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How porous borders mar naira’s journey to stability

Ï As BDCs seek increased security surveillance in borders, airports Motolani Oseni

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nation’s porous borders including airports is responsible for the recent rebound in the Nigerian currency gains, as proceeds of illegal foreign currency evacuation floods Dubai market and marred naira’s journey to stability and

sovereignty. This is even as the Bureau de Change operators in the country through their President, Aminu Gwadabe, has said that for government to ensure the naira remains stable on its sovereign journey, there must quick review and increase security surveillance of Continued on page 7

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You’re a liar, Obasanjo tells Bamaiyi Abiodun Taiwo, Abeokuta

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Ï Denies ever plotting to kill former COAS Ï Says, ‘My govt only allowed law enforcement agencies to probe murder allegations against Bamaiyi’ Ï ‘Who the hell is he that I would want to kill him? Kill him for what?’ Ï Counsels EFCC, ICPC on anti-corruption fight

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday came hard on the former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi (rtd), describing him as a liar. Obasanjo, who spoke at his hilltop mansion in Abeokuta during a luncheon to appreciate journalists who reported his 80th birthday proContinued on page 6

IGP never ordered 12 anyone to kill Wike –Force spokesman

Buhari, Tinubu felicitate with Aliko Dangote at 7 60 $1.1b Malabu 12 scandal: How Jonathan got $200m L-R: Group Managing Director/CEO, UBA Plc, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka; Group Chairman, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu and Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Victor Osadolor, at the 55th Annual General Meeting of UBA Plc, in Lagos… last Friday.

APC cracks as NEC members write 6 Buhari

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NBA cautions Sagay over court rulings Peter Fowoyo

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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) at the weekend cautioned the Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Professor Itsejuwa Sagay SAN, over his comments on string of court decisions against the corruption cases prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The umbrella body of lawyers noted that although Sagay is a professor of law who has distinguished himself in the areas of constitutional law, he should understand better that judges relied on evidence before coming to a decision in a matter brought before them. Professor Sagay had at a Strategic Engagement with Investigative Journalists last week Thursday described last week’s string of court decisions against the corruption cases prosecuted by the Nigerian government as “worrying,” adding that the “courts’ decisions call for a deep reflection.” No fewer than three judges delivered rulings that went against the corruption cases instituted by the federal government.

Justice Abulazeez Anka of a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos had on Monday last week vacated a freeze order on the account of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, after initially ordering a temporary forfeiture of N75 million found in Mr. Ozekhome’s Guarantee Trust Bank account. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had through its prosecutor, Roti-

mi Oyedepo, sought for a freeze order on the account alleging it to be proceeds of crime. Two days later, a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Wednesday last week discharged a judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja of all 18-count charges of fraud brought against him, his wife and a senior lawyer. Justice Adeniyi Ademola, his wife, Olabowale, as well

as Joe Agi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, were accused of fraudulent diversion of huge sums, ranging from local and foreign currencies, possession of firearms and involvement in illegal collection of gratification. Again, on Thursday, a Federal High Court in Lagos issued an order unfreezing the Skye Bank account of a former First Lady, Patience Jonathan.

L-R: Director General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi Kadir; Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Hassan Bello and Chairman, Corporate Affairs & Strategic Planning Committee, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Chief John Aluya, during the working visit of association to the Nigerian Shippers’ Council headquarters in Lagos...recently.

Queen’s College: FG pledges to address lapses in water supply

Angela Onwuzoo

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The Minister of State for Health, Prof. Osagie Ehanire, has said that the Federal Government will address all identified lapses that led to waterborne diseases in Queen’s College,Yaba, Lagos, which claimed the lives of three of its students. While commiserating with the families of students who died from the water crisis, Ehanire said the Federal Government will join hands with the Old Girls Association and the Parent-Teacher Association(PTA) of the school

to solve the problem of shortage of basic amenities in the school. Ehanire stated this at the weekend, when he paid an unscheduled visit to the college while assuring that necessary measures will be put in place to remove sources of contaminants causing ill health and deaths of students before the school will be reopened. Stressing that appropriate measures had been taken to prevent a reoccurrence, he said: “The lapses which we have identified and which we shall discuss will form part of my report which the Ministry of Health

and the Ministry of Education shall address together. What we have seen so far are remedial activities being undertaken; the repair work is being done by the Old Girls Association of the school and the PTA, and I believe by the time all these are done and proper inspections are done, then the school can be reopened. Ehanire, who was accompanied by the Lagos state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, commended the Lagos State Government, the Old Girls Association and the PTA of the school for their efforts and the various initiatives they had

taken in seeing to the welfare of the school. To ensure the safety of the students, Idris said the Lagos State Government will be conducting a fresh medical examination and further treatment on all the students who were sick following the outbreak of diarhoea diseases in the school. Idris regretted that efforts to decontaminate the only approved source of water for the school community, have so far not met with the required satisfaction just as some of the students who had recovered are reportedly falling sick all over again and are back in the hospital.

Incarcerated rights activist FIGHTS for freedom Titus Akhigbe, Benin

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Come Thursday, April 13, 2017, Comrade Curtis Eghosa Ugbo, national president of the Benin Solidarity Movement (BSM), a group whose philosophy is to ensure the betterment of the lives of Benin people through civil, peaceful and diplomatic means, would be ap-

pearing in court to seek for bail from incarceration. The renowned civil rights activist, whose legal team is led by Barrister Leonard Osa-Uwagie, is seeking for freedom having been in detention since his arrest almost three weeks ago by the police on allegations that he committed felony, wit instigating the invasion of Nigeria among others when he led a

protest by the group on some streets of Benin on Monday, March 20th, 2017. Comrade Ugbo is challenging the charge and applying for bail on the grounds that he had no intention of resorting to violence or instigating same as the BSM had in line with protocol on 16th March forwarded a letter to the Edo State Commissioner of Police asking for se-

curity coverage of the planned protest “to avoid been infiltrated or hijacked by hoodlums and hooligans for their egocentric ends.” The letter was received and acknowledged by the Commissioner of Police, Department of Finance and Administration, Headquarters, Benin City. Justice J. Acha will be presiding over the case.

5 News “Wait-for-yourturn”, cleric urges youths Moses Oyediran, Enugu

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A cleric, Bishop Edward Ezenwafor, on Sundayurged youths to be patient and “waitfor-your-turn” in order to make good and enduring progress in life. Ezenwafor, who is the presiding cleric of the Royal Family Church, Enugu, said this after his coronation service as an archbishop by archbishops in the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Enugu State Chapter. “This present attitude of seek it at all cost and bulldoze your way even when a lot of people are hurt by your actions and utterances should be jettison by the youths if they want to make good and enduring progress in life. “If you eat or get what God programmed for you in the next 10 or 20 years today; when it get to that 10 or 20 years, what will you get then even if you are not dead due to your disobedience,” he said. The cleric, who recently celebrated his 70th birthday, also urged youths to imbibe the attitude of obtaining training and well-grounded knowledge in anything they do in life. “You must strive for mastery in that thing you intend or do for a living. So training is a very essence aspect of life as we do better with training,” he said. Ezenwafor said that the remaining two other ingredients were service and humility. “You must provide service or have something you render to make yourself relevant to people around you, your neighbourhood, community and society. “Don’t just be a liability to others, everyone have some to offer to another. “Lastly, youths should be humble especially when you see someone that has what you are looking for; stay under him until you get what you want,” he added. Earlier, the special guest to the occasion, Mr Godwin Ezeemo, described Ezenwafor as a man that had touched many lives; adding: “the worth of a human is the service he or she renders to those around him’’. Ezeemo said that if people especially the youths could learn from Ezenwafor; the country would be a better place where people would live and be happy. The service was attended by many clerics in and outside Enugu as well as the Traditional Ruler of Umuchu community in Anambra State, Igwe Godson.

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You’re a liar, Obasanjo tells Bamaiyi Continued from page 1 grammes, said contrary to the claim of Bamaiyi, what his government did was only to allow law enforcement agencies to investigate series of murder allegations levelled against Bamaiyi. It would be recalled that the former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi (rtd), has in his book titled, “Vindication of A General,” accused

Obasanjo of plotting to kill him for opposing Obasanjo as successor to former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar. Bamaiyi also said Obasanjo kept him away for fear he would overthrow his government. Responding to the allegations, Obasanjo said: “That I wanted to kill him? What of the people he killed? My government did not plot to kill him”. “My government asked him

to answer to those that were alleged to have been killed by him and that is legitimate”. “If there is an allegation that you have done something, that you have committed a crime, then you are arrested, you should answer”. “And that’s all. Pure and simple. Who the hell is he that I would want to kill him? Kill him for what? To achieve what? No, there were allegations, the

police and the law enforcement agencies decided to look into the allegations. They invited him and they asked him to answer as a result of what was found, so they charged him to court. So, it’s now up to him, the investigators as I said, the prosecutors and the judiciary. That’s all”. Speaking on the ongoing corruption war, the former President advised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,

(EFCC) to do proper investigation before dragging any suspect to law court. “There must be at least three steps to be taken before the EFCC or ICPC could be successful in the war against corruption and these are adequate investigation, engaging more of internal lawyers than private ones and the use of the Judges that are committed to the course of fighting corruption”.

TSC/CSC: ATSSSAN accuses domestic airlines of conspiracy Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

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APC cracks as NEC members write Buhari Tom Okpe Abuja

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forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Council (NEC) members has written a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari demanding for urgent NEC meeting of the party, decrying the leadership of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) led by the National Chairman, Chief John Oyegun. The forum said that if nothing is done by the President, the situation might lead to “preventable, avoidable and unnecessary intra-party cracks that the present situation might generate”. A copy of the letter signed by a National Ex-official, Southwest coordinator, Hon. Omolayo O. Akintola, which was made available to newsmen in Abuja, on Sunday, dated April 6, 2017, tagged “Save our party-APC”, was addressed to President Bu-

êêêd ƕè óMz Ƈ ƈƋƆƗô hari. The APC Non-NWC (NEC) members’ forum is a body of national officers of the party who are not members of the National Working Committee. The forum complained that they have written several letters to the National Chairman, Chief Oyegun, without any positive reaction, hence this ‘Save our party’s’ request. It reads: “We strongly feel that an urgent call on the appropriate quarters of the party be made to ensure that NEC meeting of our party as provided by Article 25 of our party constitution is obeyed to quarantine resolution of matters affecting the party amicably. “We are equally greatly displeased with the ways of handling party matters solely by the National Working Committee only without any recourse to the

NEC from which NWC derived her powers. “Also to be noted for appropriate advice is the exclusion of sizable number of federating states from scheme of things within the party because many states are not presently represented by party officers on the current National Working Committee, hence, the need to be having regular NEC meetings pending the much awaited amendment to the present party constitution. “We, therefore, deemed it necessary putting this letter across for your timely actions to save our great party from preventable, avoidable and unnecessary party in-house cracks that the present situation might generate. “We strongly believe in your Excellency’s ability and sagacity to normalise things within a good time frame”.

ÏÏÏ Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) has accused domestic airlines operating in the country of conspiring to deny the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other agencies their charges, including the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) , Nigerian Meteorological Agency and Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT). ATSSSAN, a leading aviation labour union which spoke through its President, Comrade Ahmadu llitrus, in an interactive session held at Lagos Airport during the weekend, vowed that the organisation cannot fold its arms and allow the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) mislead Nigerians and the world about the state of the indebtedness of domestic airlines to aviation agencies. Wondering the propriety of the allegation that the Federal Government and NCAA are siphoning indigenous airlines through tax, Comrade llitrus stated that airlines are to be blamed since they have refused to pay up over the years. llitrus said: “What we have witnessed over the years is that the domestic airlines i.e AON members and non-members alike collect the 5% TSC from passengers and refuse to remit to NCAA and or remit only a negligible percentage of the money and illegally utilise the larger unremitted percentage, thereby creating a huge deficit of unremitted portion of the money which now forms what is termed debt”. On the call for the cancellation of the 5% TSC on the basis that it is outdated, the ATSSSAN President, who seriously criticised the move by airline operators, stressed that such advocacy negates the philosophy of ICAO on the financial autonomy of civil aviation regulatory authorities and therefore is not achievable. The union leader therefore posited that “Financial autonomy is a key requirement for autonomy

of the CAA. It has been established that political interference in the operation of a CAA is most visible in jurisdictions where the CAAs depends on subventions from the Government. On the other hand, the CAAs have feared better where they are financially independent”. He further stated that if AON has another source of funding for NCAA considering the current lean finances of the Federal Government and the enormous safety and security responsibilities conferred on it, ATSSSAN will not object to that. “If we may ask, in what way has the regime of the 5% TSC affected in the negative the operation or survival of Nigerian indigenous airlines who actually collect the charge from passengers and pocket it? Today, the domestic airlines have illegally coveted over 16 billion 5% TSC”, Illitrus said. On the accusation that the NCAA discriminates against the domestic airlines in its formula for charging the 5% TSC, Comrade Illitrus noted that “the International ticket coupons generated by IATA for tickets sold in Naira and in USD in Nigeria showed that the 5% TSC for both sales were based on the total cost of the ticket, that is inclusive of fuel surcharge (YQ) and base fare”. He also stated that all Nigerian domestic operators charge the 5% TSC only on base fare excluding YQ, a situation ATSSAN says is fraudulent considering that “over 80% of the ticket cost is hidden under YQ and other sundry cost. For instance, on a one leg journey LOS – ABV (Lagos –Abuja) that cost N23, 000.00, the QY is usually about N19, 000.00 while the base fare is N3, 000.00. The 5% TSC is then calculated only. According to the ATSSSAN President, domestic operators which are used to having their way under previous governments in Nigeria have several designations on bilateral routes on reciprocal basis unutilised, yet they complain about the foreign carriers who are just utilizing theirs under same agreements.

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How porous borders mar naira’s journey to stability Continued from page 1 the nation borders and airports. It is however, worthy of note that in a bid to ensure the naira is stable and free from spikes, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday ensured that over $31 million dollars intervention was disbursed to 3,135 BDCs nationwide by the bank through the International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) win-

dow and an inflow of $100 million in the interbank market. Disclosing this in an exclusive conversation between the BDCs president and our correspondent over the weekend, Gwadabe explained that disbursements were as a result of the CBN policy to provide a level playing ground for different operators in the market, while removing disparity in applicable exchange rate, enhancing liquidity across

Buhari, Tinubu felicitate with Aliko Dangote at 60 ÏÏÏ President Muhamma-

du Buhari has felicitated with Africa’s renowned businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his 60th birthday. Also, former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his 60th birthday, describing him as an inspiration to many people The President’s congratulatory message to Dangote is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina. Adesina said President Buhari joined the business world, Dangote’s friends and family in congratulating the Forbes’ rated richest African and black man for his “patriotism and kind heartedness’’ The president noted with delight that Dangote was always making sacrifices to safeguard the health of the nation, most remarkably the polio and Ebola interventions. According to him, the global business mogul remains a shining example of the virtues of choosing entrepreneurship from an early age. He noted that over the years, the business mogul had pursued his career with diligence and perseverance to build some of the world’s largest manufacturing and distribution companies. President Buhari commended “the humility, simplicity and cosmopolitan outlook of the entrepreneur who defies ethnic and religious persuasions in extending support to the poor and vulnerable and providing employment opportunities without discrimination’’.

He also lauded him for inspiring and mentoring young Nigerians to greatness. The President acknowledged Dangote’s role in bolstering the economy through continuous engagement and counseling of governments on best practices in promoting the ease of doing business. He prayed that the almighty God would grant Dangote more wisdom, good health and longer life to serve his country and humanity. Aliko Dangote, described as “a prodigiously wealthy and luxuriantly blessed billionaire’’, was born on April 10, 1957, in Kano State. Dangote, who owns the Dangote Group, which has interests in commodities as well as oil and gas businesses, operates in Nigeria and other African countries, including Benin, Kenya, Ethiopia, Senegal, Cameroon, Ghana, South Africa, Togo, Tanzania, and Zambia. The business mogul had once replied to a question that he wants to be remembered “as Africa’s greatest industrialist.’’ Meanwhile, former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Sunday congratulated Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his 60th birthday, describing him as an inspiration to many people. In a congratulatory message, Tinubu commended the business mogul for his boldness and bravery in taking the business risks, which he said have now paid off. The All Progressives National Congress (APC) national leader said Dangote has broken all business barriers and had helped to industrialise Africa, with the operations of his Dangote Group in 17 African coun-

all board and overall rate convergence. “Ironically, this development did not help the naira from recovering as being witnessed previously in the market as naira reached an all high of N405 per dollar but eventually closed at N398 to the greenback as a result of the disbursements to BDCs later in the day” , he explained further. The retail forex segment head noted that the reasons are speculators, renewed on slough on the naira. Return of illegal foreign currency cash evacuation through our porous borders and airports, as Dubai in UAE. Enjoy the Illegal evacuation, opera-

tors/players compromise, sales of debit cards by banks rather than cash, maximum $10,000 cash allowable for travelers at the nation airport. However, Nigeria being an import dependent economy, strengthening of the local currency is said not be luck but a choice the nation have to make. Gwadabe therefore advised the Federal Government to ensure the naira remains stable on its sovereign journey by creating special purpose window for foreign investors at the BDCs sub sector like that of IMTSO to diversify streams of foreign reserve. He requested for more

liquidity to the BDCs sector to ensure sector market liquidity and availability, adding that review of allowable margin should be up to N5 than N2 per US dollar. “Monitoring and supervision by regulators and relevant agencies, as well as review the limit of max $10,000 allowable to $20,000 for travelers at our Airports, with localisation of our products and industries. The retail forex segment head also called for media campaign and public awareness in order to achieve stability and sovereignty of the local currency.

It would be recalled that in an effort to curb activities of illegal international money transfer operators, the apex bank announced 33 licenced and authorised operators to remit money to Nigeria on behalf of Nigerians in the Diaspora. According to the statement signed by the Acting Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Mr. Isaac Okorafor, “The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn to the increasing patronage of illegal Money Transfer Operators by Nigerians in the Diaspora for the purpose of home remittances.

Lawyers caution Sagay over court rulings Peter Fowoyo

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Lawyers, under the aegis of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), at the weekend, cautioned the Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Professor Itsejuwa Sagay, SAN, over his comments on string of court decisions against the corruption cases prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). They (lawyers) noted that although Sagay is a professor of law who has distinguished himself in the areas of constitutional law, he should understand better that judges relied on evidence before coming to a decision in a matter brought before them. Prof. Sagay had at a Strategic Engagement with Investigative Journalists last week Thursday described last week’s string of court decisions against the corruption cases prosecuted by the Nigerian government as “worrying”, adding that

the “courts’ decisions call for a deep reflection.” No fewer than three judges delivered rulings that went against the corruption cases instituted by the Federal Government. Justice Abulazeez Anka of a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos had on Monday last week vacated a freeze order on the account of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, after initially ordering a temporary forfeiture of N75 million found in Ozekhome’s Guarantee Trust Bank account. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had through its prosecutor, Rotimi Oyedepo, sought for a freeze order on the account alleging it to be proceeds of crime. Two days later, a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Wednesday last week, discharged a judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja of all 18-count charges of fraud brought against him,

Efe emerges winner of Big Brother Naija Alli Mutiat

ÏÏÏ 25-year-old Micheal Efe

Ejeba has emerged the winner of the 2017 Big Brother Naija competitions. After a five competition, Marvis, Debbie Rise and TBoss were evicted leaving Bisola and Efe as the final two. With his popular slang” Based on Logistic,’ Efe

emerged winner walking home with the whopping N25 million cash and a brand new SUV keep. However, Bisola becomes the newest ambassador of ONE.org having won the ONE.org debate in the house while T-Boss won the payporte arena challenge winning the sum of 500,000 shopping spree on payporte.

his wife and a senior lawyer. Justice Adeniyi Ademola, his wife, Olabowale, as well as Joe Agi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, were accused of fraudulent diversion of huge sums, ranging from local and foreign currencies, possession of firearms and involvement in illegal collection of gratification. Again, on Thursday, a Federal High Court in Lagos issued an order unfreezing the Skye Bank account of a former First Lady, Patience Jonathan. The EFCC had in November 2016 filed an application before the court seeking an order freezing the account. The commission had contended that the funds were reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime. The account is said to harbour the sum

of $5.8 million. Apparently miffed by those court decisions Sagay said: “It’s a complex matter that will need a lot of reflection. But what I can say, generally, is that all those involved in the anti-corruption struggle should not be discouraged, they should continue to do their best.” Dissatisfied, Chief Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, took a swipe at Sagay, accusing the committee’s chairman of serially misleading the President Muhammadu Buhari led government through low quality antipeople advice which has in turn led the government into taking draconian and despotic actions against Nigerian citizens, thereby putting fundamental rights and rule of Law to flight.

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We are after the IKorodu militants–Lagos CP Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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A cross section of worshippers after the Palm Sunday mass in Abuja… on Sunday.

Reigners church collapse: CLO alleges govt’s plot to suppress report Patrick Odey, Uyo

ÏÏÏ The Civil Liberty Organisation (CLO) has accused the Akwa Ibom State Government of trying to suppress the report of the Commission of Inquiry it set up to investigate Reigners’ church collapse. Twenty- nine people were officially declared by government to have died and scores injured in the unfortunate tragedy which occurred on December 10th in Uyo Akwa state capital The Commission of Inquiry which was chaired by Retired Justice Umoekoyo Essang is yet to submit its report three months after it concluded investigation. Addressing reporters on the

matter in Uyo, the State capital, at the weekend, the CLO Chairman in the State, Comrade Clifford Thomas said “the commission never followed the due process before the proceedings ended”. He said, “the commission should not wind down without proper records of proceedings. The commission must come up with the records of proceedings for lawyers who appeared in the commission to address them before submitting it to government”, The human rights lawyer picked holes in the collation of the deaths and the injured, disclosing “no mention of the children was made in the collation of victims of the tragedy”.

Thomas wondered why such omission could be made when children formed bulk of the dead in the accident. “We are representing the human rights community in Akwa Ibom, we are waiting for the report, and if we are not satisfied with what they are going to put out, we will have no other option than to release our own report and pass same to other human rights organizations in and outside Nigeria”, he stressed. The chairman further said his organization would not hesitate to take the matter to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), to seek justice for the estate of the dead, especially concerning the fact that “several dead persons and the injured

ones are not properly compensated”. He said the organization’s position stemmed from complaints by bereaved families who accused the Church and government of not living up to expectations in providing succor to the victims. Thomas accused the Church of deliberate plot to suppress information regarding the actual number of persons that died in the incident. “A member of the Church told us (CLO) that the Pastor begged that many of them who were injured in the accident should not disclose their real names”, Thomas said, saying they would stop at nothing to unravel the real truth behind tragedy.

Stanbic IBTC lauds CBN’s financial literacy project impact on youths Bonny Amadi

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commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), financial literacy project, for spearheading other similar education projects to position Nigerian youths on sound financial prudence. The bank said that with such “more enlightenment”, the financial tutelage programme provided by the apex bank, Nigeria’s banking industry will continue to grow in sophistication, advancement and vigor as the Nigerian youth demography becomes noteworthy in steering future of banking in the country. Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC is a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank

Group, a full service financial services group. Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Dr. Demola Sogunle, mentoring students of Government College, Umuahia, Abia State, in commemoration of the 2017 Financial Literacy Day, said that getting solid footing in financial knowledge keeps the youth ahead of the curve through adulthood to old age. “This will subsequently impact positively on the financial services industry” Sogunle told the students that what makes the financial literacy programme particularly significant is the opportunity it provides them to be exposed to financial literacy very early in life unlike past generations who never had similar exposure, a situation that narrowed their

skills on financial capabilities. In the same manner that education and training equip an individual for success in life, so does financial literacy enhance sound financial decisions and lifetime financial security, he stated. The event which attracted over 80,000 students from about 800 schools in the 36 states of the Federation, was part of 2017 Global Money Week, themed, “Learn. Save. Earn”. CBN launched the Financial Literacy Day as a platform to encourage children and young adults in junior and senior secondary schools to understand quite early in life the rudiments of money and its uses. According to the Stanbic IBTC Bank Chief Executive, said that saving money sometimes may seem

easy, but without a grasp of financial management, an individual may never develop the habit of making sound financial choices. ‘saving is an essential part of being financially secure” Sogunle said “students need to understand what money is and acquire basic money management skills such as living within a budget and handling credit and debt, all of which will put them in good stead for better management of finances and future success” The bank chief noted that sophistication of society and the attendant need for customized products, services, and solutions means that customers must be sufficiently informed to enable them make appropriate choices and manage their personal finances successfully, he said.

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, said the command was working with sister security agencies to arrest the suspected militants that killed four policemen, an army captain and a civilian today. Owoseni made the promise in a statement on Sunday while responding to the killings by militants in Isawo area of Ikorodu in Lagos state. His statement, the first by any top security official clarified earlier reports that two soldiers were killed. The commissioner said that the officers were killed while trying to rescue some people abducted by the unidentified gunmen. “At about 1a.m of today Sunday April 9, the Police received distress call that a group of militants/kidnappers had entered Owutu-Isawo in Ikorodu through the thick swampy forest surrounding the area. “They were reported to have kidnapped some residents. In response, the Police and the Army immediately mobilised personnel to the area, where the kidnapped victims were rescued. “Sadly, however, five out of the gallant, brave and patriotic officers lost their lives during the rescue operation. One of them is a Nigerian Army Captain, while the remaining four are Policemen. One of the residents in the area also died. “We pray that the God Almighty reward their loyalty to the Nation with Paradise and grant their souls peaceful rest.

Remember your campaign promises, group tells Obaseki Titus Akhigbe,Benin

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Members of the Emai Development Union (EMU), a body that marshals the interest of the people of Emai clan in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, have appealed to the state governor, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, to remember his campaign promises to bring development to the locality. In a letter addressed to the governor and signed by Chief Godfrey Ehimika, chairman and Evangelist Francis Esezoobo, secretary of the association, EDU recalled that during his campaign visit to the community Governor Obaseki promised to give Afuze, the administrative headquarters of the local government a facelift. EDU stressed that in line with Governor Obaseki’s plan to develop Gelegele Seaport to an export processing zone Afuze should be well positioned also. Going further, EDU stated: “While appreciating your commitment to give every segment of society a sense of belonging, the elders and good people of Owan sons and daughters who are intellectually balanced for appointment into political positions as the massive votes which came from Owan East contributed to your resounding victory during the elections. “ We use this opportunity to pledge our unalloyed loyalty and unflinching support to your administration and to draw your attention further to the death trapped Afuze-Erah road which is making it difficult to transport farm produce to the market.”

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APC’s war against corruption a mere propaganda, says APGA youth wing Patrick Okohue The discharge of Justice Adeniyi Ademola, his wife, Olubowale and Mr. Joe Agi (SAN), by an FCT High Court, and the unfreezing of Former First Lady Patience Jonathan’s account, have once again proven the fact that this administration’s war against corruption is mere propaganda. This is the view of the Youth wing of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in a statement by its National Youth Leader, Mr.Chinedu Anselem Nebeife in a statement. According to him, the anti corruption campaign is a vindictive tool directed against

the body of opposition and opponents of the administration. “It is indeed regrettable that an elected government in a democracy could descend to the infamous level of deploying crude vendetta against perceived enemies as a tool of statecraft.” He added that the position of the party has always been that for the war on corruption to succeed it must start from the corridors of power, “We have always maintained that to effectively fight corruption, the war must begin right within the corridors of government. For a government fully studded with known agents of corruption cannot by any means prosecute a meaningful war against corruption. It has never happened anywhere in the world.

“This administration must bear in mind that breaking into people’s homes in the dead of the night like common criminals and clamping and throwing people into jail recklessly will not win the war against corruption. “For to win this war, government must ensure greater transparency in all her dealings and institutions and remove the incentives that encourage corruption,” he said. “In the mean time,” he said, “it is our hope that this latest judicial victory has driven home the point that the war against corruption cannot be effectively prosecuted on the basis of trial by media and conviction by propaganda.”

Lagos PDP declares support for Makarfi Iniobong Iwok

As the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues to bite harder, the Lagos State chapter of the party has expressed its support for the Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led National Caretaker Committee, saying that the party is working as one in the state. The members of the party at its General Assembly meeting held in Lagos, unanimously adopted a motion affirming the leadership of Makarfi as the leader of the party. Speaking on the adoption, the state chairman of the party, Hon. Moshood Salvador, stressed that the leader of the party in the state, Chief Bode George, the entire state executive and members of the party are solidly behind Senator Makarfi appointed as the caretaker chairman of the party. He said, “The entire party structure in the state including our leader, Chief Bode George are solidly behind Ahmed Makarfi, who was appointed as caretaker chairman of the party in Port Harcourt last year.” Salvador commended the National As-

…moves to declare defected lawmakers seat vacant sembly for accepting E-voting in the new amendment of the Electoral Act. He further stated that part of the new amendment would restrict state electoral commission from conducting local government elections without providing a level playing ground. “The new electoral amendment is cheering news to those of you who are aspiring to contest the forth coming local government election and the 2019 general elections in the country.” The chairman disclosed that though the party suffered a political setback in IbejuLekki Local Government Area, but that the differences have been resolved as the party structure at the council level is in place. Also speaking at the event, the party’s state publicity secretary, Barr. Taofik Gani, said the party is already initiating the process of declaring the seats of six of its members who defected to the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), in the Lagos State House of Assembly vacant.

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He said, “We are doing our homework and we are going to make our formal application to the necessary authorities for their seats to be declared vacant. We want them to come and test their popularity in their various constituencies.

Anti graft war: Group questions NASS credibility Patrick Okohue The Take Our Country Back Movement has questioned the temerity of lawmakers in the National Assembly to make laws for Nigerians not minding the fact that most of them are of questionable character. The convener of the group Adeola Samuel Ilori, Esq made the assertion, while briefing a press conference held at the Rights House CDHR, Ikeja Lagos. “It is a known fact that 12 senators including the Senate President, Bukola Saraki in the 8th Assembly are currently standing trial in various financial crimes and other misdemeanors and that validates the facts that the masses have not been, would not be and can never be truly represented in various capacities. “At the same time, the fact that 30 Senators also are currently being investigated by the anti grafts agencies spells doom for our democracy and the future of our children and the unborn generations.” The Human rights lawyer noted that section 66 of the Nigerian 1999 constitution (as amended) states inter alia that “a person shall be unworthy to make laws for the country once he had been indicted”. “Many of them are not only indicted, but standing trial for various misdemeanors, yet want to make laws for us to obey. We won’t take it. “They can’t be allowed to make laws for us, though they cleared themselves, but in our view they are not, we are poise to take back our country.” The group made six demands, “we demand resignation of the senators already indicted. “Pay cut: Salaries and allowance, immediate passage of 2017 National budget without further delay, pass bill to establish special courts for financial crimes, the whistles blowers protection bills lying fallow in their chamber, the executive must also ensure that the country experience true federalism.”

Saraki should be a unifying factor in NASS, not enemy within -Adamawa Lawmaker Tom Garba, Yola

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The Adamawa State House of Assembly member representing Jada/ Mbulo constituency, Hon. Hammanjoda Umar, has said that he expects the Nigeria Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to be a major unifying factor and leader to all sons and daughters of every All Progressives congress (APC) members at both the red and green chambers of the National Assembly. Umar who spoke to our correspondent to clear the air on a misquote of a statement that the Senate President is a “treat to democracy” in some medium in the last two weeks. He said he is a passionate APC loyalist and do not want to see the house being divided or the opposition using some of the party members to cause a serious crack to penetrate or

divide the APC members at the National Assembly. The lawmaker said he was concerned over the unnecessary crisis to confirm Ibrahim Magu , as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) when most of the objection raised against Magu are coming from members of the APC. “I was trying to say that Senate President, Bukola Saraki should not be an opposition within APC as an enemy within can be more devastating than an enemy without and should not personalise everything about government policies. “He is a leader to all APC members at the Senate, to me their unity is to strengthen democracy and to booster the fraternity cord among the APC family during and after plenaries.

“He can be accused of running the Senate as his private estate and can pose a serious political threat to the future of the APC if the party’s national leadership does not come together to foster unity among the party faithful.” he said. Umar explained that the action of the Senate dominated by APC members is anti-government and that their continuous opposition to the President’s decisions will not bring development to the country. Urging the senators not to personalise issues of national interest and that they should put aside their political differences and work for the growth of democracy. He urged the Senate to confirm Magu, pointing out that the EFCC under the present chairman has been active and that the tempo must be maintained in order to cage the menace of corruption.

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Delta Speaker’s aide knocks Assembly staff for uncomplimentary remarks Patrick Okohue

The comments by some members of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), Delta State Chapter questioning the capability of the State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya to make the right decisions has drawn the err the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Mr. Henry Ebireri, who described the utterances of the workers as reckless, ridiculous, unbelievable, disgusting, inaccurate and insulting. Ebireri said, “These workers have consciously and definitely shown disdain for the Speaker.” In a statement in Asaba, Ebireri refuted some of the statements which he said were from unguarded quarters in the state, saying those behind them do not wish the Delta State House of Assembly well. He praised the Speaker for his dogged commitment to principles in the practice of politics, the rule of law and the best democratic tradition of fairness and justice. “Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya is a brilliant lawmaker. He

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has respect for the Almighty God and passion for the people. He is against forms of behaviors that are alien to or subversive of the rule of law” the CPS said. Wondering why Igbuya’s good name and image would be tarnished by these workers and their sponsors, Ebireri described critics of Deputy Clerk, Barrister Otto Aghoghophia as self-seeking people. “The appointment of Otto reflects the wishes of the workers. The law didn’t say the appointee must be the most senior staff ” The spokesperson of the

Speaker apart from drawing attention to the orchestrated campaign of hate, slander and witch-hunt being undertaken by some workers and their sponsors advised uninformed writers in the state to stop advertising ignorance. “Mister Speaker should not be a subject of undue attack. He should be applauded in his quest to bring about economic and social development in Delta State. Blackmailers should look for cheap targets elsewhere,” he said. Ebireri who also condemned some misleading stories, which

he said were sponsored by enemies of the state to push their selfish agenda and justify unrealistic conclusions about Igbuya praised the Speaker for providing the necessary environment for the development of the workers. “The culture of gangsterism as manifested in the protest by some workers against Otto cannot be allowed to prevail. By grade level, Mr. Otto is qualified and his appointment cannot be equated to a breach of the rule of law.” He commended the astute politician for making Delta State, particularly Sapele proud by his achievements in politics. “Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya, an expert on procedure and rules, has done Delta State proud. Sapele has never had it so good in terms of provision of amenities and infrastructure” he said. He advised critics of the Speaker to define the objectives and strategies of their struggles more clearly than degenerating into abuses, lies and wild allegations. “Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya is travelling on the road that leads to success,” he said. He called on civil servants, politicians and youths to emulate the virtues of Igbuya by pursuing peace, progress and development.

Ambode says celebrating Lagos at 50 is celebrating Nigeria’s unity, progress Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has said that celebrating the state at 50 years amounted to celebrating Nigeria’s unity as Lagos provided the platform that kept the nation together. Ambode stated this in Lagos at the opening of a drama exhibition entitled “Wakaa the Musical” as part of 50-day activities heralding the May 27 50th anniversary of the creation of the state. Lagos State was created on May 27, 1967 via State Creation and Transitional Provisions Decree No. 14 of 1967, which restructured Nigeria into a federation of 12 states from former four regions. Represented by his deputy, Dr Idiat Adebule, the governor said Lagos was a land of opportunities which offered Nigerians the chance to succeed in their vocations and endeavours, and deserved to be fittingly celebrated. According to him, the play shows that Lagos is that place where you have a chance to make it if you work hard. ”The play marks the beginning of another phase of the celebration, which will climax on May 27, the anniversary of the creation of Lagos State.

“The golden jubilee presents a unique opportunity for us not only to celebrate our achievements, but also to showcase to the entire world the immense potential waiting to be tapped. “We are determined and committed as a government, to fully explore all the possibilities presented by this moment to lay a solid foundation for another glorious and prosperous 50 years,” he said. Earlier, the Director and Executive Producer of the play, Mrs Bolanle Austen-Peters, had said that the drama was about the trials, successes and experiences of graduates with varied backgrounds. “The story reveals the struggle and challenges young people face in present day Nigeria and abroad. “Wakaa the Musical’ takes you on an emotional roller-coaster and is a strong satire of Nigeria’s politics. “It is a play that depicts the life and struggles of many Lagos residents in a bid to achieve their dreams as well as the victory that comes with being tenacious in the face of adversity,” she said. Austen-Peters appreciated the Lagos State government for its continual support to the entertainment industry and making it able to compete globally.

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She urged the youth to work hard and explore their potential to contribute to national development. (NAN)

Help develop rural areas, PDP chieftain tells new caretaker c’ttees in Oyo A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Chief Abiodun Alabi, has charged the newly inaugurated local government caretaker committee members in Oyo State to work towards the development of rural areas in the state. Alabi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that though the tenure of the committee members was short, it could be used to promote meaningful development. “Though the tenure of the caretaker committee members in their respective council areas is short, a good administrator can use the short period for meaningful development. “People are watching them and they will be assessed based on their contributions in the respective council areas. “So the caretaker committee members should not see their appointment as an opportunity to embezzle the token allocation allocated to their local governments, but an opportunity to serve the people and make a mark. “I enjoin them to use the three months to register a good name and demonstrate integrity through laudable projects that will make the people to remember them after their tenure,’’ he said.

Bindow dissociates self, administration, from threat to quit APC Gov. Muhammadu Bindow of Adamawa State has disassociated himself and his administration from reported threat to quit the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that recent media reports quoted Alhaji Abdulrahman Abba-Jimeta, the Chief of Staff to the governor as saying that the state-led APC government may be forced to leave APC. He had said this measure might be taken if the party’s national secretariat did not address the problem of its (Adamawa APC) marginalisation by the national body on issues regarding the party in the state. The governor ,who spoke through the Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Malam Ahmad Sajoh, told newsmen in Yola that the media, which ascribed the statement of the Chief of Staff to the governor, were not fair to the governor, who had spoken at that occasion and declared his full support to the party. “What Abba-Jimeta said was his personal opinion and the governor did not waste time in countering him at the event.

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Rep tasks FCT residents to imbibe culture of unity, peace, love A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Zephaniah Jesalo, (PDP), AMAC-Bwari Federal Constituency, has called on residents of the FCT to imbibe the culture of peace, love and unity. Jesalo made the call in Abaji at the funeral service in honour of the late Mr David Tadanyigbe. Tadanyigbe was the father of Mr Gami, a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reporter attached to Kuje Area Council of the FCT.

The lawmaker said the late Tadanyigbe was a peaceful, loving, accommodating and an accomplished man who devoted his life time to humanitarian services. “We are here to bid farewell to our friend who devoted his life time assisting and encouraging the people. “He was humble, peaceful, accommodating and above all, he cherishes and appreciated people around. ”So, the message I want us to take home is to imbibe the culture of peace,

love and to learn to accommodate each other,” he said. In his sermon, Rev. Sani Soro of the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) in Abaji called on Christians to ensure total submission to God. He said there was no repentance in the grave and so, admonished the congregation to always seek righteousness in every of their undertakings. The cleric described the deceased as a man that truly committed his life to the work of God.

Executive/Legislature face-off: Cardinal Okogie slams Nigerian leaders The Centre for AntiCorruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has commended the steps being taken by the House of Representatives, on four consolidated bills seeking to strengthen the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as the fight against corruption surges on. Executive/Legislature faceoff: Cardinal Okogie slams Nigerian leaders Worried by the current face-off between the Executive and the Legislative arms of the Federal Government, Anthony Cardinal Okogie, the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, has urged the country’s leaders to put the interest of the citizenry above personal interests. Okogie said the executive and legislative arms should come together and work for the development of the nation. According to the cardinal, the leaders must assume the responsibility of governance by securing the land from those he called armed robbers, kidnappers and herdsmen. “Our politicians are busy fighting one another, exchanging blows in the hallowed chambers of the legislature, resorting to character assassination. “Our law enforcement institutions have been turned into their arsenal in this battle of the sanctimonious; the executive accuses the legislature of corruption and vice versa. “Both parties in the conflict pretend to be fighting for us, they are fighting to guard the “trophy” they won at the last

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election while preparing to retain the same trophy in the next election. “They are so busy fighting that they have no time to work for our security. Their sterile conflict is, in fact, prejudicial to our security. “Their negligence of duty, their tantrums, their failure to be transparent and accountable with very few exceptions, point to the fact that they are part of the equation of insecurity in our country,” Okogie said in a statement. Okogie called on political leaders to provide infrastructure and adequate security for the citizens. He noted: “Our leaders are well protected, but we the citizens are not. Political leaders who cannot provide security

are a total failure. “Almost six decades after independence, almost 70 years after the establishment of Nigeria’s premier University of Ibadan, we still have to rely on medical tourism. “But how many poor Nigerians can afford to spend one day in a hospital overseas. How many can afford to be away from their work for three months. “But Nigerians have the capacity to run good hospitals. All we just need is a leadership that enables, not one that disables. “They receive the perks of office in a land where workers have gone unpaid for months, government does not serve Nigerians and the public servant does not serve the public.” Okogie called on Nigerians to be responsible in the business

of protecting and safeguarding their own lives and property. “Does the life of the Nigerian have any value. If it does, can it be truly said that Nigerians appreciate the value of life. The questions are meant for all of us. “We all have to take responsibility for the protection of lives and property of the citizens in this country. We live in clear and present danger. “We are not safe when we are at home, neither are we safe away from home. “Life runs the risk of being cut short by armed robbers, kidnappers, dangerous drivers driving on dangerous roads, driving cars that are dangerous for transportation. “When we thought we were gaining the upper hand in the battle with Boko Haram, violent herdsmen stare at our helpless faces,” said the retired catholic archbishop. While reminding leaders that one day they would give account of their stewardship to God, who made them leaders, Okogie pointed out: “One thing is clear: almost all our political leaders are either Christian or Muslim. The two religions teach that we shall one day account for our earthly stewardship. “Every leader will stand before the “Just Judge” (God) and account for the way he or she got into positions of authority and used the authority. “Propaganda in the print and electronic media will be of no assistance, lies told to get elected and falsehood peddled to remain in office will be of no value.” (NAN)

11 Politics Lagos council polls: APC women leaders want more slots Women leaders under the auspices of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State on Saturday urged the party to increase women representation in government particularly at the grassroots. Specifically, the women want more slots during the forthcoming local government elections. Mrs Olufunke Ogun, APC’s Women Leader in Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area, made the appeal at the party’s women leaders forum in Epe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the forum, organised in preparation for the council polls scheduled for July 22, was attended by hundreds of women leaders in the council area. Tagged: “The Voice of Women is the Voice of God”, the summit was held at the constituency office of Hon Segun Oludade, the lawmaker representing the area in the Lagos State House of Assembly. Ogun, who commended Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode for allotting about 30 per cent positions to women in his government, said more could still be done for women because of their “strategic roles and population”. “Gov. Ambode has tried, but he can still increase the number of women in his government. I want to advise our governor to get women more involved in governance, not only in politicking. “Women should not be restricted to the position of followership in party politics alone, they must be engaged. If our men give us opportunity to rule the nation, we can do it,” she said. “We can do it, we have the ability, strategies and population to make things work and bring the `real change’ to the people. We must be given ample opportunities in the forthcoming council elections.” According to her, women should be given the opportunities to serve as chairmen, vice chairmen, councillors and others in the council areas. Ogun appealed to women folks to vie for elective positions in the forthcoming council election. She added: “We admonish women to come out and vie for elective positions in the forthcoming local government election in our state. “This forum is organised to advise, sensitise and re-orientate our women on the forthcoming local government poll, we should not take back seat, we should not allow selfish people to lead. “We need to prepare for the election now that the guidelines have been released, we should vote right and refuse to be bought over. Let us look for people with character and fear of God.” Ogun , who lauded Ambode’s giant strides in infrastructure development, security and economy, also urged women to support the government for more growth and development. Also speaking, Mrs Adewunmi Balogun, the Assistant Women Leader, harped on the involvement of women in governance.

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IGP never ordered anyone to kill Wike –Force spokesman Amaka Agbu Port Harcourt

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed allegation by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State that the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, planned to kill him. It described the allegation as malicious, saying it was capable of misleading and causing disaffection between the NPF and the people of Rivers State, the police spokesman, Jimoh Moshood said in a statement on Sunday. Wike had in an interview said the IGP had instructed the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Zaki

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Ahmed, to kill him, but the police disclosed that the governor was being guarded by 221 policemen. Moshood stressed that the governor had more policemen than some police area commands in some states and also faulted claims by Wike that nine Commissioners of Police had served in the state since the IGP assumed office, hinting that only three CPs had served there. He said: “There was no time either recently or in the past that the Inspector-General of Police gave an order or assignment to the Commissioner of Police, Riv-

ers State or any police officer anywhere in the country to kill Mr. Nyesom Wike, the Executive Governor of Rivers State or directs the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State to cage the governor as alleged. “It is incumbent on the Nigeria Police Force to educate the general public and draw the attention of the governor to the facts and figures available for press and members of the public to verify, that there are 221 police personnel attached currently to Governor Nyesom Wike for his personal and office protection.”

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According to the police, the personnel attached to Gov. Wike included one Aide-De-Camp, one Chief Security Officer, one Unit Commander (Special Protection Unit) ; one Unit Commander (Counter Terrorism Unit) and one Escort Commander. Others are one Camp Commander; one Admin officer to administer the police personnel, 54 Inspectors, 136 Sergeants and 24 Corporals. The police spokesman explained that 28,000 policemen and personnel of other security agencies were deployed in Rivers State in December last year for the rerun election. The statement further reads: “Obviously, the total number of 221 Police Personnel attached to the His Excellency, Mr. Nyesom Wike, the Governor of Rivers State, is more than the strength of some Police Area Commands formation in some states of Nigeria. “This is done to ensure optimum safety and protection of the Executive Governor of Rivers State. “It is also factual to state that His Excellency, Mr. Nyesom Wike, Governor of Rivers State, has not at any time reported or brought to the notice of the Inspector General of Police any security breach or lapses from these Police personnel attached to him till date.” On the 28,000 Police Personnel and the Personnel of the other Security and Safety agencies deployed to Rivers State under the aegis of Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), a platform created

by INEC and the Nigeria Police Force, the police explained that they were deployed in order to ensure the security and safety of the electorates, electoral officials, election materials and other critical stakeholders before, during and after the re-run election held in December, 2016 and not to kill innocent Nigerians. The police also urged the governor to put consideration national security and shun any personal grudges he has against the IG. “His Excellency, should put into cognizance National Security and that of the people of Rivers State as against any personal, political or group interest, and resist the use of personal grudges, grouse and sentiment to attack the hard earned personality of the Inspector-General of Police to cast aspersion on the Statutory roles of the Force in ensuring utmost protection of life and property of all Nigerians. Also, contrary to claims that nine Commissioners of Police have served in Rivers State in the last two years, the police said: “the record is there for everyone to check. Only three Commissioners of Police have served in Rivers State since the inception of the administration of the Inspector General of Police.” “The first Commissioner of Police was redeployed to a higher duty post when he was promoted to the rank of a Deputy Inspector General of Police, while the second died after a brief illness on admission at an Indian Hospital; the third is the current Commissioner of Police in Rivers State.”

$1.1b Malabu scandal: How Jonathan got $200m from deal OpeOluwani Akintayo

ÏÏÏ Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, is yet to be free from his alleged involvement in the $1.1 billion Malabu scandal, as new report says he probably received as much as $200 million to approve the sale of OPL 245 oil field. According to court documents presented by Italian prosecutors, Shell and ENI were also confirmed to have known that a huge amount from the $1.3 billion will be disbursed as compensation to Nigerian politicians, yet went ahead with the deal. According to Italian newspaper, BuzzFeed, the prosecutors quoted Ednan Agaev, a Russian middleman who helped negotiate the transfer of the oil block to Shell and ENI, as saying that Dan Etete, the former Petroleum Minister at the heart of the oil scandal, said he intended to dole out as much as $400 million in bribes if the deal went through. According to the paper, if

Etete actually paid such amount as bribe to secure the bloc then, “Agaev stated that he would think President Goodluck Jonathan got at least $200 million of this money,” BuzzFeed quoted an excerpt of FBI submissions to Italian authorities as saying. The revelations were made when the FBI interviewed Agaev, whom prosecutors also said met with Jonathan on more than one occasion in Nigeria during the OPL 245 negotiations. Agaev, who was Etete’s representative in the negotiation, said the convicted former petroleum minister told him of the $400m bribe to Nigerian politicians when he approached him for his payment. During FBI’s questioning, Agaev was asked about payment of his commission. He “stated that he went to Etete and told him to pay him the $65,000,000 fee”. Agaev stated that Etete said, ‘I can’t pay you, I have to pay Adoke (Mohammed Bello Adoke, then Nigeria’s attorney general) $400 million and

all the other people in the Senate and the National Assembly.” The Russian also repeated the assertion in a follow-up interview with Italian prosecutors, led by Fabio De Pasquale in Milan. “I said that if it’s true, that he paid, he had to pay 400 million, I assume that at least 200 went to Goodluck (Jonathan).” “I heard from Chief (Etete), he claims that he had to pay 400 million, so, if this is true, if he paid 400 million, then most probably the President, as the biggest boss, took at least the half of it,” BuzzFeed wrote, quoting documents prepared by Italian prosecutors. The findings included internal emails and phone conversations of Shell’s officials and agents. It also revealed how Etete’s wife allegedly stated that her husband was getting only a part of the total sum paid by Shell. “The rest goes in paying people off,” BuzzFeed reported. The report also said Etete, at a 2010 meeting with Guy Colegate and John Copleston, two former

British intelligence officers, hired by Shell to help handle Etete during the negotiations, said Jonathan had written to him about the president’s willingness to see the deal through. “Etete claims he has and has shown (though not copied) a letter from President reiterating Malabu’s 100pc equity/contract ‘award’,” an email from Mr. Colegate stated. “This letter clearly an attempt to deliver significant revenues to GEJ (Jonathan) as part of any transaction.” Shell officials said Jonathan worked as a lesson teacher to Etete’s children when he was Petroleum Minister from mid to late 1990s. MI6 officials said the deal was “about personal gain and politics” for Jonathan. The documents also revealed that Shell officials knew Etete was an ex-convict who intended to distribute the payment of the Malabu oil deal to politicians, but transacted with him, anyway. At some point, the officials tried

to exploit Etete’s criminal record to get a better deal for Shell. In response to a 2007 note saying that a French court had just sentenced Etete to a jail term and a $440,000 fine for money laundering, a Shell general counsel forwarded the message to executive board members. “Gentlemen, I thought the attached would be of interest to you,” he wrote. “We are considering how to turn this development to our advantage.” Guy Outen, an executive vice president at Shell, replied: “makes it a bit difficult for the Govt … and us … to progress though,” BuzzFeed reported. The details confirmed an earlier report that Shell and ENI knew they were dealing with Etete and that a good amount of their payment will go to Malabu Oil and Gas, partly-owned by the former petroleum minister. Responding to BuzzFeed and Il Sore 24 Ore, Shell and ENI said the authorities have no grounds to pursue their prosecution.

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Editorial Time for salary and pension harmonization

ne of the remarkable differences between governance in the advanced economies and the underdeveloped countries of Africa is that while the former pays strict attention to laws, the latter brazenly violates them. Specifically, laws are to ensure equity, fairness and justice, which are the hallmark of human civilization. It is, therefore, heartwarming to note that while receiving executives of the Association of Contributory Pensioners of Nigeria in his office, the Minister of Labour and productivity, Senator Chris Ngige, expressed readiness of the federal government to abide by the country’s laws, especially as they affect the wellbeing of workers and pensioners. He said: “The Constitution is clear in Section 173[3] on how pension should be administered. It is to be reviewed every five years or upon an increment in salary. A review was done in 2011 on minimum wage and once that is touched, it should automatically affect the pension”. It is pertinent to recall that as a former governor of Anambra State, Ngige not only paid pensioners alongside the state workers, but went on to harmonize the disparity between their incomes. Conversely, when the current minimum wage became effective in 2011, his successors never showed any passionate commitment to welfare of pensioners as this reflected in their indifference to harmonization of pension in spite of several verification exercises. In Anambra, permanent secretaries who retired before May 2011 when the current minimum wage came into force are still paid only N30, 000.00, while those that retired later receive N450, 000.00. Similarly, Directors receive less than N80, 00.00, while their counterparts are paid N120, 000.00. This huge disparity has affected the welfare of many pensioners, as they are

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Armed robbers hijack 1, 000 loaded cement bags in Delta

Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

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Rampaging armed robbers operating frequently along the Ugbolu/Illah faced portion of Asaba-Abuja road, Delta state, in the early hours Sunday attacked a truck loaded with 1, 000 cement bags and allegedly shot the driver, two motor boys be-

fore diverting the cement into the bush. Eyewitness said the trailer load of cement with the inscription ‘Group of Company,’ was hijacked by the fierce looking armed robbers who shot severally into the air which left residents of the host communities fleeing out of their houses for cover. During their operation, it

was gathered that the driver and his two motor boys were shot, ordered to face the ground till the operation lasted. But were rescued by some residents in the areas who summoned courage to them to the hospital for treatment where they are currently responding to treatment with multiple injuries.

The driver, Garuba Mohammed, who is critically injured and lying at the Ebu Central Hospital, told our reporter that in his attempt to slow down on the failed portion of the road, he met a brick wall when something skipped him out of the road, thereby making him to stop. According to him, the suspects struck at the bad por-

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Nigeria loses N130bn to corruption at land borders, says traders’ union president Nosa Akenzua, Asaba.

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Nigerian traders have said that the country in the last three months has lost whopping sum of N130billion to land borders. The president, National Association of Nigeria Traders, Mr. Ken Ukaocha who spoke to Journalists in Asaba after a thanksgiving ceremony held by one of his members yesterday, explained that Nigerians can only imagine the gravity of the situation when similar practices happening at the airports and seaports are taken into consideration. “These past three months alone, Nigeria has lost more than N130 billion due to the porosity of our borders and the corrupt practices going along the border routes and this is for land borders only.

Police IG, Gov Obiano petitioned by community over rights abuse Alphonsus Nweze, Awka

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The Inspector-General of Police, Governor Willie Obiano of Anambr state and the Human Rights Commission have been urged to rise and halt further gross abuse of fundamental human rights of the people and leaders of Otoko village in Isuanaoma, Awka North local government area of Anambra state. Making the call at the weekend while handing over a petition to the IG to newsmen in his office, counsel to the village, Humphery Udechukwu, specifically asked the IG to stop all forms of harassment and intimidation and arrests by his men at the insistence of one Festus Onyeagolu, a Ghana based businessman, who allegedly swore to use his resources to bring Otoko people and their leaders to their knees, so that he would take their land, Ilodigwe land. The legal practitioner also asked Gov. Obiano to save his clients by prevailing on his

special adviser on Security, Chief Chikaodili Anara, who was alledely being used by Onyeagolus t o use his vigilant opetatives to intimidate and harass the villagers. He said in one ocassion they allegedly brought vigilant operatives who shot indiscriminately scaring people away from their village, only for them to collect the bullet shells and took them to police to allege that it was his clients that did the shoot-out, hence the arrests and detention of his clents. Udechukwu lamented that because the Police from Force Headquarters, Abuja were heavily compromised by Festus Onyeagolu, his brothers Paulinus, Anthony and others, they would throw respect to Court to the dog. Consequently, they have been arresting his clients, said the Lawyer indiscriminately in a matter that was pending in a Court, saying that an Ihiala High Court in Anambra State has ordered the police to allow the status quo to remain, yet they to go about arresting and detain-

ing his clients. He said that as at last Friday, April 7, 2017, one of his clients was still being detainined at Force Headquarters, Abuja on trump up charges for more than two weeks without allowing him to be taken on bail. One of the leaders who was being hunted for arrest, Nnamdi Oduenyi, said that efforts have been made in the past, including a peace meeting the Police authority asked the former Commissioner of Police in the State, B.A. Karma, now Assistant Inspector-Genetal of Police (IG) Zone 9, Umuahia to look into the matter but Festus walked out of of Katma, saying he would not abide by the decisions of Karma. But Udechukwu said that Festus and his cohorts rather have been writin spurious petititions to Force Headquarters, Abuja, whch in turn came down here and arrest his cliens t, charge them at Abuja and at the same time come down here to oress similar charges against his clients.

tion of the road, when the drivers usually slow down, adding that the hoodlums, who attacked from their hiding place beside the road, attacked him, without the knowledge of the other truck drivers loaded with granite, ahead of him. “The armed suspects”, he said, “jumped into my slow moving vehicle and held me captive, and collected my money, two handsets and stabbed me all over my body, from my head, shoulder, abdomen, leg and my back, as you can see, and also collected my vehicle key and drove off”, they shot at me and my two motor boys, he said. “I was left alone seriously bleeding, on the lonely road, surrounded by bushed, full of strange and fearful sounds, and I hid myself in the bush beside the road, until assistance came after exhaustive one-and-a half hours”. The activities of armed men along the road, accord-

ing to him, called for an emergency solution, due to the economic importance of the road, which runs across many Delta State agrarian communities. The presence of the road, mostly drivers, farmers and traders, who ply the road, boost the commercial activities in the Ebu, Illah, Ugbolu and others communities, including Edo State boundary communities, but the current menace of the hooligans has been affecting the progress of commercial activities, as traders from outside the state travel with fear. With the recurring cases of reported violent robbery operations on the road, without any seeming prompt intervention by the law enforcement agents, to address the ugly situation, in spite of the public lamentation and condemnation, the positive economic development attracted by the road now stands the risk of a steady decline. But in a swift reaction, the Police Image Maker in the state, Mr. Andrew Aniamaka confirmed the truck was recovered inside the bush and the suspects fled, adding the police were on their trail with a view to bringing them to book.

Youth corper sent to Kirikiri prison for investing employer’s N3.5m in ÎÎÎ A member of

the 2016 Batch B of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been sent to Kirikiri Medium Prison, Apapa, Lagos, after being arraigned for embezzlement following a failed N3.5 million investment in MMM and Twinkas Ponzi schemes. Agency report indicated that the corper, who was supposed to have passed out with others last Friday, landed himself in trouble when, contrary to promises and expectations, the operators of MMM and Twinkas failed to return the money, which belonged to the company where he was doing his service. The young man, one of those posted to Lagos Island, had hoped to make a quick profit before the end of his service only to end up disappointed. His employers reported the matter to the police after he failed to return the money. The corper’s plight was made public by a colleague, a lawyer, who missed the last Community Development Service (CDS) and took advantage of the group’s WhatsApp platform to explain his absence. The lawyer, Augustine Ukpo, wrote: “I was in court representing our Corper

member colleague who was arrested and arraigned today before the Agbomalu Magistrate Court involved in N3.5 million embezzlement from his PPA (Place of Primary Assignment).” Giving an update the next day, corper Ukpo wrote on the same platform: “I earlier posted you guys that one (of) our Corper colleague(s) was arrested and arraigned yesterday. He is now in Kirikiri Medium Prison pending the perfection of his bail conditions. “While interviewing the corper member, I noticed bruises all over his body – evidence that he was beaten. He was kept in police custody for more than 24 hours. These got me furious as a lawyer. Even though the corper agreed that he used the money for MMM and Twinkas, his fundamental right should not be compromised. “In this vein, I shall be filing a fundamental right action against the employer of the Corper.” Corper Ukpo refused to disclose the name of his client but posted photos showing signs of torture allegedly inflicted on him in police cell before he was transferred to prison custody.

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Niger to partner FG on roads Saka Bolaji, Minna

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state governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, has said that plans are underway to partner with the federal government to begin the construction of four major critical roads in the state. Governor Sani Bello said in Lapai, headquarters of Lapai local government area during his mid-term assessment tour of the 25 Local Governmen t areas of the state over the weekend that the project will cost over N50billion. He said he is in talks with the federal government to support us and I see a situation where we join hands with the federal government to do the roads. “We need a little over N50billion to fix four major critical roads in the state. These four trunk A roads which include Lapai/Gulu/Evuti/Muye road, Kompani Bobi/Bangi road, Luma/Agwara road and Pandogari/Allawa/Erena roads are very important especially the affected ones because I believe it will add value in terms of economy and these are agricultural potential areas.” While explaining that the tour was designed to get first hand information from the people on areas where they need government intervention, he insisted that government cannot be planning and working without input from the people, hence the mid-term assessment. “We are on working visit to our local government areas and not on any campaign as it is being insinuated. We are on tour to get first hand information on the needs of our people with a view to solving those that require immediate intervention and those that cannot be addressed immediately will be capture in the supplementary or 2018 budget. “I strongly believe our budget should be people oriented and not a budget that we sit down in Minna (state capital) to write. We need to go to the people, know their needs, areas of challenge and reflect it in the budget so that we can address those issues that are of great concern to our people,” he told a large crowd at the palace of Etsu Lapai, Alhaji Umar Bago Tafida. The governor who has visited 15 of the 25 local government councils said the tour has been a huge success and revealing adding that henceforth future budgets of the state will be guided more by the needs of the people.

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Water taps remain dry for over 4 months in Calabar Edem Edem, Calabar

ÎÎÎPublic water taps have dried for over four months in Calabar the Cross River state capital. The Ministry of Water Resources has not explained to the public the reason for the dry taps. At the general hospital and University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, many cases of water borne diseases are recorded on

the increase. Lamenting the situation a number of residents who spoke with our correspondent said for over four months now, their water taps have gone dry and whenever water seems to flow in their taps, what they find is brownish water that is dangerous for human consumption. In addition to this, there has overtime been a huge upsurge in the incidence of meter theft in the city.

A resident, Aniekan Okon, said that right from the end of December last year, he has been getting estimated bills from the state water board because his water meter was vandalized, claiming that he has paid 12,000 for the meter to be replaced but nothing has been done. “My water meter was vandalized in December last year and I went to Water Board to request for a new one, but to

my chagrin, after paying 2,000 naira no new meter has been installed, and i have been charged based on estimation since then”, he said. Similarly, Mrs. Mammy Udo Akpan, a housewife who lives at Chamley Street, Calabar South said since a team was constituted to take charge of the Water Corporation, the services rendered by the body has deteriorated.

Edo APC suspends Blessing Agbomhere for alleged anti-party ÎÎÎThe

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gress, APC, has slammed an indefinite

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Mr.

Blessing Agbomhere over alleged anti-party activities. Among

others,

Agbomhere

was alleged to have engaged in conducts capable of embarrassing and ridiculing the party. He was also accused of flouting the rules, regulations and decisions of the party as regards conduct of primaries election, absenting himself from meetings to which he was duly invited to clear himself

allegations, which

amounted to total disregard for

Sokoto State governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (2nd r), during an inspection tour of the collapsed Lugu Dam in Wurno L.G.A of Sokoto State… recently.

PDP clears Ekiti councilorship by-election By Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti

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State Independent Electoral Commission (EKSIEC), has announced the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state as the winner of the Saturday, local gGovernment councilorship by-election conducted by it to fill vacant posts in Irepodun/Ifelodun and Ikere local government areas of the state. The election commission organised the election in Agbado/ Oyo Ward 4 in Ikere Local Government and Igede Ward 3 in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government following the death of the councillors in the respective wards s won all the seats. Results announced by EKSIEC after the polls at Agbado/ Oyo Ward, Ikere, showed that

PDP’s Mrs. Rhoda-Chinedu Bakare polled 1,378 votes to defeat the candidates of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA); Accord and United People’s Party (UPP) who got 35, 30 and 11 votes respectively. In the election at Igede Ward 3 in Irepodun/Ifelodun Council, PDP’s Mrs. Grace Ajayi was also declared winner with 1,491 votes as against the candidates of Accord, APGA and UPP who scored 30, 28 and 13 votes respectively. The executive secretary of EKSIEC, Mrs. Bolanle Awe, told newsmen that “the election conformed substantially with Schedule 4, Section 1(1) of Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission Law, 2011,” and commended the people of ghe various wards for trooping out enmasse and maintaining

orderliness during the voting exercise. Awe said: “All political parties were duly informed through letters, advertorial and news. Only those who duly returned their forms participated in the election because it is the right of political parties.” According to her, accreditation had begun at 8am in all the polling units while voting took place simultaneously. Awe explained that “a level playing field was provided for all political parties in the election.” However, the Alll Progressives Congress (APC) did not participate in the election and had also failed to take part when the election into the 177 wards in the state and the 16 local governments were held about two years ago.

the party executives committee and stake holders, and filing an action in court of law against the party and elected officer of the party without exhausting all avenues for redress as provided for in the party’s constitution. The letter dated April 5, 2017 and jointly signed by the Chairman, Hon. Zakari Ozizi and other 26 executive members of the APC in Etsako Central local government area conveyed the suspension to the state chairman of the party in Benin, listing the “sins” of Agbomhere and requested that his suspension from the Ward and the Local Government be upheld by the State Executive of the party. According to the three-page letter with annexure of queries and suspension letters from his ward and the

resolutions from the

10 ward Chairmen in the Local Government,” in our emergency meeting at the party secretariat on the 5th April 2017, and going through the various letters of his suspension we received from the ward excos (ward one) and the 10 ward chairmen of the party in Etsako Central Local Government, we hereby resolve and recommend that Mr. Agbomhere Blessing be given indefinite suspension / expulsion from the party.”

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TIMES AGAINST CORRUPTION

Magu: Court fixes May 11 for contempt proceeding against Saraki, others Stories by Tony Amokeodo, Abuja Justice John Tsoho of the Federal High Court Abuja has fixed May 11, 2017 for the definite hearing of the contempt proceedings filed against the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and others over the conduct of Senate confirmation screening for the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, while a suit challenging the processes was pending in court. The senate in its proceeding on March 15, 2017 rejected the appointment of Magu as the substantive Chairman of EFCC while ignoring a court order directing the parties in the suit to maintain status quo pending the hearing of the suit. When the matter came up on Friday, Justice Tsoho directed that Saraki, who is the respondent to the contempt proceedings, should be served with the hearing notice of the motion seeking to commit him to prison. The court has also fixed May 11, 2017 for the definite hearing of the substantive suit in which the plaintiff, Bar Oluwatosin Ojaomo, is seeking the interpretation of the EFCC Act as it relate to the ap-

N2.5m fraud: Court revokes Tangalu’s bail Justice A. B. Mohammed of an Abuja High Court sitting in Jabi, on Thursday, has revoked the bail granted to a suspect, Mr. Bala Tangalu. The defendant is facing trial on a 2-count charge of conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N2.5million by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Tangalu, a self-styled native doctor also known as Babalawo, was arraigned on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 following an investigation into a petition by one Dozie Ugonna, who alleged that he was scammed of over N2.5million by the accused and his cohorts. According to the petitioner, the money was meant for the purchase of materials to neutralize some harmful charms purportedly contained in a carton filled with United States dollars. The offence is contrary to Section 8 (a) and punishable under Section 8 (C) and 1 (3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act No. 14, 2006. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge and was granted bail by the court in the sum of N2million

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with two sureties in like sum. But, he has refused to show up in court for his trial. Following his refusal to attend court for trial, lawyer to EFCC, Elizabeth Alabi, at the sitting today made two applications. The first application is urging the court to revoke the bail of the defendant and order his arrest, while the second application is for trial to continue in absential pursuant to Section 352 (4) of the ACJA. Justice Mohammed granted the application on the issuance of bench warrant and dismissed that of trial in absential on the grounds that “it is the first adjournment”.

DSS prosecuting Justice Ademola, not us -EFCC .Accuses newspaper of misleading report

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The Economic and Finnacial Crimes Cpmmission (EFCC) has faultpointment of a substantive chaired the report of a national newspaper man of the agency. over the prosecution of Justice Adeniyi The Daily Times recalls that Ademola of the Federal High Court in the Abuja based lawyer, OluwaAbuja and his wife. tosin Ojaomo, had instituted the In a statement by its spokesman, Mr. suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/59/17 Wison Uwujaren, the EFCC stated that it is unprofessional for the newspaper to use its name in a cover page headline as the agency involved in the judge’s prosecution whereas the body of the story reflected the DSS as the concerned agency. The national newspaper (not The Daily Times) had mentioned the name of the EFCC in its headline on Justice subsequently re-arraigned on February 12, 2016. Justice Adebukola Banjoko of an Abuja High Court Ademola story while the body of the After diligent prosecution of the case by the lawyer story reflected the name of the DSS as in Gudu, on Friday, April 7, 2017, convicted and sento EFCC, Sylvanus Tahir, Justice Banjoko convicted tenced Jubril Rowaye, an oil marketer, to a 104 years’ and sentenced Rowaye on 14 out of 17 counts preferred imprisonment over N1.05billion subsidy fraud. against him by EFCC. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission On Counts 1 and 2, Rowaye and the two oil companies (EFCC) has brought Rowaye and others to court, follow(Brilla and Alminnur) were sentenced to 10 years iming their involvement in subsidy fraud. prisonment each without option of fine. In the landmark judgment that lasted about five and Additionally, on count 2, which bordered on how the half hours, Justice Banjoko convicted Rowaye alongconvicts fraudulently obtained over N1.05billion from side his firm, Brilla Energy Limited, and another firm, the Petroleum Support Fund as payment for importaAlminnur Resources Limited. tion of 10,000 tonnes of PMS, the judge ordered the conThe convict and the firms were granted permission victs to pay by way of restitution the sum equivalent to import 10,000metric tonnes of Premium Motor Spirit to the loss sustained by the victim, which is the federal (petrol) into Nigeria while the necessary permit was isgovernment. sued in 2011. On Counts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16 and 17, the three Rowaye and Brilla Energy Limited were arraigned defendants were sentenced to 7 years imprisonment alongside Saminu Rabiu and his company, Alminnur with option of fine of N5million each. Resources Limited, on October 17, 2012 on a 17-count But the court discharged Rowaye, Alminnur and Brilcharge of conspiracy and fraud. la on counts 12, 13 and 14. But the charge was amended following the death of Justice Banjoko then said, “The sentences are to run Rabiu, who died on October 7, 2014 after the prosecution concurrently, while the penalty sentencing are to run had closed its case with 12 witnesses, in order to delete consecutively.” his name as a defendant in the suit. Uwujaren The other three (Rowaye, Brilla and Alminnur) were against the Senate President , National Assembly and Attorney general of federation (AGF), following the controversy that trailed the screening of Magu by the Senate.

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the agency involved in Ademola’s prosecution. The statement reads in part: “The EFCC’s attention has been drawn to a report captioned, “Judge Blasts EFCC, Frees Justice Ademola, Wife, Others”, which was promoted on the front page of Daily Sun of Thursday April 6, 2017. “The banner created the false impression that the EFCC handled the prosecution of the Judge and his wife which case was dismissed on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 as lacking in merit”. But faulting the propriety of the newspaper’s report, the EFCC said, “ Curiously going through the body of the story on page 6 of the newspaper, there was nowhere the EFCC was mentioned as the prosecuting agency. Instead, the writer made copious references to the Department of State Security (DSS) and the office of the Attorney General of the Federation as the prosecution authorities. “The report in fact is emphatic that:”The charges were filed by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation, following the raid by the Department of State Services’ operatives on the Judge’s house on October 7, 2016”. How and why the name of the EFCC crept into the banner headline remains a puzzle except that The Sun group appears to have made EFCC bashing a pastime in recent times.”

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Best practices in combating corruption Stakeholders emphasised the need for Nigeria to embrace best practices and models in the fight against corruption at a recent summit on anti-corruption in Abuja. But WAHAB SHITTU, in this piece, seeks for the incorporation of best practices in our current drive to stamp out corruption from our land. Consequences of corruption No country, however democratic, is free from corruption. This social ill touches government officials, politicians, business leaders and journalists alike. It destroys national economies, undermines social stability and erodes public trust. Corruption lowers tax revenue, inflates costs of public services and distorts allocation of resources in the private sector. The negative correlation between good governance and economic development has been identified. Corruption humiliates the ordinary citizen and weakens the state. The fight against corruption has been recently placed high on the agenda of the OSCE states. The 1999 Istanbul Charter for European Security calls for anticorruption efforts to intensify. In 2001, under Romanian chairmanship, the Economic Forum in Prague and subsequent seminar in Bucharest in 2002 were devoted to good governance. The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights and the OSCE field presences have organized debates and training programs. In some cases, the OSCE has worked with both international and local partners in anti-corruption campaigns. Elsewhere, other international organizations – the United Nations, the Council of Europe, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development as well as the World Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development – have launched similarly aggressive campaigns. Political leaders in many countries have already declared combating corruption as their priority. In some countries national plans of combating corruption are being created and specialized agencies established. There is a growing number of international and national non-governmental organizations engaged in unmasking corruptive practices. Media, wherever free, denounces corruption in politics and business. Yet practical knowledge of how to wage an effective anti-corruption campaign remains limited. To assist OSCE member-states in their endeavors, this booklet provides examples of best practices from the OSCE region and beyond. The described case studies are not meant as made-to-order solutions for fighting corruption. Rather, they are narrative examples whose lessons can be applied as individual country circumstances allow. Best practices a)Political Openness One of the best practices recognised in combating corruption, is need to guarantee political openness, a feature normally associated with matured democracies around the world. The Office of the Coordinator for Economic and Environmental Activities (OSCE) defines the concept this way: What is an “open society”? An open society recognizes that no one has a monopoly on the truth. Citizens can vigorously debate government policies and the future direction of their country. Freedom is maximized, but the weak and the poor are protected. Legal guarantees of freedom of asso-

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ciation and freedom of speech are assured. Such societies are not just the exclusive domain of mature democracies. They can be part of any state’s democratic development. An open society is not a function of culture or history – examples range from France to Sweden – but of a sincere commitment to government transparency and civil rights. The concept of an open society first entered the modern political lexicon with the publication of one of the 20th century’s most influential books. Karl Popper’s 1945 landmark study The Open Society and Its Enemies prophesied the collapse of communism and exposed the flaws of socially engineered political systems. It argued for the widest possible freedoms, but also cautioned that “We must [also] construct social institutions, enforced by the power of the state, for the protection of the economically weak…” Open societies are not of recent origin. They can be traced still further back in history, to ancient Greece. Pericles, the legendary leader of Athens from 462 BC – 429 BC had a vision of society still relevant for the world today: ”Our political system does not compete with institutions which are elsewhere in force. We do not copy our neighbors, but try to be an example. Our administration favors the many instead of the few: this is why it is called a democracy. The laws afford equal justice to all alike in their private disputes, but we do not ignore the claims of excellence. When a citizen distinguishes himself, then he will be called to serve the state, in preference to others, not as a matter of privilege, but as a reward of merit; and poverty is no bar. The freedom we enjoy extends also to ordinary life; we are not suspicious of one another, and we do not nag our neighbor if he chooses to go his own way. ... But this freedom does not make us lawless. We are taught to respect the magistrates and the laws, and never to forget that we must protect the injured. And we are also taught to observe those unwritten laws whose sanction lies only in the universal feeling of what is right ... Our city is thrown open to

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the world; we never expel a foreigner ... We are free to live exactly as we please, and yet, we are always ready to face any danger.... To admit one’s poverty is no disgrace with us; but we consider it disgraceful not to make an effort to avoid it ... We consider a man who takes no interest in the state not as harmless, but as useless; and although only a few may originate a policy, we are all able to judge it. We do not look upon discussion as a stumbling block in the way of political action, but as an indispensable preliminary to acting wisely...” If we are to replicate the element of open society in our circumstances presently, it will mean ensuring that access to information in all spheres of our national life remain unimpeded. Practically speaking, now is the time to give full effect to the Freedom of Information Act permitting access to information as a cardinal principle of state policy. It is also necessary for states to domesticate the Freedom of Information Act in all the states in the federation. b)Elections and Political Party Financing The other critical element in combating corruption relates to elections and political party financing. Our elections must not only be free, fair, credible and peaceful but must also be lacking in corrupt practices. The challenge, however, is how to guarantee that an election meets international democratic standards. The Institute for International and Democratic Electoral Assistance (IDEA) 2, a British non-governmental organization that promotes sustainable democracy worldwide, suggests several general guidelines: sentatives of the diverse composition and interests of the population (including gender equality) tions elements of the political system and create mechanisms for co-existence and mutual respect between ruling and opposition parties tainable party system -

cluding critical lobby groups, such as human rights and minority groups, women’s groups and women’s political leagues as partners in the political and general development of each country hance the creation of a democratic environment in which political parties, local institutions, non-governmental organizations and media can operate freely. Much of the corruption in the public space orchestrated by the political elite can be drastically reduced if in addition to the foregoing guidelines, we also implement for example Rtd. Justice Mohammed Uwais recommendations on electoral reform and deploy punitive measures against violators of electoral laws in the area of electoral financing and perpetration of fraudulent and corrupt practices during elections. c)Conflict of Interest and Monitoring Financial Assets Corruption also festers in areas of conflict of interests and indiscriminate acquisition of financial assets by public officials. One commentator puts it this way: “Serving the public interest is the fundamental mission of a government and its public institutions. Citizens are entitled to expect that individual officials will perform their duties with integrity, and in a fair and unbiased way. Public officials who maintain private interests during their time in office can present a threat to this fundamental right. Such conflicts of interest have the potential to weaken the trust of citizens in public institutions. In a number of countries, public officials regularly, and in some cases openly, flout conflict of interest laws. Not only are the laws ignored, but little if any effort is made to enforce them. In those countries, the building of an ethical public service is of the highest priority. Even while recognizing that conflicts of interest can be commonplace in certain countries, the discussion here proceeds on the basis that widespread defiance of the law is not the case, just the opposite. Rather, it provides a general overview for an ethical public administration on how to prevent such conflicts of interest from occurring.

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FOUNTAIN POWER GOSPEL BIBLE MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY 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. REV. STEPHEN UZOETO 2. BRO. CAJETHAN UZOETO 3. BRO. HENRY UZOETO THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO ENCOURAGE CHRISTIANS TO REMAIN STEADFAST TO THE WORDS OF GOD. 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: F. O. C UZOEGWU ESQ. 08185510000, 08033498152. FOCUSNG@YAHOO.COM.

UGBENE-AJIMA TOWN UNION ABUJA BRANCH 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. EZEH JONATHAN - CHAIRMAN 2. IDU SILAS 3. EZE SAMUEL 4. OJII JULIUS AFAMEFUNA 5. OTI MONICA THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ENSURE THE UNITY OF UGBENE-AJIMA INDIGENES RESIDENT IN ABUJA. 2. TO FOSTER BROTHERLY LOVE AND WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS. 3. TO PROVIDE A NECESSARY LINK BETWEEN UGBENE-AJIMA INDIGENES AT HOME AND IN DIASPORA. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

HAPPY SISTERS IMPACT NETWORK FOR WOMEN DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT 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. MRS BOMA OTOBO - CHAIRPERSON 2. MRS AVESS ABUTU - SECRETARY 3. DR. (MRS) AJORITSEDERE AWOSIKA – PATRONESS 4. DR. (MRS) CHIOMA ONYEKWERE 5. MRS ELSIE OKULAJA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ENSURE THE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN IN ISSUES AFFECTING THEIR HOMES AND LIVES IN GENERAL 2. TO ENCOURAGE AN OPTIMISTIC ATTITUDE THAT IMPACTS POSITIVELY ON ALL RELATIONSHIPS 3. TO ENSURE THE HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN ANY OBJECTION TO THIS EFFECT SHOULD BE FORWARDED WITHIN 28 DAYS TO REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI-IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA. SIGNED: IMHANGUEZOGIE DOYIN PETER, ESQ (SOLICITORS)

ORONTO DOUGLAS MEMORIAL DIALOGUE TRUST THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR. SAM AMADI -CHAIRMAN 2. REV. NNIMMO BASSEY -VICE CHAIRMAN 3. MRS. TARINABO DOUGLAS -MEMBER 4. MRS. ISOKEN OMO -MEMBER

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO CONTINUE THE ORONTO DOUGLAS LEGACY OF ADVOCACY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS THROUGH DIALOGUE. 2. TO HOLD LECTURES, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS ANNUALLY IN HONOUR OF ORONTO DOUGLAS TO PROMOTE THESE IDEALS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : ENO AKPAN (MISS)

UDA-LAYOUT LANDLORD ASSOCIATION ASABA THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN APPLIED FOR THE AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP C20 LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHARLES OKOYE 2. IKEMEONU OBUMNAEME 3. HON. IKECHUKWU UMEH 4. IKENNA NNEBEDUM 5. SAMUEL AKUNNE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THE AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL OF THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA – FCT, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR KAYODE LAWANI

SIGNED: BARR UCHE AYOGU

NEW BEGINNINGS YOUTH FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AJAO LADYESTHER ARIYIKE - CHAIRMAN 2. AKINYOYENU WOYENGIPRIYE NKEM - SECRETARY 3. OLOTU MICHAEL IBUKUN - MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND SKILLS BASED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO YOUTH FACING RISK. 2. TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC, SUPPORT, COUNSELING AND SERVICES TO HOMELESS AND RUNAWAY YOUTH. ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

5. MR. CHIDI ODINKALU -MEMBER 6. MR. SIMON KOLAWOLE -MEMBER 7. MISS ENOBONG AKPAN -SECRETARY

CLUB K93 EXECUTIVES

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. FESTUS EBEA 2. MURPHY DEBIKO 3. SOLOMON OHIOMA 4. FRANCA AKPASUBI 5. CLAUDIUS YAKUBU 6. OLUMIDE OHUNAYO 7. KUDLA SATUMARI

- PRESIDENT - SECRETARY - PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER - TREASURER - FINANCIAL SECRETARY - WELFARE - TRUSTEE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS. 2. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG THE MEMBERS. 3. TO PROMOTE CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE CLUB. 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: SECRETARY

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EJOR CHUKWUEMEKA IZU Formerly known and addressed as EJOR EMEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as EJOR CHUKWUEMEKA IZU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS AGWU IMMACULATER ROLLINS

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Adumike Immaculater Ugonna now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Agwu Immaculater Rollins. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SAMUEL BLESSING AKUDO Formerly known and addressed as JOY IWUJI, now wish to be known and addressed as SAMUEL BLESSING AKUDO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. BARUWA KAFAYAT ALABA

OKORIE MADUABUCHI MOSES

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as OKORIE ABUCHI MOSES now wish to be known and addressed as OKORIE MADUABUCHI MOSES. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

INTEGRITY NEXT LEVEL INITIATIVE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MRS IDIGBE ELIZABETH OBIAJULU (CHAIRMAN) 2. MR SAHEED OLALEKAN AYINDE (SECRETARY) 3. MRS LADITAN GBEMISOLA MOBOLANLE 4. MR BAMGBELU WALE 5. MRS OLUFOWOSE OMOLOLA MABEL 6. MRS OKUSANYA OLUWAKEMI AINA 7. MRS. SAKIRAT ADEPEJU BABATUNDE (FOUNDER) AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO RE-ESTABLISH ACCEPTABLE INTEGRITY STANDARDS AMONG VARIOUS SECTORS OF THE SOCIETY; 2. TO HELP DIMINISH AND FULLY ERADICATE THE VICIOUS CIRCLE OF CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA; 3. TO GENERATE FOR THE COUNTRY, HIGH INVESTOR CONFIDENCE EVIDENCED BY INCREASE IN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN INVESTMENTS. ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: DADA OLUSOLA (ESQ) AJIBOYE STREET, OFF OLU AKERELE, OPPOSITE BALOGUN BUSTOP, IKEJA, LAGOS 08034474324 1

IBIDUNNI AFOLABI WATER FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) OLADIPUPO AFOLABI ADEKOYA 2) IBIDUNNI OREOLUWA SARKIS-ADEKOYA 3) TOLULOPE ESTHER ADEKOYA 4) ESTHER AYOMIDE ADEKOYA 5) DEBORAH AYOBAMI ADEKOYA 6) EBUNOLUWA TEMITOPE SARKIS-ADEKOYA 7) YETUNDE ABOSEDE MICHAEL 8) CHRISTIE ABENI BADEMOSI 9) TEMITUOYO KENNEDY OKOROSOBO AIMS & OBJECTIVES: (I) TO PROMOTE THE USE OF CLEAN WATER 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 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS. AZEEZ KAFAYAT ALABA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. BARUWA KAFAYAT ALABA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

BABCOCK UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI NETWORK

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DANGANA, JONATHAN MUSA - PRESIDENT 2. ADEREMI-ISHOLA, OLUFUNKE LIZZY. 3. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE, IFEOLUWAPO .O. 4. ABORISADE, OLAMIDE AKANNI. 5. OLATUNDE, OLUBUKOLA ADEOLA. 6. NWABUZOR, OMOTAYO ADESUWA - SECRETARY 7. OLA, OLUWASANYA DAVID. 8. OLAOLU, ABAYOMI. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO BRING TOGETHER THE OLD STUDENTS AND ALUMNI OF BABCOCK UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSITIVELY IMPACTING THE SCHOOL ANY OBJECTION TO THIS PUBLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P. M. B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: AKINLAJA OGUNNAIKE (SOLICITOR)

REM CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF CHRIST

FESTUS OVEGBELU ODHADOLOR

CORRECTION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as FESTUS ALERICHOKOR, now wish to be known and addressed as FESTUS OVEGBELU ODHADOLOR. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to inform the general public that my name was mistakenly written on as FELIX EDEKIERAWEMEN instead of FELIX EDEKIACHIEMI ERAWEMEN. That my correct name is FELIX EDEKIACHIEMI ERAWEMEN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm that the names IJERI ANNA GEORGE and OMOROGBE ANNA refer to one and the same person, now wish to be known and addressed as IJERI ANNA GEORGE, Born on 24/10/1948. All documents bearing both names remain valid. CBN, DIAMOND BANK, UBA, EMBASSIES, GOVERNMENT AGECIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

IFELOWO BABATUNDE SOLOMON

SIMON IFEOMA LINDA I, formerly known and addressed as AKUNODI IFEOMA LINDA now wish to be known and addressed as SIMON IFEOMA LINDA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AZEEZ ADEYANJU MARIAM ADEDOYIN

Formerly known and addressed as Azeez MARIAM Adedoyin, now wish to be known and addressed as Azeez Adeyanju MARIAM Adedoyin. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

That I am the same person bearing OSHINOWO OLUBUNMI ESTHER as well as OSHINOWOOLUBUNMI BOLANLE that any of my documents bearing any of the above names remains valid.That the general public should take note.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The attention of the general public and, The Motormechs and Technicians Association of Nigeria (MOMTAN) in particular has been drawn to the purported delegate conference organized by the outgoing executive of MOMTAN, Lagos state chapter. In the said report, the delegates subsequently re-elected the outgoing Lagos State chapter chairman of MOMTAN, Alhaji Morouf Arowolo, to run for a third term in office! Consequently, the National Executive Council (NEC) of MOMTAN Abuja, hereby wishes to state categorically the following: Ï j Ɛè Ɛ ƆƏƆ ƈ ƅ ƐƈƐƑƐƈ Ƌ ƍƏ ƒƈ ƈ Ƈ Ə Ɛ ƈƏƗéƐƆƏƌ Ƈ Ə ƕ ƆƋƆƅƐƆƗ ƆƔƆƅƑƐƈƒƆ Ƈ LRLj M ƈ Mƈ ƆƏƈ ê j Ɔ outgoing Lagos state chapter chairman and other executives have concluded their constitutional eight yeartenure and should vacate their offices with immediate effect. Ï j Ɛ Ɛ Ɔ ƍƑƏƍ ƏƐƆƗ ƗƆƋƆ ƐƆ ƅ ƇƆƏƆ ƅƆ Ɛ Ɛ ƋƆƗ Ɛ Ɛ Ɔ ƏƆéƆƋƆƅƐƈ Ƈ Ƌ Ɖƈ L Ə ƑƇ Ə Ɠ Ƌ Ɛ Ɔ LRLj M chapter chairman, Lagos State is illegal, unconstitutional, null and void. Based on the aforementioned illegality and brazen constitutional violations by the Lagos State Chapter executives. The National Executive Council (NEC) of MOMTAN, acting upon the constitutional provisions of our Association, as invested on it, is hereby, with immediate effect, suspends all the Lagos State chapter executives. Furthermore, they should vacate all their offices, and should not parade themselves again as executives of Lagos State chapter of MOMTAN. Henceforth, the affairs of the Lagos state chapter executives of MOMTAN, shall be managed by a caretaker committee appointed by The National Executive Council (NEC) of MOMTAN. They are to run the affairs of the state chapter for three (3) months, effective 29th March, 2017. The names of the caretaker committee members as appointed by The National Executive Council (NEC) of MOMTAN are as follows: 1. Mr. Tajudeen Abiona - Chairman 2. Mr. Dayo Adedokun - Secretary 3. Alhajiu Musibau Mustapha – Committee Co-ordinator 4. Eng. Virgenous Nwanchukwu and 3 other members Engr. Chief S.A Oseni (National President General)

Signed:

Prince Adedeji S.O. Ag. National Secretary

DIVINE TRANSACT MINISTRY

SIMIAT AYOBAMI MICHEAL I, formerly known and addressed as SIMIAT AYOMIDE AJADI, now wish to be known and addressed as SIMIAT AYOBAMI MICHEAL. All former documents remain valid; General public please take note.

GETRUDE EGBE OBO

MR. AJAYI EZEKIEL OLUWAKUNLE Formerly known and addressed as EZEKIEL OLAKUNLE SAMSON, now wish to be known and addressed as MR. AJAYI EZEKIEL OLUWAKUNLE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS GETRUDE OBO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS GETRUDE EGBE OBO WITH DATE OF BIRTH 10 /6 /1993. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID; GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE NOTE.

HEAL MY SOURCE EVANGELICAL MINISTRY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) AKINDEJOYE ELIJAH OLAKUNLE (2) OLAKUNLE PRECIOUS ADEBISI (3) OMOARE ANTHONY TEMITOPE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO REDEEM LOST SOULS BACK TO CHRIST

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

PAN LEKKI ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT INITIATIVE

AIYE LOKUN ENIYAN LOSAA MEDICAL HERBALIST ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

- PRESIDENT - CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER - SECRETARY

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1).MOBILIZE MEMBERS COOPERATIVE AND CLUSTERS AND FUND WHOLE VALUE CHAIN PROJECTS USING COOPERATIVE CROWD FUNDING MODELS IN ADDITION TO LOANS AND GRANTS FROM NUMEROUS GOVERNMENTAL AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE WILLING TO PARTNER WITH US 2) TO CREATE A SYNERGISTIC PLATFORM THAT WILL ENSURE THAT ALL AGROPRENEURS HAVE TOOLS THEY REQUIRED TO PRODUCE THE RIGHT QUANTITY OF THE RIGHT PRODUCT AND PROFITABLY GET THEM TO THE CONSUMERS AT THE RIGHT PRICE AND TIME 3) MOTIVATED, TRAINED MENTORED MOBILIZED AND EMPOWERED NEW GENERATION OF VIBRANT AGROPRENEURS WHO WILL GO ON TO RECREATE SUCH MODELS ALL OVER THE NATION UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE NETWORK AND HER SUCCESSFUL AGRIBUSINESS EXPERT CONSULTANTS. EXISTING INDEPENDENT FARMERS WILL ALSO BE RETRAINED TO CONSISTENTLY ACHIEVE OPTIMUM LEVEL OF PRODUCTIVITY. WE WILL DO THIS UNTIL NIGERIA BECOME SELF SUFFICIENT AND CONSISTENTLY AND SUSTAINABLY EARNS FOREIGN EXCHANGE INCOME, AND OUR ECONOMY AS WELL AS OUR PEOPLE BECOME PROSPEROUS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS PUBLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P. M. B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH 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 ACT, 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR. CHIEF EWENIYI IBRAHIM ADEPOJU - PRESIDENT 2. DR. MAKINDE TAJUDEEN AYINDE - VICE PRESIDENT 3. DR. OLAOYE KAYODE EWALANA - SECRETARY 4. DR. OLALEYE JAMIU ADIGUN - TREASURER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AND LOVE AMONG MEMBERS. 2. TAKING CARE OF THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS 3. PROMOTION OF MEDICAL HERBAL TO THE WORLD.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS PUBLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P. M. B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SISTERS OF JANNAH

THE TRUSTEES ARE. 1. MR.OGUNDARE OLU JOEL. 2. MRS OGUNDARE BOLANLE AYINS 3. MR.BAMIDELE MICHAEL OLADITI. 4. MR.ADEKOYA TAOFEEK ADESHINA 5. MR.TAOREED ADEYEMI AKINYELE. 6. MRS.AYENI DORCAS ONAOLAPO. 7. MRS.OGUNMILUYI JOKE FUNMI. 8. MR.BAMIDELE OLAKUNLE ELIJAH . 9. MR.OSINUBI OLUWAFEMI OLATUNJI.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. RAMAT ALIYU 2. BELLO TAIWO OLUWABUNMI 3. UMMA ALIYU BELGORE

SIGNED: SECRETARY

AFANU ERIC ROONEY

I, MR. AFANU ERIC OF NO. 345 MURITALA MOHAMMED WAY YABA LAGOS DO WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AFANU ERIC ROONEY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS STILL REMAINS VALID. ACCESS BANK PLC PLEASE NOTE.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. JOHN ANTHONY ABAYOMI 2. ADENUGBA FUNMILOLA BIODUN 3. ISAAC ODEYEMI 4. JOLAOSO AKINTUNDE KEHINDE

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 ACT, 2004.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD OUR JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION, SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, WUSE, ZONE 5, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

Formerly known and addressed as OYESANYA SOLOMON OLUWASEUN, now wish to be known and addressed as IFELOWO BABATUNDE SOLOMON. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 -PRESIDENT -VICE PRESIDENT -SECRETARY -ASSISTANT SECRETARY -TREASURER. -FINANCIAL SECRETARY -ASSISTANT FINANCIAL SECRETARY -PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER -PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER -2

CONFIRMATION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH

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

ANNOUNCER: MR OLUSOJI EMMANUEL

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 ACT, 2004.

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. SISTERS OF JANNAH IS A SUPPORT GROUP. THIS GROUP PROVIDES WOMEN WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD AND GAIN ADVICE FROM THEIR FELLOW SISTERS. 2. WE PROVIDE EACH OTHER WITH PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS AS WELL AS FAITH BASED ONES. SISTERS OF JANNAH MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS PUBLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P. M. B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE BIG TEN HEALTH IS WEALTH 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 ACT, 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLATUNJI MOBOLORUNDURO 2. EBOLE TOBI WILLIAM 3. AJUFOH ESTHER IYABODE 4. ADEBISI RUTH OJOCHENEMI 5. AREGBESOLA TAIWO DEBORAH

6. RABIU ADEBISI ADETUNJI 7. DUROJAIYE COMFORT OLUWATOYIN 8. OLATUNJI OLA 9. ADEYEMO YEMISI MARY 10. OLATUNJI ADEOLA DAVID

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ASSIST, SUPPORT, PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE WELFARE AND INTEREST OF MEMBERS. 2. TO COMFORT AND GIVE SUPPORT TO PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM CANCER AND DIFFERENT CONDITIONS OF I’LL HEALTH ESPECIALLY CHALLENGED/DISABLED THROUGH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. 3. TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS OF NIGERIA/ NATION. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS PUBLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P. M. B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

Public Notice THE GOOD DAY SOCIAL CLUB OF IKA

This is to inform the general public that the above named CLUB has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for Registration under part “C” of the companies and Allied Matters Act 1990 Trustees: (1) Mr. Jude Egwuatulem - President (2) Mr. Rowland Nwachukwu -secretary (3) Mr. Augustine Ehiwogwu Fin. Sec. (4) Mr. Raphael Okuzuwa - Treasurer (5) Mr. Monday Ehiwogwu - Provost. Aim Objectives: (1) To work for the unity and development of IKA people. (2) To encourage the individual progress of members through rendering of assistance to 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 days of this publication. sign: Barrister Peter Ehijinwa Petonia Chambers 26 Idimu Road, Ikotun, Lagos.08033193734.

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LOSS OF DOCUMENT This is to inform the general public of loss of (a) Original Deed of Agreement, (b) Original Receipt Issued by Elegushin Chieftaincy Family on land property at No 13, Shosanya Street, Agbadon, Maroko, Lagos State and (c) Original Letter of Allocation of Block 250, Flat 3, Ilasan Housing Estate, Lagos State belonging to TAJUDEEN BAKARE, Pastor, Male, of No 6, Igbokusu Town, Eti-Osa Local Government of Lagos State. That all efforts to trace the said document proved abortive. If found return to the Ministry of Lands Lagos State or to the above address.

BORN TO WIN YOUTH NETWORK The general public is hereby notified that the above named NGO have applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Company and Allied Matters Act, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE Ï L9ddê 9jR6 M 9`R`R Ï L`ê d&j6 R#&G& RG jnM RdnM Ï L`ê RGn`&L9 9z &L9 Ï L`dê RG M9 9 d6 E9` j RLRG ` AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1. TO HELP THE YOUTH DISCOVER, DEVELOP AND RELEASE THEIR POTENTIAL 2. TO BUILD A COMPLETE YOUTH, MAKING HIM/HER A ROLE MODEL IN THE SOCIETY 3. TO ORGANIZE YOUTH MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND RETREATS WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY TOWARDS FULFILLING OUR PURPOSES. 4. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND INTEREST OF MEMBERS 5. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to The Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. ITOHAN IRORO FOR: HAZON SOLICITORS 81, AWOLOWO WAY IKEJA.

GOD’S TRANSFORM SANCTUARY

AUCTION SALES! AUCTION SALES!!

ROCK EMBASSY INTERNATIONAL MISSION

THERE WILL BE AN AUCTION SALES OF SCRAP MOTORCYCLES AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT THE NIGERIA POLICE, DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS, OGU/BOLO DIVISION OF THE RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND. AFTER 21 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

Notice is hereby given to the general public that the above named Ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration of its trustees under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matter Act 1, 1990

The general public is hereby inform that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

1. ONE SCRAP RED DAYLONG M/C REG. NO. AB 7650-W 2. ONE SCRAP BLACK QLINK M/C REG. AB 5960-KD 3. ONE SCRAP BLACK QLINK M/C REG. NO. RV-793-PHC 4. ONE SCRAP BLACK QLINK M/C REG. NO. AB-6314-KC 5. ONE SCRAP RED QLINK M/C REG. NO. RV-4061-OG 6. ONE SCRAP RED QLINK REG. NO. QA-475-NCH 7. ONE SCRAP BLUE QLINK M/C REG. NO. RV-957-CB 8. ONE SCRAP WHITE QLINK M/C REG. NO. RV-6764-WJ 9. SIX M/Cs WITHOUT REG. NO. 10. ONE SCRAP SEWING MACHINE HEAD ONLY, ONE BROWN

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) Olanrewaju Femi E. (2) Awotoye Raphael Abayomi (3) Oyelekan Oyegbemi Samuel (4) Olanrewaju Funmilola Abosede (5) Ayeni Funmilayo Alice

THE TRUSTEES ARE ; 1. Pastor Chika Ogbonna - Chairman. 2. Ada Ahamuefule - Secretary. 3. Bola Felicia Ojulari - Treasurer.

Aims and Objectives: 1. To organize spiritual and Church gatherings and to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. To win souls for Christ 3. To promote the spirit of charity

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ; 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2. To win souls for Christ.

WHEELBARROW TOGETHER WITH ONE SMALL YELLOW QLINK GENERATOR. 11. AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Zone 5, Wuse,Abuja, within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED: ALH. UBALLO DANU AUCTIONEER

Signed: Pastor A.O. Aiyedogbon Abel Aiyedogbon & Co 30, Muritala Moh’d Way, Ilorin

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 ; Pastor Chika Ogbonna (Chairman).

BAKORI UNITY SCHOOL 1983 SET OLD GIRLS ASSOCIATION

ISSACHITE MINISTRY FORUM

MECHANISM FOR AFRICAN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

This is to inform the general public that the above named Association has applied for registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission, under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990.

This is to inform the general public that the above named “MINISTRY” has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the part C of Companies and allied matter 1990.

This is to inform the general public that the above named organisation has applied for registration to the corporate affairs commission under part c of the companies and allied matters act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.OTA Esther Awo - Chairperson 2. KANWAI Victoria Mbiyem 3. NZEKWE Tonia Nkechi 4. INUWA Hadiza Jummai - Secretary 5. ADEDEJI Olubukola Kifayat.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 1. OBIORA CHINYERE THERESA. 2. OBIORA CLEMENT CHINWENDU. 3. OBIH ARTHUR NNAMDI. 4. BASSEY JOHN AKWA.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1 To keep alive and strengthen among members interest in the well being and progress of their Alma Mata, FGGC Bakori. 2 To support and collaborate with the college in execution of any projects that will aid the development and advancement of the college. 3 To promote, protect, uphold, salvage and sustain the image of the college.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1.To preach the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ to the world. 2. To equip, train and build the people in the proper understanding of the word.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE 1. MR. YOUSUF AMBAR ADAM. 2. ADAMU MOHAMMED. 3. DEJUMO LEWIS. 4. AYINDE OLUWASEGUN OSENI. 5. MAIKUDI USMAN MOHAMMED. 6. ALHAJI MOHAMMED ZAKI.

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: CHAIRPERSON: Office address: Block B, Flat 8, NUC Quarters, Yoruba Road, Karu, Abuja.

AMA-DREY LIFESAVING FOUNDATION

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied for registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission, under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLUGBEJA TEMMY ADEBIMPE - President 2. OBEGHAENR OCHUKO HARRIS - Vice President 3. ADEFIOYE TOYE THOMAS - Treasurer 4. ADEYEMI DAMILARE HAKEEM - Secretary AIMS: 1. To provide medical interventions to communities or individual in need. 2. To provide financial leverage to the needy. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi street, Maitama street, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Trustees

Any Objection(s) to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, PMB 198, Garki, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication. Signed by: TRUSTEES

NICKDEL COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1. To promote peaceful development and co-existence in Africa. Any Objection(s) to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, PMB 198, Garki, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication. Signed By: TRUSTEES

GLOBAL CENTRE FOR SKILL IMPROVEMENT & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AROCHUKWU

This is to inform the general public that the above named Association has applied for registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990.

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 are : 1. SALAWU OMOTUNDE RUKAYAT 2. ADEGBITE ABIOLA

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.Deacon Abraham Ogbonnaya Torty - President 2. Mr. Philips Enyinnaya Ezioma - Secretary 3. Deaconess Gloria Ngozi Torty - Member 4. Evangelist Elvis Anicho - Member 5. Okoronkwo Nkemdirim Jonathan - Member

AIMS: 1. To facilitate programmes and activities that will enhance sustainable development. 2. To foster the spirit of love, social cooperation and understanding 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. Signed : Trustees

COMBINED INDIGENOUS THEATER ARTS MOVIE MAKERS AND MARKETERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA.

PROPHET PALACE PRAYER CENTER FOR ALL NATIONS

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

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.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SANYA OLAITAN ADEMOLA - PRESIDENT 2. ODUTOLA ISIAKA OLADIPUPO - VICE PRESIDENT 3. AKOREDE FATAI AREMU - SECRETARY 4. ADEMAKINWA ADEOLA ALBERT - MEMBER 5. AKINDE OLAJIDE STEPHEN - MEMBER 6. OLAJUMOKE OLUWAREMILEKUN - MEMBER

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Prophet Temitope Babatunde John 2. Pastor Ojomo Oyebola 3. High Chief James Falana 4. Pastor (Mrs.) Adesola Babatunde 5. Prophetess Erikemi Babatunde

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. Skill Development and Youths empowerment 2. Encourage youths independent and self reliance Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the RegistrationGeneral Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: President

ITESIWAJU IPINLE EKO FOUNDATION

This is to inform the general public that the above-named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the Part ‘C’. of the Companies And Allied Matters Act No 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. HON{DR} ABDUL HAKEEM MOBOLAJI ABDUL LATEEF - CHAIRMAN 2 MR OLUREMI OLALEYE -DIRECTOR GENERAL 3 DR ADEWALE AKINSANYA - MEMBER 4 MR TUNDE OLAKUNLE - MEMBER 5. MR WASIU KAYODE AMOO - LEGAL ADVISER 6 MR ADENIYI SHOYEMI – MEMBER 7. MR ABDUL WAHEED ADE KOLAWOLE - MEMBER 8 MR MUIZ AKINBOLA - MEMBER 9 . MR GANIYU KAYODE OLADIPUPO -SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To unite theatre practitioners and marketers in Nigeria 2. To be independent minded in Theatre Arts and Marketing 3. To promote Nigeria culture in the area of theatre Arts

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To reach the world with the great and powerful gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. To win souls to the kingdom of God. 3. To carry out evangelism programs all over the world. 4. Setting the captives free and nurturing saints to spiritual maturity.

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.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission [CAC], Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1 To evolve and train dynamic future leaders 2 To inculcate the principles and tenets of good governance in citizens across the strata of the society. 3 To educate citizens on civic responsibilities 4 To educate citizens on the protection of government assets and properties 5 To complement the activities of state institutions in broadcasting the policies, programs and achievements of Lagos State Government Any objection(s) 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: TRUSTEES.

SIGNED: Kenneth Francis Esq. For A.O. Okeya & Associates (Solicitor)

Signed: SECRETARY

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ADEYEYE GABRIEL OLUJIDE

xx GODWIN SUNDAY

I formely known and addrssd as GBADAMOSI MUDASIRU now which to be known and addressed as ADEYEYE GABRIEL OLUJIDE, all formal document remain valid general public take note,

I, formerly known and addressed as GODWIN SUNDAY ABUH, now wish to be known, called and addressed as GODWIN SUNDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MRS. MAMUZO CHRISTY UWHUBA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. MAMUZO CHRISTY GOSPEL, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. MAMUZO CHRISTY UWHUBA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

JOY AWURI ENEFAZU I, formerly known and addressed as, Joy Innocent Egunyork, now wish to be known and addressed as, Joy Awuri Enefazu. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

AZUH AKUJIMMA MIRABEL I, formerly known and addressed as, AZUH AKUSIMMA DOMINICA, now wish to be known and addressed as, AZUH AKUJIMMA MIRABEL. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CHANGE OF NAME / DATE OF BIRTH

I formerly known and addressed as Odumuwa Joshua Gbenga, now wish to be known and adressed as Oyebanji Gbenga Joshua. All former documents remain valid. General public please note.

MRS. ISLAMIAT MOTUNRAYO JIMOH

ALH BUKAR GREMA

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I, formerly known and addressed as MUSA BUKAR, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ALH BUKAR GREMA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

This is to confirm and certify that So Shine Alimson Daniel and Alimson Sodiq Abiodun is one and same person. All former document remain valid.Banks and general public should please take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as MISS SHOWEMIMO OYINIFEOLA BEATRICE YETUNDE, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as MRS. OLUWATOBI ADEDOKUN OYINIFEOLA BEATRICE YETUNDE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

My name was written and arranged on some of my documents as IBITOWA ZHEMIHU LAMIDI, LAMIDI ZHEMIHU IBITOWA, while it was written as IBITOWA SEMIU LAMIDI on some others. That the correct arrangement of my name is IBITOWA SEMIU LAMIDI. General public and Authority Concerned should please take note.

BOLANLE AKINSANYA

OLOWOOKERE KAFAYAT AYOKE

xADELEKE LATEEFAHT ADEOLA

SEMIU LATIFAT OLUWATOYIN

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I, formerly known, called and addressed as SHOREMEKUN FATIMO AJOKE, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as OLOWOOKERE KAFAYAT AYOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as WASIU LATEEFAHT ADEOLA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADELEKE LATEEFAHT ADEOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ISIAKA LATIFAT OLUWATOYIN, now wish to be known, called and addressed as SEMIU LATIFAT OLUWATOYIN. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ADETUTU OLUSEYE

BALOGUN JUMOKE ADESEWA

AKPOYOMARE JULIET AFOKOGHENE

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PIUS ANITA ESTHER

I formerly known and addressed as ANITA ESTHER AKHIGBE, now wish to be known and adressed as PIUS ANITA ESTHER. All former documents remain valid. General public please note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as ADEGBUYI ADESEWA, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as BALOGUN JUMOKE ADESEWA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. DR. (MRS.) STELLA NGOZI OKEREKE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS STELLA NGOZI ODUKWE, now wish to be known and addressed as Dr. (Mrs.) STELLA NGOZI OKEREKE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS. IBELO MARY QUEENETH OLUEBUBE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANGELA CHIOMA EZE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ADIOHA ANGELA CHIOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as CHINEDU CALLIMAN CALLISTUS, now wish to be known and addressed as MR. DIM CHINEDU NNANNA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AKUBUEZE MARY QUEENETH OLUEBUBE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. IBELO MARY QUEENETH OLUEBUBE. All former documents remain valid. Imo State University,Owerri and general public please take note.

MRS AKUBUE LYNDA CHIZOBA

MRS HENRYUDENWAGU CHIDERA DYMPHNA

AFELUMO BABATUNDE AKINYEMI ADEKUNLE

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MRS SHEKWOGAZA CHRISTY AUSTINE I, formerly known and addressed as MISS DAUDA CHRISTY AGMADA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS SHEKWOGAZA CHRISTY AUSTINE. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

MRS EGELAMBA ROSEMARY CHINATU I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ONYENKA ROSEMARY CHINATU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EGELAMBA ROSEMARY CHINATU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OKE DAMILARE OMOLOLA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as AMONIYAN DAMILARE OMOLOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

CORRECTION/REARRANGEMENT OF NAME

MR. DIM CHINEDU NNANNA

MRS. NNAMANI STELLA NKECHINYEREM

AMONIYAN DAMILARE OMOLOLA

MRS. OLUWATOBI ADEDOKUN OYINIFEOLA BEATRICE YETUNDE

MRS. ADIOHA ANGELA CHIOMA

OLISAEKEE: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OLISAEKEE LYNDA CHIZOBA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AKUBUE LYNDA CHIZOBA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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AGOR ONYEDIKACHI NKEMJIKA

OGHENEVWAPO TOLULOPE JESUPEMI

This is to confirm that AGOR ONYEDIKACHI NKEMJIKA and AGOR ONYEDIKACHI refers to one and the same person but now wished to be known and addressed as AGOR ONYEDIKACHI NKEMJIKA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME My name was wrongly spelt as NWAGWU STANLEY JOEL in my WASSC instead of NWAEGWU STANLEY JOEL. My correct name is NWAEGWU STANLEY JOEL. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

OGIDI NKECHI LOVINA

UCHE BENJAMIN GODWIN I, formerly known and addressed as, DURU BENJAMIN UCHE, now wish to be known and addressed as, UCHE BENJAMIN GODWIN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

JOSEPH GODSON OGADINMA I, formerly known and addressed as, OGADINMA GODSON NWAOGWUGWU, now wish to be known and addressed as, JOSEPH GODSON OGADINMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

MRS CHINAZA ENEH

UMARU ILIYA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UZOMA ESTHER NZEADIBE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UZOMA ESTHER OFFOR. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ILIYA HARUNA UMARU,now wish to be known and addressed as UMARU ILIYA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

MRS EDE LATIFAH OHOBU

AHARANWA ONYEUKWU CHIGBOMKPAM

ONWU CHARLES NWABUNWANNE

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OGHENEVWAPO ISAAC ONOKUDIKOGHENE

ANTHONY LUCKY CHRISTIANA I, formerly known, called and Addressed as OCAZASAME LUCKY CHRISTIANA, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as ANTHONY LUCKY CHRISTIANA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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MRS ENI JUSTINA NKEMDILIM

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MRS. ANAEBO EVELYN ONYINYE

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MRS UZOMA ESTHER OFFOR

MRS AMOKE JULIET CHINYERE

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KHADIJAT ORITOKE AKINYEMI OMOTOYOSI

FRANCIS UZOR OPARA

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I Formerly known and addressed as ONOKUDIKOGHENE ISAAC OGHENEVWAPO now wish to be referred to as OGHENEVWAPO ISAAC ONOKUDIKOGHENE.All former documents still remain valid, general public and other appropriate authorities please take note.

ENE GLORIA ANULI I, formerly known and addressed as ENEKWE GLORIA ANULI, now wish to be known and addressed as ENE GLORIA ANULI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS NGOZI LILIAN OCHIAGHA (NEE EZE)

I formerly known and addressed as ADETUNJI TOLULOPE JESUPEMI now wish to henceforth be called OGHENEVWAPO TOLULOPE JESUPEMI. All previous documents still remain valid, general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as JOY CHIDINMA MGESOKRAIST NWOBI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as JOIE CHIDINMA MGESOKRAIST THOMPSON due to change in my marital status. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, ABIGAIL RICHARD OKON, wish to add, OKON, to my name which was formerly, ABIGAIL RICHARD. I now wish to be known and addressed as, ABIGAIL RICHARD OKON. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EZE NKECHI LOVINA,now wish to be known and addressed as OGIDI NKECHI LOVINA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ONWU CHARLES, now wish to be known and addressed as ONWU CHARLES NWABUNWANNE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm that I am the same person bearing OGUNNOTE ADEOLA ADEX and OGUNNOTE ADEOLA SULAIMON. Henceforth I wish to be Known, Called and Addressed as OGUNNOTE ADEOLA SULAIMON ADEX. All document bearing the above mentioned names remain mine and valid. General Public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AFELUMO ADEKUNLE BANKOLE. Now wish to be known as AFELUMO BABATUNDE AKINYEMI ADEKUNLE . All former documents remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should take note

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I, formerly known and addressed as FAJEMIROKUN OLADELE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as FASHOLA OKEMAKINDE FESTUS. That I was born on the 18th day of February, 1976. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as AKEKE JULIET AFOKOGHENE, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as AKPOYOMARE JULIET AFOKOGHENE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

NWATALIE: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWATALIE CHIDERA DIMPULA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS HENRYUDENWAGU CHIDERA DYMPHNA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS AGBO JULIET CHINYERE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AMOKE JULIET CHINYERE. All former documents remain valid. Banks andGeneral public should please take note.

FASHOLA OKEMAKINDE FESTUS

JOIE CHIDINMA MGESOKRAIST THOMPSON

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IGWE LATIFAH OHOBU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EDE LATIFAH OHOBU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. OZUE MATHEW MMADUABUCHI I, formerly known and addressed as CHIJIOKE PROMISE OKPALA, now wish to be known and addressed as OZUE MATHEW MMADUABUCHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AHARANWA ONYEUKWU MAXWELL, now wish to be known and addressed as AHARANWA ONYEUKWU CHIGBOMKPAM. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note

MRS CHIJIOKE AMAKA EVELYN (NEE EZE)

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZE UKAMAKA EVELYN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CHIJIOKE AMAKA EVELYN (NEE EZE). All former documents remain valid. NPOWER, Banks and General public should please take note.

LEMOHA JOHN OBINNA I, formerly known and addressed as OBINNA CHRISTIAN ELEMOH, now wish to be known and addressed as LEMOHA JOHN OBINNA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and Generalpublic should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME I, formerly known and addressed as MR. EMMANUEL CHINEDU NOME and MRS CHIKA EKWUTOSI NOME, now wish to be known and addressed as MR EMMANUEL CHINEDU NWACHUKWU and MRS CHIKA EKWUTOSI NWACHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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CORRECTION OF NAME / DATE OF BIRTH

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MRS ORJIGBAM VICTORIA NKECHI

CORRECTION OF NAME This is to inform the general public that my name AROH MARTY NNEwas wrongly written during BVN Registration but now wish to be corrected and addressed as AROH MARTINA NNENNA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

LAWAL LUKMON OMOGBOLAHAN

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MRS OYIBO JENNIFER NNEKA

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MRS. ADETOYE MARY ADEKEMI

AGBO-OLA FOLAKE DORATHY

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This is to inform the general public of loss of building Lease belonging toANIAGBOSO CHRISTOPHER OKECHUKWU. of No 44 Edinburgh Road Ogui New Layout Enugu. Land situate at Plot 718 independence L/ out Enugu., Registered as 96/96/1032.. Land registry Enugu. All effort to trace the said document proved abortive. If found return to the Ministry of Lands Enugu.

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CHUKWU INNOCENT OKECHUKWU

FAJIMI ABIODUN COMFORT

YINUSA TAOFEEQ BABATUNDE

MRS AJISOMO OMOLARA TEMILADE

MR ODE-MARTINS OLAJIDE BANKOLE

\ ADEBUKOLA FEYISAYO

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AUGUSTA AGYAPONG

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AJUNWA-OPARAH CHIOMA

WAKEEL WALIYAT AINA

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CHISTOPHER ADAOCHE MARGARET

OGUNJOBI ADEDAYO SUNDAY

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

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In some of my documents my name was written as ALHAJI JAMIU KEWULERE while in some other documents it was written as USAMOT JAMIU ISOLA. I am the one bearing all the names. My date of birth was wrongly written as 18/01/1948 instead of 01/01/1949. All documents bearing the names are valid. General public to please take note.

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MRS JEGEDE IYABODE GLORIA

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MRS ADEJOKE ADEYEMI AJALA

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I formerly known and addressed as Ifeloju Ojoku now wish to be known and addressed as ISA ADEBANKE BANDELE. All documents remain valid general public should take note.

ANSELEM UTOMI BLESSING I formerly known as UTOMI BLESSING wish to be known and addressed as ANSELEM UTOMI BLESSING .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ZANNOU MARCELIN

UDOCHUKWU FLORENCE OGBONNA

JEJELOLA TAIWO TITILAYO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ERNEST EBELE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MOKOBIA ERNEST EBELE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I formerly known and addressed as AJAYI BEATRICE ADENIKE now wish to be known and addressed as OLATUNJI BEATRICE ADENIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

FOLASHADE ASABA IBEBUIKE

PITAN MICHAEL WALE

CORRECTION OF NAME / DATE OF BIRTH I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MORUFAT TAIWO ALABI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MORUFAT TAIWO ALIMI. MY DATE OF BIRTH IS 11/05/1991. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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I formerly known and addressed as MISS EZEH OGECHUKWU MARGARET now wish to be known and addressed as MRS MORKA OGECHUKWU MARGARET. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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MOKOBIA ERNEST EBELE

ATINUKE ALAKE AFOLABI

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I formerly known and addressed as UDOCHUKWU FLORENCE UKPABI now wish to be known and addressed as UDOCHUKWU FLORENCE OGBONNA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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OGBANJE ISAAC GODWIN APEH

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OLATUNJI BEATRICE ADENIKE

MRS MORKA OGECHUKWU MARGARET

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ODUSANYA

IKE ADAOBI FAITH

ALHASSAN TAIRU BUB

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FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS KAFAYAT ADEJOKE OYETITE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ADEJOKE ADEYEMI AJALA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ORISALADE VICTORIA BOSEDE

AJANLEKOKO ADEBOWALE YAKUBU

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That I AJANLEKOKO ADEBOWALE YAKUBU my name was wrongly written as Ajanlekoko Wale Yakubu and Ajanlekoko Adebowale Yak. Wish to be known and addressed as AJANLEKOKO ADEBOWALE YAKUBU. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

IN HIS WORD ASSEMBLY This is to inform the general public that the above-named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the Part ‘C’. of the Companies And Allied Matters Act No 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 AKAEZE KESTER IFEANYI - PRESIDENT 2 AKAEZE NKECHI BLESSING - VICE- PRESIDENT 3 UZOUKWU BRIGHT CHINONSO - SECRETARY 4 NWACHUKWU PAULINUS ATIUNA - ELDER 5 EZEOBI IFEANYI ALEX - MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1 To preach the gospel of Christ throughout the whole world 2 To raise an army of soldiers for the body of Christ 3. Raising a generation that stands for truth and fear of God Any objection(s) 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: TRUSTEES

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, April 10 2017

Public Notice

Taraba Govt. owes Civil Servants Pensions/ Gratuity of over N15bn – ASCSN

Okerafor Athanatius Jalingo

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Taraba State Branch has tasked the Taraba State Government on the immediate payment of over N15bn Pension and Gratuity owed to retired Civil Servants in the State. Chairman, Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Taraba State Branch, Comrade James Ajojy, who made the assertion at the 3rd Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Association held at the Conference hall of the General Sani Abacha Secretariat, Jalingo said payment of the back log of pensions and gratuities of retired civil servants is imperative because civil servants MRS OLUFUNMILAYO PATRICIA OLAOYE

Formerly known and addressed as MISS OLUFUNMILAYO PATRICIA AKAGBOSU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OLUFUNMILAYO PATRICIA OLAOYE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

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Formerly known and addressed as TEMITOPE KEJI, now wish to be known and addressed as AGGREH TEMITOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. ADEOSUN TAIWO ELIZABETH I, formerly known and addressed as OGUNBONA TAIWO ELIZABETH, Now wish to be known and addressed as ADEOSUN TAIWO ELIZABETH. All former documents remain valid. GTB and general public take note. MRS. IGBOEKWE LOVETH CHIOMA I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OGOCHUKWU LOVETH CHIOMA, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. IGBOEKWE LOVETH CHIOMA. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

COKER HELEN OMOLOLA FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BALOGUN HELEN OMOLOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS COKER HELEN OMOLOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

retire every day. He said the back log of ever- increasing pensions and gratuity yet to be cleared by the state government is growing at an alarming rate. “Government currently owes pensions and Gratuities of over fifteen Billion Naira, the amount is still growing because Civil Servants retire on a daily basis”, he added. The Branch Chairman disclosed that the Association observed that in recent times, Civil Servants retiring from the state service, after serving for35 years or attaining the age of sixty years are gripped with the fear of the unknown because they will have to wait for years for a gratuity that may never come. Comrade Ajojy who however, commended the effort of the state government for lifting the embargo on employment and the recent employment of applicants to some sectors of the state civil service also used the forum to comment on more labour CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF BIRTH DATE Formerly known and addressed as OKPANACHI SUNDAY, now wish to be known and addressed as AKOJI LAWRENCE ONUCHE. That I am the same person bearing OKPANACHI SUNDAY and AKOJI LAWRENCE ONUCHE. That my correct date of birth is 1 August 1989 and not 1 January 1989. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ISHAYA HASSAN BENJAMIN

Formerly known and addressed as HASSAN ISHAYA, now wish to be known and addressed as ISHAYA HASSAN BENJAMIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS DAMOLA SAIDAT TEMITOPE

related issues affecting members and workers in the state. Some of which, according to him, are lack of implementation of promotion and incremental dates, employment into the civil service; saying more needs to be done to cater for the manpower needs of the Civil in the state as experienced hands are retiring in their numbers in a daily basis.

On Housing; where he commended the present administration towards its commitment to housing of civil servants by proposing Housing Project, but he frowned at government’s decision of selling government houses to occupants (Civil Servants) on the owner occupier basis, describing it as a pathetic situation. In his remarks, Governor Darius Dickson

Ishaku said the state government is working assiduously to address challenges facing civil servants in the state. Represented by the State Head of Service, Mr. Simon Angyu, Governor Ishaku called for mutual understanding and good communication between Union leaders and Government for effective service delivery. Also speaking, the

Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Taraba State Council, Comrade Victor Olatunde, told members to always emulate the late chairperson of TUC, Hajiya Aminatu Ibrahim Mohammed who played a vital role in the emancipation of TUC in the State. “She left strong legacies which we have started following after her demise”, he said.

Africa’s leading pay TV operator, StarTimes, has acquired media rights to the 2018 FIFA World Cup as FIFA officially granted media rights to all 2017-2018 FIFA events in Sub-Saharan Africa. StarTimes has been awarded pay-TV transmission rights for exploitation in all 42 territories of sub-Saharan Africa except South Africa with regard to the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Besides the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, StarTimes also gets the pay-TV transmission rights in sub-

Saharan Africa for all the other 2017-2018 FIFA events (except the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 in South Africa). “We are so glad to offer the best football matches to our subscribers in Africa with having secured the broadcasting rights to the 2018 FIFA World Cup and all the other 2017-2018 FIFA events,” said Michael Dearham, StarTimes Vice-President and Managing Director of Media Division. Dearham said: “Consistent with StarTimes’ mission and values, our search

for best sport contents is always at the heart of our commitment to service excellence. In this regards, our partnership with FIFA will definitely help to serve up a football feast to African football fans in the coming days.” “We are delighted to work with our appointed broadcast partners in the sub-Saharan region to allow millions of fans to enjoy each of FIFA’s various events, across a multitude of platforms,” said FIFA’s Chief Commercial Officer Philippe Le Floc’h.

The 42 territories are: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Congo DR, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

StarTimes gets rights to 2018 FIFA W/Cup

ADIJAT KOFO AWOSESO

This is to inform the general public that my name was mistakenly written on as EKEH MICHAEL UFOR instead of EKECHI MICHAEL UFORMBA. That my correct name is EKECHI MICHAEL UFORMBA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

FALOHUN ISMAILA OLAMILEKAN

TAJUDEEN AFOLABI TUNDE

ADEDEJI FOLUKE NAOMI

BABS ADEMOLA GANIYAT ABIODUN

Formerly known and addressed as FALOHUN ISMAILA, now wish to be known and addressed as FALOHUN ISMAILA OLAMILEKAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. DAMILOLA ESTHER OGHENEKEVWE AKPOFURE

UDOH ITORO ISAIAH

YUSUF YEKINI OLAKUNLE

I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Adeola Adebusola Olowu now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Adeola Adebusola Olotu. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as OSHODI JOLAYEMI KHADIJAT, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEITE JOLAYEMI FUNMILAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as DAMILOLA ESTHER FRIDAY, Now wish to be known and addressed as DAMILOLA ESTHER OGHENEKEVWE AKPOFURE. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

MRS ADEOLA ADEBUSOLA OLOTU

ADEITE JOLAYEMI FUNMILAYO

Formerly known and addressed as OGWUCHE STEPHEN and ABAH AGBAJI STEPHEN, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEYI STEPHEN OGWUCHE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS AJAYI SAIDAT, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS DAMOLA SAIDAT TEMITOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OBOT NDIFREKE AMOS, Now wish to be known and addressed as UDOH ITORO ISAIAH. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

ADEYI STEPHEN OGWUCHE

Formerly known and addressed as IBRAHIM ADIJAT ROBIU, now wish to be known and addressed as ADIJAT KOFO AWOSESO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as RAMON YEKINI, Now wish to be known and addressed as YUSUF YEKINI OLAKUNLE. All former documents remain valid general public take note. ADDITION OF NAME

This is to notify the general public that I was formerly known and addressed as Olumide Mukaila Lawal but now wish to add KOLA to my surname. Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as Olumide Mukaila Kola-Lawal. All former documents remain valid. Banks & general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as TAJUDEEN AFOLABI, now wish to be known and addressed as TAJUDEEN AFOLABI TUNDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OSUNGBOHUN FOLUKE NAOMI, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEDEJI FOLUKE NAOMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OPENIYI GANIYAT ABIODUN, now wish to be known and addressed as BABS ADEMOLA GANIYAT ABIODUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ANONGU TERUNGWA MICHAEL

CORRECTION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as FAKOYA ABAYOMI MICHAEL, Now wish to be known and addressed as ANONGU TERUNGWA MICHAEL. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

This is to inform the general public that my name was mistakenly written on as AJMEDE JOSEPHINE OMOMEH instead of AMEDE JOSEPHINE OMOMEH. That my correct name is AMEDE JOSEPHINE OMOMEH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. AKINLEYE VICTORIA OMOWUNMI I, formerly known and addressed as MISS FAMADEWA VICTORIA OMOWUNMI, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AKINLEYE VICTORIA OMOWUNMI. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

EZENNEDUEME UJU MERCY

REBECCA RASHIDAT MUSA

MRS. ASHONG RACHEL SHERI

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ONYEIBE RACHEL SHERI, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ASHONG RACHEL SHERI. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OKARO UJU MERCY, Now wish to be known and addressed as EZENNEDUEME UJU MERCY. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

FIJABI TEMITOPE HAJARAT OLABAMBO

OLISA-AKINADE OLUWASEUN ADESOLA

Formerly known and addressed as OLADIMEJI TEMITOPE HAJARAT, now wish to be known and addressed as FIJABI TEMITOPE HAJARAT OLABAMBO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OLISA OLUWASEUN ADESOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as OLISA-AKINADE OLUWASEUN ADESOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as REBECCA MUHAMMED, Now wish to be known and addressed as REBECCA RASHIDAT MUSA. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

ISA GABRIEL I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Isa Abdulkarim, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ISA GABRIEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, April 10, 2017

Ooni’s wife calls for peace and unity Mutiat Alli

ÏÏÏWife of

L-R: Bauchi State Governor, Muhammed Abubukar; Bauchi State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Halima Mukadas and a pharmacist, Aliyu Usman, during the inspection visit of the governor on State Specialist Hospital in Bauchi... recently.

Ooni of Ife, Olori Wuraola Zainab Ogunwusi, has continued to display her milk of kindness and her absolute belief in the peace and unity of Yoruba land and the entire nation of Nigeria.She made the call last Wednesday during her visit to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp in the Sabo area of Ile-Ife in Osun State. The Ooni’s wife also condoled with members of the Hausa community who lost their loved ones and properties during the recent clash between the Yoruba and Hausa in Ile-Ife. Speaking during the visit, Ogunwusi, who lauded the camp authorities for their dedication and attention to the plight of the victims, said: ‘‘I

want to use this opportunity to commiserate with our brothers and sisters who lost their loved ones and properties during the last incident. I want us all to live in peace and unity. I want us to be our brothers’ keepers; let’s live in unity to forestall any future occurrence of this kind of ugly incident.’’ She further assured that she and her people with the active support of her husband, would continue to support and care for non-indigenes in Ile-Ife, regardless of the cultural and language differences. Escorting her to the camp was members of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced where food items, cash and other relief materials were generously donated.

APC suspends Blessing Agbomhere, alleges anti-party activities

Christopher varsity to address industry, academia gap - Founder

ÏÏÏThe All Progressive Congress,

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APC, has slammed an indefinite suspension on Mr. Blessing Agbomhere over alleged anti-party activities. Among others, Agbomhere was alleged to have engaged in conducts capable of embarrassing and ridiculing the party, these include: - Flouting the rules, regulations and decisions of the party as regards conduct of primaries election.- Absenting himself from meetings to which he was duly invited to clear himself of allegations, which amounted to total disregard for the party executives committee and stake holders.- Filing an action in court of law against the party and elected officer of the party without exhausting all avenues for redress as provided for in the party’s constitution. The letter dated April 5, 2017 and jointly signed by the Chairman,

Hon. Zakari Ozizi and other 26 executive members of the APC in Etsako Central Local Government Area conveyed the suspension to the State Chairman of the party in Benin, listing the “sins” of Agbomhere and requested that his suspension from the Ward and the Local Government be upheld by the State Executive of the party. According to the three-page letter with annexure of queries and suspension letters from his ward and the resolutions from the 10 ward Chairmen in the Local Government,” in our emergency meeting at the party secretariat on the 5th April 2017, and going through the various letters of his suspension we received from the ward excos (ward one) and the 10 ward chairmen of the party in Etsako Central Local Government, we hereby resolve and recommend that Mr. Agbomhere Blessing be given indefinite suspen-

sion / expulsion from the party” Copies of the letter were sent to the Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Phillip Shaibu and all other elevant party structures, in the state. The 10 Ward Chairmen of the APC in the Local Government had met April 4, 2017 to affirm the earlier decision of the Ward Executives and caucus held April 3, 2017 suspending Blessing Agbomhere from Ward One. Blessing Agbomhere contested the primaries election of the APC in Edo State for the 2016 governorship election where the incumbent governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki eventually emerged. He also contested the primaries for the by-election in January, 2017, the seat vacated in the House of Representatives by the incumbent Deputy Governor of the state, Rt. Hon. Comrade Phillip Shaibu.

Nigerian ISIS suspect deported by Germany Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

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An alleged ISIS suspect deemed dangerous by German authorities, on Thursday arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, from that country. The deportee is among the 50 persons recently arrested and deported from Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Luxembourg, Austria, Belgium, Spain and Hungary. A German report was quoted as stating that a 22-year-old man, who was born in Germany, was sent to Nigeria. He was arrested alongside his partner, a 27 year-old Algerian, during investigation of planned attacks in February.

Prior to his arrest, he and his partner lived with their parents in Gottingen, a German city. When the two men were picked up, investigators found two weapons, at least one of them a firearm that had been altered to fire live ammunition. Also found were ammunition, flags of the Islamic State, IS, group and a machete. The man deported to Nigeria has been banned from entering Germany for life. Following attacks by ISIS last year, German authorities had vowed to step up deportations of foreigners deemed to be threats. The two men, according to reports were arrested after being under surveillance for some time.

After their arrest, the German interior ministry requested their expulsion after classifying them as a threat to national security. “We are sending a clear warning to all fanatics nationwide that we will not give them a centimeter of space to carry out their despicable plans,” said Lower Saxony’s interior minister Boris Pistorius, SPD, following the court ruling authorising the deportation. “They will face the full force of the law regardless of whether they were born here or not”, the minister said. In a related development, German national, Mr. Brenard Christo, who slumped on Friday at the General Aviation Terminal of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos, has died at an undisclosed hospital.

and Chancellor of Christopher University, Dr. Christopher Ezeh, has said the newly established institution is structured to address the yearning gap between academia and industries in the country. Dr. Ezeh gave the insight at the first matriculation ceremony and official opening of the school recently, stressing that the idea was conceived over ten years ago. Ezeh noted the school was borne out of successes recorded by the founders who had at various times established strong and fruitful linkages between the academia and industries. “The idea and approval of the university project was agreed at a meeting held in Enugu in November 2003. The conveners of the meeting had for many years observed that a yawning gap existed between the industry and academia and had at various times successfully established a very strong and fruitful linkages between industry and academia in the area of capacity building and management training. This explains my elation, joy, excitement and above all, gratitude to God to be here to share in this momentous event,” he said. The Chancellor, who described the occasion as the beginning of an epic journey, charged all stakeholders to demonstrate uncommon commitment towards the growth of the university, stressing that the successes recorded by such great promoters of education like John Havard, Leland and Jane Stanford was a result of resilience and commitment. Ezeh applauded the officials

of the National Universities Commission (NUC) whose willingness to provide guidance at various stages, he noted, led to the accomplishment of the university. He also commended the many parents who have allowed their wards to enrol in the university, stressing that the gesture is a show of confidence in the school’s standards. The Chancellor, however, charged the pioneer management of the university that the work ahead of them is enormous, urging them to cultivate the zeal and audacity of the early missionaries and explorers in order to achieve the desired successes. The Guest Speaker, Professor Anya O. Anya, delivered public lecture entitled, “Bridging the Gap: the University, the Student, and the Workplace,” at the event which marked the formal admission of pioneer set of students into university. Other special guests at the event include the Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Modupe Mujota, representing the Governor; former Governor of Lagos State, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu and Chief (Mrs) Nike Akande, president Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Christopher University is a private university approved by the Federal Government on February 25, 2015 and licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to begin academic operations on March 5, 2015. The university is located on a land area of over 100 Hectares and situated in Mowe, Lagos/ Ibadan expressway.

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Wife of Ooni of Ife, Olori Wuraola Zainab Ogunwusi (second from right) and members of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons when she visited the IDP Camp in Sabo area of Ile-Ife in Osun State...recently

PDP opens umbrella for over 8000 APC defectors

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The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, says its umbrella is large enough to accommodate over 8000 All Progressives Congress, APC, members in Rivers State, including leaders of the APC, who decided to come back home to join the development of the state under Gov. Nyesom Wike. A press statement issued yesterday by Jerry Needam, the PDP spokesman, said that the APC defectors were led by the former Governor Rotimi Amaechi’s Chief Political Strategist, Chief Emeh Glory Emeh. He said that Chief Emeh’s bold move had further opened the door for many more defectors from the APC across the 23 Local Government

Areas of the State, noting that the latest members of the APC decampees came from Asari-Toru and Degema Local Government Areas of the State. Jerry Needam noted that Chief Emeh, a former Senior Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Commissioner for Transport and Aviation during Governor Odili administration and Chief of Staff, Rivers State Government House, had since his return to the PDP, coordinated the daily defections of members and leaders of the APC to the PDP. He listed the defectors to include the over 200 former Councilors of the APC, who were sacked by the Court, former SA to Amaechi on Internal Revenue, Nwankwo Nwankwo, for-

mer Commissioner for Culture under Rotimi Amaechi, Sunny Nwokekoro, APC Leader in ONELGA, Merino Okiraija, former Chairman of Emohua LGA, Bob Okala, and numerous non-indigenes residing in the various LGAs who left the APC, amongst others. Meanwhile, the Chairman of the PDP in Rivers, Bro. Felix Obuah has told a crowd at the party’s State Secretariat that all was now set for the official reception of over 8000 decampees from the APC. The event shall hold on Thursday, April 13, 2017 in Port Harcourt. The PDP Chairman disclosed that Governor Wike will formally receive the APC decampees. Bro. Obuah announced this when

he received APC decampees from Akuku-Toru and Degema Local Government Areas. The leader of the decampees from Akulga who was a former leader of the LGA Legislative Assembly, Hon. Orolosama Amachree, at the event, accused former Governor Rotimi Amaechi of coercing all ‘elected’ Chairmen and Councilors of the APC into instituting legal action against the government of Chief (Barr) Nyesom Ezenwo Wike as a gimmick to make the State ungovernable. The PDP spokesman said that another ‘big fish’ caught by the PDP dragnet was the Vice Chairman in Degema LGA, Hon. Samuel Ikiroma who stormed the PDP Secretariat with hundreds of supporters.

Former Ebonyi gov, Elechi dumps PDP, joins APC ÏÏÏ Immediate past governor

of Ebonyi, Chief Martin Elechi on Sunday decamped to the All Progressive Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Elechi, a two time governor of Ebony, registered for the APC at his country home in Echialike, Ikwo Local Government Area, in front of national party leaders. The party leaders were in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi capital, for a thanksgiving church service for the recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari from his illhealth, after which they moved to Ikwo. According to Elechi, he decided to join APC due to his love for Bu-

hari and the current state of the PDP occasioned by its protracted crisis. “I knew Buhari 49 years ago when I started the movement for the creation of Ebonyi as he intervened during my arrest with nine other comrades, by officers of the defunct Nigerian Security Organisation (NSO). “I was interrogated while standing for nine hours and he as the Brigade Major in Abakaliki at that time, ordered our immediate release. “I thank God for his health as he had favoured the people of Abakaliki and will triumph in his onerous task of rescuing the country from misrule. “He is the person Nigerians are

waiting for as the Boko Haram and corruption issues could have been indescribable if God had not brought him to power,” he said. The former governor said that he was proud of the PDP due to the democratic ideals of its founding fathers, but its present leaders have truncated the ideal. “I was elected governor on two occasions under its platform as it used to be the pride of Africa, but was suddenly ravaged by selfinflicted crises and afflictions. “In 1983 when I was the Secretary of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) in the old Anambra, the budget for the national elections in Anambra and Imo, now South East zone, was N170,000. “In 2015, however, the budget for

my impeachment was N3billion and this was followed by the distortion and malpractice recorded in the primaries and congresses to elect the PDP candidates. “Those who were heavily bribed and intimidated with oaths were elected to participate as delegates as court injunctions were illegally secured to perpetrate these acts “Armed security men surrounded people’s homes during the elections, ballot boxes were snatched and all forms of impunity perpetrated,” he said. He described the APC as the alternative for Ebonyi people and the Igbo race and thanked the party for offering him and his supporters, a political platform to identify with.

of the Nigeria Police said it has begun full scale investigations of the death of a corp member who got himself drowned in a hotel swimming pool in the state. Daily Times learnt that a group of Corp members had last Saturday gone to a hotel identified as Hotel De Oranzi Resort Agungwu Ogbooo Ugwuoba for picnic and while they were swimming, one of them whose name is yet to be ascertained got drowned. In a press release by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amaraizu which confirmed the death of the NYSC member. “The corp member after he was initially revived was rushed to a General Hospital at Amaku Awka for medical attention but was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty. He added that, “The corpse of the deceased has been deposited at the hospital morgue while efforts are being intensified to establish his full identity”, he said. Our correspondent gathered that two persons have been arrested in connection with the incident and are already giving information about incident to the police.

FG sets up interministerial committee on pension liability Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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has approved the constitution of an inter-ministerial committee on pension liability to reconcile outstanding pension liabilities and proffer solutions to the lingering problems. Minister of Budget and National Planning Sen. Udo Udoma in a statement at the weekend by his Media Adviser, Mr Akpandem James, said that the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun will chair the committee. Other members of the committee include a representative of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, representative of the Head of Service of the Federation, the Accountant General of the Federation, Director General of the Budget Office, Director General of PENCOM, and Director General of PTAD who will also act as Secretary. The Committee is top review and reconcile all pension liabilities of the Federal Government, make recommendations as to what portion of the liabilities can be funded through budgetary appropriations, and suggest creative ways of funding the balance. It has four weeks to conclude its assignment and report back to the President. It will be recalled that the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma and his Finance counterpart Mrs Kemi Adeosun, appeared before the House of Representatives on Thursday where they informed members of the approval by Mr President for the setting up of the Committee.

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We are committed to reshaping environmental sanitation, Kick Against Indiscipline soon - Dr. Samuel Babatunde Adejare Interview with Femi Ganiyu and Joy Anyim, the Honorable Commissioner for the Environment, Lagos State, Dr. Samuel Babatunde Adejare , says Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and his ministry would add greater value to environmental sanitation and waste disposal in the state, while also reforming KAI. Excerpts Sir, Lagos state is a big city, working to achieve a mega city status. How would you define and access environmental issues in Lagos state? Like any mega city, there will be population density, which is very high here, the pressure on land is very high, a lot of people are coming into Lagos and many of them don’t even have where to sleep, or to reside. So, you find out that a lot of all these things are put together in this state. Some of the systems are actually overworked and particularly that of solid waste management; and that’s why His Excellency, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has brought about a new initiative. We call it ‘the cleaner Lagos initiative.’ It is just to put our solid waste management in auto pilot, make sure that even if all Nigeria decide to come and reside in Lagos, we will have a safe, durable, effective system on the ground to make sure that waste does not start accumulating all over the state. One thing I want to tell you is that we are used to the task in this state to do the needful; to make sure that we don’t go back to the pre 1999 state of our state, when garbage was everywhere, we won’t allow that again to happen here.

Are you saying our local operators cannot provide the same service the new once are coming to give? It is money; we are even saying as a state government, we don’t have that kind of money to do that and that’s why we are concessioning it to people. There won’t be capital fight, because these companies are Nigerian companies, and so the money will still stay in our country, more jobs will be created, Gross Domestic Product, GDP, will be grown. Again, we are going to employ 27,500 sanitation community workers; and that’s the biggest empowerment that has ever happened in this country. They are going to take N18,500 as wage, they are going to be given medical treatments free, they will have life insurance and insurance against injury at work, they will be well kitted with proper auxiliary items, cloves, shoe boats, glasses, sun hat and they will have even helmets; and we will be sweeping the 377 wards in Lagos. It is all to gear up the economy of Lagos, to give people more jobs so that they can cater for their families. We have told them to handle the commercial aspect of it, which is even more lucrative than the domestic aspect; so, they should key into the system. They have done the recertification, we will recertify them and put them to do the commercial aspect. We have had several meetings with them, his Excellency has seen them and he explained everything to them; we are not taking their jobs.

What then is your mandate, if this is what you are talking about, because this is just an aspect of environmental issue? My mandate is simple, it is to bequest to logicians, a very neat, hygienic, aesthetically beautiful and flood-free Lagos. How challenging has it been, because, you have been here for about two years now? very challenging. You know, I always want to make sure people realize that environment is everything and everything is environment. If that’s the case people will guard against air pollution, water pollution and a lot of things like that. The hygienic situation of the whole city, of individual homes, companies, if you look at all these things, all these carbon emissions, water pollution effluence into our drainages. And talking of drainages, you know this is a coastal state and we have over 200 drainages here; more than any other coastal region; and they are maintained. We are always looking after them and making sure that they are very ready during the rains to disallow foods from occurring. You must have some synergy with various ministries and agencies, particularly health, because I know there are some private participants who also synergize with your government; at least people who kill rats, drain ducks, and the rest of them. What form of template do you operate in terms of this private sector participation with the government? We all believe that we are working for the same government and the aim of putting up this MDEs is to make better life for

for those boys. CLI is not after anybody or out to take anybody’s job, things must be better in this state. The way we have been managing our solid waste is not the way it is done. Waste is a resource, it is money, and it is not rubbish. The kind of trouble our waste is giving us shouldn’t be. This CLI, what it means is that we are holistically reforming everything that has to do with not just solid waste management, but even drainages. Those people coming are bringing 300 new contractors that will be well tracked; so, we will know where they are at every point in time all over the state.

Dr. Samuel Babatunde Adejare, Honorable Commissioner for the Environment, Lagos State our people; therefore, we have this handshake across the Niger amongst all of us. Like I work particularly closely with some of them, which is compulsory, like physical planning, a lot of things they do affect us and whatever we want to do sometimes, affects them; so, we work together and it’s been very fine working with them. We work with the ministry of health, we work with the ministry of transport, because if parks are not well laid out and maintained, we will be there, if markets are not well maintained, we will be there too. We have a lot to do even with the local governments; and we are really having that handshake across all the ministries. So, that’s why you see we have a lot to do with one another very well and that is why you see that Lagos is working! The new cleaner Lagos that you stressed and emphasized, I know you have the Igando and the Olusosun dumpsites,

you have recently licensed some new operators, and there are some other stakeholders who say they were not carried along, I’m talking about the vendors, the PSP operators, the grinders and the rest of them. There is this kind of thing going on that oh, we are not happy with what the ministry and the state are doing. They have harbored change, and change is the most permanent thing in life, it is constant. Change brought them into being and another change is here. But, they are claiming their boys will be losing jobs and all that? They won’t lose jobs. Are those people going to bring spirits to come and work for them? No. it is the same boys. The only thing is that they will be well catered for, looked after, they will be prouder doing what they are doing, because their welfare will be looked after working with the new people. They are going to make life better

Some of your Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI, official, who had also derailed somehow enter shops and take away goods, what mechanism have you put in place to check their excesses? We are going to reform KAI, we are changing them into environmental sanitation corps. That’s part of the new law. So, any moment from now, we are changing them. There will be a new reorientation, refocusing and retraining; so that they will fit well into their new jobs. Do you have any political ambition beyond the level that you are, say becoming a governor or a senator? I have had it all. But, it depends on my people and my leaders because, as far as I am concerned, if you want to go for governor or the senate, it is your people and your leaders that will choose you . You just don’t wake up and make the decision. As far as I am concerned, I just want to continue to be a public servant, an obedient servant to my leaders and my people and most importantly to God, because what I will be next is in the hands of God primarily.

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igeria have continued to make progress in the Fifa monthly ranking and according to the latest ranking released on Thursday, Nigeria moved two places from seventh to fifth in Africa and one place from 41st to 40th in the world ranking. The Super Eagles were ranked 41st in March ranking but this month, they

Sports veterans brainstorm in Lagos ANDREW EKEJIUBA Sport Editor

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moved a place up thanks to their 1-1 international friendly draw against Senegal in London. They are fifth in Africa behind leaders, Egypt, Senegal, Cameroon and Burkina Faso. The Indomitable Lions, who will face the Super Eagles in a crunch 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier, dropped a place to occupy number 33 in the world, though third in

ports Veterans Nigeria (SVN), an umbrella association comprising of retired sports administrators, technocrats, athletes, media practitioners of repute and other stakeholders of Nigerian sports will today in Lagos converge to discuss on how to revitalize, rebrand and re-energise the association to meet with current realities in the sporting world. SVN boss and former president of West African Football Union (WAFU), Chief Jonathan Ogufere, revealed that the contribution and advice from members of SVN will go a long way in helping present day sports administrators in taking

useful decisions that will help take Nigerian sports to the next level. He added that before this can effectively be done the organization needs to be overhauled and be in a state where decisions can be effectively made and practicable solutions carried out for the good of sports development in Nigeria. “The reason behind our gathering in Lagos is a follow up to our last meeting in 2016. “Some of our members raised keys suggestions on the need to rebrand the association for it to effectively carry out its duties and that is exactly what we are going do in our Lagos gathering,” Ogufere said.

Africa. On the global scene, Brazil returned to their seat at the top of the podium after a seven-year break. They are followed closely by Argentina, Germany, Chile and Colombia. Macedonia (133, plus 33) were the month’s biggest movers, with some strong gains coming within the top 50 too as Sweden (34, plus 11), Northern Ireland (26, plus 9), USA (23, plus 7), Greece (39, plus 7) and Japan (44, plus 7) all gained ground. The next Fifa/Coca-Cola World Ranking will be published on May 4, 2017.

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Obiano again assures on security Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Awka

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Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has assured that he would continue to provide security to the people of the state in so far he remained the Governor of the state. Governor Obiano spoke recently in Awka, the state capital when he declared open the First Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State chapter Media Summit held at Women Development Centre. The Governor said he would continue to protect the lives and the property of the people to ensure that the state remained the first choice investment destination for economic and commercial development. Obiano said he was sure that

the summit held in the state and a lot of the participants agreed to come because of the security in the state. Enumerating his achievements in the last three years, Obiano said he has not yet finished with the massive development of the state, saying that in the next few weeks, the state capital to Amansea would be lit with street light. He said Awka will soon get 24-hour Filling Station and Chicken Republic that will operate for 24 hours. He said his administration has attracted N5.7 billion dollars investment in the last three years, noting that he wants to develop strong institutions in the state, not strong personalities. In his remarks, National Presi-

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dent of NUJ, Mr. Waheed Odusile, lauded the Governor for his avowed commitment to develop his state, an indication that he loves the people of the state. He charged Anambrarians to reciprocate the Governor’s gesture by the prompt payment of their taxes. The NUJ president restated that the welfare of journalists was paramount because it would bring smiles to their faces, urging the Governor to implement the journalists’ salary structure in public sector in the state owned media institutions, including the weighing allowance. The state chairman of NUJ, Mr. Emma Ifesinachi, said the summit could not have come at a better time than now when Governorship election was almost around the corner. He said the issue discussed would not be limited to journalism but issues that affect the state and

the country in general. In his keynote address, Mr. Oseloka Obaze, former Secretary to Anambra State Government, urged journalists to be fierce defenders of the truth by remaining steadfast to the ethics of the profession. Decrying the negative impact of social media due to absence of regulation, which allowed them excessive freedom, in his paper, Chairman of The Daily Times, Mr. Fidelis Anosike, said newspapers must create sustainability structure instead of depending on corporate advertisement. He said “so media organisations have to evolve or die even as consumption of content today has also evolved”. Anosike said journalists are social crusaders, soldiers without guns, who face attacks from segments, asking them to beat their chests for their contributions and that is why journalism is still a solid stand.

ÏÏÏ The Secretary to Anambra State Government, SSG, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, has disclosed the state government’s plan towards flaggingoff the construction of about five kilometer Oraukwu-Nimo road, as part of efforts to create more access roads among various communities in the state. Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, who disclosed this recently at his home town, Oraukwu in Idemili North Local Government Area, during the commissioning ceremony of a newly rented and furnished office of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Oraukwu Ward, by a Tactical Committee of Idemili North Local Government chapter of APGA, said Governor Willie Obiano had already authorised the during the forthcoming November 18, 2017 gubernatorial election in the state which Obiano is seeking his second tenure mandate. Earlier, the leader of Idemili North APGA Tactical Committee and member of APGA Board of Trustees, BoT, Chief Ifeanyi Udokwu, had identified the current recession in the country as the worst so far in the history of recession in Nigeria, but expressed satisfaction that for Obiano to have managed it with expertise was enough to fetch him second tenure. Also speaking, National Publicity Secretary of APGA, Chief Ifeatu Obi-Okoye, commended Chief Ogonna Olisa, a business mogul and APGA stakeholder, for accepting to host all APGA members in his compound, adding, “APGA will march its opponents word for word during the election, with each polling unit having a separate executive members”. Chief Olisa, the chief host, in his statement, noted that Gov. Obiano should go home and sleep because his second tenure victory is guaranteed with the current strength of APGA in the state.

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Reciprocate Obiano’s commitment to security, market leader urges Anambrarians Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Awka

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The President-General of Amalgamated Traders Association of Anambra State (AMATAS), Chief Okwudili Ezenwankwo, has urged the people of the state in particular and Ndigbo in general to appreciate the effort of Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State to make Anambra the safest state in the country by supporting his government. Chief Ezenwankwo spoke last Tuesday when members of the state Task Force on Security led by Matthew Uyana, a retired Deputy Commissioner of Police came to his office at Modebe Avenue, Onitsha. He said people should realise that it is only when there is security that we can play on good roads and that is why the people should support the effort of the Governor to sustain this security in the state. The AMATA President-General said he started using escort when his vice was kidnapped for 40 days and ransom paid on three times before he was set free and the kidnappers told him that they were go-

ing for him but they missed him by whiskers at DMGS Round About. He said he liked the way they started by coming to them who are at the grassroot, saying that the vigilantes in the market were doing well and if there is time they make mistake, they will collectively resolve it since there is no human institution that is beyond any mistake. Ewepudike, as he is fondly called, said the issue of re-registration which the Committee said will cost each vigilance group N25, 000, was not necessary because that will amount to re-registration, stating that there is not vigilance group operating in any market in the state that has not been registered with the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in the area. “I advise that you should be very careful. There should be no injustice. Any alleged injustice should be carefully investigated and proved. We checkmate the excesses of these boys. We will assist your committee within our own capacity,” he said. In his response, Uyanna said some of them joined the committee because of the commitment of the

Governor on security of lives and property in the state. He noted Ndigbo were known for commercialism and so the best and only thing anybody or government can do for them was to provide security to protect their lives and property. Uyanna said the strength of criminals is that they are faceless but immediately they were unmasked, they will go underground and that is the reason they decided to go to the grassroot. He said the Committee, 17 in number, were made up of people who have background in security matters either as retired Police officers, armed forces or vigilance operatives. The chairman said the committee among other things will create central data bank for all the vigilance groups operating in the state to streamline their activities. He said the Committee was set up by the Chairman of the Anambra State Vigilante Services, retired Commissioner of Police, Ikechukwu Aduba, in consultation with the state Government.

Philanthropist builds worship centre in Ogidi Philip Balepo, Onitsha

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“Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers that you do unto me.” This words of our Lord Jesus Christ, comes immediately to mind, as one reflects on the giant philanthropic steps of Sir Samuel Obi Anyanwutaku, also known as Omeokachie Ogidi, who single-handedly built a modern imposing Church for the Anglican Communion in Uru-Umuanugwo village of Ogidi in Idemili North

of Anambra State. The edifice, which stands heads over other buildings in the whole of the village, marks the zenith of the benevolence that characterises the life of this man who is a businessman of repute and the sole importer of Kiwi polish in Nigeria. The church, Saint Andrew’s Anglican will be made a parish on April 18, 2017 courtesy of the same man, by Right Reverend (Dr.) Owen Nwokolo, the Bishop on the Niger, who also shall equally per-

form the dedication of the church. An elated Sir Anyanwutaku said that this is “my way of saying a very big thank you to my God for touching my life and that of my family. Not that I have not been showing appreciation, but I strongly believe that by putting this edifice up for the worship of God, a lot of people will be blessed by God. Indeed, the number of people to benefit from here would surpass the number of people I would physically help with cash.

30 and believed to be hired thugs last weekend demolished ten houses, removed land beacons, sacked the landlords and injured three of them at City Gate community, Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State. The incident which came to the landlords as a shock happened in the morning of the fateful day when some of them were busy developing their respective property purchased from City Gate Company in 2014. But quickly reacting to the attack, one of the victims, Comrade Damian Ogudike, said they bought the plots from City Gate owners in 2014 and commenced building of their houses, perimeter fencing and others since then without any trouble until last weekend when armed men numbering about 30 stormed the place and caused monumental damages to their property. “You can see that about ten bungalows have been demolished by the invading thugs, the demarcation beacons uprooted and perimeter fences also demolished. When they came, we had to run for our dear

lives and their intention was to kill at least one of us so that we will not near the land again. We have lodged the matter at 3-3 Police Station and the police came to the scene and collected the tools of the invaders which are now with them”. “They told us that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), in-charge of the station, Mr. Indynar Apev, was not on seat when we asked of him,” Ogudike said. Continuing, Ogudike, who is an Onitsha based rights activist, said: “We urge the state Police Commissioner, Mr. Sam Okaula, to investigate this matter as we learnt that one of us who is a land agent sent armed men and re-plotted the land for re-sale. “Consequently, we sent two of us to him to know the offence we committed that caused this action and he told them that we better abandon the land or we will be killed on the process”. As the response did not go down well with the landlords most of who are retirees, they met with the Nkwelle- Ezunaka community and City Gate who advised them to take legal action.

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people of Aboji village in Oba community, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State have insisted that they are part owners of the controversial Oba Aiport land. The chairman of Umu Aboji village, Nze Dozie Nweke, told newsmen in Oba last Tuesday, that contrary to the claims by some mischievous people in the community that they were not part owners, there are abundant documentary and historical evidence to show that they were part owners of the Oba Airport land. The Anambra State Government some years ago acquired a land in Oba for the construction of an airport but the Stat Government had a change of mind and moved the airport site to Aguleri, in Anambra East Local Government of the state. However, the State Government said it would use the land for industrial purposes but 20 percent of the land would be ceded to land owners. But Nweke said some elements in the community in 2015 in a letter to the Surveyor-General of the state, signed by one Mrs. Ebele Ejikeme, claimed that Okpuno Aboji does not own a land at the airport land. Nweke, who said the claim was not only false, misleading but mischievous, maintained that the entire Aboji village does not have land at the airprot but

Okpuno Aboji, which is a quarter in Aboji village were bonafide co-owners of the Oba Airport. Nweke said his own quarter does not have land at the airport but he in his capacity as the chairman of the Aboji village has to stand to ensure that they get their right. He said that contrary to the document signed by one Mrs. Ejikeme that five villages owned airport land, there are seven villages which owned airport land, which Okpuno-Aboji was included. The seven villages which owned the airport land were Umuogali, Ezele, Aboji, Ogbenwe Abime, Isu Umuededim and Urueze. Nweke contended that in the original map of the airport, Okpuno Aboji was adequately represented in the map and they have their own deed of the land. He said: “In spite of all these overwhelming evidence, they want to remove Okpuno Aboji from the Airport map. We were part of the land from the beginning, why is it now that they want us out?” Lamenting that the crisis at the Airport land has claimed lives, had people’s cars and houses vandalised and damaged, Nweke urged Police to be careful of indiscriminate arrest, saying that they have been petition and counter-petitions all over the places over the land.

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Obiano has shown capacity to provide good governance –APGA chieftain Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Awka

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chief Nnamdi, Oduenyi, has said that Governor Willie Obiano has in the last three years shown that he can offer good governance to the people of the state. Oduenyi, who spoke recently in Awka, described as “impressive” the performance of Governor Obiano in the last three years he been in office as gover-

nor of the state. Oduenyi said Obiano has shown that he has the capacity to provide good governance to the people of the state, given his performance on security, agriculture, welfare of workers and provision of infrastructure generally. He said: “Obiano’s achievements are something to write home about. He has made very impressive achievements in the last three years. Night life has returned to Anambra State especially Onitsha. Kidnapping and violent robbery are no more

heard of in the state. For us traders, we can now do our businesses unmolested by these hoodlums as used to be before now. Our customers from different parts of the country and African countries stopped coming because of crime. Obiano’s magic has addressed all that”. Oduenyi said apart from different roads the Governor was constructing in the state, he donated N20 million each to 181 communities in the state to develop any pressing project in the communities. “In my town, we have started

building civic centre with the money and the Governor has promised that any community who finished its own will access another N20 million, bringing the total amount to N40 million each community. Remember, he has also given N10 million each to 161 markets in the state. Remember, this man pays workers and pensioners salaries as and when due,” said Oduenyi. He then advised those who are grandstanding to vie for the office of Anambra State Governor on November 18, 2017 to drop the idea until Obiano finishes his

second tenure. The APGA chieftain also stressed the need for Anambra people to stick with APGA in the coming election, saying that the party has demonstrated utmost good faith to the people of Anambra State since Mr. Peter Obi became governor till date. He said other ethnic groups in the country have their own political parties, stressing that PDP which prides itself as a national party is being ravaged by internal crisis, while APC has failed in every ramification in their promises.

Odekpe indigenes protest renaming of Naval Base Philip Balepo, Onitsha

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Odekpe indigenes protesting renaming of Naval Base in the community...recently

Declare state of emergency on sports, Rojenny tells Obiano Philip Balepo, Onitsha

ÏÏÏThe Managing Director of Rojenny Sports, Oba, Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka, has called on Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano, to declare a state of emergency on the sports sector in the state. Ezeonwuka made the call when he addressed the leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra State at the stadium in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area last Tuesday. He said sports administrators in the state had failed the youths because of their inability to conceptualise and implement programmes that are amenable to sporting excellence. The ace sports facility investor said the N10 billion Rojenny complex was underutilised because such activities as inter house sports,

school sports, state sports festival and other organised games were no more. “I am calling on Governor Obiano to declare state of emergency on sports and sports development In Anambra State. “I declare my lack of confidence in those that are in charge of sports management and administration in Anambra State and hereby call for their sack and replacement with vibrant, creative, proactive and talented people. “The youths of Anambra State have been exposed to unbearable neglect, the sins of our various commissioners against them are unforgivable. “Those that could have given this country gold at the world stage and made our state proud have been denied the opportunity to develop their potentials by our sports man-

ager. “Anambra has huge potentials to give the world the best in Athletics, Soccer, Boxing and Tennis but because school sports is dead, sports festival is non-existent, these potentials have died in them. “I call on the youths to forgive the governor because he has the youths at heart but his lieutenants in the battle field are weak and have not much to offer. “I exonerate the governor but I want him to give Anambra his first eleven in sports sector because those that have been there for these three years have failed. “Anybody who sees these over N10 billion sports facilities lie idle and is not moved is an enemy of sports and youths. I invested in sports because I wanted to develop the youths and help government manage them”, he added.

commissioned her base in Odekpe in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, peace has really became relative as the indigenes have been feeling bitter that the Navy has rechristened their town to bear Onitsha. Youths and even adults recently carried placards with aggressive looks, demanding reason the base is called Naval Outpost Onitsha; that Odekpe is not even in any of the two local governments that make up Onitsha and when the Navy first came, the issue of Onitsha never ever came into view before and after “we gave them our land,” the Chairman of Odekpe Land Management Committee, Mr. Anite Chukwuma, echoed while speaking with our correspondent. However, the Navy, through the Commanding Officer, Captain Mohammed Dahiru, took time to explain what and why the name. “In the Navy, whenever we settle in a place, we have a ship as the outpost. The Naval Outpost is the ship, our symbol, our trade tool, while here is known as the Naval Base, Odekpe.

We know where Onitsha is and where Odekpe is situated. “The Navy all over the world is a peace-loving organisation. We cherish our landlords and maintain a very cordial relationship with them. On this issue, we took time to explain the technicalities to the King and his cabinet. It is really worrisome that the youths were not carried along”, the commanding officer explained further. When approached, the Okakwu of Odekpe, Eze E. C. Onyia, said they have reached out to the appropriate quarters, hoping for an amicable resolution. He gave The Anambra Times two separate letters written by the Odekpe Council of Chiefs and the Council of Ogbaru Traditional Rulers respectively, all addressed to the Chief of Naval Staff, on the issue. Some of the youths from Odekpe felt satisfied with the explanation from Navy Commanding Officer, Captain Mohammed Dahiru. But the Chairman of the youths, Augustine Amaluwa Okei, said that they should have been carried along abi initio, rather than pitching them against the Navy.

N18 was stolen by Exco, ex-UPJA treasurer insists Alphonsus Nweze, Awka

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former secretary of Uba Plank and Joist Association (UPJA), Sir Linus C. Uba, has insisted that the leadership of the association stole over N18 million belonging to the association. Under cross-examination by the defence counsel, E.B Obi, Uba said the chairman of the association, Anthony Chiloni, during their last general meeting in 2016 refused some of them who opposed him to talk, rather appointed his cronies who made contributions. He also restated that Chiloni was banking the association’s money in his own private account

and withdrew anytime he wanted to pay into the association’s accou nt. The Presiding Senior Magistrate, Mrs. Chioma Amulukwe, however adjourned the matter to April, 24, 2017, for defence’s continuation of their cross-examination. The prosecuting Police Officer, Crescent Ogbu, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), will also produce more witnesses at the next sitting. The five market leaders UPJA arraigned for stealing the association’s money were Chiloni, Ajaegbo Godwin, Odera Nwosu, Anadumaka Chukwuma and Rapuluchukwu Okafor.

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Police nab 2 suspected robbers with four guns

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Obiano is God’s gift to Anambra, says Group

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ternational has described the emergence of Governor Willie Obiano as divine manipulation geared towards intervening in the deplorable condition of the people by giving them reasons to live, especially in the present economic recession. This was disclosed during the 30th anniversary of the Sisters’ Fellowship International held at their headquarters, Nkpor, Anambra State recently. The group which was formed 30 years ago is a non-denominational ministry of only women, cut across the country and beyond. The Founder and the International President of the Group, Rev. (Mrs.) Nches Iredu, revealed

that God had in the past three years used Governor Obiano to alleviate the sufferings of the people, especially the indigent. Rev. Iredu observed that the Gov. Obiano had transformed the status of the state and returned it to a glorious height, different from what the state was known in the past as a den of crime and criminality. The Founder affirmed that the Governor’s achievement on security had adjudged the state, the safest in the country, with huge resource opportunities and influx of investors, making the state the first choice investment destination and hub for industrialisation and commercial activities The International President noted that Anambra State today stands tall among its contemporaries in education, health, agriculture, most importantly the

prompt payment of salary at a point where some states owed accumulation of salaries to their workers. Earlier in his reaction, the State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano said that his administrative blueprints were formed by his wealth of experience gathered during his early days’ career in lofty positions. Chief Obiano restated the vision and mission of his administration to make the state first choice investment destination and a hub for industrialisation and commercial activities, as well as to create a socially stable, business friendly environment that will attract both indigenes and foreigners to seek wealth creating opportunities in the state. The Governor disclosed that in the past three years, his administration had attracted $5.6 billion

through his administrative blueprints, especially in agriculture, saying the state had continued exporting vegetables and tubers of yam to Europe which in turn would add to the internally generated revenue of the state. The state Governor recalled that his success in restoring security was due to his investment in training and retraining of the police and security personnel in the state, vis-a-vis provision of highly digitalised vehicles to clamp down criminals as well as their command and control centers. He revealed that his target was to make the state financial sufficient to carter for its needs irrespective of federal allocation, adding that he would continue endlessly to further increase the state internally generated revenue from its N1.4 billion mostly to N2.2 billion.

ÏÏÏ The Police in Anambra State weekend nabbed two suspected armed robbers when they were fished out of a commuter bus during a ‘stop and search’ at Building Material market along the Enugu -Onitsha Expressway in Ogidi in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Police on the surveillance at the place had flagged the bus the duo were travelling with along with other passengers when on a closer scrutiny, they discovered the arms. The suspects were believed to be among the hoodlums terrorising motorists and passengers plying the Expressway. Sources said when the passengers were being searched in turns, the two suspected armed robbers who concealed their locally made pistols in their pockets became apprehensive and wanted to run when they were noticed by the eagle eyes of the policemen and they were promptly arrested. They were immediately taken to Ogidi police station while other passengers were asked to continue with their journey. The Ogidi Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Mr. Hassan Musa, in reaction said: “We urge the road users to always bear with us and have patience with the police when we demand to search the vehicles they are travelling with because our duty is to save their lives and properties. “The two armed robbers with the four guns may have the aim to rob the passengers even with their other gang members who might be waiting for them somewhere else”. He then urged people to always cooperate with the police on duty because they are on the road for their safety. The DPO said the robbers have been transferred to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Awkuzu for further investigation.

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lice (IGP), Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano and the National Human Rights Commission have been urged to rise and halt further gross abuse of fundamental human rights of the people and leaders of Otoko village in Isuanaoma, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Making the call at the weekend while handing over a petition to the IGP to newsmen in his office, counsel to the village, Humphrey Udechukwu, specifically asked the IGP to stop all forms of harassment and intimidation and arrests by his men at the instance of one Festus Onyeagolu,

a Ghana based businessman, who had allegedly swore to use his resources to bring Otoko people and their leaders to their knees, so that he would take their land, Ilodigwe land. The legal practitioner also asked Governo Obiano to save his clients by prevailing on his Special Adviser on Security, Chief Chikaodili Anara, who is allegedly being used by Onyeagolu to use his vigilance operatives to intimidate and harass the villagers. He said in one occasion, they allegedly brought vigilance operatives who shot indiscriminately scaring people away from their village, only for them to collect the bullet shells and took them to police to allege that it was his cli-

ents that did the shoot-out, hence the arrests and detention of his clients. Udechukwu lamented that because the Police from Force Headquarters, Abuja were heavily compromised by Festus Onyeagolu, his brothers Paulinus, Anthony and others, they would throw respect to Court to the dog. Consequently, they have been arresting his clients, said the lawyer, indiscriminately in a matter that was pending in a court, saying that an Ihiala High Court in Anambra State has ordered the police to allow the status quo to remain, yet they to go about arresting and detaining his clients. He said that as at last Friday,

April 7, 2017, one of his clients was still being detained at Force Headquarters, Abuja on trump up charges for more than two weeks without allowing him to be taken on bail. One of the leaders who was being hunted for arrest, Nnamdi Oduenyi, said that efforts have been made in the past, including a peace meeting the Police authority asked the former Commissioner of Police in the State, B.A. Karma, now Assistant InspectorGeneral of Police (IG) Zone 9, Umuahia to look into the matter but Onyeagolu walked out of Karma, saying he would not abide by the decisions of Karma. But Udechukwu said that On-

yeagolu and his cohorts rather have been written spurious petitions to Force Headquarters, Abuja, which in turn came down to the village and arrested his clients, charged them at Abuja and at the same time came down to the village to press similar charges against his clients. “Sir, we hereby urge you to use your good offices to discontinue any further arrest and also direct the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command or AIG zone 9, Umuahia, to look into the matter and allow the court to finish the matter, whereas the matter is subjudice. In alternative, call Mr. Festu Onyeagolu and his cohorts to order”.

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CBN auctions $418m to airlines, agric, others to boost liquidity The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has auctioned $418 million at a marginal rate of N310 to a dollar, to airlines, agriculture, petroleum and raw materials sub sectors. The CBN acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mr Isaac Okorafor said in Abuja that the $480m offered last week was in addition to the $350 million sold as wholesale auction for travel allowance and school fees at the same period. He said that in the weeks ahead, the CBN would further sustain its intervention through the sale of foreign exchange to all segments of the market, like the interbank and the Bureau de Change segment. “The Bank will sell short tenured forwards of 7 to 30-day maturity to meet demand of manufacturers and all other foreign exchange users. “These significant injections of foreign exchange into the market should reassure all foreign exchange users of our determination to continue to meet all legitimate forex demand in the market,” he said. Okorafor reiterated the bank’s commitment to achieving exchange rate stability in the Nigeria market. The CBN in recent months had injected dollars to the interbank and Bureau de Change foreign exchange market in its bid to sustain forex supply to different categories of users. This translated to the appreciation of the Naira from an all time low of about N560 to a dollar, to N355 within two months. However, in the last two weeks, the Naira began to weaken again against the dollar, which was attributed to alleged hoarding of the greenback by commercial banks, and insufficient supply to the BDC segments and other stakeholders.

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BDC directors meet to narrow exchange rate disparities Motolani Oseni Directors of over 3,000 Bureaux De Change (BDCs) outfits will be meeting todayApril 10, in Lagos, to take strategic decisions on ways to force down dollar rates and narrow the gaps between official and parallel market rates. The emergency meeting became exigent following last week’s sudden depreciation of the naira against dollar, which the operators said was against the interest of their operations and economy. The naira closed last Friday at N395 to the dollar in the parallel market, after stabilizing at N380 to dollar the previous week. President, Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) Aminu Gwadabe, said the meeting with theme: Role of BDCs in Price Stability- Realities and Compliance will be used to warn erring BDC directors on the consequence of violating operating guidelines. He said the BDCs will continue to support the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) exchange rate stability objective and also ensure that official and parallel market rate convergence is achieved. “We want BDC Directors to know the gains of price stability, rate harmonisation and regulatory compliance. Operators with infractions will face penalties. We did it in 2006 when the BDC window was first opened. We helped the CBN to narrow the huge gap between official and parallel market rates. We are ready to do it

again,” he said. Gwadade said BDCs helped the CBN to narrow the exchange rate gap from N520 to present rate, and will continue to achieve better results as the CBN continues to fund BDCs with increased dollar allocations. “We are ready to partner with the CBN to ensure there is rate convergence. We want to make the market transparent, accountable and secure for the economy, investors and Nigerians in Diaspora so that more dollars will be attracted

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into the economy to strengthen the local currency,” he said. Gwadabe said the BDC directors are the owners of the business, and should understand that the carry corporate governance burden, and will directly face sanctions when their operations run contrary to CBN’s guidelines. “We want the BDC directors to fully take charge of their businesses, because they will be punished if anything goes wrong. We also want the public to know that BDCs are not criminals, but remain criti-

cal partner of the CBN in ensuring that price and exchange rate stability are achieved,” he said. The ABCON boss said that BDCs’ capital is eroded anytime exchange rates go up, and naira is depreciated. “We suffer financial losses anytime the naira depreciates. We want a better and harmonised exchange rate,” he said. He praised the CBN for giving each BDC $20,000 last week, adding that the funds will help to further strengthen the naira against the dollar. “We expect that the $20,000 given to us will go a long way to douse the tension in the market even as we urge the CBN to continue to boost liquidity in the market,” he said.

L – R: Executive Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatai Ahmed, MD/CEO, Sterling Bank Plc, Mr. Yemi Adeola, and Mr. Ademola Adeyemi, Business Executive, South West, Sterling Bank Plc at the presentation of Highway Managers Kits to the Governor in Ilorin ... on Friday.

Imo Air introduces miles splash promo for Easter Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

Imo Air operated by Dana Air has announced that its guests travelling in and out of Imo state during the Easter celebrations will get bumper miles, when they book their tickets ahead this Easter. The Media and Communications Manager of Imo Air Kingsley Ezenwa, while speaking to newsmen in Owerri said, ‘Eas-

ter is a period of sacrifice and as part of efforts towards appreciating our frequent flyers and loyal guests since we commenced operations on 24th of January, this year; we have decided to surprise them with the ‘Miles splash promo,’ which will see most of them earning free tickets and upgrades to the Silver and Gold membership tier of our frequent flyer program.’’ On the preparedness of the

airline for the Easter season he said, ‘we are fully prepared to offer the best of service as always to our guests, most of whom will be travelling to the East to visit family and friends. And as a domestic airline strictly committed to connecting business and leisure travelers to Imo state and beyond, we have introduced pocket –friendly fares and the Miles splash promo to further encourage family bonding this Easter.”

Commenting further, Kingsley advised guests to take advantage of the airlines’ low fares and multiple payment platforms for their booking and reservations, while assuring them that the airline will be unveiling more customerfriendly initiatives and partnerships in no distant time. Imo Air operated by Dana Air is a progressive airline partnership between the Imo state Government and Dana Air, one of Nige-

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IT expert wants FG to upgrade technology curriculum Co-Founder, Orodata Science Nigeria, Mr Blaise Aboh, on Sunday urged the Federal Government to upgrade the country’s technology curriculum to boost the ICT sector. Aboh, who made the call during a chat with newsmen in Lagos said that current curriculum content used in tertiary institutions was obsolete and should be retooled in line with modern trends. “Technology has advanced now from the conventional level to a higher level. “Experts in the field have started moving to disruptive and cloud technology. “Most countries of the world had updated their curriculum, yet our curriculum still remain the same,” Aboh noted. He added; “Right now the world is talking about Blog chain, Cloud technology, Artificial intelligent, Robotics, Big data, Open data, Data science, etc. “We cannot keep learning things from the 80s; all our schools curricula have to be reformed. “Nigeria should have a way to incorporate all these things into its curriculum now.’’ Orodata is a leading programme developing company that originated as a start-up from the Silicon hub in Yaba, Lagos State. The company uses simplified data to inform citizens on government policy, programmes and activities.

L-R: Segment Manager, Diamond Bank, Oluyemi Olusoga; Product Officer, Beta Proposition, Diamond Bank, Onyinke Achigbu; Founder, Amazing Amazon Initiative, Mercy Makinde; Special Guest, Patience Ozokwor and Head, Beta Proposition, Diamond Bank Plc, Njideka Nwabueze, at the Beta Woman Conference Sponsored by Diamond Bank Plc in partnership with Amazing Amazon Initiatives in Lagos recently.

Dangote @ 60: My belief in Nigeria’s economic potential unshaken

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Dangote As he clocks the Diamond age today, the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has said his belief in Nige-

Tech Expo stakeholders call for interface between Govt, industry, others Tony Nwakaegho Some stakeholders at a Science and Technology Expo have commended the initiative of the Federal Government for assembling scientists, innovators, researchers and called for better interface between government, researchers and the industries. Some of the stakeholder who spoke to Radio Nigeria, at the expo with the theme: “Science, Technology and Innovation for Nigeria’s Economic Diversification” monitored in Lagos at the close of the of the five-day event held in Abuja stated that both the federal and state governments have made it easy for collabora-

tion between those who create things and those who can convert things created into commercially viable products to bring about economic prosperity. Mr Banji Adaramola, a researcher in the Basic Science Department of Babcock University, said that the expo was very good and well thought out, especially in terms of the number of innovators present, stressing that more encouragement should be given to interfacing or cooperation between researchers and the industry. The industries, he said, will then know what the researchers are doing and they can come together and put some of these goods to commercial uses.

ria’s economic potential remains unshaken just as President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday felicitated with Africa’s renowned businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his 60th birthday. The business mogul and famed Africa’s richest man said in Lagos at the weekend while speaking with a group of businessmen in his office that his passion for the workability of Nigeria’s economy has been the impetus that underline his investment decisions reiterating his common mantra that “Nigeria is the world’s best kept secret.” Dangote whose birthday would

be commemorated with the planting of sixty trees at the site of his world class Refinery and Petrochemical was extolled by President Buhari, in statement by his spokesman Femi Adesina. President Buhari said he joined the business world, Dangote’s friends and family in congratulating the Forbes’ rated richest African and black man for his patriotism and kind heartedness in always making sacrifices to safeguard the health of the nation, most remarkably the polio and Ebola interventions. He expressed belief that the global business mogul remains a shining example of the virtues of

choosing entrepreneurship from an early age, treading the path of diligence, perseverance and continuous learning to build some of the world’s largest manufacturing and distribution companies, with household names in Nigeria and beyond. President Buhari commended the humility, simplicity and cosmopolitan outlook of the entrepreneur “who defies ethnic and religious persuasions in extending support to the poor and vulnerable, providing employment opportunities without discrimination, while inspiring and mentoring young Nigerians to greatness.”

GTBank focuses on giving value to customers, stakeholders – Agbaje

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The board and management of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) Plc have reiterated the bank’s commitment to creating value and sustainable wealth to all stakeholders and shareholders. Chairman GTBank Plc, Mrs. Osaretin Demuren and Mr. Segun Agbaje, Managing Director of the bank gave the assurances during the bank’s 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos on Friday. The Bank’s Chairman and Managing Director maintained a positive stand on Nigeria’s economic future driven by ongoing economic recovery policies, and ushering in rewarding economic

prospects , as they assured shareholders of bright and rewarding future for all. Segun Agbaje, GTBank’s Managing Director in his remark, said that in pursuit of the bank’s sustainability initiatives, returning value to staff, customers, shareholders and the communities have remained upbeat in its activities and a driving force for the board. “Ultimately, we understand that becoming a platform for enriching lives, means building strong value, adding relationships with our customers, stakeholders and the communities in which we operate” Segun Agbaje said “ We will continue to focus on strengthening these relationships in order

to ensure long term franchise , value and deliver sustainable returns to our shareholders. The strategy which has served us well in the past and is serving us well in the present, will continue to serve us well into the future” He said that even as the bank may not be competing with any other bank in the industry in terms of dividend payout, the bank is however focused on improving value and creating wealth for the future of its shareholders. “We try not to compete, but concentrate more in building for the future, we would continue to add value to your stocks, which is why there is an appreciation in the dividend paid compared to that of last year.”

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Money Market

Naira closes 398/$1 at parallel market Stories by Motolani Oseni The Nigerian currency, the Naira closed trading in the first week of April at 398 to a dollar at the parallel market after hovering between 390 and 395 earlier in the week. This is just as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold over $31million dollars to 3,135 Bureau de Change (BDCs) operators nationwide through the IMTSO window, as well as intervention of $100 million in the interbank market. However, trading activities on the foreign exchange markets seen the local currency traded between 380 and 385 to the dollar at the unofficial market, as the apex bank reiterates determination in achieving a convergence foreign exchange market. For instance, the CBN increased its sales of forex to bu-

reau de change (BDC) operators on Tuesday to $10,000 per week, and sold the dollar once a week to curb logistical issues. After the sales to the parallel market, the naira appreciated slighted to trade around 380 to the dollar, and on Thursday $100 million was auctioned at the interbank wholesales window, with the aim of meeting legitimate needs at that segment of the foreign exchange market. Despite the central bank efforts, the naira was quoted at 405 per dollar on the black market but closed at N398 to the greenback. “Ironically this development did not help the naira from recovering as being witnessed previously in the market as naira

CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele

reaches an all high of N405per dollar but eventually closes at N398 to a dollar as a result of the

disbursements to BDCs later in the day”, President, Association of Bureau De Change of Nigeria (ABCON), Aminu Gwadabe told our correspondent. Although, the naira on Friday traded at 306.15 on the official market, while the British pound dropped from N475 earlier in the week, to N490 at the close of business on Friday at the parallel market. As Euro traded at N425, showing a decline of about 25 points from N400 sold earlier in the week. But the head of BDC s has linked the recent sharp drop in the value of the local currency against other major foreign currencies to the activities of the speculators. According to him, “Renewed

on slough on the naira was because of the return of illegal foreign currency cash evacuation through our Porous borders and airports, as Dubai in UAE enjoy the. Illegal evacuation, operators/players compromise, sales of debit cards by banks rather than cash, max $10,000 cash allowable for travelers at the nation airports. Similarly, forex analysts have reacted to the latest rebound of the dollar, saying speculators might be responsible for the loss recorded by the naira. “The Nigerian economy is an import-dependent one. It is a question of demand and supply and the issue here has to do with liquidity, however, we cannot rule out the activities of speculators in this regard,” a currency expert at Ecobank Nigeria, Mr. Kunle Ezun, said.

Sterling Bank assures staff on capacity building The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Sterling Bank, Mr. Yemi Adeola has assured his employees that the bank would continue to invest in capacity building initiatives, in order to adequately prepare them for sustainable life after retirement. Such initiatives mentioned by the bank boss include entrepreneurship trainings, business development, health and other relevant trainings that would assist them to settle down to a comfortable life after retirement. He also assured that the Bank would continue to support and strengthen the Sterling Bank’s Alumni to make it more effective and better equipped to take care of retired sfaff of the Bank. Mr. Adeola who stated this at a send forth party held in honor of some staff retiring from the Bank emphasized that the financial institution in the last five years has also embarked on several initiatives for the benefit of its staff. This, according to him, are necessary steps taken in the continued drive to make Sterling a great place to work. Some of these initiatives highlighted by Mr. Adeola, include competitive welfare packages; excellent retirement plan; a good health-

care facility, introduction of flexi time and place to enable staff chose the preferred time and place to discharge their responsibility. To build capacity for its people, the CEO noted that the Bank has also instituted excellent training and developmental programmes such as the Sterling Graduate Associate and the Sterling Management Associate programmes targeted at identifying, grooming and developing young talents for leadership positions in the Bank. The five staff honored at the elaborate event held at the Wheatbaker hotel, Ikoyi, were Moses Akinnawonu, Abiodun Oladipupo, Jide Sonoiki, and John Akingbade. The euphoric ambience was also graced by close family members of the retirees who witnessed the accolades being poured on them. He therefore, commended the retired staff for their dedication and contribution to the growth of the bank over the years was supported at the event by his Executive Directors Mr. Lanre Adesanya; Mr. Yemi Odubiyi; Mr. Kayode Lawal and Mr. Grama Narasimhan. The bank’s Group Head, Human Resources Management, Mr. Adebisi Ogunwoye was also in attendance.

L – R: Head, Community relations, Benin Electricity Distribution Plc (BEDC), Mrs Virginia Osineme; Chief State Head, Edo, Engr. Fidelis Obishai, representative of MD/CEO, Mrs Funke Osibodu and youth leaders of Idahagbon Community, in Oko Central area of Benin, Edo State, at the appreciation ceremony organized by BEDC management over the arrest and prosecution of transformer vandals recently.

Why inflation rate may drop to 16.52% in March – Experts As Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is set to release the March 2017 Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation report in about a week from now, some group of financial experts have given reasons why the anticipated inflation rate (year-on-year) report may drop to 16.52 per cent from 17.78 per cent recorded for the month of February. For instance, experts at FSDH Research said their prediction was based on the slower increases in the food and non-food divisions which are more than

previous months coupled with the base effect of the higher prices in the CPI in March 2016 and much than the current month. The experts further stressed that the monthly Food Price Index (FPI) that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released shown that the Index averaged 171 points, 2.75 per cent lower than the revised value for February 2017, but 13.39 per cent higher than the March 2016 figure. According to them, the drop in the value of the Index was mainly attributable to the sharp decline

in the prices of sugar and vegetable oils. Meanwhile, the FAO Sugar Price Index fell by 10.89 per cent in March 2017 on the heels of reports on improved supply conditions in the main sugar producing region of Brazil. The FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index was also down by 6.18 per cent. But this was because of abundant exports of soy and palm oil in Southeast Asia, Indonesia and South America coupled with a favourable outlook for global supply in 2017/18. Similarly, the FAO Dairy

Index declined by 2.27 per cent majorly due to the fall in milk powder and cheese. Butter prices on the other hand, rose amid reduced exports. The FAO Cereal Price Index decreased by 1.81 per cent as a result of the fall in the prices of wheat, maize and rice. Good production prospects and sufficient supplies weighed on the prices. On the other side, the FAO Meat Price Index was up by 0.74 per cent as prices of bovine and pig meat increased due to firm import demand particularly from China.

Capital Market B4 Afolabi Adesola In a week characterized with the launch of Nigeria’s economic recovery plan, the Nigerian stock market sustained positive momentum recording an N80 billion increase in market capitalisation and a 0.90 percent growth in lead market indicators. This may be an indication that efforts by the Federal Government, Fiscal and Monetary authorities to re-inflate the Nigerian economy and lift investors’ confidence may have started paying off. Lead market indicators, the NSE All-Share Index and Market Capitalization appreciated by 230.18 points and N80 billion to close the week at 25,746.52 and N8.909 trillion respectively. In same manner, indices that measure the performance of sectors listed on the stock market finished higher during the week with the exception of th e NSE Banking Index which depreciated by 0.20 percent lile

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Stock market value records N80bn growth in one week the NSE ASeM Index closed flat Top of the week’s trade by volume were, Fidelity Bank Plc, FBN Holdings Plc and Zenith International Bank Plc. They accounted for 292.363 million shares worth N1.128 billion in 2,485 deals, contributing 37.18 percent and 19.35 percent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively. A total turnover of 786.176 million shares worth N5.828 billion in 14,343 deals were traded during the week by investors on the floor of the Exchange in contrast to a total of 3.195 billion shares valued at N104.217 billion that exchanged hands last week in 14,674 deals. The Financial Services Industry maintained its position at the top of activity chart with 557.911

million shares valued at N2.669 billion traded in 7,340 deals; thus contributing 70.97 percent and 45.79 percent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively. The Consumer Goods Industry followed with 70.255 million shares worth N1.556 billion in 2,698 deals. The third place was occupied by Services Industry with a turnover of 50.558 million shares worth N70.773 million in 754 deals. Also traded during the week were a total of 1,510 units of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) valued at N4,113.20 executed in 3 deals compared with a total of 52,885 units valued at N425,464.25 transacted last week in 19 deals. A total of 11,064 units of Federal Government Bonds valued

at N10.256 million were traded this week in 21 deals, compared with a total of 2,870 units valued at N2.638 million transacted last week in 7 deals. On outlook for the coming weeks, analyst as Cordros Research have opined that the current improvement will revive investors’ appetite. “We expect the current improvement – albeit modest – in the macroeconomic environment, especially the currency space, will further stoke investor appetite, particularly in the event of no negative surprise(s). Better-than-expected first quarter results may act as catalyst as we expect a few top names to announce results before the end of the month.”

L – R: Mrs. Chinelo Chukwuma-Onwujei, Ag. Head, Human Resources, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Damilola Emiola, NSE Graduate Training (GT) Class of 2017; Adeolu Towolawi, GT, Class of 2017; Jenny Aigbike, GT, Class of 2017; Joshua Abhulimhen, GT, Class of 2017; Oscar Onyema, Chief Executive Officer, NSE; Adeoluwa Oni, GT, Class of 2017 Governor; Pai Gamde, Ag. Head, Corporate Services Division, NSE; Ayodele Okeniyi, GT, Class of 2017; Omosigho Otarigho, GT, Class of 2017; Adedotun Ogunbiyi, GT, Class of 2017; Luke Ofojebe, GT, Class of 2017; Abimbola Akindolire, GT, Class of 2017 and Boma Sylvester, NSE GTP Coordinator at The NSE Graduate Trainee Programme, Class of 2017 Closing Gong Ceremony on Friday.

Fidelity reports N9.7bn profit , proposes N4bn dividend Afolabi Adesola Fidelity Bank Plc has reported a Profit after (PAT) of N9.7 billion for the year ended December 2016, from N13.9 billion posted in the corresponding period of 2015. A review of the audited results for the Bank, submitted to the Nigerian Stock Exchange indicated that the bank’s profit after tax dropped 30 percent while profit before tax of N11.1 billion for the period ended December 31, 2016 was down by 21 percent from N14.0 billion recorded in 2015. In respect of the 2016 financial year, the Board of Directors recommends to shareholders a dividend of 14 kobo per share. The 14 kobo per share dividend will be paid to shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members following shareholders’ approval at the Bank’s Annual General Meeting. It amounts to N4.05 billion compared to N4.6 billion (16 kobo) last financial year. Gross earnings appreciated 3.5 percent to N152.0 billion from N146.9 billion declared in 2015, and net interest income added 2 percent from N60.9 billion in 2015 to N61.9 billion for the period under review. The bank’s balance sheet showed that total assets grew by 5 percent to N1.3 trillion from N1.2 trillion and shareholders’ funds stood at N185.4 billion from N183.5 billion recorded in the corresponding period of the prior year.

Elumelu commends FGN’s economic recovery plan Bonny Amadi

United Bank for Africa Plc, Chairman, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has given a resounding applause to the federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for commitment to revitalizing the nation’s economy through well targeted economic policies. The UBA chairman averred that recent policy initiatives of the Federal Government have started yielding positive dividends , through restoration of investor confidence and inspiring enhanced productive activities, needed for economic advancement. “I would like to commend the Federal Government of Nigeria and President Buhari on the recent launch of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan. It is laudable that the

Government widely consulted with the private sector in putting together this economic plan, which I believe should help address the immediate critical need of the Nigerian economy. As a stakeholder in Nigeria, I enjoin everyone to support these lofty agenda of the Government, which hopefully should see the economy return to its deserved high growth path. No doubt, the fundamentals of the Nigerian economy remains strong and we all must work with the government to harness the potentials, not only for today but also for the benefit of our future generations.” Elumelu said, addressing shareholders at the UBA PLC 55th Annual General Meeting in Lagos, Friday. United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) is a leading pan-African financial services group with presence in 19 African countries, as well as

the United Kingdom, the United States of America and France. The Africapitalism exponent, Elumelu, further commended the C BN for effectively managing exchanging rate at a challenging period characterized by macroeconomic headwinds. “More importantly, recent policy actions of the Central Bank are particularly impressive, as we have seen notable increase in foreign currency supplies and the spread between the interbank market and parallel market exchange rates have moderated. We must commend our policy makers and encourage them to do even more.” Elumelu said. The UBA chairman who was applauded by shareholders for steadfast growth of the group into pure Pan African Bank with spread across 19 African countries including USA, UK,and Paris , poured accolades

on the Staff and Management of the Bank saying; “on behalf of the shareholders, I appreciate the commitment and enterprise of our staff and commend the Management for the exceptional leadership, which resulted into the sterling performance of the Bank amidst the challenging operating environment in 2016.” He also emphasized the proactive diversification of UBA Group across the African continent, noting that the subsidiaries outside of Nigeria contributed a third of the Group’s profit in 2016, thus reflecting the benefit of the Bank’s geographic diversification. Addressing the shareholders at the AGM he said: “I want you to know that by investing in UBA, you have diversified your portfolio, you have not just invested in a Nigerian bank, but have invested in a bank with diversified reach, given our operations in Nigeria

and 18 other African countries.” He recalled that in 2015, the bank had a leadership change following retirement of the former Group Managing Director, “This which paved way for the appointment of a new CEO, Kennedy Uzoka, which we are formally introducing today. I am pleased to report that Kennedy and his team have been doing an excellent job, as it evident in the 2016 results; a strong 32% growth in profit before tax to N91 billion”

Summary of activities on NSE ASI

25,746.52

DEALS

2,405.00

VOLUME

107,935,873.00

VALUE

907,728,846.87

CAP

8,908,602,550,664.29

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W e e kly M ark e t Ro u n d U p E q u i t i es M a r k e t Re vi e w a n d O u t l o o k

To p 10 G ain ers

Th e Nig eria n e q uities m ark e t ext e n d e d g ains in t o t h e seco n d w e e k as t h e b e nch m ark in d ex rose 0.9 % W-o-W t o close a t 25,746.52 p oin ts, p aring YTD loss t o 4.2 % , w hile m ark e t ca pit aliz a tio n incre ased by N79.6b n t o N8.9t n. Th e A ll Sh are In d ex p ost e d g ains o n t w o o u t o f five tra din g sessio ns w it h t h e larg est loss record e d o n M o n d ay a f t er sell-o f fs in so m e m ark e t b ell w e t h ers. O n Tu esd ay, rally in O A N D O (+6.3 %) w hich su b mit t e d FY: 2016 result d urin g t h e w e e k w as o f fse t by losses in Tier-1 b a n ks

ETI (-3.0 %), U B A (-2.3 %),

G U A R A N T Y (-0.6 %) - t o e nsure a fla t tish close. H o w ever, t h e ASI re b o u nd e d mid-w e e k (+0.8 %) a n d t his w as sust ain e d o n Th ursd ay (+1.1 %) o n acco u n t of re n e w e d b uyin g in t erest in so m e mid-ca p st ocks. Th e in d ex close d m argin ally d o w n o n Frid ay, losing 3b ps. W e e kly activity level exp ect e dly m o d era t e d d u e M O BIL crossin g; h e nce avera g e volu m e a n d valu e o n tra ding d ays d eclin e d 75.4 % a n d 94.4 % W-o-W t o 157.2m u nits a n d

Tick er LE ARN A FRC A 7UP N ASC O N M O BIL O ANDO LIVEST O CK N A HC O C AP U A CN AIRSERVICE

Price(N) 0.86 104.90 8.62 360.00 5.90 0.69 2.45 32.64 15.00 4.09

Pric e C h g % 26.5 % 26.4 % 21.4 % 20.0 % 18.0 % 16.9 % 16.7 % 15.7 % 15.4 % 14.9 %

To p 10 Losers Tick er UB A TRA NSEXPR M A YB A KER ETERN A C O N OIL FC M B FIDSO N TOTAL FO NEIM ETH

Price(N) 5.26 0.91 0.88 3.21 33.25 1.15 0.95 259.35 46.00 0.56

Price Ch g % -8.8 % -8.1 % -7.4 % -5.3 % -5.0 % -5.0 % -4.0 % -3.9 % -3.8 % -3.4 %

NSE All Share Index

Naira Value (m)

29,500

a bro a dly b ullish

p erf orm a nce

Ch g % 28.6 % 18.1 % 10.8 % 8.7 % 6.3 % 5.9 % 5.7 % 5.4 % 5.3 % 5.2 % Ch g % 20.6 % 19.1 % 12.4 % 10.4 % 7.4 % 7.3 % 6.6 % 6.0 % 5.2 % 5.0 %

NSE A ll Sh ar e In d e x

N1.2b n respectively. Sect or In dices recorde d

To p 10 Tr a d es b y V olu m e Tick er V olu m e (m) FIDELITYBK 128.8 FBN H 81.6 ZENITHB A N K 48.5 UB A 39.3 A CCESS 28.4 G U ARA N TY 26.5 TRA NSC ORP 25.7 GLA X OSMITH 24.4 CILE ASIN G 23.8 FLO URMILL 23.4 To p 10 Tr a d es by V alu e Tick er V alu e (m ) ZENITHB A N K 699.6 G U ARA N TY 649.3 FLO URMILL 422.0 GLA X OSMITH 352.7 FBN H 252.8 NESTLE 246.9 SEPLA T 225.5 UB A 205.3 A CCESS 177.7 ST A NBIC 169.1

99,000

as all in dices 79,000

a p precia t e d, save f or t h e Ba n kin g in d ex w hich f ell 0.2 % W -o-W o n acco u n t o f d eclin es in U B A (-8.8 %) a n d ETI (-2.9 %). O n t h e flipsid e, t h e In d ustrial G o o ds in d ex t o p p e d t h e g ain ers ch art (+5.2 %) - b olst ere d by g ains in C AP (+15.7 %)

27,000

59,000

a n d W A PC O (+10.5 %). Th e O il & G as in d ex f ollo w e d, u p 4.3 % W -o-W du e t o sust ain e d rally in M O BIL (+20.0 %) a n d O A N D O (+18.0 %). M O BIL O IL NIG ERI A w as rece n tly f ully divest e d by Exxo n M o bil a n d t h e n e w m ajority

39,000 24,500 19,000

sh are h old er is m a nd a t e d by t h e Invest m e n t a n d Securities A ct t o m a k e a t a k e In t h e sam e vein, t h e Insura nce a n d Co nsu m er G o o ds in dices g ain e d 2.0 % a nd 0.8 % W-o-W , drive n by price a p precia tio n in C O N TINSURE (+14.4 %), N E M

22,000

(1,000) 25-Jan 28-Jan 31-Jan 03-Feb 06-Feb 09-Feb 12-Feb 15-Feb 18-Feb 21-Feb 24-Feb 27-Feb 02-Mar 05-Mar 08-Mar 11-Mar 14-Mar 17-Mar 20-Mar 23-Mar 26-Mar 29-Mar 01-Apr 04-Apr 07-Apr

over bid t o all min ority sh are h old ers a t acq uisitio n price of N417.12 p er sh are.

(+5.0 %) , 7 UP (+26.4 %) a n d D A N G FL O UR (+21.6 %). In lin e w it h t h e bro a dly b ullish p erf orm a nce, invest or sen tim e n t im prove d as

Term of t h e d a y

m ark e t bre a d t h rose fro m 1.4x in t h e previo us w e e k t o 1.7x t his w e e k - 34

D e m u t u aliz a tio n is w he n a m u t u al co m p a ny o w n e d by its users/m e m b ers co nverts in t o a co m p a ny o w n e d by sh are h old ers. In ef f ect, t h e users/m e m b ers exch a n g e t h eir rig h ts o f use f or sh ares in t h e d e m u t u aliz e d com p a ny

st ocks a p precia t e d w hile 20 d eclin e d. LE A RN A FRC A (+26.5 %), 7 UP (+26.4 %) and

N A SC O N

TR A NSE XPRESS (-8.1 %) a n d M A Y B A K ER (-

UBA

(-8.8 %), . W it h

t h e expira tio n o f t h e 31st o f M arch d e a dlin e f or su bmissio n o f FY: 2016 results, a n u m b er o f list e d co m p a nies (such as ETI, DIA M O N D , U NIT Y , a n d FB N H) h ave su b mit t e d la te filin g n o tifica tio n t o t h e Exch a n g e. W e exp ect invest ors t o b e gin t o p ositio n a h e a d o f t h e rele ase o f Q 1:2017 results; n evert h eless, w e d o n o t rule o u t t h e p ossibility o f pro fit t a kin g a t o p e ning tra d es n ext w e e k f ollo w in g t h e 2-w e e k b ullish stre a k.

O v ersold Re f ers t o a st ock t h a t h as exp erie nce d a n u n exp ect e dly sh arp price d eclin e a n d is t h ere f ore t ech nically d u e f or a n im min e n t price rise.

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Stories by Godwin Anyebe

B6 CSR

Between corporate social responsibility and public relations

The idea of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has increased significantly in business and professional practice in the last four decades, expanding from the business realm to the public relations field. Nevertheless, the perceptions of PR professionals and their relationship with CSR programs remain largely unstudied. The connection between corporate public relations and its use of effective communication and relationship management, and social responsibility is still developing. Specifically, questions as to the chosen message and how it affects the reputation or perception of an organization as responsible remain. Analysts expressed positive perceptions of CSR initiatives but adamantly opposed public relations’ ownership of the programs. Rather, these Analysts advocated a crossfunctional approach with public relations in a supportive or complementary function. The results closely align with trade and mainstream literature. As a matter of fact, companies are moving toward more active responsibility programs, leveraging company capabilities and employees’ skills to produce the greatest positive impact on surrounding communities and the broader society. These active programs illustrate the strong support for corporate social responsibility within the company through extensive volunteerism. Experts mentioned the cost-effective benefits of employee volunteerism. Not only is it an inexpensive way to make a substantial impact in the

community, but it also humanizes the company. One professional involved in CSR planning, execution and communication who don’t want his mention in print explained, “When you have employees engaged in the community, we’re not that big faceless corporation that might take up a city block... We’re not the plant down the street behind the gate. We’re your neighbors... we’re part of the community”. This trend of greater involvement extends across companies, business sectors, private and government-regulated firms, and even national borders. With most firms boasting international reach, this trend of active corporate responsibility is evident in companies such as Nigerian Breweries, Promasidor, Dufil Prima, among others. Linked to the strong positive perceptions of corporate responsibility, the professionals also indicated that CSR programs are not intended to serve solely public relations goals. According t these professionals, public relations goals are viewed not as the driver of the CSR programs but as a secondary consideration. Nevertheless, they conceded several PR objectives, including reputationbuilding, mitigating risk and increasing shareholder value, were met by wellmanaged corporate social responsibility programs. Craig Pearce an experienced corporate communication practitioner explain that, “on a superficial (but potentially still useful) level, CSR entails

In fulfillment of promises made via its needs-based initiative, Airtel Nigeria has shone a light of hope on Lagos-based single mother Banire Omolabake whose daughter, Pearce, struggles with cerebral palsy, a debilitating movement disorder. Banire, a final year student, is resolute in her drive to ensure quality care and rehabilitation for Pearce while not losing sight of her own goals to be

educated and empowered. This 9th episode of the third season of Touching Lives, airing on terrestrial and satellite television networks across Africa recently, raises the standard for more understanding of the condition and the challenges faced by the undaunted care providers; while also bringing attention to the need for adequately funded facilities that can provide the much-needed rehabilitation for the children and

programs which manifest themselves through an organisation investing into areas which its stakeholders find of benefit. For example, school curriculum resources, scholarships and sponsorship for community organisations. On the other hand, the notion of an organisation changing the way it operates based on stakeholder interests and concerns is essentially what public relations, at its most fundamental, is about. This is the most desirable form of what is called two-way symmetrical communication, the most fundamental and rigorous of the theo-

retical constructs which underpins PR.” While speaking further on CSR and PR strategy, he stressed that, one of the fundamental tenets of PR is that it includes mechanisms which enable organisations to determine and understand the issues, interests and opportunities of its stakeholders. As a result of this, the strategic and sophisticated PR practitioner is an invaluable repository of information that can inform and advise the organisation on approaches to best enhance its reputation. According to him, “no matter the position one

holds on what defines PR or CSR and which discipline should have the responsibility for ensuring as much organisational alignment with stakeholder interests as possible, there is no doubt the two areas can profitably work together.” “the lazy way for this to manifest itself is by using PR as a simplistic mechanism to broadcast information to stakeholders on organisational CSR efforts, including the securing of media coverage. For PR to be used for this alone is a perilously non-strategic utilisation of a powerful business discipline.” He said.

Also speaking on this issue, a brand and marketing analyst, Samuel Ajayi told Daily Times that; “Corporate Social Responsibility exists to ensure that an organization takes the right measures to be responsible and contribute positively to the communities they operate in. In many organizations, the PR department monitors the relationships between the company and its internal and external environments. When CSR is done correctly, it boosts a company’s image and reputation. Anything make the society more friendly can be good for an organization’s image.”

Winner, Corporate Communications Professional of the Year Award and Group Head, Communications & External Affairs, Access Bank Plc, Amaechi Okobi (middle); Dean, School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University and member of Corporate Communications Awards (CCAs) Advisory Board, Dr. Ikechukwu Obiaya (left) and Tampiri Akemu, Managing Director, Sesema Public Relations at the Corporate Communications Awards 2017, held in Lagos recently.

training support for their care-givers. Speaking on the general beliefs of Nigerians about the condition, the Airtel CSR team notes that, “Many of us have come to believe that only biomedical interventions and doctors’ prescriptions can ‘fix’ a myriad of medical problems. In this case however, all of that coupled with love and care in as little as a kind word can go a long way in giving the needed support to our brothers

and sisters tasked with the care of these children and the children themselves. Omolabake’s grit was an inspiration to us all at Airtel and this moved us to provide her with a drop of relief in her pursuit of utopia for herself and her daughter, Pearce”. According to the Airtel CSR team, there are four ‘F’s’ to providing this much-needed care that does not make inordinate demands on our time and resources – function, fam-

ily, friends and fun. “We approached intervention in this instance by considering Pearce’s need for activity that will help her learn to do things in her own way and then develop functional skills in those activities that are suited to her and not measured by the societal standards of normal. “Omolabake has gone above and beyond her youth to create an enabling environment for Pearce. An investment in

her will further empower her to be a stimulating entity for the rehabilitation of Pearce. The center that will provide the day care for Pearce will fill her requirement for friends and stimulating fun that will speed up her adaptation process”. According to Airtel, after the coming episode, Omolabake and Pearce will have the long overdue relief that will ease their burden and give them reason to smile again.

Insurance B7 Storiea by Bonny Amadi Axa Mansard Insurance Plc has reiterated the company’s commitment towards ensuring cheap and affordable healthcare in Nigeria, with pilot project commencing in Lagos state for every resident to key into. Chairman, Axa Mansard Insurance, Mr. Sola Adeeyo, disclosed this recently in Lagos state House, when the company’s executive management team paid courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode. Mr. Adeeyo who led other executive management team members, including Axa Group chairman, Mr. Denis Duverne, Chief Executive officer, Mrs. Yetunde Ilori, Chief Client Officer, Mr. Tosin Runsewe , among others, said, that Axa mansard is taking Nigeria’s health insurance to enviable position to benefit health care need of every Nigerian at the primary, secondary and tertiary health levels.

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Axa Mansard partners Lagos on Nigeria’s inclusive health insurance delivery According to him, Axa Insurance Plc which is associate company of Axa Group, one of the World’s largest insurance group is partnering with Lagos state government to ensure the smooth take off of inclusive health insurance programme with pilot health facility projects commencing in Ibeju Lekk Lagos, before spreading out to other parts of Lagos and Nigeria at large. He said that the courtesy visit to Lagos state government, was to express the company’s appreciation to Lagos state governor on his government’s unrelenting effort at revamping physical infrastructures, security and ease of doing business in the state. He said that the government’s commitment to revamping social infrastructures such as medical facilities tally with Axa Man-

Lasaco, Unity Kapital, Prestige, two others file 2016 results As more insurance companies work towards evading regulatory sanctions for breach of listing requirements one of which stipulates filling of audited results within the first quarter, five additional insurance companies have filed their results. The companies are Lasaco Assurance, Unity Kapital Assurance, Great Nigerian Insurance, Prestige Assurance and Law Union and Rock Insurance 2015 result; Their results were published by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) compliance portal during the trading week ended March 07th 2017 Lasaco Assurance plc financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2016 showed that revenue rose to N6,041,590 from N5,102,097 recorded in 2015, while the company’s Profit After Tax in 2016 financial year rose to

N944,461, from N283,320 million posted in the corresponding 2015, reflecting about 350 per cent growth. Unity Kapital Assurance Plc financial Statements for the same period of 2016 Period Ended December 31, 2016, indicated a lesser revenue of N2.2 billion, from N2,68 billion in 2015,while Profit After Tax also declined to N192,150 million, from N321,981 million posted in 2015 financial year. Prestige Assurance Plc financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2016, revealed higher revenue of N2, 61 billion, against N2,430 billion recorded in 2015, while Profit After Tax also recorded boost to N221,992 million, from N137,003 in 2015. Great Nigerian insurance plc: financial statements for the pe-

sards insurance commitment towards ensuring that every Lagos resident gets cheap, affordable and reliable heath care round the clock, via a human and pocket friendly health insurance policy. “To ensure that everyone in Lagos is able to get health care at affordable cost” The Chief Executive Officer, Axa Mansard Insurance, Mrs. Yetunde Ilori, said in her address at the Lagos state house, auditorium, that Axa Mansard’s partnership with Lagos state on health insurance was borne out of the commitment of the state to enhancing the living condition of its people through superior security, beautification and health, taking into accounts the state’s commitment to protecting Lagosians from all health challenges including the recent new Hepatitis C.

Ilori said that Axa Mansard The Axa Mansard CEO said has keenly been following Lagos that what Axa Group has done state in its developmental strides across the world, Axa Mansard and commitment to effectively is positioned to replicate same in attend to health care needs of its Nigeria with Lagos as a medical people and would want to “share tourism center. our intention to partner with the She said that Axa Mansard is state on health delivery” committed to its sustainability She said that Axa Mansard In- initiatives, giving value to the surance is fully equipped to exe- staff, communities and sharecute the health delivery mandate holders while rendering services in partnership with Lagos state, across board in health care delivas a diversified company, being ery insurance. into Asset Management, Pension The CEO said that the board’s fund administration (PFA) and recent visit to the Nigerian Stock Health management Organisa- Exchange (NSE), followed with AIICO Insurance proposes 2kobo dividend courtesy visit to Lagos state govtion (HMO). She revealed that the firm is ..Fixes register closing date on 8th-11th Mayernor was a bold testament to spearheading heath care insur- show that the company is ahead ance delivery through primary of others, and to tell stakeholdhealth centers in Lekki, from ers, shareholders “that we are where it will spread across the committed to delivering value to country, covering both primary, them and return value on investsecondary and tertiary health ments care needs.

AIICO Insurance proposes 2kobo dividend ..Fixes register closing date on 8th-11th May

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AIICO Insurance Plc has announced reward to its shareholders for the 2016 financial year ended 31 December, with dividend proposal of 2 kobo per share, subject to shareholders’ approval. In a recent publication by

the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), the company announced that the dividend is approved by shareholders, will be paid to those whose names appear in the company’s register by date of its closure,8th -11th May, 2017, both dates inclusive. The company disclosed that its Annual General Meeting will hold on May 18, 2017 at a Lekki Lagos hotel, while payment of dividend will be affected on May 19th. AIICO Insurance Plc, Daily Times recalls recently condemned alleged unethical practice by its agents, reaffirming commitment to sustenance of creation and protection of wealth for its clients. Aiico’s audited result for the 2016 financial year showed that revenue dropped to N27.1billion, from N32.9billion in the preceding year.Profit before Tax rose to N11.8billion, from N1.8billion in the corresponding year, while

Tax rose to N1.6bn from N0.6bn in 2015. The company’s Profit after Tax stood at N10.2bn, against N1.2bn in the corresponding year, while dividend of 2Kobo declared for 2015 financial year, comes lower than 5Kobo in 2015. AIICO Insurance was established in 1963, as an insurance, pensions management, and asset management Group in Nigeria with market-leading positions in its key business, Life assurance and annuity, General insurance and special risks, Pension management, Health insurance andAsset management AIICO also owns valuable financial and strategic assets including a controlling stake in Multisided Limited, and a 19% stake in Healthcare International Limited ,both healthcare management organisations (“HMOs”)), and AIICO Capital Limited ,an asset management wholly-owned subsidiary.

2017 Pan-African Re-Insurance Journalism Awards winners emerge Mr. Gareth Stokes of South Africa, Ms. Josiane Kouagheu of Cameroun and Mr. Isaac Khisa of Ugandan have emerged winners in second edition of the 2017 Pan-African Re Insurance Journalism awards for their reports, among other entries. The awards which recorded entries from 13 countries, including French and English speaking nations, across Africa, spotlighted the excellent work of African media in the re-insurance industry, was announced at a gala dinner

in Dakar, Senegal. Continental Reinsurance initiated the awards in 2015 to recognise and acknowledge the good work of media on the continent. Journalists were required to demonstrate how their articles raised awareness and understanding of the re/insurance sector in Africa A report made available to Daily Times Nigeria showed that Gareth Stokes of Commercial Risk Africa, South Africa bagged the Pan-African Reinsurance

Journalist of the Year Award for his article “Botswana in search of growth”. In his article, he addressed the many challenges insurers and insurance brokers face in Botswana; not least of which the impact of the low commodity cycle and cyber-crime. Josiane Kouagheu of Agripreneur d’Afrique, Cameroon, clinched the Best Re/Insurance Industry Feature Article for her story “In Cameroon, agriculture does not attract insurers”. In her article, Josiane Kouagheu

investigates why Cameroon, a country where more than 50 per cent of its population works as farmers, does not offer agricultural insurance. It also explores a possible solution – the development of Index Insurance. While, Isaac Khisa of Independent Publications in Uganda was awarded Best Re/Insurance Industry Analysis and Commentary for his article “Insurance industry tops Shs 700bn”. In his article, Khisa highlighted that the insurance industry

in Uganda is slowly growing as premiums continue to surge. To deepen insurance penetration, companies are identifying new opportunities, particularly in the area of micro-insurance, according to the journalist. Dr. Femi Oyetunji, Group MD / CEO of Continental Reinsurance Plc said: “At Continental Reinsurance, we strongly believe that these awards inspire media to cover issues related to re/insurance and improve the overall quality of the reporting.

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Simon Ugwu The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has been facing the uphill task of management of the economy in a period of persistent uncertainty in the global economy, stemming from economic and socio-political developments around the world. The committee met Monetary Policy Committee met on the 20th and 21st of March, 2017, to review its stands on the economic variables, on the domestic front, while the Q4 2016 GDP figure was better than the last two consecutive quarters, the economy remained in recession with inflationary pressures continuing unabated. These adverse external and domestic conditions continued to complicate the policy environment. The Committee assessed the global and domestic economic and financial environments in Q1 2017 as well as the outlook for the medium-term. External Developments The global economy witnessed greater momentum in Q4 2016, facilitated by gains in both developed, emerging markets and developing economies which propelled global GDP growth to 2.7 per cent year-on-year in Q4, 2016, a 0.2 percentage point improvement over Q3 2016. In spite of this improvement, the external environment continued to be plagued by political, economic and financial market uncertainties, with the defining issues being: Brexit, growing protectionist and antiglobalization sentiments, divergent monetary policies of the advanced economies’ central banks and volatile commodity price movements. On outlook for financial stability, the Committee noted that the banking sector was becoming less resilient as a result of the adverse macroeconomic environment. Nevertheless, the MPC reiterated its resolve to continue to pursue financial system stability. To this end, the Committee enjoined the Management of the Bank to work with DMBs to promptly address rising NPLs, declining asset quality, credit concentration and high foreign exchange exposures. The Committee also noted the benefits of loosening at this time which will be in line with the needs of fiscal policy to restart growth. The MPC, however, noted that loosening would exacerbate inflationary pressures, worsen the exchange rate and further pull the real interest rate into negative territory. Since interest rates are sticky downwards, loosening may not necessarily transmit into lower

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retail lending rates. The Committee noted the consecutive positive contribution of agriculture to GDP in Q4 2016, a development partly traceable to the Bank’s interventions in the sector. The Committee remains optimistic that, if properly implemented, the newly released Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) coupled with innovative, growth-stimulating sectoral policies would help fast track economic recovery. The Committee’s decisions The Committee, in consideration of the headwinds in the domestic economy and the uncertainties in the global environment, decided to retain the MPR at 14 per cent; the CRR at 22.5 per cent; the Liquidity Ratio at 30.00 per cent; and the Asymmetric corridor at +200 and -500 basis points around the MPR. The Committee also noted the increase in the target range of the US Fed funds rate at the last meeting of the FOMC and the potential spillover effects on global capital flows and interest

rates, especially given the still tepid global economic activity and weak demand. “Challenges in the emerging markets and developing economies persist, as they struggle with strong headwinds from low commodity prices, rising inflation, currency volatility, receding real income and capital reversals. Overall, the Committee noted the dampening effects of economic stagnation and uncertainty on global trade and investment,” said Godwin Emefiele Governor, CBN. In spite of these constraints, however, he said that the IMF estimates that the global economy would witness a slight improvement in growth from 3.1 per cent in 2016 to 3.4 per cent in 2017. “Global inflation continued its moderate but steady rise against the backdrop of improved oil prices and depreciated currencies in several emerging markets,” he said. The committee opined that the protectionist stance of the new U.S. administration could impact negatively on global trade and economic recovery,

adding that the slip in oil prices against the backdrop of fears of a supply glut, fuelled by increased activities in US Shale oil production, which threatens to undermine the rebalancing effects of the last OPEC decision to cut output. The Committee also noted the increase in the target range of the US Fed funds rate at the last meeting of the FOMC and the potential spillover effects on global capital flows and interest rates, especially given the still tepid global economic activity and weak demand. Challenges in the emerging markets and developing economies persist, as they struggle with strong headwinds from low commodity prices, rising inflation, currency volatility, receding real income and capital reversals. Overall, the Committee noted the dampening effects of economic stagnation and uncertainty on global trade and investment. In spite of these constraints, however, the IMF estimates that the global economy would witness a slight improvement in growth from 3.1 per cent in 2016 to 3.4 per cent in 2017. Global inflation continued its moderate but steady rise against the backdrop of improved oil prices and depreciated currencies in several emerging markets. On the domestic front, while the Q4 2016 GDP figure was better than the last two consecutive quarters, the economy remained in recession with inflationary pressures continuing unabated. These adverse external and domestic conditions continued to complicate the policy environment. The Committee assessed the global and domestic economic and financial environments in Q1 2017 as well as the outlook for the medium-term. External Developments The global economy witnessed greater momentum in Q4 2016, facilitated by gains in both developed, emerging markets and developing economies which propelled global GDP growth to 2.7 per cent year-on-year in Q4, 2016, a 0.2 percentage point improvement over Q3 2016. In spite of this improvement, the external environment continued to be plagued by political, economic and financial market uncertainties, with the defining issues being: Brexit, growing protectionist and anti-globalization sentiments, divergent monetary policies of the advanced econo-

mies’ central banks and volatile commodity price movements. The protectionist stance of the new U.S. administration could impact negatively on global trade and economic recovery. The Federal Reserve again raised its benchmark Federal Fund rate by 25 basis points in March 2017, to a range of 0.75 to 1.00 per cent, having raised rates by the same margin in December, 2016, and also provided indication of further rate hikes in 2017 Domestic Output Developments Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in February 2017 showed that the economy contracted marginally by 1.30 per cent in Q4 2016, effectively remaining in recession since Q2 2016. Overall, in 2016, the economy contracted by 1.51 per cent, with the contraction in Q4 being the least since Q2 2016. The non-oil sector grew by 0.33 per cent in Q4, largely reflecting the slowdown in the agricultural sector, which decelerated to 4. 03 per cent in Q4 2016 from the 4.54 per cent recorded in Q3 2016. The Committee remains of the conviction that fiscal policy remained the most potent panacea to most of the key negative undercurrents i.e. stunted economic activity, heightened unemployment and high inflation. In spite of the recent moderate recovery in oil prices, the Committee approached developments in commodity prices cautiously. It noted that the era of high oil prices was over, thus making diversification away from oil more imperative today than ever. Looking at the developments in Money and Prices, the committee noted that money supply (M2) contracted by 5.73 per cent in February 2017, annualized at -34.38 per cent in contrast to the provisional growth benchmark of 10.29 per cent for 2017. Similarly, Net Domestic Credit (NDC) contracted by 1.41 per cent in February, 2017, annualized to 8.46 per cent, being significantly below the 17.93 per cent provisional growth benchmark for 2017. Likewise, net credit to government contracted at an annualized rate of 49.74 per cent, representing 82.86 per cent below its programmed target of 33.12 per cent. In effect, all the major monetary aggregates contracted by end-February and underperformed their programmed provisional benchmarks for fiscal 2017.

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Top Nigerian artistes we are expecting albums from this year

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Top Nigerian artistes we are expecting albums from this year getting away with it with massive airplay and award

of their favorite artistes in a very long time. Most artistes have been under pressure of dropping albums now because of the competition in the industry. So many artistes come into the industry every day and make their sounds registered but the difference lies when the album drops. Below are the list of Nigerian artistes that are doing well for themselves and releasing hits upon hits back to back without an album to their names. In no particular other, they are viz: Harrysong After a very successful, hardworking and tremendous outing in 2016, one would think the crooner of reggae blues will come out with a shocker and make his intentions known that he is ready to release an album. One will rather think after his defection from his long gotten a another sponsor like he keeps talking about but

YCEE Ycee is no more a new entrant in the music industry and has made his stands by dropping hits like Jagaban and the rest. His latest single, â&#x20AC;&#x153;link up,â&#x20AC;? featured Reakado Banks. The single has made his fans loving and believe so much in him. It would be nice if he can drop off an album and be ranked amongst the best in the industry. TECKNO Mr. big cassava as his female fans will rather call him, no doubt, has made his name since his coming to lime light. He has dished out smashing hit which has made him one of the best male artistes in Nigeria at the moment. The mastermind behind the best hit in Nigeria Pana is long overdue to have an album to his name. You really need to drop an album and not being ranked amongst the next rated! WANDE COAL

dexterity act in the music industry and kept on shinning and bringing up his craft in grand style .Even though he released his unwanted album in 2015, his fans feel he needs to bring it on again and get noticed as a force to reckon with in 2017. DAVIDO A self-proclaimed Omo Baba Olowo, too many feel he has no excuse not to have released yet another album. He is good and rich enough to release 10 albums all at the same time. So what is stopping you OBO. Please make your fans happy by dropping an album this year. CHIDINMA After she was announced as the winner of one of Africa, she released one and only album, and that was back in 2012. Seeing as she won that ever competitive talent contest, so many people have had very high hopes for her, basically because she came out tops at the show and also because we know she has got talent, Chidinma who is fast losing her relevance in the music scene can only come back to her place is when she drops a solid album this year.

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Men’s Fashion: Top Trending Fashion item for men blue trend sustained with the favored. Light and bright were the denim jackets that featured heavily on the

Checks Checks have been a constant part of the male

stop there, with some guests interpreting their light wash denim in edgier pieces, including light denim short sleeve mechanic coveralls and distressed jeans. The ultimate for casual wear, invest in some slightly baggy denim jackets for easy over the shoulder accompaniments to white t-shirts or striped sweaters. Bandanas Bandanas are perhaps the easiest street style trend to pull off, and they are boyishly brilliant. What makes this trend even better? All you will need is a humble bandana that could very well cost you a few cash. An instant boost to the simplest of silhouettes, neckerchiefs are playful and can be an excellent opportunity to bring more colour to your wardrobe if you are a little hesitant to rock brighter shades. A great cherry red, cobalt blue or monochrome patterned bandana will do the trick, but ensure your knots are neat.

tartan being one of the most surprising comeback trends Although a plaid shirt or Prince of Wales check blazer will always be a sound investment, this year will see designers apply checks to everything from knitwear and T-shirts to trousers and bomber jackets. So if you went big, great. Even better if what you have is in a muted grey or neutral (see below) shade. How to Wear Checks started off as quite subtle and have moved on to be bolder as guys have become trend for a classic Prince of Wales check has now developed to a tonal windowpane.” Cuban Collars tana, open necklines ran the gamut from high street to high end. And rightly so – the cut can

Juliet) might have calmed down, but if you picked up a muted botanical print or plain Cuban collar shirt, keep hold of it. This year, combine with a

How to Wear Cuban collars are here to stay for a few sumshirts come in cotton or linen, so light and airy on these collars on guys with narrow shoulders, because it makes them look broader.” Brogues A menswear staple since Irish farmers punched holes in their shoes to let bog water out, brogues sit in that smart-casual sweet spot that takes the stuffy out of your suit, but dress up your jeans for lunch with your in-laws. “Craftsmanship and footwear short-

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hand for both – the churned out the leather footwear since Civil War brands

ensure that remains. The broguing, the casual the shoe -

weekday or weekend dictate – but Goodyear welting is non-negotiable. “A Goodyear welt provides a solid structural foundation, which is imperative swapping the soles a cinch, which adds decades to your investment. Though classic always works, the demise of #menswear means brogues have loosened up. “Brands have been experimenting with detailing to bring brogues more into casualwear,” says Kasia Katner, stylist at Thread. “Hybrid brogues, with wedges, crepe or a chunky commando sole, give this style a less formal feel, more reminiscent of work wear boots.” Prada even grafted on

Vintage shirts Vintage, from its name it implies something that is old. Vintage has since been in existence since the early 70s and it was widely accepted by fashion lovers around the world. The early major reason why the vintage shirt was created was basically because of the hotness in the beach. Vintage wears are usually on a very light material and they come in different sizes and shapes. as beach wears has it has gain its ground in the fashion world mostly in African countries. They now see it has a very unique way of looking simple and stylish and guys have been rocking continuously. How to wear

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Light Wash Denim Light blue was certainly a preferred colour of choice on the streets of Nigeria, with the powder

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