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FG to reopen ex-Gov Ibori’s case

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Strong indications have emerged that the Federal Government may have concluded plans to arraign the former Delta State Governor, James Ibori, over his alleged involvement in misappropriation of funds while serving as governor of the state.

Multiple sources also con-

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fided in The Daily Times that it has become necessary for the case to be revisited in order to ensure that justice is done on the matter.

One of the sources close to the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister for Justice, told our correspondent that Ibori’s conviction in the United Kingdom was a slap in the face of the Continued on page 6

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rier operators in the country have been shut down by the Courier Regulatory

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Buhari won’t resign, protesters tell Charley Boy group 5 NCC stops Globacom’s offer of free data day promo 5 INEC orders removal of 190 non-Nigerians from voters’ register 6

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Onu inaugurates National Strategy to fast-tract economic recovery

Ben Nwachukwu, Abuja

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Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has inaugurated the National Consultative Committee for Competiveness in Raw materials and products Development in Nigeria in Abuja as part of the commitment of the present administration to reposition the country on the part of sustainable development with irreversible indigenous revolution.

The Minister said that the national strategy is a fact-based framework designed to harness the potentials of the country’s Research and Development (R&D) institutions in partnership with industries and Business, to fast track and redirect the highway to orderly economic recovery, double digit growth and sustainable development.”

He explained that with this strategy, the nation will surely attain global competitiveness in industrial production as well as in services, adding that Madein-Nigeria products and services would gain international recognition.

He noted that Nigeria is anxious to move from a nation with potentials, to a truly great nation respected by other countries and maintained that the Economic Recovery and growth Plan 20172020 has science, technology and innovation at the

center of its operation to change our economy from resources based to knowledge based.

“All over the world, countries that paid sufficient attention to scientific research, development and innovation emerged as great nations. Such nations have been able to sustain their independence, developed their economy, protect their environment and guarantee their security for the happiness of their citizens” The Minister added.

In the opening remark, the Permanent Secretary, Belema Wakama said, “strategic initiatives are necessary and should address competiveness issues not only at the level of the individual product and service sector but at the national level as well”.

The permanent Secretary, represented by Mr. Ekanem Udo, a Director in the Ministry further said that Competitiveness advantages are the strength a nation possesses that establish its basis for differentiation from competitors, sustaining them is important to build a brand and avoid constantly having to seek out new, short-term opportunities”.

She noted that Nigeria is abundantly blessed with raw materials and products that can form the basis for a viable local content development and national brands using the value chain and cluster development approaches.

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NIPOST wields big stick, closes 3 illegal courier firms Continued from page 1 Department, an arm of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST).

Eleven other companies received sanctions for various violations of the law guiding their operations, in a renewed exercise by the Agency.

CRD has also condemned the increase in number of unlicenced courier/delivery companies in the country, describing the situation as economic sabotage.

General Manager, Courier Regulatory Department, Dr. Ishaya Diwa, made this assertion on Wednesday while briefing journalists on the shutdown of three alleged unlicenced operators in different areas of Lagos State.

Diwa listed the three courier companies as Time Code Services, On-Time Express and Integrated Dispatch Express, adding that the three firms were sealed after series of investigations on their activities.

The CRD general manager explained that they took the action in line with the department’s duties and responsibilities to regulate all courier operators and ensure that operators in the industry comply with industry codes and standards set by the Universal Postal Union (UPU).

He stated that they periodically monitor activities of the regularised operators, assessing what they do to ensure sure total compliance with set standards.

He lamented that there are more unlicenced cou-

rier operators in Nigeria than licenced ones, hence the need to ensure justice for the licenced operators to recoup their investments.

“Things must be done correctly; those that operate with impunity must be made to comply with laws of the land so that the industry will have sanity.

Unlicenced courier operators bring bad name to the industry and Nigeria at large, because they are not registered, they have nothing to lose so they do all sorts of bad job to people’s items, thereby creating bad name for licence operators,” he added.

He also named 11 courier companies whose licences were revoked for defaulting in renewing their licence, adding that the revocation became

necessary because these companies have defaulted for onward of three years.

They include 21st Century Courier; Abx Air Business Courier; Concorde Express; Denca Global Courier; Glintz Express Ltd., Maxi Express & Logistics; Somadek Global Services Ltd., Souche Parcel Service; Starlite Courier Express Nig. Ltd., and Urban Rural Courier.

Diwa stated further that they have resolved with the “change” mantra of the present administration that business will not be as usual, and things must be done according to the laws of the land.”

The clampdown team was, however, led by Mr. Shonde Dotun, assistant general manager, Licencing.

NCC stops Globacom’s offer of free data day promo

Tony Nwakaegho

ÏÏÏ Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has asked Globacom, Nigeria’s plans to stop its offer of free data to all its subscribers on Friday, August 11, 2017.

The NCC said it took the decision because of the telecom provider’s failure to adhere to promotion guideline approved by the regulator, This was contained in a letter signed by the NCC’s Commissioner for Stakeholder Management,Mr. Sunday Dare, who represented the Executive Vice Chairman, Professor Umar Danbatta, on Tuesday, in Abuja.

The telecom regulator said that the promotion was not in line with what it had approved to guide same.

Daily Times recalls that Glo had earlier announced that eligible subscribers will enjoy as much as 200 megabytes of data for free,

in what it called the “free data day.”

NCC said,“Please refer to the commission’s letter dated 14th March, 2017 conveying approval for your Glo overload promotion. It has, however come to our notice that Globacom Nigeria Ltd has been implementing the above regulatory approval in breach, especially given your recent media campaign on the ‘Glo free data offer’, a clear departure from terms and condition of the approval given for the Glo overload promotion.

“Consequent upon the above, you are hereby directed to suspend implementation of the Glo overload promotion from your network with immediate effect.”

NCC also summoned the Chief Executive Officer of Globacom Nigeria, Gladys Talabi, to a meeting at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja, for August 17, 2017 for further clarifications over the issue.

Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) and others, during the inspection tour of the ongoing construction work at Umuokpor Section of Ikot Ekpene-Umuoessien-Aba, Akwa Ibom State… on Thursday.

Buhari won’t resign, protesters tell Charley Boy group Myke Uzendu, Abuja

ÏÏÏ A pro-Buhari protest

group Thursday hit the streets of Abuja from the Unity Fountain, drumming support for ailing President Mohammadu Buhari, saying that there is no vacancy in the presidency.

The group countered the allegations of the antiBuhari group led by music impresario, Charles Oputa aka Charlie Boy, tagged “OurMumuDonDo,” which declared that President Buhari should ‘return or resign.’

The protesters who moved in procession to the Presidential Villa were ac-

companied by the Police and carried placards with various inscriptions like ‘Buhari, Osinbajo: We Are Fully With You,’ ‘Our President Is Recuperating,’ ‘God Has Healed Nigeria, Glory Be To God,’ ‘Nigerians Are United For President Buhari,’ and ‘Nigerians Endorsed Buhari Anti Corruption War,’ chanted songs in support of the Buhari administration.

The leader of the group, Goodluck Obi, told journalists that the president has not violated any section of the constitution as being propagated by some civil society groups.

He referred to the antiBuhari group as a “rented group that is trying to un-

dermine the peace in Nigeria,” sponsored by agents of corruption, saying that they had no reasons to clamour for Buhari’s return “because there is no vacuum in governance.”

Recall that the antiBuhari group known as, “OurMuMuDonDo,” led

by Charly Boy, on Monday began an indefinite sit-out at the Unity Fountain, Abuja, demanding Buhari’s resumption or resignation.

The Senate has also denounced the Charly Boyled protest while the Police on day two of their sit-out used tear gas, dogs and hot water canisters to disperse them, claiming that they have been hijacked by

miscreants.

The senate however acknowledged that they have the right to protest and condemned the police for their brutality on the protesters.

“While we are opposed to the subject of the protest, the Senate acknowledges that the protesters have the constitutional right to gather and express their views in a manner that will not breach public peace and order’’ Senator Sabi stated in a statement.

The spokesman of the Senate, Aliyu Abdullahi, urged the protesters to stop heating up the polity, saying that it was creating unnecessary tension in the country.

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nation’s anti-corruption fight.

The source, who spoke in confidence, said: “It was indeed shameful that someone who was declared free of corruption by our laws was convicted in the United Kingdom.

“And to show that we celebrate impunity, Ibori was highly celebrated upon his return to Nigeria after he was released from the UK jail.”

Another source who

also confided in The Daily Times said: “The Federal Government wants to get it right this time around, hence it has taken so long to re-arraign Ibori.

“The Federal Government is doing its best; currently, we compiling our records and also assembling our witnesses. We don’t want to be knockedout in court by technicalities; that is why we are not in a hurry.

“The country was embarrassed that someone that was discharged and

acquitted of corruption by a Federal High Court sitting in Asaba was pronounced guilty by a court in the UK. ”The development sent out a very bad signal on the nation’s Justice system and now that he is back to the country, the right thing has to be done and that is to arraign him”.

Meanwhile, when The Daily Times contacted the Special Assistant to the President on Prosecution, Mr. Okoi Obono- Obla, for

reaction, he said: ”I am not aware but the Court of Appeal has set- aside the judgment of the Federal High Court, Asaba that quashed the charges against him”.

Meanwhile, Ibori has been appointed into the National Convention Planning Committee for the non-elective special convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), scheduled to hold in Abuja tomorrow.

Ibori, who recently returned to the country af-

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ter regaining his freedom from the British prison, is No. 41 in the main organising committee list.

The convicted ex-governor ruled Delta State between 1999 and 2007.

The Daily Times recalls that the Nuhu Ribaduled Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Ibori before Justice Mohammed Shuaib of the Federal High Court in Kaduna who refused to grant him bail on the grounds that the charges against him were weighty and serious.

But the Court of Appeal in Kaduna granted bail to Ibori and further held that he should be tried in the area where he committed the offence.

The development prompted the EFCC to arraign Ibori before a newly Federal High Court in Asaba, Delta State since that was the state where he committed the offence.

But Justice Marcel Awokulehin of the Federal High in Asaba discharged Ibori from all the 170-count charge filed against him by the EFCC on the grounds that the prosecution failed to prove a prima facie case against him.

The trial judge, Justice Marcel Awokulehin, also held that the EFCC, in

prosecuting the case, did not assemble reasonable evidence to support their charge.

But few years after Ibori was set free in Nigeria, a Southwark Crown Court in UK sentenced him to 13-year jail term after he pleaded guilty for fraud related offences to the tune of £50 million ($77m).

He admitted to the 10 counts charge of conspiracy to defraud and money laundering.

Southwark Crown Court was told the amount he stole from the people of Delta state was “unquantified”.

Ibori, who evaded arrest in Nigeria after a mob of supporters attacked police, was arrested in Dubai in 2010.

He was extradited to the UK, where he was prosecuted based on evidence from the Metropolitan Police.

One of the counts Ibori admitted related to a $37m (£23m) fraud pertaining to the sale of Delta State’s share in a telecoms firm, V Mobile (now Airtel).

Consequently, a London court on February 1, 2017, cleared the path for Ibori to return to Nigeria having served out his jail term for graft.

Ibori has since returned back to Nigeria after he was release by the UK court.

INEC orders removal of 190 non-Nigerians from voters’ register Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

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its determination to clean up the nation’s voters’ register, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ordered the removal of 190 non-Nigerians from the Register of Voters’.

Similarly, the Commission has decentralised the on-going nationwide Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) Exercise in Anambra state to the Registration Areas, ahead of the governorship election in the state scheduled for Saturday November18, this year.

This was confirmed in the Commission’s daily bulletin issued yesterday in Abuja and signed by Mr Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi.

The Commission explained that the removal of

Ï #ƆƅƆ ƐƏ Ƌƈ Ɔ y` ƈ ƌƄƏ names of the 190 non-Nigerians from the Register of Voters was in a sustained bid to clean up the voters’ register.

It would be recalled that the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) recently announced that it had retrieved several Permanent Voters’ Cards and National Identity cards from foreigners who were alleged to have registered as voters.

According to the bulletin, “INEC has continually reiterated that it would not rest on its oars at ensuring that the Voters’ Register was free from unqualified registrations in order to ensure the register of voters’ met internationally accepted standards.”

The Commission said it would continue to strengthen its relationship with se-

curity agencies and other organisations in ensuring that the electoral process is improved.

On the issue of the governorship election in Anambra State scheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2017, INEC said it has decentralised the on-going nationwide Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) Exercise to the Registration Areas.

The Registration Area level CVR exercise in Anambra, according to the commission, which began yesterday would continue till Tuesday, August 15, 2017.

According to the bulletin, “The move by the Commission to decentralise the registration from the 21 Local Government offices to the 326 Registration Area’s in the state, is aimed

at bringing the exercise closer to the people as well as to ensure every eligible Nigerian in the state was captured in the exercise.”

The Commission however warned that the Registration Area CVR exercise in Anambra, should not be misunderstood for a fresh voter registration, but should be seen as an opportunity for eligible citizens who have not registered before and those whose names were not found on the voters register to get registered.

The bulletin added, “The CVR exercise also provides a window for those who wish to transfer their registration details to another location to do so, as well as to provide room for those who have lost their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) to apply for replacements.

“The Commission would display the register of vot-

ers in Anambra State at the registration centres from Wednesday 16th August to Sunday 20th August, to enable registrants check the details of their registrations and seek for correction where necessary.

“The CVR exercise in

INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu

Anambra state will officially be suspended on the 16th of August, 2017 until after the governorship election to enable the Commission print and distribute the PVCs of all registered voters in Anambra state,” it said.

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5 suspected ritualist nabbed in Joy Anyim, Lagos

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out was on Thursday uncovered at the Ile-Zik area of Ikeja on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway and five suspects arrested.

This is just 48 hours after a suspected such deadly den was uncovered on Tuesday by residents of the Obadeyi-Ahmadiyya area of Abule-Egba and two suspects lynched.

Investigations revealed that a man who noticed the unusual movement in the drainage had alerted the police who upon arrival smoked out the suspects with tear gas.

Daily Times gathered that human clothes, wigs and other items were discovered in the area.

However, a source who spoke to our correspondent

said there is a particular alphabetical code that the suspected kidnappers used in communicating among themselves.

The suspects were seriously battered but it took the intervention of the police to disperse people from lynching the suspects.

One of the suspects was said have been in possession of an iPhone and also revealed that he wasn’t the only one. Upon a thorough search of the drainage, the other suspect was arrested.

A mad man who was also suspected to be a part of the gang was whisked away by the police to avoid mob action.

As at the time of filling in this report, the Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), ACP Tunji Disu and other senior police officers were on ground to pre-

vent suspects from being lynched.

When contacted to confirm the incident, the Lagos state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole said “let the police investigate and do their job before we give the public any information.

For now, we are still investigating.”

Recall that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni had promised that the command would do all in its power to deploy sniffer dogs that can also penetrate into the canal.

“We will continue to give it a touch of professionalism and scientific approach by deploying sniffer dogs that can also penetrate into the canal to see whether we can get materials to be of evidential value.”

Police arrest 5 kidnap kingpins, 6 suspected cultists in Delta

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ÏÏÏ Determined to eradicate all forms of criminal activities in the state, the Delta State Police Command has arrested five kidnap kingpins, six suspected cultists, and confirmed the dismissal of three policemen who were recently involved in robbery.

The state Police Commissioner, Mr. Zanna Ibrahim, who confirmed the recorded successes of the incident to journalists at a media briefing in Asaba, on Thursday named the suspects as: Ignatius Obagha (alias IG), Obed Ikenna Oluchi 23 years old, Mustapha Ali (alias Babayo) 28 years old, Ifeanyi Aniekwe, 24 years old, and hails from Ogbaru town, Anambra State, Ifeanyi Nwosu 23 years old and a resident of 36, Chinedu Eze Street, off Agric road, Asaba, adding that the suspects’ victim, Amobi Molokwu escaped the attempt on him narrowly around Corner Stone International School Okpanam road, Asaba.

The police boss said that the attempt on Amobi Molokwu in front of his house gate behind Corner Stone International School, Okpanam saw the hoodlums succeeded in robbing

him of his Rav4 Jeep with Registration No: ASB176AV, his phones, cash, including other valuables.

Mr. Ibrahim disclosed that the police, acting on a tip-off through intelligence gathering, arrested Ignatius Obagha in whose possession the victim’s Infinix Phone was recovered, adding that the suspect confessed to the crime and mentioned his cohorts currently in the police custody, while others are now at large.

According to the police boss, the syndicate also confessed to most car robberies/kidnapping within Asaba/Okpanam and its environs as Obed Ikenna Oluchi alongside one other now at large, confessed to the robbery operation at Globe Supermarket, Okpanam road, and the murder of Mr. Festus Ashiedu on July 27 while the trial for other fleeing gang members/recovery of the Rav 4 Jeep are ongoing.

On the arrest of the suspected cultists, the police commissioner further disclosed that the six suspects forcefully took one Odiachi Ikechukwu (male) of UmuAkpe Street, off Out-ObiOfu Umusadege Kwale into the bush behind his father’s house where they allegedly initiated him into secret

cult known as Viking Confraternity.

He said that that suspects also allegedly forced their victim to cult his thumb, and drink his own blood, adding that efforts were being made by the police to bring other fleeing suspects to book.

Speaking on the dismissed three police officers, the police boss explained that they (policemen) were arrested on a tip-off after they had handcuffed their victims conveying 33, 000 liters of petroleum along Agbor-Benin Express way, and dumped inside the bush, unfortunately, one of them lost his GSM Phone that was later picked by the police detectives.

Zanna Ibrahim said that the policemen (suspects) had since their arrest been undergoing departmental proceedings which were recently completed, and found them guilty, leading to their dismissal as they would be arraigned in court on Monday.

He gave their names as: Sgt. Christopher Onyegho, Sgt. Nwakem Ebonzim, and Sgt. Michael Chima.

Meanwhile, the Delta State Police Command has introduced whistle blowing measures to arrest the increasing crime wave in the state.

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Paris Club Refunds: 2 firms tussle over N2.2bn allegedly diverted by Gov Yari Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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Udemgaba and Associates and Mountain Quest Investment Services Ltd have challenged the federal government over the ownership of N2.2billion allegedly diverted by associates of Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari from the state share of Paris Club Refund.

The development was sequel a suit by the Federal Government, seeking the forfeiture of about N2.2 billion funds allegedly diverted by allies of Governor Yari.

Justice Nnamdi Dimgba had earlier on July 4 ordered the interim forfeiture of N500million of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) funds, allegedly moved into First Generation Mortgage Bank Ltd and another $500,000 traced to Gosh Projects Ltd. The judge further directed that any party who might have interest in the forfeited funds should indicate his or her intention within 14 days.

But at the resumed hearing of the matter on Thurs-

day, owner of Udemgaba and Associates, Prince Godwin Udemaduka with his team of lawyers led by Dr Valerie Azinge (SAN), Rita Chris Garba, Mrs S. Offia and Lawrence Alobi, brought an application seeking to be joined as an interested party in the matter.

Udemgaba and Associates also attached with its application, letters of appointment as consultant with the Zamfara State Government in 2011 and agreement to be paid 20 per cent of the recoveries.

The Federal Government has so far released N760.18billion from the Paris Club Refunds to the 36 states of the federation while Udemgaba and Associates claimed that it is yet to be paid its professional fees.

The application by Quest Investment was brought by its lawyer, Uzoma Nnona, seeking to be joined in the suit on the grounds that the funds are part of its payment for the supply of equipment to Gosh Ltd for the execution of projects for Governor Yari.

But the lawyer to the EFCC, Prince Ben Ikani did

not object to the two applications for joinder.

In his ruling on the matter, Justice Dimgba held that since the law allows interested members of the public who have interest in the matter to come and show cause, there is no need to bring application for joinder. He therefore admitted the parties to the suit.

During the hearing in July, the EFCC had claimed that the 36 states of the federation hired Bizplus GSCL Consortium to recover excess deduction from its allocations to the Paris Club from 1995 to 2002 at the rate of 2 per cent.

The anti-graft agency stated that contrary to the agreed rate, the NGF instructed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to deduct at the rate of 5 per cent, which accrued to N19.4 billion, which was paid into the NGF Access Bank account on December 8, 2016.

The EFCC further alleged that on December 23, 2016 the sum of N2.2billion was moved from the NGF account to a private firm, Bina Consults and Integrated Ltd.

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Lassa Fever: Lagos calls for calm, advises public on safety precautions

Benjamin Omoike

ÏÏÏThe Lagos state government has called on residents to be calm and not panic, assuring them that the federal government, in active collaboration with the state government, is doing everything possible to control the spread of the Lassa Fever disease in the state.

In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Primary Health Care, Dr. Olufemi Onanuga, the government noted that the Ministry of Health in line with inter-

national standards is currently carrying out ‘contact tracing’ to determine those who may have been infected with the disease, adding that isolation centres have been prepared to manage suspected and confirmed cases while drugs and other materials have also been prepositioned at designated facilities.

The Special Adviser, while confirming five cases of the disease, stated that two deaths had been recorded, noting that the remaining three patients were responding to treatment in designated isolation centres.

He noted that the first case of

the disease; a 32 year old lady with bleeding complications of pregnancy died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on July 25, and had a post-mortem examination performed on the 27th of July with the result of viral studies coming out positive for Lassa fever on the 29th of July.

“The second case, a known sickle cell disease patient, died on August 5 also at LUTH. He was said to have travelled to one of the neighboring states before coming down with the disease.

The two cases have since been buried in line with prescribed

international standards,” he explained.

The Special Adviser stated that the health personnel who came in direct contact with the patients are still being followed up for early signs of the disease. He added that three health workers who developed symptoms have tested positive and are on admission, receiving treatment in an isolation ward in LUTH. Onanuga disclosed that Laboratory tests on two other suspected cases at Mainland Hospital referred from General Hospital, Lagos, and a private

PDP appoints Ibori into convention committee

Ozubulu Killing: Chidoka chides Obiano’s administration

Idu Jude Abuja

Lateef Ibrahim Abuja

ÏÏÏA former governor of

Delta state, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, has been appointed into the National Convention Planning Committee for the non elective special convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The convention holds tomorrow in Abuja.

Chief Iborii, who recently returned to the country after regaining his feedom from the British prison, is No 41 in the main organising committee list.

The former governor of Delta State between 1999 and 2007, was however, absent at the inaugural meeting of the committee on Wednesday at the party’s headquarters in Abuja.

The committee is headed by the current Delta state governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa .

When however contacted on the issue, Ibori’s media aide, Mr. Tony Eluemunor said that there was nothing unusual for Ibori’s nomination to be in the committee.

He said, “It is a privilege given to every former PDP governor. Ibori is a former governor, and he has not left PDP. So, there in nothing unusual in his name being included in the list.

“He was invited to the last NEC (National Executive Committee) meeting but he did not attend,” Eluemunor added.

He however said that he was not in the position to say if the former governor will be at Eagle Square for tomorrow’s convention.

Ibori has not attended any political meeting since he returned to the country last year after he was released from detention.

hospital in Imota were negative.

He stressed the need for members of the public to ensure and maintain adequate personal and environmental hygiene at all times as part of the precautionary measures to prevent the outbreak of the disease in the state.

Onanuga also advised members of the public to avoid contact with rats, to always cover their food and water properly, cook all their food thoroughly, as well as block all hideouts and holes through which rats can enter the house.

Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), ACP Tunji Disu (2nd left) and other senior police officers who nabbed suspected kidnapper at the Ile Zik Bus Stop on Oshodi-Ikeja, Lagos… on Thursday.

Nigeria still records poor immunisation coverage - NICS report Ibeneme Ebelechukwu, Abuja

ÏÏÏEfforts to end polio and other killer diseases among children may not yield the required results if some children are still not vaccinated against these killer diseases despite all the efforts put in place by the authorities.

The National Immunization Coverage Survey (NICS) released on Thursday in Abuja

by National primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) noted that one in three children received three doses of Pentavalent vaccines while 31 percent of them who received the first dose of Pentavalent vaccines did not get all the three doses.

The worst, it noted, is that 40 percent of children do not receive any vaccines from the

health system even though most of live close to a health facility.

The survey further revealed, “40 percent of Nigeria children are still not vaccinated, 37 percent are partially vaccinated with only 23 percent of them managing to be fully vaccinated.

“Though Nigeria is committed to the goals of the Global Vaccine Action Plan (GVAP) but its immunization Coverage is below GVAP’s goals putting a substantial number of children at risk of vaccine preventable diseases.

The survey cited lack of awareness, proximity of the immunization site to the people, lack of faith in immunization, lack of time and tight schedule of most parents and caretakers as part of reasons why children are still not fully immunized.

According to the survey, apart from South South, South East and South West zones where more children are fully immunized, other geopolitical such as North East and North West still fall below 50 percent of Pentavalent coverage and stressed the need for urgent actions and measures to be taken to revamp the situation to avoid many death that may occur.

The survey further stressed the need for the availability of child health cards, which it says, plays an important part of a child’s health record and critical for evaluating whether children have received their vaccination.

“In Nigeria, only 1 in every 3 children have child health card, states with low immunization also had low card availability rate.

ÏÏÏFormer Minister of Aviation and the Anambra state governorship aspirant, Chief Osita Chidoka, has said that the state deserves a government with a conscience and sense of responsibility towards the people and not a carefree and imprudent administration that lacks the presence of mind and capacity to provide the desired quality of leadership in the state.

The erstwhile Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) boss who is contesting on the platform of the United Progressive Party (UPP) stated this while commissioning his campaign offices in Orumba North and South local government areas of the state, noting that Anambra no longer has a place for a government that cannot firmly stand for and defend the people when the occasion demands. “Our people have had enough. Ndi Anambra cannot continue to be under a government without a conscience and a sense of responsibility towards the people; a government that has over time failed to stand up for the people when the occasion demands, yet continues with impunity.

“Our people are our greatest assets and deserve a government that upholds their interests and values,” he said while praying for the victims of the Ozubulu killing Chief Chidoka said the time has come for the people to stand up and use the November election to redirect the course of governance in the state by electing a person with proven character, capacity and experience in public service as well as genuine commitment to the people, adding that that is why he is in the race.

While interacting with his supporters, Chidoka lamented the level of youth unemployment in the area but assured them that he has already designed a micro-financing system to empower hard working youth of Anambra state immediately he is elected into office.

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Ambode’s wife charge corps members to be security conscious Benjamin Omoike

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of the Lagos state governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has charged youth corps members posted to the state, to be security conscious and to avoid hate speeches.

She gave the admonition on Thursday at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, when she paid a courtesy visit to the Batch A, Stream II Corps members deployed to the state for the mandatory one-year national service.

Mrs. Ambode noted that the founding fathers of the NYSC did

a great job of establishing the scheme that brings corps members of diverse socio-cultural, political, economic and religious backgrounds together, for the main purpose of promoting peace, unity, discipline and leadership qualities.

According to her, “Till date the NYSC scheme remains relevant and the most skilled youth organization in the country, sort after by the most establishments to partner with because of its relevance and capacity to disseminate and implement government policies and programmes in nooks and crannies of the country.”

The governor’s wife,

who expressed satisfaction with the level of comportment of the Corps members, also advised them to always obey camp rules and avoid travelling without authorization as required by camp regulations.

She said, “I wish to assure you of your safety in Lagos State and the warm reception by the good people of Lagos State. The State government takes the security of Corps members and the citizenry as top priority.”

Mrs. Ambode, who spoke glowingly about the markets and tourist sites in the state also said: “I am sure you will want to go round

and visit some of those places within your host communities during your service year. I will however admonish you to remain security conscious at all times and avoid leaving the camp or travelling without the approval of the managers of the scheme.”

She implored them to continue to uphold the ideals upon which the Scheme was founded, urging them to also pay attention to various camp activities such as capacity-building lectures, skill acquisition/ entrepreneurship trainings and others, as they would find them useful in the future.

Earlier in his welcome address, the State

Coordinator, Prince Mohammed Momoh, disclosed that the orientation course which started 16 days ago, had a total of 2,758 Corps members.

According to him, the orientation camp remained a ground for Corps members to discover and showcase their in-born talents, as well as an enlightenment forum on how to be relevant and make a living out of such talents.

Delivering the vote of thanks on behalf other Corps members, Mr. Kelani Omowunmi, appreciated the governor’s wife for seeing to their welfare and assured that all that had been learnt at the camp would be put to great use.

Call to boycott Anambra poll retrogressive, anti-Biafra – MASSOB Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏThe Movement for the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Biafra Independent Movement (BIM) have condemned the call for the boycott of the forthcoming Anambra governorship election describing it as selfserving and not in the interest of Biafra agitation. Leader of the movement in Enugu North, Chief James Omeke, while speaking at the end of their zonal meeting said any call for the boycott of Anambra election is retrogressive to the pursuit of Biafra.

“MASSOB-BIM has gone far in the agitation for the actualization of Biafra. Anybody or group of people trying to draw us back by asking our people to boycott Anambra election should be regarded as enemy of Biafra.

“Boycotting Anambra election is retrogressive, self-serving; it is anti-Biafra agitation and punishment to the Igbo race. Biafra agitation is not a personal agenda; the election is part of the process to actualize Biafra. MASSOB-BIM is not and would not support such a selfish call”, he said.

“We call on the good people of Anambra state to come out enmass on November 18 and vote the candidate of their choice,” he said.

He urged members to remain peaceful and supportive to the course being championed by their national leader, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike.

L-R: Acting Executive Director, Nigeria Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR), Dr. Napoleon Aisueni; Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and Secretary to Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie, during the courtesy visit of Dr. Napoleon Aisueni to the governor in Edo State… recently.

41 Nigerians deported from six European countries Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

ÏÏÏNo less than 41 Nigerians have been deported from six countries in Europe barely two months after a set of 34 Nigerians were repatriated for immigration related offences.

The six European countries are Austria, Germany, Hungry, Switzerland, Norway and Denmark according to a Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) source.

The deportees composed of 35 males and six females.

A Boeing 767-300series, Privilege Air with the registration number ECLZO from Austria returned the illegal immigrants through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.

The aircraft that brought the deportees touched down at the airport at exactly 12:05pm.

The immigration source told our correspondent that unlike in the past when the country’s citizens were returned to the country for immigration, criminal and other related offences, the latest deportees were returned only for overstaying in the European countries.

The source said that the deportees were picked from different cities in the six European countries.

Besides, it was gathered that the security officials that followed the deportees from the European countries handed them over to officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) who later processed them and allowed them to depart the airport.

It was gathered that Aviation Security (AVSEC) officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) was also on ground to receive the deportees who our correspondent gathered wore gloomy faces on their arrival.

Pension: Saraki deserves commendation, Kwara youths tell Falana Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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Kwara youth socio-political group, Kwara Agenda, has cautioned Lagos lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, against attacking the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, for no just cause.

The youths group in a statement signed by its coordinator, Mallam Yusuf Olatunji, noted that

Falana had been very loud about the issue of payment of pension to former governors serving as Senators which Saraki is entitled to by law but had, on his own volition, abandoned the entitlement.

They also asked Falana to explain what role he played in the disposal or sale of properties forfeited to the Economic and Financial Crimes

Commission (EFCC) by court convicts in the last 10years.

“It is easy for people like Falana to grandstand and play to the gallery by issuing press statements accusing others and making demands on others. However, our position is that he who goes to equity must go with clean hands. You cannot demand probity and accountability from

others while you hide some information about your transactions and financial dealings, particularly since a government agency or commission is being alleged to have been involved.

“Let it also be noted by all and sundry that the said pension was legitimately paid to Dr. Saraki and it was his personal decision to stop the payment of the money. The government has equally stopped the payment.

Saraki did not need to stop the payment since the law allowed it. He took a moral decision to stop the payment of the money into his account.

“Somebody like Falana should simply commend Saraki for his responsive and responsible action. Saraki has demonstrated leadership that others should follow.

He deserves praise not the kind of negative response by Falana,” they stated.

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, August 11, 2017 Tom Garba, Ɖ

ÏÏÏThe Adamawa police command has sealed up the Yola North local government council secretariat due to the long leadership tussle between the executive chairman and vice chairman of the council explaining that the action is in order to ensure absolute maintenance of law and order.

The police said that it had to take drastic action to avert crisis between two factional local government chairman and the vice chairman of the local council area.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Adamawa state, Mr. Othman Abubakar, told journalists in Yola on Thursday that the crisis was becoming more tense and chaotic due to the utterances of

Adamawa police seal up Yola North secretariat Ï ƎƄ Ɔ ƂƍƄƑ ƂƄƎƑƄƄ ƃ ƆƍƊ è ƐƆƃƄ the supporters of the warring parties. He stated that if the crisis is allowed to continue, it may snowball to a huge magnitude that can consume the entire local government area.

“This action became necessary for us (police) to maintain law and order to avoid destruction of government properties.

“The police will not side any of the warring parties and the outcome of the court litigation

shall determine who returns to the chairman’s office,” Abubakar stated.

He therefore appeal to the parties involved to be law abiding and to ensure their supporters do not take laws in to their hands urging them to sheath their swords for peace to rein.

The feud between the two council factional leaders has been lingering for a while now, but the situation has now as-

sumed an uncontrollable dimension as the side of the chairman feels betrayed by the vice chairman, Mr. George Raphael, who they accused of reading the script of external forces thereby making the council ungovernable.

Already, the gates of the secretariat have been under lock and key with heavy anti-riot police detachment keeping vigil for any possible intruder.

Our investigations revealed that the vice chairman, Mr. Raphael and his group were allowed entry in to the secretariat on Wednesday despite the presence of security operatives at the secretariat.

The embattled chairman, Mahmood Abbas’ faction sensing what is happening Thursday morning stormed the local government secretariat with his supporters and forcing they way in to the secretariat disregarding police order by the gate.

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Chairman, Special Non-Elective National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Delta state, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has disclosed that the party is set to welcome high profile Nigerians defecting from other parties.

Governor Okowa stated this on Thursday while inspecting the Eagles Square, venue for the Convention assuring that every necessary arrangements have been taken care of.

This is even as a mild drama unfolded at the PDP national secretariat yesterday when the committee set up to screen the seven governorship aspirants for Anambra election openly expressed displeasure about what he called acts of indiscipline by some of the aspirants.

The Chairman of the PDP screening panel and erstwhile committee Minister of Police Affairs, Mallam Adamu Maina Waziri said it was unfortunate that some of the aspirants did not show up at the venue of the screening 90 minutes after the scheduled time of 9.am.

Senator Okowa, who paid an inspection visit to the Eagle Square venue of Special NonElective National Convention billed for tomorrow assured that all necessary arrangements have been taken care of.

His words, “We just came to see what is on ground, I believe that our people will be safe because we have everything under control, we are not expecting any hitches at all.

“We are doing very well as a party and as a committee. in this kind of planning, you will have some challenges here and there but there are solutions being proffered for everyone of it and we are confident that we are on the right track and it shall be well on Saturday”

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L-R: Executive Director, British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), Abimbola Okoya; Chief of Staff, USAID-MARKETS II, Harvey Schartup; General Manager, BATNF, LoladeAgiri-Johnson and Director of Communication, USAID-MARKETS II, Godson Ononiwu, at the end of project event for USAID-MARKETS II in Abuja… recently.

NLC urges FG to investigate Kogi bail-out fund Adeola Adekoya

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Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the federal government to intervene in Kogi state and its State House of Assembly over disbursements of the Paris Club refund following the non-payment of salaries and pensions and the industrial tensions in its aftermath.

In a statement signed by the national president of the NLC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, said, “We are appalled by the developments in the Kogi State House of Assembly in particular, and Kogi state in general.

“For those who may not have been in the know, last week, the Speaker, Hon Alfa Imam, was forced out and a more pliant one installed. The offence of the former Speaker was that he had initiated a legislative process to look into the disbursements of the Paris Club refund following nonpayment of salaries and pensions and the industrial tensions in its

aftermath.”

He called on the federal government to, as a matter of urgency, commence investigations into the disbursements of bail-out funds, 50 percent of which it said “should be applied to payment of salaries, pensions and gratuities; continuous non-payment of salaries and pensions; endless staff audit which has become a convenient alibi for owing salaries and pensions.”

Comrade Wabba, explained that the former speaker was lucky to have gotten off lightly as the house member who moved the motion for this process ended up in Plaster of Paris (POP) courtesy of the thugs dispatched to disrupt the house proceedings.

“The Kogi state mess represents the height of intolerance, insensitivity and impunity, and a precursor to dictatorship and anarchy and should be condemned by all well-meaning Nigerians and apprehended by the Federal Government before the situation

spins out of control.

“The Kogi state mess represents the height of intolerance, insensitivity and impunity, and a precursor to dictatorship and anarchy and should be condemned by all well-meaning Nigerians and apprehended by the federal government before the situation spins out of control.

“We also believe that the Federal Government should be concerned that the state-contrived industrial disharmony in the state is slowly but steadily degenerating into a political crisis as exemplified by the clamp down on ASUU and the State-sponsored violence in the House of Assembly and other acts of witch-hunt in the State’s socio-political space.

“We need not remind the federal government that these represent strong threats to our democracy and should not be condoned.

“Government should not be under the illusion that the developments in the state will simply peter out with time. It will be a criminally negligent assumption, and therefore dangerous.

ÏÏÏRural Access and Mobilization Project (RAMP) said it is targeting 900km roads to construct in Abia rural communities across the state valued at about $60 million (about N20 billion).

Speaking during a one-day workshop organized for stakeholders of RAMP in Umuahia, its national coordinator, Mr. Ularumo Ubadoma said of the 900km roads inspected, 500km have been earmarked to be constructed.

The RAMP coordinator however, said the projects are purely for rural communities, hence Aba North and South LGAs, Umuahia North and South, Ukwa East and West which have Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in their areas and Osisioma LGAs are not included in the projects.

According to him, the project is a community-driven one that is owned by the communities involved, disclosing that the project is a partnership between the World Bank and the state through the State Project Implementation Unit, SPIU. Flagging the workshop open, the state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu said in the past, his administration had concentrated its road infrastructure development in the urban areas, but now wants to focus on rural roads to give life a meaning to the rural communities.

Ikpeazu who represented by the state Commissioner for finance, Obinna Oriaku said the project which is in partnership with the World Bank was to ensure that the road construction in the urban areas go down to the rural areas.

RAMP, he said is trying to make life easier with the rural communities who before now do the projects alone.

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Politics Tell us how you emerged as the winner of the coveted seat of Chairman, OrileAgege?

We give glory to God, we cannot remove God from all achievements of man, anybody that does that is doing that at his own peril.

Having said that, for the fact that I have been a grassroots man having been here for over a decade as Vice Chairman, about four time Vice Chairman, and being a cool headed man all through the time, there was never a time people outside would come and settle rift between me and my Chairman, I was loyal to his course, loyal to the government and loyal to the people, by so doing , coupled with the little things I have done within Araromi, Awofe, my own community, the little we could do to bring development to my people. I also went as far as to Abuja to bring developmental projects to my people, Computer Centre at IyanaIpaja, two drainages at Awotoye Estate and Alagbaa. With all these coupled with the struggle we encountered during the electioneering period, it gave us an edge and APC with its acceptability as a result of its vision, it got to a stage that people started fighting for me that they would go all out and do anything for me to win. Even when I was losing hope, people came to me that if it is just one vote that will make me win, their prayers for me would work it out, while we were not even sure we were the candidates, you see children coming out to wave at us at every campaign, that was when I knew God has interest in us as the candidates, that’s when I knew it is the Lord’s doing and it could be only God. Any electioneering campaign and you see children coming out just know that that is where the pendulum would swing to.

While you were in office as the Vice Chairman, what are some of the lapses you noticed then and vowed that when you get the opportunity of becoming the chairman, you will like to correct?

There was a disadvantage then, the funds for local governments were seized and we could not do much, but at the second tenure the money was released in bulk and that actually gave us the opportunity to put up this edifice that people are seeing today, the Orile-Agege Secretariat, if not for that we couldn’t have been able to do anything, based on what I have gathered from that ,this is a government that will save for raining day, it is not a government that will go on spending spray , what I intend to do is to let people see us on the street and say this is a government that is actually working , so that we will not betray the trusts reposed in us by the electorates, based on this fact, what we are going to do to surpass the previous achievements is by making ourselves available to the people, being accountable and making sure that the money released to

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Nigerians should be patient with APC - Babatunde Sunday Johnson Babatunde is the new Executive Chairman of Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos state. After a week in office, he spoke with ESTHER TAIWO on how he emerged as the winner of the local government election, his antecedents and plans for the people of Orile-Agege in the next four years of his tenure in office. Excerpts: us, we make judicious use of it.

This is not government that will go on spending spray; we are going to improve on infrastructure.

On the issue of revenue, I want to reiterate that Lagos State is where it is today because of its IGR, it pays particular attention to IGR and if leadership is making judicious use of the money contributed, people will be encouraged to contribute more, I want to leave that legacy that when I was there I made judicious use of people’s revenue, I want to be remembered for what I achieved.

At the national level, Nigerians are beginning to lose hope in the All Progressives Congress (APC), how do you hope to repose this trust back at the local level?

At the national level what happens is that Rome was not built in a day, that is one key that is missing in our lives, people are impatient, this is a government that is just about two years in office and this is not a booming era, economic recession is not peculiar to Nigeria alone, it’s an issue that cut across the whole world, the first economic recession happened in the 1980 and by 1990 to 1995 we were expecting another one, but that did not come and the government was just patching it, Dollars were pumped into the market while economic indices were not kept and that really affected us.

This government is trying to lay a solid foundation, for instance in Lagos State under Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, if you say Ambode is performing or that Fashola performed the kudos should be given to Asiwaju for laying a good foundation for the duo, if he did not lay the foundation Lagos won’t be where it is today, if someone is building on a good foundation, it’s easier to see his work, but nobody knows what Asiwaju did to lay the foundation. For instance this present Orile Agege secretariat was a dumping site, but he came and turned it to this edifice. At the local level, we are going to visit the CDAs, visit landlord associations to know their challenges, I’m going to works and infrastructures to see the DG and prostrate if need be for them to come to our aid, we are going to let people feel our impact, we are going to give them bore holes, by

Babatunde

the grace of God by the time we are 100days in office we shall commission as many boreholes as possible and other projects.

How do you hope to address the issue of stomach infrastructure especially at this period of recession when you mentioned that your government will not be a money spraying one?

Stomach infrastructure, when we talk of money spraying it is spending money without anything to show for it, when the money just disappear into thin air, but stomach infrastructure is peculiar to rural people, that is what is obtainable in the rural area, not here in Lagos, Lagos is a

civilised environment that people will ask you what you have done, they will question your achievements by the time you want to take stock of your administration, to give score card, but the issue of stomach infrastructure we are going to address that as well, we are going to take care for everybody’s need.

How do you hope to maintain and sustain the projects that you will embark on, to ensure continuity of projects, for instance there are lots of laudable projects the state has done for this local government, for example the Abattoir, how do you hope to address erosion and

“At the national level what happens is that Rome was not built in a day, that is one key that is missing in our lives, people are impatient, this is a government that is just about two years in office and this is not a booming era, economic recession is not peculiar to Nigeria alone, it’s an issue that cut across the whole world”.

child kidnapping as well?

The first thing is to let the community people know that the project is for them, it’s their own, give them a sense of belonging, not that one will just come and put up a project that the people do not need at that particular period, have a chat with them to know what they actually need, for instance when we were doing the carnal we involved the community leaders and told them that look, this is your project, also we are going to station our Neighborhood Watchers for like three months so that people don’t throw dirt into the carnal to block it and cause crisis in future.

On the issue of street trading we need to encourage people to go to the markets and tell them there is no need for street trading, we need to be sincere to ourselves that most of the people earn their daily bread from that, but we will sensitise them to move back so as to allow free flow of traffic like what happened in Oshodi, today you can see that traffic jam has been reduced to a large extent. On the area of security we need to also strengthen our Police Force, they are trying a lot , take police from the roads for few hours and there will be chaos everywhere, we need to compliment the Security Trust Funds at the state level, equip our security agents with communication gadgets and we need to be our own security by reporting any suspicious and strange movement to the police, community policing is very important, thank God for Governor Ambode for strengthening the Neighbourhood Watchers, changing their outlook, their orientation and injecting more people into the workforce.

How will you address the issue of unemployment among youths in your locality to address crime rate because an idle man is devil’s workshop?

One of the bane of civilisation is unemployment or population explosion, food production is going at arithmetic progression while population is going at geometric progression, the two are not going at the same rate, government cannot provide all the jobs, we need to encourage training of people in different trades to be self employed and be employers of labour, by so doing they can feed themselves and their family, agriculture is very important, youths can engage in agriculture, there are so many funds that the youths could access but it’s because they don’t know, I used to tell people that anybody that will work with me must be ready to work, I have the eagerness to take off.

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Princewill charges APC on restructuring to avert electoral woes in next election Amaka Agbu,

Port Harcourt

The governorship candidate for the Labour Party in the 2015 general elections in Rivers State, Prince Tonye Princewill, has expressed his belief that if the All Progressives Congress (APC) led-Federal Government fails to address the burning issue of restructuring the country in a reasonable manner, the party might be adversely affected in the next election.

Princewill who recently defected to the APC said that the government should look at restructuring realistically in order to make it as efficient as it should be.

He said: “I think I can say without any equivocation that Nigeria needs restructuring. I don’t think I can say anything different right now. I think the government has enormous opportunity here to improve its performance.”

Princewill said he didn’t understand why some quarters

were resistant to restructuring the country.

“I don’t know why there is resistance to restructuring because, in itself, it is not defined to the point where you are restricted. Even the executive orders that the Acting President issues are a form of restructuring, improving business. Last week they just announced that creative industries will have tax breaks.”

Princewill argued that there were so many things and so many angles to restructuring that government needed to look at to see what they could do now and what they could do later and tackle them.

He said that the idea of saying no to restructuring was not wise. “I think that restructuring is such an open discussion.

Even the National Assembly’s recent maneuvers can be defined as restructuring. The National Assembly says no to restructuring, but they are restructuring. So it is a little confusing for the average man as to what it really means.”

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According to him, “All that is expected is to make it a little more efficient. Even the TSATreasury Single Account is a form of restructuring. I know the benefits of TSA. I’m sure many of you know the benefits of TSA. It saves the country N4billion every month, just from simple bank charges.

“So what we need to do is to restructure the country to develop it further. We should stop

resisting restructuring. I am an incrementalist. I don’t believe that you can achieve everything immediately. It is step by step, as long as there is a progressive work. They say success is a progressive realisation of a worthy goal. As long as you are progressively working towards a worthy goal that is success.”

He stated that one of the core problems facing Nigeria was lack of internal party democra-

cy, adding that if we were truly producing popular candidates who were truly speaking on behalf of the people, then, we would have state governments, legislators, federal government, and national assembly as true representatives of the people.

He stated that it was only when there was internal party democracy that decentralisation of power, whether it was through state police or increased resources from local government level through the state to the federal, that restructuring could be easily achieved.

“But right now we have power in the hands of people who have gone through no internal democracy. They are not truly the product of the people. They are not even truly the products of the parties they claim to be representing, therefore, given such people, even increasing power, is going to be a discomfort.

“So for me I think we should decentralize, but only when we have issues of internal democracy straightened out,” he opined.

Empower us, run youths’ inclusive Yoruba in Diaspora want restructuring ….as Gani Adams seeks mutual understanding and compromise government, Edo youths tell Obaseki Iniobong Iwok

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A youths group, The Edo Round Table Talk, a brain child of Omo Edo Pataki Project, has urged the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki to urgently include youths and youths centred policies in the governance of the state.

The group, which is a youths networking group of young Edo career and business leaders, commended the administration’s drive to industrialise, develop and reposition Edo State since it assumed office, but lamented that the current approach was not youths driven.

In a release signed by it leader, Ehiosuomwan Ero, the group lamented that successive administrations in the state had neglected the youths population which forms the bulk of the electorate and urged the governor to include the youths in its policy formulation and empowerment programmes.

The group warned that efforts of previous administrations in youths centred programmes and policies had failed because the youths were not carried along in the formulation.

The Odua Progressive Union, Europe has called for the immediate restructuring of Nigeria along regional line to enhance the development of the country and rescue her from imminent crash, just as Otunba Gani Adams suggests the adoption of “mutual understanding and Compromise” to make the nation’s democracy workable.

In a communique issued by the socio cultural body of Yoruba natives in the Diaspora under the umbrella of OPU, after its Third Europe Summit in Gothenburg, Sweden, the group, among other decisions said it “supports the call for restructuring and devolution of power” even as it also “globally seeks, wants and supports that Nigeria be structured via regional line.”

The body also called on Yoruba in Diaspora to be evangelists of the Yoruba culture and ensure that the interest of the Yoruba nation is protected at all times.

It lauded the collaboration of its sister body, Oodua People’s Congress(OPC) with the Nigerian Police to flush the dreaded Badoo cultist group out of Ikorodu in Lagos State.

The Europe Co-ordinator of Oodua Progressive Union, Chief Victor Adewale, while welcoming delegates to the historic Europe

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The statement charged the governor to urgently create the right environment for advancement and initiate programmes that would empower, and solve the high unemployment rate among the youths in the state “While we appreciate the effort to make Edo State among global leading state, if the youths are not made the bedrock and the state lacks the necessary enablers such as conducive environment, equal representation and quality representation, it may end up like previous efforts that created more problems than solution.

“The government owe the youths the best life of conducive environment, quality life recent effort have been quick fix.”

Summit said “It is an understatement that Nigeria is a failed nation, and there is urgent need for all stakeholders to come together and determine how the future should be tackled, the numerous issues confronting the nation should be addressed and all agitations from various interests should be promptly treated.”

According to him, “the position of European Union of OPU is clear; we throw our weight behind those who clamour for regional integration so that Nigeria will be restructured via regional lines using the six geo political zones as a model. Devolution of power from the center to regions should also the song on our lips now.”

Insisting that OPU has a role to play in reshaping the country, the OPU chief said the group is “mindful of what is expected of us despite the fact that we are outside the country, and for now we don’t have voting rights, but our voice, position and recommendations can influence what is happening at home.”

OPU Convener and National Coordinator of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Otunba Gani Adams in his keynote address, expressed the pleasure to re-unite with his fellow natives in the Diaspora, and according to him, no doubt, OPU has provided a veritable platform for the Oodua descendants living far away from

their home land to constantly interact on issues of common interest, especially as it affects the Yoruba race in particular and Nigeria in general.

Speaking further, Otunba Adams said “It is a thing of joy for me to bear witness today, to the tremendous progress that OPU, as a body, has witnessed globally as it now operates effectively in 78 countries of the world.”

He however observed that even as OPU Europe celebrates and click glasses for its success so far, “it is unfortunate that we cannot do same over our country Nigeria where things have seriously retrogressed,” he lamented.

The consolation, he said, is that, “the efforts of all of us here, if offered in unison, can salvage our country from imminent crash.”

He thus canvassed for the adoption of “mutual understanding and compromise” strategies used by the Swedish to accomplish the political and economic progress being witnessed in their democracy.

According to him, when the Swedish Social Democratic Party came into power in 1932, its leaders introduced a new political decision-making process, which later became known as “the Swedish model.” The party, he said, took a central role, but tried as far as possible to base its policy on mutual understanding and compromise.

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t is incontrovertible that one of the factors that put Nigeria at the brink of a failed state is the willful bastardisation of the structure of Nigeria and the principles of federalism by successive military regimes and maintained by the civilian governments. Without the opinion and consent of other stakeholders, the military created more states, local governments and federal constituencies to enable a section have surplus and be better placed to have more statutory revenue allocations and majority votes in the national legislature.

Of course, there has been groundswell of discontent from other marginalised sections of the country on these critical factors in the governance of the country.

Those marginalised had hoped that with return of democratic governance, there would be proper restructuring to engender equity, justice and fair play. Unfortunately, the departing military oligarchy attached an apron string, which made it impossible for the emergent civilian government not to tamper with the lopsided political structures.

One of the crucial facts borne out of palpable ignorance of the concepts of governments like democracy, federal and unitary systems, was that these concepts have underlining principles which emanated from gathering of data, analysis and synthesis of data, hypothesis and theories. It stands to reason that when the underlining principles are applied in each case, the outcome is predictable; and when they are violated, the consequences become disastrous. This is the primary and proximate cause of Nigeria teetering at the brink of a failed state.

Nigeria’s founding fathers at independence were sufficiently aware of

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There was healthy competition among the regional governments in development as each explored and exploited the vast mineral and natural resources within their respective areas and remitted an agreed sum to the federal government for the administration of foreign affairs, defense, immigration and customs.

It is lamentable that the Federal Government deliberately bastardised the Exclusive Legislative, Concurrent Legislative and Residual Legislative lists to pander to the vaulting ambition of a section of the country to lord it over the others. Centralised governance led to the intimidation of state governments over the items in the Concurrent Legislative list.

The Federal Government does not need to operate all the present MDA’s like agriculture, health, education, commerce and industry, prisons, solid minerals, power, housing works; and agencies such as FRSC which usurped the motor licencing, plate number and driving licence from the board of internal revenues of state governments. We are therefore calling for the restructuring the country to reinvent true and fiscal federalism in order to put a stop to these aberrations. This is why the rejection of devolution of powers by National Assembly in the just concluded Constitution amendments most regrettable and should be revisited.

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STATEMENTS BY THOSE WHO MATTER

Goodluck Jonathan

Matthew Ashimolowo

Julius Nyerere

“Nobody’s political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian”.

“If you must make a difference in life, then change your mind set”.

“Independence cannot be real if a nation depends upon gifts.”

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Ambode: Changing the face of Epe town, Lagos

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Edward Nnachi

Steady and sure, firebrand Akinwunmi Ambode, the Lagos State governor, is clearing the rot that is the infrastructure in the State”.

Epe, one the divisions in Lagos State, which had for a long time been on the wrong side of development index in the state, is gradually wearing a new look and a new face lift. The philosophy of Mr. governor has touched the lives of many people in some communities in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos state, the governor has helped many people through his various projects.

Until recently, people in the local council area were struggling to survive without basic amenities such as potable water, good roads, electricity and functional health centres.

In the last few years, the city had languished under the heavy yoke of bad roads and the twin problem of flooding and erosion.

All past efforts at addressing this sore had ended in a fiasco, as most of the works were badly done by local contractors. A good number of those who held sway as governors and public officeholders in the State during the locust era of the military, and the current civil rule did their best to the gnawing problem of development and the rot in the town.

Top government officials had always explained the failure of the government to address the plight of the town on the premise that Epe is an ancient town whose plan is lacking in adequate

implementation. They even believed that the past administration would provide them with all basic amenities but it is disheartening to note that their hopes and aspiration were dashed by those past administrations through paying lip services to their predicaments.

However, the story of the ancient town is changing. At the inception of his administration on May 29, 2015, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode promised the Epe citizenry that his administration would give attention to the challenges of wresting Epe from infrastructural decay, flooding and erosion identified as the loudest sources of misery to the inhabitants of the town.

Ambode restated his resolve to ensure a holistic implementation of the Epe Master Plan, reputed to be one of the most badly mauled plans in the Country. Ambode was alarmed at the magnitude of impunity with which the Epe MP was violated during his first major inspection tour of areas dilapidated by the flood and erosion in the state.

He was shocked that the same residents of the town, who complained against the menace of flooding and erosion had constructed structures, kiosks and containers to block the natural drains constructed by the founders of the town. During one of the visits to Aiyetoro market, ItaOpo, T-Junction, Oloja Estate, Papa, Agric and other areas of the town last year, Ambode promised that all illegal structures blocking the moth would be pulled down in the interest of the citizens, including his abode which he did in order to pave way for motorable roads.

Although not a quite number of people believed the governor then, he has commenced a process in earnest to remove the shameful scar of rot from the town. He has also taken some practical steps to fulfill his promise to recreate the exploits of Gov; Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State in Epe. He seems to be drawing his inspiration from transforming effect of creative governance in Lagos city as shown by the conversion of Oshodi from a centre of filth and crime to a welcoming centre.

In the past fifteen months now, Epe residents have witnessed the noticeable impacts of governmental presence. The loudest indication of Ambode’s determination to fulfill his promise to make Epe town a modern metropolis in the new face of the city centre popularly referred to as Lagos Road/Aiyetoro/Ita-Opo Road, Papa, Agric and other major roads in Epe Local Government Area of the state.

The Lagos Road/Aiyetoro/ItaOpo, which was the busy, rough and crowded areas of the town usually avoided by motorists, has been cleared of illegal structures, motor parks and shanty stalls of traders and others to create the present environment that battles even the worst skeptics of government professed intentions. A new phase of six lanes roads has returned to the area. For the first time in the history of the state, the usually narrow roads of the town have been stripped off the contending structures, which had made their desired expansion a tall dream with the belief of building overhead bridge and also pedestrian bridge

at Aiyetoro Market and Ita-Opo for the people to avoid being knocked down while crossing the roads by motorists.

The seriousness of the exercise is underscored by the fact that the government has demolished structures that were erstwhile referred to as “untouchable.” These are structures that belong to very powerful institutions, the wealthy and the influential class in the state and federal government. The determination of the administration to enforce total compliance with the government’s right of way and expansion of major roads to give the town a new face-lift considered sacrosanct is clearly indicated by the successful demolition of banks structures at Aiyetoro, a side view of one of the eatery in the town, Royal Treat partially affected in Ita-Opo, even Epe town hall also affected, a house belonging to former House of Representative members, Mr. Ayo Adebanjo, late Chief Bayo Adejonwo in Erepoto and Epe Central Mosque’s fence also demolished too.

For the first time in Epe, several people who had exploited the weakness of previous administrations to encroach on the right of way including the commercial Bank in the city, got the message and decided to embark on the expected corrective steps of vacating the area and relocated. Even as the construction of roads exercise continues, a good number of roads especially the major ones and streets would be stripped off in due course for roads reconstructions and expansions to make Epe a vast town.

Now we have become subject of international ridicule!

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hose handling the affairs of President Muhammad Buhari must be cringing and should bury their heads in shame following the reports of Cable News Network, CNN, who on recently mocked Nigeria in its latest edition of “The Global Public Square (GPS)”, a foreign affairs show anchored by Fareed Zakaria.

In an apparent mockery of Nigeria and her President Muhammadu Buhari, CNN, on its programme displayed at 11:59 am on the fateful day, posed this question to its teeming populace of viewers.

“The head of state from which country has not set foot in his homeland in over two months?”

The Cable News Network proceeded to tick an option with the name Nigeria as the correct answer.

The options were given as Saudi Arabia, Cuba, Nigeria and Syria.

This is clearly unacceptable and in any sane clime. It is saddening that Nigeria is subjected to a ridicule of this magnitude on an international cable news network because of the incompetence, political inclination and economic greed of some people who stand to gain from this shame.

It’s been over 90 days since the President left the shores of this country on yet another medical vacation and since, innuendoes and side-talks have been the order of the day as speculations are rife

about the true condition of the president with some even insinuating that the president was dead or is in a vegetative state.

What is worrisome is the way the handlers of the president has gone about the issue with conflicting reports keep emanating from the corridors of power as Nigerians still do not know the President’s ailment, the treatment he traveled for and when he will be back.

It is even more worrisome that Nigerians are kept in absolute darkness about the health status of their president.

Nigerians need and deserve periodic information about all the questions raised by the continued absence of their president. This will keep Nigerians abreast (of developments) and make them sympathise with the president. What happens to the president of a country cannot be kept private or secret.”

I am calling on the National Assembly to demand an official medical examination to determine whether he is still capable of ruling the country or not. That is the constitutional procedure. If he is not able to function in that capacity, he should fully hand over to the vicepresident.

It is too long a time for us not to have an official statement about his medical position and other information about his health.

There is today no clear leadership; there have been rumours of cabal taking over the presidency.

His absence harbours potential seeds of instability.

According to Section 144 of the 1999 constitution,(1) The President or Vice-President shall cease to hold office, if: (a) By a resolution passed by twothirds majority of all the members of the executive council of the Federation it is declared that the President or Vice-President is incapable of discharging the functions of his office; and (b) The declaration is verified, after such medical examination as may be necessary, by a medical panel established under subsection (4) of this section in its report to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(2) Where the medical panel certifies in the report that in its opinion the President or VicePresident is suffering from such infirmity of body or mind as renders him permanently incapable of discharging the functions of his office, a notice thereof signed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall be published in the Official Gazette of the Government of the Federation.

(3) The President or Vice-President shall cease to hold office as from the date of publication of the notice of the medical report pursuant to subsection (2) of this section.

(4) The medical panel to which this section relates shall be ap-

pointed by the President of the Senate, and shall comprise five medical practitioners in Nigeria:(a) One of whom shall be the personal physician of the holder of the office concerned; and (b) Four other medical practitioners who have, in the opinion of the President of the Senate, attained a high degree of eminence in the field of medicine relative to the nature of the examination to be conducted in accordance with the foregoing provisions.

(5) In this section, the reference to “executive council of the Federation” is a reference to the body of Ministers of the Government of the Federation, howsoever called, established by the President and charged with such responsibilities for the functions of government as the President may direct.

It is in light of this that the provision of the Constitution is invoked.

The concealment and non disclosure of the President’s health status is an aberration and should be strongly condemned.

The vagaries of sick presidents are not limited to Nigeria as Zimbabwe is having the same experience with Robert Mugabe. Oil-rich Angola longtime president, Jose Eduardo Dos Santos, recently returned from Spain after over 50 days where he went to seek medical treatment.

Patrice Talon of Benin is another African president who was away for quite a number of days on medical condition.

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In God’s Name Conversation with Azu 110817 AZU ISHIEKWENE

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I’m not suggesting for one moment that the church should take over the job of the police. But if the clergy loses its seasoning as a moral agent and becomes just another trading post, then it would be liable to the laws and vagaries of trading posts, including levies, taxes and tighter regulation

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book with the title of this article published 33 years ago by British investigative journalist, David Yallop, made the Catholic Church very, very uncomfortable.

Yallop said in the book that Pope John Paul I, who lasted only 33 days as pope, did not die a natural death.

He said the Pope, who was not the preferred choice, was murdered by vested interests in the Vatican because he was poised to rid the Church of its hypocrisy, hubris and corruption, a claim that the Church denounced as trash.

Trash or not, the Church in Rome and elsewhere has had to examine itself in light of many existential threats, after centuries of complicity in and ambivalence over some of the worst atrocities in the world. And believe it or not, money is at the root of it.

In response to increasing financial pressures, the Church is bending to new social trends and becoming quite creative at expanding its membership base.

The point in Yallop’s book is that beyond the façade of piety, religion is a deadly game of power, influence and survival of the fittest.

And it’s all in God’s name.

As the country mourns the outrageous killings at St. Philip’s Catholic Church Ozubulu last Sunday, the public is left to contemplate the tragic irony that Aloysius Ikegwuonu the obvious target, might also have been killed in the Church he donated to the community in God’s name.

His father and 12 or 18 other worshipers, depending on whose account you believe, were not so lucky. They were killed at morning Mass, innocent victims of what appears to be a gang war over money or God-knows-what between Aloysius and some “unknown” persons abroad.

It seems inappropriate to get past the dead, the wounded and the grieving to talk about how this tragedy came to happen in the first place. But who knows how many lives may be saved in

St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Umuezekwe Ofufe Amakwa Community of Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra on Sunday. where an unknown gunman killed 13 persons and injured 18 others. future by shining the light on the church, the scene of the crime?

Aloysius was not a stranger to the place. The fellow, who had already been made a “high chief ” at 36, is obviously one of the princes of a contemporary Igbo obsession, “osina nwata buru ogaranya,” literally meaning “one who became wealthy from childhood.”

Aloysius, famously celebrated as “Ebubechukwu Ozubulu” (God’s glory in Ozubulu), also built two other churches, in God’s name, to mark his piety. His charity is a validation of his status and he has also been nicknamed “bishop”, to show for it. He has made it, as we say.

At what price?

Several accounts after the incident indicate that the clergy and laymen in Ozubulu knew Aloysius quite well. You cannot be “God’s glory” shining through hefty donations and dodgy philanthropy and not be known.

Beyond accepting the keys of the new church building and blessing Aloysius and his crowd at a special Sunday thanksgiving, did the parish priest or anyone in the Diocese bother to find out exactly what he does for a living?

Or was it just enough that he had performed charity in the name of God? One of his spokespersons said he is an “international businessman” based in South Africa, with thriving businesses in real estate and also an importer and exporter of spare parts.

The spokesperson did not name

any of Aloysius’s companies or subsidiaries or the city in South Africa where this international businessman lives. And just like the parishioners, none of the journalists at the press conference asked him. Not one.

But Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, appears to know Aloysius a bit. It was the governor who shared the narrative about drugs, dodgy businesses and imported gang warfare.

Interestingly, just like the parishioners Obiano said nothing about Aloysius when the same fellow lined Awka with life-size billboards of the governor and himself announcing the official commissioning of roads he built to mark his 36th birthday in May. Did the governor know then what he knows now?

The logic appeared to be that helping God and helping Obiano’s politics could go hand in hand.

Now, the scale has fallen from the governor’s eyes and I wonder if after what he said publicly about Aloysius he is thinking he should have acted differently at least three months ago.

It happens all the time, talebearers conning people and doing havoc in God’s name. Chukwudi Onuwamadike, otherwise called Evans the kidnap kingpin, is another recent example.

He was a nice guy, minding his business, making hefty donations in church and paying his tithes, before he was found out. It was not the church or his neighbours that found him out; it was his greed.

I’m not suggesting for one moment that the church should take over the job of the police. But if the clergy loses its seasoning as a moral agent and becomes just another trading post, then it would be liable to the laws and vagaries of trading posts, including levies, taxes and tighter regulation.

Ozubulu happened because criminals in business and politics no longer see a distinction between a place of worship and any other place. They are, in fact, under the notion that places of worship are compromised and have therefore become either extensions of their domains or legitimate targets of their senseless retribution.

I’ve been watching politicians dramatise their regret over Ozubulu and swear that the culprits would be brought to justice. They do this all the time, knowing full well that it means nothing. But since Obiano, in whose backyard this crime was committed has said it would be different this time, let us wait and see.

One thing is clear: No serious investigation of this crime would be complete without following the money trail through its dodgy errands of charity in the community, church and wherever else the trail may lead.

Ozubulu could not have been in God’s name.

Ishiekwene is the MD/EditorIn-Chief of The Interview magazine and board member of the Paris-based Global Editors Network

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God’s Covenant Snr One of Nigeria’s highest producing oil and gas community – Ogba-EgbemaNdoni, in Ndoni Local Government Area, otherwise known as ONELGA in Rivers State, has found its bearing at last.

Unarguably the highest oil and gas producing LGA in Nigeria, the massive mineral-rich host community with its LGA headquarters in Omoku, plays host to Agip oil, Elf, Obite Gas Company, NLNG, Federal College of Education and NPDC among others.

A greatly relived son of the soil, an academician, Professor O. Jason Osai, one time local government chairman of ONELGA (2002-2004) and Associate Professor of Development Studies at the Institute of Foundation Studies, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, recapped that in a society where mediocrity is the order of the day and sycophancy and cronyism have been elevated to a form of art, a political culture where lacklustre and absolutely pitiable performance in public office is, ironically, thunderously applauded, it is like a breath of fresh air in a smoke-filled room to see someone perform creditably. “It is equally refreshing to see such performance being publicly acknowledged, appreciated and encouraged by all and sundry - especially by figures in authority.”

His reflections in retrospect: “Against vociferous protestations from family and friends,

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Alas! Normalcy returns in ONELGA, hurray!!

Nyesom Wike, governor, Rivers State

I travelled to ONELGA recently to attend to very urgent and important family matter that unavoidably required my presence. To my great surprise, I saw people from all walks of life going about their businesses in Omoku.

“You may wonder why I feel elated, but only on Sunday, August 3, 2016, at about 11.45 a.m., I had escaped a three-shot attack from an AK47 assault rifle wielding gun man at Ogbidi.

That traumatic incident became my baptism of fire in the inglorious episode of social insecurity and volatility that turned ONELGA into a killing field by operators of what I call abduction economy; the episode has left every family and community in ONELGA in a state

Prof. O. Jason Osai

Map of Rivers State

of despondency as many lives have been lost, properties worth millions of Naira destroyed and thousands have become internally displaced persons (IDP) in a society that is not at war.”

Against this backdrop, The Daily Times learnt, many wellmeaning people stopped going to ONELGA and many business outfits moved out of the area while members of NYSC pro-

gram and Law School externs preferred abandoning their program and losing one year of their lives rather than go to ONELGA. The Prof recalled that Access Bank, Bank PHB, ECO Bank, FCMB, First Bank and Zenith Bank closed shop, but they were not the only victims: “Other major eateries, business outfits and most shops and entrepreneurs relocated to other cities, the hospitality industry collapsed, turning Omoku and most communities in ONELGA into ghost towns; functionaries of various organisations in ONELGA sought transfer or commuted under heavy armed guard and these reflected negatively on the local economy and the erstwhile boisterous Omoku market went into virtual comatose,” Osai said.

“So, seeing an indication of the return of normalcy as I saw during my last visit was and still is a highly welcome development for me and I believe it is the same for every wellmeaning person - especially those from, or who do business in ONELGA and who have felt pain over the senseless state of fratricide in the otherwise peaceful community of jolly good and hospitable people.”

The Prof said he would therefore, eternally remain grateful to God and appreciate whosoever played a role howev-

er infinitesimal in the process that fructified in the state of normalcy I observed.

His words: “It is in view of this that I thank His Excellency, Nyesom Wike, Governor of Rivers State, for publicly and heartily acknowledging the good works of Barr Olisa Osi, Chairman of ONELGA Caretaker Committee, and his team and extending their tenure to enable them firm up the security situation in the area. The positive and enduring message this extension has sent is that it pays to perform creditably in whatever role and responsibility one is given.

“Also, the vibration of this action will resonate widely and enduringly and reflect positively on the persons of Barr Osi and members of his Committee. For Governor Wike, this speaks volubly of his capacity to perform the fundamental function of leadership, which is appointing the right persons in positions of authority and this is a major malaise of Nigerian politics.

“In view of the above, it is my fervent prayer that God who created and prodigiously endowed ONELGA with abundant human and material resources should guide and guard Barr Osi and his team as they perform the onerous function of sustaining peace in ONELGA. The Almighty should also touch the hearts and heads of youths of the land who have, rather unfortunately, been led astray so that they turn a new leaf and embrace peace and progress.

“And finally, God should bless and keep Governor Wike as he tenaciously pilots the affairs of the State to the glory of God. “Tuaa! Njoh!! Li!!! Alas!

Evil!! Depart For Ever!!!”

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Family of boy who bleeds when asleep, unable to eat solids, seeks help Ladesope Ladelokun Until four years ago, David Effiong, 14, was just an innocent child that never envisaged he could be held down by an illness that has kept him away from school and friends, threatening to shatter his dreams for the future.

According to his father, the lad was full of life and had a smile for everyone.

But his amiable features appear to have evaporated as he wears distraught all over his face.

David, who aspires to be a broadcaster, is suffering from Ameloblastoma of the mandible, a medical condition that has literally shut his mouth, making talking a difficult task owing to a very big tissue growth that formed around his mouth and jaw. The Ikot Asuwaborn teenager’s story is that which validates the belief in some quarters that, nothing beats good health.

It is no fairy tale that the little things other mortals take for granted like walking, sleeping, talking and eating have all become a tall order for David. Like a leper, he is avoided by his peers who are now about to graduate from secondary school.

For David, getting treated first to live a normal life like other humans is topmost on his mind despite the fact that he stopped schooling when he was in Basic 5 at Holy Primary School Ikot Asuwa, Akwa Ibom state (his home state) when his sickness surfaced four years ago.

In a broken voice, David’s father, Effiong Okon, told The Daily Times his son’s story: “It started like something that looks like a boil.

What we thought was boil started grow take drastic steps to save our son.’’

On the steps taken to make David well again, He said, “We took him to hospitals, pharmacies and prayer houses with the hope that it would disappear - all to no avail. I’ve sold everything I value to treat him. My wife used to trade in Akwa Ibom where she lives, but she has since relocated to Lagos to

intensify efforts to seek help to make David well again.’’

Lamenting that being a pastor has made him an object of ridicule, he said there are some people who confront him and say, “If I’m truly a man of God, I should be able to pray and get my son healed. A friend once told me I should go to a mountain to pray, and questioned my faith in God when I sought financial assistance from him. But I don’t allow such things to bother me.’’

Though getting David to talk can be likened to squeezing water out of rock due to his ailment, David managed to share his experience: “I can’t eat anything solid and sleeping for me is difficult because I bleed easily when I sleep.’’

However, a medical report of an examination conducted by Union Diagnostic and Clinical Services Plc., which has its head office at 5, Eletu Ogabi, off Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos and signed by a Consultant Radiologist, Prof R. A Arogundade read: Plain and post intravenous contrast medium 2mm axial sections of the face and base of skull are reviewed in soft tissue and bone windows.

There is an expansive lesion involving the region of the isthmus and angles of the mandible. The dental arcade of the mandible is disrupted.

The maxillary bone is structurally normal. No intracranial lesion is sighted. The ventricles are normal. Tomographic features are highly suggestive of ameloblastoma.’’

For all these medical jawbreakers, the bottom line is that David requires N5.1m for the treatment, flight ticket and other contingencies in India. David Effiong‘s parent appeal to the general public, NGOs, Akwa Ibom state government and public-spirited Nigerians to come to their aid financially for him to undergo surgery at Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad, India.

Cash donations can be sent to the account below: Account number: 0056840909 Bank: Union Bank Plc Account name: David Effiong

David Effiong

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NDUBISI OGBONNAYA I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SUNDAY NDUBISI SUCCESS, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SUNDAY NDUBISI OGBONNAYA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE. MUSA ALIYU I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MUSA HASSAN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MUSA ALIYU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

DORCAS YETUNDE MATANMI I formerly known as TENIOLA OLUDE wish to be known and addressed as DORCAS YETUNDE MATANMI . All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ADEKANMI TEMITOPE OLUWASEUN

I formerly known as Idowu Seun wish to be known and addressed as Idowu Adekanmi Temitope Oluwaseun. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

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BLESSING OMOWUNMI

IJEOMA CHRISTIENE I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GABRIEL CHRISTIENE IJEOMA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NDU LJEOMA CHRISTIENE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOSEPH OLUWATOYIN BLESSING NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLAJUBUTU OLUWATOYIN BLESSING OMOWUNMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OYEMADE VICTORIA OMOWUNMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMIOHU VICTORIA OMOWUNMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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UBAKANMA NGOZI JOY

VICTORIA OMOWUNMI

I formerly known as OKONKWO FAVOUR UJUNWA wish to be known and addressed as AUGUSTINE FAVOUR UJUNWA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Ibekwe Janet wish to be known and addressed as Hector Janet Inyang .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as UCHENDU NGOZI JOY wish to be known and addressed as UBAKANMA NGOZI JOY .

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IHEANACHOR ONYEMAUCHE AUGUSTINE

ABUBAKAR FATIMA AJIFERUKE

a ADEYEMI ADEDAMILOLA TANTOLORUN I formerly known as ADEYEMI OLUWADAMILOLA .A. wish to be known and addressed as ADEYEMI ADEDAMILOLA TANTOLORUN . All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Onyemauche Augustine wish to be known and addressed as Iheanachor Onyemauche Augustine .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

OBIANO LILIAN UKAMAKA

I formerly known as OKEKE LILIAN Ukamaka wish to be known and addressed as OBIANO LILIAN UKAMAKA .

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AJILEYE OLUWAMUYIWA OLUWASEUN 2. AJILEYE MODINAT ABIODUN 3. BANKOLE OLUSEGUN ISRAEL 4. DOSA TUNDE ADEBAYO 5. ISAMOTU OLAWALE A. 6. ADESINA AYOKUNLE TAIWO 7. OGUNMOKUN AFOLABI 8. FAJOBI BABATUNDE OLADIMEJI 9. OGUNDELE TUNDE 10. SOLA AKINSANYA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST 3. TO EVANGELIZE THE WORLD. 4. TO CONVERT MEN FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT. 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

I formerly known as Abubakar Fatima Omolere wish to be known and addressed as Abubakar Fatima Ajiferuke.

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CHANGEOFNAME/CORRECTIONOFDATEOFBIRTH

I formerly known as DIKKO GARUBA wish to be known and addressed as ABDULLAHI DIKKO . Corrected date of birth is 1-01-1990. .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

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. HRH OBA (ENGR.) MUFUTAU ADESANYA KASALI, 2. PROF., LASUN GBADAMOSI, 3. MR. ADESEGUN ADEBOWALE ADESANYA, 4. ALHAJI ABIODUN ABDUL, 5. BARR., (MRS.) KEHINDE ADESANYA BELLO AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO INDIGENT PEOPLE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: LAWAL, TAOFEEK BABATUNDE, 08131313000

THE LEAGUE OF XTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN 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. ALADE FOLARANMI ODUNAYO 2. OGUNNEYE AFOLABI KAMAR 3. MABO ADESEUN OLANBIWONNU 4. AKINYEMI AKINTOKUNBO ALADE 5. EICHIE IDEMUDIA AYODEJI 6. OJIKUTU AHMED OPEYEMI 7. ILORI OLUDAYO OLAKUNLE 8. ADUROJA TEMIDAYO OLAMIDE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CREATE AN AVENUE FOR SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL INTERACTION AND NETWORKING AMONGST PEOPLE OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, PROFESSIONS AND NATIONALITIES. 2. TO GIVE PHILANTHROPIC AND MORAL SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS, ORGANISATIONS AND COMMUNITIES 3. TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

LASISI MARIA IYABO

I formerly known as SALAWU IYABO MUSILIU wish to be known and addressed as LASISI MARIA IYABO. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

LOSS OF DOCUMENTS

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE ESTATE OF LATE MR BETRAM GOGO OBIORA DISCOVERED THE LOSS OF THE ORIGINAL LETTER OF OFFER AND OTHER DOCUMENTS ISSUED TO HIM BY THE FEDERAL HOUSING AUTHORITY ( FHA ) IN RESPECT OF HIS PROPERTY AT 2ND AVENUE, A CLOSE, BLOCK 1, FLAT 7, FESTAC TOWN.H ALL EFFORTS THEY MADE TO TRACE THE AFOREMENTIONED DOCUMENTS HAVE PROVED ABORTIVE. JOYCE ODUAH (MRS) JOYCE ODUAH AND CO 721 ROAD, H CLOSE, HOUSE 10, FESTAC TOWN, LAGOS. 08028789704.

GERTRUDE INITIATIVE

ADESANYA MAGGIE FOUNDATION

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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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. OJO TITILOPE OMOLAYA - CHAIRMAN 2. OLOWO OLUWABUSOLA OLAYEMI - SECRETARY 3. ADEYEMO ADEYINKA RASAQ 4. ALAFIA ADEWALE MOSHOOD AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERMENT TO WOMEN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILDREN. 2. TO SAFEGUARD THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD AND PROVIDE FOR THE WELL BEING OF CHILDREN IN NEED. 3. TO MENTOR AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO THE YOUTH. 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

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

NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 1. SABO JOY 2. VICTORIA IBRAHIM IDRIS 3. EDOKPAYI OMOSEFE. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO EMPOWERING WOMEN AND CHILDREN TOWARDS LIVING A BETTER LIFE AND CONTRIBUTING POSITIVELY TO SOCIETY

LOSS OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF THE NIGERIA ACTUARIAL SOCIETY –CAC/IT/NO. 4538

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANISATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC) ABUJA, UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004, FOR CERTIFIED TRUE COPY (CTC) OF ITS MISSING/LOST CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. NAME : THE NIGERA ACTUARIAL SOCIETY CERTIFICATE NO.: CAC/IT/NO. 4538 ANY OBJECTION TO THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED OYETUGA OLUGBENGA JOSEPH ESQ. LEGAL PRACTITIONER ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 9141 INITIATIVE FOR YOUTH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANY’S AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. H R M NOBLE ESHEMITAN 2. IKPONWOSA OSAGIE OGIEMUDIA 3. OLADOKUN ADEYEMI 4. MIGHTYMAN AYE DIKURO THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. EMPOWERING YOUTH AND YOUNG PROFESSIONAL THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMS. 2. TO PROPAGATE AND PROMOTE THE IDEAL OF SERVICE TO HUMANITY THROUGH THE CORE VALUES OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL. 3. TO MENTOR YOUTH AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS THROUGH ROTARY AND HELP THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. 4. TO CARRY OUT OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS IN EDUCATION, SPORTS, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND ANY OTHER PROJECTS AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE ASSOCIATION. ANY OBJECTION TO THE ABOVE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA, ABUJA NIGERIA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.OBOLO SAMUEL - PRESIDENT 2. ALATISE OLUKEMI MARY - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO PREACH THE WORDS OF GOD AS IN THE HOLY BIBLE 3. TO EVANGELIZE AND WIN SOULS FOR GOD’S KINGDOM 4. TO HELP THE POOR AND THE NEEDY IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ISAH USMAN TSANDO - CHAIRMAN 2. MUHAMMED HARANDE - SECRETARY 3. ABUBAKAR ABDULLAHI - FINANCIAL SEC 4. COMMERADE KABIRU IBRAHIM - P.R.O 5. BASHIR ABDULLAHI - AUDITOR 6. ALHAJI TUKUR HARUNA - TREASURER 7. HAJ. LARAI MOHAMMED KANGIWA - WOMEN LEADER 8. ALHAJI ATIKU UMAR AKWARA - YOUTH LEADER 9. SANI MAIWA TAFIDA - ASST. YOUTH LEADER 10. MURTALA AMINU YAURI - WELFARE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AND PROMOTE PEACE AMONG THE INDIGENTS OF KEBBI 2. TO CARRY OUT DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE OF KEBBI ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA. SIGNED: SECRETARY

GODS MERCY MIRACLE AND DELIVERANCE MINISTRY INTL

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: I PASTOR ISOLA GIDEON OLAWALE -GEN OVERSEER 2 PASTOR MRS OLANIKE ISOLA -GEN SEC 3 MRS EKE IFEOMA CHRISTIANAH 4 PASTOR OLADELE SANYA JP 5 MRS KOFOWOROLA ISOLA

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.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 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, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: ATTAH ENEMOHI VICTORI

SIGNED BY PROPHETESS ADEBISI BABAGBOUN (LEGAL PRACTITIONER)

Public Notice 22 NARROWWAY BIBLE CHURCH INTL

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: I. PASTOR DAVID AYODEJI BABAGBOHUN PRESIDENT 2. PROPHETESS ADEBISI BABAGBOHUN GEN SECRETARY 3. ELDER FRIDAY ORJI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 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, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED SECRETARY

RITA OMAMEZI ODU FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES 1. CLEMENTINA OVOKENYE EDEREKA - CHAIRMAN 2. AGATHA OGHOGHO ALOBA 3. DORCAS OGHOME NDUKWE - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROVIDE, CLOTHING AND SHELTER FOR THE NEEDY IN OUR SOCIETY. 2. TO SPONSOR SCHOLARSHIP TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED YOUTHS AND CHILDREN IN THE SOCIETY. 3. TO PROMOTE MASS EDUCATION, JOB CREATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN THE LOCAL COMMUNICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AMINA ADO IBRAHIM. 2. MISS MUNIRAT AIYELABEGAN ISIAKA. 3. HAJIA RABI IDI ADAMU. 4. MR JOEL JABANI MAMBULA. 5. MR BARNABAS OJIAH BARNY ADEKU. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. 2. TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE RURAL AREAS. 3. TO ENHANCED THEN LIVELIHOOD OF THE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY ETC. 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.

GRASS ROOT MOBILIZATION FOR GOOD LEADERSHIP

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FOUNDATION FOR JUSTICE AND REHABILITATION OF PRISONERS 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. KUSHIMO OLUMUYIWA EMMANUEL -PRESIDENT 2. TAIWO ADEKUNLE PRINCE 3. LASISI ABDULHADI ABIODUN 4. ADEYEYE OLUDARE -LEGAL ADVISER 5. OGUNDAMISI OLUWAKEMI JOSFYN 6. ODUYEBO NURUDEEN ALOWONLE 7. OGUNDARE OLUSOLA SAMSON 8. OJO ADEWALE TIMOTHY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROTECT, DEFEND AND SUSTAIN THE RIGHTS OF PRISONERS IN NIGERIA AND NIGERIANS IN FOREIGN PRISONS. 2. TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO THE INDIGENT PRISONERS BOTH IN NIGERIA AND NIGERIANS IN FOREIGN PRISONS. 3. TO USE INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE LAW TO SEEK LIBERTY OF PRISON INMATES WRONGFULLY IMPRISONED AND OR VICTIMS OF INJUSTICE. 4. TO ADVOCATE FOR JUDICIAL POLICIES THAT ARE CAPABLE OF POSITIVE TRANSFORMATION OF PRISONS ENVIRONMENT IN NIGERIA. 5. TO ADVOCATE FOR CONTINUOUS DECONGESTION OF PRISONS IN NIGERIA. 6. TO PARTNER WITH GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS BOTH LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL OF SIMILAR OBJECTIVES FOR POSITIVE TRANSFORMATION OF PRISON AND JUSTICE SYSTEM IN NIGERIA. 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

NWAFOR SOLOMON LITERACY FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THECOMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES 1. CHARLES SOLOMON - CHAIMAN 2. SONATE OMOLORA GANDONU - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO RAISE FUNDS AND LOGISTICS SUPPORT(E.G. TRANSPORTATION), IN ORDER TO HELP PURCHASE SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR SELECT SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA. 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 FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY ASSOCIATION OF YORUBA PERISHABLE GOODS TRADERS, ILORIN, KWARA 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.MUBARAQ ABUBAKAR IMAM. 2.ADEWUSI ADEKUNLE MICHAEL 3. BABATUNDE SALAWUDEEN 4. SAKIB ADAM ADISA 5.IBRAHIM MUSA AKAJE 6. MUHAMMED ABDULHAMID ISHOLA. 7. ISSA SAIDU ALAO. 8.ALHAJA AKANBI AYINKE 9. KOLAPO AHMED 10. ABDULKADIR SALIHU MOHAMMAD : AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS: 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 FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY THE SECRETARY

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OKUN-WOMEN CONNECT INITIATIVE

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

TRUSTEES 1. ISHAYA TAYO MERCY. , - PRESIDENT 2. BALOGUN YEMISI MOTUNRAYO. - SECRETARY 3 . IBILOLA OLUWATOYIN. BEATRICE. - MEMBER AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1 TO ENCOURAGE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN IN POLITICS,GOVERNMENT AND POLICY MAKING IN OKUN LAND. 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 TESLIM AGBOOLA

SENATE FRIENDS CLUB OF NIGERIA

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. OBIEZE OKECHUKWU ANSELEM 2. ANUONYE EMEKA VALENTINE 3. ONUZULIKE DOZIE LAZARUS 4. OBIUKWU AMANDI MICHEAL 5. OKEREKE CHUKWUGOZIE HENRY. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES WELFARE OF MEMBERS. 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 FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED SECRETARY

ROYAL CHRISTIAN PROFESSIONALS GREAT INITIATIVE 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.FATOYINBO KAYODE FOLUSHO DAYO -PRESIDENT 2. FATOYINBO FOLASHADE 3. SUNDAY JOHN ABAYOMI: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES :TEACHING AND PREACHING THE WORD OF GOD, EQUIPPING THE CHRISTIANS ESPECIALLY PROFESSIONALS WITH THE WORD OF GOD: 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 FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

DAVID SAMUEL OYELESE FOUNDATION

JOY AJIBADE FOUNDATION

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

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION 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. Aminu Tafida.

2. SHehu Abdullahi Usman.

3. Balarabe Umar Yakasai.

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.EZEKIEL ADEBAYO OYELESE - CHAIRMAN 2.YEWANDE KEHINDE COLE - SECRETARY 3.JOY OLATUNDUN AJIBADE - MEMBER

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.To impart leadership skills on youths in the society.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.TO EVANGELISE AND TEACH THE WORD OF GOD. 2.TO REACH OUT AND HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED. 3.TO PROVIDE SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS AN ELDERLY.

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.JOY OLATUNDUN AJIBADE - CHAIRMAN 2.LAUGHTER OLUWASEYITAN AJIBADE - SECRETARY 3.EZEKIEL ADEBAYO OYELESE - MEMBER 4.YEWANDE KEHINDE COLE - MEMBER

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.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.TO EVANGELISE AND TEACH THE WORD OF GOD. 2.TO REACH OUT AND HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED. 3.TO PROVIDE SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS AND ELDERLY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED : SECRETARY

SIGNED : SECRETARY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.CHIMUANYA UZODIMMA MICHAEL - CHAIRMAN 2.SUNDAY IFEANYI ONWUEGBU - SECRETARY THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.To foster cordial relationship amongst club members and friends.

2.To promote unity of members and foster the spirit of brotherhood.

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

FUTURE HOPE CLUB BENIN

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.UBEH JIMNWOBODO JOSEPH - CHAIRMAN 2.EZULU CHIDIEBERE - VICE CHAIRMAN 3.NWOKPOKU MATHIAS - GEN. SECRETARY 4.ONUEKOSI IKENNA - TREASURER 5.ACHILIHU CHIGOZIE - MEMBER 6.EZE JOHN AKUMA - MEMBER 7.EMOS MKPUMA OYI - MEMBER 8.MGBADA IKECHUKWU MATHEW - MEMBER 9.OMOROGBE LUCKY UYINWMEN - MEMBER 10.OSAKWE EMMANUEL - MEMBER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVE : 1.To foster cordial relationship amongst club members and friends.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

IDOMA INTERNATIONAL CARNIVAL INITIATIVE 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. Prince Edwin Ochai - Chairman 2. Prof. Owoicho Godwin Akpa 3. Mr Dan Enenche Obe 4. Eng. Benson Onaji 5. Prof. Armstrong Adejo 6. Boniface Martin Eneojo 7. Mr Ajuh Ameh 8. Dr Alex Okopi Momoh 9. Barr. Amali Adoya Amali The aim and objectives: 1. To organise social and economic carnival for the people of idoma at home and in diaspora 2. To provide for orphans, widows and the less privileged in the society 3. To set up vocational schools and exhibition shows for the youth to acquire skills and be self reliant 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

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FASINA AMIDAT OMOBOLA I formerly known as Fashina Bola wish to be known and addressed as Fasina Amidat Omobola . All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

xORISTSEUNDEDE EYITEMI I formerly known as ORISTSEUNDEDE EYITEMI IBEH wish to be known and addressed as ORISTSEUNDEDE EYITEMI .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

MRSOGOCHUKWUOSUAGWUULOAKUALICE

LAWAL ABDULLAHI BABATUNDE

ASIEGBU WILSON UCHE

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OSSAI CHINASA ONYEBUCHI

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I formerly known as ODOH CHINASA wish to be known and addressed as OSSAI CHINASA ONYEBUCHI . All former documents remain valid General public please take note

NWAOGU AMARACHI CYNTHIA ELIZABETH.

OKAFOR HOPE TEMOFE

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I formerly known as OKAFOR TEMOFE MARIAN wish to be known and addressed as OKAFOR HOPE TEMOFE .

All former documents remain valid General public please take note. a MRS AKINSOLA AYOYEMI OLUWAKEMI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MISS OSUAGWU ULOAKU ALICE , NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS OGOCHUKWU OSUAGWU ULOAKU ALICE , ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

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AFFIONG EDET UDOFIA

MRS. ROSELINE INYANG RHEMA IYAMU

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I formerly known as Miss. Roseline Inyang Nsa Eyo , But now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. Roseline Inyang Rhema IYAMU. All former documents remains valid .

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MRS. CHINYEREM FRANCES IMMANUEL

ADEBOYE BABATUNDE OLAMILEKAN

GODSTIME KINGSLEY SAPERE

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME

x MRS. OLUCHUKWU PRECIOUS AUGUSTA

MRS. CHIBUOGWU SALOME NDIDIAMAKA

I, EJIKE COLLINS ONUNWO, and EJIKE KINIKA, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, EJIKE COLLINS ONUNWO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EBOMUCHE PRECIOUS MODESTY CHIDINMA AMAKA AUGUSTA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OLUCHUKWU PRECIOUS AUGUSTA. All former documents remain valid.

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EZERIOHA SYLVIA OGOCHUKWU This is to confirm that the name EZERIOHA SYLVIA OGOCHUKWU, EZERIOHA SILVER OGOO and EZERIOHA SILVER OGOCHUKWU refers to one and same person; now wish to be known and addressed as EZERIOHA SYLVIA OGOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid.

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OHANUBA EBUKA JOHN

MRS. ONUORAEGBUNAM ROSEMARY UGOCHI

ADESHINA ADEGBENRO AWOSHOLA

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I, Formerly known and addressed as OLUWO BABATUNDE IDRIS now wish to be known and addressed as ADESHINA ADEGBENRO AWOSHOLA .All former documents remain valid.General public take note

ADDITION OF NAME

HENRY NGOZI CHARITY

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a ABERE PRECIOUS I formerly called and addressed as GIFT NEKABARI now wish to be known called and addressed as ABERE PRECIOUS. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

I, Formerly known and addressed as SERIKI FATAI now wish to be known and addressed as SERIKI FATAI OLASUNBO.All former documents remain valid.

General public take note OKERE GOODLUCK I formerly called and addressed as OKERE QUEEN GOODLUCK now wish to be known called and addressed as OKERE GOODLUCK. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

OWOEYE BOLUWATIFE OYEYEMI I, formerly known and addressed as Akinyemi Boluwatife Oyeyemi now wish to be known and addressed as Owoeye Boluwatife Oyeyemi. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

STEPHEN MICHAEL OBARO Formerly known and addressed as EZEKIEL MICHAEL OBARO, now wish to be known and addressed as STEPHEN MICHAEL OBARO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly called and addressed as OKORIE NGOZI CHARITY now wish to be known called and addressed as HENRY NGOZI CHARITY. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

BLESSEDMOSES ETHEL CHIMENEM

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MRS. OTAWA SYLVIA CHIDIMMA

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MRS CHRISTIANA EKWUTOSI OKOROHA

ADEYEMI YEWANDE ROSELINE

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Formerly known and addressed as MISS BOLARINWA JUMOKE MUTIAT, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS JUMOKE OLALERE ADEBAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS JUMOKE OLALERE ADEBAYO

STEPHEN BLESSING DEMUWRI

NWANERE PROMISE OGADIMMA

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Formerly known and addressed as NMEZI OGADIMMA PROMISE, now wish to be known and addressed as NWANERE PROMISE OGADIMMA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

REUBEN AYOMIDE REBECCA

OYEDOLA ELIMAD OLANIKE

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Formerly known and addressed as OYEDOLA ELIZABETH, now wish to be known and addressed as OYEDOLA ELIMAD OLANIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SUNDAYINIOBONG FRANCIS Formerly known and addressed as UKPONG INIOBONG FRANCIS, now wish to be known and addressed as SUNDAYINIOBONG FRANCIS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm that I, IWAYEMI YEMISI is one and same as IWAYEMI YEMISI GANIAT. I now wish to operate my account with IWAYEMI YEMISI. All documents bearing the above names are mine and remain valid. General public take note.

AGBO BENARD ONWE

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OKAEZE PRINCE CHUKWUKELU

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HILARY-DAVID C. UZOEGBU This is to confirm that the name HILARY-DAVID C. UZOEGBU and GODWIN CHUKWUEMEKA UZOEGBU refers to one and the same person; now wish to be knownand addressed as HILARY-DAVID C. UZOEGBU. All former documents remain valid.

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CORRECTION OF NAME I, GEORGEWILL ANAYORCHI ANAELE, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as, GEORGEWILL ANAYO ANELE, instead of GEORGEWILL ANAYORCHI ANAELE. All former documents remains valid. The general public take note. a SUNDAYADEBAYO GERARD I formerly known and addressed as KOUDJRA GERAD now wish to be known called and addressed as SUNDAYADEBAYO GERARD. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note LANNIAUX-OGAZI SANDRA CHIKA

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LOSS OF DOCUMENTS The general public is hereby notified of the Loss of Documents of the property situate, lying and being at ODI OLOWO, MUSHIN, LAGOS. The lost documents on the property are listed below: 1. Deed of Conveyance – Registered as No. 29 on Page 29 in Volume 727 of the Register of Deed kept at the Lagos State Land Registry, Lagos, Nigeria.

2. Receipt of Purchase. 3. Survey Plan.

All efforts to trace the above mentioned documents have proved abortive. General Public Take Notice.

Signed: Akinola Shaw.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Pastor Olumide Rilwan Salako 2. Asst. Pastor Esther Idonome Salako 3. Mr Richard OlatunjiAgboola 4. Mrs Gladys Enovwo Brume AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To propagate the Gospel and lead souls to Heaven 2. To liberate from all oppression of the deviland restore the hopeless through Christ’s transformative power and love 3. To occupy and dominate territories for Christ 4. To accomplish 3 above, we will plant churches in the Nations of the world.

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

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MRS FALETI ELIZABETH OMOBOLA

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Formerly known and addressed as MISS JOSEPH ELIZABETH OMOBOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS FALETI ELIZABETH OMOBOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

IDONGESIT ENEFIOK ADERINTO

MRS OLUWASEUN OGUNDOYIN

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SHOYOYE MONSURAT AYOKA

. Formerly known and addressed as MISS OLUWASEUN BALOGUN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OLUWASEUN OGUNDOYIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

xxMISS EZEALA MERCY ADAEZE

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Formerly known and addressed as MRS ADUBA MERCY ADAEZE, now wish to be known and addressed as MISS EZEALA MERCY ADAEZE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EJIOGU TITILOLA TOKUNBOH

MRS YUSUFF-ADELEKE RUKAYAT ADEBISI

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I formerly known and addressed as MISS ADELEKE RUKAYAT ADEBISI now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS YUSUFFADELEKE RUKAYAT ADEBISI. All former documents remain valid.

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SAMUEL JEROME ONUH

JOHN ODION KADIRI

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MRS, MOJISOLA ADEYEMI PEDRO I, formerly known and addressed as MOJISOLA ADEYEMI TAIWO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS, MOJISOLA ADEYEMI PEDRO. All former documents remain valid.

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MURITALA KAREEM

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MARIA BOSE BALOGUN

Formerly known and addressed as IFE OLUWA, now wish to be known and addressed as MARIA BOSE BALOGUN. All former documents remain valid.

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IJOR ISRAEL UZOMA

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MRS ACHI GLADYS OJIYOMA

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CORRECTION OF NAME This is to inform the general public that my name was mistakenly written on as AFOLABI AKEEM YEKEEN instead of AFOLABI AKEEM YEKINI. That my correct name is AFOLABI AKEEM YEKINI. That i was born on the 14th of April, 1965. All former documents remain valid.

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AKANDE ABIOLA OLABANJO

I, formerly known and addressed as JOHN ODIONOSEN IHATALOR OBHAKHOBOH that IHATALOR is not my surname but mistakenly written as surname on my C.A.C documents that now wish to be known and adressed as JOHN ODION KADIRI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OLABANJO ABIOLA JANET, Now wish to be known and addressed as AKANDE ABIOLA OLABANJO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MENSAH ABEINA

MR ISAAC 0LUWASEGUN ADEBAYO

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I formerly MR EMMANUEL OLUWASESAN ADEBAYO now want to be known and addressed as MR ISAAC 0LUWASEGUN ADEBAYO. All relevant former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

UGO BLESSING EKWOK Formerly known and addressed as BLESSING HELEN EKWOK, now wish to be known and addressed as UGO BLESSING EKWOK. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

KAYODE DANIELLA OLUWATOYOSI Formerly known and addressed as ONABANJO DANIELLA OLUWATOYOSI, now wish to be known and addressed as KAYODE DANIELLA OLUWATOYOSI. All former documents remain valid.

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OKWU TOCHUKWU MARIAM

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OYELAMI TEMIDAYO KOREDE

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MRS TUBI ABIDEMI IBIDAPO

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MRS. OKIRA CLARA ONWUGHAI

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OKAFOR CELINA

MRS NNEKA ROSEMARY OGBODO

OKPONYIA FLORENCE EKWUTOSI

BALOGUN FADIPE KABIRA ABIDEMI

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AFUNUGO MARY-MARTHA OKWUDILICHUKWU

NDUBUISI ESTHER AKUAMAKA

FESTUS ONYEBUCHI

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MRS NWANNA CHIDIOGO HANNAH

MRS UDEGBUNAM ONYINYECHUKWU FAITH

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NKIRUKA FELICIA UZOKA I formerly known as NKIRUKA FELICIA EGOLUM, now wish to be known and addressed as NKIRUKA FELICIA UZOKA. Former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OGUNOYE OMOLARA DORCAS

ANOH ONYEKACHI FERDINAND

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Formerly known and addressed as ANOH SUNDAY ONYEKACHI, now wish to be known and addressed as ANOH ONYEKACHI FERDINAND. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS EVELYN AKUJOBI I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EVELYN EKUAFEH, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EVELYN AKUJOBI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as WHESU OLANREWAJU ABIODUN, Now wish to be known and addressed as WHESU OLANREWAJU GBENUPO. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as FRANCIS YEMISI, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUDARE YEMISI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ADEPOJU OMOLARA DORCAS, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNOYE OMOLARA DORCAS. All former documents remain valid.

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We formerly known and addressed as JAMES TAJUDEEN AYODEJI, BOLA, TAIWO JOSEPH, TAIWO PAUL and KEHINDE PETER AGBOOLA, Now wish to be known and addressed as JAMES TAJUDEEN AYODEJI, BOLA RUTH, TAIWO JOSEPH,TAIWO PAUL and KEHINDE PETER AKINWALE. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as MURITALA KAREEM OKEAGUNLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MURITALA KAREEM that my correct date of birth is 06-06-1975 . All relevant former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

OLUDARE YEMISI

Formerly known and addressed as ESTHER EZEKIEL EHI, now wish to be known and addressed as ESTHER ADENUGA EHI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

WHESU OLANREWAJU GBENUPO

YUSUF-ODUNDOYIN ADESOLA JOSEPH

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

ESTHER ADENUGA EHI

CHANGE OF FAMILY NAME

IDEHEN ROLAND FRANCIS ESEWI

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MRS OLUWASEUN OGUNDOYIN Formerly known and addressed as MISS OLUWASEUN BALOGUN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OLUWASEUN OGUNDOYIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

KOWO OLUWADAMILARE EDIRIN I formerly known called and addressed as GIBSON OGHENEKEWE OLUWADAMILARE, now wish to be known called and addressed as KOWO OLUWADAMILARE EDIRIN. All former documents remain valid.

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GANIYU RACHEAL MOPELOLA Formerly known and addressed as BAMIDELE MOPELOLA RACHEAL, now wish to be known and addressed as GANIYU RACHEAL MOPELOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS ITUNU ADEDOKUN AJAYI

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CORRECTION OF NAME I mistaken known and address as KENETH GODGIFT wish to be called and addressed as KENNETH WAREBI. The name KENNETH WAREBI and KENETH GODGIFT refers to one and the same person. All documents bearing KENETH GODGIFT, should be corrected as it was wrongly written. The general public and all relevant authorities should please take note.

OIJADENOR UWADIALE THOMAS

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CONFIRMATION OF NAMES:

OJEJINMI FOLASHADE ANTHONIA

On some of my documents, my name appears as KUDOMI JAMIU ADESAYO and it appears as KUDOMI ADESAYO on some, henceforth, I wish to be known and addressed as KUDOMI JAMIU ADESAYO, any documents bearing the above mentioned names remain valid. General public take note.

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MICHAEL NDUBUISI OKONS

ONU NKECHINYERE NANCY

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OKWUOLISA EBERE JULIET

ELOCHUKWU VERONICA ENEH

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I, formerly known and addressed as ENEH VERONICA .E., now wish to be known and addressed as ELOCHUKWU VERONICA ENEH. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

SAMUEL EGBINOLA OLANIYAN FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Mr. Samson Oyeniran Akinola 2. Ms. Grace Ibilola Akindele AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. Giving Bursary awards to the students of Akinmorin Grammar School, Akinmorin, Oyo State; 2. Other objectives as may generally be in the interest of the Foundation.

Any Objection 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.

LIBERATED YOUTHS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

This is to inform the general public that the above named initiative has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. WOKA FERDINAND AZUBUIKE (Chairman) 2. INNOCENT JENNIFER LADY (Secretary) 3. NWOGU MARVELOUS CHIEDOZIE AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. To support good governance.

2. To enhance and build a peaceful bond among Nigerian youths.

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

Signed: ENOVWOR ODUKUYE-AKPOGUMA CLASS OF 1984, COMMAND SECONDARY SCHOOL IPAJA LAGOS OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION This is to inform the general public that the above named “Organisation” has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the part C of Companies and Allied Matters Acts 1990.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. Mrs. Hilda Ejemhen Egboh 2. Mr. Chukwuemeka Chamberlain Okonkwo.

3. Mr. Ademola Amure.

4. Mrs. Ngozi Maureen Atiomo.

5. Mr George Fubara Tolofari.

6. Mrs. Olabisi Muflat Okewole-Adio.

7. Mr. Ismaila Tanko Yakubu

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Aims: To provide free health care services for the less privilege.

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

Signed: trustees

KINGS BOULEVARD MINISTRY

UNITED FRIENDS CLUB OF NIGERIA

The general public is hereby notified that the above named ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Sijuade Otegbeye-Chairman.

2. Iroko Minasu.

3. Olanrewaju Kazeem Fadeyi-Secretary 4. Kehinde Adenugba.

5.Gbolahan Magbagbeola THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To preach the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all men and women for godly living and teach them the scriptural principles to become functional members of the society with a view to making positive contributions and impacts in the Nigerian society and beyond.

2. To teach men and women scriptural principles to become models of godly living, excellence, love, righteousness and integrity in the society.

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

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent off Aguyi Ironsi Street, PMB 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the day of this publication.

PROF. INNO EKEH FOUNDATION

Trustees are : 1.Adeniyi Aderemi Johnson, 2.Aderemi Alex Adedimeji, 3.Aderemi Glory Adenike, 4.Aderemi Adedimeji Mobolaji 5.Adebo Oluwatosin

Signed: Chairman

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1. To help in the enhancement of the educational values and welfare of the school.

2. To promote welfare and social activities among members.

3. To help deserving cases of indigence among students of the school and to provide scholarship fund or bursaries as far as these are practicable.

Signed by: TRUSTEES.

HEALTHY LIFE CARE FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN INITIATIVE This is to inform the general public that the above named Initiative has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1 Kenechukwu kingsley oyeike.

2 chidi henry onweh.

3 Ikenna Ozochiweuba.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1. To work essentially for the welfare of the members.

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

Signed by: TRUSTEES

SIGNED Solomon Okedara. Esq.

EVER INCREASING GRACE AND REVIVAL FIRE ASSEMBLY

OTSEMHEUNO FOUNDATION

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

Notice is hereby given to the general public that the above-named EVER INCREASING GRACE AND REVIVAL FIRE ASSEMBLY Which is located in Lagos State, has applied to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja, for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE General Public Is Hereby Notified That The Above Named Has Applied to Corporate Affairs Commission For Registration Under Part “C” Of The Companies And Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.PROF. INNO EKEH 2.DR. MRS. AGATHA EKEH 3.MR. INNOCENT EBERE EKEH 4. MR. IKE EBERE EKEH

THE TRUSTEES ARE – PASTOR BOLARINWA ADEMOLA OLUFIKAYO PASTOR (MRS) BOLARINWA OLUBUNMI ADENIKE PASTOR CHIMEZIE EPHRAIM DANIEL DEACONESS OLUKOREDE OLUKEMI ABIMBOLA PASTOR ABRAHAM IKANI ADAJI BROTHER CELESTINE ONYEBUCHI FRANKLINE PASTOR JULIUS ADESHINA OJOAWO BRO. BENJAMIN OLA DARAMOLA

THE TRUSTEES : (1). OGBHEMHE EMOUDUME ALOAYE MAILLARD (2). OGBHEMHE ROSEMARY ILUOGWIKPHE (3). IDALU BARTHOLOMEW AFEKHU (4). AYONOTE RAPHAELL ALETAGBO.

- CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT - SECRETARY - MEMBER - MEMBER

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To render humanitarian assistance to mankind among other things as emanated in our constitution.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ.

To establish and run Churches.

To Ordain priests.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : (1). TO TAKE CARE OF THE POOR AND THE NEEDY (2). TO CARE OF THE ORPHAN AND ASSIST THE ORPHANAGE.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication.

Any Objection to the Registration should be Forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off AGUIYI Ironsi Street, MAITAMA, ABUJA Within 28 DAYS of This Publication.

Signed: Secretary

WUNMI OLUBOYEDE WUNMI OLUBOYEDE & CO LEGAL PRACTITIONERS TEL 08034387969

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

FIRE OF MIRACLES MINISTRY FOR ALL NATIONS

SPRINGVISION EABRI FOUNDATION

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

THE General Public Is Hereby Notified That The Above Named Has Applied to Corporate Affairs Commission For Registration Under Part “C” Of The Companies And Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE General Public Is Hereby Notified That The Above Named Has Applied to Corporate Affairs Commission For Registration Under Part “C” Of The Companies And Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Apostle Bernard peter Anayochi 2. Pastor Mrs Eucharia idowu anayochi.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.Mr Peter Osifo 2.Dr Samuel Jesuorobo Osifo 3. Mrs Ute Schwarz-osifo

Aim And Objective: 1.To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ .

Aim and Objective: 1. To help the less privilege in the society

Any Objection to the Registration should be Forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off AGUIYI Ironsi Street, MAITAMA, ABUJA Within 28 DAYS of This Publication.

Any Objection to the Registration should be Forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off AGUIYI Ironsi Street, MAITAMA, ABUJA Within 28 DAYS of This Publication.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

TORIOLA ADETUTU AYODELE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as FALEYE ADETUTU AYODELE , now wish to be known, called and addressed as TORIOLA ADETUTU AYODELE . All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

That on some of my documents, my name appears as MR. JACOB EBERE OKITE, while on my other documents, it appears as MR. OKITE AGWU and MR. EBERECHUKWU JACOB. That I am the one bearing both names mentioned above. That I now wish to be known and addressed as MR. JACOB EBERE OKITE. All the documents bearing both names are mine and remain valid.

General public and Authorities Concerned take note.

ADEYANJU MUFTAU GBADEBO

SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

OLUWAGBESAN OLUWOLE TUNDE I, formerly known and addressed as OGUNGBESAN OLUWOLE BABATUNDE, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWAGBESAN OLUWOLE TUNDE due to religion purpose. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AKINSANYA OLAWALE OLABODE with a wrong date of birth 28/02/82, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEYANJU MUFTAU GBADEBO with correct date of birth 17/12/73. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

TRACEY IDEMUDIA FOUNDATION

DIVINE COURT OF GOD MINISTRY

IFEOMA HAPPINESS IBE

EGWUATU ADAORA RITA

NO 1, ISIOHOR ROAD, AFTER 1ST POWER LINE BY S&T BARRACK, BENIN CITY,EDO STATE

THE General Public Is Hereby Notified That The Above Named Has Applied to Corporate Affairs Commission For Registration Under Part “C” Of The Companies And Allied Matters Act 1990.

I, formerly known and addressed as IFEOMA HAPPINESS IROEGBU, now wish to be known and addressed as IFEOMA HAPPINESS IBE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EGWUATU ADAORA JESSICA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as EGWUATU ADAORA RITA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MRS STROUD OGHALE GRACE

KINGSLEY OSONDU EZEH OMEJE

THE General Public Is Hereby Notified That The Above Named Has Applied to Corporate Affairs Commission For Registration Under Part “C” Of The Companies And Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. EGGER-EBHOTEMHEN MERCY 2. EBHOTEMHEN SATURDAY 3. OTOIMEN MERCY

TRUSTEES ARE 1AZOKA CHRISTOPHER 2EGONYE BIBIAN OBUTEAKU 3AZOKA CHINYERE LAURETTA 4EGONYE WILFRED IKECHUKWU

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: TO GIVE ASSISTANCES TO THE NEEDY IN TIME OF Distress.

AIMS 1)TO PREACH HE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD 2)TO SET PEOPLE FREE THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD 3)TO ESTABLISH BRANCHES FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL WORLD WIDE

Any Objection to the Registration should be Forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off AGUIYI Ironsi Street, MAITAMA, ABUJA Within 28 DAYS of This Publication.

Any Objection to the Registration should be Forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off AGUIYI Ironsi Street, MAITAMA, ABUJA Within 28 DAYS of This Publication.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED SECERTARY

I formerly known and addressed as MISS OSIA OGHALE GRACE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS STROUD OGHALE GRACE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly called and addressed as KINGSLEY OSONDU EZEH now wish to be referred to as KINGSLEY OSONDU EZEH OMEJE. All erstwhile document still remain the same, GENERAL public and other affected institutions kindly take note.

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Bankers Committee: N26bn Agric, SMEs funds ready for disbursement Mathew Dadiya & Aisha Inuwa, Abuja

The Bankers Committee has said that the N26billion equity funds earmarked for Agriculture and Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) is ready for disbursement.

The Committee had MRS EZEUDU GRACE IFEYINWA

I formerly known as Miss Aroh Grace Ifeyinwa , now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Ezeudu Grace Ifeyinwa. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

IGOCHE CLEMENT OFIKWU I, formerly known and addressed as ODE PIUS, now wish to be known and addressed as IGOCHE CLEMENT OFIKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

KAREEM JIMOH AJIBAYE I formerly known and addressed as TUNDE SALAMI now wish to be known and addressed as KAREEM JIMOH AJIBAYE .All former documents remain valid.

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during its last meeting in February, announced its decision to set up a special equity funds scheme to support the effort of the federal government in diversifying the economy through export drive and import substitution.

Speaking shortly after its 334th meeting on Thursday, the Director of Banking

I formerly known and addressed as SAMUEL JEROME ONUH JNR. Now wish to be known as SAMUEL JEROME ONUH. All former documents remain valid.

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I FORMERLY KNOWN AS MR. IBEAWUCHI MARCEL OBINNA. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MR. IBE MARCEL OBINNA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS BEARING THE NAME REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ing for equity to support their agricultural ventures or small and medium scale enterprises should approach their banks now and apply.

He explained that once applied, the bank will carry out preliminary review and pass the requests on to the project review committee of the organization.

The Bankers Committee whose discussion centered on economy and the banking industry, also inaugurated a board of Agric and SMEs funds.

The Managing Director of Union Bank, Mr. Emeka Emuwa, said, “one of the

xx OJOMA NANCY CHINONSO

AZEEZ ADENIKE AMIDAT

MRS.DEBORAH ONYOFUFEKE CHRISTOPHER

xx SAMUEL JEROME ONUH

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xx LASISI ADEMOLA SIKIRU I formerly known and addressed as TUNDE AZEES ADEMOLA now wish to be known and addressed as LASISI ADEMOLA SIKIRU .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CHOICE NGOZI AGOMOH

xx ODUNELA OPEYEMI AYISAT

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I formerly known and addressed as JATTO OPEYEMI AYISAT now wish to be known and addressed as ODUNELA OPEYEMI AYISAT .All former documents remain valid.

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EBERE OGECHI ONONYE I formerly known and addressed as EBERE OGECHI OGUEGBU, now wish to be known and addressed as EBERE OGECHI ONONYE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

MRS EZENNIA UCHECHUKWU EBELECHUKWU I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZELUE UCHECHUKWU EBELECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EZENNIA UCHECHUKWU EBELECHUKWU.All former documents remain valid. ESCET, PEACE CORPS OF NIGERIA and General public should please take note.

MRS OLOFIN IFEOLUWAPO MARY I formerly known called and addressed as Miss Ogunsola Ifeoluwapo Mary, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OLOFIN IFEOLUWAPO MARY. All former documents remain valid general public should please take note

MRS MUSA MUTIYAT WASIU i formerly known and addressed as MISS WASIU MUTIYAT OYENIK, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS MUSA MUTIYAT WASIU, all former document remain valid general public take note

Supervision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Ahmed Abdullahi told finance correspondents that the Committee has concluded all arrangement to commence the disbursement of the N26billion equity fund launched by the Committee.

Abdullahi said thatthose who are interested in accessing such funds or lookMR. IBE MARCEL OBINNA

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEDEJI ADENIKE AMIDAT, now wish to be known and addressed as AZEEZ ADENIKE AMIDAT. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

EHISIENMEN CHARITY

OWOLABI FUNMILAYO AJIKE

INYILA JONATHAN ENYUMA

I, formerly known and addressed as AGIRI RICHARD IJOKO, now wish to be known and addressed as INYILA JONATHAN ENYUMA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

FADOJUTIMI REBECCA OLUFUNMILAYO

I, formerly known and addressed as BOTO CHARITY EKHAGUOSA, now wish to be known and addressed as EHISIENMEN CHARITY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OLUWAODOJUTIMI REBECCA OLUFUNMILAYO now wish to be known and addressed as FADOJUTIMI REBECCA OLUFUNMILAYO .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

AZEEZ LATIFAT ABISOLA

PROMISE OKOROUGO

EDDYBROWN IBIWANGI PAULINE

I formerly known and addressed as AKINTOLA LATIFAT ABISOLA now wish to be known and addressed as AZEEZ LATIFAT ABISOLA .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAMES

This is to confirm that the names ANUGWO CHIDIEBERE .U. and ANUGWO CHIDIEBERE VICTOR refers to one and the same person, now wish to be known and addressed as ANUGWO CHIDIEBERE KENNETH, and my correct date of birth is 25th January 1995 not 2nd February 1995.

All former documents remain valid, the general public should please take note.

On my BVN my name was wrongly written as JULIANA OMOYE IHONGBE instead of JULIANA OMOYEME IHONGBE. Henceforth,I wish to be known and addressed as JULIANA OMOYEME IHONGBE .All former documents remain valid.

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xx MRS ESOMCHI CHIOMA PETRA

DECLARATION OF MARRIAGE

xx TEMILADE MARCELLA AWOGBORO

MORAKINYO AJIBOLA DUNNI

I formerly known and addressed as Miss IJABI THERESA UGBENE, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. ITA THERESA UGBENE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as TEMILADE MARCELLA OLATUNDE now wishes to be known and addressed as TEMILADE MARCELLA AWOGBORO. All former documents remain valid general public should please take note

This is to certify that AZUBUIKE OKEREKE CHIANA and AZUBUIKE GILBERT OKEREKE are one and same person, now wish to be known and address as AZUBUIKE GILBERT OKEREKE . All former documents remain valid, general public take note.

xx PERPETUA UGOCHI AMAECHI I, formerly known and addressed as PERPETUA UGOCHI AHANONU ONYENALI, now wish to be known and addressed as PERPETUA UGOCHI AMAECHI. All former documents remain valid.

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MISS EKONG INIOBONG ANITA I Formerly known and addressed as MRS KANU ANITA INIOBONG now wish to be known, called and addressed as MISS EKONG INIOBONG ANITA All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as PROMISE P. OKOROUGO now wish to be known and addressed as PROMISE OKOROUGO .All former documents remain valid.

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AGBO ANGELA NGOZI I formerly known and addressed as NKWO ANGELA NGOZI now wish to be known and addressed as AGBO ANGELA NGOZI .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

EKPEREKA JOHN SAMUEL

I formerly known and addressed as ANIGBOGU SAMUEL EKPERE, now wish to be known and addressed as EKPEREKA JOHN SAMUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to confirm that MUSA LARABA is the same person bearing GARBA LARABA REBECCA MUSA. All documents bearing these names remain valid. General public take note.

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

preneurs, small businesses and agriculture, the opportunity are there for equity funding for their businesses.

Also speaking, the Managing Director of FSDH Merchant Bank, Mrs Hamda Ambah, said, “those who are interested in accessing such fund are looking for equity to support their agricultural ventures or small and medium scale enterprises should approach their banks now and apply so that the bank will do sort of preliminary review and pass these requests on to the project review committee of this organization.

I, formerly known and addressed as ABAYOMI FUNMILAYO AJIKE, now wish to be known and addressed as OWOLABI FUNMILAYO AJIKE. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as ADENIYI AYOMIKUN now wish to be known and addressed as MORAKINYO AJIBOLA DUNNI .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UDEANI CHIOMA PETRA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ESOMCHI CHIOMA PETRA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known called and addressed as MISS DEBORAH ONYOFUFEKE MUSA. Now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS.DEBORAH ONYOFUFEKE CHRISTOPHER former documents remain valid general public please take note.

things we discussed at the Bankers Committee to further supporting the growth in the economy was, inaugurating the board of Agric and SMEs fund (N26billion), all the banks are supposed to set aside a portion of their profits which would be made available for equity investment in agriculture and SMEs.So the board was inaugurated today-the project review committee of the fund.

“Basically the fund is ready to start implementing. In the course of few weeks, there will be more communication as to how to access those funds. Entre-

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OFOEGBU CHIDIMMA FAITH I formerly known and addressed as AMUNEKE CHIDIMMA FAITH, now wish to be known and addressed as OFOEGBU CHIDIMMA FAITH. All former documents remain valid, the general public please take note.

ZAINAB ADAMU

IBHAFIDON ELIZABETH EGBEKE

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BALOGUN-ODUNAYO MARY I formerly known and addressed as ADENIJI ODUNAYO MARY now wish to be known and addressed as BALOGUNODUNAYO MARY .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MABEL NNEDINMA INWEREGBU

I formerly known and addressed as MABEL NNEDINMA NWOGWUGWU, now wish to be known and addressed as MABEL NNEDINMA INWEREGBU. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

EZENNIA CHRISTOPHER ASIKADIMMA

I, formerly known and addressed as ZAINAB MOHAMMED, now wish to be known and addressed as ZAINAB ADAMU. All former documents remain valid. FCMB and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MBADIEGWU CHRISTOPHER ASIKADIMMA, now wish to be known and addressed as EZENNIA CHRISTOPHER ASIKADIMMA. All former documents remain valid.

UBA, PEACE CORPS OF NIGERIA and General public should please take note.

OBADARE OLANIYI GABRIEL

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as OGUNDARE NIYI GABRIEL now wish to be known and addressed as OBADARE OLANIYI GABRIEL. All former documents remain valid.

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This is to confirm that OLIKIMO BUSAYO BISOLA is the same person bearing OLIKIMO BISOLA ESTHER. All documents bearing these names remain valid.

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EKWERE BLESSING ESTHER

BALOGUN AFUSAT OPEYEMI

I Formerly known and addressed as George Blessing Esther now wish to be known, called and addressed as EKWERE BLESSING ESTHER All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

I Formerly known and addressed as Yusuff Afusat Opeyemi now wish to be known, called and addressed as BALOGUN AFUSAT OPEYEMI All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

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PDP: Clark seeks 3-month extension for Makarfi’s NCC Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

ÏÏÏAhead of

tomorrow’s nonelective special national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja, elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark, has proposed a three-month extension for the Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led National Caretaker Committee (NCC) of the party.

The tenure of the NCC is scheduled for August 16.

Chief Clark equally called for the avoidance of a situation whereby governors, government functionaries and candidates provide logistics and convey delegates to Abuja and other voting locations.

The former federal commissioner said these in a letter entitled, ‘Advice to the PDP Members who have been given a new lease of life by the Supreme Court,’ which was made available to journalists in Abuja on Thursday.

The elder statesman strongly recommended that direct primaries should be adopted where delegates should be made to vote at their localities.

Clark, in the letter, said: “I have observed the Constitution of the PDP and the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and wish

to state as follows: “Senator Ahmed Markarfi’s Caretaker Committee should be given at most another three months to allow new executives and other organs of the party to be elected.

“Any time longer than three months will not be in the best interest of the Party and its members.

“If presidential election is to take place in February 2019, the minimum time required by an elected executive will not be more than 12 months to settle down. “ If there are interested members of the Caretaker Commit-

tee for elective positions, such as President, Senator or Governor, such persons should not remain in office as members of the Caretaker Committee for more than three months”, he said.

On the issue of the zoning of the presidency and chairmanship of the party, Clark suggested that part of the Ekweremadu Committee Report which zoned the presidency to the North, and the National Chairmanship to the South should be adopted.

According to him, “Let all presidential aspirants from the 19 states of the North be subjected to one primary, whereas all national chairmanship candidates

from the 17 states of the South be subjected also to one Primary to contest together, so as to produce the best candidate, to practicalize democracy.

“Nigeria’s Democracy, as a State Policy in Nigeria is expressed in Chapter 2, section 14 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and shall be stated based on the principles of Democracy and Social Justice.

“It is hereby accordingly declared that: (a). Sovereignty belongs to the people of Nigeria from whom Government, through this Constitution derives all its powers and authority.

L-R: Acting Executive Director, Nigeria Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR), Dr. Napoleon Aisueni; Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and Secretary to Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie, during the courtesy visit of Dr. Napoleon Aisueni to the governor in Edo State… recently.

27 News Osinbajo appoints 21 new Perm Secs Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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Federal Government, Thursday approved the appointment of 21 new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service.

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo gave the approval in statement signed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, in Abuja.

According to Oyo-Ita, their selection was done after a very rigorous process including written examination and oral interview.

They are: Ehuria Georgina Ekeoma (Abia); Akpan Edet Sunday (Akwa Ibom); Anagbogu Ifeoma Nkiruka (Anambra); WilsonJack Didi Esther (Bayelsa); Gekpe Grace Isu (Cross River); and Aliboh Leon Lawrence (Delta).

Others are: Uwaifo Osarenoma Clement (Edo); Folayan Ayodele Olaniyi (Ekiti); Osuji Ndubisi Marcellinus (Imo); Mu’Azu Abdulkadir (Kaduna); Sulaiman Mustapha Lawal (Kano); Abdulllahi Abdulazeez Marshi (Katsina); and Adebiyi Bolaji Adekunle (Lagos). Others appointed are: Ibrahim Musa Wen (Nasarawa); Odewale Samson Olajide (Ogun); Adesola Olusade (Ondo); Adekunle Olusegun Adeyemi (Oyo); Nabasu Bitrus Bako (Plateau); Ekaro Comfort Chukumuebobo (Rivers); Umar Mohammed Bello (Sokoto); and Aduda Gabriel Tanimu (Federal Capital Territory).

Lagos to roll out 5,000 new commercial buses in six months -Ambode Benjamin Omoike

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state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday said the first set of 5,000 brand new buses under the Bus Reform Initiative, a brain child of his administration, would be flagged off within the next six months.

Governor Ambode, who spoke when students of the prestigious Harvard Kennedy School of Government, United States of America, paid him a courtesy visit at the Lagos House in Ikeja, said that his administration was working round the clock to revo-

lutionalise the transportation system in the State and improve the way and manner 23 million Lagosians commute daily.

Fielding questions from the visiting students, Governor Ambode alluded to the fact that an integrated transportation system was key to growing the economy of the State, Governor Ambode said the 5000 new buses would be the first step by his administration to change the existing transportation system predominantly driven by the yellow buses, popularly known as danfo.

The overnor said: “In the last one year, we have decided that we

must integrate rail, road, water and air gtransportation systems in such a way that the system of connectivity is improved upon and I would like to have a direct partnership on how that can actually be actualised.

“Right now we are cleaning out all the yellow buses you see in the State. As we proceed in the next six months and a span of three years, we are introducing 5000 new buses of European standard to actually clean up the city because if you want to grow the economy of Lagos, transportation is key and then it’s a major infrastructure for tourism itself.”

Governor Ambode noted that the dependence on road transportation in the last two decades, as the major means of transportation in the State had given rise to a chaotic system where about eight million Lagosians commute across the State every minute.

“The question is how do you move 23 million people on a daily basis from point A to point B with ease and comfort? So the way the city has been so designed in the last few years, the city has actually concentrated on only one mode of transportation, which is road transportation. There has not

been any comprehensive planning to integrate all the modes of transportation in a way that makes it easy.

“There are eight million people walking on the streets of Lagos every minute, did we create more points for them. The answer is no. We have one-fifth of the State on water, are we doing effective water transportation, the answer is no. The rail system is still under construction in such a way that it can move mass number of people from one point to another.

That is why we have a whole lot of congestion on the roads,” the Governor said.

Police arrest 54 suspected criminals in Ogun Abiodun Taiwo, Abeokuta

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No fewer than 56 suspected criminals have been arrested by the police in Ogun state for various offences, ranging from armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, cultism, vandalism and impersonation.

Parading the suspects, on Thursday, at the Command headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta, the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Iliyasu, said the suspects were picked up from different locations in the state by the joints efforts of operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad,

Police Mobile Force, conventional policemen as well as the anti kidnapping/cultism units of the force.

According to the CP, the police command will continue to deploy tactical and covert operatives to combat criminals in the state.

Among the paraded suspects,

was one Prophet Kehinde Onayiga and his accomplice, Musliu Jubril, who were nabbed for the kidnapping of 11year old girl for ritual purpose, were among the suspects paraded.

The cleric who was paraded with two fetish ram horns wrapped in red pieces of cloth,

was said to have commissioned Jubril to kidnap a virgin girl to be used for ritual purposes for Yahoo Boys.

Though the duo were eventually arrested by the police, the kidnapped 11 year old victim was nowhere to be found.

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Anxiety in Kenya as opposition claims electoral victory Bonny Amadi with Agency reports

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Anxiety has continued to mount in Kenya following conclusion of the country’s elections of which the opposition leader, Raila Odinga has started claiming victory, even as early results points to Kenyatta as winning.

As The Kenya’s Independent electoral ad boundary commission (IEBC) works on the final lap of the results before release, the country’s main opposition coalition party, National Super Alliance (NASA) has called on the electoral commission to declare its candidate Raila Odinga as president.

Raila Odinga, Kenya’s opposition leader, has accused his rival, President

Uhuru Kenyatta, of pulling off a “massive” fraud to steal elections, triggering protests in western Kenya and Nairobi.

Within hours of Mr. Odinga’s statement, protests erupted in opposition strongholds in Kisumu, Mombasa and Nairobi, with reports of three people shot dead by police in the Nairobi slum of Mathare. Mr. Odinga, said the electoral commission’s computer system had been hacked.

In a press conference on Thursday afternoon, in the presence of Raila Odinga, NASA campaign chief Musalia Mudavadi said they had received data from unnamed IEBC sources that indicate that their candidate is in the lead.

Nearly 50 Somali, Ethiopian migrants drowned by smugglers off Yemen ÏÏÏMiriam Humbe, Abuja

A human smuggler, in charge of the boat, forced more than 120 Somali and Ethiopian migrants into the pitching sea as they approached the coast of Shabwa, a Yemeni Governorate along the Arabian Sea. The migrants had been hoping to reach countries in the Gulf via war-torn Yemen.

Shortly after the tragedy, staff from International Organization for Migration, (IOM), the UN Migration Agency, found the shallow graves of 29 migrants on a beach in Shabwa, during a routine patrol.

A statement signed by the IOM office in Abuja

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Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta

23-year-old student Independent candidate wins Kenyan MP Seat ÏÏÏ

The determination of a student who defiled all odds to contest against a political heavy weight in Kenya’s parliamentary election has clinched parliamentary seat as an independent candidate.

Kenyan university student John Paul Mwirigi has beaten veteran politicians to win the Igembe South parliamentary seat in the 2017 general elections. John Paul Mwirigi will be the youngest Member of Parliament when sworn in.

Three women made history by winning governorate seats and another three winning senatorial seats, reflecting the interesting side of Kenya’s election.

The 23-year-old Mt Kenya University student beat ruling Jubilee Party candidate Rufus Miriti by over 3,000 votes, with Mwenda Mzalendo, Kubai Mutuma and Raphael Muriungi trailing.

He gained all the 18,867 votes as an independent candidate after a door-todoor campaign on foot to win the hearts of the people and realise his dreams, he told local media portal Daily Nation.

John Paul Mwirigi who is studying for a degree in education said his dream to be in parliament started in secondary school and he nurtured it by holding leadership positions.

Kenyan university student John Paul Mwirigi

Macdella Cooper, a female presidential aspirant in Liberal’s general elections scheduled for October 10, 2017 may emerge another female president of the country, following support of the outgoing president to female contestants in the country.

Notwithstanding annulation of her candidacy as the flagbearer of the Union of Liberian Democrats (ULD), Macdella Cooper remained in the race to be Liberia’s second female president under a different party.

Macdella Cooper is the only woman vying for the presidency under the newly formed Liberia Restoration Party (LRP) which was certified by the country’s electoral commission. She hopes to become the continent’s fourth elected female head of state.

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who is the only elected female head of state out of the three

said the dead had been buried rapidly by those who survived the smuggler’s deadly actions. IOM is working closely with the International Committee of the Red Cross to ensure appropriate care for the deceased migrants’ remains.

IOM’s medical staff also provided urgent care to the 27 surviving migrants, both females and males, who had remained on the beach. IOM provided initial health checks and assistance, including food, water and other emergency relief. Some of the survivors (approximately 42) had already left the beach before being assisted. 22 migrants are reportedly still missing and unaccounted for. The approximate average age of the

passengers on the boat was 16.

“The survivors told our colleagues on the beach that the smuggler pushed them to the sea, when he saw some ‘authority types’ near the coast,” explained Laurent de Boeck, the IOM Yemen Chief of Mission.

“They also told us that the smuggler has already returned to Somalia to continue his business and pick up more migrants to bring to Yemen on the same route. This is shocking and inhumane. The suffering of migrants on this migration route is enormous. Too many young people pay smugglers with the false hope of a better future,” continued de Boeck.

Since January 2017 to date, IOM estimates that

around 55,000 migrants left the Horn of Africa to come to Yemen, most with the aim of trying to find better opportunities in the Gulf countries. More than 30,000 of those migrants are under the age of 18 from Somalia and Ethiopia, while a third are estimated to be female.

This journey is especially hazardous during the current windy season in the Indian Ocean. Smugglers are active in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, offering fake promises to vulnerable migrants.

IOM and its partners operate across the region to support these migrants and provide lifesaving assistance to those who find themselves abused or stranded along the route.

Liberia may have another female president ..As Sirleaf supports only female aspirants

Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in Africa, will end her twoterm in office this year.

At a forum to promote Liberian women in politics, Sirleaf expressed regret at the uneven distribution of women aspiring for legislative seats, citing a district where seven women are vying for one seat.

Meanwhile, Macdella

Cooper, the former model and philanthropist, 40-yearold reemerged as the flagbearer of newly registered political party, the Liberia Restoration Party (LRP), which secured certificate from the National Elections Commission (NEC) in June.

The LRP had only two weeks after its certifica-

tion to file nominations.

The party however, beat the NEC deadline by electing Macdella Cooper at its convention on 5th July, 2017, the party’s secretary general Alfred Gayflor revealed to journalists.

This keeps Cooper in the October 10 race despite her appeal of the civil court ruling that annulled the ULD’s convention on April 22 that elected her as flagbearer after a complaint was filed by the party’s previous flagbearer.

According to the complaint, the party’s national executive committee agreed on April 19 to postpone the election due to inadequate logistics and “lack of proper preparation that will provide a level playing field”.

South Africa’s opposition targets power via move to dissolve Parliament will of South African votJacob Zuma,” said house’s seats. ÏÏÏ The South African ident The motion says the some ers by trying to dissolve a John Steenhuisen, chief opposition party may have reverted to its second option of grabbing power following failure of its vote of no confidence on the president, now its wants to dissolve the parliament.

The country’s main opposition party submitted a motion to dissolve the nation’s parliament on Thursday, which, if passed, would require fresh national elections.

“The ANC is willing to do anything to protect Pres-

whip of the Democratic Alliance party. “South Africans need to be given the opportunity to make their voices heard at the polls.”

The dissolution motion comes hot on the heels of a no confidence vote which Zuma narrowly survived earlier this week.

The dissolution attempt, which requires 201 out of 400 parliamentary votes to pass, is seen as unlikely to succeed as the ANC holds a majority of 249 of the

ANC lawmakers “no longer government that received represent the earnest hopes 62 percent of the national and aspirations of the elec- vote in the 2014 polls. torate” and “exhibit unquestioning fealty to President Jacob Zuma and to the organization he leads.”

The ANC blasted the DA’s move as an attempt to subvert the S.Africa parliament no confidence vote

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he Tug of War Association of Nigeria has concluded plans to organize a technical course for its officials in Lagos.

The course comes up today in Lagos.

The acting President of the body, Isaac Osaikhiwu Isaac told Extra Time the course is being

Tug of War holds seminar for officials

put together to bring the technical officials of the association up to speed with the latest innovations and techniques of the game. “The course is actually for officiating and technical officials,” says Isaac.

“We want to keep them updated with the latest rules of the game.

Tug of War is an interesting and dy-

namic sport and we want to ensure that we re- invigorate the culture in Nigeria, this is why the course is very important to us,” he added.

The participants for the course are dawn from nine states; Edo, Lagos, Delta and Bayelsa. Others are Cross Rivers, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Kwara States. Representatives of

the Nigeria Police and Navy will also take part.

The course will be held at the Lagos State SWAN Secretariat located at the premises of the National Stadium, Lagos.

In a related development, the association will be holding a one day competition in the NYSC Ori-

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‘Nigeria’s sports future lies in grassroots dev.’

move up in August FIFA ranking Ben Nwachukwu with Agency Report

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igeria’s Super Eagles climbed up one step and sixth in Africa based on the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday ahead of next month’s 2018 World Cup qualifier clash with Cameroon.

Despite their 2-0 home defeat to South Africa in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, Gernot Rohr’s men still climbed up to the 38th position in the

rankings.

The three-time African champions also remain sixth in Africa adrift of leaders Egypt, Congo DR, Senegal, Tunisia, and Cameroon.

The Indomitable Lions, Super Eagles’ opponents in next month 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier moved a place up - 35th in the world and fifth in Africa.

On the global stage, Brazil reclaimed the top spot, with the reigning World champions, Germany

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President General, Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo.

ith few weeks to the September 1, Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in Uyo, members of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club have declared three days weekly fasting for the team to enable it defeat their opponent in the double header clash.

President General of the Club, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo told Extra Time that the fasting christened, “Operation tame the Lions” will hold on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays of every week prior to the date of the match while there will be three days fasting on the week of the match proper.

“All members of the Supporters club have come to realise that we need serious prayers and some elements of luck to enable the Super Eagles beat Cameroon

entation Camp today.

The competition will be between Platoon 3 & 4, and will hold at the NYSC Orientation Camp at Iyana Ipaja, Lagos. Cash awards of N10, 000, N7, 000 and 5,000 respectively will be given to the first three winners, courtesy of the acting President of the body.

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr. dropping to second and Argentina remain in third. Switzerland climbed to fourth - their highest ever position, while Poland, Portugal, Chile, Colombia, Belgium and France complete the top 10.

Jamaica, CONCACAF Gold Cup

runners-up made the biggest movers in terms of points - gain 172, but Namibia are the biggest movers by rankings - up 20 places to 136th. The next FIFA/Coca-Cola World ranking will be published on September 14, 2017.

WCQ: Supporters Club declare fasting for Eagles home and away and that is why we are embarking on the fasting.

“We are all aware that Nigeria failed to qualify for two consecutive AFCON finals and we don’t want that to happen again especially in the World Cup. This prompted members to take the decision because luck and prayers are necessary for us to beat Cameroon in Uyo and at least pick a point in Yaoundé and qualify for Russia 2018,” Ladipo said.

He noted that part of the strategies mapped by the club is to mobilize of all members at home and in Cameroon positing that their target is to mobilize over

5,000 members who will cheer the Super Eagles to victory.

He appealed to the NFF to ensure they take the welfare of the players serious ahead of the all-important ties.

Ladipo while explaining that the club needs between N30m and N40m to be in Cameroon for the match appealed to Corporate Nigeria to come to their rescue, as he announced that the club will on Sunday morning embark on road trip to Cotonou to cheer the home-based Super Eagles to victory as they confront Squirrels of Benin Republic in the first leg of Kenya 2017 CHAN qualifiers.

Barrister Solomon Dalung, the Youth and Sports Minister has restated that grassroots sports development remains the only route to rebuilding the country’s sports.

The Minister said this while congratulating Team Nigeria which returned from the Regional African Gymnastics Championship in South Africa where they won a total of 11 medals comprising 2 gold and 9 bronze. Dalung who is in London for the 2017 IAAF World Athletics Championships congratulated the gymnasts whose ages ranged from 5 to 18 years stating that it was time for Federations, coaches and other stakeholders to start scouting for athletes from primary and secondary school sports competitions.

Yusuf picks Ezenwa,19 others to battle Squirrels Coach Salisu Yusuf has opted for goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, defenders Orji Kalu and Osas Okoro, midfielders Alhassan Ibrahim and Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, forwards Stephen Odey and Ifeanyi George, and 13 other players for Sunday’s 2018 African Nations Championship qualifying match away to Benin Republic.

There are also goalkeeper Dele Ajiboye, defender Chima Akas, midfielder Rabiu Ali and forward Thomas Zenke. Goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai, defenders Ariwachukwu Emmanuel, Stephen Eze and Nasiru Sani, midfielders Hafiz Aremu, Raphael Ayagwa and Samuel Mathias and forwards Sikiru Olatubosun and Kingsley Eduwo complete the list of the playing body that will fly from Kano to Lagos today and then make the short trip to Cotonou by road same day.

Western Union partners Liverpool as shirt sleeve sponsor Andrew Ekejiuba

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he Western Union Company and Liverpool FC today announced a multi-year partnership that will see Western Union, a leader in global payment and money transfer services, become an Official Principal Partner and the Official Money Transfer Partner of Liverpool FC. They will also become the Club’s first-ever Official Shirt Sleeve Sponsor - with the Western Union logo appearing on LFC shirt sleeves. As the official Money Transfer Partner of Liverpool FC, Western Union will

use its global cross-border digital transfer and payments platform to provide money transfer capabilities to the club. Western Union will offer fast, easy digital payments and money transfers for Liverpool Football Club and its fans, linking them to their home communities or to virtually anywhere in the world.

“The businesses of Western Union and Liverpool FC are both driven by our passion for bringing communities together, whether that be through moving money or delivering the excitement of football experiences,” said Jean-Claude Farah, President

of Global Payments at Western Union.

“This partnership goes far beyond a badge on a shirt, as we will be bringing our digital money transfer expertise to better connect Liverpool FC and fans around the world.”

Billy Hogan, Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Director at Liverpool Football Club said: “Western Union is an instantly recognisable brand with a truly global footprint and we are absolutely delighted to welcome them as our first ever Shirt Sleeve Sponsor and official Principal Partner. We are very much looking forward to working with Western Union through

this partnership to create new experiences and opportunities for our fans both in the UK and abroad.”

The two organizations mirror each other in their storied histories and truly global followings. Just as football powerfully transcends borders and brings people together, Western Union has a 160-year global brand history of connecting customers across more than 200 countries and territories. The 125-year-old Liverpool football club has more than 700 million active followers globally across television, social and traditional media.

Western Union and Liverpool new look shirt sleeve.

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Brighton break transfer record for Izquierdo Stories by Andrew Ekejiuba with Agency Reports

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righton and Hove Albion are primed to break their transfer record for the third time since winning promotion to the Premier League to secure the signing of Colombia winger Jose Izquierdo from Club Brugge.

The move, reportedly worth up to £16million, is subject to a medical, obtaining a work permit and international clearance.

Izquierdo has made 117 appearances in all competitions for Club Brugge since arriving from his homeland in 2014, scoring 38 goals.

The 25-year-old’s performances led to a call-up to the national team in June and he featured from the bench in friendly clashes with Spain and Cameroon, scoring in a 4-0 win over the latter.

“Jose is someone we have been aware of for some time and has been one of the standout players in the Belgian league over the past three years,” said Brighton boss Chris Hughton.

“He’s been an exciting player for Club Brugge and in the season he helped the club win the title in 2015-16, he was also Belgium’s Player of the Year.

“Jose has good experience with almost 250 senior games in both Colombia and Belgium, and has played in the Europa League, Champions League and international football, having made his debut for his national team this summer.”

The fee outstrips the money paid for Mat Ryan and Davy Propper earlier in the transfer window.

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AITEO Cup first round draw holds in Lagos

The draw for the first round matches of this year’s AITEO Cup competition holds in Lagos today. The first round matches, which will involve the 64 surviving teams following the Preliminary Round played last week, will hold on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. The draw for the second round matches will take place on Friday, August 18, while the matches will come up on August 30. The draw for the third round matches will be conducted on August 31, while the matches will be played on 13th and 16th of September. The grand final for the men’s event will take place on Sunday, October 8, while the grand final for the women’s event has been scheduled for October 2.

Coutinho going nowhere, says Klopp L

iverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has reassured fans that no amount of money would convince the club to agree to the sale of Philippe Coutinho, amid reports of a rejected £90million bid from Barcelona.

Barca are thought to be keen on Coutinho as a replacement for Neymar, who joined Paris Saint-Germain for a recordshattering fee of £198m last week.

However, with Coutinho such a key component of Klopp’s side, the German says it would be foolhardy to offload the Brazil international two days out from their opening Premier League clash with Watford, whatever the potential returns.

“Liverpool is not a club that has to sell players,” Klopp said. “That is set in stone,

Coutinho

so what they pay in the end doesn’t matter.

“From a financial standpoint, there is no price limit to let him go. No price at which we are ready to give in.

“Our goal is to have the best possible team. So we want to keep our guys and add new ones. That is our plan.

“Today, no player on the planet is untouchable. But a transfer is also a question of timing, and if you have the opportunity and the need to react to such a transfer.

“Also you have to ask if you have the time to react. But just because of one request of one club, we don’t have to think about that.

We are not in that situation.”

Coutinho has made 181 appearances in all competitions for Liverpool since arriving from Inter in 2013, scoring 42 goals.

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Wenger expects female managers in EPL

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rsene Wenger says there could be female managers in the Premier League in the next 10 to 15 years.

The Arsenal boss, who signed a two-year contract extension at Emirates Stadium at the end of last season, told a Football Writers’ Association event in London that he foresees changes in the way top-flight clubs are run.

Wenger was reported to have railed against the introduction of a director of football at Arsenal as his unseemly contract saga rumbled on and he senses a move towards more technical analysis in the running of clubs, with a shift away from what he terms “football specialists”.

“I’m personally convinced that a female manager in the Premier League will happen soon,” he said.

“I’m convinced in 10 or 15 years it will not necessarily be a football specialist who is a manager of a club.

“You will have so many scientists around the team that the people who will bring out the team to play on Saturday will be more management specialists than football specialists.

“This is because the football decisions will be made by technological analysis.”

In Wenger’s homeland, Corinne Diacre is the head coach of Ligue 2 side Clermont Foot, a position she has held since becoming the first woman to led a professional men’s team in a competitive match in France three years ago.

Nadal, Federer through in Montreal

Top seed Nadal, 31, who will claim the world number one spot from Andy Murray if he reaches the semi-finals in Canada, beat Borna Coric 6-1 6-2. Murray pulled out of the competition with a hip injury, which has also ruled him out of the Cincinnati Masters. Federer, playing in his first match since winning the Wimbledon title, beat Peter Polansky 6-2 6-1 in 53 minutes. The 36-year-old’s 32nd victory of the season sets up a third-round meeting with Spain’s David Ferrer, who upset 15th seed Jack Sock 7-6 (9-7) 3-6 6-1.

Mexico captain Márquez denies drugs cartel link

The Mexico national football team captain Rafa Márquez has denied US accusations that he has links with a drugs cartel. Mr Márquez said he would cooperate with investigations and has made a voluntary declaration to Mexico’s attorney general. He was one of 21 people and 42 organisations singled out by the US treasury department for sanctions. They are all accused of ties to alleged drug trafficker Raul Flores Hernández. The US alleges that Mr Márquez acted as a “front person” for Mr Hernández through his football school and several health and sports outlets.

Konta loses to Makarova at Rogers Cup

Britain’s Johanna Konta let two match points and a commanding lead slip as she lost to Russia’s Ekaterina Makarova at the Rogers Cup in Toronto. Makarova won 5-7 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 and will face Lucie Safarova in round three. Konta, who had a first-round bye as the seventh seed, was playing her first match since losing to Venus Williams in the Wimbledon semifinals. The Briton, 26, led 7-5 5-2 but failed to convert two match points in the second set. Makarova, 29, is ranked 42nd but extended her winning streak to seven matches after claiming the Washington title last week.

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By Tony Nwakaegho Truecaller has announced the expansion of its feature set through integration with Google Duo, thereby allowing users to make video calls directly through the Truecaller app on Android and iOS platforms.

The new feature will now make high quality video calling available to its 250 million plus users globally. This update enables users to launch a Duo video call with a single tap within the Truecaller app, and switches between WiFi and cellular data for uninterrupted conversation on-the-go.

Truecaller integration with Google Duo is available for Android and iOS users as a permission-based service, by which users will be able to opt in and out at any time. Google Duo has also been rated as the highest quality video calling app recently by an NDTV Gadgets 360 study.

Elaborating upon Truecaller’s end-to-end communication platform, the integration of Google Duo offers yet another way for users to connect. Following the launch of Flash Messaging in April, the Google Duo-Truecaller integration will now enable videofirst users with the communication mode of their choice.

Commenting on the launch, Vice President of Product, Rishit Jhunjhunwala, Truecaller, said, “Sometimes voice and text just aren’t enough and nothing beats the experience of communicating face to face. We’re very excited to announce the next step in delivering a one-stop communication platform for Truecaller users globally. By having a fantastic partner like Google, we can provide a high-quality video experience to millions of users using Google Duo.”

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WFP commends Nigeria for supporting IDPs Ganiyu Obaaro The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a donation of 5,000 metric tons of rice from the Federal Government.

This will help feed nearly halfa-million internally displaced people in the conflict-ravaged northeast of the country, where the threat of famine endures.

WFP has already begun moving the first batch of donated rice – and expects a further2,000 metric tons of millet pledged by the

…receives 5,000 metric tons of rice

Nigerian authorities.

WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. Each year, WFP assists some 80 million people in around 80 countries.

A statement signed by the WFP said, “As a responsible government, the Federal Government of Nigeria, in recognition of the efforts of humanitarian

actors and the need to ensure food security for the people affected by insurgency in the north east, has not only approved the distribution of 35,905 metric tons of grains to the people, but has also approved the release of 5,000 metric tons of rice for distribution by World Food Programme (WFP) in some communities affected by insurgency,” said Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja, Director General of NEMA, the county’s emergency relief agency .Since CONTINUES ON PAGE B2

xxx L – R shows Pai Gamde, Ag. Head, Corporate Services Division, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Oscar N. Onyema, OON, Chief Executive Officer, NSE; Ibrahim Magu, Ag. Chairman, Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and Willie Sam Ndata, Doyen of Stockbrokers at the EFCC visit to The Nigerian Stock Exchange, Lagos... yesterday.

Falana urges states to provide own electricity Simon Ugwu Mr. Femi Falana, has called on state governments to challenge the laws restricting them from generating electricity in their states.

Falana, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, made the call in Lagos, on Wednesday, at the launch of a report by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, titled “From Darkness to Darkness: How Nigerians are paying the price for corruption in the electricity sector.”

The programme was supported by the MacArthur Foundation.

He said state governments must begin to exercise their constitutional rights by challenging the

control of electricity generation, distribution and transmission by the federal government.

According to him, “Items 13 and 14 of the schedule to the constitution stipulate that state government shall have power to generate electricity outside the national grid.

“It goes further to say that the House of Assembly of each state shall make a law for the establishment of electricity boards in all states-they are not there!-to provide electricity for the people outside the national grid. “ So, why can’t the governor of Lagos State generate electricity for us all – about twenty million people?

“So, we must really challenge

the control of our affairs by the government in Abuja.”

He, however, lamented that the National Assembly has not done much for the realisation of this agenda. “The power Reforms Act of 2005 is largely illegal because it has attempted to concentrate power and electricity on the federal government and private companies contrary to the provisions of the constitution.

“That’s why we are challenging state governments, ‘stop going to Abuja, stop begging federal government’ to give you power to establish electricity companies in your state.’

“You have the right. If individuals can do that, why should you go to Abuja to get a license?”

Wike hosts Reps, vows to support SMES, create jobs Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has stated that he will continue to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to enhance economic development of the state.

Speaking when he granted audience to the House of Representatives Committee on Banking and Currency and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday evening, Governor Wike noted that his administration has already worked with the CBN to support SMEs through grants.

He said: “As a state government, we have taken steps to support and improve SMEs in the state. Everything will be done to encourage entrepreneurship through legislation. Support for SMEs will empower more people and create jobs that will sustain a greater percentage of our people. We will continue to invest in SMEs.” The governor charged all politicians in leadership positions to use their offices to impact the lives of the people.

The governor regretted that, the CBN has been starving Rivers State economy of funds on political grounds.

He commended the House of Representatives Committee on Banking and Currency and the Central Bank of Nigeria for coming to the state for their retreat, saying that they have emulated other groups who found the state a worthy host of important events.

Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Banking and Currency, Mr. Jones Onyereri, said that the retreat was necessary to forge a formidable front to build a framework that would grow the middle= class.

He noted that the right steps had been taken to build SMEs, which were necessary to empower the people and create jobs.

Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Suleiman Baro, said the essence of the retreat was to facilitate the oversight function of the National Assembly.

He said that the CBN would continue to work with the National Assembly to strengthen the fiscal and monetary framework for the economic development of the country.

Business News B2 Jatropha farmers to supply 2.4 m liters of bio-diesel by 2020 Myke Uzend, Abuja Jatropha Growers Processors and Export Association of Nigeria (JaGPEAN) says that it is ready to produce 20 percent biodiesel locally by 2020.

The effort by the group is coming on the heels of the United Nations Convention on Climate Change which makes it mandatory for every country to exchange 20 percent of its energy needs from fossil fuel to bio-fuel The group was equally optimistic that the plans by Europe and America to eliminate fossil fuel consuming vehicles and close down all companies running on fossil fuel will be a blessing as the group has strategized to expand its Jatropha farms across the country and has also made plans to assess high yielding seedlings from research institutes in the country and abroad.

This was disclosed by the President of the Association, Gen,J.A. Omosebi (rtd) Wednesday in Abuja during a national stake holders meeting of the association.

Gen. Omosebi said that with the directives from the Federal government that Nigerian fuel should be blended 20 percent Biodiesel, the association has commenced massive mobilization of all growers of Jatropha which is the major raw material for bio-diesel and is also working in partnership with research institutions and government agencies like Federal Ministry of Environment, University of Ilorin, Raw Material Research and Development Agency (RMRDA), Institute of Agricultural Research Zaria with funding from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to ensure that Jatropha farmers have access to improved seedlings and the needed funding to meet up with demand.

WFP commends Nigeria for supporting IDPs CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1

launching operations last year, WFP has rapidly expanded its offer of food, nutrition and cash to reach more than a million people a month. Having overcome a funding challenge, it has nowset its target at 1.36 million people during the current pre-harvest lean season, the hungriest time of the year.

According to the statement, “This donation once again testifies to the quality of relations between WFP and Nigeria,” said Ronald Sibanda, WFP’sinterim Country Director.

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Dangote, Kano partner on 100MW solar power Ganiyu Obaaro Africa’s conglomerate and indigenous investor, Dangote Group, has signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the Kano State Government for the proposed 100MW Dangote-Black Rhino Solar Power Plant.

The formal agreement for the project, which is to be sited at Zakirai, in Gabasawa Local Government area of the state, took place yesterday, 10th August, 2017, at the office of Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Usman Alhaji, in Kano.

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote said the MoU was yet another milestone in the evolving partnership between Dangote Group and Government of Kano state in their determination to improve na-

Dangote

tion’s economy.

He described the situation of decadence in the power sector, which resulted in decline of the status of Kano, a once vibrant industrial and commercial City in

the past three decades as sad.

Represented by the Group’s Executive Director, Engr. Mansur Ahmed, Dangote said it was incumbent, and necessary for the benefit of the people of Kano; and the entire nation to restore the economy’s vibrancy.

He decried the power challenges, which have continued to militate against industrialisation and economic development in the state, saying, “As we all know Kano’s pre-eminent status as a great entrepot and centre of commerce in the sub-Saharan region for almost two centuries has sadly declined.

The plant, which is a state-ofthe- art renewable energy infrastructure, will be fully financed, jointly by Dangote Industries Ltd and its global strategic partner,

Fake products: Electrical dealers challenged on patriotism

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman and the Consul General, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Lagos, Younghoan Lee, during a courtesy visit to the agency’s head office in Lagos… recently.

Idu Jude Abuja

Experts dig into green energy market challenge Simon Ugwu A team of Africa’s green energy experts would be hoping to, within 18 months, identify the key challenges that stand in the way of a practical green energy revolution in the economies of four African countries – Nigeria; Kenya; Rwanda; and Ethiopia.

Comprising of whizzes in the diverse aspects of climate change; environment; and renewable energy, the team disclosed at their second brainstorming session in Abuja that they would within the 18-month long research, generate questions and answers that will address the energy and environmental needs of the four African countries.

Operating on the platform of the Governing Inclusive Green Growth in Africa (GIGGA) that’s funded by the United Kingdom Research Council, the think-tank explained their mandate was spe-

Black Rhino Group.

Signing the MoU on behalf of the government, SSG, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, said event showcased the sacrifice of Aliko Dangote, a son of the soil, for the people of the ancient City of Kano, and indeed, the nation in general.

He said his office had performed another strategic ceremony, where it the distributed vehicles to various security agents to enhance security of the state.

“The security concern, is all part of effort of Kano state government to secure the state and its investments, such as the Dangote-Black Rhino project, Alhaji disclosed.

He expressed gratitude to Aliko Dangote for making Kano proud adding that all hands would be on deck towards seeing to completion of the desired project in good time.

cific on finding ways to boost the capacity of the four countries to produce more energy from renewable technology to support their economies.

Team leader of the group, Prof.

Chukwumerije Okereke, a professor of environment and climate change explained that GIGGA was set up to brainstorm on the capacity gap in green growth in the selected countries.

He said: “It pools African academics, NGOs, policy makers and business persons to come together and think about burning research questions in understanding how Africa can transition from a brown economy to a green economy.

“We have three work packages that include mapping the green growth initiative across Africa to understand who is doing what and motivations for the actions taken. We are also going to review the academic works on what they have published on green growth.”

Besides Okereke, another member of the team, Prof. Kenneth Amaechi, who explained its adopted working strategy to influence policy implementation on green economy in the countries, said: “We are working with agencies to help policy formulators understand the concept (green energy) better for implementation.”

Amaechi, called for a repackaging of knowledge and conversations on renewable energy in the continent to enable policy formulators understand better the significance of green energy projects in closing the energy gaps of African countries.

Similarly, President of the Sustainable Energy Practitioners Association of Nigeria (SEPAN), Dr. Magnus Onuoha, who is also a member of the team, stated that the job-creation capacity of renewable energy was enormous to be ignored by Africa which still revels in poverty and underemployment.

Members of electrical appliances dealers at the Alaba International Market, Lagos has been challenged on patriotism and the possible way of contributing to National Development.

Director General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria, Osita Aboloma who gave the challenge while receiving the Executives in his office in Lagos stated that over 70 per cent of cables traded in Nigeria pass through the Alaba International Market.

According to him, if the traders chose to stock and sell only quality cables and other electrical appliances, importers of substandard products would have no market for their nefarious activities.

The SON Director General urged the Alaba Electrical Dealers to be more patriotic by patronizing certified made in Nigeria cables that have been attested among the best in the world and shun the stocking of imported substandard and cloned cables from abroad.

Mr. Aboloma advised the EDAN Executives to guide their members on the need to register all products with SON for traceability and confirmation of quality status in the overall interest the Nation and its citizens.

Also speaking at the occasion, SON Director of Compliance, Engr. Bede Obayi charged the Electrical Dealers to consciously work at developing a positive reputation for Alaba International Market.

He warned that Nigerians are becoming better informed by the day as many other outlets are providing healthy competition to the Alaba International Market on cables and other electrical appliances.

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Stories by Motolani Oseni After sustaining gained points for two days, the Nigerian currency, Naira on Thursday relapsed to 366 per US dollar, against 365 sold on Tuesday and Wednesday at the parallel market.

The naira, at the end of yesterday market activities on the Investor & Exporter FX widow, recorded a significant drop in the daily turnover, while compared$53.13 million daily turnover with $162.26m stood on Wednesday and $96.03m traded on Tuesday, data obtained from the FMDQ OTC has revealed.

The FX window, however,

opened Thursday’s trading activity at an improved rate of $366.79, against 367.46 of Wednesday, but lower than 366.70 opened on Tuesday, but remained steady at the closure of the window at 367.50, the rate it traded the previous day.

Against an increase of $66.23m recorded on Wednesday, while compared traded figure of $162.26m to $96.03m exchanged on Tuesday, the 1&E FX window showed a significant decline of $109.13m on Thursday.

The local currency the unofficial segment of the foreign exchange market had closed at 367 to the dollar on first trading day

of the week but rebounded the following day to stood at 365, and retained the rate on Wednesday, however suffered a slight loss of one point at the end of yesterday trading, to record new rate of 366 per dollar.

The local currency, also, fell against two other major foreign currencies at the parallel market; closing at 477 and 430 respectively compared to 476 and 42 exchanged the previous day.

But at the official foreign exchange market, the naira, sustained depreciated rate of 305.55 sold on Wednesday against 305.50 closed on Tuesday and Monday,

showing a drop of 0.02 per cent.

Meanwhile, the nation’s currency in circulation continued to drop in 2017, following the apex Bank intensive effort to mop liquidity in the economy to reduce inflation and sustain its stability.

The Federal Government (FG), through its central bank has been raising money through its financial instruments but that the largest economy in Africa is planning to refinance $3 billion worth of treasury bills denominated in the local currency with dollar borrowing to lower costs and improve its debt position, the finance minister said on Wednes-

day, as Africa’s top economy recovers from a recession.

Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun announced the shift after a cabinet meeting in which the spending plan for 20182020 was approved.But, the Minister of Budget, Udoma Udo Udoma told the same news conference that the government’s economic growth projection for next year had been revised down to 3.5 per cent from 4.8 per cent.

Dollars have been in short supply in Nigeria since the price of crude oil, the main source of hard currency, plunged in mid-2014, triggering a currency crisis, an exodus of foreign investors and its first recession in 25 years.

Ex-CIBN president, Aina, heads global banking board

L-R: Adebanji Jimoh, Head Sales and distribution Area 2 Union Bank; Emmanuel Alu, Customer of the Bank and Winner of the Star Prize – a brand new MG3 Car; Helen Okeme Group Head, Abuja 2 Union Bank and Paul Aseme, Head Retail Segments Union Bank at the Bank’s 100th Anniversary Promo prize presentation ceremony in Abuja.

How unstable regulatory sanctions slow banks intermediation role-Report Indications have emerged that increased in regulation on anti-money laundering, which often attract imposition of fines and stiff penalties has slowed banks’ role in intermediation, especially crossborder transfers, which has affected banks in Europe, Africa most importantly, largest economy in the continent.

Financial analysts, have however, described regulatory policies on money laundering and corruption, especially in Nigeria as merely reactive as against proactive in their oversight functions.

Although, the latest report by the London-based Economist, stated that Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean were also affected, while accounting for arbitrary dropped by their Western correspondent banks that they relied

.As analyst faults policies on laundering, corruption, says mere reactive on to clear dollar and euro transactions.

The view, which was a banks-focused report titled, ‘The great unbanking1– Swinging fines have made banks too risk-averse – It is time to rethink anti-moneylaundering rules’, stated that swinging fines have made banks too risk-averse and left many genuine It specifically notes that regulatory pressures, rise in compliance costs and most of all, de-risking, are becoming a survival issue for banks, that it was time to rethink anti-money-laundering rules, adding that though the crackdown on money laundering activities was merited, some of its results have been perverse The report further noted that a crackdown on financial crime means global banks are de-risking with

charities and poor migrants among the hardest hit “The crackdown was merited. But some of its results have been perverse.

Banks have pulled away from clients they fear might commit financial crimes and, therefore, regard as too dangerous to serve.

Many have done so indiscriminately. Money-transfer firms, especially those handling remittances to poor countries, and charities that work in conflict zones, have been hit hard by this ‘derisking”, it stated.

The report added that the harm of stricter regulation goes wider than specific institutions, that apart from individual finance institutions getting rapped, there other are collateral damages, including legitimate clients who have dire need for money having their trans-

fers delayed or their bank accounts closed “A financial system that lets dirty money flow freely is a bad one. One that blocks clean money is even worse.

“De-risking chokes off financial flows that parts of the global economy depend on. It undermines development goals such as boosting financial inclusion and strengthening fragile states.

And it drives some transactions into informal channels, meaning that regulators become less able to spot suspicious deals,” the report explained.

Popular though it has become to bash banks, they have been acting rationally.

The report however put the blame for the damage that de-risking on policymakers and regulators, who overreacted to past money-laundering scandals

Past President, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Dr. Lawrence Olusegun Aina, OFR, has been elected the pioneer Chairman of the Global Banking Education Standards Board (GBESB).

The institute said that this in line with its vision, mandate and strategic plan to be a global reference point for professionalism and ethics in the banking and finance industry.

The professional body for bankers in the country noted in a statement that Aina emerged as the chairman after the election conducted at the Joint meeting of the Global Council and Task force of GBEStB coordinated

by CIBN National Secretariat which held recently in ….

The GBESB is a voluntary, industry-led initiative founded with the aims and objectives to develop clear internationally-agreed standards for the education of Professional Bankers worldwide, develop and publish global education standards for banking Institute and similar bodies, promote and disseminate global education standards for banking institutes, and facilitating the sharing of global best practice in banking education between banking institutes regulators and other Stakeholders.

The board, which was inaugurated in April 2017 during the World Conference of Banking Institutes (WCBI) hosted by CIBN is one of the initiatives to build and sustain high ethical and professional standards in the global banking industry and to provide agreed international

standards for the professional education and training of bankers.

Dr. Aina, a Fellow of the Institute, and thorough-bred banker and quintessential administrator, would be leading the global council for the next two years. The council, which comprises twenty-six founder member Institutes/ bodies from various countries is to drive the standards of banking education across the globe.

As the pioneer chairman,. he would be supported by three distinguished Vice-Chairmen – Mr. Simon Thompson, Chief Executive, Chartered Banker Institute, Scotland; Ms. Carrie Leung, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Institute of Bankers and; Mr Anthony Yaw Oppong, Chief Executive Officer, Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana.

The new GBEStB Chairman is a product of Universities of Lagos and Ibadan where he bagged Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Masters of Science in Banking and Finance respectively.

He holds a number of professional qualifications notable among which are Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of London (ACIB); A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, (FCIB), London and Nigeria; Fellow, Nigeria Institute of Management (FNIM) and; Fellow, Institute of Directors (FIOD). He also received executive management education at the Lagos Business School, Nigeria; INSEAD, France and IMD, Switzerland.

Capital Market B4 Afreximbank launches $300m depository receipt for investors Bonny Amadi African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) has opened the institution for investors to benefit from its growth with the launch of $300million Depository Receipts, arranged by SBM Holdings Ltd. The move reflects a major innovation in Africa’s capital market pioneered by the supranational trade finance bank, Afreximbank’s launch of a $300 million equity offering, using Depositary Receipts backed by its Class “D” shares.

A statement made available to The Daily Times Nigeria, on Thursday,said that the deal is being arranged by SBM Group, a leader in the financial sector in Mauritius, and was announced in Mauritius Thursday. “Afreximbank is launching a $300 million equity offering, using Depositary Receipts backed by its Class “D” shares”.

President of Afreximbank, Dr. Benedict Oramah, stated that, “Mauritius as a premier financial centre in Africa, has a conducive regulatory framework for this innovative equity offering. On the other hand, SBM possesses the competencies, investor contacts, infrastructure and support capabilities for the issuance of the Depositary Receipts.”

“The Depositary Receipts issuance represents an opportunity for Afreximbank to diversify its shareholder base by enabling investors in Africa and beyond, who have not yet invested in the bank, to do so and to strengthen Africa’s premier trade finance institution, whose interventions in its various member countries have created acknowledged developmental impacts across the continent”, he said.

Zenith Bank declares 25k interim dividend Bonny Amadi

…posts 107% PAT growth y/y

Zenith Bank Nigeria Plc, has proposed an interim dividend of 25 kobo to its shareholders for the half year period of 2017, ended 30th, June.

The interim dividend declaration by the bank, followed the release of its half- year unaudited financial statement, which showed remarkable growth in key performance measuring indices.

The company’s Q2 result showed that profit before tax rose by about 70 per cent year- on- year to N92, 183, from N53, 905m posted in the preceding H1 period 2016.

The result, however, showed a depressed net interest income of N68.36billion, indicating -3.2 per

cent decline quarter on quarter (q/q) and -0.7 per cent drop year on year (y/y).

The bank proposed an interim dividend of 25kobo per share, representing a dividend yield of 1.04% based on today’s close price.

Income tax expense closed at N16, 866b, from N18,438b in the Q2 period 2016, while profit after tax soared year on year to N75,317b, from N35,467b posted in Q2 2016, reflecting about 107 per cent growth.

According to the report, the bank’s Non- controlling interest in the bank rose to 123, from 95 in the Q2 2016 period.

The most recent rally on the Nigerian Stock Exchange that lasted for seven straight sessions came to a halt on Thursday as lead market indicators recorded a decline of 0.11 per cent.

The decline was preceded by a 2.33 per cent depreciation in the NSE Oil and Gas Index and a 0.99 per cent decline in the NSE Banking Index due to Selloffs in Forte Oil, Total, Oando and Zenith Bank.

The All-Share Index (ASI) consequently fell by 41.17 pts to close at 38,102.85 points, while the market capitalization dropped N14.2bn to close at N13.133tr, compared to a growth of N49.8b recorded in the previous session when it closed at N13.147 tr.

The volume of shares moved by investors in 4,055 deals was 10 per cent higher than previous session at 362.7mn units traded, while the total value of shares that closed at N5.597bn was 8 per cent lower

Profit attributable to the equity holders of the parent increased to N75, 194b, from N35, 372b in the corresponding period of 2016.

In the first half of 2017, Zenith bank’s transfer to statutory reserve closed at N10,513 billion, from N4,598b in 2016 H1,, while transfer to retained earnings and other reserves closed that H1 period at N64,681b, from N30,774b.

Meanwhile, the board of Directors, pursuant to the powers vested in it by the provisions of section 379 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) of Nigeria, pro-

posed an interim dividend of 25 kobo per share.

In 2016 financial year, the bank also paid Interim dividend of of 25 kobo per share; and final of 177 kobo per share, from the retained earnings account as at 30 June, 2017 According to the bank, the interim will be presented for ratification by the shareholders at the next Annual general Meeting. If the proposed dividend is ratified by the shareholders, the Bank said that it will be liable to pay tax in advance totaling N3.73 billion representing 30% of the taxable profit of N12.43b for the period ended 30 June, 2017 Payment of dividends is

Caption: One of the winners, Osarentin Osayi, (2nd right); Regional Sales Director, West, Mrs. Funmi Sanni (right); Bankole George, Sales Director (2nd left) and Leye Bodunde, Deputy Regional Sales Director (left), during the presentation of prizes to Star Winners who emerged in Benin, Edo State in the on-going Dangote Cement Retail Bonanza, season 2 on Wednesday.

NSE halts 7-day rally as oil&gas, banking stocks record decline Afolabi Adesola

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, August 11 , 2017

than N6.1bn worth of shares traded on Wednesday in 4,983 deals.

The day ended with 20 gainers paired against 27 losers. Forte Oil Plc with a negative YTD return of 36.3 per cent led the day’s losers with a loss of 9.71 per cent to close at N53.76 per share. Oando dropped 5 per cent to close at N7.22 per share while NASCON depreciated 4.99 per cent to close at N12.57 per share. Morison Industries and Dangote Sugar declined 4.85 per cent and 4.84 per cent to close at 98 kobo and N13.56 per share respectively.

Leading the day’s gainers was Unilever with an appreciation of 5 per cent to close at N43.05 per share. BOC Gases came second on the gainers list after adding 4.94 per cent to close at N3.61 per share and Conoil gained 4.38 per cent to close at N34.30 per share.

Guinness and Wema Bank also added 4 per cent and 3.92 per cent respectively to close at N91 and 53 kobo per share.

Nigerian Enamelware posts depressed numbers in 2017 FY Bonny Amadi Enamelware Nigeria Plc has strengthened shareholders’ confidence with timely delivery of its 2017 financial statement, even though with rsegressed earnings.

The company’s result, which strengthened shareholders commitment to the company’s future, as the macroeconomic environment challenges eases, with more supportive environment for manufacturing companies to operate.

Result for the year ended 30th April, 2017, showed that turnover dropped by 11 per cent to N2, 528,319 billion, from N2, 795,190b posted in the 2016 financial year ended 30TH April.

Nigerian Enamelware Plc is involved in the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of enamelware products. The company produces miscellaneous home furnishings stores and Import body Jewelry and electrical bicycles from China.

The Company has been listed on the Nigerian Stock exchange since the 28th of December 1979.

According to the 2017 result, Enamel-

ware posted 161 per cent drop in profit before tax, which closed at N67, 849 million against N176, 961 million in 2016 financial year.

Tax expense closed at N22, 791m, form N43, 485m, reflecting 91 per cent drop in tax expenses.

Profit after taxation for the 2017 financial year closed

N45, 058m, from N133, 475m in the preceding year, indicating a 196 per cent drop.

Shareholders’ funds increased by one per cent to N1, 427,112b, from N1, 410,566b in 2016 financial year, while earnings per share dropped by 65 per cent to 71kobo, from 117 kobo in 2016 financial year.

Summary of activities on NSE ASI

38,102.85

DEALS

4,055.00

VOLUME

362,670,571.00

VALUE

5,596,722,236.48

CAP

13,133,014,599,205.56

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D aily M ark e t Ro u n d U p E q u i t i es B u c k 7Th e Nig eria n e q uities m ark e t b uck e d a 7-d ay g ainin g stre a k a t t h e close o f tra d e t o d ay as invest ors b o o k e d pro fit o n blu e-chip stocks. Th e A ll Sh are In d ex (ASI) f ell 0.1 % t o close a t 38,102.85 p oin ts w hilst t h e YTD re t urn m o d era t e d t o 41.8 % . As a result, m ark e t ca pit aliz a tio n d ecre ase d by N14.2b n -o f fs in Tier-1 b a n kin g st ocks inclu din g ZE NIT H (-2.0 %) a nd G U A R A N T Y (-1.2 %) w hich o f fse t g ains in ST A N BIC (+3.9 %), N ESTLE (+1.3 %) a n d U NILE V ER (+5.0 %). M arke t activity w as mixe d as volu m e tra d e d rose 10.4 % t o 362.7m u nits w hile valu e tra d e d dipp e d 8.3 % t o N5.6t n.

C o nsu m e r G o o ds In d e x E m e r g es Lo n e G a i n e r Perf orm a nce across sect ors w as bro a dly b e arish as all in dices close d in t h e re d save f or t h e Consu m er G o o ds in d ex w hich a dva nce d 0.4 % o n t h e b ack o f g ains in N ESTLE (+1.3 %), U NILE V ER (+5.0 %) a n d G UIN N ESS (+4.0 %). Th e O il & G as in d ex le d sect or losers, dip pin g 2.3 % o n acco u n t o f sust ain e d losses in F O RTE (-9.7 %) a nd O A N D O (-5.0 %). Th e Ba n kin g in d ex f ollo w e d, d o w n

To p 10 G ain ers Tick er U NILEVER B O CG AS C O N OIL G UIN NESS WEM ABA NK ST A NBIC FIDELITYBK NEIM ETH STERLN B A N K NPF M CRFBK To p 10 Losers

Price (N) 43.05 3.61 34.30 91.00 0.53 40.00 1.35 0.81 1.03 1.19

Price Ch g % 5.0 % 4.9 % 4.4 % 4.0 % 3.9 % 3.9 % 3.8 % 3.8 % 3.0 % 2.6 %

To p 10 Tr a d es b y V olu m e Tick er V olu m e (m) A CCESS 69.8 ZENITHB A N K 58.8 FC M B 47.2 DIA M O N D BN K 33.2 G U ARA N TY 26.8 FIDELITYBK 20.1 D A N GFLO UR 19.9 TRA NSC ORP 17.6 FBN H 10.2 UB A 5.3 To p 10 Tr a d es b y V alu e

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Price (N)

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Stories By Ebere Chibuzor Director General, Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, NTDC, Dr. Folarin Folorunsho Coker, has assured that Tour Nigeria, the corporation’s tourism brand, will leverage on local events, national holidays and other symbolisms to unleash the Nigerian tourism potential.

Coker made this disclosure at the Delphino Picnic with the Theme, Spreading Happiness, held at the weekend at the Julius Berger Shooting Range, Kado, Abuja.

The picnic was put together by Delphino, an entertainment outfit managed by its Chief executive Officer, Emmanuel Onoja, in collaboration with the NTDC; and it holds biennially. The widely advertised Sunday rendezvous had music DJs dishing out high percussive and latest

NTDC: We’ll partner private sector on national holiday events

Folorunsho Coker. The Director Nigeria NTDC Nigerian songs. There were also food vendors in many varieties providing refreshments.

“It is just our own way of showing that there are so many things to enjoy in Abuja, hence the theme

of the picnic, ‘Spreading Happiness’,” stated Onoja Adele.

Explaining the essence of the event to the media, Coker said that the event sets a template on how NTDC intends to partner

Coker meets hoteliers, assures of standard Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Mr. Folorunsho Coker, has also said that the need to create all-inclusive holidays, business or religious trips that would be easily accessible for tourists in the country to develop domestic tourism, was essential to the sector.

Coker said this when he met with members of the Hotel & Personal Services Employers’ Association of Nigeria (HOPESEA) led by its President, Mr. Ugbor Vincent, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Corporation’s headquarters in Abuja recently.

Coker stressed the need for all the stakeholders in the tourism industry to come together and sell a single package tour as it is done in Dubai, India, Kenya and other parts of the world while describing music, entertainment, fashion, cuisines and religion as part of good tourism assets the country is endowed with, which

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will boost the Nigerian tourism industry, create wealth and job opportunities.

“Nigeria is endowed with such tourism assets and untapped potentials which can be developed for domestic consumption and exportation; we need to give a new meaning to tourism through a digital platform which will anchor a complete trip, usually including cost for accommodation, meals, ground transport, tour guide taxes in an all-inclusive trip at a fair price, he said.

The NTDC boss further sought for a strategic working partnership between the HOPESEA and NTDC, as the corporation is set to grade hotels according to international standards similar to other parts of the world.

He said, “We can only achieve our goals if private sector and corporate Nigerians support the tourism sector. Government alone cannot do it, we need to embrace tourism in Nigeria and work towards promoting

the tourism industry collectively.

Meanwhile, Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Muhammed, has called on tourism stakeholders in the country to put their hands on deck and move the industry to the next level.

Muhammed said, “This effort must be collective and should attract the best of PublicPrivate Partnership.”

He added that, “Nigeria has strong comparative advantages in the hospitality and tourism industry because of its diverse cultural heritage that is disposed to what is commonly referred to as the Nigerian hospitality.

“This great nation is indeed blessed with abundant natural and cultural resources that are well blended for tourists’ delight. It is against this background that the Federal Government is committed to repositioning tourism as one of the levers for economic growth and development,” Muhammed said.

with private sector to unleash the tourism potential in the country. “This is a simple template; and it is not a difficult thing to achieve. It is about bringing different assets together; that is music, light, stage, event planners, the entire ensemble; we bringing them all together,” he said.

Coker further explained that the event is like having a wedding or any of those social ceremonies. “Only, this one is in a larger scale. And this not what only NTDC can do. Every state can do it. Everybody can connect to these new values that we have in terms of our cultural heritage.

“There are national assets in terms of sports, religion, film food, all of them; all those things that we already have. There is no difference between this and large weddings.

The difference here is that a wedding could be large, but you don’t pay for the food.

“But things are tough now; so, let’s look at different ways of doing this. We can set this up and have people pay to come in, eat and have a good time. It is cheaper than you going to Dubai,” Cocker said.

The NTDC boss further explained why it partnered Delphino in the enterprise, saying, “This is actually an annual event that has happened

in Abuja before. This is not the first time. “We just partnered with them so that they can have it better planned and better execute the event. This is something that could happen when you have a good weather. We don’t have any asset like this at the NTDC.” He said,“But we have the expertise. If there is anybody in the private sector that wants to partner with us to deliver this sort of thing where the product of the private sector entity is being consumed, we are all for it.

For instance, a brewery may partner with NTDC. We can do this while they are drinking the company’s product.”

Africa Travel 100 Women: The leaders, pioneers and innovators of tourism and travel The organizers of Akwaaba have released list of African Travel 100 Women Awards, as part of the Women in Tourism Program. Nominations for the award officially opened on the 12th of July for the world to nominate the best female promoters of travel and tourism in Africa, the pioneers, the leaders and the stars.

The nominations ended on 22nd of July. The women in tourism recognition will take place at the 13th AKWAABA African Travel Market, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on September 11, 2017.

Akwaaba African Travel Market, however, an annual international travel

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Lai Mohadmmed, The Minister of Information, Arts and Culture event organized by Akwaaba Travel Market Limited; and founded by Ikechi Uko,

is a meeting place for travel and tourism investors to network.

Property B7

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, August 11, 2017

Housing Deficit: Stakeholders canvass partnership with co-operatives

Stories by Babajide Okeowo

Stakeholders in the real estate sector have called for the involvement of co-operative society in bridging the huge housing deficit in Nigeria.

This participation, the stakeholders believe, will bridge the continued shortage of affordable housing in the country, which has remained a sore point for experts and other stakeholders in the built envi-

ronment.

Managing Director, M.I. Okoro and Associates, Mr. Meckson Okoro, lamented why in a nation of over 180 million people, less than 20 per cent of them can boast of owning their houses.

He said, “How many people know about cooperative societies as the vehicle to own their houses? Not many really, and even if they knew, ignorance will not allow them to take ac-

tion. Therefore, the only way forward to owning your houses today since there are not solid mortgage institution to finance real estate is for people to join real estate cooperatives with a bid to secure their ambition of owning properties.

“There is absence of mortgage system in Nigeria and the few ones existing have no financial muscle to finance real estate development because of the huge capital requirement

of this form of investment.

Commercial banks have limited capital to lend for real estate development. Where they have such fund to lend, it will be for a very high interest rate.”

He, therefore urged prospective home owners to take advantage of platforms like real estate cooperative society to enhance their operations and remain competitive.

On his part, Perfection Real Estate Investors Cooperative

Society Limited President, Mr. Niyi Adeleye, noted that the economic situation and some policies of the government depleted purchasing power in real estate.

He said only about two per cent of Nigerians were investing in real estate, a situation he described as worrisome. “This also means that even when we talk about home ownership for the Nigerian, we are still very far behind,” he said.

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Things to know about Real Estate Investment Trust

Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) 1st Vice President, Rowland Abonta; Minister for State, Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, Mustapha Shehuri; NIESV president, Dr. Bolarinde Patunola-Ajayi and Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola during the meeting between the ministry and the institution in

NRMC, AMDC partner on housing finance, training In a bid at providing affordable housing to all Nigerians, the Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company (NMRC) and Alpha Mead Development Company (AMDC), a subsidiary of Alpha Mead Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide housing finance, training, research, advisory and project structuring to increase the stock of affordable housing in the country.

The MoU will also provide and permit technical support and advice to Alpha Mead in the residential part of the estate market.

It will make it easier and faster for customers pre-qualified by AMDC to access mortgage from the member- financial institutions of the NMRC. He said that the NMRC decided to partner Alpha Mead because of its innovative and technologydriven approach to increase affordable housing stock in Nige-

ria; and to leverage its expertise in facilities management, which he believes, will come in handy to maintain the projects after construction.

“The combination of these capacities that Alpha Mead bring to the partnership will give the market the assurance that property prices can be sustained, going forward; and we can all deliver to the specific needs of the customers,” he said.

Besides, he said the mortgage refinance firm chose the partnership because of the desire to see the Alpha Mead model succeed.

This, Inyangete said, is because of the firm’s believe that the model will allow for increased transactions in the housing development value chain and providing its member institutions with more projects to finance.

Group Managing Director of Alpha Mead, Femi Akintunde,

expressed delight at the partnership, which he described as a great demonstration of NMRC’s commitment to reduce housing deficit; and recognised Alpha Mead’s innovative approach to delivering quality and affordable housing to Nigerians.

“It is becoming obvious that the conventional building methods cannot bridge Nigerian housing gap, especially in the face of the myriad of challenges that face the affordable housing value chain. So, what we bring to the market are the possibilities of addressing the challenges of affordability and quality; which are two critical issues that are inhibiting the nation’s affordable housing market,” Akintunde said.

He noted that the structure of the market makes is a tall order for people in the middle-income bracket to own homes because of the high entry barrier.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is an organization that engages in financing and investing in real estate directly, either through mortgages or properties thus generating a high level of income, diversification and longterm capital appreciation for investors. This article educates us on the function of REITs. REITs are modeled after mutual funds in terms of receiving special tax considerations.

This is because the fundamental part of the original REIT legislation mandates that all taxable income should be paid as dividends to shareholders after expenses have been deducted from corporate taxable income.

In turn, shareholders are expected to pay the income taxes on the dividends. The dividend distribution is done this way to ensure that REITs continue to deliver the expected income and perform at the standard characteristic of real estate debt and equity investment, as well as to guarantee that investors get the appropriate and approximate investment return if they owned the properties directly.

There are two major types of REITs, which are Mortgage REITs and Equity REITs, thus giving investors the option of investing in either the debt financing or the equity financing of real estate.

Some REITs however combine the strategies of Equity and Mortgage REITs by investing in both properties and mortgages. These REITs are re-

ferred to as Hybrid REITs. Mortgage REITs principally invest in commercial and/or residential real estate mortgages and mortgage-backed securities. They operate by providing finance in terms of a loan to mortgage owners of real estate or by buying existing mortgage-backed securities thus making profit through the sales of the mortgages or the interest earned from these investments.

Profit, is, however announced after funding costs to buy mortgage investments and all other costs have been deducted from the income.

Equity REITs invest in and purchase properties consequently making them responsible for the value or equity of their real estate assets.

Usually, they invest in commercial properties, such as, shopping malls, apartment buildings, office buildings etc. and lease these structures out to tenants thereby making income through the collection of rent and sales of properties they own for the long-term. Equity REITs pay out on a yearly basis, the bulk of the income they make to their shareholders as dividends and sometimes, the dividends paid is inclusive of capital appreciation from the sale of properties.

REITs are expected to have certain attributes or characteristics in their mode of operation and investments which are income, transparency, diversification, liquidity, and investment performance and inflation protection.

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, August 11, 2017

How low-paying jobs, weak safety nets reduce innovation, productivity Given the structure of our social safety net, automation tends to increase poverty and inequality rather than unemployment.

People are worried about robots taking jobs. Driverless cars are around the corner. Restaurants and shops increasingly carry the option to order by touchscreen.

Google’s clever algorithms provide instant translations that are remarkably good.

But the economy does not feel like one undergoing a technology-driven productivity boom. In the late 1990s, tech optimism was everywhere. At the same time, wages and productivity were rocketing upward. The situation now is completely different. The most recent jobs reports in America and Britain tell the tale. Employment is growing, month after month after month. But wage growth is abysmal. So is productivity growth: not surprising in economies where there are lots of people on the job working for low pay.

The obvious conclusion, the one lots of people are drawing, is that the robot threat is totally overblown: the fantasy, perhaps, of a bubble-mad Silicon Valley—or an effort to distract from workers’ real problems, trade and excessive corporate power. Generally speaking, the problem is not that we’ve got too much amazing new technology but too little.

This is not a strawman of my own invention. Robert Gordon makes this case. You can see Matt Yglesias make the same assertion. Duncan Weldon, for his part, writes: We are debating a problem we don’t have, rather than facing a real crisis that is the polar opposite. Productivity growth has slowed to a crawl over the last 15 or so years, business investment has fallen and wage growth has been weak. If the robot revolution truly was under way, we would see surging capital expenditure and soaring productivity. Right now, that would be a nice “problem” to have. Instead we have the

reality of weak growth and stagnant pay. The real and pressing concern when it comes to the jobs market and automation is that the robots aren’t taking our jobs fast enough.

And in a recent blog post Paul Krugman concluded: I’d note, however, that it remains peculiar how we’re simultaneously worrying that robots will take all our jobs and bemoaning the stalling out of productivity growth.

What is the story, really?

What is the story, indeed.

Let me see if I can tell one.

Last fall I published a book: “The Wealth of Humans”. In it I set out how rapid technological progress can coincide with lousy growth in pay and productivity. Start with this: Low labour costs discourage investments in laboursaving technology, potentially reducing productivity growth.

My background is in economic history. Economic historians often explain divergences in patterns of industrialisation by pointing to differences in labour costs. British workers were expensive relative to workers on the continent and relative to British energy. British firms therefore had an incentive to develop and deploy new technologies that economised on labour and used a lot of energy: industrialisation! There’s more to the story than that, but that’s a pretty big component. Later something similar happened in America, where workers were even more expensive and resources even more abundant, and where the phenomenally productive “American system” of manufacturing therefore emerged.

We all sort of know this: that whether and how companies decide to develop and use technologies depends on the costs they face. But we often forget it when it comes to debates about robots and automation.

Today, labour costs are relatively low. In real terms, wage growth has been close to imperceptible for most of

Ryan Avent the workforce since 2000, and in some cases going back much earlier. The real value of the minimum wage in America is quite low relative to what it was a half century ago. Now: it is also true that the cost of computing power and data storage has fallen, a lot. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the “capital share” of income has fallen by more in recent decades than the “labour share”. One could

argue that because the cost of technology has fallen by more than the cost of labour, we ought to have seen mass automation if in fact digital technology is all it’s cracked up to be.

But the scarce factor isn’t capital equipment. What is expensive is the intangible capital that’s needed to overhaul production in ways that use cheap computing power to eliminate lots of jobs. It

is complicated to figure out how to get these systems working and operating in a way that generates profits.

While labour is cheap, firms face little pressure to make those massive investments in intangible capital in order to automate key processes.

Returning to the industrial parallel, it was not the case that James Watt developed his steam engine and everyone said “great, this technology is clearly superior to everything else and we will therefore use it all across the economy”. Rather, it was used in a small number of contexts in which the economics (expensive labour, cheap energy) pushed business owners to experiment.

Then, over time, engineers improved the technology and firms built up a wealth of knowledge about how to use it to make a buck. Then eventually the technology was so good that it began to be adopted in places where labour costs were not all that high.

Cheap labour is reducing the incentive to push new technologies along a similar path.

The digital revolution is partly responsible for low labour costs.

The digital revolution has created an enormous rise in the amount of effective labour available to firms. It has created an abundance of labour. If you’re a company and your workforce is

demanding higher pay or being difficult, you have many ways to get the labour you need without adding to your wage bill.

You can move work abroad. Technology enabled the growth of global supply chains, which helped bring billions of low-wage workers into the global labour force. You can restructure your business in ways which allow fewer, more skilled workers to use technology to do tasks which previously required lots of less-skilled workers; or you can restructure your business in ways that reduce the bargaining power of your employees, or reduce your obligations to them. And, of course, you can automate.

How does automation contribute to this abundance of labour? Well, there’s a long-run story in which the march of progress means that technology is increasingly capable of substituting for human workers across a broad range of tasks. If firms are indifferent between using people and machines, and if machines (or code) is abundant, then the effect of progress is to create a single mass pool of “labour” (meaning people and people-like machines) that is super abundant.

But there’s a more straightforward and important way in which automation adds to abundance now.

When a machine displaces a person, the person doesn’t immediately cease to be in the labour force. It is not the case that in period one the economy produces x using y workers and in period two it produces x using y-1 workers and therefore productivity goes up. No, that displaced worker probably has all sorts of bills to pay and must therefore find another job.

In some cases workers can transition easily from the job from which they’ve been displaced into another.

But often that isn’t possible.

Generally speaking, the workers displaced by technology will tend to be those without much in the way of exceptional skills or training. Such workers find themselves competing for work with many other people with modest skill levels, and with technology: adding to the abundance of labour.

My background is in economic history. Economic historians often explain divergences in patterns of industrialisation by pointing to differences in labour costs. British workers were expensive relative to workers on the continent and relative to British energy.

Nwaodu Chukwuemeka, is a consultant with IDEAS Exchange Consulting, Lagos. He can be reached at nwaodu.lawrence@hotmail.co.uk (07066375847)

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The reign of Nollywood queens; retired but not tired

shapes in the industry. After a failed marriage years back, Sandra relocated to Germany where she is said to be engaged in private business. Sandra was one of those female faces of Nollywood movies covers. She suddenly disappeared leaving fans wondering about her whereabouts.

News broke some times that Sandra gave birth to a bouncing baby girl in a German hospital.

Up to press time, there was no news of the Imo state born actress returning to Nollywood. The actress resides in Germany with her husband and four children.

Hilda Dokubo Known for her emotion in movies. This Rivers State born actress was one of those who made Nollywood thick in the early 90s. After proving mettle in the entertainment world, she was appointed to serve I former Governor Susan Patrick She came into the industry with her scintillating performance in a movie titled “Snake Girl”. Thereafter, she became one of the most sought after actress in Nollywood. She ranks as one of the actresses that made name in the early days of Nollywood. Susan was not without controversy as she was alleged to have snatched another woman s husband while a student of Lagos State University (LASU). She is no longer active in the Nigeria somewhere in the Island Regina Askia She is reputed as one of the most beautiful faces to have graced Nigeria movie world. So beautiful is this Akwa- Ibom born hazel eyes that a French man was reported to have begged her to have a baby for him; this, she eventually did when she “gave” him a baby girl (Stephanie). Thereafter, this one time Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria got married; a union that crashed even before it started. Regina seems to

Hilda is not talking about going back to the business of make-believe; a profession that made her “rich” and popular Liz Benson – she was an epitome of beauty and brain. This Cross- River State beautiful actress has all it takes. She was one of the few actresses who dazzled Nigerians, especially the menfolk with her captivating joined the industry, many society men did not give her enough space, as they all want to have a “taste” of her.

married years ago. She is not totally out of the industry, as she still appears in selected movies.

Dolly Unachukwu If there is any actress that could be labelled, “Bold, Big and Beautiful” in the early days of Nollywood, the actress

now based in USA, where she is a nurse. A former beauty

entertainment magazine tagged her “Madam Nollywood”

movies. Regina was named Best Actress in Nigeria by Afro

in the industry again; she is now settled in the UK with her

who is also writer and producer featured in “Glamour Sandra Achums She was once reputed as possessing one of the sexiest

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Friday, August 10, 2017

Why foremost Nollywood actresses can’t be forgotten scene to join her husband in the UK. Ndidi Obi She came to the consciousness of Nigerians with her scintillating role in “Nneka, the Pretty Serpent”. The role shot her into instant limelight as the name, Nneka stucked to her name. She went ahead to appear in other interesting movies, making a name for herself in Nigeria movie industry. However, she went into oblivion, only to resurface two years ago, saying, “I am now back to Nigeria to continue doing what I know how to do best, and that is acting”, when she was cornered during the 2012 AMAA in Lagos.

Ameze Imarhiagbe She was a favourite among movie fans while she was doing her stuff in Nigeria. Many fans will do anything to have her autograph, and goes to show how excellent she was during the time she was dishing out her good stuff. But now, Ameze is no longer displaying before the camera, she is now based in America doing other businesses.

Victoria Inyama Apart from her acting prowess which endeared her in the heart of movie buffs, her bitter quarrel with Reginal Askia made a lot of headline during those early days of Nollywood. After many years in the profession of make

profession, as she has relocated to the UK to stay with her hubby, where she is into catering business.

Ann Njemanze “Domitila”, a name which later became her sobriquet.

She married to another Nollywood actor, Segun Arinze; a union that was hardly meant to as it crashed like a badly arranged cards. She however, has a baby to show for it.

Now re- married, but out of Nollywood circuits as she lives in Owerri where she is enjoying her marital life with her new husband.

Ann Mariam Apollo Had a love affair relationship with a colleague in the industry, Ramsey Nouah; a relationship that did not as both parted ways soon after. But while Ramsey in the industry, Ann called it quit, and relocated to UK, where she is into the business of buying and selling.

She has since re-married.

Rita Nzelu This gap-toothed actress dazzled the industry with her beauty and delivery which won her a lot of male admirers.

Rita had the style and affection to attract people when she acts. The former goddess and a pioneer of Nollywood is now a born again Christian. Rita who resides in London, England may soon become an evangelist Ego Boyo The star of “Checkmate” is a familiar face to many soaps and Nigerian home videos lovers produced in the

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When Erelu Dosunmu dragged OBJ, Igbinedon to Lagos for her 70th birthday Penultimate weekend , 28th and 30th of July respectively , 2017 to be precise will forever remain in the minds of quintessential woman of style and society Erelu Abiola Dosunmu as, family, friends and all well-wishers came in drove to celebrate with the woman as she clock the respected age of 70.

Not only that the woman also used the opportunity to launch her two books at the Landmark Event Centre. The woman was seeing glowing in beauty as she was moving from one table to another to express her thanks and appreciation for people who came to celebrate with her. The occasion was nicely put together and the celebrator shone like a million stars. At the party were former Nigeria Head of state and President Olusegun Obasanjo and Igbinedon who came from their different abode to celebrate with the woman of class and society. Also at the party were the children of Erelu Abiola role in 3 in 1 celebration of their mother

Meet Lai Mohammed’s daughter-in-law, Idowu, who heads Lagos new agency THE rich get richer and the poor get poorer goes that popular catchphrase must be in love with this Matthew Effect of accumulated advantage phenomenon. Or how does one explain the recent appointment of Mrs. Idowu Mohammed, the daughter-in-law of the incumbent Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed as the executive secretary of the newly created Lagos environmental sanitation corps (LAGESC)?

Pretty Idowu, who is married to Hon.

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son and member, Lagos state house of assembly representing Ikeja constituency 1, heads the new agency put in place to replace the former kick against indiscipline (KAI) and in charge of the cleaner Lagos initiative.

While some people cried nepotism, others are more concerned about getting the job done as nothing suggests that fun loving Idowu has the cognate experience in environmental issues. dia parley as boss of LAGSEC and from reporters, spot light gathered she -

looking for opportunities, the already made kids are still getting the scarce

Idowu Mohammed jobs. Now in her late 20s, Idowu is of a silver spoon breed, with a solid family pedigree. She is the daughter of deceased socialite and casino mogul, Chief Solomon Ayoku who owns Golden gate restaurant.

Her siblings include Taiwo and Kehinde Ayoku who is married to Tayo Alakiu and bore him two kids. Blessed with an admirable gait, and accessories owns play barn an upscale fun centre in Gbagada and Lekki, Lagos.

Salawa Abeni’s son welcomes twins in Canada

“Ebi Tani” which is yet to hit market has turned two marketers against one another in other to market the now attracting society to her, even though she denied to comment on the issue when Daily Times sought to hear from her The two marketers, the Couple production and Small World, were of Daily Times that it gulp millions of naira as the movie drew a lot A class Nollywood stars to the location, which was recently concluded in some parts of Lagos. Though which was directed by Bayo Tijani will be released before Ileya festival but declined to state categorically who will market the said movbe released soon” Ola Samuel

Salawa Abeni

It is not all bad news in entertainment

Sikirulai Olayinka Ilori aka Eskay and his Canadian wife Mrs. Louis Ayomide Amoke Ilori welcome twins recently. The boys Taiwo Navid and Kehinde Mazi Ab-

born in a hospital in Canada last week.

Salawa Abeni the Queen of waka spoke of her happiness and thanked the almighty God for the delivery of the boys Sikirulai is the second son of Queen Salawa Ibiwunmi Abeni and Alhaji Kolawole Ayinla Ilori popularly referred to as Alhaji Kollignton Ayinla

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Society Gist L5

Ajibade Alabi

How I spent 17years at home-Gospel singer, Apostle Anifowose He goes by the name Apostle Anifowose Omotayo Ebiwanna but he is known in the gospel music industry as Duke of Zion Music. This UgbonlaIlaje born dynamic spiritual singer who has four albums to his credit titled Ipinu Mi, Oloriire, Ona Abayo and Aye Bada Bami Ninu Je is back in the music studio after 17 years of his last album to release a new dynamic and unique album which will take over the gospel music industry worldwide.

According to him, this new album which is still in the studio with working title “Abanise” has four tracks and it will be released into the market by Golden Waves Entertainment before December, 2017.

His foray into Singing Spiritual Songs started when he joined choir as a teenager in his community C & S Zion Church, Ugbonla, Ilaje headquarters in Ondo State.

This banker turned gospel artiste spent all his childhood in the Ugbonla

Village at Ilaje, Ondo State where he hails from.

He relocated to Lagos in 1992 after his primary and secondary schools education. “I was at home for 17 years after my secondary school before gaining an admission into University” he revealed.

His mentors musically are Remilekun Amos, Apostle Megbodofo among others, moreover, he also tapped the singing anointing from his father Prophet Ebiwanna aka Woli Gigun of blessed memory Senator Iyiola Omisore

Senator Iyiola Omisore joins Osun governorship race

Apostle Anifowose

Is Hon Kayode Oso eyeing Ekiti 2018 guber race?

Kayode Oso

The hottest gist going round the political circle of the Fountain of Knowledge, Ekiti State is that former Commissioner for Works, Transport and Infrastructure, Hon. Kayode Oso who resigned as a Commissioner in 2016 is eyeing the Ekiti seat of power come 2018 and if going by the story making the rounds, he is said to be close to the governor and that governor Fayose might use him against the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kolapo Olusola choice. It was said that the issue of zoning might not be the factor on who becomes the next governor of the state , as the South Senatorial district are agitating to produce the next governor after 21 years of the creation of the state. This Ado Ekiti London based businessman cum politician is a close friend to the incumbent governor

Omisore has thrown his cap to the ring for the race of Osun State governor. For the past 2 years, Senator Omisore has been actively involved in the running of his engineering business. In fact since he left the Senate in 2015 he had gone ahead to revive all his businesses. Not only did he complete his doctorial in Infrastructure Finance, he began to promote a new area of engineering called Project Management, which made him to totally abandoned politics. But big news to his political friends and

admirer but which could be a bad news to his political opponents is that Senator Omisore is back to his familiar terrain and is set to run for post of Osun state no 1 citizen which is set to be vacancy come 2018 when the tenure of the incumbent governor of the state Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola quits the government house And gist emanating from his camp had it that he has set up a formidable political machinery that has become fully operational both within and outside the state

Ayan Jesu out with “Let Somebody Shout Halleluyah Volume 2” Still basking in the euphoria of their wave making album, traditional gospel music group, Ayan Jesu has release another chart buster album The group that is currently enjoys massive air play on radio and television nationwide is ready with the volume 2, of Let Somebody Shout Halleluyah.

According to them the album which was released on 31st of July, 2017 through their marketer, Sybuk Communications. Is set to shake the music industry “This new album is unique in every sense and a must for homes of both Christians and Muslim. Our focus this time around is more on Hymns, Praise Melody and Worship” We exclusively gathered from the Managing Director of the Sybuk Communications, Bukola Siyanbola that they are really on top of their games with this album and there is no doubt that the

Ayan Jesu

album will take them to the next level in the music industry, he informed Ayan Jesu came to limelight some years ago; ever since continue to rule the gospel music scene with fantastic lyric,

lace with unique traditional percussion and undisputable traditional vocals A well traveled group who

instrumentation and vocal

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Ogbonna Olivia

Music Review

Patoranking ft. Olamide (Mama Aboyo): Funny title but catchy dancing steps Patoranking decides to thrill his fans with the bang titled Mama Aboyo which he featured the amazing rapper Olamide (Baddo). The tune Mama Aboyo and This kind love which he featured Wizkid was off Patoranking debut album God over everything was really great. Mama Aboyo brought back the memory of Daniella wine

by Patoranking which

the only difference was that Mama Aboyo was not shot in the street like Daniella wine.

The video was

by Clarence peter and

views. The dance steps were fabulous both the steps from the kids were really lovely and full of energy. Olamide also made the video a success with the way he sang the chorus. He really had a thing for this video and his collaboration with Patoranking was great.

The music was actually passing a message to background

made

the

the kids were awesome with their steps.

It was quite colorful and entertaining masterpiece.

Daniella Wine also had the same crazy dancers

all seeing that the reggae music video (Mama good popular artist are on same track/music video Aboyo) had beautiful because they will surely kill it. The song title was dancers with their great dancing steps because

Bamigbetan Bukky

energetic. The audio and the video are perfectly

keep it up. We expect more hits from you.

Movie Review

The Cobweb: When Parental advice hinders future dreams severely if he sees his son playing any musical instrument or if he sees him playing with his peers. Sam became very dull and quiet in class that his class teacher Mrs. Olaitan (Foluke Daramola) noticed his performance and attitude in class and she decided to ask poor Sam what happened to him and he

teacher out of his house and warned her to stay away from his family.

Director: Foluke Daramola Salako Year of release: January 2017 Running time: 3hrs.

family became chattered when he discovered that his eldest

murder while his beautiful wife died due to the shock and his Samuel a in the city and they made the market their home. One of the market women who had noticed them decided to help them

with his voice and helped his musical career. He became very popular and fell in love with an actress who helped him greatly in his career. Sam embarked on the journey of naira. Akiga was freed from prison and went in search of his son with one of his friend who told him that his son is already saw was the picture of his son pasted on the bill board. He regretted because he was facing the wrong thing instead of being the father he supposed to be which affected his family.

one responsible for the pregnancy. There was commotion

The movie cobweb is a true life story of a young boy Sam (Uti Nwachukwu) who has the desire to be a musician in future but his father Akiga ( Funsho Adeolu) was not in support of his got angry and told the father that it was his friend that raped

two important lessons; to show parents the importance of helping their wards harness their talents and to further

he went inside his room and brought out a gun and did not hesitate to use the gun on his friend. Akiga was sent to jail for

bad acting and poor directing. I rate the movie 5/10

not want him to end up (uneducated) like him. He never spared

Mixed Grill L7

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My kind of music preaches unity I don’t want to be a one hit song star –Junior Boy amongst all culture –TBoy when you shared your aspirations with them?

I think they already knew. It At least they tried. But you know what they say about talent and be denied. I just had to obey and listen to them. I graduated as an cally doing something I want and

experience in the Nigerian music Industry so far? ing independent got some challenges but with God nothing is im-

For Imo state born singer, Tochukwu Ezeji better known as TBoy by his teaming fans who disclosed that music was more of a passion and driving force for him even after securing a degree as an Economist from the university; Music was the only way he could relate well. Signed on the Billionaire Minds Enterprise, TBoy recently became popular after he began the #IgboMoveand unity in Nigeria through his kind of sound. In this chat with MUTIAT ALLI, TBoy explains that the #IgboMovement is far beyond just the Igbo Music & Culture, kind of music amongst others.

What does the brand TBoy represent?

Well, TBOY is a big independent brand that represents a young enmost. When people hear about

Where do you see yourself in the next 5years?

How will you describe your sound? record we can describe my sound Which international and local

growing up with musical parents.

I started singing in churches, perkid sister & inspiring to be like the doing and at ease. So I can proudly say I started as a chorister and since childhood.

How did your parents take it

a song that has turned into a national anthem and currently receiving massive air play across the state. For Ebute Meta breed, Ephraim Bababo better known as Junior Boy, his musical dexterity and stage presence is compared to none as he is ready to take over the industry with his Afro-Pop and dance hall style. Cornered recently, Junior Boy spoke with MUTIAT ALLI on his musical career amongst others.

Recently you were nominated in the Most Promising Act at the just concluded City People Music award, how does that make you feel?

Well the nomination meant a lot to me, it shows that my work is been recognised and I am beginning to gain public presen a nomination and that can only be God.

sound?

There are a whole bunch honestly. Locally, I listen to the likes and Runtown. Then internationally

Your song Irapada is presently gain much presence; what brought about the song?

S

On gle, street and prayer song.

9ice in the same studio as ways watched while growing

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EME music spare-headed

by Banky W because lookme.

With Irapada gathering so much momentum, do you think you can still record a song better than this? songs that I know will do well than my present song, songs star, I want to be rel-

he was still big and remains

Where does junior boy see himself two to three years from now?

Only God can predict that

I am saying. In the song I

-

What message does the #Igbo-

What inspired your choice of 9ice on the song?

all aspects any urban lingo through

the CEO, Banky W who is

For someone just blowing up, what strategy have you put in place so as not to be distracted by fame?

Anywhere I go I always -

Which record label are you signed to?

Billionaire Minds Enterprise.

beyond “just” The Igbo music/cul-

cludes Wizkid, Skales, and Niyola amongst others.

Hence, I am not saying that the other popular labels are not g

things, winning awards.

old school to new school, how I want to change my ety properly.

Unity in Nigeria through music. I am a proud Nigerian and my muone around the world no matter the CULTURE, TRIBE & CONTINENT.

If you are to choose a label from the popular ones we have already, which would you wish you are signed on and why?

know that the song talks

Future, Tory lanez, and some Mi-

on my IG dedicating my single KILOFE to King Fela Anikulapo Kuti. IGBOBOYTAKEOVER is a

ple and that is what I want to

he is my mentor and some-

-

you represents? Yeah... #IgboBoyWhen and how did music start for you?

He came into the industry not quite long and took over with his

properly, you will see that the style requires 9ice. I body was talking about it jump on this song, it would be much more better and apparently, that was my choice too.

Knowing that you have a kind of familiar voice texture with 9ice, were not challenged in the studio to want to go extra mile?

You doing more of inspirational songs, is it your own kind of strategy in the industry?

You can call it strategy as the case maybe me but more on songs people can easily relate with and that is why I spoke about my strug-

changed or anything. I still remain the Normal Junior.

Relationship L8

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Nwaokocha Daniel

Things you do that frustrates your spouse Have you ever experienced the plight of not being understood? There are certain things you do in your relationship that can get your spouse frustrated and

to get out from the relationship and probably move on with their life. One the worst thing that can happen to anyone is remaining in a frustrating relationship

things you do consciously or unconsciously that tend to frustrate your spouse.

1. Never listen never gives room for listening, it then gets frustrating

relationship. When you have laid out or stated out your case in front of your partner, wait for them to digest the information or issue and lay their opinion

conducive for both you and your partner and listen as

Have you ever experienced the plight of not And when you show no concern for your partner, it being understood or misunderstood? Well, also hurts. If you tend to show no emotion, it is a sign it is one hell of a stress that no one wants to constantly experience. Imagine experiencing this in their lives. If you never show care for your partner, almost every day of your life in your relationship, Frustration is just around the corner, please by challenges, and somehow, if you get then frustrated save yourself the unnecessary stress and go for by the attitude, their challenge(s) would be waiting someone that would easily understand you and you also should be ready to understand them. Don are in that relationship to love, hold and support the out later that you cant understand the guy or the partner. As a guy, if yu see your lady is awfully quiet, girl in the relationship. her and you are ready to help her through whatever it is. As a woman, you should be able to build up your nagging or complaining, trust me, the receiver of your complaints will also get tired of it, if not him and complete him. now, then very soon. Reduce or completely stop not healthy for your relationship. This does not

understood and you can lead the other party to change. But nagging would just cause the other

In a relationship, both parties should be able to play their part without hesitating. Imagine a man playing the role of his wife every day of his life, it would become frustrating and soon he would explode either by transferring aggression or doing something crazy. The relationship gets interesting and enjoyable when everyone performs their roles accordingly. Help yourself and partner enjoy the relationship by playing your

relationship anymore.