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Uncertainty trails Etisalat over debt impasse Tony Nwakaegho

ÏÏÏ The dusts raised by the cri-

sis of confidence over a loan portfolio obtained by Etisalat Communication Nigeria to enhance its operation, may be gradually settling down, but the ripples continue to reverberate across the country, following some grey areas that continue to trail the business deal-turned awry. Although, it can be said that,

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Nigerians and stakeholders in the Etisalat Nigeria network have begun to come to terms with the imbroglio that engulfed the telcom’s firm, following the loan of $1.2 billion for network upgrade and expansion, which Etisalat took in 2013 from a consortium of 13 local banks, which include: Zenith Bank, GTBank, FirstBank, UBA, Fidelity Bank, Continued on page 6

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Tony Amokeodo, Andrew Orolua, Francesca Iwambe, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Unknown to Nigerians and foreigners, the Federal High Court (FHC) took 10 decisions that enabled the candidature of President Muhammadu Buhari and helped democracy to surContinued on page 6

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Stop spending too much time on social media, Sultan tells 7 students

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CCT: I will win Deaf, dumb man, another sentenced at Appeal for drug related offences Court -Saraki Joy Anyim engaged the services of an mercy urging the court to conKehinde Akinpelu,

Ilorin

ÏÏÏThe Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has expressed confidence to win the appeal filed against his discharge and acquittal on false asset declaration charges by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). Saraki, who addressed his supporters at the Ile Arugbo section of his Ilorin home, attributed his victory at CCT to God and the solid support of his followers and supporters The Senate President, who danced to various songs from the women and youths who were the main target of yesterday’s event, also hinted for the first time on roles played by individuals and groups, , including the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu- Gambari and clerics, during his trial at the tribunal. The elated Saraki also explained why he refused to resign when pressure was mounted on him at the height of the crisis. “We thank God for today because when the entire travail started it was from this same place that we gathered and said we would come back on a day like this to do exactly what we are doing now. And I want to thank the Emir of Ilorin for staying very firm with us. He did it to the extent that even his colleagues across the country knew and at a point he said we would not beg again; that we would resort to prayers because we were innocent. You know he too has legal background, so he said we would focus on God. “And for you women, I can’t thank you enough. When the matter started you were all confused and you did all within your power and means to help us. You did everything out of love, not out of politics. “At the height of the travail, I called a cleric and he said the matter was for them, not even for me so they were indeed Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

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Commissioner of Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Engr. Akin Olateru, has insisted that it was within the purview of the Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, to approve five per cent of the revenue from Passengers Service Charge (PSC) to the agency from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). This is as a combined team of officials from Singapore led by Mr. Michael Toft and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), led by Mr. Caj Frostel, arrived in Nigeria over the weekend to assist AIB in the technical evaluation of its Flight Safety Laboratory and capacity development.

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Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court Ikoyi recently sentenced a deaf and dumb man alongside a security guard to five years imprisonment each for dealing in cannabis and cocaine. The deaf and dumb man, identified as Abbas Ahmed, 23 years old, was arrested by the police on February 5, 2014, along Agege Motor Road, Agege Lagos. He was arrested while dealing in a kilogramme of cannabis, a narcotic drug similar to cocaine. The substance is said to be contrary to and punishable under Section 11 (c) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act Cap N30 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2001. The Daily Times gathered that after a protracted trial of Abbas in which the court

interpreter to communicate with him, he pleaded guilty as charged. The prosecuting counsel, Barrister Jeremiah Aernan had asked the court to apply the punishment prescribed by the law strictly regardless of the defendant’s challenges so as to deter others from getting involved in drug trafficking. On the other hand, Adebowale Michael who is 22 years old and a security guard was arrested with four pinches of cocaine weighing 0.7 grammes at Oniru Estate, Lekki Ajah Lagos. He was nabbed by patriotic youths in the area in February 2017. He was however handed over to the police, who later transferred him to the NDLEA where he was charged for the unlawful dealing in cocaine in accordance with the NDLEA Act. Both convicts pleaded for

sider their young age and the fact that they are first offenders. Justice Aikawa in his ruling noted that drug trafficking particularly cocaine trafficking is an international crime that has smeared the reputation of the country and must be seriously dealt with. He therefore sentenced both convicts to five years imprisonment each. NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive, Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (retd.) commended the youths that arrested Adebowale urging that we must not sit and fold our hands while drug traffickers are making our society unsafe and insecure. Abdallah called on members of the public to report suspected drug cases to law enforcement agents for prompt action.

Cross-section of nursing mothers waiting to immunize their babies, during the commencement of another round of polio immunization in Jikoko Community, Bwari Area Council in Abuja… on Sunday.

5 News Brotherhood of the Cross and Star unveils new system of govt Edem Edem, Calabar

ÏÏÏBrotherhood and the Cross and Star (BCS) has unveiled what it considered a divine Government of the New Age, ‘The Unified Universal Theocratic Government (UUTG). Under the arrangement, the government’s functions by divine guidance, policies, rules and regulations and injunctions are centered on peace, love, righteousness and justice. The major advantage offered by the new administrative reforms, according to the organizations’ spokesman, Christ Ambassador Edet E. Archibong, is the elimination of communication gaps, duplication of efforts and mediocrity from the system. “An essential aspect of the aims of UUTG is the effective mobilization of available human and material resources for collection and harmonious decision making. UUTG stands to reduce wastage and promote efficiency in service delivery in the Spiritual, Administration and Business.” The system has 21 directorates to effectively deal with various tasks and defined responsibilities, stating that by “by this arrangement, the worldly system will give way to the divine system which will eliminate corruption, discrimination, oppression and all that is ungodly and usher in righteousness in human interaction.” According to the BCS Spokesman, the divine theocracy, the UUTG was different from any other theocracy in that God, who has manifested in human form, is directly and personally in control. It is a government of God that unites all the worldly Kingdoms in Love, righteousness and justice.

AIB explains reasons for getting 5% PSC from FAAN

Ï9 Rè dƈ ƍ ƏƆ ƇƇƈƅƈ Ƌ ƏƏƈƒƆ Ƈ Ə ƇƆƐƕ Ƌ Ƅ Ə Ɛ Əƕ ƆƎƑƈƍƌƆ Ɛ Speaking with journalists at the bureau’s headquarters at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos over the weekend, Olateru bemoaned the criticism that trailed the approval of 5 per cent of the PSC to the agency by the ministry from a section of the industry, saying that several AIB projects were stalled because of paucity of funds. He also pointed that AIB only gets a meagre 3 per cent of the revenue from the 5 per cent Ticket Sales Charge and the Cargo Sales Charge (CSC) collected on behalf of the parastalas by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)

while other agencies get more. He mentioned that NCAA in accordance with the Civil Aviation Act 2006, gets 58 per cent, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) earns 23 per cent, Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) gets 7 per cent while the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) earns 9 per cent of the total sum. He explained further that of the agencies in the sector, only FAAN earned the PSC 100 per cent, adding that the same agency still collects charges for adverts, parking and landing of aircraft, land and tolls on vehicles coming

in and exiting the airports across the country. He lamented that paucity of funds had stalled the release of the over 35 accident investigation reports, due to non-training of accident investigators since 2013, stressing that the agency needed to develop human capacities in order to compete with others. He added: “Anybody that says it is not fair for us to get a part of the PSC is wicked because who owns the two agencies? It’s the Federal Government. We all share the TSC and FAAN doesn’t share its PSC with anybody and the government in its wisdom

says ‘FAAN, please give AIB 5 per cent.’ I don’t think that is too much. It is within the power of the minister to do that. “But, one thing that is critical to us is that we have to work on in our budget on the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) side is the issue of accident investigation and training. These are critical. We need to build our capacities in accident investigation; there are certain things we need to improve upon, there are processes that we need to review, there is public sentitisation that we need to do.

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Revealed: How 10 FHC decisions saved Buhari, democracy in 2015 polls Continued from page 1

vive the 2015 general elections beyond the expectations of many who thought it would collapse. The Daily Times exclusively stumbled on a document last Friday, containing the list of 10 decisions of the FHC that changed the narrative over the 2015 polls. The federal High Court decisions on different applications by the litigants at that time changed the situation from what could have happened if the measures were not put in place to save democracy. One of the decisions included the rejection of 20 cases that were filed at the court to stop the reg-

istration of All Progressive Congress (APC), the current ruling party as a political party by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The decision also included the non- disqualification of the then governors: Rotimi Ameachi (Rivers), Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto), Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano), Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara) and Murtala Nyako (Adamawa) who defected from the then ruling Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) to the then opposition APC, which was viewed by the litigants as unconstitutional. The Federal High Court also refused to disqualify the then Speaker of the House of Repre-

sentatives, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal (now Sokoto state governor), Senator Bukola Saraki (now Senate President), some senators and 36 members of the House of Representatives for defecting from the PDP to the APC. The court took a decision and rejected five cases that were filed challenging the use of card readers which was neither in the Electoral Act nor in the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Besides, the court further ignored 18 cases that were filed against President Muhammadu Buhari’s certificate. The leadership of the Federal High Court also directed the judges not to entertain any ex-

parte application, seeking to stop the then National Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega from continuing with announcement of election results. There was also a curious motion filed on May 27, 2015 (two days to May 29) with a view to stopping the swearing in of Buhari by the Chief Justice of Nigeria over certificate issue. The Daily Times also learnt that the leadership of the court had to take a critical decision on the matter. Sensing the implication of any pronouncement, the court fixed the hearing of the suit till a date

after Buhari took his oath of office. The Daily Times further learnt that throughout the period, the APC did not lose a single case at the Federal High Court even though the party was in opposition. It was also gathered that no single ex-parte motion was issued by the Federal High Hourt against the APC throughout the period as a single ex-parte order could have changed so many things. Another remarkable decision was the judgment from the Federal High Court on Sokoto which stopped the soldiers from participating in the electoral process.

Uncertainty trails Etisalat over debt impasses Continued from page 1

Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (r); Senator Jide Omoworare, during the inspection tour of water way beside CAC Mount Bethel Special District, Ile-Ife, Osun State… on Sunday.

Flooding: LASG urges residents to remain calm, vigilant

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ÏÏÏ The Lagos state government

on Sunday urged residents to remain calm and vigilant in the wake of the torrential rain experienced in the State in the last few days. State’s Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, who spoke after inspecting areas affected by the flood in the State, allayed fears of residents, assuring that the government had activated its emergency response system to respond efficiently where necessary. He said most of the flooding would recede after a period of time, attributing the cause to the high tide of the lagoon, slowing down the flow of rainfall water

from drainage channels. “We are on top of the situation. The government is concerned by the recent occurrence of flooding in some parts of Victoria Island, Lekki, Oniru and its environs and our emergency lines 112 and 767 are open 24/7 for residents to report any emergency situation,” he said. But more importantly, the Commissioner urged residents in the habit of dumping refuse indiscriminately especially in drainage channels to stop forthwith, saying that engaging in such does not only portend health hazards, but could also lead to loss of lives and property. He said dumping refuse in drainages meant to take flood water to the lagoon, blocks such

channels and as such had dire consequences that could lead to loss of lives and properties. Adejare also expressed concerns that despite the vigorous campaign by the government on the dangers of dumping refuse indiscriminately, some people still engaged in such act. “The lagoon is swollen up, there is high tide, so it would lock on our outfalls, the water would not recede or go into the lagoon as fast as it used to be, so that’s one of the main reason why we are having flooding all over the place and coupled with our own man made problems such as people blocking the drainage channels, people even building on drainage chanContinued on page 12

Access Bank, Ecobank, FCMB, Stanbic IBTC Bank and Union Bank, there remains some critical issues to be addressed. Things got to a head when Etisalat Nigeria wrote to its creditors citing economic downturn of 2015-2016 and the Naira devaluation, which adversely impacted on the dollar-denominated component of the loan. This, in deed must have rightly or wrongly, informed the management of the company to be proactive, thus halting the repayment of the loan until it was able to raise more money. The creditor banks were not so convinced, as they had rejected the request and resolved to take over the firm. They also went further by recoursing to a legal framework, through the prosecution of Etisalat’s directors. However, their attempt to take over Etisalat was halted by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the telecoms industry regulator, which insisted that its licence was not transferable without its approval. NCC’s position was supported by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which subsequently mediated in the impasse with a view to resolving it and avert a possible negative impact on the Nigerian economy, which is still in recession. Investigation carried out by The Daily Times revealed that Etisalat had, in 2013, approached a consortium of 13 local banks for a loan of $1.2 billion for network upgrade and expansion and the money was sourced in dollar and naira denominations. Zenith Bank contributed $262 million and N80 billion re-

spectively which is the highest amount in the loan to Etisalat, while GTBank gave out $138 million and N42 billion, and Access Bank released $131 million and N40 billion. The other banks’ contributions to Etisalat loan are as follow: UBA $125 million and N38 billion; FirstBank – $79 million and N24 billion; Fidelity Bank – $56 million and N17 billion; Stanbic IBTC – $25 million and N7.5 billion; FCMB – $15 million and N4.5 billion; and Ecobank – $10 million and N3.1 billion. The bubble,however burst, when bank officials, who financed the importation and purchase of the towers through Huawei of China to help build the infrastructure backbone for Etisalat gathered that CFO of the company had allegedly diverted an estimated $700,000 realised from the sale of its telecommunications’ masts to HIS, in lieu of repaying the loans to the banks. The Etisalat Group disclosed on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange that it had pulled out of Etisalat Nigeria and was transferring 45 per cent of its stake and 25 per cent of its preference shares in its Nigerian subsidiary to United Capital Trustees Limited, the legal representative of the lending banks. Apart from Etisalat Group, other shareholders of Etisalat Nigeria include Mubadala Development Company, with a 40 per cent stake and Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services (EMTS), representing the Nigerian shareholders, with 15 per cent. Daily Times gathered that the mass resignations that followed this impasse were an attempt by the directors and senior execuContinued on page 12

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Late Adeleke’s brother floors Aregbesola as PDP celebrates victory

Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

ÏÏÏ In what can be referred to as a big blow to the Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola’s popularity, a United States-based businessman, Dr. Ademola Adeleke, has caused a political upset in the by-election of Osun West Senatorial District. Ademola, the younger brother to the late Senator Isiaka Adeleke (a.k.a. Serubawon), who is also the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has defeated the candidate of Governor Aregbesola and the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mudashiru Hussain as he has been declared winner of the byelection. Ademola Adeleke, who contested the poll on the

platform of the PDP, won the poll with a total of 97,480 votes to defeat Mudashiru Hussain of the APC who received 66,116 votes. Announcing the results of the election in Iwo, the INEC residential electoral commissioner for the election, Baritor Kpagih, said Adeleke won nine out of the 10 local government areas where the election was held. Kpagih therefore returned Ademola, the PDP candidate as senator to complete the tenure of the late Isiaka Adeleke, his elder brother who died on April 23. The APC only managed to win Ejigbo local government area, which is the local government of its candidate, where Hussain scored 12, 229 votes, against the PDP which polled 9, 723

votes. The APC’s loss is in spite of the support from the state government, Governor Rauf Aregbesola and the national headquarters of the ruling party. The result of the election, announced by the Returning Officer, Olaide Lawal, a professor at the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, showed that the PDP candidate had 31, 165 votes more than his APC challenger. The election was adjudged peaceful, fair and transparent by both observers and other participants. Both Messrs Adeleke and Hussain had commended the conduct of the election, saying it was peaceful and satisfactory. Adeleke joined the PDP less than a month before the election, after he faulted the conduct of the prima-

ries of the APC in which he was a contestant. Reacting to the victory, the Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led National Caretaker Committee, NCC, of the PDP, described the victory of the party’s candidate as a general reflection on the reawakening of Nigerians to the deceit of the All Progressive Congress (APC), led administration at all levels. This, the PDP reasoned, led to the overwhelming rejection of the APC by the electorates in Osun West poll of Saturday. The NCC of the PDP, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye yesterday in Abuja, noted that the people have spoken with one voice and “we know that Ademola Adeleke will deliver on his promises to the people.”

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Stop spending too much time on social media, Sultan tells students

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Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar, has expressed concern at a development where social media are diverting the attention of students in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) quoted Sultan Abubakar as decrying the development in Sokoto on Sunday during the closing ceremony of the 6th National Edition of the Quranic Recitation Competition. The Sultan said, “There is a disturbing development where the attention of students is being diverted from their studies. “This is through the use of various social media like Facebook, Twitter, What-

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sapp, 2Go and Instagram, among others.” The royal father therefore urged youth, particularly girls, to stop spending too much time on social media at the expense of other engagements that would add more values to their life. “The rate at which girls are spending time on social network is worrisome and this poses imminent danger to our society. “Girls are the nerve centre of our moral and societal development and if they derail, the whole society will be in danger because they are our mothers and care givers. “Girls are the nerve

centre of our moral and societal development and if they derail, the whole society will be in danger because they are our mothers and care givers.” The Sultan advised parents to ensure that their daughters spend more time on meaningful things, like reciting the Holy Qur’an. He said,” Doing so will make them better mothers and care givers’’. The renowned royal father also urged Muslims to desist from doing things capable of tarnishing the image of their religion. The Sultan, who congratulated the winners of the competition, donated N10,000 to each of the 89

participants, while the overall winner, Husna Nura from Katsina State, got N100,000. The sultan further promised to host the 7th edition of the competition in 2018. In his remarks, Governor Aminu Tambuwal said that the competition would encourage girls to memorise the whole sixty chapters of the Holy Qur’an. The Secretary to the State Government, Bashir Garba, represented the governor at the occasion. Tambuwal announced a gift of hajj seat to the overall winner of the competition in addition to N150, 000 and a deep freezer, among other gifts.

The party expressed the confidence that without the interference of the APC in the current leadership issues in the party, the PDP remains the party to beat in all elections in Nigeria. The NCC of the PDP stated that even as the party awaits the judgement of the Supreme Court, “we urge all our members to unite in the interest of Nigerians to rid the country of the horrible APC government.” The statement by Adeyeye reads, “The Senator Ahmed Makarfi led National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on behalf of the entire organs of the party and PDP family nationwide, warmly congratulates Ademola Adeleke on his victory at the just concluded Osun West Senatorial Bye Election in Osun state on Saturday, July 8, 2017. “The victory of our party, the PDP at the poll is a general reflection on the reawakening of Nigerians to the deceit of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led administration at all levels, hence, the overwhelming rejection of the APC by the electorates in Osun West. “The people has spoken with one voice and we know that Ademola Adeleke will deliver on his promises to the people. “The successful outcome of this election is an evidence of hard work, dedication and the unity of all members of the PDP in Osun State who buried

temporary differences in the overall interest of the party and the good people of Osun state. “We are confident that without the interference of the APC in the current leadership issues in our party, the PDP remains the party to beat in all elections in Nigeria. “Even as we await the judgement of the Supreme Court, we urge all our members to unite in the interest of Nigerians to rid the country of the horrible APC government. “Finally, we congratulate the people of Osun West for coming out enmass to vote for our candidate and for their peaceful conduct during the elections. We also congratulate our members in Osun State for this important victory”, it said. Also reacting, the National Secretary of the party, Professor Adewale Oladipo lauded all the stakeholders in the Election that produced Adeleke as winner. Oladipo specifically declared that the outcome of the poll actually reflected the wishes of the electorate. In a statement made available to news men in Abuja yesterday, the National Secretary of the PDP commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Security Agencies and the electorate for the peaceful conduct of the polls, saying that the peaceful conduct of the Bye-election had shown clearly that all hope was not lost in the Nation’s electoral system.

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FEDERAL UNIVERSITY NDUFU - ALIKE IKWO (FUNAI)

INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION/TENDER PREAMBLE In furtherance to the implementation of our 2017 Capital projects; The Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State hereby invites Interested, competent and Reputable Contractors to bid for the following projects: LOT NO

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

LOT 1

CONSTRUCTION A SECTION OF 10KM LINK ROAD & DRAINAGES

LOT 2

CONSTRUCTION OF INTERNAL ROADS

LOT 3

CONSTRUCTION OF INTERNAL DRAINAGES

LOT 4

ELECTRICITY CONNECTION TO THE NATIONAL GRID; SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF 500KVA BACKUP GENERATOR

LOT 5

PROVISION OF LIQUID AND SOLID WASTE VEHICLES WITH INCINERATOR

LOT 6

PROVISION OF FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLE, WATER FACILITIES AND BAY

LOT 7

PROVISION OF SOLAR STREET LIGHTS

1.0 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR CONTRACTORS a)

A signed letter of application for the project of interest. 2016). Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Act No.19 of 2011.

Disquiet in Bayelsa as Gov Dickson set to dissolve State Exco over issues of disloyalty Akam James, Yenagoa

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There is heavy tension among political appointees in Bayelsa state following the decision by the state governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson, to rejig his administration with the dissolution of the State Executive Council (SEC). The plan, which is already in motion with the directive to all members of the State Exco to start preparing their hand over notes, may take place this week after the visit to the state of the former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon. It was gathered that the directive was given at a meeting with State Com-

missioners in Yenagoa. A close source to government House told our correspondent that the plan to dissolve the State Exco came few days after the dissolution of the Caretaker Committee of the Eight Local Government Areas of the State. Another source also alleged that the decision is based on noticeable signs of lacklustre performance, Political distraction and divided loyalty among some state commissioners and other political appointees. Also some of the State Commissioners are believed not to be totally committed to the ideals of the Restoration administration of Governor

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Dickson due to the rising storm on the issue of choice of successor in 2019. While most of the state commissioners are accused of playing politics with the policies of the present administration in the absence of the state governor while on an investment tour of Abuja, others claimed the decision may be based on the divided loyalty of the State Executive Council members among the Nembe/Ogbia and Central Senatorial axis on issue of Dickson’s successor. Attempt to get the position of the State Government on the matter proved abortive as most Political Appointees declined to comment.”

ÏÏÏFour organizations and rights groups have enumerated challenges militating against the reduction of violence against women and girls in Nigeria. The groups in a workshop in Port Harcourt, weekend, identified challenges which included unwillingness on the part of the victims to cooperate with investigators, stigmatization, fear of reprisal attacks, cultural hindrances, among others. The groups which jointly organized the workshop include the foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), a non-profit foundation established to support a port folio of socio-economic development progrmmes for the Niger Delta to improve standards of living of communities in the region; the Fund for Peace (FFP), an independent, non-partisan, non-profit research and educational organization that works to prevent violent conflict and promote sustainable security. Others include the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), which, among other goals, aims at reducing the impact of violence against women

and girls and increase their participation and influence in peace building; the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme, NSRP, which aims at helping Nigerians to better manage conflict and ensure the reduction in cases of violent conflicts. The aim of the workshop, with the topic ‘Reducing Violence Against Women and Girls through Conflict Early warning,’ was practically organized to increase public awareness on the prevalence of sexual violence, sexual harassment, defilement, and other sorts of violence against women and girls. In her presentation at the workshop, the Rivers State Secretary of MWAN, Dr. Vetty Agala, said that the workshop was geared towards measuring trends in violence against women and girls, as well as to break the culture of silence, and to educate women on how to avail themselves of existing laws to obtain justice. Enumeration the emerging issues and challenges encountered in the process of providing redress for victims Dr. Agala included limited law enforcement mechanisms, poor knowledge of available policies

and laws, weak institutional capacities/inadequate human resources training, limited social/welfare responsibility schemes, lack of physical shelter for victims in need, culture of silence, request for monetary compensation by victims, and poor funding of relevant investigative organizations. Dr. Agala then said that popularization of all relevant laws and abolition of harmful widowhood practices, strengthening institutional capacities, popularization of all relevant laws, provision of shelter, and adequate funding, among others, were highly recommended for the fight against violence against women and girls to succeed. Also in his presentation, the representative of PIND, Mr. Nkasi Wordu, identified gender-based violence to include, sexual, emotional, psychological, structural, among others, adding that women and children were mostly affected by drivers of violence such as culture and tradition, conflict situations, and educational ignorance, as well as and travelling around by activists to investigate cases.

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It’s only true federalism that can make a difference in this country –Olaitan –P10

LG poll: Ambode’s performance has compounded PDP’s woe, says Reps member–P11

ADP promises to provide vibrant leadership in Kogi Idris Ahmed, Lokoja The newly registered Action Democratic Party (ADP) has promised to provide the people of Kogi State with credible leadership capable of redeeming them from the grip of the present administration that they said has held them hostage in all spheres of life. The protem State Chairman of the party, Dr Denja Abdul who gave the assurance at its maiden meeting in Lokoja, the state capital took a swipe at the system of governance being experienced in the Confluence State under the present APC ad-

ministration. The ADP stalwart who revealed the slogan of the party as “ADP!: One destiny” lamented that the existing political parties have used power conferred on them to oppress the masses, just as he noted that recent events in the country and Kogi State has proven that the promised ‘change’ has failed to materialise While insisting that the threeweek old party will ensure party supremacy and discipline, Dr Abdul submitted that gone are the days in which the elected party officials automatically become party leaders at the detriment of the party executives

and the masses. “We will revive what happened in the First Republic when leadership of the party was distinct from that of elected officials. The party is separate from government. The government supposed to utilise the manifesto of the party, while the party runs its affairs independently. “But when this is derailed, the elected political office holders unfortunately become leaders and the result is confusion and heating up of polity which we have in the country today,” he lamented. He expressed optimism in the successful outings of his party

at both national and state levels, stating that the platform is a veritable means to restore hope to thousands of disillusioned Nigerians who have lost confidence in the nation’s political leaders which he described as being insincere to the progress of the country. As a party whose manifesto is built on peaceful coexistence, Dr Abdul urged supporters to bear the present hardship as ADP has clear cut programmes to meet the needs of all sections of the society especially the elderly ones who he alleged have been sidelined in the present political arrangements in the state.

Lagos council poll: Ojokoro boils over substitution of APC flag-bearer The supremacy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) structure was recently put to test in Ojokoro Local Council Development Area of Lagos State as irate youths went on rampage over alleged awkward political permutations to subvert the people’s will for the forthcoming July 22nd local government elections in the state . By this development the National leader of the party Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu seem to have been pitched against his widely acclaimed ‘wonder boy’, the state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode. It would be recalled that Hon. Dipo Okeyomi was the one affirmed through a meeting of the six caucus leaders as the confirmed consensus candidate at the Ojokoro wing of the party. The story however took a violent and dangerous turn as angry mob forcefully sweeps on the party’s secretariat in Ojokoro area last week smashing roof, fans, office windows and burning tires in the secretariat, chanting solidarity songs over what they described as a “stolen mandate”, also noting that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision must be strictly adhered to. The enraged youths who vented their anger on the par-

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ty’s secretariat, located around Jankara automobile spare-part market, in Ijaiye Ojokoro demanded the immediate reversal of the decision credited to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to install Hon. Hameed Idowu Tijani as the APC Chairmanship candidate and Mr. Dipo Okeyomi as Vice Chairman for Ojokoro LCDA against the people’s will. A political chieftain in the local government, who simply identified himself as Hon. Femi who spoke with our correspondent said the issue at hand is about using a popular candidate who can win the election for APC in Ojokoro LCDA. “Few weeks ago, there was a meeting of our leaders in the state secretariat at ACME,

called by the state party Chairman, Chief Henry Ajomale where he told our leaders that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has chosen a candidate for Ojokoro LCDA in the person of Hon. Dipo Okeyomi who is also our preferred candidate. “His choice was ratified as the flag bearer of APC in Ojokoro LCDA by the leaders and subsequently pronounced by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu through the state party chairman and was given the Chairmanship form to fill, while Hon. HID Tijani was to be his vice. Until today when we heard that story had changed that the governor, His Excellency Mr. Àkinwunmi Ambode said Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s decision to use Dipo Okeyomi should be upturned.

“This has caused a great uproar in our formerly peaceful local government ,through a deliberate attempt to fraudulently tamper with people’s decision, but they are the minority caucus within the party as they are not even recognised at the state level. There is nothing like Eko Circle at the state level, they produced the last chairman and now it is the turn of The Mandate Group (TMG) to produce the next chairman for the LCDA which all our leaders have agreed and signed.” “We know the person behind this unhealthy issue and I want to use this medium to tell his Excellency Mr. Ambode that he had been misinformed about the situation in this local government,” he said. The APC chairman in Ojokoro LCDA, Prince Adewale Bello has however called for calm as contained in a nerve calming message sent via the social media to party’s faithful, he urged members to eschew violence noting that only dialogue can resolve the crisis at hand. “Our leader Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a listening leader and our amiable governor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode will surely address the situation, I want to plead with all our party faithful to please be calm as the issue will surely be resolved,” Bello said.

Council poll: APC vows to floor PDP in all LGs in Cross River

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Edem Edem, Calabar The All Progressives Congress (APC) has promised to tackle the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State headlong in the forth coming local government elections in the state. The Party said it will take over all the eighteen local government councils in the state. The APC lamented the rot in government pointing out that the it was the only party that conducted primary and was set for the local government elections in the state. Sadly, the party observed the election which was earlier slated for June 17, could not hold and the electoral body, the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) blamed it on INEC registration exercise. But the acting chairman of APC in the state, Sir John Ochala told our correspondent on phone in Calabar that it was only the party in the state that the PDP cannot defeat in the council elections when CRUSIEC reschedules it. “The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) said the postponement of local government elections was to allow INEC conclude the registration of voters. We are ever ready to tackle them. APC is the only party that PDP cannot beat” he stated. The CRUSIEC had earlier said that as soon as the INEC Voter’s registrations exercise ends, the Commission will conduct local government elections and the registration exercise is due to end on July 25. Sir Ochala said that CRUSIEC has promised that they will bring out a continuous time table that will enable parties participate in the elections, “So we believe them because they are still under the ambit of the law. We expect and hope that as soon as INEC registration is concluded, CRUSIEC will come out with continuous time table.”

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It’s only true federalism that can make a difference in this country –Olaitan How is it like managing a church in an environment like that of Abia State, especially, Umuahia? Psalm 33 Verse 12 said, “Blessed is that nation whose God is Jehovah” every part of Nigeria is great and God has been faithful. He has been good to us, but it can be better.

Prayer cannot really just do the magic on the economy. We need to work on our economy and it has to be done by the people in authority and they have to make policies and decisions that can help us go forward. No doubt that all acknowledge that there is recession and if there is recession, you don’t just fold your hand and be looking at it. We have to do something about it. It is the job of those in authority to sit down and strategise, put up a system, a structure that will benefit the whole nation.

How? We will continue to pray and hope for God to make positive impact and change in our economy, improve our security and also make the economy attractive to foreign investors to come and invest in our land. The President, Muhammadu Buhari has been sick and people are calling for his resignation. What do you think is the proper thing to do now? One thing I believe is for us to rely more on God and pray. God Himself will show us what we need to do. In the bible, David was in this kind of problem and circumstance. God will do something about his health and he will be fit to rule because we voted for him. Can the present economic condition of Nigeria be managed through religion? No, it cannot be managed through religion. That is through prayers? Prayer can do a whole lot of things, but even God worked. In the bible, Jesus was telling his disciples that he and his father worked. So we need to work, and we need employment. We need things that can actually benefit the economy. Prayer cannot really just do the magic on the economy. We need to work on our economy and it has to be done by the people in authority and they have to make policies and decisions that can help us go forward. No doubt that all acknowledge that there is recession and if there is recession, you don’t just fold your hand and be looking at it. We have to do something about it. It is the job of those in authority to sit down and strategise, put up a system, a structure that will benefit the whole nation. What will be your advice to Christians over this recession? The recession is causing a lot of problems everywhere. Even in the churches, we are feeling the heat from the moment the recession started and can tell you how things have been. We always work with the commandment of God according to Isaiah Chapter 60, Verse 1 which says, “Arise and shine, you light has come. There will be darkness upon the earth and a gross darkness upon the people’. This we already know. He had also advised us that Christians should endure hardship. So what I will say to Christians is that we should endure not speak like unbelievers, but should hold on to our fate, not bow down to demonic activities, but should continue to pray and should work. So Christian should not only be going to church to pray, speak in tongues and be fasting but should work. If the government can’t create the required work, we should try as much as possible to begin to create some little

was the church that put Donald Trump in authority in the US. It was something else, the way the church as the power of the church is the power of the people. So it is not about politicians, we all have a part to play.

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Olaitan Olarewaju Olusegun came to Abia State as a youth corps member; he later started a phone call business in Umuahia after his service year which later translated into a limited liability company. Today, Olaitan is the General Overseer of the Hours of Salvation Church, the Triumphant Chapel International. In this interview with SUNDAY NWAKANMA in Umuahia, Pastor Olaitan speaks on many national issues, advising that this is the time the country should be restructured economically. things, humble ourselves and start small things that we can survive on. How do you see Nigerians investing outside the country? It is the same thing all over the world. If you have listened to President Trump, he said people have taken all the investment in America to China. It is not a Nigerian problem, but the truth is that our system needs to be upgraded and leaders need to do something fast so that the whole noise can come down. We need a turn around and I believe that God will help them to take the right decisions so that this nation will not go into war. We do not need it. Politicians are making statements that help to heat up the polity, especially over the recent Arewa Youths threat to Ndigbo in the North. What will be your advice to them? The truth is that if you say somebody is a dog, the dog will bark. There are some things that there is nothing you can do about. It is in our system that has tribes and beliefs and definitely, everyone will speak according to his level of

understanding. In Nigerian system there is always one side that is inciting. Before it was the OPC, at another, it was others. It is their turn to make that noise, nothing is going to happen. So, our brethren should be steadfast, focused and continue doing the work. We will continue to pray and God will always have the final say. 2019 is around the corner and politicians are preparing? We are the ones that are supposed to be preparing more than them, because we are the ones that desire these things more than them. Christians should be preparing for 2019, so that we should not continue to say we will not vote, or we will continue to be under hardship. When the people that we do not want in power continue to rule us, they will continue to make rules that will continue to bring us backward and that is why Christians should start registering. I have gone to do my registration card with my wife because we need to vote, and anybody that is of voting age in my commission all over the five states we are in, has to vote and have a voice. It

Restructuring of Nigeria has become a daily cry, what is your view? At the level of this nation, something like this will always come up. When there is no true federalism, there will always be agitation, but the truth is that we on the other side that are not in power or in authority should not as our power is not beyond our altar and those who believe in whatever we say should not agitate. The bottom line is that as long as we are not practicing true federalism, there will always be agitation and it is going to take time for us to have a structure and a process that is going to be from agitation to reconciliation and then we have to stay the structure which is presently not the way it should be and the way it should be run. So, we have to restructure the country. But there are those who don’t want the restructuring I don’t think there is such a person. There is nobody that will say it is well with Nigeria apart from those of us who are in faith and who are trained by the word of God that even when your child is dead, never to use negative word, but “it is well”. It is what we say that we will see and that is the faith that we talk about. In the real sense of it, any sane person will tell you that we need this country to move forward because God has done everything and He has given us people who can actually run this country effectively. What is your general advice to Nigerians? We should keep calm. Nigeria is yet to recover from the effect of what happened 50 years ago. We should also be focused, keep praying and work very hard. Nigerians need to work hard, either being employed or creating something small to work hard. God has given us the creative mind and we have the population we can use to make anything work in this country. People should stop putting our trust in the government, but in God and find something doing as the salary cannot improve anyone’s life. Even small backyard farming will do the magic.

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LG poll: Ambode’s performance has compounded PDP’s woe, says Reps member Patrick Okohue As various chapters of political parties in Lagos State put finishing touches to their strategies towards the July 22 local government election, a member of the House of the House of Representatives and stalwart of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon Jide Jimoh has expressed sympathy with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on its imminent defeat. Jimoh, who represents Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, in a chat with newsmen in Lagos at the weekend noted that there was no way the PDP can win in the election, premising his assertion on “the performance of Governor Akinwumi Ambode within his two years in office,” which he described as, “superlative, outstanding and out of this world.” He noted that the PDP will have difficulty in persuading the people of Lagos to vote for their candidates with what Ambode had put on ground in terms of infrastructure, job creation, security apparatus and social welfare, adding, in addition to his numerous achievements,

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that the governor also carries all the stakeholders along in his government’s day to day activities. “It is Ambode’s performance against the non-existent PDP in Lagos State. While the APC will have solid achievements of the party on ground as campaign materials, the PDP will have noth-

ing to point at as reasons for the people to vote for its flag bearers,” Jimoh stated. He enthused that, “the coming council poll will be a walkover in favour of our great party, APC, it will be a no march and it will be just a mere formality.” The lawmaker therefore urged the people of the state to be prepared to exercise their franchise again by voting en-masse for the APC, reminding them that, “it is through that, that the efforts of Governor Ambode to bring more democracy dividends to the people’s door step will be a reality.” “It is payback time for the good work he has been doing and which he still does,” Jimoh pointed out just as he wants Lagos residents to vote for all the APC candidates as a sign of appreciation for Governor Akinwumi Ambode’s satisfactory performance. Jimoh, who was once a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly and later Chairman, Yaba LCDA said, “With APC, people in charge of the grassroots, Ambode, who has already turned the state into a huge construction site will further go ‘performance wire’ to the benefit of all and sundry.”

OPC leader commends Akeredolu for dousing tension over aides comments Patrick Okohue The Ondo State coordinator of the Oodua Peoples’ Congress (OPC), Comrade Pius Ogunsanya, has commended the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, for his swift action which doused the tension that was generated after one of his aides, a Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties, Dr. Doyin Odebowale who accused leaders of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin and Oodua Peoples’ Congress led by Otunba Gani Adams of being largely responsible for the leadership backwardness and underdevelopment in

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South West Nigeria. Dr. Odebowale was quoted to have said this while speaking at the Inauguration of the new executives of the National Association of Ondo State Students (NAOSS) held at the Babafunke Ajasin Hall, in the state Ministry of Women Affairs Complex. According to the Ondo OPC leader, the official reaction of the governor on the matter shows that he is resolute on bringing peace to the state and that he is a good leader. The governor, he advised, should be wary of people like the character of Dr Odebowale who will use public forum to proclaim their selfish and myopic agendas. “Such half blind people despite their paper academic qualifications lack the needed practical exposure and knowledge needed to manage goodwill of the government he is appointed to serve, talk less of making comments on matters of general interest. “The governor’s action shows that he is in tune with true Federalism and he automatically earned a place on the list of those who want Nigeria to move forward. It is not surprising that Governor Akeredolu is a progressive in mind and indeed, his noble role as Chairman of Nigeria Bar Association is still fresh in our memory and his decision to join the rest of the South West and Nigeria to celebrate the June 12 election anniversary when he was just few months in office is commendable,” he said. The governor, according to Ogunsanya should educate the likes of Dr Odebowale that the report of the 2014 National Confab is generating a lot of positive vibes across the nation as it has become the Bible which the nation

needs to read in order to move forward. “It is quite a shame that the governor’s aide is not a progressive and obviously part of those who want Nigeria to remain backward based on their own lack of instructive ideologies. “It is also a sign of intellectual laziness on the part of a whole Doctorate Degree holder to exhibit his lack of knowledge about Arigidi community. “Let me educate Dr.Odebowale that Arigidi Community has the 3rd largest population in the entire Akoko. If he reads his history books very well, he will know that the late Zaaki of Arigidi was the Chief Whip in the then South West Region Council of Obas in the 60s. The title of Zaaki should not be what Dr Odebowale should malign. “Chief CSO Akande, the foremost engineer in the old Western Region, rose to become the Permanent Secretary, Justice Olakunle Orojo, Prophet TB Joshua, Otunba Dr Gani Adams, Popular Akoko industrialist, Alhaji Salami Olaonipekun are few of the notable personalities from Arigidi. Before you get to Kogi you will still pass through over 20 bounded communities that are in Ondo State. Where did he get his Fulani claim from?” He asked. Adding that “No doubt Dr.Odebowale got the attention he desired with his watery speech. How can you ask students to despise humble beginnings? It is a mark of disrespect to make a jest of the humble beginning of Otunba Gani Adams and Comrade Yinka Odumakin? Did he become a doctorate holder over night; these are noble Yoruba sons who rose through thick and thin to become outstanding visionary leaders and unrepentant true Federalism crusaders.

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APC TO PDP: ‘Stop attacking judiciary over tribunal verdict’ Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has advised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the state, to stop attacking the judiciary, especially the judges that presided over the legislative elections petition tribunal which declared Chief Andrew Uchendu winner of the December 10 legislative rerun for Rivers East. The Publicity Secretary of the APC in the state, Mr. Chris Finebone, who gave the advice told journalists in Port Harcourt, that the unprintable words used against members of the Rivers legislative election petition tribunal by the PDP especially through the press release read by Hon. Evans Bipi of the state Assembly was condemnable. The APC publicity scribe described it as not only unfortunate, but highly uncalled for, declaring that even though the APC too had lost some of its petitions before the same tribunal in favour of PDP, the APC never for once attacked the wisdom of the judges regardless that the party was confident that those petitions had merit. “Honestly, I’m totally surprised by the way the PDP is now condemning the judiciary and the election petition tribunal over the victory of Chief Andrew Uchendu against George Sekibo. Why is the PDP celebrating their victories against Rt. Hon. Otelemaba Amachree, Hon. Maureen Tamuno, Hon. Egop Sampson, and Dr. Dressman Romnson which were delivered by the very same tribunal? I sense an alarming degree of incoherence here. “Despite dismissing the petitions by candidates of the APC, we were not immature about it; we simply refused to attack the judiciary because we see this as unethical. Judges are men and women of honour and people of repute. People shouldn’t, for their whimsical and capricious motives, cast aspersions on these honourable men and women. “The PDP members have forgotten so soon that the same judges they’re now abusing, gave judgment in favour of Senator Ideozu and Hon. Ikunyi Igbani, the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly which they celebrated like there was no tomorrow,” Finebone stated. The APC Publicity Secretary urged all members of PDP who were aggrieved by the judgement to approach the Court of Appeal if they really felt that strongly about it, adding that PDP disturbing the peace was neither part of the legal process or the answer. He declared: “The show of shame the PDP people have embarked upon over the tribunal judgement that declared Chief Andrew Uchendu the duly elected Senator for Rivers East is sad and unhelpful to everyone including those who are behind it.”

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Uncertainty trails Etisalat over debt impasse Continued from page 6 tives of Etisalat to clear them of criminal and civil liability over the debt impasse, while the banks are bent on restructuring the board and management of the telecoms company to reflect their interest. Mr. Hakeem Bello Osagie, Chairman, Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited, doing business as Etisalat Nigeria, against the backdrop of the heat generated over the company’ raging challenge, resigned his appointment, following the approval of a restructuring plan for the telecommunica-

tions firm. Thereafter, the company’s chief executive officer (CEO), Mr. Matthew Willsher, and chief financial officer (CFO), Mr. Wole Obasunloye, also resigned their appointments. It will be recalled that The Daily Times, on Wednesday, July 5, invoked the FOI and wrote to the CBN, requesting why the National Assembly was silent over the teleco issue saying that that it could cause a national embarrassment, if not addressed. The House of Representative has risen to the occasion, through Saheed Akinade-Fijabi, Chairman, House Committee on Tele-

communications after the Daily Times’ request; and following its intervention, the House asked the NCC to immediately conduct financial forensics on all telecom operators in the country to determine their health status. Akinade-Fijabi issued the directive in Abuja after an emergency meeting with the management of the NCC, led by Mr. Sunday Dare, executive commissioner (Stakeholder Management). Fijabi said the action became necessary in order to determine the true situation of things in the operations of the telecoms operators in the country, to prevent further loss of revenue to the federal

Multiple accident at Carter bridge, Lagos… on Sunday.

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nels, that’s what has also been causing all these problems. “That is a criminal thing to do, it is not good, their actions can lead to loss of lives and definitely to damage of properties, so they should stop it because it would affect some people adversely. “You do not need to dump refuse in drainages, eventually we would come to pick them up and with our improved services through the reforms that we are carrying out, there would not be anything like that, we would be evacuating solid waste faster than we have done,” Adejare said. He said that the Government was concerned about the safety of residents, hence the continuous call on those living in flood-prone areas to relocate temporarily pending when the rain recedes. “Like we have been telling them, if the rain still persist, please don’t go out of your homes,

except you are living by the coast or by the low line. If you are one of those, you have to move upland, move away from the coast until the rain recedes. But if you are living upland and it’s raining persistently and it’s not necessary or compulsory for you to go out, please stay indoors. If you also have contact with flood water, wash your hands always, whatever has been touched by the flood water should not be eaten, it’s important,” Adejare said. The commissioner also assured residents that the ongoing reforms in the environment sector through the Cleaner Lagos Initiative would evolve a viable solid waste management system which would make the State cleaner and healthy for residents. “This is a transition period, most importantly it’s not that the reforms have taken so long, you need to plan very well so that you don’t plan to fail. We are making sure that when we start, we don’t

hope to fail, we hope to give our people a world class service in solid waste management, that’s what we are planning for and we need to take our time to do that and give Lagosians good service. It would commence, it would succeed and it would give us a better way of managing our solid waste here”, he said. He however urged residents to continue to maintain a high level of cleanliness, especially in disposing their refuse, while assuring that the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration would not relent in its efforts until it achieves a cleaner Lagos. “I want to tell our people, no pain, no gain. To embark on any kind of reform is always very tedious, as a government the priority is to see these reforms through and to make our people live better. Our refuse should not be a disgrace to us, it should be a resource and that’s what we intend to pursue,” Adejare said

government and loss of jobs by Nigerians in the sector. Daily Times gathered that the order from the House of Reps is coming on the heels of what befell Etisalat Nigeria, as telecoms’ operators in the country once seen as flourishing, are today battling to survive due to unfavourable economic policies in the country. Daily Times also gathered that the situation has forced some of them to rationalize staff, with long-term implications for the country’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP; some have moved their Network Operating Centres (NOCs) to India; while some are faced with difficulties in meeting with their creditor obligations. It would also be recalled that the challenges the telecommunications operators are facing today is how it started with Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) operators which cumulated in distress of all the operators in the subsector of the industry. When it started, stakeholders in the CDMA cried out to government and NCC for intervention in order to save the operators of imminent distress to no avail. Reacting to this development, Chief Deolu Ogunbanjo, president National President at National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS) in a telephone interview with our correspondent, said, “we must appreciate the fact that the telecom industry has developed tremendously since inception from the early days of Econet Nigeria; and what exactly forced the company to leave Nigeria. “It got us thinking about how many times we’ve seen the telco change its identity and management. How long before Celtel/ Zain/Airtel changes its name.” Ogunbanjo said that the appointment of the CBN Deputy Governor, Dr Joseph Nnana, portends a healthy development for Etisalat, because there was alleged mismanagement of fund after the telecom obtained loans from 13 banks. He said,“We need to allow them to stabilize the teleco since the shareholders, especially Mubadala Development Company are pulling out back to back having transferred 45 per cent of its stake and 25 per cent of its preference shares in its Nigerian subsidiary to United Capital Trustees Limited, the legal representative of the lending banks. “The issue of fraud does not arise because the management made some payment before the creditors disagreed with the payment schedule they were asking for. To my mind, it is an issue of mismanagement of the fund and not an issue of fraud to warrant the EFCC coming in. “It is the issue of debt services. There is the need for the new management to regularize their finances and to return Etisalat to the level of profitability.”

He advised the new management to reposition Etisalat by repackaging their product, data plans and promo to compete favourably with other networks. “The new board has a task to return Etisalat to its vibrancy in order to maintain existing subscribers and attract new subscribers,” he said. Commenting on the issue in an in exclusive telephone interview with Engr Lanre Ajayi, past immediate president of Association of Telecoms Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), and CEO Pinnet Informatics, told our correspondent that, “It is a regrettable situation, undesirable to the extent that the operator financially is not able to meet up its obligation. And it is a pointer to the fact that all is not well with the industry. “It is also a pointer to the perception that the industry is a cash cow. It is a very wrong perception. It is not a very welcome development. The new management is already in place and the way forward is that it should be managed properly with the right services.” He said, “All I can say is that the environment is hostile and we are operating in a very difficult terrain. There are other operators that are equally challenged. A situation where operators cannot access foreign exchange to meet up their obligations is not healthy for the operation of the telecom industry.” However, Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, told The Daily Times that he was happy with the reconstitution of the Etisalat’s board and how the financial crisis was resolved in the interest of all stakeholders. Adebayo said that it is too early to comment on the capability of reconstituted board members, but added that ALTON has confidence in the managerial capacity of Olusanya as the newly appointed managing director and chief executive due to his long and outstanding experience in the telecoms industry. He disclosed that Olusanya had operated in the management of Econet Wireless and Celtel that was later transformed to Airtel Nigeria. “Our interest as an association is in the issue that has been resolved amicably in the interest of all stakeholders involved; and we will continue to support the management of Etisalat and its new board members,” he said. However, the President of the ATCON, Mr. OlusolaTeniola, also said that ATCON supports the choice of Olusanya as the new Etisalat CEO, adding that he is experienced in the telecoms industry having held the positions of Deputy Managing Director of Celtel and Managing Director of Dancom, a subsidiary of Dangote Group.

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Youth unemployment in Nigeria

ormer president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo sometime ago raised alarm at the increasing unemployment in the country, especially among the youth, and stressed that if urgent steps are not taken to address it, “the country may be sitting on a keg of gun powder.” Definitely, what the ex-president said is not new to Nigerians, given that the scale of unemployment in the country is approaching a catastrophic proportion. We are equally concerned at the stratospheric rise in unemployment and the consequences it is having on national development. It is a truism that the rate of unemployment is rising and unless this is resolved, the country would be facing a precarious future of restive citizenry. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s unemployment rate has averaged 14.60 percent on yearly basis since 2004. There is no gainsaying the fact that high unemployment is responsible for increase in the level of frustration and high rate of crime in the country. It is equally disheartening that despite Nigeria’s vast human and material resources, gross mismanagement, profligate spending, poor leadership and corruption by public officials have stymied the optimal utilisation of these resources in such a way that they would bring maximum economic benefits and employment generation to the citizenry. Of course, unemployment is widely regarded as a major social and economic global problem, even as the consequences have obvious and well-documented links to economic disadvantages. For example, the unemployed lack the wherewithal to

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purchase goods and services. Therefore, where unemployment is high, investors are reluctant to invest in the production of goods or the provision of services because when production and consumption are down, there is no opportunity to get a return on their investment. Aside adding to the economic imbalance of the society, unemployment also means that people have less money to pay income tax and less income to spend on goods and services. Moreover, inability to find work by youths usually creates a sense of vulnerability, helplessness and idleness, which in turn heightens the attraction to crimes and criminal tendencies. Social commentators have for long argued that the worsening employment crisis in Nigeria is partly a reflection of government’s inability to design policies that will create more jobs, or provide the enabling environment to encourage individuals and the private sectors to expand employment opportunities without let or hindrance. Therefore, it is imperative that all levels of government come up with clear policies to address the complex unemployment conundrum. Most importantly, there is need to counsel those seeking higher education to pursue relevant courses that would equip them for the job. In addition, the federal, states, local government and private sector should establish skills acquisition centres to train low and middle level manpower for the economy. Over all, it is important to recognise the fact that Nigeria is in a race against time to address the present job crisis. In short, the reality of unemployment is a problem that may take years to resolve, but must be tackled with urgency.

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Nigeria can be king of all nations - Oshofa

Corruption thrives under hidden environment –AG Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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Auditor-General for the Federation, Mr. Anthony Mkpe Ayine has said that Nigeria’s quest for good governance would become a reality when transparency and accountability become the watchwords of all public office holders in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s war on corruption. Mr Ayine said that there would be no good governance if transparency and accountability are lacking adding, “corruption thrives under a hidden environment.” Mr. Ayine made the declaration at the weekend in Lagos during the opening of a two-day retreat hosted by the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation in collaboration with the Public Accounts Committees of the National Assembly. He observed that the citi-

zens of any country are the “ultimate owners” of the country’s resources, which must be managed for their benefit by government. The Auditor-General stressed that financial resources in particular were of special interest to all, adding, “when these resources are effectively, efficiently and economically managed for the benefits of the citizenry, good governance is said to exist.” He said that good governance rests on some key pillars; transparency and accountability. While commending President Buhari for his firm and principled stand on the anti-corruption war in Nigeria, the auditor general reaffirmed that “corruption thrives under a hidden environment.” Explaining that the concept of public accountability has a process, he stated: “Parliament entrusts government of the day with public funds; the

government of the day in turn reports back to parliament how these resources have been used or utilised,” saying in between this process lies two critical bodies which are at the heart of public accountability, these being “the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Office of the AuditorGeneral for the Federation (OAuGF).” According to Mr. Ayine, as much of the work of the National Assembly is carried out by committees, one of the most powerful and important of such committees, is the Public Accounts Committee, which he said “is constitutionally provided for as a standing committee.” Speaking further he stated: “PAC essentially seeks to ascertain to what extent revenues have been collected and expenditure incurred in the manner government or the legislature approved or intended; PAC uses auditor-general’s

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report(s) and oversight functions to examine accounting officers and other persons entrusted with the receipts and utilisation of funds and other assets. “At the end of its consideration of Auditor-General’s reports, PAC submits a report of its conclusions and recommendations (guided by auditor-general’s recommendations) to both chambers of the National Assembly. Speaking further, he said that ideally, as it is the practice in developed economies, within 90 days of submission of PAC’s report and consideration by the National Assembly “the Executive Arm is required to respond in form of a memorandum, indicating what actions have been taken or proposed to be taken in relation to PAC’s findings and recommendations, thus completing the accountability cycle.”

Leader and head of the Celestial Church of Christ, CCC worldwide, Emmanuel Oshofa - son of the late founder, Samuel Oshofa, has expressed hope that Nigeria could be king of all nations of the world. Oshofa, who spoke at a prayer retreat for the nation, where thousands of the church worshippers gathered, in commemoration of the church’s 70th anniversary, with the theme: “LULI @70: Time to Rebuild and Restore,” held at the Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS in Lagos, said Nigeria could be great again if the people come closer to God and worship him in spirit and in truth. He said the current predicaments - economic hardship, killings, kidnapping, and other menace, bedeviling the country came because Nigerians have failed to live by God’s word in their dealings. He said: “God does not ask anything from us, all

He wants is our heart. He is with us as He assured us in His words when He said He would send His only son to the world through a virgin and His name shall be called Emmanuel - God with us. “Nigeria can be king of all nations if we draw closer to God; if we worship Him in spirit and in truth. His word says, ‘Let those who call on the name of the Lord depart from iniquities.’ “God is not far from us, He is with us. But our sins have separated us from Him,” he averred. Oshofa called for prayers for the quick recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari, just as he prayed that God should continue to inspire the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, in steering the affairs of the country in good path. He also prayed for the National Assembly and other government divisions and leaders to lead the people aright.

APC is architect of its own failure in Osun byeelection, says Adesanya

‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

ÏÏÏAbayomi Adesanya, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has attributed the failure of the party in the just concluded Osun-West bye election to lack of internal democracy and attitude of imposition within the wings of the party across the State chapter. Mr. Adesanya spoke to journalists in a phone chat on Sunday while reacting to the defeat the APC chapter in Osun state suffered in hands of the PDP at the weekend Osun-West bye election. He said that the ruling APC in Osun state lose the bye-election to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) due to the imposition of a candidate against the collective will of the people. “it is corruption and against the tenets of democracy to impose the will of few individuals on the collective wills of the majority. “In democracy, leaders are made when the followers freely submit their sovereignty to them, not by imposition” he said. Adesanya who is also the Ondo State Publicity

Secretary of the APC posited that the party must at all times respect the decision of the majority members. He wondered why the leaders of the APC as failed to learn from past mistakes in conducting elections adding that the party still lack internal democracy. “There must be mutual respect and recognition for committed and loyal Party members (especially financial members) when critical decisions are to be taken. “Why can’t we learn from what ensued recently over imposition of candidates during the Local Government primaries election in our Lagos chapter? “Our Party in the State of Osun, had just paid for lack of internal democracy, mutual respect for members, and discriminatory leadership” The APC chieftain admonished all state chapters of the APC to always abide by the tenets of the party’s constitution in nominating candidates for elections. He stressed that party’s affairs should also be handled maturely and decision taken should be allinclusive.

L-R: Nigeria’s Amb. /Permanent Representative to the United Nation, Prof. Tijjani Bande; Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin and Nigeria’s Deputy Ambassador to the United Nation, Amb. Samson Itegboje, during the visit of the Chief of Defence Staff to the Nigeria’s Permanent Mission in New York… on recently.

Recalled Imo local council workers commend NLC leadership

Val Okara, Owerri

ÏÏÏImo state local government workers under the umbrella of Local Government Workers Progressive Forum have commended the leadership of State Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by Comrade Austin Chilakpu for saving the jobs. Daily Times recalls that the state government had in January 2017, suspend-

ed more than 2,000 council workers across the 27 councils in the state labeling them as ghost workers. The recalled workers made the commendation in an appreciation letter to the State NLC led by Mr. Austin Chilakpu, which was made available to newsmen at the weekend in Owerri, the state capital. The letter signed by Comrade Joseph Oparaku (Owerri Zonal Coordina-

tor), Mr James Olumba (Orlu zonal Coordinator), Comrade Sunday Ihematulam (Okigwe Zonal Coordinator), observed that the intervention of NLC not only saved their jobs, but enable them receive their five months salaries arrears. The group, Local Government Workers Progressive Forum was formed by more than 2000 council workers who were placed on indefinite suspension

by Governor Rochas Okorocha-led administration alleging that the affected staff were ghost workers. According to the workers the new body was not a replacement to NULGE, but a body formed because of the pressing need to tackle the unfair treatment which they faced, while the state NULGE leadership abandoned them to their fate.

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Biafra: South East youths vote for restructuring ÏÏÏThe

leadership of various youth groups in the South East geo-political zone rose from their meeting in Enugu at the weekend with a call for immediate restructuring of Nigeria. The meeting which was called by The Nigerian Young Professionals Forum (NYPF), South East Chapter in collaboration with Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Worldwide, to discuss issues relating to the recent quit notice given to Igbos residing in the Northern part of Nigeria by a coalition of northern youth groups, and the persistent calls for secession by members of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),

was meant to constructively discuss the issues involved with the aim of developing a framework to reduce tension and set the country on the path to greatness. The youths in a six point communiqué signed by all the youth leaders present aligned themselves with all the steps taken so far by the political leaders of the South East, including the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, South East Governors and Ohaneze Ndigbo leadership. It said that it is because of the marginalisation and exclusion of Ndigbo from the running of Nigeria that led to the agitation for se-

cession. While calling for a dialogue with Nnamdi Kanu and members of IPOB on the need to embrace harmony and align with the position of the leadership of Igbo land, the youths also said they condemn vehemently the unguided utterances coming from the Arewa Youths, especially the quit notice given to Igbos to vacate the North come October 1, 2017 and other hate speeches capable of throwing Nigeria into a very serious crisis. According to the communiqué, the youth leaders unanimously adopted all the resolutions of the South East political leaders in their last meeting

held on Sunday, July 2, 2017. The South East Chairman, Nigerian Young Professionals Forum (NYPF), Dr. Chima Anyaso, in an interview said the recent quit notice given to Igbos residing in the Northern part of Nigeria by a coalition of Arewa youth groups and the calls for secession by members of IPOB are national issues that should not be treated lightly. According to him, with the ‘Quit Notice’ ultimatum given to Igbos resident in Northern Nigeria by some Arewa Youths, a subtle crisis has started brewing across the nation.

L-R: Assistant Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State, Alhaji Hakeen Balogun; Party State’s Officer, Duru Paulicap; Councillorship Candidate, Labour Party, Bariga L.C.D.A., Hon. Ifunanya Eniola Innocent and Prince Babs Egbowon, during the alliance meeting / flag-off of the campaign rally for the Local Government Election in Lagos… at the weekend.

Revitilisation of PHC: FG to convene national summit in August

Ibeneme Ebelechukwu, Abuja

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the nation’s health care, the federal government has planned to hold a-two day national summit on Primary Health Care (PHC) in the month of August that will help to identify, decide and develop consensus and commitment on strategies to urgently revamp primary health care in Nigeria and mobilize the needed resources to achieve this goal. The Executive Director of National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib disclosed this over the weekend in Abuja while inaugurating a special committee charged with the responsibility of organizing the summit.

The Executive Director said that the two day summit would also serve as a platform for cross fertilization of ideas arising from relevant stakeholders with responsibility for promoting primary health care in Nigeria. Dr. Faisal gave an 8-point term of reference to the committee which include agreement on suitable theme and expected outcome, a plan and program for the summit, identify and secure suitable speakers for the plenary session. Others are to recommend members of the subcommittee and report to the Executive Director on all issues related to the summit. Dr. Faisal regretted that nearly 3000 women and children less than 5 years die daily from preventable disease in spite of the joint concerted efforts by the

agency with the State Primary Health Care Boards, Local Government Authorities, Professional Associations, Academia, Civil Society Organizations, Traditional Leaders, Private Sector, the Media and relevant Stake Holders. He also identified significant gaps in technical coordination, system planning and integrated approach to policy implementation as some of the challenges facing the Agency and its partners in the achievement of its mandate on PHC. He therefore charged all stakeholders on Primary Health Care to give necessary support to the Committee for the success of their assignment. In his remarks, the Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Health, Honorable Mohammed Usman

assured the agency of the full support of the National Assembly to the success of the summit, stressing that the house committee had been involved in advocacy to improve PHC even to the presidential level. Also speaking, the Executive Secretary FCT primary health care board Dr. Mathew Ashikeni expressed great delight in the agency`s commitment to convening the National Summit on PHC at such a crucial time and pledged the support of all state primary health Boards to the success of the summit. In his contribution, the chairman, Nigeria Immunization Financing Task Team, Dr. Ben Ayene advocated increased public awareness on the overall objectives and goals of the National PHC Summit.

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Wife of late Hamburger demands for justice Joy Anyim

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the murdered Chairman of Tricycle Riders Association, Shogunle branch, Oshodi, Lagos state, Mr. Razak Bello, aka Hamburger, has called on the Lagos state police command to investigate the killing of her husband and ensure the perpetrators face the wrath of the law. According to Alhaja Abolore Bello, who had returned from Dublin over news of her husband’s death, two men, who were behind her husband’s murder, have been arrested and are presently in police custody. It was gathered that the alleged killers who grew up together with Hamburger had surrendered themselves to the police. While addressing Journalist on the development so far, Abolore said she and her daughter became uneasy when their attempts to see the killers were thwarted. The widow said that she didn’t understand why Investigating Police Officers at the State Criminal Investigations Department (SCID), Homicide Section, were shielding the killers from them. The wife of NURTW chieftain killed in Sho-

gunle on May 29 returned to Nigeria with her eldest daughter, for the burial of her husband and had since been going to Panti to know the outcome of police investigation. Abolore explained that she and her daughter, frustrated, stopped going to Panti and chose to return to Dublin after she got fed up with the bureaucracy. She said, “My husband was killed on the 29th by a gang led by one Samson and his boys. According to eyewitnesses, they killed my husband and ran away. But later, Samson and Tunde handed themselves over to policemen at Panti. Community and family members have sent a petition to different offices. “The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni and some other top officials were at our residence to pay us condolence visits. They all promised us justice. Now that two of the culprits are in police custody, my family and I demand justice. “I was at Panti to meet with policemen in charge of the investigation, they are Popoola Fatai and Olaniyan Razak; they both confirmed that the two suspects were in their custody. I’m pleading with the Lagos CP, to ensure justice is done as he had earlier promised.

Bauchi health agency seeks complete release of funds for health sector Samuel Luka, Bauchi

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Bauchi State Accountability Mechanism for Maternal and Newborn Health (BaSAM) has appealed to the state government to release the full funds earmarked to the health sector in its 2017 budget to facilitate the timely implementation of the various maternal health programs aimed at saving the lives of women and children in the state. The BaSAM state Secretary, Mr. Abu John made this call on Thursday during a media roundtable it organized to review and analyze the state’s 2016 health budget scorecard. He commended the state government for allocating 15 percent of its revenue to the health sector in its proposed budget which according to him was the highest in the whole country. ‘’Data indicates that the Bauchi state government

is making some progress in stakeholder/CSO participation in budget process, but the state can do better in other areas. “BaSAM therefore calls on the Bauchi state government to ensure timely release of funds, participation of communities in the annual budget process and release of over 70 percent of the capital budget.” The NGO also commended Governor Mohammed Abubakar ‘for taking into cognizance the annual sponsorship of Routine immunization by releasing 75 percent funding in line with government’s projections and agreements signed with development partners on Routine immunization in the state’. He however requested the state government to create a dedicated Routine immunization budget code in the state annual budget for health instead of MoU for easy budget tracking and accountability.

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TIMES AGAINST CORRUPTION Corruption: Magu urges CSOs to educate Nigerians to stop celebrating looters The Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has called on civil society organisations to create awareness on the dangers associated with corruption in the country. He made the call at an interactive session with representatives of various CSOs in Kano on Friday. Magu said there was urgent need for civil societies to create avenues of educating and enlightening people on the ills of corruption. “Let us put our heads together to fight corruption by creating awareness to stop people from celebrating looters of public funds. “The EFCC does not have monopoly of fighting corruption, because it is a collective fight for the survival of Nigeria as a nation,” he said. He reiterated the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari administration to fight corruption and urged Nigerians to support the crusade. According to him, the interactive session is aimed at identifying and fashioning out strategies to ensure the success of the the crusade. “We need determination, commitment and individual will to free the country from corruption and ensure sustainable development in the country.

N1.35bn fraud: Trial of Ex- Gov. Lamido, sons to commence Oct 18 Andrew Orolua, Abuja

Justice Babatunde Quadri of the Federal high court Abuja has fixed October 18 and 19, 2017 for the trial of former governor of Jigawa State Sule Lamido and his two sons over alleged money laundering offences to the tune of N1.35 billion. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), last week’s Friday re-arraigned Lamido and his two sons, Aminu and Mustapha, before Justice Quadri after the court dismissed the defendants application that sought to remit the case back to Justice Adeniyi Ademola ‘s court where the defendants were initially arraigned before the judge was arrested, tried and acquitted by the high court of the federal high court. Justice Quadri dismissed the defendants’ application on the ground that it would better serve the interest of justice and public peace not to return the case to Justice Ademola. The court however granted to bail in various sums and two sureties each after pleading not guilty to the alleged offences. While the former was granted bail in the sum of N100m, others including his two sons got N50m bail each with same number of sureties. The sureties according to the court must be senior civil servants who must present letters of identification from their respective ministries. Meanwhile, Justice Quadri has given the two months within which to perfect their bail conditions or

Acting EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Magu (1st right); Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (3rd right); Chairman, Police Service Commission, Mike Okiro (2nd left) and others at the commissioning of Ibadan Zonal office of the EFCC...on Thursday

be remanded in prison custody. It would be recalled that while Justice Ademola, his wife, Olubowale , and Lamido’s lead counsel, Mr. Joe Agi(SAN), were jointly being prosecuted before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory by the Federal Government, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Ibrahim Auta re-assigned the case to Justice Quadri. But having been discharged and acquitted, Counsel to Lamido, Joe Agi (SANj,who was coincidentally arraigned alongside Justice Ademola, had requested

the Chief Judge to return the case to Justice Ademola. Agi had predicated his request to the Chief Judge on the grounds that it would be agonising for his Lamido and the other defendants to be subjected to the trial afresh when the prosecution, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, had already called 18 witnesses before Justice Ademola’s court. But the EFCC had opposed the request insisting that with the joint trial which Justice Ademola and Agi underwent, the judge would likely be biased if the case was re-

turned to him (Justice Ademola). However, the Chief Judge upon considering both Agi’s and EFCC’s counter-requests insisted that the case should remain in Justice Quadri’s court. Despite the Chief Judge’s directive, Agi filed a motion on April 26, 2017, seeking Justice Quadri’s order directing the return of the case to Justice Ademola. Lamido and other defendants are facing trial over charges bothering on corruption, money laundering, breach of trust and illegal diversion of public funds to the tune of N1.35 billion.

Court orders ex-VC, bursar remanded in EFCC custody An Osun State High Court in Ile–Ife on Friday ordered that Anthony Elujoba, the immediate former Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, be remanded in EFCC custody. The court also gave a similar order in respect of the institution’s former Bursar, Josephine Akeredolu. The presiding Judge, Justice David Olademeji, said that the order was due to the gravity of the alleged offences the defendants were charged with. Oladimeji said that the defendants would remain in EFCC custody pending bail application on July 11, the next adjourned date. The accused persons, who were arrested on July 5, are facing a seven-count charge bordering on conspiracy, fraud and abuse of office. The EFCC prosecuting Counsel, Mr. Festus Ojo, had told the court that the accused persons committed the offences during their tenure in office as the Vice Chancellor of OAU and Bursar of the institution respectively.

Ojo said that Elujoba and Akeredolu had conspired to involve themselves in some alleged financial corruption and abuse of Office. Counsel to the accused persons, Mr Ibrahim Lawal, who had earlier filed a bail application before the court, made an oral plea for the bail of the defendants, citing their integrity and past compliance with EFCC invitations as grounds for that request. However, the EFCC counsel opposed the bail application and explained that granting such prayers could affect the process of justice. He urged the court to order that the defendants be remanded in Ilesha Prison. I’m optimistic of Nigeria attaining ‘corruption-free’ status - ICPC boss The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), Mr. Ekpo Nta, said on Saturday that he was optimistic Nigeria would one day become a corruptionfree country. Nta expressed the optimism in Bauchi

while declaring open, a National Anti-Corruption Debate Competition among eight Senior Secondary Schools in the North-East. Nta, represented by Tanko Abdullahi, Assistant Chief Superintendent in charge of Corruption, Monitoring and Evaluation, Abuja, said Nigerians must free their minds from the feeling that the anti-graft war could not be won completely. He noted that in spite of the “lucrative industry of corruption” constituted by few Nigerians, coupled with the long period it had thrived, “Nigerians could still fight the monster from various angles.” Nta expressed concern that few Nigerians had decided to imbibe, nurture, sustain and even defended corruption as virtue, simply to achieve their selfish desires. According to him, a corruption free society can be achieved through the participation of youth in the crusade if they are “caught young”, hence, the introduction of schools debate to inculcate the virtues and values of integrity, transparency and accountability.

He said that schools debate was introduced by the commission to engage youths in anti-corruption crusade and stimulate academic discuss that would provide answers to issues of corruption from the perspective of youth. He said the debates, being conducted in all the six geo-political zones of the country, would also encourage non-violent revolution against corruption. The chairman commended Bauchi state Ministry of Education and other stakeholders, for supporting the project, which he described as the”first of its kind in the history of the country.” He also commended the commitments of principals and students of participating schools and urged them to sustain the tempo in future engagements. Bauchi State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Nuhu Gidado, who doubled as the State Commissioner for Education, commended ICPC for organising the debate to fight corruption.

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Anambra guber: Chidoka maps out strategies to boost manufacturing activities ...Laments dearth of critical policies, infrastructure Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja Former Aviation Minister and aspirant in the November 18, 2017 Anambra governorship election, Chief Osita Chidoka, has mapped out rapid infrastructural and policy interventions to boost manufacturing activities in Nnewi, as part of his plans to reposition the town as the industrial nerve centre of the nation. Speaking while commissioning his campaign offices in Nnewi , Chief Chidoka disclosed that he has already perfected plans and processes to stimulate a 24 hours production economy in the area. The former Minster and erstwhile Corps Marshal of FRSC said there is no how the industries in Nnewi can meet their desired targets with the current level of government neglect, dearth of critical infrastructure in the area and required se-

curity to support a 24hour shift production. This, he observed, has resulted in heavy financial burden on investors and retarded production, adding that the time has come for strategic intervention. Chidoka, in a statement issued by the Media Director of his campaign organization, Viola Ifeyinwa Okolie, stated that the current system does not have the capacity and creativity to address the issues. He pointed out that if elected into office, his government would enact policies to shift market emphasis to locally manufactured goods thereby making local production attractive, cost effective and profitable. According to him, a boost in the production capacity of factories in Nnewi will create more employment for Anambra youth, enhance ancillary businesses, and lift the economy of the people of the state.

Michael Okpara Varsity VC sacks 400 workers *Workers accuse VC of victimization

ÏÏÏ There was tension

at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, (MOUAU) Abia state, as the institution’s management last week terminated the appointment of over 400 academic and non-academic staff employed by the erstwhile Vice Chancellor, Prof. Hilary Edeoga. Sources said that the affected workers were being owed six months’ salary and the remaining 25 per cent of their entitlements. But the workers said they had resolved to take the matter up with civil society organisations including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria, adding that they had lost confidence in the Academic Staff Union of Universities. The decision to sack the workers was said to have been taken at a recent meeting of the governing council of the MOUAU. Some of those affected by the purge said they

were shocked to receive the letters terminating their appointments because they attended the regularisation interview conducted in 2016 by the former VC. According to them, they did not collect their letters of regularisation before Edeoga was sacked by the Muhammadu Buhari administration. One of the workers, Chidi Nwankwo, said that immediately Prof. Francis Otunta assumed office as VC, he allegedly declared the regularisation interview inconclusive and mandated all affected staff to reapply with good reasons why their appointments should be renewed. He said, “We all reapplied, although we were apprehensive that the new VC wanted to sack most of us and replace us with his kinsmen and friends based on previous experiences. “We were not surprised when news broke out that the Governing Council of the university decided to sack all of us.

Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo (r), in a handshake with the newly sworn-in Chairman, Caretaker Committee, Ogu/Bolo L.G.A. Hon. Mary Minaseichinbo at Government House, Port Harcourt… recently.

Controversies trail N35bn NHP in Delta over farmland Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

ÏÏÏThe N35 billion pilot

phase of National Housing Programme (NHP) in Delta state is raising a lot of concerns from the host community, Issele Azagba in Aniocha North Local Government of Delta State following complaints by the indigenes that the government is undermining their rights of occupancy of the land which belongs to their ancestors. In an effort to provide affordable houses to Nigerians, the Federal Government in February announced plan to construct 5,000 units of houses in each state over the next three years. To make the scheme work, the Delta state government had on Thursday December 8, 2016, published a no-

*As host community laments destruction of cash crops tice titled: ‘Revocation of Rights of Occupancy and Payment of the Compensation therefore in Pursuant of Section 28 of the Land Use Act. Cap L5, 2004’ in The Pointer Newspaper notifying all parties concerned that the rights of occupancy of all that parcel of land along Asaba-Agbor Expressway between Issele Azagba and Azagba Ogwashi is required for by the state government for overriding public interest to wit: for public purposes within the state is hereby revoked. In response to the government notice, the entire family of late Mr. Gabriel Sunday Igwenwanne of Umuojeagu quarters, Ikem village in Issele aAzagba, Aniocha North of Delta

state who claims the rights of occupancy of the parcel of land mapped out for the first phase of the project, wrote to the Commissioner, Ministry of Lands, Survey and Urban Development in Asaba through the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Delta state, stating their statement of interest. In the letter dated 9th of January, 2017, the Igwenwanne family, while attaching a copy of the survey plan and certificate of lodgment quoted the plan number as BJ/ DT/02/108/2013, just as they stated that the plan was prepared by Registered Surveyor, Osakwe E Ogochukwu and that the location was properly mapped out, surveyed and

lodged, measuring approximately 199, 516379square metres. According to the family, the said family land is the source of the family livelihood and sustenance, in that it has been in use for food production and source of the family income from time immemorial. In addition, the family said that in exercise of their rights of ownership of the land, various economic cash crops such as palm trees, cashew, guava, coconut, agbono trees, amongst others. In some portions of the land, Igewnwanne family also stated that they cultivated other crops such as cassava, yam, maize and other food crops.

FG decries low tax revenues, anticipates positive impact of VAIDS Motolani Oseni

ÏÏÏThe federal govern-

ment has again lamented the nation’s low tax revenues over the years, but believed that the newly launched Voluntary Asset and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) is capable of correcting Nigeria’s poor tax contributions to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio. Considering Africa’s largest economy tax to GDP ratio, which stood at just 6 per cent, representing one of the lowest in the world compared to India’s of 16 per cent, Ghana’s of 15.9 per cent and South Africa’s 27 per cent even as most developed nations have tax to GDP ratios of between 32

*As Nigeria records lowest tax to GDP ratio at 6%

per cent and 35 per cent. But speaking on behalf of the FG, Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, anticipated that VAIDS would regularise and encourage defaulting Nigerian taxpayers to work out a flexible way to pay their tax liabilities due from the last six relevant tax years. Mrs. Adeosun, who disclosed this after the launch of the VAIDS by the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo,noted that the scheme offers a 9-month window to allow Nigerians who may have evaded tax, whether ignorantly or deliberately, in the past six years, the opportunity to do their civic duty and pay the correct taxes, thereby avoiding criminal prosecution at the expiration of

the scheme. She explained that at variance with the lifestyles of a large number of Nigerians and with the value of assets known to be owned by Nigerians resident around the world, there has been a systemic breakdown of compliance with the tax system with various strategies used to evade tax obligations. According to her, these include but are not limited to, transfer of assets overseas, the use of offshore companies in tax havens to secure assets and the registration of assets in nominee names. The recently launched tax scheme has been described as a credible platform, which will ensure

that tax evaders are able to pay their outstanding as well as allowing them to obtain genuine tax clearance certificate for all the relevant years without fear of criminal prosecution for tax offences and with the benefit of forgiveness of interest and penalties. She added that the scheme embraces all Federal and State taxes such as Companies’ Income Tax, Personal Income Tax, Petroleum Profits Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Stamp Duties, Tertiary Education Tax, Technology Tax, Tenement Rates, and Property Taxes. It also covers all back taxes for the last six years in line with the statutory periods of limitation under the relevant tax statutes.

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Public Notice 21 FAMILY CHANGE OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as FAGBEMIRO ISRAEL OLUMIDE (FATHER), FAGBEMIRO RACHAEL BUNMI (MOTHER), FAGBEMIRO DANIEL OLUWASEUN (SON), FAGBEMIRO DAVID OLUSHOLA (SON) and FAGBEMIRO DIVINE DAMILARE (SON) now wish to be known and addressed as GODSON ISRAEL OLUMIDE, GODSON RACHAEL BUNMI, GODSON DANIEL OLUWASEUN, GODSON DAVID OLUSHOLA and GODSON DIVINE DAMILARE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF FAMILY NAME FROM MAGOR TO EGHIETSEMHE

We are formally known and address as follows; Mr Fredrick Enayomhe Magor Mr Sunday Agbepue Magor Mr Oyarekhua Magor Mr Roremhe Magor Miss Omegbai Magor Mr Odior Oshioke Magor Mr Omomoh Magor

Now wished to be known and address as follows Mr Fredrick Enayomhe Eghietsemhe Mr Sunday Agbepue Eghietsemhe Mr Oyarekhua Eghietsemhe Mr Roremhe Eghietsemhe Miss Omegbai Eghietsemhe Mr Odior Oshioke Eghietsemhe Mr Omomoh Eghietsemhe All former documents bearing MAGOR remain valid. Immigration Office and General Public to take note.

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GOODWILL BROTHERS CLUB PORT HARCOURT. 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, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

The 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, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. UKONU MICHAEL. 3. OBINNA AGBAKA.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DURU, JENNIFER OPURUICHE - PRESIDENT. 2. CHINWEOKE, ADANNA OKPALAJI - SECRETARY. 3. AJAERO, CHISOM UGOCHI EZIAKU. 4. NNEJI IJEOMA FRANCISCA. 5. KEN-OKOROAFOR GLORIA. 6. UCHEAGWU, CECILIA. A MIMIDOO. 7. EDILI ENODE IMELDA. 8. NNAJI OGBENE OFFOBOCHE 9. BASSEY, THERESA EYO . 10. OBI-NWOSU AMAKA LOVELYN.

2. GODSWILL NNAJIOFOR. 4. OHIAGU CHIBUIKE.

5. UDEH OBUMNEME.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ; The aims and objectives of Goodwill Brothers Club, Port Harcourt, are as follows ; 1. To see to the progress of members of Goodwill Brothers, Port Harcourt. 2. To promote the motto which is “Drive to Success”. 3. To prosper the spirit of love, support and development of its members morally, financially and socially. 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 ; E. F. EKE, Esq. EFFICIENT SOLICITORS (IGWEMAUGHA CHAMBERS) 7 Igboukwu Street, D/Line, Port Harcourt. 08037764691

GOD’S AGENDA FAMILY FOUNDATION. The general public is hereby inform that the above named Foundation has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Rt. Hon. (Elder) Friday Etim Iwok 2. Deaconess Grace Friday Etim Iwok AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To identify and empower the populace Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tiqgris Crescent, Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication Signed: Barr. Eduek Okon 08032929952

UGWU YOUTHS ASSOCIATION, LAGOS BRANCH

ALACHA PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL CLUB OF NIGERIA

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IKEAGU CHIKWELU 2. NWANKWO SAMUEL EKENE 3. OKOYEAZI IZUCHUKWU 4. OKOYE IZUCHUKWU 5. NWANKWO CHIBUEZE 6. ONWUJEKWE ANTHONY 7. OKEKE ANGUS UCHENNA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN PEACE AND LOVE AMONG MEMBERS OF UGWU YOUTHS ASSOCIATION RESIDENT IN LAGOS STATE AND ITS ENVIRONS. 2. TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN THE SANITY OF UGWU YOUTHS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: ANTHONY OKECHUKWU ESQ. SOLICITOR. 08038778254

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

MATURED MIND FOOTBALL CLUB

CUTE SAINTS FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NWIZU OBINNA MADU - CHAIRMAN. 2. OGUNBIYI OLUGBENGA ALEXANDER - SECRETARY. 3. SHODIMU KOLAWOLE JOHNSON - MEMBER. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF MEMBERS. 2.TO PROVIDE FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT ALL LEVELS OF THE GAME, AND PARTICIPATE IN INTER-CLUB OR INTER-ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL COMPETITIONS. 3. TO HELP BUILD CONFIDENCE AND SELF ESTEEM, PROMOTE FAIRNESS & EQUALITY AMONG MEMBERS, AND CREATE POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR MEMBERS. 4. TO OFFER COACHING, TRAINING AND FOOTBALL COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : VINCENT ODJE TESTIMONY SOLICITORS 08092423133., 08031113411

CARE AFRICA FOUNDATION THIS IS TO NOTIFY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION TO BE REGISTERED UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLUREMI DORIS MOMODU - PRESIDENT 2. LAWRENCE MOMODU - VICE PRESIDENT 3. MATHEW NWANKWO - SECRETARY AIMS AN D OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE CARE AND ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT CHILDREN AND WOMEN 2. TO RAISE FUNDS TOWARDS MEETING SOCIO-MEDICAL NEEDS OF INDIGENT CHILDREN AND WOMEN 3. TO PROMOTE THE CAUSE OF GOOD WELLBEING FOR CHILDREN AND WOMEN 4. TO FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT OF CHILDREN AND WOMEN ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: A.O YEKINI ESQ TRIOJURIS LP +2348028898491, YEKINILAW1@YAHOO.COM

OLD GIRLS ASSOCIATION OF FED GOVT GIRLS COLLEGE GBOKO 1991.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EZEBUDE LOTECHUKWU BENJAMIN - CHAIRMAN 2. ANIGBOGU CHIKWELU VINCENT - SECRETARY 3. OZIOKO JOHN CHINONSO 4. EWII SUNDAY CHUKWUKELUE JOHNPAUL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE LOVE AND CHARITY IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO PROMOTE PEACE AND LOVE AMONGST THE MEMBERS. 3. TO ENHANCE THE SOCIAL WELL BEING OF THE MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. ONWUKA CHIKE CHARLES - PRESIDENT 2. AKPA ANGELA ELO. - SECRETARY 3, AKPA ANTHONIA OGBONYA. -TRUSTEE 4. ONWUKA MAUREEN NKEIRUKA. - TRUSTEE 5. OSHIOKPEKHAI JOSEPH OSHIONEBO. - TRUSTEE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE POOR AND NEEDY IN THE SOCIETY 2.TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN IN SCHOOL TO BE FINANCIALLY SELF- SUSTAINABLE BY TEACHING THEM INCOME GENERATION SKILLS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ADEOTI SEGUN ESQ PLOT ,511, HERBERT MACAULAY WAY WILLANDS PLAZA, WUSE ZONE 4 , ABUJA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ; 1. To foster peace, love and unity among members. 2 To Cater for the welfare of its members. 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; DURU, JENNIFER OPURUICHE (PRESIDENT)

GETHSEMANE’S PLACE FIRE CHAPEL. 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. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ANIMASHAUN PAUL ADEREMI - PRESIDENT. 2. ANIMASHAUN REBECCA BOLANLE - SECRETARY. 3. AGIMETETIA AMBROSE AGBAJE. 4. ANIMASHAUN SAMUEL ABISOLA 5. ADEREMI ISREAL OLANREWAJU. AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To win souls for Christ. 2. To preach the word of God. 3. To reconcile men back to Christ. 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 : ANIMASHAUN PAUL ADEREMI (PRESIDENT).

DIVINE HOME OF GLORY WORLD MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADEBUSOLA RACHEL JEGEDE 3. ADERONKE MEGBOPE 5. OLUSOLA PAUL JEGEDE

2. WOLE OLADIYUN 4. SETH OSEHAHUMEN AKHILELE 6. IDOWU ADEREMI

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND SOUL WINNING 2. TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG THE BODY OF CHRIST THROUGH FELLOWSHIP 3. TO TRAIN AND ORDAIN MINISTERS FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF THE GOSPEL. 4. TO RENDER CHARITABLE SERVICES AND HELP TO THE NEEDY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY: EDNA AIGBEDION.

KNOW YOUR RIGHT AND ANTI-CORRUPTION INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AKINBOLADE PAUL - CHAIRMAN 2. IKECHUKWU SUNDAY - SECRETARY 3. ROSELYN AKINBOLADE - FIN SECRETARY 4. OLA OLUSHOLA MOTUNRAYO - P.R.O 5. AKINSHOLA ISMAHEEL ADESHOLA - TREASURER AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO TEACH THE SOCIETY ABOUT THEIR RIGHT SO AS NOT TO BE CHEATED. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

OBIBURU OFU SOCIAL CLUB OF NIGERIA

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CAVENT EMPTOR

THE TRUSTEE MEMBERS ARE: 1. ABEL EKWE - CHAIRMAN 2. OKAFOR CHUKWUDI FRANCIS - SECRETARY 3. ONYEISIOMA EMMANUEL 4. IFEANYI STEPHEN 5. ODENIGBO SUNDAY AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE UNITY, CO-OPERATION AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING AMONG THE MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 , TIGRIS ROAD, OFF AGUIYI IRONSIDE STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

RE:THE ESTATE OF LATE MR. M. A OTUFOWORA AND LATE MRS. M. A OTUFOWORA OF NO. 4, OKEPOKA STREET POKA LAGOS STATE. 1. TEN (10) ACRES OF LAND AT IKOSAN - ABAROKEN VILLAGE OF POKA. 2. THE HOUSE OPPOSITE ST DAVID’S 1ST AFRICAN CHURCH MISSION POKA 3. SIX (6) PLOTS OF LAND AT ITUNMAGBO POKA. ALL IN ( EREDO LCDA) LAGOS STATE. THAT NOBODY SHOULD TRESPASS, BUY/LEASE ANY PART OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED ESTATE. FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT: MRS. V. A OKESANYA 08055064493 MRS. P. A OYERINDE 08052490771 MRS. F. A OKUYIGA 08023017454 MRS. E. A OFFEYI 08125013553

Public Notice 22 TUTU OMOIGHE AND FRIENDS IN LEVELS FOUNDATION

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BETHZIDA CHURCH OF NATION CAC/IT/NO.49405

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 1999

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE OF NAME UNDER PART ‘ C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1990

TRUSTEES 1. PRECIOUS TUTU OMOIGHE( MISS)- CHAIRMAN 2. VINCENT IKECHUKWU OBIORAH ( MR)- MEMBER 3. PATIENCE OIKU ( MISS) -MEMBER 4 . PASCAL EMEMONU ESq ( SECRETARY)

OLD BETHES’DA CHURCH OF NATION NEW BETHZIDA CHURCH OF NATION TRUSTEES ARE: 1 PASTOR DENNIS OGBEJE. 2 EVANG.VICTORIA OGBEJE. 3 PASTOR VITALIS OGBEJE. 4 EVANG.KINGSLEY OGBEJE. 5 EVANG.OBINNA OGBEJE.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE LOVE AMONG MEMBERS 2. TO DEVELOP IN ALL MEMBERS A TRUE SPIRIT OF FELLOWSHIP BY CLOSE ASSOCIATION

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. SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECTARY

LOVE OF GOD FOR THE WORLD FLAMING MINISTRY.

ARK OF PRESERVATION FAMILY CHRISTIAN CENTER

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 1999

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. Pst. Godwin Owoicho Onyeke - General overseer. 2. Bro. Noah Ogboji. - secretary. 3. Rev. Joseph Obekpa 4. Pst. (Mrs) Elizabeth Onyeke, 5. Barr. Monday Akoh.

TRUSTEES:(1) PASTOR ANTHONY OCHENI PETER (2) FUNKE PRAISE OCHENI (3) HOPE OCHOLI

AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED:- SECRETARY

MOVEMENT AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS HIV/AIDS AND MALARIA IN NIGERIA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO WIN LAST SOUL TO GOD. 3. TO INSPIRE BUILD PEOPLE OF A CHRIST ATTITUDE. ANY OBJECTION THERETO 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

3. TO FOSTER MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AMONG MEMBERS

TRIOLA AINA FOUNDATION

AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED SECRETARY

OAU QUARTERS MAITAMA MUSLIM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP LEADERSHIP AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED:BARR ESSON SAMSON MADAKI

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THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE LOSS OF ORIGINAL CONFIRMATION LETTER IN RESPECT OF PLOT NO. 26, ABOUT 1.2Ha, IN KUTUNKU FARMLAND LAYOUT, NAMED YUNUSA IROKI, BELONGING TO MR. MOSES ADENIYI WHICH HE PROCESSED, GOT MISSING. ALL EFFORT MADE TO TRACE THE MISSING DOCUMENTS PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND PLEASE KINDLY RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION. ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE. TUTU OMOIGHE AND FRIENDS IN LEVELS FOUNDATION

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.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

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 1999

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.SAMUEL OKUNOYE OKEWOYE 2. COMFORT TEMITOPE OLASUPO 3. OMOTAYO BOLANLE OKEWOYE 4. ELIJAH ADEWALE OLASUPO 5. OLUWAYEMISI MORADEYO OKEWOYE

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. Alh Usman Mohd Rugga 2. Alh Baba Sule 3. Alh Abdulaziz M Abdullahi 4. Dr Isa N Baba 5. Alh Jaafar Bawa 6. Alh Bello Yaro 7. Mal Mohd Nura Salihu.

TRUSTEES 1. PRECIOUS TUTU OMOIGHE( MISS)- CHAIRMAN 2. VINCENT IKECHUKWU OBIORAH ( MR)- MEMBER 3. PATIENCE OIKU ( MISS) -MEMBER 4 . PASCAL EMEMONU ESq ( SECRETARY)

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.To prevent Malaria,HIV/AIDS in children and pregnant women. 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.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.To uphold all the five pillars of Islam and inculcate their ideals to all members in the community. 2. To manage and promote the welfare of the mosque and it’s members in the community. 3. To promote Islamic and Arabic studies in the community.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE LOVE AMONG MEMBERS 2. TO DEVELOP IN ALL MEMBERS A TRUE SPIRIT OF FELLOWSHIP BY CLOSE ASSOCIATION 3. TO FOSTER MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AMONG MEMBERS

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SIGNED : Barr. Kelechi Ibe.

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NWANNEDINAMBA EZZA NKWUBOR BROTHERS ASSOCIATION

AMANA FOUNDATION FOR COMMON GOOD

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 1999

TRUSTEES 1. OGUNSOWO BOLANLE THERESA 2. OJELABI EMMANUEL ABIOLA 3. OGUNSOWO RASHIDI OLUBUNMI

TRUSTEES 1. IKECHUKWU NWAFOR - CHAIRMAN 2 NWOGWU JOSEPH- MEMBER 3 EGEDE DAMIAN - SECRETARY 4. ALUMA SUNDAY - MEMBER

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO RESTORE LOST SOUL 2. TO PROFESS THE GREATNESS OF OUR LORD 3. TO MAKE KNOWN THE GOOD NEWS OF OUR LORD 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. SECRETARY

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THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE LOSS OF ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF NOAH’S ARK FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL, WITH REG NO CAC/ IT/ 33232. ALL EFFORTS TO TRACE THE SAID DOCUMENTS PROVED ABORTIVE . IF FOUND KINDLY RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION , GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG MEMBERS 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 : NNOROM N. V VWYFRANCES 79@ gmail. com.

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 1999 TRUSTEES 1. ONUORAH HILARY OKECHUKWU 3. NNAEDOZIE CALISTUS IKE 5. EKWEM KINGSLEY OGOCHUKWU

2. EDOZIE GEORGE 4. EJINIMA CHIEMEZIE UMUNNAKWE JUDE .

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE A FREE AND VIRTUOUS SOCIETY CHARACTERIZED BY INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY AND SUSTAINED BY RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLES . 2. TO PROMOTE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL ENHANCE PRODUCTIVITY AND HUMAN FLOURISHING 3. TO PROMOTE A CULTURE OF GOODWILL AND RIGHT GIVING FOR PEACE ,GOOD RELATIONSHIP AND SOCIO CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT. 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 : JOHN KPAKU Esq

WECASS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

ABUH SARAH PETER (MRS)

AKINYEMI AGBADALO JOY

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS EMMANUEL SARAH DABAS NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABUH SARAH PETER (MRS) ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS CHINDO JOY AGBADALO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKINYEMI AGBADALO JOY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

MONICA OGUNJEMILUA (MRS)

TRUSTEES: 1. ENGR. FORSTER ONYEKACHUKWU EDWARD 2. MRS. FELICIA U. OKONKWO 3. BARRISTER. PRINCE CHINEDU IGWENAZOR. 4. MR. SANI MOMOH JIMOH 5. MR. USMAN SHEHU 6. MR. YEMI A. AWOTUNDE 7. MRS. CLAUDIA DE SOUSA 8. MR. MOHAMED SILLAH 9. MRS. ROSELYN KIWALA 10. MRS MERCY DE SOUZA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO WORK WITH ALL THE LEVELS AND ARMS OF GOVERNANCE TOWARDS PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICES TO THE PEOPLE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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OBIALOR CHUKWUDI EMMANUE

PEACE ISEH.

Formerly known and addressed as OBIALOR CHUKWUDI, now wish to be known and addressed as OBIALOR CHUKWUDI EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as PEACE EZIMOHA, now wish to be known and addressed as PEACE ISEH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS OPEOLUWA OLUWATOSIN AWOSAN

MRS. ABISOLA OLAITAN TOLU-ODUTOLA

ONWUJIARIRI LINDA GEORGE CHINENYENWA

Public Notice JERRY PRECIOUS SIDI.

RICHARD BRIGHT OSEMUDIAME

OSSAI SUCCESS FOLASHADE

Formerly known and addressed as ONWUJIARIRI ONWUJIARIRI LINDA, now wish to be known and addressed as ONWUJIARIRI LINDA GEORGE CHINENYENWA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as RICHARD BRIGHT ISRAEL, now wish to be known and addressed as RICHARD BRIGHT OSEMUDIAME. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ADELEKE SUCCESS FOLASHADE, now wish to be known and addressed as OSSAI SUCCESS FOLASHADE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

BELLO-ARIYO MONSURAT AJOKE.

MRS OLAWUNMI SILIFAT PATRICK

MRS. OLUFUNMILAYO RHONDA DANIEL-AKINSOTO.

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Olawunmi Silifat Ayinla now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Olawunmi Silifat Patrick. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Funmilayo/Olufunmilayo Rhonda Elesho/Reuben-Elesho, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. Olufunmilayo Rhonda Daniel-Akinsoto. All former documents remains valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as IBRAHIM PRECIOUS SIDI, now wish to be known and addressed as JERRY PRECIOUS SIDI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Opeoluwa Oluwatosin Oladapo now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Opeoluwa Oluwatosin Awosan. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Abisola Olaitan Oladapo now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. Abisola Olaitan Tolu-Odutola. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, Formerly known and addressed as Ariyo Monsurat Ajoke now wish to be known and addressed as Bello-Ariyo Monsurat Ajoke. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS MARYJANE IFEYINWA EJIKEME I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Maryjane Ifeyinwa Duruibe now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Maryjane Ifeyinwa Ejikeme. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SUNDAY FRANCISCA

TOCHUKWU GLORIA FALOLA

AUDU GRACE.

NURUDEEN OWOLABI BADRU

SHAKIRAT FADERERA BADRU

I, formerly known and addressed as Undie Francisca now wish to be known and addressed as Sunday Francisca. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Tochukwu Gloria Ibeaji now wish to be known and addressed as Tochukwu Gloria Falola . All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Oche Grace now wish to be known and addressed as Audu Grace. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Nurudeen Oluwashina Badru now wish to be known and addressed as NURUDEEN OWOLABI BADRU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Shakirat Ashabi Badru now wish to be known and addressed as SHAKIRAT FADERERA BADRU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MISS AMAMCHUKWU OGECHUKWU BLESSING.

BELLO ADEFUNKE SIMIAT

TEMITOPE ORIS.

AKPAN BASSEY UDO

FAGBEMI ABISOLA KUBURAT

MRS. AMADI JOVITA GRANT OBIAGERI

I formerly known and addressed as MISS UDOH OGECHUKWU NGOZIKA and MISS UDOH OGECHUKWU NGOZI now wish to be known called and addressed as MISS AMAMCHUKWU OGECHUKWU BLESSING. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ADEDEJI FUNKE SIMIAT, now wish to be known and addressed as BELLO ADEFUNKE SIMIAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as TEMITOPE ADELEYE, now wish to be known and addressed as TEMITOPE ORIS. all former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as BASSEY AKPAN BASSEY, now wish to be known and addressed as AKPAN BASSEY UDO. all former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known as OMENE ABISOLA KUBURAT, now wish to be known and addressed as FAGBEMI ABISOLA KUBURAT. All former documents remains valid. General public please take note

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS. NZE JOVITA OBIAGERI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AMADI JOVITA GRANT OBIAGERI. All former documents remain valid. The general public should take note.

CHRISTY CHINONYEREM IGWE

OBIALOR CHINONSO DANIEL

EDEMEKONG DAVID DANIEL

CORRECTION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as Mercy Amadi , now wish to be known and addressed as Christy Chinonyerem Igwe. All former documents remain valid. The general public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OBIALOR CHINONSO MICHAEL, now wish to be known and addressed as OBIALOR CHINONSO DANIEL. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as DAVID DANIEL EDEMEKONG, now wish to be known and addressed as EDEMEKONG DAVID DANIEL. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

My name was wrongly written as CHUKWU CHINENYE AGATHA instead of CHUKWU CHINYERE AGATHA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

GORDON CHIDIEBUBE GORDON I, formerly known and addressed as ONONIWU GORDON CHIDIEBUBE, now wish to be known and addressed as GORDON CHIDIEBUBE GORDON. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

This is to certify that the names DAN CHUKS OKEKE and OKEKE DANIEL CHUKWUBUEZE refers to one and same person but now wish to be known and addressed as OKEKE DANIEL CHUKWUBUEZE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME/ DATE OF BIRTH

MRS PEDERSEN PATIENCE.

FAMODIMU BAMIDELE TITUS

SULAIMON OLATUNJI LATEEF

YAKUB OLUWAKEMI CYNTHIA

Formerly known and addressed as MATHEW-JOSEPH PATIENCE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS PEDERSEN PATIENCE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as FAMODIMU BAMIDELE FOLORUNSHO, now wish to be known and addressed as FAMODIMU BAMIDELE TITUS. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

SANGOBIYI ADENIYI ADEYEMI

Formerly known and addressed as ADEYEMI ADENIYI DANIEL, now wish to be known and addressed as SANGOBIYI ADENIYI ADEYEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as SULAIMON OLAITAN LATEEF, now wish to be known and addressed as SULAIMON OLATUNJI LATEEF. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as YAKUB AKOS CYNTHIA, now wish to be known and addressed as YAKUB OLUWAKEMI CYNTHIA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

DUBU ORFEGA MARTINS

OGUNJOBI HELEN ENIOLA

AKINJOBI SULEIMAN BANJI

CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as JEJE EBUNOLUWA JOSEPHINE, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBAJO EBUNOLUWA JOSEPHINE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as DUBU HEMBANEN FRANCIS, now wish to be known and addressed as DUBU ORFEGA MARTINS. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as SAMSON HELEN ENIOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNJOBI HELEN ENIOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AKINJOBI SULAIMAN BANJI, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINJOBI SULEIMAN BANJI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, FELIX VINCENT wish to confirm and certify that my date of birth was wrongly stated as 30 August 1986 instead of 30 August 1997. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

This is to certify that the names JULIUS DICKSON TOBECHI and JULIUS TOCHI DICKSON refers to one and same person. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

ATSAHYEL ETHON AMOS

CORRECTION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH My name was wrongly written as KAZEEM ABIMBOLA on my BVN instead of KAZEEM BOLAJOKO SAIDAT. That my correct date of birth is 03/06/1965 and not 03/06/1962. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS OJUAWO JULIANAH MORENIKEJI. Formerly known and addressed as MISS AKINPELUMI JULIANAH MORENIKEJI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OJUAWO JULIANAH MORENIKEJI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

KHADIJA AHMED IBRAHIM

AISHA AHMED IBRAHIM

IDAKWO IJEOMA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KHADIJA AHMED. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KHADIJA AHMED IBRAHIM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AISHA AHMED. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AISHA AHMED IBRAHIM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHUKWUKA IJEOMA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IDAKWO IJEOMA ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

EGBUJOR CHIDINMA MIRIAM

CHANGE OF NAME:

OYESAKIN OLUWAKEMI ALABA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEBISI FOLASHADE MODUPE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADELAKUN FOLASHADE MODUPE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGUZIE CHIDINMA MIRIAM, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EGBUJOR CHIDINMA MIRIAM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SODEEQ OLAMILEKAN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BALOGUN SODEEQ OLAMILEKAN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ADELEYE ADEOLA OMOSHALEWA I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADENODI ADEOLA OMOSHALEWA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADELEYE ADEOLA OMOSHALEWA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGUNSANYA OLUWAKEMI ALABA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OYESAKIN OLUWAKEMI ALABA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ADEBIYI OLAJUMOKE OLUWAFUNMILAYO

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKINYEMI OLAJUMOKE OLUWAFUNMILAYO, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEBIYI OLAJUMOKE OLUWAFUNMILAYO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME

UCHECHI YVONNE OLIVIA BOBIWE I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MISS UCHECHI YVONNE OLIVIA KENNEDY , NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS , UCHECHI YVONNE OLIVIA BOBIWE, ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINED VALID GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MRS OLAWOYIN VICTORIA BOLANLE OMOLEGHO

SHEPWUL FREEDOM

AMOKE COSMAS CHIDERA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MICHEAL FREEDOM, NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS SHEPWUL FREEDOM , ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINED VALID ,GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS AMOKE COSMAS MATTHEW , NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AMOKE COSMAS CHIDERA, ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINED VALID GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

This is to inform the general public that my middle name TITILAYO was omitted in my document. I wish to state that my names are KUDIRAT TITILAYO ODUNIYI. That my correct date of birth is 12 January 1975. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADEBAJO EBUNOLUWA JOSEPHINE

Formerly known and addressed as ATSAHYEL JONAH, now wish to be known and addressed as ATSAHYEL ETHON AMOS. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note. ADELAKUN FOLASHADE MODUPE

I OYEBADE OLAJUMOKE ABOLANLE , HEREBY NOTIFIED THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT MY NAME WAS WRONGLY SPELT AS OYEBADE JUMOKE TEJUMADE , AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

I HEREBY NOTIFIED THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT BADARU ATANDA ASHIRU , IS THE SAME NAME AS BADARU ASHIRU ATANDA ,ALL DOCUMENTS WITH THE ABOVE NAMES REMAINED VALID , GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERN PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS AJOGBOR VICTORIA OMOLEGHO , NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS OLAWOYIN VICTORIA BOLANLE OMOLEGHO, ALL FORMER

This is to inform the general public that my name was wrongly written and stated as STANLEY CHINONSO AWENE instead of ANENE CHUKWUNONSO STANLEY. Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as ANENE CHUKWUNONSO STANLEY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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KUDEHINBU OLADELE CHARLES

ONYEBUCHI CHINENYE JACHUKWU I, formerly known and addressed as ONYEBUCHI CHINENYE JENNIFER, now wish to be known and addressed as ONYEBUCHI CHINENYE JACHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as STEPHEN OLADELE CHARLES, now wish to be known and addressed as KUDEHINBU OLADELE CHARLES. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as ONUOHA STELLA CHINYERE, now wish to be known and addressed as ETUMNI STELLA CHINYERE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

This is to confirm and certify that ODO SAMSON, ODOH SAMSON OBINNA AND ODO SAMSON OBINNA refers to one and same person. But now wish to be known and addressed as ODO SAMSON OBINNA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

This is to confirm and certify that NEBECHI NWAMAKA EJIMOFOR, EJIMOFOR NWANNEKA and EJIMOFOR ANNASTESIA .N., refers to one and same person. But now wish to be known and addressed as EJIMOFOR ANNASTESIA. My correct date of birth is 15/7/1975. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

This is to confirm and certify that OKEKE IFEANYI .N. and IFEANYICHUKWU OKEKErefers to one and same person. But now wish to be known and addressed as OKEKE IFEANYI NWEKE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

OBI SANDRA OLUCHI

ATUNSE HAMMED ABIODUN

I formerly known as Obi Lilian Oluchi wish to be known and addressed as Obi Sandra Oluchi. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as ONIKOYI HAMMED HABIODUN and ONIKOYI HAMMED ABIODUN wish to be known and addressed as ATUNSE HAMMED ABIODUN .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CHILAKA IGBOKWE ODIGONMA STEPHEN

I formerly known as ONYEABOR OGADINMA STEPHE wish to be known and addressed as CHILAKA IGBOKWE ODIGONMA STEPHEN. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ADEKUNLE RAPHEAL IDOWU

ADIO OKEOWO SURAJU

ADELEKE AMINAT TEMITOPE

I formerly known as Adekunle Rasheed Idowu wish to be known and addressed as Adekunle Rapheal Idowu wrong Date of birth is 22/6/1960 and Corrected Date Of Birth is 25th of Feb. 1960. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as OKEOWO ADIO wish to be known and addressed as ADIO OKEOWO SURAJU. Wrong Date of Birth is 08/09/1950 and my Corrected Date of Birth is 08/09/1954. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Adejo Aminat Temitope wish to be known and addressed as Adeleke Aminat Temitope .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ADIJATU KEHINDE ABEWON

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME

I formerly known as BASHIRU KEHINDE ADIJAT wish to be known and addressed as ADIJATU KEHINDE ABEWON. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

In some of my documents my name was written as OLUWAKEMI SULE while in some other documents it was written as SULAIMON OLUWAKEMI ABOSEDE .I am the one bearing all the names. My date of birth is 27/03/1965 not 27 /03/1966. All documents bearing the names are valid. General public to please take note.

In some of my documents my name was written as OKUOIMOSE PRESLEY . Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as OKUOIMOSE PRESLEY .O . I was born on 21/09/1996. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

AKINTUNDE AZEEZAT UTHMAN

FAGBEMI MILDRED ONORIODE

OKOYOMON PHILOMENA IMADE

JAMES CHIMAOBI JOHN

NWOBODO NDUBISI ISAAC

I, formerly known and addressed as JAMES EDEH JOHN, now wish to be known and addressed as JAMES CHIMAOBI JOHN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OKONKWO ONYEKWERE CHRISTIAN, now wish to be known and addressed as NWOBODO NDUBISI ISAAC. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

ETUMNI STELLA CHINYERE

I formerly known as IJEOMA UKEMEZIE wish to be known and addressed as UDE IJEOMA NWANNA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

EKECHI STEPHEN TOCHUKWU

OKAL UGO HAPPINESS JOHN

I formerly known as Ekechi Stephen John wish to be known and addressed as Ekechi Stephen Tochukwu. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Okal Happiness Ugo wish to be known and addressed as Okal Ugo Happiness John .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME/CONFIRMATION OF NAME That I AYARA ABIONA OLORUNFUNMI FELIX is the same person bearing the following names AYARA OLORUNFUNMI FELIX and AYARA ABIONA OLORUNFUNMILAYO FELIX wish to be known and addressed as AYARA ABIONA OLORUNFUNMI FELIX. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

INIAGHE FAUSTINA ONYEYIRICHI

MRS FAYORIJU OLUFUNMILAYO AJOKE

I formerly known as OKORO FAUSTINA MARIS wish to be known and addressed as INIAGHE FAUSTINA ONYEYIRICHI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ACTIBITY GABRIEL EHIOROBO

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MR FRIDAY HASSAN ATARI Formerly known and addressed as Friday Ademola Mark now wish to be known and addressed as MR FRIDAY HASSAN ATARI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS ABIGAIL EBENEZER IRIEMI

OLAWALE RASHEED ADIO

ENIS TITILAYO DEBORAH I formerly known and addressed as OLATUNDE TITILAYO YEMISI, now wish to be known and addressed as ENIS TITILAYO DEBORAH. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note. AHMED ABDULRAZACC GUNU I former Ahmed Abdulrazak now wishes to be known and called Ahmed Abdulrazacc Gunu. All relevant former documents remain valid. UBA PLC, Key Stone Bank and general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ARINDE FOLAKE OLUMIDE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ANTHONY FOLAKE OLUMIDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

CORRECTION OF NAME On my BVN my name was written as ABDULLAHI ELIZABETH instead of ABDULAHI HELEN ELIZABETH. All documents bearing the above mentioned name, remain valid. General public should take note. MRS OKEKE JANE I, Formerly Known and addressed as MISS OKAFIEMHIN JANE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKEKE JANE. All former document remain valid. General Public should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OLAWALE RASHEED ADEWUNMI now wish to be known and addressed as OLAWALE RASHEED ADIO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. ROSE PETER

I, formerly known and addressed as GABRIEL EBONG JUMBO, now wish to be known and addressed as UDOH LAWRENCE OKON. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as ROSE AKPAN, now wish to be known and addressed as ROSE PETER. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHRIST POWER DELIVERANCE BIBLE CHURCH , SANCTUARY OF PRAISE

This is to inform the General Public that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act , 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) PASTOR GBENJO SAMUEL INAOLAJI (2) BABALOLA ADEBOWALE BEN ALOKAN (3) DECN . AREGBE ADELAIDE OLUFUNMILAYO (4) ABODUNRIN MICHEAL OLUFEMI 5 . AJALA AUGUSTIN GBADEBO 6. GBENJO TOSIN GABREAL 7. GBENJO TIMILEHIN

( President ) ( Secretary) ( Treasurer ) ( Member ) ( Member ) ( Member) (Member)

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE :(1) To Preach the word of God to all nations and to win souls for Christ (2) To Preach The Gospel of Jesus Christ By Opening Churches, Organising Crusades, Deliverance Ministrations, Fellowships, Seminars And Evangelism (3)To Win And Save Souls For Jesus Christ And Restore Hope And Dignity Of Mankind for Jesus Christ (4) To Carry Out Christian Education By Building Schools

AUGUSTINE UYAI-IMA-ABASI ELIANA

I formerly known as ETUK EKAETE AUGUSTINE wish to be known and addressed as AUGUSTINE UYAI-IMAABASI ELIANA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ALADETUYI JOHN GABRIEL

MRS LSEWEDE NURATU ENIMIEN

I formerly known as Miss omozegiele. J . Naratu wish to be known and addressed as Mrs lsewede Nuratu Enimien. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as Ojieabu Philomena Amulem now wish to be known and addressed as Okoyomon Philomena Imade. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

UDOH LAWRENCE OKON

I formerly known as MISS ADEBAYO OLUFUNMILAYO AJOKE wish to be known and addressed as MRS FAYORIJU OLUFUNMILAYO AJOKE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I am the same person bearing ADENOTE OMOBOWALE and ADENOTE SARAH now I want to answer the two name my name now is ADENOTE OMOBOWALE SARAH. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as IRIBIRI MILDRED ONORIODE now wish to be known and addressed as FAGBEMI MILDRED ONORIODE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. ANTHONY FOLAKE OLUMIDE

I, formerly known and addressed as NCHETA LOVETH OKOYE, now wish to be known and addressed as NCHETA LOVETH OGUEJIOFOR. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

UDE IJEOMA NWANNA

I, formerly known and addressed as USMAN AZEEZAT OLUWAKEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINTUNDE AZEEZAT UTHMAN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

EMMANUEL ODINAKACHI GODSPOWER I, formerly known and addressed as NWAOGU ODINAKACHI GODSPOWER, now wish to be known and addressed as EMMANUEL ODINAKACHI GODSPOWER. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ALUMONA ANGELA UCHE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ONAH ANGELA UCHE. All former documents remain valid. Ministry of Health Enugu State and General public please take note.

LOSS OF DOCUMENT

AFFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as ABIDEMI AMOKO now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ABIGAIL EBENEZER IRIEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

NCHETA LOVETH OGUEJIOFOR

This to notify the general public of loss of original CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY belonging to MR KENNETH OKWUDILI ANYAEGBUNAM of 649 Independence Layout, Phase II, Enugu Registered as 59/59/1577 at Enugu Land Registry, All efforts to trace it proved abortive. If found please return to Ministry of lands Enugu.

Formerly known and addressed as GABRIEL EHIOROBO ACTIBITY now wish to be known and addressed as ACTIBITY GABRIEL EHIOROBO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm that AGUEGBULEM JUSTIN OKONWO and AGUEGBULEM JUSTIN CHIDI refers to one and the same person. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS ONAH ANGELA UCHE

I formerly known as KAREEM GANIYU JOHN wish to be known and addressed as ALADETUYI JOHN GABRIEL. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

SAVAGE FATIMO ABOLORE

OJESANMI OJEYIMIKA SUNDAY

Formerly known and addressed as Sanusi Fatimo Abolore now wish to be known and addressed as Savage Fatimo Abolore. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OJESANMI OJEYINKA SUNDAY now wish to be known and addressed as OJESANMI OJEYIMIKA SUNDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

MRS. EKONG VICTORY EMMANUEL

THAT MY NAME WAS MISTAKENLY WRITTEN AS CYNTHIA UBI ENI INSTEAD OF UBI BASSEY CYNTHIA ENI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS USUA VICTORY EDET, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. EKONG VICTORY EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

MRS. NWANKWO FRANCIS CHINONYE I formerly known and addressed as MISS. IWUOHA FRANCIS CHINONYE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. NWANKWO FRANCIS CHINONYE. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

MRS. AKINPELU REMILEKUN OMOLAYO I formerly known and addressed as MISS. ADEWUSI OLUREMI OLUBUSAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AKINPELU REMILEKUN OMOLAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

FAITH CLINIC HEALING AND INCREASE PENTECOSTAL POWER IN CHRIST MINISTRY

This is to inform the General Public that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act , 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. ALEX OZEGBE 2. MATTHEW MADUAKOR 3. BERNICE N. ANUCHA THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:To Preach and promote the Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ In All Nations Of The World

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED BY SECRETARY

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FAMILY CHANGE OF NAMES I, RANDOLPH OLATUNJI MEYER PETGRACE, the father of the underlisted children: 1. SHALOM MEYER PETGRAVE 2. GODFREY IBIM MEYER PETGRAVE 3. FITZROY ORIKONTE MEYER PETGRAVE. That we were formerly known and addressed as RANDOLPH OLATUNJI MEYER - PETGRAVE, (Father), 1. SHALOM MEYER PETGRAVE 2. GODFREY IBIM MEYER PETGRAVE 3. FITZROY ORIKONTE MEYER PETGRAVE That henceforth, we wish to be known, called and addressed as RALPH OLATUNJI MEYER PETGRACE (Father), 1. SHALOM OMIETE BABAFEMI PETGRACE 2. GODFREY IBIM OLAOLUDEJI PETGRACE 3. FITZROY ORIKONTE OLUBAMIRO PETGRACE The reason for the change of names is to reflect our Christian belief. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should take note. UNIQUE CHILD DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY FAMILY INITIATIVE NIGERIA

SOUND EDUCATION AMBASSADORS CLUB This is to notify the general public that the above named Organization has applied for Registration to the corporate affairs commission, under the part ‘C’ of the companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. NWACHUKWU ANTHONY 2. NWACHUKWU NKIRUKA ANGEL

PRESIDENT SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : 1. To empower students towards skills acquisition and academic emancipation. 2. To help students on discovery and development of their innate qualities. 3. To guide students on carrier choices in line with their natural abilities. Signed NWACHUKWU ANTHONY President

CRYSTAL AMBASSADORS CLUB OF NIGERIA

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

The general public is hereby notified that the above named CLUB has applied to the Corporate affairs commission Abuja for registration under the part C of the companies and allied matters act 1990.

Trustees are : 1. ADEBIYI RAFIU ADEGBOLA - Chairman 2. ADEDOKUN KABIRU CALEB - Secretary 3. OYELEKE JOHN AGBOLAGADE - Member

The Trustees Are: 1. ADEJOBI OLABISI TIMOTHY 2. OLAOLUWA LAWRENCE AYOOLA 3. FAREO ADEDOTUN ADETUNJI

AIMS: To create enabling environment for the survival, growth and development of women and children.

Aims and Objectives: 1. TO SERVE GOD AND PROVIDE HELP TO FELLOWMEN.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Trustees OLOWOOKERE SULAIMON OLA

This is to confirm that i OLOWOOKERE SULAIMON AYINDE is one and the same person as. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME

That I am the same person bearing EGBA GIFT EZEBEKIENE and EGBA GIFT ROMEO. That henceforth wish to be known and addressed as EGBA GIFT ROMEO. That all former documents bearing both names are mine and remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MRS. EBERECHUKWU NGOZI AGATHA

MRS. OLUWASEUN BEATRICE D. EMMANUEL

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OLUWASEUN BEATRICE ADEDEJI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. OLUWASEUN BEATRICE D. EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. MRS. ANN CHINYERE ONYECHERE I, formerly known and addressed as ANN NWANNE OGBONNA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. ANN CHINYERE ONYECHERE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

x IBE IZUCHUKWU JANUARIUS

Public Notice

- PRESIDENT - SECRETARY - TREASURER

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: OGUNNAIKE ADEBAYO STEPHEN 08035169797 VOHKEH VANESSA OSUSULUWA

I, formerly known and addressed as VOHKEH VANESSA OMONOSEH, now wish to be known, called and addressed as VOHKEH VANESSA OSUSULUWA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

OBISESAN SAMUEL OLALEKAN I, formerly known and addressed as SHOYELU SAMUEL OLALEKAN, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OBISESAN SAMUEL OLALEKAN. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

OLUWASEYITAN MOPELOLA AKOMOLAFE

Formerly known and addressed as, OLUWASEYITAN MOPELOLA BADEJO, Now wish to be known and address as OLUWASEYITAN MOPELOLA AKOMOLAFE, all former documents remains valid, the general public should please take note

AGUMA DAVID JOY I formerly known and addressed as AGUMA JOY, now wish to be known and addressed as AGUMA DAVID JOY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. GARBA BELLO MUHAMMED

OLAIYA ELIZABETH OLUWATOPE AYODELE I formerly known and addressed as AYODELE ELIZABETH OLUWATOPE, now wish to be known and addressed as OLAIYA ELIZABETH OLUWATOPE AYODELE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. MRS. UNOPAH MARY AGBOAYEMIE

I formerly known as Miss Eshiemomoh Mary Agboayemie, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. Unopah Mary Agboayemie. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note. GAFAR OMOSANJO RACHEAL ORIYOMI

I, formerly known and addressed as MUHAMMED BELLO MUHAMMED, now wish to be known, called and addressed as GARBA BELLO MUHAMMED. That my date of birth is 13th day of February, 1985. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEPITAN ORIYOMI RACHEAL as shown on my certificates and TALABI ORIYOMI RACHEAL as shown on my BVN, now wish to be known, called and addressed as GAFAR OMOSANJO RACHEAL ORIYOMI. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

DANIEL HART

MRS. AGI KEHINDE RACHEL

KAZEEM RACHEAL ONYEJERE

UDEME AKPAN

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IDOWU KEHINDE RACHEL, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. AGI KEHINDE RACHEL. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as RACHEL ONYEJERE EZE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as KAZEEM RACHEAL ONYEJERE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as UDEME EKPO, now wish to be known and addressed as UDEME AKPAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EJIKE BLESSING NWANYI SUNDAY

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

SHAKIRUDEEN ISHOLA SAHID

I, formerly known and addressed as, DANIEL WILLIAMS, now wish to be known and addressed as DANIEL HART. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

IBE LOUIS ABANI

I formerly known and addressed as MISS NGOZI AGATHA UYANWA and MRS. MACAUSTIN EBERECHUKWU NGOZI AGATHA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. EBERECHUKWU NGOZI AGATHA. All former documents remain valid, the general public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as IBE IZUCHUKWU JANERUS, now wish to be known and addressed as IBE IZUCHUKWU JANUARIUS. All former documents remain valid. Banks and the general public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as IHEAZOR BLESSING NWANYISUNDAY, now wish to be known and addressed as EJIKE BLESSING NWANYISUNDAY. All former documents remain valid. Banks and the general public should please take note.

This is to confirm that the names that NWANCHOR EMEKA BORNIFACE andNWANCHOR EMEKA BONIFACE refers to one and the same person, now wish to be known and addressed as NWANCHOR EMEKA BORNIFACE. All former documents remain valid. Banks and the general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MOHAMAD SHAKIRUDEEN SAHID, now wish to be known and addressed as SHAKIRUDEEN ISHOLA SAHID. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, IBE LOUIS, now wish to be known and addressed as, IBE LOUIS ABANI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS ONWUCHEKWE AMARACHI THERESA

OMOSOGIE GRACE OMO-OVBIYE OLUWATUMISHE

EHULE AZUNDA ALISON

WORLU CHRISTIAN BEKWELE

MRS. WORLU SONIA BEKWELE

MRS. OMIANG PETER ABUO

I, formerly known and addressed as, EHULE AZUNDA, now wish to be known and addressed as, EHULE AZUNDA ALISON. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, AKANI BESTMAN NNANA, now wish to be known and addressed as, WORLU CHRISTIAN BEKWELE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. BOBMANUEL SONIA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. WORLU SONIA BEKWELE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. BISONG THERESA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OMIANG PETER ABUO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. BARLOW BAKEBIOKROMA HARRISON I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. IGBIKIS BAKEBIOKROMA SUNDAY, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. BARLOW BAKEBIOKROMA HARRISON. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

x AGBOOLA SUNDAY ADISA

IMOTIMI SAMPSON JOHNSON

AFAHAEKE, NATHAN EFFIONG

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

EGHAREVBA NOWOGHOMWENMA I formerly known called and addressed as MARY OMOFONMWAN JOY EGHAREVBA. Now wish to be known called and addressed as EGHAREVBA NOWOGHOMWENMA former documents remain valid general public please take note.

I formerly known,called and addressed as MISS EZEWANNE AMARACHI THERESA now wish to be known and address as MRS ONWUCHEKWE AMARACHI THERESA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS JOY MARY ODU OGWU

I Formerly known and addressed as Mary John Odu Thomas, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS JOY MARY ODU OGWU. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, OMOSOGIE GRACE OLUWATUMISHE, now wish to be known and addressed as, Omosogie Grace Omo-Ovbiye Oluwatumishe. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, AGBOOLA SUNDAY GABRIEL, now wish to be known and addressed as, AGBOOLA SUNDAY ADISA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, ALLISON J. SAMPSON, now wish to be known and addressed as, IMOTIMI SAMPSON JOHNSON. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, NATHAN EFFIONG ASUKWO, and EDET EFIONG ASUKWO, now wish to be known and addressed as, AFAHAEKE, NATHAN EFFIONG. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, ETENG ETENG OKON, and STEPHEN ETENG, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, ETENG ETENG OKON. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

OKAFOR IKECHUKWU ANTHONY

UGWU CHIKODI

MRS UGWU BLESSING NEBECHI

CHIKWERE NKECHI GIFT

I, formerly known and addressed as IKECHUKWU OKAFOR NWAORIE, now wish to be known and addressed as OKAFOR IKECHUKWU ANTHONY. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as UGWU ROSELINE NKEM, now wish to be known and addressed as UGWU CHIKODI. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AGBO BLESSING NEBECHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UGWU BLESSING NEBECHI. All former documents remain valid. Institution of Ecumenical Enugu and General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AGBARAKWE NKECHI GIFT, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIKWERE NKECHI GIFT. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CHIDINSO SAPENSIA AMUZIE-OBIZOBA I, formerly known and addressed as CHIDINSO SAPENSIA AMUZIE, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIDINSO SAPENSIA AMUZIEOBIZOBA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

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Pupils of L.E.A Primary School in Jikoko Community, Bwari, during the commencement of another round of polio immunization in Jikoko Community, Bwari Area Council in Abuja… on Sunday.

Nigeria can be king of all nations –Oshofa Spiritual Leader and head of the Celestial Church of Christ, CCC worldwide, Emmanuel

Oshofa - son of the late founder, Samuel Oshofa, has expressed hope that Nigeria could be king of

ASSOCIATION OF SCIENTISTS & SCIENTIFIC OFFICERS IN HEALTH, OSUN CHAPTER 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 , 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. OLAOPA SAMSON OLUBISI 2. OGUNLEYE SAMUEL OLUSEGUN 3. GBADAMOSI ALARU KUNLE 4. IDOWU JOHNSON OLUSOJI

(President) (Gen. Secretary) (Treasurer) (Vice President)

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To foster unity among members 2. To promote goodwill and welfare of our members Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 Tigris crescent off Aguiyi ironsi street maitama, Abuja within 28 Days of this Publication. Signed by: SECRETARY

ADDITION OF MIDDLE NAME

I Formerly known and addressed as PEACE NWANKWO now wish to be known, called and addressed as NWANKWO CHIDIEBERE PEACE All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

all nations of the world. Oshofa, who spoke at a prayer retreat for the nation, where thousands of the church worshippers gathered, in commemoration of the church’s 70th anniversary, with the theme: “LULI @70: Time to Rebuild and Restore,” held at the Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS in Lagos, said Nigeria could be great again if the people come closer to God and worship him in spirit and in truth. He said the current predicaments - economic hardship, killings, kidnapping, and other menace, bedeviling the

country came because Nigerians have failed to live by God’s word in their dealings. He said: “God does not ask anything from us, all He wants is our heart. He is with us as He assured us in His words when He said He would send His only son to the world through a virgin and His name shall be called Emmanuel - God with us. “Nigeria can be king of all nations if we draw closer to God; if we worship Him in spirit and in truth. His word says, ‘Let those who call on the name of the Lord depart

MONISOLA ADENIYAN EDDO FOUNDATION

from iniquities.’ “God is not far from us, He is with us. But our sins have separated us from Him,” he averred. Oshofa called for prayers for the quick recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari, just as he prayed that God should continue to inspire the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, in steering the affairs of the country in good path. He also prayed for the National Assembly and other government divisions and leaders to lead the people aright. The prayer session,

which was led by different leaders of the church, captured prayer points to include prayer for restoration of peace and unity of the country, economy recovery, divine elimination of those stalling the progress of the country, healing of the nation amongst others. The prayer service, which witnessed intermittent rainfall, shortly after it came to an end, appeared rainbow in the sky, which triggered jubilation among the worshippers, who believed it to be a sign of answer to their prayers.

HERITAGE COTTAGE FOUNDATION

This is to inform the General Public that the above named FOUNDATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act, 1990

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. Folorunso Eddo 2. Omowunmi Olatunji 3. Mosunmola Kayode 4. Mrs Oluranti Fasoranti 5. Olawale Eddo -Treasurer

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) BABASOLA OLUWOLE ADENIYI (2) BABASOLA BOLATITO CHRISTIANA (3) ADEDEJI RAPHAEL OLUFEMI (4) ADEDEJI ADEBISI ESTHER

-President -Vice President -Secretary -Asst. Secretary

-President -Secretary - Vice President - Asst. Secretary

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1.To offer free vocational trainning to the needy. 2.To play a keynote of social, welfare to the less privilege. 3.To reach out to orphanages and prison visitation 4.To give charitable items to the needy 5. To add value and meaning to the lives of people

SIGNED BY : SECRETARY

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DNA TEST: Revisiting the pain and disappointment of deceived fathers, children Until medical science discovered the Deoxyribonucleic acid, alias DNA, it was believed that the only person who truly knows the father of a child is the mother. In peculiar instances, even the woman had been known to be unsure, confused as to which man, precisely, is the father of her baby. In this sober discourse with victims of deceived biological fathers, LADESOPE LADELOKUN presents a worrisome picture of a crack in the family structure. Convinced he had found his missing rib, 50-years-old Adewale Adesoji, and his wife, Tola, exchange marriage vows all of 25 years ago. Tola was, for him, all that he needed in a woman and could not imagine living the rest of his life with another woman. Being a highflying professional in the banking sector, Adewale is not one who would struggle to be comfortable. With four children (three ladies) that have already graduated from the nation’s universities and the last child (male) still now an undergraduate, Adewale’s story is that of a fulfilled man. But the banker’s sweet story turned sour after it dawned on him that only one of three children that called him ‘daddy’ is actually his. He had been the ‘father’ of children of other m over two decades of his life, putting into the trash bin, R. Kelly’s evergreen song, “When a woman loves, she loves for real” His story: “I have watched such scenes in the movies in the past where men unknowingly, raise children that are not theirs, and I would nod my head in pity. I never knew such was happening right under my roof ”. How did it come to light? “She became born again. One morning, my wife just knelt before me and started begging me to forgive her, saying she had sinned against God and me. She said her mind had never been at rest since she gave her life to Christ because of the gravity of her sin. Then, she let it - out and it was one confession I could not and has not come to terms with.’’ After moments of silence, he continued: “I couldn’t believe my ears. At first, I thought I was dreaming. It was hard to believe that a woman I loved with all my heart had made me raise chil-

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Mum and Child by Chinedu Uzoma

dren that were never mine. I was depressed when she said my last child was my only child. This is coming after she allowed me to train the first three that called me daddy through university. “Although our pastor and other people intervened, I can never forget, even when I’ve forgiven her.’’ The old line that Love is Blind aptly describes Cornelius Njoku’s life experience. The Enugu-born auto parts dealer would not give any hint of worry despite being

fed with grimy stories of his wife and her many lovers, a living example of Otis Redding’s best seller of the 70s (When a man loves a woman, she can do no wrong). But things took a new turn when he stumbled on evidence of his wife’s infidelity. Said Njoku: “People told me my wife was unfaithful, but I didn’t react like I heard any information. I began to watch her closely. Then, I stumbled on suggestive messages on her phone only to discover she had three

other men in her life. “That incident compelled me to do paternity test for the three children she claimed to have for me, and I found out the first child was not mine. Of course, I terminated my marriage with her.” According to statistics released by the American Association of Blood Banks, 100,000 out of 300,000 men are not fathers of their presumed children, lending credence to claim in some quarters that three out of four men are not authentic fathers of their children. Another statistics by a popular condom manufacturing company claims that Nigeria has the most reckless sex life; but observers say Nigeria could have more cases of men who are not the real fathers of their children if the research by the American Association of Blood Banks were conducted in Nigeria. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing, experts say, is the most advanced technique of establishing or otherwise a biological relationship that analyses and accurately identifies relationship between couples from their own unique and individual DNA. What Nigerians say about DNA test: Lagos civil servant, Adewale Biodun feels it is important to know the paternity of every child, even when there’s no compelling need for it. “You see, I don’t believe one must wait till there is something that suggests a child does not belong to a man before a DNA test is conducted. Knowing a child is not yours after spending a fortune to train such a child can break you down for life. Though it’s not cheap, it’s the best thing to do,’’ he reasoned. But, the General Overseer of Living Spring Bible Church, Pastor Sunday Odutayo, said he would not take his children for paternity test for any reason. “I don’t think I will ever have any reason to take any of my children for a DNA test. I have stopped

making babies and by the grace of God, all my children are mine. In fact, when you see them, you don’t need to ask if they are my children or not.’’ For Sociologist, Bola Akinwale, the effect of knowing you have been training or have trained children that are not yours is better imagined than experienced. “It would definitely leave a lifelong emotional trauma when you discover you are not the true father of children that have always called you their dad. I don’t think the children too would like it either. You are the father they’ve always known and they are the only children you know. “It would be very heartbreaking knowing you are not even blood-related. Yes, it makes sense to do a paternity test after every child is born,’’ Akinwale said. Beside infidelity, people have other reasons to run a paternity test. According to geneticist, Abiodun Salami, infidelity in marriage is one of the major reasons men do DNA test, but other medical conditions could be another reason men do paternity test. But beyond medical reasons and infidelity, the senior geneticist says mothers are sometimes advised to do DNA test. “There was a time we did a paternity test for a man and the result revealed that the man was not the father of the child in question. The woman said she was innocent and swore she had never slept with any man. Another test was run with the sample of the woman and we discovered that she was also not the mother of the child. That was a case of body switch at the hospital where the child was born.’’ Given all human and unforeseen circumstances, there appear to be a general consensus that a DNA test after every birth would be healthy and assuring to parents of this and future generations. It is a matter of choice, of course.

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Alleged fraud rocks Delta farm inputs loan Nosa Akenzua, Asaba Alleged fraud has unsettled the Delta input farm loans with serious accusing fingers pointing at the leadership of the farmers’ union. However, the branch controller, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Delta state, Dame Elizabeth Agu, in a swift reaction, frowned at farmers who allegedly side-sell farm inputs loan given to them to grow their farms with the aim of providing

food security as well as reducing poverty in the state. Dame Agu, who spoke to journalists at the weekend, explained that the essence of the loan was to help the farmers actualize their dreams in positive measures and urge the farmers to desist as a matter of urgency from any acts pending to the success of the ongoing loan programmes. She said, “It is criminal for anyone to side sell farm inputs, it is a loan

which is expected to be repaid, how do we pay back this loan if farmers continue to sell their inputs. Any farmer that side sell inputs does not want the progress of Deltans but only increasing poverty.” Meanwhile, the chairman of the project monitoring team in the state, Mr. Matthew Badaiki, has said that the farmers were allegedly side selling the feeds in Ughelli and Warri for N5,000, Camp 74, Anwai for N4,000 adding that a new strategy would

be applied as all cooperative leaders under the anchor programme must provide irrevocable postheaded cheques and that farmers must confirm received inputs by signing before payment can be processed. Also, the state Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr. Austin Chikezie, urged Deltans to act differently, describing the act of side selling inputs as criminal and warned that anyone caught would be made to face the law.

Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (2nd r); his deputy, Mrs. Titi Laoye-Tomori (3rd l); Bishop Osun North East Anglican Diocese, Bishop Humphrey Olumakaiye (r); Reverend Michael Akinyemi (2nd l) and Reverend Isaac Oluyamo, during the 3rd Synod of the Diocese of Osun North East Anglican Communion at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Otan Ayegbaju, Osun State… recently.

RRS nabs two ex-convicts for robbery in Lagos Oguntade Ismaila

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The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspected robbers who specialise in attacking and robbing motorists and commuters in Mile 2 area of Lagos state. The suspects, Sunday Chukwunweike (26) and Emmanuel Friday (28), were arrested after mid – night on Mile 2 Bridge in Lagos after robbing a breakdown truck’s driver, Yinusa Salami, alongside two other accomplices, Silas and Sule, both still at large of a sum of N45,000 and his mobile phone. In his confession, one of the suspects, Emmanuel, a secondary school dropout, who later became a bus conductor in the area said, “I was in the company of my friends when we saw the driver. He was coming from Apapa. He stopped on the bridge to pick some-

body. It was the elderly ones among us that robbed him. I thought they were going to drop some money for us to eat when we approached him. It was Silas and Sule that dipped their hands in his pockets and brought out some money. They took the money and the phone and we went our way. They later told us that it was N40,000: 00 they took in his pocket. Because they are stronger than us, they gave my colleague and I N10,000:00 to share. We were hungry, that was what made us follow them. I took to the street after dropping out of school to fend for myself. Although, I have participated in so many crimes such as inter-group fight, hemp smoking, pick pocketing and the rest, I have never been involved in robbery or threatening people with gun or dangerous objects.” Emmanuel added, “I have

been to the prison twice, one in 2013 where I spent seven months and also in 2016 where I bagged 3 months after engaging in street fighting.” He continued: “Silas and Sule forcefully collected a sum of N45,000 from the truck driver and gave both me and Chukwunweike N10,000 as share from the loot. We went back to our usual joint before the truck driver led men of the Rapid Response Squad to arrest us”. On his part, Chukwunweike, an ex-convict, confessed to the crime but blamed his wrong doing to the hard life which he had expose himself to on the street. “I came back from prison after spending 3 months but here I am again in another mess”. The truck driver, Yinusa Salami stated that he stopped at the bridge to pick up his brother who was waiting for him there. “I was coming from Apapa

and heading to Osun. I wanted to assist my brother who was equally going to Osun State. I got to the bridge and I alighted from the truck, that was when I saw four of them. I was about giving them some money when they seized my arms, before dragging me to the ground and forcefully collected all the money in my pocket totalling N45,000 claiming they control the area and nothing can happen afterwards. I approached men of RRS stationed at the other side of the bridge to report the incident. They followed me to track the boys. That was when we saw the two of them trying to split their own share of the money. They were arrested there but the other two guys escaped.” The suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigations and prosecution.

Kano to benefit from $600m Chinese investment in textile industry Yakubu Salisu, Kano

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A Chinese multinational company, Shandong Ruyi Technology Group Co., is set to invest $600 million in the textile and garment industry in Kano state. Already, talks between officials of the company and those of the Kano state Investment Promotion Agency have reached advanced state and it is expected that a Memorandum of Understanding on the investment, between the two parties, would be signed in the next few months. The chairman of the state Investment Promotion Agency, Alhaji Isyaku Umar Tofa, made this known during the presentation of Certificates of Occupancy to two investors, by the state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, at the Government House in Kano. “We are about concluding talks with them and they were encouraged by the commitment of the Ganduje administration to provide tax incentives as well as free land for their huge investment”, he stated. Alhaji Isyaku Umar pointed out that the government was giving out free land to two companies namely; Black Rhino/Dangote Group to construct a 100 megawatt solar power plant, at the cost of $150 million and

St. Meer International Investment and Management Company which would invest $120 million to finance a similar project in the state. Presenting the Certificates of Occupancy to the two investors, Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje said the decision to give them 207 hectares and 152.3 hectares respectively, for free, was part of effort at engendering competitiveness and attracting Foreign Direct Investment. “It is in our interest to encourage investment in areas which have potential multiplier effects on the growth of the economy, including employment generation”, noting out that the two companies would generate solar power that would help in addressing the states’ energy deficiency. “We are willing to remove any stumbling blocks towards the success of your investments because of benefits that will come to our state” the governor stressed. Governor Ganduje maintained that his administration decided to engage an industrialist as chairman of the State Investment Promotion Agency in addition to actively involving representatives of what he called “the main industrial blocs in the state”, to hasten attainment of its desire to reposition the economy of the state.

Police confirm arrest of Enugu- based pastor for kidnapping of 60 year old woman Moses Oyediran, Enugu The Enugu state command of the Nigeria police force said its operatives of the state criminal intelligence and investigations Department have one Pastor Solomon Ozioko who allegedly abducted a 60 year old woman identified as Esther Ogbu. the suspect, Pastor Solomon Ozioko, who hails from Ovoko in Igbo Eze South but resides in Enugu Ezike abducted his victim and took her into a forest and tired her to a tree. Amaraizu said the police through intelligence infor-

mation struck and rescued the victim after spending twelve days in the forest. He said Mrs. Ogbu has since been rushed to the General Hospital at Ogurute where she is receiving medical attention. Amaraizu added that police has commenced a full scale investigations with a view to unraveling the circumstances surrounding the abduction of the 60 year old woman. According to him, “The self- acclaimed pastor, Solomon Ozioko, is helping the police operatives in their investigations in relation to the abduction”.

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U.S.-Russian ceasefire deal holding in Southwest Syria U.S.-Russian brokered ceasefire for southwest Syria was holding hours after it took effect on late Sunday, a monitor and two rebel officials said, in the latest international attempt at peace-making in the six-year war. The United States, Russia and Jordan reached a ceasefire and “de-escalation agreement” this week with the aim of paving the way for a broader, more robust truce. The announcement came after a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit of major economies in Germany. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based war monitoring group, said “calm was prevailing” with no air strikes or clashes in the southwest since the truce began at noon (0900 GMT) on Sunday. “The situation is relatively calm,” said Suhaib al-Ruhail, a spokesman for the Alwiyat al-Furqan rebel group in the Quneitra area. Another rebel official, in Deraa city, said there had been no significant fighting. It was quiet on the main Manshiya front near the border with Jordan, which he said had been the site of some of the heaviest army bombing in recent weeks. A Syrian official indicated that Damascus approved of the ceasefire deal, describing the government’s silence over it as a “sign of satisfaction”. “We welcome any step that would cease the fire and pave the way for peaceful solutions,” the government official told Reuters. A witness in Deraa said he had not seen warplanes in the sky or heard any fighting since noon.

President Putin and Trump

However, several ceasefires have crumbled since the onset of the conflict. With the help of Russian air power and Iranian-backed militias, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government has put rebels on the back foot over the last year. The wide array of mostly Sunni rebels include jihadist factions and other groups supported by Turkey, the United States and Gulf monarchies. Earlier talks between the United States and Russia about a “de-escalation zone” in southwest Syria covered Deraa province on the border with Jordan, nearby Sweida and Quneitra which borders the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. “We negotiated a ceasefire in parts of Syria which will save lives,” Trump said on Twitter on Sunday. “Now it is time to move forward in working constructively with Russia!” The deal marks the first peace-making effort in the Syrian war by the U.S. government under Trump, appearing to give him a diplomatic achievement at his first meeting with Putin. A senior State Department

official involved in the talks said further discussions would be necessary to decide crucial aspects of the agreement, including who will monitor its enforcement. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the deal includes “securing humanitarian access and setting up contacts between the opposition in the region and a monitoring center that is being established in Jordan’s capital.” The U.N. Deputy Special Envoy for Syria said on Saturday the deal was a “positive development” ahead of the latest round of U.N.-sponsored peace talks to begin in Geneva on Monday. Western-backed rebels control swathes of Deraa and Quneitra, which are home to tens of thousands of people and form a center of the insurgency south of the Syrian capital Damascus. Rebels said intense air strikes had pounded Deraa’s opposition territory in recent weeks.

Iraqi Prime Minister congratulates armed forces for Mosul ‘victory ÏÏÏTaraba state governor, Darius

Dickson Ishaku, has flagged-off the Distribution of Hospital Equipment, Consumables and Drugs worth millions of Naira to various Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities in the state. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider alAbadi arrived in Mosul on Sunday and congratulated the armed forces for their “victory” over Islamic State after nearly nine months of urban warfare, bringing an end to jihadist rule in the city. Islamic State’s defeat in Mosul three years after taking the city is a major blow for the hardline Sunni Islamist group, which is also losing ground in its operational base in the Syrian city of Raqqa, where it has planned global attacks. The group, however, still controls territory in Iraq and is expected to revert to more conventional insur-

gent tactics such as bombings as its self-proclaimed caliphate falls apart. The battle for Mosul - by far the largest city to fall under the militants’ control - has left large areas in ruins, killed thousands of civilians and displaced nearly one million people. “The commander in chief of the armed forces (Prime Minister) Haider al-Abadi arrived in the liberated city of Mosul and congratulated the heroic fighters and Iraqi people for the great victory,” his office said in a statement. Airstrikes and exchanges of gunfire could still be heard in the narrow streets of Mosul’s Old City, where the group has staged its last stand against Iraqi forces backed by a U.S.-led international coalition. Abadi met commanders in west Mosul who led the battle, but he has yet to issue a formal declaration that

the entire city has been retaken for the group which is also known as ISIS. Still, French President Emmanuel Macron - whose country is part of the coalition that has conducted airstrikes and provided training and assistance to Iraqi forces on the battlefield, welcomed the defeat. “Mosul liberated from ISIS: France pays homage to all those, who alongside our troops, contributed to this victory,” Macron said on his Twitter account. Iraq still faces uncertainty and longterm stability will be possible only if the government contains ethnic and sectarian tensions which have dogged the country since the overthrow of Saddam Hussein in 2003. The fall of Mosul exposes fractures between Arabs and Kurds over disputed territories, and between Sunnis and the Shi’ite majority.

Conflicts in Mali, Libya, others to be addressed soon –Envoy ÏÏÏAmb.

Bankole Adeoye, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU), says the conflicts in Mali and the Sahel, Libya, Guinea Bissau as well as the lingering crisis in Somalia would be addressed soon. Adeoye said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Addis Ababa. NAN reports that Zambia officially handed over the one-month rotational chairmanship of the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) to Nigeria at the just concluded 29th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the AU. The envoy said tackling the conflicts would be achieved under Nigeria’s chairmanship of the PSC in July as endorsed by member states. “Issues relating to Mali, the Sahel, Libya and Guinea Bissau conflicts as well as others will be addressed. “Nigeria will engage in practical steps to address and tackle terrorism and violent extremism on the continent,’’ he said. He said Nigeria had brought a new dimension to promoting peace and security with emphasis on the need for all member states to also address the issue

of child soldering and promoting the interests of children in schools. “So, we are going to be addressing the issue of millions of out of school children, especially girls in conflict zones. “We will be addressing issues that relates to the best way to guarantee the rights of the child, even in war zones. `The protection of their interests will be guaranteed and this entails working with members of the PSC comprising 15 member states based on regional representation,’’ Adeoye said. The envoy, who spoke further on his mandate at the AU, said this included promoting Nigeria’s core and strategic interest of good neighbourliness and friendly relations with member countries of the AU. He said he would champion the three top programmes of President Muhammadu Buhari which are the anti-corruption campaign, economic diversification and promotion of peace and security. “Nigeria is a leader and champion of the African cause; African cause in terms of sustainable development and inclusive growth,’’ Adeoye said.

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Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is in Singapore for medical treatment, in his third such visit this year. Africa’s oldest ruler at 93, Mugabe was last in Singapore in May for what his spokesman George Charamba said then was treatment for eye problems. The Standard of Zimbabwe said he had left again for Singapore on Friday for more medical treatment. Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Mugabe Chris Mushohwe told the newspaper Mugabe was in Singapore office in 2018. but declined to confirm the reaHe has ruled the southern son for the visit. African nation since indepenThe ruling ZANU-PF party dence from Britain in 1980. said on Saturday it had canThe government has denied celled a youth rally scheduled he falls asleep in meetings, sayfor July 14 due to be attended by ing in response to television the president because he would footage appearing to show him be out of the country. doing so that he is resting his Charamba and Mushohwe eyes. did not respond to calls and Mugabe has racked up more messages to their phones for than 200,000 air miles since the comment. start of 2016. He spent $53 milDespite growing concerns lion on foreign trips last year, about his health, Mugabe has more than double the initial taken more than ten trips budget of $23 million, according abroad this year and wants to to government data. seek another five-year term in

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ormer Super Eagles goalkeeper, Joseph Dosu, on Sunday in Lagos said the ill health of Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, was a sad development and called for prayers from Nigeri-

Dosu, Shorunmu, rally support for Ikeme ans. The Wolverhampton Wanderers FC of England goalkeeper was diagnosed with acute Leukaemia by his club during a pre-season routine health check. Leukaemia is a malignant progressive disease in which the bone marrow and other blood-forming

organs produce increased numbers of immature or abnormal leucocytes. These suppress the production of normal blood cells, leading to anaemia and other symptoms. Dosu, whose football career was cut short after a near-fatal motor

accident in Lagos in 1997, added that in spite of the setback it would not be difficult to find a replacement for Ikeme. “It’s so unfortunate that he is going through this now, this is a great guy, he has done well since his invitation to the national team, and even

Inyang retains tennis crown in New York ANDREW EKEJIUBA

igeria junior player, Gabriel Inyang, has retained the Boys’ U-12 title at the Beco International Tennis Championship in New York. Inyang, who will be 12 later this month, defeated American Alexander Wenberg 8-6 in a keenly-contested final of the tournament. The Victoria Garden City Club of Lagos super-kid represented the IMG Academy in the tournament that featured over 30 kids. The IMG Academy whose headquarters is at Bandenton, Florida, is a global reputable sports academy with prepa-

Ben Nwachukwu, Abuja

oor officiating characterizing the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has been attributed to the quota system employed by the Referees’ Committee in appointing referees to handle matches. Abuja lawyer, Abdulakeem Usman Mustapha (SAN) while assessing the NPFL among the football leagues of the world noted that the issue of officiating is the bane of the LMC organized league and until it is addressed, the league will never grow. “Poor officiating is the bane of our league and until it is addressed like the English Premier League where we see clubs win away from home because of transparency of the referees, our league will never grow,” he said.

ratory experience in various sports and this is the third straight year Gabriel will be there on a two-month training programme. “It was a great match because the American boy was playing so well, but Gabriel was determined to win because I promised to reward him with gifts. He was so happy and all the coaches were commending him,” Inyang’s dad, Richard, who doubles as his coach, said on phone at the weekend. Inyang made his debut for Nigeria in April emerging as Nigeria’s best performer at the ITF/CAT West and Central Africa 12 and Under Champi-

onship in Lagos, winning two of his three singles matches. Richard disclosed that the victory has set the tone for what should be another memorable outing by the time the talented prospect steps on court for the Freiburg tournament in early August in Florida. “The priority here is to train and develop his skills, but we are getting used to celebrating victory and as such we will work harder to amend to be sure that we win the next tournament in Florida. At the 2016 Feiberg tournament, Inyang defeated American Jack Patricof 6-3, 6-1 to win the top prize.

dressed. According to him: “There are several referees that are not fit but they are given matches to officiate in the LMC League because they must fill the quota. They are appointing referees based on quota system but this must not be encouraged. This must stop.” The legal luminary maintained

that the Nigerian league must borrow a leaf from the EPL where any referee who leaves within 25 metres radius cannot officiate in any match involving any of the clubs within that area and the idea that every state must produce a referee must stop. He also noted that referees officiating in the NPFL are too

many and advised that the number be pruned down to a size that efficiency would be encouraged. Reacting, Chairman of NFF Referees appointment committee Yusuf Ahmed Fresh debunked the claim by the erudite lawyer saying that it was a mere imagination.

Wimbledon 2017: Murray, Konta, target quarter-final ANDREW EKEJIUBA with Agency Report

ndy Murray and Johanna Konta will try to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals as the men’s and women’s fourth-round singles matches are played today. The pair will attempt to give Britain a man and woman in the last eight for the first time since 1973. Sixth seed Konta plays France’s

21st seed Caroline Garcia in the opening match on court one at 13:00 BST. Defending champion Murray plays Frenchman Benoit Paire on Centre Court at about 15:00. A packed schedule includes eight men’s and eight women’s singles matches, and spectators began queuing over the weekend for the remaining tickets. In the men’s draw, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal

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Remo,FCIU clash shifted over food poisoning Players of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Remo Stars were involved in a food poisoning incident as they were billed to face FC Ifeanyiubah on Sunday. The game has now been called off until a new date is agreed. The club secretary, Michael Onikute, revealed that 13 first-team players affected are Victor Mbaoma, Salefu Ochowechi, Ekene Awazie, Umar Martaba, Oknuoghae Osas, Edozie Ewelike, Onovo David, Abiodun Awoyemi, Ekene Obi, Saidu Muhammed, David Walbe and Shuji Oshobe.

Ighalo shines in Changchun’s win

Poor Officiating bane of NPFL, says Mustapha

He disclosed that it has come to his knowledge that the League Management Company is making frantic effort to secure sponsors but added that before they do that, they must put their house in order. Mustapha insists that the issue of lack of transparency in officiating in the Nigerian league has to be squarely ad-

with his club. “We need to show him support and importantly pray for him, the need for these two cannot be overemphasised at this point in time. We have other fantastic goalkeepers, the likes of Daniel Akepeyi and Dele Alapansu.”

and Murray have 13 Wimbledon titles between them, while five-time champion Venus Williams is the only former winner in a fascinating women’s event. The 37-year-old American opens play on Centre Court against 19-year-old Ana Konjuh of Croatia at 13:00. They will be followed on Centre Court by Murray against Paire, before Federer takes on Bulgarian 13th seed Grigor Dimitrov.

Nigeria international Odion Ighalo was on target in Changchun Yatai’s impressive 4-2 win over Shanghai SIPG FC at the Development Area Stadium on Sunday. The former Watford star made it 4-1 in the 58th minute when he slotted home after he was put through on goal by Huszti. His strike against Shanghai SIPG FC took his tally to four goals in the Chinese Super League this season. Huszti gave the home team the lead in the 22nd minute when he converted a spot kick after Ighalo was fouled in the box.

Eze rescues RoPS in Finland

Emeka Eze converted a crucial penalty, five minutes from time to help RoPS Rovaniemi claim a share of the spoils in an exciting 2-2 draw with HIFK Helsinki in Finland’s top division, the Veikkausliiga at the weekend. The 20-year-old Nigerian attacker kept his composure to fire past the HIFK goalkeeper, Tomi Maanoja in the 85th minute to save his side from a home defeat. It was his fourth league goal of the season in his 14th appearance of the season.

Akande relishes CHAN call-up

Rivers United goalkeeper, Abiodun Akande wants a chance to strut his stuff for Nigeria at senior level and will relish a call-up when the squad for the upcoming African Nations Championships (CHAN) qualifiers is announced. Akande produced a man-of-the-match display as Rivers United lost 1-2 to Moroccan club, FUS Rabat in the CAF Confederation Cup and the goalkeeper is now looking at representing Nigeria at full international level when Nigeria face the winner of the first round qualifying between Togo and Benin Republic in round two.

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Rooney seals Everton return Stories by ANDREW EKEJIUBA with Agency Report

ayne Rooney has completed his return to Everton after the Toffees agreed an undisclosed fee with Manchester United. The 31-year-old has

agreed a two-year-deal at Goodison Park after passing a medical on Saturday. Rooney left Everton for United in 2004 for a reported fee of £27million, which made him the world’s most expensive teenager at the time. He went on to win 12 major trophies for the club in 13

years, including five Premier League titles, three League Cups, the FA Cup, the Champions League and the Europa League. He was named captain by Louis van Gaal in 2014 and broke Bobby Charlton’s longstanding scoring record at United last season, eventually finishing on 253 goals in

559 appearances. Rooney, England’s record goalscorer, fell down the pecking order under manager Jose Mourinho last season and United’s pursuit of Everton striker Romelu Lukaku prompted talk that he would leave before next season. Rooney is the latest sign-

ing in a busy transfer window at Goodison Park, with Davy Klaassen, Jordan Pickford, Sandro Ramirez and Michael Keane secured as the Toffees look to close the gap on the top six. “Wayne has shown me that ambition that we need and that winning mentality – he

knows how to win titles and I’m really happy he’s decided to come home,” said Everton manager Ronald Koeman. “He loves Everton and he was desperate to come back. He is still only 31 and I don’t have any doubts about his qualities. It’s fantastic he’s here.”

No offers for Mahrez —Shakespeare

eicester City have not received any offers for want-away Algerian attacker Riyad Mahrez, according to manager Craig Shakespeare. The Fennec Foxes player has made clear his desire to leave the King Power Stadium in the current transfer window, having released a statement to this effect back in May. This action disappointed Shakespeare, under whom Mahrez enjoyed a renaissance in his

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form in the second half of last season, but he has shrugged it off and insisted that the club has yet to receive any bids for the 26-year-old. “I’m not worried,” the Leicester boss told Sky Sports News. “Can it be disappointing when a player comes out publically? Yes. “I think we have to look what is behind that as well, in terms of advice. “We have to understand Riyad’s concerns but while he is contracted to the football club, and while we’ve had no bids for him, which we haven’t, he has to be professional and we have to be professional. “He has to be fully committed here and I expect him to do that.” Mahrez has been strongly linked with a move to Arsenal, but the London side have been focused on other transfer targets thus far.

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Roma star Rudiger joins Chelsea

helsea have signed German centre back Antonio Rudiger from Italian side AS Roma on a five-year contract, the Premier League champions said on Sunday. Rudiger has spent the last two seasons in Serie A, arriving at Roma on loan from VfB Stuttgart in 2015 before making a permanent switch at the end of the campaign. “It’s a great feeling because not every player has the opportunity to join a huge club like this,” Rudiger, who will wear the No 2 shirt, said in a statement. “I am looking forward to meeting up with my new

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teammates and I’m very proud to officially become a Chelsea player.” The 24-year-old Germany international has won 17 caps since his debut in 2014. Manager Antonio Conte is looking to strengthen the Chelsea side that lifted the league title in his first campaign at Stamford Bridge. Rudiger is the London club’s second signing of the transfer window after goalkeeper Willy Caballero joined as a free agent from Manchester City. Chelsea will kick-off their 2017-18 league campaign at home against Burnley on August 12.

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Bayern miss out on Wagner

Ramos ‘calm’ over Ronaldo’s exit rumours Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos says he is “very

Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich has missed out on signing Sandro Wagner. Wagner’s 11 goals in 31 Bundesliga games for Hoffenheim last season earned him a spot in Germany’s Confederations Cup squad and the striker has three goals from as many outings for Joachim Low’s side. The 29-year-old began his career at Bayern, making a handful of firstteam appearance almost a decade ago and was a reported target for the champions, but he has instead agreed fresh terms with Hoffenheim until 2020.

calm” about rumours linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a move away from the Spanish capital. Ronaldo has dominated headlines over the close season with Spanish and Portuguese media suggesting that the four-time Ballon d’Or winner wants to leave the European champions. The 32-year-old was said to be “upset” as Spanish prosecutors accused him of $16.76 million tax fraud. Ronaldo is due to testify in court on July 31.

Ibrahim misses out N438m Turkey deal

An unnamed Super Lig club have ended their pursuit of Nigeria national-teamer Alhassan Ibrahim this summer. The Akwa United sensation had been in talks with a representative of the Turkish club, who pulled the plug on the $1.2m per season deal after the striker refused to issue him a mandate. The former Flying Eagles star was also attracting interest from Kalmar, and the Sporting Director of the Swedish club Thomas Andersson Borstam was due to fly to the French capital to watch him in action against Togo but later cancelled the trip because of his daughter’s birthday.

Karsdorp: Strootman convinced me to join Roma! Rick Karsdorp says the presence of Kevin Strootman was key in his decision to join Roma. Right-back Karsdorp had been linked with moves to Manchester United and Inter, but swapped Feyenoord for Roma, moving to the Italian capital on a five-year deal last month. Strootman and Karsdorp are international team-mates with Netherlands and the latter said at a media conference that the presence of Strootman is very important for convincing him to come to Roma.

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Osinbajo, Obiano, others to grace Postgraduate Medical College AT 2 Ophthalmology lecture

ANSG expresses concern AT3 over 600 active erosion sites

Traders eulogise Obiano as work commences in N10m market projects ÏÏÏ

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (left), welcoming Stuart Symington, US Ambassador to Nigeria at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia...recently.

Anambra now investment haven, says Obiano Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Onitsha

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Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, says his administration has transformed the state to a haven for genuine investors. Obiano spoke during the commissioning of a multimillion naira Stanel Oil multipurpose facility on Friday in Awka. The governor said that his administration had created the enabling environment that would give investors and the people the prosperity and progress required to drive any successful venture. “All we have done is to catalyse the process for businesses to grow. We are waiting for you to lend a hand to the building of a new Anambra State. “We want to reassure our numerous entrepreneurs who are yet to remember the state

in their investment plan that Anambra is now the safest state in Nigeria and we have established a strong foundation for economic and industrial growth. “It is also widely known in the investment community that the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA) makes the process of investing in the state seem as easy as a walk in the park”, the governor said. He urged the people to heed the call to invest at home, pointing out that Anambra State would witness more development if more indigenes do so. Obiano said the state was happy with the Managing Director of the firm, Mr. Stanley Uzochukwu, for investing in the state. “This piece of investment has created more than 500

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direct and indirect jobs,’’ he said. Uzochukwu thanked the governor for his interest in

the development of the state and assured that he would expand his business interest in the area.

No importation of arms to Nnewi –Police ÏÏÏThe

Police Command in Anambra State, on Thursday, described as false, news making round that arms have been imported into Nnewi, one of the commercial towns in the state. Mrs. Nkeiruka Nwode, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the command, stated this in a statement in Awka, the state capital. According to her, the rumour is baseless, adding that it is capable of causing tension and panic in the state. She quoted the Commissioner of Police in the state, Alhaji Garba Umar, as assuring the people that anybody linked to such `baseless and senseless rumour’ will be apprehended and prosecuted. Nwode also said the command had investigated and found out that nothing of such happened in Nnewi or any part of the state. “I am very surprised that some people will unnecessarily want to create security tension in the state by peddling baseless

and wicked rumours. “It is very regrettable and unfortunate that some people take pleasure in causing fear and tension, aimed at pulling down the efforts of the command,’’ she said. According to her, such development is also aimed at pulling down the administration of Gov. Willie Obiano. “The command warns that the new Commissioner of Police will not take such issue lightly and will deal decisively with peddlers of baseless rumours.’’ The police image maker assured the peddlers of such rumour that they would be made to face the consequences of their actions. She further assured the people of the state of the continued readiness of the command to ensure the safety of life and property. Nwode, therefore, urged the people to ignore the rumour and go about their normal businesses.

Traders in various markets in Anambra State have expressed elation over the commencement of work in some markets on the N10 million project Governor Willie Obiano promised each of the markets in the state. The works have already taken off in Ochanja, Ose Okwodu and other markets in the market. At Ochanja, the treasurer of the market, Chief Samuel Idoko, who supervises the job, said their project is the construction of Ochanja first gate and garage. Expressing his joy over the work, he said: “I am happy. We have not seen this before. Ochanja traders have endorsed Governor Willie Obiano for second tenure. You can see how happy everybody is“. A trader at the market, Mrs. Anthonia Egwuonwu, said:”I am happy. We are happy. He will go again for a second term. Since I have been in his Ochanja, I have never seen this before. For the fact that they remembered us is enough. God will help him. His administration is good to us”. Another trader in Ochanja, Kenneth Agbo, said since he came to Anambra State, this is the first time he was witnessing this type of initiative. “Even if he does not do anything again, this one is enough. For a Governor to remember traders and do something that will benefit the traders, it shows he loves them. The work is solid but I appeal that this work should go round. Every part in Ochanja should be floored,” he requested. The contractor, Engr. Gene Nnaemeka Ndubisi, said it was not more than a week they started and they have already achieved 60 percent of the job, hoping that they will complete the job ahead of the two months deadline given to them. “As you can see, we have started work in earnest. We are almost doing day and might because of rain to beat the eight weeks deadline. If we are mobilised because we are doing this job with our money, the job would be completed within one month,” said the contractor.

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Osinbajo, Obiano, others to grace Postgraduate Medical College Ophthalmology lecture Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Awka

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sor Yemi Osinbajo, Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano and the Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole are among the dignitaries that will grace the first ever National Post-Graduate Medical College lecture to hold in the South East region of Nigeria billed for Anambra State from July 13 to 14, 2017. The lecture, according to the Chief Consultant of Ophthalmology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Professor Sebastine Nwosu, is the 18th lecture series of the Faculty of Opthalmology, National Medical College of Nigeria since its inception in 1977. Briefing newsmen, Prof. Nwosu said the epoch making event which is also the first of its kind in the South East region will afford the university the opportunity to showcase to the world the excellent

services the hospital had been rendering to the nation since it commenced operation years back. “The ophthalmology wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital is a place where we do everything about ophthalmology and I am happy to announce to you that this hospital is among the best out of the ophthalmological centres in the South East region and that explains the reason the medical college chose the university this year. This hospital caters for a cream of Nigerians and Cameroonians among other countries that will throng the teaching hospital for its services and training of other graduates. It is the highest ophthalmology National Post-Graduate Medical College authorised by law to train ophthalmologist in this country,” said Prof. Nwosu. He continued: “This University trains and graduates those who want to be ophthalmologist every year. So it is gratifying that this institution has chosen Anambra State

for this year’s annual lecture and a cream of specialist ophthalmologists in Nigeria will assemble in the state to talk to people in this zone. “We are therefore using this opportunity to appeal to the people of the South East zone to avail themselves of the opportunity to come and be educated on the eye sight related problems, from the eye specialists drawn from across the country”. He said the lecture would be delivered by resource persons and would not be technical in nature as every lecture have been tailored to teach people about what to do about Diabetes, especially this time, the case about Diabetes has become an epidemic which can cause blindness and lead to so many complicated illness. During the two day lecture which holds between July 13, and 14 at Dolly Hills Hotels 33 Onitsha, the university will also honour those who have been of immense help to the faculty.

Lack of record keeping, cause of corruption in Nigeria –Obieri ÏÏÏA

chartered accountant and Managing Partner of ICH DIEN, an accounting and consulting firm, Chief Kevin Obieri, has blamed the enormous corruption in Nigeria on poor recordkeeping among Nigerians. Chief Obieri said this at the weekend in Onitsha, Anambra State, during the celebration of 25 years of his accountancy practice and presentation of his book, “The Complete and Confident Accountant”. Chief Obieri, who used the occasion to admit three new partners who included his wife, said Nigerians don’t keep record. He said: “Most politicians don’t keep record. How many Governments, their ministries and agencies publish their accounts? Some

of the ministries don’t even have accountants. There are no people of integrity”. Obieri said he decided to admit new partners because he realised that one man show/practice was no longer fashionable and sustainable. His words: “A one branch practice will not provide the critical mass required for growth, and the impact required of a serious professional firm in Nigeria today. This is the reason behind my opening our Abuja office in 2013, and opting to encourage younger accountants to come on board as partners”. He said in business, there is no sentiment, adding, “There is no brother or relation because you don’t know who you are working with or customer/client will be. The more the merrier, the wider the scope, the better.

Obieri lamented the high mortality rate among Igbo businesses because they don’t open it up, rather concentrate among the owners and immediately they die, the businesses die with them. “Igbo man has a problem, he believes he has a lot of wisdom. Others also have equivalent. Bring people from diverse background to join in running your business,” he said. He stressed the need for accountants to be sound because they are dealing with something that is sensitive, which is money. “Accountancy is about handling money. Money is important, perhaps more important than life because people sacrifice human life, or parts of their bodies to make money. You must be sound.

30 suspected cultists who were arrested in various parts of Anambra State, who have been counselled and freed after investigation by the Special Anti-Cultism Squad (SPACS) of the state Police Command have commended the squad for saving their lives and bringing them back to the society as responsible persons. Thanking the SPACS on behalf of the counselled cult members, a 300 level student in one of the tertiary institutions in the state, who pleaded anonymity, said: “God will bless the SPACS Commander, Mr. Christopher Bassey, for making us to come back normal through their counselling process instead of resorting to torturing as was the case in the past. “I was personally arrested over cult related offence and after investigation and counseling which lasted for three days, I was freed and so I came back with some of the counseled ones to thank the Commander and his men for returning us to a responsible life and we pledged not to be deviant again. We thank Oga Bassey and his men for saving our lives. We are not the first batch that came with our parents/guardians but from what I see about 30 counselled and freed suspects come back in batches or individually to say thank you sir for changing our lives for the better”. Urging them to be of good behaviour as they pledged, the SPACS Commander, Mr. Bassey,

a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), pleaded with their parents to always monitor the kind of company their children keep, adding, “not when the father is in Port Harcourt, the mother is in Asaba and the children will be left alone in the parents’ home in Onitsha. On daily basis we arrest at least 10 suspected cultists because we go out after them. We carry the raid to their hideout and that is why we have been succeeding in the war against cultism”. He continued: “The hardened ones when arrested we arraign in court and anyone found with firearms, guns, we transfer to Special Anti-Robbery Squad, (SARS), and those without serious involvement in cultism we counsel for days, weeks to help place them under monitoring and like you can see, after the counseling, they will realise that what they were involved in, cultism was not beneficial to them but will rather endanger their future as a result of the influence of hard drug they consume. It is not every cultist that is a kidnapper or armed robber but every armed robber or kidnapper is a cultist and every cultist has a bush name he answers”. According to him, “in cultism, you have mostly teenagers of between 14 to 17 years and it is hard for a 14 year cultist to be a kidnapper and such under aged cultists when we arrest them, we counsel them”.

Nov. poll: Igbo group in South Africa backs Ohaneze ÏÏÏThe

founder of Ohaneze Ndigbo, a socio-cultural group in South Africa, Chief Jonas Udeji, said the stance of its national body not to boycott the Anambra governorship election is in order. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nnamdi Kanu, the self- proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), had called for the boycott of the November 18 election in Anambra. But the National President of Ohaneze, John Nwodo, had addressed legislators in Anambra and told them to ignore the directive. Udeji told NAN in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday that Kanu was not qualified to give such a directive on behalf of Igbos. “Ohaneze Ndigbo remains the apex body of Igbos in Nigeria and world-wide. “No single individual will give any order on behalf of Igbos if that person is not the elected

President of Ohaneze. “We understand Nnamdi Kanu`s emotions about the plight of Igbos in Nigeria. But, he should realise that we have a leader and that is Nwodo. “He is the one to speak on behalf of Igbos,” he said. Udeji urged Anambra people and other South East states to ignore such directive from IPOB and elect their leaders when the opportunity comes. According to him, Igbos should collectively decide on such sensitive issues under the leadership of Ohaneze, their apex body, and not based on an individual’s directive. He said that Anambra people had the right to elect their governor and other representatives at the local government, state and national levels. Udeji said that Ohaneze under Nwodo`s leadership had been focused and remained determined to achieve set goals and objectives.

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Army Commander charges traders to be proactive in environmental matters ÏÏÏAs part of

the events mapped out for the celebration of this year’s Army Day celebration, the officers and men of the 302 Military Cantonment, Onitsha in Anambra State, in collaboration with the state government, at the weekend, embarked on cleaning exercise at a huge refuse dump at Electrical International Market, Obosi, along the Onitsha-Owerri Highway. Speaking at the occasion, the Commander, Col. Idongesit Uko Akpan Akpan, said the army chose the place for this year’s clean up exercise, having considered its strategic positioning. He advised the traders to always avoid the attitude of indifference, particularly as it has to do with cleaning up their business environment, pleading with them to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse as cleanness is next to godliness. “Today, we came to assist the state government in cleaning up the refuse here and I am appealing to the leadership of the market to make sure that this point we’ve cleared of rubbish is kept clean. The essence of today’s exercise stands as our own contribution in reciprocating the relentless effort of the Governor in making the state one of the neatest in the coun-

try”, he stated. Col. Akpan, who was with the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano on Sanitation, Lady Florence Njede Oraedum and the Transition Committee Chairman, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state, Barr. Asha Nnabuife, thanked the Governor of the state for making the state look neater than he met it. Lady Florence Oraedum, who frowned over what they met on ground at the market, thanked the military for finding time to assist her office in cleaning up the state, stating that the kind gesture of the military has shown that they appreciate the programme of the state government as it concerns keeping the state clean. Describing littered rubbish inside the drainage within the electrical market by the traders as “rascality”, Governor Willie Obiano’s aide called for all hands to be on deck for the Governor to achieve cleaning up the state, boasting that the Governor has done wonderfully well in this regard. She called on the traders to support the Governor’s second tenure bid, which according her, would give the Governor the opportunity of accomplishing the good jobs he has started in the state.

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ANSG expresses concern over 600 active erosion sites Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Awka

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has expressed concern over the number of active erosion sites in the state. The Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Romanus Ejikeme, expressed the worry in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Friday. He said that there were not less than 600 active sites, out of the 950 geo-referenced erosion sites in the state. He, however, said that the state government, within the limits of its resources, was carrying out intervention works in 10 erosion sites. “We have more than 600 active erosion sites and this is not exhaustive because we have written to about 181 communities to update us with the number of ero-

sion sites in their neighbourhoods. “The governor has approved palliative works in not less than 10 of these sites; these sites include Agwu-Achi, Nkwele-Ezunaka, Akpaka, Ebenebe, Oranto-Ukpo, Ring Road at Ukpo bypass, Nnewi-Ichi, Utuh and Iheakuba-Amichi. “The one at Ekwueme Square road is massive and beyond what the state can handle because it will cost hundreds of millions of naira,” he said. Ejikeme decried the slow pace of intervention by the Nigerian Erosion Watershed and Management Project in the state, even after the state government had paid its counterpart funds in full. He said that bureaucratic bottlenecks hindering approval for the commencement of civil works at the sites were not good, in the light of the urgency of the situation. Ejikeme called on the World Bank to quickly start rehabilita-

tion works at the approved sites and save the residents of the affected areas from untold hardship. “We cannot wait for NEWMAP because of the bureaucratic bottlenecks affecting its processes. “So, government is putting palliative measures in place with regard to the erosion on Ekwueme Square road so as to ensure that it does not cut the road. “There are about 15 erosion sites on which NEWMAP is intervening but Agulu, Oko and Nanka erosion sites are not among these sites. “It has not been easy, there is so much bureaucracy in getting these jobs done; it is not solely in our hands to execute these jobs and the World Bank has a principal role to play. “But the Anambra State Government has paid its counterpart fund in full with regard to that project,” he said.

I didn’t buy Onitsha Mosque, says Ukeji ÏÏÏAn

Onitsha based business mogul, Chief Joseph Ukeji, Chairman of J.I. Ejison Limited, has denied ever bidding to buy or purchased Onitsha Mosque. Speaking through his General Manager, Obianika Okafor, during a press briefing last weekend by the Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture,(ONICCIMA), Chief Ukeji said there was no time the mosque was put on sale neither did they offer to purchase the mosque nor the company bought the mosque. The social media had been awash recently with news that Chief Ukeji had bought the Onitsha mosque after the quit order issued to Ndigbo by some Northern Youth groups. But stressing that there was nothing like that, he advised the media especially the social media to be more responsible in their reportage of news items. In the briefing which was at the instance of the Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ONICCIMA), the incoming President of the Chamber, Donatus Ebubeogu, asked “the public to discountenance this allegation as it is nothing but a farce, and a blatant tissue of lies”. He said they have it on good authority that Chief Ukeji never contemplated such transaction, let alone carry it out, describing the “purveyors’ of this baseless information as simply mischief

makers and idle minds, who are out to create needless confusion and tension in the state”. The chamber’s interest in the matter, said Ebubeogu, was based on the fact that “Chief Ukeji was not only bona fide corporate member of ONICCIMA but also a top most industrialist and international businessman, who has over years built a strong reputation and principles by sheer hard work and adherence to international best business practices”. “It thus beats our imagination as to what end the harbingers of this false information wish to achieve from this uncouth endeavour of trying to drag such high profile OPS operator into the mud. “The ONICCIMA wishes to advise the peddlers of the rumour and the general public to desist from this character assassination campaign but to pursue those causes that will uplift our society from the morass of insecurity, divisive tendencies and social economic quagmire,” he said. The leader of Hausa community in Onitsha, Alhaji Yushau Ilyasu, when contacted, said that he has received several calls from the public especially from the North to inquire about the rumour. He however said it was not true that the mosque at No 2 Bida Road, Onitsha near Main Market has been sold, saying that there was no time it was contemplated putting the mosque for sale.

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CLO boss decries poor participation of citizens in electoral processes ÏÏÏThe Chairman of Civil Liber-

ties Organisation (CLO), Anambra State chapter, Comrade Vincent Ezekwueme, has decried the low participation of Anambra citizens in the voter registration exercise, which he said, will affect the enthronement of good and accountable governance in the state. Comrade Ezekwueme, who spoke in a statement he made available to newsmen in Awka, the state capital, at the weekend, said the same people who refused to take part in the voter’s registration exercise and electoral process in general would sit back in the comfort of their homes to criticise the actions of governments. “It is unfortunate and distasteful that our citizens exhibit arrogant display of ignorance by criticising every action of government at the comfort of their homes, without

taking positive action to enhance good governance,” he said. The CLO boss said it was unfortunate that most of the youth act out of shear ignorance and display lackadaisical attitude in voter’s card registration on the ground that the exercise was just a formality, since people’s votes don’t decide who wins the election. He contended that the church, political class, political parties, civil Society organisations (CSOs), trade union and Student Union movements have enormous task of inculcating the right attitude in our youths, especially on the need to participate adequately in the process leading to November 18, 2017 governorship election in the state. Ezekwueme reiterated his call on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to decentralise the current registration ex-

ercise so as to ensure that eligible voters are availed the opportunity to register. Ultimately, said Ekwueme, Anambra people should take their destiny in their hands by not only participating in the election but enduring that votes count, warning that security agents should stay clear from partisanship during the election. Meanwhile, Ezekwueme has lauded billionaire business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, for his concern on the alarming youth unemployment in the country. The CLO boss said Dangote condemned the publicity given to the high profile kidnapper, Evans, by the media in the country, lamenting that Nigeria “celebrates mediocrity instead of meritocracy, vice instead virtues, corruption instead of honesty, failure instead of success”.

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ANSG inaugurates 10-man Illegal revenue agents rake in N50m committee on workers’ welfare from petty traders daily –Rights group ÏÏÏAnambra State Government

has inaugurated a 10 man committee to study the issues concerning the welfare of workers in the state. The Committee named a “Special Committee on Outstanding Labour – Workers Demand and Issues” was inaugurated at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia recently. The committee consists of government officials and technocrats, would be headed by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Nkem Okeke, while the Secretary is Mr. Tony Ezenwaka Permanent Secretary in the office of Head of Service. Other members include, the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu; the State Heads of Service, Barr Harry Uduh; the Commissioner for Justice, Barr Anali Chude; the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Ifeatu Onejeme; the Chairman Post Primary School Service Commission, Lady Joy Ulasi; the Chairman Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board, (ASUBEB), Nze Emeka Olisa; the Accountant General

in the Ministry of Finance, Hon Ngozi Okonkwo; and the Senior Special Assistant Finance, Mr. Tony Oli. The committee has four months to deliberate on the outstanding demands of labour in all segments and make appropriate recommendations, vis-avis financial implications and source of fund to the state government. Some of the demands to deliberate include review and harmonisation of pensions, sustainable implementation of the new Contributory Pension Scheme, severance gratuity as well as benefits of retired Judges, disparities in the payment of local government workers, doctors and other local government health professionals. Other issues include non-payment of peculiarity allowance to NASU, PPSSC and ASUBEB staff, hazard allowance to fire officers, outstanding matters of Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria, (JUSUN), and retirement age of 65 years of Nwafor Orizu College of Education NOCEN, among other things.

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ÏÏÏIllegal revenue agents who claim to be working for the Anambra State Government may be raking in N50 million daily from petty traders, wheel barrow pushers, hawkers and bus drivers in Onitsha, the state commercial nerve centre. The state Chairman of Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), Comrade Vincent Ezekwueme, who stated this in a statement, said it has become pertinent to let Governor Willie Obiani know that his directive that levies should not be collected from petty traders, hawkers,

wheel barrow pushers among others was being obeyed in breach. “These nuisance who call themselves Government revenue agents extort between N350 to N459 on daily basis from petty traders each in the various markets in Onitsha, while hawkers and wheel barrow pushers pay through their nose N200 and above, thereby making about N50 million daily. “Commercial bus drivers are not exempted as they also pay between N1, 000 to N2000 each and the revenue agents boast that even the state government cannot stop them,” he said. Ezekwueme said he confronted these revenue agents

sometimes ago and they threatened him, claiming that they have the backing of the state Government and even petition written to the president of Nigeria will not have any effect. “They are not interested in the success of this administration and actualisation of Anambra State of our dream, hope and aspiration,” Ezekwueme lamented. He then asked Governor Obiano to as a matter of urgent importance to beam his searchlight on these revenue agents whose interest in his administrstionn was only commercial not for him to succeed and return for a second tenure.

Ogbaru market to flush out fake product dealers ÏÏÏThe

president of Ogbaru Main Market Traders Union, Chief Victor Nwawuzie, has asked those who are engaged in the manufacturing and selling of fake, substandard and adulterated products to leave the market with immediate effect. The president issued the sack order just as the traders gave him vote of confidence in the reconstruction of the market to beef up security and ensure free flow of flood. The resident who issued the red card during a prayer session in the market recently lamented that his opponents were cashing in on the illegal activities of these unscrupulous elements to tackle him but he assured that he would not be distracted in his vowed commitment to improve the Ogbaru Main market because he has a future Said the president, “I am looking forward to the future. I cannot be distracted. Nobody will distract me. The opponents will not succeed. Those who are involved in opposition to this government should have a change of mind and repent. He said there is no profit in the office except the desire to offer service to God and humanity, saying

“there is no money to embezzle here. I have my business. I have something I am doing” He promised to immediately commerce massive renovation of the market by constructing the roads, drainage system which have been started from roofing the market prayer ground. The Financial Secretary, Mr. Emeka Apeh, taking this reporter round the market to inspect the on-going projects especially constructing drainage which was violently opposed by the opposition, the financial secretary assured the leadership of the market would not be distracted by the antics of opposition. He said “we must fulfill all the promises made to the traders. Those who can stop us from developing this market are the State Government, the AMATAS, the patrons and Board of Trustees (BOT) members. Members of the opposition who have constituted themselves into stumbling block cannot stop us especially when we are doing good job”. He said they have set up a task force to eradicate and flush out from the market those behind fake, sub-standard and adulterated products.

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Obiano tasks Rotarians on promotion of govt policies ÏÏÏ

Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, at the weekend, charged members to be in the vanguard of promoting government programmes and policies, just as he urged them to be good ambassadors of organisation. Governor Obiano gave the charge when he received the leadership of the new Rotary District 9142 led by the Pioneer District Governor, Dr. Emman Ude Akpeh, at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia. The visit was to formally invite the governor to the Inauguration of the new Rotary International District 9142 and Installation of the Pioneer District Governor scheduled to hold on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Won-

derland, Awka under the distinguish Chairmanship of Sen. Ben Ndi Obi. The governor also promised the organisation adequate security during the inauguration of the new district and equally charged them to be in the vanguard of promoting government programmes and policies. He further enjoined them to always compliment government effort in tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges and to share a passion for both community service and friendship in line with rotary objective. Inauguration lecture of the new district will be delivered by Most Rev. Dr. Mattew Hassan Kukah (Bishop of Sokoto Dioceses). This is the first time ever, such

a Rotary event, which involves the hosting of over 1000 Rotarians and their families from all over the world will be happening in Anambra State, a testimony of the good security network and enabling environment provided in the state courtesy of the action Governor. The new Rotary District 9142 president was accompanied by Past District Governors, Ben Udeze, Ben Aghazu and Ogugua Nwankwu. Also in attendance were Assistant Governors, some Committee Chairs and Charter Presidents in Anambra State. Present also were the SSA on Social Media to Govornor Obiano, Rtn Prof. AU Nonyelu, Rtn Dr. Udoka Imagine, Rtn Tochi Amalu, and Rtn Prof. Okigbo among others.

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ERA/FoEN commends Edo govt on Okomu revocation order Ganiyu Obaaro The Stakeholder Coalition for the Protection of the Environment, Edo State Chapter, a network of civil society and other groups involved in environmental justice struggles, has lauded the Edo State Government for reiterating it’s determination to stop Okomu Oil Palm Company from undermining the rights of community people through its land grab activities. The coalition’s, while responding to Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu’s recent remarks in relation to the Okomu controversy, when he asserted that the state government would not fold its hands and watch helplessly while powerful individuals and multinational companies undermine the rights of the people, commended the state government for its bold stance. A statement by the Head, Media and Campaigns,Environmental Rights Action, Mr. Philip Jakpor, and made available to The Daily Times, said that, “Shuaibu also announced that a committee had been set up to look into the complaints of land-grabbing, environmental and livelihood destruction made against Okomu PLC, by 30 communities of Owan and Okomu forest zones of the state.” According to the groups, “The Environmental Rights Action/ Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN), which is also a member of the coalition, said the government had, by the deputy governor’s statement, demonstrated commendable commitment to ensuring justice for the affected communities. “ERA/FoEN Executive Director, Dr. Godwin Uyi said that while the deputy governor’s statements were reassuring, comments credited to the companies’ official, who claimed to be Managing Director and a representaCONTINUED ON PAGE B2

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Electricity: TCN, Gencos trade blames over epileptic supply

NIMC to deploy verification software to insurance firms

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The challenge facing operators in the Nigerian electricity sector, Transition Company of Nigeria, TCN and the Generating companies, GenCos, has been attributed to lack of focus and gas wasted by the firms. Therefore, claims and counter claims have continued to trail the exposure on why Nigeria has remained in darkness despite availability of gas to power the system. In a statement marking his one year anniversary as Group Managing Director at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru shocked many, when he stated that at least 50 per cent of domestic gas supplied to the power generating companies

(Gencos) are often wasted due to inability of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to wheel out generated power by the Gencos. This has made it impossible for Nigeria to improve from its 4.3 megawatts electricity supply in the past 10 years. Baru said: “During the period under review, domestic gas supply increased from average of 700mmscf, in July 2016, to an average of 1,220mmscfd currently, with about 75 per cent of the volume supplied to thermal power plants. “A lot of generation companies, as a result, are rejecting gas due to the inability of Transmission Company of Nigeria to wheel-out the power generated.” He also stated NNPC had done

Following its mandate to become the leading Identity Management Agency in Nigeria, The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said that it has concluded all arrangements to deploy its Verification Service (NVS) to the insurance and pension management companies. According to the NIMC, the NVS software, which was developed by the Business Development and Commercial Services (BDCS) of the Commission has a history of successful implementation and adoption by some financial institutions in the country. While making a live demonstration of the software on two

everything possible to reduce this waste, but little or no progress has been made in that regard. But when contacted, the management of TCN said there was some exaggeration of the true situation as regards the issues on power supplied to it by the Gencos to be wheeled out to the distribution companies (Discos). An aide to Mr. Usman Gur Mohammed Managing Director of TCN, Mr. Danladi Umar, said the true situation is not being told to the public. Umar indirectly confirmed that some volumes of power supplied it by the Gencos are not fully utilised due to damage that transmission stations have suffered, coupled with having some obsolete equipments.

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NCC: Telcos must comply with financial, technical standards By Tony Nwakaegho In furtherance to checkmate financial breaches in the telecom industry, the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) has warned that telecommunications companies must henceforth adhere to certain financial and technical standards before they can operate in the country.

The board’s position was made known as directives were being issued to the NCC’s management regarding the outstanding $589m from the $1.2bn loan obtained by Etisalat Nigeria from a consortium of 13 banks in 2013. The Chairman of the commission’s board, Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye said in a correspondence that the agency took the decision after an emergency meeting on

Wednesday “to review the Etisalat’s issue in its entirety.” He said, “The board commended the NCC management for its handling of the Etisalat issue till date. The board also commended the cooperation and inter-agency collaboration exhibited by the Central Bank of Nigeria as a fellow regulator. “The board directed the management to ensure at all times

that telecoms companies meet the financial and technical integrity standards expected of them. “The board has had a three-fold concern: Ensuring continuous service to the over 21 million Etisalat subscribers; safeguarding the employees; and stabilising the telecoms sector to ensure its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product is not impacted and investment interest continues.”

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Tony Nwakaegho Barring all challenges confronting operators in the telecom sector, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, managing director and chief executive officer, Airtel Nigeria has doused their apprehension that ICT companies can successfully get listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and also contribute to the socio-economic development of the country. Ogunsanya said that an enabling business environment, policies that promote ease of doing business and market forces in line with best practices are key factors that can encourage telcos to list on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. The Airtel boss made this known during a presentation entitled: “Creating an Enabling Environment for Public Listing of the Economy’s Commanding Heights: The Case for Telecoms Sector,” at the 2017 Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) Annual National Workshop, held in Abuja, recently. He explained that following the liberalisation of the telecoms sector in 2001, the nation has benefitted in terms of employment creation, attraction of foreign direct investments (FDI) and social-economic development. “The sector currently accounts for 10 per cent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and therefore makes it a critical national infrastructure. In addition, connectivity among Nigerians has been enhanced with the 145,350,702 active lines as at May 2017, investments in the sector as at Q1 2017 stood at $68billion with FDI contribution amounting to $35billion, while over 10,000 direct jobs and 1.3million indirect jobs have been created,” he highlighted.

L-R: Company Secretary and Chief Legal Counsel, Sterling Bank Plc, Mrs. Justina Lewa; Executive Chairman, Daar Communications, Chief Raymond Paul Dokpesi Jnr and Chief Marketing Officer, Sterling Bank Plc, Mr. Henry Bassey, during the media partnership signing ceremony for the Sterling Environmental Makeover (STEM) programme at Sterling Towers on Friday.

LCCI group hosts sustainable economic development discourse Azubike Nnadozie The Financial Services Group of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has announced plans to host Corporate Nigeria to a breakfast meeting on sustainable economic development. Theme of the breakfast meeting scheduled to hold at Four Points by Sheraton in Lagos on July 12, 2017, is ‘Economic Recovery and Growth Plan: Roadmap to A Sustainable Economy.’ The meeting aims to chart a sustainable economic recovery course for the nation ensuring that immediate national needs are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs Renowned economist and

Chief Executive Officer of Economic Associates, Dr. Ayo Teriba, is keynote speaker at the breakfast meeting. He will address key players from all sectors of the economy on resuscitating the economy and placing it on the path of sustainable development. Speaking on the importance of the session, Chairperson, Financial Services Group Head and General Manager, Corporate Banking, Sterling Bank Plc, Mrs. Mojisola Bakare, said it was necessitated by the need for financial and economic experts as well as relevant stakeholders in the economy to address current issues and proffer strategic options to the federal government as it seeks to stabilize the economy after a grueling recession. “The Financial Services Group is keen on the resolution of issues

First Bank appoints Abdullahi Ibrahim as ED Afolabi Adesola First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has announced the appointment of Mr. Abdullahi Ibrahim as an Executive Director. Prior to this appointment, Abdullahi was the Bank’s Group Executive, Retail Banking North. A statement released by the bank, admitted Mr. Ibrahim’s appointment is in sync with FirstBank’s strong corporate governance credentials and best practice, ensuring that there is balance of knowledge, judgment and experience at the highest decision making organ of the Bank. This corporate governance posture has won the Bank much respect and recognition both locally and internationally. Abdullahi Ibrahim was appointed Group Executive, Retail Bank-

ing North in January 2016. He was previously Group Executive, Technology and Services overseeing the Bank’s Information Technology and Services Functions. He also served as Group Executive Retail banking North from December 2012 up until his appointment as Group Executive, Technology and Services. He was the pioneer Group Head, Manufacturing Group in the erstwhile Institutional Banking Group of the Bank. He had served as Business Development Manager in the Bank with responsibilities across Consumer, Retail, Commercial and wholesale banking segments, as well as the Group Head, Multinationals in the erstwhile Corporate Banking Directorate. Abdullah’s banking experience spans over 25 years and

stifling Nigeria’s economic development. We hope to achieve this by engaging and highlighting areas of need to business leaders and policy makers, among other relevant stakeholders, for action. We believe that the private and public sector can work collaboratively to deliver sustainable economic and development solutions to the nation. The Financial Services Group of the LCCI consists of a wide range of business organisations operating in the financial sector of the Nigerian economy such as Banks, Insurers, credit card companies, stockbroking firms amongst others. The group, which has over 150 members is very vibrant and dynamic, being the sector that is the drives the Nigerian economy.

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cuts across investment, wholesale and commercial banking as well as banking operations. His proven ingenuity in these areas is brought to bear on the Bank’s Retail Banking services. Prior to joining FirstBank, he was Area Manager and subsequently Group Head, Telecommunications, Information Technology and Transport Group in Corporate Banking at the then NAL Merchant Bank. He also worked at United Bank Africa where he left in 2001 as a Senior Manager in Corporate and Consumer Banking.

tive of Odighi, feigning ignorance about the government revocation order, tended to drown the voice and downplay the authority of the state government, as already expressed by the deputy governor. “Tony Ethan, coordinator of the coalition. said the controversial remarks by Okomu PLC is another open display of the disdain with which the multinational company’s officials treat the state government, as it has done with the impunity of bulldozing and planting oil palm in the vast forest reserves of Okomu and Owan, which the state government has revoked, alongside crops and the heritage of the poor communities.

separate fora, before an assembly of Insurance and Pension Management companies, the team leader, Mr. Olushola Amurawaiye said that the software can be integrated with existing ones on a two- client - interfaces – the Stand alone Desktop version and the online Web version to enable insurance and pension management companies to have access to NIMC’s database to verify to authenticity of the National Identity Number (NIN) presented by a client.

NATCA tasks airline operators on prompt payment of charges …Proposes local refining of aviation fuel

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has appealed to airline operators in the country to always pay their charges promptly to the aviation agencies so that the nation’s aviation industry would not collapse. The association body also appealed to the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces through the Honourable Minister of State (Aviation) and the National Assembly to prevail on the defaulting members of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) and other operators to allow good reasoning prevail by paying the charges in question and other charges as at when due. According to NATCA in an official statement jointly signed by both the President and General Secretary Comrade Eyaru Victor and Alawode Banji respectively, such payments will save the industry from impending collapse and enhance the capacity of the agencies to effectively perform their duties. NATCA reasoned that since AON members are paid for the services they rendered to the flying public, they should in turn be ready to pay for the services rendered to them by the aviation agencies. According to them, Federal government should also, as a matter of urgency, look at refining Jet A1 in the country to reduce its present high cost for the survival of the Airlines. The issues of multiple destinations in the country granted to foreign airlines should be reviewed by the Federal Government in the interest of the growth of our local airlines.

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Naira drops against major currencies, as FX market lifted with $254.3m Stories by Motolani Oseni Despite lifting the retail segment of the Nigerian Inter-bank Foreign Exchange (Forex) Market with a total sum of $254.3million, the nation’s currency, the Naira, over the weekend, failed to uphold the appreciable rate of 365 per dollar sold on Wednesday and Thursday, and the sustained rates of 468, 412 against Pound and Euro, respectively, at the parallel market. The new Naira’s rates indicated a total loss of four to five points against the dollar, as it traded at 369/370, while closing at 470 and 420 to a Pound and Euro, respectively, against 468 and 412 traded in the previous day, which represented total drop of two points and eight points, respectively at the parallel market. Although, the local currency, on Friday, recorded slight gain of 20 kobo at the official forex market, to

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close at 306 per dollar, compare to 306.20 exchanged on Thursday, data from the official website of FMDQ has revealed. At the Investors & Exporters Foreign Exchange (I&E FX) window, the naira, opened at a more depreciated rate of 3654.68 compare to 365.66 opened on Thursday, but at a better closing rate of 365.02 against 366.00 did the preceding day. Meanwhile, the naira exchanged at an average of N364/$1 in the Bureau de Change segment (BDCs) across major trading points in Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt and Kano on Friday. With the new injection of dollar into the forex market, the apex bank has explained that this followed bids received from forex dealers, while it determined in ensuring liquidity and stability in the forex market. Therefore, prompted the injection of $254.3million, which was sold for compa-

nies in the raw materials, agricultural, airline and petroleum industry. It would be recalled that the central bank, at its last intervention in the Retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) on June 23, 2017, injected a total of $240 million for spot and forward deals, just as it intervened with the total sum of $390 million in the wholesale, SMEs and invisible segments of the market on June 28 and July 3, 2017. Okorafor, however, assured that the apex bank remained very committed to ensuring that all the sectors continue to enjoy access to the foreign exchange required for their businesses. He explained further that the Bank’s continued intervention was aimed at strengthening the international value of the Naira, while ensuring accessibility to the greenback by customers who required it for genuine purposes.

The CBN sold dollars twice last week, thereby tightening naira liquidity, traders said. It also sold 25.67 billion naira in treasury bills on Wednesday, which further pushed up borrowing costs. However, foreign exchange traders said that the interbank lending rate rose to around 15 per cent on Friday, from 5 per cent last week after commercial lenders paid for dollar and Treasury bill purchases, draining liquidity. “The interbank rate traded above the 40 percent level on Wednesday,” the trader said, because of the treasury bill auction. He said rates later dropped sharply after the central bank repaid matured bills worth 65 billion naira. Borrowing costs are expected to rise next week, since the central bank may keep up its forex interventions to stabilise the local currency, traders said.

L-R: Managing Director/ CEO, Eterna PLC, Mr. Mahmud Tukur; Chairman, Mr. Lamis Shehu Dikko and Company Secretary, Mrs, Bunmi Agagu, during the 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company in Lagos, recently.

Sterling Bank: Estate developer lauds lending status As Sterling Bank intensifies its commitments to retail real estate financing, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Crown Realities, Mr. Darl Uzu has extolled the lender for stepping in to provide critical financing for development projects in the country particularly at a period of recession. Speaking at the inauguration of the Crown Court Durumi, Abuja, a project wholly financed by the bank, he said the financial institution had proven to be a dependable partner in a time of need. He told guests, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Mohammed Bello, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the FCT, Mr. Umar Jubril that the bank had been responsive to the credit needs of Crown Realities and the real estate sector. He said “At the height of the recession, when funds were scarce and investors’ confidence were at its lowest, Sterling Bank supported the Phase 1 of Crown Court Durumi. The bank has proven to be a dependable partner in progress to Crown Realities Plc.” He said,”We promise that we’ll not disappoint Sterling Bank; and we will ensure that we further strengthen the confidence reposed in us. We’ll always do our part every time”, Mr. Uzu informs.” However, Executive Director, Commercial and Institutional Banking, Sterling Bank, Mr. Lanre Adesanya described the bank’s partnership with

Crown Realities as a huge success. He said the real estate development company had been tested and found to be well-managed, prudent and cost efficient. Speaking to journalists at the occasion, he said the bank had made significant commitments in the real estate segment, especially in Lagos. These include a 360 low cost housing unit in Amuwo Odofin, 210 semidetached housing estate in Agungi-Lekki, 539 units of apartments in Lekki Phase 1, and additional 566 mixed housing units on the same axis in Lekki. Mr. Adesanya added that the bank has done quite well in retail real estate financing and was ready to provide credit to real estate developers who emulate Crown Realities’ prudent project selection and management model. He said,”We are happy to be part of the success of Crown Court Durumi. This is another landmark project which further strengthens our partnership with Crown Realities Plc. It means that Sterling Bank will always do more with a trusted party who never disappoints, and that’s what Crown Realities has proven to be - a trusted party. “This partnership is a success to the bank. It’s a thing of pride for the bank that we’ve supported a project that has worked and goes further to showcase the bank as partners in progress with project developers. And we are willing to do more for whosoever is willing to do what Crown Realities has done.”

Inflation: Experts predict further slide to 15.64% Experts at the FSDH have predicted that the June 2017 inflation rate, will drop to 15.64 per cent, from 16.25 per cent recorded in the month of May, 2017. The National Bureau of Statistic (NBS) had revealed that inflation rate dropped to 16.25 per cent in May 2017, 0.99 per cent lower than 17.24 per cent recorded in April. The decline reflects fourth consecutive decline in inflation rate since January 2017 as govern-

ment continued to pump liquidity into the system and increased farm products. According to the Lagos based research firm, the general price movements in the consumer goods and services in June 2017 would increase the Composite Consumer Price Index (CCPI) to 233.25 points, representing a month-on-month increase of 1.18 per cent. It said the increase in the price of food items moderated in the month of June, compared with

May 2017, adding that it also observed increases in some divisions that contribute to the Core Sub-Index, with the highest price observed in the clothing and footwear divisions. It noted, “The monthly Food Price Index (FPI) that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released today shows that the Index advanced further in June 2017. The Index averaged 175.2 points, 1.43,per cent higher than the revised value for May 2017, and 6.89 per cent higher than

the June 2016 figure. “Movement in the food prices were in varying directions. Dairy, cereal and meat prices were mostly responsible for the uptick in the value of the Index while sugar and oil prices depreciated. “The FAO Dairy Price Index appreciated by 8.26per cent in June, 2017. Prices of all dairy products which includes milk powders, cheese and butter appreciated significantly during the period. The FAO Cereal Price Index gained 4.21% from the previous month,

represe “Wheat and rice prices firmed up and were primarily responsible for the uptick in the value of the Index. The FAO Meat Index was up by 1.85 per cent on the backdrop of generally higher prices as import demand strengthened. “On the flip side, the FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index was down by 3.88 per cent, driven by falling quotations for both palm and soy oils. Good production prospects and bumper harvests contributed to the fall in prices.

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Afreximbank lifts Gabonese economy with $200m

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African export import bank (Afrexim bank) has lifted Gabon’s economy with a total of $200 million. The bank’s initiative was in furtherance of its commitment to boosting the African economy. , Afreximbank‘s Director of Client Relations, Rene Awambeng recently announced that a total of $200 million has been provided to date in financing to support the Gabonese economy He said that during the opening of a business forum, organised by Afreximbank in Libreville on recently, that the amount included financing provided for the development of the Ngok Economic Zone, construction of

a container port in Owendo and development of agricultural infrastructure for palm oil fields. Awambeng said that, Afreximbank was committed to providing financial and advisory services to support the structural transformation of Gabon’s economy; and that it was intensifying trade finance activities in the country to help counter the impact of the decline in commodity prices. Afreximbank’s intervention plan included the promotion of local value addition in the agricultural and forestry sectors, increasing the country’s power production capacity to support industrial development, unlocking the mining industry’s potentials, accelerating the country’s

digitisation drive, developing the tourism, transport and logistics infrastructure, and providing support to increase access to finance for small and medium enterprises, stated Mr. Awambeng. The Afreximbank team taking part in the forum, had earlier met with Madeleine Berre, the Gabonese Minister of Investments and Trade, to discuss the country’s priority projects and identify ways in which the Bank could assist. The one-day forum brought together Gabonese institutions and corporate entities engaged in trade finance and trade-related activities with representatives of the financial sector, business associations and government agencies.

The event was part of an awareness campaign by Afreximbank to enhance knowledge about its products and programmes in its member countries and to strengthen collaborative networks, gather insights about the needs of the business community and expand trade finance activities. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is the foremost pan-African multilateral financial institution devoted to financing and promoting intraand extra-African trade. The Bank was established in October 1993, by African governments, African private and institutional investors, and nonAfrican investors.

ARMS urges investors to take advantage of extension of e-dividend registration Arms Securities has urged investors and prospective investors to take advantage of the extension on e-dividend registration by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to get registered for electronic dividend’s payment. The SEC recently extended Free E- Dividend Registration from June, 30, 2017, to December 31, 2017. Arms revealed that the SEC had earlier called for the investing public to take advantage of the on-going free e-dividend registration period. The SEC had said that the edividend is one of the measures to curb the growth of unclaimed dividend in the Nigerian capital market, reiterating that, “all investors are required to register for the payment of their dividends electronically (e-Dividend). To facilitate the e-Dividend registration exercise, the SEC has provided a platform for all investors to search for their names and ascertain their registration status. Having clicked on the platform, “All investors, whose name(s) appear, are advised to simply download the registrar’s e-mandate form, fill it, and submit at the nearest branch of their Bank or Registrar to register for the collection of their unclaimed dividends and subsequent dividends electronically, as well as for the proceeds from their secondary market transactions to be credited directly to their preferred Bank Account (Direct Cash Settlement)” Arms Securities counseled.

BMIA’s FJTP enhances Africa’s economy with new graduands The Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa (BMIA)’s commitment to boosting Africa’s economic development has recorded another feat with the scheduled graduation of the final class of its financial journalism training program (FJTP). More than 500 mid-career journalists and professionals in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa, have completed the financial journalism training, since 2015, enhancing date journalism in Africa and for effective and accurate projection of Africa’s economic developments to the global community. The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) serving as Secretariat of the Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa (BMIA), in a statement made available to Daily Times Nigeria, announced the completion and graduation ceremony of the BMIA Financial Journalism Training Program for classes 3 and 4. The graduation has been scheduled for the 10th of July 2017 at the Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi in Lagos. This July, the program will graduate 306 delegates, from classes 3 and four. The fresh graduates will join the 260 alumni of the program, who successfully completed the training since 2015.

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We are committed to credibility, transparency, says NSE

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The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has sustained its commitment towered investors’ guided direction on listed companies with the suspension of companies that have violated post listing rules of the NSE. Daily Times gathered that more companies would soon be suspended by the NSE, following grace period extended to them by the bourse, just as fear has gripped boards of many companies that have remained negligent in meeting their post -listing commitments. The Exchange had earlier stated that, it was committed to ensuring that companies at all times, render timely and current information on developments in the firms to the market, in order for investors to be guided in taking investment decisions. During the week, ended 7th July, 2017, the NSE wielded the big stick by suspending from trading, companies that have failed to meet the

post-listing rules of the Exchange in filling of audited and periodic results. The exchange had earlier sent warning signals to the defaulting companies, just as periods of grace were extended to them, but decided to bare its fangs on 17 companies, which have failed to comply with the post-listing rules in delivery of their audited financial statements (AFS). Companies listed on the NSE are expected to file their yearly and quarterly financial reports 30 days after the end of the quarter, in accordance with the NSE’s post- listing rules requirement. The companies suspended form transaction on their shares on the exchange are, Fortis Microfinance Bank , Premier Paints , Resort Savings & Loans and African Paints, Others are, Aso Savings and Loans, Ekocorp, Evans Medicals, Omatek Ventures, Union Dicon Salt and Union Homes Savings &

Loans. The companies barred from trading on the floor of the NSE, also included African Alliance, Equity Assurance, Guinea Insurance and Sovereign Trust Insurance. Also included, were, Goldlink Insurance, Great Nigeria Insurance, and Universal Insurance Company. According to the NSE, the shares of 17 companies were suspended from trading for the failure of the companies to file their various financial statements as at when due.

Summary of activities on NSE ASI DEALS

32,459.17 3,217.00

VOLUME

212,383,931.00

VALUE

2,474,319,617.67

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Coronation Asset Management Limited, the asset management arm of Coronation Merchant Bank Limited, has received the approval of the Securities and Exchange’s Commission (SEC) to raise up to N2.1 billion from the capital market in a series of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). According to a regulatory document, the IPOs are in three different tranches. The firm seeks to raise N400million, N200m and N1.5 billion in three separate IPOs for new collective investment schemes, otherwise known as mutual funds. The mutual funds will avail the investing public with competitive investment opportunities and the management firm the opportunity to develop its asset management business. Under the first IPO, Coronation will open the IPO of 400,000,000 units at a par value of N1.00 each to raise N400million as part of its Fixed Income Fund. The firm said the offer will open to the public for fifteen working days, from Monday, 10 July 2017 until Friday, 28 July 2017. The asset management firm said it has also received the approval of the SEC to open the Initial Public Offering of 1,500,000,000 Units of N1.00 each at par in the

Daily Times Nigeria Monday July 10, 2017

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

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Se n tim e n t w as b e arish o n t he Nig eria n Bo urse in t h e first w e e k o f t h e m o n th as t h e m ark e t sust ain e d losses o n t h e first t hre e d ays b e f ore st a gin g a mild re b o u n d in t h e last t w o sessio ns. Co nse q u e n tly, t h e b e nch m ark A ll Sh are In d ex d eclin e d 2.0 % W-o-W t o close a t 32, 459.17 p oin ts, p arin g YTD g ain t o 20.8 % , w hile m ark e t ca pit aliz a tio n d eclin e d N265.0b n t o b ert h a t N11.2t n. Th e n e g a tive p erf orm a nce w as a g ainst t h e b ack dro p o f a ro u t in Ba n kin g st ocks a n d pro fit-t a kin g across Co nsu m er a nd O il & G as st ocks. Similarly, activity level w e a k e n e d rela tive t o previo us w e e k as avera g e volu m e a nd valu e o f st ocks tra d e d f ell 45.7 % a n d 35.6 % t o 212.2m a nd N2.5b n. Sect or p erf orm a nce mirrored t h e bro a d er in d ex as t hre e o f five in dices close d in t h e re d t his w e e k . Th e Insura nce a n d In d ustrial G o ods in dices w ere t h e o nly a dva ncers, u p 1.1 % a n d 0.2 % W-o-W resp ectively, f ollo w in g g ains in

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, July 10, 2017

Stories by Godwin Anyebe All over the world, one of the central issues for brand owners in business is improving on the equity of their brands, and this can be achieved through a greater understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). What to consider by firms in this respect, are, the aims and objectives, visibility, reporting, among others. Analysts believe that for companies to make bold statement in their commitment to CSR, they must understand and follow the trend. Report has shown that some of the companies operating in Nigeria and Africa, are either completely unaware of the importance of CSR when it comes to their operations in Africa, compared with what is obtainable in other parts of

How to use CSR for brands’ equity, improvement the world. The implementation international human rights norms were almost not on the agenda of both the public and private sectors operating in Africa. To this end, analysts says that consumers are fast becoming braced with activities of companies operating in Nigeria and Africa. Therefore, any brand that wants to appeal to consumers must do the needful as we enter the second half of 2017. Reacting to this issue, a brand management consultant, Bernard Okhakume told Daily Times that, “corporate social responsibility is more competitive that it were. Few years back, it was enough for public companies to have a fairly comprehensive CSR sec-

tion on their website, with a simple PDF presentation and a few images of how they took into consideration the environment, communities, and their social impact. “A vague understanding of social impact is no longer enough to stand out amongst the top public companies with the best CSR reputations. Taking action against climate change, contributing to social justice movements, and standing firm in founding principles are trends in themselves for big companies, and have become not just acceptable, but expected.” He said, “With more companies understanding the value CSR can bring to both their public image

and their stakeholders, it’s getting harder to make a message stand out in a sea of ‘doing good.” According to him, “CSR content will become even more personalized, therefore, handlers of brands should focus on CSR goals that make sense for their company; and they will garner the most trust from their primary stakeholders. As we talk about A trap that many companies fall into, is to think that CSR is only about giving back to the environment.” He said that, “CSR can also focus on efforts with local communities and interactions with your own consumers and what matters to them. Building investor trust means tailoring content to their main

From left, Mr. Ikechi Odigbo, Vice President, AAAN, Mr. Kelechi Nwosu, Past President, AAAN, Mrs. Bunmi Oke, Past President, AAAN, Alh. Garba B. Kankarofi, APCON, Registrar, Mr. Ayo Owoborode, Chairman, AAAN BOT, Mr. Tunde Fowler, Executive Chairman, FIRS, and Chairman, AAAN’s 44th AGM Congress, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, Lagos State Commissioner for Information representing H.E Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Kayode Oluwasona, AAAN President and Mr. Funmi Onabolu, AAAN past president, during the AAAN 44th AGM Congress held recently in Lagos.

concerns, while also ensuring you’re staying true to your company’s story and goals. If you’ve published multiple CSR success stories to a company newsletter, one focusing on community impact and one focusing on social change, you can serve different content to different investors based on what they most care about.” Highlighting further on what brands must do to stand out in terms of CSR, he said that, “perhaps, the biggest trend we see each year in the digital marketing world is that the online attention span of consumers is shrinking astronomically. We are so used to getting the information we want online right away, in bite-sized pieces. “The same concept applies with investors. Your investors won’t have the time to read a 15-page PDF report on how your latest CSR measure impacted a community and benefited your company. Break down the CSR successes of the past year with videos, data visualizations, or animations on your website. Even more important: make your reporting shareable. Short videos illustrating your impact as a company are the perfect way to get some brand differentiation and easily circulate your message.” On his part, the Managing Director of Maksrite Communication, Gbenga Olawole said that company owners must learn to align their CSR goals with those at the top. He said, “Ethical Corporation’s report states that

Lion Club harps on community development Lion Club, District 404B2, has reiterate commitment to community development in Nigeria. This was made known to journalists recently in Lagos by the District Governor of Lion Club, District 404B2, Lion Asiwaju Ayobola Samuel. The event was to commence the Lion’s service year. According to him, “Lion club, at present, is the largest service club or-

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ganisation. It has over 1.4 million members in 210 countries. Our members do whatever is needed to help their local communities, everywhere we work, we make friends and reach out to children, youth and aged people who need improvement to their sight; with people who don’t have enough to eat and giving helping hands to people they may ever meet.” He said that by so doing, “Lion clubs international, has set the pace

and given the direction for service delivery, as we enter into another century. Through the introduction of Lions Club international (LCI) forward, we are expected to triple our impact worldwide by improving the lives of at least two hundred million people per year by 2020-2021 through expanded humanitarian service.” He said,“we strive to do things that will have direct bearing on the people. We will sustain the five ser-

vice challenge areas of: engaging the youth, relieving the hungry; protecting our environment; sight preservation; diabetes screening and awareness campaign.” “However, having experienced the devastating effect of sickle cell anaemia in the past, I want to give special attention to education and enlightenment on sickle cell disease and work with relevant nongovernmental organisation and groups for support and treatment of victims.”

He added. He said that, in 1917, Melvin jones, a thirty eight years old Chicago business leader, told members of his local business club that they should see beyond business issues and address the betterment of their communities and the world as a whole.” He said that Jones’ group, the business circle of Chicago, agreed and that is what formed the Lions Clubs international today.

only 25 per cent of CSR executives (surveyed) stated their chief financial officer (CFO) is absolutely convinced of the value of the CSR report.” For him, this is a problem, as he said that, “If company’s chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO), and more, aren’t aware of the CSR goals for the coming year, or don’t see value in spending more time, energy, and money on CSR initiatives or CSR reporting, your company will come across as disjointed and not united in your social message.” He said, “Ensure that environmental impact, social justice, and community service goals aren’t simply dreamt and executed within one department. The whole company, from the top to the bottom, should understand the importance of what you’re doing and how it relates to your vision and end goals.” According to him, “Handlers of brand should make CSR presentations available on every platform translatingtheir CSR initiatives to video and animation, but it’s equally important to make sure what they are putting out there can be accessed by anyone who wants to see what their company is up to. 2017 will see even more people disregard their desktops for a mobile phone, so make sure every downloadable CSR presentation, testimonial video, customer story, and website link are available by a smartphone or tablet browser.”

He said,“After contacting similar groups around the United States, an organisational meeting was held on the seventh of July, 1917, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The new group took the name of one of the invited groups, the ‘Association of Lions Clubs’ and a national convention was later held in Dallas. Texas, USA, in October of that year. A constitution, bylaws, objectives and code of ethics were approved. The rest is now history.”

Insurance B7 Guinea Insurance unsure of 2016 audited result submission’s date stories by Bonny Amadi Guinea Insurance recently acknowledged that its audited financial result for the period ended 31 December, 2017, was jet to be filed with the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). The regulatory prescribed filling date for the audited financial statement expired on 31th March, 2017, but at the time of filling this report, July, 7th, the result was yet to be filled. The company, in a statement jointly signed by, Pius Edobor, Executive Director Finance/Admin, and Oluranti Oke, Team Lead, Legal Advisory Services, said, “in the interim, we are inhibited from giving a specific date for the submission of the 2016 audited

financial statement of the company to the Nigerian Stock Exchange, as we are not in control of the approval process of the national Insurance Commission. The company said, “‘kindly note that it is procedural and therefore mandatory that insurance companies in Nigeria submit such documents to the industry primary regulator (National Insurance Commission) for verification and subsequent approval before dissemination to other stakeholders. “We have, therefore, submitted the company’s audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December, 2016, thus we are awaiting NAICOM’s approval.”

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, July 10, 2017

Sovereign Trust: Company evades NSE’s harmer for AFS filing default Ï ^ j ƗƆƅƋƈ Ɔ Ɛ MƾƢêÕƌ ƇƏ ƌ MǀǀƣêƤǀ

Sovereign Trust Nigeria Plc may have evaded huge financial sanction and BLS tag by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), with the recent release of its 2016 audited financial results and the first quarter 29017 result for the period ended 31 March, 2017. The NSE had in April, placed Sovereign Trust Insurance and 9 other companies on default list for violating Rule 1.1.4, for Filing of Accounts and Treatment of Default Filing, Rulebook of the Exchange (Issuers’ Rules) , which requires listed companies to file their AFS ‘with the Exchange not later than 90 calendar days after the relevant year end.’

This attracted the Compliance Status Indicator (CSI) tag to be placed on the company and other defaulters. With the release of the result and the 2017 Q1 result, Sovereign Trust Insurance has fulfilled the post listing requirements and free from sustained sanctions. Sovereign trust insurance plc audited financial statement for the period ended 31 December 2016, released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) recently, showed decline in profit and loss lines, while that of the Q1 2017 recorded slight improvements. The result showed that Profit before income tax declined to N44, 975, against N430, 486 posted in the preceding year.

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Profit after income tax also dropped remarkably to N23,592, from N557,849 in 2015, Total assets increased to N9, 511,560, from N9,264,871 in the corresponding period of 2015, while earnings per share reduced to 0.3 kobo in 2016, against 7.1kobo in 2015. The company’s 2016 result showed that total equity rose to N5, 235,428, from N5, 025,196 recorded in the preceding year. Insurance contract liabilities however dropped to N2, 838,600 in 2016, from N3, 046,784 in 2015, just as gross premium written also declined to N6, 399,854, against N 7,132,224 recorded in 2015 financial year. According to the Sovereign Trust Insurance 2016 audited result, Net premium income dropped marginally to N3, 917, 414, from N3, 934,235 in 2015. Net claims expense also reduced to N1, 440,861 in 2016, from 1,506,511 in 2015. Meanwhile, the company’s unaudited financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2017 also recently released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) showed that Reinsurance assets during the period rose by 14 per cent to N1,962,670 from N1,716,444 recorded in 2016 December 31, reflecting N246,226. Insurance contract liabilities in first quarter 2017 increased by N36, 850 to N2, 801,750 from N2, 838,600 recorded in 31st December 2016. Total liabilities for

the company during the first quarter accounting period rose by seven per cent to N4,567,696, from N4,276,133 recorded in 2016 financial year, reflecting N291,563 increase. The Q1 result for 2017 further showed that total Assets rose to N10, 276,482 in Q1 2017 from N9, 511,560 recorded in 2016 December 31, reflecting N764, 922 increase. Trade payables rose to N705, 513 from N225, 954 posted in 2016 financial year, indicating N479, 559 increase or 212 per cent. Retained earnings dropped by 29 per cent to N926, 843, from N1, 300,322 in December 2016, a N373, 479 increase, while Gross premiums written buoyed to N4,141,330, from N2,330,479 in 2015, reflecting N1,810,851 or 78 per cent growth,. Sovereign Trust Insurance company Plc was incorporated as a limited liability company on February 26, 1980, but was reorganized and commenced business as a reorganized non -life insurance company on 2nd January 1995 with an authorized share capital of N30 million and a fully paid up capital of the N20 million following the acquisition and recapitalization of the then Grand Union Assurances Limited. The Company became a Public Limited Company (Plc) on the 7th of April 2004 and was listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange on 29th November 2006.

Niger Insurance Investment contract liabilities peak @N1.01bn Nigeria Insurance Plc shareholders may have been reassured that their company is committed to meeting post listing rules of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) as its 2016 audited financial statement has been filed. It would be recalled that early in June, when National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) approved results of 32 insurance firms, that of Nigeria Insurance was listed among

the results undergoing review. With the filing of the company’s first quarter result for the period ended 31 March 2017 last week, Niger Insurance has ended the era of tags, which depicted the company as below listing standard, or fear of suspension of trading on its equities by regulators. Meanwhile, the Niger insurance plc financial statement for the period ended 31st march, 2017, reflects potentials for

sustainable growth as key performing indices continued to garner momentum. Indicating sign of growth in opportunities in the first quarter, Insurance contract Liabilities peaked at N8, 909,773, while it was N7, 928,761 in first quarter 2016. The result further indicated that Investment contract liabilities closed first quarter higher at N1.01 billion, from N915, 210 in the prior year’s Q1.

Borrowings closed Q1 2017, at N352, 421, from N416, 083 in 2016 first quarter, Trade payables increased by 358 per cent to N423, 336, from n127, 005 in the prior period of 2016. Provision and other payables by Niger Insurance in first quarter 2017 dropped to N696, 674, from N800, 241 in same period of 2016. The result showed that as the end of First quarter 2017, the company’s Investment value

of securities available for sale, dropped to N1, 813,320, against N1, 828,345 in same period of 2016, while value of Investment securities held to maturity rose to N105, 979, against N54, 522 in Q1 2016. Loans and receivables for the quarter closed at N523, 616 from N337, 477 in Q1 2016. Reinsurance assets of Niger Insurance closed first quarter at lower at N610, 056, against N638, 255 in the prior period of 2016

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, July 10,, 2017

Business Interview

Why I support Gov Ishaku’s administration – Bello Yero Alh. Bello Yero is the Permanent Secretary, Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Taraba State, a Fulani man from Jalingo. In this interview with some select journalists in Jalingo, he vows to contribute towards Governor Ishaku’s success as Governor, even his 2019 bid. He also speaks on other issues. Our Correspondent, Okerafor Athanatius there. Excerpts. Sir, the image of Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku seems to have been dragged to the mud, owing to incessant crisises in some parts of the state, inspite the fact that he asked the people of the state to give him peace while he gives them development. What is your take on that? I want to be very honest with you. As an indigene of Jalingo Local Government Area and a Fulani man by tribe, also a high ranking officer in the government of Arc. Darius Dickson Ishaku and the Permanent Secretary for that matter, I will not in any way allow anybody to tarnish the image of my Principal. I will make sure that I do anything humanly possible, anything within my reach to support Governor Ishaku and make sure that he succeeds in his rescue mission; and come 2019, we will all support him by the Grace of God. This is just the truth and I must make sure that I do it for him. I don’t do things behind the truth; I don’t cut corners. You are an indigene of Jalingo local government and Jalingo is the state capital, but the citizens are always in the opposing political party. Don’t you think that this scenario has adverse impact on the development of the local government? Let me tell you, I always talk to my people, particularly the youths. We are from Jalingo and we have been stagnated. For God’s sake, what is wrong with us? I always take example with the Civil Service where I belong. There is what we call stagnation in Civil Service. If an officer is stagnating in the service, something must be wrong somewhere with that particular person who has been stagnating over the years and the same with a community that has been stagnating. Jalingo has been the

state capital of Taraba, but we have been stagnated, why? Why have we been stagnated? Something is fundamentally wrong with us a people. We are always in the opposition, but why? You cannot be in the seat of government and continue to be in the opposition. You are making a great deal of mistake and rendering negative service to your people. So, having realized this, I always bring my people together, talk to them to support government. “Don’t be in opposition” this has been my message to all the youths in Jalingo. I have been trying to mobilize them to support government programmes, to support the government of Arc. Darius Dickson Ishaku where I belong. I want Jalingo to change and look like other state capitals in the Federation, I want the people of Jalingo to change, we should not continue to be in the opposition. It doesn’t help at all. We are doing a service to the people, to our communities. What kind of pass mark will you give to Governor Ishaku since he came to office; and what are your reasons? The way to access any government or governor is not by giving percentage. No. This man came in as the Governor of Taraba State in the times of great challenges. And what are the challenges? The economy has been in recession, things have never been the way they used to be. He came in during the period of scarcity, scarcity of fund, recession, and dwindling economy. People, who were holding it during the period of surplus mismanaged it. And if you mismanaged your surplus, it will be very difficult for you to manage scarcity. This is the problem we are facing now. People mismanaged surplus many times ago, so we find it very difficult to manage the

Yero scarcity. How do you manage scarcity? You have to remain focused; and you have to do things that will impact positively on the lives of your people. Arc. Darius Dickson Ishaku came in this very turbulent times, very difficult times, in the period of recession, in the period of dwindling economy where the price of crude oil is no longer anything to write home about in the financial market. What comes to us as a result of the federation account is also nothing to write home about but still, the man is trying. The number of projects he is executing across the state, I have a documentary of all his projects, all his achievements for the past two years, all are with me in my office. We have been showing it to people. I will show you, I will give you if you so desire. Darius is trying to do his best for the people of Taraba State. Look at, apart from financial challenges there are security challenges as well. And yet, he is negotiating very well, putting down structures on ground, executing a lot of projects that have direct bearing on the lives of the ordinary

Tarabans. Yes, you mentioned security challenges, how can you access this government when it comes to the areas of security? The kudos I will give to the Governor is that he has refused to politicize the security of lives and property of the people of the state, he has refused to mortgage the integrity of the state and the stakeholders because of politics, and he has refused to do that. He has taken the security challenges headlong and I am telling you, peace is coming. You know his clarion call, “Give me peace and I will give you development” he has made all these (security, peaceful coexistence, togetherness, love, etc) a cardinal principle of his government. What is now your call to the people of some parts of the state where insecurity, crisis engulfed recently where several lives were lost with property worth millions of Naira destroyed? Let me take the Mambilla Plateau of Sardauna Local Government Area for example. All

these things borthered hatred. The governor invited all the stakeholders, security chiefs, opinion leaders and those that matter on the Plateau. They came and nobody could say one good reason why they were fighting, it’s very unfortunate, needless. I just want to call all the good people of the state, particularly the Mambilla Plateau and other parts of the state, where we have been having skirmishes, challenges to remember that God brought us together as a state. No one person or religion, tribe can claim the monopoly of this state. All of us as stakeholders and Tarabans, we must learn to live in peace, to coexist with each other. We must learn to respect our beliefs and to love ourselves. I am just calling on all of us to fear God, and remember that all of us are going to give account of what we have been doing. Let us shield our swords, share our differences, learn to love ourselves, sit at the round table like the governor has been doing, so that development, love and peaceful coexistence will reign in Taraba State.

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I won’t disappoint my fans: Media Panache, Whogohost train Kenny Blaq on coming show over 100 youths at #BabeInLagos17 Fast-rising comedian, Otolorin

Public Relations agency, Media Panache Nigeria, and a leading web hosting company, Whogohost, have rendered a free training to over 100 youths in web design & use of

to take on world stage with his debut upcoming comedy show

Sunday July 23, 2017 at Eko Hotels Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

succeeded in working his way into the hearts of many Nigerians with the manner in which he incorporates all genres of music into his stage antics and his unmatched dancing skills, which have earned him the respect of his counterparts. The humour machine without a stop button has been making a lot of waves in the entertainment industry with his unique approach to stand-up comedy in Nigeria andAfrica at large. And judging from the positive cheers and responses he gets from the audience after every performance,

which held on Friday, June 30th, 2017 at Empowerment Centre, Allen Avenue, Lagos.

attendees of the training were taught how to simply create website

am so excited, the wait is almost over. I am very grateful for the love and support Nigerians, both home and abroad, have showered me with and I am convinced that what we have planned for the show

many veteran Nigerian comedians as

New Media Conference 2017 announces Larry Madowo, OlajumokeOkikiolu, Chude Jideonwo as Speakers

age and how to increase business opportunities online using social media. The training was facilitated by Whogohost CEO, Toba Obaniyi and Media Panache MD, Timilehin several steps of web designing in a pragmatic manner while Timilehin rendered his expertise in digital media and social media myriad of tools and ways they can put their offerings on a larger pedestal, which will in turn bring about continuous progress on a long term basis.

tive Media Panache Nigeria, Okhabu Tomiwa, and CEO Whogohost, Toba Obaniyi

Attendees were given opportunity to ask questions regarding each topic they were being taught, hence understanding among them. Other germane facets of

web designing like the use of widgets, third party platforms and more were also expounded. The training ended on a boisterous note, with attendees taking pictures to commemorate

Kunle Afolayan’s ‘TheTribunal’ movie gets release date

Following the success of his recent tive Media Panache Nigeria, Okhabu Tomiwa, and CEO Whogohost, Toba Obaniyi

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Afolayan has announced the release date New Media Conference has unveiled popular Kenyan TV presenter, Larry Madowo, alongside Ms OlajumokeOkikiolu, Chude Jideonwo and more as the guest speakers at the upcoming conference which is set to hold on the 27th of July, 2017 at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos. Other notable personalities who will be at the conference include Tewa Onasanya, Chidiebere Eze-Ajoku, AdesumboAdeoye, IsiomaIdigbe, among others. entrepreneur, Ajibade Oluwatosin, founder of olorisupergal.com, the 2017 edition of New Media

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in May and is aimed at expounding the numerous angles and basics of the digital media, as well as enlightening the audience on how to exert new media properly in a contemporary digital age.

A master class session has been scheduled to hold during the conference with CEO Terragon Tech Point CEO; Adewale Yusuf and CEO WhoGoHost; Toba Obaniyi. The 2017 New Media Conference will mark the third edition of the conference which kicked off in May, 2015 and witnessed attendance from an array of highly respected personalities, including Osagie Alonge, AmeyawDebrah, SubomiPlumptre, AbisoyeAjayi, Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Jesse Oguntimehin, among others. misconceptions and erroneous notions upheld about the contemporary media, New Media Conference is also targeted at bringing like-minded people together so as to network, connect and augment several business opportunities.

A collaboration between African Magic Young, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Carol King, Funsho Adeolu, Ade Laoye, and Damilola Ogunsi, will make a debut on July 28, 2017.

Lagos many years ago. However, he lost his sense of direction and strength after being hit by a series of personal challenges that question his resolve as a man. with no further ambition. Approached by a young, enthusiastic, fresh law school graduate, Tanimowo (who adores him for the stature of his legendary pedigree as a lawyer), to defend her friend, an albino, who has been unfairly relieved of his duties at work, Jimi Disu is presented a chance to on set