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Tukur: G-5 Govs won’t return to PDP – Nyako,Wamakko vow Race for PDP chairmanship polarises North-East Four Govs meet Jonathan in Villa Akin Orimolade, Editor, Northern Operation & Owolabi Adenusi, Yola

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wo governors – Murtala Nyako (Adamawa State) and Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko (Sokoto State) - who recently defected from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) have vowed that under no circumstance will they return to their former party, despite the exit of their political albatross - Alhaji Bamanga Turkur - as the party’s national chairman. Nyako and Wamakko are among the governors identi Abdul Fatah Ahmed (Kwara), Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano) and Chibuike Amaechi (Rivers). They had ditched the PDP for the rival APC over failure (at the time) by their former party to do away with Tukur as its National Chairman. But 24 hours after Tukur threw in the towel as PDP’s helmsman, Nyako, in reaction to speculations that his former party was courting his return, described such a move as ‘unrealistic’, regardless that Tukur was out of the way.

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Cover $4bn loot: Abacha’s son loses bid to evade fraud trial Continued from Page 1 Section 317 of the Penal Code; and concealing stolen property under Section 319 of the Penal Code. However, the accused persons had challenged the jurisdiction of the trial FCT High Court on the ground that having regards to the peculiar facts leading to those charges, it would be needless 8 G in supporting proofs of evidence. They further argued that G 6 closed, no prima facie case had warrant trial. Before the objections referred to above could be taken by the trial court, the application pursuant to Section 295 of the 1999 Constitution for the salient issues in the case to be referred to the court below by way of a case. Consequently, they for

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Tukur: G-5 Govs won’t return to PDP – Nyako,Wamakko vow Continued from Page 1 But even as Tukur is out of the way now, Nyako said he is yet to see any move by the national leadership of the party to woo back the defected G5 governors to its fold. Said Nyako: “If they are discussing that among matter, not about defected governors. Although I am not speaking for the defected governors, one thing that is sure is that, I will not go back to the PDP,� he vowed. The governor spoke to reporters at the Yola International Airport foreclosing a possible return to his former party – PDP. According to him, the G-5 governors have already made their decisions, and they are not going to retrace their steps. “We have taken a very sensible decision to dump PDP in the best interest of this country. All of us have resolved to move forward, not backward,� he revealed. The governor reiterated that the issue that warranted

their decision was not about political party or personality but the interest of the country - to make sure that democracy triumphed. “We resolved to move to APC in order to move the nation forward, and nothing is going to take us back.� Nyako explained that PDP government has failed at the centre, adding that the party ruled the country for over 14 years without tangible things to show for it. His words: “PDP has rules the country for over 14 years, but the party at the centre has failed the country. In some states, however, PDP governors are doing their best.� Also yesterday, Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko vowed not to return to the PDP despite the speculated restructuring that would follow Tukur’s resignation. Apparently disturbed by a statement credited to the Niger State Governor, Dr. Babangida Aliyu that Wamakko and four others in the G-5 governors that defected to

APC), would return to PDP, Wamakko advised Aliyu to desist from making such unilateral statements on other governor’s behalf, stressing that no such decision was taken at any time in the recent past. A statement issued by Mallam Nasir Danladi Bako, the State’s Commissioner for Information and made available to Saturday Newswatch reads: “The attention of the Sokoto State Governor has been drawn to statements in today’s (yesterday) Daily Trust on page 5 quoting the Governor of Niger State as nors that left PDP for the All Progressives Congress are going to return as soon as the PDP is restructured. “Governor Wamakko hereby restates categorically and undoubtedly that he, along with his teeming millions of supporters, have no such plans as to return to the PDP (now) or in the nearest future. “He repeats and restates his avowed commitment to

the cause he has embarked on, based on the unshaken belief that the All Progressives Congress is the platform on which social justice, equity, equality and good governance can be better achieved in this great country. “He restates that the decision to go all the way with the APC was taken with the fear of Allah at heart, and in response to the desires and wishes of the electorate that mandate he holds. “Governor Wamakko further advises the Niger State Governor to desist from making such unilateral statements on other governors’ behalf, as no such decision was taken at any time in the recent past,� the statement stressed. Meanwhile, the National Secretariat of APC represented by the APC North West Zonal Chairman, Alhaji Salisu Fagge, yesterday, inaugurated the State APC Interim Committee at the party headquarters under the chairmanship of Barrister Inuwa Abdulkadir.

President Goodluck Jonathan (R) and the Tunisia Head of Mission, Ambassador Hattab Haddaoui at a Presidential Cocktail Reception for the Diplomatic Corps in Nigeria at the State House, Abuja. PHOTO: ANAYO OPARA.

Race for PDP chairmanship splits North-East Saminu Ibrahim, Abuja

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he search for who will replace the immediate past chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is reportedly tearing apart the North -east geopolitical zone of the country, as several interest groups are said to be pushing hard to clinch the position. Saturday Newswatch gathered that even before the dust of Tukur’s exit from stakeholders in the zone’s politics had gone into nocturnal meetings on Thursday. Latest facts are that the

party may have given the governors of Taraba, Gombe and Bauchi states the right who succeeds Tukur. The PDP, before it lost Adamawa State Governor to the All Progressives Congress (APC), was in control of four North eastern states, but Murtala Nyako’s defection leaves the party with only three - Taraba, Gombe and Bauchi states. At the party’s 63rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, President Goodluck Jonathan had told party members that the North-east will retain the

chairmanship slot, a development that has created tension in the zone regarding who succeeds Tukur. Sources at the PDP National Secretariat told Saturday Newswatch that, perhaps to avoid pitfall of the past, the party has spelt out conditions regarding the personality of its potential national chairman. The source further said that PDP is searching for a candidate who has the capacity to arrest the drift in the party, engage in meaningful ! members and posses the capacity to bring back defec-

tors into its fold. The party, according to the source, has placed emphasis on noncontroversial candidate in its search. Meanwhile, among the leading contenders are former governor of Bauchi State, Adamu Mua’zu; former acting national secretary, Dr. Musa Babayo, Minister of Transport, Senator Idris Umar; former National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Rufai Ahmed Alkali; Alhaji Hassan Adamu; former National Chairman of Grassroots’ Democratic Movement, Alhaji Gambo Lawan, among others.

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head of Monday’s meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the replacement of its former National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, four governors from the North-east geopolitical zone of the country, yesterday met with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Although the governors questions from State House Correspondents, it could not be ruled out that the meeting was prompted by the need to present a credible candidate for the position. The meeting of the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) is scheduled for Monday and it is mainly to ratify and announce to the public a L-R: Acting Governor of Taraba State, Alhaji Garba Umar; Gombe State Governor, Ibrahim Hassan ! " # $ new National Chairman of the party zoned to the North-east. meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja... yesterday PHOTO: ANAYO OPARA The governors on the visit were Isa Yuguda (Bauchi), Ibrahim Dankwabo (Gombe), acting Governor Garba Umar (Taraba) and Bala James Ngilari (deputy governor, Adamawa State). Although Yuguda told Journalists that if the Chairman emerges from his State, he Taiye Agbaje, Abuja and gas will also increase; He noted that within dent, Senator Ibrahim would accept and work with ut-going Chinese we are aware that more the years of his service, Mantu, observed that if him, indications were that the Ambassador to Ni- than 30 per cent of Nige- the country experienced Nigeria had been colonised governors are expressing fears geria, Deng Boqing, ria oil product, especially steady and speedy eco- by China, it would have that the unhealthy rivalry that has said that the trade vol- crude oil, is exported to nomic growth. According gone far in technological was seen between Tukur and the Adamawa State Governor, ume between Nigeria and America and only one per to him, besides pragmatic development. He attributed 70 per cent Murtala Nyako, may once China last year rose to $13 cent is been exported to cooperation between the China. two countries, the collabo- of Nigeria’s development again rear its ugly head. billion. However, Yuguda who was “We are also increasing ration has placed Nigeria today to China. Boqing, who made the “70 per cent of Nigeria’s remarks at a farewell re- agricultural products and ahead of other African meeting with Jonathan was some Nigerians industrial countries in relation with development today is been ception held at the weekhead by China, they are in connection with the PDP end in Abuja, stressed that products. So that is why China. &' doing the job better and chairmanship denied that the last year’s trade volume we encourage the Chinese governors were opposed to almost doubled the previ- companies to do their busi- the Central Bank of Nige- cheaper,� he said. The Minister of Culture, accepting any chairman that ous year’s, based on the ness, especially establish- ria shows great foresight to ing factories, in Nigeria in include renminbi, the Chi- Edem Duke, who com- emerges from their states. statistics. Flanked by his colleagues “If we discuss the de- other to increase job oppor- nese currency, in its foreign mended Chinese envoy, tail of the trade volume, tunities and industrialised exchange reserves, the very corroborated that every in the Villa, Yuguda said: Are products for Nigerians. So # - sector of the country’s we God? It’s God that gives ! power. Supposing he gives goods are imported from it will be very important if ing,� he added. In his remarks, the for- from the China-Nigeria re- somebody from my State, a China to Nigeria. We are there is an increase in trade mer Deputy Senate Presi- lationship. hoping that the trade in oil in oil,� he said.

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Rivers APC recommends CP Mbu’s transfer to Borno R Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

ivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has joined Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, in pleading with President Goodluck Jonathan to redeploy the controversial Commissioner of Police in the State, Mr. Mbu Joseph Mbu, to Borno or Yobe State, to help end the Boko Haram menace. The party, in a statement signed by its Senior Special Assistant, Media " ! # Interim State Chairman, APC Rivers State, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, said the commissioner’s professional prowess was highly needed and,

therefore, recommended for Borno State where terrorists have succeeded in keeping security operatives posted to that area on their toes. “We totally agree with Prof. Soyinka’s recommendation that CP Joseph Mbu should be sent to where his skills are needed most since his use of ‘minimum force’ could send a serving Senator to a London hospital. If he is permitted to use ‘maximum force’ the menace of Boko Haram will be a thing of the past! “We, therefore, join the respected Nobel laureate in pleading with the Presidency to, as a matter of urgency, redeploy CP Mbu to either Borno or

Yobe State, as we do not need him in Rivers State.� The party decried the graveyard silence by the Presidency over last Sunday’s incident in which policemen acting on Mbu’s orders disrupted a rally by the Save Rivers Movement (SRM) and reportedly shot Senator Magnus Abe, who is still recuperating in a London hospital, adding that such silence should be condemned. In the statement, the APC welcomed the decision by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, to investigate the incident, but warned that the investigation must not be a charade intended to pull the wool

PDP State, what will I do? I will follow him. Let us not go into that kind of imagination. “It is just mere speculation. It’s just speculation. We just came to say hello to the president and wish him a good Friday. Well, on Monday is the day the NEC will decide who the chairman is going to be. So let’s wait till Monday.� Asked to give insight into the character of the Chairman he would want to succeed Tukur, to avoid a repeat of the crisis that characterized his tenure, Yuguda maintained that no matter who was selected, there will always be crisis, adding however that it is the ability to manage it that makes one a leader. According to him, “crisis will always be there. If there is no crisis, there won’t be managers, anyway. So somebody must be in charge to manage the situation. That’s why God structures leadership. And even at the family level, you have a leader to manage problems and crisis. So we cannot be insulated from crisis. It is a continuous thing. The capacity to manage it is what makes you a good leader.� On the high turnover of PDP national chairmen, Yuguda attributed the development to the level of maturity of the country’s democracy, saying: “Well, I have been discussing that with my colleague from Gombe and he gave me a very wonderful answer - that we are on democracy learning curve. “So that’s the dynamics in democracy. We are learning; we will cross the line very soon, insha Allah.� Also on those who defected from the party to the opposition because of Tukur, he said: “Wait for those who said he was their problem. He is no longer there. So they are welcome!�

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Continued from Page 2 “This court cannot enquire into the exercise of such powers under Section 714 of the over the eyes of Nigeri- 1999,� the panel said. ans and the international According to the Supreme community. Court: “Having resolved is“All relevant individu- sues 1 and 2 in favour of the als, including Senator Abe respondent (Federal Governand Sir Tony Okocha, the ment), needless going into * + the elaborate discourse by the Chibuike Amaechi – both parties in respect of issue 3.� of whom were shot at the The Supreme Court held rally ground, should be that, “the wordings of the leginterviewed by the IGP’s islation “persons aggrieved� investigating team. The and deals with the assets� in inquiry should also touch Section 5 of Decree 53 do not on the unholy ‘marriage’ apply to the appellant and did between the Police in Riv- not confer any advantage on ers State since the arrival him or impose an obligation of CP Mbu and the oppo- on the State that the appellant sition Peoples Democratic is exempt from prosecution Party (PDP) and ascertain on account of his compliance if CP Mbu is a member of with the demands of the said PDP or not, and if he at- legislation.� tends PDP meetings. Any“On the whole, this apthing short of this is un- peal is devoid of merit and acceptable,� Rivers APC it is dismissed. The decision said. of the lower court is accord-

( ! Abacha should go to the trial court and face the music,� the apex court ordered. All the seven Justices that sat on the panel unanimously adopted and agreed with the judgement prepared and read by Justice Olukayode Ariola. Other Justices include Wal } ! ! ^ biyi, Suleiman Galadima, Sylvester Ngwunta and Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun. It would be recalled that after Gen. Abacha’s death, his ( 6 %posed by Obasanjo’s administration, least of all his family, for allegedly looting the country’s treasury. About $4 billion in foreign assets were traced to Abacha, his family and their representatives, $2.1 billion of which the Federal Government tentatively came to an agreement with the Abacha family to return.

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Tukur joins PDP’s archival chairmen Mansur Oladunjoye (Assistant Politics Editor) and Saminu Ibrahim, Abuja

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amanga Tukur, like other chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before him, must have been disgusted and amazed by the conduct of party members, mostly the state governors caught in the web ƒ discipline. Apparently, it won’t be an over-statement Jonathan (left) and Tukur ( ;/; chairman over all members was the main reason Tukur surfaced as a contender at the March 24, 2012 party convention held at the Eagle Square, Abuja..

G the assumed excesses of members, especially the governors who he humiliated in no small Michael Olanrewaju, Osogbo measure. and brave decision. The choice of Tukur, as gathered, was “We appreciate Tukur for taking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) bull by the horn. He has made a great premised on the fact that the President craved a governorship aspirant in Osun 6 bridge builder and a man with vast experience State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, his meritorious service. We hope this and capacity to withstand the intimidating posture of state governors, particularly those yesterday described the resignation development will bring about a positive of Alhaji Bamangar Tukur as a great change for the PDP.� of the PDP extraction. 6 6 6 The party’s State Publicity Secretary, 9 „ : 8 6 party. Hon. Prince Bola Ajao, in his reaction, Omisore in his reaction to the upheld Senator Omisore’s views, saying his own state (Adamawa) governor, Alhaji Murtala Nyako, who was visibly contesting the development yesterday said, “If Tukur’s that the resignation is an exercise in the resignation from the chairmanship of larger interest of the party. party machinery with the national chairman. However, Saturday Newswatch reliably the party would be a remedy for the learnt that Tukur was allegedly clearing the party, and solve all its problems, then we coast for his son, Anwal, as the next governor, congratulate him for taking such a bold while Nyako, unfortunately, had his own plan step.� Omisore spoke through the Director, for his successor in the 2015 governorship race. This clash of interest gave birth to the Media and Publicity of his campaign emergence of two parallel PDP executive organisation, Mr. Diran Odeyemi, noting 8 ^ that the recent development in the party bia State Governor, Theodore Madaki (rtd) and Alhaji Lawal Mijinjuwa, in Orji, has said that the current transform it. Tukur and Nyako camps respectively. political gang up against He said, “As far as we are concerned, at cross-purpose with his ambition, Tukur Tukur has done his best for the PDP. If Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and deployed all within his might and capability his resignation will solve the party’s ; ^ to muzzle Mijinjuwa and consequently sacked 6 of the 2015 general elections would not it as well as brazenly gave the Madaki’s faction the necessary machinery to function. 3 G between the two principal actors (Tukur and Nyako) ensued. / ( nailed, Tukur allegedly brainwashed all stakeholders that the decision to replace member of the House of " Z Mijinjuwa and his executive with Madaki’s ‰ ‰ ^ of the PDP as a good development. was a joint decision of the party’s National Manwe yesterday in Abuja, Manwe (PDP-Taraba) said that Tukur’s [ 8 9Z[ : 6 5 Z[ described the resignation of Alhaji decision to resign was a wise one. “The decision by Tukur to leave as 8 the scenario was a unilateral show by Tukur. PDP national chairman is a wise one Z % 3 6 and a good development,’’ he said. of Sokoto State, Aliyu Wamakko, who was Manwe said that Tukur had not suspended for not picking the chairman’s 8 G 6 telephone calls. resignation, that but he only did that for It was in a serious move to ensure that since the party to move forward. ( He called on members of the party PDP were made what they are by the grace of 6 ; the party and as such could not turn out to be above the institution that the slogan, ‘the fear G of Tukur is the beginning of wisdom,’ assumed them. a place of pride in the party. ; ^ Still on the expedition, Tukur’s hammer ^ )Š „ Š0 Z also fell on Rivers, Kwara and Kano state ‹% 8 9Z‹ : PDP chapters as he used his ‘unquestionable announced Tukur’s resignation, powers’ to sack their executives. G tougher assignment. Continued on page 93 Tukur

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for Information and Strategy, Mr Sunday Akere, said the resignation of the PDP Z 6 to the country’s problem. He advised President Goodluck ^ problems facing the country, rather than dancing round them. He lamented that the present situation in the country calls for immediate remedy by the Federal Government.

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succeed. Orji said this when he interacted with newsmen on the political manoeuvres ^ „ second term presidential ambition in Umuahia on Friday. “There will be gang up but they will never succeed. The President remained focused,’’ he said. He explained that the party was 8 < 6 a lot of re-engineering presently going on in the party. Orji expressed the hope that defectors from the party would soon return, adding that new members would also join the party. The governor commended the resignation of the former National 2 " to move the party forward. He also commended the immediate G ‡ $ Azubuike Ihejirika, for serving the nation meritoriously. Orji said that the president had the prerogative to re-engineer his service chiefs ahead of 2015. ˆˆ; ^ right thing, we are nearing election and he has to put his house in order. The president has the prerogative to appoint whoever he likes,’’ he said.

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How PDP can win 2015 election –Activist Alphonsus Eze, Awka

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hairman of International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), Nze Emeka Umeagbalasi has advised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to give Nigerians real dividends of democracy, noting that only this can guarantee its victory at the 2015 polls. Umeagbalasi, told Saturday Newswatch in an interview that the forced resignation of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur as the national chairman of the PDP will not make the party stronger and formidable in 2015 if the elected leaders of the party fail to provide dividends of democracy for Nigerians. According to him, President Goodluck Jonathan should immediately commence the construction of the Second Niger bridge, provide steady power supply with pay as you earn billing system, ensure adequate security and safety Z corruption. He said “PDP must use the remaining months

left, to give Nigerians real dividends of democracy such as commencement of the Second Niger Bridge, steady power supply with “pay as you consume� billing system, prudent budgets with huge capital expenditures and less recurrent expenditures, minimal loan borrowings and huge repayment policies, security and safety of Nigeria and Nigerians and creation

of investment friendly 6 against corruption�. He also urged the governors in PDP-controlled states to listen to the yearnings of their people by constructing good road networks, pipe borne water, women and youth empowerment through provision of jobs among others. Umeagbalasi said that in

the same vein PDP legislators at State and Federal levels, who had hitherto neglected their people, should use this opportunity to provide G representation to their constituents. He advocated that the party amidst aggressive poaching by the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of

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2015 general election should push for rotational presidency among the six geo-political zones in the country. Umeagbalasi said the present PDP crisis should be seen beyond ongoing defection of some of its key members to the APC, which, he said was purely predicated on warped political calculations premised on 2015 polls especially the presidential poll. “It is orchestrated by those who want to return the country to “born to rule� era and those who want media immunity to shield themselves from their atrocious acts and past in public governance as well as those who want to be “turn coat�, a sort of “old wine in 6 8 ' right activist. He suggested strong internal party discipline premised on strong ethical code, stating “if any member is found to have violated the party’s code or engaged in fraudulent act, he or she should be sanctioned ethically and be handed over to the police for investigation and prosecution�.

Chime, Ekweremadu face off: PDP suspends Enugu SSG, two commissioners, others Kenneth Ofoma, Enugu

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he festering political squabble between Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State and the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, took a turn for the worse yesterday as the Udi local government chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

suspension of the party members, said they allegedly engaged in some clandestine activities that were not in the interest of the party in the council. However, one of the suspended party members, Mr Chijioke Agu, in a quick reaction, dismissed the action ,saying that the party leaders in the local government had earlier on Friday suspended the party chairman (Ogbodo) based on a petition accusing him of embezzling funds raised by the stakeholders in the council for party activities. Ogbodo, at a news conference ( weakness can be corrected if we in Enugu, yesterday, alleged governors believed otherwise. 6 ( that the suspended members “The development is quite majority of people did not believe particularly Chijoke Agu whom unfortunate because personally in his policies any longer and I just he accused of nursing ambition speaking, Bamanga Tukur is a wish him good luck,� Dayo said. to contest the Udi/Ezeagu House The PDP chieftain maintained of Representative seat, had very nice leader but the governor’s ;/; that the party would miss the held several meetings without simply because they fund the knowledge and fatherly role of informing the party executive party. Bamanga Tukur, praying to God with the aim of destroying the “But Bamanga Tukur believes to give the party another leader structure of the party in the area. that the party is more powerful that will lead it to success in the 4 G ( coming elections. persons had accused him of the elected people that are set out He said, “It is most unfortunate hobnobbing with the Deputy to do and work for the image of because we will be missing his Senate President, Chief the party. knowledge and his fatherly role “He believes in party’s 8 Ekweremadu, an action they supremacy and the Governor’s of number, when you have certain viewed as allegedly working did not believe in that, they number of people saying no, against the undeclared senatorial believe that because they are there’s nothing you can do than ambition of the governor also from the area. funding the party one way or the to change. Ogbodo, who claimed that the other, they must be made leaders “About 80% of PDP as at today of their respective states, so that is are saying they do not like Tukur’s decision to discipline the party the cause of the problem. policies, that the policy should be members was taken at a meeting “Of course, nobody in this changed. We pray to God to give of the 18-man local government world is perfect, so, Tukur can us somebody who will lead our executive of the party yesterday,

8 6 have his own weakness but the party to success. suspended the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Amaechi Okolo, Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Chijioke Agu, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Dr Jude Akubuilo, Special Adviser to the governor on Education, Mr. Sunny Agu and his counterpart in-charge of Parks, Mr. O.A.U Onyema.

Chime hails from Udi local government while those suspended are his aides. Governor Chime and Senator Ekweremadu are known to be slugging it out over the Enugu West senatorial seat ticket in 2015. The Local Government Chairman of the party, Mr. Uche Ogbodo, who announced the

Tukur: PDP govs don’t believe in Party’s supremacy – Ogun PDP Bolu-Olu Esho, Abeokuta

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gun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blamed state governors elected under the umbrella of the party for the crisis which led to the resignation of its National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur. The party state Chairman, Bayo Dayo stated this while reacting to the development on telephone. He explained that despite the good character of the former chairman the governors insisted on having a hold of the soul of the party. Describing the development as unfortunate, Dayo revealed that the governors believed that they must control the structure of the party because they were the one funding the party. While commenting on the cause of the party crisis, he said Tukur believed in the party’s supremacy

be set up to further investigate their activities. He added that the decision had been duly communicated to the state executive of the party. Reacting to the suspension, Agu said that the party executive and other stakeholders in the area had earlier suspended the party chairman (Ogbodo) for alleged misappropriation of funds contributed for party activities. He said, ‘I don’t have any ambition to contest House of Representatives position in 2015 as alleged by Ogbodo. The Local Government executive of PDP in Udi and other stakeholders met today to 6 8 the councillor representing Eke Ward accusing the chairman of embezzling funds contributed by stakeholders for party activities.

PDP pledges improved welfare for Nigerians he ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) T yesterday pledged to improve the welfare of Nigerians by remaining united and supportive to government’s transformation agenda. Mr Olisa Metuh, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, made the promise in a statement issued in Abuja. He re-emphasised that the interest of the people was paramount to every other consideration in the party, adding that no amount of

6 serve Nigeria. The spokesman stressed that the party`s leaders were ever mindful of its historic responsibility as the custodian of the fate of over 160 million Nigerians. Metuh described the resignation of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur as National Chairman of the party and the peaceful resolution of its leadership challenges as climax of political maturity. He also said that it was another eloquent expression of the internal democratic mechanism that forms the building blocks of the PDP. Metuh held that the development which came against the backdrop of doomsday predictions by the opposition had again proved $ ƒ capacity of the party. He added that Tukur`s resignation was a denouement which brought to the fore the unimpeachable democratic features of the PDP. He stressed that it showed the PDP as a political party whose leaders and members 6 6 6 personal interests for the good of the party and the nation. “This is a true character of 8 the essentials of progress and national unity. “Instructively, the occasion $ ( large size and diversity, our capacity to internally resolve our challenges, hold Nigeria together, boost her fortunes and improve the lots of the people, is without rival,’’ Metuh said.

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News Clerics oppose burying corpses at home

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hairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ogun State chapter, Rev. Timothy Ajibola, yesterday said burying of corpses in residential houses was unhealthy, dangerous and uncivilised. Ajibola said in Abeokuta that infections could spread to residents when dead people are buried at home. “In the past, our forefathers did not understand the hazards of burying corpses in their houses. But today, through science and technology, we now know that some diseases can be contacted from such corpses. “At later times also, graves where corpses are buried may cave in unexpectedly and can injure people living on such graves,� he added. The cleric urged that Christianity does not support the burying of corpses in residential houses, adding that this informed designated cemeteries by churches. It would be recalled that Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State had on many occasions warned the citizenry of the dangers inherent in burying corpses at home. Similarly, the National President, National Council of Muslim Youths Organisation (NACOMYO), Alhaji Kamal’ddin Akintunde, said the practice was anti Islam. “Islam recognises a cemetery as a designated place outside the home. Islam recommends that we visit the grave sides of our relations and pray for the repose of their souls. “Such visit serves as a reminder to the living. In the Holy land of Makkah and Madinah, the martyrs 6 graveyard or cemetery and pilgrims visit such burial sites, “he said. Akintunde added that burying the dead in a residential compound could contaminate underground water, leading to water-borne diseases that could result to epidemics. Arguing that the practice could pose psychological challenges to children and relations, he urged Muslims to follow the Islamic recommendation by going to the cemetery to bury their loved ones. Akintunde also urged Muslim groups to own private cemeteries.

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Aspirant promises to revisit Aregbesola’s unpopular policies Michael Olanrewaju, Osogbo.

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s the race for the Osun State Government House the gathers momentum, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant, Senator Olasunkanmi Akinlabi, has vowed to revisit all the unpopular programmes of Governor Rauf Aregbesola if voted into power, promising to

embark on policies that will put an end to the autocratic rule of Governor Rauf Aregbesola. While making a promise to run an administration that will be truly civilian, Akinlabi pledged to revisit all Aregbesola’s policies and programmes after extensive consultation with stakeholders. Among the unpopular programmes and policies to be revisited, which he said had

brought woes on the state is „

He berated the introduction of digital learning device system called “Opon Imon�, alleging that less than 2,000 students have received the tablet till date as against the government’s claim that it has given 150,000 Osun students in the past three years. Senator Akinlabi, who

Firearms recovered in 2013 by the Imo State Police Command in Owerri

said PDP has a tradition of checking excesses of members, particularly the party’s aspirants, contended that he 3 the three aspirants seeking the party’s ticket in the state to ( According to him, “I am 3 contest on the platform of PDP because I have served as a member of the Federal

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Executive Council for four uninterrupted years and I have legislative and executive experience, therefore, I am 8 3 position of governor of Osun State�. He also recalled that when he was at the Federal Executive Council, he brought Federal presence to Osun State, saying that his four year term as a minister yielded positive development for the nation’s youth. The aspirant also hinted that having served the nation without blemish, he is prepared to serve the state for sustainable and human capital development. Healsopromisedthatifvoted to power, entrepreneurship development of the youth will be one of his cardinal programmes, while under his agricultural policy, demonstration farms will be established in the three senatorial districts in the state, in order to assist the state in the entrepreneurship development of the unemployed youth. The governorship aspirant, who reiterated his support for the party in the state, said the party should ensure level play ground for all the party’s aspirants, noting that he believed that PDP has the mechanism to resolve its crisis in order to restore full internal democracy.

Prophet chides Nigeria leader, makes predictions Ajibade Alabi

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he founder of Christ Apostolic Church, Peculiar, Prophet James Kunle Hephzipher, has chided Nigeria President, Jonathan Goodluck over the lot of the average Nigerian while calling on Nigerians to pray for the country’s survival. The Prophet, who made the call in Lagos, while addressing pressmen in his church auditorium recently said: “So much blood of the innocent has been shed, and I think it’s time the leaders changed for the better�. He regretted that no meaningful scheme that has impact on the lives of the average Nigerian has been evolved by the Jonathan administration since it came to power in 2011. He said that those who are banking the salvation of the country on the current administration would be eventually disappointed. On the recent crosscarpetingofsomemembers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All

Progressives Congress (APC), the Prophet, who had earlier predicted the emergence of Babatunde Fashola, Ibikunle Amosu, Rauf Aregbesola and Abiola Ajimobi of Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Oyo states respectively under the then Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), said: “It is still not the solution that

we desire as a people, and as a nation. The messiah that we need is not in their midst, but will come when we least expect him.� He however, warned the people of Oyo State against unprecedented violence, saying that they need to pray to avert it. “There is nothing beyond the capacity of

God, and the situation can be averted only by the people through prayers,� he submitted. He added, “I am not a prophet of doom, but when I see calamity, I have to speak out. That is why some leaders do not like my face. I will not tell them that there is no problem when there is. Am I going to say

what I did not see? Or do I change what God told me in other to get favour from Nigeria leaders? No way, I will never do that�. He also predicted death in Nollywood. “God revealed to me that a personality in the industry will not live to see the end of the year, if proper prayers are not offered�.

Police kill four suspected robbers in Oyo Olaide Oyelude, Ibadan

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he Oyo State Police Command, yesterday paraded the corpses of four suspected armed robbers gunned down by its men between Thursday and Friday in various parts of the state. The killed suspects were said to specialize in snatching vehicles from their owners. The state’s Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Mohammed Indabawa, told journalists at the Eleyele Police Headquarters in Ibadan, that on January 15, 2014, at about 9.30pm, one Engr. Adeniran Adewola

of Elewuro area of Akobo reported that his Honda Accord car with registration number TD 206AAA was snatched along with his other belonging. The Police boss explained that on January 16, 2014, one Alhaji Ali Kwara Azare, a hunter, joined the command in search of the lost vehicle while only yesterday, the Police, including the hunter, on information, trailed the vehicle to Ibadan-Oyo Road where the three occupants of the vehicle diverted it to Alaaka Road, and later team. Indabawa revealed

that the three suspected armed robbers who were occupants of the vehicle were killed in a gun 8 6 adding that documents recovered from the the vehicle belongs to Engr. Ademola. Other items recovered from the killed suspects, according to him, include ”$7# ƒ barrel locally made pistol, one single barrel locally made cut-to-size shot gun, 101 rounds of live ammunition , 9 rounds of live cartridges, eight assorted mobile phones, one palmtop and N17,170.00 cash. Alhaji Indabawa

also said that another suspected armed robber was gunned down by his men yesterday morning. �On january 17, 2014, at about 3a.m, Federal Highway Patrol men stationed along Lagos Road at Seko area near Dominion University, sighted a green Toyota Camry with registration Number SD 57 AAA coming from Lagos. The team tried to stop the vehicle, but its occupants refused to stop, and this prompted police men to pursue them, killing one of the robbers, while others escaped into the bush,� he said.

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South East Imo to develop new tourist sites Emma Mgbeahurike, Owerri

Amuneke stressed that every local government in mo State Tourism the state has more than one Board has concluded 8 arrangements to go that there is need to highlight on excursion in all the 27 them to help the state and local government areas of private sector develop as the state for the purpose it would go a long way to elevate the state’s internally establishment of new tourist generated revenue. While commending the centres. This was made known by Governor, Owelle Rochas the Chairman of the Board, Okorocha, for appointing Lady Gladys Amuneke credible men such as while addressing newsmen Barrister. Alaribe into the state executive council the in Owerri. She used the opportunity Chairman said the board to conduct Board members will encourage school pupils and the parastatal’s to go on excursions Amuneke stated that management to pay has also familiarization visit to the Okorocha state commissioner for concluded plans to make Transport and Tourism, the Oguta Lake a tourist Barr. Iheukwumere Alaribe, haven while a bridge would be built to link Oguta I with (

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Oguta II to make both a one city centre with idea to reintroduce the Oguta boat 8 Highlighting that a recreational park would be built on the Nworie river 8 centres inside Owerri capital city and its environ, the General Manager, Imo Tourism Board, Lady Emila Ibe, commended the Governor for appointing worthy personalities. She pointed out that the proposal unveiled was what the management was yearning for over the years. Responding, Barrister Alaribe congratulated the chairman and her board members on their appointments and %

proposals by indicating that it would take the state to the next level and charged them to put in their best to ensure the proposals work in the best interest of the citizenry. He called on them not to see their appointment as political compensation but as a call to serve the people of the state in order to bring Imo tourism to an enviable height and stature. According to him, this is in line with the vision and mission of the rescue agenda, indicating that the function of the Board is not to take over the management of the cooperation, but to focus on policy formulation and how best to implement same for the overall interest of the people.

News Enugu police investigate murder of man at Awkunanaw Kenneth Ofoma, Enugu

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nugu State Police command yesterday commenced investigating the murder of a man, Oguejiofor Nnaji, of Umuonu Village, Awkunanaw, Enugu. A statement by the State Police Public Relations }( 9;;‰}: ‹ Amaraizu, a Deputy Superintendent of Police 9/ ;: murder was at Akwuke village on January 15, 2014. He said that the victim was allegedly shot dead by a over an alleged struggling for piece of land bought by a telecommunication company. “As at press time, one Tochukwu Ogbodo of Akwuke village has been nabbed and is also helping the police in their

investigation, while the corpse has been deposited at the hospital mortuary of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital ItukuOzalla while three others that sustained various degrees of injuries are also responding to treatment at the same hospital,� he said. According to him, security has been beefed up in the area to avert escalation of clash although eagle eyed operatives of the state command were seen monitoring the area. The command appealed to members of the public particularly those in the area not to take laws into their hands but to always be law abiding and report any report of threat to peace in their locality to the state command for appropriate action.

Confab ’ll strengthen nation’s unity – Lawmaker

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L-R: Works Supervisory Councillor, Somolu Local Govt. Hon. Olisa Adefalujo with Arch Bishop of Lagos, First African Church Mission Incorporated, Dr. Paul Onanuga JP, elder statesman, Senator Anthony Adefuye, Bishop Solomon Kumolu and Rev. Ola Kaiyewu, at Mr. & Mrs. Oluwadamilola Omotayo Salawu’s marriage at the United African Methodist Evangelical Church Cathederal Abule Ijesha, Lagos.

Nsukka LGA inaugurates legislative arm Kenneth Ofoma, Enugu

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he Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State has inaugurated its legislative arm while promising to make enabling laws that would promote peace and stability in the council. Speaking shortly after 8 Leader, Hon. Celon Ogbu, representing Nru ward, said the council was deeply 8 necessary legislative framework that would usher in rapid development of the area. “In doing this, we shall review existing laws where necessary, and make new ones that are needed to make 8 ' said. The leader, while acknowledging the need for adequate separation

of powers between the executive and the legislature, however, assured of positive partnership between the two arms of government. According to him, “all our activities in the council will be geared towards the progress and interest of the people of Nsukka Local Government Area. “So, we shall provide all the relevant laws needed to move this council forward; in doing so, I am assuring my colleagues of a united house, where all councillors shall be carried along. “I see a future where the legislature and the executive will work in synergy for the common interest of Nsukka people. “Always remember this administration in prayer, we will do our best to promote peace, stability and speedy development�, Ogbu

assured. } ( include Hon. Thomas Onyishi, Deputy Leader, Hon. Ikeoha Chukwura, Majority Leader, Hon. Nnaemeka Aleke, Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Raymond Agbo, Chief Whip and Hon. Ugwuoke Marcel, Deputy Chief Whip. In a remark after the

inauguration, the Nsukka Council Chairman, Hon. Charles Ugwu said his administration would deliver on every campaign promise made to the people. “We assure our people that we will not let them down; all we ask for is your prayers and your sincere advice, don’t be a tool to bring this government down�, he pleaded.

former lawmaker in the Ebonyi House of Assembly, Hon. Uchenna Orji, has said that the proposed national conference would strengthen the sovereign existence of the country. Orji, who represented Ivo Constituency in the State House of Assembly, told journalists in Abakaliki on Friday that it was time the people came together to dialogue. According to him, the multi racial nature of the country coupled with ethno-religious tensions bedevilling the nation 6 8

conference. Orji said that Nigeria had passed through series of political crises and had fought three years of brutal civil war of ethnic coloration. “We have existed as one indivisible nation beginning from the amalgamation in 1914 through our independence years. “We have equally witnessed series of political tensions including three years fratricidal civil war and yet we have remained one. Orji said that there was the need for the people to come to a roundtable to discuss

the basis for the continued coexistence given the current political, ethnic and religious unrests. He expressed optimism that the proposed conference would provide solutions to the myriad of problems facing the nation. &5 8 2 6$2 6 6 $6 Z 8 6 one looks at it, the conference will strengthen our bond of unity. “We should support the idea and allow whatever is the outcome to form part of the people’s constitution,’’ he said. Orji said that issues of resource control, revenue sharing formula, political structure, state police and creation of states which had dominated current political discourse should be addressed at the conference. Orji, who was immediate past Chief Whip of the House of Assembly, cautioned politicians to refrain from 8 the polity. “As 2015 approaches and politicians strategise for the general elections, it is imperative that they guard their 8 polity unnecessarily,� he said.

Group urges parties to back LP in today’s Nnewi North LG election Alphonsus Eze, Awka

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olitical parties have been urged to back the Labour ; 9‡;: and councillorship candidates in today’s local government election in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Coalition Civil Rights Group, after its meeting in Awka yesterday, stated its readiness to mobilise its members and citizens within the council area for the

election so as to ensure that there is no manipulation of the process as happened last Saturday. Interim chairman of the coalition, Chief Chukwuma Okeke, said although most members of the group are not indigenes or citizens of Nnewi North council, they have the responsibility and moral duty to enthrone democratically elected ( are Nigerians who are entitled to vote.

The coalition’s call came against the backdrop of rejection of last Saturday’s local government election by the Movement for the Conduct of Local Government Election. Comrade Obi Ositadinma who is the coordinator of the group said his group rejected the election verdict and would not give any ( winners because the process that produced them was fraudulent

and a mockery of democracy. He said the election would continue to be a big moral burden ; Obi of Anambra State and the All Progressives Grand Alliance 9 ; : He called on other civil society organisations to join in the rejection of the charade called local government in Anambra State, because accepting it amount to legalising electoral impunity.

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Jonathan re-appoints Orhii as NAFDAC DG Toyin Adebayo, Abuja

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assumed the mantle of leadership of NAFDAC, 5 plan which later became yardsticks for accessing our performance�. This, he said became successful with support from President Jonathan through the Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu. He said that in keeping

faith with the policies of the agency against drug counterfeiters, the agency according to him will consolidate, rededicate and commit itself towards eradicating fake drugs and sub-standard products in circulation. In order to strengthen the day to day campaign against the manufacturing,

distribution and consumption of such products, he declared that the agency will among other things “strengthen and increase the use of mobile authentication

9! : ' Others include to secure [4} $3 of some indigenous pharmaceutical companies

in the country, promote and products, kick against and misuse with regards to northern Nigeria as well as help to increase and sustain mechanism (MSM) on substandard, spurious and falsely-labeled products among others.

resident Goodluck Jonathan has reappointed Dr. Paul } year term as the DirectorGeneral of the National Agency for Food, Drugs and Administration and Control (NAFDAC). " 2 2 DG, NAFDAC, noted with delight that his recent reappointment by the Federal indication of the agency’s multifaceted approach in combating the proliferation of fake drugs in the country. According to him, “To all intents and purposes, my re presidential endorsement of our multi-layered and well co-ordinated strategies years to combat the menace of counterfeit drugs.� The NAFDAC boss opined that the reappointment is “a new challenge to redouble our G 6

Nigerians to good quality medicines and wholesome foods.� Going down memory lane, the DG said, “In % ! " ' * + / 4 $ 5 6 7 ^ +,,1 6 5 London hospital, who was shot by the Police in Port Harcourt last weekend, ...yesterday.

Conflict panel to wade into violent killings in Benin ThankGod Ofoelue, Benin

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hairman, Peace and ƒ ‰ 8 Edo State, Ekhator, has decried the spate of youth disturbances across the state. He spoke against the 8 set up late last year by disturbances in the state. It will be recalled that between December 31, 2012 and January 2, 2013, six persons were reportedly G of Benin City following a renewed war among secret cult organisations. 6 2 2 8 The Nation newspapers. ‹ 6

that four persons, one in ‹ 6 G Ekenwan road; another by Lucky Way in Upper Mission Road; a third, near Ogbe area and yet another, near Ogida, were found dead.

It was gathered that one of the dead persons had 2 ! degree programme at the — " Ekhator, who is the Obasogie of Benin Kingdom, stated this in Benin while addressing 2 4 8 „ at what it described as a 2 and communal relations in the state. Further, he pointed out

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wanton destruction occasioned by distrust, discontent as a result of and unauthorised sale of properties, including

become issues of great concern, threatening the fragile peace in our dear state. “All these will no longer be accepted.� 4

Edo citizens, especially the youths to consult his ( 6 councils, community

and the general public on the importance of peaceful coexistence. & 8 manner of cases that bring G Edo people,� he said.

C/R judiciary embraces digital court recording Boniface Nzama, Calabar

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‰ Judiciary has introduced liberty court recorder (LCR), 6 6 installed in courts with audio gadgets to capture sounds during court sessions. The state’s Chief Judge, Justice Okoi Ikpi Itam, said it will be operated by pressing 8 6 2 6 write down only the salient points. Addressing court clerks,

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reduce writing of Judges, as submission of counsels and 6

will be recorded for the use of the court. According to him, this 6 8 proceedings, and ultimately lead to faster dispensation 2 6 2 ( His words, “The introduction of electronic Court Recording Solution in our court proceedings is the way forward, in line with world best practices in the 2 2 sector in Nigeria and indeed

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players and stakeholders in 2 ' Already, he said the LCR 6 courts in the Federation such as the Supreme Court, the ECOWAS Court, Federal Capital Territory High Court, and the Customary Court 2 6 Kaduna State High Court. } ‰ 4 Court, Tax Appeal Tribunal 5 Tribunal. He described the of new technological reforms 2 prelude towards an era where

cases and their management would be done on-line, and the daily and weekly cause 6 2 can be done and accessed electronically. This is also expected to eliminate incidents of

irregularities that had characterized the court system. 4 G 6 were selected to undergo the 8 to the instructions during training sessions, as they will be required to render monthly returns to their departments once it becomes fully operational.

APC’ll lose even in 2019, says Senate leader Boniface Nzama, Calabar

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eader of the Senate, Chief Victor NdomaEgba has foreclosed the possibility of the All ;

(APC) winning the presidential election in 2015, reasoning that the party has not set up structures required of a serious political party desirous to win elections. The Senator representing

‰ Senatorial district insinuated that APC will be defeated at all the three tiers of +,)1 stating that APC existed broadcast and pages of newspapers. His words, “What I ; ƒ position and strength of the party. “PDP will continue to win elections in Nigeria because it is the only political party that put all the necessary structure in place, right from the Federal down to the local ' He said that when APC

8 structures at all the three & Nigerians will know that power.� According to him, “APC most states of the Federation, ( 6 % party was only carrying out campaign of calumny against the PDP.�

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the formation of a / 8 to enforce discipline in the party. This is contained in a statement by the state Publicity Secretary, Mr Joseph Bisong, made 6 Calabar. The statement said $ 8 ! ^ ‹( Chairman and Mr Tony Ebri as Secretary. It congratulated members of the 8 appointments, and urged them to discharge their duties with all sense of responsibility According to the

8 will be inaugurated on January 20 at the party’s secretariat in Calabar.

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News 153 cholera cases recorded in Jigawa Ted Odogwu Bureau Chief, Kano

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Group donates N3.5m clinic to village in Gombe

Tukur’s resignation, welcome development –Adamawa PDP A Owolabi Adenusi-Yola

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Elisha argued that Tukur ought to have taken the

it when he realized that party and other stakeholders were not impressed with his leadership style which was characterized by impunity. Elisha, however, appealed party to ensure that the next national chairman emerges 6 created by Tukur’s exit, stressing that productivity should be the yardstick in selecting the new chairman

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— we did not enjoy those 6 6 leadership style which plunged the party into crisis, both at the state and national levels�, Elisha stated. ‹ 3 the party leadership to create a mechanism that can checkmate the internal crisis bedevilling the party nationwide, noting that the current crisis started

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Adamawa State Working 8 2 Umar Minjiyawa Kugama, 6 Murtala Nyako had cause 6 ; ^ 6 the development was not checkmated, the crisis could G and that is exactly what happened. The party scribe said that as „ is concerned, the state executive as constituted by Bamanga Tukur, and led by 2 ! &Z 6 ‡ „ ; 8

report which stated that the congress that brought ! ( that we remain the authentic state. Our illegal dissolution was not backed by the NWC Z‹ < singlehandedly dissolved our executive council�, he said.

; / ; in Adamawa State has predicted good omen 6 2 " Tukur as national chairman, stressing that Tukur’s exit would lessen the deepening " 6 crisis in the party. ! ! ! ; ; ‹ E. T. Shehu, insisted that the told Saturday Newswatch that Tukur’s resignation is a welcomed idea, and that 6 G he should be commended party’s state executive put in place by his NWC. 8 6 6 loudest. Elisha said that the 6 enable the stakeholders to 6 +,). elections. He however, explained 6 6 the party disgrace him out ( courage as a statesman, and 3 “At least he has saved the removal to the National Convention. I commende 8 < this is the most honourable Z[ 0Š

Mr. Supo Adetaramu Adegbehin (third left) his wife Princess Omobolanle, and others durring the burial of (chief Prince) Rapheal Akinyode, the Olowomure of Ode-Aye Kinudun, Ondo State. '

Adamawa emirate commends Atiku for development strides Godwin Akor, Makurdi

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wolabi AdenusiYola A traditional ruler in Adamawa State, His Royal Highness (Dr.) Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha, has lamented 8 prominent individuals in the state who are rich but neglect the community that made them what they are. however commended › ; contributions toward the socio-economic through his investments. “We acknowledge that our state has produced many important personalities who are

recognised both at home and abroad. It is people like the Turaki (Atiku) that have invested enormously in the state economy,� he said. the assertion yesterday while inspecting some ongoing projects embarked upon by the Adamawa Emirate Council. He explained that Atiku’s investments 6 everybody to see, adding that he was not 2 › ; because he has done well and needed to be well. He advised some senior ™

put aside their political G and invest in the state 8 6 adding that they should emulates the good 6 always thinking home. disclosed that his ),, with a monthly

Z+, government to take care He said the subvention 6 33 district heads and 100 village heads to carter 6 to spur the emirate to

monthly subvention might stop coming, on it might amount to destruction. “We have resolved to continue to build generated more sources employment because the government cannot do it alone. We want to stop depending on everything. We are also calling on Adamawa people to emulate peace and progress,� he added.

dependence on the monthly subvention Government called on ,businessmen and women, rich individuals and the political elite to invest in the state so as to generates more income as well create 2 youths.

The inspected projects +,Š 6 G locations, containing +.7 #, .# › ; with a multipurpose hall that has a capacity *,, an international polo ‡ 6 ground located at expressed dismayed œ over the total Yola.

Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), 4 ‡ yesterday said it has constructed a maternity clinic in ” ‡ State. ; ! the group, Mr. Bachama œ 6 an interview in Gombe, said the NGO spent N3.5million to build the clinic and that the local government would provide the 6 needed. According to him, the structure is already completed and would be handed over to 3 & 6 go a long way in reducing the and other related problems.� The programme manager

5 appealing to government at all levels, individuals and corporate organisations to assist it to

“Don’t heat up Taraba politics� BABA NEGEDU, Kaduna ; › politicians in the state and particularly theActing Umar against compounding the political situation in the state. A statemetnt made available to newsmen in Kaduna yesterday by the group &— developments in the state

recent desperate moves to 2 Governor Danbaba Suntai by 6 2 Tarabans�. The statement jointly signed by the group’s National ‡ " Interim Secretary, Shawalu Garba and titled “Taraba Deputy Governor attempt to place Governor Danbaba Suntai Under House arrest� the group which said it had maintained its peace and 6 political class in the state to put aside their individual interests 3 6 6 a minor and an unambiguous constitutional crisis,�. The group which expressed its concerns development in the state alleged that while Muslims all over the world were observing the Eid – Maulud celebrations. The acting governor convened a State Security Council meeting where he directed that all the security / Government House in Jalingo.

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Tension at Interior Ministry over calls for minister’s removal may follow the removal of the minister. Saturday Newswatch gathered that since the Cyril Mbah, press statement by a Abuja A factional leader of the olitical appointees NYCN, Mr. Adewale and civil servants Ajani was published; at the Ministry of ( Interior are noticeably have been working round

2 8 the clock to douse the calls by the National G Youth Council of Nigeria image of the minister. (NYCN) leadership for the Ajani had accused the removal of the minister minister of ignoring a over alleged scam National Assembly’s associated with the recent resolution, which Nigeria Immigration demanded that the N1,000 Service recruitment. charged applicants Those visibly disturbed seeking employment into by the campaign and are the Nigeria Immigration having sleepless nights Service (NIS) be returned are aides of the Minister, to them, among other Comrade Patrick Abba issues raised. Moro. The aides have been Meanwhile, the Arewa G Restoration Forum (ARF) salvage the situation since has faulted the call by Monday in order to avert the group, claiming the likely disaster that that the campaign was

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sponsored by political opponents of the minister and detractors of the administration who do not wish the regime well. Spokesman of ARF, Alhaji Mohammed Shuaibu, described Ajani, in a statement issued in Abuja, as a discredited youth leader who has not cleared himself of several charges, including the mismanagement of resources entrusted in his care for youth development and training. “This man is seeking relevance since he was discredited and he can ƒ sponsored to malign anybody for politicians to score cheap points and 8 8 ' said. Aides of the Minister contacted for comments

were reluctant to be involved, saying the G cautioned not to directly engage the youths in media war. A Special Assistant on Media to the minister, Alhaji Usman Barau said, “The minister has lived up to the expectation of those who appointed him ( youths is unpatriotic and it is not even in the interest of Nigerian youths. Those calling for his sack do not have insight into how the civil service works and cannot dictate to the ' Deputy Director of Press in the ministry, Mr. Kennedy Opara, promised to send a statement to Saturday Newswatch but he never honoured his words even after constant reminders.

L-R: Wife of former Chief of Gen. Staff, Chief (Mrs.) Josephine Diya, with the groom’s mother, Mrs. Adetola Beatrice 8 $ 9 + + < # 4 5= # 8 $ > $+ ? the bride’s mother, Chief Mrs. Folasade Diya after the wedding of Mr. & Mrs. Salawu at the United African Methodist @ " " 7 9 +

Police sergeant attacks superior with gun over bottled water Kola Olawoyin

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he pull out parade in honour of retiring Deputy Inspectors General of Police, Marvel Akpoyibo and Ibrahim Leha, last Thursday would have turned bloody as 8 police mobile force angrily ƒ

( The ugly incident unfolded after the colourful ceremony in honour of the retiring DIGs when the Inspector General, invited guests and other senior police

( headquarters’ parade ground. It all started when the Force Deputy Public ‰ }( 6 a Superintendent of Police 8 a group of policemen who were scrambling 8 6 soft drinks meant for the entertainment of superior ( However, one particular sergeant from the police mobile force was adamant, and insisted on picking 8 6

the order from a superior ( When the force deputy P.R.O confronted him and ordered him to leave the place, the sergeant angrily pointed his AK 7# 8 incoherent words while 6 ( bewilderment. The equally bewildered deputy force PRO asked the recalcitrant sergeant, “what do you want to do 6 ž ' he came back to his senses and lowered the gun. }(

provost department were immediately asked to take down his particulars for necessary disciplinary action. Earlier in his farewell speech, I.G.P Abubakar had described the outgoing DIGs as men of courage and uncommon sagacity. “They have given good account of themselves. 8 honour their brilliant contributions to the success and excellent services you are witnessing in the Z ; '

10-member panel to investigate mayhem in Benue Godwin Akor, Makurdi

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ast week’s mayhem at Ijigban in Ado local Government Area of Benue State has been condemned by stakeholders, including the council chairman, Mr Alex Ogaba, who has constituted $ 8 investigate the crisis. it would be recalled that a misunderstanding within the Oriri family last week led to massive destruction of properties including storey-buildings and gigantic generating sets while no 6 6 injured and hospitalized at the General Hospital, Igumale and the borehole that was to be sunk was abandoned

due to protests from the youths who almost sacked the community. At the peak of the crisis, the district head, Chief Christopher Onuma, took 8 Ogaba at the inauguration 8 a former council chairman, Mr. Agbo Aboh, said the 8 „

8 6 6 4 8 members to assess damages recorded during the crisis and make recommendations on how to resolve the problem, promising to assist the 8 6 requested Ijigban people to 6 8

Dwindling ODA: Group urged to develop sustainable funding mechanism

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he Supervising Minister of National Planning Commission, Alhaji Bashir Yuguda, has advised 36 Member Countries Leading Group on Innovative Financing for Development to develop a robust advocacy programme that would sustain the instrumentality development globally. Yuguda gave the call in Abuja at the 12th Plenary of the 36 Member Countries Leading Group on Innovative Financing for Development. The group aims at establishing predictable and stable mechanisms for raising funds for development to }( Development Assistance (ODA). The minister said that Z mechanisms such as the air G aid management strategy to help in stabilising the aviation industry.under a newly reviewed ODA policy. “This is in line with our Government’s Transformation Agenda and Nigeria Vision 20:2020 which is the country’s longterm development blue

8 to UNITAID to promote health causes as it is in many countries. “In Nigeria, it is being deployed towards ensuring high safety and health standards, provision of aviation infrastructure and manpower development. These mechanisms have so far helped to stabilise the aviation industry in terms of boosting the capacity of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) “We are open to collaborative funding sources for our programmes such G Development Agency and the Bill Gates Foundation on Polio Vaccination. As an emerging economy, Nigeria occupies a unique dual position as a recipient and donor of aid. In concrete terms, we give more than we receive,’’ the minister said. He said that Nigeria was 8 operations, especially in the West African sub-region and was giving technical aid support through its Technical Aid Corps programme.

Three killed, four injured by gunmen in Langtang

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o fewer that three persons were said to have been killed while four others were 2 8 8 rustle cows in Nwore village of Langtang North local government area of Plateau state. Names of the victims killed by the gunmen were given as Kahfa Timbong, Tanden Nandang and Yakubu Changtim. Narrating the incidence, a member of the village Nanpon Miri said, “The incidence took place yesterday morning when gunmen suspected to be armed Fulani militia stormed the village

and stole over 100 cows grazing ' He said, “When the news got to villagers, some of the villagers mobilized and gave the cow thieves hot chase to recover the stolen cows. In the process, the thieves shot and killed two of the villagers; they also shot four others, abandoned the cows ' adding that the incidence has been reported to the security agencies. report, the state police command said it was yet to be briefed of the incidence.

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Kaduna lambasts Unongo over northern traditional council meeting Baba Negedu, Kaduna

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aduna State Government yesterday berated Dr. Paul Unongo, former Minister of Steel, over his reported comment that four state 8 meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council gate-crashed into the gathering. A statement from the ( available to newsmen said: “We have noticed with disappointment the erroneous and self-serving publications by some newspapers sponsored by one Dr. Paul Unongo, claiming that the state governors were not invited to the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council meeting that held in Kaduna on Wednesday, January 15, 2014�. The statement signed by Governor Ramallan Yero’s spokesman, Ahmed Maiyaki and titled, ‘Paul Unongo Lied on invitation to meeting of Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council’ revealed that the comments are self-serving 8 $ is not the tue position of the situation. Four northern governors of Kaduna, Kebbi, Bauchi and the deputy governor of Niger State who represented the chairman Northern States Governors Forum were

present. But part of the statement issued in Kaduna stated, “While we don’t hold brief for other state governors 8 we, however, view Unongo’s claim as not only disrespectful but a white lie as His Excellency, Governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero

of Kaduna State was duly invited by the council to 8 “For the avoidance of doubt, Governor Yero was invited to the meeting in 8 ^ Š 2014, signed by His Royal Highness, the Etsu Nupe, 2 œ who signed on behalf of

His Eminence, Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III, chairman of the Council�. “Governor Yero and his other colleagues were not only present at the meeting, but were allowed to deliver addresses after which Governor Yero declared the meeting open. We wonder how the governors may have

‘gate crashed’ into a meeting to which they were all invited by the original organizers. “The wicked assertion that the governors were walked out of the meeting is simply of Unongo’s imagination, as there was no time at the event that such situation took place.�

President Goodluck Jonathan (centre) welcoming the dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Cameroonian High Commissioner, Amb. Ibrahim Salahadeen, and other diplomats to a presidential cocktail reception for Diplomatic Corps in Nigeria at the State House, Abuja . Photo: ANAYO OPARA

Confab: Concerned Igbo Leaders of Thought insists on ethnic nationalities’ representation Kenneth Ofoma, Enugu

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he fourth meeting of Concerned Igbo Leaders of Thought led by eminent constitutional lawyer, Prof Ben Nwabueze rose in Enugu yesterday, re ( representation to the proposed national conference be based on ethnic nationalities. The leaders expressed happiness that their position, which is contrary to the recommendations of the Senator Femi Okurounmuled Presidential Advisory 8 9; : 2 the support of other interest and regional groups. The fourth assembly of the Igbo leaders witnessed even more prominent 5 8 including former Central Bank Governor (CBN), Prof. Charles Soludo, a Biafran war veteran, Col. Emma Nwobosi, Prof. Felix Oragwu, Chief H.B.C. Ogboko, HRH (Prof) Vincent Chukwuemeka Ike and Engr. Obi Thomson of the World Igbo Congress, USA. } 8 are: Prof. Uche Azikiwe, Prof. Ben Obumselu, Bishop Anikwenwa, Prince Emeka Onyeso, Senator Anyim — }( Z6 Prof Nwabueze, Prof. Enechi

Onyia, Dr. Chu S. P. Okongwu among others. " 2 the end of the meeting, the secretary of the group, Prof Elochukwu Amaucheazi said it held and would continue to hold in high esteem, President Goodluck Jonathan. “He will go down in history as really the founder of modern Nigeria if the national conference works out very well.

“So far we have been concerned with modalities for the national conference, if he gets it right, every other thing will follow. “If you look at the papers, 6 Peoples Assembly headed by Dr. Alex Ekwueme, Arc Bishop Gbonigi and Chief Edwin Clerk, has endorsed the views of Igbo Leaders of Thought. The Middle Belt under Prof Jerry Gana has

endorsed our position. The Yoruba, Odumakins and the rest of them, are all saying the same thing. “We want a national conference of ethnic nationalities that will produce a new constitution that will be approved by the people through a referendum. We are not in competition with any person. These are the things Ndigbo stand out for; so it is surprising that with all these

„ somebody - indeed, there are only two people who have criticized that: the ACF (Arewa Consultative Forum). In fact they said it clearly that they don’t want this conference, they are all frightened about Prof Nwabueze, they believe that once he is there and can convince the President and then Nigerians that what we want is renegotiated Nigeria that they will lose out.

Oshiomhole warns parents on child labour Thankgod Ofoelue, Benin

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overnor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has frowned at the prevalence of child labour in the state, warning parents to desist from the act or face the wrath of the law. Oshiomhole gave the warning yesterday when he played host to a Senior Secondary School student of New Era College, Amarachi Uchendu and her parents at the Government House. The student had spilled the beans on the poor 8 to work, prompting the state government to audit

public school teachers. The audit had revealed a can of 6 8 6 3 many public school teachers in the state. The governor who expressed sadness at seeing Amarachi hawking plantain chips during one of his inspections of ongoing 2 her parents during the visit & of the law and child labour is prohibited worldwide. I am shocked that you put her on the road selling fried plantain and all sorts of things on the road. All these are violation of child labour and child right law. For a

young girl like her, all she needs is support for her to go to school. “If she has health challenges, the more reason, she should not be exposed to all sorts of health hazards. Parents in the state should give their children the enabling environment to study. I know you are going to tell me you are poor, but you become poorer if you fail to give your children the best education they deserve. “All these hawking you expose her to even with her health challenges, when she is supposed to be at home doing revision of her school work worsens her health condition. Poverty is not an

FG to fight money laundering, tax evasion

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he Federal Government has disclosed plans to money laundering, capital ƒ % The Supervising Minister of National Planning, Amb. Bashir Yuguda, stated this 2 6 speaking at the 12th Plenary of the Leading Group on Innovative Financing for Development. 8 by senior government ( Š0 countries, focussed on the concept and categorisation of existing instruments ƒ 6 and development impact investments. Other issues discussed at mechanisms for climate change; solidarity taxes „ 8 Speaking at the event, Yuguda called on members of the group to focus 8 6 to strengthen measures ƒ and tax evasion. This, he said, became imperative especially now that that the world seem to 8 6 8 up of the High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa, under the chairmanship of former President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki He said: “The group would be required to focus 8 imperative of strengthening measures against illicit ƒ % avoidance; especially now that that the world seem to 8 6 8 up of the High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa, under the chairmanship of President Thabo Mbeki, former President of South Africa.

Anti-gay law: CAN urges Jonathan, NASS to ride on

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he Bauchi State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) excuse to impoverish your has urged President own daughter and that is Goodluck Jonathan and very dehumanizing�, he National Assembly not said. He remarked “the to be distracted by the condition I saw her was criticisms that followed the bad and so I decided that I signing of the anti-gay bill should invite you on why into law. State Chairman of you should be doing so. I wonder why you should CAN, Rev. Lawi Pokti, allow your daughter to be told newsmen in Bauchi

2 that the law came at the hawking to fend for the right time when there is urgent need among the family�. While calling on parents in religious body to inculcate the state to be wary of using the good virtues of Christ, their children in violation the prince of peace and of the child rights law, the societal moral values and governor warned that any principles. Pokti condemned some parent caught would be made to face the full weight developed nations for criticizing the anti-gay law. of the law.

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NSE Daily Summary (Equities) at 17/01/2014

Investors stake N4.37bn in 5,825 deals as uptrend continues Marcell Dike

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t was another period of bullish market performance at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday, with the All Share Index gaining 0.03% to reach 41,751.55 points, up from Thursday’s gains which was 41,740.77 or 0.3%, as [ „ 41,611.15. The market capitalization also rose yesterday, to close at 13,364,731,342,649.83, up from 13,361 trillion recorded on the previous day. There were 5,825 deals valued at 4,370,243,079.60. Meanwhile, with the volume of transactions came to 463,088,855, a positive turnover of 33.09% as against 8.02% uptrend recorded in the previous session on Thursday. Its Year-to-Date (YTD) returns currently stands at 1.02%. And in

terms of Market breadth, it closed positive as Afriprud was amongst 33 gainers, against 25 losers topped by NESTLE at the end of the trading session- an improved performance when compared with previous outlook. Transcorp had a trading volume of 70,203,752 valued at 286,536,924.12; FCMB had a volume of 54,030,368 valued at 216,109,878.25, and Afriprud had a volume of 33,456,384 valued at 102,281,946.13. Thus, these three were the most active to help boost the market turnover. The NSE Banking sector transactions recorded 0.72% to top sectoral performance among others, while NSE Oil and Gas sector was the worst hit with -2.52% loss recorded on Friday. C and I Leasing, in its Q3 ’13

earnings report, recorded negative growth of -1.1% in its Turnover with positive growth of +16.8% in 8 $ } ‡ 6 conspicuous on the list of active stocks that recorded impressive volume spike at the end of yesterday’s session. In terms of company reports, ‹3

; NSE that with the expiration of the tenure of its External Auditor, the company has appointed a new one According to its spokesperson, Josephine Igbinosun, this appointment became imperative as a result of the provision of Section 8(iii0 of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) code of Corporate governance, which stipulates the tenure of External Auditors.

STOCK UACN FLOURMILL GUARANTY PZ FLOURMILL

STOCK NESTLE FO JBERGER OANDO NB

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GAINERS: TOP-5 GAIN

69.00 87.10 28.07 37.72 10.46

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70.00 88.00 28.50 38.15 10.87

LOSERS: TOP-5 GAIN

1,175.00 86.00 67.50 26.70 165.99

1,165.00 83.00 65.10 25.60 165.20

CHANGE % 1.00 0.90 0.43 0.43 0.41

CHANGE % -10.00 -3.00 -2.40 -1.10 -0.79

Symbol 7UP ABBEYBDS ABCTRANS ACCESS AFRIPRUD AGLEVENT

Opening Price 71.40 1.49 1.05 9.52 2.88 1.78

High 71.40 1.49 1.00 9.60 3.17 1.73

Low 71.40 1.49 1.00 9.50 3.00 1.73

Closing Price 71.40 1.49 1.00 9.57 3.17 1.73

Change (+) 0.00 0.00 -0.05 0.05 0.29 -0.05

% Price Change 0.00 0.00 -4.76 0.53 10.07 -2.81

Trades 1 1 1 1 1 1

Volume 8,287 1,000 895,900 10,273,780 33,456,384 106,587

Value 592,156.12 1,420.00 900,445.00 97,858,440.00 102,281,944.00 187,532.25

AIICO AIRSERVICE

0.85 3.55

0.87 3.55

0.85 3.55

0.87 3.55

0.02 0.00

2.35 0.00

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2,201,148 67,795

1,878,959.75 232,588.91

ASHAKACEM BERGER BETAGLAS CAP CCNN CILEASING CONOIL CONTINSURE CORNERST COSTAIN COURTVILLE CUSTODYINS CUTIX CWG DAARCOMM DANGCEM DANGFLOUR DANGSUGAR DIAMONDBNK DNMEYER DUNLOP ETERNA ETI EVANSMED FBNH FCMB FIDELITYBK FIDSON FLOURMILL FO GLAXOSMITH GUARANTY GUINNESS

20.00 8.73 16.03 48.00 10.46 0.57 52.40 1.20 0.50 1.14 0.67 2.40 1.81 5.85 0.50 230.00 9.52 12.25 7.95 1.55 0.50 5.50 16.99 4.03 16.08 4.00 2.56 2.80 87.10 86.00 68.05 28.07 238.00

20.00 8.65 16.03 48.00 10.87 0.57 52.40 1.20 0.51 1.15 0.70 2.43 1.90 5.85 0.50 230.00 9.50 12.30 7.95 1.55 0.50 5.35 17.40 4.03 16.12 4.00 2.56 2.80 88.00 83.00 68.05 28.65 238.00

19.91 8.65 16.03 48.00 10.87 0.55 52.40 1.18 0.51 1.10 0.67 2.36 1.90 5.85 0.50 229.00 9.50 12.20 7.90 1.55 0.50 5.23 16.50 4.03 16.00 3.99 2.50 2.71 88.00 83.00 68.05 27.88 237.75

19.91 8.65 16.03 48.00 10.87 0.55 52.40 1.20 0.51 1.15 0.70 2.40 1.90 5.85 0.50 230.00 9.50 12.23 7.92 1.55 0.50 5.23 17.40 4.03 16.10 4.00 2.54 2.80 88.00 83.00 68.05 28.50 237.80

-0.09 -0.08 0.00 0.00 0.41 -0.02 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.03 0.00 0.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.02 -0.02 -0.03 0.00 0.00 -0.27 0.41 0.00 0.02 0.00 -0.02 0.00 0.90 -3.00 0.00 0.43 -0.20

-0.45 -0.92 0.00 0.00 3.92 -3.51 0.00 0.00 2.00 0.88 4.48 0.00 4.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.21 -0.16 -0.38 0.00 0.00 -4.91 2.41 0.00 0.12 0.00 -0.78 0.00 1.03 -3.49 0.00 1.53 -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

1,192,742 274,113 14,191 165,924 164,628 4,367,070 38,099 931,909 81,727 775,068 650,226 1,106,216 87,733 1,941 63,000 1,098,044 353,404 2,510,333 26,491,163 20,448 100,240 1,468,929 24,673,084 96,253 25,121,357 54,030,368 14,359,605 2,453,830 335,284 388,323 28,880 6,761,238 412,261

23,818,532.00 2,377,556.00 238,834.53 7,966,305.00 1,784,244.38 2,426,163.25 1,924,329.00 1,109,235.25 41,680.77 861,480.62 440,067.47 2,665,146.75 166,501.39 10,791.96 31,500.00 252,523,936.00 3,351,155.00 30,766,348.00 210,551,792.00 32,076.48 50,120.00 7,743,011.50 408,326,944.00 368,649.00 403,313,440.00 216,109,872.00 36,221,544.00 6,835,574.50 29,403,862.00 32,177,052.00 1,961,712.88 190,862,864.00 97,851,752.00

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NSE Daily Summary (Equities) at 17/01/2014 Symbol

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HONYFLOUR IHS IKEJAHOTEL INFINITY INTBREW INTENEGINS IPWA JAPAULOIL JBERGER JOHNHOLT LASACO LEARNAFRCA LIVESTOCK MANSARD MAYBAKER MBENEFIT MOBIL MRS NAHCO NASCON NB NEIMETH NEM NESTLE NIG-GERMAN NIGERINS NIWICABLE NNFM NPFMCRFBK OANDO OASISINS OKOMUOIL PAINTCOM PORTPAINT PRESCO PRESTIGE PZ REDSTAREX ROYALEX RTBRISCOE SKYEBANK STANBIC STERLNBANK TANTALIZER TOTAL TRANSCORP TRANSEXPR UAC-PROP UACN UBA UBCAP UBN UNHOMES UNILEVER UNIONDICON UNITYBNK UPDCREIT UPL VITAFOAM VONO WAPCO WAPIC

3.85 3.00 0.76 1.57 29.50 0.53 0.70 0.66 67.50 1.23 0.50 2.19 4.65 2.40 2.19 0.50 120.00 54.44 6.02 13.60 165.99 1.67 0.82 1175.00 7.36 0.50 0.50 22.01 0.82 26.70 0.50 44.13 1.95 4.72 41.06 0.65 37.72 4.53 0.63 1.32 4.39 22.00 2.42 0.50 180.00 4.02 1.17 20.54 69.00 9.00 2.20 10.00 0.50 53.58 13.00 0.50 10.00 3.99 5.03 1.73 115.00 1.18

3.94 3.15 0.78 1.57 29.01 0.55 0.70 0.71 65.10 1.23 0.50 2.19 4.88 2.38 2.28 0.50 120.21 54.44 6.06 14.00 165.65 1.70 0.82 1165.00 7.36 0.50 0.50 22.01 0.82 26.33 0.50 44.27 1.95 4.95 41.06 0.63 38.15 4.52 0.66 1.38 4.40 22.10 2.48 0.50 180.00 4.13 1.22 20.54 70.00 9.08 2.32 10.00 0.50 53.58 13.00 0.50 10.00 4.30 5.28 1.65 115.00 1.17

3.79 3.00 0.75 1.57 29.00 0.55 0.70 0.66 65.10 1.23 0.50 2.19 4.61 2.37 2.25 0.50 120.21 54.44 6.05 13.85 163.52 1.59 0.80 1165.00 7.36 0.50 0.50 22.01 0.82 25.60 0.50 44.15 1.95 4.95 41.06 0.62 37.80 4.52 0.63 1.32 4.31 22.00 2.42 0.50 177.02 4.02 1.22 20.54 70.00 8.90 2.25 10.00 0.50 53.58 13.00 0.50 10.00 4.30 5.20 1.65 115.00 1.16

3.94 3.00 0.78 1.57 29.00 0.55 0.70 0.68 65.10 1.23 0.50 2.19 4.61 2.37 2.25 0.50 120.21 54.44 6.05 14.00 165.20 1.70 0.80 1165.00 7.36 0.50 0.50 22.01 0.82 25.60 0.50 44.25 1.95 4.95 41.06 0.63 38.15 4.52 0.63 1.38 4.40 22.00 2.42 0.50 180.00 4.10 1.22 20.54 70.00 8.93 2.32 10.00 0.50 53.58 13.00 0.50 10.00 4.30 5.22 1.65 115.00 1.16

0.09 0.00 0.02 0.00 -0.50 0.02 0.00 0.02 -2.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.04 -0.03 0.06 0.00 0.21 0.00 0.03 0.40 -0.79 0.03 -0.02 -10.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.10 0.00 0.12 0.00 0.23 0.00 -0.02 0.43 -0.01 0.00 0.06 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.08 0.05 0.00 1.00 -0.07 0.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.31 0.19 -0.08 0.00 -0.02

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Politics Igbo expectations from proposed national conference — Prof Nwabueze Constitutional lawyer, Prof. Ben Nwabueze, is Chairman of The Patriots, a group of elder statesmen. He is also Chairman of Concerned Igbo Leaders of Thought. He spoke to some journalists in Enugu pointing out some errors and their implications in the report submitted to President Goodluck Jonathan by the Presidential Advisory Committee (PAC) on the proposed N a t i o n a l Conference led by Senator Femi Okurounmu. Nwabueze also gave an insight into efforts to bring peace to the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Correspondent, KENNETH OFOMA was there, and reports:

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ir, could you give us a run down on the goings on in Ohanaeze Ndigbo as well as your position and that of the various groups led by you on the proposed national conference? On December 16, I met with Chief (Gary) Igariwey, the president general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. He came not on his own; I invited him. He came and we discussed. There is this idea of having a peace and reconciliation meeting of Imeobi (inner caucus) Ohanaeze, and I mentioned it to him. That was my purpose of inviting him. Anybody who is denying that there are no divisions within Ohanaeze is being untruthful to himself and doing a disservice to Ndigbo. So, we should all acknowledge that all is not well with Ohanaeze since the election of January 12, 2013. So, I said I wasn’t going to take sides at all in connection with the election; whatever is the merit or faults in that election, I don’t want to be dragged into it. I’m only concerned with peace and unity of Ohanaeze. So, when my book, my autobiography was launched in Awka, I used the platform to make an appeal to the South East governors to do something to resolve the problem in Ohanaeze. Nothing has happened since then; that was on July 26 last year. The problem is still there; the issues are still there; the factions are still there. At a meeting of Igbo Leaders of Thought, I brought up this idea that Chief Igariwey should convene a meeting of Imeobi - a peace and reconciliation meeting - and Chief Enechi Onyia, SAN, said if the meeting is called by Igariwey he and his 6 8 ; ‹ } got up and said the same thing. This was in ; ‹ 6 Amaucheazi got up and said the same thing $ 6 8 meeting of Imeobi called by Chief Igariwey, who claims to be president general on the basis of this contested election - the contest is still in court. There are so many actions in court and other issues. I said in that case, it seems the way G the ground is to have the notice convening it signed by Igariwey, Chief Onyia, Onyeso and ; ™ And the meeting agreed. When I invited Chief Igariwey, initially, he objected to a notice signed by all these people, himself and others and myself as an independent person. I wanted the Obi of Onitsha and me to sign as independent persons, but since the Obi is still abroad for medical check-up, I rather decided to use Arch Continued on Page 16

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Bishop Anikwenwa and Arch Bishop Anthony Obinna. So this was what was agreed. The position of Igbo nation on the national conference for a re-negotiated constitution for Nigeria runs into over 80 pages in sections A to I. Section A 8 8 Patriots to the President. This 8 6 5 be released until it has been delivered to the President. The one by The Patriots, I’m not sure, has even been delivered. 8 report of the PAC. I don’t know whether you have seen a copy of the main report. But let me read 6 8 President, thus: “We wish to adopt a statement of the demand by The Patriots in the memorandum they

8 meeting with you on 29th August 2013, particularly the elucidation 8 of the type of conference being demanded. These fundamental 8 6 L conference to adopt a suitable new constitution embodying renegotiated terms and conditions on which the diverse ethnic groups comprised in Nigeria can live together in peace, security, progress, prosperity, general well-being and unity of one country under common national government but not a conference, the result of which deliberation will only be integrated into the existing 1999 constitution.� What, in your opinion, should the conference take care of? The conference we are demanding is a conference for the adoption of a new constitution for Nigeria. We are not demanding a conference whose deliberation will be integrated into the existing 1999 constitution. The 1999 constitution is a constitution only in a loose sense; it is not a constitution in the strict sense of an original act of the people constituting a state. In a strict sense, that is what a constitution means; the original act of the people. So, we are saying that this country has never had a constitution in its strict sense. Right from the colonial times all constitutions were made by the British, not by the people. The military came; they made the constitution for us. In 1999, still, the military made the constitution. We are saying that after all these years - from the colonial times to the military times, till to today have never got a true constitution. The people of this country, as a sovereign people, should be given the opportunity to adapt a constitution for the nation. And this is particularly important for

the Igbo. We want the conference as an opportunity where we will sit with other ethnic groups to negotiate the terms and conditions in which we will live together in peace and unity with others. Terms and conditions are to be embodied in the constitution. Secondly, the conference, 8 $ the conference of the ethnic nationalities making up or composing the Nigerian state as pivot or focal point - not a conference of individual Nigerians as autonomous entities or of interest groups. 8 be given a reasonable, sizable representation. This is cardinal. The conference we are demanding is a conference of the ethnic nationalities comprising this country. The people who wear the shoe know where it pinches. All the quarrels in this country are not between you and me; they are between the ethnic groups, some claiming marginalisation, some claiming injustice, some claiming religious threats, some claiming oppression and so on. And the time has come for these groups, ethnic nationalities - call them what you want, to come together. The autonomous individual Nigerians should not be excluded all together; they should be given representation. We don’t want a conference of interest groups, labour, civil society groups and so on. We want a conference of the ethnic nationalities. 6 8 of the conference we are demanding and these two 8 6 30-paragragh memorandum

8 ; under my chairmanship, to the President. We had a meeting with the President where we

8 August 29, 2013 and that is what 8 ; On that day, he (President Goodluck Jonathan) promised that he was going to do something, and he did. On October 1, 2013, in his Independence Day broadcast, 8 8 it on October 7. If you read the relevant portions of The Patriots’ memorandum, you will see where the arguments in favour of 6 8 were advanced. ; 8 its reports and what they G 6 8 5 urge you to try and get a copy of the report and you will be shocked. None of these two 8 6 conference where deliberations will be integrated into the 1999

Nwabeze Constitution - that was the recommendation. Delegation is by election based on the House of Representatives’ constituency. So, the unit of election is autonomous individuals, not as a member of a group, and the election will be by universal G 6 they recommended. The ethnic groups didn’t come into it at all. The proposal by the ethnic groups they didn’t even consider at all. And that is what the presidency is holding at the moment. We are saying that the new constitution adapted at the 8 to the people in a referendum. Would that be enough to make the conference’s outcome legal? On the question of a legal framework, we said the President should submit a bill to the National Assembly for it to enact an enabling law to give

The main issue is that the conference that the PAC has asked him to convene is not the conference that we want, because it lacks the two attributes which I had read out to you. So, don’t miss the essential issue. The enabling law is part of it but the essential thing is that the conference that the PAC recommended is not the conference that we want

legal backing to the conference. PAC recommended that as an alternative to an enabling law enacted by the National Assembly, the President should convene the national conference using his inherent power under Section 5 of the 1999 Constitution. Now, inherent power means the power of the executive to act without the enabling law. It is established by judicial decisions that the executive, the President can do a lot of things by means of inherent power, so long as what he is doing does not interfere with the right of the individual. This principle was established as far back as 1931 during the colonial days by the ^ 8 ; Council in a case involving the Oba of Lagos who was deported from his domain by the colonial government of Nigeria, arguing that as the executive colonial governor, he had the power to do whatever he considered expedient with the government of the country without authorisation by law. The Lagosians, of course, 8 } (Esugbaye Elekan) had already been deported and they appealed 8 6 Privy Council in London. The Privy Council said no, you can’t do this. You can do anything you like by way of your inherent powers as an executive so long as the right of an individual is not involved. And right here, the right of an individual is involved, the right of the Oba, his freedom of movement, his freedom of discussion with people, his freedom to do whatever he likes which he cannot do while in exile, deported. So, the Privy Council quashed the deportation of the Elekan in 1931. And that has remained part of our constitutional system till today. During the second Republic 1979 Constitution, so many actions of state governors were declared invalid because they were not backed by an enabling law and they interfered with the right of an individual without the backing of an enabling law. 8 6 to Mr. President we said please,

don’t try this because you will open the door to anarchy and confusion. By recommending election by universal adult

G constituencies - we know what elections in this country mean - election petitions! It will be the same. How are you going to tell ‘A’ who lost that he lost fairly in a free and credible election in Nigeria? The contest 6 „ this without a law. How can you order a referendum - 140 million people - you ask them to come out to the streets and vote in a referendum without a law authorising the referendum, prescribing how it is to be conducted, prescribing what will G 6 of the referendum. How are you going to do that? This will throw the whole country into 8 L Mr. President, please, don’t try this. We want you to convene a national conference but only with the authorisation of an enabling law enacted by the National Assembly. The National Assembly may impede the process. There is nothing you can do about that; you have to live with it; you have 6 5 refuse, it is for us the people of this country to rise and say no, you must enact this law and not for you to go behind their back and say you are doing it by way of inherent power. We all know what inherent power is. It is a (

So, it is on the basis of all these 8 6 6 8 The original version is by The Patriots; then it was adapted for us (Concerned Igbo Leaders of Thought). The adaptation by Z 6 8 document and unanimously approved; there was no one dissenting.. Igariwey was invited to the meeting. He was there on the ^ Š +,)7 8 6 6 8 and me; he as president general; me as the chairman of the Leaders of Thought. Members of the Leaders of Thought saw 8 ^ Š 5 Continued on Page 17

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Confab: PAC’s recommendations lack attributes of national conference Continued from Page 16

had directed that a copy be sent to Igariwey two days earlier. 4 8 he got it, although the person I sent said he had given it to him earlier. I said you had this on Saturday before everybody else, you called a meeting of Imeobi. Here is a man: he and I agreed ( meeting of Imeobi on December 16, 2013. Is it an act of good faith that after you and I had agreed to have a reconciliation meeting of Imeobi you went behind, called a meeting of Imeobi on Sunday, January 5, one day before the meeting of the Leaders of Thought. And at that meeting (on January 6) you said you 6 „ 8

are given time to consult and that you wants to consult the Imeobi before signing. You had the 8 meeting of Imeobi on Sunday, a day after. Is that not enough time for you to have consulted, and you made statements there in which you endorsed the recommendations of the PAC. œ 8 Prof. Anya O. Anya, a member of the PAC, to chair it and plan 6 8 national dialogue. You endorsed the PAC’s recommendations by that statement you made and for you to come to a meeting on January 6 and say you won’t sign unless you consult! You can’t both endorse the recommendations of the PAC and still reject them. You contradict yourself. So, this is where we are. 8 6 with only my signature; we have obtained the signatures of one person from each state of the ‹ ™ 8 will go out simply in the name of Ndigbo; it is Ndigbo that are concerned and all these people will sign for and on behalf of Ndigbo. In other words the message you are trying to convey to Mr. President is that he should not convene the national conference without an enabling law by the National Assembly? That is one issue. The main issue is that the conference that the PAC has asked him to convene is not the conference that we want, because it lacks 6 8 6 5 read out to you. So, don’t miss the essential issue. The enabling law is part of it but the essential thing is that the conference that the PAC recommended is not the conference that we want. Not The Patriots alone, but all Nigerians. Every Nigerian wants a national conference to adopt a new constitution, not one whose decisions will be integrated into the 1999 constitution. Every Nigerian wants a conference of ethnic nationalities, not a conference of individuals, autonomous individuals to be elected by universal adult

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They do it to get a new system; they do it to have a change; we need a change. You do it not to disintegrate; no. It will not lead to that; it will lead to a desirable change. That’s what we want.

conference. The question of an enabling law is important, but it is secondary. From what you have told us now, it means that the Ohanaeze led by Igariwey is the Leaders of Thought. How do you reconcile the situation? Secondly, we leant that the position of Yoruba leaders tallied with your opinion but the northern leaders are opposed to it. So, how do you look at it? I don’t know the position of the northern leaders. We know that the Yoruba are in agreement; we know that the South South are in agreement; we know that Ethnic Nationalities Movement comprising all ethnic nationalities are in agreement. So, we know that the Igbo are in agreement. I don’t know of any Igbo man who is not in agreement. The fact that the Ohanaeze leadership that we are talking about, Igariwey, and the secretary general - Ohanaeze comprises Ndigbo - every one of them I have spoken to so far has supported that this is what we want. You asked how we could reconcile. I want Ndigbo to state our position clearly. But I still want the Igbo to be united, having this very important 8 $ – before us. At the meeting on January 6, I said there are a lot of things in dispute. Let us close the past as far as the election of Ohanaeze leadership is concerned. Let’s forget who was right and who was wrong 8 } 3 ( the constitution, we know that the constitution of Ohanaeze prescribes two years. But he (Igariwey) is claiming that Ambassador Ralph Uwechue got it changed to four years. Everybody said it must have been changed but not approved, that Imeobi did not meet over it, that the general assembly amendment of the constitution did not meet. I told them and everybody agreed. I said let’s take the term as two years. The 8 eastern governors with Senator Ben Obi as the chairman had recommended that they should be allowed to continue for six months from January 2013. Six months had already gone and they are still there. I said let’s forget this, let’s take two years as prescribed by the constitution of Ohanaeze and that they should continue and do the remaining one year. And some people said no. I said let’s put it to vote and we did. Only three people voted for going into all these (new election), the rest of the members voted in support of what I had said: let’s close our eyes to the past to allow them continue for two years as only one year is left. That was the decision of the Leaders of Thought and Igariwey was there. So, on the notice of peace and reconciliation meeting we agreed that he and I should

general election? The general election is not a do 8 œ for 2015. All these other countries - some of them, after the change, had their elections. Many of them changed the date for their elections. You must get it right before the election.

Nwabeze sign. But I haven’t seen it and I’m still prepared to see if we can use this to achieve some unity in Ohanaeze. If he signs it, I will sign and I will be there. If you are calling for a conference of ethnic nationalities, don’t you think

shot time Mr. President has and other pressures on him - the time it will take to determine which ethnic group should be selected or elected? It is still early. This is January. [ 8 the list of all the ethnic

The National Assembly may impede the process. There is nothing you can do about that; you have to live with it; you have must enact this law go behind their back and say you are inherent power

nationalities in the country with their names and recommended also the way these ethnic nationalities are to select their delegates to the conference. So, the work has been done. This 8 < 6 whole of 2014; the election is 2015. So, there is no problem if he wants to do it; the question is: do you want to do it? Do you want a conference of ethnic nationalities? You are calling for an enabling law. In the event that Mr. President sends an executive bill to the National Assembly to authorise a national conference and referendum after this conference and the National Assembly refuses to oblige, what happens? Do we go to war or embark on a revolution? May be; but the trouble here is that we as Nigerians are too docile. If it were other countries, this will not happen. If the National Assembly refuses to pass the bill, the people will troop out to protest. The National Assembly is made up of elected representatives. If the people call themselves sovereign - they don’t want to prove that they are sovereign - they are sovereign only by the words of mouth - by calling themselves sovereign. If all these come up now and there is protest, revolution and all that, what would it portend for next year’s general election? Are we not packing up as a nation? Well, all these Arab countries the Arab spring - have they packed up? Are you not following the trend? Have they packed up; are they not still in existence under a changed system? Why do you say because if you have to protest, if you have revolution the country will cease to exist, why? It has not ceased to exist in all these Arab countries.

This old constitution that we are you in particular, were part of its making. What was it that tied your hands then that you couldn’t bring in those things that you now want to bring in? The military was in control. The whole process was controlled by the military. Even the National Constituent Assembly of which I was a member was not by election because the decree mentioned that the chairman of the Constitution / 8 9 / : the chairmen of all the sub 8 of the Constituent Assembly. But the whole process was controlled by the military, even after the Constituent Assembly had

6 sent it to them. They put in so many provisions that never came before the Constituent Assembly. There is this insinuation that by convening a national conference the President has an interest which he is pursuing, and that, that was part of the reason he The Patriots. Don’t you look at it from that perspective? Well, you are stating the obvious. It is possible. I had advised him to try and be a statesman and hero and forget 2015. These are the words that I used. I told him that the day he would announce to Nigerians that he is not going to stand for election in 2015, he would become an instant hero. I told him he could not combine the two things: one, national conference, and the other, mobilisation for national transformation because that’s what it is about. You want to use the national conference to transform this country without a bloody revolution. And I said to him that he couldn’t as he has to mobilise Nigerians for this transformation through the national conference, and at the same time mobilise people to vote for him in 2015. It’s not possible! Do you still stand by that advice? But I have repeated it several times. For instance, when I led The Patriots to see him on August 29, I was asked the same question and I said yes. At a summit in Uyo which I convened, I was asked the same question and I said yes. So, how many times do you want me to answer it?

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Stop blackmailing Jumoke Akinjide –PDP chieftain Alhaji Abdulwaheed Lawal is an Ibadan based legal practitioner and former South West Zonal Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Lawal, currently contesting for the post of Zonal Youth Leader of the party, spoke with Olusakin Babalola shortly after the South West Zonal meeting of the party in Ibadan. According to him, the party has taken far reaching decisions to save it from its crisis. He also spoke on the protracted feud in PDP, alleging unprovoked attack on the Minister of state for the FCT, Olajumoke Akinjide, and other issues.

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anuary 1, 2014, is a day that would remain indelible in the mind of Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, the former spokesman 6 ; / ; 9;/;: marked 55 years. Chief Eze, to those who have crossed his path over the years would never regret associating with him as he has proven to be a true Nigerian and a very detribalised person, that does not recognise one based on his tribe or religious inclination. Chief Eze spent the greater part of his life in the Z 4 œ year national service after graduating from the University of Calabar and quickly got assimilated with the norms and culture of the people of Yola, who are predominantly Fulani. 4 as a sports enthusiast, when he was always at the ^ 6 giving treatment to injured players whenever a match is played. 4 his own company, Eze Continental, dealing 3 4

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; the country in the past emerged as national leaders through imposition by kingmakers. The British colonial overlords laid the foundation for the imposition of leaders in Nigeria when they helped Alhaji Tafawa Balewa to become Nigeria’s prime minister in 1960. Other politicians that came to power via imposition are Alhaji Shehu Shagari, Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, and Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. But, a leader without moral probity and leadership qualities cannot transform a backward country into a great one. More so, before 1999, the military incursions into our politics devastated our country, economically and politically. ^ „ ; is fortuitous. It was an act of divine intervention. Expressions of joy and hope greeted his ascendance 5 „ minority group has occupied the highest elective ( Z 4 6

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Criminalising rape, child abuse offences Ayo Afuwape

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he issue of rape in today’s society, especially in Nigeria, is beginning to take the centre stage, occupying front pages of both local and national dailies while critical issues bothering on national discourse and economic 8 Today, the issue of rape has gone beyond the question of sex without consent between a stronger male and a weak female or between one weak female and two or more stronger males. There have been cases where defenceless females have been gangraped by stronger males in most bizarre circumstances. G quarters, including non-governmental organisations on the need for tougher punishment for rapists and abusers of children. In Lagos State, for instance, the state government has been working hard to ensure that no child abuser goes unpunished. The state government recently organised a stakeholders’ forum, in collaboration with the United Nations International Children Educational Fund (UNICEF), on ‘Prevention of Sex Abuse in Lagos.’ An highlight of the forum is the need for culprits of rape cases to be prosecuted G as against the provisions of the Child Rights Law in order to stem the tide of these inhuman behaviours. This, according to participants at the forum, would signal an end to such vices in our society. Participants at the forum also advocated a close monitoring on children exposing themselves to the various social networks which could in turn make them vulnerable to abuses from older ones. It was maintained that the responsibility of safe-guarding children should not be seen as the exclusive preserve of government, but rather as a joint responsibility involving the police, social workers, teachers, lawyers, media practitioners and especially parents who should play their own parts in addressing the menace from its formative stage and from the perspective of the law. However, it is rather sad that the resolve of government and other

stakeholders to seriously address the issue of rape in the country is not being helped by the provisions of the law. Unfortunately, in this regards, the punishment stipulated by the law G too mild. Hence, it has not served its intended purpose of discouraging rape G rape keep increasing. According to statistics from Partnership for Justice, a Lagos- based human rights organisation, cases of rape have been on the increase in places such as Oshodi, Ikeja, Agege and Ketu in Lagos State. Managing partner of the group, Itoro Eze-Anaba, disclosed this recently during the opening of the Marabel Centre – a sexual assault and referral centre – located in the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). According to the statistics, from July to November 25, last year, the G )+7 represents the few who could summon

the courage to seek professional help. A larger number of sexually- abused victims often prefer to bear their indignation in silence for obvious reasons. If we are to really tackle the issue of rape head-long, we would need to take a clue from some countries that had already criminalised sexual and other related abuses against children. In Scotland and England, for instance, rape had been criminalised for over two decades. It would not be out of place if Nigeria borrows a leaf from these countries with a view to addressing loopholes in our laws. Another controversial aspect of the rape issue is what should really

% without consent is rape, whether it takes place within a marriage or any other kind of relationship. Gone are the days when a woman is believed to have no legal protection from rape by her husband. Rape within marriage and other relationships is now clearly

recognised within the law. Sexual relationship within or outside marriage should be consensual and anything contrary to this falls under rape. Recently, a certain Alex Ojuala reportedly hypnotised his wife, Mrs. Glory Ojuala, who is a nursing mother, for three days in order to have sex with her, just a few days after she was delivered of a baby at her matrimonial home in Lagos. For a society beset with horrendous crimes against women, it is pertinent for our lawmakers to combat this new wave of criminality and violence of man’s inhumanity to the younger ones and women in general by pursuing a bill on rape issues with the same zeal used in prevailing over the issue of same-sex marriage and other laudable legislations. Also, the authorities concerned with enforcement of laws in this regard should not be slack in doing so because it is only when the relevant laws are implemented to the 8 be checked and the incidence of rape curbed. Government agencies such as the Ministry of Education should as a 8 in covering issues similar to this all in the name of keeping some information away which they believed children are not ripe enough to know. Sex education should be revived in the education system for students in secondary schools and ensure that children are elaborately educated and oriented on the various indicators of sex abuse. Parents should yield to the call from government, especially the Lagos State government that all children within school age should not be seen hawking during school hours as doing so portends great risk to them. In conclusion, one would love to recount the words of late President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela: “Safety and security don’t just happen; they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, women and other vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear.� How apt! Afunwape writes from the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy

Shambolic CAF 2013 Awards Maxwell Adeyemi Adeleye

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he Confederation of African Football (CAF) has honoured lovers of foo tball and exhibitors of sterling performance in 2013. Political lords, business moguls, sports administrators and entertainers greeted the event. The Isa Hayatu-led CAF asserted that those honoured were distinguished personalities and that they were appreciated for their exploits. The event took place on Thursday, January 9, in Lagos. Prior to the event, billboards, posters and flyers all battled for space in Lagos. The award dominated the pages of newspapers and programmes on radio and television. It was popular in Nigeria for one reason: Chelsea FC of England and Super Eagles of Nigeria mercurial midfielder, John Obi Mikel, was among the three nominees for the exalted prize of the African Player of the Year. Mikel’s achievements in 2013 placed him above other nominees such as the Cote d’Ivoire and Manchester City FC of England Midfielder, Yaya Toure and Galatasaray of Turkey Striker, Didier Drogba. In 2013, Mikel won the African Cup of Nations’

trophy with Nigeria defeating Cote d’Ivoire in quarterfinal and winning UEFA Europa League trophy with Chelsea. Both Toure and Drogba drought-fully ended 2013 without winning a trophy. Alas, CAF, to the surprise of all, announced Toure as the African Player of the Year, placing Mikel as the runner up. Lovers of football in Nigeria were shocked. The graveyard silence that greeted the announcement of Toure as the winner

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was a testimony to the dissatisfaction of bigwigs that graced the occasion. To many opinion shapers, CAF was partial. Curiously, the shameful, partial and sleazeridden CAF, claimed that Ivorien Drogba was the third African Best Player for 2013. Shockingly, the third best African Player was not considered fit enough to be among the 11 African Best Players for 2013. Drogba’s name was not mentioned by CAF in the line up of the 11 Finest African Players for 2013 that had Nigeria’s Stephen Keshi as coach. As a striker, Drogba was not among the two strikers in the 11 African Finest Players for the year 2013. Nigeria’s Emenike and Burkina Babe Pitopria, according to CAF, were the two best African Strikers for the year 2013. Wasn’t that a big international shame exhibited by CAF? Lastly, dear Africans, without being immodest and sentimental, I declare that it is time for Hayatu to quit as CAF helmsman as he has outlived his usefulness.

Adeleye wrote from Magodo, Lagos.

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Business & Economy Sanusi’s exit and future of CBN On June 2 this year, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s), Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, would be expected

Even with his decision not to year tenure as the helmsman of the nation’s apex bank has been a mixed bag of criticisms and

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6 predecessors left at the apex bank or would they return the CBN to the \ There is no doubt that the th CBN ( Z as he has been described as a reformer 6 „ system from total collapse. While on the seat, Sanusi won the prestigious African Bankers Award on 4 6 picked for the prestigious honour in G banking reforms. Sanusi, a specialist in risk predecessor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on June 3, 2009 at a time the world was He had his priority centered on how Z from further onslaught and collapse. In his wisdom, purging the sector of corruption and unethical practices were the best options to address the situation. In a silent but determined manner, the probe of all the banks operating in the country began, and at the end of % 6 6 of the burden of non-performing loans, lack of transparency expected in

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Sanusi with the 25-fold increase in capital base, had assured the world that the Nigerian banking sector was safe and secure. 5 the bank chiefs, Sanusi announced the blueprint for reforming the Nigerian

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accountable. In life, some people are extroverts while some are introverts, the most important thing is that you are following the law and being objective in ensuring the well being of the economy,� he argued. A former banker, Mr. Ayo Jeje, said there would not be any change in the policies. Jeje, who thinks the country may not witness the type of controversies associated with Sanusi’s tenure as the governor of the apex bank, said the relevant laws are there to guide the CBN governor in all his actions. Commending Sanusi for his reforms in the banking sector, President of the

G " Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSIBIFI), Comrade Olusoji Sunday, however said his intervention has no human face, because it led to depletion in membership of the union. To that extent, Sunday hopes that Sanusi’s successor would be more professional, and ensure that the clean-up that has started, is sustained, as well as ensure that employers respect labour laws and labour issues. “In terms of the reforms, he has done well. In terms of instituting corporate governance in all our banking institutions and ensuring that best practices are entrenched, there is no problem; he has been able to instill the past when there was so much

ƒ procedures. “On the other hand, we have our misgivings. He also achieved that at a great cost to us. We lost most of our members to that reform; and any reform that is targeted at reducing workforce is not good in Africa; that is the score card,� he argued. “On the incoming governor, most of the appointments are politically motivated. It depends on who the government wants. But by and large, we want a professional. We want somebody who would ensure that the clean-up that has been done will be permanent, and who would ensure that our employers respect labour laws and labour issues. We do not want a CBN governor that would encourage banks to do business with impunity. We expect the new governor to carry on the reforms with a human face,� the labour leader insisted. Similarly, President of Textile Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Jaiyeola Olanrewaju, scored Sanusi average mark, saying: “The man has performed averagely well; it was only at the tail end that some people felt that he had goofed on the alleged issue of missing money.� He, however, advised that since the decision of the CBN would G stakeholders in the sectors should be adequately consulted, and their opinions considered before taking 6 6 G

“Whoever comes in should always carry along the stakeholders in his decisions. Whoever comes in should 8 stakeholders, listen to their views before decisions are eventually taken because whatever decision is taken G Since he is not Mr. know all, I think he has to listen to people’s advice and suggestions before taking decisions about what they want to do. As I said, he tried to make some changes and innovations. I think by and large, we should look for somebody

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6 8 and especially consider the views of stakeholders before jumping at decisions. Since the CBN is a continuous organisation, whoever comes in should not discard all he has put in place, but if he thinks that there are those to be reviewed, he should not hesitate to consult stakeholders before doing so,� Olanrewaju said. But for the President of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) and CEO of Jedida Air, Nogie Meggison, Sanusi did not bail out airlines, only banks. Meggision, who rejected the CBN’s approach to the intervention in the aviation sector, argued that it was for the banks and not directly to the airlines. His only hope was that whoever is coming in as the governor of the Central Bank would consider aviation sector in his policies. He added that since aviation is the engine that drives the economy of any

country, a new CBN governor should help the sector to grow. “We keep on saying CBN intervened for the aviation industry; this is wrong. The intervention was for the banks, not for aviation. It did not come directly to aviation. We just hope the new man would be someone who has love for Nigeria; aviation is a parameter, and it keeps up the G any economy, and we believe the next (CBN) governor would consider the industry and help us grow,� he pleaded. While the clock ticks for Sanusi’s exit as the governor of the CBN, the search for his successor has gained momentum. Some contenders have began lobbying for the job. From within the CBN, there are pointers that the Deputy Governor in charge of the Financial System Stability (FSS) Directorate, Dr. Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu, a lawyer, and a doctorate degree holder in International Relations, is being given serious consideration. Coming into the system from private practice, Moghalu is also a risk management expert, and in the years since joining the CBN team, is believed to have secured a favourable testimonial from the presidency. Another likely candidate is Dr. (Mrs.) Sarah Alade, the second female deputy governor of the CBN and only female contender to the seat. She was appointed in 2007 to the position of Deputy Governor, Economic Policy. Though not among the strongest contenders, she may however, be favoured for two reasons. One, apart from being an economist by training, with Master’s degree in Commerce and Doctorate degree in Management Science (Operations Research), she is the only board member, who, like erstwhile governor, Mr Joseph Sanusi, rose through the ranks of the apex bank. She was appointed Director, Banking Operations Department in May 2004, and has served on the teams on major economic policy studies, and has been involved in the preparation of Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary and Credit

On the incoming governor, most of the appointments are politically motivated. It depends on who the government wants. But by and large, we want a professional. We want somebody who would ensure that the clean-up that has been done will be permanent, and who would ensure that our employers respect labour laws and labour issues. We do not want a CBN governor that would encourage banks to do business with impunity

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Knocks for proposed devt finance institution Johnmark Ukoko

Few weeks ago, President Godluck Jonathan announced the federal government’s 6 institutions to set up a new development

access to medium and long term funding for Nigerian entrepreneurs. The president, who disclosed this during his new year message,

6 would be an answer to the entrepreneurs’ age long complaints. “We are working with partners such as the World Bank, Africa Development Bank (AFDB), BNDES Bank of Brazil, and KfW Bank of Germany to realize the project. Our existing Bank of Agriculture and Bank of Industry (BOI) will be re-structured as specialized 6 wholesale development bank,� the President had said. To further assure Nigerians of government’s ƒ 6 6 will open its doors to local entrepreneurs, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, revealed late last year that the new institution % G % )* $ 6 +,). $ 6 of $400million from the Africa Development Bank (AfDB). The minister stressed that the new bank, when it opens, would provide longterm funds, and reduce the cost of borrowing. L &

( [ to long-term money in this economy; if not, we cannot sustain the growth. We have decided that the best way to go is to set up a 6 money to commercial and specialised banks in % )* “When we get this, it will drive down the [ banks how much they will charge; we will simply put up a system that will provide $ lot of multilateral institutions are supporting us too,â€? she stressed. Okonjo-Iweala added that the new institution was an emergency measure to keep the government’s “Transformation Agendaâ€? as it relates to the economy, going. &[ ÂĽ) 1 < 6 ÂĽ) . ÂĽ) 1 for emergency transmission. The AfDB has agreed to put in about $400 million into that emergency cash raising project over the next three years; the World Bank will put in $700 million and others are coming in to support us. Part of the money from the Eurobond will also go into that,â€? she disclosed. The minister said that the government was also working on partnering with the private sector in developing the economy, adding that it was government’s role to create an enabling environment that would promote private business. However, Mr. Issah Abuh, Managing / ‡ 5 ‡ that produces plastics and allied products, in an interview with Saturday Newswatch berated the government for planning a new development bank when the existing Bank of Industry has not been properly recapitalized. Abuh said: “Why is our government always in the habit of establishing new institutions when the existing ones are crying of lack of \ 5

6 institution.� He advised the government to channel the expected fund into the Bank of Agriculture and the Bank of Industry, to enable them

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[ 3 8 funding of the existing development banks. 5 % Bank of Industry, it still complains of lack of funds, how do we expect a new development

6 the old ones have failed to deliver on their mandates? A council member of National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines 9Z 5! : 6 Z 6 6 institution is being planned for political reasons. The source explained that the government of the day is trying to score a political point by the establishment, adding in the day, so that it will be one of the issues the government hope to use as a campaign agenda. According to him, the government is

saying that the bank would open its door early next year; that is the general election period. Why does it take the government this long to contemplate establishing a new development bank, if it truly meant business? ! 5 5 who is the Senior Partner of Crystal Services in a chat with Saturday Newswatch said the government is not serious in reducing the cost of borrowing. He added that it is the duty of government to ensure that local G rate. In his words, “Why should government say that it is planning a new development

$ term fund and cheap fund? It is the duty of the government to ensure that entrepreneurs get long term fund and conducive business environment. The analyst disagreed with the minister’s assertion that “the establishment of the new 6 provide long-term funds and reduce cost of borrowing�, adding that government’s G produced the expected results. He explained that many local entrepreneurs would doubt government’s sincerity, because government in the past promised Nigerian’s businessmen/ women that Bank of Agriculture and Bank of Industry would be properly capitalized which it has failed to do. He advised government to give the expected funds to the Bank of Industry and Bank of Agriculture to enable them deliver on their mandates, adding that the new bank may not succeed where the existing banks has failed. The analyst stressed that the government has not done much for the local businessmen/ women, hence many of them has shut their plants, and relocated out of the country. While the government is poised to establish 6 must ensure that the coming bank is well capitalized, in order that the fate that be-fell the existing development banks do not be-fell the new institution. It is also hoped that the new bank would not be used to fund the private

( ( 6 6 ( 6 bank free hand to operate in order for the bank to survive for a long time. Government should ( 6 unsecured loans from the new bank as was the case in the past. The years ahead would show if the government’s intention in establishing the bank is realized. Nigerians look forward to see the magic the new development bank would project towards surviving in the harsh business environment.

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elta State Government has said it has invested Z7 . 6 tion to ensure adequate power supply to the state. The Commissioner for Finance, Chief Kenneth Okpara, stated this while presenting the Mid-Term Report of the ministry in Asaba. Okpara, who is also the Commissioner for Economic Planning, said that the essence was to help the state achieve its ``Delta Beyond Oil� initiative. According to him, when there is adequate power supply, businesses in the state will thrive and more investment will come to the state. He said that the state also invested Z+ . of the Delta State Trust Mortgage Finance Ltd. 4 6 nancing for the people of the state, especially the civil servants. “The government also released Z. " 5 as counterpart funding for onward lending to Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in the state,� he said.

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ome of the banks closed by the Imo Government for failure to pay withholding tax have resumed commercial operations after about one month of closure. When Daily Newswatch visited some of the banks in Owerri town, that normal activities have started in the banks. Our correspondent reported that customers who came for banking transactions were seen moving in and out of the bank premises. It would be recalled that Imo Board of Internal Revenue had on Deem )+ G of eight commercial banks operating in the state for alleged failure to remit N2 billion withholding tax to the treasury. The Commissioner for Internal Re ; G ! Z Opara-Ndudu had told newsmen that the banks were shut following a court order. He said that a court order had authorised the board to shut down the G repeated demands for the payment of tax to the Board. He said that the banks were indebted to the state to the tune of N2 billion and had refused to pay after several requests from the board. The action by the state government grounded commercial activities in the state for some days. G —" Bank Plc, Zenith Bank, Fidelity Bank, Diamond Bank, Enterprise Bank, Keystone Bank and Ecobank. ( $ banks who sought anonymity explained that his bank was re-opened following a court order. He explained that the bank pays tax to the Federal Government and had 8 }6 / opment Authority, adding: “I wonder where the Imo Government wants us ZŠ., '

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Battle of Cape Town

...Soriola charges Eagles to crush Bafana in CHAN group decider Gbolahan Dada

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ree state Stars of South Africa defender, Gege Soriola says only an outright victory over Bafana Bafana could make Nigeria’s Team B remain in contention on Sunday in the ongoing CHAN tournament in Cape Town. According to the player who made his national team debut in 2012, Nigeria needs to beat South Africa to qualify from the group stage of the competition. “The match against South Africa would not be easy for Eagles because the hosts also need the match to advance in the group. South Africa and Mali are tied on points following their 1-1 draw game in the second match. A victory in Sunday’s duel will automatically put Eagles in good position to forge ahead in the

competition. I just hope the team would rise up to the billing and make the best out of the match. I know it is not going to be easy but with determination and team work, the team would scale through,�he said. The make-shift Home ‹ game against Mali 1-2 before coming from behind to outscore Mozambique 4-2 on Wednesday, Soriola believes that the team destiny would be determined by the 8 during the match. “ It all depends on the players if they really wanted to go far in the championship. Nobody should blame the coach for the lapses. It was not his fault. Stephen Keshi tried his best to assemble the best but he had to manage the crisis of replacing some of the players who left the camp

for greener pastures abroad. We are all living witnesses to that,�he said. The former JUTH FC of Jos said South Africans 6 8 to confront Nigeria and they are living no stone unturned to make Sunday’s match victorious outing. “The South Africans believe this is the right time to avenge the series of defeat they had

G Z They have been watching Nigeria’s matches and they hope to turn the table against Keshi’s team on Sunday. But „ 6 G show when both teams meet in any competition, the anxiety is high and everybody is ready to watch the match and support their team to victory. It is going to be ( I know Keshi has an answer to it already,� he said.

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he Acting Director of Kogi State Sports Council, Alhaji Hadi Opotu is currently on the hot seat over an undelivered fund released to him for the media to cover the maiden edition of the National Youth Games in Abuja last year. Top source with name withheld said that the State Director of Sports neither invited the media houses nor did release the funds for the sports journalists to accompany the team for the competition. According to reliable

G establishments which were denied invitations to accompany the state contingents to the last year games are The Graphics, Radio Kogi and NTA Lokoja – all based in Lokoja, the Kogi state capital. We leant that the “cat� was let out of the bag penultimate week when the G 6 foot-dragging in covering an assignment at the instance of the sports commissioner. However, inside source

who pleaded anonymity disclosed that when the Commissioner larnt what had transpired between his Director of Sports and the media house, he summoned the Director of Sports to explain. We further gathered that the Commissioner during a meeting with Director was G act and further blamed the Director for his action and 8 8 6 journalists who were short changed by his ignoble action. The Director was also cautioned on his relationship with members of the press to enhance the image of sports in the state. However, it was gathered Gov. Idris Wada of Kogi State that at the time of going to the Press, the Director was yet to mend fences with the G ^ who are spoiling for a

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eteran athletics coach, Tobias Igwe (Toblow) has said that preparations towards the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland have begun which gives the indication that the country would do well at the mini - Olympic Games strictly for w English speaking countries. Igwe in an exclusive telephone discussion said all countries participating at the Games have earnestly started preparations with the series of competitions they have been 8 Athletics he added has not been left out and so we are expecting great outing if the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) will continue with its training programme, he

informed. ‘Athletics has over the years serve as strong base for the country in Common wealth Games. We are ready. Our elite athletes are doing well. Their returning times are encouraging and one hopes that by the time the Games approaches, it will pick up well. We will continue with the tempo waiting 6 camping will take place. The Abuja athletics camping was successful,’ Igwe further

revealed. The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland starts from July 22 to August 3, 2014. Nigeria has been one of the leading countries that have announced her strong exploits in the Games. The 2014 of the country as it marks her centenary anniversary. Athletics held its camping in Abuja and for the weeks it lasted the coaches worked round the clock and athletes selected with their elite counterparts will slug it out for the Games slots and the competition is anticipated to be keen but it will be healthy, he reassures.

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Sports

League Watch Ajibade Olusesan

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ABS FC unveil squad today The Nigeria National League (NNL) side, ABS will today at the club’s Secretariat, Kwara State Stadium, unveil the 30 players signed for the 2013/14 season. The Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki owned team lost a record 24 players from their fold to various clubs for the forthcoming new season. The General Manager of the club, Alloy Chukwuemeka said the side for the new season inclusive the players who will help the side’s comeback to the elite league. ‘We lost a record 24 players to Premier League

teams mostly, which necessitated massive recruitment for the upcoming season’, he explained. ‘We also got some players from Kwara Football Academy, based on the Memorandum of Understanding we signed with the youth development institution some years back’. ¤ 0, will be released on Saturday, and the players will also be 8

commencement of the season on January 25.‘We have to act fast to cover ground and position ourselves towards realising our dream for promotion to the Premier

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bia Warriors Coach, Emeka Ezeugo has thrown his weight behind the proposed abridged league for the next Nigeria premier league season. There have been indications that the League Management Company intend to push for an abridged season following the World Cup in June next year and there were fears that club owners and managers might be against such proposal. The League would

not start until February after the Africa Nations Championship holding Champi in South Africa and it must end en before the start of the World Cup in W June. And An Ezeugo said in the circumstances that the country has ha found itself adopting an ad abridge league is a the best solution. Ezeugo says he does not think the club owners who kick against the plan except they can propose any 8 of the World Cup, an abridged season is the only solution. “Every league has got to end by May. There has to be an abridged league. It is the only solution. The league should start sometime in January or early February and by May it should be over. That means the World Cup takes precedence from June. And by the end of the July, we can join the rest of the world in having the same calendar.�

League at the end of the season,’ Chukwuemeka added. Chukwuemeka said the club will play more preseason friendly matches, after playing Kogi United FC, Kwara United FC and Enyimba International. The ABS General Manager disclosed that the duo of Moshood Adebayo and Yomi Elijah will continue to take charge of the side on interim capacity until a substantive head coach is appointed. ABS FC is among the four teams that dropped to the lower division at the conclusion of the 2012/2013 Premier League season. ABS owner Saraki

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makor wants a return to Dolphins Former Dolphins’ top scorer, Obinna Amakor says he wants to make a return to the club he left in 2010. Amakor was at Dolphins between 2008 and 2010, emerging top scorer at the side in his first season. He moved to Egypt, but now says he wouldn’t mind a return to Port Harcourt “I used to score when I was at Dolphins and was even the top scorer at the club for two years. “But I left for Egypt to join a side called Ghazzi Mahala even though the crisis in the country, then ensured I returned to Nigeria and I teamed up with Akwa Starlets last season just to keep myself busy,�

Amakor said. “Since I am around, I would wish to play for Dolphins again, but it is not a big deal to me. I really want to play in Nigeria, but if I have a chance I will go back abroad,� Amakor said. Obinna Amakor joined Dolphins in 2008 when the club played in the lower division, then called Amakor the Pro League Division One. His goals helped the club gain promotion that season, but after one season in the top division, he left for Egypt.

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he pre-season programme of Crown Football Club } G a setback after the club’s goalkeeper, Michael Uweru got injured.According to a source at the club the former Kwara united shot stopper injured his right leg during a pre-season friendly 2 — this week. The source revealed that the goal tender will be out

6 means he may miss the start of the new season. “Uweru was forced to withdraw from the match in ‡ Stadium, Ibadan. The medics have looked at him and they said that he sustained 6 weeks. We are hoping that he 6 of the season,� the source said. Uweru

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Sports/EURO League

Man United must show character –Silvestre

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anchester United can show their enduring character by avoiding defeat at Chelsea on Sunday, according to Mikael Silvestre. United go to Stamford Bridge with a nine-point $ Chelsea - a gap few predicted when the sides played out a goalless 6 } G back in August. In the aftermath of that game Jose Mourinho G % a cautious approach, drawing a contrast between the “babies� in his squad and the champions’ strength. But Chelsea’s progress since, and a run of three January defeats for United, means it is David Moyes and his squad under scrutiny ahead of „ % 6 Premier League titles and a Champions League during nine years at United, told Sky Sports News it is time to come He said: “Lack of consistency has been the problem.

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“We’ve seen some good performances, especially in the Champions League and at Old G and we’ve seen some lows. “There is a lot of pressure on the new management, but you have to deal with it. Sunday’s game is a good

opportunity to show you’ve got the character to come back. “You don’t want them to lose, that’s for sure. They need to stop losing ground behind Chelsea.� Last weekend’s victory over Swansea meant Moyes avoided the unwanted tag of presiding over United’s worst Premier Leagueera run, and Silvestre

Mandanda linked with Atletico Madrid

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tletico Madrid have opened talks with Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda after resigning themselves to losing Thibaut Courtois. The Colchoneros had hoped to keep Belgium international Courtois at the club on a permanent basis after three years

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took encouragement from that result. He said: “I hope going G 6 $ half performance the team would get enough performance at Stamford " " %$ United player I will support the team this Sunday.�

on loan at the Vincente Calderon. However, Chelsea have indicated they want Courtois back at the end of the season and as such Atletico boss Diego Simeone will have to

6 Marseille shot stopper Mandanda has emerged as the leading contender to inherit Courtois’ role at the club after the French keeper reportedly made it clear he wants to leave the Stade Velodrome.

ottenham are eyeing up a move for Dimitar Berbatov this month, Goal can reveal. Spurs are in the market for a new striker and have targeted the former White Hart Lane favourite as one of a number of short-term options. Goal understands that ÂŁ1.5million-rated Berbatov, whose Fulham contract % is happy at Craven Cottage but is open to the possibility of a return to the club where he played some of the best football of his career. Berbatov is settled in London and has privately ruled out a switch to anywhere outside of the capital. It is believed that neither Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger or Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho are interested in the Bulgarian despite their stated need for fresh striker talent. However, Spurs have now registered their interest in Berbatov, who turns 33 the day before the January

window closes. The north Londoners are looking for a replacement for Toronto-bound Jermain Defoe, who will make his White Hart Lane % +* leaving manager Tim Sherwood with just two senior strikers in Emmanuel Adebayor and Roberto Soldado. Relations between Tottenham and Fulham are understood to be frosty but that would not put off Spurs chairman Daniel Levy from attempting to strike a deal. Levy was angered at the manner in which Berbatov engineered ¨0, #. % Manchester United in +,,* $ the striker on deadline +,)+ before he committed to Fulham. Berbatov has not been quite as effective in his second season at Fulham as he was following his arrival from Manchester United, but has weighed in with three goals in his last four games and is still considered the team’s

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organised. The Brazilian is on the verge of completing an initial loan move to

the deal, the 25-year-old will then reportedly have to return to England. The Gazzetta dello Sport explained

against Catania at the weekend and Siena in the Coppa Italia a week

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today, but he could be available for Week 21’s home tie with Genoa.

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Morrison happy at West Ham

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est Ham United have rejected a report that Ravel Morrison is ready to go on strike to force a move away from the Premier League strugglers. The Hammers have reported London rivals Fulham to the Premier League following comments from Rene Meulensteen after his side’s FA Cup replay win over Norwich which claimed the Craven 8 a bid rejected for the England U21. Meulensteen worked with the Englishman 6

at his previous club, Manchester United but a statement on West 4 „ ( 6 said: “Contrary to one report in the media this morning, Morrison has not threatened to go on strike at the club and has been working hard in training this week to

following his recent groin injury.� Hammers assistant manager Neil McDonald,

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Allardyce who was reportedly busy with transfer business, also played down suggestions Morrison wanted to leave at the pre-match

press conference ahead of Saturday’s visit of Newcastle “It is all media reports and whatever has been said... I think the club and the Premier League are dealing with that so I’d prefer not to dwell on that any more,� McDonald said. “There seems to be a story about Rav every week. The lad comes in and trains, sometimes 8 a groin injury, but we’ve man-managed that. He trained on Wednesday with a huge, big smile on his face with the rest of the squad so (reports he may go on strike) are news to me.

it-again Manchester City star Sergio Aguero has warned Barcelona he will soon be back up to top speed. Aguero needed just 50 seconds to get back on the scoresheet as he returned from injury in City’s 5-0 thrashing of Championship side Blackburn at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. After eight games out, the Argentinian was introduced as a 72ndminute substitute in the FA Cup third-round replay and less than a minute later he was celebrating his 20th goal of the season. His return slightly ahead of schedule adds further strength to a City side already

in fearsome form and firing in four competitions. City are unbeaten in 16 games - 14 of them victories - and have already scored a remarkable 99 goals in all competitions. The domestic events may be the immediate priority but it is only a month before the Champions League campaign resumes with a glamour tie against Barcelona and Aguero is relishing the prospect. The 25-year-old told City TV: “I’m very happy. I couldn’t wait to come back. It’s been a great recovery. “I trained with the team on Monday for the first time and here I played some minutes to start

Chelsea Ghana striker Boakye- target Soton Yaidom is Elche’s prodigy poster boy

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panish Primera Division side Elche have made Ghana striker Richmond Boakye-Yiadom the ‘official face of the club’ together with two other players. His image and that of the players have been printed on a huge billboard outside the club’s Estadio Manuel MartĂ­nez Valero stadium. Boakye-Yiadom appears in the club’s advert after a successful first round at the club. With goalkeeper Manu Herrera and striker Ferran Corominas Telechea with the inscription ‘‘PasiĂłn Franjiverde’’ which translates ‘‘Love of Elche’’ The highly-rated young striker has become a fan-favourite since arriving in September on loan from Juventus. He has scored four goals in 17 matches.

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remier League hotshots Chelsea have been given a refreshing boost in their pursuit of 18-year old Southampton prodigy Luke Shaw as the Saints’ chairman Nicola Cortese has resigned from his post at the club. The owner of Southampton Katharina Liebherr, announced the shocking exit of the Italian, which many fear could spur many more exits at the club in the near future. Southampton manager ! ; 8

the Saints as he pledged his future around that of Cortese. Premier League giants Chelsea meanwhile, will look at this as an opportunity to snap up a 21 million pound deal for boyhood fan and leftback prodigy Luke Shaw this month, according to reports. 8 resistance to the sale of the 18-year old at the St Mary’s as the club recovers from the shock of the resignation of Cortese, who was

FIXTURES PREMIER LEAGUE Saturday, January 18 Sunderland v Southampton Man City v Cardiff City Crystal Palace v Stoke City Norwich City v Hull City Arsenal v Fulham West Ham v Newcastle Liverpool v Aston Villa Sunday, January 19 Swansea City v Tottenham Chelsea v Man United

LA LIGA Saturday, January 18 Real Betis v Real Madrid Elche v Rayo Granada v Osasuna Espanyol v Celta Vigo Sunday, January 19 Getafe CF v Sociedad Villarreal v AlmerĂ­a Levante v Barcelona AtlĂŠtico Madrid v Sevilla

bringing myself back on form and to find my pace to play in such a fast football game. “Maybe in a week I’ll be on top form. Obviously the more you play the better you feel. “Against Barca I will be ready. “But we still have time and first we need to think about the next Premier League games, which are very important, and then we’ll think about Barca. “I hope I can play a little bit longer on Saturday and take it step by step.� Aguero sat on the bench as the City attack was again led by Alvaro Negredo and Edin Dzeko, who have both thrived in his absence. But a City side showing eight changes - the two strikers and Fernandinho being the only survivors from the weekend win at Newcastle - initially found the going tough against Blackburn, as they had at Ewood Park earlier in the month. City were subdued and the match was evenly contested until Negredo headed the opener on the stroke of half-time.

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instrumental in the club’s meteoric rise since he joined in 2009. The club will be run by Katharina Liebherr until a successor is appointed, which could give the Blues’ enough time to eke out the signing of Shaw. Shaw has been excellent at left-back for the Saints this season and is considered by many as a worthy replacement for 33-year old Ashley Cole, who could be shown the door by the Chelsea management at the end of this season.

SERIE A Saturday, January 18 Roma v Livorno Juventus v Sampdoria Sunday, January 19 Udinese v Lazio Catania v Fiorentina Chievo v Parma Atalanta v Cagliari Genoa v Inter Milan Bologna v Napoli Sassuolo v Torino Milan v Verona

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Twitter. Orla later removed the picture from the website. Kate, 32, was added to the channel after a long stint in Germany. The multilingual presenter previously an anchor in Germany on Sky Sport News, as well as channel Deutsche Well TV, CNN and Sky Deutschland. ! German, Spanish and French after studying languages at Malaga University and doing six months of work experience in Paris and six months in Munich. " # " $ % class BA (Hons) in European Languages. As well as presented on German TV, Kate also hosted part of the Europa League draw in Monaco in & # % # sportsmen. Kate was ranked as the ninth sexiest female football presenter in the world ahead of another Sky Sports News presenter, Haley McQueen, who came 10th, on ftbpro.com last August.

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Saturday Newswatch, June 8, 2013

Sports/Wrestling

Kurt Angle to undergo knee surgery

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urt Angle will have arthroscopic knee surgery on February 11 and will be out six to eight weeks. The surgery was scheduled for January 21 but it was rescheduled so Angle could appear on TNA’s upcoming “Maximum Impact� European tour. He is expected to miss Lockdown as it happens less than a month after the surgery.

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rock Lesnar, The Beast, will face the Big Show at the Royal Rumble. Lesnar returned to make an impact on Old School Raw, but the world’s largest athlete had other plans. Show propelled Lesnar across the ring and reminded him that he isn’t exactly the big dog of the WWE. Show challenged Lesnar on the following episode of SmackDown and The Beast accepted. Despite all this, it seems there isn’t much to say about their upcoming encounter

except that it boils down to a power game between two giants. However, there is so much more to this match. Big Show vs. Brock Lesnar will surprise the WWE universe at the Royal Rumble. In fact, this duo already has. Flash back to the 2002 Survivor Series, 6 other for the WWE title. Every fan got their money’s worth that night when Lesnar started suplexing the then-500-pound giant. No one expected Lesnar to deliver an F-5 to Show.

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“WWE Universe� which would be nice. WWE needs all the star power they can get and since Fozzy which he is the lead singer for that band is not on tour as of right now it would be perfect time. If you look once again at the current WWE roster, who else can put in there that can be a top headliner, who can sell tickets and fans want to see. Jericho is a very underrated talent when he is around in WWE and when he is gone, it’s a void that not a lot of talents can do. Jericho is a four time WWE world heavyweight champion, but has never won the rumble match. It is Jericho’s time?

Imagine the sight of Lesnar lifting up the 500-pound Show on his shoulders, spinning him 90 degrees and slamming him to the ground. Priceless. Truly is a sight to behold. Lesnar can do it again, as evidenced by his manhandling of Mark Henry on the last Raw of 2013. Delivering an F-5 to the world’s strongest man demonstrates the raw strength Lesnar still possesses. But the important factor lies in the quality of the match. Can they deliver on that front? The answer is an emphatic “Yes!�

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Beyond the Bar I live a very strict life – Ali Ayodele Olalere

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usuf Olaolu Ali can comfortably be described as an erudite scholar, legal practitioner and human rights lawyer. He is one of the prominent, brilliant and successful lawyers the Nigeria legal system has produced in recent times. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), he is the Principal at Ghalib Chambers, in Ilorin, Kwara State. A meeting with him for the first time reveals a humble lifestyle which belies his status as one of the vocal voices whose influence cannot be underrated among fellow legal practitioners, as well as in the affairs of Kwara State. Unlike his colleagues who are not easily accessible, Ali’s accommodating nature is not in doubt as the door to his office is open to the young and old, men and women in spite of the number of people working under him and loads of work on his table. His office, an architectural masterpiece, is simply delightful. Located on a large expanse of land on the ever busy Unity Road, Ilorin, the office is always busy with many young lawyers visiting on a daily basis, to meet the man who is revered for his outspokenness against corrupt practices. “Please my brother, I will attend to you shortly. I need to attend to some of the visitors so that I can have enough time to attend to you,� he apologised to Saturday Newswatch while waiting to conduct the interview. On the wall of his office are different pictures of his late wife as well as different artistic works. His numerous awards also decorate the walls of the office furnished with Italian sofas and tables; an indication that he is indeed a man of class and taste. Though he hails from Kwara State, Ali attended Ibadan Boys High School, Ibadan from 1973 to 1978 before proceeding to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife to study law. He attended the Nigerian Law School from 1982 to 1983, and was called to the Bar in 1984. Alli has faced numerous challenges in the course of his practice over the last thirty years at the Bar. As he settled down for the interview, Saturday Newswatch asked to know what his experience has been in the past thirty years of practice. He said: “The challenges are there. It depends on what you set out to achieve in life. From day one, I told God that I wanted to be the very best I could be, and that I want to do ethical practice. I also made a promise not to compromise on what is right, and to follow the rules of our profession as well as the rules of my faith because I know that at the end of the day, I am still accountable to God. I have tried to be faithful to that. I don’t believe in cutting corners; I believe in back-breaking hard work. I believe in honesty, truth and playing fair. We have had cases where we feel we have done our best, and we still lose, but one has to move on. We have also had many successes that one has to thank God for. Those successes have totally overwhelmed the draw backs.� In 1997, Ali was appointed SAN as a result of his successes in the court room. His over thirty years at the Bar has seen him write over 37 lawrelated books, and has presented over 68 papers at various events and lectures. They include ‘The Role of Lawyers in the Fight Against Corruption in Nigeria, ‘United Nigeria: The Role of the Youth’, a paper he presented at a one day World Youth Conference in 1996, ‘Political stability: Solution to Nigeria’s Economic Instability’ which he also presented at the yearly symposium of the Current Affairs Association of Nigeria in 1993 and many more.

His contribution to the legal profession is also acknowledged worldwide, as he got listed in Contemporary Who’s Who 2002/2003 published by The American Biographical Institute, United States of America. To date, Ali has been presented with over 40 awards by various organisations including the Nigerian Bar Association’s Merit award for his outstanding contribution to the profession. Ali considers his foray into the legal profession as destiny, as no member of his family were lawyers before him. He sees himself as a radical lawyer; the same way many people see him. If he had not become a lawyer, Alli would have been in the news room practising journalism. “It depends on what you mean by radical. I don’t make noise. I have done a lot of probono cases, but I don’t make noise because it is a covenant between me and God. I don’t attract attention. I think I am a radical person because I stand for what is true,� he said. He continued: “I would have been a journalist because I actually studied journalism for a few weeks before I went to Obafemi Awolowo University. I would say destiny prompted my interest in law. This is because nobody in my family read law before I decided to be a lawyer. So I see it as what God wanted me to do because He knew I would be successful in it.� As a result of his integrity, he was appointed into various committees by state and Federal governments, to handle election related issues. The appointments include serving as the sole judge for the Kwara State Local Government Election Tribunal, 1996. Member of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into cult activities at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in 1999. He also served as a member of the 2004 Kwara State High Court Civil Procedure Rules Review Committee 2, as well as Chairman, Kwara State Law Review Committee from September 2004 to June 2005. He is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of London. Looking back to his first time in court as a young lawyer, Ali said he was not jittery as he appeared before a judge to defend a client. “It was very interesting. I was not jittery. I was quite mature and wise at the time I started practising, so that helped me to withstand any pressure in the courtroom. I didn’t start practising early at the time most of my mates did. I was well matured before I started. “However, there was an incident I will

I would have been a journalist because I actually studied journalism for a few weeks before I went to OAU. I would say destiny prompted my interest in law. This is because nobody in my family read law before I decided to be a lawyer. So I see it as what God wanted me to do because He knew I would be successful in it.

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not forget. It was during my National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme in 1983, and I was engaged in what we call PP (Private Practice) with Justice Adegoye Awomolo (SAN). In fact, we were together )) 5 6 ( At that time, lawyers were not posted to private chambers. So I was posted to the Ministry of Justice, from where I was posted to the Judiciary. At the Judiciary, I 6 8 ^ Obayan as a research assistant. So I told his Lordship that I wanted to have some % 8 Chief Awomolo. He accepted to allow me represent him (Awomolo) the day he had a judgment before an Ogbomoso High Court,â€? he said. He went further: “Two interesting things happened. As I left for Ogbomoso, I forgot 6 6 ( } 8 to the roundabout of the Teaching Hospital, I turned back to retrieve my wig and gown, and then went to Ogbomoso. It was a case in which he sued the town planning authorities that demolished one old woman’s houses and shop. The case was slated for judgment. After the judgment, we lost. The woman lamented that if my boss had been there, the case would have G } 6 „ G had been judged before then, but she didn’t Z 8 6 5 didn’t take it. It was quite embarrassing for me.â€? A devout Muslim, who, in spite of his tight schedule and wealth, still has time to ÂŤ 4 „ 8 neither does he go clubbing. However, there is something he cannot do without % “I am a gym freak. I have a standard gym in my house in Ilorin and Abuja. Any hotel I stay must have a gym, and anytime I travel, the most important thing I carry apart from my praying mat is my gym dress. I am so used to it that I can’t do without exercisingâ€?, he said.

Though his religious belief allows him to marry more than one wife, Ali said he is not interested in marrying many wives. However, in spite of his wealth, he is not a completely happy man, that is because he is yet to get over the death of his wife, Fawziyyah Lola Kehinde, whom he lost nine years ago. Now in his late 50s, he said he is not ruling out the possibility of marrying another wife. “I used to have one (wife), but I lost her nine years ago, and I am yet to remarry. I am still praying for a new wife. I am a Mallam, and I live a very strict life. I am not a member of any club. I don’t drink alcohol, and I have never smoked in my life. My life is very easy. You can’t catch me anywhere after 10pm except in my house,� he said. He added: “I don’t foreclose that (remarrying), why should I? The window is open to any woman. Any woman that God pushes to me, I take. What is important is the chemistry, and that is what makes a home.� Though he hails from Kwara State, Ali loves eating Amala as well as beans. He hates dishonesty. He also doesn’t love to watch football matches. “I like honest, decent people and those who are fair to others. I like people who do unto others what they would want to be done to them, and I like people who practice good neighbourliness; people whose neighbours are safe while they are not there. I am a local person, Amala and beans are my favourable foods. Beans is the healthiest food we have in Africa. I am not a football freak. The last time I entered a stadium was in 1978,� he said. A philanthropist, Ali doesn’t consider himself a rich man. To him, success is not measured by how much money one has, but how much impact one has on the society. “For me, success means if God has blessed you, share with others, and impact on people’s lives. It is useless if you have much money but you are not using it to help others or the society.

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Night Life Asaba residents as reluctant night crawlers

A section of the Ogbeogonogo Market at night. Cyprian Ebele, Asaba

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radually but steadily, Asaba, capital of Delta State, is losing its traquility as a serene city dominated by civil servants. In its place, commercial activities, apparently spilling over from neighbouring Onitsha in Anambra State, seem determined to take over, 6 8 life and a the new phase of tourism development in the state. Asaba is located in the Delta North Senatorial district, and Obi Chike Edozie, the Asagba of Asaba its traditional ruler. Indigenes of the town are mostly Igbo-speaking. Asaba has two major axial roads Asaba/Benin/Lagos Expressway and the Nnebisi Road which stretches to Okpanam Road. Incidentally, Nnebisi Road leads to the heart of the town, and passes through Ogbeogonogo market, the biggest in the town. Night life in Asaba is known to exist only along Nnebisi Road unlike Onitsha popular because of its commercial nature. } $ drive - across the Niger bridge. It is therefore not surprising that several traders in Onitsha are resident in Asaba, and only return to base after the day’s business. This movement is the reason behind the constant heavy ( In Onitsha, residents gather and unwind at almost every street/road junction until recently when violent crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping and assassination

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became rampant, forcing several residents to relocate to Asaba thereby contributing to its increased business activities. Unfortunately, business activities are almost non-existent in Asaba except at Abraka Bus-terminal axis where there is Hausa market; Grand Hotel axis, Ogbeogonogo market, Toll-Gate, Ibusa junction, Inter Bau Roundabout and Federal Government Technical College junction, all located along the Nnebisi Road. However, there is a bit of night life along Awai Road, Cable point junction and Ezenei Road. Speaking on business activities at

night in Onitsha, Mr. Mike Ginika, a trader, said there is night life in Asaba, but the problem is that Asaba is a quiet town devoid of night relaxation spots capable of drawing people to the town.“Most of these hospitality/relaxation joints you see springing up are as a result of traders relocation from Onitsha because of the fear of being kidnapped, maimed and robbed owing to the commercial nature of Onitsha. But here in Asaba, it is more of a civil servants community; and they don’t have enough money to throw about in the name of patronizing some eateries and hospitality centres. There are no

serious night clubs here; what you see, especially within the lnter-Bau road roundabout are scarlet girls who patrol the place at night dressed in transparent, short and under-size 8 According to him, “the other time at Hausa market, close to Abaraka Bus-Terminal, a man believed to be a northerner fought with a call-girl over fee for her service. The man had allegedly short-paid her by N1000, and she insisted on having her complete fee. &5

between the duo, and her colleagues in the night trade rushed to the scene to rescue her. It soon degenerated into a free-for-all; and some miscreants cashed in on the melee to disposses innocent people of their valuables including cell phones, jewelleries, wrist-watches and cash. “Some of the scarlet girls come from Onitsha on a daily basis, and after staying up to 11pm, sometimes 12pm and no customer comes their way, they become stranded and have to ‘sell’ at desperately low prices to any 6 6

the night until the next morning.� He said further sometimes “policemen raid the bad spots/joints between 11pm and12pm, alleging that some the unscrupulous among them intimidate and take turns to ‘sleep’ with the girls or extort money from them. A civil servant who pleaded anonymity told Saturday Newswatch that business activities at night are costlier than in the day, saying: “I don’t drink in the night and I don’t also look at the call-girls who parade this road because they go for traders who have lots of money to spend. What traders spend in a night in some of these relaxation centres are huge sums of money that could serve as monthly salary for civil servants.� It is only along Nnebisi road that taxi cabs ply at night because of the 6 ( light axis is always lively both in the day and at night. If not for police harassment, I can bet that some hoteliers, girls of easy virtue, beer parlour owners and wonderers would have stayed out till the morning.� Also the bill-board size of the ƒ ( 2 other places to entertain residents which function round the clock also contribute to night life in Asaba as people always gather round to watch television each night. During football matches, especially between Nigeria and any other country, the axis becomes a carnival of some sort as people are seen with drinks and snacks making merry and shouting at Continued on page 67

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Night Life Asaba residents as reluctant night crawlers

Africa gears up for leisure, tourism in 2014

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rom East Africa’s massive game parks to the pyramids at Giza in Egypt, Africa has a host of established and yet to-be-developed tourist sites. The sector has seen growth over the years but its dynamics have changed in the face of terrorism and increased market competition. Both governments and industry players are responding to the challenges by having in place extensive and dynamic tourism product development programmes, which include increasing marketing activity, targeting tourists from diverse locations and providing incentives for investment and intraregional tourism. Given the perceptions regarding insecurity in Africa, countries including Nigeria are implementing various counter-measures such as domestic education programmes on the value of tourism (eg. South Africa’s programme on the dangers of infectious diseases), the introduction of special security measures (eg. Kenya’s tourist police force) and regional branding strategic approaches (eg. the Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern AfricaRETROSA ).

Pepsi donates to Mrs Imoke’s pet project

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Continued from page 66 the top of their voices. Such occasions over call girls the opportunity to literally wag 8 8 6 desire their services. Meanwhile, the Commissioner for [ G / ! " 8 Efekodha, had promptly advised men not to sleep with the calls, as a way to discourage prostitution in the state capital and its environs. She said: “When the menfolk stop patronizing prostitutes, most of who come from outside the State, they would be deterred from coming to them for commercial sex.� Speaking while presenting

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her midterm report to newsmen at the Unity Hall, Government House, [ G Commissioner blamed men for the increase in prostitution. Asked her take on commercial sex workers who and major roads, especially at night in Asaba and other cities, she said: “Turn your eyes when you see these women of easy virtue who come from across the River Niger, hawking their sexual wares in front of these hotels in Asaba. Let all the men who patronize the prostitutes stop because if the men in Asaba stop associating with them, these women will relocate to

other places.� And in a bid to ensure standardization and uniformity of hospitality and tourism enterprises in Delta State, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr. Richard Mofe-Damijo, said mobile courts would be used to try unregistered owners of such places. Making this disclosure to newsmen in Asaba, the

8 that revenue collectors who demand the registration of these centres had been beaten by the defaulters. To stop the beating and assault of revenue collectors, he hinted that the Ministry would soon engage the services of the police to force

the managers of such places to pay and register their businesses. Warning that every functional public place must be registered, Mofe-Damijo threatened to prosecute anyone that violates the rule with the mobile court to be put in place. G include hotels, motels, guest houses, restaurants, fast food tour/travel agencies and amusement/recreational parks. He disclosed further that the construction of a world class water theme park at Oleri, Udu and a wildlife park at Ogwashi-Uku were underway.

Toll-Gate axis during the night

Boniface Nzama, Calabar

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ife of the Cross Rivers State Govenor, Mrs. Obioma Imoke, has received a New Year gift as 7UP PEPSI International presented gift items worth thousands of Naira to her Destiny’s Child Centre 9/ : 8 by the Founder/Board Chair Partnership Opportunities for Women Empowerment Realization (POWER) for the rehabilitation and reintegration of former street children in the state. Making the presentation on behalf of the company at the POWER Head }( / ! of Pepsi in Calabar, Mr. Emeka Onyeukwu, who was accompanied by the Pepsi Representative, Mrs. Ada Issac, said their donation was to support Mrs Imoke’s DCC for the grooming of future leaders. He commended the First Lady for her humanitarian gesture and promised to do more subsequently. He also said the company would continue to partner her, in her commitment to deliver quality life to this segment of the society. Receiving the items including Branded T-shirts, Footballs, Dozens of exercise books and Packets of Pens on behalf of Founder/Board Chair POWER, the Executive Director POWER, Mrs. Tammie Kammonke, thanked the company for their kind gesture and commended them for sustaining a long history of partnership with POWER as well as being alive to their corporate social responsibility. She called on other well-meaning citizens and corporate entities to emulate the gesture of 7up Pepsi and donate to POWER projects to enable it continue its good works. She stated that all POWER events held last year were deliberately designed towards mobilizing funds to sustain POWER programmes. She, however, promised that the NGO will continue to give mileage through publicity to all who identify with the project.

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Tourism

Eyo: Festival that unites Lagos Islanders ! " # $ % & ' " ( ) ) * TUNDE BUSARI + *

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n a sharp contrast to the numerous masquerades that storm the streets in other South west towns and communities, Eyo Masquerades of Lagos State come with a difference in their snow white costume complete with a hat and a wooden staff used to exchange pleasantries or hit offenders. The appearance makes them not only an attraction to behold but a symbol of dignity. Masquerades in other states of the South west are easily identified with their peculiar costumes made of flowing robes decorated with beads, cowries among others. These masquerades come out on a yearly basis. In other words, they are organised annually, the time varying from one town to another. , " - + + gathered that Eyo festival is organised according to the need for it. It is organised as a rite of passage in honour of an important personality in the palace

or Lagos. That gives credence to the claim that the first Eyo festival was staged by Oba Dosumu in memory of his father, the late Oba Akintoye, the Oba of Lagos, in 1854. It was learnt that Eyo masquerades are in five categories, according to their hierarchy. They include Adimu (Eyo Orisha), Eyo Alaketepupa, Eyo Oniko, Eyo Ologede and Eyo Agere. Though a tourist may not easily spot the difference as they all appear in white, there are certain features and functions that separate them. This is easily known to the initiates. According to Mr. James Agbogun, an African culture analyst: “Eyo Orisha is the highest and most respected among the five Eyo groups. They are also referred to as Adimu Orisha, as they are seen as the closest to the gods. Eyo Alaketepupa is the second in the order of Eyo groups. They are also called ‘Iyu Oba Olori Eyo

Alaketepupa’ which makes the people believe they are the first Eyo cult groups in Lagos. People refer to them as Laba-the first. “The Alaketepupa usually wears a red hat with white tapings around it. Eyo Ologede succeeds the Oniko, and can be identified by the stilts that make them tall, and their green hat taped with yellow ribbons. The last Eyo group is the Agere. It can be identified by its purple hat with light purple ribbon tapings.� The Oba of Lagos has the prerogative to declare Eyo festival open after the deceased family must have expressed their interest in honouring their departed one with the festival. The monarch would then inform the Priest for necessary consultation to ascertain the appropriateness or otherwise of the time. It is important to note that the Ifa verdict determines whether or not the festival would hold. But ritual, which is done behind the scene, must be performed before every Eyo festival is staged. The most senior of the Masquerades, the Orisha Adimu, on the eve of the festival, pay a visit to the host family after which Eyo Oniko, and Eyo Ologede also take their turn in commiserating with the

mourning family. Soon after this rite is performed, the stage is set for the big show of Eyo masquerades taking to the streets in their flamboyant robes. They must, however, visit the monarch before they go full blast and entertain on designated routes on Lagos Island. Eyo masquerade as a matter of rule are not expected to roam beyond the Lagos Island. Also, photographers are barred from taking any shot of Orisha Adimu, Ologede and Oniko while other masquerades can be snapped. Despite efforts to regulate the conduct of the masquerades during their road show, people have witnessed occasions where some of them take law into their hands with impunity, using their wooden staff as a weapon of inflicting harm on the innocent spectators. It was learnt that this misdemeanour is usually fuelled by the aides of masquerades who misdirect them to commit crime. What is expected to be an entertainment then turns to a freefor-all with many sustaining injury. This development is also noted by the current Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, who with the backing of the State government,

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Culture NTDC commends Heritage Bank over CSR Tunde Busari he Director-General of the Nigeria Tourism D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation, (NTDC) Mrs. Sally Uwechue-Mbanefo has commended the Directors and Management of Heritage Bank Plc for identifying with the cultural values of the people of Nigeria. Mrs. Mbanefo, said this while conducting some journalists around the headquarters of NTDC located in Area 1 Garki, Abuja. She revealed that the bank,

with the cultural aspiration of Nigeria as a nation by not only promoting the arts, crafts and cultural of the people loudly in all its branches but also supporting those events and projects which venerate and spotlight the cultural essence of the people. “What you are seeing here is one of the corporate social responsibilities of the bank. This structure and wonderful rebranding you are seeing is being executed out of the meagre allocation to NTDC but it is by Heritage Bank as part of its corporate social responsibility,� she said. The DG recalled the state of ( 6 ( She said the headquarters of a corporation saddled with promotion and marketing of Nigeria’s tourism must not only unique but fashionably presentable and culturally 8 to give it the needed facelift. Mrs. Mbanefo informed that “What you are seeing now

would not have come to pass because when I discussed this issue with my management team , they all loved this idea but worried where the funding could be sourced, bearing in mind that allocation to the corporation has been reduced lately� She added: “ As we were tasking our brains on how to

2 6 runs into millions of naira 6 6 ( allocation then my mind raced towards Heritage Bank . We were surprised by the prompt 8 approval granted the request by the management of the Bank which has turned the hitherto parlous and dirty headquarters of NTDC into a world class showroom of Nigerian tourism.� Mrs. Mbanefo added that a bank like Heritage is worthy of our patronage. She, therefore, called on other banks and corporate institutions to follow suit in adding value to the society by performing corporate social responsibility.

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for foreign exchange earning and development,� he said. Sogbesan called on the government, religious groups and institutions to transmit cultural values in the lives of the youths and their followers. “Culture plays vital roles in initiating developmental activities in a society. We need to place greater emphasis on the promotion of traditional festivals and other cultural activities in the country,� he said. Sogbesan urged the Federal Government to involve private investors and practitioners in festival and cultural projects planning. He added that such action would fast track the development of the country’s national festivals and for Africans and foreigners to appreciate the nation’s rich cultural heritage.

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relocated the venue of Eyo festival away from the historical routes to the expansive Tafawa Balewa Square where different Eyo groups, one after the other, in orderly manner, take a procession to the amazement of the large spectators. In one of the recent editions, Governor Fashola said the provision of a central viewing place in the TBS was to provide for larger viewership within a relaxed, safe and entertaining atmosphere without distracting from the delicate intricacies of the craft or elegance of the culture. The governor further stressed that the innovation would make families and tourists get involved in the day of fun and splendour without fear of molestation, adding that children will connect with their heritage, while the tourists will understand the indigenes better. “With pride tempered with humility, I have come to appreciate the festival and the need for its

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upliftment for the benefit of the state and as an addition to the world map as an international tourist destination,� he stated. It was also learnt that effort is already in progress to make Eyo festival an annual event with a view to following the standard culture and Tourism calendar. Oba Akiolu confirmed this recently when he expressed his optimism in the letter his palace had earlier sent to the State government to that effect. Quadri Balogun, who is delighted in being identified as an

It is organised as a rite of passage in honour of an important personality in Mbanefo the palace or Tourism practitioner attributes poor Lagos cultural values to social vices

Islander, remarked that though making the festival an annual event would reduced the spiritual essence of the festival, it would change its face to attract more decent people across the world. “There is no festival that can attract the same number of crowd as Eyo festival in Lagos State. So if the government assist in improving it, we are gong to benefit more because it will boost business and other activities,� Balogun said.

he President of Twins Holding Company, a Lagos-based tourism

6 8 Nigeria to declining cultural values. Sogbesan stressed that Nigerian cultural heritage can 8 achieve national unity. He said the decline of cultural values in the country is a major factor aiding social vices such as fraud, bribery and corruption in public places. “Western cultural imperialism is a major factor threatening our socio - economic development,� he said. Sogbesan further said that culture was also part of the process for preserving history and heritage that could protect future generation’s posterity. “Culture, if well harnessed, could be used as veritable tool

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The Crooked Hyena

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n a thick bamboo jungle, two young pandas had started their new life. Both of them were very cute and chubby. They were born only a few days ago. Their mother had lovingly christened them Jackie and Mickey. Jackie and Mickey 6 8 weak. They were not even big enough to take care of themselves. Therefore their mother said, “Kids, you are growing now, you should G between a friend and a foe.� “Mother, who are friends and foes?� asked Jackie and Mickey. “One who helps us and stands by us in all our odds is our friend. And one who harms us, kills innocent animals and birds, is our enemy. Do you understand anything?� asked their mother.�Yes mother, we do understand. We will maintain a safe distance from our enemies and not even let them come near us, “Jackie and Mickey assured their mother. “Good, my children. I was expecting the same understanding from both of you. Now I can leave you alone as you have grown wise, “said their mother and she gave her children a hug. The next day Mother Panda went to visit her sister. She left Jackie and Mickey alone and went away. All this while a Hyena was keeping an evil eye on Jackie and Mickey. He was looking for a right opportunity for the past few days. The Hyena’s mouth watered when he saw the young and chubby pandas. With their mother away, the Hyena found that much-awaited opportunity. The Hyena came near the bamboo and said, “Hello friends, what are you doing on the bamboo. Come near me, I will sing you a song and take you both for a jungle-ride.� The pandas were surprised to hear the Hyena. On seeing the dangerous -looking Hyena down-

below, Jackie whispered, “This cannot be our friend. He has big teeth. Our mother had asked us to stay away from enemies. We have to be careful and don’t have to go near the Hyena. On hearing what Jackie had to say, Mickey cried aloud, “You wicked Hyena, you are our enemy, you want to eat us to satisfy your hunger. We will never get down.� “Are you out of your mind? Believe me I am not your enemy, I am your friend, “the Hyena tried to convince the young pandas. Mickey heard the Hyena and understood clearly that his intentions were not correct. He thought, “This devil will not leave us peacefully. We have to think about some other trick to get rid of him for some time.�Suddenly his eyes fell on the bamboo and he said, “Our mother had advised us not to make friends with ƒ 6 on the bamboo. So you will have to wait till the bamboo ƒ 6 ' & I will wait. All the young children should obey their mothers, “said the crooked Hyena grimacing. The Hyena realized that his luring the young pandas had $ 2 he went away. Jackie and Mickey heaved a sigh of relief as the Hyena went away. They once again got busy eating fresh soft leaves of bamboo. ƒ 6 the bamboo within a week’s time. The Hyena’s happiness knew no bounds and he said aloud to himself, &[ ƒ 6 bamboo have brought me good luck. Now both the young pandas have to be friends with me. I will lure them away and feast on them.� The Hyena once again came to the pandas and

&Z 6 ƒ 6 bloomed on the bamboo. Hurry up and get down to shake hands with me.� Mickey was very upset and was at his wit’s end as to how to get rid of the beast this time. Jackie however, was least afraid of the Hyena. He was busy sharpening a thick bamboo pointed at both its ends. When the bamboo became pointed, he hurled it towards the Hyena. He pointed towards the pointed bamboo and said, “We can become friends only when you put the bamboo in your mouth and jump from that G '

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Mindblogging Why do we get pins and needles? ost of us have gone through the phenomenon M of legs turning numb as a consequence of sitting in a particular posture for a long time. The

Three little kittens, They lost their mittens, And they began to cry, Oh, mother, dear, We sadly fear, Our mittens we have lost. What! Lost your mittens, You naughty kittens, Then you shall have no pie. Meow, meow, Then you shall have no pie.

sciatic nerve controls and provides sensation to the muscles of our buttocks, thighs, feet and legs. This nerve runs down from the hips to the legs. Anything that puts pressure on this nerve as with prolonged sitting can hinder the nerve function or sensation of the lower legs. This hindering of the nerve function due to compression leads to the numbness of the feet. When we sit, sit for a prolonged period in a particular posture, it leads to the accumulation of blood in the legs and the ankle region restricting the draining away of the deoxygenated blood by the veins. The result is the gradual depletion of oxygen in the legs, which causes a dull aching pain or heavy feeling. Diseases like diabetes, lumbar spondylitis and acute weakness due to malnutrition may also cause such a problem.

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Business Interview

Why Nigeria’s industrial sector is stunted, by LCCI’s D-G The Director-General, Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Mr. Muda Yusuf, has said that despite the various challenges the economy passed through in 2013, there is hope for a better 2014. He spoke with a select group of journalists, suggesting ways to tackle the challenges facing the industries, and the expectation of the private sector. JOHNMARK UKOKO was there. Excerpts:

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ow has the manufacturing sector fared so far? Economic growth, as measured by the performance of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), has been generally positive over the last two years, averaging about 6.5 percent. This is good compared to growth conditions in most economies around the world. However, there remains a major concern about the weak impact of the growth performance on the private sector and the welfare of Nigerians. Virtually all business segments lamented the harsh operating environment in recent years. The power situation deteriorated as we now have a relapse into a chronic power failure. < unemployment level and cost of living are still high. Sectors that posted good growth performances in 2013 were $ 0) * à < 4 ‰ $ )+ + à < ! $ )+ .à < " $ )+ Š à < ‰ Estate - 12.4 %and Wholesale and Retail Trade - 9.6 %. However, the contributions of most of /; Respective contributions as at the third quarter of 2013 were as follows: *à < ! , . à < 4 , Š à < " and Construction, 2% and Real Estate, 1.9 %. The character of growth explains the limited impact of growth performance on welfare of citizens. Local value addition and indigenous participation in many of the sectors is still very low. However, the Nigeria business environment is generally not conducive for manufacturing enterprise, which is why the risk of industrial investment is high and continues to increase. The various policy interventions have not had the desired impact on the sector. Unless there is an G support for the sector, the sector might become extinct. This scenario has played out in tyre manufacturing, textile industries, assembly 8 !

is perhaps the most challenging in the economy today. The trend has grave implications for the economy. An economy dominated by buying and selling cannot boast of a bright future. Production is critical to economic progress, value addition and job creation. It is impossible to have a vibrant

manufacturing sector in the face of rampant dumping of cheap imports in the country. Some of these imports are landing at 50 % of the cost of goods produced locally. ! 6 energy cost because the power improvement < 6 å +, à < they have to worry about a multitude G < 6 massive smuggling and under invoicing of imports and many more. The multinationals and other conglomerates in the sector may have the resilience to cope. But for most !‹ The stagnation of the manufacturing sector is one of the tragedies of the Nigerian economy. Yet production is critical to an enduring economic and social stability. The way forward is to address the fundamental constraints to manufacturing competitiveness in the Nigerian economy. The manufacturing contribution to GDP

been the trend for over a decade. This of ƒ to retain existing jobs and create new ones. The reality is that job losses in the sector have been on the increase over the years as productivity declined on the back of the harsh operating environment. However, the multinationals and conglomerates have shown some positive trend in performance and resilience, especially in the foods and beverage sector as well in the cement industry. Even then, they would do much 8 6 8 If the power sector reform delivers the desired outcome, the fortunes of the

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adjusted in ways that are inconsistent with the nation’s aspiration of rapid industrialization. For instance, the collapse of the tyre industries in the country was the outcome of inconsistent trade policy. How would you assess government’s policies, and its implications on the economy? 5 6 policies before discussing their implications. The Apex Bank had expressed concern over what it called the dollarization of the economy. We share the concern of the CBN, especially on the need to preserve the integrity of our legal tender - the Naira. However, in trying to deal with this situation, other problems appear to Z G

on the back of the new policy as the dollar sold for between N166 and N170. The parallel market premium also widened considerably. These conditions have G in the following ways: There’s a high risk of round tripping in the % ( parallel market rates widen. „ ƒ pressures as the exchange rate in the parallel market depreciates drastically. This is

Z is characterized by a large informal sector that source foreign exchange mainly from the parallel market. There is a risk of overregulation in the market, which could create further distortions, and breed corruption within the regulatory system. There is the challenge of excessive documentation and bureaucracy which will slow down the tempo of economic activities and create transparency problems. The recent review of the Cash Reserve Requirements (CRR) on public sector deposits from 12 percent to 50 percent 6 G market, real economy as well as the stock 5 6 some players in the economy and penalize others. The key areas of impact are as follows: The policy action represents a further tightening of liquidity in the economy in furtherance of the CBN objectives of promoting price stability. We would see a further increase in interest rates which means an added pressure on the operating cost of investors in the economy. High 6 G margins. The impact is not just on the real sector, but the broad spectrum of investors

in the economy. We are therefore, likely to see interest rates moving to new thresholds of between 25 and 30 percent. If other charges are added, the cost of fund could be in excess of 30 percent. However, this development would be good news to depositors as interest rates on deposits would trend upwards. The scramble for funds by banks would push 6 6 8 returns for those placing funds with the There is however, the worry that this G market. Typically, the gains of the money market are often the loss of stock market. As returns on investment in the money market improve, negative investors’ sentiments may be created in the stock market leading to a migration to the money market, especially by short term investors. This may have a G Generally a tight liquidity situation often enhances the stability of naira exchange ƒ another possible gain of the new monetary policy regime. What is the capacity utilization rate in industries right now? The overall average capacity utilization in Nigeria manufacturing is about 46 percent, but the performance varies from sector to sector. But it is instructive that sectors with relatively high local value 8 ™ because of the competitive advantage. Sectors that fall into this category include the cement industry and the food and beverage sectors. Industrialization drive 6 G local value addition. If only the oil and gas sector was well managed, tremendous industrial clusters would have been developed leveraging on the by-products petrochemical industries. The impact on the economy would be amazing. What is the way out for manufacturers? In order to avoid the collapse of what is left of the Nigerian manufacturing sector, some immediate policy responses are imperative. Accordingly, the following policy options are proposed: Strong commitment to the policy of patronage < duty on raw materials, machineries and other vital input for manufacturing should < › 6 < should be generous tax allowances on infrastructure related expenditures. How will you rate credit facilities to investors by banks? The cost of fund in the economy is high and access to credit was even a more serious problem. The tight monetary policy stance "Z 2 G credit conditions. Other area of concern is that the collateral cover requirements by banks were beyond many investors. This impeded access to credit, slowed down the tempo of economic activities, and undermined intermediation role of banks borrowing at a high cost of between 14-16 percent, which is one of the highest globally, was a major source of the credit problem in 2013. It created a disincentive to lend to <

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The CBN after Sanusi Continued from Page 23

Policy Proposals over the years. She was involved in the drafting of the Medium Term Economic Programme 9! ;: Z 5! G Monitored Programme/Standby Arrangement. As Deputy Governor, Economic Policy, Alade superintends over the Economic Policy Directorate, comprising the Research, Monetary Policy, Trade and Exchange, Statistics Departments and Financial Markets Department. As Chair of the Monetary Policy Implementation 8 9!;5 : with operational departments and coordinates technical inputs for the ! ; 8 9!; : In addition, she was a member of 8 › 2010 and currently a member of the 8 › +,+, as well as a member of the National Economic Management Team (EMT). Two, the gender and historical factor. Should the government decides to look in her direction, she would

of the CBN, and Nigeria would join the club of South Africa, Argentina, Botswana, Russia and other emerging countries, who have dared to entrust a woman with the most sensitive job in the economy,� an industry source claimed. Another person whose candidature

8 presidency is a hedge fund and private equity investment expert and CEO of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Mustafa ChikeObi. Chike-Obi has had a stint at the Goldman Sachs, and held senior [ He graduated (First Class) from University of Lagos with in Mathematics, and an MBA from Stanford Business School. A surprise candidate on the list of contenders is the former Minister of Finance, who is the current Minster of Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga, a former top gun at Goldman }( 6 chances said: “The fact that he is not controversial like Sanusi is making strong impressions here.�

Another lawyer and banker, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, who has served as Group Managing Director and Chief ‹% }(

" ; (formerly Access Bank Nigeria) since 2002, is said to be in contention also. His candidacy reportedly has the endorsement of Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede and Stephen Olabisi Onasanya, an accountant and banker, who is CEO of First Bank Plc, are the two industry players in contention to succeed Sanusi. Onasanya, a long time associate and accounts manager for Oil Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, is also thought to be bringing a sense of calmness to the position, if he lands the job. Also, a professor of Economics and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo, Akpan Ekpo, is said to also nurse the ambition to head the apex bank. He has served on the board of the bank,but now Director General of the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management, based in Lagos.

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What is your view on the privatization of PHCN and the proposed privatization of

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! First on the issue of PHCN privatization, I want to say this is a work in progress that we can only wait for the outcome, but with regards to the power sector in general. In the meantime, the power situation deteriorated in the last few months. Perhaps, the situation 6 6 8 8 6 6 They have to sort out issues of funding, gas availability, labour etc. This will take some time. We may have a crisis of expectations 6 8 The improvement in the power supply is not likely to come as fast as the public expects. Meanwhile, the situation continues to impact negatively on investment with increased expenditure on diesel and petrol by enterprises. This also comes with the consequences of declining productivity and competitiveness. } ™ what is of utmost importance is that we get the process right. We cannot continue It is also clear that bureaucrats cannot G [ 8 in an average bureaucracy is procedure, not result. What is your take on the issue of fake and ! The issue of fake and substandard goods remains a nightmare to manufacturers in the country. It is important that regulatory and law enforcement agencies make it a priority to check this menace which has led to loss [ G sanctions against perpetrators of this evil. How can one be a successful businessman,

! Just as it’s the case in most economies, hard work, discipline, good knowledge

3 understanding of the operating environment is key. The rate of unemployment keeps increasing. What is your view on this, and ! The rate of unemployment in the Nigerian economy is currently one of the highest in the world, at 24 percent. Over 50% of the youths in the urban areas are unemployed. It is a very disheartening situation for parents who had laboured and strained to

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of an economic and social crisis. There is a relationship between rising criminality and unemployment. We should do something urgently to create jobs, and in this regard we propose that there should be increase support for SMEs and business start-up through capacity building and funding; encourage domestication of private and public sector spending in order to boost the G the economy; promotion of sector-linkages in the economy so that all sectors could be mutually supportive. The agricultural sector has enormous job creation potentials, and

8 How has your relationship been with the ! Our relationship with governments at the state, Federal and local levels has been quite a cordial one. While our perspectives may G

6 agree and work together on some issues that Z What has been your chamber’s achievement so far? The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has remained a leading voice in Public Policy Advocacy, our Lagos International Trade Fair has remained the biggest and the best in West Africa, we have also continued to adequately represent the business community in the country. What advice do you have for the ! The Federal Government should consider the following steps in the New Year:

There should be deceleration of debt accumulation to protect the economy from the looming debt trap. We expect a moderation in public debt accumulation +,)7 " 8 institutions towards investors and entrepreneurs. We hope to see a public sector that is driven by the true spirit of public service. This would enhance private sector development in the overall interest of the economy and the citizens. We also look forward to a renewed +,)7 Currently the economy bleeds profusely from corruption, and our expectation is that this bleeding will be moderated in 2014. This should happen through a combination of appropriate policy choices, deterrent sanctions for perpetrators and rewards for integrity. Introduce new momentum to address economy. We desire a higher dedication to infrastructure improvement, especially with regard to power, roads and railways. Current reforms in the power sector should be sustained. We desire to see renewed commitment to patronage of locally produced goods by government agencies and institutions. There should also be renewed commitment to local content policy, not just in the oil and gas sector, but in other sectors of the economy. Indigenous participation is an important strategy to ensure inclusive 6 " 8 the improvement of infrastructures in order to enhance the productivity of enterprises in the economy. Despite all the concerns about the state of our economy, I would say that our G for investors. We have the largest population in the African continent (estimated 170 million); we have the largest black population in the world; ours is the second largest economy in Africa (with a GDP of over $300 billion); we have one of the highest growth rates in the world currently (6.7 percent); we account for over 50 percent of the GDP of the West African sub region; we account for over 50 percent of the population of the west sub region, we are blessed with abundant natural resources (minerals and arable land) and our democratic structures are becoming

What is missing is the capacity to harness these opportunities for our common good. 5 6 long.

Ashakacem expansion: Relocation of villages to gulp N262m

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sum of N262 million would be spent by Ashaka Cement Company to relocate three communities in Gombe State as the cement company embarks on its expansion. This was disclosed by the company’s General Manager, Projects Mr Tony Okpara, at Ladde-Bage village in Funakaye Local Government Area of the state during the week. Okpara who gave the names of affected as Lariski, Darumpa and Malari.

6 G protect their inhabitants from environmental hazards, as a result of the expansion of the cement company. Okpara said the amount would be spent on the construction of 55 houses, three blocks of classrooms, clinic, mosque and three boreholes for the affected communities. ``They (villages) will be relocated to Ladde-Bage village to facilitate the ex G ``This will follow the excavation of limestone in the area for the purpose of cement production,’’ he said. Okpara said the construction work was awarded to 13 indigenous contractors, who were expected to complete the job within three months. He said the company had earlier acquired 40 hectares of land in order to G The company’s Managing Director, Mr Lionard Volger expressed appreciation of the communities’ co-operation with the company even as he assured the residents that Ashakacem would not toy with its corporate social responsibility. He expressed optimism that the contractors would deliver the jobs accord Also speaking, Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors, Alhaji Umar Kwairanga said the projects were just 6 planned for the host communities. Kwairanga also assured the communities that the company would sustain its corporate social responsibility efforts. He assured that the company made a careful selection of the contractors before the contracts were awarded.

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section of users of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in Kano State have said that the machines had fostered the culture of discipline among the residents. The ATMs were introduced by banks to reduce the long human queues in banking halls and to encourage electronic banking transactions among Nigerians. A user of the modern cash dispensing facility in Nasarawa GRA, Alhaji Salihu Magaji, told our reporter who visited the area, that users of the machines now queue at the ATM stands without promptings from the authorities. “With the introduction of the ATMs, you see people of all classes queuing up at points; no one is told that you don’t have to jump the queue. “This is a new development in our corporate image,’’ he said.

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International Business

Antigua and Barbuda:Economy driven by tourism Biodun Akomolafe with Agency reports

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ntigua, Barbuda and Redonda form the independent nations of Antigua and Barbuda within the Commonwealth of Nations. They are part of the Leeward Islands in the West Indies. The Island, located in the eastern Caribbean Sea was populated by Amerindian tribes when Christopher Columbus “discovered� it in 1493. He named the island “Santa Maria de la Antigua�. Antigua and Barbuda is a twoisland nation known for its beaches, and is a favourite destination for yachtsmen. 5 6 8 the Spaniards and French, but was turned into a colony by the English in 1667. They established slavery to run the sugar plantations on Antigua. Antigua and Barbuda became an independent nation in 1981, but it is still British in many of its traditions. Nationals of Commonwealth countries (with the exception of Nigeria), European Community (EC) countries and some other stipulated countries do not need a visa to travel to Antigua and Barbuda. However, in 2010, a high-level delegation from Nigeria met with Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Dr. Baldwin Spencer, and engaged in a series of meetings designed to promote trade and investments between the two countries. The Nigerian delegation was led by Obong Sunday Jackson, member of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council’s Governing Board. Other members of the delegation were Mr. Lenny Duncan of Global E-management Services and the Chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria. Also present was Chief Wallace Williams whom the Antiguan Prime Minister described as a person who had % G promote the interests of Antigua and Barbuda in Nigeria. The meeting discussed establishing Antigua and Barbuda as a digital hub for the Eastern Caribbean and beyond. Duncan made a presentation that elaborated on the opportunities for positioning Antigua and Barbuda as a key digital platform for sports, entertainment, music, education, trade and tourism in the region. The meeting further discussed the opening up of direct airline routes between Antigua and Barbuda and Nigeria; the prospects for investment in, and the regulation G <

and the establishment of Antigua and Barbuda as a trade hub for the Eastern Caribbean. Antigua and Barbuda economy is small and open. Therefore, the country is subject to the vagaries of the economic conditions in countries from which it imports goods and services. % G imported prices on the economy is moderated because the country’s ( ‹ 2 % exchange rate with the US dollar (EC$2.70 = US$1.00). The Eastern Caribbean dollar which Antigua and Barbuda shares with other countries of the Leeward and Windward Islands is the strongest of the Caribbean currencies. Tourism is the largest contributor to Gross Domestic Product.

dropped from 40 percent of GDP in the 1960s to about 12 percent. Women constitute high proportion of workers in the tourism sector, and are the backbone of the services industry. Manufacturing industries, which thrived in the 1980s, are export oriented and produce garments, paint, furniture, bedding and galvanized sheets. There is shortage of skilled labour in Antigua and Barbuda, therefore, the government readily grants work permits for companies which need to import skills. Doing business in Antigua and Barbuda The culture of Antigua and Barbuda (local creole pronunciation, Antiga and Barbueda) is a classic example of a creole culture. It emerged from the mixing of Amerindian (Carib and Arawak),

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West African and European (primarily British) cultural traditions. With the above cultural background, and a 2011 estimated population of 86,295 of which approximately 93 percent is AfricanAntiguans and Barbudans, doing business in this Commonwealth country is an added advantage to any Nigerian willing to transact businesses in the country. A lightweight suit is suitable for most business visits. Handshaking is the normal greeting for acquaintances and for formal introductions. Business cards are expected from people who do not live on the islands. Economy: 6 Caribbean islands to actively encourage tourism. Tourism and

6 components of the service sector, and it accounts for over three-quarters of the country’s economy. Both G years; tourism because of repeated of questionable associations with money-laundering operations. Fears of over-reliance on tourism to try and diversify the economy into manufacturing, agriculture

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revenue for the government is the rent on two United States of America Military bases. Despite these measures, national debts are high. Though the budget presentation may be delayed until this January, but according to the 2013 Budget statement for Antigua and Barbuda, the allocated budget for the Ministry of Education, œ G was XCD 84.4 million (USD 31.2 million). According to the World Bank, Antigua and Barbuda spent 9.80% of its government expenditure and 2.50% of its GDP on education provision in 2009. Antigua and Barbuda welcomes foreign investment and provides a hospitable environment, and generous incentives to encourage such investment. The government is keen to assure investors that their investments are secure and well protected. Therefore, Investment Protection Agreements have been signed with the Federal Republic of Germany and with the United Kingdom. In a world of coups and crises, Antigua and Barbuda is a paradise for the businessman. It has both a pleasantly tropical climate throughout the year, and a long tradition of political stability based on parliamentary democracy. While the Government intervenes in the economy as a regulator in some instances, the private sector is Continued on Page 76

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Antigua and Barbuda: Economy driven by tourism the dominant force in the economy. 8 to upholding the principle of free enterprise, and successive governments have respected the agreements and commitments made between previous administrations and investors. No investor has ever had assets nationalized, or forced to leave the Island. Under the Island’s constitution, property can only be nationalized in exceptional circumstances, and even in such cases, the country’s constitution demands that fair compensation must be determined by an independent authority, and must be paid promptly. This constitutional

requirement is unusual in developing countries, and casts Antigua and Barbuda in a very 8 The legal basis for Antigua and Barbuda’s tax holidays for investors 5 Act. The length of the ‘holiday’ depends on the amount of value added in Antigua and Barbuda. The amount realised from the sales of the product over a continuous period of 12 months, minus: a) Cost of imported raw materials, components, parts of components, fuel and services; b) Wages and salaries paid to

foreign nationals; : ; to foreign nationals; d) Interest, management charges and other income payments to notresidents (including companies) and e) Depreciation of imports of plant, machinery and equipment. G concessions to investors, particularly if the investment is substantial. Typical concessions include: % company for a period of 15 years in 6 renewal for another 15 years. Waiver of all import duties on

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he Antigua and Barbuda Development Bank (ABDB) and the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that allows legally registered firms, individuals as well as business support organisations (BSOs) in Antigua and Barbuda to be in a better position to export their products and services throughout the Caribbean region and/or to international markets. This agreement between the

ABDB and Caribbean Export provides the type of institutional support necessary to facilitate access to grant funding for local businesses under Caribbean Export’s grant scheme. The scheme supports the building of production capacity through training and personal development; facilitating trade mark; intellectual property and the protection of copyright material as well as the opening of new markets, improve competitiveness of firms to identify new sources of supply for raw materials and further increase competitiveness.

Antigua and Barbuda-owned firms that qualify for assistance under the direct assistance of the grant scheme could obtain bridgefinancing from the Antigua and Barbuda Development Bank. The signing of the MOU signals the commitment of the Antigua and Barbuda Development Bank towards ensuring that local firms achieve and maintain a competitive edge, and in addition, enhance their ability to grow their businesses by taking advantage of opportunities to export to new markets.

consumption tax on the importation of materials and equipment used in the operations of the company. Grant of an export allowance in the form of an extended tax holiday on the exportation of goods produced in Antigua and Barbuda. The right to repatriate all capital of all taxes or any other charges on foreign exchange transactions. The government allows a company to import a standby electricity generator free of all import duties % ( equipment and vehicles to be used in the company’s operations can be imported free of duty and consumption taxes. The government grants all work permits and the necessary residential status to all expatriates who are key to a company’s operations. Dos and Don’ts in Antigua and Barbuda Unlike many countries of the world, there are very few dos and don’ts an entrepreneur in the country may encounter. Consider the following: DO NOT play the Rainbow Game unless you want to lose a lot of money. Travelers who had had nasty experiences with such games in the past alleged that a lot of the slot machines do not work in one way or G „ care.

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Leisure De-Renaissance: Destination for business executives

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Without pretension to its class consciousness, DeRenaissance Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, still offers hope to all funseekers. TUNDE BUSARI writes

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hough Lekki and Aja axis are fast becoming new economic nerve centres of Lagos, arguably, Ikeja, the capital of Lagos State is still rated as a place where the highest number of hotels is concentrated in the state. This is understandable given the status of the city as the seat of power as well as the tarmac of the biggest airport in Nigeria, Murtala Muhammed International Airport. } 8 5 2 landscape is De Renaissance. Strategically located at the conspicuous point on the popular Obafemi Awolowo Way, DeRenaissance, from whichever side it is viewed, is a grand hotel built to boost the status of its host city as commercial nerve of not only Lagos but entire South-West Nigeria and even beyond. Its proximity with the Lagos State Government Secretariat, Alausa and a newly commissioned Shopping Mall and the State Broadcasting house is 8 entrepreneur skill of its proprietor.

Besides, it takes less than 30 minutes to drive to and from the airport just as the Ikeja golf course is also 15 minutes drive. This accessibility has conferred a great

advantage to the hotel, making it natural choice of captains of industry who storm Lagos for transaction or leisure trip during holiday. “When the hotel was under 6 a few who were insider knew the

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project was an hotel. Some of us were thinking it was a Federal Government project until it became clear. The hotel was deliberately sited to service the high class of people who frequent Ikeja on daily basis,� one Akin John, G 8 / $ Renaissance recalled. A casual view of the hotel from outside would present a structure struggling for space, but a visit 6 completed with all facilities that can

$ Guests, on arrival, are ushered in by the well crafted marble 6 6 $ architectural masterpiece. The reception section, where ever smiling faces of young ladies await guests, is indeed a gateway to paradise on earth. 6 $ ( ƒ 6 their impressively courteous manner 6 6 8 irrespective of their mission. The tight security in the whole premises ensures that the dreg of the society has no place in the hotel unlike what obtains elsewhere doubling as criminal hideouts. Continued on page 78

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APC born out of necessity Bauchi’s ex-Dep Gov

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Impeached as deputy governor term of Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi State for refusing to dump the All Nigerian Peoples Party (ANPP) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Mohammed Garba Gadi sopke with NANKPAH BWAKAN saying the All Progressives Congress (APC) was born out of necessity, to bring about positive change in 2015.

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Ondo Bye-election: Parties begin search for ‘sellable’ candidates Peter Dada, Akure

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olitical parties in Ondo State are waiting for the Independent National ‹

% date for the bye-election in Ilaje/ Ese Odo Federal Constituency constituency at the House of Representatives. The seat was vacant following the demise of the lawmaker representing it, Hon Raphael Nomiye, who reportedly slummed and died at his residence in Abuja in November last year. To this end, there is certainty that the three major political parties in the state, that is, the ruling Labour Party (LP), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) would take part in the election, even though one is not sure yet about the participation of other political parties. It was gathered that the leadership of the three parties have been holding series of meeting over who will be their ƒ many members of the parties in the federal constituency have been showing interest. The constituency comprises two local governments: the Ilaje and Ese Odo local government areas. The lawmaker that passed on came from Ese Odo, giving the Ilaje people the impression that it is now their turn. Feelers from the parties revealed that the development has been causing headache to leaders of the parties in respect of sellable and acceptable candidates that could win the election. But it was said that the party leaders are being 8 avoid the choice of candidates that could destabilise their parties or cause rancour among party members in the area before, during and after the election. Recently, some stakeholders in the LP suggested the special assistant to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on youth 8 ! ” 2 ƒ forthcoming election. The stakeholders were of the point that their choice of Akinjo who came from the Ilaje Local Government Area of the state as candidate of the party is out of their conviction. They explained that it is the turn of state Constituency II of Ilaje

Local Government to produce the next lawmaker for the area. They also argued that because Akinjo, apart from having acceptability across party divides, has the right qualities to represent both his people and the party at the lower chamber of the National Assembly. 5 8

state chairman of the party and signed by 45 of its leaders in Mahin Ward Four of Ilaje Local Government, Akinjo’s loyalists said it is the turn of their area since the Ese-Odo state constituency and Ilaje state constituency 1 produced the last two occupiers of the position. The people however argued that out of the three zones in Ilaje state Constituency II, only the zone that comprises wards three and four had never produced a member of the House of Representatives. 8 L &" the conviction that it should be our turn, the people therefore unanimously adopted Akinjo as the aspirant from the ward. We, therefore, resolved on Akinjo who was once a senior special assistant to former President Obasanjo for a period of eight years. “Since the next election is critical to our party, the candidate that should be ( sellable and be able to deliver ƒ personality clout, hence we have conscientiously adopted and so recommend him for your support to enhance and promote the prospect of our party at the forthcoming byeelection.� In the same vein, there is a strong indication that the PDP too is likely to pick a candidate from the Ilaje Local Government Area, because the area is well known to be one of the strongholds of the PDP in the state. It would be recalled that the party has not lost any election in the council area since the beginning of this democracy. ƒ of the party in the House of Representative in 2011, Agboola Ajayi, who came from Ese Odo Local Government might also be nursing the ambition, he may not get the ticket as the calculation is not in his favour. Another factor that may work against the former chairman of Ese Odo Local Government is the voters’ population which very larger in Ilaje than in Ese

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Mimiko Odo Local government, thus giving any party that picks its candidate from Ilaje a greater comparative advantage. In a recent chat with the party’s candidate in the October 20, 2012 governorship election, Chief Olusola Oke, he explained that the party has not decided 6 6 ƒ in the bye-election for now, but assured that it would participate in the election. He said: “It is sad that we lost our brother, Nomiye. Having said that, there is a law that when a seat is vacant in the House, a by-election has to be conducted. We will call a meeting of the leaders 6 forward; surely, we are going to participate in the election. “You will agree with me that Ondo South is a stronghold of the PDP in the state. This by-election comes at a time when I have just contested and won a governorship election

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Akeredolu in this local government (Ilaje Local Government). So, we are winning the election and we will not do anything that will distract us from winning the election.� On the local government from which to pick the candidate of the PDP for the election, the former national legal adviser of the party who is also from Ilaje Local Government Area, posited that in a political system, it is a normal phenomenon for members to aspire; but that it is left for the party leadership to decide in the interest of the party and members to choose a candidate that would be acceptable to the people. “There is bound to be clamour, but the party leadership will sit about it. Everybody will be clamouring; it is normal but we are going to pick a candidate that will enable us win the election whether from Ese Odo or Ilaje. The person will be the best and acceptable by the two local governments,� he maintained. Meanwhile, nothing much is being heard from the APC as regards the bye-election but a

6 in it even as the two local governments involved are not its strongholds. Besides, the party may however experience more ( due to the leadership crisis that has engulfed it since the merger of other parties with the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) to form the APC. It was gathered that the crisis has been responsible for the internal disharmony among the party chieftains which brought about the notion that the APC may not have any chance in the Ilaje/Ese Odo Federal Constituency bye-election.

chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Hon. Olufemi Adekanmbi, has advised the leadership of the party not to allow their personal interests frustrate the efforts of the party’s national executives. Adekanmbi’s call came on the heels of the crisis that trailed the inauguration of a 31-member interim executive committee for the state. The committee is chaired by former governorship candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN). At the ceremony, the state’s former Commissioner for Information, Prince Olu Adegboro, was appointed secretary and Chief Ebenezer Akinwekomi as treasurer. However, some groups led by the special adviser to Osun State governor on environment, Mr. Bola Ilori, and Chief Sola Iji, expressed reservations on the inauguration of the committee, saying the executive members were not duly appointed. The group which has members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) in its fold, said unknown people were picked for their slots. But, Adekanmbi, while speaking with Saturday Newswatch in Akure, appealed to members of the party to work together as a team ahead of the 2015 general elections, adding that the party could not afford to be relegated in Ondo State politics again. The APC leader noted that this was not the best time for leaders of the party in the state to allow personal ambition to kill the vision of the party’s national leaders to change the fortune of the party in the state. While urging the leadership of the APC at the national level to wade into the crisis, Adekanmbi said members of other political parties that merged to form the APC must be carried along in the party’s efforts to harmonise its membership. He said: “I think this is not # APC in Ondo State. This is the time for us to consolidate on what our national leadership is doing at the top to bring more members to our party. “We should all work harmoniously to ensure that the APC becomes the party to beat in the sunshine state. Every member of other political parties that merged with the defunct ACN should be carried along in the scheme of things.�

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PDP’s detractors’ll fail – Party chieftain T

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is being polarised with the Âœ ¤ ÂĽÂŚ § may likely lose the presidency in 2015? That is the general thinking of people, but I tell you that the PDP will never lose focus. Some of us coming back to the party will strengthen it. Somebody was asking why I came back to the PDP if I have ambition. I don’t have any ambition now. My coming back to the PDP is to work for the party. Yes, there is rancour in the party. 5 3 $ governors against how many? And with the person of President Goodluck Jonathan steering the wheel of the vehicle call Nigeria, we are capable of solving this problem. Also, I think the death of Chief Solomon Lar should be one of the symbols of unity particularly for those of us in the ;/; 4 6 the PDP and if we follow his style of leadership, this rancour will be narrowed down. There are some people who are enemies of the state and are now being pushed along that polarity of political activities to ensure that they make ( ;/; ungovernable. But they will fail. I can tell you everything is been done to counter them. I am aware that the leaders of this country cannot leave any stone unturned. They are talking; there is nothing wrong in coming back to the round table.

The Plateau State local ¨Š ªŠŒ Âœ conduct of the PDP as being able to win all the 17 council areas? My answer to that is yes. We have all it takes. There has been a lot of agitation for the election to hold earlier than now. Whether you like it or not, there have been skirmishes here and there and Governor Jonah Jang is doing his best to ensure that the election comes and goes without any rancour. It is not easy; if you remember, a lot of properties were burnt in the 2008 election because of a reckless arrangement. Today, state. I can tell you that we will make the election peaceful and the success of it will be overwhelming. You were a running mate to a ªŠŒ are back in the PDP, what is your political ambition? I am a politician and a stakeholder in Plateau State. I was in the opposition before for a particular reason. I got disappointed with one arrangement and went to the opposition erroneously; but after sometime, I discovered that Governor Jang has good intentions; he is doing well and I see no reason I should be in the opposition because he was the leader of the PDP; he was my boss in the military and today he is 8 5 6 6 6 time. I gave him all my support and I don’t see any reason I should remain in the opposition. I want to tell you that the work he is doing at the grassroots is satisfactory; he is carrying everybody along. People are sure that we can deliver and we are already delivering and they are very happy with that. There is this condition in PDP that if you had left and come years before you are allowed to ÂŚ § ! Yes, I agree with you. The condition you are talking about is a measure to ensure that people don’t just jump from one party to another. Also, the people who are coming must have sincerity of purpose; you don’t just come to the party because you have an ambition. You should come to work for the party and so, if the party’s guidelines stipulate that you must spend two years, so be it. However, there is also a stipulation that waiver will go to people who are credible. When I came into politics after leaving

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Col Fidelis Attahiru, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, spoke to GYANG BERE on the crisis rocking the party, offering the Middle Belt as an alternative should President Goodluck Jonathan be rejected in 2015. Excerpts: he North is clamouring for power shift to the region in 2015 and as a minority from the North central, do you want President Goodluck Jonathan to continue in 2015? I will answer this question in two ways. First, democracy is a game to be played by everybody if given equal chance to participate. So, as far as I wish to talk about zoning which I feel is not constitutional in $ 6 it when we have problems in this country. Zoning is a gentleman’s agreement and if we respect it, then it is time for power to shift to the North; and if it is to come to the North, what can you describe as the North? It is a combination of states including the North central zone of the country where Plateau State belongs. Therefore we should be thinking about the presidency coming to the Middle Belt. I can tell you that as a gentleman agreement, we should be thinking of how to appease ourselves by allowing equal participation in 2015. I think that will give us a sense of balance.

MSSN commends Jonathan for signing same sex marriage bill into law

Attahiru the army, I didn’t meet the criteria but I was given a waiver because of the grassroots support I was having in my local government area and because of the support I have given the PDP. Why are people afraid of waiver if the new entrants are really sincere with the state and the leadership of the party? You can come to the party and within few months, if you 3 ;/; $ back to your ward, obtain your membership card and be approved through the local government 6 $ done, you don’t have to be afraid of waiver. If you have sincerity of purpose you will be given. People are afraid because they want to join the PDP in the state from Abuja. You can’t be greater than your state; you must respect your

8 6 of the party, because if there is any input that is going to be made to the national secretariat of the party, the governor must contribute. So, why are some people undermining

But I tell you that the PDP will never lose focus. Some of us coming back to the party will strengthen it. Somebody was asking why I came back to the PDP if I have ambition. I don’t have any ambition now. My coming back to the PDP is to work for the party. Yes, there is rancour in PDP

him? Let’s shun violence and respect the leadership of our party. What is your take on the exit of ! Solomon Lar, popularly called Baba Lar, was a detribalised leader whose pendulum was swinging in between the divides of this 5 $ leader because he served people truthfully with integrity. Lar ruled the bigger Plateau because it combined the present Nasarawa State and we witness a stable government, a government of unity. It was during his time that 6

$ from Kaduna State, one from Oyo State and the third from Anambra State. Is that happening in this country today? No. The death of Baba Lar is a great loss. Even though he believed in the emancipation of the Middle Belt, he strongly believed in a united Nigeria. Therefore we have lost a father and a mentor whose shoes 6 ( politicians to wear. likes of Joseph Tarka from the § struggle for the emancipation of the Middle Belt is threatened? I agree with you. The likes of ‡ 8 struggle for the liberation of the Middle Belt. This was a man who invested so much energy and resource in achieving the liberation of the region; this is one of the greatest losses that we are going to

G 5 6 Theophilus Danjuma (rtd) who is the only one left standing. We were beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel, but now, with the death of Chief Lar, it will be ( 6 going to lose hope; some of us are still very vibrant. We believe strongly in the emancipation of our people, and we shall continue the struggle so that we can use it to immortalise him. We will not leave any stone unturned. So the threat is not much; it may be delayed for some time; but I am sure that after mourning this great loss, we would

6 6 I assure you the struggle will continue.

he Muslim Stu$ dents’ Society of Nigeria,(MSSN) Lagos State Area Unit has commended President Goodluck Jonathan over the signing into law the bill banning same sex marriage. The signing of the bill into law was made known to the public on Monday by the presidential spokes$ man, Reuben Abati. The bill which attracted lots of reactions and con$ demnation from various $ $ zations and religious bod$ ies one of which the MSSN was during its passage at the National Assembly does not only criminalizes

$ % makes public displays of affection and even social$ izing in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and $ % $ legal. MSSN, in a statement by its President, Mr. Kaamil Kalejaye applauded Jonathan for standing his ground despite pressure to 2 $ some international organi$ zations and foreign coun$ tries. According to the group “The act of same sex part$ nership is not just morally wrong but barbaric and inimical to the African culture. “None of the two domi$ nant religions of the world support this terrible act. Marriage is a sacred con$ tract between a man and a woman that cannot be redefined. We believe that marriage should be be$ tween a man and a woman because it is a cornerstone of family life and the only institution within which to raise children. “Homosexuality is one of the most disgusting sins and greatest crimes. It is a vile perversion that goes against sound nature, and is one of the most corrupt$ ing and hideous sins, the punishment for homosexu$ ality in Islam is death,� it said. The group however urged Jonathan to use the same drive deployed in signing the bill into law to tackle all other issues affecting the country and allow develop$ ment in all the facet of the economy.

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Ploy, confusion over Bayelsa APC leadership Uchenna Nwafor, Yenagoa

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lans by the Bayelsa State All Progressive Congress (APC) to unveil its secretariat and constitute an executive council have continued to pose serious challenge as well as generate palpable tension as opposition continues to rear its ugly head. Internal wrangling among its members is another factor. There is no doubt that the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has a majority in the state especially as President Goodluck Jonathan hails from there. The seeming noticeable opposition in Bayelsa State started when former Governor Timipre Sylva lost out of power in 2012, leaving the party with most of his loyalists 6 6 8 launch the APC in the state as their plan to launch the new PDP has failed. The proposed APC secretariat owned by Chief Richard Kpodo, a former special adviser on security to former Governor Sylva became controversial as it has been marked for demolition by the state government. ; ƒ it was gathered, was done at the early hours of January 8, 2014 while its signpost was mounted at about 12 noon, same day. ƒ and the signpost however 8 8 residents within and outside government who gathered to % Though, it was envisaged that the exercise would be met with resistance from the government for obvious reason, an aide to Governor Seriake Dickson (names withheld) said: “We are not like them. It is not our style to use bombing or

8 the opposition.� However, this was as some known members of the APC described the unveiling and ƒ “lacking proper advice� and “not to the knowledge of the interim leadership of the party.� According to a national ( Ebikibina Miriki, “the actions of Kpodo and others are not in line with the directive of the interim national executive as the interim national leader, South South, Chief Tom Ikimi, is expected to inaugurate the new executive, and that the opening of a secretariat without proper process showed the true intention of those involved.� Kpodo who claimed to have

been nominated as the interim chairman of the APC in the state, said the exercise was an indication of the seriousness of the party to reclaim the state, adding that “we have started with the unveiling of our proposed secretariat and will ( ' However, the PDP and loyalists of Governor Dickson see the development as normal, saying “it is normal that a registered political party opens its secretariat. We are not worried. We believe that with the achievement of the administration in the last two years, people should be able to act accordingly.� Barely 24 hours after the „ ƒ 6 APC members loyal to Sylva accused the PDP of engaging thugs to vandalise its secretariat, destroying the „ ƒ In response, PDP state publicity secretary, Mr. Osom Macgbere, described the claim & 8 to throw the state into crises. No PDP member will go to the APC secretariat; rather, the APC should handle its

8 factional crises.� Sylva’s loyalists, through Kpodo and secretary, Godwin Sidi, alleged that a vehicle PDP thugs, including two fully armed policemen stormed the APC secretariat and pulled 6 ƒ While Sidi alleged that he received telephone calls from private security boys of the party that some plainclothe policemen stormed the secretariat on Thursday morning, Kpodo alleged that the hired thugs and policemen, after threatening the security guard at the secretariat, 6 ƒ sign posts and took them away. While Sidi described the alleged act as undemocratic, unconstitutional and a political atrocity, Kpodo said the alleged act amounts to being afraid of the opposition. Meanwhile, another parallel secretariat of the APC has been opened by a close friend of Sylva and the former chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Council, Chief Tiwei Orunimeghe, who was sacked by the administration of Governor Dickson over alleged misconduct. Following the seeming crises in the APC, Governor Dickson has directed the police and other security agencies to maintain security at the party’s secretariat in Yenagoa. A statement by the chief press secretary to the governor, Mr. Daniel Iworiso-

Dickson Mackson, said the directive was to ensure security of lives and property of residents and visitors to the state, noting that “as a responsive government, we will not abandon what is clearly our constitutional duty to provide security and ensure that people go about their legitimate duties without molestation and same for the APC and any other party that is lawfully registered and recognised as a political party in Nigeria.� Dickson appealed to the leadership of the party at the national level to ensure that steps are taken urgently to resolve the leadership tussle state, expressing concern over 8 the APC. Clearly, the internal crises in the party are between loyalists of Sylva and members of other parties that formed the APC. Another thorny issue within

Similarly, we call on the national leadership of the APC to heed the advice of the state government on the use of Kpodo’s personal house as party secretariat, knowing full well that the same building along with several others in Etegwe/ Edepie area of Yenagoa, have been earmarked for demolition in order to make way for the second $ '

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the party is that Kpodo and Sidi allegedly imposed themselves on the party as chairman and secretary as well as sited the state secretariat of the party on Kpodo’s personal property in the Etegwe area of Yenagoa without due consultation. Meanwhile, the interim leadership of the APC in Bayelsa State has disowned the loyalists of Sylva and members of the new PDP who often claim control of the party and its structures in the state. 8 Sylva’s loyalists would be welcomed to the party if properly registered at the forthcoming registration exercise. It expressed disgust over alleged false and misleading actions of the Sylva loyalists on how they unveiled separate secretariats and composed the state executive council of the party. The APC leaders, in a communiquĂŠ at the end of an emergency meeting in Yenagoa, said the raging storm over the secretariats and composition of an interim leadership with Kpodo and Orunimigha by the Sylva loyalists are embarrassing to the party. APC leaders, under the umbrella of the Bayelsa State 5 ‹% 8 formerly known as the 4 8 said they have examined the claims of the Sylva loyalists and their sponsors, and conclude that “the action is a shock and embarrassment to 5 8 ' According to a three-point communiquĂŠ jointly signed by Nalaguo Chris Alagoa, Mrs. Esther Joshua Okiowei, the former vice chairman (South South) of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP); Chief Livinus Agala Opuakpa, the former state chairman of the ANPP; Hon. Tuamo Abule, Chief Harrow Zuokumor and Emmanuel Anderson, they argued that “it is not true that the national secretariat support the strange actions of these bedfellows as they are alien to the extant APC arrangement 8 the only recognised body for the purpose.â€? Similarly, leadership of the PDP in Bayelsa State, through

a statement by its chairman, Col. Sam Inokoba (rtd), noted with serious concern, the rising tension among the three factions of the APC in the state, led by former ACN chieftain, Miriki, Kpodo and Orunimighe, all claiming leadership of the party in the state. While commending state government’s recent statement on its commitment to the protection of lives and property of all law abiding citizens and residents, including the APC and any other legitimately registered political party, the PDP leadership lent its voice to the state government’s stance, urging the APC national 8 urgency, resolve the brewing imbroglio and announce its authentic leadership in the state. It stressed that the state G 6 into undue chaos as a result of the APC’s failure to put its house in order. Alleging that Kpodo and Orunimighe were on police 6 G and that both men have since been on the run, Col. Inokoba said: “We are therefore calling on the national leadership of the APC to be mindful of the type of characters it considers as party leaders in the state since it has been duly established that these fellows are on the wanted list of the police. “Similarly, we call on the national leadership of the APC to heed the advice of the state government on the use of Kpodo’s personal house as party secretariat, knowing full well that the same building along with several others in Etegwe/Edepie area of Yenagoa, have been earmarked for demolition in order to make way for the second ƒ ' However, many political observers in the state believe that an opposition party is needed to at least checkmate the activities of Governor Dickson. Others expressed dismay over the birth of the APC in the state, positing that the party ought not to be allowed in the state because of its opposition to President Jonathan’s government.

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peaking in regards to how separation and divorce impacts the two adults involved; separation and divorce can initiate major change, which may lead to anxiety and stress. Like most changes, separation and divorce have a widespread impact on our lives and those around us. Coping and managing all the tasks associated with separation and divorce can lead to anxiety, panic, and depression. The adults directly involved in the separation and divorce will experience a full-range of emotions as they navigate the daily tasks and responsibilities of living under the circumstances of a separation and then divorce. These days, more and more couples are 8 There seems to be a lack of understanding about the institution of marriage anymore. Experts have over the years tried to fathom the causes of separation and divorce in marriage. However, a good number of couples name lack of commitment as the major reason for failed marriages. According to a survey carried out by the American Psychology Association, 62 percent of exes said they wished their spouses had worked harder to stay $ 21 percent of women said they wished they, themselves, had worked harder in the marriage. Another major reason for marriage troubles is too much arguing. “Incessant arguing that doesn’t lead to any resolution is incredibly damaging for any relationship,� says Clinton Power, relationship counselor and founder of Clinton Power and Associates. “One of the primary reasons arguments p p perpetuate is because not you’ree

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One of the primary reasons arguments perpetuate is because you’re not understanding, appreciating or validating your partner’s perspective. Once you can begin to appreciate a reality different from your own, you’re on the way to deescalating conflict and finding solutions.

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to separation and divorce for victims of abuse. “The most important thing is to make sure that you’re safe before instigating any separation or divorce,� Power tells MSN. “Secondly, let people close to you in your life know of any possible dangers that may come from preparing or announcing a divorce. Have a backup plan that involves these people looking out for your safety.� Power also advises victims to seek legal advice The truth is that there is a lot of stress

relationship, a loss of possessions, a loss of status, a loss of personal identity as a couple and as an individual. The necessary restructuring of the family especially if children are involved 6 G Virtually nothing will remain the same as before the decision to separate and divorce. Logically, lives have to be restructured after separation on divorce and this will include where family members will 6 6 children are involved there will need to be a discussion of how to manage parenting roles, household pets and possessions will need to be divided between two households and last but certainly not the least as far as importance is that relationships including those of extended 6 G 5 ( discuss and make decisions about how to restructure the lives involved without becoming emotional about the issues that need deciding. Home addresses would change, schools might change and even surnames. The presence of stress can be manifested

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G own life. When a person recognizes that they have the power to take personal control over daily events in their life, they will experience less stress. When one experiences separation and divorce it can seem as if control has been taken out of your hands by others, the court, and by the situation. In order to gain personal control it is important to learn to relax. When we are relaxed we can think more clearly. Allowing our bodies to enter a relaxed state daily calms our minds and our emotions. It is necessary to make time during the day and evening for downtime in which the body is at rest and the mind can drift. There are many ways to relax but some good starting points for most people is to listen to favorite music, meditate, participate in yoga or other calming exercises like walking or swimming. Another way to gain personal control is to control your environment. Your environment may include your home, and your workplace. Sometimes couples not only see each other where they live but also where they work. It may be necessary to learn how to schedule activities in such a manner that allows you to not feel rushed or pressured in any way. It is important to take control 8 6 6 things are done. It is easier to control your environment if you take one daily task at a time. Never self-medicate for stress or anxiety but instead seek a professional’s advice. Despite what you may have been told by well-meaning friends or family members’ drugs are not necessarily the best way to truly gain control over your situation or your environment. To make good decisions that will lead to feeling in control, you need a clear head. Sometimes, it is important to learn how to say no in order to be in control of a situation. This is important in cases where one adult may try to manipulate the other.

Trader seeks dowry refund from estranged wife A trader, Anthony Abubakhale, 53, has asked his estranged wife, Suzinna, to return the dowry he paid on her, saying that he was no longer interested in the marriage. Abubakhale told a Mushin Customary Court in Lagos to dissolve the 23-yearold marriage, alleging that Suzinna deserted him and their only daughter barely two years into their marriage. The petitioner, who resides at No.39, Adigun Street, Itire Surulere, said: “Our daughter got very sick at three years old. My wife dropped her with my mother and deserted us for 20-years.� He said that their daughter only saw her mother in 2011 after she was abandoned 18 years ago. Abubakhale also accused his wife of being diabolic. However, the respondent, Suzinna, told the court that the petitioner forced her to swear to an oath that they would never leave each other. The respondent, who denied being diabolic, said: “ever since the oath, both of us have been unable to have other children. ``I have been unable to remarry and he has been unable to father children with the other women he has taken as wives.� She urged the court to persuade her husband to break the oath. The President of the court, Mr Babatunde Ayeni, adjourned the case till February 5, 2014 for further hearing.

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A house wife, Ogunjobi Busayo, has urged an Ado-Ekiti Customary Court to dissolve her 13-year-old marriage to Ayodele, for alleged frequent beating and adultery. Busayo, 26, also urged the court to dissolve the marriage over her husband’s alleged lack of care for the only child of the union. She told the court that Ogunjobi was 6 G women, adding that anytime her husband came home with another woman, he would ask her to sleep on the mat. “My lord, anytime my husband brought a woman home, he would ask me to sleep on the mat so that the woman will sleep on our matrimonial bed,� she said. She said Ogunjobi abandoned her and the child when the child was three months’ old, adding that the respondent never gave her money for the upkeep of the child. Ogunjobi, 32, denied beating his wife because of another woman. He said this was why he did not provide welfare for the child and his mother. The court’s President, Mr Ogunsemi Joseph, adjourned the case to February 11, 2014, for further hearing.

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Brides&Grooms Would you allow your mother-in-law live with you?

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When you marry someone, you marry the family. Also, many couples are often saddled with the responsibility of caring for their aged parents. This might mean having the parents come and live with them. So, would you allow your mother-in-law live with you? AMINA BRAI OMOIKE spoke to some people. Nothing wrong only if she doesn’t interfere with the marriage There is nothing wrong in mother-in-law living with their children, but there is a lot wrong if such mother-in-law chooses to interfere in the domestic issues. I have seen the beauty and ugly side of this arrangement and I can say that much depends, actually on the couples, and not the mother-in-laws – Olanajim Make sure her room is far away Just make sure that there is some distance between her bedroom and the couples, else she will be hearing when you both are having sex – Irawo

It depends on her age

can’t trust some of them. They may appear 6 while they will start dictating and noticing 8 „ However, she can only stay with us if she is 8 visit. Packing her things and moving in? It is a no, no for me – Elizabeth

If she has good character I can tolerate my mother in law leaving with me if she’s nice and all, with good character – Xavier

I am a private person, but maybe, yes If she is indeed nice, no worries. But I must say that I am a very private person when it comes to my man and family. So it’s almost impossible to do things in the open when she is around. Most discussions will have to be in the room when she is not there – Chika

It depends. If she has only one child and

to live with her child. We don’t put our parents in nursing homes. If she is not too old, she needs to respect herself and even be the one asking to leave after one month. The other thing I will say is if you are newlyweds then you should have no family living with you. The same goes for if you are having marital problems. Sort it out before you bring in a mother in law. } 8 to be amebos especially in this age where they all have cell phones. They will be the town crier for anything that happens in your house – Francis

because you don’t live with them and you just see them on occasions, spend hours, or maybe a weekend, but coming to live with us; you will begin to see all the pot holes, not even my own mum. Maybe when 8 some help needed, but after that, no – Moji

No, I need my space

She can stay on conditions

I don’t care how nice or bad she is, she is not living with me. I need my space. You

I, of course, wouldn’t be comfortable with it, even if she’s the most darling MotherIn-Law. Marriage demands privacy from

They might seem nice but not always Even when they seem nice and polite etc, it’s all good

both “outside� sources. But if we’re the last resort, then she can stay if she doesn’t try to cause any controversy between me and her son and if she doesn’t try to control the house – Meg

situation like that should arise, I think one should get a separate apartment where she can stay and make things comfortable for her and of cause, the two parties can check on one another – Omofola

It depends on our relationship

It’s un-African to take parents to old people’s homes

Depends on my relationship with the mother in law and her personality. If she’s the type who’s bossy, loves to snoop around and cause trouble all day; then hell no! She can come visit but no overstaying and when it’s time to leave, then she’s got to leave – Thonia

Some avoid going to their children’s houses Some mother-in-laws even avoid coming to the house. Mine will always tell you that she was not brought up that way. If

Of course my mother-in-law can live with us particularly if she is old. You know, is not African to take her to old people’s home. I just pray she is not the type that would want to control my home, or see me as second-class citizen. Remember you will be a mother-in-law tomorrow. Men have no problem with their in-laws living me them. But women they want their mother to stay put and see their mother-in-law as somebody that must not stay longer than one month – Siena

Bridal tips: Planning a garden wedding R ight now, the weather is relatively beautiful so it might not be a bad idea to have a garden wedding – if you are a prospective bride (or groom). Although, you might save cost from not renting a hall; if not carefully planned, your big day can be ruined terribly. 1. Have a backup plan and know when to implement or drop it. Try something romantic. Forget the plastic canopy. Choose a tent if you must instead. 2. Rain doesn’t have to be a terrible thing. There are any number of small, unpredictable things that can go awry on your wedding day. Keeping a positive 8 9 : the best way to avoid becoming a brideor groomzilla. If it drizzles, it could make for a lot of cute photo with umbrellas. 3. Let the scenery shine. Concentrate on

my do-it-yourself projects on things other than an arch or backdrop. Instead of trying to cover every tree and shrub with funny decorations, be unique. Leave some of the natural scenery unhampered. While you want the scenery to shine, you don’t want it to blind: don’t forget to consider the angle of the sun to avoid

making guests stare into it. 4. Consider how people will get to, from, and around the event. Think about how 6 ƒ 6 to the next, and pick your spots logically. „ 8 8 5 6 keep guests sane and safe. 5. You can do guests a favour by advising about footwear. This step isn’t necessary, but it keeps ladies from stumbling and aerating all the grass. You might include wordings like “lawnfriendly shoes�. 6. Brides, know that your dress most likely will get dirty. If you want to get married outdoors, you’re probably okay 6 G like resale. 7. Think about bathrooms. You could invest extra money in fancy rental bathrooms that looked like regular ones, with nice sinks and mirrors. 8. Be mindful of additional costs like 8 6 thousands to your grand total. They are extra things to consider in a long line of things to consider when planning your wedding.

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eter and Margaret Obi: Before becoming governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi was Chairman and Director of Guardian Express Mortgage Bank Ltd, Guardian Express Bank Plc, Future View Securities Ltd, Paymaster Nigeria Ltd, Chams Nigeria Ltd, Data Corp Ltd and Card Centre Ltd. Reports have it that he was the youngest Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc. Although he was born and raised in Onitsha, the soft ‹ origin in Cross River State. Until she became Mrs. Obi in 1992, the outgoing Anambra First Lady was simply Miss Margaret Brownson Usen. They have two children – Gabriella Nwamaka Frances and Gregory Peter Oseloka.

Last week, we began the series on top-class inter-tribal marriages that have stood the test of time. Today, AMINA BRAI OMOIKE brings the concluding part. lasted over 25 years. Adesuwa (nee Osunde) whose father was a Permanent Secretary in the old Mid- Western Region, comes from the Benin Kingdom. She prides herself as being a successful wife. “I have been lucky to have a man who is conscientious and loyal. In a job like this, you need a man that ƒ ' Together, they have six children – three sons and three daughters.

Chukwuemeka Chikelu and wife: Chukwuemeka Chikelu is a lawyer and a former member of the House of Representatives from 1999 – 2003. He represented his constituency – Anaocha/ Z2 ÂŁ/ 5 Paul and Ifeanyi Adefarasin: Pastor Obasanjo’s second term, he became the Paul Adeolu Adefarasin is the Senior Minister of Information and National Pastor of House on The Rock Church Orientation. Unknown to many, the amiable with headquarters in Lagos. The 50-yearyoung man found love in a northern lady. old preacher and second son of former Probably owing to the fact that he schooled Chief Judge of Lagos State, the late Justice at the University of Maidugri where he Adefarasin and former president of obtained a degree in Political Science and International Women’s Organization, Mrs. Administration, he met and married the Hilda Adefarasin, was an architect before daughter of retired Brigadier-General heeding the call of God. He has been married Hananiya from Adamawa State, and the to Pastor Ifeanyi, an Igbo lady, for over 20 wedding drew the crème de la crème of the years now. They are also the hosts of annual society. He is the only son of Owelle Gilbert gospel concert - The Experience. Together, Chikelu and the marriage has been running they have three children namely Adebola for about 15 years now. Hilda, Alvin Adegboyega and Alexander Adekunle. Raymond Dokpesi and wives: Dr. Dokpesi is the chairman of DAAR communications, Adesuwa and Ike Onyenokwe: owners of Raypower FM and AIT. The In the Nigerian media world, Adesuwa high chief from Agenebode in Edo State } 6 seems to have ‘a thing’ for Yoruba women. inspired a lot of young ladies. After hosting The reason is that two of his wives are ‘Today’s Woman with Adesuwa’ on NTA Yoruba, precisely Ogun State. The senior for many years, she eventually went on to wife is Moji (nee Ogungbe) - the elder sister publish her own magazine, TW. However, of entertainment businessmen, Kenny and her inter-tribal marriage to Engr Ikechukwu, Idowu Ogungbe as well as singer, Kenny a native of Ndokwa LGA in Delta State has

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News TUKUR’S RESIGNATION! TUKUR’S RESIGNATION!! TUKUR’S RESIGNATION!!!

Tukur joins PDP’s archival chairmen Continued from page 4 5 ;/; [ ™ 6 has also been traced to the way and manner Tukur handled various disagreements among stakeholders ™ 5 6 ™ ( < ‹ State Governor, Segun Oni, Bode Mustapha and many others being

;/; 6 ™ congress to elect new leaders for the ™ 5 6 ;/; under Tukur, refused to reinstate Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola as its Z )) +,)0 4 had earlier been ousted by a lower $ Z[ the order of the appellate court, choosing to hang on to the ruling 6 hard feelings most members nursed 6 President Goodluck Jonathan must have been convinced by Tukur’s drive for party supremacy, hence his refusal to check or call him to order, especially as he (Tukur) disrespected the order of the appellate court on } Rather than face the situation with an open mind, Tukur did not only threw away the party’s scribe who represented a section of the country, he also went ahead to

$ Z / 8 a second republic minister, Alhaji — / ;/; 8 ;/; party’s loyalists insisted that the 8 6 Z‹ ‰ 8 Z‹ / „ 8 it started work, hammering four erstwhile party chieftains, including 2 " 2 / ^ 2 2 5 ” ™ Oyinlola who were tried in absentia % The story of how the former ;/; ( literally be described as a process of ¤ „ The ruling party mostly ‘swallows’ its national chairmen and waits for another chairman to step in for The exit of Tukur at the just Z‹ marks him as the eighth national ;/; )11* Others before him included Solomon Lar, Barnabas Gemade, } ; › } / } 6 ™ Z6 < / " 4 ! 2 ” 6 ! " 2 › ( Subsequently, seven governors, including the aforementioned and Z / "

L-r: President Goodluck Jonathan (left) and former National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Dr. Bamanga Tukur, at the party’s, National Executive Council meeting in Abuja...on Thursday. Photo: Anayo Okpara

Aliyu, apparently sick of Tukur’s unchecked dominance, teamed up to form the G-7 Governors, citing Tukur’s leadership style as one of d 6 insisted on his removal for peace to Z President’s patronage, Governors ‰ 9‰ :< [ 9 :< ‰ ”6 6 9” :< Z 9 6 :< 9”6 : Z +,)0 ;

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must leave for genuine reconciliation Of course, that decision of a number that was in majority appeared to have sent a signal that unless Tukur was eased out, the ;/; ; % meetings at the Villa could not pacify At that point every party member

;/; Similarly, the twilight of the crisis saw pressure from other stakeholders, ranging from the ;/; forum, Godswill Akpabio, to the leadership of the party, which saw 0# 6 ; ; ;/; ; 6

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PDP declared that the peaceful manner through which the PDP has continued to resolve its problems is an assurance that the challenges facing Nigeria today would equally be resolved with the cooperation of the people

The coast became clearer when 8 Z[ emergency meeting reached the Presidential Villa, coupled with an alleged statement credited to Tukur that not even President Jonathan ( 5 6 obvious that the days of Tukur were Sources close to the Villa said contrary to insinuations, President Jonathan ordered the Adamawa high chief to take a bow ahead of the „ Z‹ 6 6 fashioned out to address the internal 5 6 6 ^ )Š< ! President announced the exit of Z‹ & us to make sure that we resolve our internal issues, the party chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has agreed ' ^ Meanwhile, Tukur said as a Z 6 positions at the global level, and assisted in bringing business Z ( Z‹; /

6 is currently heading Africa’s largest political party, he would never make a fuss by subjecting the process of his ;/;

2 A statement by the national ;/; Olisa Metuh, said the development which came against the backdrop of doomsday predictions by the opposition has again proved the $ ƒ of a party whose leaders are ever mindful of its historic responsibility as the custodian of the fate of over )Š, Z &} ƒ

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™ internally resolve all our challenges % Z together as well as boost her fortunes and improve the lots of the people is 6 &" we re-establish with emphasis, that the interest of the people is primary to every consideration in our party Z ' ;/; 6 ;/; continued to resolve its problems is an assurance that the challenges Z 6 3 be resolved with the cooperation of 5 L &[ 6 to send a fresh clear signal to the opposition and detractors who must be hugely disappointed with the Z‹ ;/; continue to win elections, having been deeply rooted in the province & )Š formation, our great party has passed through numerous challenges and 5 party in this democratic dispensation that is truly national; that has neither changed its name nor logo and has not changed in its commitment to ;/; 6 true character of a political party strongly resolved on building a strong, virile democratic polity and which has numerous infrastructural ' &[ 6 example for the present and future The greatness of any political party is not only a function of its numerical strength and diversity; essential also, is the patriotism of its leaders, the relegation of personal interests and the supremacy of the will of the people - all core essentials in nation ' The statement further commended / determination to push through his ;/; while paying tribute to the wise and unbiased disposition of President Jonathan and other leaders of the party in resolving all the party’s 5

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YSFON President Cup ends today

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Ronaldo to reward physios with new cars

he maiden edition of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan YSFON organized U-18 Peace cup will be rounded up today, Saturday, January 18 at the Old Katsina Township Stadium. The championship which was sponsored by the Katsina State Government and featured 14 teams from G Federation will see the host state taking on Kaduna to decide the winner of the week-long tournament. 3 Katsina defeated Yobe +$, $

6 ” piped tournaments’ favourites, Abia by a lone goal in a keenly contested match to book „ According to a statement by the organizers of the tournament made available to our

correspondent, the 6 graced by the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shehu Shema while the state’s Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Alhaji Aminu Ibrahim Sasana will be the chief host with the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports/ Chairman National Sports Commission, Bolaji Abdulahi serving as the special guest of honour. Meanwhile President of Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna has expressed delight that all the teams that participated in the week-long tournament kept to the rules of the game by not using overaged players even as he enjoined all indigenes of Katsina to troop out enmass today and watch the best of grassroots football.

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eal Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly reward the club’s physiotherapy team by buying each of them a brand new car of their choice following his Ballon d’Or win. The Portuguese forward promised Madrid’s physiotherapists that if he won the Ballon d’Or, they would œ the last 12 months. According to Metro.co.uk, many think Ronaldo edged Lionel Messi for the prize because of the Argentine’s recent injury trouble, which has seen him miss the last few weeks of action. Meanwhile, Manchester United ace Rio Ferdinand had been saved from running naked on the street after Ronaldo won the Ballon d’Or. Ferdinand had vowed to run naked if his former United mate failed to win the award.

Dolphins in Lagos to defend Lotto Cup

Man City sign up Golden Eaglet

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olden Eaglets star Chidiebere Nwakali has signed a four-year deal with Manchester City, ° to FC Porto. This was revealed by the players’ agent Babawo Mohammed. “Nwakali has passed Manchester City medical and he has signed a four-year contract with them. It is a good move for him and I am sure in no distant time, he will

blossom with the club,� Babawo disclosed. He also revealed to MTNFootball.com that Chidera Eze will leave Nigeria Friday night for Portugal to undergo medical at FC Porto. “Chidera (Eze) is leaving Nigeria for Portugal today (Friday) where he will undergo medical with FC Porto. They have proposed a four-year contract, which will be signed as soon as the medical

is completed,â€? Babawo informed. Both Nwakali and Eze featured for Nigeria at the ªŠ¨ ÂŤÂś in UAE, where the country won a record fourth world championship. Ahmed Umar, Akinjide Idowu and Aliyu Abubakar are all set to hit Spain, but Babawo did not reveal the identity of the club as he said they are still talking with several clubs in Spain.

Flamingoes, Falconets face-off in friendly T

he Nigeria Football Federation has arranged a friendly match between the Nigeria U-17 women national team Flamingoes and their sister national U-20 women side, the Falconets. The match scheduled to be played on January 19, will be the country’s resuming camp earlier this year. The Coach Bala Nkiyu led Flamingoes and the Coach Peter Dedevbo led Falconets will use the match to prepare for the 2014 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Costa Rica and the African Women Championship 3 against South Africa respectively. The former assistant coach said the friendly is crucial for the success of his wards as they prepare to confront any opponents at the

global football event. “Our preparation is very important to succeed at the World Cup, we are happy with the friendly with the Falconets. It is coming at the right time as it will provide us a good test of our strength and readiness. “We have been training for the past few weeks and friendly matches like this will help us (technical crew) assess the players in view of moulding a strong team,� he added. The match for Flamingoes comes thirteen days after the U-17 side resumed camp earlier in the 6 match for them. The encounter will be played at the FIFA Goal Project centre of the Abuja National Stadium in Abuja, the Nigeria’s Federal Capital. G 3pm Nigeria time on Saturday.

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olphins departed Port Harcourt yesterday morning to Lagos to take part in the pre-season football tourney, The ÂŚ Incidentally, Dolphins played in the same competition last year and ended up as winners. This year, the competition will have the likes of Sharks, Sunshine Stars and Warri Wolves, all Premier League sides will be part of the tourney unlike last year where Dolphins was the only top division side playing. Stanley Eguma says the competition will help keep the team

² “It is a good tourney for us. It will help us block all loopholes in the team ahead of the new season,â€? Stanley Eguma said. He added that the inclusion of more Premier League sides will help Dolphins in their preparation for the new season. ´ ² ŠŠ¾ year’s edition because there are more Premier League teams playing in it,â€? Eguma said. Dolphins will use the tourney to try out their new players as they have a couple of them from Wikki Tourists, Kaduna United, ABS, Warri Wolves and Sharks.

CHAN: Libya hold the Black Stars

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aisel Ali’s second half penalty helped Libya secure a 1-1 draw in an African Nations Championship encounter against Ghana at Free State Stadium on yesterday evening. Yahaya Mohammed found the back of the net for the Black Stars. Both coaches only made one change to their respective sides. Ghana coach Maxwell Konadu included Jackson Owusu in 2 ! G 6 ‡

! Paqueta handed Ali Taher Elhadi a place in the starting XI. The Black Stars took the lead as early as the sixth minute through Yahaya Mohammed. 6 $ G directing a powerful header past Mohamed Abdaula, 1-0. The tie leaves the two sides deadlocked at the top of the table 6 %

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Pursuing entrepreneurial success in 2014 A fter the Christmas and New Year ! have returned to base to face the uncertainties of the New Year. < ^_` € ^_`{ ! Entrepreneurial success anywhere is affected by what I call Extrinsic and Intrinsic factors. The extrinsic factors determine what we generally call the operating environment. These factors are largely created by Federal Government as the major contributor to determining these factors. ‚ projects are captured through the annual ! X budgets. When it comes late - as it will this year - the level of apprehension escalates. except if they belong to the business mem! / €#8 8ƒ*# 8#**'€# #8**'€# 8ƒ+ 8#+€ƒ 8#++' 8#** ! \ submission of memoranda and holding dialogue sessions like the annual Nigerian Economic Summit (NES). The Jury is still ! \ „ experience is that much has been achieved.

nomic policies or good operating environment will not automatically guarantee suc ] poor government policies or bad operating environment will not necessarily result in poor business performance or failure. There / external operating environment. When ability of the business to succeed is dimin X environment is challenging. These intrinsic extent the success or failure of any business endeavour. Any business owner who wants ! irrespective of what awaits in the external ! adopting the following paradigms:

' must let them see or experience this future you are seeing today. Then take deliberate actions to convince them and everybody ! painted is feasible and achievable. Some may call it dreaming! So what is wrong with dreaming? But this kind of dreaming happens with your eyes wide open. It is called Visioning. Every entrepreneur that desires to succeed this year or to do better than last year must begin with creating a Vision for his business in 2014. Where do you want to be? No wind can blow in the favour of a ship that has no destination. Develop a budget Many business owners - especially the micro and small - operate every year ! # ! operate on a mental budget written in their heads or hearts. Ask them what they plan ! /

indicate an objective will draw blank when you ask them how they plan to achieve the 8 9 A critical key factor for business success is that you have determined the strategy that will lead you to your vision. First is that you must determine your sales or income target for the year. Then determine how much you will need to spend to achieve that sales < ! you can determine how much cash will be required to meet all of your expenses ! costs and tax; how much cash will be generated from sales and determine if there is ! covered - through borrowing or overdraft or through new cash injection or through supplier credit. The full annual budget is then

Start with the end in mind You need to begin by envisioning how you want to end year 2014. If the picture or X ^_`Â feel or experience at the end of this year. Do not just hope you will see something good or experience something good. You Q * Small scale businesses then transfer it unto a canvass or transmit

WORDS ON MARBLE I don’t want any yes-men around me. I want everybody to tell me the truth even if it costs them their jobs – Samuel Goldwyn, G > {;::|G;=}~

Entrepreneurial Paradigm Sam

Ohuabunwa

(OFR)

samohuabunwa@gmail.com ! / > / must know his daily sales expectation and / X you can control things and monitor your The process of budget development is called Planning. No enterprise will grow big and remain big without planning. It is during planning that potential problems or remedial actions taken even before such problems occur. Doing business by trial and error and/or just hoping (including only } ! cess. Prayers are better answered when they ! / ' / ! you have painstakingly developed a written ! budget. Writing a budget and abandoning it and doing just what you like because it is ! / " \ / [ #! ] # € # / ] \ " passengers can be quite predictable. There

I am wondering why business owners will think upgrading their skills and those of their staff is a luxury they cannot afford

is bound to be collateral damage to other air space users. This is one reason businesses dragging down other businesses. = > / ! tention to upgrading the skills and expertise of the human resources that will man those > ' SMEs think it is waste of resources to train ' @ Q @ ! Q ! ! ' waste time with another training this year?

/ / recipe for business stagnation. If makers of automobiles present new models every year with upgraded features or makers of software produce regular up grades of their / ' ! owners will think upgrading their skills and X [ ! / ! ! \ are those termed learning organisations. Adopt the marketing concept Many SMEs that struggle are often the same ones that spend little on Marketing. Many small companies do not have a full understanding of the centrality of market ! ] ' ^_`{ ' to have outstanding success to be market / ' important that we understand that market and also not usually as expensive as many erroneously think. Marketing is a paradigm in enterprise management. You can say it is a way of thinking. Companies that adopt the marketing paradigm or concept put their whole Focus on the customer. They seek to understand what the consumer wants; they supply what the customer wants or something better; they place it where the customer can most easily reach at a price the consumer will be happy to pay and then / / formed and persuaded that they have what Q marketing is all about! Companies that think the customer from product concept and design to product consumption and | } are the ones that will have roaring success ^_`{ | } ! favours them or not.

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