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Obasanjo makes U-turn as Third Force fuses into political party Ï Ojudu withdraws from Ekiti APC guber primary poll Ï Adeyeye dumps PDP after primaries in Ekiti Idu Jude, Abuja and Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado-Ekiti

ÏÏÏ Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s political group, the Coalition of Nigeria Movement (CNM), on Thursday, made a U-

turn as it fused into African Democratic Congress (ADC), less than four months after it was formed.

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ÏÏÏ The National Judicial

Council (NJC) on Thursday wielded the big stick as it recommended the compul-

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How Ex-NNPC GMD, Yakubu concealed $9.7m, £74,000 - Witness Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Sambo Maina, a pros-

ecution witness in the ongoing trial of the former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, GMD NNPC, Andrew Yakubu on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the defendant concealed the sum of $9,772,800 found in his apartment in the EFCC Asset Declaration Form.

Maina, an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, stated this while testifying as the fourth prosecution witness before Justice A. R. Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja.

He also told the court that the former NNPC boss also failed to declare the sum of £74,000 (seventy-four thousand pounds sterling) found in his building to the EFCC in the said form.

While narrating how EFCC came about the ‘Declaration Form’, Sambo said: “We commenced investigation into two categories of NNPC contract. The contracts were awarded by NNPC and its subsidiaries.

“The first category of the contract relates to strategic alliance agreement between the NNPC, its subsidiaries NPDC (Nigerian Petroleum Development Company) and Atlantic En-

ergy Drilling Concept Ltd. “The first strategic alliance agreement was on oil mining lease 26/30/34/40/42 and the second contract was on oil mining lease 60/61/62/63”.

He added that the investigation was sequel to intelligence report received by the EFCC relating to suspicious fund transfers from the Nigerian account of Atlantic Energy Drilling Concept to its sister company in Switzerland called Atlantic Energy Holdings, including additional transfers from Atlantic Energy Brass Development Ltd to Atlantic Energy Holdings.

“It was on the basis of this suspicious transaction that investigation commenced. In the course of our investigation, we found it necessary to seek clarifications from Engineer Andrew Yakubu and he was invited to EFCC”, Maina said.

He added that while interacting with the defendant, EFCC found out that the two strategic alliance agreements were executed between 2011 and April 2014 when Yakubu was the GMD. The PW4 further stated that after the defendant volunteered his statement he also declared his assets to the EFCC sometimes between June and August, 2015.

The witness told the court

that the declaration form given to the defendant to fill and declare his assets was based on the allegation that the company, Atlantic Energy Drilling Concept Ltd, was allowed to lift crude oil worth over a billion dollars without carrying out the necessary obligation on their part upon which some officials of the NNPC were charged to court.

The asset declaration form was tendered and admitted as ‘Exhibit I’.

Thereafter, Justice Ahmed adjourned to July 3, 2018 for continuation of trial.

Yakubu, is facing trial on a six-count charge bordering on money laundering and false declaration of assets.

It would be recalled that, on the 3rd day of February, 2017, operatives of the EFCC had stormed a building belonging to the former NNPC boss and recovered a staggering sum of $9,772,000 (Nine Million, Seven Hundred and Seventy Two Thousand United States Dollars) and £74,000 (Seventy Four Thousand Pound Sterling) stashed in a huge fire proof safe.

Yakubu, who admitted to be the owner of the monies, claimed it was gifts given to him by friends and well wishers and also savings accumulated over a period of years.

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President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki in a handshake with the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, with them is the Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria, Amb. Katil Karson (left) during the EU Day in Abuja on Wednesday.

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun (middle), former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (2nd right), Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Suraj Adekunbi (right), the Olota of Ota, Oba (Prof.)

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Magu Calls for Reforms in Education Sector

ÏÏÏ Ibrahim Magu, acting

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has urged members of the academia to rise up to the challenges of the 21st century, and to nip in the bud, the rising cases of corruption in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.

“It is ironic that funds allocated for development and researches in the universities are diverted into private pockets by unruly kleptomaniacs,” he said.

He also described as unfortunate, a situation where “universities have been turned into contract awarding institutions without regards to rules and regulations attributed to procurement processes”.

Magu spoke at the closing event of the two-day retreat for National Universities Commission (NUC) Committee of Vice Chancellors and Pro Chancellors, which held at the NUC

head office in Abuja, May 8 to 9, 2018.

Speaking on the theme, “Elements of Statutory Governance, Procurement and Financial Accounting in Nigeria Universities”, Magu stressed that the EFCC remained resilient in the fight against corruption.

“We at EFCC are passionate towards engendering accountability and transparency through our proactive mechanism of checkmating corruption and we will remain antagonistic against fraud and every form of corruption in our institutions,” he said.

While calling for partnership, he added that: “We may not eradicate corruption completely because it is a crime as long as there are human beings, but we will reduce it if we agree to work together.”

He used the opportunity to intimate participants

of ongoing efforts of the EFCC at ensuring that anti-corruption course is incorporated into the university curriculum.

“We are partnering with the NUC to develop a robust curriculum in economic crimes and anti corruption which will be integrated into the university system,” he said.

Magu acknowledged the strides in the educational sector, with the production of great minds like Prof. Iliyasu Bakarau, Prof. Wole Soyinka and the late Prof.

Chinua Achebe, but noted that recent developments now place the citadels of learning as an environment rift with corrupt practices, maladministration and diversion of public funds.

“Our universities must endeavour to change the current negative narrative regarding the quality of education in Nigeria,” he said.

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NJC reads riot act, sacks Adamawa judge Continued from page 1 High Court since July, 2017.

NJC took the decision at its 86th meeting held on May 8 and 9, 2018 in Abuja under the chairmanship of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen.

Justice Michael Goji was recommended for compulsory retirement to Adamawa State Governor Bindo Jibrilla sequel to the advice of the State Judicial Service Commission after its

findings on the allegations of misconduct levelled against him.

The Adamawa State Judicial State Commission had conducted an investigation on the conduct of Justice Goji, following the directive of the CJN after receiving the complaint of his misconduct from the Adamawa State Chief Judge.

Aside from the recommendation for compulsory retirement, NJC also directed that Justice Goji should refund all salaries received

by him from July 2017 till date, failing which the Adamawa State Government is to deduct the amount from any entitlement due to him and remit same to the NJC which pays salaries of all Judicial Officers in the Federation.

In the interim, the NJC in exercise of its disciplinary powers under the 1999 Constitution (as amended), also announced the suspension of Justice Goji from office pending his removal from office.

NJC considered the reports of various Investigation Committees that investigated the petitions against a Justice of Supreme Court, Justice Paul Adamu Galinje, the Chief Judge, Jigawa State, Justice Aminu Sabo Ringim and the Chief Judge, Enugu State, Justice Peter Umeadi. But the NJC dismissed the petitions.

The petition against Justice Galinje of the Supreme Court was dismissed sequel to its withdrawal by Hon. Yaro

Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun; Special Adviser, Media & Publicity to the President, Mr. Femi Adesina; Minister of Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Anthony Onwuka, during the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Aso Chambers, State House, Abuja on Wednesday

Abarshi and Hon. John Yobi Yarafa and others, who alleged that he interfered in a chieftaincy matter in Taraba State.

The petition against Justice Aminu Sabo Ringim was also dismissed because the Petitioner, Dr. Jamil Gwamna, who wrote to the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN), who in turn forwarded same to the NJC withdrew the petition.

The allegation was that Justice Ringim ordered the arrest, assault, and detention of staff of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) when they disconnected the electricity at the State High Court and the Judge’s house for nonpayment of bills.

The Committee that investigated the matter found that the Petitioner could not show or prove that Justice Ringim instructed or directed the arrest of KEDCO’s staff.

The NJC did not find any reason to further investigate Justices Paul Galinje and Aminu Ringim after the withdrawals.

Petitions written against 25 Judicial Officers and others by EFCC were also considered by the NJC after which it resolved to empanel seven Committees to look into the allegations.

Petitions against various Judges were dismissed for lack of establishment of misconduct, being subjudice or that such petitions were matters for appeal.

The dismissed petitions were against Justices A. I. Chikere, J. T Tsoho, Emeka Nwite and Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Justice Adetokunbo Banjoko of FCT High Court and the Chief Judge of Kaduna State, Justice Taminu Zailani.

The petitions against Chief Judge, Kaduna State and Justice M. A. Adeigbe of High Court, Osun State (who had already retired from the Bench), and Justice E. N. Ogbuiji of the High Court of Rivers State were all dismissed.

The NJC also recommended 21 Judges for appointment as Chief Judges, Grand Kadi, High Court Judges, Sharia Court Kadis, President, Customary Court of Appeal, and one member, Code of Conduct Tribunal.

The NJC also received the report of the Performance Evaluation Committee of Judicial Officers of Superior Courts of Record in the Federation on 16 Judges invited by the Committee to explain their low performance in the last two to four quarters in the year 2017.

Police parade 57 members of 5 gangs, recovered weapons Andrew Orolua, Abuja.

ÏÏÏ The Nigeria police on

Thursday paraded 57 criminals suspects arrested in Binrin Gwari area of Kaduna state and some towns in Zamfara state before the public in Kaduna.

The suspects are Mohammed Rabiu (Gang Leader) -29Yrs, Ardo Aliyu (Principal Suspect) - 45Yrs . Four members of the gang were killed by the Police Joint Team in a shootout before the gang leader was arrested.

A statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer Moshood Jimoh said that 2nd gang are Abdullahi Abubakar -35Yrs - gang leader, Halidu Musa -34Yrs principal suspect, Mohammed Ruwa -30Yrs - principal suspect, Mohammed Sani -30Yrs, Dahiru Yahaya -38Yrs, Mohammed Musa -30Y, Samaila Umar -39Yrs , Inusa Magauri -50Yrs, Ibrahim Magaji -29Yrs , Lawal Dalha -30Yrs.

The third gang include Ibrahim Musa a.k.a Zage -28Yrs described as gang Leader, Five members of the gang were killed by the Police joint team in a shootout before the gang leader was arrested.

The fourth gang : Lucky John -29Yrs - Gang Leader, Danjuma Biko -32Yrs principal , Sedua Augustine 34 yes, Surajo Ibrahim -37Yrs ,Samaila Adamu -25Yrs, Joseph Kakuri -31Yrs,Yusuf Mohammed -30Yrs, Buhari Auta -27Yrs, Usman Wakili -42Yrs ,Sani Dangaladima -43Yrs Abdullahi Abubakar -25, Seun Gabriel -27Yrs Abdulmalik Sani -22Yrs, Also paraded are Danladi Mohammed -22Yrs Daniel Ocheku -28Yrs Zubairu Usman -32Yrs Ayuba Yusuf -20Yrs, Nasiru Danladi -25Yrs ,Abdulrashid Abdulazeez -28Yrs Iliyasu Aliyu -49Yrs Mohammed Mohammed -19Yrs , Umar Mohammed 18Yrs , Mati Baso -25Yrs

,Hassan Usman -32Yrs and Gado Salihu -38Yrs .

The statement said the 5th gang are: John orkar -32Yrs , Monday okon -29Yrs , Aminu mohammed -27Yrs , Manir abubakar -29Yrs, Haruna Adamu -26Yrs, Aliyu Zakaria -23Yrs, Dahiru Idris -30Yrs, Faruk Umar Ibrahim -35Yrs, Mohammed Tahir -38Yrs, Nasiru Jibril -33Yrs, Yakubu Gowon -49Yrs, Bala Adamu -32Yrs, Sani Suleiman -43Yrs and Alhaji Abba Isah -23Yrs. The statement added that (three) SMG Rifles,One (1) foreign made AK52 Rifle,two foreign made AK47 Rifles,41) locally fabricated AK47 Rifles,three Beretta Pistols ,one Kral Magnun Pistol, seven locally made pistols, four Dane guns,eight AK47 magazine, 168 7.62X39MM ammunition, 146. 7.62 X51MM Ammunition, firearm fabricating implements and assorted gold jewelleries

worth N16,000,000.00) were recovered.

Other items recovered are two Toyota Corolla Cars (Operational vehicles of the gangs) ,One Pontiac Vibe Jeep (Operational vehicle of the gangs)one Toyota Camry Car (Operational vehicle of the Gangs) One (1) Volkwagen Golf Car (Operational vehicle of the Gangs) and One white Toyota Hilux vehicle (Operational vehicle of the Gangs).

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris, on the 2nd of May, 2018 paid an operational visit to Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State and an assessment of the security situation was taken as a result of recent killings of innocent people in the area.

The IGP during the visit approved the creation of one Police Area Command and Two new Divisional Headquarters. He also ordered the immediate deployment of additional 200)

Police Personnel and ten patrol vehicles to beef-up security in Birnin-Gwari, Kaduna State to Zamfara to flush out armed bandits in the area.

The IGP consequently deployed Joint Police Special Team comprising the IGP Monitoring Unit, IGP Special Tactical Squad, The Police Special Forces and the Personnel of Kaduna State Police Command under the Supervision of Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State to embark on the operation to rout out all the armed bandits and militias responsible for the senseless killings of innocent villagers in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State and other towns and villages in Zamfara State.

This operation which is still ongoing has been yielding positive results and culminated in the arrest of the above mention vicious armed bandits and militias terrorizing the areas from Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State to other villages and

towns in Zamfara State.

The gang led by Mohammed Rabiu was arrested after Four (4) members of the gang were killed by the Police Joint Team in a shootout in the forest at Bawan Daji, Anka LGA in Zamfara State. He confessed to have been responsible for the killing of Forty Six (46) people during the burial of three (3) people that his gang killed earlier in Bawan Daji village in Zamfara State.

Seven (7) AK47 Rifles were recovered from his gang. He will be charged to court on completion of investigation.

Gang led by Ibrahim Musa a.k.a Zage has been on the wanted list of the Police in Zamfara, Niger, Kogi and FCT for several kidnappings, armed robbery and Rape of their victims for some time now. He recently kidnapped a business man and collected ransom of N10million after robbing the same victim of N7million from the victim’s car.

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Obasanjo makes U-turn as Third Force fuses into political party Continued from page 4 force movement as a nonpartisan movement to “redeem” Nigeria from the “lice of poor performance” of the current administration, saying he will resign his membership of CNM once it is involved in partisan politics.

But Chief Olagunsoye Oyinlola, co-convener of the movement and a former governor of Osun State, announced the fusion of the CNM into the ADC at a press conference in Abuja

on Thursday after dumping the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Oyinlola said during the conference that the decision to move into the ADP is an appreciation of the progressive essence of the party and its untainted existence on the terrain of the nation’s politics.

He said Nigerians should expect more from the movement, describing the fusion as “the first in a multi-layered action plan to give back the country to its much deprived people.”

He further said, “Between that time and today, a lot of grounds have been covered in achieving the set goals. One of such is what we are doing here today; the formal fusing of our movement into the African Democratic Congress and we stated in January during the launch of the CNM. We are taking on this task not minding the inconveniences and other expected and unexpected consequences of our efforts at reinventing the country.”

Speaking on behalf of

the leadership and the over three million members of the CNM, Oyinlola noted that the ADC should be seen as the vehicle for national reinvention. ‘’I urge us to let us know that the task ahead is an arduous one that needs further strengthening of the forces of change,” he stated Oyinlola added that the ADC is well placed to make democracy work for Nigerians and that it is “properly placed to join other patriots in moving Nigerians to join hands to make our country

L-R: Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose; Deputy Governor/Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, Prof. Kolapo Olusola Eleka and others, when Eleka returned to Ekiti after receiving his Certificate of Return at the PDP National Secretariat, Abuja...on Thursday.

FG re-arraigns Ex -IGP Ehindero over N578m Police fraud Andrew Orolua, Abuja.

ÏÏÏ The Federal Government yesterday re-arraigned a former Inspector General of Police, Sunday Ehindero, alongside a former police commissioner in charge of police finance and budget, John Obaniyi before the Federal Capital Territory, High Court in Abuja over alleged N578m fraud.

The defendants were rearraigned on a six count charge bothering on the misused of (N557,995,065) donated by the Bayelsa

State Government for the purchase of arms.

The duo were first arraigned in 2012 by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission.

They, however, filed a preliminary objection, challenging the competence of the charge against them and asked the trial court to suspend their trial pending the determination of the appeal at the higher court.

However, the Supreme Court had last December ordered the defendants to return to the lower court to

face their trial.

In the charge, the defendants were alleged to have diverted the said funds into separate accounts owned by them, where said fund generated an interest of N16,412,315.

The generated interest was also allegedly used for the defendant’s personal objectives.

The charge also alleged that the defendants lied to officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC, when they told two of the commission’s staff upon enquiry

about the diverted funds, that the generated interest was used for official purposes.

The defendants however pleaded not guilty when the charge was read to them yesterday.

Counsel to the defendants, Eyitayo Tella prayed the court to admit them to bail.

The trial judge, Justice Sylvanus Oriji however admitted the defendants to bail, based on the previous conditions and consequently adjourned the matter to June 19, 2018 for trial.

truly great.”

“As the CNM takes this momentous step of coalescing into ADC as a vital step in building a national consensus to reconstruct the country, we assure all Nigerians with their support and the understanding of like-minded persons and organisations across the country, Nigeria will be rescued,” he added.

In a related development, one of the aspirants in the Saturday rescheduled Governorship primary of the APC in Ekiti State, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, has pulled out of the race.

Addressing a press conference in Ado Ekiti on Thursday evening, Ojudu said: “From what has happened since May 5 to date, it goes without saying that this is an unfair contest where the National Working Committee Chairman has clearly demonstrated that he does not care what happens to our dear party now and in the nearest future.

“We saw a Chairman who has conspired with one of the aspirants in the race to unleash mayhem on others, wreak havoc and violence on ordinary citizens and exposed the state to great embarrassment on national television.

“We saw an aspirant so unpopular to the extent that delegates called him unprintable names at the voting arena now being imposed on our people, not minding if this means we lose this state forever.

We do not believe in engaging in an unfair contest and I am not ready to step on blood to get to power.

“As I have reiterated at different times in the course of the campaign, this was never about me. It was not about an ambition but a mission to give a new lease of life to Ekiti State and the people.

“It was about safeguarding the future of our children, our grandchildren, great grandchildren and even generations yet unborn.

“Through the embarrassing events of last weekend’s botched Ekiti governorship primary election, its aftermath in the state, and the efforts of our revered leaders from the South-West this week to save our dear party from ruination in Ekiti State, I have learned many lessons.

“Key among the lessons

is that you never can tell the man who will attempt to destroy what many others have built from one who will aspire to elevate that which is thrust into his hands.

“I must not fail to mention in particular my dear brother, Congressman Bimbo Daramola who worked assiduously with me in the attempt to find a solution albeit unsuccessfully, to what appeared as a stalemate – pushing for the Option A4 method of primary election, which the Chief John Odigie Oyegun opposed vehemently; pruning the numbers of aspirants by getting a consensus candidate from among the aspirants from the Ekiti South Senatorial district, to bring to fruition the agitation of our brothers and sisters from the zone to have an opportunity to provide political leadership just like the other zones always had, with none of them ready to shift ground.

“There is no doubt that we all love this land, that everyone of you had best hopes and aspiration for this beautiful state we call ours and that above all, this state should wear a new look, be adorned with a new reputation and have a new image of itself.

“I want to especially thank Chief Bisi Akande, Aremo Segun Osoba and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for trying to help untangle the web that the Ekiti governorship primary election has become. All my life, I have fought injustice and sought the good of the whole.

“Therefore, this injustice perpetrated against Ekiti people by the NWC Chairman cannot be allowed to stand. This is why the fight will continue, not as an aspirant but as a party reformer.

“This movement continues but I would be stepping down immediately as a governorship aspirant to focus on this new mission.”

Meanwhile, post primary crisis of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has started as the former Minister of State for Works, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, quit barely three days after the governorship primary.

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APC chairmanship: Oshiomole declares, says he will unite execute, legislators Tom Okpe, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Former Edo State Gov-

ernor Adms Oshiomole has declared his intention to contest the Chairmanship seat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the forthcoming National Convention, saying that he will unite the executive and legislative arms of government as he has the skill to negotiate and persuade to make consensus.

Oshiomole, who also said he can’t be used by anybody for personal interest was speaking during his formal declaration to contest the chairmanship seat of the ruling party at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja on Thursday.

He said, “ I think that the indivisible minimum responsibility of the leadership of a political party of the APC particularly, if I am privileged to become chairman would be to concretely help the executive and the legislature to fight common ground to win together as I have the skill to negotiate, persuade and make consensus”.

The aspirant also declared that unlike other past leaders, ‘President Muhammadu Buhari is not a thief ’ stated that as governor of Edo state, he had cause to tell members of Edo State House of Assem-

bly that as one government, they must have one focus, one heading and it is when ‘we cooperate and collaborate that we can celebrate democracy better’.

“So, the skill to negotiate, the skill to persuade and to make consensus, the skills to do give and take, the skill to talk through a process that will lead to win- win solutions rather than the winners and the losers, those are the tools I have deployed as a branch union leader, becoming the president of the Nigerian Labor Congress.

So, I am not a stranger in this game. I believe that the idea of the constitution and the spirit behind it has been deliberately framed in such a way that no one will have his ways, but in all, we can have our ways if we negotiate, persuade, discuss and have a sense of collectivism as we move on”, he said.

While comparing President Buhari to other past leaders, the National Chairmanship aspirant of the APC said: “The worst critic will agree that the President is not a thief. That for me is the starting point and we will challenge others.

All the former, formers who on the basis of verifiable evidences that we can see that can be so described without fear of contradiction, that is a starting point as we move on to engage those who wish to engage us.

“I am confident that Nigerians are ready to progress and our party is ready to mend where we have made mistakes, and re-energize and confront the problems that confront our country bearing in mind that the entire black world looks unto us. We have what it takes to provide that leadership that Africa will be proud of and we shall be a reference point”.

In his remarks at the occasion, Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha while endorsing the candidacy of

Oshiomohle as the party’s National Chairman, said: “Oshiomole’s coming in as National Chairman of the APC is bad news to other political parties. Adams Oshiomole is a dogged fighter, a man who face challenges and I have no doubt that you will strengthen APC when elected”.

Speaking on some of the injustices he noticed in APC, Okorocha said the era of “Monkey dey work, Baboon dey chop is over in the party.

“If you work, you chop,

you don’t work, and you don’t chop. We have a lot of urban masqueraders in APC now and you must force them out. I know Adams Oshiomole is a no nonsense man, he will stand forthright, he will face them both in debate, action, physical, mental, moral, spiritual he can face the opposition. But I don’t know about the spiritual aspect”.

On the chances of President Buhari in 2019, Okorocha said: “Despite ongoing campaign against re-election bid of President Bu-

hari, he won’t need to campaign in the Northern part of the country to win in 2019.

For those our Governors in the North, they won the election so easy for as long as the name Buhari stands.

But it’s not the same talking about President Muhammadu Buhari’s name in the South-South or South-East.

So if you see any Governor emerges in the South-South or South-East is not with an ordinary strength, and I believe that Oshiomole’s coming in will strengthen this party in that area”.

Former President, Chief Olusegun (middle) and Chieftains of African Democratic Congress (ADC), at a press conference to unveil ADC in Abeokuta, Ogun State...on Thursday.

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ple to develop the state, added that since he lost the PDP primary to Ayodele Fayose’s anointed candidate, Prof.

Kolapo Olusola Eleka, he is being wooed by five different political parties.

The former PDP national spokesman promised to reveal the platform he would use to contest for the governorship election “in the next 40 hours.”

Adeyeye spoke with journalists on Thursday shortly after meeting with his supporters on the next platform for his governorship ambition.

He alleged that Fayose’s agenda was to do a third term in office by installing Eleka in a bid to perpetually corner Ekiti’s common-

wealth.

According to him, he would have won the PDP governorship primary “if not for the way Fayose intimidated delegates by forcing them to wear aso ebi to the venue.”

He revealed that Fayose allegedly coerced the delegates to do same on local government basis to monitor how they voted which intimidated many of them.

Despite allegedly monitoring delegates, Adeyeye said many of the delegates voted against Eleka which enabled him (Adeyeye) to garner 771 votes.

He claimed that Fayose, who had boasted that he (Adeyeye) would not get up to 50 votes was shocked that he got 771 votes which allegedly made him (Fayose) to

embark on an investigation of those who voted against Eleka.

Adeyeye accused Fayose of stealing Ekiti funds and using same to acquire property while majority of the people are wallowing in poverty.

The former minister claimed that Fayose has wasted N8billion Ekiti funds on chartered flights in the last three and half years while the flyover project was jerked up from N5billion to N17billion.

He said: “I am leaving the party because party can change but your state cannot change, party can change, your hometown cannot change.

“I can’t be part of enslavement, I can’t be part of corruption, I can’t be part

of those keeping our people in poverty but spend billions of Naira on chartered flights to Abuja every year but will be riding Okada at home.

“By seeking another platform, I want to tell him that he can’t be riding roughshod over Ekiti people and he cannot turn Ekiti to oneman rule.

“Our party leaders in Abuja were surprised at my performance at the primary despite the intimidation but I told them that I can change party, party may go into extinction but Ekiti will remain.

“I will not, because of party affiliation, allow Ekiti to be destroyed. That is why we will take decision today on where we are going.

“Since Tuesday, civil

servants, teachers, local government workers have become sad. Ekiti has been enveloped in mourning.

“What is paramount in my mind is to liberate Ekiti. Today, we will not reveal where we are going yet but we’re are no longer where we were.”

But his reaction to Adeyeye’s decision to dump the PDP, Fayose said that he welcomed the decision.

He said: “We appreciate him (Adeyeye) for the time he has spent, for participating in the primaries. PDP has demonstrated to the whole world that we can offer a level playing ground.

“We have given a level playing ground to everybody and to every election, there will be losers and winners. I called him yes-

terday (Wednesday) and he was raining curses on me and he was boasting that he would fight me with everything he has.

“I am Peter the rock nobody can fight me. I have given everybody a level playing ground which actually no sitting governor will do.

“Having done the best in this circumstances, I leave everything to God. But I want to assure you that his departure will make no difference.

“To our teeming party members, I advise that this party has lost elections two times before -one to ex-governor Adebayo and another when Fayemi became governor. The party is more important, so we should stay together to win the election.”

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N4.7bn fraud: Ladoja synphoned N1.9bn to buy cars for associates - EFCC Peter Fowoyo

An Investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abubakar Madaki, on Thursday told a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos that a former governor of Oyo State, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, unilaterally gave instructions in 2007 for the sale of the state’s shares worth N6.6bn without executive resolution.

The anti-graft agency, is claiming that about N1.9bn out of the proceeds of the shares It further claimed, that the money ended up partly in the pocket of Ladoja, his family members, allies and some stockbrokers.

It was at the resumed trial of the former governor where he is standing trial on eight counts

charge alongside Waheed Akanbi, who served as Oyo State Commissioner for Finance under him, before the Court in Lagos.

Led in evidence by the prosecutor, Olufemi Olabisi, Madaki tendered before the

by Ladoja to unilaterally approve the sale of the shares.

Justice Mohammed Idris, in evidence against Ladoja.

According to the investigator, one Fountain Securities was the portfolio manager engaged by Ladoja to sell the shares at a discounted rate.

One McLace Securities, he said, was one of the acquired shares from Fountain Securities.

Madaki added, “In the course of our investigation, about N500m was recovered

from McLace Security, Fountain Securities and other stockbrokers, while the balance could not be recovered because some of those who purchased the shares were not even stockbrokers as highlighted by the report of the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

“Part of the proceeds was

not refunded the value of the cars neither did his family members and associates refund what was given to them; all these were part of the proceeds.

“I can name the cars for clarity. There is a jeep; there is a bus and two cars out of the cars supplied to members of the House of Assembly loyal to governor.

“All these were paid for with

the proceeds of the shares. The his statement; he promised to make a refund then but as at today, he has not done so.”

Meanwhile Justice Idris has adjourned further proceedings till May 30, 2018.

Ladoja and Akanbi were accused of converting a sum of N1,932,940,032.48 belonging to Oyo State to their personal use, using a Guaranty Trust Bank account of a company, Heritage Apartments Limited.

The EFCC claimed that they retained the money sometime in 2007, despite their knowledge that it was proceeds of a criminal conduct.

In another instance, Ladoja was accused of removing a sum of £600,000 from the state Bimpe Ladoja, who was at the time in London.

The ex-governor was also

accused of converting a sum of N42m belonging to the state to his own and subsequently used it to purchase an armoured Land Cruiser jeep.

He was also accused of converting a sum of N728,600,000 and another N77,850,000 at separate times in 2007 to his own.

The EFCC claimed that Ladoja transferred the N77, 850,000 to one Bistrum Investments, which he nominated to help him purchase a property named Quarter 361, Ibadan, Oyo State.

The EFCC told the court that Ladoja and Akanbi acted contrary to sections 17(a) and18 (1) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2004 and were liable to be punished under sections 14(1), 16(a) (b) and 18(2) of the same Act. The defendants pleaded not guilty.

10 killed, 1 arrested in joint military, police patrol in Taraba Okerafor Athanatius, Jalingo A Joint Military and Police Patrol Team in Taraba have killed 10 suspected armed bandits and arrested one at Katibu village in Lau Local Government Area of the State.

Mr Faleye Olaleye, Deputy Commissioner of Police (FCP) Operations, State Police Command, made this known at a Press Conference in Jalingo.

He said the insurgents, who came on motorcycles, were gunned down when they engaged the Team on a shootout.

“On May 10, we received an intelligence that some armed bandits were seen in large number at Mega village in Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State”.

Mega is a border between Adamawa and Taraba States.

“Several Police and Military Personnel were deployed to communities in the area.

“While the bandits were Mega, they ran into our gallant Military and Police Patrol Team at Katibu, where they were repelled.

“10 of the bandits were killed on the spot,” he said.

Olaleye said exhibits recovered from the bandits One SMG, Three Den Guns and Four Motorcycles.

He named the suspect arrested in the operation as Michael Gwani, and called on the general public to inform the police if they see anyone with gunshots injuries.

Responding to questions, actually arrested with a Den Gun, but denied having a hand

Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, SAN(second right) observes and also interacts (in the inset picture) with a Site Worker with Messrs Mothercat Nigeria Limited, Mr Mamman Ali (right) and others during the Hon. Minister’s inspection of the Rehabilitation of Hadejia -Nguru Road, Phase II - Kirikasama - Nguru in Jigawa State.... on Wednesday.

“The truth is I went to condole with the family of a friend who was killed in the area, but I was with a Gun because I am the leader of hunters,” he said.

Domestic violence: Lagos steps up fight, empowers police with IT equipment The Lagos Government

State has

against incidents of Domestic, Sexual Violence and Child Abuse with the equipping of all Family Support Units within the State Police Command with gadgets including phones, laptops and printers.

Coordinator of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT), Mrs. Titilayo Vivour-Adeniyi, said the new development was in furtherance of the desire of the government to ensure that reports of incidents of Domestic, Sexual Violence

and Child Abuse are met with timely and holistic response.

According to her, the DSVRT, under the chairmanship of the Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, facilitated the equipping of the Police Command with the belief that the gadgets would go a long way to strengthen the medium through which the be accessible to Survivors or Mandated Reporters of Domestic and Sexual Violence.

She said the Team

also partnered with the Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal to design would be mounted on the front counter of all Police Divisions, as they are most for survivors.

“This will further serve to bring clarity on immediate protocol for case handling and reassurance for complainants who want to report incidents of Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence and Child Abuse,” Vivour-Adeniyi said.

The DSVRT Coordinator said the phones would serve as dedicated lines

through

which

residents

the nearest Family Support Units to make reports and follow up, and to ensure the instituted. phone lines and areas for the Family Support Units to include Adeniji Adele: 0906-288-7864; Ajah: 0906-288-7849; Alakuko: 0906-288-7861; Badagry: 0906-288-7852; Festac: 0906-288-7841; Gender Desk, Police Command: 0906-288-7853 and Ikeja: 0906-288-7863.

Others include Ikorodu (Igbogbo): 0906-288-7858;

Ikotun: 0906-288-7870; Ilupeju: 0906-288-7848; Isokoko: 0906-288-7856 and Ketu: 0906-288-7860.

Besides, VivourAdeniyi said the laptops and printers were provided to aid typing of correspondence and to support the general administrative functions of the Units.

“It is our earnest desire that the facilities made available will be put to utmost use, and Lagos State will continue to make immense progress in waging the war on acts of Sexual and Domestic

Violence.

We strongly believe these investments will further improve speed of prosecution of cases thereby restoring that this menace is being tackled with all seriousness in Lagos State,” she said.

On his part, the State Commissioner of Police (Edgal), restated the commitment of the Police in ensuring that all perpetrators of these vices are brought to book, just as he assured that the Command will continue to strive towards ensuring the safety and security of all citizens within the State.

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Court nullifies Senator Omo-Agege’s suspension Andrew Orolua, Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday nullified the 90 legislative days suspension of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege ( Delta Central- APC), by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Senator Omo- Agege who was suspended on 28 April 2018 for alleged violation of the Senate rule and for suing the Senate. He had in the suit prayed the court to nullify the

suspension which the Senate had demanded he should withdraw.

Delivering the judgment, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba said the nullification is with immediate effect. He also ordered the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to pay Omo-Agege all his outstanding allowances.

However, the judge said the Senate has power to suspend erring members according to its rules for 14 legislative days, if due processes are followed.

The court disagreed with

plaintiff that to have referred him to ethics and privileges committee was erroneous. He said the law does not exclude the senate from protecting its dignity and decorum. Nor did the law remove the senate powers to discipline erring member.

Justice Dimgba said that documents in court show that while Omo- Agege suit was pending the 1st and 2nd respondents went ahead to impose punishment.

Besides, “I am not convinced that the due process

was followed.” In any case, “any suspension exceeding 14 days is null and void.”

The suspension for 90 legislative days denied the plaintiff’s constituency representation. The court held that the reason adduced by the Senate for suspending Omo-Agege was an affront on the court. It also violates the plaintiff constitution right of access to court The decision by the Senate to punish the plaintiff violates section 4 (a) and 6(b) of the Constitution. The exercise of

plaintiff right to court cannot be the basis for punishing him, the judge further held.

Justice Dimgba also held that section 67(4) of the Senate standing rule and section 21 of the legislatives Act as amended provide for suspension of erring members of the House to enforce discipline. And the senate is empowering to set up the ethic and privileges committee.

However, in the instant case, the ethic and privilege committee that recommended

Omo-Agege suspension did not do it work with fairness.

According to the Court,” the Committee ought to have exclude the complainant Dino Melaye while it considered the complaints against the plaintiff.” He said the committee violates that rule of natural justice.

Earlier during the judgment, the judge had dismissed the preliminary objection of the 1st and 2nd respondents. The court held that the seven grounds of objections were misconceived

From Left: HRH Oba Adebisi Okubanjo, Obiri of Aiyepe Ijebu; Mr Sam Amuka, Publisher, Vanguard Newspapers; Chief Ayo Adebanjo and Mr Biodun Shobanjo, Chairman, Troyka Holdings Limited. at the 2nd Annual Lecture of the Professorial Chair in Governance at the OOU, themed, Civil Society and Governance in Nigeria’s Evolving Democracy 1999-2018 held at Ijebu ode, Ogun State....on Thursday

$1.7m property: We’re not aware of Ex-president Obasanjo’s letter to Bush - EFCC Peter Fowoyo

alleged fraud of N2.9bn, said

A Forensic Investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), Chidi Chukwuka, on Thursday told a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos that it was not aware that a former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, wrote ex-American President, George Bush, over a $1.7m Potomac, Washington house which a former governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu, purchased in 2003.

Chukwuka, who appeared Thursday before Justice Mohammed Idris, where Kalu is facing trial over

Obasanjo and Bush was none of the anti-graft agency’s business. from Kalu’s lawyer, Prof. Awa Kalu (SAN), under cross-examination, denied knowledge of the existence of any similar correspondence between Obasanjo and then Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Tony Blair.

“I suggest to you that it was not only the EFCC that was interested in the property in Exhibit W1.

I said so because then

President Obasanjo had correspondence with then US President, George W. Bush,” Kalu confronted Chukwuka.

But, the investigator EFCC, not in the US.” “You may not also be aware that Obasanjo was in correspondence with then UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, with respect to some properties,” Kalu suggested to the witness.

“Not to my knowledge,” he said.

Asked by the SAN whether the EFCC discovered in the course of its investigations that the

a “family house” in Boston, as 1997”, Chukwuka said he did not investigate the property.

“We are aware that the standard, it is possible he has a house in the US but the house in the US was not subject to investigation; so, that,” he added. area where that family house was located had racial issue on account of which he put it up for sale?” the lawyer asked the investigator.

“It was not part of our

investigation,” he said.

The lawyer further suggested to the investigator that “as a result of the racial sold the property for $3.8m in 2003,” to which, Chukwuka again replied that “it was not part of our investigation, sir.”

“Did your investigation show that the Potomac proceeds from the sale of the Boston property?” Kalu asked the investigator.

“We found an account where $1.7m was drawn and paid from a Nigerian bank,” the investigator said.

“Did you uncover an

account from Nigeria or any part of Africa where $1.7m was drawn to pay for the property?” Kalu asked.

“It may interest you that the suspect was investigated that time and he had foreign accounts and funds were moved from Nigeria into those foreign accounts,” the investigator said.

“I suggest to you that the property in Potomac was account in the US,” Kalu put it to the investigator, who responded, “You are right.”nwhile the court has today for continuation of trial.

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We’re not aware Obasanjo wrote ex-US President Bush over $1.7m property — EFCC Peter Fowoyo A Forensic Investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), Chidi Chukwuka, on Thursday told a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos that it was not aware that a former President,

ex-American President, George Bush, over a $1.7m Potomac, Washington house which a former governor of Abia State, 2003.

Chukwuka, who appeared yesterday before Justice Mohammed Idris where Kalu is facing trial over alleged fraud of N2.9bn, said the alleged

and Bush was none of the anti-graft agency’s business. from Kalu’s lawyer, Prof. Awa Kalu (SAN), under cross-examination, Chukwuka, equally denied knowledge of the existence of any similar correspondence between

Minister of the United Kingdom, Tony Blair.

“I suggest to you that it was not only the EFCC that was interested in the property in Exhibit W1.

I said so because then correspondence with then US President, George W. Bush,” Kalu confronted Chukwuka.

But, the investigator

EFCC, not in the US.” “You may not also be in correspondence with then UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, with respect to some properties,” Kalu suggested to the witness.

“Not to my knowledge,” he said.

Asked by the SAN whether the EFCC

discovered in the course of its investigations that the former governor acquired a “family house” in Boston, back as 1997”, Chukwuka said he did not investigate the property.

“We are aware that Nigerian standard, it is possible he has a house in the US but the house in investigation; so, we did he added. the area where that family house was located had racial issue on account of which he put it up for sale?” the lawyer asked the investigator.

“It was not part of our investigation,” he said.

The lawyer further suggested to the investigator that “as a result of the racial issue,

The Chief of Staff, Government House, Yenagoa, Rt. Hon. Talford Ongolo (2nd L), and the President, Boys Brigade Nigeria, Bayelsa State Council, Bishop Dotimi Egbegi (L), addresses members of the State Council of the Boys Brigade Nigeria, during their Anti-Cultism March to Government House, Yenagoa.

Steer clear of LG poll, congresses, Oyo warns trouble makers Oyo State Government has warned groups and individuals against activities capable of disrupting Saturday’s local government election and party congresses, saying that security operatives have been put on red alert to ensure peaceful conduct of both exercises.

A statement by the Executive Assistant, Political to the Governor, Dr. Morohunkola Thomas, on Thursday, said that the warning became necessary following the fresh plans by dissident groups and their

sympathisers within the All Progressives Congress to cause mayhem on Saturday. of the initial plans of the group to burn down the state secretariat of the APC, he said that intelligence revealed that they are restrategising to disrupt the peace of the land and render the LG election and congresses inconclusive.

The government said that necessary security arrangements have been put in place to protect lives and property and to ensure that residents exercise their

franchise without let or hindrance.

According to him, latest intelligence has revealed that the members of the Unity Forum are planning to use their thugs to unleash terror on innocent electorate and loyal members of the APC. He said that the government appealed to all citizens, including the self-styled Unity Forum to embrace peace and allow the elections to hold in a peaceful atmosphere in the overall interest of the state and sanctity of democracy.

“The government has put security operatives on red alert to ensure the and voters. It has therefore become necessary to warn groups and individuals bent on fomenting trouble on Saturday to have a rethink.

“The law of the land is no respecter of anybody, no the society. As leaders in their own right, those crying blue murder should rise above the government and our great party.

“The government is using this opportunity to caution all political parties, including APC and their followers against any act of violence before, during and after the local government election and party congresses.

The full weight of the law will be visited on troublemakers without discrimination.

“The government wishes to tell the public that an earlier the LG election had been vacated by a Federal High Court, Ibadan, thus clearing obstacles before the conduct of the election.”

the property for $3.8m in 2003,” to which, Chukwuka again replied that “it was not part of our investigation, sir.”

“Did your investigation show that the Potomac house was acquired with proceeds from the sale of the Boston property?” Kalu asked the investigator.

“We found an account where $1.7m was drawn and paid from a Nigerian bank,” the investigator said.

“Did you uncover an account from Nigeria or any part of Africa where $1.7m was drawn to pay for the property?” Kalu asked.

“It may interest you that the suspect was investigated that time and he had foreign accounts and funds were moved from Nigeria into those foreign accounts,” the investigator said.

“I suggest to you that the property in Potomac was account in the US,” Kalu put it to the investigator, who responded, “You are right.”

Meanwhile the court has today for continuation of trial.

Successes recorded in crime fighting in Lagos courtesy of IGP’ policy - CP Joy Anyim The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Imohimi Edgal on Thursday disclosed that the successes recorded in is courtesy of the cleardirectives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris.

Making reference to the community policing approach as initiated by the IGP, Edgal said the policing approach as adopted by the command has aided in no small measure to rid the state of criminal elements.

Edgal who spoke through a press statement by the Lagos Police Spokesperson, SP Chike

Oti, further reassured the IGP Idris of the Command’s absolute loyalty and commitment to duty.

Speaking further on the distinctive leadership style of the IGP, the Lagos Police boss said,” the command has explicit and in what he is doing for the country in the

war against crime and in his quest to restore the police to its pride of place as the number one crime the country. “ Since his assumption of in no small measure in the institution of peace in the country, improvement in the welfare and standard

and men of the police and smooth running of the Force through his directives contained in the Force Order and Force Administrative Instructions. “ The IGP, Ibrahim K. Idris, a lawyer by training, of law and will never do anything to disrespect the law he swore to protect.”

He also noted that the police derive its powers from the constitution and therefore must be obedient to law and order.

The CP therefore called on Nigerians to support the Inspector General of Police in the onerous task of policing the nation and the restoration of peace, law and order in the country.

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APC National Chairmanship: With Oshiomhole, it will be fire for fire – Idahosa Charles Idahosa, a former commissioner in Edo State, is one of the founding fathers of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In this interview with some journalists in Benin, Idahosa spoke extensively on the party’s national chairmanship contest in the forthcoming convention and other crucial issues affecting the polity. TITUS AKHIGBE was there for The Daily Times.

A lot has been happening in your party, the APC, ahead of the 2019 general elections.

What is your reaction to the latest development as regards the National chairmanship of the party?

I am happy that President Muhammadu Buhari is giving a strong leadership and direction to the party and those prophets of doom who said the party will die are disappointed today. I am aware that the President has endorsed former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole for the national chairmanship of the party. I am happy the party took the right decision. I worked with Adams Oshiomhole as his political Adviser for eight years, after I served as Local Government Chairman and Commissioner in previous administrations. His endorsement will help the party because I know how he works. I just returned from London after I buried my mother, but I was following all that has been happening. I believe that Oshiomhole will give all to the party and I want to urge our party members to work with him because this is a new life in the party. With

I want to urge our party leaders to give him the desired support at the convention.

But some persons tried to read ethnic coloration to it, trying to say Oshiomhole who is from Edo North is trying to take the job of Chief Oyegun who is a Benin man?

That is rubbish. If they are saying that then what do you want the people of Esan to say when Oshiomhole stopped Chief Tom Ikimi and supported Oyegun. Those making such comments don’t even know how Oyegun became the APC chairman. What has ethnicity got to do with the national chairmanship of the APC? Oshiomhole is an Edo man just like Oyegun. Long before now I was one of the party leaders who opposed Odigie-Oyegun, but I am a Benin man like Oyegun, because the party was not growing well under him. I felt Oyegun did not do what he is supposed to do to keep the party together. So this has nothing to do with tribe, if it is Oyegun.

In 2014, myself and Oshiomhole played a very major role in the

emergence of Oyegun, but a lot of people do not know that. Chief Tom Ikimi was already coasting to victory as the unopposed candidate from Edo State. But I made the

in Benin or Lagos. And he has no look at other former presidents who came into power without a penny they are all billionaires today. Babangida never wanted to

Please Charles do it for me. We moved the motion which changed the state’s earlier support for Chief Ikimi in favour of Oyegun.

Oshiomhole is from Edo North but why did he not say because Oyegun is from Benin so he will not support him? Oshiomhole is a detribalised Nigerian, if you know him very well. But I can understand that some persons were sponsoring some stupid write ups that do not make sense against him.

However, when Chief Oyegun got there as National Chairman, he was

government and planned how to kick out the interim government.

The freest election in this country was conducted under him but down and be advising Buhari that has integrity and is respected worldwide. Nigerians are being respected today in the world because of Buhari.

Atiku cannot go to America and he is one of those talking. It was Orji Kalu that dropped money for Obasanjo when they wanted to make him President. He rigged

way I expected and because I don’t

and people are seeing that today.

That time some persons thought I wanted to leave the party. But nothing like that. I was lamenting that we are trying to make the same can we be the ruling party and we are not in control of the National Assembly. The National Assembly is acting as the opposition leader number one to APC. That does not

These people know that if Buhari is re-elected, many of them will be in jail. Look at former Presidents do they have to advise Buhari.

Buhari was former governor of the North East region which was about

the agenda after we all agreed on Tom Ikimi and it was Oshiomhole that called me to say please move the motion at the state Working

him. It does not mean I don’t respect him, but he has tried his best and we need a change. When I lost my Mum he called me to commiserate with me. But I felt he was not doing what he is supposed to do as a national chairman of a ruling party and that is why we have too much crisis in the party today. There was a time I granted an interview, I said APC is

we knew carry stick and dagger, but now you see people carrying AK47 to kill and you call them herdsmen so as to give Buhari a bad name. These are trained killers imported into this country by the

Idahosa mean Oyegun is a bad man. He is a gentleman, but I think he found himself in a terrain that is new to him. He is a civil servant, he really does not know much about the intrigues in politics.

You cannot give what you don’t have. So we need that change. That is why I said Oshiomhole will do because he knows the intricacies of politics and he will deliver. I do not have any fear as regards whether Oshiomhole will perform or not.

He will because he is a team player and he will not allow his party to be destroyed because he particularly

“

I believe that Oshiomhole will give all to the party and I want to urge our party members to work with him because this is a new life in the party. With Oshiomhole there it will be fire for fire and I can tell you that the PDP (Peoples Democratic Party) is dead. I want to urge our party leaders to give him the desired support at the convention.

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APC. And I can assure you that in 2019, the APC will not only win the election, but we will win more states.

You sound so optimistic, but there is this fear that the killings chances of your party?

I feel very sad when Nigerians get confused and misled. I said in one of my interviews that when President Buhari visited London shortly after he was sworn in as President. He said when he gets home he will release the list of looters. But for strange reasons the party did not release the names then and that gave room for those looters and thieves to retreat and go planning. What we are seeing today are not herdsmen. These are terrorists imported into this country by the looters to cause mayhem and create a situation of crisis in the this money and the former leaders who don’t want Buhari back want to create a situation of insecurity in the country so he will not return.

How do you explain when one will go to a village and kill 73 people and you call them herdsmen. We grew up in this Benin. The herdsmen

states in the South West. Here is a man that wanted third term even after people helped him into power without him winning his region.

So this country is funny. Look at the General who told Nigerians that he has so much money he does not know what to do with it. Today, he is one of those still talking that Nigeria wants to break.

Generals who retired at 39-40 years and became billionaires. I know of soldiers who are retired but are selling cement at Ekiosa market.

Generals who don’t’ have a dime.

What Nigerians should ask them is that why are they interested in this man not continuing? Babangida ruled for nine years, but what did he do for Nigerians? Obasanjo after his second term wanted a third term and was bribing people with N50million each. A man is going for his second term that constitution allows so why do you want to stop him by all means.

But as long as I am concerned, continue to sponsor terrorists across our borders to be killing innocent people to create stupid impression. I read how they killed the priest, what are they trying to do? They are looking for reaction so there will be a religious war in Nigeria. But they

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Ebonyi guber aspirant accuses Oyegun, NWC of manipulating ward congress in state

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APC ward congresses: Adamawa appeal committee begins sitting

Odigie-Oyegun

‘With Oshiomhole, it will be fire for fire’ Continued from page 11

But there is this strong rumour that some leaders of the APC may dump the party before the 2019 elections. Don’t you think it may

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Revive Bank of Agriculture and NERFUND

he National Executive Council (NEC) of Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) met in Lagos recently on the state of the nation and came out with some recommendations on how to move the nation forward.

In particular, the TUC National Executive Committee (NEC) called for the revival of Bank of Agriculture (BOA) and the National Economic Reconstruction Fund (NERFUND) to help boost agricultural production in the county. Coming at a time when the government is diversifying the economy away from the oil sector to agriculture and urging the youths to embrace agribusiness, the TUC’s call is appropriate and timely.

It observed that government parastatals like Bank of Agriculture (BOA) and National Economic Reconstruction Fund (NERFUND) whose activities could boost government’s economic diversification programmes, are not given adequate financial subventions as at when due. The NEC- in session therefore, strongly advised the federal government to urgently revive BOA and NERFUND through adequate funding to enable them extend appropriate finance for economic programmes particularly

to farmers in the rural areas and small scale businesses.

It is also important for government to reintroduce Export Expansion Grant (EEG) which was stopped some years back so as to encourage exporters of processed agro-allied products to increase their production for export and bring more inflow of foreign exchange into the country.

However, it is sad that the same government which is clamouring for the diversification of the economy is at the same time paying lip service to those programmes and organisations that could significantly help to ensure accelerated diversification of the economy.

At the same time NERFUND which was established to fund small scale industries especially those in the agribusinesses seemed to have been left behind in the current efforts to wake up agriculture in the country.

There is no doubt that NERFUND has not done well in the last decade or so because of poor budgetary allocation to it for disbursement to its clients. At the same time, some of its staff, particularly those at the top echelon of the organisation might have entrenched themselves in corruption over the years.

The answer to such an organisation where the leadership is corrupt is not

to abandon the organisation as the government has done but to make the corrupt officials account for their misdeeds while the organisation should be reorganised for better performance.

The country is focusing on agriculture to diversify the economy away from oil which took ascendancy over agriculture since the early 1970’s. BOA understands the culture of famers and is well placed to provide funds for the production, processing and marketing of agricultural products by small, medium and large scale agribusinesses.

The government should therefore fund BOA well so that it can in turn fund agriculture and agribusinesses in the efforts to revitalise agricultural production in the country at this point in time.

With the renewed interest in agribusiness across the country a virile agricultural bank is needed to service the needs of entrepreneurs in agribusiness.

The high interest rates charged by commercial banks make them unsuitable as sources of funds for those in agribusiness.

Therefore, the government should also review upward the capitalisation of BOA from its present N1 trillion to at least N1.5 trillion so that it can better serve its clients and be able to give more funding to agribusinesses.

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, May 11, 2018

Growing credits for Nigeria’s anticorruption war

T Dauda Alli

his weekend, top anticorruption czars from Commonwealth Africa will be in Abuja for the 8th high level conference of the Commonwealth Africa Anti-Corruption Centre (CAACC).The Commonwealth Africa Anti-Corruption Centre or the Centre as it is commonly known, is a non-profit organizationlaunched on February 25, 2013, in Gaborone, Botswana, as a partnership between the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Government of Botswana, which is the host country, and Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies of the 19 Commonwealth African countries (Botswana, Cameroon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia). The Centre is a prime vehicle for improving coordination between and strengthening the capacity of anti-corruption agencies in Commonwealth Africa.

Nothing much needs to be said for the reason Nigeria is hosting such an important event. It is yet another validation that the fight against corruption being pursued by the current administration is increasingly getting global attention.

The Centre is a peer-review group for heads of anticorruptionagencies in Commonwealth countries in Africa. It provides an opportunity for anticorruption czars on the continent to brainstorm on current trends in the fight against corruption and explore avenues of international collaborations for the success of the anticorruption war.

At its 7th annual conference held in Malawi in June 2917, the acting chairman of Nigeria’s Economic

and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, was elected vice chairman of the 19-member association. It was a peer recognition for Magu’s commitment as an individual and for EFCC’s, nay Nigeria’s seriousness, in tackling the corruption menace.

There is no gainsaying that the present administration has demonstrated ample seriousness in tackling the menace of corruption. In a style that takes no prisoner, the government, especially through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has pursued corruption and the corrupt with uncommon vigour and ruthlessness deserving of the war. It is therefore not surprising that the world is reckoning with Nigeria in this regard.

What the chiefs of anticorruption agencies in Commonwealth Africa did to Magu in June 2017 was an honour and deserved recognition of Nigeria in the fight against corruption.

In January 2018, when African heads of governments under the aegis of the African Union met in Addis Ababa, a major highlight of that annual ritual was conferring President Muhammadu Buhari with Africa Anticorruption Champion badge of honour. The decision to select the president to champion Africa’s fight against one of its greatest maladies was first taken at the end of the 29th Session of the Union in 2017.

By that recognition, the AU did not only applaud the sound leadership of President Buhari and Nigeria’s current trend in the fight against corruption, it also sought the help of Nigeria and its president to lead the rest of Africa in the battle against corruption. It was not a vacuous decision. The eminent per-

sons that are members and leaders of the union are well aware of the giant strides Nigeria is recording in the fight against corruption. They are also well aware of President Buhari’s avowed commitment in this regard.

The president demonstrated that commitment in accepting the challenge of his colleagues. As he said during the launch of the 2018 AU theme on the fighting corruption, the continent stands to benefit when there is collaboration and concerted action on the part of every member country.

For Africa to develop, corruption has to be rooted out. This is a gospel that the president has been repeating since his inaugural address when he delivered these memorable lines:“If we do not kill corruption, corruption will kill Nigeria”. In dissecting the evils of corruption, President Buhari said it was evident that corruption has a devastating impact on marginalized communities, especially the youth, women and children. He said corruption breeds unequal societies, renders vulnerable groups prone to human trafficking, and provides a fertile recruitment ground for armed groups and militia. “In effect, corruption deprives our young citizens of opportunities to develop meaningful livelihoods. We must therefore, work together to defeat this evil,” he emphasized.

But key to the success of any fight against corruption, President Buhari reminded the African leaders, is developing capable institutions to spearhead the war. “We must adequately empower our national anti-corruption agencies and insulate them from political influence.

We have to encourage increased institutional collaboration between law enforcement agencies and anti-

corruption agencies in order to win this fight,” he noted.

President Buhari promised the Heads of State that, with their endorsement during the course of 2018, he will prioritize the following initiatives, to help fight corruption in Africa: a) Organize African Youth Congresses against Corruption, in order to sensitize and engage our youth in the fight against corruption; b) Mobilize all African Union Member States to implement the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption; and c) Advocate for the strengthening of the criminal justice system across Africa through exchange of information and sharing best practices in the enforcement of anti-corruption laws.

The EFCC under the leadership of Ibrahim Magu has beenworking assiduously in ensuring that the mandate given President Buhari at two levels is well delivered on. First, the President has mandate of Nigerians to tackle their grievous headache, which is corruption. He also has that of his compatriots, the other African leaders, to help Africa find a consensus and solution to the problem.

The avalanche of cases arising from important corruption cases being handled by the EFCC has populated our courts. The recoveries are humongous and unprecedented, not only by Nigerian standards, but by that of any anticorruption agency in Africa. For these, the world has found partners in Nigeria led by President Buhari and EFCC led by Ibrahim Magu in the holistic fight against corruption.

Alli, a public affairs analyst and anti-corruption activist, writes from Kado, Abuja.

Yes demons!!! but not Yoruba demons: A call to youth participation in 2019 elections

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Tobi Oyeniyi

es, Yoruba Demons, a popular phrase on the lips of Nigerian ladies used to describe the numerous Yoruba men who will use their sugar coated lips and charming aura to win the fragile hearts of volatile ladies to fall for their admiration whereas they may not necessarily have any good intentions for the innocent lady.

The world of dating have tagged them DEMONS because by the time ladies who fall their prey realize how unserious they are, it’s a heart disaster.

So I thought within myself “demons” and took a look at Nigeria and how terrible things have turned out for us and I concluded that indeed beyond Yoruba Demons, we have greater demons in this country. They ripped us off our innocence; they took our hearts, trusts and inheritance, shattered our dreams, destroyed our hopes and left us in complete nakedness, lack, want and absolute penury. They silenced our voices, we’ve cried to that extent we run out of tears and our cries are not even noticed anymore.

Folks, yes in the North thousands are massacred daily, our girls kidnapped, raped, killed and turned into virtues of violence.

There’s hunger, starvation, modern day slavery and a very noticeable social stratification that you can close your eyes and differentiate the haves from the have-nots.

Thousands sleeping in IDP camps supposedly under government protection yet the same government and her officials rape the girls, treat the people like slaves, and even bombed them like terrorists. They said it was an error but

we’ve not seen anyone punished.

Herdsmen and Farmers clashing, scores murdered daily. Farmers have abandoned their farms yet we’re told that importation of farm produce in Nigeria has reduced, that we’ve closed down rice mills in Thailand because of our local production, they say millions have returned to farming when even a top notch politician with all his might and powers was not only kidnapped at his farm, herdsmen took the far by storm and did what they do best. So what happens to my defenseless grandmother a farmer by blood? Killer herdsmen have been on rampage all across the country, they’ve crossed borders and regions, unleashed havocs and terrorized the innocent at a rate so alarming than we ever experienced before this government came to power. Why are we lying to ourselves?

Nigerians think we’re alright in the South. No!!! far from it. I make bold to say the South East has one of the highest rate of unemployment in this country when you consider ratio of unemployed to the population of the employable.

Thanks to the ever entrepreneurial poise of an average igbo man, our unemployment rate could have doubled. Yet someone is busy erecting statues all around and spending hundreds of millions to decorate the city in the name of Christmas every year. He even gave us is sister as Commissioner for Happiness. What happened to us?

We think things are fine in the South but I’m sure civil servants in Osun State know better. Worse still this same state where civil servants are starved of their salaries is ranked one of the most peaceful

states in Nigeria. Oh no!!! I see doom, because natural laws of living tells us that an hungry man is naturally angry so if there’s peace in that state it’s only a tale of an enraged ram that has taken few steps back to strategies for a forceful and brutal attack.

In Lagos its modern day robbery, they have covered up the oceans, reclaimed the lands as they call it and these same guys have bought the lands from Government with Government money. I think a masses friendly government would at least use a portion of it to construct low cost housing for the ever rising working population and give it out on rent even if we can’t buy it. At least that way we can say our Government has given an alternative and provided tangible competition to the far expensive buildings beyond the reach of the average worker on the Island. Yes, they constructed 21 roads in Alimosho to help us commute from Sango Otta into Oshodi and then we can make it to VI every working morning. Can you see how they’re thinking? Why is this government not masses friendly?

Is it not pathetic that from 1999 till date the same agent has facilitated collection of Lagos State IGR, they will tell us it has helped improve IGR by over 1000%, scam.

Markets have been demolished and privatized to the disadvantage of the poor and middle class. Housing projects are now been executed that even level 14 officers of the same government cannot afford.

Yet they say it’s “low cost”. What is government’s business making profit from the same people whose taxes are supposed to be used provide these amenities? Why are all the projects handled by develop-

ers? No, these weren’t the type of housing Baba Jakande gave us!!!

All across the country these guys have destroyed our lives.

They’ve mortgaged our future for their children and grand children.

They’ve deceived us enough.

They’ve put barricades around political offices that we’re too busy chasing daily bread and seeking our individual future that we can’t even aspire anymore. Life is so difficult for the Nigerian worker that he sees every public holiday a time to relax, even Election Day. Worse still, the elections are so poorly organized and swiftly rigged that we are not even sure the exercise is worth our timing.

My dear Nigerian youth this is a call to action; babes please let that Yoruba Demon be, if you can’t tell him off give him what he wants and move on, there’s more serious business right now. Yoruba demons and counterparts from everywhere else, common these girls aren’t going anywhere, they’re here even after 2019 so please let’s take a pause. We’ve turned up enough, wardrobes filled with “asoebi” from the Dubai weddings to the ones we attended at Mbaise and Minna.

Right now, it’s a race for victory in 2019. Get your PVC, it’s your power. Come out, contest, vote and be voted for, that’s true intelligence. Stay, defend your vote, and ensure it counts, that’s our main job. We can do it. We can get rid of these guys, yes we can get rid of these POLITICAL DEMONS. Tobi Oyeniyi is a young Chartered Accountant and a strong optimist that a better Nigeria is possible. tobioyeniyi@gmail.com twitter handle @tobioyeniyiACA

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APC makes PDP party of saints instigate their base and sympathisers, from the ward level up, against the party. Others simply switched off. The shambolic ward congresses were inevitable.

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APC still has a chance to recover from its convulsion, even though its scars would remain. My guess, in fact, is that despite its hubris, it remains the party to beat in the next election, as the nectar of power continues to draw hordes into its fold

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ffices of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the country are still littered with broken bones, bloodied faces and shredded tallies from the party’s ward congresses last weekend.

In virtually all the states, the ward congresses were marred by violence, with special drama in Anambra where the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige, and a former governorship candidate of the party, Tony Nwoye, could not even agree whether what was held was a congress or an imaginary clan reunion.

It was worse – a bloody shambles – in Delta State. One of the aspirants, Jeremiah Oghoveta, was stabbed in the neck by a thug who fled and left his victim to die.

Suddenly, the party that promised change is making the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) look like amateur thugs. By the fruit of the ward congresses, APC and PDP have shown, yet again, that they are different branches of the same blighted tree.

The ward congresses were an utter disgrace and it remains to be seen if the leader of the APC, President Muhammadu Buhari, would look beyond the smokescreen in his corner in Daura and find the courage to tell his party that it has fallen short.

If Buhari is unable to do this, I can understand why. What the party is today is largely what he has made it. It’s true that party discipline tends to be stronger under the parliamentary system. But even under our presidential system, we have had party leaders who combined the useful features of both systems to give their party a spine.

If former President Olusegun Obasanjo were not his capricious self, for example, he would probably be a good example of a party whip-in-chief in recent times.

Buhari never seems to be interested, and it’s such an irony that this man ran for the Presidency four times. After declaring at his inauguration that he was for everyone and yet for no one, it turned out that what he probably meant was that he was for himself and no

Secondus one else.

Immediately after his election, he abandoned his party and recessed into his royal court in the Presidential Villa.

Once that happened, the various tendencies within the newly formed APC, comprising the CPC, ACN, ANPP, nPDP and a faction of APGA, fanned out in a do-or-die power struggle to fill the void.

Even remnants of core PDP elements in government took advantage of the internecine war and Buhari’s indifference to embed in the new administration, forcing First Lady Aisha Buhari to warn of a potential rebellion in the APC rank and file.

As elections draw closer once again, rebellion is manifesting as homicide. It may not seem apparent with politicians, including notorious suicide bombers and their godfathers decamping to the ruling party in droves. But it’s there, boiling slowly, but surely, to the surface.

The seeds of negligence that Buhari sowed when he abandoned the party after his election, paving the way for the leadership struggle at the National Assembly, and the alienation of a number of those who had helped him to come to power, have yielded a harvest of ward congress crises.

Like a delinquent athlete, the APC barely exercised its muscles three years after taking power. No introspection, no convention, no engagement. Nothing.

The party became so run down that it could not even replace dead light bulbs in its national head-

quarters. There was nothing to show that it was in any way fundamentally different from the powergrabbing machine that its predecessor was.

Yet, in spite of its waywardness, it is staging its own local congress Olympics and hoping for a medal haul.

There’s the argument that Buhari should be excused on health grounds. That his sponsors didn’t quite know that they had bought a pig in a poke, and that his effectiveness has been depleted after he spent, all together, nearly five months of his first three years in office trying to deal with his health.

Others have said health or not, it’s his style, the essential Buhari: he’s a master of the high horse, riding in the spotlight while others do the dirty work for him.

Well, politics is a messy thing.

If Buhari still had any illusion, last weekend’s congresses should have shown him that the road to 2019 would be a turbulent one, even within his own fold.

It may appear unfair to hold Buhari responsible for the largescale failure of the APC ward congresses but the failure wasn’t an event: it didn’t just happen. It is the sum total of a series of mishaps that started three years ago when he failed to provide the leadership that might have sealed the cracks in the fragile alliance.

When that didn’t happen, postelection animosities and injuries became festering sores. Party stalwarts who waited in vain for Buhari to act – or even pretend to be interesting in acting – began to

True, Buhari appears to have roused himself from the sleep of political death. The eleventh-hour man that he is, never to be hurried and never in a hurry, he asked one of the party’s national leaders, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to help reconcile the warring factions in a war which he, Buhari, instigated either by default, negligence or both.

The ward congresses, with the ricochet of missiles in the stalled Ekiti governorship primaries, are a tale of just how far the reconciliation has progressed. Who could have believed that the day would come when PDP will mock APC about doing the right thing and Governor Ayodele Fayose’s PDP in Ekiti would show the APC how to conduct primaries?

Understandably, the PDP has capitalised on the self-inflicted blunders of the ruling party, but common sense suggests that the talk of APC’s death is slightly exaggerated.

The ultimatum by nPDP with its laundry list of demands is meaningless because the group has disintegrated and its influence has waned over time.

The remnant of the nPDP is split between bigwigs like Rabiu Kwankwaso and co who have one leg out the door and remainers like Rotimi Amaechi who have no where to go.

The nPDP’s complaint, addressed to a sitting duck chairman and reported by The Cable, is only to provide temporary oxygen for Bukola Saraki, Danjuma Goje and others who are still testing the waters.

APC still has a chance to recover from its convulsion, even though its scars would remain. My guess, in fact, is that despite its hubris, it remains the party to beat in the next election, as the nectar of power continues to draw hordes into its fold.

But there’s a candle on the window. Even though Buhari’s aloofness, the government’s incompetence and the internal war have left the party severely damaged, they may yet produce an opportunity. That is for parties and politicians not obsessed by 2019.

With a serious, sustained political challenge, the APC, in its current form, will not last the distance it took to remove the PDP from power.

But will the discontent produce strategic thinking and enough stamina in our politicians?

Ishiekwene is the Managing Director/Editor-In-Chief of The Interview and member of the board of the Global Editors Network.

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, May 11, 2018

World Bank assistance to Lagos good for Nigeria - Ambode Benjamin Omoike

Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday called on the World Bank to seriously consider partnership with the state government in funding key projects in transport, energy and water sectors, saying such collaboration would positively impact the economy of not just the state but the country at large.

Speaking at the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, during a courtesy visit by Executive Directors of the Bank led by Mr Patrizio Pagano, governor Ambode said though the state government in the last three years had hugely invested in provision of infrastructure across all sectors, collaboration Institution in key sectors in the state would go a long way in boosting the economy and making life comfortable for the people.

He said available statistics from the United Nations average of 86 people enter into Lagos every hour, which is the highest in the world, while the population of the State was now around 24 million,

infrastructure and other social amenities, adding that the complexity of the state makes the need for support in funding key projects more compelling. the overall economy of Nigeria itself is not what we want to toy with and so when I read in the brief that the delegation would be coming to Lagos, I thought it was a very good decision that you would be able to see some of the sectors and some of the impact we have made.

“So, if the World Bank were to generally support the development of the Nigerian economy, beyond the fact that you would be having anything to do with the Federal Government, I think that the greater part of what you should concentrate on should be issues that relate to major sectors that have to do with Lagos because anything that is driven

by Lagos more or less has an overall positive impact on the Nigerian economy,” governor Ambode said.

He said his administration had already commenced the process of implementing major reforms in the transport sector with major bus terminals and laybys springing up in key

areas across the state, adding however that major support was also needed in areas of integrated transport system involving road, rail and water transportation. congestion raised on the Airport Road by the leader of the delegation, the governor said the development was a signpost of the fact that there was urgent need to invest massively in other modes of transportation.

“Unfortunately, with the huge population of Lagos, operation of one mode of transportation which is road.

So, technically, when you are having a whole lot of people coming into the State and you are having so much expansion around the west coast, it is important that we review the integration of our public transport management system in a manner that we can actually stand to say that we are planning ahead of the kind of urbanisation challenges that we are having in our hands as well as some sense of implosion in terms of population coming from other parts of the country into Lagos.

“So, technically there are

major reforms going on in the public transport system and because the roads and the infrastructure are the things that are visible right now, it is important that we seek greater support to be able to create new terminals, create new laybys, new bus stops and actually even purchase new buses because when you look at the bus system in the city, it cannot actually meet the demand of a globally competitive city that we are trying to make Lagos to become.

“In that regard, I just think that the transport sector is one area that we really need to look at and if we are able to make a good example and a good success of what Lagos should really be in terms of integrated transport system, we would have helped Nigeria to create an example and we would have also been able to replicate it in other parts of the country,” the governor said.

Responding to a question on how Lagos contributed to Nigeria’s economic recovery and growth plan, the governor said his administration by investing massively in key sectors which in turn touched even the lower fabric

of the economy, saying the development changed the tide of the negative outlook of the and eventually stabilised the economy.

“The last three years have been tremendously progressive for Lagos. We have done so much in terms of infrastructure to make sure that the city stabilises. We are very strong in the area of security and right now, Lagos appears to be the safest city in Africa and security wise we have been able to put the city back on track and it has stabilised a whole lot of investment here.

“We believe also that if we continue in that path, some years to come we would become the third largest economy in Africa,” the governor said.

Earlier, Pagano said the delegation, which consists of 10 World Bank Executive Directors representing 96 countries, was in Nigeria to study the challenges and expectations of the partners in West Africa from the bank, saying the team was delighted to learn the challenges faced by Lagos, which he described as Nigeria’s most dynamic state.

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (middle), with the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki (right) and the Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria, Amb. Katil Karson, during the EU Day in Abuja.... on Wednesday.

No plan to impeach Imo Deputy Governor-Speaker Val Okara, Owerri Speaker of Imo House of Assembly, Hon Acho Ihim Thursday denied media report that the State Lawmakers have concluded plans to impeach the state Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere.

Acho in a telephone

chat with Daily Times said that Prince Madumere had that may warrant the legislators to remove Daily Times reports that a lobbying group from Governor Rochas Okorocha was making

members of the house to impeach the deputy governor on trump charges for allying with APC forces against Okorocha to install his son in-law Mr. Uche Nwosu as the party governorship election.

The State House of Assembly Thursday removed Chief Uche

Oguike, a member representing Ikeduru state constituency, an in-law to the Deputy Governor as the majority leader of the House and replaced him with Hon Lugard Osuji of Owerri Municipal Council.

The sudden change in the House of Assembly, Daily Times gathered was targeted at the

Deputy Governor Prince Madumere, whom Okorocha publicly vowed to disgrace him When contacted, the immediate past majority, Oguike told our correspondent on telephone that he learnt of the house when it was announced.

APC: Don’t ignore Baraje’s ultimatum, chieftain warns Buhari, APC Tom Okpe, Abuja A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank has warned his party and President Muhammadu Buhari not to ignore a 7- day ultimatum given by the leader of defunct new People’s Democratic Party (nPDP) in the ruling party.

Frank, Deputy National Publicity Secretary said if nothing is done as demanded to address the grievances of the nPDP members it will give impression that; “They are no longer needed in the APC”.

Recall that Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje had on Wednesday led a delegation on behalf of the nPDP block to protest what he described as ‘maltreatment and exclusion’ of his members in the scheme of things by the leaders of APC. In his reaction to the development in Abuja on Thursday, Frank said Baraje spoke the minds of their group, adding that it will be dangerous for President Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of APC to give a deaf ear to the grievances.

According to Timi Frank, what the group is asking for is to be given fair hearing and equal stake in the change project as it is given to other groups.

“Apart from being sidelined, our people are also the most harassed within the party; from the Senate President Bukola Saraki, Sen. Dino Melaye, I and many others. These and other reasons call for a round table renegotiation.

“Since APC came into power in 2015, there have government at the center and the national leadership of the party to sideline members of the New PDP, when compared to other blocks of CPC, ACN and ANPP which made up APC”.

He emphasized on the need to honor the seven-day ultimatum given by their leader, Kawu Baraje saying, “since APC came into power, only Minister of Transport, Rotimi Ameachi and Minister of Women given appointments among the nPDP members despite their bring APC to power.

“If President Buhari will be fair to all groups and blocks of APC, we expect him to urgently order for an emergency meeting where the grievances will be resolved, that is, if he still care about the interest of the oppressed.

“The meeting we are calling for at this point is important, as it will enable us to renegotiate our interest within the APC and whether we can continue to bear the maltreatment or not”, he said.

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Delta Assembly establishes special offences court for environmental offenders Nosa Akenzua, Asaba The Delta State House of Assembly on Thursday established a special offences court for mainly environmental offenders.

Under this new a r r a n g e m e n t , environmental offences committed under certain enactments in the state, for other matter connected there with, would be treated according to the laws of its establishment.

The special offences court bill provides for sitting on Mondays to Saturdays in such places as may be prescribed on in such places as it may deem fit between the hours 9:am and 4:pm.

Also contained in the bill as passed, is the fact that the special court shall have jurisdiction to try any person for any offences specified in the law, and the defendant appearing before the law court will be entitled to defend himself or by a legal practitioner.

But speaking to our reporter, the speaker of

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Okorocha tasks NYSC on agriculture

Val Okara, Owerri

Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorocha has charged management of the National Youth Service Corps scheme (NYSC) in the state to join hands with his improve the agricultural sector.

He noted that massive food production through agricultural revolution still remains the mainstay of most

nations of the world as it not only takes care of increased food production, but also creates wealth.

Okorocha who gave the the orientation course for the 1,903 Batch “A” corps members deployed to the state at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, Eziama Obaire.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Talents and Youth

Development – Dr. Mrs. Pat Ekenniaya, the governor noted that the NYSC established 45 years ago has continued to realize its objectives of fostering national unity, cohesion and integration among the youths and advised the corps members to remain to their service obligation.

“Stay at your duty post regularly, shun truancy and unnecessary travelling, endeavour to live within your

capacity, shun the get rich quick syndrome and other societal ills which leads the youths to various criminal tendencies”, he admonished.

The governor also enjoined the corps members to be ready to show love to their fellow brothers and sisters in all their dealings and undertakings in their areas of posting.

Mrs. Josephine Uche Bakare – the NYSC Coordinator in the state in an address earlier

disclosed that the scheme’s twenty-one-day orientation course had richly empowered the corps members to begin their primary assignment in a bid to contribute their own quota to the growth and development of the state.

She similarly urged them to be loyal, disciplined, dedicated, resourceful and law abiding, even as she assured them of the hospitality of their host communities.

Obovevworr said; “The passage of the bill was on whole consideration, reporting proceedings resuming seat as speaker, it was given a clause by clauses and section by section consideration” disclosing that it will be Governor Executive assent.

L- R: Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof Iliyasu Bakaru and the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, during a two-day retreat for NUC Committee of Vice- Chancellors and Pro- Chancellors in Abuja ... on Thursday

Eschew politics of bitterness, UNIOSUN alumni president-elect tells opponents Joy Anyim The newly elected president of University of Osun Alumni Association Aboderin Ademuyiwa has called on fellow contestants in the just concluded association election to accept the outcome of the election for the peace and progress of the university.

Ademuyiwa’s statement followed a media report calling on the university to annul the election that brought him in as president.

According to the report which was published on one of the National Dailies and other online media platform On Monday May 7th, 2018, an NGO with the name People’s Advocacy Vanguard had

called for the annulment of the election results and also alleged that the elected president, Ademuyiwa had lied about his job description.

Reacting to the report, which he termed as falsehood, the president elect said, “On the 28th of April, we held our alumni association Congress at the main campus Oke Baale Osogbo, we were three contestants for the post of President, myself Aboderin Ademuyiwa, Oriola Oladipupo, and Ijoba Idris.

“At the venue of the Congress 88 members were accredited while 81 casted their votes, after the voting the following results was received by the electoral Chairman, Mr Owolabi Ayasanmi.

“Aboderin Ademuyiwa scored 33 votes, Oriola Oladipupo score 30 votes, Ijoba Idris scored 07 votes. By the guidelines of our constitution which is on article 15Ax, victory at the election shall be by simple majority, so the electoral chairman declared me Aboderin Ademuyiwa as the winner and newly elected President with Speaking further on the alleged misleading publication, Ademuyiwa said he was shocked about the report and that further check on the said NGO revealed they were nonregistered.

“The report by the People’s Advocacy Vanguard - which upon my investigation is a nonregistered NGO- saying that the

election process was marred with irregularities is not true.

“I want to state clearly that the information is false and misleading.

The electoral process was conducted under free,fair and peaceful environment, all aspirants were screened, infact the electoral chairman Mr Owolabi is an icon of transparency and accountability. Let me also clear the air on allegations that the management were instrumental to my electoral victory.

“I do not know anyone in the university management and as did not contribute anything to our Congress process expect the hall they gave us free for the election. I am a graduate of

Economics with second class upper Division from Osun State University and currently student of postgraduate studies in Economics at University of Lagos Akoka Yaba Lagos. “ I currently work with Planet Project Ltd (transportation infrastructure, engineering and procurement organization.

My advice is to stay away from malicious character assassination and receive the hand of fellowship that I have extended. Our association and university at this stage need everyone to come together for us to achieve meaningful development” Ademuyiwa however noted that he had contacted his lawyer to sue those behind the publication.

Our correspondent also contacted the Registrar Osun He said the school had ordered for a report from the chairman of the electoral body Mr. Owolabi.

According to him, “ I and the Vice Chancellor read the report as published in the National Daily. We discovered there are two parties actually waring on the election of the Alumni.

We asked the Chairman of the the report has already been On what the University management intend to do, he said, “ when the management considers the report, we will take an appropriate decision.”

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Land dispute claims seven lives in Delta community

Oyinlola dumps APC, a day after nPDP issued ultimatum to Oyegun

Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

A former governor of Osun state, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Thursday in Abuja announced his resignation from the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He has also resigned his appointment as chairman of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).

Daily Times had reported on Wednesday that in a

No fewer than seven persons were alleged to have been killed in the early hours of Thursday in Oleh and Ozoro Communities in Delta over protracted land dispute.

It was gathered that the victims were alleged to have over 3,000 parcels of land after a peace meeting to resolve both to the fateful day, broken down.

Investigation revealed that elders of Oleh community had threatened to see to root of the land dispute, and overtimes deplored “War Lords” to the encroachment.

But an elder state’s man in Ozoro community, Chief Oboreh David told our reporter that the people of Oleh were causing unnecessary confusion, adding that the 3,000 parcel of land belong to Ozoro.

He said’ “We Ozoro community own the lands, what Oleh people are doing is to take laws into their hands, even though seven persons have died”.

Speaking to our reporter, a spokesman for Oleh community, Chief Alex Adeh said; “We will not fold our arms watching the people taking our lands, it is our property we will not release it to anybody, the lands have covering papers since 1946, and we will not allow any encroachment” But the Special Adviser to the Governor Chief Edwin Uzor told our reporter that at “Joint meeting with representatives of Ozoro and Oleh Communities on the boundary dispute held at the Isoko Development Union Secretariat Oleh, the meeting was aimed at ending the land dispute, adding that some miscreants who had been fueling the crisis allegedly everybody at the meeting taking to their heels.

According to him; “Peace in all parts of the state would economic growth”, and enjoined both communities to sheath their swords, and let go of all grievances.

He expressed the need to nip the crisis in the bud, and called on leaders and youths to key into Dr. Okowa’s Peace Agenda for sustainable development, describing Isoko nation as an entity but split to empowerment.

Reacting to the killing, the Police Commissioner in the state, Mr. Mahammad Mustafa persons were engaged in a land dispute, adding that four persons were arrested, and are helping the police for further investigation.

Kawu Baraje, former national chairman of nPDP and Oyinlola, its former national

secretary, the group listed several grievances and demanded an emergency meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari.

Oyinlola, in a resignation addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari, said he resigned his appointment to “chart a new course in my politics outside the ruling party”.

by Oyinlola in Osogbo on Thursday.

It reads: “Sir, I write to resign my appointment as the

chairman of National Identity Management Commission 9th May, 2018.

“Your Excellency, I must put on record my very deep sense of appreciation for the special privilege and consideration you gave me to serve our fatherland in that capacity.

“As I stated in my

to inform Your Excellency that I have a new, greater political engagement that will make that “Sir, as one of my bosses in the army, I believe you would understand my stand given recent political developments.

“The training I got as

my dropping the NIMC chairmanship.

“I thank you, sir, once again for the great honour

shortly after the appointment,

gentleman precluded me from engaging in any act that could amount to disloyalty and

However, there is time to take a job and another time to leave it and move on.

“For me, the time to work on something else in the interest and service of our people is now. I wish Your Excellency goodluck while praying that

service.

“I gave the job the dedication it deserved and would have loved to continue but I regret

“I am moving on to chart a new course in my politics outside the ruling party and this thus, demands

in the service of our country.”

Oyinlola was appointed as NIMC Chairman by President Buhari in September 2017.

Newly recruits to undergo psychiatrist evaluation - DIG Joy Anyim The Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of training, DIG Emmanuel Inyang has assured Nigerians that only the best candidates will be recruited into the Nigerian Police force.

DIG Inyang on Wednesday at the Police College Ikeja Lagos during an on the spot inspection of candidates to be recruited into the force, revealed that issues bordering on criminality

among officers and men of the Force and accidental discharge by policemen will no longer occur as the Force has contacted psychologists and psychiatrists to check the mental state of the candidates.

He said “you can recall that on the 7th February 2018, it was published in the Nigerian Newspapers that people that are qualified between the ages of 17 and 25 years of age who are interested in becoming members of the Nigerian Police Force should apply online.

“Out of thousands of application, 133,000 who successfully filled the form are to be screened. As I am talking to you now, the screening is going on all over the 36 states of the federation and other DIGs are assisting me.

“A screening committee has been set up made up of officers and men of the Nigerian Police force headed by a commissioner of police.

Others in the committee are senior officials of the Nigerian Police Service Commission

and senior officers of the federal character commission, also the JAMB officials that will conduct biometrics.

“We want to ensure that this is transparent and there is no victimisation of anybody. We want qualified people because we want the best out of this number. I think when we select 6,000 from 133,000 we will get the best. They will start from screening of documents for their qualifications then they will check them physically to ensure that they don’t take anybody with deformity,

quirt eye and bad dentition.

“We are going to examine the eyes, the colour vision and general pathology, thereafter, we will contact the physiatrists doctor who will carry out mental evaluation so that we don’t hear anything about accidental discharge.”

The DIG also noted that the Force will also carry out background check to ensure cultists, armed robbers and other criminals are not recruited into the Nigerian police force. He said that the screening will last for a week.

Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (middle); his wife, Alhaja Sherifat Aregbesola (fifth right); wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs Olufuso Amosun (third right); Wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mrs Martha Emmanuel (third left); wife of Ekiti State Governor, Mrs Feyisetan Fayose (left); wife of Enugun State Governor, Mrs Monica Ogwuanyi (second left); wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs Bolanle Ambode (fourth right); wife of Delta State Governor, Mrs Dame Edith Okowa (right); wife of Edo State Governor, Betsy Obaseki (fifth left); wife of Oyo State Governor, Mrs Florence Ajimobi (second right); wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs Nkechi Caroline Ikpeazu (fourth left); during a courtesy visit by the Members of the Southern Governors’ Wives Forum to the State.

Ihiala mysterious fire disaster: Oluoha-elect pleads with Obiano to rebuild market From Alphonsus Nweze, Awka

to commiserate with traders

The Oluoha-elect of Ihiala, Azuka Alagwu, has pleaded with traders of Nkwo Ogbe Market, Ihiala, in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State who last Sunday had their over hundred lock- shops worth over hundreds of millions naira burnt to ashes, to take it in their stride.

Addressing the traders when the Oluoha -Elect visited the burnt market for inspection, he said “I am here

about it and it is an opportunity to also meet with the owners of the shops. It was really a very serious thing that happened, wares were destroyed, shops were destroyed. It is very sad”.

The inferno, which started about 3pm last Sunday and raged till Monday morning caused a lot of damage before

the market for the traders.

Ihiala.

local boys who were trying to

Elect

do much and the damage was extensive with traders’ goods worth millions gone.

He however pledged to meet with the relevant authorities that included NEMA and their counterpart in the State SEMA with a view to ameliorating their problems.

He lauded Governor Willie Obiano for his developmental initiatives in the state,

service men arrived from men

state Government will rebuild

Nnewi.

“The

Oluoha-

of wares to lack of spacing of the buildings in the market pointing out that, “one thing I compact, the buildings were so close to themselves, not well laid out, not well planned and this caused the magnitude of He lamented the lack of service station that is equipped with vehicles, pumping machines and gadgets in a fast developing urban area like

their light.

In his contribution, a chieftain in the community, Chief Jude Mbadinuju, (alias the state Government to the rescue of the traders.

He said, “we are asking Governor Willie Obiano to kindly help us provide lamenting that millions of naira worth of wares were lost to the inferno.

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19 News Rights group petitions NJC, CJ over Anambra magistrate Alphonsus Nweze A consortium of human rights and pro-democracy groups in Anambra State have called on the National Judicial Council (NJC), and the Chief Judge of Anambra State, Justice Peter Umeadi to investigate the activities of Chief Magistrate P.N. Chinwuba., the Chief Magistrate grade one in charge of Njikoka Magisterial Distract, for alleged corruption, gross misconduct and showing undue interest in a particular In a petition the Human right groups asked the Chiet Judge to direct Magistrate Chinwuba to

L-R: Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose; Deputy Governor/Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, Prof. Kolapo Olusola Eleka and others, when Eleka returned to Ekiti after receiving his Certificate of Return at the PDP National Secretariat, Abuja...on Thursday.

Engage religious leaders, NGOs in PVC collection, group urges INEC Tosin Ajuwon, Akure The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been urged to deepen its sensitization drive on the need for the electorates to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2019 election.

The #TakeItBackMovement in Ondo state gave the advice on Thursday in a statement issued to journalists in Akure, the capital city.

The press statement was signed by Adewale Momoh, the the #TakeItBackMovement in the state.

Comrade Momoh said the electoral body should engage the religious organizations, community leaders and civil society organizations in its drive of sensitizing the people on need to get their PVCs

before the 2019 election.

He said that recent disclosure

by INEC as regards the low collection of the Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) by electorates in the country has become a major concern among Nigerians and as well the #TakeItBackMovement.

He decried the very wide gap in the collection of the PVCs among the electorates in some of parts of the country and with the 2019 general elections few months away.

According to him, the Southsouth, Southeast, Southwest and Northwest geographical zones enlisted as areas with the highest number of unclaimed PVCs in the country was very alarming.

He said there was need for INEC to amend its timetable for the Continuous Voters Registrations exercise and collection of PVCs from the

current daily 9 AM - 3 PM to 7 AM - 6 PM including weekends to enable the full participation of eligible voters.

“As alarming as this could be, it is believed that this is not best of times to be weighing the geographical zones with the highest rate of political consciousness.

“But it is imperative to make it a sense of responsibility by every Nigerian to unite in this civic duty at sensitising one another on the procedure of obtaining the PVCs without hassle. urgency, where a small fraction had been issued PVCs out of the large number of registered electorate, INEC ensuring that electorate come for their PVCs by engaging religious leaders, community heads, CSOs, NGOs etc in the

The group said it would continue to serve as a watchdog to ensure that every eligible voters’ are registered and not disenfranchised by INEC in preparation for the 2019 poll.

It tasked the electoral body to again update the general public claimed PVCs by pasting the data in each of the polling units or political wards.

“With a step further, the data of uncollected PVCs should again be display in each of the polling units before the 2019 elections so as to ensure that greater percentage of voters are not disenfranchised.

“Just as the #TakeItBackMovement has been on vigorous awareness campaign and aggressive sensitisation across the 36 states of the federation and the federal capital territory,

every eligible voter that desire a working and glorious Nigeria should not at this critical time in the country view the PVCs as a choice but rather as necessity which we owe our dear country as Nigerians.

“It is with this drive at rescuing our country from the who have refused to take us to our Israel since the days of yore, that the #OndoStateTeam of the #TakeItBackMovement, decided to ensure that the venues of the Continuous Voters’ Registration, CVR, exercise across the 18 local government areas of the state are made available to the people of Ondo State.

“This is to ensure that henceforth, majority of Nigerians, particularly the youths, should decide their part.

Monarch, others rains curses on cultists in Delta community Nosa Akenzua, Asaba Piqued by the alleged continued killings of persons by various cult groups operating in the area, the traditional ruler of Okpanam, Ugoani Michael Mbanefo Ogbolu on Thursday with his Council of Chiefs, rained curses on the perpetrators in an operation which lasted close to two hours.

Armed with traditional white chalks, cowries, and other frightening materials, the Royal Father and his chiefs

matched around various streets in the community, chanting war songs in traditional drum beats before they retired to the palace ground where they poured out libation with hot drinks.

In the past two years, the pots said that Okpanam community had been under siege of cult related activities with a number of persons allegedly killed during their But the monarch who spoke to our reporter cautioned that the community could no longer tolerate such acts

of criminal intimidation and killing of persons by cult cultists on innocent citizens of Okpanam community has the traditional aspect of raining curses on the cultists, the next steps would be identifying them and banish them from the Noting with determination that the entire members of Ugoani In-Council would work in concert with the security agencies to ensure nobody indulges in act again, the monarch however decried

the situation where innocent citizens residing in the community are not allowed to exercise their freedom of movement for inexplicable reasons, warning that he will do everything possible to protect their lives innocent persons and their properties.

He said; “I want to command the police, especially the Anti checkmating the nefarious activities of these cultists, hoodlums in our community, but plead that the law enforcement agencies should continue to do more, we have

not been having it so good here because of cultists, we lamented the situation where some highly placed people in the community allegedly sponsor activities of cultists thereby breaching the law and order in the community.

Investigation revealed that Cult-Miscreants are allegedly aided, and abated by few disgruntled elders who tried in vain severely to Lord themselves over the entire Okpanam community, but failed and have allegedly vowed to cause confusion in the community.

damage, MNJ/54c/2012 between the Commissioner of Police and Emeka Isikala pending before her and transfer same to another Court.

Speaking on behalf of the complainant, Mr. Uchenna Akpu, from Abba in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, the right groups whose spokesperson was Dede Uzor A. Uzor, said the complaint cannot get justice from the Magistrate Chinwuba’ s Court. had been arrested and remanded by the Magistrate to show how deeply interested Uzor who is the President of Human Rights Defenders of treated by the traditional ruler of their village, Owelle, Nimo, Igwe John C.E Okafor-Ajilo (JP) and the Anambra State Urban Development Board (ASUDEP) Uchenna ‘s favour.

The Magistrate, they said, on August 1, 2017, declined transferred same to Magistrate Court three but turned around to assume jurisdiction again.

Uchenna said that the defendant had bragged before him that he was connected with the Court and therefore he would not get justice in the case.

He said after the boast by Isikala, it dawned on him that it was not a mere boasting but “a statement of fact that will He said “it is in the future interest of fair hearing and to avoid obvious likelihood of bias that I hereby apply to have the above charge transferred from the Court presided over by b His Worship, P.N.Chinwuba to another Court in Njikoka Magisterial district or any other Magistrate Court in Anambra Other activists present at the press conference were Nnadi Ekene, Chairman, Anambra State chapter of Campaign for Democracy (CD) and Peter Eze, Chairman of Anambra Democratic Vanguard.

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End killings across country, Awujale pleads with Buhari Patrick Okohue A foremost traditional ruler and Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona has appealed to the Federal Government to do everything within its powers to end the incessant killings by herdsmen across the country.

The monarch made the call Thursday at the 2nd Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona professorial Chair lecture with the theme ‘Civil Society and Governance in Nigeria’s Evolving Democracy held at Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.

Oba Adetona also appealed to the security agencies to tackle cases of armed robbery,

thuggery and kidnapping that is currently happening in the country. of government towards traditional institutions noting that before colonial rule, they were in control of their people and even when the colonial master came, they recognised their roles as custodian of the

laws of their people.

He stressed that since the politicians took over the reins of governance traditional rulers were sidelined, adding that obas were in charge of governance and their people.

He advised that when government want to come out with policy, they should consult traditional rulers for

input.

Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun disclosed that the institution of the chair will help promote good governance as well as quality academic research in Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU).

Governor Amosun who was represented by his deputy,

R-L: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information & Strategy, Mrs. Kofoworola Awobamise; Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan; her counterpart for Wealth Creation and Employment, Pharm (Mrs) Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Dr. Yakub Basorun and President of Lagos State Council for Tradesmen & Artisans, Alhaji Nurudeen Buhari during the Y2018 ministerial press briefing as part of activities to mark the third Year in Office of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, on Thursday, May 10, 2018.

Mrs. Yetunde Onanuga said this year’s lecture has thrown more light on the roles the civil society played in the nation ‘s quest for good governance since 1999.

Earlier, the occupier of the profesorial chair at the department of Political Science, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Prof Ayo Olukotun, who delivered the annual lecture argued that civil society in Nigeria is not dead but obviously in a state of stupor which requires reawakening.

In his lecture, the renowned Professor who researched on Prof. Itse Sagay statement that civil society is dead, believes that the civil society must assert itself more daringly than ever before in a public sphere with a view to pushing more the frontiers of the struggle against impunity and democratic consolidation.

His words: “undoubtedly, civil society can no longer be the informal parliament or opposition which it was under the military, given that many society activists are now members of political parties rather than society wide perspectives.

“Civil society, as indeed any organisation cannot be cherished if it fails to speak to the anguish and woes of a blighted citizenry in a country where the political class has gone gaga with stupendous cornering of the nation’s resources. “ Is civil society dead? I don’t think so, but it is obviously in a state of stupor, and requires reawakening”, he added.

My disagreement with Amaechi political, not personal, says Sen Abe Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt The representative of Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the Senate and front line governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, has declared that his disagreement with the leader of the party in the state and Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi was not personal but political.

In a statement issued in Port Harcourt by his spokesperson, Mr. Parry Saroh Benson,

Senator Abe said that Rt. Hon. Amaechi, the immediate past governor of Rivers State, had publicly declared that he would not support his governorship aspirations and that was the bone of contention between them.

The senator said: “I am amused by some of these allegations and stories making the rounds. For the records, the disagreement between me and the Minister is political. He is the leader of the party but he has said publicly on several occasions that he can never support me.

“That means the entire country knows that he cannot

pretend to be neutral or an in which my interest and the interests of those interested in me are concerned. Yet, as the leader it is his responsibility to provide a said.

Abe insisted that those who converged at the APC secretariat in Port Harcourt on Friday, May 4, 2018, were not thugs but members and supporters of the party.

He said: “The people he (Amaechi) is referring to as thugs and hoodlums today were the same people that were his

heroes yesterday. They were the people we used to blockade the Rivers State Judiciary when his government was threatened.

They were the people that slept for days outside the Rivers State House of Assembly to protect his government.

“A lot of them were members of Save Rivers Movement who risked and gave their all to berth the APC in this state, and he knows a lot of them by name, but today they are thugs and hoodlums because he is now the oppressor,” the statement alleged.

He continued: “We are

politicians, tomorrow when we need voters, who will these people now branded as thugs be? People paid for forms, they had their tellers and no one was telling them what was going on, they besieged the state secretariat for explanations.

“Rather than the leader to come and address them they brought armed policemen to led to the pandemonium at the secretariat,” he again alleged, adding that “They were there from morning and there was no violence until the police

members who were totally peaceful.

The Transport Minister had severally stated that he was an unbiased umpire and that the political stage for last Saturday’s ward congresses was open for all interested candidates to participate.

Rt. Hon. Amaechi, in the midst of the controversy surrounding the ward congresses of the APC last weekend, denied complicity in the alleged process that deprived Senator Abe’s supporters from participation.

Union leaders advise to adopt strike as last option Val Okara, Owerri Leaders of industrial unions across the country have been advised to ensure that strike is the last option after exhausting all avenue of peaceful resolution with management of their institutions.

The chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri Imo State, Chief Edwin Ogunbo gave the

advice Thursday while declaring open the 6th Capacity Building Workshop organised by the Academic (ASUP) Chief Ogunbo, represented by a member of the governing council, Professor Uju Oku, cautioned union leaders to engage meaningful dialogue before embarking on any strike.

He urged them to apply wisdom while negotiating for the welfare of its members,

saying that no nation grows beyond the quality of its teachers.

He further advised them to always pursue a just cause that they would defend at parties involved.

Earlier in his address, the national president of ASUP, Comrade Dutse Yusuf observed that education sector at all levels in the country is facing great challenges which had threatened the smooth

running of the institutions.

Yusuf stated that government at all levels in Nigeria have continue to pay lip service to restoring the last glory in educational sector saying that the standard of education has continually diluted.

He said “agreements are serially violated, legal frameworks are obsolete, regulation and supervision is poor and working condition across campuses continue to deteriorate. It is the belief

of our union that with the appropriate priorities in place, these issues can be the country”.

He said that the workshop will assist the union leaders to improve their ability to of their respective chapters and engage the management of their institutions positively.

According to him, the workshop would promote stable industrial relations in the campuses as well

as promote growth and development of the polytechnic sector in the country.

The aim of the workshop, Comrade Yusuf further said is to provide avenue for the executives of ASUP to come together to refresh their memories and learn from experts the technicalities of negotiations and dialogue to resolve grievances in order to promote the welfare of the members as well as minimize

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MAUREEN ASIEGBU GIFT , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OTITI MAUREEN GIFT .

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OLADIPUPO SERAH

JOHNSON FEMI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FEMI JOHNSON ILESANMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOHNSON FEMI ILESANMI WHESUHUDOU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

EDWIN-GOLD

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EDWIN GOLD NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EDWIN-GOLD IKWUMENU SAMUEL . I WAS BORN ON 14/07/1983. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OGUNLAJA ALICE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ISEYEMI ALICE OLUWASEYI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGUNLAJA ALICE OLUWASEYI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

IN ONE OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS MISTAKENLY WRITTEN AS MUHAMMED WANZAM, MY CORRECT NAME IS MUHAMMED ABDULLAHI. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 1ST FEBRUARY. 1998.

ALL DOCUMENT BEARING ANY OF THESE NAME REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

THIS IS TO CERTIFY AND CONFIRM THAT UBAH CHINONYELUM BLESSING AND UBAH NONYE BLESSING REFER AS ONE AND THE SAME PERSON. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS UBAH NONYELUM BLESSING. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE

AMADI ABIOLA

CORRECTION OF NAME

NKANA EMILY

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OJO ABIOLA COMFORT , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMADI ABIOLA COMFORT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN ON MY VOTERS CARD AS SOMADE ADENIKE FATIMO INSTEAD OF SHOBANDE NIKE FATIMO. CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH-05/05/1976 WRONG DATE OF BIRTH-26/01/1976 GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MUSA EMILY EKA , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NKANA EMILY EKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CLARA CHINONYEREM

ONAH ESTHER

UDEOYIBO BLESSING

AJANI FAUSAT

NWAGHADI JOY

IKE CHUKWUDI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS CLARA CHINONYEREM AGUOCHA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. CLARA CHINONYEREM OKOIYE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKPA CHINENYE ESTHER, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONAH ESTHER CHINENYE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. ECO BANK PLC AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMAEZE BLESSING, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UDEOYIBO BLESSING. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DOPEMU FAUSAT DUNNI , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AJANI FAUSAT DUNNI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWAGHADI MARY JOY OLUCHI , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWAGHADI JOY UCHECHI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GBUGHENOBI PASCHAL , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKE CHUKWUDI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

GRACE LAND LIFE GIVERS CHRISTIAN 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. MR. IDOGHOR ALEXANDER W. GREENE CHAIRMAN 2. MR. IDOGHOR DANIEL LEOLEADER AKPOMEREH - SECRETARY 3. MRS. IDOGHOR CHIKA CORDELIA 4. MR. EDOKPAYI EMMANUEL 5. MR. ABRAHAM KINGSLEY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:1. FOR THE PROMOTION AND PROLIFERATION OF THE GOSPEL OF GOD. 2. FOR THE WELFARE AND GENERAL WELL BEING OF HER MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: MR. IDOGHOR ALEXANDER W. GREENE CHAIRMAN

WINING HABBIT INITIATIVE

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) OTESILE NATHANIEL OLUSOLA - CHAIRMAN (2) OSO ABIODUN OLUSESI - MEMBER (3) DANIEL TEMIDAYO OLUWASEGUN - MEMBER (4) ODERINDE OLUWAFEMI AKINTUNDE - MEMBER (5) OGUNSAKIN ABIODUN SAHEED - SECRETARY THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. TO BRING TOGETHER MEN AND WOMEN THAT VALUE AND FEAR GOD 2. TO ENCOURAGE AND DEVELOP GOOD FAMILY LIFESTYLE IN THE SOCIETY 3. TO RAISE MEN AND WOMEN OF INTEGRITY

DIVINE INITIATIVE FOR EMPOWERMENT OF DETAINEES FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED “ORGANIZATION “ HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS 1990.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE 1. JAMES OKEH MKPUMA. - CHAIRMAN. 2. ORICHI WILLIAMS CHUKWUMA - SECRETARY. 3. MBELE KENEDY .

4. OBETA JOSEPH .

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1. TO VISIT DETAINEES AND PRISONERS WITH A VIEW TO PROVIDE FREE RELIEF MATERIALS AND SUPPORT. 2. TO PROVIDE A GLOBAL VOICE FOR DETAINEES AND PRISONERS 3. PROVISION OF MORAL AND RELIGIOUS SUPPORT FOR DETAINEES AND PRISONERS. ANY OBJECTION(S) TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, PMB 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYSFROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY: CHAIRMAN

AL-MUMIN ISLAMIC FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. SULAIMAN ABDUL-MUMIN (CHAIRMAN) 2. SULAIMAN AMINAT AJANI (SECRETARY) 3. GHAZALI MUHAMMAD ABDULMUMIN THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) TO HELP AND PROMOTE THE MUSLIMS AND NON-MUSLIMS COMMUNITY. (2) TO EMPOWER THE YOUTH AND THE ELDERLY. (3)TO ENRICH LOVE

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION(CAC)PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION(CAC)PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

THE NICHE FOUNDATION FOR DEVELOPMENT JOURNALISM THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE NICHE FOUNDATION FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM HAS NOW APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION TO CHANGE ITS NAME AND BE RE-REGISTERED AS THE NICHE FOUNDATION FOR DEVELOPMENT JOURNALISM UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IKECHUKWU AMAECHI - CHAIRMAN 2. OGUWIKE AMANZE NWACHUKU - MEMBER 3. KEHINDE OKEOWO – SECRETARY 4. EUGENE CHIJIOKE ONYEJI - MEMBER 5. ALEX EMEKA DURU - MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO WORK TOWARDS ENCOURAGING DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM ON ISSUES PERTAINING TO CIVIL SOCIETY, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE AND RULE OF LAW. 2. TO ESTABLISH INSTITUTIONS FOR THE TRAINING OF PERSONS IN DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM. 3. TO PROMOTE A TRANSPARENT AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY WHERE LEADERS ARE ACCOUNTABLE. 4. TO COLLABORATE WITH LIKE-MINDED INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANISATIONS IN PROMOTING TRANSPARENT SOCIETY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE OF NAME OR RE-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: THE CITY OF LAW (SOLICITORS)

1995 SET OF ILUPEJU SECONDARY SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED ACT 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR. OGUNLAJA OLUMUYIWA OMOTOLA - CHAIRMAN 2. DEPIVER OLADIMEJI AKINTAYO - SECRETARY 3. TAIYE DORCAS EDEMAYIBO 4. ONYEBUENYI CHIEMELA FORTUNE 5. ODESANYA OLUGBENGA ABIODUN 6. GHANNI AYIRAT MOBOLAJI 7. MOMOH ADENOWO GODWIN AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY AMONG OLD AND NEW STUDENTS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION(CAC)PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

Companies Registration 22 HOPE OF GLORY WORSHIP CENTRE INT’L

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NWOSU IJEOMA FELICIA 2. PASTOR BULUGBE OTUBANJO 3. EVANGELIST NWANDU CHINWE EDITH 4. BRO. NWOSU JOHN UGOCHUKWU 5. DEACON IKEMU CHRISTIAN OSITA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST IN THE WORLD 2. TO ESTABLISH A BIBLE BASED CHURCH WITH BRANCHES PLANTED IN MANY PARTS OF THE WORLD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU 08038466838 (SOLICITOR)

AMBASSADOR FOR CHRIST HEALING AND DELIVERANCE 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.

NAMES OF TRUSTEES 1) NNAMANI IFEANYI OLIVER 2) NWOBU NNEKA STELLA 3) ONWUZULUMBA IFEANYI F. 4) ONYEMACHI BRIDGET EBELE 5) UZUEGBUNAM ESTHER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1) TO REACH THE BODY OF CHRIST IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD 2) TO RAISE SPIRIT-FILLED AND WORD-BASED PEOPLE THAT WILL OFFER TRUE QUALITY WORSHIP UNTO GOD IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE REDEMPTION 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

POWER HOUSE OF CHRISTIAN VICTORY MINISTRY

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KINGDOM DOMINION GLORIOUS GOSPEL CHURCH INT’L

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

TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR LARRY OGABU - GENERAL OVERSEER/CHAIRMAN 2. EVANGELIST EDITH OGABU – SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST FOR THE EXPANSION OF GOD’S KINGDOM ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES: 1 APOSTLE JOHN MARK- SENIOR PASTOR 2 PASTOR MRS SHEPHERDESS NJOKU- ASST.PASTOR/SECRETARY 3 SISTER GLORY UGORJI- WOMEN LEADER 4 BRO SAMUEL C. JOHN MARK- YOUTH LEADER 5 EVANG FAVOUR UGORJI- MEN’S LEADER. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1.

TO PREACH THE POWER AND DOMINION OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND ITS GLORY TO AS MANY AS WOULD BELIEVE IN CHRIST. TO PREACH THE SALVATION MESSAGE THAT JESUS IS THE ONLY HOPE TO BE SAVED AND NO OTHER NAME IS GIVEN UNDER HEAVEN WHEREBY WE MAY BE SAVED ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

BLESSED AND FRUITFUL GENERATION ASSEMBLY 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.

NAME OF TRUSTEES: 1) ALASOADURA OLADIPUPO OLAOSEBIKAN 2) ALASOADURA TOMILOLA ADEPEJU 3) OYINLOLA ADESEUN OLUSEGUN 4) ORJI IKECHUKWU JAMES 5) JAMABO APIRIYE 6) OMOYINMI OLUGBENGA CHRISTOPHER. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 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, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

CITADEL OF TRINITY SPHERE CHURCH

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. IDAHOSA GLORY 2. EGBU BLESSING - SECRETARY 3. OMORUYI JOHN OSAKPOLOR 4. EGBU GLORY ADESUWA 5. EGBU PRINCE PHILIP THE 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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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 THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. PASTOR REMILEKUN OGUNMEFUN. 2. EWURAMA BASSAW. 3. CELINE SHEKONI. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO FAITHFULLY COMMUNICATE GOD’S VISIONS AND REVELATIONS THAT HIGHLIGHT HIS LOVE, DEEP CONCERNS AND WARNING FOR THIS GENERATION. 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: BARR. SAMUEL PRINCE CHUKWU.

CHRIST LIBERATION PINNACLE POWERS MINISTRY

HADASSAH DEVELOPMENTAL CARE & NUTRITION 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. APOSTLE OMOKPIA FEMI JOTA (CHAIRMAN ) 2. PROPHETESS OMOKPIA ESTHER 3. OMOKPIA BLESSING UWAYEMWEN (SECRETARY) 4. AGBETU FRIDAY AIM & OBJECTIVE: 1. PROPAGATION OF 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, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

NEW JERUSALEM-CITY BAPTIST CHURCH PLOT 111-113 IKOTUN-EGBE ROAD, ORI-OKE B/STOP, EJIGBO, LAGOS THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION OF CHANGE OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

PRESENT TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR ADELOKOJI OKEJINMI IJAOLA 2. BROTHER EZEKIEL OJEDIRAN 3.BROTHER EDWARD ATUMU 4. BROTHER GOKE OYETUNJI 5. SISTER AGNES EKAM OBUH NEW TRUSTEES: 1. REVEREND SOYELE ABOLADE OLUFUNSO - CHAIRMAN 2. SISTER OLADEJI OLUREMI NANCY - MEMBER 3.BROTHER IGBANI EMMANUEL - MEMBER 4. BROTHER ONYEMAIZU UGOCHUKWU JOHNSON - MEMBER 5. DEACONES ATUMU GLORIA ONOWANROVIEME - SECRETARY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE OF TRUSTEES 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 DEACONES ATUMU GLORIA

SIGNED: SECRETARY

JASPER EMPOWERMENT 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.

TRUSTEES: 1. OKONNAH LME MONDAY 2. EMMANUEL SANDERSON ABDU 3. EDET AKPAN UMOH 4. PETER TOM UDOH 5. BLESSING PETER UDOH 6. PROF. ANIETIMFON UMOH ETIUMA 7. BEATRICE UMOH BOLA 8. EMMANUEL ALPHONSUS AKPABIO 9 CHRISTIAN UCHECHUKWU CHIDINDU AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO EMPOWER THE ORPANS AND THE LESS PRIVILEDGED 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

INITIATIVE FOR THE PROVISION OF SKILLS TO THE POOR C NO. CAC/IT/22584 THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REMOVAL ,RETAINED AND ADDITIONAL OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

OLD TRUSTEES: 1, DR. LIVINUS NNADI - (CHAIRMAN)-------RETAINED 2, JOSEPH UGWUODUGWU - (SECRETARY)-------------RETAINED 3, PERPETUAL APEH------------------------REMOVED 4, MATHEW EKERE---------------------------REMOVED 5, BERNEDETTE NWEZE--------------------REMOVED 6, MALACHY APEH---------------------------REMOVED NEW / INCOMING TRUSTEES: 1, FR CAJETAN OBIEKEZIE 2, SR. DORIS ANN IKE 3, IKECHUKWU EYA 4, EMMANUEL CHUKWUNONYE OGUEJIOFOR THE AIMS & OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION [CAC], PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARRISTER GINIKA OJUKWU 08171146439

IMMEASURABLE GOD’S LOVE FOR HUMANITY FOUNDATION

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

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR. ADEYEMI B. ABOLAJI - CHAIRMAN 2. MRS. FUNSO-ADEBAYO DORCAS OLUWAPONMILE - SECRETARY 3. DR. FUNSO-ADEBAYO EMMANUEL OLUFEMI ADEPITAN - MEMBER 4. DR. FUNSO-ADEBAYO MERCY AMARACHI -MEMBER 5. MISS. ADEGOKE COMFORT OLUWATOS - MEMBER 6. DR. AGALA VETTY ROLEGHERIGHAN - MEMBER 7. MRS. YARO DORIS PHILIP BALAMI - MEMBER 8. DR. OLAYINKA ATILOLA - MEMBER 9. DR. KENE-UDEMEZUE BLESSING E - MEMBER. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES 2. TO HELP CHILDREN MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIALS REGARDLESS OF THEIR CHALLENGES.

TRUSTEES: [1] OLOWOOKERE AMOS ROTIMI, [2]JULIUS TOLUWALASE OWOLABI, [3]OLUWOLE FAMUSEYE [4] ALAJE AJAYI JULIUS, [5] SAMSON IMOLEAYO MARY [6] OLUWASOGO OLUWASEUN ESTHER [7] FABAMISE RAPHEAL AYODELE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO EMPOWER THE LESS-PRIVILEGE

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, P.M.B. 198.GARKI, ABUJA .WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY.

MOVE OF CHRIST EVANGELICAL MINISTRY

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

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE: (1). IGHOSEWE SIMEON EKUGBE (2). SUNDAY TONY-VOKE OFORISHE (3). IGHOSEWE VICTOR OGHENEFEGO (4). ONORIODE GRACE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST THROUGH OUT THE WORLD THROUGH EVANGELICAL AND MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES. 2. TO UNDERTAKE MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND MEDICAL MISSION. 3. TO PROMOTE CHILD CARE RIGHT AND PROVIDE CARE FOR THE ORPHANS AND THE NEEDY MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY, THROUGH CHARITY SERVICES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 WORKING DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PASTOR IGHOSEWE SIMEON EKUGBE PRESIDENT + 2348023557211, 08027181330.

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 LEXY

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ELIZABETH IDOKO SPORTS FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) OKOGUN ELIZABETH OLUWATOSIN (2) OKOGUN ERABOR ANTHONY THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:TO RECOGNIZE AND PROMOTE THE CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS AT ALL LEVELS. OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION(CAC)PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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OBORO SECONDARY SCHOOL ABIA 1978 CLASS ASSOCIATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. DR. EMEKA ONWU 2. MR. MIKE SUNDAY 3. REV. DR CHIDI EMEASOR 4. ENGR. ONYENWEAMA KANU 5. DR MARGARET EZIYI 6. ULOMA AGOMOH 7. MR SUNDAY NWAOHA. THE AIMS AND OBJECTS ARE:1.TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION BY THE LESS PRIVILEGED AND DEPRIVED CHILDREN IN NIGERIA IN A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT WITH ADEQUATE AND UP-TO-DATE INFRASTRUCTURE. 2. TO SPONSOR AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF INDIGENT STUDENTS.

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION(CAC)PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

GOD’S MOUNTAIN DISCIPLE BIBLE CHURCH

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NWAAETEE, BARIKPON EMMANUEL- PRESIDENT 2. THANKGOD, DAVID UBULOM- SECRETARY 3. BARINE, BLESSING EMMANUEL 4. GBARAKAE, LEMUEUE DOROTHY 5. TSADO, IBRAHIM KOLO 6. ZEKIENI, FRANKLIN JOSEPH 7. DORNUBARI, ABRAHAM VINAZOR. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

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

ANY OBJECTION(S) TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: NWAAETEE, BARIKPON EMMANUEL (PRESIDENT)

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION(CAC)PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

BEST BEYOUD FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL CLUB THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER THE PART “C” OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PRINCE AZUBIKE NLERUM 2. MAZI VICTOR NWANKWO 3. ETIM EMMANUEL NSIKAK 4. ENGR. OYEDIRAN OYEYEMI 5. MR. VICTOR AMADI 6. JOHNBULL EJIMA NGOZI IGWE AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF ITS MEMBERS. 2. TO FOSTER LOVE, PEACE AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION(S) TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRINCE AZUBIKE NLERUM

DOMINION GLOBAL YOUTH FOR PEACE AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION THIS IS TO NOTIFY 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. JAPHET BARNABAS 2. ANTHONY ABU 3. GABRIEL ILORI 4. OBADIAH MADAKI 5. LIOYD OSAGIE EKWUGHE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO CATER FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

BENUE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FORUM (BENYEF) 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 ARE: 1. ABBAH JOHN MICHAEL CNA CHAIRMAN 2. ABBAH VICTORIA NENE 3. IMAGWE JUDE GABRIEL MON 4. ABU ANDREW 5. YAKUBU BELLO BASHIR 6. ADENIRAN ADEYEMI ABIODUN 7. RILWANU MD MUKHTAR 8. SHERIFF EBOH EMEKA ZADOK 9. CHARLES CHRISTOPHER 10. OKPE CALEB JOHN SECRETARY AIM/OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EMPOWER AND DEVELOP YOUTH WITH SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 2. TO EQUIP YOUTH WITH LEADERSHIP SKILLS 3. TO RENDER SCHOLARSHIP TO LESS PRIVILEGE YOUTHS AT ALL LEVELS OF EDUCATION 4. TO CREATE AWARENESS AMONG THE YOUTHS THE DANGERS OF SOCIAL VICES IN THE SOCIETY 5. TO TRAIN, ORGANIZE CONFERENCES, WORSHIPS, SYMPOSIUMS FOR YOUTHS ON EMPOWERMENT. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

TRUSTEES: (1) FAGBEMI JANET OMOLOLA (2)AMOS -FAGBEMI OLALEKAN (3) YUSUF JUBRIL (4) FAGBEMI AMOS OLASUPO AIM AND OBJECTIVES: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

SIGNED: SECRETARY

HEAVEN FOCUS INT’L CHAPEL

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OGAZIE CHISOM JASPER - PRESIDENT 2. EMENOGU UZOMA BEDE - SECRETARY 3. OGAZIE CHIMENEM BEAUTY - MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD ANY OBJECTION(S) TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: OGAZIE CHISOM JASPER (PRESIDENT)

BARNABAS JAMES I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JAMES UBA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BARNABAS JAMES NDUBUISI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AREMU SHAKIRU

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AREMU SHAKIRU OKIKIOLA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AREMU SHAKIRU OPEYEMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE

ERHABOR OSARIEMEN

CORRECTION OF NAME

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IDEHEN OSARIEMEN ESTHER, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ERHABOR OSARIEMEN ESTHER. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKOLIE OKEKE SUNDAY VICTOR, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKOLIE OKEKE VICTOR. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE THAT I AM THE SAME PERSON BEARING THE NAMES.

SANDRA MODUPE I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MODUPE ALAKE NGOZI YUSUF, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SANDRA MODUPE NGOZI YUSUF. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OLUGBOYE TOYIN I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLOPE TOYIN DEBORAH, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUGBOYE TOYIN YEMISI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ONYEKA AGBO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS CANDY ONYEKA NWALOZIE , NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS CANDY ONYEKA AGBO . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

ROSEMARY ARIT

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CONFIRMATION OF NAMES THAT ON SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS, MY NAME APPEARS AS ADEKOYA OLUWASEUN OLUWAFUNMILAYO; ADEKOYA OLUWASEUN RAFAT; ADEKOYA OLUWASEUN FUNMILAYO; ADEKOYA OLUFUNMILAYO; ADEKOYA OLUWAFUNMILAYO, WHILE ON OTHERS; IT APPEARS AS ADEKOYA OLUWASEUN OLUWAFUNMILAYO. THAT I AM THE SAME PERSON BEARING ALL THESE NAMES. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS BEARING ALL THE NAMES ARE MINE AND REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

UZOUKWU AMAECHI I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UZOCHUKWU AMAECHI AUGUSTINE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UZOUKWU AMAECHI AUGUSTINE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

GEORGE EFFIONG ETIM

AJIBOLA TAWAKALT

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GEORGE EFFIONG GEORGE, NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS GEORGE EFFIONG ETIM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OWOLABI -DADA AJIBOLA TAWAKALT ,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS KADEJO AJIBOLA TAWAKALT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID ,GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

JESUS’ PECULIAR VESSELS EVANGELICAL MISSION

BARTZ FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO NOTIFY 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.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ANAEME BARTHOLOMEW EZE 2. OHAERI VINCENT ONYEMA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EDUCATE STUDENTS IN GENERAL ON THE LIFE-AFTER-SCHOOL EFFECT IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO PROVIDE MOTIVATION THROUGH CONTENT AND PROCESS TO THE YOUTH ACADEMICS 3. TO EMPOWER STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS IN THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY. 4. TO CARTER FOR THE WELFARE OF THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AMEH SUNDAY IMAJI, 2. OCHAY QUEEN 3. GEORGE CHIMA ERONDU 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 MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

DE IMPACTOR’S 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.

TRUSTEES: 1. SAMUEL AMUCHAM CHINEDU. 2. KINGSLEY ANOZIE 3. GRACE AMADI 4. OCHONOGOR WISDOM ONYEKACHI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO HELP THE YOUTHS DISCOVER , DEVELOP AND MAXIMIZE THEIR TALENTS. 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

ANY OBJECTION(S) TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ANAEME BARTHOLOMEW EZE

YOUNG LEADERS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED, HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT. 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EUGENE CHIEDU MODEBE 2. ONOCHIE GBALUME. UKEME 3. TUNDE SADIBO BABATUNDE 4. HENRY OKAZIE OHAKWE 5. PATRICK NNAMDI AGUDOSI THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO INCREASE THE SPIRIT OF PATRIOTISM AND NATIONALISM AMONGST YOUNG LEADERS 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

Change of Names 24 TECHNOLOGY FOR CHARITIES 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. MARTINS IBERI (CHAIRPERSON) 2. TAYO FATOKI (SECRETARY) 3. OLALEYE OSUNSANYA ( TREASURER) 4. GABRIEL OGUNWOLE 5. AZEEZ BUSARI AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. CHARITABLE SERVICES HELPING THE LESS PRIVILEGED 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.

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CHRISTY BUSACCA FOUNDATION IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF LAGOS STATE. IN THE IKEJA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, HOLDEN AT COURT NO;19 OGBA. TODAY THURSDAY THE 12TH DAY OF APRIL,2018. BEFORE HIS HONOUR O.I RAJI (MRS) .

SUIT NO; MISC/514/17 BETWEEN EWEJE ADEYEMI........APPLICANT AND 1.GUARANTY TRUST BANK PLC. 2 PETRACAN CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED.........

RESPONDETSIT IS HEREBY ORDERED AS FOLLOWS 1. THAT LEAVE IS GRANTED TO THE APPLICANT TO SERVE ORIGINATING PROCESSES AND OTHER SUBSEQUENT PROCESSES IN THIS SUIT ON THE 2ND RESPONDENT BY PUBLICATION IN A WIDELY CIRCULATED NEWSPAPER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT. 2 THIS SUIT SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO THE 14TH DAY OF MAY,2018 FOR REPORT OF SERVICE.

SIGNED: G. A. DANIEL ESQ GYANG & ASSOCATES (SOLICITOR) 08023234353

SIGNED; O.I.RAJI (MRS) MAGISTRATE LAGOS STATE JUDICIARY

DIVINE RESURRECTION ASSEMBLY WORLDWIDE

PAT DEMBUS DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT CENTRE

THIS IS TO NOTIFY 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.

THIS IS TO NOTIFY 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.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1) OBINNA IFEANYI KINGSLEY PRINCE 2) ONAH BLESSING CHIKA 3) ENOCH CHIKA ODOH 4) NGOZI EZIAKO.

TRUSTEES: 1. UGWU MARYANN CHIOMA 2. OFORKA SUNDAY PATRICK 3. ONAH ONYEKACHI 4. ANI AUGUSTINE CHUKWUEMEKA

AIM: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT OF YOUTH 2. TO PROMOTE HUMANITARIAN SERVICES

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

OLUWAGBEMISOLA SCARLET I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUWAGBEMISOLA SCARLET SHOTADE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUWAGBEMISOLA SCARLET GOMES. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

GENT CLUB INTERNATIONAL ASABA

THIS IS TO NOTIFY 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.

TRUSTEES: (1) NKWO AUGUSTINE (PRESIDENT) (2) OZOH IFEANYI CHRISTOPHER ( SECRETARY) (3)NWAEMEA JEBOSA (4) OSORDI PATRICK (5) IFESINDI CHUKWUKA (6) NWAOBODO IFEANYI (7) CHIGOZIE UZOCHUKWU (8) IFEJOKWU SAMMUEL (9)NMERIBE CHISOM (10) IKENWA EMMA OFILI AIMS: 1. TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF THE MEMBER. 2. TO ENHANCE THE ASABA TOWN POLITICALLY, ECONOMICALLY AND SO ON. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

SIGNED: SECRETARY

CORRECTION OF NAME AND CONFIRMATION OF DATE OF BIRTH THAT MY DOCUMENTS NAME AS ATERE IBRAHIM ZAKARIYAU, WHILE ON BIRTH CERTIFICATE NAME AS IBRAHIM SAKARIYAWU ATERE, THAT ON MY BVN NAME AS IBRAHIM ZAKATIYAU ATERE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ATERE IBRAHIM ZAKARIYAU, THAT MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 05/ 07/ 1977.

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN ON MY BVN AS BADMUS HAMID TOYIN INSTEAD OF GBADAMOSI HAMID TOYIN. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GBADAMOSI HAMID TOYIN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CHANGE OF NAME /CORRECTED DATE OF BIRTH I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ODEIRIN GABRIEL OSAS NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OSAYANDE GABRIEL OSAROGI. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 08/03/1979 NOT 10/06/1977.

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS WRITTEN AS ADEGBOYEGA IDRIS ABIODUN WHILE IN SOME OTHER DOCUMENTS IT WAS WRITTEN AS ADEGBOYEGA IDRIS BABATUNDE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEGBOYEGA IDRIS ABIODUN. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING THE NAMES ARE VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

NWORIE FRIDAY

MOMODU NASIRUDEEN

IBEKWE UCHE

ONUBA CHINYERE

MAFIMIWOLA NOFISAT

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWORIE CHIBUIKE JOSEPH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWORIE FRIDAY JOSEPH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MOMODU NASIRUDEEN OLUWASEGUN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MOMODU NASIRUDEEN ISA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NKACHUKWU UCHE ASSUMPTA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IBEKWE UCHE ASSUMPTA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWOSU CHINYERE JUDITH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONUBA CHINYERE JUDITH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LAWAL NOFISAT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MAFIMIWOLA NOFISAT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

UDEH NONYELUM

AMALA MODESTA

CORRECTION OF NAME

ADEFILA OMOBOLA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ENECHI NONYELUM PRISCILLA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS UDEH NONYELUM PRISCILLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMALA MODESTA OKAFOR , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMALA MODESTA ADIBE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT MY NAME NWANJOKU HYGINUS OKWUDILI WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN, BUT NOW WISH TO BE CORRECTED AND ADDRESSED AS NWANJOKU HYGINUS OKWESIRIEZE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEFILA OMOBOLA GRACE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEFILA OMOBOLA FAUSAT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OKONOBOH HENRIETTA

IKUMUYITE ABIODUN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OSUJI HENRIETTA CHINWENDU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKONOBOH HENRIETTA CHINWENDU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GIWA ABIODUN CATHERINE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKUMUYITE ABIODUN CATHERINE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OKOH NGOZI

EDEH GRACE

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25 Change of Names OKORO LOVINA ZITA

ANGE OF NAME/CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH

IYABO ADESOLA ADEBAYO

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I formerly known and addressed as OGUNWEMIMO OLUWASEUN EMMANUEL now wish to be known and addressed as JESUWEMIMO OLUWASEUN EMMANUEl correct date of birth 20.03.1990.

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MUSA OWO HAKEEM BODE

AGBO CHIOMA LUCY

FALANA EMMANUEL OLUWATOSIN RUTH

AGAPE LIFE REVIVAL CHURCH

The public is hereby notified that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 1. AJIBOLA FRANCIS. O. 2.UREGHA ONAKPODHOMA .G 3. IKUFORIJI BLESSING . M 4. UREGHA BEATRICE . E 5. AJIBOLA EMMANUEL DAMILARE 6. OKORIE ALEXANDER 7. AJIBOLA ELIZABETH. T .

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO THE WORLD. 2. TO EQUIP TRAIN AND BUILD THE PEOPLE IN THE PROPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORD OF GOD. Any objection/s to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent off Aguyi Ironsi Street, PMB 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the day of this publication.

Signed by: TRUSTEES.

ELAZER GLORY FOUNDATION THIS IS TO NOTIFY 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.

TRUSTEE: 1.GLORY NYONG OKPOYO. CHAIRMAN 2. REV MRS ADEBAYO MARY RASHIDAT 3. RAHMON SHAHEED AFOLABI SECRETARY AIMS: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGES. 3. TO HELP THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS.

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SIGNED: SECRETARY

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CHANGE OF NAME/ CONFIRMATION OF BIRTH DATE

OLASUMBO RUKAYAT ARAMIDE

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OFERE EMMANUEL ESIDENE

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THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

NEW TRUSTEETS: 1. OLATUNJI, OMOBOYEDE JOAN - CO-ORDINATOR 2. OJO, JUMOKE ROSE - P.R.O 3. DARAMOLA, ADEJOKE MAYOKUN - TREASURER 4. OLAREWAJU, FOLAKE IBRAHIM HAJARA - SECRETARY THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES ARE: TO EMPOWER THE LESS PRIVILEGED YOUTHS, THROUGH SKILL ACQUISITION IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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Ooni of Ife, Oba. Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (right) and Heritage Ambassador / Yeye Olokun of Nigeria, Princess Latifat Wuraola Momodu, during a thanksgiving service to mark the 2018 Olokun day in Ile-Ife, Osun State...on Thursday.

Nigerian diplomat found dead at home in Sudanese capital A Nigerian diplomat was found dead on Thursday at his home in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, two security sources said.

The sources said police were investigating the incident but provided no details on how he died.

Embassy in Khartoum were not immediately available to comment.

Dubai-based al-Arabiya diplomat as the consul general and described his death as an “assassination”.

Reports on social media

suggested the killers used a violence is common in the country’s warring southern and western regions, violence in the capital is rare.

Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir has in recent months shaken up the security establishment, replacing the heads of the army and intelligence service in February.

They said he had apparently been killed and that an investigation was underway. Reuters/NAN

APGA reassures members of credible primaries National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Oye, has assured members that the party would conduct free and fair primaries ahead of the 2019 general elections.

Oye, gave the assurance in Awka, on Thursday while addressing party members.

He said “if we don’t conduct credible primaries in APGA, we are destined for doom.

According to him “anyone who wins the party’s primary

to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

“Our governor, Chief Willie Obiano, is an honest and loyal man, and has continuously assured us of free and fair primaries.”

APGA would dominate the polls in Anambra and record new feats in other states, Oye said “we are leveraging the achievements of the APGA-led government in Anambra”.

Stop defending refusal to honour summon, Senate tells IGP Joy Anyim Senate on Thursday stated that the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Kpotum Idris, should stop holding on to the straw on why he refused to comply with the invitation of the Senate for him to come and explain what the Police are doing on the spate of killings across the country.

In a statement by its spokesman, Sen. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, the Senate said the crux of the invitation is the ceaseless spate of killings across the concerning the arrest of Senator Melaye has in fact been overtaken by events.

“We noted the response issued by one Jimoh Moshood on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris following yesterday’s resolution of the legislative chamber on the continued refusal of the IGP to honour the invitation for him to come and explain what the police are doing to halt the spate of killings

across the country.

“Let it be known that the IGP by trying to reduce the reason for his invitation by the Senate to the arrest of Sen. Dino Melaye is simply holding on to straw. The issue of Sen. Melaye’s arrest has been overtaken by events.

The courts are already handling the related cases.

Our main concern is the security crisis across the country where people are being killed in scores on daily basis. The primary responsibility of the Police is maintenance of law and order as well as protection of lives and property. If there is a breach along the line of this responsibility, we do not see why the IGP should feel he cannot be to the arm of government which is constitutionally empowered to ask questions and investigate the breach.

“No responsible body of representives of the people will ignore sad reports given by members For instance, on April 24, 2 Catholic priests

and and 17 members of their congregation were murdered as reported by Senator George Akume.

Also, Senators Kabir Marafa and Tijani Kaura had earlier intimated the Senate of the killing of 35 people in Maradun LGA, over 100 people killed in Anka and 36 people killed in Birani Village in Zurmi LGA, all in Zamfara State. Even as at now, reports reaching us showed that recent killings have occurred in Kaduna, Taraba and Benue States. These were just few instances of daily occurrences of gruesome murder of our constituents as raised by Senators. The have any problem with an invitation for him to tell the Senate what he and his men are doing to stop the killings as well as their challenges and needs in doing this.

“Mr. Idris should not seek to confuse issues or play on the intelligence of members of the public with his diversionary statement or claims. The resolution of the Senate leading to

his invitation is clear and we invite our people to check. It is for the purpose of having a transparent and open hearing that for Wednesday when our live coverage on national television.

“In one instance in the past, Mr. Idris had gone to court in order to evade honouring the invitation of the Senate and the court headed by Justice Abba Bello Mohammed of the FCT High Court on April 10, 2018, told him in clear terms that his suit lacked merit as Sections 88 and 89 of the constitution empower the lawmakers to carry out investigations on issues of public interest. who plans to place himself above an arm of government obviously is Mr. Idris is only afraid of his shadows by alleging witch-hunt when he is called to account on the performance of the duties of his organization”, Abdullahi stated.

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ICAO, NEPAD synergise to boost aviation development in Africa Idu Jude, Abuja International Civil Aviation Organisation ICAO, says the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) have entered into a new agreement to enhance civil aviation in Africa.

The ICAO in a statement issued in Montreal, Canada, on Thursday, states that it is concerned on the social and economic development of the African Continent, and to promote related

aviation infrastructure development and capacity-building in aid of sustainable air transport for Africa and Africans.

“Working cooperatively is, and has always been, fundamental to the aviation sector,” stressed ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu.

“This new framework with NEPAD will allow the development and modernization of quality aviation infrastructure in

Africa, consistent with ICAO’s global and Africa regional planning and commensurate with the forecast here,” he said.

According to the body, the new ICAO/ NEPAD Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will formalize and deepen the cooperation between these two organizations, contributing to the implementation of the Declaration and Framework for a Plan of

Action for Development of Aviation Infrastructure in Africa, which was adopted at the fourth ICAO World Aviation Forum (Abuja, Nigeria in November 2017).

The statement says, both organizations will now be working more closely together in facilitating the movement of persons and goods in Africa, mobilizing resources for aviation infrastructure development, implementing NEPAD’s “Move Africa” initiative for the aviation sector,

developing e-commerce, and training and retaining next generation aviation professionals and promoting gender equity on the continent.

“This collaboration will provide added value for both organizations and improve aviation infrastructure development in Africa,” said NEPAD CEO Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki.

“It will help strengthen NEPAD’s understanding of the aviation sector, and importantly help us

to ensure the inclusion of aviation projects in the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA).”

IBB mourns Isyaku Rabiu Former military president, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has stated that late Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu will be missed for his patriotism and contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth.

In a condolence message issued, in Minna, Babangida said “I receive with shock the death of Khalifa Isyaku Rabi’u with whom I had a close relationship with over the years , but I take solace in the fact that we all came from Allah and to Him we shall all return.” that he left at a ripe age, but we will continue to miss him and his contribution to the growth of the economy of Nigeria and that of the Northern Nigeria in particular,” he said.

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Group urges Ndigbo not to boycott 2019 polls South-East Political Summit (SEPS) has called on Ndigbo not elections in order for them to occupy political space meant for them in the country.

Leader of the group, Mrs Eberechukwu Anigbogu, stated this on Thursday, while addressing news conference in Enugu.

Anigbogu said that the apathy, cultural surrender and political ignorance that had ravaged Igbo land in the past 20 years had reduced Ndigbo to mere spectators in the political struggle in the country.

According to her “we have decided that it is time

to sensitise and mobilise our people to rise up and fully occupy our political space.

“We are not a political party. It is not another just political pressure group. It is rather, a mass movement, geared towards re-inventing political consciousness in the South-East,’’ she said.

There is an enormous degree of burden placed on the shoulders of SEPS members to chart a new course for Ndigbo, she observed.

She recalled that pristine Igbo society operated the best democracy the world ever knew, stressing that in those days, people gathered under town squares to deliberate.

the fact that the deceased lived a religious life,in line with the dictates of the Islamic injunctions and has been an inspirational guide to many including his family.

“We have enjoyed good relationship even during the glowing moment of my military career and leadership of the country, we have shared together issues that have helped to reshape the country for good,” he stated Babangida extended his condolences to the families of late Khalifa as well as Government and people of Kano State and the entire Tijjaniyya Movement worldwide for this great loss and prayed that Allah may forgive him and grant him Aljanah Fridausi.

Herders, farmers reach peace deal in Enugu farmers in Enugu on Thursday, entered into an agreement that will ensure enduring peaceful coexistence between the two groups.

The meeting was Breeders Association, the Enugu State chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and other stakeholders. the meeting, the SouthEast zonal Chairman Gidado Siddiki, said that the gathering was strategic in order to foster peace between the groups.

Siddiki also said the meeting was to dispel insinuations in

some quarters that the herders were in the state to terrorise their host communities.

“The essence of this meeting is to bring the farmers and herders together for interaction so that we will know ourselves as well as dispel the rummour that we are here to terrorise.

“We are here to feed anybody. This meeting will bring us together so that the farmers will feel at home when they see equally take members of their host communities as their brothers and sisters,” he said.

Siddiki said that the

Allah in the region.

“Since most of the grazers migrate from one state to the other, we brought state chairmen here.

“The essence is to inform them that whenever something happens and it involves somebody that comes from another state, I will call the chairman to resolve it.

“The agreement is that we will promote peace between ourselves through this type of meeting which will be held constantly,” he said.

He said any issue beyond the leaders of the two groups would be directed to the central peace “We also made it known that we have a Peace and

the Government House, Siddiki said.

For his part, AFAN Chairman, Mr Sunny Watarali, said that the meeting had ushered between the two groups.

“The grey areas have been sorted out. Both parties are to respect each other; respect the culture.

“For example, you do not carry cow to urinate in the river that is the source of drinking water.

“Again, if for any reason the cow does anything wrong, our people should be patient and report, rather than resorting to self-help.

“If we can do that, such mutuality will bring about peace,” he said.

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Fayose celebrates his deputy’s victory Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday in a carnival-like show, celebrated his deputy’ victory with welcome rally after returning from Abuja where he (Kolapo Olusola Eleka) had gone to receive the gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State.

Fayose who held the

fervent prayer session with a mammoth crowd of party supporters and people of Ekiti in Ikere hometown of Eleka, while the crowd gave a rousing reception Eleka as he arrived from Abuja, prayed vehemently against the opposition party and asked God to give PDP victory over other parties.

This was also as Eleka promised strongly to

ensure that Ekiti witnesses an unprecedented development during his tenure as governor when voted in.

Eleka said: “We appreciate our amiable and indefatigable governor. The time in this country stood solidly behind his deputy, openly and transparently, to ensure he emerges the party’s candidate in order

to be his successor. We will forever be grateful and we will retaliate with our votes. “ I want to assure you that all the good things that this government has been giving to Ekiti will continue in my tenure. I want to assure you and the Ekiti people that, by the grace of God, I will not let you down. For the people of Ekiti, your welfare will be paramount to our policies

in government. I want to assure you that during my tenure, Ekiti will witness unprecedented development in all sectors.”

The mammoth crowd shut down Ikere Ekiti in a welcome reception for Eleka who returned from Abuja where he had gone on Wednesday to get the as governor ship candidate.

Okowa seeks private sector partnership on sustainable development Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged players in the private sector in the country to partner the state government in its pursuit of sustainable development.

Okowa, represented

by Mr Chiedu Ebie, the Delta State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, made the call on Thursday during the inauguration of the “Youth Sport Athletes Development Project”, (YSADP) at Government College, Ughelli in Ughelli North Local Government Area.

The project, which has five schools across the state benefiting, was estimated to cost N534 million.

He said that the state would continue to provide the right environment for private sector to operate.

Okowa, said that the private sector was critical to any society aspiring development, and urged it to identify with the needs of the Delta people.

“Government alone of the people, there are many avenues through which the private sector and NGOs can partner to bring development to the people.

Christians in Nasarawa State staged a peaceful protest in Lafia over the ongoing killings in Nasarawa by Fulani herdsmen and unconditional release of Leah Sharibu in Boko Haram captivity.

‘Niger Govt decries activities of illegal gold miners’ Niger State Commissioner of Information, Alhaji Danjuma Salau has called on illegal gold miners in the state to desist from the act because of its negative consequences.

Salau, who made the call in an interview with NAN, in Minna on Thursday, said that it was wrong for people to continuously defy environmental law for

He condemned the way illegal miners continued to sabotage the state by indiscriminately scavenging for gold without recourse of the ecological consequences and other risk inherent in their action.

“Individuals involved in illegal mining of gold are gradually destroying themselves, the economy and ecology of the place they are carrying out such activities.

“When the ecology

of a place is destroyed, houses of people living around such places,” he said.

Salau said that the same people who were involved in the environmental degradation would turn around to accuse the government of environmental degradation and negligence.

“Whereas as a result of their illegal activities,

we are encumbered with a lot of crisis, no should stop because of its numerous risks,” he said.

Salau charged illegal miners in the state to follow due process to avoid the inherent danger associated with illegal mining, saying that the risk they took daily was not worth their lives.

“Irresponsible mining practices causes

irreparable harm to the environment and the ecology.

“The use of environmentally methods and materials put their health and lives at grave risk,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that six illegal miners died on April 15 at the Niger State College of Education, Minna, while engaging in illegal mining.

much for any organisation in addressing the needs of the people. We will continue to provide the right environment for the private sector to operate,” he said.

Okowa described the project as a major turning point in the life of the students, and appealed to the users on good maintenance culture.

“I commend SPDC for the choice of project; it is a major turning point in the life of the students and the neighbouring communities.

“There is no doubt that the facility will increase the seriousness and athletic capacity of the students,” he said.

The project was sponsored by the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), in collaboration with the Africare, an International Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO).

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Yobe mulls whistleblowing policy against tree poachers Yobe Government has said that it will adopt whistle-blowing policy with a view to curbing the activities of tree poachers and save the state of desert encroachment and environmental degradation.

Deputy Governor and Chairman, Environmental

Malam Abubakar Aliyu, who disclosed this on Thursday, in Damaturu, the state capital while launching a campaign against illegal tree felling and environmental protection, said information on the activities of poachers of trees for wood and charcoal would be handsomely rewarded.

Represented by Alhaji

Jibrin Kortomi, the state Commissioner for Environment, Aliyu, also said that the “increased pressures on land for farming, indiscriminate felling of trees and illegal mining have had negative impacts on the environment. deliberate

measures

the 14 emirate councils for to reclaim soil fertility and enhance agricultural productivity across the state.’’

He further said that the environmental protection campaigns in all the 17 local government areas of the state.

According to him “the

to

illegal tree felling.

“Desert encroachment, land degradation, and siltation of rivers have retarded agricultural activities with negative consequences and promotion of poverty in the communities.

“We have embarked on massive planting and

nurturing of trees to protect the environment against windstorms, improve soil fertility and provide shelter for humans and animals,’’ Aliyu said.

He directed local government councils, traditional and community leaders in the state to encourage their subjects to engage in massive tree planting to save the environment.

Kaduna to spend N2.9bn on roads construction in 2 LGAs

R-L: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, with Ms. Mastura Abdulkarim, (Malaysia); Country Manager, International Finance Corporation (IFC) Nigeria, Ms. Eme Essien; Mr. Werner Gruber (Switzerland); Mr. Seydou Bouda (Burkina Faso); Mr. Kenichi Niskikata (Japan); Mr. Andrew Brumbe (Zimbabwe) and others during a Courtesy visit by the Executive Directors of World Bank Group, at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.

Press Week: Sen Wammakko donates N500,000 to NUJ L a w m a k e r representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Senator Aliyu Wamakko (APC) has donated N500,000 to the Sokoto State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), to support its activities.

Wammako, made the donation on Wednesday night in Sokoto, the state capital during a dinner

and inauguration of the council’s almanac to mark the end of this year’s Press Week.

The federal lawmaker who was represented

by Malam Bashir Mani, his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, urged journalists to be patriotic in the discharge of their duties to promote development, peace and unity.

For his part, Malam Isa

Shuni, the NUJ Chairman, in his remarks, commended the state government for funding the activities to mark the 2018 Press Week, and promised to reciprocate that kindness activities.

District Head of Gagi, Alhaji Sani Jabbi, who was the chairman of the occasion, commended journalists in the state

for their display of professionalism.

Similarly, the state Commissioner of Information, Alhaji Isa Achida, who was represented

by Alhaji Abu Shekara, DirectorGeneral, Sokoto State Media Corporation, lauded the cordial relationship between journalists and the state government as well as pledged regular support

to the media practitioners enable them carry out their jobs satisfactorily.

High point of the event was the presentation of award to Shekara, Alhaji Ibrahim Gidado, former information commissioner, Alhaji Kabiru Umar, Manager, News, Rima Radio, Sokoto and Hajiya Rakiya Muhammad, Sokoto Bureau Chief, Daily Trust Newspapers.

Ahmadu Bello Foundation sets up committee against killings Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, has set up stem the tide of killings in the north.

Chairman, Board of Trustees of the foundation, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, made the disclosure in an interview with NAN in Kaduna.

Aliyu, said that dialogue remains key in addressing any security challenge, adding that the foundation believes that “pre-emptive measures need

to be adopted and innovative ways developed to end the killings.”

“We have visited some of We have visited Benue Taraba, Borno, Sokoto and we are waiting to go to Yobe.”

Aliyu, a former governor the crisis to over population and failure of government to plan well on how to manage the daily needs of the growing population.

He dismissed insinuations that the growing crisis was instigated by those who did not want the present administration to succeed or that it was a campaign targeted at any particular religion.

The foundation chairman said they had completed plans to also reach out traditional rulers to be part of the search for peace in the region, stressing that the various state governments must involve the traditional institution in their state security architecture.

He said that government at all level must adopt the leadership style of late Sir Ahmadu Bello, Premier of the defunct Northern Region, who treated all without bias.

“He used values of honesty and good governance as well as some variables to bring the north together without recourse to tribal, political or religious sentiments.”

Aliyu disclosed that the board of the foundation had met on Tuesday and agreed to pursue the peace initiative

across the region.

“We also looked at the issue of police in ratio to the population, need for training and retraining of security agencies and their pay and incentives to encourage them patriotic in their duties. “ Training and retraining will make them understand that patriotism means that they appreciate that they looking at the government of the day.

Kaduna State Ministry of Works, on Thursday, said that a total of N2.9 billion had been earmarked for the ongoing road construction in Kubau and Soba Local Government Areas.

Alhaji Zubairu Abubakar, an Assistant Director, in the Ministry made the disclosure in an interview with Journalists while on assessment tour of the projects with journalists to ascertain the levels of execution.

Abubakar, said the projects in various stages of completion include the 25km Anchau-Dutsenwai road and 20km Maraban Kubau-Kubau road awarded at N2.1 billion and which have reached 65 per cent completion.

He said the project , awarded to H & M Construction Company in December 2015, had completion period of 18 months.

The assistant director said that the roads which were constructed more than 30 years ago had deteriorated in the last 15 years.

Abubakar added that the 8.5km Rahama-Danwata road awarded at N600 million would be completed within two months.

According to him “the leveling, culverts have been constructed and they have completed laying and this indicated 80 per cent completion.

“Kwanar Manzu-Soba road spanning 2.2km was awarded at N188 million with six culverts and a bridge and had already been completed.

“The road which is 100 per cent completed will serve as a bye-pass to Soba town to ease movement of both humans and goods,” he said.

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NBBF names new coaches of D’Tigers, D’Tigress The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced changes to the coaching crew of the senior men and women’s national teams.

According to a statement made available to newsmen, Afolabi Oni, the federation’s spokesperson, said the decision was taken following the review of the national teams’ recent activities.

Dominic Okon and Ogoh Odaudu have been appointed as

D’Tigers coaches. They will replace Abdulrahman Mohammed and Aderemi Adewunmi who were assistant coaches to Alex Nwora.

Okon, a former Ebun Comet player, was part of the D’Tigers team that qualified Nigeria for the first-ever FIBA Men World Cup in 1998. He is currently an assistant coach at Wichita State University in Kansas.

Odaudu played for Zuma Rocks of Abuja before moving to Dodan

Warriors and later to Ebun Comets.

He was a member of the D’Tigers silverwinning medal team at the 2003 FIBA Afrobasket Championship in Egypt.

Ogoh played for Lagos Islanders Basketball Club in 2003 before moving to Royal Hoopers (now Rivers Hoopers) of Port Harcourt where he led the team to national league glory in 2011 and 2012.

Former D’Tigress captain Sola Shomala

was named as a replacement for Ochuko Okworogun in the women’s team.

Shomala will assist Sam Vincent, head coach, and Peter Ahmedu, first assistant coach.

The current First Deepwater Basketball Club coach won the 2003 FIBA Africa Women Club Championship trophy with First Bank.

She captained the 2003 and 2005 FIBA Afrobasket winning team.

Governor Lalong donates golf kits to Police Staff College in Jos

Ebola outbreak: Nigeria will consider cancellation of DR Congo World Cup warm-up

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FIFPro warns FIFA plans could harm players The professional footballers’ union (FIFPro) on Thursday expressed their concern over the impact on the health of their members should FIFA plan to add or enlarge international tournaments.

“In the light of the current discussions, it would be remiss if FIFPro did not explore the impact of these Bobby Barnes, president of FIFPro Europe, said in a meeting in Serbia.

Gianni Infantino, the president of world football’s governing body, is pushing to revamp the Club World Cup, boosting

it from seven clubs to 24 in a four-year format rather than retaining it as an annual event.

At the same time, he is working to create a biennial tournament for countries, the Global Nations League, grouping eight teams including the winners of international competitions in each of FIFA’s regional confederations.

Infantino has said a group of investors has guaranteed up to $25 billion (20.9 billion euros) for these two competitions.

Barnes, a former striker who played in the English

Hong Kong, told the FifPro meeting in Novi Sad that “while other stakeholders might have other priorities, the health and wellbeing of the players has to be our The European Leagues, an organisation which represents the regions’ top domestic competitions, said last week that it opposed the plans and said FIFA had opening a “can of FIFA is also considering bringing forward the planned expansion of the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams to Qatar in four years time.

Rohr: NPFL hotshot Junior Lokosa will get Super Eagles chance The leading scorer in the NPFL Junior Lokosa will be given his chance to stake a claim for a place at the World Cup, according to Super Eagles coach Gernot The 25-year-old Lokosa has scored 16 goals for Kano Pillars halfway through the domestic league season.

“We will have a look revealed.

“He has been scoring goals.

“He has been observed

by Salisu (Yusuf) (Eagles Lokosa is most likely to be involved when a locallybased national team take on Spanish La Liga Atletico

Madrid on May 22 in Uyo. Enyimba goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa is the only home-based player who has been fully involved with the Super 2018.

He is expected to be listed on a provisional squad to be announced on May 14.

Barca announce South Africa friendly to mark Mandela centenary FC Barcelona will play a friendly match against South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns in Johannesburg on Wednesday, the club said on Thursday.

The match will be part of celebrations to mark 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela.

It will be played at the FNB Stadium, formerly known as the Soccer City Stadium, where Spain won the 2010 World Cup. The 2010 squad featured Barca players like Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets and captain Andres Iniesta, who struck the only goal in their 1-0 win over the Netherlands.

“FC Barcelona has always professed its admiration for Nelson Mandela, one of the century.

“He had after 27 years in prison went on to become elected president of postapartheid South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

“Mandela represented the struggle for freedom and equality in the country, and played a huge role in unifying the raciallydivided society.

“It is precisely this kind of spirit with which FC Barcelona has always been the club’s website said.

Mandela was born on July 18, 1918, but it appears the match has been brought forward because of the 2018 FIFA World The competition holds from June 14 to July 15.

The friendly is now sandwiched between Barca’s penultimate Liga game away to Levante Sociedad on May 20.

Ernesto Valverde’s side clinched a 25th Liga title, the King’s Cup on and are bidding to become to complete a Spanish losing a game.

Atletico Madrid to play home-based Super Eagles in Uyo after Europa League final Spanish LaLiga giants and 2017/2018 UEFA Atletico Madrid will be in face the home-based Super Eagles in the GOtv Max Cup. This was announced at a press conference held Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday.

The game will be held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on May 22, six days after the Europa League

NPFL goes on World Cup break June 2 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will go on break by June 2 for the World Cup. A top League Management Company reporters: “The league will break on June 2 for the World Cup.

“Most of the leagues still on at the time of the World Cup will only be running on the special permission of FIFA, like the league in Ghana which started late because The NPFL season is in week 20.

June 14.

Nigeria will feature at the World Cup and they are drawn in Group D along with Argentina, Croatia and Iceland.

They open their campaign on June 16 against Croatia.

between Atletico and Marseille.

At the press conference on Thursday were Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Pinnick, NFF second Vice President and Chairman League Management Company (LMC), Shehu Dikko, LaLiga delegate Manager, Sales and Marketing, MultiChoice Nigeria Martin Mabutho and former Super Eagles Mabutho said: “We are delighted to bring one of the three biggest clubs from LaLiga to Nigeria in what we believe will be a

historic visit.

“As you all know Atlético Madrid is one of the top clubs in LaLiga.

GOtv customers, and indeed football fans in Nigeria, will have the rare opportunity of watching the stars play the Super Eagles right here on Nigerian soil.

“MultiChoice is undoubtedly the continent’s leader in sports and we have repeatedly shown this not only by the exclusive content we broadcast, but also by the way we support sports in Nigeria and put the country on the global sports map through exciting initiatives like the

The President of LaLiga, Javier Tebas said: “This is a historic announcement and we are excited to share this news with our Nigerian fans: Atletico Madrid, one of LaLiga’s greatest clubs, will come to Nigeria and give our fans the chance to enjoy watching their stars up close. Africa and Nigeria in particular are very important for us and have a lot of love for Spanish football, something we are The match between Atletico and the homebased Eagles will air live on SuperSport Select 4 on GOtv Max, which shows regularly.

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Trump’s gag rule threatens global efforts against maternal death Stories by Angela Onwuzoo The alarming rate of maternal mortality, especially in the area of unsafe abortion, which is estimated as the second largest contributor to maternal death in the developing countries like Nigeria has remained a source of concern to stakeholders in the health sector including nongovernmental organisations who are working tireslessly to address the problem.

Reports show that in Africa for instance, most women die needlessly from prevetable causes during childbirth.

The situation is worse in Nigeria as the country has been described as one of the most dangerous places in the world to give birth with the fourth worst maternal mortality rate in the world ahead of only Sierra Leone, Central African Republic and Chad.

According to the World Bank estimates, Nigeria’s Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is still as high as 821 per 100,000 live births, making the country account for 10 per cent of global maternal deaths.

Experts say the major causes of these deaths are; sepsis, obstetric haemorrhage/bleeding, unsafe abortion, obstructed labour and preeclempsia, poverty, cultural practices, religious beliefs among others.

Tracing most of these deaths to unsafe abortion and unplanned pregnancies in particular, some of the experts say there was an urgent need to improve maternal care in the country which they note should include access to safe abortion and expansion of access to family planning services. study estimates that 26 percent of these unintended pregnancies end in abortion.

The study noted that more unintended pregnancies mean more unsafe abortions and more children than a family can cater for. aimed at improving access to safe abortion and family planning services in the developing countries including

Nigeria is being hampered by the expanded Global Gag Rule (GGR) of the US President, Mr. Donald Trump which stakeholders described as a threat to women’s health.

The Global Gag Rule is a US Executive Order that means any international organisation that provides or promotes abortion services – regardless of how those services are funded – is prohibited from receiving US Government funding.

The Global Gag Rule also known

by Ronald Reagan in 1984. Since then, successive presidents have alternatively rescinded and re-enacted the policy.

One year after the reinstatement of the policy by Trump’s administration, access to contraceptive commodities and services, including provision of voluntary family planning information, education and services around sexual and gender-based violence like rape, female genital mutilation are adversely Stakeholders say Trump’s Global Gag Rule will reverse decades of global progress on reproductive, maternal and child health, leading to an increase in unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions, maternal and child deaths.

Stressing that the policy will have a devastating impact on millions of women and girls in many developing countries.

Already, some NGOs in Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda have started services, thereby denying many women of reproductive age needed services including awareness about family planning, use of contraceptives, counselling on preventing unsafe abortions, among others.

Commenting on the policy, Bernard Washiaka, programme manager for Family Health Options Kenya, one of the country’s main providers of sexual and reproductive health services, said an end to its programmes would have a major

Women at a maternity ward

Lagos with regards to funding, Director, Family Health and Nutrition at the State Ministry of Health, Dr. Folashade Oludara, said since 2001, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has been supporting Lagos State in family planning programmes, post abortion care, among other reproductive health care services.

“But from last year, the United Nations agency said funding would go down. This year, 2018, the UNFPA has not given Lagos any funding nor supported us in any programme unlike before.”

Another stakeholder and Director Tewodros Melesse, said : “This policy blocks access to sexual and reproductive health services in the poorest and hardest to reach communities where we are currently changing lives. We can’t support something which tries to restrict people’s choices or take them away. The global gag rule undermines

access to health care services entirely. sign the policy.”

Melesse added: “Ending this US aid, which currently stands at $600m (£474m), will result in cuts to funding for sexual and reproductive health services in at least 30 countries where According to the World Health Organisation (WHO),about 16 million girls aged 15 to 19, and one million girls under the age of 15, give birth every year. The majority of these girls, live in low- and middle-income countries.

Also speaking, President and CEO of Global Fund for Women, Musimbi Kanyoro, said : “This expansion of the global gag rule will mean that entire communities in dire need of health care will be left without critical services from birth control to maternal health policy goes far beyond the issue of access to safe and legal abortion, and puts the lives of women at risk.”

A recent study published by The Lancet publication revealed that restricting access to abortion by law does not reduce the number of abortions but only increases the risks to

lives of women and girls.

For Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) ,the Trump administration should stop playing politics with women’s According to the Executive Director of MSF, Jason Cone, “The medical consequences of unsafe abortion are dire and should be treated as such.

Governments should not play politics with the lives of women and girls. women will continue to seek ways to end pregnancies and they will continue to needlessly die if safe abortion care is not accessible. The Trump administration needs to face these facts and end policies that endanger the lives of women and girls.”

For Melinda Gates: “We are concerned that this shift could impact millions of women and girls around programmes that provide lifesaving treatment and prevention options to those most in need.”

Abuse of codeine leads to brain damage, expert warns youths Citing its health implications, health expert has warned youths in the country against codeine abuse,revealing that such could lead to brain damage and memory loss.

Besides organ damage, they were also warned that such habit could result into dependence and serious psychological injury, occasioning such as hallucination and memory loss.

Chief Medical Director of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, Dr Richard Adebayo who gave the warning in Lagos

recently, described the menace of drug abuse among the youths as worrisome, stressing that the lives of future generation in the country was in serious jeopardy if left unchecked.

Adebayo said an urgent action must be taken to tackle codeine abuse among the youths to prevent the epidemic and rescue them and the country from a future of mental disaster.

Adebayo revealed that prolonged intake of codeine and tramadol drugs, cause serious brain and heart damage, stressing that the substances are capable of bending

the mind and altering brain function.

He explained: “Codeine, like other abused drugs, are called psycho-active substances. What that means is that they are capable of bending the mind and altering the function of the brain.

“They achieve this by either stimulating or depressing the brain.

Some of them stimulate the brain, like cocaine and cannabis. But if one continues to take drugs like codeine and tramadol, the brain becomes more and more depressed.

“The result of using these drugs

that alter the function of the brain is the abnormal function of the brain excitement in the brain.

“When a student takes these substances, his brain will not rest when it is supposed to rest. Such a in class. He loses concentration. and the intellectual prowess of to cope with real life. He begins to make avoidable mistakes, take wrong decisions, because his sense

of judgement is impaired.

The abuse of drugs among the youths has become a disturbing trend in Nigeria. This recently led to the federal government’s ban on codeine as an active pharmaceutical ingredient for making cough syrup.

Besides codeine, other drugs of abuse among the youth in Nigeria include; marijuana, cocaine, heroin, opium, alcohol, gum powder, inhaling of dry faeces, glue and Tramadol, among others, which have negatively impacted the health conditions of the youth and led to many deaths.

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Is coconut oil a natural sunscreen?

Coconut oil does have certain properties of a sunscreen, but if you are serious about shielding your of the sun, you should not use this oil as your only form of protection. It does not adequately protect the skin against radiation, which is the leading cause of skin cancer and premature aging of the skin.

While you may see coconut oil as an ingredient in many one component, and cannot replace the other substances that provide higher levels of SPF protection. Interestingly, coconut oil is actually one of the best substances for treating sunburn, but not preventing it.

In recent years, many traditional sunscreens have levels of protective chemicals and additives, which may skin over the long term.

However, protecting yourself against melanoma, the worst form of skin cancer, is far more important than avoiding topical contact with potentially abrasive chemicals.

Furthermore, some people even argue that sunscreen doesn’t protect against cancer, but that is simply not true.

There is no sunscreen on the market that can protect against all of the sun’s radiation (both UVA and UVB), but the higher the SPF, the greater the percentage of protection, lower your risk of skin cancer.

There are many other ways to prevent sun damage to the skin, including wearing sun-protective clothing, such as wide-brimmed hats, long sleeves, and simple avoidance of sunlight, particularly during the peak hours of sunshine, from 10am-2pm, when the sun’s radiation will be at their strongest.

WHAT is the natural SPF of coconut oil?

Coconut oil has a natural SPF of between 1 and 8, depending on the type of oil you use, the research studies you trust and the completeness of its coverage on your skin. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that you use SPF 30 or higher if you are trying to protect your skin from the harmful radiation of the sun.

SPF 30 will protect you against

Coconut oil

roughly 97% of the sun’s rays, whereas coconut oil only protects you from about 20%.

When you convert this into time, it means that full coverage of your body with coconut oil will only prevent sunburn and radiation damage for approximately 10-15 minutes, provided you don’t go swimming or sweat, which would lower that amount of say, the use of coconut oil may seem like a forward-thinking choice, particularly for those who use the oil for so many other aspects of their health, but it should not be solely relied on as a sunscreen.

Is coconut oil good for sun tanning?

Coconut oil is good for sun tanning, as it can condition and moisturize the skin as you tan, which will prevent the dryness and much of the redness that you usually experience a sunburn. However, with such a low SPF (typically between 1 and 8), you will not want this oil to be the only thing

you apply to your skin. It is important that you also use a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher, which will block the majority of the sun’s most dangerous rays.

This is why many sunscreens and tanning lotions include coconut oil, because it does deliver many nutrients to the skin, but it should not be relied on in a pure form!

While some people think that sunscreen will prevent them coconut oil can improve the appearance of your tan, and keep your skin shiny, rather than dark and dull, which can often happen when tanning [5].

As mentioned, however, it is best to always combine coconut oil (either in spray form or a cream) beneath the second layer of SPF 30 sunscreen, or you will not be protected from the sun’s dangerous rays for more than 10-15 minutes.

Can you make homemade sunscreen from coconut oil?

It is possible to make homemade sunscreen from coconut oil, but it must be

combined with a number of other ingredients and natural oils if you want actual protection against the sun’s rays. Below is a simple recipe that combines oils with higher SPF levels, as well as a few common ingredients from traditional sunscreens that are relatively easy to acquire.

Coconut Oil Sunscreen Ingredients: – 1/2 cup of virgin organic coconut oil – 1/4 cup of jojoba oil – 2 tablespoons of beeswax – 2 tablespoons of zinc oxide powder (common in other sunscreens, provides a lot of protection from UV radiation) – 5-10 drops of essential oils (e.g., lavender, vanilla, based on fragrance preference)

a double boiler, or heat them in a glass bowl above a smaller pot of boiling water. gently stir in the zinc oxide powder

refrigerator for 10-20 minutes. but not fully harden. add the essential oils of your choosing for fragrance. the mixture for 5-6 minutes as it increases in volume and

sunscreen in an airtight glass container, preferably in the fridge, away from excess light, heat or moisture. apply any normal sunscreen, and re-apply every two hours to ensure protection from radiation.

Again, for those with sensitive skin, this sunscreen may not be completely

pure coconut oil to relieve these burns, and consider using more traditional sunscreens with a

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Impact of roads on petroleum product distribution in Nigeria Babatunde Fashola To the National Executive Council of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers Branch of NUPENG, I say thank you for inviting me to deliver this keynote address at your 4th Quadrennial Delegates Conference. numbers, the one-day stakeholders meeting my Ministry convened in Abuja recently, to discuss our policies about how to make your work easier management of the Federal Highway Right of Way and the enforcement of axle load regulations.

As I said to you at the conference, while those who cheat by overloading axles may make quick gains, in the long run, it is everybody that loses when the roads fail.

This is the background of our previous relationship and interactions from which I intend to discuss the subject of the keynote address, which is: ‘Road Infrastructure in Nigeria: Impact on Petroleum Product Distribution’.

I think the proper place to start is the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan launched by President

critical action points.

These action points are not accidental; on the contrary, they reveal a clear thinking and understanding of what must be done to rebuild our economy and underline the interconnectivity between availability of quality infrastructure and the delivery of energy from petroleum products to drive our economy.

But it is one thing to have a plan, and yet another thing to commit to a faithful implementation of that plan.

If you think this is not important, let me remind you that in 2015, only N18 Billion was budgeted for all Nigerian roads in the Ministry of Works. Only N9 Billion was funded at the time, when Nigeria’s oil was selling at close to $100 per barrel.

This was at the time of the Transformation

Those of you who ply the Suleja-Minna Highway where there are strategic NNPC Depots at Minna and the PPMC Depot at Diko, will now acknowledge that the contractor is back to work.

I must, of course, acknowledge the support we have received from the Niger State Government, and the impact of the Sukuk, an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Finance, wholesomely supported by Mr. President.

Those of you who take products from the NNPC Depot at Gusau will acknowledge that our contractor is now back to work after years of absence due to lack of payment for work done on the Zaria-GusauSokoto Road.

Those of you who use the NNPC Depot in Ibadan will also now acknowledge that our contractor is back to work on the Ibadan-Abeokuta Highway.

And work has been completed on the EnuguAbakaliki and Kaduna-Jos Roads to provide access to the NNPC depots at Enugu and Yola.

So, if they ask you what change means to tanker drivers, please tell them that it means the revival of construction works and the return of contractors to access roads to petroleum depots, from which you do business and support your families.

Tell them that your journey times on these roads is gradually improving and the presence of contractors Ladies and gentlemen, I know that they will ask more of you as they seek to enlist your support.

When they do, please tell them that you are right thinking and well meaning Nigerians who also see a commitment to support public transport with Rail.

Tell them that you see change in the work that the Ministry of Transportation is undertaking on the Lagos-Ibadan-Kano Rail.

Tell them that after many years of broken promises, the Buhari Government has acted by starting the construction of the Lagos-Ibadan section of the project which will link to the Apapa Port.

Tell them that change means the employment of about 7,000 Nigerians now working on that section of the project, and that you now believe that those Tell them that you see change because there is a

stated objectives.

What has changed under the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) is that the Buhari roads, and funded about N260 Billion at a time when So, if people ask you what change means, please tell them it means doing more with less.

What are the results of this change?

The results mean reduced journey times on the sections of roads where work has now resumed.

Those of you who ply Ilorin-Jebba will now admit that from spending 7 (seven) days on that road, you now spend less time while works are rapidly progressing, not only on the road but also in the Emergency Repairs on the Tatabu Bridge, which suddenly collapsed as a result of massive rainfall,

yesterday and a commitment that is backed by visible action today.

Tell them that while you did not believe what you heard in the past, you cannot disbelieve what you can now see.

If there is anyone of you who still doubts the importance of Road Infrastructure to Energy Security and its impact on Petroleum Products Distribution, I believe the list of some of these critical Roads where work is going on, and recent announcements of additional works on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway must erase the doubt.

Although this is a summary from a very long list of critical roads that support Petroleum distribution, I cannot fail to mention the recent award of the Ikorodu-Shagamu Road that services Mosimi Depot, where work will soon commence.

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and award of the Apapa, Tin Can, Mile 2, Oshodi to Oworonshoki Highway.

But the impact of Road infrastructure to your business does not start and end with access to good roads and improved journey times.

The commitment to infrastructure development and renewal

by President Buhari also means more demand and supply of petroleum products which means more trips for tanker drivers and more income.

I just returned from road project inspection in Kebbi and Jigawa States last night where our contractors informed me that Bitumen producers and suppliers are now struggling to cope with demand.

These are clear signs of a business boom and employment not only for transporters of the products like your members, but also for the manufacturers.

I must now conclude by stating that the Buhari Government understands your contribution to the National Economy and is acting to improve the ease with which you do business.

While the results are beginning to manifest, the type of harvest you will reap depends on the choices you will make in the near future.

Think well, and choose wisely.

Thank you for inviting me and for listening.

I wish you fruitful deliberation at this 4th Quadrennial Delegates Conference and a very successful election.

Fashola (SAN), Minister of Power, Works and Housing, delivered this address at the 4th quadrennial delegates conference of the petroleum tanker drivers branch of NUPENG, on Thursday, at the Ladi-Kwali Conference Centre, Sheraton Hotel, Abuja

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Nigeria to earn PG B2 more revenues as tax payers’ base hits 19m –Adeosun

FG, states, others share N1.9trn in 3 months –NEITI Idu Jude, Abuja The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a whopping N1.938 trillion in the first quarter of 2018, the latest quarterly review by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has revealed.

This is even as the NEITI latest report projected brighter prospects for higher revenue disbursements for the rest of the year because of the rising oil prices, which cur-

rently hovers around $70 per barrel, in addition to the increase in oil production.

Although, the report indicated that amount shared represented an increase of 37.3 per cent when compared with N1.411 trillion shared during the same period in 2017 and 71.1 per cent of the N1.132 trillion shared in the same quarter of 2016.

For instance, a breakdown of the FAAC allocations shows that the Federal Government received N812.8 billion; the 36 states got N683.4 billion, while N393.3billion

went to the 774 Local Governments.

The review, also, showed that N655.2 billion was disbursed by FAAC in January, N635.6 billion in February, and N647.4 billion in March this year.

The NEITI latest quarterly review, observed that even with increasing trends in the revenue disbursements to the three tiers of governments, the disbursement in the first quarter of 2018 is still 25.6 per cent lower than the N2.6 trillion disbursed during the same period in 2013 before the crash in global oil

prices.

The report however called for caution while celebrating the amounts disbursed in the first quarter of 2018 because of the volatility of the international oil market. “The year started on a bright note as all tiers of government received higher revenues than corresponding quarters in the past two years.

This was largely on the account of sustained increase in domestic oil production and global oil prices,” the NEITI report added.

L-R: Chief Client Officer, Mr. Tosin Runsewe; Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kunle Ahmed; Chairman, Mr. Olusola Adeeyo and Company Secretary, Mrs Omowunmi Adewusi, all of AXA Mansard Insurance Plc at the company’s 26th Annual General Meeting held yesterday in Lagos.

On allocations received by each state, the report reveals that Akwa Ibom got the highest amount of N50.44 billion while Osun State received the lowest net share of N4.99 billion, a variance of 920 per cent between the highest and the lowest.

The NEITI report explained that these disparities in FAAC disbursements suggest differences in revenue capacities of different states and the implications for expenditure decisions in the affected states.

The publication expressed concerns about the relationship between the projected revenues of states and their proposed budgets.

“The budget of all states completely outstrips their projected total revenues,” the report stated. For instance, the publication observed that the gap between projected total revenues and budgets is small in some states like Kano, Enugu, Delta and Bayelsa. In these states, projected revenue is at least 60 per cent of the budgets.

However, in about 18 states, projected revenue is less than 40 per cent of budgets. Examples are in the 2018 budgets of Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Benue, Borno, Cross River and Ebonyi states. Other states are Imo, Katsina, Kebbi, Kwara, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Sokoto and Zamfara).

In particular, the NEITI report described the situation in Cross River State as chronic as its projected total revenue only constitutes 4 per cent of the proposed budget.

‘Foreign investment hits $24.1bn in 2 years’ The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Ms Yewande Sadiku, said Nigeria recorded a total of 24.1 billion dollars foreign investment in the last two years.

Sadiku, who made this known at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, said that the commission’s main objective was to promote and position the country to attract foreign investments.

“The foreign capital inflow that came into the country in 2016 was 5.4 billion dollars, and the bulk of it is portfolio investment, while in 2017, it was 12.5 billion dollars.

“In the first quarter of 2018, the inflow was 6.3 billion dollars and this is more than all inflows that came in 2016 and in third quarter in 2017,’’ she said.

According to Sadiku, the commission has a One-Stop Investment Centre as a strategy to streamline investment procedures, provide prompt, efficient and transparent services and coordinate investment-facilitating agencies.

“The centre provides statistical data and information on the Nigerian economy, investment climate, legal and regulatory framework as well as sector and industry specif-

ic information.

“All these are to aid existing and prospective investors in making informed business decisions,’’ Sadiku said.

According to her, there is the need for the states to be receptive to attract investors.

Sadiku said that the commission was working with state governments to improve national competitiveness, adding that it would achieve its broad objectives without the involvement of the states.

“The states must be receptive to attract investors because investors

go to where they can get attention and a friendly environment,’’ Sadiku said.

Sadiku said the commission had concluded plans to build a database which would showcase opportunities that abound in the states.

According to her, Nigeria has abundant opportunities for investment in priority sectors of agriculture, power, manufacturing, solid minerals, critical infrastructure and waste management.

Sadiku said the commission would build online investment to allow investors access investment

opportunities from anywhere.

To this end, she noted that the commission would organise a summit which would hold from May 21 to May 23, in order to attract long term investment into agriculture, transport, power, gas, manufacturing, processing and information and communication technology.

“It will offer a platform for discussing investment needs and goals without the need for investors to travel to various locations in Nigeria to see projects,’’ Sadiki said

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Nigeria to earn more revenues as tax payers’ base hits 19m –Adeosun Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun has disclosed that the Federal Government would mobilise more revenues to drive its growth plan for the economy.

The Minister, also, revealed that the country’s tax payers’ base had risen from 14 million in 2016 to 19 million in 2018, grossing additional five million tax payers into the system.

Adeosun made this known on Thursday in Abuja at a meeting with a World Bank Mission of 10

Executive Directors led by Mr. Patrizio Pagano.

She stated that the Government would accelerate Nigeria’s growth level and also improve the ‘Ease of Doing Business’ in the country.

“The Nigerian Government is working towards accelerating the country’s growth level. The growth will be underpinned by stimulating the ‘Ease of Doing Business’ in Nigeria and improving our capital expenditure which we have done in the last two years.

“Nigerians should trust the Government to deliver on its

promises of improving the economy and providing sustainable infrastructure development. We are very optimistic but we will remain vigilant,” Adeosun said.

“By 2019, the growth will be stronger than the present level in 2018. We are optimistic in sustaining Nigeria’s economic growth.

That is why we are driving the mobilisation of more revenues.

“We have been able to grow the tax payers’ base to 19 million in two years from the 65 million economically active people who are not tax complaint,” she added.

The Leader of the World Bank

Mission to Nigeria, Patrizio Pagano, explained that the team was in the country to acquaint itself with the Government’s growth and power priorities.

“We have met with several Nigerian entrepreneurs and have seen how vibrant the private sector is. We want to understand how the power sector is evolving in Nigeria,” Pagano said.

The World Bank officials had earlier met with the organised private sector in Lagos and undertaken a tour of LAPO Microfinance project in Lagos.

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Emirates airline posts 124% profit growth in 2017

ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu (left) and NEPAD CEO Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki (right) formalized a new agreement this week aimed at enhancing ICAO-NEPAD cooperation. The new collaboration between the two agencies is aimed at encouraging greater numbers of national aviation infrastructure and modernisation projects on the continent being included under the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA).

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Shell supports Nigerian contractors with N472bn loans The Chairman of Shell Companies in Nigeria, Mr. Osagie Okunbor, on Thursday said 290 Nigerian contractors received loans valued at over N472 billion under the Shell Contractors Support Fund (SCSP).

Okunbor, who is also the Managing Director, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) Limited, made this known at the launch of 2018 Shell Nigeria Briefing Notes in Lagos.

He said the SCSP was set up by the company to help vendors and suppliers in the oil and gas industry to secure funds at reduced interest rates, relaxed collateral requirements and quicker processing time.

According to him, Shell awarded contracts worth over N230 billion to Nigerian contractors in 2017, repre-

Directors, representing 96 countries, are expected to inspect the Azura Power Plant in Edo State in the course of their three-day visit to Nigeria.

The visit is expected to provide a first-hand impression of the challenges that both the Federal and State Governments face in implementing development projects as well as ensuring good governance overall.

It will further enhance the goal of the Bank for member-countries and the effectiveness of the Executive Directors in providing the necessary support.

senting 94 per cent of the total contracts in that year.

“We’re pleased to support Nigerian contractors to play greater roles in the oil and gas industry.

“As pioneers in the industry, we have taken deliberate steps to award contracts to Nigerian vendors and worked with them to grow their capacities, cost efficiency and delivery timelines.

“We discovered, however, that access to finance has been a challenge, and the search for a solution led to the Shell Contractor Support Fund.

“Shell companies started their intervention in 2011 with Shell Kobo Fund which gave way to SCSF the following year, with seven participating financial institutions, which set aside more than N690 bil-

lion for contract execution by Nigerian companies.

“The banks are Access Bank Plc, Skye Bank Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, Stanbic IBTC Bank, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Standard Chartered Bank and Guaranty Trust Bank.

“Nigerian ownership of key assets such as rigs, helicopters and marine vessels is also a focus, with Shell providing technical and financial support to companies across a range of sectors,” he said.

On social investment, Okunbor said that Shell had continued to work with government, communities and the civil society to fund and implement projects and programmes that had lasting impact on people’s lives.

“For example, since 2006, the

SPDC JV has disbursed more than N41 billion to 37 active Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) clusters in Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa and Abia.

“A GMoU is an agreement that brings a group of communities together with representatives of state and local governments, SPDC and NGOs, with the SPDC JV providing five-year funding for communities to implement development projects of their choice.

“In 2017, SPDC JV, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company and Shell Nigeria Gas spent more than N18 billion on direct social investment projects.

“Nigeria is the largest concentration of social investment spending in the Shell Group,” Osunbor said.

Emirates Airline has posted 124per cent profit growth for its most recent financial year, delivering a AED2.8 billion ($762 million) profit despite “strong competitive pressure across all markets” and higher fuel prices.

For the 12 months ended March 31, passenger numbers rose 4 per cent to 58.5 million, pushing load factor up 2.4 points to 77.5 per cent.

“The increase in passenger seat factor compared to last year’s 75.1 per cent, is a result of successful capacity management in response to political uncertainty and strong competition in many markets, despite a moderate 2 per cent increase in seat capacity,” Emirates said, announcing its year-end results May 9.

Dubai-based Emirates had to adjust fare levels because of this difficult backdrop, but revenues still grew 9 per cent to AED92.3 billion.

The airline said revenues are “wellbalanced,” with none of its six regions contributing more than 30 per cent of overall revenues.

“Europe was the highest revenuecontributing region with AED26.7 billion, up 12 per cent from 2016-17.

East Asia and Australasia follows closely with AED25.4 billion, up 12 per cent. The Americas region recorded revenue growth at AED13.4 billion, up 7 per cent, Gulf and Middle East revenue decreased by 2 per cent to AED8.5 billion, whereas revenue for Africa increased by 8% to AED9.4 billion. West Asia and Indian Ocean revenue increased by 5 per cent to AED7.8 billion,” Emirates said.

Emirates SkyCargo recorded “a strong performance in a resurgent market,” delivering 14 per cent of the airline’s total transport revenue at AED12.4 billion, up 17 per cent year-on-year. FTKs were up 14 per cent, while tonnage carried increased 2 per cent to reach 2.6 million tonnes.

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How ex-NNPC GMD Yakubu concealed $9.7m, £74,000 –Witness Andrew Orolua, Abuja Sambo Maina, a prosecution witness ingoing trial of the former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, GMD NNPC, Andrew Yakubu on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the defendant concealed the sum of $9,772,800 found in his apartment in the EFCC Asset Declaration Form.

Maina, an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, stated this while testifying as the fourth prosecution witness before Justice A. R. Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja.

He also told the court that the former NNPC boss also failed to

declare the sum of £74,000 (seventy four thousand pounds sterling) found in his building to the EFCC in the said form.

While narrating how EFCC came about the ‘Declaration Form’, Sambo said: “We commenced investigation into two categories of NNPC contract. The contracts were awarded by NNPC and its subsidiaries.

“The first category of the contract relates to strategic alliance agreement between the NNPC, its subsidiaries NPDC (Nigerian Petroleum Development Company) and Atlantic Energy Drilling Concept Ltd. “The first strategic alliance agreement was on oil mining lease 26/30/34/40/42 and the second contract was on oil mining lease

60/61/62/63”.

He added that the investigation was sequel to intelligence report received by the EFCC relating to suspicious fund transfers from the Nigerian account of Atlantic Energy Drilling Concept to its sister company in Switzerland called Atlantic Energy Holdings, including additional transfers from Atlantic Energy Brass Development Ltd to Atlantic Energy Holdings.

“It was on the basis of this suspicious transaction that investigation commenced. In the course of our investigation, we found it necessary to seek clarifications from Engineer Andrew Yakubu and he was invited to EFCC”, Maina said.

He added that while interacting with the defendant, EFCC found out that the two strategic alliance

agreements were executed between 2011 and April 2014 when Yakubu was the GMD. The PW4 further stated that after the defendant volunteered his statement he also declared his assets to the EFCC sometimes between June and August, 2015.

The witness told the court that the declaration form given to the defendant to fill and declare his assets was based on the allegation that the company, Atlantic Energy Drilling Concept Ltd, was allowed to lift crude oil worth over a billion dollars without carrying out the necessary obligation on their part upon which some officials of the NNPC were charged to court.

The asset declaration form was tendered and admitted as ‘Exhibit I’.Thereafter, Justice Ahmed ad-

journed to July 3, 2018 for continuation of trial.

Yakubu, is facing trial on a sixcount charge bordering on money laundering and false declaration of assets.

It would be recalled that, on the 3rd day of February, 2017, operatives of the EFCC had stormed a building belonging to the former NNPC boss and recovered a staggering sum of $9,772,000 (Nine Million, Seven Hundred and Seventy Two Thousand United States Dollars) and £74,000 (Seventy Four Thousand Pound Sterling) stashed in a huge fire proof safe.

Yakubu, who admitted to be the owner of the monies, claimed it was gifts given to him by friends and well wishers and also savings accumulated over a period of years.

Forte Oil signs agreement with Chevron Lubricants Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Forte Oil has announced the signing of an agreement with Chevron Lubricants , Europe, Middle East and Africa,(chevron lubricants),which will make Texaco-branded lubricants and engine oil available at forte oil’s filling stations in Nigeria.

This collaboration between chevron lubricants, owner of the Texaco brand, and forte oil, a leading player in retail distribution of petroleum products in Nigeria, will open new opportunities for Nigeria motorists to purchase high quality engine oil.

From its strategic manufacturing hubs, the well-known Texacobranded lubricants and engine oil will be supplied to the network of Forte Oil’s filling stations across the country.

General Manger, Chevron Lubricants, Stewart Wright, stated “We are delighted that this agreement means that motorists across Nigeria will have added choice when buying quality engine oil. t is excellent news that our Texacobranded lubricants are now so widely available and are here to stay in Nigeria.”

Forte Oil,s Head of Marketing, Kenneth Otaru added: “Our collaboration with Chevron Lubricants will allow Nigeria motorist to enjoy a wider selection of engine oil and lubricants assured of the quality guaranteed by both the Forte Oil and Texaco brands,this is an exciting time for the best available products are located at every Forte Oil filling stations.”

Motorists can look forward to benefiting from more Texacobranded products options being introduced to the market through Forte Oil filling stations.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle), in a group photograph with the Executive Directors of World Bank Group, Mrs Bongi Kunene, South Africa (3rd left); Mr. Patrizio Pagano, Italy (2nd lef); Ms. Peteranne Donaldson, Jamaica (left); Mr. Seydou Bouda, Burkina Faso (3rd right); Mr. Werner Gruber, Switzerland (2nd right); Ms. Mastura Abdulkarim, Malaysia (right) and others during a Courtesy visit by the Executive Directors of World Bank Group, at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja.

NNPC to support for PTD, NUPENG for products distribution Idu Jude, Abuja

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it is ever ready to support the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in whatever way to enhance the distribution of petroleum products across the country.

NNPC Group Managing Director, Dr. Maikanti Baru, made this commitment at the 4th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the PTD Branch of NUPENG which held Thursday in Abuja.

Speaking on the theme of the conference, “Road Infrastructure in Nigeria: Impacts on Products Distribution”, Dr. Baru disclosed that it was in line with the corporation’s commitment to make life easy for PTD members that it intervened in the rehabilitation of the Dikko Junction to Suleija Depot in Niger State last year.

He listed other palliative road rehabilitation intervention to the union by NNPC to include: MokwaJebba Road and Iwuru 1 and Iwuru 2 portion of Ekpet-Ugep Road in Calabar, Cross River State.

“To cap it all, NNPC is

working with the Honourable Minister of Power, Works and Housing on the rehabilitation of various portions of the Jebba-Mokwa Road that need immediate intervention based on the observations of PTD members who complained about the failed portions which take many long hours for tankers to navigate through”, he stated.

He said NNPC had also been supportive to the PTD in its quest to acquire lands to build trailer parks across the country, adding that the corporation would continue to assist the union in any way that could make life easier for them to perform

their onerous duty of taking petroleum products to all parts of the country.

Also speaking at the conference, Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, said the Federal Government had prioritized the rehabilitation of roads that link ports and depots across the country in recognition of the union’s contribution to national economic development.

He said the Federal was committed to rehabilitating all the roads and developing an efficient rail transport system to make life easy, not just for members of PTD but also for all Nigerians.

In his remarks earlier, Na-

tional President of NUPENG, Comrade Williams Akporeha, said he was very happy with the choice of conference theme by the leadership of PTD, adding that the issue of roads in the country needed an emergency approach.

In his welcome address, the National Chairman of PTD, Comrade Salimon Oladiti, lauded the GMD for his commitment to the rehabilitation of downstream infrastructure across the country, adding that the conference was also an occasion for members of the union to elect new leaders to pilot the affairs of the union for the next four years.

Money Market LSETF beneficiaries take centre stage at simply Nigerian Fair 2018

In its bid to position Lagos State as a conducive environment that enables businesses thrive, 25 beneficiaries of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) loan programme were amongst the over 100 leading vendors who attended the 2018 edition of the annual Simply Nigerian Fair (SNF) to showcase their various products and services.

The fair, which is in its fourth edition, had beneficiaries, who were selected based on their related expertise and play in the sectors being exhibited included entrepreneurs within the following niche: fresh produce; plants and flower; food and beverage; fashion and footwear; hair and body and home and lifestyle.

They took advantage of the serene environment to engage and expose their products to the hundreds of visitors and other guests.

The ambiance at the event afforded the LSETF beneficiaries the opportunity to further push their products to the consumers as well as network with other vendors all in one spot.

Speaking on their opportunity to exhibit at the fair, Mr. Ayodeji Ijaware, who runs Dej Fashion Company, an expressive retail fashion brand that specializes in manufacturing and distribution of exquisite fashion items, said his attendance at the fair made possible by the LSETF has given his business the needed positive push.

“I understand vendors were required to pay a substantial fee to showcase their products, but I paid nothing to come here all thanks to LSETF. That alone is a necessary incentive we receive as beneficiaries of the loan programme. The support we get to attend fairs and exhibitions is very commendable as it helps to encourage and grow our businesses,” Ijaware said.

Another LSETF beneficiary cum exhibitor, Adeola PaulInyang, the founder of Abela by Scents of Africa, a brand that produces scented candles, while speaking about her attendance to showcase her products at the fair said; “It is an amazing experience for us primarily because we were able to connect with the target audience that we had structured as a brand and the people who appreciate what we do. It is a wonderful outing for us.”

Similarly, the founder of Happy Coffee Nigeria, Princess Adeyinka Tekenah noted that the fair handed her the opportunity to further drive the idea of drinking Nigerian grown coffee to visitors.

“Our attendance at the fair has been awesome for us and it is always a great opportunity for us to showcase what we do as a brand which is promote Nigerian locally grown coffee.

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Moody rates Nigerian banks outlook stable

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Moody’s Investors Service in its latest report published on Thursday said the outlook for the Nigerian banking system remains stable as banks’ foreign currency liquidity risks moderate due to rising oil prices and a more liberal foreign exchange policy, The report, “Banking System Outlook -- Nigeria; Liquidity risks have eased but earnings pressure and loan quality risks remain” is now available on www.moodys. com. Moody’s subscribers can access this report via the link at the end of this press release. The re-

search is an update to the markets and does not constitute a rating action.

Despite the stabilization in banks’ foreign currency funding and liquidity profiles, Moody’s expects bank earnings to come under pressure. Capital metrics will also decline marginally over the 12 to 18 month outlook period. Additionally, asset quality will remain weak, but a further deterioration in loan performance will be marginal as operating conditions slowly improve.

“Operating conditions for the Nigeria’s banks will continue to gradually improve over the next

12 to 18 months, but remain challenging,” said Akin Majekodunmi a Vice President and Senior Credit Officer, at Moody’s. “Nigeria’s growth prospects remain vulnerable to global oil prices, as crude oil will remain the nation’s largest export commodity and its main generator of foreign currency for the foreseeable future.”

Moody’s forecasts a recovery in real GDP growth over the next two years, up from 0.8 per cent last year, helping lending growth rise to around 10 per cent after a 15.4 per cent contraction in 2017.

Nigerian banks’ profitability will nevertheless decline on

account of lower yields on government securities, as well as a likely reduction in income from derivatives. However, these pressures will be partially offset by a recovery in loan growth and transaction income from the expansion of digital platforms.

Meanwhile, nonperforming loans and associated provisions in the banking system will increase marginally in a delayed response to sluggish economic growth experienced last year, and Moody’s expects them to range between 15.5 per cent and 18 per cent of gross loans over the outlook period.

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun; Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris and Director, Treasury Single Account (TSA), Mr. Slyva Okolieaboh, during an interactive session with members of the Ad-Hoc Committee of the House of Representatives on TSA.

Union Bank grows profit by 16% to N5.4bn in Q1 Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) Plc, has reported in its interim accounts for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018, a gross earnings rose by 15 percent while profits before and after tax grew by 16 percent and 17 percent respectively.

Considering the bank’s key performance indicators in the first quarter of this year, it showed that there are prospects of better returns in 2018 business year.

The lender’s first quarter earnings report, which was released alongside the audited report for 2017 yesterday at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), showed that Union Bank improved on its commendable performance

in 2017.

The three-month report showed gross earnings of N39.5 billion in first quarter 2018 as against N34.3 billion in first quarter 2017. Profit before tax rose from N4.7 billion in first quarter 2017 to N5.4 billion in first quarter 2018. Profit after tax also increased to N5.3 billion in first quarter 2018 compared with N4.5 billion recorded in comparable period of 2017.

Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank, Mr. Emeka Emuwa, said the first quarter results reflected the bank’s renewed focus on driving efficiency and productivity with a view to fully leveraging resources including human, technology and new capital to maximize the

bottom line.

“While we are just in the early stages of this drive, we are already starting to see positive results,” Emuwa said.

The top-line performance was driven by improvement in net interest margins from 7.1 percent to 8.7 percent and 18 percent increase in non-interest income due to enhanced trading income and increased volumes on alternate banking channels.

Interest income had grown by 14 per cent to N31.7 billion in first quarter 2018 as against N27.7 billion in first quarter 2017. Net interest income before impairment increased by 22 per cent to N17.8 billion in 2018 compared to N14.6 billion in

2017, driven by 14 per cent increase in interest income and a lower six per cent increase in interest expense.

Non-interest income also rose by 18 per cent from N6.6 billion to N7.8 billion.

The audited report for the year ended December 31, 2017 showed that gross earnings rose by 26 percent from N126.6 billion in 2016 to N163.8 billion in 2017. Profit before tax was largely flat at N15.5 billion in 2017 as against N15.7 billion in 2016.

The CEO explained that the group’s non-performing loan ratio had improved to 14.9 percent by March 2018 from 19.8 percent at the beginning of this year, noting that the bank has continued to maintain aggressive

focus on its impaired loans and is expected to resolve some large exposures in the course of the year, which will further drive down the ratio.

He added that the bank has been pushing strongly on debt recovery efforts across board including initiating or continuing legal action where necessary.

“For the first half of the year, we will continue to hone initiatives around our productivity drive, focusing our people on targeted opportunities across regions and optimising our technology and digital platforms to deliver operational efficiency and improved customer service,” Emuwa said.

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IOSCO restates commitment to investors’ protection The International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has restated its commitment to maintain investor confidence in all its jurisdictions by ensuring that investors are protected in its regulations.

This was stated by the Chairman IOSCO board, Mr. Ashley Alder in his remarks at the official Opening ceremony of the 43rd Annual Conference in Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, May 10, 2018.

Alder said the job of securities regulators is to work with the industry to recognise the present realities and address the problem of risk in order to ensure that the investor is well protected.

He said: “The role of the securities regulator is becoming increasingly vital, particularly post the 2008 global financial crisis “Our mission is that regardless of technological change, regardless of policy shift, our job is to maintain confidence so the financial system continues to deliver value to the public”.

On Financial Technology, FinTech, Alder said the opportunities loom large, hence the organisation needs to explore regulatory response on risk around FinTech.

In his remarks, Secretary General of IOSCO, Paul Andrews disclosed that the organisation is committed to investor protection, fair and efficient markets as well as systemic risk reduction adding that IOSCO must be at the forefront of issues that affect capital market operators.

“Right now, we are focused on issues around Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), market volatility, cyber threats among others. We need to forge greater co-operation among Regulators and that includes assisting Emerging Markets to be able to provide proper regulations”, he explained.

Only recently, Ag. DG of SEC Nigeria, Ms. Mary Uduk reaffirmed the commitment of the current management of the SEC to protect retail investors and ensure that they enjoy the benefits of investing in the capital market.

She said “Members of the new management team have worked in the Commission for many years with experiences in different department of the Commission and aspects of the capital market.

“We have always been part of the Commission’s efforts at improving investors’ confidence and implementing the Capital Market Master Plan.

She affirmed that the Master Plan will continue to be the SEC’s working document and the Commission shall continue to implement initiatives that will promote investors’ confidence such as E-Dividend registration, Direct Cash Settlement, Dematerialization, Complaint Management Framework, Financial Literacy and Investors’ Protection Fund, among others.

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Equities market extend losses to 4th trading day The bears continued to dominate the equities market, as the All Share Index (ASI) dipped further, by 0.40 percent, to 40,915.17 points on Thursday leading to the decline of market indicators for the fourth day running.

The Month-to-Date and Yearto-Date returns dipped to -0.85 per cent and 6.99 per cent, respec-

tively.

The Oil & Gas (-1.80%) index recorded the largest loss, followed by the Consumer Goods (-0.13%) and Banking (-0.02%) indices, owing to selloffs of SEPLAT (-3.33%), DANGSUGAR (-1.07%), and WEMABANK (-4.55%) shares respectively. On the flip side, the Industrial Goods (+0.06%) and

Insurance (+0.02%) indices closed in the green, following gains in the shares of CCNN (+9.96%) and LINKASSURE (+4.60%) respectively.

Market breadth remained negative, with 26 losers and 22 gainers, led by NIGERINS (-7.41%) and CCNN (+9.96%) respectively.

Total volume and value of trades

decreased by 28.19% and 59.06% to 244.92 million units and NGN4.10 billion, respectively, exchanged in 3,804 deals.

For equities research analyst at Cordros Capital, the mediumto-long-term outlook for risky assets remains positive, amidst still-positive macroeconomic fundamentals.

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AXA Mansard’s Shareholders approve N630m final dividend The shareholders of AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has approved a total dividend of N630 million for the year ended December 31, 2017.

The shareholders gave their approval yesterday at the company’s 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos, the approved dividend of N630 million represents six kobo per share.

At the AGM, the shareholders applauded the company for not incurring any penalty or fine during the year and for prompt settlement of claims.

They also urged the company to embark on expansion and roll out new products that will boost the company revenue and profitability, saying that the company should ensure its

subsidiaries contribute to the Group.

Addressing the shareholders, the chairman of the company, Mr. Olusola Adeeyo stated that the company closed the year with positive results despite the slow recovery of the economy.

Reviewing the year, he stated that “We grew Gross Premium by 30 per cent to N26.8 billion, from N20.7 billion in 2016, driven by the sustained growth of our health business as well as large ticket property and causality transactions.

“Net premium income also grew by 26 per cent to N13.8 billion from N10.9 billion in 2016.

While we experienced some large claims on our portfolios during the year, we were able to make significant recoveries aided by our strong risk fo-

cused reinsurance strategy.”

He noted that “although profitability was affected by claims and interest rate impacts on our life reserves, we were still able to grow profit before tax to N3.2 billion in 2017, from N3.1 billion in 2016 and profit after tax to N2.7 billion from N2.6 billion.”

According to Adeeyo, the company’s balance sheet remained strong in 2017, with total assets amounting to N66.5 billion by year end and the shareholders’ funds grew by 17 per cent year-on-year to N20.3 billion, remaining well in excess of regulatory requirements.

Also, the chief executive officer of AXA Mansard Insurance, Mr. Kunle Ahmed said the company took decisive steps

in 2017 towards improving its business effectiveness and ability to serve customers better which has resulted in the impressive performance recorded in the year.

Looking ahead, Ahmed said “we will continue to learn and improve our understanding of our customers’ evolving needs, and how they wish to be served, in order to continually add value to their lives and businesses.

“As we move forward in 2018, we will continue to drive improvements in our business and in our operations. With the support of our various partners, including brokers and agents, we will serve our clients across our various businesses in a bespoke manner, as a onestop, non-bank, financial services company.”

Industry Share-a-Cokewith-Super-Eagles’ campaign begins ahead of World Cup As part of plans to get football fans across Nigeria to be a part of the excitement will herald Russia 2018 world cup, Coca-Cola Nigeria has announced the release of a special edition Super Eagles branded Coca-Cola packaging.

The special edition Super Eagles branded 35cl and 60cl PET Coca-Cola original bottles will be released as an extension of the globally acclaimed Share-aCoke campaign. Tagged ‘Sharea-Coke-with-Super-Eagles,’ the new campaign sets images of each player in the Super Eagles Russia-bound team on the CocaCola bottles. The images, which are detachable, will provide fans an opportunity to collect pictures of their favourite players and show their support for the Super Eagles Team.

Strategic Marketing Manager for Coca-Cola West Africa, Cletus Onyebuoha said: “Throughout this football season, we are keeping with the promise to bring to our consumers upliftment and positivity in every sip.

“With the release of this specially branded bottle, Coca-Cola is once again thrilled to join millions of fans around the world in their support for Nigeria’s Super Eagles. We’re toasting the Super Eagles and fans to celebrate the start of this electrifying football season.”

This new development comes on the heels of Coca-Cola’s ongoing “Score a Trip to Russia” Promotion in which lucky participants will get a chance to travel to Russia to watch the FIFA World Cup games live on an all-expense paid trip courtesy of Coca-Cola.

The promo, which randomly selects winners after weekly draws, is set to take a total of 22 lucky winners to Russia.

The need by Nigerian Universities to encourage undergraduates to undertake issues relating to standards and conformity assessment as topics for their projects to further promote research in the field of standardization in the country has been emphasized by the Director General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Mr. Osita Aboloma.

The SON boss made this call in Benin, during a courtesy visit of experts on African Traditional Medicine (ATM) to the Vice Chancellor and management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) recently, under the auspices of the National Mirror Committee on ATM. The visit preceded a 2-day

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Excise duty hike: Senate warns against 250,000 looming jobs loss in Beverage Industry Stories by Ladesope Ladelokun In a bid to safe massive job loss and total collapse of the Beverage Industry in the country, the Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to shelve its proposed hike in excise duty rate on alcoholic beverages from 20 per cent to 67 per cent, which is meant to take effect on June 4.

An excise duty is an indirect tax charged on the sale of a particular good. Indirect means the tax is not directly paid by an individual consumer; instead, the Internal.

But according to the lawmak-

ers, the call is necessary to safeguard the sector from total collapse and loss of at least 250, 000 jobs.

The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu (APC, Imo North) and co-sponsored by Eyinnaya Abaribe (PDP, Abia South).

Speaking during plenary on why the hike should be suspended, Senator Uwajumogu, said should the latest tariff remain, the beverage industry may be threatened to extinction.

He says the industry employs 250,000 Nigerians with an investment portfolio of over N420 billion, adding that the cur-

rent excise duty paid by the locally produced beverages sector stands at 20 per cent across board but under the approved excise duty tariff hike by the Federal Government, it is fixed at 67 per cent.

Uwajumog, noted that the proposed excise duty increase was computed without full consultation of members of the beverage sector and all other stakeholders within the industry known as and Beverage Association of Nigeria (DIBAN Distillers), a sub-sector of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN).

“If this proposed hike is not reviewed, one of the consequences will be the potential loss

of at least 250,000 jobs as manufacturers within this sub-sector will be left with no option than to massively lay off workers”, he warned.

As part of measures to assist the Federal Government to take the best action in the overall interest of Nigerians, the legislative body said it would initiate a stakeholders’ public hearing by referring the motion to the relevant committee for a full discussion with the Federal Government and relevant stakeholders in the beverage sector so as to get a better understanding of the issues and assist government to take the best decision.

L-R: Head, Finance and Accounts, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Adeniran Olugbebi; Chief Executive Officer, Captain Jari Olubunmi Williams; Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi II; Head, Corporate Communications, Chief Stephen Omolale and Head, Marketing, Tony Awe (standing) when Oba Adeyemi visited the VIP Lounge of MMA2 on Wednesday.

Encourage standards, conformity assessment topics as project work –SON DG meeting of the Committee on ATM to continue discussions on twelve (12) draft medicinal plant standards initiated by Nigeria for submission to the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) technical committee on ATM. Represented by the Director of Standards Development, Mrs. Chinyere Egwuonwu, the SON Chief Executive posited that more research initiatives in the field of standardization will assist Nigerians imbibe the quality culture faster and generally promote the wellbeing of the nation and its people.

She commended the Vice Chancellor and management of UNIBEN for their support in hosting the meeting of the experts of the NMC on African Traditional Medicine and called on other stakeholders to emulate the good gesture.

The SON Director invited UNIBEN management to support efforts at integrating Standardization into the curriculum of Nigerian Universities in order to align with trends in America, Europe, Asia and some African countries like Kenya, Senegal, Cameroon and DR Congo.

Mrs. Egwuonwu alluded to

the unrelenting efforts by ARSO member countries in ensuring that African Traditional Medicines become safe alternatives in the management of health issues, particularly within the continent.

In his comments, Chairman of the NMC on ATM, Prof. Maurice Iwu disclosed that the recent African standards adopted

by Nigeria will be incorporated into the National Pharmacopoeia for wider market access and exports.

He requested Nigerian Universities to assist students in Biological Sciences and Pharmacy

carry out mundane researches in the field of Traditional Medicine.

Responding, the Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN, Engr. Prof.

Faraday F. Osasere Orumwense represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Admin, Prof. J.O Ehiorobo emphasized on the need to continually promote standardization of Nigeria’s educational system and traditional medicines.

He pledged UNIBEN’s continuous support to SON and the NMC on areas of Standardization that may require the intervention of the University.

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FG commits N300bn on road infrastructure, says Fashola Federal Government on Thursday said it had committed N300 billion so far on road infrastructure as against the previous administration, which committed only N18billon.

The Minister of Work, Power and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, said this during the 4th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) with the theme: “Road Infrastructure in Nigeria: Impacts on Petroleum Products Distribution” in Abuja.

“It is one thing to have a plan, it is another thing to commit to the faithful implementation of

CBN blames banks for mutilated notes in circulation The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has blamed commercial banks for sabotaging its efforts in replacing mutilated notes with new ones in the country.

Acting Director, Communications Department of the CBN, Mr Isaac Okorafor, made the allegation in Lagos on Thursday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

Okoroafor was reacting to lamentation from Nigerians on the high level of mutilated notes in the country. The CBN spokesperson said that the apex bank was aware of the development and had taken several measures to addressing the rising incidence of mutilated notes in the country.

According to him, one of the steps taken by the CBN in mopping up the mutilated notes from the system was reduction in the amount it charges banks for sorting the dirty notes for clean ones from N12,000 to N1,000 per box.

Okorafor said that the reduction in charges for the commercial banks which lasted for three months from Jan. 2 to March 28 was to encourage them to bring back more dirty notes to CBN. He said the sorting charges which used to be N12,000 was later raised to N2,000 per box after the March 28 deadline when the window was closed. The director said the opportunity was limited to lower denomination naira notes comprising N50, N20 and N10 notes.

NAN reports that a cross section of Nigerians have expressed disgust over the mutilated notes in circulation, mainly smaller denomination comprising of N5, N10, N20, N50 and N100 notes.

He hinted that the bank had adopted another option of withdrawing the unfit notes from circulations rather than depending mainly on the commercial banks on the task.

that plan; let me remind you that the budget I inherited from the ministry of works from the last administration was N18 billion for all the roads in Nigeria.

“Only N9 billion was paid out of the budget but the last budget in the state that I left for road was about N74 billion for one state, while the whole country budgeted N18 billion during the time of transformation agenda.

“That is when the country was earning about 100 dollars for one barrel of oil but this is the time of economic recovery and growth plan which has committed close to N300 billion to road and with funding of about N260 billion.

“And this is happening when oil price is below 100 dollars per barrel, meaning that this administration is doing more with fewer resources.”

He said that government had identified six priority areas of road that needed urgent attention, noting that it did not mean other areas were totally left out.

The minister noted that there was no state in the country presently that road construction or rehabilitation was not going on, adding that 300 roads across Nigeria were under construction.

He said the six areas of focus were the roads with the heaviest traffic which was the A1-A4 road

like Lagos-Shagamu, Ore-Benin, Enugu,Onisha, Calabar, adding that the contractor had gone back to site on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

Fashola said that road connecting agricultural development areas roads leading to ports and depot; roads inside higher institutions and comprehensive maintenance of bridges and repairs were being given priorities at the moment.

He, however, added that the biggest causes of road accident based on the monthly report given to the ministry was over speeding with 10 per cent caused

by bad road and, charged the tanker drivers to put safety first.

Dr .Maikanti Baru, the Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), acknowledged the role of tanker drivers in resolving the challenges of distribution of fuel product during fuel scarcity.

He said with the help of the association, they were able to apprehend those involved in fuel diversion and smugglers in the country. Baru pledged NNPC’s continuous dialogue and collaboration with the association to ensure smooth distribution of fuel product in the country.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (right); presents a souvenir to the Leader of the Delegate, Executive Directors of World Bank Group, Mr. Patrizio Pagano (left) during a Courtesy visit by the Group, at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja...on Wednesday

We must open up the economy to create jobs –Atiku Tunde Opalana, Abuja Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has insisted on the restructuring of Nigeria’s governance system.

He canvassed restructuring along the line of devolution of powers, the opening up of the economy for private sector participation, the encouragement of commercial agriculture, more inclusiveness of the youth and women in governance, the pursuit of justice and equity, among other solutions towards the attainment of the collective aspiration of Nigerians for a more productive, self sufficient, better secured and happier society.

The presidential hopeful in the forthcoming 2019 elections, disclosed this on Wednesday at an

interactive session with a cross section of his enthusiasts at a workshop on “Deepening Understanding of the Nigerian Political Environment” organised by the Political Academy in Sagamu, Ogun State.

Restating his commitment to the Nigerian project, Atiku pointed out that he has been preaching about the need for restructuring since 2004 as a matter of “vision and belief that it will take Nigeria to greater heights for the achievement of the aspiration of our country.”

“The issue can be viewed from two perspectives: like I said during my Chatham House speech, https://www.chathamhouse.org/ file/next-generation-nigeria-importance-strengthening-stateseconomic-management our con-

stitution provides for exclusive legislative and concurrent lists.

The items in the exclusive list controlled by the Federal Government are too many. The concurrent list has such issues as health, education, agriculture and others which any of the tiers of government can handle.

“As the head of government, I am prepared to surrender some of the items on the concurrent list to the states and local governments. I don’t believe the Federal Government should have more than ten to twelve areas on its exclusive list.

We must be prepared to let go on items like mineral resources, let states run them while the Federal Government can collect taxes from the states. The US has more oil than Nigeria but they don’t

have a ministry of petroleum resources. Whatever resources you have you exploit. Every state has resources, let them develop at their own pace.”

According to him, part of his restructuring plan, is also to open up the economy to greater private sector participation with which he targets to resolve the problems of infrastructure deficits and spiraling unemployment.

“When I decided to contest for the presidency, one of the first things I did was to study the needs and difficulties of our youth population and it was clear that the major need of the youth is jobs.

Many of them are engaged in different not-too-productive things because they don’t have jobs.

When they have jobs, they will have less time for play.

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Working with music stars is a fusion I want to see more – Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha Talented Nollywood actress, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha talks about working with the likes of Rapper Vector and singer, Seyi

What made you connected to the script of From the get go, it was a beautiful script, so I What was the part that you found most

We heard you sing in the trailer, and they said

You mentioned that you want to do some musical training. Are you giving music a try

What was it like working with music artistes

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Actress Sotayo unveils lip stain and clothing line With the trending growth in the fashion industry, beautiful Nollywood actress Tayo Sobola better known as Sotayo is sure moving with the trend as she recently launched two line (Clean Stitches) and

The Hightunes Music Company debuts With the increasing rise in the number of talents in Nigeria presently

label will pay homage to the best of times in music history while keeping

already growing businesses. cial opening includes the Hon. Commissioner for Tourism, Mr. Steve gos State Speaker, Rtd. Marketing CommunicaFagade, YBNL Boss, OlOwoh, Dupe Jaiyesimi,

is ready to not just change the face of artiste management alone but contribute the success recorded in the industry at large.

For his passion for good music and the uniqueness in some artiste met over time, the CEO of the label Ekwueme P who is also a successclosed that there is the need to sign up budding artists to his label and help them achieve their dreams of becoming a superstar, thus this birth -

The Hightunes Recording Company is equally the brainchild of music industry veterans who share a refreshing and respectful love of music. The result is a progressive, twenty-second century music entertainment company in view, that utilizes cutting-edge uncompromising principles With two budding artists already on board, the label is currently putting in place a grand entry event for the unveiling of the new acts that are set to change the face of music via their talent and beautiful sounds.

KennySam drops new Gospel single The much anticipated single by one tional artistes who has bagged various awards in the gospel genre for his contributions and eloquence in the industry, KennySam, as he is popu-

clocking a year in a month time, it was necessary to test run the product and the several services it

products that we would

colors that will blend with

going public. es is a bespoke clothing line that caters for both the female and male clientele as well as kids providing them with trendy styles that are solely unique to the other hand is a just a branch from the several collections of our beauty

with the launch of her new set of brands, it will not in any way hinder her acting career as that appears to Tayo Sobola is a Nigerian leading actress, producer and CEO of Sotee Entertainment with several movie productions to her credit.

Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Annie Idibia, Lilian Esoro rock ‘StillBroke’ as Clothing line set to launch on May 13 in Lagos Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Esoro have been captured collection of designer unis set to launch on the 13th of May, 2018.

The company released a statement via social media; describing the clothing

for his goodness and mercy in his life.

customers will enjoy the comfortability of the fabric which rivals some of the

producers in the industry, the song would inspire and uplift the soul of certainly a gospel banger!

The celebrated gospel singer noted that the single is an appreciation to KennySam

Outside of Christ, there is no reality.

There is no logic. There is no reason for anything. Everything was made for Christ. My next breath comes from Christ and is to go back to Him. “We must fully depend on Jesus,

others.

On why it took her so long to make it public, Sobola disclosed that it was a matter of unveiling at an appropriate time and the fact that the clothing line will be

Sotayo

brands.

The manufacturers of the underwear went on to promise fans that the products are very stylish and affordable.

without Him we have nothing, but with Him we have everything. When you

by the CEO Michael Uyi

have life. This is the reality that inspired plained.

motes positivity; instilling a sense of hard work and responsibility in its wearer.

He went on to describe the

Tiwa sole theme of the brand as a tool to evoke appreciation of ones means of living, emphasising on the need to keep working hard despite recording success. lection; an array of tracksuit

bottoms, sports bras, briefs, among others, which customers can choose from. launch will have some of the attendance; ranging from socialites to personalities.

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Fresh Forest CEO, Bidire Adetunji Lams celebrates birthday in style It was gathering of who is who in society as one of

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fresh forest Nigeria Limited a reputable landed properties company who have craved niche for himself as far as landed properties business is concern and one of the leading company when the issue is on estate in Nigeria, Bidire Lams Adetunji last week when he added a year to his glorious year as he celebrate his birthday in a classy way last week Though a well known socialites who has a voice has far as his business is concerned but always on quiet side hosted handful of friends last week when he completed another 365 days on earth. “I can just express how I felt seeing a lot of messages on my phone, my twitter account, face wazup from friends, colleagues and family who all wish me happy birthday. It was so nice to know that people whom you thought have forgotten about you or did not care for you sent you a very emotional message on your day; it is just too good to be good. My wife deserved a special mention here she has been so good and nice. I hope I have not offended my children here” Adetunji stated in his short but emotional speech to appreciate those who sent him a message and those who were present to felicitate with him Adetunji who was at the Osun State NYSC permanent orientation camp in Ede as special guest to lecture on skill acquisition lecture series organized by the authorities of the scheme in Osun State, will however not stop about brandishing the image of his company “we are not just a company that makes a lot of noise, we follow our words with actions.

It is all glory, glory as Funmi Semaike tells her story Funmi Sennaike is a gospel musician with a distinct who became a became a professional gospel singer about 3yrs ago, although she has been ministering in song for quite some years in her local assembly, but she will tell you she became a professional singer because God called her into the ministry “I have never backed up any one before.. I believe my inspiration was gotten from God.” She opened up in a chance meeting with Daily Times. The beautiful singer who says her role model in the ministry is Mama Bola Are, even though she has not never met her in person. will tell you that presently she combine the music carrier with her circular job.

She spoke more about herself “. I was born to the family of Pa and Ma Emmanuel A. Adenuga in Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State.

My primary education was between 1981 to 1987 in st.

Matthew school 1, Ojowo , Ijebu Igbo, after which I proceeded to Ijebu Igbo, Girls Grammar school and obtained my the year 1993. I bagged my 1st Degree in Bus. Administration and Accounting at Olabisi Onabanjo University and Tansian University with relevant

Glitz, glamour as Tony Elumelu rewards staff

It was a night of glamour and electrifying excitement as wealthy businessmen, corporate titans, media moguls, entertainment luminaries and banking whiz kids from Nigeria and other parts of Africa gathered for the 2018 edition of the United Bank for Africa CEO Awards. The event held at the Eko Hotels and Suits in Lagos, Nigeria was the talk of town as staff clients and friends of the leading down their hair and got totally soaked in the self celebrations of the special evening Tony Elumelu billionaire entrepreneur and chairman of the bank, who was at the event with his lovely wife, Dr. Awele,

said the bank chose the day to reward staff who had worked hard to ensure nancial institution on the continent With this year s theme, “Celebrating one of the most sought -after annual events in the Lagos entertainment calendar. Started in 2008 and in its 10th year , the award keeping getting bigger and better There were great performances by top artistes including Olamide,Flavour, Kiss Daniels, Styl Plus and Faiz the bad guy.

While rib-cracking jokes from star comedian Basket mouth enlivened the staff and guests alike through the night.

Isioma Olowu, Jim Ovia’s daughter on nine months course

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tions from IFA, IDPM and AIMP respectively till date.”

The uniqueness of my performance can actually be inspired by the fans and the audience. At the same time, I believe God endowed me with various voices, I can perform as a poet in local dialect,( Ewi, Ijala etc) all in gospel form.

July, 2017, titled “ OMO

Ovia

ALASE” the essence is what message does God wants you to pass across at a particular time nor lining your shelf with albums that are not spiritually impacting, but I am trusting God for another one soonest. Gospel Artist (and other artists) have played big role in enhancing peace and unity in the world, especially the gospel artistes.

Five years into her marriage to Ola Olowu, a top advertising executive, Isioma, the adorable daughter of billionaire banker, Jim Ovia, will soon be a mother for the second time.

According to reports wirling around already many months into the ninemonth natal course and in a shorter time, her mom, Mrs. Kay Ovia, who runs Quantum Markets Limited, will soon join her in London where she -

Isioma used to work in one of her ing for about seven years, Ola proposed to her during a romantic dinner to mark her 28th birthday at The Wheat baker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos.

They later tied the knot on August 24, 2013 at a glamorous white wedding

followed by a very lavish reception at The Savoy Hotel, in London.