this week the prestigious Japan PGA Championship. New Zealand’s Michael Hendry, ranked 12th on the money list and coming $ / week, is in good form as is Queensland’s Brad Kennedy. No Australasian has ever won the Japan PGA Championship which has a history dating back to 1926. Joining Hendry and week are David Smail, Steven

Conran, Paul Sheehan, & # + Strange. Kennedy, a two time winner in Japan, is having a solid season with consecutive /~Ă‹ / // at the Mizuno Open last week. Hendry has also been consistent, making the cut in each of his six events to date &ĂˆÂ€% Five time Japan Tour winner David Smail will be looking for a good result this week after missing his three $ * the season.

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week before his debut at the U.S. Open, Dutch golfer Joost Luiten has Ă? defending a European Tour title at the Lyoness Open. Luiten won the event last year when he held on to his lead from the second day to win by two strokes from Thomas Bjorn of Denmark at Diamond Country Club. 4 / + / back here and defend my title,â€? Luiten said on Tuesday. “You don’t do that every week and I don’t really know what to expect. But it means no extra pressure.

It’s a nice and positive feeling.� Luiten has an excellent record on the course, 50 kilometers west of Vienna. He placed third at his * ][{{% “I know I can play good golf on this course so I can start with ‰ % 4Š is the goal. A top three would be good but I am really here to win it again.� It was Luiten’s second victory on the European Tour after winning the Iskandar Johor Open in Malaysia two years earlier, and was followed in September by his third at the KLM Open in his home country.

ameron Smith will be looking to break into the top 10 of the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit when he plays just his third event of the season this week. Smith, who turned Professional last year after an impressive second in spectacular fashion in just his second Asian Tour event at the Indonesian Masters in April. Smith, who survived two stages of Q-School to earn his card in Asia, was beaten by a stunning 72nd hole eagle from Indian star Anirban Lahiri but the $64,875 cheque for his runner-up result has him in 12th

position on the Order of Merit. Recent winner Marcus Both, who is not playing this week, has higher earnings for the year among the Australians playing the Asian circuit. Smith is one of 12 Australians who will tee up this week in a strong Asia’s most successful players. Other Australians looking for good results are reigning Victorian @/ / + „ at 102 on the Order of Merit through two events, and New Zealand Open winners Jake 8 + " Papadatos.

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Boko Haram’s unending With the Boko Haram insurgency gradually becoming a daily occurrence, everyone seems to be putting on his or her thinking cap on how to douse the conflagration. TUNDE BUSARI writes.

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attacks and way forward force, National Security and Civil Defence Corps, Department of Secret Service, police, and others. During the Nigerian civil war, he recalled, some people came up with the Troop Comfort Fund, which raised some fund used to provide food and other needs. 4# * + / of Security Trust Fund. All those involved will know that the Nigerian society sympathized with them and know how this money will be used. Now, many of our troops including the police may come back with amputated legs and hands. “This money can be ploughed into a central medical centre for the rehabilitation of those who would have been maimed during this crisis. And the fund will be such that every Nigerian who believes that what we are facing now is a big tragedy for us will contribute to the fund,� he said. To the duo of Commodore Olabode George (rtd) and Colonel Bala Mande (rtd), the foreign intervention, especially that of the US is a right step, which Nigeria must explore rather than condemn as an insult on the territorial integrity of the nation. George said the intervention is the current trend in global politics, which has made all nations interdependent of one another. “The world has become a global village and no nation can do anything all by itself, it needs international cooperation. We as a nation too, we have been in Liberia, in Sierra Leone, we have served even in the North of Africa. So if they come to our aid, nothing is wrong. “Even America as powerful and global as their operation is, they can’t say they can do it alone. Each time they are heading into anywhere, don’t you see them begging the European forces? They may be more than others, but they require the services and cooperation of others, it is an international cooperation. “Look at what is going on in Ukraine Russians on their own? No. Nobody now with another third world war. That is the cogent reason why their presence is necessary. We don’t want to end up like Somalia,� the former military governor of the former Ondo State said. Mande added that the bilateral

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relationship between Nigeria and the US in the area of military hardware and training is an added advantage required to accept the US assistance. He stressed that he acquired his military training in the US just as many * thus making them a thorough bred professionals in training, handling of equipment, analytical procedures and capacity. “So since we have some form of understanding and cooperation with Americans, and the world is interdependent, I want to say that it was on that basis the US decided to give us some important support and also to give us the support in the struggle against this Boko Haram. “We are competent to address the issue of Boko Haram very squarely. But we need our friends also to identify with us and America is a friend to Nigeria. You don’t refuse such gestures from your friends,� the former military administrator of Nasarawa State said. Former Secretary to the Federal Government, Mahmud Yayale Ahmed charged the government at all levels

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to apply more justice in governance, catering for people, especially in the insurgency states.The increasing recruitment of innocent boys and girls into Boko Haram, he argued, means failure of the government at the state or local government level in meeting its social responsibilities such as provision of basic necessities. “If we have not paid particular + ' / * alleviation and education, then we have a problem. But, more importantly, it is the complete lack of discipline on our own part. Chad and Niger Republics are poorer than us but there has not been this kind of serious insurgency in their countries because the system still works. “It is a failure of government. Even the Niger Delta crisis was as a result of government’s failure; the Boko Haram % It is a failure of government,� he said. International collaboration against the insurgency is yielding a dividend with the role Sudan government played in the arrest of Aminu Ogwuche

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Business & Economy

Arresting menace of tyre burning The craze for imported items by Nigerians is gradually becoming the bane of the economy. It is on record that most of these second-hand imported items are only good for the refuse dump. Surprisingly though, these items are sold in !" #$ % & '( among them, used tyres, which are known constitute menace to users. JOHNMARK UKOKO reports.

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espite the ban of second hand tyres known in local parlance as “tokunbo tyres, by the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), as a result of the danger they pose to motorists and passengers alike, their usage has continued unabated. A visit to Ladipo Market, the biggest second hand tyre market in Lagos, located in the suburbs, revealed that the sale of the item is booming despite campaign against its use. Large trucks and containers were seen either discharging imported second hand tyres or loading the items to be taken to other markets or outside Lagos. A seller of the product, who spoke to our correspondent at the market, disclosed that despite the harassment from some quarters, many Nigerians still prefer the product to the expensive brand new ones. This development was the reason behind the relocation of tyre producing giants like " / % 7 by various governments to return them to the * + % In a previous report published by Saturday Newswatch, the National President of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Najim Gidado, blamed his members’ continued usage of second hand tyres to the inability of Standards Organisation of Nigeria, (SON) to certify genuine new tyres. Gidado, while addressing the media, disclosed that his members have discovered that second hand tyres are more reliable, durable and far cheaper than the “so called brand new tyres, which he said are inferior to the good grade second hands ones. The NURTW boss said his members have opted to continue to use the second hand tyres instead of the so called brand new ones which are unable to withstand the country’s deplorable roads. The image maker of SON, Mr. Mathias Bassey, however, debunked the NURTW’s allegation. Bassey disclosed that his agency has destroyed billions of naira worth of tyres in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Onitsha, Nnewi and some other cities where the sale of the product is booming. The question therefore, is how does SON and other Nigerians destroyed old and discarded tyres in their custody? # = that SON destroyed sized old and expired tyres through burning at a bush in Shagamu, Ogun State. Findings showed that petrol is poured on / }

the smoke and odour from the burnt tyres experts say, are very dangerous to human health. This fact was disclosed by Dr, Ayodele Agbaje of the Human Heritage Hospital, Lagos, in an interview with Saturday Newswatch recently. Dr. Agbaje said that the chemicals discharge to the atmosphere anytime tyres are destroyed / / / animals within the environment inhale poisonous gases which are harmful to lives. The medical practitioner blamed emergence of strange diseases in the country in recent years to the degradation of the ozone layers, and the indiscriminate discharge of harmful chemicals to the atmosphere. He stressed that burning of old and discarded tyres is an old practice, which should have been discarded by now, adding that saner climes have discovered safe ways of destroying old and discarded harmful products such as tyres.

The government has a duty to set-up an agency responsible to buy the old tyres from motorists, motor parks, mechanics, old tyres sellers and others, to encourage them to hands off their old tyres in other for the authorities to dispose them properly.

Another respondent, an auto mechanics, Mr. Inibong Edom, disclosed that he has indulged in the practice in the past, adding that the smoke and the odour it produced was dangerous to the people who were in the area where he carried out the action. Edom stressed that he was still indulging / wastes took over the task of collecting refuse in his Ogudu area of Lagos State. According to him, “I used to burn old tyres and other waste items found around my workshop. The private refuse collecting company now carryout the task for me. I don’t know how they dispose old and discarded tyres when they take them away.� Findings showed that street urchins known in the local parlance as ‘Area boys’ also indulge in burning of “suspected criminals� with the use of old tyres around their necks. The practice has become rampant in the South West of Nigeria in recent times due to the spread of ritual killings and kidnappings in the country. A respondent, Mr. Taiwo Supo, who also + / said that it will take the authorities a lot of hard work to stop Nigerians from burning tyres, adding that he does not believe that the authorities has what it takes to stop the practice. He added that to reduce indiscriminate tyre-burning, the government should setup / < / Nigerians and junk shops to reduce the rate Nigerians indulge in burning of the tyres. Another respondent, Mr. Ikpe Okon, suggested that to reduce the rate Nigerians engage in the burning of old tyres, government has to partner with motorists, mechanics, vulcanizers and others who deal in old tyres, so as to dispose them properly. Okon said, “The government has a duty to set-up an agency responsible to buy the old tyres from motorists, motor parks, mechanics, old tyres sellers and others, to encourage the authorities to dispose them properly. It’s wrong for us to continue to destroy tyres in % Analysts warned that the country has to protect the environment by ensuring that waste are properly disposed to ensure that the environment is not polluted, and to avoid strange diseases in the country. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Ministry of Environment and any / / the environment and people’s health should take steps to tackle the menace head-on.

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“The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive to all banks in respect of the issuance of dud cheques to third parties, that is, cheques issued against unfunded accounts. This directive is to check the incidence of dishonoured ^ has been on the increase, resulting in low / ^ a payment method, thereby undermining the CBN’s cash-lite policy. “As a result, the CBN has directed all deposit money banks to identify and report customers who have issued dud cheques on three occasions since July 5, 2013. This information will in turn be forwarded to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for investigation. This is part of the apex < dud cheques. “As a valued customer of Diamond Bank, we advise that you ensure your account is adequately funded before issuing a cheque to a third party to prevent your cheque from being dishonoured. It was gathered that the CBN probably opted to hand over suspects to the EFCC for prosecution because nobody has * Dishononoured/Dud Cheque Act of 1977. The Act which stipulates a two-year jail term upon conviction for dud cheque issuers has hardly been enforced in the country. This explains why the practice has hitherto, been on increase. The provisions of the Dishonoured/ " ! ^ < any person anywhere in Nigeria to induce the delivery of any property or to purport + a cheque which when presented within a reasonable time is dishonoured on the funds were standing to the credit of the ^ + connected therewith. Despite its invincibility to the public about the prosecution of issuer of dude cheque, a lot of people had been docked and prosecuted by the security agencies. The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) appears to have taken the gauntlet scoring some success /

/ those considers as highly placed. For instance, a publisher, Tony Iwena, was remanded in Kirikiri Prisons, Lagos, by an Ikeja High Court, for allegedly issuing dud cheques to the tune of N13.05 million. The presiding judge, Justice Olutoyin Ipaye, had ordered that the 53-year-old Iwena be kept behind bars pending the // $ for November 11. Iwena issued three Union Bank cheques for the sum of N13.05 million in favour of Star Chem Industries Ltd. The cheques were dishonoured on presentation at the bank, the court was told. & * # {‡{ˆ " ! ^ ‡@ ˆ Laws of the Federation, 2004. Iwena, who lives at 1, Otuyelu St., OkeIra in Ogba, Lagos, is being tried on a three-count charge bordering on fraud and issuance of dud cheques by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Also, the Director of Camp David Schools, Ogba, Lagos, Daniel Silva, was charged before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court for allegedly issuing a N900, 000 dud cheque to another party as part payment for the purchase of the man’s school. Silva was alleged to have at various times issued separate Sterling Bank cheques valued at over N900,000 to Lawrence Nwaeze, despite knowing he did not have such amount in his bank account.

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Business News Ecobank partners FG, Akwa Ibom on MDGs fund disbursement Johnmark Ukoko

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n line with its commitment to providing value-added products and services, Ecobank has partnered the Federal Government and Akwa Ibom State on the disbursement of Millennium Development Goals MDGs/Family Life Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Scheme. In his goodwill message at the disbursement =ZÉË ]]ÉË in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Managing Director, Ecobank, Mr. Jibril Aku, said the bank is poised to consolidate its existing partnership with the Federal and state governments in all parts of the country, adding that it is with a * MDGs - CCT Scheme have equal opportunity * ~ *

micro-loans. Aku, who was represented by the Executive Director, South South/South East, Mr. Kingsley Umadia, further stated that ‘the partnership is clearly in line with our mission / * / and services that are convenient, reliable and accessible.� He explained that the bank is running the programme on the Ecobank Mobile Money platform, noting that wallets have been created into their wallets monthly on instructions from @ # #/ President on MDGs. Also speaking, Deputy Governor, Akwa Ibom State, Valerie Ebe, said the participation of the state in the MDGs - CCT scheme was targeted at eradicating poverty in the state. She restated the state government’s commitment and determination to improving maternal health and reducing child mortality in the nooks and crannies of the state. On her part, Senior Special Assistant to the

President on MDGs, Dr. Precious Gbeneol, explained that the scheme is a component of the social safety net of the Federal Government aimed at improving the lives of the extreme poor in the country. According to her, “ it is a community driven development approach designed to reduce poverty and vulnerability. It entails providing monthly stipends of N5000 to the extreme poor households on the condition that children of basic school age in those households + /

+ / care.� She emphasised that the objectives of the scheme in Akwa Ibom State are in tandem with the vision of the Family Life Enhancement Initiative of the wife of the Governor. # $/ * government areas with the highest poverty index in the state were selected for the * local governments were also selected for the %

Former Head of State, General Muhammad Buhari (Rtd), laying the foundation of the multi-billion naira 10 mega watts Tiga Hydro Electric Power Station undertaken by the Kano State government

BAT calls for tobacco harm reduction adoption as public health policy Abiodun Awogbemi

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s the world celebrates the World Noobacco Day, the British American Tobacco (BAT, has called on the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Governments around the world to adopt a policy of tobacco harm reduction as a more progressive approach to tobacco regulation. The WHO’s own estimates suggest that there are over one billion smokers across the world and by 2050 this number could increase to 2.2billion. Kingsley Wheaton, BAT’s Director of ! / Œ “For governments seeking to reduce tobacco use, we believe it is time for new, more progressive approaches to be % @ adult smokers a choice of substantially less < / ~ + % “This approach is what many refer to as ‘Tobacco Harm Reduction’. However, for this to work Governments and the public health community need to embrace this concept and the products that support it.� Recent media reports suggest that less < / ~ + / the WHO. This could see governments * ' ~ + hefty excise duty, public smoking bans and severe marketing restrictions, all of which would hamper their growth and development.

Š Œ 4 ~ + / associated regulatory hurdles will mean < risky alternatives - this can only be a bad thing for public health. “We hope the arguments being made and public health campaigners will demonstrate the need for policy makers to harm reduction and give it their full support.� British American Tobacco invests

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he Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited, SAHCOL, has won the “Outstanding Aviation Service Provider in Africa� award at the maiden Leadership Awards for African Achievers, 2014. The awards

+ * businessmen/women, entertainers and celebrities from Nigeria and other African nations. According to the organisers of the Leadership Awards for African Achievers, SAHCOL was selected for the award “based on your world-class services and sterling performance in the aviation sector in Nigeria and your noteworthy contributions in the task of making air travel safer in Africa.� The award is a ‘Pan African Platform instituted for the purpose of

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# 7 > + * „ Enhancement Support (GES) scheme of the Federal Government, Dr Uche Nwafor, has said. Nwafor, the South East Regional Director, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), said this in Enugu. He said the scheme, which is the major plank of the Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) of the Federal Government, + / + the table of every Nigerian. 8 / the participation of farmers in the zone in the scheme had been overcome. 4Š 2012, farmers complained of late redemption < ~ * % 4L the scheme is increasing on a yearly basis and this has given a boost to food production in the zone.â€? Nwafor said that in 2012, only 34,497 farmers in the zone redeemed their fertiliser due to the initial hiccups. “But in 2013, we had a total workable target of 380,755 farmers to be captured in the scheme drawn from Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo states. 4@ Z]] ÇZ] redeemed generic fertiliser and 149,479 farmers redeemed 1,454.86 tonnes of maize.â€? 8 fertiliser redeemed in the zone for dry season farming within the period. = from the maize seed distribution cultivated an estimated 3, 264 hectares across the zone. 8 / * ][{] 2013. He said that the surge in participation in the scheme by farmers in the area had led to increased food production, forcing down of the prices of staple food. “People may not feel this at the moment but improvement in the prices of staple food in the South East,â€? he said.

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ome farmers in Hadejia, Jigawa State, have urged the Federal Government to expand approximately ÂŁ170million per year the tractor hiring scheme to rural farmers in research and development which is in the country. enabling it to develop an expanding A cross section of the farmers in Hadejia range of alternative tobacco and nicotine said that expansion of the programme would / enhance productivity. ~ + Â’ / % Malam Gambo Aminu, a farmer, urged Š ÂŒ 4Š * the government to review the programme to can and should be a part of this debate and include small holder farmers. possible solutions, given our knowledge of Aminu said they were not accessing tractors consumers and our global reach. and other services under the programme due “Tobacco harm reduction provides a to high cost of the equipment and cumbersome progressive public health policy direction. processes. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate ``The tractor hiring scheme is favouring large on making this policy a global reality.â€? scale farmers since most of us could not meet the laid down conditions to access the services. ``Review of the scheme will enhance agricultural mechanisation and encourage productivity.â€? identifying, honouring and encouraging extraA tomato grower, Sunusi Babaji, however, ordinary men, women and institutions of commended the Federal Government for the African origin across the globe, deemed to

* * * % distribution of fertilisers, seeds and chemicals to the farmers. The Skyway Aviation Handling Company Babaji said most farmers in the state had Limited, since its privatisation and handing redeemed their inputs allocation under over to the SIFAX Group in December 2009, has the Growth Enhancement Support (GES) developed business modules geared towards

/ * * programme. The farmer called for the review of GES while also investing in personnel development, initiative to provide tractors, water pumps, ~ ~ ~ ^ / / processing equipment and other farming tools and massive infrastructural to the farmers. development, with the goal of meeting, and & „7# / / exceeding customers’ expectations. SAHCOL’s Agricultural Transformation Agenda through duties includes Passenger Handling, Ramp which fertiliser and seeds are allocated to Handling, Cargo Handling/Warehousing, registered farmers on their mobile phones Aviation Security, Baggage reconciliation, through an electronic system known as the Executive Lounge, and other related Ground e-wallet. Handling

SAHCOL receives service delivery award Biodun Akomolafe

South East attaining food sufficiency under GES - Director

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International Business

Cuba: Rebuilding on new economic reforms Eric Elezuo with Agency reports

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a new economic system, referred by some as the “New Cuban Economyâ€?. In August 2012, a specialist of the “Cubaenergia Companyâ€? announced the / ! # % As a member of the Cubasolar Group, there was also a mention of 10 additional plants in 2013. In October 2013, as part of RaĂşl Castro’s latest reforms, Cuba announced an end to the dual currency system. Resources Cuba’s most important mineral resource is nickel, with 21% of total exports in 2011. The output of Cuba’s nickel mines that year was 71,000 tons, approaching 4% of world production. As of 2013, its reserves are estimated at 5.5 million tons, or over 7% of the world % # + ! operates a large nickel mining facility in Moa. Cuba is also a major producer ~/ < mining operations. @ $/ ][[Ă‹ ‘# „ # * * = Cuba Basin could produce approximately 4.6 billion barrels (730,000,000 m3) to 9.3 billion barrels (1.48Ă—109 m3) of oil. ][[ĂŠ ! ~ locations for possible exploitation. Tourism Tourism was initially restricted to enclave resorts where tourists would be segregated from Cuban society, referred to as “enclave tourismâ€? and “tourism apartheidâ€?. Contacts between foreign visitors and ordinary Cubans were de facto illegal between 1992 and 1997. The rapid growth of tourism during the #/ / economic repercussions in Cuba, and led to speculation about the emergence of a ~ % Cuba has tripled its market share of Caribbean tourism in the last decade; * tourism infrastructure, this growth rate is predicted to continue. About 1.9 million tourists visited Cuba in 2003, predominantly from Canada and the European Union, generating revenue of $2.1 billion. Cuba recorded 2,688,000 ][{{ ~

! ‡ " / Rico). The Medical tourism sector caters to thousands of European, Latin American, Canadian, and American consumers every year. Allegations of widespread sex tourism are downplayed by the Cuban Justice Minister. According to a Government of Canada travel advice website, “Cuba is actively working to prevent child sex tourism, and a number of tourists, including Canadians, have * corruption of minors aged 16 and under. É ]Ă‹ % The Cuban market is quite challenging and complex, and not at all suitable for the novice exporter/investor. However, for those established companies able ~ ~ ~ / / < promising. Cuban importers deal only with established companies that have a proven < * (ideally) some foreign market experience. * / ~ / / the Cuban market will not be considered. The proposed product/service should address current government priorities, which are: food security; improve domestic production; reduce dependency on imports; and investments in the #/ " * / % Initiatives that generate hard currency revenues will also be given serious consideration. Cuban state importers are instructed to avoid dealing with intermediaries/ middlemen (e.g., agents, distributors, brokers, and trading houses) wherever possible and deal instead directly with

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Cuba: Rebuilding on new economic reforms � ~ < minimise import costs. The three main market entry strategies are as follows: ù# ! ~ = representation in Cuba allowed; travel to Cuba is for marketing prospecting only and all subsequent sales made; local agent is not necessary, but strongly recommended to facilitate procurement; company should register with relevant importing agencies to be placed on potential supplier lists. ù@/ ! ~ ! / * three (3) years experience selling directly to Cuban market with $500,000 in annual } � } strictly for representational purposes. ù 2 ’ ~ // * ^ ~ * Ministry of Foreign Trade & Investment (MINCEX) and the Council of Ministers. A new investment law is expected in 2014, which could create new opportunities and methods of doing business in Cuba. Businesses wishing to penetrate the Cuban market should have: ù / * / * – ideally one that decreases Cuba’s dependency on imports or increases its capacity to export. ù ~ ~ ‡ % % / / ]~Z generating a return on investment). ù 4 / ‰ $ * * ‡/ #/ ~ speaking) who can devote at least half their time towards this initiative. ù < �ÉË [[[ Ó / ~ / ~ ~ face visits in Cuba. ù # / / $ % ù / * dealing with Cuba’s state bureaucracy Investing In Cuba / Joint Ventures (JVs)

Ăą 2Â’ foreign investment, but other modalities include partnership agreements, 100% ~ * / * production contracts, and management contracts.

Ăą! ~ ~ ~ < ~ the equilibrium through negotiation, always using a foreign legal consultant in addition to your local Cuban lawyer

Ăą! / interested state entity that agrees to jointly develop a business plan that aligns with current government priorities

ù2’ * / * step in the negotiation process should be validated at all levels simultaneously Cuba’s centrally controlled and secret cannot sustain its economy for much longer. Many countries around the world have // ! a country that chooses not to participate in the World Monetary Fund or World Bank, has no access to credit and limited foreign investment and exports. The good Communists at the Havana Journal blame capitalism for the debt crisis, and probably say that since Cuba is a Communist country that they don’t have a debt crisis. However, Cuba has billions of dollars of debt, but they just don’t bother paying it. Therefore they have no crisis. 3 < / ! ~ run nation failed to make some debt payments on schedule beginning in 2008, then froze up to $1 billion in the accounts of 600 foreign suppliers by the start of 2009. Cuba is talking about paying back > ]Ï * * years, but that’s just another debt that Raul and company can avoid at a later date. This is how Cuba gets out of its debt crisis. & / ~ < // Cuba’s joint venture partners and foreign companies administering hotels, each of whom are said to be trying to work out their own arrangements to recover funds. Cuba has cut imports, froze foreign bank accounts, and is making very small steps at privatising some services like taxis, beauty salons and barber shops but the government does not reveal much about its creative accounting practices, the amount of its cash reserves, debt or the of foreign exchange. Reuters says that Cuba blames Washington for its lack of transparency, ‘%#% ! economic activity as part of enforcement of its longstanding trade embargo leave it no choice but to cover its tracks.

Ăą2Â’ / / // * ~ * Ministry of Foreign Trade & Investment ‡ =!7 ˆ ! Ministers Ăą& 2Â’ agreement model applied to foreign / / ~ / / * 2Â’ particularly regarding taxation, labour and other regulations/restrictions

The Cuban market is quite challenging and complex, and not at all suitable for the novice exporter/investor. However, for those established companies able to withstand shortterm obstacles, the medium-to-long term prospects look promising

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Judiciary Alleged N9m fraud: PHCN ‘staff’ alleges threat to life over excess gratuity payment Ayodele Olalere

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Alleged N9m fraud: Driver docked for stealing Van, 46 cartons of beer PHCN ‘staff’ alleges A threat to life

Continued from page 77 & * 4 Ë respondent told him (Aponmade) that I (Ibitoye) should come with my statement of account so as to enable her know the source of the money I received in my account and advise on how to return it.� Ibitoye stated that she travelled to Abuja on March 25, 2014 with the intention of meeting with the 5th respondent at the PHCN headquarters. However, she was / * + by her counsel who suspected that she could be arrested by the respondent if she went there. Ibitoye stated that a junior lawyer who was sent to meet with the respondent came back with the report that

‡ ˆ + would have been allegedly arrested by the 5th respondent. # 4 * * + ' would be for the purpose of harassing and intimidating me, and that none of the + + { 2nd and 8th respondent had been replied to.� She therefore urged the court to protect her life and that of her family as their lives are now in danger. 4 * * and liberty are being seriously threatened and I need the protection of the law court. I have not stolen any money. I am only refusing to hand-over government’s money wrongly paid into my account, to private hands. I am entitled to receive / / % I solely want to enforce my fundamental human rights which the respondent has recklessly and unconsciously trampled

/ ‰ + % She also sought the reliefs of the court 4 Ë respondent to arrest the applicant for not appearing before her is a likely breach of his fundamental human right to liberty as enshrined in Section 35 of the constitution of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria 1999 and Article 6 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights Act. 4 / / '

2nd to 4th respondents from taking any step in any circumstance to deprive the applicant her right to life and restraining the 1st, 5th to 8th respondents from arresting the applicant for exposing fraud jointly perpetrated by the 1st to 7th respondents and an order of the court directing the respondent to pay the sum of one million naira as damages and compensation to the applicant for their unlawful acts constituting likely infringement of the applicant’s fundamental rights to life and liberty.� Mr. Aponmade who spoke with Saturday Newswatch said among other things, that the applicant is demanding for 4 + * of the defunct PHCN which she has not * % Š + 8!= now IEDC,� he said. However, when a call was put through to one of the numbers, 08054439900, owned by the 5th respondents (Mrs. Omojola), she denied threatening the applicant. 4 * * < threatening her since we were disengaged by PHCN. If she has any issue with the money paid into her account, she should go to the BPE and PHCN in Abuja and complain. I have collected my own money; so nothing concerns me with her. All what she said are lies. I don’t have any business threatening her, after all, the money is not my money,� she said. The 2nd respondent with the phone number 08028831240, in a telephone conversation also denied any involvement in the alleged threat. 4 disturbing her. More so, I have never called her even though I have her number since we were disengaged. She has been invited to Abuja by the BPE to clear the issue but % # ' < excuses. I have never threatened her. As I am talking to you now, I have been sick since last year August. So, how could I have got the time to call her and threaten her? Why is she still keeping the excess money in her care; money that does not belong to her,� he asked rhetorically.

driver, Olusola Peters, was on Thursday arraigned before an Akure Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing a Toyota Hilux vehicle valued at N1million and 46 cartons of beer. Peters, 26, is facing charges of forgery and double count of stealing. The prosecutor, ASP Pelumi Adejuwon, told the court that the + April 14, at about 8am at Oba-Ile road, Akure in Ondo State. ``He was employed as the driver of one Toyota Hilux vehicle with registration ONDO AL 698 WWW, valued at N1 million belonging to one Mrs Modupe Adetula, which he stole. ``Peters also stole 46 cartons of * N140, 000 belonging to the same person person, which he was transporting. ``The accused further forged the documents of the Toyota Hilux to bear his name,� he said.

& / contravened sections 390 (6), and 390 (9) respectively, while forgery was contrary to section 465 and punishable under 467 of the Criminal Code Cap 37 Vol. 1, Laws of Ondo State, 2006. The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges. Adejuwon however applied for an adjournment to enable him assemble his two witnesses in court. Not opposing the application for an adjournment, the counsel to the accused, Mr Leo Okoye asked for bail of his client in liberal terms and assured of credible sureties if granted. The Magistrate, Mrs Olufunke Adegoroye, granted the accused bail for N150, 000 with two sureties in like sum. She said that the sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction. Adegoroye adjourned the case to June 24 for hearing.

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prosecution witness, Mr Kenny Martins, on Thursday, told an FCT High Court that an accused, Mr. George Uboh, sold some property of the Police Equipment Fund (PEF) without the permission of the organisation. ‘ 73 was arraigned on a three-count of criminal breach of trust by the EFCC on February 26, 2009. Martins, led in evidence by EFCC counsel, Mr Mohammed Bello, told the court that the accused stole and sold one Toyota Prado 2 / * & 8 $ * one Toyota Corolla and a 50 kv generator, all property of the PEF. He told the court that when management of the fund noticed that the items were missing, it reported to the police and the EFCC. The witness told the court that he, as National Co-ordinator of PEF, made a statement to the 73!! property. During cross examination by counsel to the accused, Mr Anthony Agbonlahor, the witness denied an agreement between the accused and management of the fund for him to sell the property, to recover his salary. After listening to the testimony of the witness, Justice Sunday Aladetoyinbo further adjourned

+ 2 Z{ continuation of hearing. The EFCC charged the accused, Uboh, of selling some vehicles of the foundation without recourse to management. The EFCC alleged that the + in 2007 within the jurisdiction of the FCT. & 73!! contravened section 314 of the Penal Code. If convicted, he is liable to imprisonment for 10 years with an / % Uboh pleaded not guilty.

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Nobody can fool Nigerians again in 2015 – LP chieftain Abdul Akeem Olaofe is the acting chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Lagos State chapter. In this interview with BIMBO OGUNNAIKE, he speaks on the nation’s democracy at 15 and the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan, among other issues.

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hat is your assessment of the 15 years of democracy in Nigeria? {Ă‹ * /

% & * democratic structures are still not in place if we are to call a spade a spade. If we are to compare the / / / nothing is worth celebrating about % # = * * leaders that are not the choice of ' = of a few powerful Nigerians. It is / there;’ not a leadership that want to serve the interest of Nigerians. † < of political parties in Nigeria as an $ / % & /

< / † % @ / < * ! ‡ !ˆ * „ ‡ „ ˆ * / < / * % Š * parties are anointed candidates. Communities can have good should represent them but if the candidates are not in the good books / / % What is the success story of President Goodluck Jonathan in last couple of years? & 2 < / = % I don’t think the man was prepared / % /

= % The issue of Boko Haram is still * of Nigerians have lost their lives. = // L < Haram. Do you see any hope in Nigeria as we march forward in our democratic journey? Yes; there is hope. Much as people of good character continue / / / ' < % We should not leave the arena for < / / ^ character. If people who have the „ / / * * Nigeria. I believe all will be well for % ' + % What are the chances of your party in the coming elections in Ekiti and Osun states? You can see our governor and / / national level moving into these two states. You can see that people * %

Olaofe / „ % < / / * / within our limited resources to let / / < * * / % / + < † / % & † } / / / / } / / % @ # / / / „ * @ Mimiko is doing. He is performing wonders. He has transformed the % / * * state and saw the impact of the † their respective states. There is a

* / / # Š % / the zone are now aware that there is need for a change and that change † % $/ ][{Ë % & † / * % Š / / * states and other states in Nigeria in 2015. Don’t forget that we are not

The Nigerian electorate is now politically sophisticated and highly intelligent to make good choices. It is now also ready to defend its votes and make sure they are counted

at the federal level; we don’t have / * „ % Š * „ } * † = * % What is your advice to Nigerians ahead of the elections in those states and in 2015? Nigerians should focus their + * } + * + the advancement of this nation in their respective states. These are the individuals that Nigerians should * % / " ‡ " ˆ / / Africa. That is a foregone issue. Nigerians should also free their * ! ‡ !ˆ that can produce the best candidates. & % & should look for the best candidates and vote them into power. Let us look out for the best candidates in the land and give them our mandate so that we can have a % & / = / // % Do you see Nigerians going to that level you have advocated in 2015, considering the fact that most the time in the past people that got into power through elections were not their choices? I believe we can get to that level. This would be manifested in the @ 7< % # Š forefront of electing credible people into government. This is going to happen in those states and in other states in the 2015 elections. The = / / to make good choices. It is now also * < % decide who it wants in power. As the 2015 elections are fast approaching, do you see the votes counting? Nigerian voters are now more / % & / < who and who to vote and not to * % & vigilant in defending their votes unlike what obtained in the past. & < alpha and omega somewhere and that he can circumvent the will of / / = % < has power to impose candidates / disappointed. Are you saying that based on this, we will not witness election violence that characterised past elections in the country? Because of the open nature of the election we have now where election results are announced at / / / < * + / / % & / I don’t think we are going to see much violence like we witnessed in the past.

I effected change through hard work – Oto-Awori LG boss Mr Bolaji Kayode Robert is the executive chairman of Oto-Awori LCDA. He recently added another year to his age and wish our dear country peace. His approach to leadership is creative which is base also on people’s participation in delivering the dividends of democracy. He is a committed democrat who had been able to effect substantial changes by initiating a welfare 9:;<=< >? :@><N Q?N ;T9 U<?UV< '<9UT>< >;< WTQX:YV> background he was able to channel meagre resources TZ>? 9Y[9>@Z>T@V [<Z<X>9 ,Z >;T9 TZ><N\T<] ]T>; BIANCA IBOMA he reveals his commitment to continue serving the populace of his council. Excerpts:

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ir can you describe the activities of Oto-Awori as an LCDA? The operations of Oto-Awori has been centred on massive reformations even the residents are aware of the various developments in the area. There had been various development in Oto-Awori like the construction of one of the best ultra modern / $ LCDA discharge their duties and responsibilities in an enabling environment. Three modern / been constructed to meet the medical demand of the populace. I decided to initiate an health programme that will cater for + % & / + cases in the council. All the other remaining centres do embark on $ / occasions where the case is severe and we don’t have what it takes to + to the general hospital which is at L < ' / % * † * providing free medical treatment and hospital bill paid for people whose ailment where referred to the general hospital those in dire

/ $/ % !& training and scholarship for those interested to be computer < $ the nation has decided come 2015 to test the students on / $ Mal-practices. We were able to / in three communities within the council. We built classrooms and provided furniture as well

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aids to encourage them. The teachers were not left out we gave them what we called a running to aid them in the discharge of % * / * $ ~ for those who had c0ompleted did not make their papers at a + % „%!%7 2 L were distributed to those who were interested and those who also made their papers in one + % Š / * of Lecturers from Adeniran @ ! 7 @!@7" † # ‘ * † #‘ their performance. This initiative / * compared to the past record of the students’ academic performance the council had witnessed. The ‘ 7$ † # council emerged overall second. & / $/ % & * * * ' Ibile game we came second. Š / / adult and aged among us had not % @ * / / ' / * * / mist. Interlocking of Oloto ring road and the construction of a morgue. Another thing we have engaged pensionable and non-pensionable % what were the challenges you encountered when you assumed ~7 € „ * ^ because the picture I had outside * % Š < „ I have been able to recount the * „ / % / % < / / / * % to use what we were given to do % & ' * % * that nothing is permanent $ / % change through hard work. I * participation of the people; to me it is part of the dividends of %

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2015 guber: Yero’s inroad to southern Kaduna Baba Negedu, Kaduna

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n the political equation of Kaduna State especially as it concerns the governorship position, it is a known fact that any candidate that relegates the position of the southern part of the state to the background is doing so at his own peril. At least, since the dawn of democracy in 1999, all the people that triumphed in the state and found their way into the Sir Kassim Ibrahim House have done so on the back of popular support from the southern part of the state. This can be deduced from the two # < Vice President Namadi Sambo and the late Governor Patrick Yakowa. The story has always been the same as the quantum of block votes from the southern part of the state has been the deciding factor in who wins the governorship slot in the state. This also has been made paramount since the people are known to not always vote en block but give their support to anybody promised such support. It is because of this that even though the incumbent Governor Rammalan Yero has not publicly declared his intention to contest the polls in 2015, his foot soldiers have taken it upon themselves to start canvassing and laying the groundwork to make sure that if he decides to throw his hat into the ring, the job would have been half done and the governor may just be a stone throw from the promised land. To underscore the importance of the area too, those opposed to the perceived governor’s ambition have also been up and doing to deny him the needed and crucial support from the area. L in top gear to capture the area, the Southern Kaduna Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders last year endorsed the governor in what many say was a master stroke to undercut the opposition in the zone. In what was supposed to be a Sallah homage to the governor last year the state PDP stakeholders converged to declare their support for Governor Yero, not only for what they called his good works but also for him to continue in % Saturday Newswatch reliably gathered that the meeting was aimed at streamlining the support base of the governor following dissenting voices that suddenly emerged within the party hierarchy and the need to forestall any hindrance ahead of the election campaigns. Some of those that gave a snippet of what transpired at the gathering said the move was aimed at gingering Governor Yero to put the needed machinery in motion for the 2015 race. On his part, Governor Yero who met the stakeholders for about six hours, expressed gratitude on the surprise visit, charging every party member to work for peace and unity of the party. While interacting with them, he

Namadi Sambo said he believed that it is God that give power to who he so desires and that no person could on his < % Speaking to newsmen afterwards, former chairman, Kachia Local Government Area, Abdulkadir Bello, said: “We met with the governor in the spirit of the Sallah celebration. It was a visitation from Zone 3 stakeholders to his Excellency to wish him and the people of the state well, and also // knowing very well that Zone 3 is the engine room of the PDP in Kaduna. Normally, majority of the vote for the PDP comes from there. Zone 3 is more or less the winning zone in the state. We have decided < / from the opposition parties in our zone because their aim is to grab the zone from the PDP. “We have to let the governor know that all those small talk that there is no PDP in our zone is a lie. So, we came to him to show our solidarity and our loyalty and Z solidly behind him. Let’s wait for 2015, and you will see what will come out of the zone. As usual the PDP will triumph.� This move was also followed by the decamping to the PDP of stalwarts mainly from the southern Kaduna zone in a ground swelling ceremony that witnessed over 500 top notch politicians join the party. The politicians mainly from the southern part of the state declared their intention to join forces with the governor in 2015; they came from / / from the All Progressive Congress (APC). Among those that decamped in a grand ceremony at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Multi- purpose Sports Complex in Kaduna, include Kennedy Musa, former Kaduna’s All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP); state secretary, Mister Peter; former Kaduna Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN)’s secretary, Samaila Gandu; former Congress for Progressive Change (CPC)’s mobiliser, Hon. Huseini Dembo; a former ACN senatorial candidate and Mordecai Ibrahim, a former ACN House of Assembly aspirant, among others. According to Hon. Dembo who spoke on behalf of the decamped, all those that moved to the ruling

Sen. Nendal Usman party decided to do so after discovering that the APC couldn’t rival the PDP in the state. Dembo who addressed the gathering, described himself a political prodigal son who has been groping in the dark, adding that Governor Yero has shown him love and kindness and as such has decided to come back home to build the state. He revealed that even when he left the party, his family, associates, friends and the people of Je’ama Local Government Area where he hails from have been persuading him to return and that he has decided to heed their call to work with the governor in developing Kaduna State. Hon. Dembo who was a founding member of the PDP before he left the party said: “I have wandered in the desert and found out that there is no place like home and that the home is the PDP to which he is very happy to be back to. “I have said it times without

We are calling on Governor Yero to contest, and we have resolved to stop at nothing to support him, come 2015. “We have decided to pledge our loyalty to Governor Yero; we will always be there for him, by him, support him and partner with him in all that he wants to do

Gov Yero number that what we need in Kaduna State in particular and Nigeria in general is peace and you cannot leave your house because your roof is leaking and go to / $ his. Such a person should not be taken seriously; rather he should be directed to go back and put his house in order,� he said. To show how serious the strategy of Yero’s henchmen in their determination to make serious inroad into the South even before the commencement of the campaigns, many of those leading the charge of his perceived gubernatorial ambition are selected from that part of the state. Chief among them is the chairman, Kaduna State’s Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Danjuma Akuso, who is also the chairman of Kagarko Local Government Area in the southern part of the state. Akuso recently led other local government chairmen in the state to endorse Governor Yero for the 2015 polls even though the governor is yet to declare his intention. Akuso, who led others chairmen to address newsmen at the NUJ secretariat where they vowed to work for Yero’s success in 2015 said, all the 23 local government chairmen have unanimously endorsed Governor Yero for re-election, appealing to all and sundry to support him. “We are calling on Governor Yero to contest, and we have resolved to stop at nothing to support him, come 2015. “We have decided to pledge our loyalty to Governor Yero; we will always be there for him, by him, support him and partner with him in all that he wants to do,� he said, adding that their decision was based on the style and leadership quality of the governor and his generosity in the release of funds accruing to the local government for projects. But in a swift reaction, the only APC chairman, Lawal Samaila, who was also part of the ALGON delegation, denied any link with the endorsement, explaining that “it is not what brought us to the NUJ secretariat.� He explained that he was invited for the conference to brief the press on their activities and

/ % His words: “I will like to say this without mincing words and I want it to be on record that I have been invited as the assistant chairman of ALGON, Kaduna State chapter, to brief the media on how far the local governments have fared in the last nine months. We are not here in any way to declare support for any person regardless of his political party.� However following recent happening in the area mainly caused by the violence unleashed on the people by gunmen suspected to be the Fulani, the position of the governor has become dicey. In the recent past, it was this development that made the PDP stakeholders to meet with the governor and Vice President Sambo on the way forward. The PDP elders from Southern Kaduna were said to have threatened to abandon Vice President Sambo and the governor, if nothing is done soon to assuage the feelings of the people from the area in view of the APC awareness gaining ground there and the violence been witnessed in the zone. Saturday Newswatch gathered that during the meeting the elders, under the aegis of Southern Kaduna PDP Elders Forum, had told the governor that if nothing is done urgently they might not be able convince their people to support the PDP and most especially Governor Yero if he decides to contest next year. The source revealed that, Senator Haruna Azeez led the delegation of the Southern Kaduna elders and others present at the meeting apart from Vice President Sambo and Governor Yero include the Deputy Governor Nuhu Bajoga, state PDP chairman, Haruna Abubakar - all from the zone; and the senator representing the area as well as the Minister of Environment, among others. Senator Azeez was said to have told Governor Yero that his people were not happy with his style of leadership. The source said the elders accused Governor Yero of double standard, saying his avowed commitment to continue with the late Governor Yakowa’s projects was only a public show as many projects in the area have been abandoned. He (Senator Azeez) told the governor and the Vice President that the Southern Kaduna which now controls 10 out of the 23 local government areas, with their + northern and central parts of the state, will only vote for President Goodluck Jonathan, the lawmakers, local government chairmen and counsellors under the platform of PDP, but would not vote for Governor Yero in 2015 except he changes his style. According to the source the level playing ground for the success of the party in the area, adding that after several pleas from Vice President Sambo, with a promise to make amends in the interest of Continued on Page 81

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2015: Will APC sink in Benue? Godwin Akor, Makurdi

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or three years, Prof. Steven Torkuma Ugba has raised the hope of his supporters in the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), now the All Progressives Congress (APC), as he pursued his petition against the re-election of Governor Gabriel Suswam of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State at various law courts after failure to secure judgment at the tribunal. He went to the Appeal Court where

% At the Supreme Court where the re-trial of the case was ordered, his supporters had the impression that the reconstituted tribunal would declare him winner of the 2011 governorship election characterised by counter motions that delayed the case and forced Ugba to drop the allegation of election malpractices and concentrated forgery. The issue of whether it was compulsory for Suswam to / Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), during screening was decided in favour of Suswam at the reconstituted % = ‘ approached the Appeal Court where the decision of the lower court was upheld. Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, who represented Ugba was optimistic that the Supreme Court would rule in favour of his client but Suswam’s lawyers " " # = a motion urging the apex court to declare the case closed as the 180 days provided in Section 185 of the 1999 Constitution for the consideration and determination of governorship election petitions had elapsed. When the Supreme Court the case must close because of the provision in the constitution, Ugba’s lawyers allegedly told their client that the court had trampled on his fundamental human right and right to fair hearing; so, they would ask the apex court to overrule itself on + be heard from the beginning to end. They also told Ugba that the seven judges of the apex court did not participate in the judgment; so, it was subject to a review. Consequently, Ugba told his supporters that hope was not lost as the Supreme Court was being asked to look at its ruling on the 180 days provision in the constitution. The general impression the APC youths had

Gov Suswam was that the apex court would reverse its decision and consequently declare Ugba governor of the state. In many parts of Benue State, members of the APC described him as governor in waiting. Supreme Court looked at the + both sides and discovered that ‘ + copy of the judgment they were complaining of to their brief. The court gave time to Mr. Simon Orkuma, who represented Ugba + $ € ][{Ăˆ judgment. Eventually, the judgment was against Ugba and the APC. They were told to pay N1 million each to Suswam, PDP and INEC for embarking on an academic exercise and abusing court process. Since the judgment was delivered by the Supreme Court, all has not been well with the Benue State chapter of the APC where bigwigs like Prof. David Iornem, Alhaji Usman Abubakar, Ambassador Mike Gbasha, Senator Daniel Saror and Mr. Mzenda Iho have decided to leave the party because of what they described as Senator George Akume’s imposition of candidates and high handedness. Ahead of 2015, many chieftains of the APC have planned defection rallies across the state. While some are eyeing the PDP, others prefer the Labour Party (LP) but the Akume faction in ! / + headed by Justice A.P.B. Utsaha to reconcile aggrieved members. A top notcher of the APC, Senator J.K.N. Waku, believed to be in the same faction with Akume, told newsmen on phone that the party would wait for the outcome of the work of the Utsaha’s + < steps on how to oil the minds of aggrieved members. He said every political party has leader at the federal, state and local government levels, appealing to those planning defection to other parties to re-

Gbasha consider their stand for Nigeria democracy’s viability. Some pertinent questions however arose from the Supreme Court judgment and the shaky nature of the main opposition party in Benue, the APC: Would the APC be as strong as it was during the 2011 general elections in the 2015 elections; would the party have a formidable governorship candidate in the 2015 elections since Iornem, the director general of the campaign of the 2011 governorship candidate of the APC, then the ACN, Ugba, has defected to the PDP and; would the Senate Minority leader, Dr. Akume, have the ! and elections like he did in 2011? & / * Akume to handle because the APC states in other parts of Nigeria may rescue the Benue chapter. The wrangling in the Benue APC may become a boost to the PDP even as the former deputy governorship candidate of the party, Alhaji Usman Abubakar, is not likely to defect to that party.

Ahead of 2015, many chieftains of the APC have planned defection rallies across the state. While some are eyeing the PDP, others prefer the Labour Party (LP) but the Akume faction in the APC has set up a committee headed by Justice A.P.B. Utsaha to reconcile aggrieved members

Iornem The rift between Abubakar and the Senate President, David Mark, which started in 2003 appears not to have ended even as the opposition is not strong in Benue South Senatorial District. If Alhaji Abubakar joins a weak opposition party, that may be the end of opposition in the Idoma speaking area of the state. In the Tiv-speaking area of the state, especially in the Benue North East Senatorial District where Senator Iornem and the former security adviser to Governor Suswam and member of the House of the Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Aboho, have defected to the PDP, there may be no strong opposition while in the Benue North West Senatorial District where Akume comes from, the House of Representatives member, Mr. Orker Jev, was dragged to court by another member of the APC. Last year, Mrs. Ngunan Addingi, a member of the APC alleged in court that the former minority leader of the state Assembly, Mr. Adugu Gbileve, unlawfully took over her position despite the fact that she was duly declared winner by Supreme Court. All the aforementioned premises may still not guarantee victory for the PDP as Senator Barnabas Gemade is said to be preparing to confront Suswam at the primaries in the Benue North East Senatorial District. Apart from that, the number of those seeking governorship of the state appears to be too much. Even as Governor Suswam has consistently said he has not anointed any governorship aspirant, he has the duty of conducting fair and transparent primary elections as leader of the PDP in the state. Whether the Supreme Court judgment of May 9 or the internal APC crisis would sink the party or the PDP would have ][{Ă‹ elections is what subsequent * ][{Ă‹ approaches.

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the party and the state, all agreed to meet again after some of the issues would have been sorted out. Saturday Newswatch gathered that Vice President Sambo is doing all he could to retain Kaduna State as a PDP state and has promise to tackle some of the issues raised during the parley. When contacted on the development, PDP Chairman, Chief Abubakar Gaiya Haruna meeting, but denied knowledge of any plan not to vote for Governor Yero in 2015. When asked about the crux of * / chairman said: “How can I tell you what we discussed at the meeting? Yes, we had a meeting that runs through the night but I cannot tell you what was discussed at the meeting.â€? The source however said the governor promised to change his style and carry the people along, urging the elders to convince their people not to leave the PDP or abandon his government. It might be because of this that he recently told the people of the area that his administration + / all ongoing projects initiated by his predecessors in the state. Speaking in Kafanchan at the heart of Southern Kaduna during the distribution of empowerment materials to women and youth by Senator Esther Nenadi Usman (PDP, Kaduna South), Governor Yero said it amounts to wastage for government to abandon projects initiated by past administrations. According to him, “our administration has not and will not dump any projects initiated by regimes before us. While we continue to allocate scarce resources to tackle numerous demands, it is imperative to ensure completion of ongoing projects in order to ensure prudent spending of public funds. It will amount to wastage and retrogression if every administration dumps projects initiated by its predecessors and we shall not fall into such a trap.â€? He went further to say that the state government has made budgetary provision of N8.2 billion this year to be spent on ongoing road projects in the Southern Kaduna zone. He said: “In Zone 3 alone, there are 15 ongoing road projects that have been earmarked for funding ][{Ăˆ % Š at various stages of completion, our administration has successfully completed the Zonkwa-Yarbam road, Tum-Madakiya road and the College of Education-Gidan Waya road. “Several other road projects have reached advanced stage of completion and these include the Jere-Kurmin Jibrin and Kwoi Ă‰Ăˆ / cent completion; the Wazo-AssoTanda-Gegira washout that is at 92 per cent completion and the Zonal Police Headquarter-Kaduna State University Campus access road that is at 96 per cent completion. We have made a total allocation of N8.251 billion in the budget as funding for ongoing road projects in Zone 3 this year. There are also projects in other sectors, including education, health, rural development and water supply that are ongoing in all parts of the state.â€?

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Politics

How we wrongly sacked Fayose – Former lawmaker legs as they paved way for Ojudu and his co-travellers to realise their political ambition. Ojudu is now a senator.

Barrister Gbadebo Ibuoye was a member of the Ekiti State House of Assembly that impeached former Governor Ayodele Fayose. He is today a frontline member of the Ayo Fayose Campaign Organisation (AFCO). In this interview with RAPHAEL ADEYANJU, he explains why the Assembly impeached the former governor and the implication of that impeachment on Fayose’s present gubernatorial ambition.

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he governorship candidate of your party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has been going round various communities in the state, canvassing votes. How bright is his chance in the coming election? His chances are very bright. Fayose will win the election with a wide margin. He is going to repeat the spectacular feat he performed in 2003 when he sent the Otunba Niyi Adebayo-led Alliance for Democracy (AD) government parking. In a free and fair election, Fayose is the favourite of the Ekiti electorate. The response to his campaign rally is overwhelming, though not surprising. If you can remember the reaction of the people on the day he was declared candidate of our party - the jubilant crowd that trooped to celebrate his victory - it is a clear evidence of the fact that Fayose is actually the man of the people. On the day he returned from Abuja where he had gone to obtain the / / / < of life - all the way from Ikere Ekiti to Ado Ekiti - trooped out to welcome their beloved one. Since we started the campaign, at every village, town we visited it has been a huge crowd turning out to listen to our campaign messages. You were a member of the Ekiti State House of Assembly that impeached the former governor on October 16, 2006 and now you are one of his ardent supporters. Why the sudden change of mind? Well, that impeachment was planned and executed by external forces. Most of us, members of the House that signed the impeachment + % & whole thing was a conspiracy between some interest groups and some powerful individuals who were hell bent on removing the former governor. Why did they take us to Lagos for a whole month? Is 7< † ĂŒ & † * put in a room - me, Chief Aderemi and three others. The president of our cell was a Yahoo-Yahoo suspect. When we were taken to Lagos, I was * @ Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile Ife, where I had been + * < % & show you that the whole process was abnormal. Do you mean that Fayose was not properly impeached?

He was not properly impeached; the impeachment was based on nothing. The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Hon. Justice Kayode Bamisile, / + to look into the impeachment + fault in Fayose, but the then Speaker of the House, late Hon. Friday Aderemi, got a judge, in person of Hon. Jide Aladejana to act as the chief judge. It was the usurper that + that got Fayose impeached. Those behind the whole saga have caused Ekiti State a lot of injuries. These elements are at it again and the people are ready to resist them. What injuries are you talking about? Let me start with our party, the PDP. Immediately Fayose was removed, the PDP was in disarray and the opposition party, the then Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) became louder. It took the return of Fayose to reawaken the party. He has brought all the old brigades that left the party back to the fold. What has the state gained from the impeachment? It gained a state of emergency which produced a sole administrator from Ogun State while all the democratic structures were dismantled. Not even in the North eastern part of the country with the Boko Haram scourge has such happened. We gained political instability. Aderemi became a two-day governor; Tope Ademiluyi a three-month governor. We gained notoriety; we gained a rerun election; we gained endless litigation, and a discredited judiciary. Justice Ayo Salami became a casualty of the whole crisis. Don’t you think that the ‚ƒ„€† ‡ƒ€ˆ‰Šƒ†‹Š†Œ€ ‰Š †‹~�€‘�Š competence to contest this election? No, it will not. Fayose is competent to contest the election. Remember that Senator Iyiola Omisore was impeached as the deputy governor of Osun State. He contested election into the Senate and won and when his opponents raised the issue of impeachment, they were told by a competent law court that impeachment is purely * + criminal case. Besides, the House of Assembly is neither a tribunal nor a law court that can indict or convict anybody for any criminal case. The law is very clear on the reason you can disqualify a candidate for the position of a governor in Nigeria; such a person must have

Ibuoye been convicted by a competent law court for a criminal case. It can also happen on the ground of insanity; that is, if it has been truly a sound mind. Now, I want to ask you a question. Why do you think Governor Kayode Fayemi has been going all over Ekiti? He and his wife have been going from village to village, asking for votes. If they knew Fayose is not competent to contest the election, they would have gone to court before now to stop him. Let me also remind you that Fayose had contested election into the Senate after the purported impeachment. The other time you were speaking, you accused some powerful elements as being behind the Ekiti political crisis. Can you mention names? Yes, why not! There is this mischievous group called E-Eleven; they masterminded the whole charade. Senator Babafemi Ojudu and other members of the group were with us throughout the time we were detained in Lagos; they mounted pressure on our people to impeach Fayose, promising that + in a hall of fame. That was how the legislators shot themselves in the

It was the usurper that constituted an illegal committee that got Fayose impeached. Those behind the whole saga have caused Ekiti State a lot of injuries. These elements are at it again and the people are ready to resist them

The E-Eleven claimed that they are non-partisan, and that they are only ~ƒƒ‚8€’Š‰~Š“~~’Š“~”€•ˆ†ˆ €Š‚ˆŠ Ekiti State. Do you agree? What this group has not done is to register a political party. All the activities of the members have been geared towards achieving one aim - to capture the political power in the state. When they started their devious campaign against Fayose in 2006, Ekiti people were taken in by their pretentious patriotic fervour, but everybody has seen them for what they are now. They are active members of the All Progressive Congress (APC). You see, they have been boasting of producing two governors. Chief Segun Oni, Governor Kayode Fayemi and Senator Ojudu are members of this group. Oni was planted in the PDP, while Fayemi was planted in the APC. It worked out well for them when Oni became the governor and after he has completed his assignment, he is now back in the APC. These people are anti-Ekiti and highly mischievous. Don’t you think these are strong words? Not too strong. The truth is that some of the members of the E-Eleven, even before the group became this notorious, have done nothing other than cause evil for Ekiti State. People like Senator Ojudu were the ones who waged war against Otunba Adebayo when he was governor; they waged war against Fayose and when Oni became governor, the same elements in the E-Eleven + that they were instrumental to an agreement between Fayemi and Oni that whoever emerged as governor between the duo would be supported. Ekiti people must begin to ask these characters what happened to the ‘Head or Tail’ agreement entered into between Oni and Fayemi. Why did they look the other side when Fayose was campaigning for Fayemi against Oni, another member of the group, in 2009? Why didn’t they raise all the issues they are now raising then? Does it mean that it was when Fayose is not working for the APC that they suddenly remembered that he is a bad boy? How would you react to the information that the group has threatened to sue the Director General of AFCO, Chief Dipo Anisulowo, over a statement that the E-Eleven had defrauded the state in the management of the state-owned Fountain Hotels? I think Anisulowo has responded that the PDP’s is not afraid to confront the group in any court of law over the statement. †ˆŠ‹~–Š †‰€“~•‚ †——‹Š†7•ƒŠ‰‡†‰Š the Fountain Hotel was leased to the E-Eleven group? I cannot state the real management of the hotel; I don’t know the name of the company used and those hiding behind it.

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or latent, manifest or potential dictatorship.� But Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State, one of the governors in the camp of Governor Jang provided answer to why Jang was made the factional chairman of the NGF. “Quality leadership, experience, wisdom and fear of God were the qualities we saw in Governor Jang in making him the chairman of the NGF,� he said. Speaking during activities to mark Governor Jang’s 70 birthday, Suswam said: “Jang possesses unequalled leadership quality and strong desires for socio-economic development. Jang has exhibited and proven these qualities at any given opportunity to do so. “Most of the social infrastructure we enjoy today in Benue State are the handiwork of Jang when he served as military administrator. “Jang has also proven these qualities in his home state where he is still a governor today: massive road construction, agricultural revolution and youth empowerment, to mention a few,� Suswam said. Defending one of its own, the governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, stressed “that the chairman of NGF, Governor Amaechi never spoke as Amaechi; he was the voice of his colleagues, who have reached a consensus on a number of issues: excess crude, Sovereign Wealth Fund, state police, constitutional reforms, polio eradication campaign and peer review mechanism. These are issues Amaechi, or whoever is in that position will speak on, on behalf of his colleagues. “We are all adults, capable of * % to the best of my knowledge, the „ * Amaechi made after winning the NGF election was a very reconciliatory remark. He appealed to all to sheathe their swords and forget all that had happened. He appealed to all of us to continue to work with the President in order to take Nigeria forward and deepen our democracy. I think we all agree + between the President and the governors’ forum,� Fayemi said. The panacea in the view of Fayemi: “The way out is for all of us is to try and regain the trust = because I believe you are right that we have disappointed Nigerians with this and I apologise on behalf of all of us for that.� Following the defection of Amaechi to the APC and Jang, being a PDP governor and leader of another faction of the NGF, it is imperative to conclude that ahead of the 2015 general elections, each of them will / to enhance the electoral value of his principal. It is therefore a „3 and Peoples Democratic Party Governors forum. For how long will the NGF remain divided and who will reconcile the two camps? This may be determined by the dynamics of time.

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Monarchy My life as king & born again Christian – Oba Adedapo Tejuoso

Government adopted wrong approach in rescuing Chibok girls, says monarch

As a mark of gratitude and with a sense of appreciation to God, the Osile of Oke Ona, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso, attributed his ascension onto the throne of his ancestors with thanksgiving to God. TOPE OLUKOLE reports.

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@ {Ăˆ ][[Ăˆ and maiden edition of Kings Day of Praise berthed. Kings and royal fathers assembled for the purpose of giving honour to the supremacy of God after the order " * 8 > < Bible. This, they do, in total surrender and humility in praise to God Almighty revering his sovereignty. Beyond the gathering of kings and royal fathers for the praise and worship of God in submission and reverence of his supremacy, the Kings Day of Praise has become an annual event in Egbaland, courtesy of Oba Karunwi III Evangelical Movement. This is the vision that propels Oba (Dr.) Adedapo Adewale Tejuoso above all things, to extend this hand of fellowship to other monarchs across the land, beckoning on them to “come and let us worship him.â€? The invitation cuts across traditional institution, religious background, government and non-governmental agencies alike. It is a forum for one thing that is common to all - the praise and worship of him to whom all is due. “The Kings Day of Praise was divinely initiated. One or two people had been bringing the idea to me for some time. Then one day I received + and up till this moment, I have not met that person. The person wrote that God was looking for somebody who will raise kings to worship. The person was saying how wonderful it would be if I had to be the person who will do it for God. When I got the + < about it. But it kept coming to my mind. Then, I called the coordinator of Oba Karunwi Evangelical Movement. 8 ÂŒ / and how it will happen.’ 4Š {Ă‹ coronation anniversary, somehow, it was celebrated with a three-day crusade. We invited a king from L # L < @ < % 8 came to deliver a lecture. In the evening, we had a crusade, a music

Oba Tejuoso festival so to say. I think about that time they asked me to make a speech. Evangelist Ebenezer Obey who had been doing this for God over the years was there; a king from Bayelsa State and I were there too. God wanted us to embrace Nigeria. “So I spoke that God has given this vision and that the vision we intend to carry out. I said as far as I was concerned, if this thing worked out, to God be the glory. But if it does not work, God will hold all of you responsible. We must continue to be together. On the success so far of this annual event, Kabiyesi replied: “So far so good. I think that God has always made it a point of duty to send one or two people to me after the event to tell me how the programme blessed them. To me, God has not only done 8 almost every time this event takes place, there is an upliftment in my life. 4Š ][[Ăˆ% Š started its preparation about six months earlier. Just before we held „ used former Governor Gbenga Daniel to elevate the position of the Osile of @< @ class Oba. You may say probably it was a coincidence, but I do not see it as such. God never owes anybody; he will always reward you for what you have done. “This is the position my ancestors

{ǀÉ it was established in Abeokuta. It took over one hundred years to get this achieved. Who else could have done it „ ĂŒ & ][[Ă‹ God brought me to some people’s mind and they wrote to me and said I have won an award as the best traditional ruler in the South West Zone of Nigeria. This was again in the second year of the event.

4 ][[ĂŠ „ the mind of the President of Nigeria who gave me a national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON). Are all these coincidence or God was just showing appreciation for what I have done to please him? Well, God was just using me. I could not do it by my own power anyway; it was God that gave me the enablement to do it.â€? Oba Tejuoso also gave an insight into the role of the traditional institution in the propagation of the / 2 ! % 8 ÂŒ “Anyone who does not acknowledge and accept God as his Lord and Master has missed the road, because we all know that God created this % 8 ĂˆĂ‹ÂŒĂ‰ created the land and sea, he gave peace and he created the devil.’ if you go further in that chapter, in verse € ‡ ‹ ˆ 7 ' ‰ ~ those who argue with their creator.’ Somebody who created you, you were the clay, the Lord took you as a clay and moulded you into who you are. “Furthermore, the Bible says that the minds and hands of kings are in the hands of the Lord and that he < * % If this is your creator and instead of worshiping him, you prefer and worship something you have created with your own hands, it is an act of foolishness. “People who do this always say that it is their culture; it’s their tradition to worship all these idols. What I always say to them is that, at least both Christians and Muslims agree that God created this world. Noah % 8 < „

* % 8 % 8 is the only person that the people of the world must emulate today, and @ } @ Noah bi’ (the child of Noah - the child of God).â€? Narrating his journey into accepting Jesus Christ, Oba Tejuoso said: “I // {€€] ][ Kabiyesi (Alake), Oba Oyebade Lipede at St. Peter’s Church, Ake, Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God / % 8 made an altar call, and he said I was the only traditional ruler that raised up his hand to give his life to Christ. “Although I had always been a Christian, a church goer, so to say, that particular day, I realised was the day I actually gave my life to Christ. As time went on, God arranged it in his divine way and I met Rev. (Dr.) Adeyemo who by the grace of God today has been the coordinator of Oba Karounwi Evangelical Ministry. “I met him by chance, and God % 8 Community Bible Seminary at Ogbe. God, of course, had it in mind that the evangelical group would start. ~ {€€Ë movement started. I thank God for his mercies that have enabled it to grow through the ups and downs to the extent that we have now divided $ > Egbaland. The main objective of the movement is to organise Bible teachings, seminars, praise and worship, and most times crusades where we invite men of God to conduct deliverance and preach the message of salvation to the people.â€?

Tunde Busari he Ojora of Ijora Kingdom, 8 @ Oyeyinkan Aremu Aromire, @ {{ the approach by the Federal Government in rescuing the abducted school girls in Chibok, Borno State. The monarch said this during an interview in Lagos. 8 shortcomings of the political abducted Chibok girls, insisting that the Federal Government adopted the wrong approach in the exercise. 8 Œ 4„ * to adopt the right approach, if not the girls would have been rescued before the whole thing went out of hands. “Immediately the incident

// / them to have contacted is the Emir of the town who will in turn call on the districts and unit heads. “If government had done this heads would have talked to their ' out the abducted girls before their freight into the dungeon.�

Abia monarch in police net over alleged N6.6m fraud

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here else do you want to meet your partner if not on campus? Is it while you are where you have all kinds of ‘directionless’ people? Who says campus relationships do not or cannot ĂŒ + the best place to get a good partner is in the higher institution. There is enough time to know each other well. Also, it will make you two to be focused. Most couples that I have seen met in the university.â€? This is the standpoint of Tayo Vera-Cruz, a sociologist. Most young people (ladies especially) fantasize about meeting their dream man on campus. Quite a number of people during the 70s through to the 90s met their spouses on campus. Campus life is hard to adjust to. Engaging in relationships on campus is / + > % ! / / < } instead of warming you, they get out of control, and burn you badly. The truth is that most campus relationships are not serious. People who have engaged in them believe that they are no longer based on similarities and compatibility nor support and understanding. Before, / / / / someone they may be willing to spend the rest of their life with. “For most campus relationships, it / % Many undergraduates just want to date or “mess aroundâ€? with no strings + % / students are looking for a one-night stand or “just datingâ€?, but most of the people I know think this way. Their excuse usually is that they don’t have enough time to commit or that they are just trying to focus on their education. They forget that pre-marital sex and partying takes up a lot of time as wellâ€?, said Hope Bako, a University of Benin

undergraduate. Responsibilities that accompany a relationship are probably the biggest excuse for guys, especially to back out of one. However, if you click with / + that person, things like a phone call on a regular basis should not be considered a responsibility, but something you want to do and look forward to. One thing that can’t be denied is that having a boyfriend or a girlfriend on campus may take a toll on your schoolwork. Since every student in the

* } * free time they get is spent with their boyfriends /girlfriends. This may result in skipping some schoolwork, which is once again hurting more than helping you. And if you do not spend enough time with him/her, complaints about the < % Dealing with break-up at any level is / } // while on campus. “Even if you are upset with your ex and prefer not to see him, you cannot totally avoid him or her since you happen to go to the same school as them. You cannot escape that individual or the rumuors / % = + big your school is, everyone you know and everyone he/she knows will all know what happened�, added Cindy, a student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Growing up in certain families in our society, the expected trend is education, marriage and then, children. For Bunmi Idowu, an accountant, this trend worked for her. Hear her: “I got married to my campus sweetheart two years after graduation, and I am + % / / discourage us with the usual it ‘all ends at the gate’ sermon, but I think it’s okay if you can accommodate each other’s % † < + of maturity is needed,� she said. Vero Imhade also concurs. “I got married to my campus love and seven other couples that are my friends got married to their campus loves as well.

I mean, my husband and I were friends with the other 14, and we knew one another right from campus. We still know of others that are also planning their wedding. So I think it depends on the people involved, and how mature they are to handle the relationship�, she explained. “My former room-mate and I also married our campus lovers. Also my wife’s roommate got married to her campus love. I must comment though my last, and only lover before I left school. Campus romance still works, but it depends on the individual’s disposition,� Okezie said. However, the complexities of the campus make it almost impossible for these relationships to blossom into marriage. “Once in a blue moon, campus relationships end up well. The chances are very, very slim. Guys would have to hustle and make it to a certain * + ladies might not be able to wait for that long. Plus, it’s easier for guys to think a

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ROMANCE TIPS ™Š Laugh at his jokes, even the bad ones. ™Š Tell him he looks extrahandsome. ™Š Let him enjoy his hobby guilt-free; even if watching football matches take half a day.

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ow will your families cope and accommodate each other? Who decides what religion your child is raised in him or you? Do you want your child to have a Muslim name? How will you cope with him during Ramadan? If you can’t support his religion, you don’t love him, so move on – Wunmi If both of you are serious Christians or Muslims, it might be easy at the initial stage when it’s just the two of you. But what happens when you have children: where will they worship, what kind of music will they listen to; will you let your daughter’s head be shaved when born, who will they hang out with, family members visiting, etc. These are some of the things you need to consider and decide on. It is not the easiest of things except you both are free thinkers – Oye You cannot fully bring up your kids in a certain way except you have the same religious view with their dad – Azeez

It depends on how strong your walk with Christ Jesus is. Religion is not just a belief. It is a way of life or a way of living. The Islamic faith permits a man to marry up to four wives. Can you bear sharing your husband and home with other women? I personally cannot be joined one with someone who is not a believer of Christ Jesus. My bible tells me not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers. Marriage is for better, for worse. Depending on how strong a believer he is in his faith, he might demand that the children be raised as Muslims or that you convert to Islam. If you don’t, that might be the beginning of the end of your marriage. Is that what you want? You think marriage is like boyfriend/ girlfriend relationship? Marriage is not a joke, and definitely not for the faint hearted – Chidinma How many men marry the lady or ladies they once dated? Dating allows you to figure out whether the person is compatible for you or not. Not all relationships are meant to lead to the altar.

Differences in religious beliefs can cause a rift in a marriage, especially if the couple in question is staunch believers of their respective religious beliefs – Tobechi Religion has existed for so long, and it is now that we are segregating ourselves and saying I can’t do this with another human. Does his religion make him evil? There are some terrible Christians out there that will hide their characters and even your pastor will support the marriage, then he starts showing his real self. My eldest sister was actually in this situation. She once knew a guy as a friend some years back, and after many bad relationships with different Christian guys whom my mum liked, this guy came back, and they fell in love. > ‡ !!„ ˆ% # opposed it like a plague, even quoting the scriptures, but my

sister was adamant and went ahead, got pregnant and had a kid for this Muslim guy. Now, they are happy. The guy is really nice and my mom now likes him, but the deal they had was that he should allow her worship as a Christian and not interfere which he agreed. They’re so happy together. He says his prayers can be answered anywhere – Faith Most of what is written in the bible in is in the Quran. The only thing that’s different between the two religion is their form of worship and the language they used in interacting with God when praying – Musa For me, that is hypocrisy of the highest level. It is what I call a religiously mixed marriage i.e Christian/Muslim. They say you love each other, but each partner believes that the other is going to spend eternity in hell. There is no reason for it – Taiwo

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rom showcasing your ring to / ^ will be a point of focus in your wedding photos. To get them in their best shape, start budgeting in weekly or bi-weekly manicures. “A professional paint job will help you resist the urge to pick at ragged cuticles or bite your nails,� said Jenna Hipp, a Los Angeles manicurist. “Keep a mini maintenance kit on hand, too.� Or, swipe on a fresh coat of your paint at home to get the % If your hands are really parched, use a + ‡ ˆ or argan oil. Both are great moisturizers, and last through multiple washings. And / * ~ / into your diet. They contain essential + / < / < supple. 4 + < them grow back more quickly and can lead to infections and cuts,� says Hipp. “If you’re washing dishes or doing housework, apply drops of cuticle remover and slip hands into disposable

gloves.� When you remove them, any excess < / nudge from an orange stick – no nippers needed. It may seem like an unnecessary step, but a coat of primer is actually < / extending the wear of your polish. “This foundation protects nails from being stained by pigmented colours, and it helps the polish glide on smoothly, too,� says Hipp. When smoothing on your SPFcontaining sunscreen or daily face cream + the backs of your hands to prevent discolouration and lines. If you already have signs of these things, slather hands with a lotion that contains lightening ingredients such as soy or kojic acid. & < / $ / / 1/2 cup coarse sea salt, and 1/2 cup dried

‡ < ˆ% ! a tightly sealed jar. For best results, use it every other day after you shower. Scoop

out a tablespoon of the mix, and rub it together with a tablespoon of extravirgin coconut oil; then scrub all over your hands, legs, and feet. To get graceful-looking hands, ask your nail technician for a “squoval� shape that is a hybrid of square and oval. And to polish, leave a fraction of space between the paint and the sides of your nails. To get rid of seriously dry soles, use a / < once a week. After showering, wet the and heels until the skin feels smooth. “The most crucial step is to apply moisturizer right after,� says Beth Fricke, a Los Angeles-based manicurist. “You just removed a layer, so you have to add new one.� If your nails are weak or peeling, try taking a vitamin B or biotin capsule * % 4 / + metabolize fats, proteins and amino acids, which ultimately boosts the hardness, elasticity, and sheen of your nails,� said Hipp.

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With Amina Brai Omoike amina.omoike@mydailynewswatchng.com Tel: 0708-737-6877

Should I look for a wife or wait on God?

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have been dating a guy for two years now, and six months ago, we got engaged. Our relationship has been ‘so far, so good.’ Even when we’re communicating well in other areas, we often withdraw when it comes to talking about sex. * * expectations in this area. How would we overcome this considering + ĂŒ Victoria, Lagos

am a Christian guy, through =‹#! + ' ‡ ^ lucrative). I am just generally trying to get my life in order. I ^ * / fellowship during my university days, and managed not to date; more because I need to focus on my studies. I am a bit confused now because I don’t know if we are supposed to be actively looking for a spouse, or waiting for God to bring a spouse to us? I don’t want to end up a lonely, miserable old bachelor. David, Benin David, I would say ‘yes’ to both questions. There is an important balance between the two. As Christians, we are not to frantically search for a spouse as if everything depends solely on our 8 ! & ! # 30+ 7 9 &! 0( passive, assuming that someday, God will cause a spouse to knock on the door, ring in hand, ready to recite the vows. When the time came for Isaac in the Bible to take a wife, he took action (rather, his parents did, according to cultural norms): they sent a servant to actively seek a wife. The servant had certain qualities that he was seeking, and he followed up the process in prayer. God answered the prayer, and Isaac and Rebecca were married. By now, you know that as a Christian, every process including looking for a spouse, should begin with prayer. &)& 2 3!# 0/ # +?# 7&00 * ! 3! 0&/ # &# @!# # 4 #&! * ! yourself the type of spouse He desires for you and who He knows will delight you further. Acknowledge Him in # !% * ! # 3# 9( #39 &)& 2 to His sovereign will. Whatever He decides is best is what we want. You also need to be clear on the biblical characteristics of a godly wife, and ( 3 # 30+ # " # 7 E3 0&@ # on a spiritual level. It is important 3 + !# + # E3 0& & # @!# and then seek someone who possesses those qualities. To “fall in love� with someone and then discover she is not # &!& 3 00( E3 0&@ + 9 ( 3! &# to invite heartache, and put yourself & / !( +&J%30 #& & 4 % ( 3 know what the Bible says you should be looking for, you can begin actively looking for a spouse, trusting that God will bring her into your life in His perfect timing. If you pray, God will lead you to the person He has for you. Many Christians erroneously think that they should never look for a spouse. For some people, it might not be in God’s will, but marriage is #& 4 * % 3!# $ & &# +/&# 90 to look for a spouse if God’s will does not include marriage. Sometimes, God calls people not to marry at all. There are people who “because of the kingdom of heaven� have renounced marriage. In those situations, God makes it clear that that is His will.

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Victoria, First of all, it is important to be aware of your own feelings: how you feel about your partner; how comfortable you feel in his presence; what does and doesn’t feel comfortable or desirable in terms of physical closeness or sexual contact. Trust your gut feelings. Ensure you communicate what you really want,

sexually. Express what you enjoy and also what you are not comfortable with. Also let him know what your limits are. Be prepared to defend your limits. If you mean ‘No’, then say “No,� and don’t give mixed messages. You have the right to be respected, and you are ! # #&90 * ! ( 3! @ %P?# * 0& 2# or reactions. In any relationship, both partners have a responsibility in preventing unwanted sexual contact. Q 3! @ %P 3# ! % 2 &# U ? means no, regardless of when you say it, and regardless of whether he thinks you are saying “yes� nonverbally. If a person says “no� and is still coerced or forced into having sex, then a rape has occurred. If you feel unsafe, leave the situation immediately – 50 to 70 percent of rapes are perpetrated by an acquaintance of the victim – yes, even a lover.

Dating Calls Tunji, 45, public servant living in Ibadan needs a serious-minded woman aged between 35 and 40 who is gainfully employed (could be a single mother) for friendship. Call: 07081431259, 08055200269 Ade, 38, employed, from Lagos State wants a slim, presentable Muslim lady of average height with good character and ready for serious relationship. Age could be between 25 and 33 years of age. Call: 08156023964 David from Kogi State, average height, is in serious need of a lady for a strong relationship that can lead to marriage. She must be 18 to 45 years of age. Call: 08179675371 (whatsapp), 08172854614 I am Femi, 35 years old and a native of Kwara State, based in Osun. I am in need of someone who will love me for who I am, care for me and wipe down at the moment. This is not a onenight sand, but a companion to share my life with. Call: 07060467330 Michael, 36, 5.5 feet tall, AA genotype, blood group A+, handsome, smart, from Akure in Ondo State, virgin, graduate, civil servant needs a virgin graduate; fair, slender, working-class (preferably medical worker, banker, lawyer or civil servant, etc), bornagain, God-fearing sister of 20 to 26 years with good character (preferably from Akure in Ondo State or SouthWest) for marriage, latest this year. Call: 07053335926 I am Temi from Kogi State, aged 30 and living in Ogun State. I am average height and seriously needs a workingclass lady or nurse for a serious relationship that can lead to marriage. She must be aged 18 to 29 years, and must be good looking from any part of the country. Call: 08179675371, 08180855252 Dr. Femi, male, 38, single, works with National Hospital, Abuja and needs a God-fearing lady between the ages of 32 to 37 for wife. Call: 08152288957

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am a 25-year-old lady and like most other people, I hate ending relationships. Breaking up with boyfriends never seems to go well. I just broke up with another one. What do I do? Maria, Lekki

Maria, Saying goodbye is one the most avoided and feared human experiences. There are no rituals for ending relationships or saying goodbye to people we love. So we are often unprepared for the variety of feelings we experience in the process. When you are breaking

up, allow yourself to feel the sadness, anger, fear and pain associated with an ending. Denying those feelings or keeping them inside will only prolong them. Guilt, self-blame and bargaining are human defenses against feeling out of control and feeling unable to stop the other person from leaving us. But there are some endings we can’t control because we can’t control another person’s behaviour. Give yourself time to heal and be kind to yourself for the duration; pamper yourself, ask for support from others and allow yourself new experiences and friends.

Do you have a relationship or emotional issue to share or seek advice on? Contact the number above (SMS only).

Joseph; male, 26, undergraduate, writer, principled and ambitious, needs friendly and intelligent friends. Call: 07031262179 Ralph, male, 39, Christian, Genotype AA, businessman based in Lagos, / + between 30 and 38 years old as wife. She must be a graduate and gainfully employed. She can come from any tribe. Call: 07080083202, 08034062881 Chris, 25, student, needs a sugar mummy for a relationship. Call: 07068893543 Philip, 35, is looking for a sugar mummy from any tribe. Call: 08060728658

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Surveillance Society beset by rising trend of petty crimes Nigerian youth appear to have made an oath of alliance with crime as they commit it with impunity. TUNDE BUSARI writes.

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hile Boko Haram insurgency continues to make life unbearable for the people of the North-eastern part of Nigeria and cases of kidnapping dominating the streets in the South-west, fear in the minds of innocent ones. / those who are statutorily assigned to enforce law breaking the same law with impunity. However, since law is no respecter of even the makers, some of these

/ * burnt, thereby gnashing their teeth for compromising their positions. One of them is Funminiyi Ogunremi, a policeman, who was alleged to have hijacked a truck loaded with 9,940 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at the Ibadan Toll gate. @ * 3 High Court in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital last week. Others are Lateef Osuolale, Abolore Adele, Ayodele Olatunji, Kayode Olabisi and Joshua Olugbenga. Mr Micheal Ojeah, counsel to the Police, said that the accused were charged with three counts of conspiracy, unlawful dealing and stealing of petroleum products. He further explained that Ogunremi, who / < @ State Command, allegedly collaborated with the others to highjack a truck loaded with stolen PMS. He said that the cost of the 9,940 litres of petroleum products was not yet known. / contravenes sections 3 (6),17(b) and 390(3) Cap 77 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990. The accused persons, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. Justice Ayo Emmanuel granted each of the accused bail in the sum of N200, 000 with two sureties each in like sum. Similarly, a 22-year old vigilante, Jide Idris was brought before a Tinubu Magistrate Court in Lagos for allegedly stabbing one Afolabi Ajibola with knife and stealing goods worth N184, 000. Idris of 1, Borno Way, Oyingbo, is being tried for a three-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and stabbing. The prosecutor, Assistant Superintendent ‡ # ˆ @ ' + {Z {[%Z[ p.m at10, Makanju Lane, Victoria Island, Lagos. He alleged that the accused, a member of the vigilance group securing the area, saw the complainant (Ajibola) making a call and accosted him and started calling him a thief. ``He beat up Ajibola, stabbed him on < % ``It was Ajibola’s parents that came to rescue him from the accused,� Orji said. The prosecutor said in the process, the accused stole the complainant’s phones and jewellery valued at N184, 000. @ ' * Sections 171, 278 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011. Idris, however, pleaded not guilty to the

Suspected criminals on parade.

charges. The Magistrate, Mrs Salama Matepo, granted the accused bail for N200, 000 with two sureties in like sum, and adjourned the case to June 9. + = City Hotel, Wuye, Abuja, Samuel Timothy

* imprisonment for stealing a car. He was charged with two counts of mischief and theft. The presiding judge, Mr Abubakar Sadiq, sentenced Timothy after he pleaded guilty to the charges. Sadiq however gave the convict an option / =Ë [[[ % The judge also ordered the convict to pay N70, 000 as compensation to the complainant. He said that the sentence was meant to deter those who might want to engage in similar acts. Earlier, the prosecutor, Sgt. Simon Ibrahim told the court that Mr Joseph Ayaloga, of Wuye, Abuja, lodged a report against the accused at the Wuye Police Station on May 11. He said that Timothy stole a car belonging to his employer’s customer and absconded to an unknown destination. ``The complainant lodged in the hotel for a long time, he always kept his car keys at the reception in case there was a need for his car to be moved to enable others drive out. ``The convict collected the complainants car keys from the receptionist under the pretext that he wanted to move the car to * * an unknown destination,’’ he told the court. 8 / the hotel management to trace the accused did not yield results until he was arrested by the police. The prosecutor said the convict also damaged the car. 8 * provisions of sections 327 and 288 of the Penal Code. In spite of the spate of jungle justice being meted out to suspected kidnappers, they seem to be undeterred in the act as more also face hard time from the law enforcement agencies as well as the angry

public. At an Ikeja Magistrate Court, a 31-yearold suspected kidnapper, Moses Odukoya, has been remanded in prison custody after he pleaded guilty to a one-count charge of disorderly conduct. The magistrate, Miss A.O. Akinde, ordered that the accused be remanded in prison custody pending judgment in his case. ``After listening to the facts of the case against the accused, he is ordered to be remanded in prison custody pending judgment,’’ the magistrate ruled. Earlier, Odukoya, who claimed to be a driver and resident of No. 19, Ajuwon St., Ikoyi, Lagos, had pleaded guilty. The prosecutor, Sgt. Chinalu Uwadione, + 3.00 p.m. on May 9, on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. Uwadione said the accused was caught by residents of the area, as he wandered around the vicinity without any legitimate purpose. ``The accused, pretending to be mad, was found loitering by residents, who suspected him to be a kidnapper as he could not explain what he was looking for. ``He was about to be lynched by the mob who had started beating him before he was rescued by some policemen on patrol.’’ & / contravened Section 166(h) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011. The Section prescribes a three months / % Akinde adjourned the case to June 12 for judgment. In the same vein, the Cross River State Police Command also arrested seven / ~ * ~ who specialised in child kidnapping and < % The Assistant Commissioner of Police in-charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Mr Ganiyu Salami, announced in Calabar that the command also rescued two children. Salami said two suspects, who specialised ~ members of another kidnap syndicate were also arrested by the command. He said the suspects had confessed to the crime, adding that they would be arraigned

soon. He said two of the suspects were arrested after snatching a nine-year-old child from her mother at Army Junction, Calabar, on May 5. The Assistant Commissioner also said two others were arrested for conniving to steal a three-year-old boy in Calabar South Local Government Area. He said the suspects were arrested following information from members of the public, adding that another female accomplice was still at large. He said the rescued children had rejoined their parents. ``The suspects have confessed to the crime and will soon be charged to court on the completion of investigations,’’ he said. Salami said that two suspected kidnappers were arrested in their hideout in L < † „ * % ``The police recovered four single barrel guns from them. During interrogation, they confessed to be members of the gang responsible for many cases of kidnapping in the state. Ă˜Ă˜& victims and will be charged to court on the completion of their investigations,’’ he said. & < public for helping the command in tracking down criminals in the state and urged them not to take the laws into their hands. He called on the public to be security conscious and to report any suspicious character amongst them to the command for prompt action. / dangerous drug that aids commission of crime. To this end, the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has waged a war against illicit drugs in the society. = > sell and consume the drug. The long arm of the law, however, caught the duo of Nuru Lawal, 25, and Mukaila Nurudeen , 35, for allegedly being in possession of 63 wraps of Indian hemp. Lawal and Nurudeen appeared before a Badagry Chief Magistrate Court, Lagos State, on a two-count charge of breaking and entering into a shop at Ajara area of Badagry. The prosecutor, Inspector Innocent Uko, told the court that “When the police searched them, 63 wraps of Marijuana, popularly called weed or Indian hemp, was found on them.â€? ‘< * Sections 307 (1) and 327 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2011. The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The counsel to the accused, Mr Ayo Makinde, pleaded with the court to grant bailable one. Makinde said that his clients would cooperate with all parties involved in the case for its quick resolution. & 7+ them bail in the sum of N100, 000 each with a surety in like sum. He said that the surety must provide evidence of tax payment to the Lagos State Government. Nigerians are no doubt worried about the unabated rate of crime in Nigeria. A retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Adeola Adesina, said government needs to act fast before the youth decide to take law into their hands. “What we are witnessing in the North did not start overnight. Government needs to come up with mass employment of the youth even though a few of them would still want to go the wrong way,â€? he said.

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Sports Update International friendly:

Keshi expects more from Eagles against USA

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s Nigeria intensify preparations for ][{Ăˆ 3 3 World Cup, players of the senior national team have vowed to put up a strong performance when the tournament gets underway.

Stephen Keshi’s men pooled alongside Argentina, BosniaHerzegovina and Iran in Group F will be aiming at surpassing their second round feat achieved at the {Â€Â€Ăˆ {€€Ç 3 3 Š Cups.

Captain of the side Joseph Yobo believes his side can challenge for the World Cup title having ][{Z Nations Cup title against all odds against them. “We have to give our all in the tourney because

I wish I could score every time – Mikel G

oals l have h never been b the forte of John Mikel Obi at Chelsea, though, as four strikes in more than 300 appearances testify. His ~ ]~[ win over Fulham earlier this ~ {ÇË Chelsea league match. Mikel said it was a fear of making manager Jose Mourinho “really madâ€? that prevents him from venturing too far forward in the Premier League. “I wish I could score * ‰ explained. “But the most important thing the manager wants me to do is to keep the shape for the team. “He gets more upset when we concede a goal on the ~ + <% & he gets -really, really mad. “He’s always wanted me to be there in front of the back four and I’ve always done that job,â€? said Mikel. “I will just keep doing what I do and help this team be successful and win trophies.â€? Mikel has been in and out of the Chelsea side since Mourinho splashed out more than 20 million pounds ‡Ă?ZZ%Ă‹{ ˆ ~ = ' L in January. His career at Stamford Bridge certainly had a centre of a tug-of-war for his services between Chelsea and Manchester United after confusion surrounded a move from Lyn Oslo in Norway. Eventually, after months

of protracted legal wrangling and eventual punishments + Chelsea but that wasn’t the only mix-up in his early days. One legacy of more confusion is that he has never played at the top level under his real name which is John Obinna. Mikel tag has stuck ever since the Nigeria Football Association botched his paperwork ahead of a FIFA youth tournament and registered him wrongly. Whatever he is known as, he has enjoyed a superb career at Stamford Bridge and even if his days there are numbered now, expect him to play a pivotal role for his country in June when they take on Argentina, Bosnia and Iran in Group F. Mikel is a Jekyll and Hyde player who often looks a /

the green of Nigeria than he does in Chelsea blue. The 27-year-old occupies the deep-lying holding role for his club and barely ventures beyond the halfway line in the Premier League. However, when he is on international duty he plays with a freedom and swagger that belies his status as a defensive rock at Chelsea. Mikel was runner-up ‹ Toure of Ivory Coast and Manchester City in the African Footballer of the Year ][{Z / his country win last year’s Nations Cup in South Africa. The strong, robust inhibitions when playing for

+ like the linchpin of their + < * / // up in the opposition penalty area to get the occasional goal.

in future people will ask when you were playing what did you achieved,� said Yobo. “We have won the Nations Cup, now is the time to aim for the big one,� he concluded. Echoing this optimism, † > # / Eagles will be the surprise package of the Mundial. “Yes, they say we have not been scoring many goals but these are preparatory games, when we come to the tournament proper they will see the real Nigerian national team,�said Onazi The team will train on Friday afternoon at the Jacksonville United FC training pitch as they prepare for Saturday’s international friendly against the United States of America. Meanwhile the duo of Ahmed Musa and Elderson Echejile have resumed training after recovering from knocks Greek national team in Tuesday’s international friendly.

igeria head coach, Stephen Keshi, has + demands too much from his players following his post match comments after the Super Eagles drew 0-0 with Greece in an international friendly on June 3. He hopes the team would come out smoking against America later tonight. Keshi was upset his charges did not record a win over the Greeks and was quick to voice his sentiments during the postmatch press conference. “It’s a game we should have won easily but here we are not playing to our style. “We play possession football and press the opposition to give up but we didn’t do that till towards the end of the game but it’s part of the learning curve and we will get there before the World ! / ‰ Keshi said. The Nigeria coach has

now backtracked on his hard line stance stressing instead that his demands on his players may be unrealistic. “I think I was asking for a lot (during that game against Greece). “I have just realised that as a team, we only started training together last week in Philadelphia. “We did not even train ~ / game against Scotland but just went in there and knocked the ball around. “I know I am asking for too much but I needed to push the boys and ask for more (from them). “I only saw our real / {Ă‹ minutes against Greece and I hope that in our next game against the United States, it’s going to be much, much + ‰ % Nigeria’s game against the United States on 7 June ÊÉ {ĂŠĂˆ capacity EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida.

Agbim impresses in training

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igeria goalkeeper, Chigozie Agbim, looked determined to prove his coaches right in selecting him, as he continues to post impressive performances in training. Whenever the goalkeeper took his turn

in the post during the sessions, he seemed to go out of his way to frustrate the forwards, especially Emmanuel Emenike and Uche Nwofor. Both strikers were played through during drills, and Agbim

matched Vincent Enyeama and Austin Ejide save for save.On one occasion, Emenike came one on one with the Gombe goalkeeper, and tried to go around him, but Agbim stood his ground, made himself big and palmed the ball away from the forward, then sprang up quickly, backtracked to his line to / safety. “I’m just trying to do ‰ <@ % com afterwards. “Whether I play or not, I just have to be ready because this is football you can be called anytime.�

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Sports Update

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“M i d “Meaning a recordbreaking crowd will be on hand to send off the USA off to Brazil for the 2014 FIFA World Cup,� said the statement. Nigerians are expected to make up a sizeable chunk of that crowd, same way they turned out in numbers to cheer the team against Greece on Tuesday.

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ormer Wimbledon player, John Fashanu and four other ex-Super Eagles internationals, Taribo West, Austin Eguavoen, Mutiu Adepoju and Peterside Idah, have joined the growing list of football analysts contracted by Optima Sports Management International (OSMI) for the 2014 FIFA World Cup coverage. OSMI, the exclusive 2014 FIFA World Cup terrestrial broadcast rights owners for the Nigerian territory,

% Œ & few weeks ago for the same purpose. Fashanu, a striker, who had a thriving career in England spanning 1978 and 1995, won the 1988 FA Cup with Wimbledon and also featured for other clubs like: Norwich City, Miramar Rangers, Lincoln City, Crystal Palace, Millwall and Aston Villa. West, a combative defender, won the French league and two French Cup titles with Auxerre before winning the EUFA Cup with Inter Milan in 1998. Other teams he played for included AC Milan, Derby County, Pertizan Belgrade, Kaiserslautern, among others. He had a total of 41 caps for the Super Eagles. Eguavoen, a defender and former Super Eagles Coach, was a member of the ‡$ ‡$

$ %> ƒ World Cup in 1994, and won the African Nations Cup in the same year. He played for ACB of Lagos, Genk, Kortrijk, among others and played for the national team 53 times. As a coach, he has managed clubs like Sharks, Enyimba, COD United and Bendel Insurance. Adepoju, popularly known as “The Headmaster� due to his exceptional heading ability, had most of his career in Spain with Real Madrid, Real Sociedad and Real Santander. Before his foreign career, the attack $ Shooting Stars and Julius Berger on the domestic scene, while in a national team career that spanned 12 years,

he donned the Super Eagles shirt 54 times. Idah, a goalkeeper, had a ! $ with various clubs like Sharks and Rangers before moving to South Africa where he played for Moroka Swallows. A TV pundit and pastor, Idah also won caps for the Super Eagles and worked as the team’s Media Coordinator. Speaking on the starstudded crew, Mr. Kunle Falodun, OSMI Managing Director, said the desire to deliver a world-class broadcast coverage for the Nigerian audience was responsible for the quality of the crew. He said: “We are pleased to announce the signing on of these football analysts who are household names in Nigeria. The depth of their football knowledge is amazing while the clarity of their thoughts and delivery is inspiring. We are excited that they are going to enrich the quality of our output for the World Cup broadcast. The overall goal of this is to deliver an unforgettable World Cup experience to Nigerians.� Aside the analysts, OSMI has also appointed tested sports broadcasters and journalists that will serve � ancillary shows during the World Cup. They include Paul Bassey, Tayo Balogun, Aisha Falode, Tunde Orebiyi, Temisan Okomi and Feyi Ogunduyile, among others.

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fter a spectacular haul of trophies with Barcelona, Lionel Messi, has a chance to lead Argentina to glory on the World Cup stage and build on his reputation as one of the all-time greats. The four-time World Player of the Year has won a glittering array of club silverware and has established himself as one of the

the game, but some believe he must win the World Cup before he can be hailed as a true great.

Many others believe, at the age of 26 - he turns 27 during the tournament on 24 June - he already has. Messi is inevitably compared with Diego Maradona, who inspired the nation to victory at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, and will travel to Brazil with considerable expectation on his shoulders. A lot will depend on how well he copes with the pressure and whether he shrugs

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igerians are ingenious and entrepreneurial, and will make $ % portunity, morbid and all. When Abacha wanted to succeed himself as civilian President, one-million man-march millionaires emerged. Few of them believed he was the best man to be civilian President, or that it was right for a military man to suppress all opposition, so that he would be the only person on the ballot. But many young men and not-so- young X � ‘spurious’ support for the man. Indeed, many of them were on the streets dancing when he passed away suddenly. Now that campaigns for 2015 are about to begin, many quasi and shadow political groups are emerging with all sorts of names. Many are in it for the money and nothing more. They neither truly believe in the quality of the candidates they pretend to support, nor do they really care if the guys win or not, as long % ! " $ ' % $ " " $ " have all kinds of groups mushrooming to be supporters. The situation is pathetic in the states where these groups make even a poorly performing governor feel he is the best in the world, not only in Nigeria. Many of these political jobbers have dusted their ‘business plans,’ and are now busy recruiting their team members while searching for their clients. The season is coming into full bloom soon. I advise our politicians to be careful and discerning, to separate the wheat from the tare. ' lucrative is arranging groups to pray at seasons of Nigeria’ calamities or misfortunes. Some men and women, but mostly women, who claim to be Christians and Muslims gather in public places and pretend to be praying, with television cameras focused on them. Most of their prayers - which I call ‘political’ prayers do not go up to the ceiling. They are just political shows and drama. The reasons I make this assertion are evident. First, the arranger or ‘arrangee’ of such political prayer session knows very clear in his or her mind, that it is not about God answering any prayers. It is just to score political points, so that Nigerians will see him or her as being concerned about the Nigerian situation. For some, it is a way of attracting funding for their NGOs. Secondly, the motley crowd that gather to pray in the public have not been to any church or any such proper praying or worship centre for a long time. In fact, many are either traditional worshipers or damn right pagans. Others are deviants or perverts who neither fear God nor man, and are fully aware that God does not hear the prayers of sinners except the prayer of repentance. Thirdly, a few who genuinely pray, and who are either true Christians or € % canceling each other. So that, at the end of the highly advertised prayer sessions, nothing really happens in the spiritual

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Nigeria, political prayers & politicisation of Chibok girls realm; the hand of God is not moved because the prayer of the unrighteous is an abomination to the Lord. Only righteousness exalts a nation. Now in the last few weeks, since Boko Haram kidnapped over 200 school girls from Chibok, many ingenious Nigerians are at it again, seeking every opportunity X this national calamity. All kinds of groups have sprung up campaigning for the release of the Chibok girls. ‘BringBackOurGirls’ , ‘Rescue Our Girls’, ‘Return Our Girls’, ‘Send Home Our Girls’ all over the country, some all over the world, except in Chibok where the girls were kidnapped or in the Sambisa Forest where they are believed to be held. Many wear red colours, some black, others purple. What a spectacle! Some have sworn that they would not stop demonstrating or gathering in strategic places until the girls return home. Some groups are already at the United Nations in New York, and in other major cities campaigning for funds to ‘bring back our girls’. With due respect to the few who genuinely are concerned about the rescue of the girls, some of these shows are getting me worried. I am for free speech, free association and all about human and peoples’ rights. But what really do we intend to achieve with some of these political rallies and the crocodile tears. Some of these are beginning to sound partisan to me, and look camou! " Yes, people can gather for a day or two to express grief over what has befallen our nation, especially since Dr. Goodluck Jonathan was elected President against all odds. Even, we can show our dissatisfac-

tion with the perceived slow or sleight response of the government to the brutality of the Boko Haram terrorists since the siege stated immediately after the 2011 elections. But to insist that we will not do any other work except to gather at public places and recite poems and address the local and international media is beginning to sound like a political campaign to me. Is it all about 2015? And when the forces raise security concerns and propose preemptive actions to avoid any calamities arising from these

I thought we should be demonstrating against Boko Haram insurgents that have killed over 1,500 innocent Nigerians since this year. Who are we really angry at? I thought we should be angry at the sponsors of Boko Haram, those who had threatened that this nation would be ungovernable if they were not allowed to rule; those whose faces or proxies we see at the town squares shedding crocodile tears

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campaign meetings, people refuse to see any merit. Perhaps they want to complicate the matter for the government in power. Now that the bombers are visiting football viewing centers and looking for where people gather for any reason, more so at gatherings that somehow seem critical of their actions, is not reasonable that the Police should be concerned? One of the greatest criticisms of our security forces in all this is that they seem not to � mechanism, and seem to have failed to avert many of the attacks. Now they say they have intelligence report that some people are planning to use the campaign gatherings of ‘bring back our girls’ to wreak havoc, and we choose to go to court to enforce our human rights than cooperate with the security experts. ^ %“ " evidence to condemn the security forces � " $ that the government cannot protect its citizens? To be sure, who are we demonstrating against? We seem to be acting as if the girls are locked inside Aso Rock or inside the Police Headquarters. I thought we should be demonstrating against Boko Haram insurgents that have killed over 1,500 innocent Nigerians since this year. Who are we really angry at? I thought we should be angry at the sponsors of Boko Haram, those who had threatened that this nation would be ungovernable if they were not allowed to rule; those whose faces or proxies we see at the town squares shedding crocodile tears. Yes, we are entitled to be disappointed with our government for not preventing these calamities or for acting slowly, but is it not apparent that the government is doing all it can? It appointed a National Security Adviser that has the credentials to deal with the problem. It was asked to change the military chiefs and it did. It was asked to appoint an ‘opponent’ minister of Defence and it did. It was suggested that it should ask for international support and it has. Today, we have Americans, French, English, Arab, Israelis, Australians and all manner of international people assisting us in the battle against Boko Haram. We all want the girls back alive, and we seem to be pressuring the government to take precipitous actions that may jeopardise the realisation of that wish. I am not holding brief for the government, but as a responsible and patriotic Nigerian, I must state that the odds seem to weigh heavily against this government. Some very spectacular things that are being accomplished in the economy seem to be eclipsed by the security challenge in the country, which was predicted. If we are truly concerned, maybe we should be demonstrating that those who predicted this scenario should be asked to explain what they know. That could be the beginning of the end of the insurgency. But to over- dramatize our desire to have our girls return safely or to seek undue political relevance or visibility or to shed crocodile tears or to gather marabouts to pray will not do it. Believe me!

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