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Airline operators fault proposed national carrier Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Domestic carriers under the aegis of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), on Thursday, faulted the modalities being adopted

by Federal Government in setting up the proposed national carrier.

The indigenous airlines’ body said using tax payers’ money to set up the national carrier scheduled to commence operations on December 24, 2018 is not only counterproductive, but inimical to the overall interest of the present Continued on page 4

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Airline operators fault proposed national carrier Continued from page 1 corp of private entrepreneurs who have invested their hard earned money, time and effort to float their airlines.

Rising from a meeting of airline chief executives in Lagos on Wednesday, the AON said the proposed national carrier will only result in a huge distortion of the current market and further create an unlevel playing field to the detriment of the industry.

At a media briefing in Lagos, AON Chairman, Captain Nogie Meggison, said its members (domestic airlines) have resolved to stop Value Added Tax (VAT) remittances collected from passengers to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

He said the VAT collection is unfair and debilitating to Nigerian passengers and the industry.

Meggison said the AON’s decision to stop remittance is predicated on the fact in that domestic air travel is the only mode of transportation subjected to VAT in Nigeria.

He said VAT on airline ticket sales for domestic carriers must be removed completely forthwith as road transportation, rail, marine and international airlines are not subjected to it.

Besides creating distortion in the air travel market, Meggison said the imposition of VAT is resulting in airlines not being able to optimise their aircraft.

He said domestic carriers will shut operations if government refuses their decision to stop VAT remittances.

The AON also accused the federal government of giving cover to two carriers: Aero and Arik under receivership by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).

He said the two carriers are exempted from paying prescribed navigational and airport charges.

The AON said the continuous running of Arik and Aero with tax payers’ money is creating distortion in the sector as the two carriers engage in price war to the detriment of other private sector managed airlines.

With such cover, he wondered how other carriers will compete with Arik and Aero, which are currently charging low fares.

The AON challenged Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, to be transparent in his bid to deliver the national carrier by being consistent with the promise that it will be private sector-led.

The AON said, “ If Sirika promised that it will be a private sector led national carrier, why are the heads of government agencies members of the committee to fast-track the setting up of the airline.

“What is the business of the civil aviation authority in the setting up of a national

carrier, which is it supposed to scrutinise?

“What then is the responsibility of the transaction advisers if Sirika has gone ahead to set up a committee to deliver the national carrier. Why did he not invite private airlines to indicate interest?

“There are a lot of questions bordering on clarity and transparency that Sirika has to answer on the national carrier.

“Moreover, the model of national carrier is no longer fashionable worldwide as countries now designate flag carriers.”

On multiple entry points for foreign carriers, the AON called on the federal government to restrict them to two points even as it urged foreign carriers to explore interline options with domestic carriers.

The AON said unless government addresses issues bordering on customs duty waiver for commercial aircraft; unhindered availability of aviation fuel from reliable sources at competitive prices; and multiple charges by aviation agencies, the growth of domestic airlines will remain a mirage.

It said:” In view of the above, the AON is calling on government to review its policies on these matters and address our concerns as enunciated in the position paper presented to the Presidential Task Force on Aviation by AON.”

Reps okay card reader for 2019 elections Prohibit manual register for voters’ accreditation, void electronic voting Henry Omunu, Abuja Transparent voting gets a boost on Thursday as the House of Representatives okayed the use of smart card reader for accreditation of voters during the 2019 polls.

The lawmakers also prohibited the use of manual register for the accreditation of voters.

The House also voided the use of electronic method of voting at the same election.

These were some of the major highlights passed by the House when it considered the report of a bill for an Act to amend the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2010, to further improve the electoral process.

Considering the report at the committee of the whole

chaired by Deputy Speaker Hon Yussuf Lasun, the House further resolved that where a candidate provides false information or falsehood on his affidavit, the candidate and not the party stands disqualified by the court from participating in the election.

On use of the smart card reader deployed for accreditation of voters, the House said in the event the card reader fails at any polling unit, the presiding officer shall suspend the election and order for the conduct of the poll within 24 hours.

According to the House, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) shall keep its register of voters at its national headquarters, states and local government headquarters and not in

any other locations, like in the Central Bank and other security vaults.

Furthermore, the House said that henceforth in the event of the death of a governorship candidate, the affected party shall within 10 days conduct fresh primaries to choose another candidate and submit the name of the successful and new flag-bearer to INEC. The House retained some provisions in the principal Act, such that the presiding officer shall count and announce the results of an election at the polling unit, while commissioners who deliberately cancel elections and results shall be sanctioned.

The lawmakers however, postponed the consideration of some grey areas contained in the bill till next week.

L-R: Special Assistant to the President on Diaspora, Abike Dabiri Erewa , Chairman Media Committee / Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, Chairman , All Progressives Congress National Convention Committee / Jigawa State Governor, Abubakar Badaru, Deputy secretary of the Committee Alh. Ismaila Sani during a press briefing by the Committee on preparedness for the Convention in Abuja Photo Temitope Balogun

L-R: Grace Henshaw, Area Business Manager, Retail; Wole Abu, Vice President, Indirect Sales; Lynda Amaechi, Head: Retail & Airtel Express Shops (AES); Oladokun Oye, Head of Direct Sales, all of Airtel Nigeria and Tajudeen Akande, President, Lagos Country Club, during the presentation of 2018 Sports Award to Airtel Nigeria for its financial support to Sports Development in Lagos Country Club, Ikeja.

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Buhari, Saraki, Tinubu, others mourn as PUNCH Chairman dies at 60 Tunde Opalana and Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari , Senate President, Bukola Saraki, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and the spokesperson of Buhari’s 2019 presidential campaign, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN), have expressed their heart felt condolences to the family of the Chairman of Punch Nigeria Limited, Mr Gbadebowale Aboderin, who passed away at the age of 60.

Buhari also commiserated with all members of the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN), the media and sports industry in the country on the death of the respected entrepreneur and philanthropist.

According to the President, the late Aboderin, who was greatly admired by his peers in

the media and sports industry, will be long remembered for his resourcefulness, managerial proficiency and invaluable contributions to the growth of these sectors.

The President prays that God Almighty will comfort all who mourn him and grant his soul eternal rest.

Also condoning with the Aboderins, Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, described the late PUNCH chairman as a philanthropist, sports lover and a businessman who left indelible footprints on the sands of time.

He noted that the deceased lived an exemplary life worthy of emulation and contributed immensely to national development through the media, youth and sports development, among others.

He commiserated with the immediate family - his wife and two daughters, the Punch

Group of Newspapers, the media industry, sports enthusiasts and his loved ones, over the colossal loss.

Saraki said, “It is indeed painful that he left us at a time his rich experience is needed to move the country forward. My heart goes out to his wife, Titilayo, his two daughters, the Punch Newspaper Group, the media industry in Nigeria and the government and people of Oyo and Lagos States on the sad incident.”

He prayed God to grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest and his loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.

In his own comment, Tinubu described Wale Aboderin’s demise as a huge loss to the media industry.

In a statement through his Media Office signed by Tunde Rahman, Tinubu said he was saddened that Wale died at a young age of 60 when the country needed him the most.

Tinubu said, “ At 60, he still had

a lot to offer us but within those three scores though, he made appreciable impact and touched and changed lives.

“As Chairman of Punch, taking over from his uncle, the actuary ,Chief Ajibola Ogunshola, Wale continued to maintain and sustain the excellent journalism Punch is noted for, ensuring that the newspaper remains where it should be.

“Though he trained as a pilot, he was also a sports enthusiast.

He particularly loved basketball to the point that he floated Dolphins Female Basketball Foundation.

He was at one time the Chairman of our Basketball Association in Lagos.

“His death is a huge loss to the Aboderin family, both immediate and extended. The media and sports worlds, which he traversed and impacted positively, have also lost an outstanding partner”.

On his own part, Atiku Abubakar, in a condolence message signed by his media

office on Thursday, said he felt the pains of the immediate Aboderin family in particular; the media, especially the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) and the teeming lovers of Punch newspapers worldwide.

Atiku said, “In today’s world, 60 years is too young an age for anyone to pass on with their lofty dreams. Wale Aboderin’s untimely departure is certainly heartbreaking: painful to the family, a monumental loss to the fourth estate of the realm and the nation at large.”

The former Vice President noted that Wale had been in the vanguard of sustaining the vision of his late father and founder of the Punch group of newspapers and that he had also made his own mark as a philanthropist and founder of Dolphins Female Basketball Foundation.

Atiku prays that the soul of the deceased shall find rest in eternity, and also that God grants the family rhe fortitude to bear the loss.

On his part, the Director, Strategic Communications, President Muhammadu Buhari Campaign Organisation, Festus Keyamo, SAN, said he received with utter shock and disbelief the news of the passing away of Wale Aboderin.

He said, “Mr. Wale Aboderin, whom I usually call “my egbon”, was a close friend, a gentleman per excellence, kind, humble to a fault and extreely jovial.

“He graciously attended my party at the Civic Center, Lagos sometime last year to celebrate my conferment of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.

“My deep condolences go to his immediate and extended family members, his friends and entire staff and management of Punch Newspapers. Nigeria as a whole has lost a rare gem at his prime, but we are all consoled by the fact that he left behind a very big shoe and indelible footprints that would be very difficult to fill or erase.”

Excitement as Buhari signs Not-Too-Young-To-Run Bill into law Mathew Dadiya and Tunde Opalana, Abuja The promoters of the Not Too Young To Run Bill and many youths in the country on Thursday were full of joy as President Muhammadu Buhari assented to the Bill in the presence of the initiators of the bill.

The President, who was flanked by the youths while signing the bill into law at the Aso Rock Council Chamber at the presidential Villa Abuja, jokingly appealed to the youths to postpone their campaigns till after 2019 in order not to unseat him in the coming 2019 general elections.

While he congratulated the youths on the feat, which he described as a “formidable legacy,” Buhari said, “I am confident each one of you will transform Nigeria in your own way – whether through media, agricultural enterprise, economists, engineers, or as lawmakers in your States or at Federal levels, or as State Governors – and even someday, as President. Why not?

“But please, can I ask you to postpone your campaigns till after the 2019 elections”.

He, however, urged the youths not to relent in their efforts to impact the nation in whatever way possible.

President Buhari noted that the signing of the bill was only a starting point which presents them with an opportunity to make their marks on the nation’s political space.

He said, “You may all know that the Bill I just assented now becomes an Act of the National Assembly. These efforts have resulted in the heroic task of enshrining in law, a reduction of the minimum ages for elective office in Nigeria.

“Thus, it may be tempting for you to think of this as the end of the journey. However, it is only

the beginning; there is still a lot of work ahead, towards ensuring that young people take full advantage of the opportunities provided not only by this constitutional amendment but also through Nigeria’s boundless prospects.”

With the passage of the new bill, the age limit for running for Presidency will now be reduced from 40-35 and 30-25 for the House of Representatives as well as the State Houses of Assembly.

The age limits for Senators and Governors were, however, not reduced – a development which the president said would have to be addressed in the future.

“Eligible age for aspirants for members of the State Houses of Assembly will be reduced from 30 to 25 years; eligible age for aspirants for members of the Federal House of Representatives will be reduced from 30 to 25 years; and eligible age for

aspirants for Office of the President, will be lowered from 40 to 35 years.

“Surprisingly, the age limits for Senators and Governors was not reduced, as originally proposed by the sponsors of this Bill. This is an issue that may need to be addressed going forward. Nevertheless, your focus and contributions have now successfully increased the quality and maturity of Nigerian democracy and expanded the playing field for youth participation in politics.

“You, the young people of Nigeria, are now set to leave your mark on the political space, just as you have done over the decades in entrepreneurship, sports, art, media entertainment, technology, and several other fields.

“You are undoubtedly Nigeria’s most important resource – not oil, not agriculture, not solid minerals – but you and

all of us. Your energy, intelligence and talent are what will drive and develop Nigeria, long after we are all gone.

“This is an opportunity for me to affirm that this Administration will continue to do everything in its power to make Nigeria work for you.”

Meanwhile, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has reacted to the signing of the NotTooYoungToRun Bill by President Buhari, describing the occurrence as a historic moment that young people will look back on someday while the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) claimed it was its initiative.

In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu and made available on Thursday, Saraki said: “More than half of our over 180 million population is made up of people under the age of 30. Today’s signing of

Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola (middle); his deputy, Mrs Titi Laoye-Tomori (3rd left); Assistant Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Michael Olagunju (3rd right); Commissioner for Cabinet Matters, Senator Mudashiru Husain (2nd right); Sector Commander Osun State, Corps Commander Anthony Oko (2nd left); Deputy Corps Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi (right); Assistant Corps Commander, Shuaib Lawal (left), during a courtesy visit to the governor in Osogbo

the #NotTooYoungToRun Bill represents many years of hard work and signals a new era of youth inclusion and participation in our governance.

“Now more than ever, as young people across the country bask in the moment and celebrate the signing of this Bill, they must not see this as the final destination. It is one thing to be able to run, but, it is another thing entirely to be able to serve.

“This is why, it is incumbent on our youths to register, get their PVCs and move on to the next phase of this journey — which is getting their peers elected in legislative and executive positions. You must all take part, to take charge.

“Nigeria needs the energy and innovation of our young people.

On this note, I congratulate the Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth & Advancement (YIAGA), and all other groups that championed this cause for more youth inclusion. I also commend my colleagues in both the Senate and the House for making sure that this Bill passed its first milestone during the Constitution Review Process.”

Reacting to the APC government taking glory for the passage of the bill, the PDP also lampooned President Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for attempting to parade themselves as the architects of the ‘Not Too Young to Run Act. The party, in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, said the bill was sponsored and pursued by the PDP members in the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly.

The PDP claimed that President Buhari had no input whatsoever in the bill; never showed any support or enthusiasm towards the initiative but had no option than to perform a mandatory statutory duty of assenting to the bill, given that it had already passed through

the constitutionally required approval of two-thirds of states in the federation.

“This development is indeed a democratic victory for the Nigerian youths over forces, particularly, the APC, that had hitherto disdained and disregarded them as lazy and inconsequential but had to succumbed to the dictates of the law and pressure by the youths and the PDP. The party commended the sponsor of the bill, Hon. Tony Nwulu (PDP, Lagos) and the resilience of the Nigerians youths in getting the initiative through, in line with the vision of the PDP to allow younger Nigerians to actively participate in elective positions in governance at all levels.

The party said, “In preparation for the passage of the bill, the PDP had since launched our ‘Generation Next Movement’, which has already put younger Nigerians at vantage positions to participate in elective positions ahead of the 2019 general elections.

“In line with the ‘Generation Next Movement’, the rebranded PDP among other pro-youth incentives has since approved certain critical clauses and waivers so that the young people will actively vie for positions in the 2019 general elections.

“In line with our dream of providing enabling environment for youths participation in elections and governance, the PDP, after winning in 2019, will further lower the age qualification to entrench our vision that ‘whoever can vote can be voted for’, which is a global standard”.

The PDP, therefore, urged the Nigerian youths to immediately take advantage of the Generation Next platform and incentives already established by the repositioned PDP and actively participate in the collective quest to rescue the nation from the APC.

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N800m scam: Ex-Kaduna Gov Yero ,3 others remanded in prison Andrew Orolua, Abuja Justice Mohammed Shuaibu of the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Thursday ordered former Kaduna State Governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, and three others to be remanded in prison custody pending when the hearing and determination of their bail applications.

The three others remanded in prison custody with Yero are former Minister of State for Power, Nuhu Somo Wya, former Kaduna State PDP Chairman, Abubakar Haruna Gaya and the former Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, Hamza Ishaq, Yero and other defendants were arraigned before Justice Shuaibu on a fourcount charge of alleged conspiracy, bribery, money laundering and criminal diversion of N800million by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Their arraignments followed the unraveling of the $115million allegedly diverted by former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison Madueke, that was shared to politicians and election officials in the 36 States of the federation to influence the result of the 2015 presidential election.

Specifically, Kaduna State benefitted over N800million in two installments of N700million and N190million. The money was allegedly received by the Nuhu Somo Waya, Abubakar Gaya Haruna and Hamza Ishaq on behalf of the State for onward delivery to INEC staff spread across the 23 Local Government

Areas of the state.

But when the charges were read to the defendants, they pleaded not guilty to the offence. Upon their pleas, lawyer to the EFCC, Joshua Saidi, urged the court to fix a date for commencement of trial, while remanding the accused persons in prison custody.

But the lawyer to the defendants, Mr Yunus Ustaz Usman (SAN), through an oral application, urged the court to admit the defendants to bail. The application was ,however, opposed by Saidi.

In his ruling, Justice Shuaibu refused the oral application for bail, insisting that formal applications for bail of the accused must be filed before the court.

Justice Shuaibu, while adjourning the case to June 6, 2018 for hearing of the bail application ordered that the accused persons be remanded in prison custody.

Count one of the charge reads: “That you, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero (whilst being the Executive Governor of Kaduna State ), Nuhu Somo Wya (whilst being a former Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria), Ishaq Hamza (whilst being the Secretary to the Kaduna State Government), and Abubakar Gaya Haruna (whilst being the Chairman PDP Kaduna State Chapter), sometime in 2015 in Kaduna within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court (Federal High Court) did conspire amongst yourselves to commit a crime to wit: indirectly taking possession of the of N700, 000, 000 (seven hundred million

Naira) which you ought to have known forms part of unlawful activity to wit: bribery and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(a) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 (as amended) in 2012 and punishable under Section 15(3) of the Same Act”.

In a related development, the Commission also arraigned one Abdulrasheed Baba Ahmed before Justice Shuaibu on a 2-count charge of money laundering and retention of proceeds of alleged criminal activity to

the tune of N190,440.000m The defendant who was Director, Finance and Administration, Ministry of Justice, Kaduna State, is alleged to have in March 2015, collected the said sum, part of the funds released by a Diezani Allison-Madueke, a former petroleum resources minister to influence the outcome of the 2015 election, from the Ali Akilu Road branch of a new generation bank.

The money was purported meant to compromise staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission

(INEC), and Corps members on election duties. But the accused person could not provide any evidence regarding how the money was disbursed.

One of the counts read, “That you Raheed Baba Ahmed, the former Director of Finance, Ministry of Justice, Kaduna Division of this Honourable Court did directly take possession of the aggregate sum of N 190,444,000.00 which sum you reasonably ought to have known forms part of proceeds of unlawful activity to wit: bribery, and

you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 15(2) of the Money Laundering ( Prohibition) Act , 2012 (as ammended) and punishable under Section 15(3) of the same Act”.

He however pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Justice Shuaibu refused an oral application for bail of the accused, insisting that formal application must be filed before the Court. The accused was remanded in prison custody and the case adjourned to June 6, 2018 for hearing of bail application.

Three-man counterfeit syndicate: Clementina Ndukwe, Anthony Njoku and Alexander Umunna, after their arraignment before the Federal High Court in Owerri, Imo State ,

JEHOSU suspends strike, directs health workers to resume work Monday Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja The Joint Health Workers Union (JOHESU) has suspended its nationwide strike.

The union has therefore directed all members to resume work on Monday, June 4, 2018.

The directive was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the National Executive Council meeting of JOHESU and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations in Abuja.

The union while maintaining that the strike was not political but based on the principle of fairness and justice, added that the decision to call off the strike followed the intervention

of the president National Industrial Court (NIC), Justice Babatunde Adejumo, who took over the process between the health workers and the Federal Government.

JOHESU said, “Following a series of meetings with eight members of the Federal Government team under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Federal Ministry of Health and other agencies of government such as the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Federal Ministry of Finance, National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, Department of State Security Services and others, we note

with dismay the insincerity and unseriousness exhibited at the negotiation table by the government negotiating team which led to the breakdown of further negotiations and unnecessarily prolonged the strike.”

The union thanked the Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, as well was the governments of Lagos, Gombe, Yobe, Delta, Bauchi and Edo for being proactive in addressing the labour concerns of JOHESU. It asked its members to remain law abiding in the face of the several threat letters and circulars from the Ministry of Health and managements of hospitals across the country.

The communiqué reads

in part, “The various gains from the meetings with the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, were presented to the NEC of JOHESU, after exhaustive deliberations and discussions, the NEC in session approved that the six-week old strike be suspended this day Thursday, May 31, 2018 because of the sympathy the unions have for the suffering Nigerian masses and also to pave way for further negotiations to continue on Monday, June 4, 2018.”

The Daily Times recalls that the health workers had embarked on strike in April, accusing the Federal Government of failing to honour terms of agreements it reached with JOHESU since 2009, especially the

agreement reached on September 30, 2017, which had a time frame of five weeks.

As part of efforts to end the lingering strike which has pitched JOHESU against the Nigeriaj Medical Association (NMA), the Senate President held a meeting on Monday with JOHESU’s and the Minister of Labour, Productivity and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige and Minister of Health, Prof Issac Adewole, on Friday morning.

Since the meeting, the Senate President hinted that some progress had been made to bring the strike to an end as reports suggested that the Federal Government has made a better offer to the union.

He said, “If it is true that government has improved on its offers to JOHESU, it will be desirable for the health workers to also stretch out a hand of fellowship – in good faith – to meet the government mid-way and accept the offer, so that we can finally resolve this matter and have a win-win situation for the union, the government and the Nigerian people who make use of our public health institutions.”

Saraki’s meeting with the striking workers followed the resolution on May 15, 2018, to intervene in the crisis which it observed could hamper Nigeria’s ability to prevent or react to another Ebola virus outbreak in Nigeria

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S’South Govs back devolution of powers, fiscal federalism

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

Six Governors, under the auspices of the SouthSouth Governors Forum have resolved to unanimously work with like minds to ensure that, the country is restructured and returned to true federalism, with powers devolved from the centre to the federating units.

The Governors said that for Nigeria to be stable, peaceful and prosperous, it should be restructured.

They said this on Wednesday, after an emergency meeting convened at the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt by the Governor of Bayelsa State and Chairman of the Forum, Hon Henry Seriake Dickson.

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Bayelsa State, Francis Ottah Agbo stated that the governors also rejected the Waterways Bill being proposed by the Federal Government.

The bill empowers the Federal Government to own and control the waterways and their resources and activities.

The forum condemns the bill and calls on the Federal Government to embark on further consultations on it in order to get the buy-in of Nigerians.

In a communiqué, read

by Governor Dickson, the Governors also resolved to press for the release to the Oil producing states, the 13 percent derivation component of the $1b withdrawn from the Excess Crude Account by the FG to fight insurgency in the country.

He said: “Because of the nature of the discussions we have had, we invited the Attorneys-General of our respective states to be in attendance and we had very fruitful deliberation touching on critical national issues that affect the wellbeing and welfare, not just of our country, but principally of the people of this

zone. First of all, everyone is aware of the ongoing clamour for devolution and a return to essential founding principle of this great country.

“And we in our meeting resolved as we have been speaking over sometimes that we associate fully with the clamour for restructuring, the clamour for true federalism and for the clamour for devolution of powers that are so concentrated at the centre to the federating units and we have agreed to support ongoing moves in that direction by working with likeminded Nigerians, who mean well for the country so that we can all have a stable and prosperous and peaceful nation.

“Secondly, we took a collective view and decision

that, with respect to the federal government effort to withdraw $1billion for national security expenditures, our position in this zone is that in line with the constitutional provisions of the nation, while we have no objections to the federal government spending money on national security, including the security in this zone, we believe that the constitutional provisions on 13 percent derivation should be applied and fully respected.

We will communicate that to the appropriate authority so that whatever amount that is withdrawn in the excess crude account been proceeds of crude oil activities is subject to the 13 percent principle that is enshrined in the constitution.

That is what we have agreed.

“Thirdly, we also agreed that the bill currently making round in the national assembly which we understand is an executive bill on management of water resources.

We are of the view that the provisions of the bill are offensive and obnoxious, we disagree with the centralized control of water resources as we are already dealing with the problem associated with over centralization of our country and we have agreed that the bill should be immediately withdrawn by the federal government and further consultations be made on that.

“We want to thank the Government and People of Rivers State for been very

gracious hosts and we will be meeting very soon to examine some of these developments in no distance time and we will keep you posted.”

The Daily Times recalls that Dickson had raised the radar on the restructuring campaign, which saw him visit President Muhammadu Buhari, APC Committee Chairman on restructuring and Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Elrufai.

Dickson has promised to visit more Northern leaders because according to him, “the North is indispensable for the restructuring of Nigeria to see the light of the day!” The meeting was attended by the Governors of Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Bayelsa and the Deputy Governor of Edo State.

Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima (right), with inmates at the Maiduguri New Prison to celebrate Democracy Day in Borno State.

Poverty reduction: Dangote tasks private sector on women empowerment President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has urged private sector operators and Government at all levels to adequately empower women as a means of poverty reduction.

Dangote said once our women have been successfully enabled to support their homes and families, poverty will gradually become a thing of the past in the country.

Speaking while launching the disbursement of N130million to 13,000 women in Lafia, Nasarawa state under the Aliko Dangote Foundation micro-grant scheme, Dangote promised to do all within his power to spread his wealth

across the country, towards reduction of poverty in the country.

The Micro grant scheme, according to Dangote was one of the components of the economic empowerment programme of the foundation.

He said the grant was aimed at providing the disadvantaged and vulnerable in the society with an unconditional N10, 000 cash transfer to boost their household income generation.

“This we believe will help the beneficiaries meet their livelihood needs,” he added.

He explained that the scheme, which was launched a few years back, was targeted at a minimum of 1,000 women

in each of the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the country.

“It is estimated that we will spend about N10 billion on the scheme, some states with large population will get a little bit more than others,” he said.

Dangote said he started the foundation in 1993 with the belief that by supporting social and economic changes through strategic investment and interventions that improve the lives of the less privileged he would make a positive difference in the growth of the country’s economy.

He said the four major goals of the foundation are -health

and nutrition, education, economic empowerment and disaster relief.

He said the foundation was partnering with Access bank to open bank accounts for the all the 13,000 beneficiaries in the state, so they can be issued with customised debit cards.

He said the essence was to introduce banking to the beneficiaries in their local communities.

According to him, the beneficiaries’ accounts have been credited with the grant and that the bank’s agents have been adequately trained and mobilised to provide the beneficiaries with the basic banking activities.

“The foundation and the Access bank team will be going to each of the 13 LGAs in the state to distribute the cards to the selected beneficiaries in order to be able to redeem their cash,” Dangote said.

Also speaking, Gov. Umaru Al-Makura thanked Dongote for the gesture describing it as strategic, considering the hardship currently pervading the society.

“The efforts of the foundation is in tandem with the Federal Government’s social investment programme aimed at providing succor to the aged, vulnerable groups and the poorest of the poor in the society,” he said.

7 News We can’t guarantee industrial harmony after June 2’ – Doctors Doosuur Iwanbe, Abuja Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says it cannot guarantee industrial harmony after a scheduled meeting onJune 2.

Dr Goshawk Eze, the NARD Publicity and Social Secretary, Kaduna State branch, made this known at a news conference,on Thursday in Kaduna.

“As the 21 days grace handed over to the Federal Government to resolve all lingering issues as well as the recalling of its members sacked by the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) elapsed on Thursday May 31, “we scheduled a meeting for June 2, while warning that we cannot guarantee industrial harmony.

“It may also interest you all that an extraordinary National Executive Council meeting of NARD is scheduled to hold on the2nd of June, 2018.

“NARD leadership may not be able to guarantee continuous industrial harmony should our legitimate agitations be ignored by government,” the spokesman said.

Eze recalled that NARD had on March 27 held an extraordinary National Executive Council meeting where issues pertaining to the unjust sack of its members in JUTH were extensively discussed.

“At the end of the meeting, a 30 days ultimatum was issued starting from the 2nd of April, 2018, which elapsed on the 2nd of May, 2018.

“Twelve days after the expiration of the ultimatum, at the Ordinary General Meeting held in ABUTH Zaria from 5th11th May, 2018, the ultimatum was extended by 21 days to allow Government to effect recall of all sacked resident doctors in JUTH. “Also to meet up with all outstanding agreement contained in our 6 September, 2017, Memorandum of Terms of Settlement. This ultimatum ends tomorrow, 31st May, 2018,’’ he said.

Eze explained that the association had exhausted all labour engagement requirements to help solve the problem in JUTH through extensive advocacy channels.

“The September 2017 strike was suspended to allow government complete implementation of the terms of settlement but there are still unmet agreements by the government.

“It may also interest the general public to know that the members of Joint Health Sector Workers Union (JOHESU) have been on strike for the past 44 days.

“Healthcare in the country has been anchored upon the shoulders of resident doctors, mainly (NARD), being the largest single body of Doctors in Nigeria,” he said.

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No going back on reforms, says Dickson Bayelsa State G o v e r n o r , Honourable Seriake Dickson on Thursday, reiterated that his administration would not allow the civil service to crumble under his leadership, maintaining that, the current restructuring in the state civil service has come to stay for good.

Governor Dickson, who stated this in an interactive session with political appointees at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall in Yenagoa, contended that, in spite of calculated attempts through blackmail and propaganda, his administration would not be dissuaded from implementing the reforms.

A press statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Francis Ottah Agbo, says while urging the political appointees to do more in sensitizing the people on government’s policies and programmes, Honourable Dickson assured that, the reforms were in the overall interest of the state.

According to Governor Dickson, “as instruments of policy delivery, I expect you to translate policy into action from the state to the local government level.”

He lamented the high level of involvement of civil servants in payroll manipulation, grade level racketeering and other sharp practices inherent in the system, assuring

that, no effort would be spared in wiping out ghost workers syndrome in the state.

Governor Dickson called on those, who are politicizing the reforms to have a rethink, stressing that, no other political party can win election in the state other than the Peoples Democratic Party.

Commenting on the recent disturbances in the Amassoma community, the Governor promised that all those who were involved in the looting and vandalization of the property belonging to the Niger Delta University would be revealed in due course.

“The preliminary report that I have received is appalling; my duty is to do what is right. We have a big strong family.

And like a play, you play your part and take your exit. As the captain of the restoration boat and with you as passengers, I call for more support.

“The journey has been very turbulent. My reelection will go down in history as one of the toughest elections ever held in Nigeria. In spite of their federal might, we showed them local might because we have the capacity to defeat them squarely.”

On his achievements, the Governor emphasized that, he was proud and satisfied with the level of his achievements in the past 6 and half years, noting that, by August this year, the airport project would be completed.

Alleged 700m fraud: Ize-Iyamu slams APC, recalls ordeal in prison Titus Akhigbe, Benin

Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in the 2016 Edo State governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has said the All Progressives Congress(APC), has betrayed the trust of Nigerians who voted them into power by infesting them with hunger, killings and untold hardship.

Ize-Iyamu, made the allegation at the Solidarity Rally held in his honour and other party members who were recently detained and released from the prison over an alleged N700 million fraud in Benin City.

Ize-Iyamu said the APC- led government is full of deceit and hypocrisy and has also

promoted corruption across the length and breadth of the country noting that the party failed to purge itself of its sinful act but has resulted to pointing accusing fingers at others.

“They said, we collected money for presidential election.

Who does not spend money for election? So APC did not spend money for election. They said if you give anybody more than N5 million you have guilty of money laundering. I want APC to swear that they did not give their LGA chairmen or their ward chairmen money above N5 million.

“The hypocrisy, lies and the deceit is too much. I want to tell you that corruption is worse in Nigeria. The insecurity, Fulani herdsmen are killing people, you cannot even go to the farms

again and they want us to still vote for that government”, he said.

He said it was good that the APC was given the opportunity to prove their worth to Nigerians stressing that if they were not given the chance, one would have concluded that they should have been the Saviour that the country never had.

“Let me tell you, this government has failed. But you know, it was good that they came because if they had not come we will not know that they will fail so badly. And in federal they have failed, in every state they have failed and God is saying they must not return.

“They must not return. I want all of you to get ready because this country belongs to us. All of us cannot leave this country

for abroad and all of will not die today. By the grace of God, our enemies will die and we will be here to bury them. We must rescue our people. We must rescue our country”, he said.

On his part, the state PDP chairman, Dan Orbih, admonished party faithful to start the 2019 campaign now by letting the people know that the election is for the survival of the nation and democracy.

Dan Orbih who was represented by the party’s publicity secretary, Chris Nehikhare, said “ PDP built democracy and good governance in Nigeria for 16 years, but APC, in three years has destroyed everything. We should not allow that and the only way to do that is to get your PVCs and vote them out,”.

L-R: Wife of Presidential Aspirant , Folashade Giwa; Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Presidential Aspirant, Dr Gbenga Giwa and guest of Honour, OdezuruIgbo, Jibi Kingdom, Igwe Dr, Sunday Nwozor, during the Presidential declaration of Giwa, in Abuja...on Thursday. Photo: Temitope Balogun.

Ganduje swears in Buhari seeks intensified sub-regional 4 new khadis Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje on Thursday swore in four new khadis of the state Sharia Court of Appeal.

The four Khadis are Mustafa Lalloki, Ahmad Gidado, Dalha Ahmad and Atiku Bello.

Ganduje, who congratulated the judicial officers during the ceremony in Government House Kano, urged them to discharge their duties in accordance with Islamic rules and regulations.

According to him, the new khadis were appointed based on merit

after thorough screening, noting that the state government was aware of the financial demands of the judiciary.

He then assured that in spite of prevailing economic challenges, the state government would do its best to settle some pending financial claims of the judicial officers.

Those who attended the ceremony included the state’s Attorney General, Mr Ibrahim Muktar, the Chief Judge, Nura Sagir, the Grand Khadi, Abdullahi Wayya and the National President of Nigeria Bar Association, Abubakar Mahmud.

security operations to tackle terrorism

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja P r e s i d e n t M u h a m m a d u Buhari, has called for intensified and sustained security operation across the West African subregion to tackle the rising threats of insurgents and bandits, warning that only a collective fight will halt the threats to lives and property.

Buhari made the call on Thursday when he received the Letter of Credence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Mali to Nigeria, Mr Moustapha Traore,

at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He said the subregion would continue struggling with the basics of development so long as people live in fear and uncertainty.

The President said; “The problems of terrorism and banditry have persisted in our countries, and we are doing our best to secure lives and property, but we tend to underestimate cross-border influences.

“Take for instance, the external influences on Boko Haram, and the impact of what happened in Libya.

These are very critical issues that must be looked into because they are all at the expense of development.’’

In his remarks, the Ambassador of Mali said that he would work hard to strengthen bilateral relations in areas of intelligence sharing between the security agents of both countries, and issues related to trade and economic development.

“My President holds you in very high regard Your Excellency, and he praises your achievements in security and the economy since 2015,’’ he added.

President Buhari, who also

received a Letter of Credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia, Mr Dura Likar, assured him of Nigeria’s full commitment to improving bilateral relations, especially in the areas of trade and security.

Mr Likar told the President that Serbia remains interested in building relations with Nigeria in security, education, sports and trade.

“Let me say Serbia is ready to help and support the Nigerian armed forces and we have had a long standing relationship,’’ the Serbian Ambassador said.

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Minister slams opposition for downplaying Buhari’s achievements

S’East groups decry FG’s inability to stop killings

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has slammed the country’s opposition political parties for downplaying the unprecedented achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari Administration, saying they are being deliberately and perpetually blind to the achievements.

Mohammed, spoke while inaugurating the 22-member newly-elected Governing Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), under the chairmanship of Mallam

Moses Oyediran, Enugu

Tom Okpe, Abuja

Mukhtar Sirajo, in Abuja on Thursday.

Describing the opposition as unserious and disdainful of the truth, he said they lack ideas and believe that being in opposition means crying wolf where there is none and spewing out fake information at the speed of light! ‘’Where is the seriousness in an opposition party throwing out a spurious figure of N10 trillion as the amount of money that has been looted under the present administration?

What is Nigeria’s annual national budget? How do you react to an opposition that is deliberately and perpetually blind to the

monumental achievements of this Administration”, Alhaji Mohammed queried.

He said while naysayers might pretend not to have seen all these achievements, ‘’Nigerians who are benefitting directly from them have testified to the reality of the successes”.

Listing some of the achievements of the Administration, the Minister said it had taken power generation from 2,690MW to 7,000MW, moved Nigeria closer to self-sufficiency in rice than any Administration before it, increased the number of rice farmers from 5 million to an all-time high

over 11 million and cut Nigeria’s rice import bill of $1.65 billion annually by 90%. ‘’We are feeding 8.2 million pupils in 45,394 schools in 24 states, employing 87,261 cooks in the process; we are paying conditional cash transfer of N5,000 monthly to 297,973 poorest and most vulnerable households, never before done in Nigeria; we are building roads, rail and power, spending an unprecedented 2.7 trillion Naira on infrastructure alone in just two years; we have raised capital expenditure in the yearly national budget to an unprecedented 30% on the

average, our Social Investment Programs have benefitted 9 million people. ‘’The school children who are being fed, the unemployed graduate who has now been employed under N-Power; the small business owner who has benefitted from the GEEP loans and the thousands of people who have been rescued from the clutches of Boko Haram know that these achievements are real,” amongst others.

Alhaji Mohammed advised Public Relations practitioners never to be tired or discouraged from projecting the image of their establishments, even when some people decide to play the blind or the spoiler.

L-R: Chairman, 77- member All Progressives Congress, (APC), National Campaign Council for the Ekiti State Gubernatorial election/ Kebbi State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku Bagudu; Member/Oyo State Governor, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi;APC, Gubernatorial candidate for Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi; another member/Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) and others, during the inaugural meeting in Abuja...on Thursday.

NASS moves to tackle oil spill, environmental challenges

The President, Global Legislators Organisation for a Balanced Environment (GLOBE), Nigeria, Senator Bukar Ibrahim, has said that plans are underway to enact or amend existing laws to tackle oil spill and other environmental challenges in the country.

Ibrahim, made this known at the third stakeholders meeting of GLOBE-United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)-Global Environment Facility (GEF) Natural Capital Legislation Project on Thursday in Abuja.

Ibrahim, who is also Chairman Senate Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, said the legislature was poised to making contributions to tackling environmental problems bedevilling the country.

He said GLOBE is already meeting with major stakeholders in the environment sector to appraise current problems in order to have legislations that would better tackle them.

According to him, ‘‘there are laws already on ground regarding the environment but

there are gaps and we will close those gaps.

“We are looking into amending and also enacting appropriate legislations to close the gap.

“Senators and members of the House of Representatives are well represented here. So, we will put heads together to ensure that is done,” he said.

Ibrahim explained that pending when appropriate laws were put in place, GLOBE would continue to work with relevant organisations to ensure a safe environment for all Nigerians.

“GLOBE is an international organisation and nations are using it to solve their environmental problems.

“The Great Green Wall, which is part of GLOBE, has for instance planted over three million trees in seven states of the federation; out of the 11 Front-line states they are meant to be working in.’’

The lawmaker commended UNEP, Federal Ministry of Environment, Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, National Agency of the Great Green Wall

and Federal Ministry of Finance for their contributions.

He also commended the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Budget and National Planning, Nigeria Conservation Foundation and Central Bank of Nigeria as well as National Bureau of Statistics.

The Vice President, GLOBE Nigeria, Representative Samuel Onuigbo, said the gaps in

policies and laws regarding environmental challenges in the country needed to be closed.

In this vein “we are working on a bill and it is also a thing of joy to also say that a number of the presenters today were participants helping us to draft the bill on Climate Change.

“We are hopeful that before the end of next month we should have specific

information on the status of the bill to know whether it has been assented to or whether we have to take any action.”

Onuigbo, who represents Ikwuano/Umuahia North/ South of Abia State, said lawmakers had been working on budgeting to ensure that agencies of government accessed more funds to tackle environmental challenges.

Army committed to protection of human rights -GOC Nigerian Army is committed to the protection and advancement of human rights, protecting women and children in the course of its counter terrorism operations in the Northeast.

Brig.-Gen. Bulama Biu, Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri, made the pledge when he paid a curtessy call on the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Umar Ibn-Garbai, at his palace.

Biu said that the military’s rules of engagement and code of conduct affirmed human rights as core values.

“The Nigerian Army is therefore comitted toward ensuring strict complience to it rules of engagement and conduct with a view toward ensuring civic protection.

“I am here to seek for your blessings and to partner with you on our mission to completely stem Boko Haram and other insecurity and restore lasting peace to the northeast region.

“My visit here today is to consolidate on your effort as our father and to seek your blessings and cooperatiom toward achieving lasting peace,”he said.

In his remarks, Ibn-Garbai, commended President

Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts at addressing challenges of insecurity in the country.

He said the Boko Haram insurgency that had displaced millions of people had caused the death of many and destroyed the boyant economy of the northeast.

The royal father explained that over 200 traditional rulers had been killed while many of them were forced to vacate their home of abode to Maiduguri.

The monarch who expressed hope for lasting peace return, said the emirate council was ready to partner with any stakeholder working toward achieving peace.

South East Human Rights Situation Room, an amalgamation of rights groups in the South East zone of the country has blamed the federal government for alleged lack of commitment in stemming the tide of killings of harmless citizens across the country by armed herdsmen and other insurgents.

Addressing a press conference in Enugu as part of activities to mark the “National Day of Morning”, the convener of the group, who is also the founding director of Women Aid Collective (WACOL), Prof. Joy Ezeilo, also lamented what she described as “extrajudicial executions, enforced disappearances and excessive use of force” by security agencies including in their response to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

The group regretted that the herdsmen killing, which is overtaking Boko Haram insurgency in magnitude, has continued unabated even as few arrests were made and those arrested not prosecuted.

She noted that the right to life is held as sacrosanct in all cultures and religions, noting that the nation’s constitution provided in Section 33 that “Every person HSS a right to life, and no one shall be deprived intentionally of his life, safe in execution of the sentence of a court in respect of a criminal offence of which he has been found guilty in Nigeria”.

The group noted that section 14(2) of the constitution similarly provides that the “security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government,” and that it behoves government of the day to secure lives and property that are wantonly and unwarrantedly destroyed everyday in many parts of Nigeria.

“The government has not shown commitment to hold those erring state agents responsible. The herdsmen problem has continued unabated and there is low prosecution of this armed herdsmen marauding across Nigeria, terrorising Nigerians, destroying farmlands and killing farmers and members of communities that they invade.

“The impunity with which human lives are wasted cries to high heavens for justice.

That is why this national day of mourning is called for in order to remember all Nigerians wherever they hail from, whether Igbo, Tiv, Hausa, Ijaw, Fulani, Erik, Yoruba, Kanuri etc, that have lost their lives.

“Undoubtedly, Nigeria has failed those who have died as a result of the prevailing state of insecurity. The Government has failed them, and the international community is failing them too,” the rights groups lamented.

The rights groups later marched through some streets of Enugu, wearing black dresses.

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Senate directs NEMA to provide relief materials for Kastina, Jigawa rainstorm victims

Tunde Opalana, Abuja

To provide succour to victims of recent the flood and rainstorm that recently ravaged Modibi, Sabon Gari Wayo, Shinkafi, Kukar Geza and Ambasada in Kastina Local Government Area of Kastina State and Gumel in Jigawa State, respectively, the Senate on Thursdaydirected the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA to provide relief materials.

The senate solutions followed different motions moved by Senator Umaru Kurfi (APC Kastina Central) and Senator Abdullahi Gumel (APC Jigawa North West) during plenary.

Kurfi who informed that there was a heavy rainfall and flooding in the affected towns on May 17, this year lamented that over 1, 000 people lost their houses and other properties like farmlands to the flood, adding that many animals and 15 persons were reportedly dead due to the natural disaster.

He expressed worries that “the victims are currently living in deplorable conditions having been dislocated and dispersed into neighbouring villages as a greater number of them; especially victims of farmlands destruction are stranded without the means to operate in the impending farming season”.

Kurfi warned that “if expedient measures are not

taken, these victims whose means of livelihood have been stripped away may continue to be homeless and hungry with intended threats to their health and survival in the years to come”.

In his own motion, Senator Gumel lamented that several communities in Gumel local government area of Jigawa

State suffered calamity caused by the highly destructive rainstorm due to loss of their properties.

He said, “On Sunday, 27th May, 2018, about 56 houses including residences and schools were blown away by the rainstorm at Gumel in Gumel local government area of Jigawa State”.

Senator Gumel expressed worry that thousands of citizens, including children and women have been rendered homeless, with students and children now out of school and are being housed in school premises and public buildings because of the misfortune.

He added that despite the resultant humanitarian crisis

caused by this natural disaster, no agency of the federal government, including NEMA has assisted the victims either through provision of relief materials or rebuilding their structures destroyed by the rainstorm.

The senate, therefore called on NEMA to immediately intervene through provision

of relief materials to the victims and help rebuild their homes, worship places and schools.

It also urged the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET to and other relevant government agencies to be more proactive in predicting and giving early warning signals of natural disasters.

President Muhammadu Buhari (middle) and promoters of Not Too Young To Run Bill, after the signing of the Bill into law by the President at in State House in Abuja ... on Thursday

Adewole commissions 3,465 square meter medical warehouse in Lagos Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja In its bid to provide more space for the National warehousing system, the Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole has officially commissioned the Premier Central Medical warehouse facility of about 3,465 square meters and a maximum storage capacity of 4,302 palate spaces.

Speaking at the commissioning of the facility in Oshodi, Lagos State on Thursday, Adewole described the development as a significant upgrade, making the Federal Central Medical store a modern standard warehouse.

This was contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Public Relations Boade Akinola, and made available to the Daily Times newspaper.”

The Minister maintain that appropriate warehousing

is an important component of an efficient supply chain Management System which facilitates the availability and delivery of quality medicines in timely and cost effective manner.

Jointly funded by United State Agency for International Development (USAID) and Global Fund through the National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA), The Minister stated that the Federal Medical warehouse being also in collaborative partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and the President’s Emergency Pact for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) would ensure proper storage and availability of quality medicines to all health facilities in Nigeria.

Adewole therefore informed that the Federal Government’s target was to set up and effectively replicate at least one of such facilities in each of the six geopolitical zones in the

country.

In view of this, the Federal Ministry of Health instituted the National Products Supply Chain Management Programme (NPSCMP) which according to the Minister was successfully executing the National Supply Chain Integration Project (NSCIP) to ensure proper management of health commodities for all national health programmes.

Also, to ensure proper management and excellence in the conduct of affairs in the facilities both in Abuja (earlier commissioned) and Lagos, the Health Minister said Federal Government is in the final stages of putting in place a Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement for their operations.

To this end, the Minister said “With this edifice, we have something to show the whole world to prove that we can take care of our commodities

and Monitor their distribution effectively.”

He added that the Nigerian Health sector was therefore better equipped to deliver on her mandate in the area of storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals and other healthcare products adding that this would lead to improved health status of Nigerians.

He commended the US Government, and the Global Fund for funding the project, the CMD of Lagos University Teaching Hospital, MDs of Federal Medical Centre, Ebutte Metta, Yaba Psychiatric Hospital, National Orthopedic Hospital, Igbobi for their presence at the occasion and also appreciated all partners , for their continuous support to the health sector while urging all stakeholders to join in the effort at ensuring the provision of adequate storage infrastructure for effective healthcare delivery services to

Nigerians.

In her goodwill message, the Representative of the US Ambassador, Heather Smith Taylorpledged US government’s continuous support for the Nigerian Government.

She noted that by constructing the Warehouse, she has demonstrated power and strong commitment towards effective and efficient management of medical product.

The Director General, National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA), Dr. Sanni Aliyu, represented by the Agency’s Supply Chain manager, Mr. Aaron Aboje, said a standard warehouse was an indicator of effective management of healthcare commodities in the country.

Also, the Representative of Global Fund, State Fund Manger, Adam Garner, commended the Federal

Government for constructing a medical store of international standard while calling on the entire health sector to ensure a high level maintenance culture to justify the resources invested on the facility.

In his welcome address, the Director, Department of Food and Drugs Services, Mr. Moshood Lawal, narrated that the construction of the new Medical warehouse demonstrated the effective collaboration between the Nigeria Government, USAID, the Global Fund and other stakeholders which resulted in the renovation and upgrading of four out of the nine warehouses at the premises of the existing Federal Central stores which was completed in November 20013 and the construction of the Current Pharmaceutical grade warehouses now known as Abuja Premiere medical warehouse and Lagos Federal Medical Warehouse.

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‘PDP will win Ekiti, Osun governorship elections’ Kehinde Ayanwale, a Barrister at law and publisher of Entertainer Magazine is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State. In this interview he speaks on issues as they affect his party and the forthcoming Osun gubernatorial election. PATRICK OKOHUE reports.

The new National Working Committee of the PDP was elected last December, how do you see its effort in repositioning the party?

They have not been sleeping. The NWC is trying its best to reposition the party and the NWC members are doing pretty well. With the calibre of people that makes up the PDP NWC, the card carrying members of the party should be rest assured that the future is bright.

The party executive has made it clear that whoever that wants to contest election on the party’s platform must be duly elected through a democratic process. That is a positive development; the era of imposition is gone.

Then what are PDP’s chances in the 2019 general elections?

Very bright, but even before 2019 election which is a bit far, we have two elections coming up very soon, Ekiti gubernatorial election coming up in July and Osun governorship election coming up in September.

Without mincing words, PDP will win the two elections convincingly.

We are not entertaining any fear.

We know we need to work and we have been working. The NWC of the party is bringing a lot of innovations to make the party a good brand. If you go to Osun and Ekiti now, people are with the PDP and they want PDP to be in power.

So, come July 14 PDP will triumph in Ekiti election and on September 22, PDP will win Osun election.

For 2019 general elections, PDP will regain power at the centre and win in most states of the federation.

How will you assess the APC government at the Federal level in the last three years?

I don’t want to talk about the performance of APC in government, the voters have already spoken if we can take Osun West senatorial bye election into consideration. The APC lost in nine out of 10 local government areas that made up the district. APC can never come back to government again. Voters have already spoken with their votes, so there is no need to assess them again. People don’t want them again, they are tired of them. They are tired of their lies and propaganda, so the next dispensation belongs to PDP. Are you surprised with the violence that greeted APC Congresses across the country?

I am not surprised, they are known for violence, that is their way. Nobody should be surprised, it is only sad that human souls were lost. That is why people are saying

will leave the party where he is known as a leader and go to join another party where he will be an ordinary member. Fortunately, his loyalists in PDP are still with us.

They are not following him to SDP. Nobody feels his absence in PDP, but he is part of us and we know he will still come back to PDP. Has PDP zoned the governorship ticket to any senatorial district?

We don’t need to deceive ourselves, the issue of zoning is just an understanding within the party, it is not a written law. However we have an understanding that this governorship ticket is for the people of Osun west, I don’t think anything can change that.

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that they cannot run a successful government.

In Osun State, PDP recently conducted a state Congress that was peaceful, how was that achieved?

We thank God; we went through some rigour to achieve what you called a peaceful Congress. First and foremost, I would like to thank our leaders in Osun, they did a very good job. They stood on their policy, that they don’t want an

intruder, they don’t want trouble makers .They want the party to come back to power in the state, that was why they spoke with one voice. Dr. Olu Alabi, Alhaji Shuaibu Oyedokun, Senator Olasunkanmi Akinlabi , Daisi Aina, Chief Fadaunsi from Ilesha and Segun Odekunmi from Ayedaade, these are people that worked tirelessly in order to get everything in order to achieve a successful Congress. And God answered their prayers, they managed every crisis up till last

day that Soji Adagunodo emerged as chairman.

Senator Iyiola Omisore has left the PDP for SDP. How do you see his decision to leave PDP? As a lawyer, I will say movement from one party to the other is allowed, it is a constitutional right.

If Senator Omisore is tired of being a PDP member he has the right to move to another party of his choice.

When he was in the PDP, he was a leader, and I don’t see why a leader

Looking at the aspirants in Osun West, who do you think can best represent the party at the September election?

Backing a candidate is a matter of choice. As I am speaking with you, Senator Akinlabi Olasunkanmi is the best for Osun PDP. He is a candidate one can vouch for.

He is gentle, articulate, a sound administrator and a former minister. He has not been invited by any security agency for fraudulent activities. As a good party man, though he already picked PDP Senatorial ticket for Osun West in the senatorial bye election, he stepped down for Ademola Adeleke in the party’s interest.

When the PDP crisis was high in this state, he stood firm with the party. I appeal to other aspirants to also honour him by withdrawing from the race.

What is your advice to the electorate in Osun State?

I advise them that they should not sell their votes. On September 22, they should vote the PDP candidate and start enjoying good lease of life.

APC members protest substitution of elected party chairman in Apapa LGA Patrick Okohue Irate members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), from Apapa Local Government Area of Lagos State have protested the alleged substitution of their choice party chairman on the list of those inaugurated by the state chairman.

The protesters carrying placards with different inscriptions lamented what they referred to as a deliberate attempt by the new party chairman, Tunde Balogun to subvert the will of the people.

Some of the placards have bold inscriptions written on them such as: “Do not cause chaos, we don’t need it here in Apapa’, ‘No to tyranny’, Make our votes count’, ‘Follow the rule of law/ party and let peace reign in Apapa’, ‘On congress we stand’, ‘Oyinbo is our party chairman’, ‘Tunde Balogun don’t divide

the party’”.

They noted that this clear cut day light robbery was allegedly perpetuated by the chairman, as their choice Mr. Taiwo Adeleye’s name was substituted with Fatai Sanni, despite the fact that Taiwo’s name was mentioned as delegate from Apapa at the State Congress, that brought Balogun on board having been duly elected at the local government congress.

“Taiwo Adeleye is our duly elected chairman, not Fatai Sanni who was announced by Tunde Balogun.

“We had our congress properly and the reports were filed to the appropriate quarters, I see no reason why they would waste our time for a congress and having elected our choice Tunde Balogun would decide to change it.

“Fatai Sanni knowing full well that he

is not eligible, did not even purchase the form having spent twelve years as party chairman.

“We have come to cry to our leaders for them to intervene, Asiwaju said the old hands should allow the new breed, Fatai is not our choice in Apapa.”

However, the All Progressives Congress chairman in Lagos State, Mr. Tunde Balogun, has urged all party chairmen in the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas to embark on massive membership drive and also reconcile aggrieved members.

The new party chairman gave the charge while inaugurating the council chairmen of the party at the APC state secretariat on Acme Road, Ikeja.

According to Balogun, all chairmen inaugurated here have emerged through

democratic processes of congress to show that APC is truly democratic.

“I implore you all to give membership drive in your area the needed attention, mobilise more people to register and as well claim their Permanent Voters Card.

“So as to prepare them for voting in your area, most especially ahead of the general election we are going to be face to face with our real opposition then, many are still unaware of the development.

Balogun also urged them to let benefits cut across the divides, so as to ensure the party’s victory in the general elections.

Mr. Ademola Sodiq the APC state Legal Adviser administered oath of office and oath of allegiance on the elected Chairmen thereby officially recognising their position.

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Group to Muslims: Imbibe peace, tolerance to calm polity

Why I want to be Osun governor -Ajetumobi

Benjamin Omoike

Popular broadcaster, singer, Master of Ceremony , voice over expert and employer of labour, Niyi Ajetumobi who is taking a bold step into politics, as he sets to contest the highest post in Osun state has explained why he wants to succeed the incumbent governor of the state, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola come 2018 election.

Speaking in a chance meeting with The Daily Times, the popular broadcaster stated that his ambition to be the next governor of the state of living spring has been a long standing one.

“It has been my ambition to rule my state for years while growing up. My ambition is not out of anything than to make the people of Osun State happy by raising their standard of living.

Presently, Osun State is in bondage and I believe is high time somebody in the mould of Moses come to their rescue.”

The Daily Times later learnt that this traditional singer popularly known as Aladamojesha has begun his independent campaign with his posters flooding all nooks and crannies of his hometown in Osun State.

Also, campaign groups have been setup both locally and internationally for this widely- traveled man of the people who will see to the success of his dreams of liberating his people in Osun State.

A group operating under the platform of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vangaurd has urged Muslims to imbibe virtues that enthrone peace, saying selfless service to humanity during and after Ramadan would go a long way in making the country a better place to live.

Speaking at a Ramadan Tafsir, Organised by the group held at Lagos State Public Service Club in Ikeja area of the state, to sensitise adherents and pray for continuity in office of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode beyond 2019, the Executive Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Sopeyin Ganiyu Oluremi, said those that have excess must show gratitude by helping others and also exhibit total submission to God’s commandments.

Sopenyi, who represented the state governor, thanked the Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vangaurd for their tireless efforts and resolve to mobilise over five million votes for the Lagos State governor to continue in office beyond 2019.

He urged the people to get their PVCs, saying it is in their power to guarantee the transformation of the state.

Sopenyin said, “To all my Muslim brothers and sisters, I just want to use this opportunity to greet all of you that as we

Ambode commence the Ramadan month and with all the lectures we have heard, we are doing this to be in tune with Allah and to be in sync with the kind of supplication that we want to give and we know 30 days out of 365 days are not enough to really show our total submission to Allah.

“What I just want to say is that the important thing in all these 30 days that we are going to have the Ramadan is to show love to ourselves, also show love to our neighbours and also to mobilise for the continuity of good governance in

Lagos State.

Also speaking, state coordinator of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard, Hon. Seyi Bamigbade, said, “You need to love yourself first before you can even show love to another person. So, when we have in excess, we must show the attitude of gratitude to be able to give to others.”

He said since Governor Ambode assumed office, the guiding philosophy of his administration had been about inclusion and to positively touch lives, admonishing Muslims to imbibe the

spirit of giving selflessly to others at all times.

“Beyond Ramadan, we must also show the attitude of giving at all times; that is the philosophy of the Ambode led-government; that is the practice we have been doing in the last three years; the Governor is touching lives the less privileged and touching our people.

Please collect your PVCs to be relevant in current political disposition.

“There are people who have been neglected, suffering and that is why he doing projects that are people-oriented across the state, that is why he is going to areas that have never been touched before; that is why he went into Ayobo, Akute, Badagry, Epe and places that have not been touched and that is the whole essence of why Allah has brought us on earth,” he said.

In his lecture on importance of good governance, Chairman, Council of Imams and Alfas (Clerics), Imam Semiu Khidir Olojeola, said Allah, through the month, was calling on Muslims to learn the spirit of piety and service relationship with Him. “What we need in this country is a leader who will stand up for the truth, who will stand up for credibility, who will stand up for what is important not for religion, not ethnicity. Your Excellency Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode we are really proud of you,” he said.

7 parties to contest in Oyo constituency by-election – INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that seven political parties have been cleared to participate in the Ibarapa State Constituency by-election billed for Saturday.

Mr. Mutiu Agboke, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo State, disclosed this in Eruwa on Wednesday at a stakeholders meeting on the by-election.

According to Agboke, the parties are Accord Party, Peoples Democratic Party, All Progressives Congress and Fresh Democratic Party.

Others, he said, are Hope Democratic Party, Nigerian Peoples Congress and Mega Party of Nigeria.

He further disclosed that the by-election would be conducted in 140 polling units across the 10 registration areas in the constituency.

The REC stated that the commission had recruited and

trained 610 officials for the poll.

“The figure comprise of both permanent staff of INEC and ad-hoc officials with corps members to be deployed as presiding officers at polling units.

“Smart Card Readers (SCRs) will be used and we are confident about the efficient services of the card readers; but manual accreditation would not be discouraged when necessary.

“The election period is between 8am and 2pm and there will be a restriction of vehicular movement in the constituency throughout the election period,’’ he stated.

Agboke assured residents of the area that the commission would conduct a transparent, free, fair and credible byelection.

He enjoined voters in the area to exercise their civic duty by turning out to elect someone who would represent them in the state House of Assembly.

Gov Ajimobi Agboke also said there would be adequate security before, during and after the election, adding that security agents and the commission had perfected plans to ensure protection of lives and election materials.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the traditional ruler of Eruwa, Oba

Samuel Adegbola, implored all eligible voters in the area to participate in the election.

The monarch warned the people against hooliganism and violence during and after the poll.

The by-election was to fill the vacant seat created by the death of Michael Adeyemo who had represented the constituency.

Ajibade Alabi

No plans to impeach Kogi Speaker – Chief Whip

The Chief Whip of the Kogi State House of Assembly and member representing Ijumu State Constituency, Victor Omafaiye has dismissed claims that the members were collating signatures to impeach the Speaker, Mathew Kolawole.

While reacting to an online media post on Thursday, Omofaiye described the report as ill-conceived by enemies of the present administration in the state.

He said the report was aimed at instigating disaffection and mistrust between the leadership of the House and key party stakeholders in the ruling All Progressives Congress.

According to him, “This is not only demonic, it is politics taken too far, as such a plot never existed in reality, but probably in the imagination and wishful thinking of the author of the article.

“There is no threat of impeachment, removal or whatever as wrongly insinuated by the author,” he said.

Kolawole

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Editorial Commentary OUR POSITION Late passage of the 2018 Budget and effect on economy

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even months after President Muhammadu Buhari presented the 2018 budget estimates to the joint sitting of the National Assembly, the budget was only passed by the National Assembly last Friday.

And with six months to go before December, it is crystal clear that the budget has been delayed by the lawmakers while the development will definitely take its toll on the economy.

The aim of the government then was to return the country back to the normal financial year that starts in January and ends in December, but it appears this year’s budget is going to go the way of the previous years.

The excuses given by the National Assembly for the delay in the passage of the budget was the failure of some Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to present their own budget proposals to the legislators. Although the 2018 budget contains the funding plans of ministries, the National Assembly wants government agencies such as the Central Bank of Nigeria, state oil firm, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) etc, to submit their budgets to enable the legislators to pass them alongside the national budget.

The MDAs budgets are not usually included in the national budget but the National Assembly is insisting that the MDAs should submit their budgets to ensure passage of the same, together with the national budget.

The practice in the past was that the legislators would pass the national budget and

then wait for each agency to submit its budget for passage.

Insiders said the reason for the delay in the passage of the 2018 budget was not cogent enough, noting that politics had slipped into governance. They blamed the delay more on the ongoing altercation between the Executive and Legislative arms of government which has resulted in total lull of many government actions.

Political watchers are also citing the controversial election sequence bill law that attempted to alter the order of election as evidence of a major disagreement between the two arms of government. The National Assembly had in February, revised the order of election in the new electoral laws passed to put the National Assembly election first against the trend in the past and also the order earlier announced by the Independent National Election Commission.

But the Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the reordering of elections amendment act on the grounds that the lawmakers lacked the power to fix dates for elections.

The implication of the face-off between the two arms of government is that development activities could be halted while the nation drifts into anarchy.

Time is running out for the Executive as the general election is fast approaching and if the budget is not signed by President Muhammadu Buhari in good time, the period of electioneering could catch up with the implementation of the budget.

Public expectation is that with the

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forthcoming elections, government spending on developmental projects should help to create employment and ease economic pressure in some households.

But with the continued delay and signing of the budget and given the bureaucratic process of getting approval for cash release for projects, the government may not be able to do much in terms of implementing the budget effectively when eventually passed.

The implication of this is that the national economy may not grow as fast as it should while some of the gains of the past may be reversed if the government is not able to fully back its policy with action.

The implications of these are that many foreign investors would be foot-dragging on decisions on Nigeria investment; and coupled with political risks, they couldeither slow down their investment in the country or remain on the sideline till the government is able to resolve all issues with the legislative arm.

Without any fiscal policy, Nigeria may face some economic hiccups as domestic investors may also be in confusion on the direction of government policy for the year.

While we commend the Legislative arm of government for its effort at ensuring Nigeria move forward economically and otherwise, we wish to remind the executive that time is running out as the general election is fast approaching.

We wish to state that if the budget is not signed into law by the President in good time, the period of campaigns could impede the implementation of the budget.

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Nigerian democracy - Ramos and Karius

A Ojo Ibiloye

glimpse at Nigeria’s democracy gives the array of boom and doom. Looking through the phases of our national history, we must agree that there has been tussles, alignments and dis-alignments over who takes control and allocates national scarce resources. The question of who gets what; when and how remains turbulent national questions, yet unanswered.

Nigeria gained her political independence from British rule since October 1, 1960, but the Nigerian people are currently being enslaved by their fellow countrymen. While assessing the most popular explanation of democracy – “government of the people, by the people, for the people”in the Nigerian context, democracy has been redefined.

We live in the society where the minority continue to exercise their political and economic control over the majority. The wealth of the nation is in the hands of the few, our national wealth is in their hands and the proceeds in their potbelly.

Listing the incidences of Nigeria’s democratic woes is a waste of time. In fact, from first republic to the current fourth republic, the list is endless. Elections that has been held since 1999 to date were all marred by conflicts and irregularities. There has not been any record of a free, fair and credible election in Nigeria. The only election adjudged free and fair was nullified by the Nigerlord,Gen. Ibrahim Babangida in 1993. This unthoughtful act led to democratic breakdown and social disequilibrium in the country, which we are yet to recover from. The quest for power at all cost have made so many Nigerian politicians

subscribe to notorious means.

There are no true political leaders in Nigeria, they are political entrepreneurs who are bent on robbing the social consciousness of the apolitical clay.

People mistake nationalists for people who fought for political freedom from colonial rule, but they are not. Nationalists are those who alwaysput the nation’s interest first above any other (self, religion, and ethnic). There are no nationalists in Nigeria. Yes, none! That’s a pitiable. Nigerian political leaders are here to rob, steal and destroy. President Donald Trump’s “America First” is a display of commitment to Nationalism. Has any of our leaders mentioned Nigeria First?

No, it is their interest first.

Democracy means freedom.

Freedom is not in the Nigerian society;it has since been forgotten in the ocean of history. The word “freedom” is just an English word with dictionary meaning to Nigerians. It is not operational.

Not that it is not practicable but the political lords have made it too expensive to be practiced. In any case, when there is freedom, it is a freedom for political entrepreneurs to amass and siphon National wealth to their personal coffers. In other words, freedom of corruption, using political powers and might.

That is what democracy means in Nigeria. Self-government is not for the general will. Though democratically elected, most Nigerian political leaders forced their ways by manipulating electoral processes.

Congratulations to Real Madrid on their European Champions League victory for the 13th time and 3rd consecutive time in a row. Since the game ended, there are two players that has been at the centre stage of discussion and analysis across the football world - Sergio Ramos

and Loris Karius. Ramos, a Real Madrid Player, have continued to receive vituperations from many who thought his action that led to the removal of the Egyptian Football Magician – Mohammed Salah from the field of play before half time was inhumane. Ramos attitude could be likened to a Nigerian politician who would always hold the hands of citizens, stopping them from benefiting from the tenets of democracy.

They would eventually take the plate away from them and keep them away from reclaiming their rights. In their imagination, Nigeria belongs to him, no other person must be allowed to rule.

What all Nigerians must know is that some people have turned Nigeria to their dynasty. They have established the hegemony and using every election to service their will. Both the people and resources of Nigeria are under their control. They have political power, as well as economic power. They do not allow equality and equity.

Our Nigeria belongs to few of them.Should we allow them go with it? No, never! The level of consciousness must be revived.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is always there as the electoral gatekeeper. Just like Liverpool’s Karuis, INEC allows politicians to rig elections. They watch them while they score against the will of the people. It is tantamount to own goal and the masses are on the losing side, they rejoice after the end of every election but start crying after one year of election.

This is so because, citizens do not carefully select political leaders.

There is a popular political philosophy going on in the country – “the stomach infrastructure.” This philosophy has been made to stay because of the poverty level and low level of political education of electorates.

If the citizens are wise, they won’t

keep taking the deceits of people who promised them tomorrow but have never fulfilled what they promised them yesterday.

Every Nigerians must know that stomach infrastructure will not lead to national development, it will only, lead each beneficiary on a free trip to the toilet.

Nigerians must be wise to displace every Ramos serving as hindrance to our collective development. They must be sacked. The level of awareness must be raised. If Nigerians would have access to their rights, we will never achieve it through political apathy. Everyone must be involved to select a leader that would represent our common interest.

Non-Government Organizations, Community Based Organizations, Faith Based Organizations and other community stakeholders must be committed to voter’s education, especially by designing orientation programmes with special focus on women. Women participates more in voting process but they do not know who to vote and why they are voting. Mostly, women and other people goes to the polling unit to cast the dice aimlessly. We have come to a point where we must recognize that we have all committed a national mistake by allowing unworthy individuals to occupy honourable positions, over the years. As citizens, we must retain the right to determine – what, where, whom and how?

Decision to vote for a candidate must be based on assessment of candidate. With strong determination, political and economic powers can return to the masses – the ideal owners.

Equal distribution of societal wealth is possible, citizens only need to stay awake and join the process. Happy Democracy Day, Nigeria.

Cleaner Lagos initiative and refuse war

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Bode Adeniji

nless the rotten teeth is pulled out.

The mouth has to take with caution.

Such is the case of cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI) under auspices the Ministry of Environment Lagos State Government Over The Months it’s visible and widely published the hundreds of millions state government has spent to ensure a cleaner and greener Lagos. But it’s very unfortunate that the residents and the vast populace in the state have not desisted from dumping refuse on the road side. This horrible and discourteous habit that Create environmental

hazard and consequently pose a danger to our community. This attitude of dumping refuse on the road side is tantamount to sabotage also create unrest and much concern for us at environmental monitoring unit. According to Honorable Senior Special Advicer (SSA) to the Governor on cleaner Lagos initiative (CLI) Chief Ayo Williams. We are leaving no single stone unturned as our monitoring officers are working assiduously day and nights to report whenever refuse is being sighted in the state and its cleared and evacuated by operatives of visionscape, (CLI), intervention. Within a few minutes of report by our monitoring staffs. Hon.SSA

reiterate In couple of months to this time, refuse will no longer be sighted in any part of Lagos again, from Lagos central, to West, EAST. He quoted, Meanwhile Some residents of Lagos. Whom have contribute in their own little way towards achieving a cleaner Lagos have applauded the state governor His Excellency Mr Akinwunmi Ambode over his relentless effort in creating Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI) through sustainable development goal.

Also providing adequate facilities and amenities to evacuate waste in every nook and cranny of the state. A resident’s cele ijesha along Ilasa maja who does not want his name in print told a monitoring

officer. you people are trying ooo not quite long you left this area yesterday that about four compactors I.e trucks came to pack refuse here. But look again this morning, it was as if no truck has ever come here.

Another resident of Ajegunle boundary Apapa salute the state government upon the establishment of visionscape and CLI that if residents of Lagos state will collaborate and join hands together with the state government to ensure a cleaner and greener Lagos and make use of the black nylon provided by operatives of visionscape and CLI to drop their refuse on strategic location. Lagos will attain it’s position among other cities in African nations.

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The fall and rise of Portugal Times Columnist Azu Ishiekwene

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I was scandalised to get a oneentry, five-day visa after paying for a two-year visa, not to mention the embarrassment experienced by a few other colleagues whose requests were delayed unduly or inexplicably refused

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’ve been to Lisbon before, years ago.

Twice in fact. The first time was by proxy, an emotional trip of sorts. At the time I was the Chair of the CNN Multichoice African Journalists of the Year Award and in this particular year, the Award was hosted in Mozambique.

During a tour of historic sites in Maputo Bay, we visited an uncompleted high-rise building near the beachfront. Our tour guide explained that the grey concrete truss of the unfinished building with a mass of concrete poured down the elevator shafts by the departing Portuguese was a constant reminder of a painful colonial legacy of spite. It was incredible and heart-wrenching to see.

That image stuck out as indeed stories about vital national records and monuments maliciously destroyed by the departing Portuguese colonialists in 1974. The story, I’m told, is not much different in Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, or Sao Tome and Principe, also Portuguese colonies.

It sounds ridiculous to put colonialism on a scale of benevolence, from zero to ten, as to which colonial power did the most damage in Africa? What I saw in Maputo on that CNN Multichoice tour, my first proxy trip to Portugal, left a very bad taste in my mouth.

Then I visited a few years later – this time not by proxy – for a conference of the World Editors Forum in Lisbon. I nursed mixed feelings before the trip. A well-travelled senior told me to keep an open mind, but not to expect too much from Portugal, which he described at the time as “the backwaters of Europe.”

That trip was an eye opener. I had seen a number of European capitals. What I saw in Lisbon could

compare reasonably. The infrastructure in many parts of the city where I visited was clean. While new developments were also springing up around the airport area, the city’s iconic historical buildings and sites were well-maintained.

The city was in a struggle to rediscover itself.

I can’t exactly say the people were warm but many of them, especially the taxi drivers that I saw on that trip, spoke mostly Portuguese and French and showed no inclination or patience for someone like me who spoke neither Portuguese nor French.

Nearly ten years after that last visit, I’m here again in Lisbon for the Global Editors Network meeting, a gathering of over 750 journalists from around the world, to muse over how our robots might one day replace us.

The feeling in Lisbon this time is hugely different.

I don’t know how it happened, but I felt the difference straight from the airport boarder.

The immigration officer not only responded to my greeting in English, but invited me, quite genuinely, to enjoy my stay in Lisbon!

Not so the last time, when the immigration police gave me daggers with his looks and moved his magnifying glass from his left eye to his right, inspecting my passport.

My taxi driver spoke reasonable English and was, surprisingly, chatty.

A colleague, who had a similar experience, later explained that it was from his taxi driver that he learnt that the current Portuguese Prime Minister is “Indian”!

That, of course, is an exaggerated reference to Prime Minister Antonio Costa’s roots to Goa, one of

the last Portuguese outposts now under western India.

Later at the Lisbon City Hall, I began to understand that the warm reception I got at the airport and in the taxi was not a fluke. It may have been the result of a deliberate attempt to create a new face, and perhaps a new heart, for Portugal since my last visit.

Of course, the visa process is still a nightmare and I was scandalised to get a one-entry, five-day visa after paying for a twoyear visa, not to mention the embarrassment experienced by a few other colleagues whose requests were delayed unduly or inexplicably refused.

But Portugal may be changing and the Mayor of Lisbon, Fernando Medina Macial Almeida, explained why when the Board of the Global Editors Network met him before the conference opened in the historic City Hall, near a building in the city centre, which used to be the construction site from where Portuguese ships set sail on their voyage to the New World.

There’s a conscious effort to position Portugal as a country open for business.

At a time when xenophobia is driving Britain out of the European Union and far right-wing sentiments appear to be gaining ground in other European capitals, Portugal is rediscovering its multicultural roots.

After years of authoritarian rule, worker’s strikes and left-leaning economic policies that left the country stranded as one of Europe’s backwaters about three decades ago, Portugal is rediscovering itself; one of the oldest seafaring nations is diving deep into its past to find creative energy in openness, diversity and innovation.

Only seven years ago, the country was a basket case, prompting an EU and IMF bailout of 78 billion euros and an austerity programme. By last year, however, the country had not only recovered but grown to become one of the world’s top three tourist destinations.

Apart from tourism, Portugal’s software industry is also growing.

The country, according to a Bloomberg report, is growing at more than 20 percent in exports of some agricultural products and growing above 15 percent in automobile, aeronautical, mechanical and software products. Companies such as Continental AG, Renault SA and Mercedes Benz AG, are investing big.

Portuguese youths who were flocking to Britain out of desperation are returning in their numbers, while UK, French and German companies are looking South.

Interestingly, too, there’s a soft side to all this. Some years ago, the average Portuguese could only speak Portuguese and, maybe, French. Today, more and more of them, especially millennials, not only speak Portuguese and French, they can also speak English and, unlike the French, they’re comfortable showing it off.

As the FIFA World Cup starts in Russia, Portugal may have only an outside chance of winning the cup, but who can argue that Cristiano Ronaldo, the world’s best and the hottest Portuguese soccer export, is a tree that may yet define the forest of the eventual outcome?

Will Portugal’s progress hold? I don’t know. But the mood in the street is upbeat.

The last time I visited, the response on the street to the question, how are you, was something like, “So-so”, expressed with inscrutable gloom.

The mood on the street today is noticeably different, with people looking far more relaxed and open.

As the Mayor said, “When Portuguese on the streets of Lisbon are saying, fine, in response to the question, “How are you?”, then you know that something has changed, fundamentally.”

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‘APC didn’t demand withdrawal of charges against Saraki at CCT’

Tom Okpe, Abuja

Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Lawali Shuaibu, has clarified that a purported demand to stop the trial of the Senate President Bukola Saraki before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) did not come up during Monday’s meeting between the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and former new Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) in the APC. Shuaibu, who is the representative of the APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun in the talks with the nPDP members disclosed that the meeting agreed to reconvene next Monday with a smaller group of eight which will comprise the Vice President, the AttorneyGeneral, himself (Shuaibu) and five representatives of the

former nPDP members.

In reaction to a wrong media report on the meeting with former nPDP members, the Deputy National Chairman told journalists on Thursday at the party national secretariat in Abuja that: “There was no time during Monday’s meeting the condition was given that Sen. Bukola Saraki’s CCT trial must be withdrawn.”

He said while Monday’s meeting which had in attendance twenty former nPDP members dwelt on ‘general discussions’, the next meeting equally scheduled for next Monday will “go into the business of discussing the [former nPDP] specific demands,” Shuaibu said.

“When we got to the meeting venue in Aguda House, the Vice President felt we were too many. He said for the meeting to achieve any meaningful result, we needed a much smaller

group. The Vice President suggested that the nPDP bring three representatives, and then himself, the Attorney General and me to make up three so that we have six. But they (nPDP) insisted that they needed more than three representatives and we finally settled on five. From there we went into general discussions, nothing specific.

“We said when they (nPDP) are ready with their five representatives; we will sit down and go into the business of discussing the specific demands. There was no time during Monday’s meeting the condition was given that Sen. Bukola Saraki’s CCT trial must be withdrawn. I don’t know where they got that story from. I have a strong feeling that whoever wrote that story was only being speculative because nobody could have said that.”

Senator Shuaibu further

said that the basis for last Monday’s meeting was the content of the former nPDP’s letter submitted to the Party and copied to the President and Vice President. “The content of the letter which is now public, that is what the basis of their demands are. At the next meeting on Monday, we will go into the specifics. That letter will be x-rayed point by point”.

Responding to whether the meeting touched on the recently conducted ward, local government and state congresses, he said: “The letter did not even bring the issue of congresses because it was written before we started congresses. But the issue of congresses was raised in the meeting of Monday. The House of Representatives Speaker, Yakubu Dogara raised the issue and we said when we come for the specifics, we will talk about that.’’

Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson (L), addresses Political Appointees in the State, during a meeting, at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall, Government House, Yenagoa.

Photo by Michael Owi.

Court orders police to pay N10m compensation for unlawful killing Federal High Court in Ibadan, on Thursday ordered the Nigerian Police Force to pay N10 million as compensation to the family of Alidu Hakeem, a commercial driver shot dead by a policeman at Saki.

Hakeem was shot to death by a police inspector, Ifeayin Onynbu on March 9, 2016 along Saki-Okere International Market road in Saki.

Consequently, Hakeem’s son, Afeez, instituted a suit bordering on enforcement of fundamental human right against the police.

Joined in the suit are the Inspector General of Police, Oyo State Police Commissioner, his Deputy and the Saki Police

Divisional Headquarter.

The plaintiff had prayed the court to award N500 million as compensation for the unlawful killing of his father.

In the petition, the plaintiff said his father was shot in the head by Onynbu for refusing to give him an additional N100 bribe after he had collected the usual N100 paid by all commercial drivers at the police check point.

The Judge, Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel, in his ruling held that everyone has right to life and that deliberate killing of any individual in the society is against the law.

The Judge held that Onynbu’s refusal to contradict or challenge any of the

arguments and exhibits tendered against him, meant that the court shall accept them as the truth.

“The applicant in this case has proved beyond reasonable doubt that Insp. Ifeayin Onynbu, the fifth respondent, committed the crime because he did nothing to defend himself despite the fact that he was aware of the case.

“There is no evidence before the court contradicting the facts presented by the applicant in the matter.

“I therefore believe same to be the true reflection of what happened before life was sniffed out of the deceased.

“It is evidence from the record before this court that

the applicant’s father had three wives and several children.

“For this and many other reasons, a sum of N10 million is hereby awarded to the family of the deceased.

“The Inspector General of Police is therefore directed to investigate this matter and bring the said Onynbu to justice,” ruled the Judge.

Ayo-Emmanuel also indicted the first to the fourth respondents for complicity.

He stressed that the Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Deputy Commissioner of Police and Divisional Police Headquarter at Saki were also responsible for the action of the fifth respondent, Onynbu.

Enugu Govt awards scholarship to 340 engineering students in IMT Moses Oyediran, Enugu Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on Thursday, announced a full tuition scholarship for 340 students studying engineering in Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu.

Ugwuanyi, said this while delivering the 4th Distinguished Academic Lecture of IMT at institution’s auditorium in Enugu.

The lecture was titled: ``The Place of Good Governance in Achieving Functional Science and Technology Education in Nigeria’’.

The governor said that each of the 17 council areas in the state would have 20 fresh students benefitting from the scholarship opportunity; adding that the scholarship would run for four years.

“This is one way we are translate the need for all to embrace science and technology into action in the state as we have given similar number of scholarship to engineering students in the state-owned polytechnic in Iwollo about two weeks ago,’’ he said.

In the lecture, Ugwuanyi called for concerted efforts to elimination corruption in order to enshrine good governance in the country.

“Corruption, the most detrimental factor thwarting any form of technological and economic growth, must be brought under control if not totally eradicated.

“All cadres of professionals in the country must come together to forge a way forward and force government to make a definite commitment to technology acquisition, development, dissemination and adaptation,’’ he said.

The governor noted that the prevalent thinking that `a knowledge base on technology is only for the bright and brainy is outmoded and must be

discouraged’.

“Science and technology must be seen as everybody’s business.

“I urge the private sector to borrow a leaf from the developed countries where there is robust private sector participation in science and technology education,’’ he said.

According to him, previous blunders in policy formulation and implementation (on science and technology) must be corrected.

Earlier, the Chairperson of the Governing Council of the institution, Mrs Ifeoma Nwobodo, thanked the governor for investing in the institution after 36 years of neglect.

Nwobodo applauded the governor for recently approving and releasing N810 million for the up-grade of facilities in the institution; which includes: classrooms, staff offices, medical centre as well as exams and record department building.

“We are also grateful for the timely release of money for the re-accreditation of 18 courses in the institution, training of all staff in computer literacy and up-grading the environment of the institution.

“However, we are appealing to the state government through our amiable governor to provide transmitter for our radio and television studios domicile in the Mass Communication Department,’’ she said.

The Rector of the institution, Prof. Austin Nweze, thanked the governor and his entourage for gracing the occasion and delivering a thoughtful and thought-provoking lecture.

The Chairman of the event and Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc, Dr Herbert Wigwe, said that the bank would continue to identify with the institution in building a functional education in the country.

Amosun mourns ex-SSG/HoS, says he was an exemplary public servant Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has described the late former two-time Secretary to the State Government and Head of the State Civil Service, Deacon Poju Adeyemi, as an exemplary public servant, worthy of emulation.

The governor said this, when he paid a condolence visit to the Ibara GRA, Abeokuta, family residence of the deceased, who died yesterday at the age of 80.

Amosun, who led members of the state Executive Council, said “we are not happy that Deacon Poju Adeyemi is gone, but we thank God that he lived a fulfilled life.”

Describing the late Adeyemi as a man, who loved his people deeply, Amosun stated that there is no way the history

of the state will be written, without a prominent mention of his name.

The governor said Adeyemi, who served simultaneously as SSG and HoS Civil Service from January, 1992 to January 1994 and reappointed SSG from June 1999 to May, 2003, left an indelible mark and vacuum that will be difficult to fill.

Adeyemi also served as Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (1987) and Civil Service Commission (1988) prior to his appointment as SSG. He was until his death a member of the Board of Directors of WEMABOD, a subsidiary of O’dua Group of Companies and leader of the Ogun West Elders Consultative Forum.

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Plateau Christians, Muslims youth revolve to promote harmony Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos Christians and Muslims youths living in Plateau State have recently resolved to coexist, leaving behind the accumulated hate that has hitherto bedevilled their relationship, which has led to incessant bullying among the two dominant religion.

This was however made

possible by the effort of a Nongovernmental organisation (NGO), otherwise known as Search for Common Ground (SFCG), and funded by Bezos Family Foundation.

Speaking yesterday in Jos, the State capital, the Project Coordinator SFCG, Mrs Emmanuela Rita Atsen, said the activity tagged ‘Naija Unite Project’ which saw the Christians and Muslims

youths coexist together, started in July 2017, running through June 30th 2018, with the aim to engage and promote young girls and boys as positive agents of conflict transformation.

She said, “our aim is to strengthen the knowledge and skills of young girls and boys in transformative peace building and conflict resolution with the objective

to promote the inclusion and active participation of girls and boys in transformative peace building and conflict resolution in their communities.

“This provided a safe space for youths from different ethno-religious backgrounds to enable young women and men to interact and learn more about leadership, peace building and communication

as well as give them opportunity to find new areas of common ground across dividing lines”.

Atsen said the Naija Unite Project provided a unique opportunity to educate young people about the cause of conflict, empower them to embrace each other across their differences, and to also encourage them to stand in solidarity to lead their own peace building initiatives.

However a feed back from one of the participant who benefited from the project said the exercise has helped to build their endurance.

According to him, “52 of

us, Christians and Muslims, aged between 12 and 16 years were brought together from different schools and orphanages: we were thought about trauma awareness, resilience, dignity, respect, conflict resolution and transformation such as resolving conflicts through dialogue circle, transformative leadership, public speaking, advocacy and implemented community peace initiatives that promoted inter-cultural and inter religious tolerance.

“We were also taught skills acquisition and physical activities to build our endurance.’’

8 killed as renewed cult war hits Bayelsa

Akam James, Yenagoa

Former Kaduna state Governor Ramalan Yero and former Minister of State for Power, Nuhu Somo Wya before their arraignment at the Federal High Court in Kaduna . . .on Thursday

Enugu community protests outrageous electricity bills, 4 months blackout Moses Oyediran, Enugu The people of Ugwuaji, a satellite community in Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu state, where one of the federal government’s multi- billion naira power transmission substation is situated, have staged a peaceful protest against alleged four months blackout and outrageous bills by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC).

The community on Thursday, on the Federal, State and National Assembly to intervene and save them from the agony which they said was affecting the socio-economic development of the area.

Addressing newsmen during the protest, spokesmen

of the community, Hon. Chime Ifeanyichukwu Ede, said that the people pay between about N5 million per transformer and that they have about eight transformers in the community.

Ede, who is also the Treasurer of the Community ‘s Town Union, alleged that EEDC disconnected them from power supply about four months ago because of their inability to pay accumulated bills of more than N40 million.

He appealed to the federal government through the Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola to intervene in the interest of peace by prevailing on EEDC to revert to the old bill of N200, 000 per transformer or at least grant them a 10-year waiver since the transmission

sub-station is situated in their community land which they donated free of charge for the project.

The Community also called on Fashola to prevail on the contractors handling the road project that passed through the community and the project site to return to site and expedite work in order to save the area from current agony.

He explained that the construction of the sprawling transmission power substation started by Prof. Barth Nnaji as Minister of Power, under the Administration of former President Godluck Jonathan, and completed and inaugurated about a year ago by the Buhari’s administration.

He noted that during one of his inspection visits to the

area, Fashola awarded the road contract which runs from the community through Nkanu East local government area up to Ebonyi state, but regretted that the road construction appeared to have been abandoned.

The people chanting songs marched along the entrance to the power transmission substation with placards which read: ”EEDC stop cheating us”, “Give us light or give us back our land”, EEDC treat us like other communities”, “We say no to outrageous bills,” among other things.

All efforts made to get the reaction of the Public Relation Officer of EEDC, Enugu, Mr. Emeka Eze proved abortive as he did not respond to telephone calls.

No fewer than eight persons were on Thursday reportedly killed in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, following a renewed cult war between two notorious cult groups identified as Greenlanders and Bobos.

According to the two cult groups, the “scores,” a term used to count the number of casualty on both side, may rise in the next few days.

The residents of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, particularly those residing on Punch Road, Ebis road along Biogbolo, Obele along down Yenagoa, Sandfill along the hospital road and Good news street along the Azikoro Village road, four road after the Ikoli bridge around Swali market have had their share of killings.

While two boys were shot dead on Tuesday night at Sandfill area, two dead bodies were left dead at Good news junction and Punch Road area on Wednesday afternoon and night respectively.

One of the dead persons, identified as T. Juice, a suspected Greenlander member and an indigene of Ogbia local Government Area of the state, was shot dead at close range while he was eating at an open restaurant in the area.

The street, which is known as Overcome but popularly called Punch Road, was thrown into pandemonium when three youths armed with assault weapons opened fire on their

defenseless rival.

He was shot in the head and his friend, whose named is unknown but a target, escaped before they opened fire. Many residents, including journalists, scampered for safety.

The killers escaped through the OMPADEC road area into thin air. By the time six detachments of policemen arrived the scene, a radio message to police patrol teams indicated that another shooting had taken place at Elebele area with another dead body left behind.

Most of the residents of the State capital, who spoke to our correspondent, blamed the Judiciary through the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for alleged fraudulent advice and non-prosecution of arrested cultists.

While some claimed the DPP is frustrating the men of the Nigerian Police in the area of diligent prosecution of arrested cultist in spite of the recent anti-cultism bill signed into law by the State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson.

The office of the DPP is alleged to recommend “No case” submission on cultists cases after alleged gratification between N. 5m and N. 8m.

An officer in the judiciary however dismissed the claims as untrue.

Contacted on the cult rivalry and killings, the spokesman of the police Command, Asimin Butswat said though the reported killings have been reported, he will get back to me on further details.

May 29 broadcast: Buhari’s concession of defeat - PDP

Tunde Opalana, Abuja

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s, democracy day address is indicative of the fact that Nigerians are desirous of voting the president and the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) out of office next year.

President Buhari had on Tuesday declared that

Nigerians should vote for candidates of their choice, come 2019.

The PDP noted that the President made this important declaration after his thorough assessment of his diminished popularity among Nigerians due to his poor performance in the last three years.

The party spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan in a statement on Thursday said

“though Nigerians, on their own, have since reached a consensus not to support President Buhari’s re-election bid in 2019, it is good that President Buhari, by himself, admitted this fact, hence this declaration.

“President Buhari has seen the flow of our nation’s political tides and the PDP urges him to show statesmanship by reining-

in his cronies to shed their desperation and lust for power, which will, in any case, be firmly resisted by Nigerians”.

The PDP also charged the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as well as security agencies to note the determination of Nigerians; their desire for another President, come

2019 and as such desist from any act that will pitch them against the people.

“It is imperative to note that the APC is already stuck with an unpopular candidate and PDP remains open as the only credible democratic platform for all Nigerians across board to rally and produce that truly Nigerian President of their choice”, he said.

The PDP therefore urged

all democrats, in all political formations and alignments across the country to come together on the repositioned PDP to actualize the wishes and aspirations of Nigerians for a president that genuinely cares and truly have the capacity and competence to restore our nation to the path of good governance, peace, national cohesion, equity and economic prosperity.

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APC Convention: S’East stakeholders endorse Izunaso, others for continuation

Tom Okpe, Abuja

All Progressives Congress (APC), South East stakeholders on Thursday, in Abuja endorsed the party’s officers representing the zone at the National Working Committee (NWC) for continuation.

The former governor of Abia State and chieftain of APC, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu stated this after the meeting of the stakeholders held in Abuja.

Speaking after the meeting, Kalu said, “We have a very successful fruitful meeting and have decided to endorse by affirmation from all the states,

the return, through democratic means, of the three members of the national officers”.

The officers include the National Organizing Secretary, Senator Osita Izunaso, the National Vice Chairman, Emma Enukwu and the National Auditor, Chief George Moghalu.

“We have equally secured the support of the National Convention Committee chairman who is also the governor of Jigawa state, telling him that they are our candidates; And we endorsed them through democratic arrangements. Few people

might be very unsatisfied but in democracy, the majority about 93 per cent of the stakeholders in the hall endorsed the arrangement”.

On how the stakeholders intend to reconcile the aggrieved parties, the former Abia governor said: “Certainly, not everybody will agree. I remember when I contested as governor, not everybody voted for me. But I assure you that over 93 per cent of the stakeholders here endorsed the arrangement. There must be misunderstanding in every set up but all I am assuring you is that they will all be resolved”.

Also reacting on the meeting,

the Minster of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu said, “In this meeting, all those who have held important positions in politics, from the South East were in attendance, former speaker, House of Representatives; former Senate President and former governors, members of the leadership of the party.

“Though the governor of Imo state cannot make it but the Imo State Speaker House of Assembly is here. So, as you can see, you can see distinguished Senator Jim Nwobodo, and we have former Gov. Martins Elechi, Senator Araraume here.

“We are all working together

to continue to lift the country as one Nigeria and there will be a massive improvement for the region and the country at large.

We commend those who have come here to make the zone greater”.

The Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, represented

by Raphael Igbokwe noted that the positions zoned to the South East would be contested alleging that all the 24 members of Imo state House of Assembly were shut out of the meeting adding that the chairman of the convention has been urged to allow level playing ground for the contest of the position of National Organizing Secretary

L-R: Oyo State Governor, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi and his wife, Florence, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign/rally for the vacant post of Ibarapa East constituency in Eruwa, Oyo State...on Thursday.

which has been zoned to Imo state.

According to him, Emma Ibejiro has been penciled down to contest the position of the National Organizing Secretary at the Convention.

The meeting, which was tagged; South East Executive Committee Meeting, Towards 2018 National Convention: had in attendance the APC National Organizing Secretary, Senator Osita Izunaso, former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime, former governor of Ebonyi State, Martins Elechi, former Senate President, Senator Ken Nnamani, Senators Hope Uzodinma, Ben Uwajimogu and Andy Uba. Others include Minister of Labor and Productivity, Senator Chris Ngige, Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Senator Jim Nwobodo, Sen. Uche Ekwnuife, Sen. Nkechi Nwogu, APC National Auditor, Chief Gerge Moghalu, Director General of Voice of Nigeria, Osita Okechukwu, APC National Vice Chairman South East, Emma Enukwu and many others.

The APC National Vice Chairman, South East, Emma Enukwu who chaired the meeting stated that the attendance of the meeting was strictly on the party’s constitution with the essence of the zone speaking with one voice at the national convention.

He said: “Those qualified to attend the meeting were: Governors, former governors, past Senators, serving Senators, former House of Representatives members, National Executive Committee members, zonal executive committee members, party state chairmen and State Assemblies Speakers.

Why crises trail APC congresses –Ajimobi Tom Okpe, Abuja Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, has stated reasons why the just concluded party ward, local government and state congresses of the party was filled with rancour saying it’s an interesting as people value anything that is good.

He also revealed that despite the former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshimole’s adoption by President Buhari for the office of the National Chairman of the party, the office is still open and contestable by any interested aspirant.

Governor Ajimobi, who is also the Chairman, Media and Publicity sub-committee of the APC 2018 National

Convention in a press conference on Thursday in Abuja said: “There might be violence here and there in the just concluded congresses, it is interesting. You know, people value something that is very good. Anything of good value, people fight for it and it isn’t unusual to have people disagree over controlling and owning something. So, it is common with our party, it shows the level of democratization that we have experienced, it also shows the level of how interested people are in the party and the democratic nature of our party.

State congresses, yes there have been reports of violence here and there, it will continue to witness reconciliation and this is what we are doing. I believe

honestly that reconciliation should take place.

“Talking about the President’s endorsement of Adams Oshiomhole, I believe that, yes, the President has endorsed but it doesn’t preclude other people from declaring to contest. It is a democracy and everybody is open to declare. I think everybody has a right to declare and once they declare, we go through the convention and we choose whoever wins.

So, it is very competitive and you will still see in the coming days some people will declare their interest.

“Yes people will go to court and that’s why we set the mechanism in motion for reconciliation and believe you me, some people will

withdraw their cases in court.

Reconciliation is ongoing and the mechanism is already there”, he said.

The party calls for an overwhelming support in the forthcoming national convention ahead the 2019 general election saying; “We would also want Nigerians who gave us overwhelming support in 2015 to know that in line with our tradition of excellence and transparency, the convention will be open to all aspirants who are deemed qualified in line with the convention guidelines to vie for positions they are interested in”.

Ajimobi noted that in keeping with the party’s vision of entrenching true democratic ideals not only in the party

but in the national polity, the business of the convention shall be conducted strictly in line with the most sacred democratic principles and the process will be free, fair and credible.

The Governor also revealed that with regards to leadership position in the party, they have opted to maintain the current zoning arrangement saying; “The purpose of zoning is to ensure equitable representation for the entire country.

Responding to questions from newsmen on the Asiwaju led reconciliation team, the chairman said that those who know the meaning of reconciliation must first realize that it is encompassing and the committee is quietly working.

“Those who know the

meaning of reconciliation, we must first of all realize that it is all encompassing and the Asiwaju’s committee is working quietly, reconciling people underground, working with everyone. You will see a lot of people moving round and talking, quietly with the Asiwaju group. So, the reconciliation is ongoing.

As human beings, from the beginning of our being in this world till the end, we must continue to reconcile. We must reconcile ourselves with the environment, reconcile ourselves with people. ‘‘So, reconciliation is a work in progress. I believe the Asiwaju team are working very effectively and reporting to the President,” he said.

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President Muhammadu Buhari in a group photograph with wives of the 36 States Governors during a recent visit to the State House, Abuja

Dino demands apology from Buhari over slighting of NASS activities Tunde Opalana, Abuja In what looked like a renewal of friction between the presidency and the legislature, Senator Dino Melaye, on Thursday moved the Senate against President Muhammadu Buhari, over alleged derogatory remarks he made on members of the National Assembly last week Tuesday.

Standing on Order 42 of the upper legislative chamber’s rule during plenary, the Kogi West Senator drew the attention of his colleagues to the alleged disparaging comments allegedly made by the President against members of the National Assembly.

Melaye submitted that his privileges have been breached as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

by President Muhammadu Buhari’s comment that some people in the National Assembly have spent about 10 years without contributing anything to National development.

He said: “I address us in the course of nation’s history. As a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria who came to the National Assembly in 2007, about 11 years ago. I am particularly unhappy and

my privilege was abused by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari last week.

“Last week the President in the villa while addressing the delegation of the Buhari campaign organisation, televised on Channels TV, said he doesn’t know what we are doing in the national assembly.

“He said that some of us have been in the national assembly for over 10 years and we have nothing to show for it. And I felt that this statement is not only un-presidential but it is an assault on my person and the institution of the national assembly where I am proudly a member.

“Such derogatory statement and insult on the national assembly should not be allowed to go unnoticed.

“The body language and the statement of the president is already demeaning the integrity of the national assembly.

“The occasion where the president made the statement was the meeting of a delegation of the Buhari Campaign Organisation led by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Hammed Ali. Senator Melaye further said “the comptroller general of customs is a

rank, and customs is a paramilitary organisation and if the comptroller general of customs will be leading Buhari campaign organization that is an aberration and against his oath of office. When he took his oath of office, the constitution is very clear.’’

Consequently, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki told Senator Melaye to check the Compact Disk containing the alleged remarks made by the President for veracity and possible investigation later.

CAN kicks over FG’s refusal to ‘stop playing religious kite’ Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed disappointed over what it described as the incessant insensitivity of the Federal Government to the clarion calls being made by all right thinking Nigerians to stop playing religious kite at the expense of peace and unity of the country.

This was contained in a press statement signed by Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, Special Assistant (Media & Communications) to the CAN President, His Eminence Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, and made available to daily Times.

It noted that ‘‘CAN has severally calls on President Muhammadu

Buhari to overhaul the security committee of the government with a view to balancing religious dichotomy have been falling on the deaf ear.

His government has also failed to stop the unending killings by the criminal Fulani herdsmen in some parts of the country especially in the ‘‘Christian dominated North Central.

In the 2018 Appropriation Bill, the Federal Government reportedly appropriated over N600 million in the 2018 budget for execution of capital projects at the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), just as it has committed N200 million to rehabilitation of the board’s buildings ceded to it by the government.’’

Besides, it added that ‘‘the only reason why Leah Sharibu and other Chibok girls remain in the captivity of the outlawed Boko Haram terrorists is because they are Christians. CAN begins to wonder if the islamisation agenda has become a reality or the government is an hurry to bring the hidden plan into a reality. ‘‘The just concluded Nigeria Police entrance examination using JAMB Computer based test (CBT) where Arabic

language ( the official Islamic language) was made compulsory for Muslims and Christians alike is another dirty slap on the 1999 Constitution (as amended),’’ it stated.

According to CAN, to many Christian youths who sat for that examination, the display of the Arabic language questions came as a rude shock. Many could not recover from the setback until JAMB logged them out of the CBT platform.

Obviously achieving the aim of the Islamic extremists who are hell bent on fostering their religion and culture on the Nigeria Police Force While it is true that in some Police examination centres, some officiating officers advised the candidates to ignore the Arabic language questions but that again ran contrary to the examination instructions wherein a candidate was required to answer 180 questions viz- Use of English 60, Arabic language 40, Fine Arts 40, and Agriculture 40 hence summing up the 180 questions each candidate is required to answer.

This deliberate attempt to undermine Christians in Nigeria leaves so many questions as to the unity of the nation, the association stated.

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, on Thursday said the police had recovered more than 4,000 prohibited firearms across the country.

It would be recalled that Idris, had directed Commissioners of Police of State Commands and the Federal Capital Territory to commence the recovery of prohibited firearms in the country.

The categories of the prohibited arms include artillery, apparatus for the discharge of any explosives of gas diffusing projectile, rocket weapons, bombs and grenades, machine guns and machine-pistols and military rifles.

Others are calibers 7.62mm, 9mm, .300 inches, revolvers and pistols whether rifled or unrifled (including flint-lock pistols and cap pistols), pump action gun of all categories and any other firearms/lethal weapons fabricated to kill.

Idris, who announced the recoveries at the monthly meeting with commissioners of police and above, said the exercise would reduce the level of criminality and violence in the country.

He then commended all assistant inspectorsgeneral of police and commissioners of police of commands for their roles in the recovery of prohibited firearms.

Commenting on the 2019 general elections, the IGP said that the police had major roles to play in providing security for hitch-free elections.

“Every police officer should consider it a duty to the service of this country,” he said.

Meanwhile, Spokesman for the force, ACP Jimoh Moshood, has disclosed the Nigeria Police Force said that 100,529 officers had been promoted since Idris’ assumption of office.

Moshood stated this at the IGP monthly meeting with commissioners of police and above, pointing out that the officer cadre were 4,959 while inspectors and rank and file were 95,570.

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Herdsmen sack 45 Plateau villages -Rep Henry Omunu, Abuja A House of Representatives member from Plateau State, Rep. Istifanus Gyang on Thursday, alleged that 45 villages in Barkin Ladi-Ryom Federal Constituency have been sacked and converted into a cattle colony by Fulani Herdsmen.

Rep. Gyang, who made the disclosure during plenary of the House, pleaded with the National Assembly and the federal government to

save the remaining villages in his constituency from being overrun by attackers.

He said that right now more killings were being carried out by the herdsmen without any intervention by security agencies.

According to him, only recently two paramount rulers narrowly escaped being lynched while a palace was completely burnt down and the other ransacked by the rampaging herdsmen.

The lawmaker pleaded

with the National Assembly and the federal government to immediately save his people from being wiped out from the face of the earth.

He maintained that his people are a small ethnic group in Nigeria, adding that if nothing is urgently done to save them, it would lead to the final extinction of the group due to incessant daily attacks on the area.

In a related development, the House urged the Buhari administration to set up a

commission similar to that of the North East to intervene and rehabilitate individuals, communities and public infrastructure affected by the crisis in Plateau state.

The House resolution follows adoption of the motion sponsored by Rep. Johnbull Shekarau drawing attention to the series of ethno-religious crises in the state that have resulted in the loss of hundreds of lives and the destruction of critical infrastructure worth billions of naira.

The House member stated that with the return of peace to the state, normal live is yet to return as inhabitants are still reeling from the pains and frustrations because of failure of government to rebuild and rehabilitate victims and affected communities.

“Efforts to include Plateau and Kano states in the North East Development Commission and the presidential initiative on the North East were unsuccessful due to geographical location despite similar experiences.

“The absence of a coordinated intervention and rehabilitation effort in a post crisis era has seriously affected the pace of recovery and reintegration of individuals and the rebuilding of damaged infrastructure in communities, thereby deepening the suffering and heightening frustration among inhabitants, “ he added.

In its resolution, the House mandated its committee on special duties to ensure the rehabilitation of victims of the Plateau crisis.

2019: nPDP stay in APC dangerous – Group Tom Okpe, Abuja A Group, Vanguards for the Protection of Democracy in Nigeria (VPDN), has said that the continuous stay of the new Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) in the All Progressives Congress (APC) portends danger to the party ahead of the 2019 general election.

Mrs. Sharon Cham, National Coordinator of the VPDN stated this on Thursday in Abuja, when she led some of its members to protest the continued stay of the group in the APC saying that the nPDP which fused into the APC in 2014, recently alleged that its members were being neglected, adding that they were going through harassment and intimidation.

The group also gave the APC leadership and President Muhammadu Buhari a seven days ultimatum to address issues affecting its members ahead of the 2019 general election.

“We wish to remind the APC leadership that keeping these people in the party portends a lot of danger not only to the party, but to our hard earned nascent democracy. Political parties and government are formed by different people with different ideas, but with the same vision and mission to

move the country forward; however, with the way the members of the nPDP have been mounting unnecessary pressure on the government, causing disaffection in the party shows that they are out to bring mischief and bad blood among teeming loyal

party members”, Cham said.

This, she noted could clearly be seen from the series of threats the group had been dishing out to the APC leadership and President Muhammadu Buhari; thereby, calling on the APC leadership to

sanction the group since their alleged grievances could not be established or justified.

“This is especially so, because some members of the nPDP were holding strategic positions in the APC-led Federal

Government, including that of the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives among others.

“The motive of the nPDP is not to find a lasting solution to the internal crisis of the APC, but to cause

more problems in the party and the smooth running of government. Please sanction and sack them now from the party, because the enemy within is always difficult to fight than the one outside, we say no to pardoning crimes committed”, she said.

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EFCC closes case against Danjuma Goje The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, closed its case over the ongoing trial of a former Gombe State Governor Danjuma Goje before Justice B. Quadri of the Federal High Court in Jos. The development came just as Goje and other accused persons pleaded “ not guilty” to an amended 21-count charge.

But Senator Goje and other defendants also served

notices of moving a no case submission.

An investigator with the EFCC, Mr Chris Owobu, who is the 24th prosecution witness, had earlier narrated how the Commission’s investigation revealed that a N5billion loan facility taken by the Gombe State government under Goje was facilitated through a forged resolution of the State House of Assembly.

Goje is facing trial alongside Aliyu El_Nafaty, S. M. Dokoro and Sabo

Muhammad Tumu, following their alleged involvement in conspiracy, embezzlement of funds belonging to Gombe State Government as well as taken loan facilities without following due process.

On February 7, 2018 the case was adjourned to Thursday for continuation of crossexamination of PW24 by the defence lawyer, Chris Uche, SAN. Owobu further stated that the EFCC wrote a letter of investigation activities to

Access Bank where the facility in question was collected, requesting the statement of account, mandate card and all account opening documents of the Gombe State Government account.

He added that when Access Bank responded to EFCC’s request, a copy of Gombe State House of Assembly resolution approving the facility and siģned by one Shehu Muhammed Atiku , the Clerk of the Assembly was among the documents provided by the

bank.

In order to verify the authenticity of the said resolution, the witness said the Clerk of the Gombe State House of Assembly was invited and he volunteered statement to EFCC wherein he stated that the purported resolution sent to Access Bank and on which basis the N5billion loan was granted to Gombe State Government, did not emanate from the Assembly, and that his signature was forged.

The witness further informed

the court that, on the date that the resolution was purportedly made, there was no any proceeding in the House.

Re-examining the witness, the prosecuting lawyer, Mr Wahab Shittu, asked whether the facility in question was mentioned in Gombe State Appropriation Act or Supplementary Act as domestic loan within the period under review, to which he answered in negative.

The judge later adjourned the case to October 3, 2018.

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AMINU LIMAN 2.

ALHASSAN IBRAHIM RARA 3.

LADAN MOHAMMED 4.

MARYAM ALHASSAN RARA 5.

NURUDDEEN BALARABE 6.

KAMILU UMAR BOYI 7.

ALIYU ABUBAKAR SHEHU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.

TO ADVOCATE AND EDUCATE THE PEOPLE ON THE NEED TO PRESERVE AND SAVE ENVIRONMENT FROM DEGRADATION ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

EFAAK ITIAM UDO EDUOK IBESIKPO NSIT UDO EKPO INYANG KEVIN NSENTIP NEPA LINE AND ADJOINING AXIS WELFARE ASSOCIATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990 .

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. LT. COL. J. U. EBRESO (RTD) -CHAIRMAN. 2. PASTOR ISAAC JAMES AKPAN -VICE CHAIRMAN. 3. OBONG EKANEM MOSES (VETERAN JOURNALIST) - SECRETARY-GENERAL. 4. ELDER ARC. ANIETIE UKPANAH - MEMBER. 5. MR. MICHAEL PIUS ETIM - MEMBER. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR EACH CONSTITUENT STREET TO DELIBERATE ON MATTERS AFFECTING ITS RESIDENTS. 2. TO STIMULATE AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. 3. TO ENSURE THAT GOVERNMENT FACILITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY ARE PROTECTED AND SECURED. 4. TO LIAISE WITH RELEVANT GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES, AGENCIES AND PARASTATALS IN MATTERS AFFECTING THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS ATTRACT PROJECTS TO THE COMMUNITY, ETC. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED; SECRETARY-GENERAL.

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS FOUNDATION FOR YOUTHS DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES 1. IMAM ABUBAKAR SURAJO - CHAIRMAN 2. MAIKAKA ABDULLAHI MUAZU 3. YAZEED SURAJO ABUKUR 4. SULEMAN AMINU - SECRETARY 5. MAHMOUD MANNIR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO ESTABLISH A GOOD ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT 2. TO CREATE AWARENESS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

OLUSESAN GABRIEL AKANBI FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES NAME: 1.

AKANBI GABRIEL OLUSESAN 2.

AKANBI OLUWATOYIN SUNDAY. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO CARRY ON CHARITY WORKS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

TRUE HANDS AND HEARTS CHARITY FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. IZATTU MUSA YASHI 2. OGBUWAWA COMFORT JONATHAN 3. SOIBIFAA UKPONG 4. OKU-UKPONG EDIMA OKON 5. ONYENANKEYA TIMOTHY UZOMA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED AND GENERAL HUMANITARIAN SERVICES TO THE POOR ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

AAAMMYN ISLAMIC FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES 1.

IBRAHIM OLALEKAN ADEAGBO 2.

LATEEFAH TEMIDAYO ADEAGBO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.

TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVELY TOWARDS THE SOCIO-LEADERSHIP, EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF MUSLIMS COMMUNITIES 2.

TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF NEEDY MUSLIMS IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY 08072192449 KABIRU GAWAJI

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23 Change of Names

mrs. Fatima alayo oladiran

dada noJimu

owoJori esther

ayinde sulaiman

eZeiFedikwa arinZe

aabdullahi saadatu

Formerly known and addressed as miss Fatimo alayo oladiran now wish to be known and addressed as mrs. Fatima alayo oladiran adeyemo. all Former documents remain valid. banks and general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ogunleye noJeem akanJi now wish to be known and addressed as dada noJimu akanJi. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as david stella ayoo now wish to be known and addressed as owoJori esther ayoo. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ayinde sulaiman yisa now wish to be known and addressed as ayinde sulaiman issah. all Former document remain valid,general public take note

Formerly known and addressed as eZeiFedikwa arinZe aloysius now wish to be known and addressed as eZeiFedikwa arinZe ugochukwu.

Former document remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as saadatu sanni now wish to be known and addressed as aabdullahi saadatu. all Former documents remain valid. banks and general public take note.

mrs sanya damilola

akinsanya omotayo

mrs akintayo

adegboyega adedotun

mrs diekololaoluwa

george blessing

Formerly known and addressed as miss odebiyi damilola opeoluwa now wish to be known and addressed as mrs sanya damilola opeoluwa. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

i Formerly known and addressed as akinsanya omotayo morili now wish to be known and addressed as akinsanya omotayo asabi. all Former documents remain valid. general public and authority concerned take note

Formerly known and addressed as miss oladele rhoda aramide now wish to be known and addressed as mrs akintayo rhoda aramide. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note

Formerly known and addressed as agboola adedotun sharaFadeen, now wish to be known and addressed as adegboyega adedotun sharaFadeen. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

i, Formerly known and addressed as miss diekololaoluwa ayoola Fashola now wish to be known and addressed as mrs diekololaoluwa ayoola olaitan. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

i, Formerly known and addressed as emetonJor blessing iFeyinwan now wish to be known and addressed as george blessing iFeyinwan. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

mustapha arinola

olakunle ibrahim

chuks-ndibueZe nkechinyere

amabi Josephine

alebiosu oluwatoyin

re-arrangement/addition oF name

known and addressed as mustapha Fatimah oriyomi, now wish to be known and addressed as mustapha arinola oriyomi. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as olakunle ibrahim yinka, now wish to be known and addressed as olakunle ibrahim olumide. that my date oF birth was wrongly written as 5th oF november, 1983

Formerly known and addressed as nZekwe nkechinyere angela, now wish to be known and addressed as chuks-ndibueZe nkechinyere angela. all Former documents remain valid. n&mc nigeria and general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as umabi nedego, now wish to be known and addressed as amabi Josephine nkechi. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as siyanbola oluwatoyin kaFayat, now wish to be known and addressed as alebiosu oluwatoyin kaFayat. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as adele uche John, that i wish to rearrange and add benJamin to my name. that i henceForth wish to be known and addressed as John uche benJamin adele. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

adeyeri aishat

oluFemi nancy

atanda abimbola

remi onaFuye

mrs akinde kuburat

omoniyi ismail

Formerly known and addressed as bhadmus aishat remilekun, now wish to be known and addressed as adeyeri aishat remilekun. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as John nancy blessing, now wish to be known and addressed as oluFemi nancy titilayo. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ibrahim abimbola raFiat, now wish to be known and addressed as atanda abimbola raFiat. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as sunkanmi onaFuye, now wish to be known and addressed as remi onaFuye. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as miss musibau kuburat oritoke, now wish to be known and addressed as mrs akinde kuburat oritoke. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as omoniyi ismail adeleye, now wish to be known and addressed as omoniyi ismail adisa. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

oZougwu amara

correction oF name/date oF birth

Jimoh modupeola

daramola damilola

Johnson oluwaseun

arebishola abimbola

Formerly known and addressed as aniedo constance amara, now wish to be known and addressed as oZougwu amara rita. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

this is to inForm the general public that my name was wrongly written as oluwaFemi samson instead oF oluwaFemi samson akande. that my correct date oF birth is 04/09/1989 and not 04/09/1985. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note

Formerly known and addressed as lawal modupeola adewunmi, now wish to be known and addressed as Jimoh modupeola adewunmi. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as onabote damilola omolara, now wish to be known and addressed as daramola damilola omolara. all Former documents remain valid general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as onadeko oluwaseun opemipo, now wish to be known and addressed as Johnson oluwaseun opemipo. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as agbaJe abimbola ramota, now wish to be known and addressed as arebishola abimbola ramota. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

aniFat kehinde

mrs mohammed oladunni

conFirmation oF name

mrs phillips-bodunrin Feyisayo

okunomo ibukun de

bashorun ganiu

Formerly known and addressed as sulaimon aniFat kehinde, now wish to be known and addressed as shobo aniFat kehinde. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as miss oladuni bilQees mopelola now wish to be known and addressed as mrs mohammed oladunni bilQees mopelola. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

this is to conFirm and certiFy that shehu taiwo tawa is the same person as shehu-adeyeye tawa taiwo as appeared on my birth/school certiFicates and also shehu-adeyeye tawa as on my bvn and gtb account. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as miss phillips Feyisayo laitan now wish to be known and addressed as mrs phillips-bodunrin Feyisayo laitan. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as aJayi ibukun deborah now wish to be known and addressed as okunomo ibukun deborah. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as bashorun ibrahim ayodeJi now wish to be known and addressed as bashorun ganiu ayodeJi. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

nwagu sophia

iJamakinwa Florence

idowu omobolanle

akano doris iFeoma

williams shola

conFirmation oF name

Formerly known and addressed as anene sophia chinecherem now wish to be known and addressed as nwagu sophia chinecherem. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as Folarin Florence temitope now wish to be known and addressed as iJamakinwa Florence temitope. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as akinwale omobolanle now wish to be known and addressed as idowu omobolanle opeyemi. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as obayangbor doris iFeoma now wish to be known and addressed as akano doris iFeoma. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

this is to conFirm and certiFy that williams oluwaninshola adenike is the same person as williams shola Funke. henceForth, i wish to be known and addressed as williams shola Funke. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

this is to conFirm and certiFy that dacosta alFred olasore adeniyi is the same person as dacosta olashore adeniyi. henceForth, i wish to be known and addressed as dacosta alFred olasore adeniyi. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

nwagu sophia

dike chinasa

Jolly-erimwingbovo kelvin

aroge olayinka

abdulraman hamZat

owodunni tobi

Formerly known and addressed as anene sophia chinecherem now wish to be known and addressed as nwagu sophia chinecherem. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

i Formerly known and addressed as iJeoma chinasa mary now wish to be known called and addressed as dike chinasa mary. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note

i Formerly known and addressed as erokpadamwen kelvin now wish to be known called and addressed as Jolly-erimwingbovo kelvin erokpadamwen. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

i Formerly known and addressed as balogun olayinka bilikis now wish to be known called and addressed as aroge olayinka bilikis. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

i Formerly known and addressed as monday oJoago amuZat now wish to be known called and addressed as abdulraman hamZat. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

i Formerly known and addressed as omosebi. t. rapheal now wish to be known called and addressed as owodunni tobi raphael. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

correction oF name

shonibare ridwan

igbo chioma

okwodua glory

olasimboh abiola

odubote peter

my name was wrongly written on my bvn/bank documents as okonuwe kate and okonuwe kate esther instead oF okonuwe kate ekate. that my correct name is okonuwe kate ekate. general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ridwan olalekan tunde now wish to be known and addressed as shonibare ridwan. that my correct date oF birth is 22/10/1993. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

i Formerly known and addressed as nwachukwu chioma lisa now wish to be known called and addressed as: igbo chioma lisa. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

i Formerly known and addressed as abel glory lmeiyike ,now wish to be known and addressed as okwodua glory lmeiyike. all Former document remain valid. general public should please take note.

i, Formerly known and addressed as lawal abiola sakirat, now wish to be known and addressed as olasimboh abiola sakirat. all Former documents remain valid. general public take note.

in some oF my share certiFicates/documents i used adebisi arogundade,adebisi peter arogundade, apostle adebisi odubote,apostle arogundade adebisi, arogundade adebisi,arogundade adebisi apostle, arogundade adebisi peter, odubote bisi arogundade, oduboye bisi arogundade and peter adebisi arogundade now wish to be known as odubote peter adebisi . all Former documents remain valid. general public to please take note.

eZe chinwendu

mrs Faith idowu

elemaru ibeto

akinyele omotayo

olatunde Jenrola

conFirmation oF name

i Formerly known and addressed as idoko chinwendu now wish to be known and addressed as eZe chinwendu racheal . all Former documents remain valid. general public to please take note.

i Formerly known and addressed as idowu oyeFeso now wish to be known and addressed as mrs Faith idowu shonubi . all Former documents remain valid. general public to please take note.

i Formerly known and addressed as ibeto don eZekiel now wish to be known and addressed as elemaru ibeto eZekiel . all Former documents remain valid. general public to please take note.

addition oF name: i was Formerly known and addressed as akinyele omotayo now wish to add samuel to my name now i wish to be known and addressed as akinyele omotayo samuel. all Former documents remain valid. general public to please take note.

i Formerly known and addressed as babatunde halimat apeke now wish to be known and addressed as olatunde Jenrola halimat apeke. all Former documents remain valid. general public to please take note.

in some oF my documents my name appears as oJibara iyabo seiFat while in some other ones it appears as yetunde iyabo oJibara and oJibara iyabode serFiat yetunde. i am the same person bearing all the names.

Change of Names 24 esuT compuTer engineering alumni associaTion 06 The general public is hereby noTified ThaT The above named has applied To The corporaTe affairs commission abuja for regisTraTion under parT ‘c’ of The companies and allied maTTers acT no. 1 of 1990 TrusTees are. . nwobodo sTella chinonyel 2. ajakpovi emmanuel lfoghale 3. asadu chikezie ohabuenyi 4. chris reuben ikeoha 5. asogwa. chinedu paTrick- secreTary 6. egwuonwu adolphus chinonso 7. odih uchenna anThony 8. chime nnaemeka paschal 9. oduah ogbolu paTrick 10. ohagwu ozoemenam aims and objecTives: 1. To fcrm sTrong relaTionship among members.

2. To promoTe conTinuing educaTion for members 3. To supporT and promoTe esuT compuTer engineering deparTmenT in iTs academic pursuiT and To conTribuTe To The acTiviTies and programmes of The said deparTmenT 4. To encourage The developmenT of research, learning, Teaching and pracTice of engineering among member’s 5. To collaboraTe wiTh esuT alumni associaTion and conTribuTe To The uplifTmenT of The said insTiTuTion.

6. To sTand wiTh. supporT, assisT any member of The associaTion who may be in need of assisTance as provided in This consTiTuTion or as deemed necessary by way of a resoluTion by members in general meeTing. e To adopT such oTher objecTives as may be in The inTeresT of The members, esuT compuTer engineering deparTmenT and esuT aT large. any objecTion To The above regisTraTion should be forwarde<d To The regisTrar general corporaTe affair commission, ploT 420 Tigris crescenT off aguiyi sTreeT, maiTama p.m.b 198, abuja wiThin 28days of This publicaTion. signed: secreTary

episTle of chrisT mission inT’l.

This is To inform The general public ThaT The above named has applied To The corporaTe affairs commission for regisTraTion under parT c of The companies and allied maTTers acTs of 1990

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, June 1, 2018

episTle of chrisT mission inT’l.

This is To inform The general public ThaT The above named has applied To The corporaTe affairs commission for regisTraTion under parT c of The companies and allied maTTers acTs of 1990 The TrusTee are: 1. mr ede john robinson 2. ehinze augusTina chukwuo aim and objecTive To preach The word of god .

golden garden esTaTe siTe e residenTs associaTion saTelliTe Town lagos This is To inform The general public ThaT The above named has applied To The corporaTe affairs commission for regisTraTion under parT c of The companies and allied maTTers acTs of 1990 The TrusTee are: 1. ogbonna chukwudi (chairman) 2. chinedu nwosu (secreTary) 3. chibueze okoli 4. sunday ibezi 5. chigozie osuala 6. eugene okwoli 7. chika nwagu. aims and objecTives : 1. To fosTer cordial relaTionship among residenTs and The area.

2. To ensure co-ordinaTed and planned developmenT of The area and This includes consTrucTion, insTallaTions and mainTenance of road and drainages in The area.

3. To ensure beTTer securiTy and elecTriciTy supply To The area.

any objecTion To This regisTraTion should be forwarded To The regisTrar general, ploT 420, Tigris crescenT, off aguiyi ironsi sTreeT, maiTaima, abuja wiThin 28 days of This publicaTion

any objecTion To This regisTraTion should be forwarded To The regisTrar general, ploT 420, Tigris crescenT, off aguiyi ironsi sTreeT, maiTaima, abuja wiThin 28 days of This publicaTion

signed: secreTary

signed secreTary

greaT achievers humaniTarian award foundaTion

africa go green foundaTion

This is To inform The general public ThaT The above named has applied To The corporaTe affairs commission for regisTraTion under parT c of The companies and allied maTTers acTs of 1990.

TrusTees are : 1. fajuke sunday olusola 2. saba afolakemi joy 3. sonde bayo oluyemi

any objecTion To This regisTraTion should be forwarded To The regisTrar general, ploT 420, Tigris crescenT, off aguiyi ironsi sTreeT, maiTaima, abuja wiThin 28 days of This publicaTion

This is To inform The general public ThaT The above named has applied To The corporaTe affairs commission for regisTraTion under parT c of The companies and allied maTTers acTs of 1990.

TrusTees are : 1. dr. dola salako adeoye - presidenT 2. mr. oludele gbenro 3. mrs. vicToria femi olubajo 4. engr. aanu obadina 5. mrs. bunmi onifade 6. ifeoluwa salako adeoye 7. mr. olorunfemi babaTunde john - secreTary aims: To provide assisTanT To sTudenTs and less privilege who could noT afford school fees. any objecTion To This regisTraTion should be forwarded To The regisTrar general, ploT 420, Tigris crescenT, off aguiyi ironsi sTreeT, maiTaima, abuja wiThin 28 days of This publicaTion.

signed by ogorchukwu ijeh esq

sign: TrusTees

signed: TrusTees

The TrusTee are: 1. mr ede john robinson 2. ehinze augusTina chukwuo aim and objecTive To preach The word of god .

The greaT lighT TriumphanT minisTry

This is To inform The general public ThaT The above named minisTry has applied To The corporaTe affairs commission for regisTraTion under parT “c” of The companies and allied maTTers acT 1990.

The TrusTees are:1. ojerinde folashade 2. ihemTuge augusTine eziefule

rose of sharon sabbaTh mission

aims: To fosTer uniTy among members. any objecTion To This regisTraTion should be forwarded To The regisTrar general, ploT 420, Tigris crescenT, off aguiyi ironsi sTreeT, maiTaima, abuja wiThin 28 days of This publicaTion.

godknows’ greener fuTure foundaTion

3. ihemTuge lawriTa nkechi 4. augusTine derick chukwuebuka The aims and objecTives are:(1) To preach The gospel of our lord jesus chrisT worldwide.

(2) To worship and serve god and To fulfill The greaT commission of jesus chrisT as seT forTh in maTT. 28: 19-20. any objecTion To This regisTraTion should be forwarded To The regisTrar-general corporaTe affairs commission(cac)ploT 420 Tigris crescenT off aguiyi ironsi sTreeT, maiTama, abuja wiThin 28 days of This publicaTion.

This is To inform The general public ThaT The above named minisTry has applied To The corporaTe affairs commission for regisTraTion under parT “c” of The companies and allied maTTers acT 1990.

The TrusTees are:1. umunna doraThy -propheTess 2. chief emeanua anayochukwu -priesT 3. emeanua chima peTer -secreTary 4. umunna emmanuel chukwudi -Treasurer 5. nwode monday ik -member 6. anoweh nnanna iwezeo -member 7. obi Tochukwu -member The aim and objecTive is:To preach and propagaTe The gospel of our lord jesus chrisT any objecTion To This regisTraTion should be forwarded To The regisTrar-general corporaTe affairs commission(cac)ploT 420 Tigris crescenT off aguiyi ironsi sTreeT, maiTama, abuja wiThin 28 days of This publicaTion.

The general public is hereby noTified ThaT The above named has applied To The corporaTe affairs commission [cac] abuja for regisTraTion under parT c of The company and allied maTTers acT 1990.

TrusTees are 1.ekiTi godknows peTer chairman 2.agha francis nnachi secreTary 3.ogwe ndubuisi raymond Treasurer. aims and objecTives 1. encouraging and promoTing human and skills developmenT wiTh parTicular focus on The un susTainable developmenT goals.

2.making africa a haven and cenTre of inTeresT for all naTions.

3. encouraging hardwork and discipline and among youThs,men and women any objecTion To The regisTraTion should be forwarded To The regisTrar-general, corporaTe affairs commission, ploT 420 Tigris crescenT, off aguiyi ironsi, sTreeT maiTama, abuja wiThin 28 day of This publicaTion.

signed by: secreTary

signed by: secreTary

signed: chairman

nana asmau lifeline foundaTion

The general public is hereby informed ThaT The above-named foundaTion has applied To The corporaTe affairs commission for regisTraTion under parT “c” of The companies and allied maTTers acT of 1990.

The TrusTees are: 1 sani ahmed yarima chairman 2. dr. mohammed ahmed secreTary 3. mohammed asmau 4. yunusa suwaiba 5. yunusa shafa’aTu 6. yunusa mubarak 7. mohammed khalifa umar aims & objecTive 1)To assisT The poor, needy and The less privileged persons in The socieTy. any objecTion To The regisTraTion should be forwarded To The regisTrar general, corporaTe affairs commission, ploT 420 Tigris crescenT, off aguiyi ironsi sTreeT maiTama, abuja wiThin 28 days of This publicaTion. signed:

sani ahmed yarima chairman

mrs. onyinyechi concillia

salaudeen sherifaT

mrs anonyai ifeoma

Tannon william

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ifabua moTunrayo

akinlemibola mojisola

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uger barTholomew

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maureen williams-ofurum

balogun olalekan

chrisTabel adanna

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miss aina abiodun

monday ajiipaul

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25 Companies Registration

IGWE CHIOMA

OKOLIE OSEMENE

AGBOWO DEBORAH

UBAGU FAITH

NWEKE DEBORAH

CHINEDU JAMES

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ELEKWA FRANCIS

UGWU NNENNA

DADA EBENEZER

OGECHUKWU RUTH

EZE NKECHINYERE

ANI SUNDAY

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ANUJUE ODINAKA

THIS IS TO CONFIRM AND CERTIFY THAT EJIOFOR CHIDI JOSHUA AND EJIOFOR CHIDI ALBERT REFERS TO ONE AND SAME PERSON. BUT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EJIOFOR CHIDI ALBERT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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UGOCHUKWU GLORIA

ALBERT GRACE

OKWUDIRI OBIANUJU

ADEBANJO CATHERINE

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INIOBONG ENO

AUGUSTINA ESIAKEGWU

HELEN UCHECHUKWU

EZE LAWRENCE

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME

AKINBOTE TOLANI

PATTISON JUSTINA

EKELE THADIUS

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THE BUSINESS WOMEN INITIATIVE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EMEIN OYINDOUBRAEBI JEUQUELIN - PRESIDENT 2. AGBAMUCHE JOYLENE - SECRETARY 3. AKPOBARO ONOME CHARLOTTE -ASSIST. SECRETARY 4. OGBODU UFUOMA – TREASURER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. TO EMPOWER WOMEN 2. TO EDUCATE WOMEN ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAY OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

OGBUEFI OGO

OGBU LOVINA

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CORRECTION OF NAME

EMMANUEL UMOLE

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UNIQUE EXCELLENCE BRETHREN CLUB THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. JUSTICE C. OKEKE 2. JOSEPH CLEMENT 3. EKENNA NGAMA 4. UZOCHUKWU AMADI 5. ODII CHUKWUDI THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1.TO PROTECT THE INTEREST AND RIGHTS OF MEMBERS 2.TO ENHANCE CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP AMONG MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAY OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY: PAUL O. OKIKE, ESQ. FOR PAUL OKIKE & ASSOCIATES. GSM:07031319804.

MOHAGANY EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. BAMGBOLA TOKUNBO JABITA - PRESIDENT 2. ALA SALAMAT YETUNDE - SECRETARY 3. OLORI IDIAT AJOKE THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:1. TO OFFER SCHOLARSHIP TO BRILLIANT AND POOR STUDENT IN OUR SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAY OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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DATA PAGE OF THE ASSIGNOR. 3. STATUTORY BILLS. 4. GRANT /RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY IN RESPECT OF OLD PLOT NO.50.600 AND NEW PLOT NO.KN11296. ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE IT PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND. PLEASE RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ROSAMAN NWANYIAMAKA SISTERLY 2. ROSAMAN WEALTH ELVIS CHIDOZIE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGE. 2. TO HELP THE WIDOWERS AND ORPHANS IN OUR SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYIIRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN TWENTY EIGHT (28) DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

SALISU SHEFIU

ADEBAYO HALIMAT

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CORRECTION OF NAME IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS OPYEMI OLANIYI INSTEAD OF OPEYEMI ENIOLA OLANIYI, MY CORRECT NAME IS OPEYEMI ENIOLA OLANIYI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, June 1, 2018

Daily Times editorial staff Idowu Samuel goes home today *Colleagues pay tributes Tunde Opalana, Abuja The remains of the late Mr. Idowu Samuel Olufemi, who until his death was the Political Editor and Senate Correspondent of The Daily Times, will be interred today in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

His body will be committed to mother earth after a church service to be held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Oyo Province 3, Apata Bembo, Ibadan, at about 11am.

A seasoned journalist and versatile writer, Idowu Samuel died in the early hours of Monday, May 28, 2018 in his Abuja residence after a very brief illness.

He spent a very considerable period of his journalism career with

the African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc, publishers of Tribune titles where he rose to the rank of Political Editor.

A high powered delegation representing the Folio Communications Ltd, publishers of The Daily Times will deliver a condolence letter on behalf of the management to the family of the deceased during the burial.

In the letter signed by its Managing Editor, Mr. Bonaventure Melah, the newspaper expressed shock and heartfelt condolences over the untimely death of Idowu Samuel.

The letter reads in part, “Until his transition, late Idowu was the Political Editor as well as Senate Correspondent with our paper, The Daily Times of Nigeria.

“Idowu, as we fondly called him, was a quintessential journalist and prolific writer whose indepth knowledge and professionalism contributed immensely to the enrichment of the content of every edition of both The Daily Times and other Daily Times online platforms.

“Our late colleague was a complete gentleman, very amiable and easy going.

He at all times carried out his professional duties with the fear of God in line with his Christian faith and was therefore a shinning light worthy of emulation.

“We in The Daily Times are quite aware that there is no means to measure the extent of shock and grief the unfortunate incident has caused you Ma, your children, other members of the family,

friends and relation. We are equally dumbfounded and therefore mourn with you.

“Howbeit, we are confident that your Christian faith and unflinching trust in God Almighty will continue to console and heal your (our) sorrowful hearts.”

The organisation also prayed that the gentle soul of late Idowu Samuel Olufemi will rest in peace.

In related development, members of the Senate Press Corps, on Thursday, held a valedictory session in honour of their departed colleague at the Senate Press Centre in Abuja where glowing tributes were paid to Idowu Samuel’s remembrance and a condolence register was later opened for him.

The Chairman of the Senate Press Corps, Ezrel

Tabiowo said Idowu lived a worthy and purposeful life.

“You will live in my heart as a good man”, he said.

Mr. Taye Odewale of Blueprint Newspaper said: “Idowu, no doubt while on earth, you were down to earth, kind hearted and loving and in fact, a giver”.

On his part, Mr. Owede Agbajileke of Business Day newspaper said: “My bros, I lack the right words to describe your sudden exit”.

For Solomon Ayado of Leadership newspaper, “The Editor, I can simply say that may your gentle soul rest in peace”.

Mr. Adeboye Omoboye of the NASS News said: “The whole Nigerian youths will miss your great ideas, accountability, word of encouragement and your persuasive patronage”.

An associate and Advert

Manager, Nigerian Tribune, Mr. Abayomi Dada, said he was yet to come to terms with news of Idowu’s death, having spoken with him over the weekend on phone.

He said: “ID as I fondly called him just left without saying a goodbye. He did not show any sign of sickness as at the last time we saw. He was amiable, and benevolent. He was too simple and take life easy”.

A former Bureau Chief of Nigerian Tribune, Olawale Rasheed, said working with Idowu was remarkable. He described him as “a team player, thorough, sincere and a shrewd professional who had a full grasp of the pen profession.

“I can’t just imagine that Idowu is no more. We will surely miss him and his wealth of experience”.

Dickson’s community thrashed out of Restoration Cup 2018 Akam James, Yenagoa The hopes of ToruOrua community to be in the finals was dashed out when the Governor’s home town team lost to Peretorugbene community 9-8 on penalties in the first semi-final game played at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa.

P e r e t o r u g b e n e community and OtuNembe communities were both qualified for the finals of the on-going second edition of the Governor Seriake Dickson Football

Tournament, the Restoration Cup, The pulsating game, which ended 1-1 at regulation time, witnessed lots of interesting moments from the blast of the whistle till the end as both teams showcased strength and determination in their quest to be in the final of the competition.

Toru-Orua midfielder, Bibo Amgbare, almost broke the deadlock with a beautiful free kick in the 33rd minute but his goal bound shot was parried by the goalkeeper while Peretorugbene’s Matthew Effie’s well taken free kick

in the 38th minute was also saved.

In the second half, both sides continued to mount pressure and missed a couple of chances. But the curtain raiser came in the 77th minute as a low cross from the right corner met Tokoni Joel, who slot home from 10 yards.

Peretorugbene however fought back immediately.

Their effort paid off after Toru-Orua’s Omaba Kenneth stop a goal-bound kick with his hands. This earned him a red card, with the centre referee pointing to the spot. The kick was

converted by Matthew Efie nine minutes from time.

Peretorugbene won 9-8 in the shoot-out hence became the first team to book their place in the finals.

In the other semi-final played on Wednesday, resilient Opu-Nembe community boys, shocked football pundits to overcome their more fancied opponent from Otuasega community, who they beat on penalties, after a pulsating 90 minutes of regulation time end one goal apiece Otuasega took the game to Opu-Nembe from the blast of the whistle, missing

a couple of chances in the process while the latter struggled all through the first half to have only a shot on target.

In the second half, the Ogbia champions reinforced their attack and it paid off in the 63rd minute. Unmarked skipper, Ako Minarakpon, received a sublime pass from the right, which he controlled comfortably before placing the ball at the far right of the goalkeeper.

Otuasega did not relent as they intensified the pressure till they found the back of the net seven minutes later but the flag was up for

offside, and then they hit the woodwork in the 80th minute.

But the tempo changed three minutes from full time when Opu-Nembe midfielder, Ayibaghoemi Canus, scored the equaliser to send his team and supporters into a wild jubilation.

The resilient Opu-Nembe won the game in the shootout 4-3 and will face Peretorugbene in the final on June 3 while Otuasega will tackle Toru-Orua in the loser’s final, also on Sunday, at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex.

lucky abIa

racheal chInelIo

mIss onwuka nchedo

olakunle babatunde

correctIon of name/date of bIrth

joseph boluwatIfe

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Assembly bye election: Ajimobi, others rally support for APC candidate

Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has urged the people of Ibarapa land to rally behind the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) candidate for Saturday’s Assembly bye election, Mr. Olukunle Adeyemo, whom he described as the best among the candidates.

The seat had become vacant following the sudden death of the former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Michael Adeyemo, who represented the constituency in the Assembly until April 27.

Addressing a mammoth crowd of supporters of the party during a campaign rally at Eruwa, on Thursday, the governor reminded the people to reciprocate the good gesture of his administration as exemplified by the several completed and ongoing projects in the area.

The governor had led the campaign train of the APC leaders and supporters, including his wife, Chief Florence Ajimobi; State Chairman of the party, Chief Akin Oke; members of the House of Representatives; Assembly members, led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olagunju Ojo; members of the state executive council, Chief Adeniyi Akintola, SAN, among others.

Ajimobi said, “Ibarapa people are very close and dear to me. I can unequivocally say that Ibarapa had taken a front burner since I became the governor of this state. The access road to Ibarapa, which had long been abandoned, received the needed attention under my administration.

“Past administrations had merely patched the road. But, when we came on board, we decided to reconstruct and

dualise it. Similarly, Ibarapa Polytechnic used to be a satellite campus of Ibadan Polytechnic, but today, it has become an autonomous polytechnic, courtesy of our administration” “Apart from these, we are also working on the provision of potable water for Ibarapa, which is located in Ayete. We have nearly completed the project and it will certainly extend here. Ninety per cent of the work had been completed. It will serve several communities around here.

“But, I am hearing certain things from the grapevine about Eruwa. Some people are complaining that we created more local council development areas and reviewed the existing border delineation.

“Whatever the case may be these are minor issues that should be resolved through dialogue. Let’s settle them

amicably. When our father, the Alaafin of Oyo (Oba Lamidi Adeyemi) pointed out some of our oversights during a similar exercise in Oyo we resolved the issues peacefully.

“This won’t be different.

I’m a man of peace and I’m appealing to our people in Eruwa to embrace dialogue on the matter.”

The campaign train had earlier visited the Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola, to seek royal blessing for the APC candidate.

The monarch used the occasion to laud the Ajimobi’s administration for giving the people of Ibarapa a full-fledged polytechnic, located in Eruwa; a College of Agriculture and Technology at Igbo-Ora, as well as a College of Education of Education, in Lanlate.

He said, “We appreciate the efforts of the present

government in Oyo State, led

by Governor Abiola Ajimobi in the areas of standard road infrastructure. During this administration, new things that have affected the people positively have happened.

“We know many things are still in the pipeline but we appreciate the ones we are currently enjoying. We have a full-fledged polytechnic; our college of education is there in Lanlate and today, Ibarapa is proud to have the College of Agriculture and Technology at Igbo-Ora. “The long-abandoned Ibadan-Eruwa road is enjoying reconstruction presently and we expect many more projects. We therefore need to consolidate on these and give further support to the Ajimobi’s administration. I wish the candidate success in the bye election.”

Zamfara State Governor, Governor Abdulaziz Yari has declared that over N220billion has so far been spent on capital development projects within seven years of his administration.

Yari, made this known while addressing All Progressives Congress (APC) members on the occasion of the his 7th year anniversary, in Gusau, the state capital.

Besides, he pointed

out that over N65 billion was committed to road constructions; N9.2billion for water projects, N3.6billion for education, health sector gulped, N4.7billion while religious consumed over N1.6billion for the seven years under review.

This is even as plans have been concluded for the state university to take off in Talata Mafara, town this year.

According to him, the ultimate evaluation of

developmental projects that have direct bearings to the lives of the people can speak for themselves, stressing that there was no time to enumerate all he has achieved in the state which he said a honest mind can attest to the fact that he has transformed Zamfara from a rural state to an Eldorado within seven years of his leadership.

“We are not unmindful of the fact that terrorism and mayhems in the state have taken a centre stage

but we are doing all we could and committing our huge resources to ensure that harmony prevails” he stated.

The Governor noted that the rationale behind the celebration of democracy day is to express and pinpoint lofty democratic ideals that have touched the hearts of the citizens and leave a legacy in the sand of time so that they could become memorable events in the lives of the people of Zamfara State.

He further said that his

ICRC, Police partners on pre-trial of detainees

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it is partnering the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) to evaluate how the legal system in Nigeria is handling the pre-trial of detainees.

Mr Eleojo Akpa, the Communication Officer, ICRC, who disclosed this in a statement, said that the collaboration would examine the progress of the Police Duty Solicitor Scheme (PDSS).

She explained that the PDSS was launched by the Nigerian Police force in September 2017, as a mechanism for delivering prompt legal services for arrested and detained persons in police formations.

She added that the partnership forum attracted over 150 people, including the Legal Department of the Police Force, the Office of the Vice President and representative of the Open Society Justice initiative.

Others are the Munk School of Global Affairs in Toronto, Canada, as well as law enforcement and legal experts from the ICRC. According to Eloi Fillion, ICRC Head of Delegation, said the ICRC’s collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force was to promote respect for the law that protects the rights of persons in detention.

“We clearly recognise the enormous potential of this scheme to protect the rights of suspects through L-R: Oyo State Chairman the promotion of a legally of the All Progressives compliant pre-trial detention Congress, Chief Akin Oke; and collaboration among the party’s candidate for agencies administering Saturday’s Ibarapa East criminal justice. constituency Assembly “The ICRC currently has bye election, Mr. Olukunle trained over 4,000 police Adeyemo; and state officers, promoting best Governor, Senator Abiola practices during police Ajimobi; during the campaign rally by APC for operations and has an the election, at Eruwa, observer status on the on Thursday. advisory board of the PDSS. “The ICRC, with the

cooperation of the NPF,

visited about 1,400 detainees Photo: Governor’s Office. at 11 police stations in seven states, including Abuja, Bauchi, Borno, Bayelsa, Kaduna, Plateau and Rivers,’’ Fillion said.

Mr Ibrahim Idris, the Inspector General of Police, said the current police management has zero tolerance on violation of administration has renovated the rights of citizens and some primary and secondary corruption.

Idris said the PDSS was not schools, saying that 112 primary schools gulped the only a partnership comprising sum of N3.7billion while of the police, the Legal Aid model primary schools in Council of Nigeria and the Gusau and Talata Mafara Open Society Justice Initiative.

He said the collaboration and local government education offices in the 14 was designed to promote and local government areas took protect the human rights of N1billion bring the total sum citizens.

NAN reports that the to N4.7billion.

Yari then assured that ICRC is working to protect the many ongoing projects and assist people affected would be completed before by armed conflict and other the end of his administration. situations of violence.

Gov Yari spends N220bn on infrastructure in 7 years

Ifeanyi Chukwu Nwannah,

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History

Terrifying dictators of late history Adolf Hitler Sometimes it could be unstoppable once the monster inside of a human-being is wakes up, The easiest way of awakening this monster is power. Unfortunately, the history is full of these kind of monsters. We will examine the dictators of late history and you will see that there are very similar points of these human monsters. Of course, Adolf Hitler should be the top of the list, if the list is about dictatorship and brutality. His actions were the major reasons of World War Two. World War II is a one of the most important major disasters that happened in the world. About 21 millions deaths of combat. When civilian deaths and related war related deaths are added up it counts up to 80 million dead people which is nearly %25 of US population right now.

Beside from the war, Adolf Hitler and his Nazi Party made the Holocaust which is the terrifying genocide in which 6 million Jews were killed brutally. It is sad that 1.5 millions of these 6 million was children. It’s highly interesting that Hitler first came from a democratic parliamentary system.

Once, he became the Chancellor of Germany, he started his pressure slowly. First he silenced media and opposition in his country and then the rest comes. He devoted his life to destroying Jews. He spend his life with violence, anger, racism, brutality, murders and a lot of evil actions like these.

All of these evil actions could not save him and his supporter Nazis. They lost war and he found suicide when the Soviet Army first stepped in Berlin. But, this black page in History has not colorfasted yet and of course it stains the next pages.

These black years of 1933-1945 is a shame of Germans and all humanity.

Nicloe Ceausescu He was the Romanian President between March 1974 and December 1989 and also the leader of Romanian Communist Party. He is the second and last Communist Leader of Romania. He starts politics at very early ages from youth movements. He literally, started war against freedom of thought and expression in his country, censored the media.

He was living a life of luxury, while his people starving.

After firing the peaceful demonstrators at 1989, things got bigger and with the participation of the Romanian army, it turns to a revolution. At December 25 1989, he and wis wife executed by firing squad.

Saddam Hussein The Fifth president of Iraq in between 1973-2003. After, being president he took hold in every level of the state.

In short, Sunni Arabs who are only one fifth of the total population became the most powerful in the country. There assigned all of the key duties. Saddam Hussein, relentlessly killed Shia Arabs and other races who opposes him. He repeatedly used chemical weapons to his own people including Halepce massacre which causes 5 thousand deaths and many casualties. In 2003, the Coalition powers (Mostly US and UK) invade Iraq. In invasion he fled, and caught in a secret sanctuary after eight months. He was executed at December 2006. Number of deaths that he caused is estimated around 2 Million.

Benito Mussolini He was the leader of Italy and one of the first follower of Adolf Hitler in World War II. He became the leader of the counter at 1922 (before Hitler). Just like Hitler did, he started with press and the opposition parties. He closed all of the opposition parties, apply censorship to media, declare labour union illegal. One of the closest ally of Adolf Hitler causes 400 thousand deaths. He claimed the make Italy powerful like Roman Empire. After his failures of major fronts at war, his power starts declining. At April 25 1945, he was caught by communist party supporters and executed by firing squad at April 28 with his lover Clara Pettaci in Milano. Their dead bodies were hanged in public along with a few supporters’. Nowadays, he is one of the fascist examples with Adolf Hitler

Muammar Gaddafi Also Known As Colonel Gaddafi due to his military past.

He became the Leader of Libya with his successful coup at 1969 And he ruled the country until the civil war that start at 2011 with Arab Spring. He was living very luxurious life with the income coming from oil. However, his folk were living in poverty and darkness. Very similar to other dictatorship regimes, his pressure was in everywhere in the country. He repeatedly applied violence to demonstrators without hesitation. He was lynched and killed by his people at the end.

Hideki Tojo Fascist General and Prime minister of Japan between 1941 and 1944 .He was the Prime Minister of Japan, during World War II. He was responsible for 2 millions of deaths. He was also the person who gave the order of the attack on Pearl Harbor and starts war between Japan and U.S. He was found trying to kill himself by shooting himself from his chest, but didn’t died. Then he was tried by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East for war crimes and sentenced to death. Then he was executed by hanging.

Alfredo Stroessner Matiauda Military Dictator of Paraguay between 1954-1989. He was the leader of a military coup at 1954. When the coup got succeed he became President and has not left for years. With the coup Stroessner ousted President Federico Chavez and then he elected with a sole-candidate-election. He Ruled the country for 35 years and within those 35 years pressure was always on the folks of Paraguay. He suppressed all opposition views after gaining US’ support by applying anti- communist agenda. What comes around, goes around, Alfredo Stroessner Matiauda was ousted by another military coup and exiled to Brazil.

Pol Pot Pol Pot was a Cambodian Dictator. He ruled his country between 1976 and 1979. He founded Khmer Rouge which is a radical armed communist rebel action. After guerrilla fighting of long years he gained the leadership of the country and ruled the country for 3 years. Within these years half of 7 million Cambodia population are massacred. After he was ousted in 1979, he fled to the forest areas and stars guerrilla war again and tried his second chance in 1997 but failed and sentenced to life-time prison and died in 1998.

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Looking inward & outward (with goggle of faith) Tayo Fasan 1. The day we can seamlessly or naturally handle or overcome offence, preeminence, unforgiveness, losses, hurt and animosity, then can it be said of us that we have been converted from being ‘adults’ into becoming ‘little children’ or ‘sons’ who have gained entrance into the Kingdom. Then would we also be instrumental in strengthening and helping others (Matt. 18:2-3/Phil.

2:20/1Jn. 2:12/Lk. 22:31-32).

2.

A prisoner of Christ living in Buckingham Palace with access to a Rolls Royce, and a prisoner of Christ living in a distant hut in a rural area, with access only to a 1985 model of bicycle are the same in God’s sight. As New Testament priests, they both enjoy the privileges of life (righteousness) and peace, and are both destined for the highest energy level of eternal life called Joy, if they don’t jail break. (1Cor. 6:12/10:23/Eph. 4:1-3/Mal. 2:4-7/Rom. 8:6b/Jn. 15:11/1Jn. 1:4) 3. A change of diet at forty, is as unnatural and difficult as being weaned from the mountain moving milk-faith

provision in the Lord Jesus (Isa. 28:9/ Mk. 11:23/Eph. 1:15), especially when we weren’t told from inception that the milk faith preeminent in the Church till date was only meant to prepare us for a truly enduring spiritual (meat) faith, even the Son of God (1Cor. 3:2/Gal.2:20/1Jn. 5:1a) that promises to prepare us for the final meal of our souls - the strong meat or meal of God’s Love that perfects our souls (Heb. 5:14/6:1b/1Jn. 5:1b).

4. When men depart into error, you can’t be closer to them anymore than they are to the Lord, but you can open up the bowels of your compassion and pray for their restoration, like the Lord Jesus still does (Jude 1:22-23).

5.

Who said you have to go to heaven to experience or grasp heaven, or to experience the new heaven hid in God, or to eat of the tree of life like Adam was commanded and like Jesus and His apostles did eat (Gen. 2:16/Jn. 3:13/2Cor. 12:3-4)? Glorious angels in heaven desire to experience this high calling upon us, to partake of eternal life while on earth, but can’t (1Pet. 1:10-12/ Heb. 2:3-5).

6.

Heaven sanctions only one coup;

only one regime change against sin and death, and its coup plotters must have been equipped over some decades through their uninterrupted coming to the waters of life, to eat with their ears as they hear of Christ’s Faith, until they have become empowered and emboldened to walk against the course of this world and cut a covenant of Mercy with God (Isa. 55:1-3/Eph. 2:2).

7. The simple reason for the distorted ‘extravagant grace’ teaching that has ravished campuses and ministries is because the truth was never received in those who peddle it, and in those who follow this erroneous teaching. They are not disciples of Christ neither have they been schooled in His cross, and as such, they remain in bondage under the elements of this world (Jude 1:4/1Jn. 1:89/Jn. 8:31-32/Gal. 4:3).

8. When a believer or a minister lacks discernment of this world or lacks the judgment that emanates from the Faith that overcomes this world, he would find himself on most occasions placing the dictates of his mind ahead of his heart, and dictates of his heart ahead of his recreated spirit. He would share

a lot in common with unbelievers or with unbelieving believers, and would remain a stranger to the things (riches) of God in Christ Jesus.

9. The measure to which we daily discern and overcome the world can be deduced by the measure to which we daily esteem the dictates of our recreated human spirit above that of our heart and mind. The measure to which the contrary is the case is the measure to which we have been overtaken by the world and would remain servants of unrighteousness by so doing (1Cor. 2:11/Rom. 8:16/1Jn. 3:20/Jer. 17:9/Rom. 6:16-19).

10. One of the deceptions that has been entertained in our generation, is the assumption that we can successfully give God anything but our best; anything but our first or our all! Men who give God their old bones; their left overs or things that didn’t cost them anything significant, don’t later have the opportunity of telling those they left behind, how costly and detrimental it was doing so (Lk. 16:19-31).

Blessings!

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President Buhari: Nigeria must play fair at World Cup Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the Super Eagles to call on the gallant Nigerian spirit at the World Cup in Russia, saying they carry the emotions of over 180 million Nigerians.

President Buhari met the team, who were led by sports minister Solomon Dalung and the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick when he gave them a pep talk in Abuja on Wednesday.

Nigeria are making their sixth World Cup appearance

in Russia and are drawn in a difficult first round group with Argentina, Croatia and Iceland.

The best performance achieved by the country at the World Cup was reaching the Round of 16 in 1994, 1998 and 2014.

“You must know that you are not just going to a tournament, you are carrying the emotions, passions and feelings of over 180 million people,” the President told the team.

“You are the youngest team at the World Cup, you are likely

to be the most inexperienced, a fact that is not lost on your opponents. But you can use this to your advantage.

“You have the good support and blessings of all Nigerians, who will look up to you as long as the tournament lasts.”

He continued: “Play fair and clean but demonstrate the gallant spirit Nigerians are known for.

The Super Eagles departed Abuja for London Wednesday afternoon ahead of a friendly against England this weekend.

Henry Onyekuru’s accusations rejected by Anderlecht Belgian Pro League club Anderlecht have hit back at Nigerian striker Henry Onyekuru over his claims that they ruined his chances of playing at the 2018 World Cup. The 20-year-old, who spent the 2017/18 season on loan at Anderlecht from Everton, claims the Belgian team deliberately sidelined him after a knee injury he suffered in December last year.

According to Onyekuru, their actions ensured he wouldn’t be selected by the Super Eagles, miss out on the World Cup, and therefore struggle to earn a work permit for the Premier League.

Everton would then in all likelihood be forced to loan the player back to the ‘Purple and White’ for another season.

“Anderlecht have cost me my World Cup, but they knew that I needed to get a work permit for England by not letting me play, I could not go to Russia and they tried to keep me for another season at Anderlecht,” the Nigerian attacker said, before vowing that he will not play for the team again.

However, Anderlecht have since debunked the former Eupen player’s accusations.

“Henry is a great player and his injury in December weakened the squad and reduced his chances to participate in the World Cup with his country,” a club spokesman told Echo.

“RSC Anderlecht, nor the technical staff never made any promise to Henry concerning his selection.

“RSCA is a professional club and it wouldn’t be very professional to make promises to players. The coach selects the best and fittest players for the games.”

Odion Ighalo confident Super Eagles can beat England’s familiar faces Changchun Yatai striker Odion Ighalo has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles can defeat England in Saturday’s pre-World Cup friendly at Wembley Stadium.

The Super Eagles who are already in London for the high profile clash against England, continue their preparations ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. This is the third time the Eagles will face England with the Three Lions securing a win (1-0 in a friendly in 1994) and a draw (0-0 in the group stage at the 2002 World Cup).

Ighalo, who will be coming up against familiar faces due to his time at Watford, said he is excited about the game.

“I will be facing players who

I played against when I played in the Premier League,” Ighalo said in a 44 seconds video published on Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) verified Twitter handle.

“So it’s going to be a good and exciting one and I’m looking for forward to it.

“England have a good team, top players going to the World Cup. It’s going to be a difficult game but we want to win every game, do well and correct some mistakes. So like I said, it’s going to be a tough game but it’s possible we win.”

Apart from Ighalo, Super Eagles stars Mikel Obi, Victor Moses, Ahmed Musa and Wilfred Ndidi have all played or are still playing in the English Premier League.

Victor Moses joins Super Eagles in London Super Eagles have confirmed Victor Moses has now joined them in London ahead of Saturday’s World Cup warm-up against England at Wembley.

The Chelsea star joined up with the rest of the squad after he was given an extended break after a hectic season with his London club.

Coach Gernot Rohr gave him extra days to celebrate his wedding anniversary and so he was not involved in the friendly against DR Congo in Port Harcourt last week.

Rohr has said Victor Moses will play against England on Saturday, so too Mikel Obi and Odion Ighalo, who previously featured in the Premier League.

He was the team’s leading scorer in the World Cup qualifiers with three goals and he is widely

regarded as the country’s key star in Russia.

There are now 26 players at the Hilton Wembley.

Rohr will drop three players to have his final 23-man squad for Russia 2018 after the England game.

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World Cup: Neymar on fast track to full fitness – Danilo Brazil star Neymar is getting fitter every day as the striker recovers from a broken foot, Brazil teammate Danilo said from their pre-World Cup training camp in London on Wednesday.

The Paris Saint Germain forward was injured in February and is yet to play a match since then, with two weeks to go before the World Cup kicks off in Russia.

“He’s getting better every day, getting faster, more agile and more difficult

Joachim

‘Hunted’ Germany hungry for back-to-back World Cup titles Joachim Loew believes Germany will be hunted “like never before” when they attempt to become the first team for 56 years to successfully defend the World Cup in Russia.

Brazil, who lifted the Jules Rimet trophy in 1958 and 1962, were the last team to win back-to-back titles, but Germany’s head coach Loew says his squad must show the necessary hunger to repeat their Brazil 2014 triumph.

“Germany will be hunted like never before, and nearsuperhuman forces will be needed if we want to end up becoming world champions again,” warned Loew.

Loew sees Brazil — who beat Germany 1-0 in a friendly in Berlin in March, — Spain, England,

France and Argentina as Germany’s main threats at Russia 2018.

“Only us, as world champions, have anything to lose.”

Germany have reached at least the semi-finals of every major tournament since the 2006 World Cup finals with Loew in charge.

Under his stewardship, Germany have cemented their reputation as a tournament team capable of raising their performances for the big occasions.

The 58-year-old stepped up from his role as assistant to replace Jurgen Klinsmann as head coach in 2006 and Germany went on to finish as runners-up at Euro 2008, then third at the 2010 World Cup. His crowning moment was when Mario Goetze

scored the winning goal in the 2014 World Cup final.

However, Loew enhanced his status in Germany by winning the 2017 Confederations Cup, beating Chile 1-0 in the St Petersburg final, despite his brave decision to take an inexperienced squad to Russia and rest his star players.

His reward was a contract extension which will carry him through to the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar.

His record of 106 wins in 160 matches, with 30 draws and 24 defeats, gives him a win ratio of 66 percent.

He narrowly missed a German national team record in March when Gabriel Jesus’ winning goal for Brazil in Berlin robbed Loew of a 23rd consecutive game without defeat.

Zinedine Zidane quits as Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has quit as Real Madrid manager just days after becoming the first coach to win the Champions Leagues in three consecutive seasons.

Zidane, 45, replaced Rafael Benitez in January 2016 and despite his European success has come under pressure for winning only one La Liga

title during his two and a half years in charge.

In January this year, Zidane confirmed he signed a contract extension at Real to keep him at the club until 2020 but said “it does not mean anything”.

A month later, Zidane said: “Being a coach is extremely tiring – more so at a club like Real

Madrid, When I feel there is nothing more to give, I’ll walk away”.

Gareth Bale, who scored twice in Real’s 3-1 win over Liverpool in Saturday’ Champions League final, and Cristiano Ronaldo have both cast doubts on their future at the Bernabeu since lifting the trophy.

to defend against,” said Manchester City’s Danilo, who knows Neymar from his Santos days.

“He’s so fast you wouldn’t know whether to go, left, right, forwards or backwards,” Danilo said of Neymar’s trickery.

“We hope he’ll be 100% ready or as ready as is possible.”

Brazil play Croatia at Liverpool June 3 and against Austria in Vienna on June 10 before their opening World Cup game with Switzerland June 17.

Top sports court says won’t oppose World Cup place for Paolo Guerrero The Court of Arbitration for Sport indicated it would not oppose a stay for Guerrero, who tested positive for traces of cocaine after a World Cup qualifier against Argentina in November.

“Paolo Guerrero has also filed an urgent request for a stay of the execution of

the suspension in order to be able to participate in the forthcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia,” CAS said in a statement.

“The CAS will not object to the request for a stay.”

Guerrero, 34, has asked the Swiss court to rule before June 4, the deadline for participating nations

to name their 23-man squads.

He was initially banned for six months for doping but appealed against the suspension in a effort to clear his name. However, CAS extended the ban to 14 months on May 14, ruling him out of the June 14-July 15 World Cup.

Tiger can still beat my record – Nicklaus Jack Nicklaus said he believes Tiger Woods can still overhaul his record of 18 Major Championship victories.

Woods last won a major almost exactly 10 years ago, when he battled to a memorable playoff win at the 2008 US Open at Torrey Pines in Southern California.

That victory left him four shy of Nicklaus’s tally of 18 majors, a target that has looked increasingly beyond Woods in recent years during long injury layoffs.

Nicklaus however, who will host this week’s Memorial tournament in Ohio, said he is convinced Woods can win Majors again after playing with him on Monday at Shinnecock Hills, the venue for the 2018 US Open.

“While Tiger has not had that much fun the last 10-years, and I would hate to go through what he’s has been through as he’s been through a lot, but he’s a hard worker, he’s a tough competitor and he’s still driven, so that’s why I would never count him out,” said the 79-year-old Nicklaus.

“Nobody ever said ‘how’s your record, Jack?’ as I’ve always said that if Tiger comes back and plays then I’ve said he’s still got a shot at breaking my record.

“Whether he does or he doesn’t, and even with now 10-years passing it doesn’t make any difference he’s still a great athlete and a great golfer.”

But while Woods has not

tasted success since 2013 in capturing a remarkable eighth WGC - Bridgestone Invitational title, Nicklaus does believe Woods needs to learn how to win again.

“Tiger does need to learn how to win again, absolutely”, said Nicklaus “I recall in the ‘86 Masters I hadn’t won for a couple of years and I got to the last round, and I got into the back nine after struggling on the front nine but then I made a putt on nine and I finally remembered how to play.

“So, in holing a couple of putts suddenly you remember particularly if you have been a champion at one time as you will remember and you will have that to draw on.

“That’s what I had to draw on and Tiger has that also to draw on but he’s got to through the barrier of not having done it for a while.

“When you haven’t won for a while that always

happens. That’s just human nature but when you have a guy as good as Tiger is and as competitive as he is, he’ll break through that barrier and I would not be surprised to see Tiger win this week.

“He loves this golf course and he’s played well here in the past, and his rememberance of what he’s done here will come back into his head.

“That will help him play better.”

The 42-year old Woods has returned to the Nicklaus hosted Memorial for a first occasion since 2015 to teeup in what will be his ninth event of 2018, and for a first occasion since sharing 11th place earlier this month in the Players Championship.

Woods first won the Memorial in 1999 and then successfully defended his title in both 2000 and 2001 before winning for a fourth occasion in 2009 and a fifth title in 2012.

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Senate confirms 4 CBN board members, rejects one nominee

FMDQ partners Netherland firm to drive increased liquidity in Nigeria

Buhari accepts Adelabu disengagement from CBN as Deputy Governor

Nigeria’s economic outlook for 2018 very positive – Udoma Motolani Oseni The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma has reiterated the fact that Nigeria’s economic outlook for 2018, and over the medium term, is very positive.

Udoma indicated that government is continuing to roll out initiatives, such as the ERGP focus labs, aimed at attracting sufficient private sector investments to ensure that Nigeria achieves the growth target of seven percent (7%) by 2020.

The minister, who made a presentation titled “Delivering Economic Resilience and Growth” at the Financial Times Nigeria Summit in Lagos, on Thursday, said though the present administration inherited a challenged economy, the administration has succeeded in turning the situation around as the economy is now out of recession and growing again.

He explained that the collapse of oil

prices in the global market from $111.8 in June 2014 to as low as $30.7 in January 2016, and with no fiscal buffers, set the country’s economy on a downward spiral, culminating in a recession by the second quarter of 2016.

Government, he said, responded with an expansionary 2016 Budget, supported by a Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP), consisting of a series of short term interventions aimed at reflating the economy. This was followed by the development of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) in 2017, a medium term plan whose implementation has taken the country out of recession and will place the economy on the path of sustained, diversified and inclusive growth.

He indicated that, as part of the implementation of the ERGP, there have been substantial increases in capital allocations to priority sectors such as infrastructure and agriculture, with capital releases of over N1.2 trillion under

the 2016 Budget, and almost N1.5 trillion under the 2017 Budget.

A number of reform measures, such as the work being done by the Presidential Enabling Business Council (PEBEC), have resulted in the country becoming recognised by the World Bank as one of the top ten reforming countries in the world. In addition, the country has moved up 24 places in one year in the World Bank’s ease of doing business rankings.

The Minister was happy to report that confidence in the country is clearly coming back as evidenced by the substantial increase in capital inflows.

He pointed to the over US$6 billion of capital inflows in the first quarter of 2018 compared to less than US$1 billion in the first quarter of 2017 – an increase of more than 600%.

He also mentioned growth in the export sector as exports grew by 59% between 2016 and 2017 - from N8, 527 billion in 2016 to N13, 598 billion in 2017.

What he said was most encouraging about this increase in exports is that it included a significant increase in nonoil exports. For example exports of agricultural produce increased by almost 300% in value; exports of solid minerals increased by over 250% in value; whilst exports of manufactured goods grew by more than 25% in value.

He also pointed out that foreign reserves grew from $26.51 billion in June 2016 to N47.79 billion by the middle of May 2018. He observed that the inflation rate has been trending consistently downwards for the last 15 months, moving from 18.72 per cent in January 2017 to 12.48 per cent in April 2018.

The Naira has also been stable with the gap between the official and parallel market rates gradually narrowing.

Indeed, as he said, the current positive GDP growth rate includes most key sectors. The main laggard being the services sector which he expects to soon also turn positive.

L-R: The Director General of Debt Management Office, Patience Oniha (second left); Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun (fourth left); Executive Vice President, China Development Bank, Mr Zhang Xuguang (middle); Honourable Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN (fourth right);Permanent Secretary, Power, Mr. Louis Edozien (2nd right) in a group photograph shortly after a meeting on key infrastructure projects in Nigeria with China Development Bank officials in China…on Thursday

Reps probe $22bn LNG project over funds mismanagement Henry Omunu, Abuja The House of Representatives on Thursday, resolved to set up an ad-hoc committee to probe the implementation of the $22billion Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project over allegations of funds mismanagement.

The special panel is expected to Investigate the expenditure and implementation of the $22bn gas

project located in Brass, Bayelsa state and report back within six weeks for further legislative input.

This resolution is sequel to a motion sponsored by Rep. Kingsley Ogundu Chinda, representing Obio Akpor Federal Constituency of Rivers state.

Leading debate on the motion, Rep. Chinda said that there have been several allegations of abuse and mismanagement of funds totalling about $22bn meant for the take off

and running of the Brass project.

“The Brass LNG project was originally set up in 2003 with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) owning 49 per cent and other affiliates namely, Conoco Phillips, ENI and Chevron holding 17 per cent.

“The project has been stuck in the planning stages for more than a decade with some Western partners having pulled out because of tough operating conditions

and an unfavourable Investment environment”, Chinda said.

He added that provisions of Section 88(1)(a), (b)(I) and (Ii) and (2)b of the constitution confers each House of the National Assembly powers to conduct or carry out investigations into matters such as this.

Attempts by Rep. Emma Egoh (PDP/Lagos) to ensure that the House Committee on Gas Resources carries out the probe was unanimously rejected by members.

FirstBank CEO, others to speak at 2018 FT Nigeria Summit

In furtherance of its thought leadership positioning, FirstBank of Nigeria Limited is participating in the Financial Times Nigeria Summit and Cambridge Business in Africa Conference 2018, respectively scheduled for Lagos and London on May 30 – 31, and June 1 – 2, 2018.

Adesola Adeduntan, the Bank’s Managing Director/CEO, will be joining other distinguished global economic influencers to headline the two events.

The Financial Times Nigeria Summit 2018, themed “Dispelling Uncertainty and Building Resilience” is convened to deliberate on how Nigeria can diversify away from oil dependency, deliver longterm inclusive growth and realise its ambition to become Africa’s economic powerhouse.

Adeduntan would lead the Finance Panel discussion on “Navigating the uncertainties towards long-term stability”. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria; Akinwunmi Ambode, Executive Governor, Lagos State and Kemi Adeosun, Minister of Finance, Federal Republic of Nigeria are amongst the other high profile dignitaries expected at the summit.

In the same vein, Adeduntan, MD/ CEO, FirstBank would also deliver the keynote address at the Cambridge Business in Africa Conference 2018. The event which is themed “Re-Imagining Growth in Africa” is organised to explore ways through which businesses can promote inclusive growth in the continent. Other distinguished guests and participants at the Cambridge Business in Africa Conference 2018 include Vasco Vitorio, Director, Infrastructure & Real Estate Group, HSBC and Eunice Baguma Ball, Founder, Africa Technology Business Network.

Folake Ani-Mumuney, Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, FirstBank of Nigeria Limited, in her comments on the events said “Financial Times Nigeria Summit and Cambridge Business in Africa Conference 2018 are two initiatives that have over the years promoted thought leadership and policy influencing in Africa; and with FirstBank’s commitment to influencing the growth and development of Nigeria and Africa as a whole, we will not relent but would ensure the necessary collaborations happen to create the Africa we all desire.

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Buhari accepts Adelabu disengagement from CBN as Deputy Governor Motolani Oseni President Muhammadu Buhari has formally accepted the disengagement of the Deputy Governor in charge of Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, with effect from July 15, 2018.

In a letter dated May 24, 2018 and personally signed by President Buhari thanked Mr. Adelabu for his services to the country and wished him the best in his future ambitions.

The Acting Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Mr. Isaac Okorafor, in a statement on Thursday noted that President Buhari has stated: “While appreciating your services in the Central Bank of Nigeria since 9th April 2014, I wish you the very best in your future ambitions and continued

commitment to public service in our country and specifically, as you seek to play a more active role in politics, in your home State.”

Mr. Adelabu formally assumed duty as Deputy Governor at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on April 9, 2014 and served at different times as Deputy Governor in charge of Financial System Stability (FSS), Corporate Services (CS), and lastly Operations (Ops), before he tendered his letter of disengagement.

This is even as the Senate recently confirmed four nominees for the position of non-executive directors for the board of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

President Muhammadu Buhari had sent five names to the Senate in April but only four were confirmed on Thursday following rejection of Dr

Audu Abubakar over petitions against him.

The nominees were confirmed after Rafiu Ibrahim, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, presented the screening report.

Presenting the report, Ibrahim explained that the Abdu Abubakar, the nominee for North West who was not confirmed, “failed the committee’s integrity test.

“That four out of the five nominees, professor Ummu Jalingo, professor Justitia Odinakachukwu Nnabuko, professor Mike Obadan and professor Adeola Adetunji are very resourceful, diligent, articulate, competent and have the needed value for the central bank and they answered questions satisfactorily.

“The nominees have vast knowledge of the CBN Act. They have been cleared

by CCB and relevant security agencies.

“One of the nominee, Dr. Abdu Abubakar failed the integrity test designed by the committee to assess.

“His response to questions lacked transparency and not worthy to be appointed into a regulatory agency like the CBN.” But Ibrahim, upon finishing his presentation elicited and observation from the deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, who said the issues surrounding the non-confirmation of Abubakar should be revisited by the committee.

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki in his intervention also concurred with his deputy, saying that the committee should ensure that it explore all legislative avenue in determining the veracity of petitions written against the nominee.

Global economies lose $160trn to gender earnings disparity Mathew Dadiya, Abuja The World Bank has revealed that globally, countries are losing $160 trillion in wealth because of differences in lifetime earnings between women and men.

This amounts to an average of $23,620 for each person in the 141 countries studied by the World Bank Group in a new report released on Thursday.

The study, Unrealized Potential: The High Cost of Gender Inequality in Earnings, examines the economic cost of gender inequality in lost human capital. It comes before the meeting of the G7, currently headed by Canada, which committed to ensuring gender equality and women’s empowerment, are integrated across all G7 themes, activities and initiatives during its Presidency.

“The world is essentially leaving

$160 trillion on the table when we neglect inequality in earnings over the lifetime between men and women,” said World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva.

“This is a stark reminder that world leaders need to act now and act decisively to invest in policies that promote more and better jobs for women and equal pay at work.”

In nearly every country today, women face barriers to fully participate in the work force and earn as much as men. Because of this, women account for only 38 percent of their country’s human capital wealth, defined as the value of the future earnings of their adult citizens—versus 62 percent for men. In low income and lower-middle income countries, women account for just a third or less of human capital wealth.

Programs and policies that make it easier for women to get to work,

access basic infrastructure and financial services, and control land could help achieve gender equality in earnings, the report says.

“Human capital wealth accounts for two thirds of the global changing wealth of nations, well ahead of natural and other forms of capital,” said World Bank Group Lead Economist and author of the report Quentin Wodon. “Because women earn less than men, human capital wealth worldwide is about 20 percent lower than it could be.”

The losses in wealth from inequality in earnings between men and women vary by region. The largest losses— each between $40 trillion and $50 trillion—are observed in East Asia and the Pacific, North America, and Europe and Central Asia. This is because these regions account for most of the world’s human capital wealth. Losses in other regions are also substantial. In South Asia, losses from gender inequality

are estimated at $9.1 trillion, while they are estimated at $6.7 trillion in Latin America and the Caribbean and $3.1 trillion in the Middle East and North Africa. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the losses are estimated at $2.5 trillion.

While losses in low income countries are smaller in absolute terms than in other regions, as a share of the initial endowment in human capital, the losses are larger than for the world.

The study is part of a broader research program at the World Bank that benefits from support from Government of Canada, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, and the Global Partnership for Education. The issue of gender equality in earnings is fundamental and it requires interventions across the lifecycle. Future work will consider other economic costs related to gender inequality, including those related to fertility and population growth.

L-R: Engr. Okechi Nwemere, National Association of Nigerian Students NANS PRO, Odebunmi Idowu, Accountable Manager of Dana Air, Obi Mbanuzuo, Cabin Services Training Manager, Magdalene Onyeukwu, and Director of Flight Operations, Captain Segun Omole during NANS presentation of Best CSR company Award to Dana Air in Lagos...recently

FG reiterates commitment to economic diversification The commitment of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment to initiate policies that would contribute to the diversification of the economy has again been reiterated.

The Director, Industry Development Department (IDD) Mr. Kunle Olorode, stressed that the significant role Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) play as the engine of economic growth and development of many economies all over the world cannot be overemphasized.

He said the ministry effort is complementary to the country’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) and implementation of National Enterprise Development Programne (NEDEP).

Olorode, however, disclosed that the capacity of Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) in Nigeria to perform the critical role as the engine of growth and development is hampered by challenges such as to finance and market with unfair competition from imported goods among other.

Speaking in Ibadan during the Zonal Stakeholders Meeting on review of MSMEs, Olorode said the government in recognition of this important sector of the economy is realistically addressing the identified problem through the implementation of policies and programme.

“In that regard, the Federal Ministry of Industry, trade and investment is embarking on the review of on the review of the current national policy of the past five years to reflect the current National policy on Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs).

“The stakeholders here today indicate the giant strides which public and private sector are collectively collaborating to the development of MSMEs in Nigeria.

“Towards this end, stakeholders in the sector are holding in the six geo political zones of the federation to harness inputs into the revised policy, the outcomes of the zonal workshops will be collated and presented at the National validation workshop to be held later in Abuja.”

On his own part, Chairman, Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists, Mr. Kuti George said the review of the national policy MSMEs was needful and very essential.

“The review was needful, as we all know that national policy gives directive on how Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) operate and how the problem can be addressed to promotes development and growth.

“It is not that small scale industry lack resources in terms of ideas, the problem is the execution, so it is necessary that we do the review every five years so as to deliberate on the way out and look at some changes that have occur over the years”, he said.

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B3 Business News Dana air bags NANS CSR Company of the year Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

L-R: Head, Human Resources, Relentech Specialists Nigeria Ltd, Mrs. Mana Abraham; Guest Speaker, Dr Olubiiyi Adesina; Head, Business Development, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Ltd (SIPML), Mrs. Nike Bajomo and Executive Director, Investments, SIPML, Mr. Oladele Sotubo, at the 2018 Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers pre-retirement seminar in Port Harcourt on Thursday.

FG nabs 10 filling stations for fuel under-dispensing Abiodun Taiwo, Abeokuta The Department of Weights and Measures in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and investment, says it has nabbed 10 filling stations under-dispensing fuel in Plateau and parts of Nasarawa.

The Chief Legal Metrology Officer of the department, Mrs. Cordelia Nwachukwu, who led the team of inspectors, disclosed this on Thursday shortly after inspecting some petrol stations in Jos and its environs.

Nwachukwu said that the team had inspected over 60 petrol stations in the two states.

“We are here on a surveillance exercise and so far have visited over 60 filling stations in parts of Nasarawa and Plateau states.

“Some of the fuel stations are doing well, but we have discovered that 10 of them that are dispensing the product below expectation.

“We have made them correct their pumps and placed them under severe observation as part of the first punitive measures to take as provided by our Act,” she said.

The team leader said the erring filling stations would be placed under close watch and would be made to face the full wrath of the law if caught again.

Nwachukwu also warned tanker driver against diversion of petroleum products, saying anyone caught would be sanctioned.

The official also admonished all marketers dealing in weights and measures in all sectors of the economy, particularly trade and investment, to

ensure fairness, equity and accuracy when dealing with Nigerians.

“We have realised that most Nigerians don’t get the exact worth of what they pay from marketers, and so, we want to put an end to this anomaly because it is a form of corruption.

“The present government is working round the clock to end corruption and we want such sanity in all transactions that concerns weights and measures, ” she said.

Nwachukwu called on Nigerians to be on the alert and report any marketer

who attempts to shortchange them to the department.

“We have offices and trained officials in almost all the states of the federation.

I urge Nigerians to report any marketer who attempts to cheat them for necessary action”, she said.

Senate confirms 4 CBN board members, rejects one nominee Tunde Opalana, Abuja Four out of the five non-executive directors nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari for the board of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had their appointments confirmed yesterday by the senate.

The nominees were confirmed following the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, chairs by Senator Rafiu Ibrahim (APC Kwara South).

Professor Ummu Jalingo representing North-East; Professor Justina Odinakachukwu Nnabuko, South-East; Professor Mike Obadan, South-South and Adeola Adetunji, South-West, respectively had their appointment confirmed while Dr. Abdu Abubakar from North-West was rejected by the upper legislative chamber.

Senator Ibrahim, while presenting the committee report, explained that Dr.

Abubakar, who was not recommended for confirmation failed the committee’s integrity test.

He said: “That four out of the five nominees, Professor Ummu Jalingo, Justitia Odinakachukwu Nnabuko, Mike Obadan and Adeola Adetunji are very resourceful, diligent, articulate, competent and have the needed value for the central bank and they answered questions satisfactorily”.

“The nominees have vast knowledge of the CBN Act. They have been cleared

by CCB and relevant security agency.

“One of the nominees, Dr. Abdu Abubakar, failed the integrity test designed by the committee to assess, his response to questions lacked transparency and not worthy to appointed into a regulatory agency by the CBN.” In their contributions, the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu and Leader of the upper legislative chamber, Senator Ahmad Lawan stressed the need for

the committee to revisit the issues surrounding the non-confirmation of Abubakar.

The Senate President Bukola Saraki directed the committee to “look into Abubakar’s record, do more legislative work on it and report back.”

The committee had on Wednesday screened the five non-executive director nominees for the CBN. The nominees were screened after introduction by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Ita Enang.

The Senate had last month resumed the consideration of President Muhammadu Buhari’s nominees for the board of the CBN, 13 months after the request was made.

President Buhari had in April 2017 forwarded the names of the nominees for the board of the CBN to the Senate for confirmation in accordance with section 6 (1) (d), and 10 (1) of the CBN Act, 2007.

For its passionate commitment to the society, one of Nigeria’s leading airlines Dana Air, has been recognized as the Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Company of the year 2017/18, by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) The airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Jacky Hathiramani was also conferred with the Icon of Societal Development Award, for his ”leadership acumen, Giant stride in the aviation sector and Humanitarian service.”

The National Public Relations Officer of NANS, Mr Odebunmi Idowu, who made the presentation to the airline during a courtesy visit to Dana Air’s Murtala Mohammed Airport (MMA2) office in Lagos, said: so many companies do not understand the meaning of giving back to the society in which they operate. Most of them believe is all about the industry and profit, leaving out the society and people who keep them in business.’’ ”Today, we have decided to honor one of Nigeria’s finest airlines for their outstanding service delivery in the aviation industry and most of all, their passionate commitment to giving back to the society.” ”We are aware of Dana Air’s discount for corp members and Nigerian students, Commitment to the fight against cancer in Nigeria, and constant support to the Nigerian entertainment industry and as patriotic Nigerians concerned about our development as a country, the leadership of NANs resolved in her best capacity to honour Dana Air Management into NANS Hall of fame and also present this award as Nigeria’s Best CSR Company of the year, having reviewed your immense contribution to the economy and your humanitarian and community development initiatives.”

Odebunmi who described the airline’s CEO as a very humble and accommodating personality, also thanked him for his humanitarian service, and extolled his management and leadership acumen.

Receiving the award on behalf of Dana Air and its CEO, the Accountable Manager / Chief Operating Officer of the airline, Mr Obi Mbanuzuo, said it was a well-deserved award for the airline as a result of Dana Air’s commitment to its broad community development initiatives. He thanked the airline’s guests for supporting Dana Foundation to achieve a lot in terms of sponsoring worthy causes and fulfilling its social responsibility.

In 2011, as a result of Dana Air’s constant support for community development initiatives, the airline bagged two CSR awards –Most Endorsed Airline in CSR by CSR Nigeria Awards and Best CSR airline of the year by Lagos Enterprise Awards.

The airline is reputed for its innovative online products, World Class in-flight service and unrivaled on time departures.

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Edo inches closer to World Bank support window Edo State government will today, Friday, host the Senior Director, Governance Global Practice, at the World Bank, Debbie Wentzel, in continuation of the series of expert meetings and consultations between the World Bank and the state government to deepen the bank’s officials’ insights into the workings of the Obaseki-led government and pave way for a special support window from the bank.

Wentzel who will be accompanied by the bank’s Practice Manager, Hisham Waly, will be hosted to sessions to be led by Governor Godwin Obaseki.

The World Bank’s officials’ visit will build on previous discussions between Edo government and the Bretton Woods institution that has expressed its readiness to increase the tempo of its developmental activities in the state, after rating the Obaseki-led administration high on transparency, accountability and demonstrable commitment to the sanctity and integrity of development-based partnership.

According to the bank, “the meetings will provide the platform for the governor to share his perspectives on governance issues in Nigeria in general and Edo State in particular with a view to identifying possible areas of intervention by the bank, and to also discuss progress on the implementation of the State Employment and Expenditure For Results (SEEFOR) project which falls under Wentzel’s portfolio.”

The meetings will be followed by “visits to some project sites as well as interactive session with beneficiaries of the projects across sub-components on-site and their representatives.”

The Senior Director’s one-day visit is coming one week after the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mr. Rachid Benmassoud, paid a 2-day visit to Edo State.

Benmassoud was accompanied by senior specialists in various sector areas, such as institutional reforms, public works, gender, agriculture, water and sanitation.

Development experts who have been following the World Bank’s relationship with the Obaseki administration say Benmassoud’s visit was predicated on Edo State government’s impressive deployment of funding, technical and other assistance of the World Bank, which was attested to recently, by 11 Executive Directors of the World Bank, who were in the state recently, for on-the-spot assessment of the bank-sponsored developmental projects in the state.

Obaseki said Debbie Wentzel’s visit will deepen talks and insights of the bank on the developmental aspiration of Edo State, to enable the bank customise its developmental products to suit the peculiar needs of the state.

He assured the state government would expand ongoing development conversation with the bank on support for the state’s education and health sectors; rural development, job creation, gender issues and infrastructural development amongst others.

Poland set to extradite Nigerian to US for $7m cybercrime A yet-to-be identified 27 year-old Nigerian is awaiting extradition by Poland to the United States over an estimated $7m cybercrime.

The Nigerian was arrested by Poland’s police in the southwestern city of Wroclaw in connection with alleged cyberfraud and extortion done over the internet.

The Police Central Bureau of Investigation said in a communique Wednesday that the Nigerian was nabbed as a result of cooperation with the FBI and Interpol, which had circulated a warrant for him.

The police raid took him by surprise, the communique said.

The man is suspected of banking fraud, extortion and theft of online banking access data.

Chinese banks to finance $3bn Egypt’s new capital

R-L: Edo State Commissioner for Budget Hon. Hajia Maryam Abubakar; Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Magdalene Ohenhen, Wife of Edo State Governor, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki; Country Director, Action Aid, Mrs. Ene Obi; Executive Director, Ideal Development and Resource Centre (IDRC), Mr. Saliu Aidorolo; Mrs. Tasallah Chibok, and Mr. Ipoade Omilaju of Action Aid Nigeria, during courtesy visit to Mrs. Obaseki at Government House, Benin City.

Kenya investigates 10 banks on stolen funds Kenyan authorities will investigate 10 financial institutions suspected of handling funds that were stolen from the government’s National Youth Service (NYS), the director of criminal investigations confirmed on Thursday.

The Daily Nation named nine commercial banks and a financial co-operative society as the institutions that police and the central bank are investigating.

The list of lenders included the East African country’s biggest bank by assets, KCB Group, and Standard Chartered’s Kenyan business.

George Kinoti, the director of criminal investigations, told Reuters the list published by the newspaper was accurate.

“They will be investigated,” he said, without

giving more details.

Dozens of senior officials and business people were taken into custody on Monday and face charges related to the theft of nearly $100 million from the youth agency.

Lamin Manjang, the chief executive of Standard Chartered Kenya, confirmed that the company was under investigation by “authorised government agencies”.

In a statement, KCB said: “This issue is under inquiry by legally mandated investigating authorities and is a subject matter of a court case.”

Other banks named in the list were Stanbic Kenya, Equity Group, Barclays Kenya, Co-op Bank, National Bank, Diamond Trust, Consolidated Bank and Unaitas, a financial co-operative.

“At Barclays Bank of Kenya, we take governance very seriously and to that end, we always co-operate fully with any investigating agencies as called upon,” the company told Reuters in an emailed response.

The other seven institutions were not immediately available to comment.

On Tuesday, central bank governor Patrick Njoroge said an unspecified number of lenders were under investigation, with the first phase focusing on tracing the recipients of the funds from the NYS and the recovery of the assets.

President Uhuru Kenyatta pledged to stamp out graft when he was first elected in 2013, but critics say he has been slow to pursue top officials. No high profile convictions have occurred since he took office.

China has said that its banks would provide 85 percent of the funding needed for the $3 billion skyscraperstudded portion of Egypt’s new capital which is being developed by the China State Construction Engineering Corp.

Egypt’s Housing Ministry would be responsible for the remaining 15 percent of costs not covered by the Chinese banks, Zhao Qiang, CSCEC; Egypt’s deputy general manager, said told Bloomberg.

He said the company is negotiating with several local contractors, but declined to provide additional details.

The business district is slated to include 20 high rises and a 385-meter-tower expected to be the tallest in Africa Egypt will be given a grace period of 36 months to 42 months — until construction is completed — before repayment begins on the 10-year loan, Assistant Housing Minister Khaled Abbas said in an interview.

The loan terms were being negotiated, but the interest rate is expected to be between 2 percent to 3 percent, he said, adding that the Housing Ministry’s portion is also backed by a sovereign repayment guarantee.

The new administrative capital is one of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi’s flagship mega-projects — a venture aimed at creating from ground-up a state-of-art city to which government ministries and other services would be relocated.

Uganda’s anti-gossip tax on WhatsApp, Facebook takes effect July 1 Uganda’s parliament has passed a law to impose a controversial tax on people using social media platforms. The law imposes a 200 shilling [$0.05, £0.04] daily levy on people using internet messaging platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Viber and Twitter.

The government said that the revenue raised is also intended to help pay off of the country’s growing national debt.

President Yoweri Museveni had pushed for the changes, arguing that social media encouraged gossip.

The law should come into effect on 1 July but there remain doubts about how it will be implemented.

Meanwhile, the new Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill will also impose various other taxes, including a 1 per cent levy on the total value of mobile money transactions - which civil society groups complain will affect poorer Ugandans who rarely use banking services.

State Minister for Finance David Bahati told parliament that the tax increases were needed to help Uganda pay off its growing national debt.

Experts and at least one major internet service provider have raised doubts about how a daily tax on social media will be implemented, the BBC’s Catherine Byaruhanga reports from Uganda.

The government is struggling to ensure all mobile phone SIM cards are properly registered.

According to Reuters, of the 23.6 million mobile phone subscribers in the country, only 17 million use the internet.

It is therefore not clear how authorities will be able to identify Ugandans accessing social media

sites.

President Museveni says there won’t be a tax on internet data as it is useful for education But Museveni pushed for the social media law back in March. He wrote a letter to Finance Minister Matia Kasaija insisting that the revenue collected by the social media tax would help the country “cope with consequences of olugambo (gossiping).”

But he argued there should be no tax on internet data as it was useful for “educational, research or reference purposes.”

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Building or buying a house: Which is better?

The thought of buying a land and erecting your own building to your own taste is good but isn’t buying an entire house anew without going through all the preambles better? Many people have actually reached a deadlock in an attempt to take a decision on the aforementioned premise. We would be taking a critical look at the merits and demerits of both choices.

Risk involved in construction of new project A building that’s being erected can collapse in the course of its construction if adequate care is not taken. Poor workmanship can ruin a new structural piece that’s in the offing especially if you are not at liberty to personally inspect your building project due to a busy schedule. Albeit a house that’s already standing and is up for sale as at least scaled the hurdle of construction and may hopefully stand for the entire period you live in the property.

Absence from the construction site However there is another angle to the above, which is the fact that you may not be privy to information as to the manner a new building that’s up for sale came to existence. That is to say in the event that a shoddy work was done on the property you acquired then you may just have lost the property before you even start to enjoy the dividends of your investment.

An already built house won’t offer the luxury an on-going project offers you in terms of inspection of the work that’s been carried out. It ensures you guard against the use of sub-standard materials which basically leads to structural deformation.

Building to your own taste When you are constructing a fresh building you have a picture of how your house would look like.

A new building project under construction offers you the opportunity of designing your house to your taste and loving every bit of it. Because a plan was arched prior to its construction you would love the house even before it formally comes to life. On the other hand, with a fresh house you can achieve little or nothing with changing or remodeling and even if you try to remodel, it will only mean extra bucks!

Poor workmanship Poor workmanship from a bad contractor can make that new house you are building a disaster.

However you can spot a haphazardly built and designed house and avoid it when you want to buy one.

A freshly bought house offers varieties Fresh houses that are up for sale offers you a pool of choices. You can choose from a variety of what the market begets, in your preferred location depending on how fat your pocket is. Unlike a house you have to erect; once your building stands you are left with no choice anymore. Too bad if you made bad choices or opted for wrong options in your design and the final outcome becomes a nightmare.

Approval problems Building in Nigeria comes with its challenges especially in recent times. Quite a number of people meet huge brick walls when seeking and getting approvals for their building projects and one of them

is the town planning permits/government allocation.

You may encounter problems getting approval for your building project, nonetheless an already built one is most likely approved, so you don’t need to bother yourself about the town planning authority.

When it comes to this, buying a house is usually the best alternative.

Cost Building a house afresh is most likely going to cost you less especially if well managed while buying one from an agent/real estate person will cost more because those that build also expect huge returns for their project.

Stress The stress and pressure that comes with erecting your own house is enormous. If you are not the type that can cope with the rigours of building projects then buying an already built house is the answer.

It saves you the stress of monitoring your building project the entire period…

Perseverance Building a house takes a lot of time and effort. If you are someone who doesn’t like to wait or you are not a patient person; If you want to move in very fast then you need to buy rather than build.

Dealing with cheats It will be the loss of a cheating contractor when you decide to buy a house. There is every likelihood that a contractor will cheat you in the course of a building project. Albeit when you buy, the only person that can cheat you then is your property seller.

L-R:, Nasarawa State Governor Tanko Almakura,one of Beneficiary, Founder/Chairman, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Aliko Dangote, Trustee , Aliko Dangote Foundation, Halima Aliko Dangote, Managing Director/CEO, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Zouera Youssoufou, at the launching/disbursement of N130M to 13,000 vulnerable women in Nasarawa State.

Obaseki’s affordable housing scheme: EDPA, MIXTA Africa mobilise to site for 1,800-unit project Efforts by the Governor Godwin Obasekiled administration to deliver affordable housing to residents in Edo State is becoming a reality, as land clearing and mapping have commenced for the development of the 1800-unit housing project by the Edo Development and Property Agency (EDPA), through a joint venture partnership with real estate firm, MIXTA Africa.

The project is being developed in Egba Community, off Upper Sopkonba Road, IkpobaOkha Local Government Area, Edo State.

Executive Chairman, EDPA, Ms. Isoken Omo, who was at the project site to monitor the commencement of work, at the weekend, told journalists that the state government will not relent in realising the project, to provide affordable housing in the state.

She noted that the clearing and mapping of the land are being carried out barely a week after EDPA signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the project, to indicate the level of seriousness the state government attaches to the project.

According to her, “We are demonstrating our resolve and readiness to actualise the project to address housing deficit in the state, as no housing project has been carried out in the last 16 years.

The project has been well-planned to provide affordable homes to people in the state.”

Omo said, “The project will include the building of affordable housing units ranging from bungalows to high-rise buildings with flexible payment plans. This is in line with the housing needs of people in the state. After studying the housing needs in the state, we knew exactly what to do to address the deficiency.”

Explaining that the state government acquired the land for the project some years ago, she noted that compensation has been duly paid to the community while farmers, who grew arable crops on the farm would also be compensated.

“The state government, out of its magnanimity, will be paying compensation to farmers with arable crops on the land. We have maps of the land acquired for the project, with details of what

is on ground. The state government will use the map to identify affected farmers and pay due compensation. Farmers, whose crops are due for harvest would be allowed to harvest their crops.”

Project Manager for the housing scheme for MIXTA Africa, Mr. Livinus Onunaku, said the environmental and social impact assessment of the project has been taken into consideration, adding, “MIXTA Africa is passionate about completing the project, which is among several other projects we intend to execute in partnership with the state government.”

A community leader in Egba, Pastor Blessed Ehiwie, confirmed that the state government had paid compensation for the land to the community, but an enumeration of farmers with crops on the land is ongoing.

Some of the farmers, who were at the site of the project, also expressed appreciation to the state government for capturing them for compensation.

Mr. John Ohenhen, who spoke for the farmers, said they were grateful for the government’s gesture.

Housing deficit: N10bn housing estate for Abuja The race to reduce housing deficit in the country has taken a leap, following the inauguration of a 249 housing units estate, valued at about N10 billion in Abuja.

The estate, known as ASO Garden Estate, stakeholders in the built environment said, was a reflection of what having a virile mortgage system in the country can offer.

The project, The Nation gathered, was conceived and financed by ASO Savings and Loans and developed by Global High Property Development Limited. It is expected to raise the bar in housing projects delivery and also for mortgage institutions’ participation in housing development across the country.

Indeed, for a country that is faced with a monumental housing shortage which has rendered millions of the citizens without homes or decent accommodation, it was a delight for the crowd that gathered to witness the inauguration of the first phase of the estate project.

The ASO Gardens Estate comprises of 249 housing units. A breakdown of the units further revealed that it is made up of 129 units of 2-bedroom apartments; 117 units of 3-bedroom apartments and three units of 4-bedroom terrace houses. This brings the total construction cost of the estate to N10 billion.

Located in the Karsana East District, which is part of Abuja Phase IV, the ASO Garden Estate is a serene community of exquisite homes on a 27 hectare site, just after Gwarinpa, along the Kubwa Express Road, precisely beside the Papal Ground. The estate will be developed in phases.

To provide the ultimate lifestyle experience, the estate is in a serene environment and displays high quality infrastructures, recreational area and civic facilities.

The Managing Director of Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Ahmed Dangiwa, who led dignitaries on a tour of the estate commended the Board, Management and Staff of ASO Savings and Loans Plc for “successfully completing a project of this magnitude in spite of the challenging economic environment.”

Describing the ASO Gardens Estate project as a landmark achievement, especially in the country’s difficult journey toward addressing her housing shortage, Dangiwa expressed conviction that the project will go a long way in ameliorating the housing needs of people desiring to have their own homes in Abuja.

“I therefore want to specially commend and congratulate ASO Savings and Loans Plc., and its partner on this project, because they are the financiers and mortgage provider.

We are happy that these institutions are complementing the efforts of Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria and other agencies doing all within their capabilities to advance the cause of home-ownership for Nigerians of all classes,” he noted.

The Chairman, Board of Directors of ASO Savings and Loans Plc, Ali Magashi said: “For those of you stakeholders, you know what a tough economic operating environment it has been for primary mortgage banks in Nigeria, as such, the delivery of the estate is no small feat for ASO. In similar vein, the Executive Director, Corporate Services, ASO Savings & Loans Plc, Risikatu Ahmed, said the successful completion of the project is a further testimony to ASO Savings’ vision to be the mortgage bank of choice in Nigeria in terms of client service and housing provision for the citizens.

“The successful completion of this project in spite of the daunting challenges due to the difficult operating environment attests to the doggedness of our management team and our never say fail spirit no matter how intimidating the odds are. We are determined to continue to surpass the expectations of our stake-holders,” she said.

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President Muhammadu Buhari receives a letter of credence from Ambassador from the Republic of Mali to Nigeria, Mr. Moustapha Traore and Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Nigeria, Mr. Djura Likarduring at a brief ceremony at the State House in Abuja. Photo; Sunday Aghaeze. May 31st, 2018.

AFBTE laments high cost of doing business Stories: Ladesope Ladelokun Despite exiting 15-month recession,Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employers (AFBTE) Union have lamented the rising cost of doing business in Nigeria.

The group said that the last one year had been difficult, adding that although Nigeria has emerged from recession, the economy was still in a bad shape.

Baring his mind on the challenges confronting running a business at the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos, the President of AFBTE, chief Patrick Anegbe, identified some of the challenges to running a business in the country as high infrastructural cost due to non-availability or inadequate infrastructure, inconsistent imposition of multiple taxes, foreign exchange scarcity and disruption of

petroleum products supply.

Anegbe, maintained that the business environment has remained uninspiring,noting that the industry recorded quite a number of job losses in 2017 because of closure of some production lines due to unbearable costs.Speaking on the intervention of the Organised Private Sector (OPS) , he said engagement with the government had helped to stabilize the interruptions of business

operations.

Meanwhile, the President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Dr. Frank Jacobs, harped on the need to improve operational environment power related problem to foster a friendly business environment, adding that the Federal Government needs to sustain and deepen existing reforms to translate into low cost of doing business.

Nigeria committed to establishing virile national metrological infrastructure - Aboloma Nigeria is fully committed to the establishment of a national measurement system and to develop, strengthen and upgrade the national metrological infrastructure.

These would facilitate trade, enhance export, accelerate economic development, protect the environment as well as ensure the health and safety of consumers.

These assertions were made in Abuja by the Director General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Mr. Osita Aboloma at the program to celebrate the World Metrology Day in Nigeria.

Represented by Barr. Richard Agu, Director in the DG’s office, the SON Chief Executive stated that the Nigerian government has clearly demonstrated its commitment through huge investment in the construction of a National Metrology Institute structure in Enugu which according to him is nearing completion.

The Institute which is expected to become functional in July 2018 is being developed with technical support from the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), he said.

Mr. Aboloma paid tribute to

all those who have contributed to the development of metrology in Nigeria, including private calibration laboratories, public and private research institutions, institutions of higher learning, UNIDO and the European Union (EU), the Weights and Measures Department of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Nigerian Manufacturers as well as the Standards Organisation of Nigeria.

He expressed appreciation to UNIDO and the EU for the continued support towards the development of the NMI and acknowledged the receipt

of equipment in temperature, pressure and electrical measurements which are awaiting installation at the NMI complex in Enugu.

The SON Chief Executive disclosed that, SON, as part of efforts to develop metrology further and sensitize the public on the importance of measurement accuracy and traceability, will host the general assembly of the Intra-Africa Metrology System (AFRIMETS) from 16th to 20th July, 2018 in Enugu. The occasion, according to him, will attract renowned metrologists and metrology experts from around the world.

Determined to bring back the dignity of the teaching profession and reward teachers for their invaluable contributions to nation building, Maltina, a non-alcoholic malt drink from the portfolio of Nigerian Breweries Plc has flaggedoff entries for the 2018 edition of Maltina Teacher of the Year Award.

The award, which is the fourth of its kind, will accommodate entries from private and public schools across Nigeria. At the 2018 flag-off ceremony of the award in Lagos, Head of Department of Education Foundations at the University of Lagos, Prof Ngozi Osarenren, says the teachers play a vital role in driving social norms, adding that the time was ripe for Nigeria to get teachers who are passionate about the teaching profession if the country must rid the profession of unqualified and incompetent teachers.

For his part, the Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mr Jordi Borrut Bel,promised a better contest than the previous ones this year, adding that the contest is only for exceptional teachers.

The MD, who spoke through the company’s Corporate Affairs Director, Mr Kufre Ekanem, said that the need to give hardworking teachers the honour they deserve for the role they play in determining the quality of education birthed the initative.

Entries for the 2018 edition of the award opened on Friday, May 25, 2018 and will close on July 2, 2018.

Interested teachers are advised to download application forms from the Maltina website – www.maltinanigeria.com.

The grand prize is N1 million and another N1 million every year for the next five years, a development training opportunity abroad and a block of six classrooms built at the school where the first prize winner teaches.

The first runner-up will receive N1 million and a trophy, while the second runner-up will get N750, 000 and a trophy.

In addition, each state champion, including the winner and runnerup will get N500, 000 with the top 10 teachers overall being recognized before the grand winners are announced.Prior to now, the award had produced three winners from Delta, Akwa Ibom and Anambra.

Shareholders approve N3b new capital, asset sale for May & Baker May & Baker Nigeria Plc will soon launch its much-awaited rights issue as shareholders of the healthcare Thursday at the annual general meeting in Lagos approved the increase in the authorised share capital of the company to N3 billion.

At the meeting, shareholders voted unanimously to increase the authorised share capital from N1.9 billion of 3.8 billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo each to N3 billion of 6.0 billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo each.

Shareholders also authorised the board of the company to sell or lease

any one of the companys two properties located at Sapara Street, Ikeja.

Shareholders had in 2014 empowered the company to raise N3.2 billion new equity capital. The shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of 2014 had given approval for the recapitalization of the business through the injection of fresh equity capital into the business.

Addressing the shareholders, Chairman, May & Baker Nigeria Plc, Lt. Gen Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), said the board of the company believes that the time is now right to raise the funds to enable the company harness new

opportunities.

Therefore our rights issue will soon open and I hope shareholders will take up their rights to support our company in achieving its new vision. We shall all reap the rewards in the immediate future and beyond, Danjuma said.

He outlined that the company has envisioned a new vision that will see it dominating the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) markets in line with its new vision of being the leading healthcare brand in SSA. According to him, the new five-year strategic plan of the company entails

focus and expansion along the companys competitive advantage of healthcare and it will soon begin to establish footprints and seek dominance in this area in the SSA region.

Your company has turned the corner and is now solidly on the path of growth and strong profitability. Our plan in the next few years is to focus on driving our new vision, strategic goals and establishing our footprint as a leading healthcare brand in SubSaharan Africa. The company will strive to acquire required competencies in related business areas, expand its

regional reach to explore new markets, improve capacity utilization at our WHO GMP pharmaceutical facility in Ota and continue to deliver value and returns on investments to our loyal shareholders, Danjuma said.

He pointed out that in line with its new vision and following shareholders approval given at the Extra-Ordinary General meeting in November 2017, the company has successfully completed the divestment from its noodles business in the first quarter of 2018, adding that the gain from the divestment will be recorded in the current year results.

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How tax revenue increased by 51% in 2017 Stories: Motolani Oseni Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday said that Nigeria’s tax revenue has increased to 51 per cent in 2017. Osinbajo made the disclosure at the FT Nigeria Summit on “Dispelling Uncertainty and Building Resilience’’ in Lagos.

He said that the 51 per cent growth yearon-year was due to aggressive tax policies introduced by the Federal Government.

Speaking on ‘Nigeria beyond oil- The pathway to transformation’, Osinbajo said that the Federal Government had diversified the economy to ensure proper growth and development.

“Aside from oil, tax revenues have gone up by 51 per cent in 2017. We are recording high tax revenue in the history of the country”, he said.

Osinbajo said that tax to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) would be above six per cent

it used to be, going by growth recorded in tax revenue. On external debt, he assured Nigerians that the current debt profile was still small and nothing to worry about when compared to GDP. Osinbajo said that the country’s debt to GDP was 21 per cent, compared with Ghana that was around 70 per cent and South Africa 50 per cent, USA 101 per cent.

He stated that the country’s debt to revenue as at Nov. 2017 was 34 per cent down from about 60 per cent in the past.

“The reason why we have the alarmists is because this is only a snapshot, if you take a snapshot of Nov. 2017, you are not looking at revenue, you might say that the debt is very high. “So, you cannot respond to these things by snapshot because you are not taking into account the revenue.

“Our external debt is not something we should worry about, we have managed debt very well,’’ he said.

Osinbajo said that government would

remain committed to the development of local capacity with implementation of various initiatives enlisted in the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP). On privatisation, he said that government was still committed to privatisation exercise and was too looking at assets that needed to be privatised.

He said that government would concession General Electric and the four major airports in the country.

The Managing Director, Financial Times Live/Global Conferences & Events, Mr James Gunnell, said that the summit would further brighten Nigeria’s complex economic and investment climate.

The summit would enable senior policy makers, major international investors, and multilateral organisations to put forward concrete recommendations and realistic solutions aimed at facilitating growth and overcoming the challenges the country was facing.

L-R: Executive Director, Operations, Mr. Steve Elusope; Chief Executive, Mr. Eric Fajemisin; Head, Business Development, Mrs. Nike Bajomo and Executive Director, Investments, Mr. Oladele Sotubo; all of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Ltd, at a media interactive session organised by the company in Lagos.

Economist calls for change in interest rates Mathew Dadiya, Abuja After the interest has remained static for a whopping 23 months, Economist, Mr. Bismarck Rewane has said tmost critical sectors to Nigerians are suffering and will continue to do so unless things change.

Rewane, who is also the Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, said this while speaking as a guest on Channels Television Programme, Channels Forum.

According to him, if the interest rate is changed, the problem of increased unemployment can be resolved in Nigeria.

He said; “If we look at the growth numbers that came out recently, 14% growth was in the oil sector, then we have insurance and some other areas where people are not employed.

The sectors that employ people which are interest rate sectors are the ones that are actually slow and contracted; therefore I submit that if we don’t bring down interest rate (we have had 22 months of no change in interest rate) to stimulate and increase economic activity.”

Rewane, stressed the importance of shifting focus from sectors that are growing but not creating jobs to the jobs-providing sectors.

“The underlined thing is that unemployment and underemployment has increased in all the three quarters that we have had positive growth. We have had higher unemployment. Therefore the sectors that are growing are not the ones that are employing.

“So we now have to shift emphasis and focus on areas where there is labour intensive activities, these people can create jobs.

“The unemployed man becomes a dysfunctional member of the society who disrupts, who kidnaps and that destroys everything,” he said.

The economists also noted that despite government’s noble intentions the impacts are not felt due to these impediments while Nigerians are eager to see results and impacts.

SEC wants business owners to embrace corporate governance The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria has restated the need for business owners in the country to embrace corporate governance as a desirable option to grow their enterprises, improve shareholders’ funds and profitability on a sustainable basis.

Mary Uduk, the commission’s Acting Director General, gave the advice during her comments as one of the panellists at the Alliance Law Firm’s Maiden Lecture Series, Luncheon and Book Presentation event with the theme ‘Contemporary Corporate Governance Issues in Nigeria’ in Lagos Thursday.

Uduk, who was represented at the event by a Director at the commission, Edward Okolo, noted that experiences globally have demonstrated that enterprises that showed commitment to corporate governance principles perform better and have continued to enjoy investors and other stakeholders’ confidence in building their brands.

Speaking on the commission’s findings on the level of compliance with corporate governance code in the country, the investment expert disclosed that level of compliance with the SEC Code 2011 remained low even as provisions relating to independent directors’ roles in companies were being violated by listed companies.

In addition, the SEC boss lamented that access to critical indices by which companies’ compliance with the SEC Code could be measured remained difficult as many companies were either unwilling to comply or lack understanding of the importance of corporate governance to their entities’ survival and profitability.

She said: “We observed that most of the issues covered in the SEC Code 2011 have remained difficult for some entities to observe in terms of fairness, independence, accountability and transparency requirements by their boards.

“The Code of corporate governance talks

about how companies are run and managed.

Looking at the scorecard as a follow up to the code, we have been able to see areas of weaknesses and strength across companies and these areas are very germane to having strong corporate governance.

“For example, the Boards are expected to have a deep understanding of the business and the environment to which the business is run. They are supposed to understand the blueprint, they are supposed to speak out, they are supposed to be innovative and they are supposed to have a little bit of financial experience so they could be able to interpret financial statements”, the SEC boss added.

Uduk pointed out that all these make for a strong board and that if a company doesn’t have that, it cannot have a strong board since experiences show that companies that have strong boards have better corporate governance system.

She explained further that this also remains linked to the issue of independent

directors, adding that if a company selects its independent directors based on the principles of transparency, it would have informed judgment or decision making that is transparent or the courage to make a difference will be there.

“We believe there should be more disclosure. We believe that on the issues of conflict of interest and related party transactions should go to the shareholders to validate decisions taken by the boards in order to strengthen shareholders’ rights in public companies”, the investment expert stressed.

Earlier in his remarks, Dotun Sulaiman, Chairman, Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), spoke on sundry initiatives being undertaken by the Council to improve on the contents of existing corporate governance principles as they relate to financial reporting in order to make them more investor-friendly.

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FMDQ partners Netherland firm to drive increased liquidity in Nigeria FMDQ Clear Limited (FMDQ Clear), a wholly-owned clearing and settlement subsidiary of FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange, and Frontclear, a Netherlands-based development finance company, has signed an agreement on Thursday, May 31, 2018, to deliver a firstclass clearing structure in Nigeria’s financial markets as well as strengthen the Over-theCounter (OTC) market liquidity.

A statement from the Financial Market Dealers Quote on Thursday stated that the agreement, enhanced with support and input from key Nigerian financial services regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria (SEC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as well as the local banking industry, is signed to jointly enhance Nigeria’s first central clearing house structure, with the support of a settlement guarantee fund.

According to Bola Onadele. Koko, MD/ CEO, FMDQ Group, the agreement will bring about a much-desired stability in the financial markets of the Nigerian economy.

He said “In our stride to position our markets on the path of increased liquidity and global competitiveness, the FMDQFrontclear guarantee fund initiative is a landmark achievement positioned to engender market integrity, which will bolster liquidity and financial system stability in the Nigerian economy.”

The collaboration is the culmination

of a long-standing working relationship focused on improving how the Nigerian OTC financial market functions and follows-on an initial introduction via the International Capital Market Association (ICMA), of which FMDQ is a full Member and Frontclear is a long-standing partner.

The statement further noted that “FMDQ Clear, a SEC-registered central clearing house, positioned to deliver endto-end clearing and settlement services that will help enhance integrity and eliminate the inherent risks to bilateral trades in the Nigerian capital market, will be backed by Frontclear’s core financial guarantee product, thereby improving the creditworthiness of participating counterparties and reducing initial set-up costs.

Explaining how the agreement is engineered to work, “The Frontclear guarantee will, in practice, function like a settlement/credit guarantee fund typical to more developed financial markets. Upon default of a clearing member, Frontclear guarantees any mark-to-market losses incurred by any other counterparty clearing or dealing member(s), and up to a preagreed maximum amount.”

“With this guarantee fund, FMDQ Clear can significantly improve access to a breadth of financial products such as interest rate and currency derivatives, and repurchase agreements (repos), especially

for smaller dealing members who may have been previously excluded because of perceived counterparty credit risk.

FMDQ Clear, supported by settlement guarantee fund, and strong governance & risk frameworks to clear products in the cash, repos and derivatives markets, is exemplary of Frontclear’s development impact rationale: catalysing transactions that support healthy money markets and stable financial systems. It will be the first of such infrastructure in Africa, with a thirdparty settlement guarantee arrangement that improves on settlement finality.

FMDQ says it is positioned to becoming a world-class central clearing house, with robust risk waterfall A joint Frontclear Technical Assistance Programme (FTAP) project explored the feasibility of establishing clearing infrastructure in Nigeria as well as the most suitable design of such infrastructure for the Nigerian market.

In his comments on the agreement, Philip Buyskes, Chief Executive Officer of Frontclear said “We are excited to play such a catalytic role towards improved liquidity and price discovery in Nigeria. Working with FMDQ is a natural fit.”

FMDQ Clear participants will have access to further Technical Assistance provided by Frontclear as needed, including trainings on repo accounting and margining, amongst others.

The new Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability; Hon. Mrs. Omua Alonge Oni-Okpaku, taking the oath of office as the commissioner, at Government House, Benin City, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Stanbic Africa now owns 64% of Stanbic IBTC Plc Not less than 64 per cent of Stanbic IBTC holdings Plc is now fully owned by Stanbic Africa Holdings, the former’s parent company and, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Bank Group.

Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc. announced this development on Thursday in a signed document sent to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).

The document revealed that Stanbic

Africa Holdings has acquired an additional 1,141,191,943 (one billion, one hundred and forty one million, one hundred and ninety one thousand, nine hundred and forty three) ordinary shares in Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC in an “OffMarket” transaction.

Chidi Okezie, the company’s secretary, said that “with this acquisition, the total percentage shareholding of Stanbic

Africa Holdings Limited in Stanbic IBTC has increased by 11.35% from 53.09% to 64.44% post this transaction”.

Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc. reported a 22 percent growth in earnings for the quarter ending March 31, 2018 with gross earnings of N57.4 billion from N47 billion in the corresponding quarter of 2017. It also reported 43 percent increase in its profit after tax.

NSE, LSE to deliberate on global capital for economic reforms The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), and the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) will Friday, June 1, 2018, host the 5th edition of the NSE-LSE Dual Listing Conference to deliberate on strategies that will attract global capital for Nigeria’s economic reforms.

Uncovering results from past held conferences, Oscar Onyema, CEO of the NSE stated that the recent dual listing of the first-ever FGN Sovereign FX denominated $1 billion Eurobond on the NSE and LSE gives credence to the successful partnership between the two exchange.

Speaking about the conference, Onyema, said that, “this event comes at a time when Nigeria has turned a corner from its worst recession in over two decades to have the best performing stock Exchange in Africa and third best performing globally.

I have no doubt that the insightful deliberations at this conference will drive the level of engagement and idea generation that will solidify and strengthen our capital markets partnership and reinforce the drive of Federal, States and Corporates in accessing the deep pool of capital inherent in the Nigerian capital market and on the London Bourse.

I encourage us to utilise the opportunities that exist between our exchanges to enhance capacity in our markets and promote diversity of investment products to meet the needs of a wide range of investors and issuers”.

This year’s conference themed, “Attracting Global Capital to Drive Nigeria’s Economic Reforms and Sustainable Growth Development,” is billed to take place at Wheathbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.

The NSE says it will bring together companies keen to explore a London/Lagos dual listing, corporate finance experts, lawyers, capital market operators, regulators, government officials, media and thought leaders to discuss investment opportunities in Nigeria.

Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive Officer, London Stock Exchange Plc said, “The fifth NSE-London Stock Exchange Dual Listing Conference is a reflection of the strength of the partnership between our two exchanges and the global investment community’s strong desire to be a part of the Nigeria story.

As the world’s most international exchange, London Stock Exchange looks forward to building on the success of existing dual listings in Nigeria and London and partnering with the NSE to showcase the rapid developments in Nigerian capital markets and the Nigerian economy.”

Confirmed speakers for the event include: Abimbola Ogunbanjo, Council President, NSE; Oscar N. Onyema OON, CEO, NSE; Ms. Mary Uduk, Ag. Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); Laure Beaufils, British Deputy High Commissioner; Patience Oniha, Director General, Debt Management Office; Hajia Aisha Dahir-Umar, Acting Director General, National Pension Commission; Eme Essien Lore, Country Manager, International Finance Corporation; Dr. Benedict Oramah, President- The African ExportImport Bank; Dr Doyin Salami, Senior Fellow/ Associate Professor, Lagos Business School, Pan Atlantic University; Tinuade Awe, Executive Director Regulations, NSE; Alex Okoh, Director General, Bureau of Public Enterprises; Haruna JaloWaziri, CEO, Central Securities Clearing System Plc; Tonye Cole, Co-Founder, Sahara Group Ltd and Yvonne Ike, Head of Sub Saharan AfricaBank of America Merrill Lynch. Others include Ibukun Adebayo, Co-Head Emerging Markets, International Markets Unit, LSEG; Abdulkadir Abbas, Deputy Director, SEC; Tony Edwards, Partner- Stephenson Harwood LLP; Tony Ibeziako, Ag. Divisional Head, Primary Markets, NSE; Funso Akere, CEO, Stanbic IBTC Capital Ltd; Abiodun Sanusi, Director, Coronation Merchant Bank; Brian Egan, Group CFO, Dangote Cement; Omair Mohyal, Fixed Income Product Specialist, LSEG; Chinua Azubike, CEO- Infracredit; Kobby Bentsi-Enchill, Executive Director, Stanbic IBTC Capital Ltd; Vivien Shobo, CEO, Agusto &Co; Dapo Olagunju, Managing Director, West AfricaJP Morgan; Zeal Akaraiwe, CEO, Graeme Blaque and Iyobosa Sorae, Head Trading, FI & Treasury, Coronation Merchant Bank.

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As a DJ, I have more control over my creativity -DJ Cuppy Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, is a phenomenal personality who has taken the disk jockey trade to another level.

Cuppy, who is the second out of four children of billionaire Femi Otedola, has managed to carve a niche for herself in the Nigerian music industry. At 25, Cuppy has carved a distinctive niche for herself in the industry and thriving to tow her own path with some degree of success. In this chat with MUTIAT ALLI, Cuppy spoke about exploring music, uniqueness of been a DJ amongst others.

Enjoy…

You are moving from being just a DJ to producing music, how much of House Music are you going to explore?

I love House Music and that comes from living abroad and experiencing different sounds. Having spent my last year in London, everyone loves Nigerian music.

There has never been a time literally that Afro beats has had so much light on it. I remember when I first started Deejaying when I was 18, I used to be like scared to play Nigerian music abroad because they will book me for shows and want me to play their own music.

Over the last five years, everything has changed, so people actually book me abroad and say they just want Nigerian music, and I feel like now I can fuse both.

How was it like always trying to play Nigerian music?

MTV Africa awards when I was a resident DJ, we were in South Africa and South Africans love Nigerian music but they still have their own House Music. They have their Pop, and Rock, so I felt like I am here; I got to represent Naija. Actually, I was given a list of music I could play and I started playing it but you know for me, I took a risk and everyone loved it. After that event, I had so many people say that you represented Nigeria so well and sometimes you have to break the rules.

What is the unique thing about being a DJ than an artiste?

The unique thing about being a DJ rather than an artiste is that you get a lot more of opportunities to express yourselves. We are not restricted to our own songs, so I feel like I get to have my cake and eat it too. I can play other people’s songs and I can play my own songs. I have more control over my creativity and you know, I have a lot more catalogue, artiste go and perform and they can only really perform their own songs.

Has the BBC documentary boosted your career?

I did a documentary for BBC; it was called Lagos in London. And it was a long-term project where they followed me and other Nigerians and it was a big piece it was globally broadcasted. But that show definitely

helped me and it was important for people to understand that despite being from Nigeria and despite living in U.K, we still have our heritage and we are proud of what we do.

Are you making money from Deejaying or are you still a starving artiste?

I am making money and I feel like it is very important to make money now. I’m I running on a profit? That I can’t answer because I make a personal choice of branding myself. So, I have higher costs than a lot of people because I put a lot of my money into my business with everything I do.

I have a reputation of doing things in a certain way. The reality is that I generate revenue but I have a lot of cost some may call the unnecessary cost. But I feel like it is really important that anything you do; you do well. And that is why maybe I am not rising in my profit, but my brand is rising in value every single year, so it is all about creating a name that has value, I believe that can later run turns into profit for me.

You once said people should not really look at your father but look at your talent, has people’s perception really changed?

I feel like it is changing. I being able to produce my own song and the song is actually a good song. And working with someone like Tekno rather than maybe someone like Davido, it helps me show that actually, I am a credible

musician. The perception is changing anyway.

Your sister just introduced herself to the music industry in Nigeria, will there be any form of collaboration?

Yes my sister Tolani has just launched her musical career and she is my older sister and I am very excited for her. She has been doing music for a while but I am glad that the world finally gets to hear her. As far as working together, I definitely think we will.

Was showbiz part of your family growing up or it was something you kicked-off?

Showbiz and music has always been a big part of my growing up, my father loves music and I think I the past he did some works with Sir Shina Peters and music has always been part of the entire house. My dad used to tell to when he used to go to the Fela Shrine and other things.

Music was my exciting route to get happy.

As an artiste’s now, what do think makes a good music?

Am not a singer but as a DJ I can explain better; there is something called frequency. When you hear a song, there are certain sound that clashes together and it either clashes in harmony or it doesn’t. For instance songs like Yeba, the reason the song works so well is the fact that it has a very unique sound; the flute in the beginning of the song. Most times you look at the actual cords, notes and the way they harmonise.

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Society Gist Tokini Peter’s undying passion

Frank Okamigbo’s next move Stories by Ajibade Alabi

Socialite Frank Emenike Okamogbo, is one man who is full of life. Humble and highly connected, Frank needs no introduction to those who understand nightlife in Lagos. From his days at K-Place in Victoria Island to Club Papas in Lekki, both

in Lagos, Frank commands respect and loyalty. Aside his skill in club management, he is one dude whose human relationship is extraordinaire thus having many besiege his foremost hangouts, especially Club papas at the Place, like bees. At a point, the club became the melting pot for silver spoons, celebrities and media

personalities. But a report swirling around said Frank has quit the Lekki location of the popular nightclub. The place owner, Kola Adewale and Frank have had a very robust and enviable business relationship over the years.

This has made many to be wondering what could have gone wrong between the two gentlemen.

Prince Adedoyin’s presidential dream THERE is the saying that when a door closes another always opens.

To some, they often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that they do not see the other which opens for them. But it appears Prince Ramon Adedoyin, the founder of the Oduduwa University, Ile Ife, Osun state, does not belong

to the latter. When the multimillionaire businessman lost out in his bid to become the Ooni of Ife, he seems not to have accepted the loss in good faith. He was accused of being behind most of the negative reports about the Ooni, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi both in social and mainstream media. However, it seems

the foremost educationist is ready to deploy his energy into serving the bigger society after the disappointment of becoming Ooni. Adedoyin is said to be dreaming of becoming Nigeria’s President Come 2019.

Sources said the Ife Prince has been hobnobbing with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the promoter of the Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, hoping to become the standard bearer of the party for the 2019 presidential election.

Aside the former president, Adedoyin is said to be having meetings with other notable personalities in the party over his ambition. But to some, his ambition has been described as that of a person building a castle in the air. He has been seen as someone who loves to hug the limelight and remain in the news always. For some inexplicable reasons, people have been asking questions about his political antecedent and whether he is that buoyant to run for the presidency.

Softspoken Tokini Peterside is one silver spoon well famous for her toil as a media and public relations aficionado than her pedigree as daughter of billionaire banking mogul, Mr. Atedo Peterside. As the Director of the Tp collective, a consulting firm that builds businesses and brands in the culture and luxury sectors in Africa, her client list boasts of Hennessy; Moet & Chandon; Veuve Clicquot; Dom Perignon; Belvedere; Alara, the fashion and life style concept store and Maki oh, famous fashion designer to mention a few. She also runs fashion auction House which specializes in luxury fashion accessories. One thing she is passionate about is charity and the proceeds from her fashion house go to the less privileged.

Tokini has equally become a force to reckon with when it comes to promoting African arts and artists. The 32-year-old daughter of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc founder, who was once described

by London’s The Times as ‘the woman putting Lagos on the art map’, has developed a passion in sustaining the lifeline of Nigerian artists which makes her to pioneer one of the largest art fairs in Africa, Art X Lagos, -an art festival and exhibition designed to widen Nigeria’s connection to the contemporary art scene across Africa and intentionally, and to position Lagos as an emergent cultural capital on the African continent. Through the fair, one of Tokini’s goals is to encourage the increasing number of wealthy Africans to see themselves as collectors and see art as an investment. She is ready to host this year’s edition of the ART X Lagos in conjunction with Access Bank, tagged the ‘ART X Prize with Access’ to recognize and support the best of emerging Nigerian visual art talent.

Tope Nautical explains accident that claimed lives of 2 of his band boys Fuji superstar tope nautical has come out to explain the trauma and the bitter experience he went through when 2 of his band boys lost their live in a ghastly motor accident on their way from outing Speaking exclusively with The Daily Times recently in his house, the talented fuji musician stated that the band members were on their way to Lagos from Kwara State when the accident happened His said: “It was a bad accident and very tragedy, we went have two engagements one in Kwara, then the second in Ekiti State, but after the one we had in Kwara State I asked some of my band boys to wait behind in kwara to stay overnight then return to Lagos while I and some of them proceed to Ekiti.

But to my shock I received a call very early in the morning of the following day like 4am that my bad boys were involved in accident that one of them lost his life the second one later gave up the ghost at the hospital. I was shock because I instructed them to stay overnight in the hotel and travel the following

morning but rather they left very late in the night when they saw me leaving for Ekiti.

“To complete a very bad week day for me I was also robbed at the hotel where were lodged. It was later I got to know that the hotel was without security”.

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Foreign Affairs Disabled and hidden victims of South Sudan’s long war There is no shortage of victims in South Sudan’s civil war.

But few suffer more than the handicapped.

Nyamet was seven years old when soldiers attacked her town.

Most of the population had hurriedly left, abandoning the elderly, blind and disabled — like Nyamet, afflicted by cerebral palsy — to the mercy of the armed men.

They showed none.

“They killed them,” said Nyamet’s mother, who had remained behind with her daughter. “That’s when we started running,” she added, recalling how she fled with the child in her arms.

Four years later, the family lives in a squalid, congested camp for over 7,000 of South Sudan’s millions of uprooted, in the capital Juba.

Nyamet spends most days lying on a mat outside a tin-roofed shack on one of Mahad camp’s muddy paths.

“I sometimes play under the mango tree, but I mainly do nothing,” said Nyamet.

Two hundred people with disabilities live in Mahad, enduring a predicament compounded by traditional stigma and official neglect.

“If she went to school, children would laugh at her and bully her.

That’s why I want her to stay at home,” said Nyamet’s mother.

But, she said, “It’s difficult. I can’t even move far from the camp or go to work. I’m constantly taking care of my daughter.”

Seme Lado, of the Union of Physically Disabled, a pressure group, said Nyamet’s situation is not unusual. “Disabled people lack support and they tend to be deserted by their families. There’s a complete lack of knowledge and no one knows how to take care of them,” he said.Disability affects

Eleven-year-old Nyamet Steven, who was born with cerebral palsy, walks with a walker at Mahad camp for internally displaced people (IDP) in Juba. on average around 15 percent of the global average. scorching sun, trying to sell sweets people worldwide, according to Here, the situation is worsened and chewing gum from plastic jars the World Health Organization by preventable diseases such as on a small table.

(WHO) — a definition that polio — which was still prevalent He is blind and walks with the UN agencies says is “an a decade ago — or avoidable crutches. The left side of his body umbrella” term for a wide range of complications at birth, and by is paralyzed. impairments and applies to people conflict-induced mental illness “It has ruined my future. I’m aged over 15. and injury. stuck here in the camp and my In South Sudan, a poor, war“The disabled are the most mother has to take care of me,” he torn and disfunctional country, marginalized,” said Sophia told AFP. reliable figures for health are rare.

Mohammed of Light for the While South Sudan in 2015 According to the disability World. passed a pro-disabled law only charity Light for the World, In camps such as Mahad, three percent of the national around a quarter of a million of uneven mud tracks and pit latrines budget goes on health care (the the 12.23 population are disabled. turn a simple visit to the toilet into lion’s share is spent on the armed The International Committee a challenge. forces), and the disabled are more of the Red Cross (ICRC) has put Nyamet now has a walking often shunned than supported. forward an estimate of 50,000 frame, thanks to Mohammed’s “Attitudes in society need to amputees — a figure that has not organization, which also builds change,” said Kelly Thayer of the been updated since 2012, and the disabled-friendly toilets — charity Humanity and Inclusion, war has ground on for another six essentially latrines equipped with formerly called Handicap years since then. sidebars — in the camp, and she International. “Many people are Anecdotal evidence, though, gets physical therapy treatment. called by their disability rather suggests the proportion of people Also in Mahad, Omod James, than by their name. Having a with handicaps is far higher than 27, sits outside his tent in the disability is a massive stigma.”

Malaysia in cost dilemma over rail megaproject with China Malaysia’s new government is facing a dilemma over the East Coast Rail Line (ECRL), due to the possibility of penalty charges if it decides to halt the Malaysian-Chinese megaproject.

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has reportedly questioned the project’s viability given the current state of the economy.

Last week, he said the previous administration left Malaysia $250 billion in debt.

He added that his predecessor Najib Razak “knew very well that the ECRL… is not

something we could afford. It is not going to serve any purpose, it is not going to give us any returns.”

The government is reviewing the project’s viability, with the possibility of renegotiating the terms of the contract.

But China’s Ambassador Bai Tian this week said “as far as I know, there are no changes” to the ECRL. He has already met with Mohamad and Malaysia’s Council of Elders, the Malaysian Insight reported.

Mohamad has already dropped two megaprojects:

The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) and the MRT 3 rail project.

The ECRL was Razak’s brainchild to develop the East Coast Economic Region (ECER). He signed the $36.1 billion deal during an official visit to China in November 2016.

Dr. Jayant Menon, lead economist at the Asian Development Bank, told Arab News: “The project shouldn’t continue because it’s not financially viable. The government should negotiate the best terms to exit the

project.” Transporting cargo by sea is more economical than rail, he added.

ECER encompasses 51 percent of western Malaysia, covering the states of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Johor.

The ECRL will “form the backbone of ECER’s multimodal transport infrastructure,” and is estimated to take seven years to complete, Razak said on his website.

The project will be a “key socioeconomic enabler” in the region, creating jobs and reducing economic inequality, the website added.

Russian journalist Babchenko had doubts initially about plot against him Arkady Babchenko, the journalist who faked his own death in order to evade what he says was a Russian plot to assassinate him, on Thursday said he initially had doubts about whether the threat against him was real.

In a joint interview in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev, he said however that his first thought about was staying alive and keeping his family safe.

Babchenko said his sources in Russia had told him last year about possible threats to his life.

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Man who encouraged attack on UK’s Prince George admits terrorism charges A British man, who suggested militants should target four-yearold Prince George — destined to be Britain’s future king — pleaded guilty to terrorism offenses on Thursday.

Husnain Rashid, 32, posted information on the Telegram messaging service to encourage extremists to carry out attacks along with information to help them with possible targets such as soccer stadia.

Prosecutors said this included posting a picture of Prince George, son of Queen Elizabeth’s grandson Prince William and his wife Kate and third-inline to the throne, next to a silhouette of an extremist fighter.

The post included the address of his school in southwest London which he started attending last September and was accompanied with the caption “even the royal family will not be left alone.”

Rashid had initially denied the charges but during his trial at Woolwich Crown Court he changed his plea to guilty, admitting three counts of engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorism and one count of encouraging terrorism, police said.

He will be sentenced on June 28.

Prosecutors said posts by Rashid, from Nelson in northwest England, also included a street map of New York’s Sixth Avenue with the caption “New York Halloween Parade. Have you made your preparations? The Countdown begins.”

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High-level US-North Korea nuclear talks get under way in New York High-ranking officials of the United States and North Korea met in New York late on Wednesday in the first of two days of talks about the future of Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program and a possible summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jung Un. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Kim Yong Chol, a close aide of North Korean leader Kim Jung Un, met for about 90 minutes over dinner and exited without providing any detailed remarks to reporters waiting outside.

Pompeo would only say that the dinner “was great” and that the two men dined on “American beef.”

It was not yet known whether the two men made any progress toward narrowing longstanding differences between Washington and Pyongyang that could end decades of hostile relations.

Earlier in the day, the White House left open the possibility of a Trump-Kim summit on June 12 in Singapore, despite Trump’s cancelation of the meeting just days ago.

As the dinner was underway inside an apartment on New York’s East Side, just south of the United Nations, a senior State Department official separately briefed reporters on the high-level talks that were underway.

Pompeo and Kim Yong Chol, vice chairman of the ruling Workers’ Party’s Central Committee, “are trying to get to know each other” following their two initial meetings this year in North Korea, said the US official who asked not to be identified.

The official added that before any summit between the two leaders can occur, Pyongyang is “going to have to make clear what they are willing to do” amid demands from Washington that North Korea permanently end its nuclear weapons program.

Trump, the official said, “can make a fly or no-fly decision anytime he wants,” referring to the possible unprecedented Singapore summit.

If not enough progress is made to lead to a productive meeting between Trump and Kim Jung Un, the official said, “We will ramp up the pressure on them and we’ll be ready for the day that hopefully they are ready.”

Shortly before Wednesday’s dinner, Pompeo repeated the Trump administration’s bottom-line demand: “Looking forward to meeting with Kim Yong Chol in New York to discuss @Potus potential summit with Chairman Kim. We are committed to the complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula @StateDept,” Pompeo

Kim Young Chol (L), Vice Chairman of North Korea, leaves Corinthian Condominiums following a meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a Twitter post.

Trump last week called off the summit after North Korea expressed anger at comments by senior US officials. But Trump later said he was reconsidering his position and US, North Korean and South Korean officials have gone ahead with summit preparations.

The White House said on Wednesday that negotiations at the demilitarized zone along the border between North and South Korea for the summit were going well.

Separately on Wednesday at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, Admiral Harry Harris, the outgoing head of US Pacific Command who is Trump’s pick to be the ambassador to South Korea, said North Korea remained the United States’ most imminent threat.

“And a nuclear-capable North Korea with missiles that can reach the United States is unacceptable,” Harris said.

Earlier, a US official said negotiations about the summit’s agenda have so far been slow going, and the two fundamental issues, the definition of North Korean denuclearization and whether both sides would take actions at the same time or separately, remained unsettled. ’DENUCLEARIZATION’ Trump has sworn not to allow North Korea to develop nuclear missiles that could hit the United States and wants North Korea to “denuclearize,” or get rid of its nuclear arms.

But the leadership in Pyongyang is believed to regard nuclear weapons as crucial to its survival and has rejected unilaterally disarming.

The Trump administration, according

to US officials, has left open the possibility of North Korea eventually getting US aid and investments if Pyongyang agrees to complete denuclearization.

North Korea’s position going into the meetings with Pompeo was that a pledge of denuclearization alone should open the way to economic relief, said the official who briefed reporters earlier on Thursday and spoke on condition of anonymity.

South Korea’s Yonhap news agency quoted Seoul’s Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon as saying in a speech on Wednesday that the differences between North Korea and the United States on the denuclearization issue remained “quite significant” and it would not be easy to narrow the gap.

However, Cho added that the engagement of the leaders of the two countries meant “chances are high that common ground can be found.”

Kim Yong Chol is the most senior North Korean official to meet top officials for talks in the United States since Jo Myong Rok, a vice marshal, met then-President Bill Clinton at the White House in 2000.

A former military spy chief, he has played a central role in the thaw in relations over the past six months between North Korea and South Korea, as well as the United States.

North Korea defends its nuclear and missile programs as a deterrent against what it sees as US ambitions to overthrow its leadership and unite the Korean Peninsula.

The United States stations 28,500 troops in South Korea, a legacy of the 1950-1953 Korean War.

Red Cross says Gaza health crisis of ‘unprecedented magnitude’

The Red Cross warned Thursday that Gaza was facing an “epic” crisis, after weeks of violence has left more than 13,000 Palestinians wounded, overwhelming an already disastrously weak health system.

The International Committee of the Red Cross said it was stepping up its assistance in the beleaguered Palestinian enclave, and was sending in two surgical teams, additional medical specialists and supplies to help face the crisis.

“The recent demonstrations and violent activities along the Gaza border... have triggered a health crisis of unprecedented magnitude,” Robert Mardini, who heads the ICRC’s Near and Middle East operations, told reporters.

At least 122 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in the unrest that flared up at the end of March. No Israelis have been killed.

More than 13,000 Palestinians have been wounded, including more than 3,600 by live ammunition, some multiple times, and there had been nearly 5,400 limb injuries, ICRC said.

Mardini’s comments came as calm appeared to return to the Gaza Strip and nearby Israeli communities following the worst military flare-up in the area since a 2014 war, raising fears of yet another fullblown conflict in the narrow strip.

Mardini said that in the seven weeks since the demonstrations and violence began “we have exceeded the wounded caseload of the August 2014 war”.

“This did not happen in a vacuum,” he said. “This epic health crisis took place against the backdrop of multiple, protracted, chronic crises affecting all sectors of life in Gaza.”

Warning that the Gaza health system was on “the brink of collapse”, he said ICRC would boost its assistance over a six-month period to reinforce medical facilities “which are clearly struggling to cope”.

Of the thousands wounded, some 1,350 people have complex injuries and will require between three and five surgeries each, Mardini said.

That is “a total of more than 4,000 surgeries, half of which will be carried out

by ICRC teams,” he said. “I think such a caseload would overwhelm any health system in the world.”

Occupational safety, health system to be implemented by Saudi labour ministry in July

There will be inspections to ensure employers comply with the guidelines

The Ministry of Labor and Social Development will implement an occupational safety and health (OSH) management system from July 1, in order to develop national regulations and motivate employers to create attractive, safe and healthy work environments.

The ministry will also “launch inspection rounds to make sure employers comply with the guidelines,” spokesman Khaled Abalkhail said on

Thursday, adding that violators will be fined according to the magnitude of the violation.

He urged people to contact the ministry on its customer service number (19911) if they want to submit inquires or report OSH violations.

On April 28, the ministry hosted a national forum on OSH management in Riyadh, coinciding with the annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

Regional Director the Near and Middle East ICRC, Robert Mardini

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How humans bond with robot colleagues They’re supposed to be coming for our jobs but in practice humans are developing a soft spot for their new robot colleagues. Zaria Gorvett of the BBC reports.

The Multi-Function Agile Remote-Controlled Robots (MARCbots) are employed by the US military to search for bombs If you had visited Taji, Iraq in 2013 – well, you might have seen something peculiar.

The site lies an hour north of Baghdad and is home to a US military base, with dusty floors and formidable concrete walls. It is in this brutal environment that, following a lethal explosion, a group of soldiers tenderly remembered their fallen comrade. He just so happened to be a robot.

To all who knew him, this brave hero was affectionately nicknamed Boomer. He had saved many lives during his service, by going ahead of the team to search for lurking bombs that had been laid by the enemy. At his funeral, Boomer was decorated with two medals, the prestigious Purple Heart and Bronze Star, and his metallic remains were laid to rest with a 21-gun salute.

Boomer was a MARCbot, a military robot that looks a bit like a toy truck with a long neck, on which a camera is mounted. They’re relatively affordable for robots – they’re each about $19,000, or £14,000 – and not particularly difficult to replace. And yet, this team of soldiers had bonded with theirs. When he died, they mourned him like they would a beloved pet.

Fast-forward a few years and this story isn’t as unusual as you might think. In January 2017, workers at CBC, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, threw a retirement party for five mail robots. Rasputin, Basher, Move It or Lose It, Maze Mobile and Mom had been pacing the company’s hallways for 25 years – delivering employee mail, making cute noises and regularly bumping into people.

There was cake. There were balloons. There was a nostalgic farewell video. There was even a leaving card with comments like “Thanks for making every day memorable” and “Beep! Beep!

Beep!” The robots will likely spend their final years relaxing at one of the many museums that have requested them.

Though they’re often portrayed as calculating job-stealers, it seems that there’s another side

to the rise of the robots. From adorably clumsy office androids to precocious factory robots, we can’t help bonding with the machinery we work with. We feel sorry for our non-human colleagues when things go wrong, project personalities onto them, give them names and even debate over their gender. One medical robot-in-training, Sophia, has been granted citizenship of Saudi Arabia.

Not all collaborative robots, or “cobots”, were designed to be likeable. Many are just rectangular boxes, that lack faces, the ability to speak, as well

as any artificial intelligence. Why do we care about them? And what does it mean for the future of work?

“When I first got this particular job, one of my colleagues had actually helped to design one of the robots I worked with,” says Olivia Osborne, a scientist specialising in nanotechnology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

“And he was the one who said, ‘Oh, this one’s got a mind of its own. It’s called Zelda’.”

Zelda’s job was to take photos of zebrafish

embryos. These images could then be analysed

by Osborne, who was studying the effects of toxic nanoparticles on their ability to develop normally.

“You’re in a room literally just with machinery, and you start to get attached to it. You kind of feel sorry for it, because it’s not getting anything, apart from electricity, right?”

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kinds of entities, including animals, plants, gods, the weather, and inanimate objects. At one end of the scale, this can lead to comparisons between peppers and politicians. At the other, it can lead to videos of polar bears petting dogs going viral.

In the right conditions, we’ll even ascribe personalities to rocks. In one experiment that won the Ig Nobel Prize (a humorous award given to silly or strange achievements in science), apparently some rocks were like “a big New York type businessman, rich, smooth, maybe a little shady”, while others were “a hippie”. Students were shown pictures of rocks and then asked which traits applied to them. To the researchers’ surprise, they had no trouble with this and each rock had a distinct personality.

But when it comes to robots, this behaviour reaches spectacular new heights. In many cases, we aren’t just humanising them, but empathising with them. Last year, the internet was alight with concern for a “suicidal” security robot that had “drowned” itself in the pond at a shopping centre in Georgetown, Washington DC. Steve the Knightscope security robot, who looks like a cross between a Doctor Who Dalek and Star Wars’ R2-D2, was left in a critical condition after stumbling on some steps.

Its fellow co-workers rushed to its aid and dramatic footage of its rescue was captured by crowds of onlookers.

In fact, our empathy for them has some striking parallels with our feelings for fellow humans.

In 2013, a team of scientists at Germany’s University of Duisburg-Essen scanned the brains of volunteers while they watched people being affectionate or violent towards a human, a robot, and an inanimate object. One staged scenario involved putting the victim’s “head” into a plastic bag and strangling them, while others included hugs and massages.

Though they didn’t feel quite as bad for the robots as they did for people, the same brain areas were active in the volunteers while watching the robots and the humans being tortured. In another study, the same team found that we have a tangible physical reaction to watching robots being harmed.

If we’re going to go a step beyond simple empathy and actually befriend our robot colleagues, it’s thought that we need one of three things to happen. First of all, we need a motive.

Throughout human history, we have anointed canons, swords, boats – and, more recently, equipment such as cars, wind turbines, and robots – with human names. “A lot of this sort of usage goes back to people’s way of trying to relate to huge machines that are very difficult to handle, very treacherous,” says Peter McClure, who studies naming at the University of Nottingham. “They sort of christen them or nickname them, in order to exercise some sort of control over them. A sort of prophylactic thing, you know?”

One example of this led to the coining of the word gun. Back in 12th-Century England, “Gunnild” was a popular name for a woman.

A couple of hundred years later, this old Norse word – which meant “battle” – was given to a mechanical crossbow that defended Windsor Castle, the Lady Gunnilda. As its usage evolved, it was shortened to “gun” and given to handheld firearms, which were themselves extremely dangerous and unpredictable.

Indeed, McClure has noticed that machines tend to be given female names, possibly for sexist reasons. “I suspect that there’s some attempt to exercise male control over the female,” he says. In the modern world, this might explain the tradition of naming tunnel-boring machines – giant, 150-metre long monstrosities with several rows of sharp teeth – after women. The £14.8 billion ($19.6 billion) Crossrail project was dug by Ada, Phyllis, Victoria, Elizabeth, Mary, Sophia, Jessica and Ellie.

At the extreme end, this tendency to humanise the machines we rely on may lead to real emotional connections, as it did with Boomer in Iraq. “People anthropomorphise – get inside the heads of –

Steve the crime-fighting robot seemingly committed suicide when he plunged into a fountain at the shopping centre he was meant to patrol

Sergi Santos hugs one of his inventions, a sex robot he reckons could help save marriages objects constantly, and considering an object like a robot as human if that robot has an integral part in your survival is not that surprising,” says Lasana Harris, a psychologist at University College London.

Just like with other humans, it seems that these connections are strengthened by shared trauma. Mourning lost military robots isn’t at all unusual; on one occasion, the manufacturers were reportedly been sent a box of robot remains, along with a note saying “can you fix it?”

But another common motive is loneliness. Way back in our evolutionary past, seeking out other people to bond with was vital to our survival.

This is thought to be the reason that social isolation or rejections, such as break-ups, often manifest themselves as physical pain; our bodies will do everything in their power to encourage us to make friends and keep them.

When humans are unavailable, our social needs must be met elsewhere. This may be

a volleyball on a desert island, or a robot in an empty lab. According to a report in Wired magazine, some people buy Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners for lonely relatives, to keep them company. One retired professor who lived alone considered hers as her companion.

Finally, there need to be some tangible similarities between the robot and a human, so that our imaginations have something to go on.

This might be the headlights and cooling grill of a car, which look like a face, or the ungainly attempts of a robot trying to place a box on a desk, repeatedly failing, then failing over.

“If the object is unpredictable in its behaviour, such as a car that won’t start, or exceedingly animate, behaving in a way that suggests selfpropelled motion or agency, then it is more likely to be anthropomorphised,” says Harris.

“These effects can increase if there are very few similar objects behaving this way, and if the object’s behaviour is observed in lots of different

situations.”

Again, an example might be the Roomba, which research shows is easily personified – despite the fact that it’s just a black and white disc that makes beeping noises. In a 2010 study, actors were filmed while they pretended to be vacuum cleaners with a variety of personalities, such as “bold” or “careless”.

Then these videos were used by scientists to program the cleaners to give them these traits.

For example, a calm robot might make less noise.

When a group of Dutch members of the public were asked to guess each robot’s personality, they were surprisingly accurate.

Once an object has been humanised, our relationships with them are remarkably similar to those we have with other humans. And this is where things start to get dangerous.

For a start, we’re susceptible to the same psychological biases. Just like people, research shows that robots are more likeable when they make mistakes. For example, participants in one study preferred the robots they were working with on a task when they violated social norms, by saying something odd, or malfunctioning, by providing faulty instructions.

In this documentary by the BBC, there’s a revealing moment at the end where Li Yan, a migrant worker at an Alibaba packing centre in China, describes her feelings about the robots she works with. “I feel like the robots are like humans. They can have errors and emotions as well. They will need humans to pay attention to them and to monitor them.”

It wouldn’t be ideal if people formed stronger bonds with their robot colleagues when they messed up tasks or turned out to be rubbish at their jobs. Many hospitals have begun hiring robot nurses to deliver drugs to patients. Though they’re just boxes on wheels, they’re remarkably human – able to open doors and call elevators, and ask for help when they get stuck. But what if they delivered the wrong drug to a patient?

It’s easy to envisage a scenario where even the wholesome bonds between soldiers and bomb disposal robots could become a problem. From running into gunfire to braving IEDs, military history is littered with the stories of heroes who paid the ultimate price to save their friends.

If soldiers view their robot colleagues as people, this might mean feeling that they’re due the same protection from harm. After all, the opposite process – dehumanising – has been used for thousands of years to justify violence towards enemy troops. For example, during the Rwandan genocide, persecuted tribes were often compared to animals.

There’s already been talk of the possibility that humans could fall in love with robots, which would open up another set of sticky ethical problems. The EU is currently considering whether the most sophisticated robots, those with artificial intelligence, should be deemed “electronic persons” and granted certain human rights.

But mostly, bonding with our robot colleagues is surely a good thing. Osborne was actually given the option of a human lab assistant, but preferred to work with Zelda, who she was less likely to argue with. “I had days when I was like this is awesome, we’re a great team,” she says. The robot was human enough to bond with, but also had some decidedly superhuman qualities, such as correcting Osborne’s mistakes.

“Sometimes I’d put in a wavelength [of light] that I wanted it to take a photo with – say I wanted the red wavelength – and it would be like ‘hmm, I don’t think you want that wavelength! I think you want 444 nanometres, or something’ and you’re like ‘I do want that, yes…’,” she says. “I could have gone through a whole ream of wavelengths and wondered why it wasn’t working. That’s something people need to realise – they’re very clever.”

As robots enter the workplace, people are beginning to realise that they can be valuable allies – with many of the benefits of a companion and co-worker, but less of the politics. Boomer’s funeral may have been the first for a robot, but it surely won’t be the last. RIP. Source: BBC

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Friday, June 1, 2018

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Woli Arole, Small Doctor, Lord of Ajasa, others for ‘Laffmattaz’ Akure invasion

Adekunle Gold

Simi, Falz, Seyi Shay, others come out for Adekunle Gold’s ‘About 30’ album listening party Stories by Mutiat Alli

Following the release of his globally anticipated sophomore album ‘About 30’, urban highlife pioneer Adekunle Gold has held an astounding listening party, which had attendees in absolute awe as they experienced each track on the album firsthand at Upbeat Recreation Centre, Lekki.

Hosted by seasoned Nollywood actress Kemi Lala, Akindoju the listening party was specially themed with Adekunle’s widely revered persona; reminiscent of true Africanism. The boisterous atmosphere added to the memorable experience – as attendees consisted of numerous industry big shots who gathered not only to support the singer, but also to hear the true story behind the album in its entirety.

Donning his signature embroidered cap, Adekunle sat across the audience with the host; Kemi seated right next

to him. As each track came on, the singer elucidates and narrates the unique story behind their inspiration, creative process, production and recording experience.

Starting with the overall creative approach of the album, the singer explained ‘About 30’ embodies the various experiences of his life, as well as the reflection of his feelings; which include love, pain, fear, pleasure and passion; right from his childhood to the present day. On the album’s opening track ‘Ire’ which was the first released single, AG revealed the song is an introspective piece, which aims to instill in the listener, the importance of resilience and selfcontent. On the next song, ‘Down with You’; a riveting ballad, the singer revealed working with DYO on the song was an exhilarating experience, on ‘Mr. Foolish’ featuring the enigmatic sapient Seun Kuti, Adekunle expressed profound gratitude for working with the world-famous legend – describing

the making of the song as incredibly momentous.

Adekunle went on to tell in vivid details, the journey of the other songs, including ‘Surrenda’, ‘Damn Delilah’, ‘Yoyo’ featuring Flavour, ‘Money’, ‘Pablo Alakori,, ‘Remember’, among others.

The listening party ended on a high note, with Adekunle appreciating everyone who contributed to the making of the album, specially thanking his alleged partner Simi for directing, mixing and mastering the album. AG went on to reveal he profoundly trusts her genius and every track he has ever put out has the artistry contribution of the songstress.

Some of the noteworthy names in attendance at the party include, Tobi Bakre, Dotun, Alex, Omawunmi, Falz, Seyi Shay, Emma Oh My God, Woli Arole, Lasisi Elenu, Pheelz, Praiz, Ric Hassani, Denola Grey, Cobhams Asuquo and a host of others.

New Music: Everyday - Cobhams Asuquo Ft Soundcloud and Bez Award-winning singer and producer, Cobhams Asuquo makes a social statement with his satirical new song entitled ‘Everyday’ featuring Sound Sultan and Bez. ‘Everyday’ which takes shots at Nigerian leaders is coincidentally on May 29, a day set aside to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day. The song is inspired by the local Maxim that says, “every day is for the thieve and one day is for the owner.”

The new song is the latest plank in a collection that follows-up on previous singles by the musician such as ‘One Hit’ and ‘Unstoppable.’

In his latest Instagram post on his handle @cobhamsasuquo, here’s how he captures his muse; “Everyday” is a story of threes that draws several parallels with the Nigerian State. It’s a story of three friends who hoped for a better life, a story of betrayal,

and a story that speaks to how there should come a time when people get tired of the status quo. It highlights the dangers of being a complacent people and speaks to the need to take one’s future into one’s own hands as opposed to leaving it in the hands of those who would squander it. I find this to be true especially on this day - Democracy Day, when we are reminded of our young democracy and how much we have been through as a people to get to where we are now.

“As we prepare to cast our votes next year and decide our future, “Everyday” calls on us to reject complacency and do something. It is time we leave that space of taking things as they are, and get to that point where sidon look is no longer acceptable. It doesn’t make sense that the hardworking Nigerian youth should continue to slave away with little or no guarantee of a future.

I wish that we would recognize and exercise our power to choose so that we can shape our collective future into that which we desire. Special thanks to my brothers Sound Sultan and Bez, outstanding and conscientious musicians in their own right who lent their voices to this song. “Everyday” is a song for the people. “Everyday” is a song for you.

The Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has thrown his weight behind ‘Laffmattaz’, the rave comedy show which has been making the rounds in South Western states of the country.

Making its next stop in the Akure edition tagged, ‘Laffmattaz Live in Akure’, organisers have promised that the comedy show will be the mother of all comedy slash entertainment convergence in the history of Ondo State come Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at The

Dome, Akure.

Among the entertainers billed to deliver stellar performances for the evening are; Omobaba no 1, Koffi, Woli Agba, Kennyblaq, Peteru, Woli Arole the prophet, Dr. Smile, Baba Alariya, Sweet Steve, Hondastevo, MC. Ajele and other acts.

Musical acts that will be thrilling the audience for the highly anticipated show are Reminisce, Small Doctor, Slimcase Oshosondi, CDQ, Dorman, Faze, Sound Sultan, Lord of Ajasa and many others.

Lasisi Elenu

Montaigne Place Spa launches the Ultimate Beauty and Anti-Aging secret A healthy skin is a mirror of a healthy body. Exposure to the sun, lifestyle, food and stress may cause the skin to age prematurely resulting into uneven skin tones, dark circles, acne, pigmentation, age spots, wrinkles and fine lines.

Besides exercising regularly, having enough sleep and a good diet, there are other remedies that have been proven to slow down the aging process leaving the skin looking beautiful and young. One of such discoveries is the Murad Method Treatment.

The Murad Method is a specialized treatment that includes spa sessions, DIY home remedies, a diet plan to create and maintain beauty in diverse ways.

First of all, The Murad Method takes into consideration the various skin types. Every skin is different, the same approach on all skin types with regards to facial treatment does not yield great results. The Murad Method provides a personalized treatment depending on the skin type, concerns and overall state.

Stress is a beauty thief and an aging monster. Therefore, face massages are

done in between treatments to relax the body physically and mentally while the Murad products work their magic on lines, wrinkles, acne, pigmentation, and other skin concerns. However, the treatment does not end at the Spa. The Murad Method provides easy do-ityourself at home products and remedies that can help maintain the skin till the next Spa appointment.

Finally, food impacts on the health and wellbeing of the skin. Each Murad Spa session ends with a diet plan depending on the skin concern to achieve maximum results.

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Friday, June 1, 2018

Spotlight Renowned for his fearlessness and eloquence on sensitive political issues, popular standup comedian, Francis Agoda, has lamented the current deplorable socio-political status quo of the nation, calling on all Nigerians on ground and in diaspora to join forces to fight the age-long cankerworm of corruptionwhich has since bedevilled the nation.

In a lengthy message which he penned to President Muhammadu Buhari and the entire nation, the dexterous humour merchant condemned the manner in which the country is been governed, advising all those concerned to effect a change else we continue to wallow in the quagmire of corruption, poverty, insecurity, kidnapping, religious extremism, ethnic crisis, to mention a few.

“I cannot disagree with the fact that corruption is the fundamental problem militating against the progress of my beloved country.

First, let me take us back to how the youths have been denied a means of livelihood because of corruption.

Millions of graduates have been roaming our streets, some let go of their pride and begun riding Okada just for survival, while others forsook their professional expertise to go into other vocational ventures. There were provisions for employment but some groups of persons have been using non existing names to defraud the nation; collecting salaries estimated to be over 2 trillion naira within this period as ghost workers. What have they done to us by this action? They have increased unemployment, made it almost impossible for the youths to get married at an early age because we have millions of unemployed youths who should have been more productive but whose destiny to early progress have been short changed”, he noted.

He spared no words in passionately lamenting how corruption has continued to cause innocent citizens suffer for what they have no idea of.

“Today, we send our children to private schools because corruption has made it impossible to invest the funds approved for our public educational institutions. We find ourselves in long queues in the hospital without enough Doctors, resulting in strikes occasioned by corruption and lack of administrative standard. Today, we privatise our power sector yet billions of dollars was paid to support them and they keep rationing the light because the distribution companies have refused to expand their capacity to supply light to the end users because of corruption; apportioning bulk of the light to the those that can pay for it while the rest of us keep hoping for a better day. Corruption has made people sell their birth right, support and sponsor violence against

Comedian I Go Dye to Buhari: What’s the essence of celebrating Democracy Day when corruption is the major cause of all social vices currently rocking the nation’s boat?

this country all in a bid to be awarded security contracts and continue their exploitative endeavours of milking the country”, he remarked.

He noted that corruption is the major cause of all social vices currently rocking the nation’s boat.

“How would one imagine the voluntary negligence of the ex-service chiefs facing corruption charges today? We cannot feel the pain of the families who have died in the cause of protecting this nation as soldiers or military officers. Corruption is the cause of IDP camps in Nigeria today.

I stand to be corrected but I am of the believe that a man expecting money from the state, who is provided with the basic social amenities of food, housing, clothing and health care support cannot rise up against the state or become available to be used as militia herdsmen, Boko Haram, militant or other related anti-social vices.

Corruption created violence in Nigeria today”, he said.

Speaking further, he noted that now is the time for Nigerians to rise up to the task of nation building, by asking the

right questions from our leaders and forcing them to make things right so that the unborn generation will not also have to share in the age-long quagmire of corruption.

“As a people, most especially the youths, we should realize that national pride comes first. We should not wait to be reminded before we use our greatness to rebuild this nation otherwise what kind of country do we want to pass over to our children? The time has come for us to ask what has been happening to our collective wealth. Who, how and what did they do with the money? Obviously, today we cannot sleep with our eyes closed without nursing the fear of being kidnapped or robbed by someone who the corrupt leaders have placed in a position of low self-esteem and the fear of survival has created in him the notion that crime is the only available option to compete favorably in the midst of little or no opportunity.”

He added; “Corruption is killing our mothers and young children on a daily basis because the funds meant for

healthcare and proper management of our hospitals have often been diverted by someone in authority. Today we still have the highest mortality rate of mother and child casualties during pregnancy because of corruption. It’s beyond religious and ethnic boundaries; it’s an epidemic that lives with us like our shadow. It affects you that now pay for security protection, you that travels abroad for checkup, you that send your children abroad for education, you that sleep every day in church praying that God provides food for your household; you that is in the university and your script will be missing just because you refuse to settle or ball with your lecturer. The list is endless, so why should we all not fight against corruption?”

“Millions of Nigerians have lost hope in our educational institutions for obvious reasons of corruption; where school fees are paid and privileges are later denied because the courses or university is not accredited to offer such certificate programs. My question is at what point will all this stop, if we continue like this?”

“Let’s x-ray the current case of law graduates from the National Open University of Nigeria who have been denied access to law school after spending millions to acquire the legal knowledge. The money spent is not returned, privileges are denied and their hopes have been destroyed. Corruption has made it impossible for our pensioners to receive their life time savings after serving their father land for 35years. This issue is beyond religious beliefs; it is the major problem against our spiritual lives in this country today. We have to speak and build our national pride. We must take patriotism as a virtue that must come first. It’s so important because without it no nation can be built.”

“The glories of the western countries where we send our children to school, where we go to derive quality living was built by the citizens of that nation, how long shall we continue to live like third class citizens in a foreign land? Regardless of what we enjoy today as elites and successful people, our prosperity cannot be easily transferred to all our children.

Let’s work to build a country devoid of corruption, a place where children, youths and our mothers will not wallow in the pain of starvation and poverty. I implore, beg all Nigerians, irrespective of where you find yourself to join anyone fighting corruption, because it’s not a personal fight, it’s a just fight to build the future for the next generation and make the world better than how we met it”, he concluded.