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I am deeply saddened by problem of drug abuse, says Emzor CEO

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Reiterates commitment to affordable medicines Angela Onwuzoo Concerned about its damaging effects on the youths and children, the Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Emzor Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited, Lagos, Dr. Stella Okoli, has expressed worry over the problem of drug abuse in the country.

Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Sunday on the reopening of one of her company’s factories, which was recently shutdown by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) , Okoli said tackling the problem of drug abuse required a multisectoral approach.

Expressing delight over the reopening of her factory, Okoli said: “We are happy to announce that after carrying out all necessary due diligence, NAFDAC has now reopened the factory.”

NAFDAC had on Saturday lifted the shutdown order on Emzor Pharmaceuticals’ factory and two other comapanies; Peace Standard Pharmaceutical Limited and Bioraj Pharmaceutical Limited in Ilorin, Kwara State which were shutdown over the codeine syrup crisis.

Okoli, who reiterated her company’s commitment to

affordable medicines in the country, said she was not happy with the increasing cases of drug abuse among the youths while urging all stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry to unite against the menace.

She said: “As a parent and especially a mother, I am deeply saddened by the problem of drug abuse and its damaging effect on our children and youths. Even more painful is the fact that a genuine therapeutic product, made for the relief of a specific illness, has been turned into a substance of abuse.

“We commend the Federal Government and the relevant agencies and NAFDAC for their prompt response to what is a serious matter of deep concern to all Nigerians. We also commend the Federal Ministry of Health for their prompt response as all Nigerians called for action towards controlling the situation.

“NAFDAC, after its necessary inspections, is satisfied that our manufacturing processes conform to all laid down procedure and we are a fully compliant company. Our company has been consistently compliant and we have valid Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certifications.”

Okoli noted that the loyalty

by Nigerians for Emzor’s brands in the past 30 years has shown that the company was contributing immensely to the health of the people, adding that the pharmaceutical firm would consistently deliver time-valued quality products and services to the delight of the citizens.

She explained: “At Emzor, we are committed to making unlimited wellness available to all Nigerians, through our range of more than 120 high quality healthcare products, which are all duly approved

by NAFDAC. For more than 30 years, Nigerians have trusted our brand name, which stands for quality and reliability.

“This trust we have earned, through unrelenting hard work and commitment to the highest standards and best practices in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The events of these past two weeks have only served to further strengthen that commitment.”

The Federal Ministry of Health had recently directed NAFDAC to ban with immediate effect further issuance of permits for the importation of codeine as active pharmaceutical ingredient for cough preparations due to the gross abuse of codeine in the country.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar (middle) praying with the family and sympathisers of the late business magnate and Islamic cleric, Alhaji Isyaku Rabiu. He was received by the deceased’s son Alh. Abdussamad Isyaku Rabiu and other family members at his residence in Kano, at the weekend.

L-R: Executive Director, General Duties, Emzor Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited, Uzoma Ezeoke; Group Managing Director & CEO, Dr. Stella Okoli; Regulatory Affairs Manager, Chinelo Umeh, and Inventory Manager, Richard Ohahuru,during a press briefing on the reopening of the company’s factory in Lagos... on Sunday.

SERAP drags FG to UN over disregard to court orders Andrew Orolua, Abuja The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned Mr. Diego García-Sayán, UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers requesting him to use his good offices to “prevail on the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to end persistent disobedience of court rulings and orders and uphold the Constitution 1999 (as amended) and the country’s international obligations on protection of the independence and integrity of the judiciary.

According to SERAP, selective enforcement of court orders if not urgently addressed will ultimately put the rule of law in Nigeria under siege.

In the petition dated 11 May 2018 and signed by SERAP deputy director Timothy Adewale, the organization said, “Persistent and apparently deliberate disobedience of court rulings by the Nigerian authorities is an affront to the supremacy of the Constitution and the independence of the judiciary and if not urgently addressed may lead to self-help and undermine the authorities’ oft-expressed commitment to fight corruption.

Protecting judicial independence is an obligation to be guaranteed and not a privilege that States

may grant.”

The organization also said that disobedience of court rulings also directly violates the fundamental principles of the rule of law and separation of powers, saying that there is the need for UN to publicly condemn disobedience of court orders by the Nigerian authorities and prevail on them to refrain from any threats or interference that may hamper court’s independence as the supreme guardian of the country’s constitution and laws.

The petition reads in part: “Disobedience of court orders is a serious threat to the independence and integrity of the judiciary and would undermine the crucial role of the judiciary in combating corruption and obstruct access to justice, contrary to international standards, including Article 11 of the UN Convention against Corruption to which Nigeria is a state party.”

“SERAP also notes Principles 2 and 4 of the UN Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary mention the requirement of noninterference to guarantee the independence of the judiciary.

Such lack of interference implies that no authority, private group or individual may interfere in judicial decisions; they must respect and abide by the decisions of the judiciary.”

“Nigerian authorities have

disobeyed court orders in several cases including those involving the Islamic Movement of Nigeria Leader Sheikh Ibrahim ElZakzaky and his wife, the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), and SERAP. Many state governments in Nigeria also continue to flagrantly disobey court orders with almost complete impunity.”

“Other court orders that the government continue to disobey include: the ECOWAS court judgment ordering the Nigerian authorities to provide free and quality education to all Nigerian children without discrimination; the rulings by Nigerian courts ordering the authorities to establish education banks to assist poor students to obtain loans to pursue tertiary education and the restoration of people’s bank to give loans without collaterals to underprivileged citizens.”

“At least two of the court rulings SERAP recently obtained from the Federal High Court have been disobeyed by the Nigerian authorities. The first involves a case with suit number FHC/IKJ/ CS/248/2011 delivered in March 2016 where Justice Mohammed Idris ordered the Federal Government of Nigeria to widely publish details on the spending of recovered stolen funds by successive governments since the return of democracy in 1999.”

L-R: Marketing Director, International Breweries Plc, Mr. Arne Rust; Mr. Alain Degroot; His Royal Highness, Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Afred Ugochukwu Achebe; Business Unit President, International Breweries Plc, Annabelle Degroot; National Sales Director, International Breweries Plc, Mr. Godwin Ochie; and Director, International Breweries Plc, Mr. Michael Ajukwu; during the knighting of a new Red Crown Cork and the title “Mmanya Ejiri Mara” on Hero Lager Beer in Onitsha.

L-R: Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof Zana Akpagu; Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of UNICAL, Senator Nkechi Nwaogwu; Chairman, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba and his wife, Amaka, after the conferment of honorary doctorate degree in Law on Ndoma-Egba by UNICAL at the weekend.

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Forex, T-bills, others turnover hit N40trn in Q1 Continued from page 1 Placements/Takings, between January and March, 2018 stood at a whopping N39.929 trillion or $118.898 billion, The Daily Times checks revealed.

This is just as the local currency, Naira, appreciated against the US Dollar on Friday in the Investors & Exporters (I&E) FX window at N361.05, which represented 0.09 per cent, even though it traded high at N363 after trading began at an appreciable rate of N360.27 to the dollar.

Data obtained by our correspondent from the FMDQ OTC, however, showed that T-bills contributed the largest to overall turnover, accounting for 39.48 per cent of the market, while FX market transactions (Spot FX and FX Derivatives) accounted for 36.74 per cent.

Repurchase Agreements (Repos)/Buy-Backs product categories (Repos/Buy-backs) accounted for 16.30 per cent, and Bonds and Unsecured Placements & Takings

representing 6.60 per cent and 0.88 per cent respectively, of overall market turnover.

T-bills transactions turnover topped with N15.765trillion or $46.931billion, as at the end of first quarter, 2018. This followed by Foreign Exchange value of N9.693 trillion or $28.858 billion during the same period, while Foreign Exchange Derivatives stood at N4.975 trillion or $14.826 billion.

The statistics, also, showed that the FGN Bonds recorded total turnover of N2.580 billion or $7.688 billion, whilst other Bonds figure declared stood at N41.569 billion or $124 million.

Trading activities in the Eurobonds settled at N14.248 billion or $42 million, turnover recorded on Repurchase Agreements/Buy-Backs was N6.509 trillion or $19.386 billion.

But Unsecured Placements/Takings only traded N350 billion or $1.043 billion.

Financial analysts pointed out T-Bills have been one of the most sought-after

investments in Nigeria for the better part of two years considering rise in true yields, as the CBN raced to mop up liquidity from the economy, while most investors and even banks were all part of this great bonanza.

The apex bank, which is in the driver’s seat for setting monetary policy in the country, has started reducing the amount of cash it is sucking out of the economy.

Treasury bills which were its main monetary policy tool for keeping rates high and exchange rate stability is now being sold in a manner that most investors are now terming undesirable for their investment needs. Rates are dropping fast and soon we could be back to single-digit interest rates.

Meanwhile, the nation’s foreign reserves had appreciated further to $47.865 billion as of Thursday, May 10, 2018 against $47.804 billion it stood a week ago.

The latest figure indicated that the foreign reserves continued on a steady increase

in 2018, which is attributed to increase in global oil prices and stable production that has continued to shore up the reserves and support the CBN’s interventions in the market.

The foreign reserves gained $1.24 billion or 2.67 per cent in April to close at $47.49 billion from $46.26 billion it opened in April.

The foreign reserves monitored by CBN appreciated by $7.44 billion in first quarter of 2018.

The external reserves opened this year at $38.77 billion to close March 28, 2018 at $46.21 billion, an increase of 19.2 per cent this year.

“New foreign exchange measures, rising oil prices, attractive yields on government securities, and a tighter monetary policy have contributed to better foreign exchange availability, increased reserves to a fouryear high, and contained inflationary pressures.

Economic growth reached 0.8 per cent in 2017, driven mainly by recovering oil production.

Oyegun dismisses nPDP protest letter Continued from page 1 the APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, at a meeting of party officials in Abuja shortly after the n-PDP fired its letter of protest on alleged ill-treatment of its members within the ruling party.

According to reports, the APC Chairman had told party officials that he is at the moment preoccupied with conduct of congresses of the party and planning for APC’s national convention, and hence has no time to attend to

the memo by n-PDP. It is not likely that the Oyegun-led APC will take an action to address the issues raised in the n-PDP letter as the 7-day ultimatum the political bloc issued to APC ends tomorrow.

There are speculations, however, that the Abubakar Baraje and Chief Olagunsoye Oyinlola-led n-PDP will move out of APC en-bloc to join a new political party, as members are said to have engaged in consultations with the PDP on issues at stake.

Members of the n-PDP had

wreaked the former party during the reign of former President Goodluck Jonathan when they moved out of the party to join the APC, a development which left a deep hole in the heart of the PDP The initiative by n-PDP to leave the old party was at the instance of five state governors of Sokoto, Kano, Kwara, Adamawa and Rivers State, all joined by former governors of Kebbi, Gombe, Osun.

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disclosed that the memo by n-PDP members would be reserved for the next National Officers of the party which will emerge during the National Convention planned for the end of June.

The 7-day ultimatum the n-PDP issued to APC in its letter of protest ends on Tuesday, as watchers of politics eagerly awaits its next move.

The mood at the APC National Secretariat, according to members who spoke in confidence to our correspondent, is that

Notorious gang leader of kidnappers, Barau Ibrahim (aka Rambo), who specialised in terrorising Birnin Gwari axis of Kaduna State, Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Express Way and Zamfara State during his arrest by IRT operatives attached to Operation Absolute Sanity.

Inflation declined to 15.4 percent year-on-year by endDecember, from 18.5 percent at end-2016”, the International Moneary Fund (IMF) stated in its 2018 Article IV consultation with Nigeria.

Consequently, the CBN, had continued its foreign exchange intervention, and injected the sum of $210 million into the inter-bank Foreign Exchange market in continuation of its efforts to sustain liquidity in the market just last week.

However, many believe that the apex lender’s continued intervention in the foreign exchange market is coming on the heels of steady accretion to the foreign reserves currently above $47 billion.

For example, in January 2018, total trade on the specialised foreign exchange window for Investors & Exporters was $6.1 billion but dropped by 35 per cent to $3.95 billion in February 2018.

However, between April and December 2017, the total turnover trade on I & E FX window raised to $25.65 billion Information obtained

by The Daily Times had revealed.

But Associate Professor and Head, Banking & Finance Department, Nasarawa State University, Prof. Uche Uwaleke, said: “There is no question that the Investors and Exporters window introduced by the CBN sometime in April 2017 was one of the best developments in the foreign exchange market last year.

“It came at a time the market was facing liquidity crisis and foreign investor’s confidence was waning.

“The window helped in no small measure in boosting liquidity and access to forex by creating an autonomous channel where the exchange rate is market determined.

“So, the huge turnover recorded since the introduction of the NAFEX points to the strong confidence that investors now have in the Nigerian economy.

This measure, supported by the CBN’s sustained intervention, has aided the near convergence of rates across all market segments”.

the n-PDP protest lacked substance, since its top members are in control of key positions in the present administration, while also holding the Senate Presidency.

The n-PDP in its four-page letter dated April 27, 2018, titled “Request for redressing of grievances of the former new PDP bloc within the All Progressives Congress,” had complained of being sidelined by the APC and had demanded a redress within the next 7 days. n-PDP in the letter, argued that APC was able to win the Presidency back in 2015 partly because of votes contributed by its members and hence deserved a better treatment from the APC. The letter reads in part: “We the members of the APC who moved over from the PDP to form the APC before the 2015 General Electrons in Nigeria are desirous of strengthening our party, especially now that new party Congresses have commenced and the Convention and another round of General Elections are imminent.

“Obviously, this cannot be achieved without addressing fundamental issues, which we wish to raise in the letter.

We therefore wish, with due respect, to re-state our expectation then and now that the APC we all laboured to build would be one united, inclusive, cohesive and progressive party devoid of divisions, factions, cleavages and tendencies.

“We envisioned a political party promoting equal rights for all Nigerians and ensuring rapid and even development across the country.

“Of course, there is no

gainsaying that the fact that the lofty ideals enumerated above cannot be attained without ensuring justice for party faithful and citizens”.

Buhari congratulates Fayemi, commends delegates for peaceful primary

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Dr. Kayode Fayemi, who was elected the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the July 2018 Ekiti State governorship election.

In a series of tweets posted on his verified Twitter handle, the President not only congratulated Fayemi for “winning the APC ticket to contest the July 14, 2018governorship elections in Ekiti State;” he also expressed confidence that the party candidate’s “track record as a reformist — with a passion for education, health and welfare — will stand him in good stead in the elections.”

Buhari also commended all the participants in what he described as “keenlycontested primary,” urging them to uphold the values and philosophy of the APC by joining hands to support Fayemi in the forthcoming elections.

The President noted that the ruling party took internal democracy seriously, saying that the success of the Ekiti Primary, with more than 30 aspirants, further validated the “party’s democratic credentials.”

He assured members that the party would continue to work hard to lead Nigeria to the next level of its development journey.

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We spent over N1.5trn on capital in 2017 budget – Adeosun Mathew Dadiya, Abuja As Nigerians await the passage of the 2018 Budget, the Federal Government has said it has expended over N1.5 trillion for the 2017 fiscal year .

The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun disclosed this on Sunday in a tweet through her official verified Twitter handle, @ HMKemiAdeosun.

Adeosun said that the expenditure was higher than the level attained in 2016 when the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari posted capital expenditure above N1trillion.

The Minister had in February, 2018 confirmed that over N1.3 trillion was released to federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) for execution of various capital projects.

In March, she had projected capital expenditure closing at around N1.3 trillion mark or above.

Adeosun, who gave details of the capital releases, said the 2017 expenditure covered five key areas, namely power, works and housing (N301.89 billion), defence (N151.2 billion), agriculture (N119.9 billion) transport (N127.9 billion).

Other sectors took a total of N547.6 billion.

The N7.44 trillion ‘Budget of Recovery & Growth’ in 2017 included N2.99 trillion for non-debt recurrent expenditure and N2.36 trillion for capital expenditure. This indicates that the above N1.5 trillion capital spending is still less than 70 per cent of the budgeted capital expenditure.

The minister tweeted thus, “I’m pleased to note

that we’re going to close the 2017 budget with capital spending in excess of N1.5 Trillion, which is higher than what we achieved in the 2016 budget. We’re also looking forward to the passage of the 2018 budget by @nassnigeria (National Assembly.”

Reiterating her call on the need to diversify the country’s revenue base, the minister commended the revenue agencies for adding more than five million new taxpayers to the country’s tax base in the last two years.

Last week, the minister said the number of tax identification numbers (NIMs) issued by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) increased by almost 50 per cent within the last two years.

The minister said this showed a strong social partnership government has built with the Nigerian people. She said from

about 14 million in 2016, the country’s tax base has grown to over 19 million in 2018.

“More than 5 million new taxpayers added to #Nigeria’s tax base in the last two years. @firsNigeria and other Tax Authorities (at State level) are doing a great deal of work on expanding the tax base and enforcement of tax payment. We must diversify our revenue base,” she also tweeted On the country’s debt, she said the management strategy focused on bringing down borrowing costs was working.

She said during the corresponding period last year, the federal government was borrowing at an average cost of about 18 per cent, against today’s borrowing rate of 13 per cent.

“We will continue to work very hard on debt service cost,” the minister added.

NDDC chairman advocates more funding for varsity education The Chairman of the Niger Delta D e v e l o p m e n t Commission, NDDC, Governing Board, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, has emphasised the need for adequate funding of university education in the country.

Senator Ndoma-Egba spoke during the 31st Convocation Ceremony of the University of Calabar, UNICAL, where he was conferred with Doctor of Laws, (Honoris Causa). Other awardees were the Emir of Borgu Kingdom (Niger State), Barr. Muhammad Sani Haliru Kitoro, who was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in Business Administration, and the Late Chief Michael Archibong, who was given a posthumous honorary doctorate degree.

The NDDC Chairman, who responded on behalf of the awardees, expressed gratitude to the university authorities for finding them worthy of the honour.

He declared: “While we celebrate excellence, it is also an opportunity to reflect on certain issues of the moment, one of which is the state of education in our country.

Senator Ndoma-Egba lamented that funding constraints had hindered education in Nigeria, stating that many public universities were in various

stages of decay on account of poor funding. He observed that funding of universities had consistently fallen short of the 26 per cent of the total national budget recommended by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO. He regretted that between 2003 and 2014, education funding had fluctuated between 8.2 per cent and10 per cent, a situation he described as dissatisfactory.

He said that as we move into the future, education must be visionary and innovative.

“We must not just fund education. It must be funded adequately as it remains the bedrock of our future,” he declared.

Senator Ndoma-Egba noted that between 1980 and 2017, the number of recognised universities in the country grew from 16 to 152, adding that “for the first part of the growth, higher education capacity building was primarily in the public sector, driven by federal and state governments.

By late 1990s, the Federal Government had liberalised and encouraged the setting up of private universities.

This resulted in a dramatic growth in the number of private universities.”

“As at 2017, private universities constituted about 45 per cent of all

Nigerian universities, growing from three in 1999 to 68 in 2007. About two-thirds of these private universities were affiliated to religious organisations.”

The NDDC Chairman assured the authorities of UNICAL that the three beneficiaries of the honorary doctorate degrees would continue to contribute to the growth and development of the university to ensure that it was able to prepare its students for the future.

He also pledged to step up his sponsorship of the Faculty of Law building in the university, declaring: “It will be completed, furnished and provided with a state-ofthe-art E-library.

He further made a commitment that all NDDC projects in the university would be completed within a reasonable time.

Speaking at the occasion, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Zana Akpagu, said the awardees were selected based on their positive contributions to the society and for their supports to academic excellence in the institution in particular, and the country in general.

Akpagu disclosed that while Ndoma-Egba had contributed immensely to the growth of the law faculty in the University, the late Archibong would always be remembered for donating

a clinical hostel to medical students of the university in the early 80s.

The convocation ceremony witnessed the award of degrees to 11, 807 graduands in their various fields with 42 of them emerging with 1st class. A breakdown shows that 7957 earned 1st degrees, 1,624 Diplomas and 2226 Post-graduate degrees.

The Vice Chancellor urged the graduands to be innovative so as to make a difference in the society.

He said: “We have also established an innovators’ and entrepreneurs’ club to encourage and enthrone the start-up culture of innovativeness as the way forward for Nigeria’s development.”

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Senator Nkechi Nwaogwu, stated that the university was being repositioned for greater involvement in, and compliance with the tradition of fulfilling the global universities’ mandate of teaching, research and community service.

She said that the Governing Council would pursue a deliberate policy of expanding access to qualitative and affordable university education for the creation of relevant skills for national development and global competitiveness.

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Okonjo-Iweala: I never said ‘yesterday’s scavengers, today saints’ Former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Sunday, distanced herself from a statement credited to her, saying that she never said ‘yesterday’s scavengers are today’s saints’.

The social media reported that Okonjo-Iweala had referred to some members of the current administration as ‘scavengers of yesterday and today’s saints’ in her book titled, ‘Fighting Corruption is Dangerous’.

But Okonjo-Iweala has publicly denied the allegation on Sunday via her official

tweeter handle and warned purveyors of fake news to desist from further publication of false statement.

She tweeted thus: “At no point in my book, ‘Fighting Corruption is Dangerous’, did I say ‘yesterday’s scavengers are today’s saints’.

“While I appreciate all the reviews and discourse the book is generating at home and abroad; mischief-makers who wish to add their comments should get their own copy of the book so that they can make intelligent contributions, rather than putting words in my mouth.”

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Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (middle), his Deputy, Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo (7th left); Assistant Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in charge of Land Borders, Ishiaka Haliru (4th left); Comptroller, Enugu State Command, Dora Amahian (6th left) and other Comptrollers, during their Executive Leadership Training in Enugu. . . on Friday.

‘Peaceful coexistence, key to sustainable democracy’ Alade Tasma, Lagos Chief Whip of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable Rotimi Abiru, has declared that it’s only a peaceful coexistence that can guarantee a sustainable democracy in the country.

Abiru, made this declaration on Saturday during the APC local government Congress at Bariga in Bariga Local Council Development Area of the State.

He said nothing will

threaten Nigeria’s democracy if there is peaceful coexistence among the people in spite of their political, religious and ethnic differences.

The lawmaker described the congress as the most peaceful ever held in the local government, adding that the congress was done to ratify what was agreed upon by the party leaders with no dissenting voice or vote.

According to him, “nothing can be more peaceful than

this, there is no rancour and everybody was orderly. We can’t but thank the leadership of our great party, most especially, our national leader and former governor of Lagos, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, for making this happened because it has been a long story, there have been issues in the party in the past, such as issue of elongation but the leader insisted that the constitution of the party and the constitution of the federal republic of

Nigeria must be upheld.

“This was certainly taken and the congress committee was set up at national level and then dates were given to us and we equally had ward congress which was done in Bariga and today again, we are also witnessing another landmark in Bariga community, everybody is happy here, there is no violence, the security personnel are here to perform their duty.

“We are going to formally

send the results of the congress to our party both at the state and the national levels. By God’s grace, this has come to stay.”

Also speaking on the conduct of the congress, the chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission, Wale Mogaji, said the process was not only peaceful but credible, pointing out that “as you can see that people are extremely happy about the whole exercise.

In spite of the fact that one of

the party members tried to impose unpopular candidates on us, people did not allow it to happen and that is why they are in joyous mood about the outcome of this congress.’’

Similarly, a member of the House of Representatives representing Shomolu federal constituency, Hon. Wole Diya also expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of the exercise at the LCDA saying the process showed that democracy is at work in Nigeria.

APC congresses: Anarchy looms in Nigeria -PDP Idu Jude, Abuja Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently driving Nigeria to anarchy owing to the spate of violence that greeted its wards elections across the country.

The party further said the ruling party the APC has become a symbol and harbinger of wickedness.

The party in a statement on Sunday noted that Nigerians and indeed

its leadership is terrified by the spate of violence, mayhem, bloodletting and massive corruption associated with the All Progressives Congress (APC), both in governance and its internal activities. ‘‘Since its emergence, the APC and its leaders have continued to drag our nation towards a state of anarchy by engaging in actions that instigate bloody conflicts and breakdown of law and order among Nigerians, including in their fold as

a party. ‘‘Nigerians watched with bewilderment and disbelief as indescribable savagery, cruelty, violence, shooting and bloodletting enveloped the APC ward congress, which ordinarily should be a civil interaction among party members. ‘‘From the rascally attempt to overrun a court of competent jurisdiction in Port Harcourt, Rivers State to halt the wheel of justice, the burning of their own secretariat

in Owerri, Imo state, the gruesome murder of their own members in Lagos and Oyo States to the malignant disputation and lust for power by its leaders across the nation, it is clear that the APC is not organic but a soulless mob without any form of conscience and integrity; an ‘evil wind that blows no good’. ‘‘Party Congresses are designed to allow members interface and resolve divergences amicably. It is therefore instructive that

the APC could not actuate this simplest tradition of political parties, making its congress a threat to our democracy. ‘’APC has become a symbol and harbinger of malevolence, which, by every indication, is on a sordid throttle of taking our nation to the long forgotten state of nature where only the mighty rules; the state of anarchy,’’ it stated.

PDP therefore charges Nigerians, irrespective of creed, class or sectional persuasion, to be at alert,

look beyond personal interests, rise in unison and use all democratic instruments to stop the APC in this dangerous drive to further wreck our nation and plunge it into a state of anarchy. ‘’On our own part, the rebranded PDP remains open as the credible platform for all Nigerians to coalesce in the collective quest to rescue our nation from the clutches of the APC and the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, come 2019’’.

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Kaduna LG poll: APC sweeps 15 seats, PDP 4 Tunde Opalana, Kaduna The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has won in 15 out of the 23 local government areas of the state, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won 4 local government areas.

According to results announced by the Returning officers, APC won in Soba, Zaria, Lere, Ikara, Makarfi, Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Kagarko, Kudan, Igabi, Kajuru and Kaduna North, Kubau, Kaduna South and Sabon Gari local government areas, while, the PDP won in Zango Kataf, Kauru, Sanga and Kachia local government areas.

Results were still being awaited in Jema’a, and Chikun, while the results of two local governments of Jaba and Kaura were cancelled as a result of security breaches. It was gathered that a new date will be fixed for the local government election in the two local governments.

The local government

election was characterised with late arrival of election materials while in some other areas there were hitches with the Electronic Voting Machine s (EVM).

Some electorate alleged that some of the local governments were rigged in favour of the ruling APC, while members of PDP in Kagarko local government stormed the secretariate of the NUJ with result sheets printed from the EVM which indicates that the PDP won but results was announced in favour of the APC. Similar complaints were made in Kajuru, Kaduna North and some local governments in Northern senatorial district.

The Daily Times recalls that 31 political parties boycotted the local government elections on grounds of allegatuons that plans have been perfected to rig the election in favour of the ruling party.

As at the ime of filing this report, there was reported tension in Jema’a local government area were results from eight wards was being awaited.

The returning officers in Zaria local government chairmanship election said APC polled 42,859, while PDP scored 16,033; in Soba chairmanship election, APC had 40,903, while PDP polled 13,835; in Makarfi, Returning Officer, Dr. Musa Abdullahi Mohammed said APC polled 22,190, while PDP polled 13,088. APC also won in Giwa local government area polling 57, 005 to beat PDP who had 2,636.APC won in Kudan local government, with 76,131 to win the chairmanship against PDP who scored 3,394.

On his part, the returning officer Kaduna North local government area, Umar Hayatu, while announcing the results of polls, said that APC chairmanship candidate, Alhaji Saleh Shuaibu, polled 168,572 votes to win in Kaduna North, beating the PDP candidate, Alhaji Mohammed Sabo Babayaro, who polled 12,467 votes.

The Peoples Redemption Party candidate polled 4,956 votes. Kaduna North is the local government of Governor Nasir

el-Rufai.

The governor won the Unguwar Sarki ward convincingly, polling 14,863, while PDP scored 706. The result analysis shows that in the Governor’s polling unit, APC polled 65 votes, while PDP had 50 votes for chairman in his ward, APC polled 68 votes for councillor, while PDP won 45 votes.

APC also won in Makarfi local government, the council of former PDP chairman and Kaduna state governor, Senator Ahmad Mohammed Makarfi.

Results in the other councils are still being awaited.

Meanwhile, the PDP has rejected the results of Saturday’s council polls in Kaduna State over what it described as highly provocative fraud and completely indefensible alteration of final results that gave the APC false victory in areas clearly won by the PDP. The party also accused the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KADSIECOM) of altering the

Nasarawa State governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura presenting the certificate of return to Fayemi in Ado Ekiti.

results in favour of APC even in areas where the PDP popularly won in the state.

Relying on information from the reports of results at the polling centres, the party said it was clear that the PDP defeated the APC in most of the areas where elections held across the state, including Governor Nasir el-Rufai’s ward where the PDP led with over 90% percent of the votes cast.

“Such daylight robbery by the APC is absolutely unacceptable, particularly, given the precarious security situation in the state”, said the party in a statement issued 0n Sundayby its spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan.

“It is totally intolerable for KADSIECOM, working in cahoots with the discredited APC, to engage in the manipulation of the collation process by changing the figures and announcing final results that are different from figures tallied at the polling centres.

“We have preponderance of instances where final electoral officers were whisked away to unknown destinations by agents of Kaduna State government, aided by security agencies, while fake results are being announced in favour of the APC. “For instance, while voters and party agents were still waiting for the return of electoral officer, Mr. Elisha Gandu at the Kajuru Local Government secretariat where results from polling centres show that the PDP won 9 out of the 10 wards, the Nagarta Radio was busy announcing APC as winner.

“This is the situation in most of the final results so far announced by the commission and we cannot accept such.

“We want the APC and KADSIECOM to note that the PDP has eyes everywhere, monitored the entire balloting processes at all levels and know directly how all the parties, including our great party, the PDP performed in all the polling centr3s across Kaduna state”, the party stressed.

Consequently, the PDP cautioned the Chairman of KADSIECOM, Dr. Saratu Binta Dikko-Audu, to save the state

Probe killings at LG congress, bring culprits to book –Agege APC leaders Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Agege Federal Constituency on Sunday were unanimous in their call for investigations into the circumstances that led to the death of a party member, Mr. Nurudeen Lanase, at the party’s local government congress in Agege Local Government Area last Saturday.

The leaders, including, the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa; the State’s Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure, Dr. Samuel Babatunde Adejare;

House of Representatives member, Hon. Taofeek Abiodun Adaranijo; Hon. Oluyinka Ogundimu, member representing Agege State Constituency 2 in the State House of Assembly, among others, who all condemned the sad incident, equally called on relevant security agencies to ensure that culprits indicted in the incident were brought to book.

Other leaders include the Chairman, Agege Local Government, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, the pioneer Chairman of the council, Chief Owolabi Dada and the party leader in Agege, Chief Safari Adaranijo.

The speaker, Hon. Obasa, while speaking with newsmen, decried the violence, pointing out that the sad occurrence took place after the Congress had been successfully concluded, leading to the death of the party faithful Nurudeen Olanase.

Obasa said it was incumbent on the leadership of the party in the state to investigate the killing, just as he also urged the police to also do the needful by not only investigating the death of the party member but also ensuring that those found culpable be brought to book.

“The police should also do the needful by not only investigating the death of Olanose but also ensuring that those found culpable were brought to book,” the speaker said.

The speaker said APC in Agege was a united family without any crisis as could be seen that all the leaders were in attendance to address newsmen, lamenting that the violence, leading to the death of Olanase was occasioned by what he termed the “inordinate ambition of one man.”

“You can see that all the party leaders are here, so we have no

crisis. It’s the inordinate ambition of one man that’s causing this violence,” he said.

Speaking earlier, Chairman of Agege Local Government, Alhaji Egunjobi, also stated that the Congress had been concluded successfully before supporters and thugs loyal to a House of Assembly aspirant in the local government unleashed terror on the people.

“I was even back in my office after the successful completion of the Congress when I was informed of the violence being unleashed on the people,” he said.

from avoidable stress by resisting the APC, withdrawing all altered final results and announcing only results that reflect the actual wishes of the people as expressed in the ballot.

“KADSIECOM Chairman must note that the entire world is watching and history beckons as she makes her decision to stand either on the side of truth, justice and honour or on the side of corruption, treachery and infamy”, PDP insisted Also, State Chairman of PDP and one time Minister of State for Aviation, Hon. Felix Hassan Hyet, alleged that his party was shortchanged, and the party will contest the results in court.

The Kaduna PDP Chairman while briefing journalists at the party secretariat in Kaduna on Sunday, said the party will soon release its field results of the elections.

He alleged that his party has been shortchanged in the results announced so far in the 13 local government areas of the state.

He said the party agents have submitted reports and they will follow legal means to address the injustices he claimed meted on them.

Hyet further claimed that most of the results announced so far were through radio stations rather than the returning officers whom he alleged disappeared.

The PDP state chairman, while calling on supporters to remain calm, said the manufacturers of the electronic voting machines supposed to have stayed in Kaduna to monitor the machines to avoid malfunction in some polling units.

Hyet, however, alleged that some electronic voting machines were snatched to unknown destinations.

He said: “We call on you to brief you on the update of the local election results of 13 local government so far released.

Some local government results were not announced by the returning officers but radio stations. At the moment we have some local government areas like Kaduna South, Chikun, Kajuru, Jema, Kagarko, Sanga, still awaiting to be announced as the returning officers are no where to be found.

The returning officers have disappeared completely. Even, some wards returning officers also disappeared,” the Kaduna State PDP chairman alleged.

“We are waiting for the returning officers to come out and announce the results in local government areas yet to be announced. Our agents have submitted the results to us and we will take necessary legal steps to address the injustices.The manufacturers of the machines would have been on ground to monitor the machines. Humans are that ones operating the machines.

“We will soon make our reports collected from our field agents public. We believe as a party, we will take over power in 2019 because Nigerians have said good bye to APC,” Hyet added.

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Unlawful construction: Property owners want Ambode to intervene Peter Fowoyo The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has been called upon to wade into the allegation of illegal and unlawful construction, haphazard reconstruction and planning of building to endanger lives and properties in violation of extant physical planning laws of Lagos State, gross and willful construction against physical planning laws, threats to lives and properties and acts capable to disrespect public peace.

The petition was written against one Muyiwa Akingbola alongside his workers and persons unknown at Jay

Jay Oladimeji Close, off Freedomway, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State, by Adeshola Abimbola from the law firm of Ademola Abiodun Koko & Co on behalf of Ralph Lewu, Emmanuel Orjiakor, Ade Adeyemi, Seun Omotoba, Tope Oyebanjo, Kayode Idowu, Olumide Akpata, Dayo Adepoju and Hojo Rufus Maduabuchi being the property owners/landlords of Oladimeji Residents Association.

The petition which was copied the Attorney General of Lagos State, The General Manager, New Town Development Authority, Lagos State, The Commissioner for Physical Planning, Lagos

State, Assistant InspectorGeneral of Police (IGP), Zone 2 Police Command, and the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, revealed that, “Our clients are the properties’ owners/landlords and residents on Jay Jay Oladimeji Residents Association and have been living thereon in peace and harmony before the deliberate, wilful and unlawful acts of wrong doers which capable to cause breach of peace, endangering lives and properties within the community.

“The said Jay Jay Oladimeji close is known to a close, whereby the rear side is fenced up the adjoining properties’

owners whose properties are facing another street as approved by Lagos State Government for ages.

“However, sometime last year, Mr. Muyiwa Akingbolade who was having running battle with the Lagos State government approving authorities attempted to unlawfully break the rear fence of the property bought over which he recently entered into joint venture agreement with the original allotee, in order to create entrance for the back building under construction, to enable him sell the same to would be buyers, thereby flouting the original town plan for the area.

“The original single building on the said land faced another street but backing our clients’ close, the reconstruction which is blocking entrance and access to buildings on our clients’ close.

“Our clients brought the illegalities and consequential hazardous effects of the same Mr. Muyiwa Akingbolade and his workers, only to be confronted with lame excuse that he borrowed money to purchase and build from the bank and that the reconstruction will enhance the value of properties, whereby four buildings are now replacing original one building on the land with one facing one

street and another facing Jay Jay Oladimeji close against the approval building/street plan by the Lagos State government.

“Our clients are law abiding citizens and have decided to follow due process, despite the deliberate, provocative and unlawful acts of the wrongs doers and the thugs positioned by the wrong doer who are threatening with confidence that they are well connected, hence, this petition for your urgent intervention.

“Our clients have decided to resort to self-help, believing that you will use your good offices to ensure equity, justice and fair play known to be the hallmark of this administration.”

Governor Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai shortly after the APC Congress at his Ungwan Sarki Ward, Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State, recently.

Let’s go back to the farm, SGF calls on Nigerians Tom Garba, Yola Secretary to the Government of the federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha has called on Nigerians to go back to farm as the rainy season has fully commenced.

Bos who made the call during a Sunday service at the Government House Chapel in Yola, revealed that the Federal Government has good agricultural policies on ground to revive the sector. ‘’I’m calling on every one of us to go back to farm and we should not allow the economy situations to drag us down as

we are living in trying times,” he said Taking his charge from an initial Sunday message delivered by the Deputy Chaplain of the Chapel, Venerable Habila Yunusa Tula and titled:” Benefits of the fear of the Lord’’ enjoins Christian to be God fearing in order to attracts God’s manifold blessings.

Habila took his sermon from the book of Genesis 22:1-18 reminded the worshiper that a life of faith and obedience to God is the only thing that can guarantee a life full of blessings here on earth and here after.

Boss continued by saying that we live in trying times but calls for a determine spirit to live the life God has called us to live as the Gospel prosperous in the days of adversities. ‘’let us be of good cheers because Christ has over came the world,for in blessings God will bless us,let’s do something in this rainy season regardless how Small it is, we have to dominant the earth with our farming activities.’’

Boss Charged The congregant’s made Special prayers were for the leadership of the nation and Peace to rain in every part of the country.

Sudan arrests suspected killer of Nigerian diplomat Sudanese authorities have arrested of a woman suspected of killing an Immigration Attaché at the Nigerian Embassy in Khartoum, that country’s capital.

Habibu Almu, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, was found stabbed to death at his home in Khartoum on last week Thursday.

Sudanese official news agency SUNA said police “arrested the offender,

a foreign woman who committed the crime”, adding that said she confessed to the murder of the diplomat and that she also stole some items from him.

The Sudanese authorities, however, didn’t make any disclosure on the circumstances of the crime or the nationality of the killer.

The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs had,

in a statement, explained that a team of policemen moved to the residence of the late Passport Officer and arrested a number of suspected persons as part of investigations into the murder.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, confirmed on Sunday that the Sudanese government had communicated the arrest of the principal suspect to his ministry.

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Fayemi’s tortuous journey to victory Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti When Dr John Kayode Fayemi, Minister of Solid Minerals Development was slammed with a 10 years ban from holding public office by the Governor Ayo Fayose administration, a feeble minded man would have called it quit and chickened out of this well contrived political web.

This pundits knew was a politically calculated attempt by Fayose to witch-hunt, rubbish, disgrace, and kill Fayemi politically.

But, Fayemi being a robust, and dogged fighter was not deterred by such obstacles as he forged ahead in his determination to contest the governorship candidacy of the APC in the July 14 election.

They first said he lacks the effrontery to declare intention but he did. He did not only come out, his declaration of intent sent jitters down the spines of other aspirants in the party because of his intimidating antecedents and overwhelming and enormous political muscle he enjoyed who cut across the 16 Local governments of the state .

Later, they said he would not be screened, but Ilufemiloye as he is fondly called by his admirers but the panelists gave Fayemi a clean bill to contest the election and thereby throwing all the petitions and the said Fayose’s white paper into dustbin of history.

Following this, he was described as unpopular and that he can no longer win any election in Ekiti since he was sacked by Fayose with 16-0 in 2014 governorship election, but Fayemi was not bothered by the number of attacks and campaign of calumny and abuses against him, branding him as a misfit and one who has lost steam to win election.

But Fayemi who was determined to make it neither answered nor responded to any of the vituperation that ordinarily would have made a lesser person to lose focus, but he forged ahead in his struggle to reclaim the land and he preoccupied himself with the journey of how he would restore the glory of Ekiti.

Therefore, it is of no surprise that the first party primary that took place at Oluyemi Kayode Stadium Ado Ekiti was disrupted after delegates from five local governments had cast their votes and it was apparent that he was leading.

At first, 28 aspirants had ganged up against him while the state secretariat was in turmoil

Fayemi following the alleged removal of the State Exco which was replaced by a caretaker committee and the secretariat was laced with fetish objects.

The rescheduling of the primary for the last weekend afforded the aspirants a veritable window to re-strategise . Amid tight security, the rerun primary was conducted under a peaceful atmosphere at Damlek event centre, Ado Ekiti in Ekiti State capital.

At the end of the exercise which was described by participants, the aspirants and members of the public as free, fair, acceptable and transparent, Fayemi proved his mettle by garnering 941 votes out of 2,326 cast by the delegates.

His closest rival, former Governor Segun Oni got 454, Kayode Ojo pulled 245, Femi Bamisile 179, Oluyede Oluwole 110, Gbenga Aluko 83, Bimbo Daramola 29, Bamidele Faparusi 23, Babafemi Ojudu 11, Opeyemi Bamidele 11, Yaya Kolade 4, Ayo Arise 3, and Muyiwa Olumilua 2 votes.

Fayemi’s victory signpost that of self confidence and innate ability to operate under any harsh and scorching condition and ride gleefully to success.

Ekiti had been depraved and degraded in the last three and half years. People are feeling the heat and need an astute administrator with modest temperament to fix the broken home and heal the broken heart. Taking cognizance of the present and past, Fayemi is best fit to take the mantle of leadership and cleanse up the Aegean’s stable.

In his acceptance speech, Fayemi appealed to other aspirants to join him in his effort to rescue the state and make it better.

He said he was not on any vengeance mission against anybody or group of people while urging the people of the state with other aspirants to join him in rescuing the state from the misrule of the present government.

JKF Centre, a leadership training and development outfit in Ado-Ekiti, has rejoiced with Dr. Fayemi, on his victory in the party primary.

In a statement in Ado-Ekiti shortly after the Tanko AlMakura-led Ekiti State Election Committee announced the result of the May 12 primary election declaring Fayemi as the winner, the Director of the centre, Biodun Omoleye, urged the winner to cultivate the spirit of sportsmanship to embrace other contestants to share in the glory of the victory.

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He also congratulated other contestants for their urbane conduct and show of maturity throughout the exercise, noting that the victory is not for Fayemi alone, but also a collective victory for the other leaders who ran issue debased campaigns for the progress, growth and development of Ekiti State.

Omoleye urged leaders and supporters of all contestants to close rank for the challenges ahead, saying that the July 14 governorship election called for cohesion and focus among members to enable APC clinch victory, to seize control of Ekiti State government to begin repair works on the damage caused by PDP government led by Governor Ayo Fayose.

He also congratulated the delegates and members of the party generally for conducting themselves in orderly manner devoid of violence and threat to peace throughout the exercise.

Omoleye urged leaders and members to work together as campaign activities gather momentum, saying that the victory that APC seeks in the election is for the collective good of all members and progress of the state in general.

He also congratulated AlMakura and members of his committee for their openness, forthrightness and commitment to ensure the success of their assignment while also praising Chief John Odigie-Oyegun-led National Executive Committee for providing a level-playing field for the conclusion of the election without rancour.

Fayemi who has since began his visit to all other aspirant who contested the primary with him has visited Engr. Oni, Oluyede, Kola Alabi, Muyiwa Olumilua and Femi Bamisile among other has urged all his followers to treat other aspirants with respect.

Fayemi who warned his supporters against treating his

We cannot all win in an election, but one thing I know is that all the contestants are eminent Ekiti sons and daughters who are qualified to govern the state better than the present occupier of the office. Therefore, as we go into the election, we must see ourselves as members of the same family who deserve mutual respect. Note that the opposition tried all tricks to cause maximum damage to our unter-personal relationships, but they failed to achieve their aim as manifested in the primary we conducted today.

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co-contestants with disrespect, said they are party leaders that have contributed in no small measure to grow the party.

He said all the aspirants are worthy Ekiti sons and daughters who are qualified to lead the state and perform better than the present occupier of the governorship seat, Governor Ayodele Fayose.

Speaking with his crowd of supporters at his campaign office at about midnight after the Tanko Al-Makura Election Committee declared him the winner of the governorship primary, Fayemi warned his supporters against carrying over pre-primary hostilities in the treatment of his fellow contestants.

“We cannot all win in an election, but one thing I know is that all the contestants are eminent Ekiti sons and daughters who are qualified to govern the state better than the present occupier of the office.

“Therefore, as we go into the election, we must see ourselves as members of the same family who deserve mutual respect.

“Note that the opposition tried all tricks to cause maximum damage to our unter-personal relationships, but they failed to achieve their aim as manifested in the primary we conducted today.

“I want to plead with you not to help them to achieve their aim.

We have a big job to do to reclaim our state and that should be your focus so that we can succeed in the restoration of our dignity and provide good life for our people again,” Fayemi said.

Meanwhile, Fayose in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Idowu Adelusi said to Fayemi: Don’t celebrate yet as this victory is Pyrrhic victory.

Specifically, Fayose said “In 2014 when he was the sitting governor and I was not in power, I trounced him mercilessly. I gave him 16 - 0, defeating him in all the local governments, including in his home town. He did not win a single local government.

“Now, I have been in power for more than three years and have served the people of Ekiti well. My legacy projects are there to speak for me, and for my party the PDP, as well as for our candidate in the July 14 governorship election, Prof. Kolapo Olusola Eleka.

“Fayemi will suffer the worst defeat of his political career. After the July 14 election, he will go into political oblivion.

“He has nothing to celebrate

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Agege APC LG Congress crisis: Ex-council chair blames Obasa for crisis, says no congress held Council leaders deny Obasa’s involvement, insist congress held, seek probe of killing Stories: Patrick Okohue A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Agege Local Government Council, Mr Jubreel Abdulkareem has faulted the conduct of the party congress in the local government, saying no congress was held in the council.

Abdulkareem, the former Executive Chairman of the council told newsmen that a group allegedly loyal to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa in connivance with the police barred other delegates from the venue.

According to the immediate past council chairman, there are two factions of APC in the council, one loyal to the party and the one loyal to Obasa.

However, Obasa and the chairman of the local government, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi denied any such thing, insisting that the congress took place in the council without any incident.

But, Abdulkareem said that following the crisis that greeted the ward congress on May 5, an apex leader of the party, Prof. Tunde Samuel, called a peace meeting before the congress where the posts were shared between the two factions.

He said that Samuel, a GAC member and other leaders gave 60 per cent of the offices to Obasa while the party faction took 40 per cent.

“The problem we have is that an individual feels that he is bigger than the party. Before the congress, there were two factions, the party caucus and those in government headed by Obasa.

“Since then, there was non patronage for the party, but when the congress came, we have to do it together and the leaders asked us to harmonise things.

“An harmonised list was created, but today, it was only delegates from Obasa camp that were called to vote, hence there was agitations from our own end.

“One person was killed among our excos in the process while some of our local government members who were supposed to vote were arrested by the police,” he said.

The former council boss, said that the atmosphere was still tense as members were being threatened.

He said, “It is not possible for a group to dominate all the executive positions, there is no way an individual or a group can win election for the party.”

According to him, there was no election at all at the last ward congress, development which necessitated the harmonisation in the current council

Obasa

congress.

The party chieftain, who called on his people to be calm, said that the marginalisation would be resolved by the leaders of the party and everybody would be carried along.

One of the eye witnesses, who preferred anonymity, said that the reading of list of delegates by the police, which favoured one faction, triggered the crisis.

“When party members saw that it was police reading the list and their names not mentioned, so they asked to be able to exercise their franchise which led to agitations.

“There were shootings from inside the school, it was the bullets that actually killed Mr Nurudeen Lanase, the congress was held at the Central Primary School, Oniwaya, Agege.

However, Leaders of the APC in Agege have unanimously called for investigations into the circumstances that led to the death of the party member at the party’s local government congress on Saturday.

They equally called on relevant security agencies to ensure that culprits indicted in the incident be brought to book.

Addressing journalists in Lagos on Sunday, the party leaders led by the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Obasa, decried the violence that erupted after the congress had been successfully concluded leading to the death of a party member, Nurudeen Olanose.

Speaking earlier, the Chairman of Agege Local Government, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, stated that the congress

had been concluded successfully before supporters and thugs loyal to an House of Assembly aspirant in the local government unleashed terror on the people. “I was even back in my office after the successful completion of the congress when I was informed the violence being unleashed on the people,” he said.

Rt. Hon. Obasa stated that the leadership of the party should investigate the killing of Olanose. “The police should also do the needful by not only investigating the death of Olanose but also ensuring that those found culpable be brought to book,” the Lagos Assembly Speaker said.

According to him, the APC is a united party in Agege. “You can see that all the party leaders are here, so we have no crisis. It’s the inordinate ambition of one man that’s causing this violence,” he said.

Others who spoke at the event including Hon Taofeek Abiodun Adaranijo, member representing Agege Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives; Hon Oluyinka Ogundimu, member representing Agege State Constituency 2 in the state House of Assembly; Dr Samuel Babatunde Adejare, state Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure; pioneer Chairman of the local government, Chief Owolabi Dada; and the party leader in Agege, Chief Safari Adaranijo; all condemned the violence that led to the killing and were unanimous in their call for investigation into the matter and culprits being brought to book.

Get your PVC, affirm my endorsement, Ambode urges Lagosians The Lagos State governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has charged Lagos residents to collect their Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) in order to continue the good works of the state.

This was disclosed at the Prayer Session organised by the League of Imams in Epe Division for the endorsement of Governor Ambode for the second term, and the development impacts on the state made by the leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Representing the governor, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Matters, Rev’d Kolawole Verralls said that endorsement is mouthwork but the real action is PVC, adding that the road to second term is PVC. He explained that with the collection of the PVC, the action can be done and the mandate be given for the continuity of the progress in the state.

Meanwhile, the governor attributed the peace and progress and other monumental development enjoyed in the state to the prayers for the state, adding that the religious peace and coexistence in the state is as a result of the contributions of all the religious leaders.

He explained that the impacts of the religious leaders are profound due to the structure put in place by the government to make religious problem be at a very low level.

“We have a body called Nigeria Inter-religious Council (NIREC) which was started at the National level, but Lagos is the only state that has it in existence.

“Recently, the governor has inaugurated this council at every local government and for that reason, every religious crisis that might have even turned to a problem has been nipped at the bud at the local level.

“This is not to say that the religious crisis doesn’t come up, but it is always nipped at the bud because there is a structure called NIREC. “Imams and Pastors are represented in equal number at the Council so that when there is a problem between two churches, an imam is part of those who will proffer solution to the problem and vice versa.”

He pointed out that the League of Imam is setting the record again that Lagos depends on God to the point that every prayer said by Lagosians will continue to move the government forward.

Speaking also, the Balogun of Epe, Chief Lanre Razaq said that Governor Ambode has done beyond imagination and hence asked Lagosians to give him another chance, adding that the experience he gathered in the first term will make him a better governor in the second term.

“He has done wonderfully well.

Everybody can see it. The deaf and blind can feel the rain if they are outside and it is raining. Nobody in Lagos State will deny the great performance of the governor and for this, we need to pray for him for God to continue to strengthen him and continue to give him the wisdom, the knowledge, the energy and the good health to continue the good job.

Ambode

Lanre Razaq

Fayemi’s tortuous journey to victory Continued from page 11 because of the electoral disaster awaiting him. The manner of his so-called victory also leaves much to be desired as it has turned many of their party leaders and followers against

him,” he added.

“Fayemi’s victory has made the condition of APC worse in Ekiti.

The party leaders and members know that Fayemi has no use for any of them beyond the July 14 election.”

But, Oni, Bamidele, Bamisile

and other aspirants who have congratulated Fayemi had described the Fayemi’s victory at the party’s in a keenly contested election as a pointer to APC’s sure victory in the coming July 14 election “We are one big family and

we remain one, we are ready to work with Fayemi to ensure our party’s total victory in the coming July 14 governorship election, and we will give Fayose back his 16-0 at the election,” they stated.

Now that Fayemi has found

himself in a familiar turf, history is beckoning onto him and it is expected that this reclamation war will be resolutely prosecuted by all APC stakeholders for the party, not even the minister to bounce back to reckoning in Ekiti politics.

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Editorial Commentary OUR POSITION Need for caution over internet monitoring

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ecently, the Director of Defence Information, Maj-Gen John Enenche, was on television programme to discuss what the military has embarked upon as part of its national security duties. Gen Enenche set off a storm that could come back to hurt the present administration when he said the military was now monitoring social media and the internet for what he called “anti-government” and “anti-security” activities.

That governments, especially on the African continent, are very paranoid and less disturbed by the optics of censoring or attempted censoring of citizens, is lost on just a few people. In a bid to protect their regimes, they go to absurd, and really embarrassing extents. Take Cameroon, and more recently, Togo, as examples. In these places, access to information was cut at various times when citizens decided to vent their disapproval of their leaders. For ninety-three days, Cameroon cut access to the internet from its Anglophone regions.

The government’s claim was that the internet was being used to spread fake news during protests of discrimination against the English-speaking citizens of the country. There are current reports of throttling down of the internet in Togo as citizens continue to protest and ask for political reforms.

Many African governments have at one time or the other, curtailed or tried to curtail what their citizens do online. They either monitor what people are saying on social media, or totally take away their access to the media. In 2013 Nigeria was widely reported to have awarded a contract of about $40m USD to Israeli elements to provide technology for peeping at what Nigerians were doing on the internet. Now it is 2017, and the govern-

ment that ushered that government out of the State House, on a promise of changing how things are done, has been caught up in a controversy of official voyeurism.

But is there indeed a justification behind security agencies listening in on the chatter of individuals on social media and the internet in the name of national security?

If so, how can it be separated from an effort by the government to gag free speech? Therein lies the issues.

The internet and social media have become like a two headed snake, with each having a different brain. Social media for example has proven itself as a platform for robust discourse and for speaking truth to power. It has become a platform via which the voice of the electorate is projected without any filter. But we have also seen how social media and the internet have become fertile grounds for radicalisation and advancing Jihadist ideologies. Many accessories of terror, from Raqqa, down to Maiduguri, were reached, and converted, via the internet and social media.

This reality has led countries like the Israel, the UK and US, neck deep in fighting terror at home and overseas, to setting up units that monitor social media and the internet activities for a long, long time now. As recently as April 26, last year, The Express in the UK reported that Twitter blocked the UK government from monitoring security related activities on Twitter. In the US, police and the FBI regularly use activities on social media to intercept crimes, and to investigate.

Nigeria, with Boko Haram, IPOB, and numerous other security challenges, cannot be left out.

Nigeria cannot afford to leave its social media and

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internet flanks open for security exploits. Criminals have been using the Nigerian internet space to advance their nefarious activities, be it terrorism, kidnapping, or economic sabotage. So we do not have any issues against the military authorities monitoring security related activities on social media and the internet. The police should follow suit, they need it more.

Where I have an issue is the “anti-government activities” part. This is an inappropriate terminology in a democracy.

What passes as anti-government activity? Members of the opposition using propaganda to try to get ahead? Or citizens speaking out against what they sense to be government inaction? Those obviously can’t pass for “anti-government activities”.

If it is the issue of rumours, misinformation, and fake news which are capable of disturbing public peace, then those are crimes that are already covered by extant laws and can either be handled by the police. The government’s information apparatus can also get up and do its job by flooding the polity with what it believes is the truth. Using the military or security agencies to hound and try to change civil narratives will always backfire. It will always hurt such a government.

The freedom of speech of every citizen is protected by the Constitution. Gagging anyone because you don’t like what they say or put on social media is wrong and should be resisted.

The government needs to be careful not to be seen as anti-people. It should address dissent and divergent opinions pragmatically with superior reasoning and argument. It should not make the mistake of being seen as a coward using jackboots and horsewhips to get ahead.

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‘When Buhari comes for 2nd term, corrupt people should flee into jungle’

Femi Adesina

ell, the words above are not mine.

They are from a special video recently released by fuji music maestro, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate.

Do you speak or understand Yoruba?

Have you heard the music? You need to, if you haven’t. The musician, who used to be known as King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal 1 (KWAM 1), before he rebranded as K1 De Ultimate, is issuing a yellow card (or if you like, red, I mean the authentic red, not the spurious one a certain woman is brandishing round the country with a sparse crowd in attendance at her rallies) to corrupt people, who are conspiring to stop President

Muhammadu Buhari from getting a second term.

Let me attempt a transliteration of the song: No matter the conspiracy, though evildoers join their hands together Buhari will do a second term, Sai Buhari.

You conspirators, corrupt people, when Buhari gets a second term, you better flee into the jungle Sai Baba, Sai Buhari. Those of you who spoilt Nigeria and are now conspiring, you thieves, illegal bunkerers who carry oil without paying, you thieves, not allowing Nigerian youths to thrive, when Buhari comes for a second term, you better flee to the jungle.

Buhari does not steal fuel, he has no oil bloc, his wife does not do illegal bunkering, evildoers, your enemy is here, Sai Baba, Sai Buhari your father-before-father is here, Sai Buhari.

Those of you bribing people to malign Buhari, he is your Nemesis, when he comes for second term you better flee into the jungle.

I am with Sai Baba. Asiwaju has spoken.

And we have heard. Buhari is our choice, he’s the one we’ll vote for Sai Baba, Sai Buhari!

How I wish everyone understands Yoruba, so that we all can savour this music. NonYorubas, but who understand the language would do well to translate the music into their mother tongue, and share it widely.

The music should be sung from the rooftops, and proclaimed from the mountains. Every progressive minded Nigerian should hear it, and pass on the torch. Carry your candle, run to the darkness...Take your candle, go light your world.

Sai Baba, Sai Buhari!

Parliamentary bills and court pronouncements

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s far as one knows, no court in the United States of America has ever issued an injunction against the Congress, restraining it from summoning any person or preventing it from concluding any proceedings before it. In the United Kingdom, this phenomenon is even unthinkable. Emeritus Professor Ben Nwabueze, SAN has also cited numerous African and Commonwealth countries where this practice of stopping parliament through court injunctions is also unheard of.

What Justice Ahmed Mohammed did on March 14 was to allow his court to be used to scrutinize constitutionality, not of a law but, of a pending bill on election. If you are not alarmed by the peculiar pronouncement of Justice Mohammed purporting to restrain the Senate from proceeding on passing of the bill, then you have overlooked a dangerous precedent and a big threat to our democracy. We would all soon be alarmed when in the near future, I bet, a judge would try to stop the parliament from e.g. passing the budget, or from screening ministerial nominees, or from considering committee reports. Apart from being the first judge to allow interpretation of provisions of a bill in a court of law, Justice Mohammed scored another first by restraining Mr. President from assenting to the bill. Judiciary has been restraining parliament but it has never restrained the executive in the exercise of its constitutional powers. Undoubtedly, this would have opened doors for anybody to seek to restrain a President from convening a Federal Executive Council meeting. Perhaps again after unexpected leaders would have emerged during the Ninth Assembly in 2019, a judge would issue an injunction stopping a Mr. President or Governor from exercising their powers under S.

64 or S.105 of the Constitution to inaugurate a new parliament!

But consider a few more examples of where judiciary has unconstitutionally and undemocratically interfered with the exercise of legislative powers.

Last February, Justice Anwuli Chikere held that the House of Representatives could not continue with an investigative hearing on the Law School hijab controversy with Miss Firdaus.

Also, the court in Adeola Vs. HOR (2015) prevented legislators from casting votes to change their Majority Leader during the dying days of the Jonathan Administration. Again, Mr. Justice Gabriel Kolawole (now of Court of Appeal) stopped the Senate from inviting the former EFCC Chairman to disclose the whereabouts of recovered looted assets and whether some of the assets have not been illegally converted to personal use. The billions of Naira at stake are forever hanging: Ibrahim Lamorde V. The Senate (2015). So many more instances abound. Indeed, an undemocratic precedent is gradually being established in Nigeria whereby when a public official is invited on investigative hearing that is of national interest, he rushes to court and a judge will readily stop the parliament in what is couched as interim order, but in effect a permanent one.

Many Nigerian lawyers, and judges, do not believe there is a matter on the face of the earth which the court system cannot or should not entertain. And it is only in Nigeria. But I dare say this Nigerian belief is erroneous.

They cite copiously from the Constitution as if we are the only one in the world that operates a written Constitution, or that the provisions of our Constitution originate from such locations as Daura, Ile Ife, or Benin, or are inspired by philosophies that are exclusively Nigerian. As with the other two arms of government, judicial power is limited by the principle of separation of power.

I am sure many lawyers may not like it, but reality is that judicial activism stops where legislative powers begin. Judicial power in any system of government, democracy or autocracy, is not infinite and Nigerian courts should embrace their limit and not arrogate to themselves the power to tell the legislature how to exercise its own power. Let me have the answer when you ask a typical judge, “what is the adjudicatory limit of Nigerian courts?”

The fact is Nigeria operates ​ a presidential system of government, and it is the Constitution that has allocated governmental powers between the three arms. The Constitution can only codify so much of hundreds of years of democratic practice of the West, especially the USA. As a code our Constitution, however long winded, can only capture salient features of this system of government, leaving the day-to-day detailed practice to treatises, publications and exchange of ideas and visits which legislators do undertake.

Separation of Powers is an established tenet of this system.

The Court of Appeal has since held Separation of Powers to mean, among others, that one branch of government should not exert control on another in Hon. Abdullahi Ahmed V. SOHA. Yet, the statement of Justice ​ Mohammed is symptomatic of a wider trend of judiciary-induced roadblock against the parliament.

I am one of those who share the notion that the tendency is extremely high for a negative judicial pronouncement on any parliamentary process and procedure. Whenever it has to exercise discretion in determining propriety of exercise of legislative power, it is unlikely the judiciary will not pothole exercise of that power, even if that decision is incongruous with established global legislative practice. One further example will suffice.

For centuries, courts in all ​ democratic countries across the

world have been barred from reaching out against legislators regarding whatever they say or do during legislative or committee proceedings. This is called freedom of debate or legislative immunity.

Trust Nigerian courts, they nullified the privilege in Hon. Mike Balonwu V. Obi (2007). Of course, this decision has been jettisoned when President Buhari recently signed the newly-passed bill re-authorizing legislative immunity.

But ​ if Balonwu’s case was at variance with global parliamentary practice, by all standards of due process it was a constitutionally appropriate judgment: it decided on the propriety of a concluded Act of Parliament. More strange are orders like the ones cited above that tend to prevent ongoing legislative proceedings by any guise. By the provisions of S 4(5), (8), (9) as well as S. 6 of the Constitution, no one has ever argued that the court cannot determine propriety of anything and everything that the parliament has completed doing.

However, there is nothing unique in those provisions that make the Nigerian judiciary alone stretch its mandate to settling immature disputes. ​ To neutralize the power of ​ the legislature, some judges find support in S. 4 (8) of the Constitution which states, “Save as otherwise provided by this Constitution, the exercise of legislative powers by the National Assembly or by a House of Assembly shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts of law”. If the courts are trying to discard the saving clause and give literal interpretation to S 4(8) in disregard of other provisions, then they should clearly say so and articulate the new concept of Separation of Power.

If these judges were to be correct, it would mean every single legislative power from beginning to the end is exercisable at the behest of the Judiciary.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, May 14, 2018

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NNPC’s burden: Oil market and appropriate pricing of products

Times Columnist SONNY ATUMAH

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Refineries are national assets that should be guarded jealously for the diversification of our economy for sustainable development.

With potentials for up to 6000 investment opportunities when we refine a barrel of crude, our economy for now should not abandon oil and gas because the commodity could be used to jumpstart as well as diversify the economy using vertical linkages

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lvin Toffler (1928 - 2016), the father of Future Shock in discussing transformation wrote in The Adaptive Corporation that: Even the best strategies seldom take into account more than a few of the consequences that flow from them. In real life, the decision-maker must continually adjust to those consequences, and, in doing so, deviate from the clear course lay out in advance.

This may happen as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC attempts transformation.

It was never envisaged but with a feeling of sadness and from the blues it came. A few weeks heralding 2018, the Nigerian fuel consumer struggled to get fuel for whatever usage most especially the transport vehicle. With epileptic power supply from the distribution companies the premium motor spirit, PMS which is an essential product at home, office and shop also was in short supply. Would it have been averted?

Perhaps it would have but possibly not.

It was initially difficult to ascertain who caused the untoward situation. Blames were freely traded when it came late November 2017. There was distrust with blames on political leadership and perhaps genuinely too as the situation had repeatedly presented itself in the past.

As a follower of events in the oil and gas industry it was commendable the strategies adopted in tackling the recent fuel scarcity in Nigeria. Of course there were the flush volumes that led to twice and sometimes thrice the monthly volumes between December and February. These events that were largely occasioned by sabotage came at a cost to the nation. Apart from the flush volumes that escalated supply, the use of other ports in Calabar, Port Harcourt and Warri assisted in bringing the situation under control. Collaboration with the governors assisted the regional distribution centres created to hold individual marketers responsible. The collaboration with security agencies as well as the logistic support in repairs of Mokwa-Jebba Road and the Ikot Ekpene-Calabar Road was wise for trucking of products.

All these were articulated and executed in the NNPC Fuel Supply War Room four months ago. The War Room had provided the corporation with a platform for real-time monitoring, information sharing, process debottlenecking as well as accelerated decision-making by top management along the line constituted a new pool of experiences and lessons learnt, towards improving NNPC supply and distribution operation. The War Room lieutenants spent days and nights, sacrificed weekends and public holidays, arrived at impactful decisions and took far- reaching actions that turned around the situation from misery

to victory. We are happy we are out of this. The NNPC GMD Dr. Maikanti Baru just wound down the corporation’s War Room. Baru assured that NNPC has set in motion measures to sustain the prevailing stability in the supply and distribution of petroleum products across the country.

From his pronouncement we would have said never again should we be back to the days of endless queues in petrol stations! That appeared to be Baru`s assurance. We have sorted out the issue of our checkered past but have we decided that progress must be made?

We are hopeful the renewed vigour of our petroleum resources managers would put us in good stead to join the league of petrol producing nations that manage their resources effectively and efficiently. Repeatedly we would continue to remind and encourage them that we have comparative and competitive advantages in petroleum.

Having analysed gaps in the refining industry we are looking at the timelines that are becoming tighter to meet product demand. The GMD had revealed that efforts are ongoing to secure 3rd party financing to revamp the refineries. The NNPC final selection of financiers to secure funding to start the rehabilitation of the refineries towards 90 per cent capacity utilization per stream day before the end of 2019 is before NNPC’s board for approval.

That financiers are showing interest in our brown field refineries means that we are making some headway in long term corporate finance decisions to manage our assets and capital structure.

It is the commencement of the process of transformation which means that we are heading towards real liberalisation of the industry.

Relevant legal and regulatory frameworks are needed that make it almost impossible for sleaze. The Petroleum Industry Governance Bill, PIGB recently passed may clarify the rules, processes, and procedures that govern oil and gas in Nigeria. But we expect drafts of the Petroleum Industry Administration Bill, the Petroleum Host Community Fund Bill and the Petroleum Industry Fiscal Bill, to be passed expeditiously by the National Assembly.

To crack crude oil, product prices have to be determined. Refinery margins (the difference between raw material costs and product revenues expressed on per barrel of crude basis) can vary depending on the refinery. The more complicated the refinery, the higher the operating costs, but the greater the ability to make higher-valued products like gasoline. This is part of what influences the final investment decision, FID. Experts believe product prices are determined by a variety of

factors such as the economy, weather and competition between retailers and from other fuels. Feedstock prices (crude oil) are influenced by the above demand factors, actions by OPEC and governmental regulations. These make the oil market volatile.

The volatile crude market and appropriate pricing of products would continue to be the issue. It has been a burden for the NNPC that has been abandoned to be the sole importer of PMS. At a landing cost (cost and freight, C+F) of US$540 or under per metric tonne, and at an exchange rate of N305 to a dollar, government price ceiling of N145 per litre was sustainable. But with the present C+F of US$693 per metric tonne, at the exchange rate of N305 to the dollar, NNPC managers may be magicians to be in business because it translates to over N184 per litre of PMS. The semantics of under recovery or subsidy by the NNPC is what we may live with for a while. Against the background that at the crude oil price of US$67 – US$68 per barrel of crude (our escravos, Qua Iboe and Bonny light) and at an exchange rate of N305 to a dollar the price of crude per litre translates to N128.52-N130.44 respectively.

The problem is not what the present government could address now because it is more interested in Nigeria’s electoral rolls.

Sometimes refiners lament over low margins for refining crude into products as it happened recently in Europe. But as the prices of crude crashed in July 2014, integrated oil companies leveraged on their downstream investments via refining to declare profits. Appropriate pricing is necessary for investors to be in business and for consumers to enjoy the benefits of a crude producing nation. This is where competition with the Dangote refinery is important, not to create a monopoly in products supply.

The core of petroleum usage is in refining which calls for changes in our modi operandi. Crucial decisions that bother on patriotism, transparency and accountability are needed to make progress. The Group Managing Director of the NNPC pledged commitment to provide utility services including power, processed steam, water and land, stressing that the corporation has agreed in broad terms on areas of collaboration to fast track the development. As we refine we should address the issue of product quality and environmental performance. Refineries around the world are upgrading to meet product specifications.

Dr. Maikanti Baru’s pledge is to focus on the rehabilitation of the refineries to ensure a restoration to nameplate capacities by 2019 when the country is expected to end the importation of petroleum products. The privileged

NNPC officials in the eight committees constituted on rehabilitation including workstations for rehabilitation, stakeholder management, financing, legal, procurement, pipeline, crude oil supply and security, and staffing and succession planning should not be amorphous otherwise they would be confined in perpetuity to the history of failed generation.

Rehabilitating the refineries would mean capacity building which is also a major problem to solve in NNPC. Doing so means value additions for energy, technology and skills. Our refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna are waiting for genuine and selfless decision to rehabilitate them for crude processing. One’s thought is that of a nation without lamentation; that does not import petroleum products excepting during emergency.

Refineries are required for strategic reasons including economic, political and security. Refineries are strategic for energy, technology, employment, improved skills acquisition, increased GDP, and increased fiscal revenue and therefore a reduced national destabilisation tensions.

Refineries are national assets that should be guarded jealously for the diversification of our economy for sustainable development. With potentials for up to 6000 investment opportunities when we refine a barrel of crude, our economy for now should not abandon oil and gas because the commodity could be used to jumpstart as well as diversify the economy using vertical linkages. With the orchestrated threats of the First World abandoning fossil fuels we must take our destiny into our own hands. Nigeria must face the realities of change from fossil fuels to alternative energy. What we should not gloss over is the synergy between upstream and downstream in respect with corporation’s strategy in the area of access to resources.

It fascinates one that Baru in facing this obvious and daunting challenge as happened in the recent fuel crisis exuded optimism. It is gratifying that some progressive minded persons are still in the NNPC system. Perhaps there is hope for the nation that with self-examination coupled with the utilitarian principle apparently lacking in some privileged Nigerians in authority we are getting there. It is possible we have started to entrench efficiency, hard work, improve productivity by attempting to uproot or reduce the monstrous corrupt system.

Baru and other person of that ilk may not have the tendency to be corrupt but if it is based on their strength of character alone, we miss the point. A workable system and structure is what is needed to checkmate feeble minded persons from tampering with the peoples till. One is tempted to believe that Baru is changing the narrative if he does not derail. Someone who was on that saddle took notice of the problems bedeviling the sector but found it extremely difficult to take action due to pecuniary barrel of crude gains.

The lesson is that as we prepare to transform our petroleum industry it was time we took nothing and nobody for granted. One is requesting for a system that seeks ways to explore new business opportunities and encourages the creation of joint ventures along the entire value chain to increase investment and efficiency as well as eliminating losses in the national refining system. Baru and the present NNPC management should make history which beckons on them.

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, May 14, 2018

Patrons steal prostitutes’ phones in Ogun, sell to Lagos prostitutes Joy Anyim Men of the Rapid Response Squad of Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspects who specialized in stealing mobile phones from their dates and prostitutes after lodging them in motels and sell to other prostitutes.

The suspects, Semiu Obanla, 35, and David Edet, 32, both married, were arrested in a hotel in Abule-Egba, Lagos after a stolen phone was tracked to their hotel where they lodged.

In his confession to the police, Semiu said, “David and I met at a site in Ikorodu where we both worked as labourers before extending the working

relationship to friendship.

Apart from working as a labourer in construction sites, I also work at the Idi-Iroko border where I assist smugglers to load and offload goods at the border posts”.

He disclosed to the police “sometime in February this year, I reconnected with David whom we had worked together at Ikorodu. I invited him to work at the border post after he had attempted to raise money through ‘Yahoo - Yahoo’ failed.

We connived to start stealing phones and valuables from our dates and prostitutes because David and I do visit the brothels for sexual pleasures after our daily work”.

He explained, “that night

after drinking at a bar in Atan area of Ogun State, David and I proceeded to negotiate with prostitutes in order to enjoy our night. Before approaching the prostitutes, we planned to steal their valuables.

The plan was successful.

We had two unsuspecting prostitutes who believed we were good customers but didn’t know our motive. We agreed for #5,000 for a night for each of the prostitutes. We payed #3,000 for the lodging overnight at a nearby motel which we used regularly”.

“As planned, David was to sneak into my own room at around 3:00 a.m, steal my phone and hers. In the morning we began to look for the

phones, to the point that even the hotel workers joined us.

The following morning, David and I discovered her phone was an itel android phone, which we sold for N20,000 to another prostitute in Abule-Egba, Lagos, where we usually visit to have sexual pleasure. We sold the phone to one Chimedi popularly called Cyndi and shared the proceed”, he stated.

“In another incident, sometime in April, I met a lady in a public transport while David and I were going from Atan to Idi-iroko. I spoke with the lady whom I later invited to our regular drinking bar.

On the fateful day, as usual, David and I planned how to

steal the lady’s mobile phone and flee the scene. When the lady arrived the bar where we were waiting for her, David and I sat separately to avoid being spotted together.

I purposely used the lady’s phone till the battery went low. I offered to help her charge the phone inside the bar. She agreed and released it to me unweary of my being a stranger.

I kept the phone in my pocket and walked out to tell her I was helping her to charge it. I then pretended I was receiving calls, and I stepped outside the bar from where I fled on a motorcycle and David followed suit.

We proceeded to the Abule-

Egba brothel to sell the phone as usual. We sold the phone to a sex worker. It was here RRS officers tracked the phone to us and they arrested us with some of the stolen phones”, he disclosed.

Recovered from the suspects were two android phones.

The suspects have been transferred to the SCID for further investigations.

Commenting on the development, the Command’s PPRO, SP Chike Oti warned Lagosians to be cautious of criminals pretending to be helpers. He added that the command would be unrelenting in its onslaught against criminals still operating in the state.

L-R: Cultural Attache French Embassy, Yoann Kretzer, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Mr. Fola Adeyemi; Chairman, House Committee on Tourism, Arts & Culture, Hon. Desmond Elliot and ace filmmaker & board member, Lagos State Arts & Culture, Mr. Kunle Afolayan during the unveiling of the ‘Cinema in Lagos magazine’ at the ongoing Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France.

Bamidele congratulates Fayemi, predicts victory for APC in July poll

By Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti Former Federal parliamentarian and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Ekiti State, Hon, Opeyemi Bamidele, has congratulated the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi on his emergence as the party’s standard bearer for the July 14 governorship poll.

Bamidele predicted smooth victory for the APC in the coming election, reminding that

this would only be attainable with unity of purpose and cohesiveness within the party’s ranks.

Fayemi garnered a total of 941 votes to defeat other 32 contenders in the keenly contested APC governorship primary conducted in Ado Ekiti on Saturday.

In a statement he personally signed on the victory, Bamidele prayed for divine wisdom and wherewithal for the former Governor to be able to record success in the task God has again placed on his shoulders.

He described Fayemi as a consummate politician with vast experience in administration, being a former Governor and serving Minister, exuding confidence that the Minister will deliver and bring the lost glory of the party back in the coming election.

Bamidele urged the Minister to see the victory as divinely ordained and not just a personal popularity or acceptability among party members.

He urged him and other party leaders to immediately initiate a fence-mending move

to pacify all the aggrieved and unite all the existing caucuses within the party for the dream to reclaim Ekiti from the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) to come to fruition.

“Let me salute the former governor and Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi for this sweet victory. With the body languages of all the aspirants, it was evident that your victory was acceptable and grudge-free.

“The foregoing signposted that the APC is a party with unique operations among the

political parties in Nigeria.

“A major political contest, particularly a fierce one like the Ekiti APC primary, can’t but elicit disagreements. But with sincerity of purpose, all these can be resolved for our party to move forward.

“I want to salute the aspirants for their steadfastness and selfconfidence even in the face of daunting odds to contest for the primary. Time has come now for us to act like real leaders as well as true Patriots and sportsmen for the sweet victory to benefit our party members, who had

endured this arduous times to be with our party.

“Though, our ambitions may differ but the purpose is one, which is to render selfless service to our dear State to engender economic prosperity and turn Ekiti to a land of abundance in line with the dream of our founding fathers.

“I want to urge our members to be committed to the task ahead, because winning Ekiti is a collective and patriotic task we must achieve for Ekiti to join the comity of progressive States in the country”, he said.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, May 14, 2018

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1. IPHONE X Simply the best smartphone you can buy today SPECIFICATIONS Weight: 174gDimensions: 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7mmOS: iOS11Screen size: 5.8-inchesResolution: 1125 x 2436 pixelsCPU: Apple A11 BionicRAM: 3GBStorage: 64/256GBBattery: 2716mAhRear camera: Dual 12MPFront camera: 7 MP f/2.2 REASONS TO BUY +Incredibly desirable +Future of the iPhone REASONS TO AVOID -Gestures take getting used to -Fragile Is the iPhone X the best phone this year? Yes. But only by a whisker. The Samsung Galaxy S9 is so close (especially if you prefer Android), while Apple’s own iPhone 8 Plus gives you so much of the iPhone X technology without the extra cost. In the end though, it’s the ultra-desirability of the iPhone X that wins it.

The first thing that strikes you about the design is, obviously, the 5.8-inch AMOLED screen. It’s certainly true that the edgeto-edge screen looks absolutely stunning, both from a design perspective and from a technology viewpoint.

Of course, there’s also the top ‘notch’. This does intrude on the screen slightly, especially when you want to be fully immersed in something, but call me crazy – I kind of like it. It gives the phone a visual identity.

Aside from the screen you’ve got Apple’s blazing fast A11 Bionic processor, fantastic dual camera with portrait lighting

mode, and FaceID (which actually works very well).

It’s the marriage of software and hardware, something that Apple’s always been good at, that’s so effective here and that’s especially the case when it comes to Face ID. Of course, we have to mention the price. The iPhone X costs a considerable £999, making it the most expensive iPhone to date.

We’ll start by saying this, if you think that’s too much money then the iPhone X isn’t for you. Is it worth £999? Well, it’s complicated. Just like a Louis Vuitton Bag, there are more affordable alternatives that do exactly the same job, but it’s all about prestige and branding.

Apple has slowly been morphing into a luxury goods company for a while now, and the iPhone X is another step in that direction. It’s essentially a luxury item from a designer brand, so I feel it charging £999 is somehow more justified than Samsung charging £850 for the Note 8.

Basically, it’s the refresh the iPhone needed, and Apple has succeeded in creating an incredibly desirable package. It’s the best smartphone you can buy.

2. SAMSUNG GALAXY S9 The OTHER best smartphone you can buy today…

SPECIFICATIONS Weight: 163gDimensions: 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mmOS: Android 8.0Screen size: 5.8-inchesResolution: 1440 x 2960 pixelsCPU: Exynos 9810 OctaRAM: 4GBStorage: 64GBBattery: 3000mAhRear camera: 12 MP f/1.5Front camera: 8 MP f/1.7 REASONS TO BUY +Amazing design +Almost flawless REASONS TO AVOID -Bixby -Similar to S8 The Samsung Galaxy S9 is the best Android smartphone in the world right now, boasting the brilliant Infinity Edge display which occupies 84-percent of the body and cutting-edge guts.

Yep, this futuristic smartphone is a looker, and Samsung managed to resist the temptation to add an iPhone X-style notch, which is definitely a good thing. It has its own identity.

The S9 is the complete package, as well as the amazing display and industry-leading specs, this handset also has decent battery life, an excellent camera and amazing performance.

With all of that combined, you get not only the best-looking smartphone, but one of the top performing smartphones in the universe. Yes, the universe!

We think the 5.8-inch S9 is perfect, but if you’re after an ever larger smartphone, Samsung also offers the Galaxy S9+, which features a massive 6.2-inch display.

Okay, so unfortunately Samsung hasn’t released a perfect phone - there are a few small niggles - it’s not the most exciting update over the S8 (which can now be purchased relatively cheap) and Bixby is still inferior to Google Assistant. But we guarantee you won’t be disappointed if you buy this phone.

Today’s best Samsung Galaxy S9 deals 3. HUAWEI P20 PRO The Huawei P20 Pro is a legitimate premium alternative to

the iPhone X SPECIFICATIONS Weight: 180gDimensions: 155 x 73.9 x 7.8mmOS: Android 8.1Screen size: 6.1-inchesResolution: 1080 x 2244 pixelsCPU: Kirin 970RAM: 6GBStorage: 128GBBattery: 4000mAhRear camera: Triple 40MP + 20MP + 8MP LeicaFront camera: 24MP f/2.0 REASONS TO BUY +Premium design +Battery life +Awesome camera REASONS TO AVOID -Software -’Just’ HD screen The Huawei P20 Pro is the latest flagship from the Chinese smartphone giant, and we really, really like it. It’s the ideal smartphone if you’re looking for a premium alternative to the iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy S9, but it’s also got plenty of features which make it great device in its own right.

We love the P20 Pro’s Leica-branded triple camera. Yes, you read that right, this camera has three camera sensors, a 40MP RGB, 20MP Monochrome, and 8MP telephoto. The three lenses are can be used to capture some very pleasing images.

The OS is coming on leaps and bounds as well, and the design and feel of this device really is fantastic.

It’s a smartphone that really puts a cat among the pigeons.

The pigeons in this case being Samsung, Apple, and Google.

But it’s not quite perfect. The UI still lags behind its competitors, and some won’t be too fond of the iPhone X-esque design.

Despite its flaws, we think it’s a brilliant smartphone, thanks to a neat blend of design, features, and camera. Plus, the battery life is class leading, capable of lasting around two days.

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, May 14, 2018

2 factions hold parallel congresses in Abia Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia Two factions of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Abia State have conducted two parallel Ward Congresses to choose their leaders.

In Umuahia North, the Donatus Nwankpa-led faction held its local government congress at its Azikiwe Road state party Secretariat while the Chief Ikechi Emenike faction under Dr. Emma Ndukwe as its state chairman, held its own congress at Umuawa Alaocha Primary school in Ohuhu.

In Umuahia South and south, the Ikechi Emenike

group conducted its congress at Amibo Primary School, Ubakala and while the Nwankpa group settled for Umuobia Olokoro venue.

Reports from Umuahia South indicated that Hon. Celestine Nzeadibe emerged as the Chairman of the local government during the congress held at Umuaobia.

However, sources have it that the Donatus Nwankpaled Umuahia North local government congress was thrown into confusion following and allegation by delegates from Ohuhu that their Ibeku brothers had planned to impose their choice of party chairman on

them, contrary to their choice.

The Ohuhu delegates promptly rejected the alleged plan by the Ibeku and staged a walk out from the congress venue.

But all efforts by a former Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Sir Stanley Ohajuruka, to prevailed on all to be peaceful, promising to meet with the Ibeku stakeholders to discuss how to amicably resolve the issue, was said to have failed While it appeared that Ohajuruka’s intervention did not yield positive fruits as an Ohuhu delegate confirmed to newsmen that they actually pulled out of the congress.

“There was nothing, we didn’t do anything,” said a source, in reaction to the result that Chief Israel Chika Nwachukwu, the immediate past local government party chairman, was returned as the winner of the Umuahia North congress.

Sources revealed that the preferred candidate of Ohuhu delegates was the former Chairman of Isingwu Ward in the clan, one Chief Uwaoma Ekpo, while the Ibeku favoured Nwachukwu, who was returned elected. Both candidates are from Ohuhu.

Meanwhile, information has it that stakeholders in Umuahia North are still

meeting to find a means of pacifying the Ohuhu clan, pointing out that this issue may mar the chances of the party in Umuahia North.

In Bende local government area, a Nwankpa-led faction faithful, Maduka Okoro, newsmen that the local government congress was peaceful.

“We have successfully conducted the local government congress in Bende local government area and the security officers were there, everything went on fine and we have elected the Bende local government officers and people were happy. It shows that democracy is at work.”

L-R: Minister of Mines and Steel/All Progressives Congress (APC), gubernatorial candidate for July 14 election for Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Co-contestant/former Governor of Ekiti State, Engr. Segun Oni, Chairman, APC, Mr. Jide Awe and former Governor of Ekiti State, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, during a courtesy visit to Oni at his Ifaki home in Ekiti...on Sunday.

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According to Okoro, a political scientist, Joshua Jonah from Igbere (in Bende North - Umunna political bloc) emerged the new Bende local government APC chairman. He said the Secretary is from Bende South (Ikwu Ishii), while in Obingwa local government area where Option A4 was applied, Chinedu Ihesiulo carried the day with the former Deputy Governor, Chris Akomas, described the exercise as peaceful.

A former Secretary to Abia State Government and two-time Commissioner for Information, Ralph Egbu, said the exercise in Ukwa West was peaceful. “The congress went on very well. We followed the instruction and adhered to the rules,” Egbu said, adding that result was still being awaited as at Press time.

From Isuikwuato, Chief Ralph Ukoro, an APC stalwart, said: “The primary was peaceful in Isuikwuato.

“It has been successfully concluded and results announced.

Delegates conducted themselves very well, there was no problem at all in Isuikwuato and winners have been returned with Sir Royal Okereke emerging as the new local government party chairman.”

Akomas and the immediate past Minister of Labour and Productivity, Barr Emeka Wogu, who spoke with newsmen in Aba South, however, denied that there was anything like parallel local government congress in Abia.

Chairman of Ward and Local Government Congresses Committee for Abia, Abdullahi Bello, while collating the results at the Azikiwe party secretariat, declared the Abia local government congress as very peaceful.

SGF, VON DG emerge APC delegates Tom Garba, Yola and Moses Oyediran, Enugu Secretary to Government of the federation (SGF), Barr Boss Gida Mustapha has emerged one of the three national delegates from Yola North local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa State.

Gida, who contested along five other contestants, polled 388 votes to defeat them, appreciates the peaceful nature of the election exercise to be void of all forms of crisis.

He said that the LGA Congress in the State is ‘‘peaceful, credible free and fair” to the interest of all party loyalist.

The Lamido Cinema venue of Yola North LGA Congress of All Progressives Party (APC) where all the party national and state observer affirms the credible of the election to be free and fair.

While responding to a question on why the national out cry of complains by aggrieved party members of last Wards Congress, Boss maintain that the party is growing bigger and gave room of many people to join the party is one of the reason of the complains in some part of the country but assures that the party is on the right tract and cause of alarm.

“I can’t take side as

perceived by others factions of the party in the state and the country at large. ”I belong to the party system from national down towards level and as a grass roots politician who knows what is party politics I can’t take side, but I only belong and Work base on the instruction of the party officials at the national level,” Boss Said Similalrly, Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr. Osita Okechukwu, has emerged as a delegate to the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Okechukwu, was returned unopposed at

the Udi Local Government Area Congress, held at the party secretariat.

Two other national delegates, Mr. Charlie Chime and Maureen Anosike, were also returned unopposed at the same venue.

Reacting to his election as national delegate, Okechukwu assured that he would use the mandate given to him to support the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari to revamp coal in Enugu and improve infrastructure in the SouthEast.

“When we came here before, we promised that President Muhammadu Buhari will revamp Enugu coal.

“We promised that

President Buhari will revamp Enugu-Onitsha expressway, Enugu-Port Harcourt and EnuguMakurdi expressways.

Today, work had started on all of them. “Also contained in President Buhari’s docket is $50 million dollars for Enugu Urban Water Scheme,’’ Okechukwu said.

In his remarks, Chief Emma Eneukwu, the National Vice Chairman of APC for South-East, lauded the conduct of the congress in Udi council area; stressing that the exercise was “free, fair, transparent and credible’’.

Eneukwu described all those who attended the congress as very

committed and trusted party men, pointing out that Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and the media were fully represented. The congress in the council was attended by party bigwigs from the council, which included the Acting Women Leader, Mrs. Oby Nwofor.

Members of the Udi local government executive of the party were also elected during the congress. They include: Mr Jude Anyadibe as Chairman; Mr Pascal Ojielo as the Deputy Chairman; Mr Felix Okafor as Secretary; Mrs Mabel Owoh as Women Leader; Sylvester Onyia as the Treasurer among others.

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Our pick of the best 2018 Smartphones - T3 SPECIFICATIONS Weight: 162gDimensions: 156.1 x 75 x 7.3mmOS: Android 7.0Screen size: 6-inchesResolution: 1080 x 2160 pixelsCPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835RAM: 6/8GBStorage: 64/128GBBattery: 3300mAhRear camera: Dual 16MP f/1.7 + 20MP f/1.7Front camera: 16MP f/2.0 REASONS TO BUY +Low price for flagship +Premium build with all-screen design REASONS TO AVOID -Not waterproof -’Only’ HD screen Looking to upset dominance by the big brands is OnePlus, who took the mobile world by storm in 2014 with one goal, to be the flagship killer. We think it’s latest smartphone, the OnePlus 5T, has finally achieved that goal.

The OnePlus 5T gives you the latest smartphone trends, including an impressive 6-inch edge-to-edge display and dual camera set up with portrait mode. These new features are backed up by crazy powerful specs, a lightning fast fingerprint sensor, and a genuinely premium design.

Perhaps what’s most impressive is that you’ll get all of that for less than £500.

The OnePlus 5T isn’t perfect though, the premium aluminium casing still lacks waterproofing, and the screen is only HD, rather than QHD (2K) found in many of its more expensive rivals.

Still, it’s a very impressive phone, and if you’re reluctant to spend more than £500 on a device, this is definitely the one to go for.

You can read about the imminent OnePlus 6 here, and decide whether it’s worth waiting for.

4. GOOGLE PIXEL 2 XL The best smartphone camera SPECIFICATIONS Weight: 175gDimensions: 157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9mmOS: Android 8Screen size: 6.0-inchesResolution: 1440 x 2880 pixelsCPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835RAM: 4GBStorage: 64/128GBBattery: 3520mAhRear camera: 12MP f/1.8Front camera: 8MP f/2.4 REASONS TO BUY +Great camera +Super software REASONS TO AVOID -Plastic-like metal -Lackluster screen We can’t tell you how close it is between the Google Pixel 2 XL, iPhone X, P20 Pro and S9 for the title of ‘best smartphone in the world.’ All four are great smartphones, but the sleek design, and amazing screen puts the iPhone, Huawei, and Samsung in the lead, just.

The Google Pixel 2 XL is still an amazing smartphone especially if you prioritise camera quality and want software straight from Google.

Whether it’s the excellent camera, the metal-and-glass chassis, the oodles of power involved or just the fact that the software and virtual assistant work in perfect harmony with the hardware, Google’s got a lot right here and this is a brilliant phone.

2017 was when Google came into its stride with the Pixel sequels. Google now has clear vision for its flagship smartphones. The design is distinctive and has character, and the Pixel 2 XL’s edge-to-edge screen makes it the one to go for.

Of course, if you prefer smaller screens, the 5-inch Pixel 2 is also available, which is identical the OG (apart from size and screen).

5. ONEPLUS 5T The best smartphone if you want to spend less than £500

6. IPHONE 8 PLUS Overshadowed by the X, but still a brilliant smartphone SPECIFICATIONS Weight: 202gDimensions: 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5mmOS: iOS11Screen size: 5.5-inchesResolution: 1080 x 1920 pixelsCPU: Apple A11 BionicRAM: 3GBStorage: 64/256GBBattery: 2691mAhRear camera: Dual 12MPFront camera: 7 MP f/2.2 REASONS TO BUY +Excellent camera +Convenient wireless charging REASONS TO AVOID -Dated design -iPhone X is coming Here we have the iPhone 8 Plus - probably one of the most anticipated smartphones of the year. Some feel its sheer size does make it tricky to hold, but there’s no denying Apple’s beautiful 5.5-incher is a winner. If you prefer iOS to Android and don’t want to splash out on the iPhone X, this should be your first choice.

Apple has chosen to stick with a similar design to the iPhone 7, swapping the out the all-metal case for a glass back and making it heavier (more premium feeling). There is a glorious

new Gold colourway available, and to top it off, the glass casing allows Apple to add wireless charging. The S8 and recent S9 design does make the iPhone 8 feel slightly dated now, however.

It’s inside where the iPhone 8 Plus has received the biggest overhaul - now packing Apple’s blazing fast A11 Bionic processor. The dual camera has also received a significant upgrade, now a better sensor and smart software powering it.

To finish it off, the iPhone 8 Plus comes running iOS 11, Apple’s latest and greatest mobile OS. It is expensive, and may be too large for some, so the standard iPhone 8 with a 4.7-inch display is also worth your consideration.

7. HTC U11+ The best smartphone for music lovers SPECIFICATIONS Weight: 188gDimensions: 158.5 x 74.9 x 8.5mmOS: Android 8.0Screen size: 6-inchesResolution: 1440 x 2880 pixelsCPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835RAM: 4/6GBStorage: 64/128 GB (expandable)Battery: 3930mAhRear camera: 12MP f/1.7Front camera: 8MP f/2.0 REASONS TO BUY +Great camera +Amazing sound and software REASONS TO AVOID -Only available from HTC -Fragile design The HTC U11+ is the most impressive smartphone HTC has made in many years. Taking the best bits from the U11 and combining it with a sexy edge-to-edge display, with a bit of extra innovation thrown in for good measure.

It’s again shown the rest of the competition how to make a premium smartphone, and its camera, battery life and performance is right up there too. HTC has really worked on the criticisms of the previous generation devices, and created their best ever flagship smartphone.

It’s great to see HTC innovating with the squeezable edges, which make interacting with the device much easier, and the minimal tweaks they’ve made to stock Android are amazing, making this one of our favourite smartphones in 2018.

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, May 14, 2018

Traffic offence: LASG arraign a bullion van driver for one-way offence in Lagos Joy Anyim One Mr. Oke Onyeche, a 48-yearold bullion van driver has been arraigned by operatives of the Lagos State Task Force for driving against traffic (One-way) Onyeche who was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Amos Olajuwon of the Lagos State Mobile Court at Oshodi said the bullion van belonged to Integrated Cash Management Services (ICMS).

According to the Chairman Lagos State Task Force, SP Olayinka Egbeyemi, the bullion van driver was arrested by the enforcement team of the Agency at Ogunusi Road, Omole bus-stop, Ojodu, Lagos.

Speaking through a press statement issued on Sunday, Egbeyemi disclosed that it was still surprising that with the level of enlightenment campaign by the government motorists including private car owners could still be driving against traffic without fear of imminent collusion with up coming vehicles.

He said, “ majority of motorists apprehended for this particular traffic offence (One-way) were educated private car owner who ordinarily should have obeyed the law without any strict enforcement.

“I therefore urge

motorists particularly commercial bus drivers to desists from driving against traffic and obey different traffic signs conspicuously displayed by traffic officers particularly around Dopemu, Agege/Pen cinema, Apapa-Oshodi express way, Mile 2 and

other part of Lagos. “ SP Egbeyemi further stated that the construction of alternative routes for motorists across all Local governments and Local council Development areas of the State by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode was meant to ease off traffic

congestion in Lagos He however confirmed that the bullion van driver was charged to court on the directive of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police CP Imohimi Edgal, who said nobody is above the law.

Egbeyemi said, “ The Commissioner of Police

also directed further that the Agency should be on the look out for all unauthorised private vehicles using siren, revolving light and those covering their plates numbers. He emphasised that, these acts are purely illegitimate.”

On his path, Onyeche

said he drove against traffic out of the curiosity to get to his destination on time and that he never knew that he would be caught.

“I want the government to please tamper justice with mercy and I promise never to drive against traffic, “ he begged.

Former executive director News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Jide Adebayo being installed the 6th Eesa of Omu - Aran, at the palace of Olomu of Omu - Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area, Kwara state at the weekend.

Abia, Rwanda to strengthen economic cooperation Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia The governments of the Republic of Rwanda and Abia State have agreed to work together for the mutual development of both governments and their peoples. The agreement was reached on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at the Ministry of External Affairs, Kigali in the Republic of Rwanda.

According to the state Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, leading a high powered delegation from Abia State, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu who was in Kigali for the 2018 Transform Africa Summit, said he had studied the impressive

socioeconomic growth of the East African country with a view to adopting some of the success strategies of the Paul Kagame government to ensure that Abians continue to enjoy even greater dividends of democracy under his administration.

Giving a brief background about his State, the governor said that “Abia is one of the most economically viable states in Nigeria. With the largest concentration of MSMEs in the country, Abia is a base for massive industrial and commercial activities, and can feed the entire continent with various manufactured goods from her MSME centre in Aba”.

The governor promised to

work with the authorities in Abuja to ensure that Nigeria becomes part of SMART AFRICA, saying that Abia state will benefit greatly from the single market platform being canvassed by AU due to the entrepreneurial and commercial nature of the people who are the biggest assets of the state.

Dr Ikpeazu further said his administration is in the process of recalibrating the economy of Abia State, hence, his desire to look for partnerships with progressive countries like Rwanda, who have advanced greatly in technology and other sectors. He said he plans to build a smart city and will

leverage the opportunity of his participation at the TAS 2018 to hold discussions with investors and developers.

In an earlier engagement, the governor had extolled the sterling leadership qualities of President Paul Kagame who has successfully rebuilt the social fabrics of the country from the ruins of genocide and has repositioned Rwanda as a major technology and economic destination in East Africa. He said that his visit to the genocide memorial Centre gave him a glimpse of the immense work done by the president and his team in rebuilding a united, strong and virile nation.

On their part, the government of Rwanda led

by Ambassador Olivier J.P Nduhungirehe, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Clare Akamanzi, the CEO of Rwanda Development Board, thanked the governor for his ingenious and excellent description of the opportunities in Abia State.

A m b a s s a d o r Nduhungirehe said that President Kagame was leading the move to economically integrate Africa into a single market to promote intercontinental trade which will evolve into a new Africa that is united, prosperous with ease of cross border trade.

He said that for the past

decade, President Kagame has remained determined to building a knowledge based economy which led to the massive investments in technology and ICT. While reiterating that Rwanda government will be very keen to partner with the government and people of Abia State especially in the areas of trade, commerce, ICT, agriculture etc, the ambassador proposed an economic partnership that will be of mutual benefit for their citizens.

He further promised that the government of Rwanda will work with their ambassador in Nigeria to schedule a visit to Abia soon.

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PAN-AFRICAN FOUNDATION FOR PEACE AND SAFETY 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. MAJOR GENERAL EFEOVBOKHAN MATHIAS AIYOWIELEN (RTD) (CHAIRMAN) 2. BRIGADIER GENERAL BELLO BOAKU EMIFAH THOMAS 3. MR. DANIA GBENGA VINCENT (SECRETARY) 4. MR. OGEDOH OMAOJOR 5. S/SGT. ZAKARI ABDULRAHEEM AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPPORT NETWORK FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED INDIVIDUALS , GROUPS AND COMMUNITIES 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

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

TRUSTEES: 1. IFEANYI OKORO ANTHONIA NKECHI 2. OKORO IFEANYI SEBASTIAN 3. EZEAKO NECHI SYLVIA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY 2. TO PROVIDE SKILL ACQUISITION TO NIGERIAN YOUTHS ON HOW TO BE SELF RELIANCE 3. TO HELP EQUIP AND EDUCATE THE YOUTHS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. DR AJAYI EBENEZER ADEYEMI 2. MRS AJAYI MARY ADENIKE AND 3. MR AKINGBADE MICHEAL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE 1, IDENTIFYING KNOWLEDGE AND PROGRAMMATIC GAPS IN THE FIELD OF MEDICAL SCIENCE. 2, ENGAGING IN CREATIVE RESEARCHES AND INNOVATION TO PROVIDE SOLUTION TO BRIDGE THE IDENTIFIED GAPS IN ORDER TO ADD TO THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE MEDICAL SCIENCE FOR IMPROVED PATIENT CENTRE CARE 3, PROVISION OF LOGISTIC SUPPORT FOR QUALITY AND HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE DELIVERY THROUGH ACTIVE COLLABORATION AND PARTICIPATION 4, CONTRIBUTION TO POLICY MAKING THAT PROMOTES HEALTH AND PREVENTION OF DISEASES PARTICULARLY IN VULNERABLE AND LOW RESOURCES SETTINGS OF THE WORLD ANY OBJECTION (S) 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 FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION AND COPIED TO THE UNSIGNED. SIGNED: LIGHTHOUSE CHAMBERS BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS 24,NUD ROAD, OPP. NUD HIGH SCHOOL, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE 08035810019, 08036398463 EMAIL :LIGHTHOUSECHAMBERS@GMAIL.COM

REAL WOMEN FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL 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. ARCHIBONG ARCHIBONG ESEMIN (P.HD) 2. ARCHIBONG OFONMBUK ARCHIBONG 3. UDOMAH MBUOTIDEM JOSEPH 4. EPHRAIM MARY EDEM-ITA 5. UDOMAH HANNAH JOSEPH 6. PRECIOUS ESO ARCHIBONG 7. GLADYS ANTAI ARCHIBONG 8. VIVIAN ROBERT ARCHIBONG 9. THERESA AKPEIYI 10. MARY EGBAS 11. ARCHIBONG ARCHIBONG JUNIOR. 12. ILUOBE-IYOHA LAWRENTA ITOHAN ESQ. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE OUR WOMEN THROUGH 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 FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ILUOBE-IYOHA LAWRENTA ITOHAN ESQ.

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THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION AS AN INCORPORATED TRUSTEE UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP. C-20, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). EGUMAH VICTOR NNA - PRESIDENT 2) EGUMAH BLESSING NNENDA- 3). EGUMAH CHIZI-OTU SAMUEL - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: I). TO TAKE THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION OF OUR LORD JESUS TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD AND TO BRING SOULS INTO THE BODY OF CHRIST II). TO DELIVER PEOPLE FROM DARKNESS AND THE BONDAGE OF SIN, SICKNESS, POVERTY AND EVERY SATANIC OPPRESSION AND MANIPULATION III). TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS HARMONY IV). THE PROMOTING OF HOLINESS AS A WAY OF CHRISTIAN LIVING V). THE QUEST FOR SALVATION AS THE KEY TO HAPPINESS IN DAILY LIFE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRESIDENT

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AJALA ANGELA 2. OGBEH INNOCENT AUDU THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. PROVIDING AN ONLINE PLATFORM FOR EASY SPONSORSHIP OF SCHOOL CHILDREN 2. CONNECTING NIGERIAN SCHOOLS IN THE WEST FOR TRANSFER OF OLD TEACHING RESOURCES 3. LECTURING AND MENTORING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ON LIFE SKILLS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

DIPLOMAT MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL 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. ANYIAM BARNABAS CHIGOZIE - (PRESIDENT ) 2. ANYIAM CHINYERE JOAN - (SECRETARY ) 3. ANYIAM CHIKODI CASMIR AIM AND OBJECTIVES : 1.TO ENSURE THAT ALL GOVERNMENT POLICIES, LAWS, ACTIONS AND I ACTIONS AROUND THE WORLD ARE COMPLIANT WITH THE UNITED NATIONS RESOLUTIONS (CHARTER) ON PEOPLE AND HUMAN RIGHTS AS WELL AS FREEDOM OF WORSHIP 2. APPLYING ALL KNOWN INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS, CONVENTIONS, PROTOCOLS, TREATIES, INTERNATIONAL LAWS AND DIPLOMACY TOWARDS ACHIEVING OUR PURPOSE. 3. TO ENSURE THAT ACTIONS AND I ACTIONS OF GOVERNMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS AROUND THE WORLD DOES NOT IMPEDE THE GOSPEL OR TARGETED AT ENDANGERING CHRISTIANS ALL AROUND THE WORLD. 4. AND TO ENSURE THAT THE BODY OF CHRIST, PARTICULARLY THE CHURCH LEADERSHIP ABIDE

BY ALL BIBLICAL INJUNCTIONS IN CONDUCTING THEIR AFFAIRS PARTICULARLY AS REGARDS TO LOVE, WELFARE AND CARE OF WORSHIPPERS MAKING SURE THAT MEMBERS INTERESTS COME FIRST. 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

GREAT IGALA YOUTH ASSOCIATION FOR DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT LAGOS CHAPTER 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. MOMOH SULEMAN - CHAIRMAN 2. OPALUWA ATULUKU GIDEON - PRESIDENT 3. ABDUL BASHIR - VICE PRESIDENT 4. AYUBA IDAKWO - PATRON 5. JOSHUA SALAMI - SECRETARY 6. MUSA IBRAHIM - TREASURER 7. SAMUEL DRISU - COMMITTEE LEADER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.TO FOSTER UNITY AMONGST MEMBERS 2. TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF IT’S MEMBERS 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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THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IKECHUKWU LINUS OKOYE 2. NKIRUKA NWAGU 3. EMEKA EDOCHIE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST IN THE WORLD 2. TO ESTABLISH A BIBLE BASED CHURCH WITH BRANCHES PLANTED IN MANY PARTS OF THE WORLD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU 08038466838 (SOLICITOR)

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NWANKWO NDIDI JOHN 2. ANYAFULU REBECCA 3. NNONYELUM SAMUEL 4. NWABUISI CHUKWUEMEKA 5. NWANKWO ONYINYE SUSSAN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST IN THE WORLD 2. TO ESTABLISH A BIBLE BASED CHURCH WITHBRANCHES PLANTED IN MANY PARTS OF THE WORLD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU 08038466838 (SOLICITOR)

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR ERNEST EKEMEZIE KANU 2. ELDER MMADUEKE JOHN OKEAFOR 3. DEACONESS CHINYERE ESTHER OKORIE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST IN THE WORLD 2. TO ESTABLISH A BIBLE BASED CHURCH WITH BRANCHES PLANTED IN MANY PARTS OF THE WORLD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU 08038466838 (SOLICITOR)

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- ODUNBAKU ABIODUN OLALEKAN 2- HAKEEM AYODELE RABIU 3- OLUGBENGA IDOWU OLUYEMI 4- TALABI IBILOLA FLORENCE (MRS) 5- ABIOYE ABIMBOLA OLUFUNKE (MRS) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INTEREST OF ITS 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, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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

TRUSTEES: 1. OKEWALE BABATUNDE- CHAIRMAN 2. SONAIYA ADETOUN OLAYINKA- SECRETARY 3. WALE-OKEWALE OPEOLA MARY 4. SONAIYA ABAYOMI OLAKUNLE. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO EMPOWERMENT WOMEN TO ACTUALISE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH FINANCIAL AID THEREBY MAKING THEIR VOICE COUNT. 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.ISHAYA SAMMANI RABO 08024043876

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

TRUSTEES: 1. JESHURUN OKWUDI KINGS.(CHAIRMAN) 2. BLESSING NOAH 3. ADUKWU ENOCH IBRAHIM .

4. REBECCA ALILU IYAJI. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ENE IDOKO ESQ

DEAR OMA GLOBAL FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999.

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1) EZEOKOYE UKOMA BLESSING ( PRESIDENT) 2) EZEOKOYE CHINEMELUM SUNNY 3) OKWUDILI AUGUSTINA CHIZOBA (SECRETARY) AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: UCHOHWO ONOTASA SHADRACH PRINCIPAL PARTNER SHUDY ADVOCATE 08066175757

SAMUEL BRIGHT INTERNATIONAL 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. BRIGHT SAMUEL OLATUNJI (CHAIRMAN) 2. BRIGHT FAVOUR 3. OLADESU JULIUS OLUMAYOWA (SECRETARY) AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1) DEVELOPING EVANGELISTIC CHURCHES THAT RAISE UP MORE CHURCHES. 2) SHOWING CHRIST’S COMPASSION TO ALL PEOPLE. 3) TEACHING TRUE AND SOUND BIBLICAL DOCTRINE THROUGH RELIGIOUS BOOKS AND MAGAZINES, TRACKS, TV AND RADIO BROADCAST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY SECRETARY

GRACE & TRUTH LIBERATION TABERNACLE 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) AJISAFE ADEGBOYEGA - CHIRMAN 2) AJISAFE CHIBOGWU MAUREEN : SECRETARY 3) ITUMA CAJETAN. 4) BEM FELIX. 5) AIDAN VERONICA. 6) AJISAFE JOSHUA. 7) AWOWAJIRI GIBSON. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

AFRICA’S YOUNG ENTERPRENEURS TRUST FUND THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999 TRUSTEES: 1. MR SUMMY SMART FRANCIS 2. DR BUKOLA ADENUBI 3. OLUWAFEMI OGUNENIKA 4. JOY MICHAEL AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE YOUNG ENTERPRENEURS AND THE LESS PRIVILEGED ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGEND: SECRETARY

LAGOS CENTRAL PARISH LEGACY FUND 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.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 1. OKHAREDIA TAIWO EMMANUEL - CHAIRMAN 2. ALABI AYOMIPO DEBORAH - SECRETARY 3. AFOLAHAN SARAH IBUKUN - TREASURER 4. ARIYO EMMANUEL OLUSEYI - MEMBER 5. ADEWOLE GEORGE ADE - MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO SPONSOR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR UNDER PRIVILEGED CHILDREN OF THE CHURCH COMMUNITY. 2. TO PROVIDE SCHOOL ITEMS FOR THE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ENHANCEMENT OF CHILDREN OF THE CHURCH COMMUNITY 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

ASSOCIATION OF SAGBAGYI II COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, DUTSE-ABUJA 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. MUSA ABDULMAJEED BOLAJI 2. IMAKUH BENJAMIN PIUS 3. OGBE MICHEAL 4. OKE THOMAS AMAECHI 5. OGAR ABARA 6. OKOCHA SAMSON ONYEDIKACHI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE AND SAFEGUARD THE INTEREST AND WELL BEING OF LAND OWNERS IN SAGBAGYI II, DUTSE-ABUJA ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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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. ENWERE CHIJIOKE SIMON 2. IJOMAH PASCHALINE ANULIKA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES POVERTY ALLEVIATION, RURAL AND URBAN WATER ENHANCEMENT AND SKILLS ACQUISITION. 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. SIGND: BARR. EMMANUEL N. OGUNEWE

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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

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

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Why I want Buhari’s job - Female presidential aspirant Val Okara, Owerri A Nigerian born United States based and trained academician Mrs. Adeline Emihe has declared her interest to contest for 2019 presidency.

The Presidential aspirant who is the wife of Sir Samuel Emihe of Obinnakele Amata in Ikeduru council area of Imo State, made this declaration in Owerri while addressing cross section of Nigerians .

She said, “I am not here to expound on the problems of the country, but to seek opportunities to contribute to

making the country a better place for all of us. Although, it is a truism that problems exist in every country and Nigeria is not an exception, yet, we must know how to focus on the right areas and create the proper premise and environment that would enable and empower all citizens to contribute their fair share to their best capacity and best ability to the growth of this fatherland” According to her, “That, it is not a secret that despite Nigeria being the largest economy in the African continent, the nation has

continued its downward spiral on the global economic index scale due to its weak institutions with high level of corruption, undue influences and other rights that are insufficient.

She advised that in the forthcoming political dispensation, that Nigerians should elect the right candidates, who are knowledgeable with the leadership traits capable of motivating all Nigerians to continue to build on the great foundation of nation’s forefathers.

The presidential aspirant

further said that “Indeed, I am for the new era and a new dawn that will usher in that new day. I support a change in the dispensational national status quo for a better Nigeria. I support innovation, technology –driven, modern and dynamic education, health, infrastructural developments, transportation, security, industrial and quasiministerial and departmental system that would drive national development in the fast-evolving and modernizing globalization systemic era. ‘

She said, “I support the recognition that all tribes and peoples of Nigeria are one nation and should work together for the good of all in unity and towards equity and justice for all without exception. I support food security, technologizing agriculture and maintaining a safe country in which we all and our children and youth will feel secured” The political amazon who was tactical to announce the political platform she wants to use to achieve her aspiration assured that, it is most beneficial to elect capable,

competent and committed leadership personalities.

“That day when all citizens will start again to hail Nigeria where though tribes and tongues might differ, in brotherhood and sisterhood we will stand with peace, unity, and strength.

A country where compatriots will always arise to diligently obey to serve the fatherland with hope, faith and love so that the labour of our heroes past will not be in vain, so that our nation will be bound in love, with peace and unity in a secure and safe environment.”

Buhari congratulates Badejo-Okusanya on re-election as APRA President President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Yomi Badejo-Okusanya on his re-election as President of African Public Relations Association for another twoyear tenure.

The felicitation message is in a statement by the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu in Abuja on

Sunday.

Shehu stated that BadejoOkusanya was re-elected at the just concluded 2018 annual conference of APRA in Gaborone, Botswana.

He noted that the President also commended other Nigerian PR firms — CMC Connect, Red Media and PR Nigeria — which won continental awards at the

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President Buhari assured the award winners that his administration would continue to support their works in promoting positive image of Nigeria.

The President said he believed Badejo-Okusanya’s inspiring and remarkable works in public relations over the years made him to stand

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According to him, the latest endorsement of the MD/CEO, CMC Connect by his peers in Botswana is an expression of confidence that under his watch, public relations practice in Africa has come of age, despite all odds, and is adding value in developing the continent.

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Buhari welcomed the various activities of the association in promoting economic integration of Africa, infrastructure and technology advancement, good governance, health and poverty reduction, among others.

He urged the association not to waiver in its determination to showcase Africa in a more positive light, as a continent with a rich culture and diversity, unique tourism, choice investment destination and an innovative, young and talented population.

He wished the APRA President a successful new tenure.

Badejo-Okusanya who

holds a Bachelor’s degree in History from University of Benin, began his career in marketing communications in 1988 with CT & A, a Lagos based advertising agency and became a Director in 1991.

YBO, as he is often called, has a strong passion for the practice of public relations in Africa.

Over the years, he has proven to be a giant in Public Relations industry with over two decades of work experience in Integrated Marketing Communications, coupled with his pioneering of the perception management business in the Nigerian communication market.

Ekiti poll: Expect a defeat worse than 2014, Fayose tells Fayemi Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti, has thanked the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state for electing Kayode Fayemi as its candidate for the upcoming governorship election.

He described Fayemi as the candidate Ekiti people “love to vote against at all times”.

On Saturday, Fayemi, minister of solid minerals development, emerged the party’s flag bearer in the July 14 poll.

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other aspirants including Segun Oni who secured 481 votes.

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) primary in the state had earlier produced Kolapo Olusola, Fayose’s deputy, as the candidate in the election.

Reacting to Fayemi’s emergence via his Twitter handle, Fayose said the former Ekiti governor should expect a defeat worse than the one he suffered in 2014.

He wrote: “I thank the APC for giving Ekiti people a candidate they love to vote against at all times.

“Fayemi should not celebrate this pyrrhic victory yet because it is nothing but a flame that will be quenched on July 14. He should expect to suffer worse defeat compared to that of 2014.”

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, May 14, 2018

LG poll: Be magnanimous in victory, Ajimobi urges winners

Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has congratulated winners in the state’s local government election and the All Progressives Congress LG congress, urging them to be magnanimous in victory.

Ajimobi, said this in a statement by his Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Mr. Bolaji Tunji, shortly after the release of the results of the LG election by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, on Sunday.

From the results released as at 6pm by the commission

in 29 LGs and Local Council Development Areas, out of the total 33 LGs and 35 LCDAs where elections were held, APC candidates made a clean sweep of the chairmanship and councillorship election.

Similarly, Ajimobi said that he was thrilled by the peaceful and orderly conduct of the rescheduled local government congress of the APC, which was held across the 33 LG headquarters of the state, on Sunday.

He called on losers in both contests to eschew violence and to be gallant in defeat, in the

realization that in every contest, including elections, there would always be winners and losers.

The governor urged APC faithful across the state to be orderly and law-abiding in their conduct, while he advised those that might be aggrieved with the outcome of the LG election and APC local government congress to explore lawful channels to seek redress.

Ajimobi said, “We have proved skeptics and the doubting Thomas wrong with the successful and orderly conduct of the local government

election, 11 years after the last one was held. This is another defining moment in the life of our administration.

“I congratulate our great party, the APC, winners in the LG election and those that emerged victorious in our party’s congresses held across the LG headquarters in the state. It was through the support of all the stakeholders that we were able to surmount the initial obstacles.

“For the winners, I urge you to be magnanimous in victory and I want the losers to be gallant in defeat, knowing full

well that the losers of today may be the winners tomorrow with tenacity and sense of purpose. Elections should not always be about winning, but about taking part.

“I want to admonish our party faithful dissatisfied with the LG congresses and losers in the LG election across the participating political parties to eschew unruly conduct capable of igniting crisis in any part of the state. Violence is never a proper response to losing an election because it does no one any good.

“With the successful conduct

of our party’s ward and LG congresses, as witnessed by the congress committee and the Independent National Electoral Commission, I urge our party members to brace themselves for Saturday’s state congress, which will climax the process.”

Ajimobi called for restraint on the part of splinter groups that have formed internal opposition against the APC, appealing to them to retrace their steps and join hands with him to build the APC into a more formidable and virile party ahead of the 2019 general election.

Wife of the Inspector-General of Police Mrs. Asmau Idris (middle) with the Secretary to the State Government, Sir George Eche (1st right), Chief of Staff Chief Uche Nwosu (1st left) with officials of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) and some Government Officials when Mrs. Idris paid a courtesy call with POWA Officials. . . recently at the Government House Owerri

Okorocha wants police to probe burning of APC secretariat Governor of Imo State Rochas Okorocha has called on the new Commissioner of Police in Imo State Mr. Dasuki Galadinchi, to carry out full scale investigation into the burning of All Progressives (APC) Secretariat, in the state and ensure that the culprists are apprehended to and made to face prosecution.

It would be recalled that Secretariat located at Imo State University Junction, Okigwe road Owerri was on Friday evening set ablaze by thugs, prompting the state government to its opponents of being responsible for the attack.

Sam Onwuemeodo, SSA to

the Governor who condemned the act in a statement insisted that the APC in the state has remained a peaceful Party until the entry of those known for thuggery and carrying of ballot boxes into the Party.

According to him “their frustration must have arisen from their inability to convince leaders of APC and Nigerians in general that they didn’t steal the Sensitive materials meant for the Ward Congresses of the Party in the State last Saturday, being May 5, 2018. ‘‘Obviously their current claims have heavily contradicted their claims on video that Saturday and thereby making it difficult for them to convince their

audience that they never stole Sensitive materials for the Ward Congresses in the State.”

Onwuemeodo said that Governor Rochas Okorocha in all his Political life had not been known for Political thuggery or violence, stressing that that is the reason those in the Coalition are exceeding their bound even when most of them have not won their booths in any election.

“It is also important to warn that people should not take Governor Okorocha’s high level Political tolerance and unbridled peaceful dispositions for granted or interpret such virtues to mean weakness. A word should be enough for the wise.”

No parallel congress in Enugu -Comittee Moses Oyediran, Enugu All Progressives Congress (APC), Congress committee for Enugu State, has dismissed reported claims of a parallel congress in the State.

Chairman of the 6-man committee, Dr. Ikechukwu Odigbo told journalists that his committee conducted a peaceful congress across the 17 local government areas of the State.

While dismissing claims of a parallel congress by the foreign affairs minister, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, he said the committee adhered strictly to the guidelines for the congress as laid down

by the National Working Committee of the party.

He said, “I was sent by the NWC of the APC to help organize the congress here in Enugu State. I’m leading a 6-man delegation.

“I will say that from what happened today, Enugu is a peaceful place unlike what happened in other places where there were skirmishes. There is also high enthusiasm of members. The competition is high and we look forward to a good party base for APC in Enugu State.”

The committee faulted the reported conduct of a parallel congress by the foreign affairs minister, adding that, “I did advise

when I met him, there is rule of engagement for any competition and we have to abide by it.

“So, he quite didn’t like it but I told him I cannot do otherwise, i was sent here to conduct the congress and I was given a guideline. Any society that is not ruled by guidelines will lead to chaos.

“As a minister, what I expect him to do, he has the voice that can be heard up there. He should go there and discuss with the authorities if he is not happy about the guidelines. Subsequently, we can improve; remember APC is a new party, and I always say APC is work in progress, we will keep getting better.”

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Aquaculture governance crucial to Nigeria’s economic turnaround -Expert Benjamin Omoike Nigeria’s dwindling economic fortunes can be turned around if the nation embraces a sound and futuristic perspective for fisheries and aquaculture governance; so says an expert and former Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo state, professor Adebisi Balogun.

He made the call while delivering a lecture titled; ‘Activities of Fisheries Institute Of Nigeria (FIN): A Future Perspective In Fisheries Governance In Nigeria’, on the occasion of the 15th Fellowship and Award Ceremony of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria, FISON, held at the Ostra Hall and

Hotel Limited, Ikeja, Lagos.

According to professor Balogun, the topic of the lecture was apt as a strategy to prepare the society for the implementation of its future charter status. He stressed that now that the nation had embraced the idea of diversification of the economy; getting it right when it came to fisheries and aquaculture governance, would be of utmost benefit to the nation, as this, with its huge potentials, presented a bright future for economic growth and development for the nation at large.

In his address, national president of FISON, Dr. olajide Ayinla, said he was excited, especially because most of the awardees were relatively young professionals

with years of service under their belt. He urged them to see and regard their award as a call to service, and to join other committed professionals in reengineering and rebranding the Fisheries Society of Nigeria to a more enviable professional society.

While acknowledging their immense contributions in no small measure to fisheries and aquaculture nationally and internationally; he equally charged them to bring their experience to bear on FISON. This, he admonished, would be needed for the good of all.

He congratulated the founding fathers of FISON for the overall achievements of the association so far and saluted their role in getting the body to its present level and high standrds. He said

the present generation must also work hard to bequeath an enduring legacy to future generations as well.

At the event, which doubled as the Investiture of 2016 set of professional fellows, 23 members, regarded as accomplished achievers, whom had satisfied the stringent criteria of Fellows of Fisheries Society, were conferred with the honour.

Among those awarded were erudite professors, consultants of note both at national and international levels in all aspects of fisheries and aquaculture.

Also on the list were seasoned civil servants, fisheries and aquaculture practitioners and serving researchers in related research institutes.

Some of the awardees include: Dr. Peter Egwui; Dr. (Mrs) Amiye Francis; Dr. Ekelemu Kessena; professor John Alfred-Ockiya; Dr. Akinyemi A.A; professor Ibukunoluwa Ayodele; professor Emmanuel Ajani; professor Bernadette Fregene; professor Joseph Ipinjolu; Dr. (Mrs) Taiwo Akande; professor Bamidele Omitoyin; professor Richard Kings and Dr. Olalekan Oguntade.

Others are Dr. Ebonwu Benjamin; Dr. Titus Ibiwoye; Alhaji Mohammed Mu’azu; Mr. Pwaspo Emmanuel; Mrs. Dominica Osadebay; Mrs. Adepegba Bamidele; Mr. Fidelis Nwokedi; Mrs. Olufunmilola Olusanya; Mrs. Ngozi Okonkwo and Mr. Aderemi Ahmed.

L-R: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology, Mr. Kayode Ogunnubi; Chairman, House Committee on Science and Technology, Hon. Nurudeen Saka-Solaja; Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr. Hakeem Fahm; his counterpart for Information & Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information & Strategy, Mrs. Kofoworola Awobamise and Special Adviser to the Governor on Information & Strategy, Mr. Idowu Ajanaku at the Y2018 ministerial press briefing as part of activities to mark the third Year in Office of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja…on Friday.

Adenuga powers Awujale’s OOU professorial chair with N20m The Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona’s Professorial Chair lecture of Olabisi Onabanjo University received a boost with the Chairman of Globacom Limited, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr donating the sum of N20 million to the Chair on Good Governance for the expansion of the frontiers of knowledge and generation of ideas for Nigeria’s development.

Dr. Adenuga who was represented at the occasion held at the Adeola Odutola Hall, Ijebu Ode, by Mr. Folu Aderibigbe of Globacom congratulated Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, on his 84th birthday celebration, describing

the paramount ruler as an incorruptible patriot who works tirelessly for the enthronement of good governance in the country.

According to him, “Anybody who knows our royal Father very well would not be surprised that he endowed a professorial chair for Good Governance.

Since infancy, our royal Father has been deeply involved in the promotion of good governance in the country. In the over five decades that the Awujale has been on the throne of his forefathers, Ijebuland has witnessed phenomenal giant strides in all sectors of the economy”, Describing the monarch

as his “very dear first cousin and family head” the Globacom Chairman wished him more fruitful years in the service of Ijebuland and Nigeria as a whole.

He stated that Oba Sikiru Adetona Professorial Chair Lecture is living up to its ideal of generating ideas for the enthronement of good governance, adding that Professor Ayo Olukotun, the Professorial Chair holder and lecturer at the event was eminently qualified in view of his pedigree as a prolific public commentator and erudite scholar of repute.

Professor Olukotun in his lecture titled “Civil Society and Governance in Nigeria’s

evolving democracy 19922018”, disagreed with the view that the civil society was dead, and posited that it was rather in a state of stupor requiring general re-awakening. He urged the society “to increasingly find ways of transcending the familiar divisiveness and centrifugal conflicts that bedevil the Nigerian polity”.

Responding, Oba Adetona who thanked guests for honouring him, advised governments at all levels to consult more with traditional rulers in order to enthrone good governance.

He also condemned series of killings in the country which is slowing down development in all sectors of

the economy. “if you build hospitals, roads and schools without security of life and property, all efforts would come to nought”.

The monarch concluded.

The event was attended by top digniraties including Ogun State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Yetunde Onanuga, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Chairman, Ogun State Council of Obas and Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, Chairman of FCMB, Otunba Subomi Balogun, other traditional rulers, chiefs, academics and captains of industry.

Fayemi reaches out to Oni, Aluko, Bamisile, 12 other cocontestants Barely 24 hours after he emerged the All Progressives Congress, (APC) flag bearer for the July 14 governorship election in Ekiti state, Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has commenced reconciliatory move with his co-contestants.

Fayemi was declared the winner of the APC primary having polled a total of 941 votes. The APC candidate visited no fewer than 15 of the aspirants in their respective homes on Sunday.

The Minister who was accompanied by APC Ekiti State Chairman, Chief Jide Awe, and some chieftains of the party visited Engr.

Segun Oni at his IfakiEkiti country home early on Sunday morning.

Thereafter, he visited Rt. Hon Femi Bamisile, another aspirant and former Speaker of the state House of Assembly at his Ado-Ekiti residence.

Fayemi also visited Mr Kola Alabi and Dr Wole Oluyede at their respective residences in Ikere –Ekiti.

The APC candidate also visited Senator Gbenga Aluko at his Ode-Ekiti country home. Other aspirants visited by Fayemi in their respective homes on Sunday include: Mr Muyiwa Olumilua; Mr Kayode Ojo; Hon Bamidele Faparusi; Dr Adebayo Oriire; Dr Oluwole Oluleye; Mr Diran Adesua, Mr Victor Kolade, Coker Olumuyiwa and Mr Sesan Fatoba.

Dr Fayemi described his discussion with his co-contestants as “frank and useful discussion”, even as he expressed optimism that the party would go into the July 14 poll as a united entity.

The APC standardbearer had a few hours after his declaration as winner of the governorship primary told his supporters of the need to maintain a cordial relationship with other cocontestants and their supporters.

He had also hinted at plans to constitute a body of all cocontestants into the Candidate’s Advisory Council.

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Daily Times Nigeria Saturday, May 14, 2018

Lagos woos film makers, unveils magazine in France

Lagos Poly expels 202 students for cultism, exam malpractice

Lagos State Government has encouraged film makers and producers across the world to take advantage of the massive infrastructure and enabling environment provided by the Akinwunmi Ambode administration to shoot their films in the State.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Fola Adeyemi said this on Saturday during the unveiling of the magazine - ‘Cinema in Lagos’ by the State Government at the ongoing Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France.

Describing the State as a land of opportunities, the Permanent Secretary

Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Ikorodu, has expelled 202 students for cultism and examination malpractice between 2015 and 2018.

Rector of the institution, Mr Samuel Sogunro, in his report to the 8th Congregation of the polytechnic, said 183 students were expelled for cultism while 19 were sent packing for exam malpractice.

Sogunro said 88 of the 183 students were in the School of Full-Time Studies while 95 were in the School of Part-Time Studies.

According to him, nine of the 19 students dismissed for exam malpractice were fulltime and 10 were parttime students.

“The present administration has zero tolerance for cultism

emphasised that Lagos is the place to be for all filmmakers and producers across the world.

He, therefore, called on global investors to take advantage of the liberal policies and programmes of this administration towards the creative arts and entertainment industry to heavily invest in this sector in view of its vision to make Lagos become the most preferred Tourism destination in Africa.

Adeyemi further added that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has a great passion for the creative arts and entertainment industry which he envisioned will become the next global money

spinner across the world.

While stating the abundant flora and fauna in the State, the Permanent Secretary said that it was gratifying to note that Lagos is blessed with natural beaches and scenery that will further improve on the film quality and production in the creative industry.

He therefore implored filmmakers to come to Lagos and shoot their films.

According to him, “We warmly invite you to Lagos to shoot your films.

Lagos is inviting you to come over, we are indeed ready for you.”

In his remarks, the Chairman, House Committee in Tourism,

Arts and Culture, Hon. Desmond Elliot stated that Lagos State was not just in Cannes to sell and market itself as a venue for shooting films but to tell the world that the State has a Government that is a lover of the arts and entertainment industry.

According to him, “If you have not been to Lagos, you have not tasted Africa”.

In addition, filmmaker and Board member of the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, Mr. Kunle Afolayan invited filmmakers across the world to come to Lagos and do business as the State Government is committed to the growth of the film industry.

and the Polytechnic Governing Council has directed that the names of the culprits should be published in a national daily and that would be done soon,” he said.

Sogunro noted that the management had instituted four types of students empowerment programmes to expose students to entrepreneurial skills and empower them while in school and after graduation.

He named the programmes as Agriculture Students’ Empowerment Scheme (ASES), Industrial Technology Students Empowerment Scheme (IT-SES), Students Projects’ Empowerment Scheme (SPES) and Employable Skills ‘Acquisition Empowerment Scheme (ESAES).

Group seeks introduction of road safety in WASCE curriculum

L-R: Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; Executive Director, World Bank, Europe sub-group, Mr. Patrizio Pagano; and World Bank Executive Director, Angola, Nigeria and South Africa sub-group, Ms. Bongi Kunene, during the visit of 10 World Bank Executive Directors to Edo-Azura Power Plant, as part of their visit to Edo State, on Friday, May 11, 2018.

India man kills self over $13,000 electricity bill An Indian vegetable seller allegedly killed himself on Thursday after receiving an electric bill of nearly $13,000 (£9570) in the western state of Maharashtra.

Jagannath Shelke, 36, left behind a suicide note in which he said that the bill was “very high”, his family told BBC Marathi.

Officials said the actual bill was just 2,800 rupees ($41.6).

His family alleges officials did not help him although he approached

them.

They say he had made multiple trips to the staterun electricity board.

Police have lodged a complaint against an official of the electricity board for sending an incorrect bill.

The board also suspended him after Shelke’s note was widely circulated on social media.

Shelke had been charged for “61178” units of electricity when he should have been charged for “6117.8” units. Since officials had read the meter

incorrectly, they generated a bill for the wrong amount.

“The bill...was erroneous because of a missing decimal point,” Suresh Ganeshkar, a senior engineer told BBC Marathi’s Amey Pathak.

“We have taken action against the employee who is responsible.”

He said the issue had not been resolved because Shelke had failed to register a written complaint with the board.

He had received the bill in the last week of April for the month of March.

“Eight days ago my brother called me. He was worried about the huge amount,” Shelke’s brother, Vitthal, said. “He told me that officials were threatening to confiscate his property.”

Shelke’s daughter, Ashwini, alleged that her father had died because of the system’s failure.

“My father was under a huge financial burden and the exorbitant electricity bill was a big shock for him,” she added. BBC

West African Road Safety Organisation (WARSO), has called for the inclusion of road safety in schools curriculum and West African Schools Certificate Examination (WASCE) questions.

Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, made the call on Friday, in a message to mark the 10th anniversary celebration of WARSO said the call was in accordance with the decisions taken at the annual general meeting in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso.

The Corps Marshal who is a past President of WARSO explained that the promotion of road safety education in schools across the sub region, targeting primary and secondary schools has achieved some commendable level of progress in Ghana and Nigeria where the respective

government s have acted in the spirit of catching citizens at young age for inculcation of desired road safety values.

Dr Oyeyemi who spoke through the Benue State Sector Commander, FRSC, Mr David Mendie lauded the achievements of WARSO which includes established of WARSO Secretariat in Abuja, capacity building of member states and the establishment of community based road safety respondent programme.

Commenting on the 10th anniversary celebration of WARSO, with the theme, “WARSO in the Last Decade: The Journey So Far”, the Corps Marshal said the theme was chosen to enable member states great public awareness on the activities of the organization in the last 10 years and to project future accomplishment targets.

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Marilyn Ogar challenges compulsory retirement in court Former spokesperson of Department of State Service (DSS), Marilyn Ogar, has filed a suit before the National Industrial Court, Abuja, challenging her compulsory retirement from service in September 2015.

Ogar, was retired along 14 other officers in 2015, seven years before she was due for retirement.

When the case came up for mention on Friday, the respondents’ counsel were not present in court.

The claimant’s counsel,

Adeola Adedipe, informed the court that the defendants were served originating summon and hearing notice.

Adedipe said that although the defendants had entered conditional appearance, they did not file any counter processes

within 14 days of service of the originating summon.

The judge, Justice Olufunke Anuwe, ordered that the defendants be served hearing notice and adjourned the case untilJune 25, for hearing Orgar, wants the court

to among others things, declare that her retirement was illegal and nullify her demotion from deputy director to assistant director.

Joined in the suit are the Attorney- General of the Federation and the DirectorGeneral of DSS.

Court remands Man, 22, for alleged defilement of minor An Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday remanded a 22-year-old, Adejo Jeremiah, in prison over alleged defilement of a three-year-old baby.

He is to cool his heels in

prison for the next 50 days pending advice from the State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Magistrate Adesoji Adegboye, who gave the ruling, had refused to take the plea of the accused.

The accused, whose address was not provided, is standing trial on a charge of child defilement.

Police Sgt. Samson Osobu, the prosecutor, urged the court to remand the accused in prison

pending advice from the DPP. He alleged that the accused committed the offence on May 5 in AfaoEkiti.

The accused lured the three-year-old baby with

biscuit to his room and defiled her.

The offence contravened Section 31 of the Child Rights Law of Ekiti State 2012.

The case was adjourned until June 29 for mention.

Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, addressing a cross section of the Mammoth crowd. With him on the stage is his deputy, Mrs Titi Laoye-Tomori, Deputy Speaker Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Akintunde Adegboye, APC Chairman in the State, Prince Gboyega Famodun and others, Inset- Aregbesola and his deputy Titi Laoye-Tomori, during the Media Interactive Session and entire people of Osun, Entitled “Ogbeni Till Day Break 2018,” held at WOCDIF Center, Osogbo. . . on Friday

We are going after those who stole our funds -Lalong Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

Governor of Plateau State Simon Lalong has said that the All Progressive Congress (APC), led government will go after those who stole the state funds to ensure that the funds are brought back.

Lalong, stated this while addressing APC members in Shendam Local Government Council during the party local government congress.

The governor said that the funds that were stolen were meant for the public good and that whoever stole it must

refund it.

“Last time I told you that those who think they stole Plateau State money and are runing away with it will vomit it.

“The policy of the APC is that let’s achieve something before we continue with the against corruption because they were saying that we did nothing and we’re hiding in the name of fighting corruption.

“Now that we have done enough, we cannot allow our money to be taken away.

“Those of them that have stolen our money will bring it

back one by one.

“Nobody is above the law, If I steal today tomorrow I will be there.

“The resources are for the people and let nobody deceive you that President Muhammdu Buhari is witchhunting anybody.

“Because nobody is spared in the fight against corruption, APC members found wanting are facing the law,” he stated.

He said that the APC government would not allow the youth to follow the example of stealing public money.

Lalong told the APC faithful

that his administration has made agriculture it’s cardinal objective.

According to him, in no distant future everybody, government would encourage everybody in the state to go into farming by the creating the enabling environment.

The governor appreciated the people of the state for the peaceful conduct of the party congresses which started at ward level last Saturday.

He said that the peaceful nature was a testimony that there is peace in Plateau.

“There was consensus at the ward level and there

is consensus at the local government level today.

“Where you see consensus it means peace has returned to the state because if there is no peace there will be no consensus,”.

The Electoral Committee for Shendam LGC was headed by the Speaker, Plateau House of Assembly, Mr Peter Azi. Azi who was assisted by Pam Botmang, Commissioner for Works, through voice vote affirmed the consensus.

Mr Mohammed Hamza was returned as APC Chairman for Shendam alongside other officials

N33m fraud: Court to hear suit on use of customer’s account July 30 A Kaduna State High Court in Zaria, on Friday adjourned till July 30, the suit instituted against two officials of a commercial bank over alleged use of a customer’s bank account to siphon N33 million from the bank.

The case is between Madam Patience Sa’iduSamuel against ex-bank manager, Zaria branch, Ladidi Maimuna-Beiki and the Managing Director of the bank.

The suit was instituted

by Sa’idu-Samuel through a direct complain by her counsel, Umar Sama’ila in line the High Court Civil Procedure Rule of Kaduna State, 2007.

Mentioning the case on Friday, Justice Munir Ladan adjourned the case to June 30, to allow the defendants prepare for the case.

The Judge told counsel to the defendants, Yusuf Ajibola to “put his house in order before the adjourned date.”

Counsel to the plaintiff had earlier said they were in court to claim damages for the stress and harassment his client went through over the issue.

He told the court that they have served the defendants with all the necessary notices, and asked the court not to allow counsel to the defendants to drag the case backward.

Sama’ ila later told newsmen outside the court premises that his client was demanding for N36.6 million damages against the bank for the stressful life and harassment she went through since the beginning of the problem.

“The former manager of the bank, Zaria branch, had used the account of my client to withdraw certain amount of money without the consent of the owner to the tune of N33 million.

“So, in view of that, the bank went after my client that she had to pay the money. Thereafter, after certain procedures by the plaintiff, the bank paid up the money.

“In view of that, the plaintiff felt that she has been cheated and made to suffer a lot and filed an action against the bank.

Our prayer is justice to prevail on the defendants to pay us damages of N36.6 million,” he said.

On his side, Ajibola, counsel to the defendants, declined comment, saying that once a matter is before the court there was no need speaking to the press.

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Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp celebrates a ‘nearly perfect season’

Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool had “a nearly perfect season” as they thrashed Brighton 4-0 to ensure Champions League football for next season.

Liverpool finished fourth in the Premier League on 75 points, ending up five points above Chelsea for the final qualification spot, though their most important game is still to come against Real Madrid in this season’s Champions League final on May 26.

And Klopp said securing the topfour finish meant Liverpool had accomplished their Premier League goal for the season.

“What the boys did this season was unbelievable,” Klopp told Sky Sports. “We missed Adam Lallana for the whole year and I can’t believe we have achieved this without him.

“I’m really proud of the boys, a nearly perfect season. We had no chance to challenge Man City so the only thing you can go for is a Champions League spot. It is a big thing.”

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said recently that he expects Liverpool to challenge for the title next season, and Klopp said his side had taken “a big step” towards making that a possibility.

“Congratulations to Man City, it is incredible to get 100 points, thoroughly deserved,” Klopp said.

“We need more consistency to challenge and a little bit more luck with injuries.

“But we have got a lot of experience from this season. We have matured and we will do that again.

In our good moments it is not easy to play better football. We will add to the squad, we need more players but I’m a big believer in developing the team. These boys made a big step.”

More than 100 athletes from 24 states are expected to converge in FCT Abuja for 1st ever National Junior Taekwondo Championships, which will take place between May 16 and 17, 2018.

The championship is targeted at selecting and ranking young athletes, to represent Nigeria in Algeria in the forthcoming African youth games.

The players will subsequently serve as replacement to retiring athletes.

Disclosing this on Sunday, NTF Technical Director, Engr Chika Chukwumerije, regretted non availability of sponsorship to Taekwondo in Nigeria.

The three time Olympian observed that “Since its inauguration forty years ago, the federation has never held youths championship, to encourage the injection of fresh young players in replacing the aging ones thus encouraging inconsistency in producing of elite athletes. The right by floating age-grade tournament like

this and encouraging participation, the federation aims to make medal winning at internationals competitions’’.

The three time Olympian further explained why the event would also be used to invite youth athletes to national youth camp.

“It is only fair that a transparent, effective and accountable method is used to extend invitations to youth camp. This tournament removes all sentiments and ensures the initial selection is based on merit and current form.”

On why the venue was changed from Owerri to FCT Abuja, the Chairman of the Technical Committee, Alhaji Sani Lawal, pointed out that Owerri has failed to host as lots of issues where lined up and to ensure that the purpose of the championship is met Abuja was chosen to replace them.

“This is the third time that we gave Owerri the opportunity to host but I think that there is internal bureaucracy that made it difficult for it to be hosted at the

federation’s schedule. If any situation that a state can no longer host one of our scheduled events, the event will be held at the FCT, where the federation has its head office, so that there will be minimal disruption to the federation calendar.”

Secretary-General of the Federation, Mr Yusuf Kabir, reiterated the readiness of the federation in going ahead with the championship as all selected athletes are scheduled to represent Nigeria in Algiers later in the year.

“All the logistics are already in place to ensure we had a smooth event. Having organized three top competitions in the past five months, we are confident that this event will be as thrilling as its immediate predecessors,” He enthused.

The national youth taekwondo championships will be a two-day event featuring the world taekwondo ten male and ten female weight categories.

Electronic scoring systems will be used in awarding scores and in determining winners.

MO Salah wins Premier League Golden Boot

Mohamed Salah has won the Premier League Golden Boot for the first time, having scored 32 goals for Liverpool this season.

The Egyptian moved two goals clear of Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane following his first-half strike against Brighton & Hove Albion in the final week of the campaign.

Signed for £36.9 million from AS Roma, Salah has made an outstanding and record-breaking impact during a second stint in England.

His amazing run has already seen him raise the English topflight bar by becoming the first player to be named Player of the Month on three occasions.

With this feat, he becomes the second African after Didier Drogba (2006–07, 2009–10) to claim the prize and the third

Liverpool player after Michael Owen (1997–98, 1998-99) and Luis Suarez ( 2013–14).

Having matched Suarez’ best return across an English topflight campaign, he is chasing down the Reds’ record single-season haul of 47 achieved by Ian Rush in 1983-

84.

Kane, meanwhile, got his side’s first goal inside seven minutes and the last of the encounter as Tottenham Hotspur recorded a hardfought 5-4 victory over Leicester City to finish in third position.

Antonio Conte: I ‘wasn’t able to convey that determination’ to Chelsea players Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said he “wasn’t able to convey that determination” for success to his players after a 3-0 defeat at Newcastle on Sunday ensured they would not play in the Champions League next season.

Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Brighton ensure Chelsea would have missed out on a top-four finish regardless of their own result, as the Blues ended up five points back in fifth place.

“We deserved to lose because our start wasn’t good and we suffered by

losing every ball,” Conte told the BBC. “Newcastle were more determined than us.

“We didn’t lose our Champions League place today, we had chances in the last two games, but to finish the season this way is not good for anyone connected to the club.

“When you are at the end of the season, this performance can happen, but the first person to answer for this must be the coach. I wasn’t able to convey that determination to my players.”

Regardless of his future as Chelsea boss, Conte still has one game left in charge this season in next weekend’s FA Cup final against Manchester United.

“We have six days to prepare for the final of the FA Cup and we have to change,” he said.

And Conte, who is widely reported expected to depart for a different job this summer, refused to discuss if that could be his last with Chelsea.

He said only: “I have a contract and I am committed to this club.”

Manchester City set new Premier League record with 100 points

Gabriel Jesus’ late winning goal for Manchester City against Southampton on Sunday saw the Premier League champions finish the season with 100 points, a new record.

Pep Guardiola’s side had already secured the record for most points in a single season in the English top flights heading into the final game at St Mary’s.

But Jesus took them into triple digits, making them the first team to complete the achievement, when he beat Saints goalkeeper Alex McCarthy after taking on Kevin De Bruyne’s excellent pass.

Guardiola’s side end the campaign with a host of records to their name. City have won the league with the biggest ever margin by finishing 19 points ahead of Manchester United, having also collected the most wins in a season and scored the most goals, with Jesus’ effort making it 106 in the league.

Meanwhile, De Bruyne’s assist sees him finish top of the assist chart with 16.

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Reece Prescod stuns Justin Gatlin to win 100m race in Shanghai

British sprinter Reece Prescod foiled the local challenges and overcame world champion Justin Gatlin to win the men’s 100 metres on Saturday.

The victory at a rainy Shanghai Stadium in China helped him to claim his maiden IAAF Diamond League victory.

Running in the outside lane, the 22-year-old came through to win in 10.04 seconds.

He edged out local favourite Su Bingtian (10.05), while China’s Xie Zhenye came third in 10.17 and Gatlin trailed in seventh (10.20).

“When I saw the rain tonight I thought ‘yes’. I train in these conditions all the time in the East Midlands. It suits me,” said Prescod who was 0.01 seconds shy of his personal best.

“My expectation going in was I knew I had it in me as long as I executed my race. It is definitely the happiest moment in my time on the Diamond League circuit,” the Briton said.

American Gatlin put in a disappointing display after struggling to get out of the blocks.

“I got stuck a little in the blocks tonight, and I just had too much ground and distance to make up,” Gatlin said.

In his first 110m hurdles race this year, Jamaica’s world and Olympic champion Omar McLeod edged Spaniard Orlando Ortega in a repeat of the Rio Games to win in 13.16 seconds.

Bahamian Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo powered home in the women’s 200 metres, clocking one of the eight meet records of the day to win in 22.06 seconds.

Fellow Olympic champion Brianna McNeal led an American sweep of the top four places in the women’s 100m hurdles which she won in 12.50 seconds.

Chinese world champion Gong Lijiao showed her class in women’s shot put with 19.99m to win in front of the delighted home crowd.

Colombia’s Olympic gold medallist Caterine Ibarguen easily won the women’s triple jump with 14.80 metres.

It took her Diamond League meeting victory tally to 29, which puts her behind only Sandra Perkovic (39) and Renaud Lavillenie (32).

The women’s 3,000m steeplechase had some drama towards the end when Norah Jeruto slipped coming off the final barrier and fellow Kenyan Beatrice Chepkoech won in 9:07.27 minutes.

Jeruto recovered to finish second ahead of sister Daisy Jepkemei.

D’Tigress to start World Cup campaign against Australia The Senior Women’s National Basketball Team D’Tigress will start their FIBA women’s World Cup campaign against Australia on Saturday, 22nd of September at the Arena Santiago Martin, San Cristobal De La Laguna, Spain.

D’Tigress will be facing what may likely be their toughest game on paper in the group stage against an Australian side who are ranked 4th in the latest FIBA ranking.

According to the recently released fixtures by Federation of International Basketball Associations, the Sam Vincent tutored team currently ranked 37th in the world and 5th in Africa will face world’s number 7, Turkey on the 23rd of September at the Arena Quico Cabrera, Santa Cruz De Tenerife in their second game.

With the 24th set aside as match free day, D’Tigress will resume hostilities against Argentina who are currently ranked 15th in the world.

Meanwhile, the Engr. Musa Kida led Nigeria Basketball Federation has announced Atlanta, Georgia, USA as camp site for the D’Tigress World Cup preparation.

Kida called on corporate organizations and well-meaning individuals to support the Federation financially to ensure that the girls are adequately prepared for the challenges ahead.

The provisional list of invited players for the second ever World Cup appearance is expected to be released soon for the tournament coming few months after the men’s FIFA World Cup. It is on record that the

NBBF recently reviewed the membership of the management and coaching crew of the Men and Women’s National Teams to enhance their efficiency.

The Federation confirmed that 2017 Afrobasket women winning coach, Sam Vincent will be leading the team to the World Cup while head coach of First Bank Women’s basketball club of Lagos, Peter Ahmedu, retains his position as the assistant coach alongside former Nigerian international, Mactabene Amachree (General Manager).

Sola Shomala (First Deep Water, Nigeria) was brought in to replace coach Ochuko Okworogun who was affected by the slight change.

Nigeria qualified for her first World Cup in 2006 but failed to win any game and were eliminated from the group stage.

Kenyans dominate Okpekpe International 10km Road Race Under heavy rains, Kenyan athletes on Saturday won the first, second and third positions at the 6th Okpekpe International 10km Road Race at Okpekpe in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo. Alex Kibet won the race in 29.47seconds to claim the 20,000 dollars prize money.

Simon Cheprat came second, returning in 30.29 seconds for the 13,000 dollars cash prize, while Ronoh Kiplagat was third with a time of 30.39 seconds and received 9,000 dollars.

The News Agency of Nigeria

(NAN) reported that rain almost marred the 2018 edition as it slowed down the athletes.

Kibet said that it was very difficult to run under the rain but that he was happy to emerge the winner.

Yami Dida from Ethiopia won the female elite category in 33.01 seconds while Tuei Chebet from Kenya came second in 33.33 seconds.

Kipyojei Chemtai also from Kenya emerged third in 34.24 seconds.

The winner of the female elite category got 20,000

dollars while Chebet and Chemati got 13,000 dollars and 9,000 dollars for their efforts.

Emmanuel Gyang won the Nigeria Male Elite race, Gedion Goyet came second, while Ismail Sodie came third.

Deborah Pam won the Nigeria Female Elite Category, Rose Akusho came second and Hudung Gyang came third.

The first, second and third male and female Nigeria Elite category winners got one million Naira, N600,000 and N400,000 in that order.

Nigeria has avoided doping issues during international competitions through the efforts of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) in adequately educating, orientating and guiding its athletes, an official has said.

The Chairman, NOC Medical Committee, Dr Akinwunmi Amao, made the assertion while speaking on the secrets behind keeping doping at its barest minimum in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos.

Amao spoke against the backdrop of the activities of the commission at the recent three-day NOC/Olympic Solidarity Sports Medicine Seminar in Lagos.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) backed seminar, titled “Protection of the Health of Clean Athletes’’, was held at the Command Guest House, Apapa, Lagos.

The seminar drew sports medicine practitioners and physiotherapists from all the states of the federation.

They gathered to chart the way forward in the sports medicine in the country and to proffer solutions to problems facing the industry.

On doping among Nigerian athletes, Amao said that though the country’s representatives were not immune to doping, the NOC had made concerted efforts to properly sensitise its athletes.

“Nigeria is not immune to doping issues but we have been able to control it to the barest minimum. Government has been in control of those issues, especially in terms of education.

“What we do is in terms of getting information and awareness. Most of the athletes themselves have been cooperating with us because it is an individual thing.

“The athletes know what to take and what not to take and when they take their own decision, that are well informed. We already have a machinery in place.

“We always try to do what we can because we don’t want to go the way of Russia because of this; our athletes are being tested from time to time.

Amao said the commission was well aware of the dangers inherent in lack of information to the athletes that weare the colours of the country, adding that doping programmes were held before competitions.

“We always give them enough awareness through education even some outreach programmes before major competitions, distributing pamphlets containing what they need to know.

“We also educate many of them on medical issues, nutrition and always discourage them from obtaining drugs across counters.

“The athletes are not the ones in the know; we also educate our doctors, nurses and physiotherapists on what they need to know. The doctors have the manuals of IOC banned substances.

“The doctors just don’t prescribe anything, they do it within the guidance of laid down laws so that whenever the athletes go for competitions, they don’t run foul of the law,’’ he said.

Amao said that any athletes found positive would be dealt with according to the law of the sports.

“We don’t condone doping and any athlete found guilty will be sanctioned according to the dictates of the law of the game.

“We need more encouragement in sports medicine because we need more awareness and other experts to join in moving sports forward.

“Many people are in sports now, and many are still willing to go into sports, so, as the interest keeps expanding, we need more personnel to cater for the athletes,’’ he said.

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States withdraw N593.1bn from federation account in Q1 Omotolani Oseni, Lagos Not less than a whopping N593.1 billion had been withdrawn by the 36 states of the federation from the Federation Account as revenue generated in the first quarter of 2018.

The breakdown is contained in the monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) report on Sunday in Abuja.

The Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun, made this disclosure after the inauguration of the Efficiency Unit during an interview with Reuters in Abuja, Nigeria, November 30, 2015 The key agencies that remit funds into the federation account are the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the Federal Inland Revenue Service and the Nigerian Custom Service.

In January, the 36 states of the federation shared N196.99 billion, in February, N195.25 billion and N200.86 billion in March.

The allocation was made

using the revenue sharing formular, Federal Government, 52.68 per cent; states, 26.72 per cent and local governments 20.60 per cent.

The report showed that before

distribution, state liabilities were deducted.

The liabilities paid by the states in the first quarter, included external debt, contractual obligations and other deductions.

The other deductions covers National Water Rehabilitation Projects, National Agricultural Technology Support, Payment for Fertilizer, State Water Supply Project, State Agriculture Project

A cross section of the participants, during the Banking Techniques and practice meeting, hosted by Heritage Bank Plc at its office, in Lagos… yesterday.

FG to invest N72bn on electricity distribution The Minister of state, Power, works and Housing, Suleiman Hassan Zarma, has stated that the federal government is ready to dole out N72 billion to electric distribution companies in the country to boost power supply and increase consumers confidence.

The minister, who disclosed this on Sunday during the commissioning of 1x30MVA 132/33KV power transformer at Gombe substation, urged electric distribution Companies to improve their network so that the massive investment can lead to economic growth and

development of the country.

“The laudable project being executed by TCN and generation companies will not lead to significant improvement in the quality of power supply to the people unless the Distribution companies also invest in rehabilitation and expansion of the network.”

He said with the upgrading and commissioning of the new substation there will be remarkable improvement in power generation along the Jos Distribution Company network.

“With the upgrading customers of Jos Disco are expected to experience

remarkable improvement in power supply and some of the benefiting communities are, Gombe town, Dadin Kowa , kumo, Billiri, Kaltungo, Waja, Bajoga, Mallam Sidi Dukku, Kashere in Gombe state and Darazo and Bara in Bauchi state.”

He said. Zarma said that the investment would strengthen grid infrastructure for enhanced wheeling capacity that offers redundancy, consistent with the requirements of N-1 reliability criterion.

He also disclosed that, Federal government has resolved the lingering issues slowing the

completion of the Dadin-kowa hydroelectric power station in Gombe state, revealing that the ongoing construction work on the transmission line will soon be completed.

Also speaking the managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, Usman Gur Mohammed represented by the Head of Transmission Service Provider, Victor Adewumi, said that the project will strengthen the grid stability in meeting with load demand that is being suppressed and also boost power supply with additional 30MVA (24MW) capacity.

How Nigerian Banks can leverage technology for regulatory changes

By Adesola Afolabi

As one of the most regulated industries in the world, banks are under pressure to not only comply with constantly changing regulations but also to modernise their systems, so that they can reduce compliance costs, improve efficiency and effectiveness in risk management processes, stay competitive in the age of the FinTech, and be innovative on risk assessments during new product development, to better serve their customers.

This assertion was made at the SAS Risk & Finance Analytics Roadshow in Lagos.

Speaking at the event, Charles Nyamuzinga, Senior Business Solutions Manager, Pre-Sales Risk Practice, SAS noted that banks in Africa face additional challenges, including risk analytics skills shortages, data management issues and integrating their risk management and finance processes across the enterprise.

CPC lauds designation of Small Claims Court in Lagos

By Mathew Dadiya, Abuja The Consumer Protection Council (Council) has said it welcomes the designation of Small Claims Courts within the Lagos State jurisdiction and issuing of Practice Directions by the Chief Justice of Lagos State.

According to the CPC, the Directions limits the threshold of cases to N5,000,000.00 (Five Million Naira only) and a maximum period of 60 (Sixty) days to resolve disputes.

Director General of the Council, Mr Babatunde Irukera said that the initiative provided a better mechanism, and expanded access for disputes arising out of consumer grievances.

Irukera commended Lagos State and the leadership of its judiciary for this bold and practical initiative to improve attention to, and speed in securing remedies for consumers.

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NNPC boosts gas supply to power sector by 88.9% Idu Jude, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said it has increased the supply of gas to the power sector by 88.89 per cent between January 2017 and January 2018.

A press statement by the NNPC Spokesman, Mr Ndu Ughamadu, in Abuja on Sunday, said the information was reported in the corporation’s monthly Financial and Operations report for January 2018.

Ughamadu quoted the monthly report as saying that gas-to-power supply as at January 2018 stood at 731 million metric standard cubic feet (mmscf) per day as against 387mmscf/d in January 2017.

“An average of 731mmscf/d of gas was sent to over 20 domestic thermal power plants in the month

of January 2018.

“This generated a thermal power output of 3,076 megawatts (mw) to the national grid, representing 76.7 per cent of the total national power generation,” he said.

According to him, an additional 365mmscf/d of gas was supplied to the industrial sector to power over 50 companies in the period under review to boost the nation’s economy.

“The total gas production for the month was put at 8,169mmscf/d out of which 14 per cent was supplied to the domestic market, 43 per cent for export, while 31 per cent was reinjected and the balance flared.

“The 30th edition of the monthly Financial and Operations report gave the total crude processed by the local refineries (Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC) and Port Harcourt Refining

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Company (PHRC)] for the month of January 2018 as 204,877MT. “KRPC accounted for 183,022MT while a total of 21,855MT was processed by KRPC,” said the report.

It stated that production by the two refineries during the period translated into a combined yield efficiency of 89.97 per cent as against the 88.99 per cent in December 2017.

The report said in the month under review, 1,463.66million litres of PMS and 33.79million litres of DPK were supplied into the country through the Direct Supply Direct Purchase arrangements.

“The corporation’s supply of PMS into the country during the period was far above the normal daily supply of 35 million litres per day to ensure products availability nationwide. ”The report reiterated that NNPC was inching closer to choosing financiers for its refineries with a view to achieving a 90 per cent capacity utilisation per stream day before the end of 2019,” continue the report.”

Unlawful construction: Property owners call for LASG intervention Peter Fowoyo, Lagos The Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has been called upon to wade into the allegation of illegal and unlawful construction, haphazard reconstruction and planning of building to endanger lives and properties in violation of extant physical planning laws of Lagos State, gross and willful construction against physical planning laws, threats to lives and properties and acts capable to disrespect public peace.

The petition was written against one Muyiwa Akingbola alongside his workers and persons unknown at Jay Jay Oladimeji Close, off Freedom way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State, Nigeria, by Adeshola Abimbola from the law firm of Ademola Abiodun Koko & Co on behalf of Ralph Lewu, Emmanuel Orjiakor, Ade Adeyemi, Seun Omotoba, Tope Oyebanjo, Kayode Idowu, Olumide Akpata, Dayo Adepoju and Hojo Rufus Maduabuchi being the property owners/landlords of Oladimeji Residents Association.

The petition which was copied the Attorney General of Lagos State, The General Manager, New Town Development Authority,

Lagos State, The Commissioner for Physical Planning, Lagos State, Assistant Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Zone 2 Police Command, and the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, revealed that, “Our clients are the properties’ owners/landlords and residents on Jay Jay Oladimeji Residents Association and have been living thereon in peace and harmony before the deliberate, wilful and unlawful acts of wrong

doers which capable to cause breach of peace, endangering lives and properties within the community.

“They said Jay Jay Oladimeji close is known to a close, whereby the rear side is fenced up the adjoining properties’ owners whose properties are facing another street as approved by Lagos State Government for ages.

“However, sometime last year, Mr. Muyiwa Akingbolade who

was having running battle with the Lagos State government approving authorities attempted to unlawfully break the rear fence of the property bought over which he recently entered into joint venture agreement with the original allotee, in order to create entrance for the back building under construction, to enable him sell the same to would be buyers, thereby flouting the original town plan for the area.

L – R: Tinuade Awe, Executive Director, Regulation, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) presenting a replica of the closing gong to Scott Wilson, Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Washington University Management Co. Limited, Missouri, USA during a courtesy visit and Closing Gong Ceremony at the Exchange, in Lagos…recently

FG holds open day for ERGP focus labs Mathew Dadiya, Abuja The Ministry of Budget and National Planning will organise an Open Day on Tuesday to mark the end of the first phase of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) Focus Labs.

The event slated for the International Conference Centre in Abuja, will be flagged off by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and will be attended by the lead sector Ministers involved in the first phase of the labs.

Focus Labs are designed as workshop-style closed-door investment fora between private sector and senior government officials, and serve as a forum for detailed discussions and interactions to address some of the bottlenecks and inhibitors of additional business investments in the economy.

The first phases of the Labs took place over a six week period in Abuja from March 12th to April 22nd and are focused on six core sectors: Agriculture and Transportation, Power and Gas, as well as Manufacturing and Processing (including solid minerals).

Malabu oil scandal: Shell, Eni in court over alleged corruption of $1.1bn Royal Dutch Shell, Italian oil giant Eni and a number of senior executives at the two firms face trial in Milan on Monday over corruption charges relating to a $1.1billion (£800m) deal for a Nigerian oil block tagged Malabu Oil scandal.

The Milan public prosecutor alleges that $520million from a 2011 deal to buy rights to a vast oil block off Nigeria’s coast was converted into cash and intended to be paid to the then Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, members of the government and other Nigerian government officials.

The prosecutor further alleges that money was also channelled to Eni and Shell executives with $50million in cash delivered to the home of Eni’s then head of business for Sub-Saharan Africa, Roberto Casula.

Four former Shell staff members face trial, including Malcolm Brinded, former executive director for upstream international operations, along with and two former MI6 agents employed by Shell.

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AGIP lauds military over conducive FG, NCDMB sign Service operational environment in Niger Delta Level Agreement

NNPC to collaborate with 2 varsities for oil exploration in Bauchi The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it will collaborate with Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi and Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola for oil exploration along Gongola Basin in Bauchi State.

Dr. Maikanti Baru, the Group Managing Director of the Corporation made the disclosure on Friday in Bauchi while delivering a preconvocation lecture at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), the title of the lecture was “Enhancing University-Industry Collaboration to support Nigerian Content Policy, Industrialization and Economic Growth”.

Baru said the two universities were providing technical support in environmental impact assessment and others areas.

“Soon, we shall start drilling exploratory wells in the Gongola Basin commencing with appraisal of the Kolmani River-1 discovery Field.

NNPC GMD, Dr. Maikanti Baru “This is one of the significant achievements of this administration

within the last three years, especially on oil exploration activities,” Baru said.

Don’t sell NLNG, Reps tell FG The House of Representatives yesterday said the planned sale of the Nigerian Liquefied Natural

Gas Company (NLNG) by the Federal government will not be in the interest of the nation’s economy.

The House took the position following the adoption of a motion by Randolph Brown (PDP, Rivers), who expressed reservation that there had been proposals by some prominent Nigerians for the Federal Government to sell the multi-billion dollar NLNG to raise funds to reposition the economy.

Randolph said that the proposal was due to the recommendation sometime in 2016 after a ministerial retreat for an ambitious fiscal stimulus plan involving the generation and injection of massive foreign capital but added however that the Government instead has the option of borrowing on the long-term against the dividends in the NLNG, as well as converting its Joint Venture Holdings in some multinational oil corporations into incorporated Joint Venture Companies.

Mele Kyari becomes Nigeria’s OPEC representative The Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing Division, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, has been appointed Nigeria’s Representative to the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

A statement by the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Department (GPAD) of NNPC Ndu Ughamadu on Sunday said the appointment was made by Nigeria’s Head of Delegation to the OPEC Conference and Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu.

The statement added that Kachikwu who is also the Chairman of NNPC Board, said the position required Kyari’s deep experience to lead Nigeria’s team to the OPEC Economic Commission Board (ECB) which precedes the bi-annual meetings of the OPEC ministerial conference.

The ECB has the responsibility to review the global crude oil markets as well as makes inputs from the perspectives of the individual member countries. Nigeria, a leading member of the group, has continued to grow in influence and status in recent times.

A former Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mohammed Barkindo, is the incumbent secretary general and head of the OPEC Secretariat.

The NNPC said Kyari may from time to time be required to provide any support to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and the OPEC Governor in the performance of Nigeria’s roles and participation in OPEC matters.

The new Nigerian OPEC representative has worked with the NNPC as a “quintessential crude oil marketer with prerequisite certification and outfield pedigree in petroleum economics and crude oil and gas trading,” the NNPC said.

“Within the last 26 years, he has traversed the entire value chain of the petroleum industry, posting resounding performances in all his assignments and duty posts.

“Under his watch, the Crude Oil Marketing Division of the NNPC has recorded noticeable transformation in the management and sales of the various Nigeria’s crude oil grades via an infusion of transparency and automation of the processes,” the corporation added.

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Nigeria’s oil production rises to 2.07m barrels per day Lt Gen Buratai

AGIP lauds military over conducive operational environment in Niger Delta The Nigerian Military has been commended for the Joint Military Force deployed to the Niger Delta which has succeeded in curbing many operational challenges in the region including general restiveness, oil theft, kidnapping of oil workers and pipeline vandalism among others.

The joint force is christened “Operation Delta Safe.”

The outgoing General Manager of the Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC) Port Harcourt District, Marco Rondo gave the commendation on Saturday in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State during a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Joint Military Force also known as Operation Delta Safe.

Rondo said that the operations of the joint force against militancy and oil theft had stabilised the operations of the oil firm and reduced incidents of oil theft across its operations in Rivers and Bayelsa, noting that security was critical to the operations of the oil firm which produces 80 percent of its oil export from Nigeria.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), NAOC had on March 22, 2013 shut its activities at oil fields in Bayelsa from which it produced about 40, 000 barrels of crude oil daily, over high incidence of oil theft. NAOC had stated that it was losing about 7,000 barrels of its crude production daily to oil thieves in Bayelsa, a development

the firm described as unsustainable, necessitating the shut down.

According to the outgoing General Manager, the rate of oil theft had dropped drastically within the past two years. He therefore appealed to the Commander of Operation Delta Safe to extend the support to the incoming General Manager, Tiatti Alissandra.

In his response, Rear Admiral Suleiman Apochi, Commander of the joint force, noted that it was gratifying to hear that the operations of the military was adding value to oil and gas operations, by leading to a boost in oil output. He said that several oil firms operating in Niger Delta had expressed satisfaction

with the improved security in the region in the recent past during interactions with the command.

“We are glad that our modest efforts are being appreciated by oil industry operators and we remain committed to our duty, we are here because of the mandate of the Federal Government. We have no choice than to do what we are doing because that is our job, we are committed to service to our fatherland,” Apochi said.

Among AGIP officers that accompanied Marco Rondo on the courtesy call are Dennis Masi, Public Affairs Manager, Stanley Umokoro, the Security Manager, while Unit Commanders in Operation Delta Safe witnessed the ceremony.

Nigeria to achieve 90% refining capacity in 2019 – NNPC

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According to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Nigeria will further reduce importation of petroleum products into the country as its refining capacity would average 90% by the end of next year.

The Group Managing Director of NNPC Dr. Maikanti Bello who gave these assurances while speaking at the 50th Offshore Technology Conference, OTC, in Houston, Texas, USA, stated that achieving full capacity restoration of the nation’s four refineries will transform Nigeria from being a net exporter of crude oil to being a net exporter of petroleum products.

He said: “In terms of refining and production of local petroleum products, we have faced the challenge head-on and we are fully committed to the Ministerial directive of ending the importation of petroleum products before the end of

2019. “We are in talks with the original builders of the refineries to return them to at least 90 per cent capacity utilisation before the 2019 deadline. The expectation is for Nigeria to transform from being a net exporter of crude oil to being a net exporter of petroleum products.

“To this end, we proceeded with tendering of the rehabilitation programmes of our four refineries using a contractor- financing model.

The process is almost complete and successful companies for the different projects will soon be announced. This model is expected to be a self-sustaining financial model with near zero reliance on the Federal Government funds.

“For smooth running and implementation, we are also changing the operating and commercial framework of the refineries to make them work efficiently and also be commercially viable.”

Nigeria’s oil production, including condensates, increased to 2.07 million barrels per day (bpd) last month from 2.02 million bpd in March. According to Platts Report, the rise is 11 percent from the level it was in April 2017. The report cited estimates from the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.

The reduction in militant violence in the Niger Delta in the second half of last year has seen Nigeria gradually increasing its oil production although oil and condensate output went down in March, due to what officials attributed to illegal tapping of pipelines in the oil-producing region.

A spokesman for the oil ministry told Platts that Nigeria was on track to achieve its oil and condensate production target of 2.3 million bpd, set as an assumption in its 2018 budget.

Nigeria was initially exempt from the OPEC production cuts together with Libya because of the violence in the two countries that had substantially reduced their oil production. At the meeting at which OPEC extended the pact until the end of 2018, Libya and Nigeria agreed to stick to an unofficial collective cap of 2.8 million bpd of crude oil production, reflecting the presumed sustained production capacities of 1 million bpd for Libya and 1.80 million bpd for Nigeria.

According to OPEC’s secondary sources in the latest Monthly Oil Market Report, Nigeria’s crude oil production in March was 1.810 million bpd, up by 18,200 bpd from February.

According to the monthly survey of one of those secondary sources, S&P Global Platts, Nigerian crude oil production dropped by 40,000 bpd in April compared to March, due to an outage of the Trans Forcados Pipeline that affected exports of its Forcados grade.

Platts sources say that Nigeria’s crude oil production is likely to drop again in May because the Qua Iboe grade may be shut in for scheduled maintenance.

The Platts survey found that Nigeria’s crude oil production dropped to 1.88 million bpd in April from 1.92 million bpd in March.

OPEC will release on Monday, May 14, the next oil market report with data for April, and the secondary sources is what OPEC uses to measure compliance to the deal.

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IGP’s wife storms Anambra as POWA empowers women

ANSG initiates tougher measures against environmental abuse

Anambra Assembly intervenes on Ezinifite collapsed bridge Awka union awards scholarship to 25 best students

President General of Awka Development Union Nigeria, Chief Amobi Nwokafor (centre), with twenty five exceptional students from Awka town who emerged awardees for the 2018 Awka Students’ Achievers Day organised by the Awka Development Union Nigeria...recently

Obiano wants corps members to compliment govt efforts Stories: John Ndu, Awka

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has asked the 2018 Batch A Corps members to approach the rural populace with open minds and compliment government’s efforts with their talents so as to leave indelible marks at the end

of their service year.

He stated this during the closing ceremony of Orientation Course at Umunya, Oyi council area of the state.

Represented by the Commissioner for Youths Empowerment and Creative Economy, Mr. Bonaventure Enemali, Governor Obiano tasked them to utilise their intellect and energy to the

service of their fatherland, assuring them of friendly and conducive atmosphere to service in Anambra state.

Earlier, the NYSC State Coordinator, Mr. Ebenezer Olusegun, appealed the governor for speedy completion of NYSC Permanent Orientation camp at Umuawulu / Mbaukwu to enhance the welfare of corps members.

Some of the corps members expressed their readiness to contribute meaningfully to the overall well-being of the state and their host communities in particular.

A total of 2,127 finished their orientation course yesterday and have been deployed to various communities in Anambra State.

ANSG to re-introduce sanitation inspectors Anambra State Commissioner for Environment, Architect Michael Okonkwo, has reiterated the resolve of Governor Willie Obiano to bequeath a clean and healthy environment to Ndi Anambra.

Speaking to journalists on “Issues of the Moment”, Architect Okonkwo noted that Governor Obiano has instituted a new Agency that will be responsible for beautifying the state

with parks and gardens to enhance the aesthetics of the environment.

He explained that waste management in the state has advanced from waste evacuation to a new approach of transforming waste to wealth, adding that indiscriminate dumping of refuse, pouring of garbage in drainages when it rains and unauthorised structures that block the water ways are some actions that degrade the

environment.

The Environment Commissioner further announced that his Ministry will re-introduce environmental sanitation inspectors that will be going from house to house to ensure that people keep their homes and surroundings clean as it used to be in the years back.

Some callers on the programmes, including Mr. Chikwendu Uga from

Onitsha, Romanus Eze form Igboetiti Local Government Area of Enugu State and Ify Okoye from Ogidi, noted that much is desired of the people to ensure that the environment is protected from degradation and degeneration because any form of environmental abuse affects the quality of life of the people and other living organisms that derive their substance from the ecosystem.

Twenty five exceptional students from Awka town have emerged awardees for the 2018 Awka Students Achievers Day organised by the Awka Development Union Nigeria.

The awardees were selected from 15 public and mission secondary schools in Awka and its environs.

The Awka Students Achievers Day held in Awka, the Anambra State capital, has over 1,500 students of Awka origin in attendance and featured career canceling and motivational lectures on the causes and consequences of drug abuse and cultism among youths and considerations for career choice.

The President General of Awka Development Union Nigeria, Chief Amobi Nwokafor, in his address, noted that the Awka Students Achievers day was instituted by the union to encourage hard work among the students and as well, dissuade them from indulging in immoralities and other anti social vices in the society.

He however urged the students to always put in their best to distinguish themselves among their contemporaries, noting that the award was meant for only exceptional students who are academically good.

He further explained that ADUN is committed to grassroots development and investment in education, which according to him, is pivotal in emancipation and liberation of human mind.

“In this maiden edition, we are targeting about 1,200 students of post primary schools (JSS and SSS students). We intend to brainstorm on their development to ensure that they are prepared to play their roles as the future leaders of our town and by extension, Nigeria.

“We want to encourage and motivate our youths to work hard and read their books to excel in their academic journey and we hope to make it an annual ritual as a way of rewarding hard work based on performance. We are poised to developing our youths by catching them young.

Our intention is to fight cultism through this exercise and refocus our children’s mind towards striving for excellence because if they understand the importance of education, they will not have time for cultism or indulge in frivolous activities.

Also speaking, the representative of the Anambra State Post Primary School Service Commission (PPSSC) Awka Education zone, Lady Carol Ikeaba commended the ADUN for the award of scholarship to best students and schools in Awka, which he described as the greatest investment.

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ANSG bans use of ANSG, NEWMAP conclude RAP, unbranded commercial compensate 72 persons in Obosi vehicles for revenue drive the state government would not and worsens the erosion disaster.

Anambra State Government has banned use of unbranded commercial vehicles, shuttles and tricycles (okada) for revenue enforcement.

The Commissioner for Road, Rail and Water Transportation, Mr. Uchenna Okafor, said this during a news conference at his office at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka.

He lamented that some touts were still parading the roads, with rented commercial and

shuttle buses, selling emblems and tickets, in spite of the fact that emblem sales had been banned since last year.

Okafor, then, added that only personnel in branded vehicles with government number plate were authorised to carry on with revenue enforcement.

He, however, enjoined the public to be at alert and report cases of fraudulent revenue collectors to the ministry at Awka.

NSCDC intensifies security in Anambra The Anambra State Commandant, National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr. John Awhen, has said the Commission will always collaborate with other security agencies to cement the lofty security strategies the state government has mapped out.

Awhen noted that those security road maps were geared towards combating crimes to ensure adequate safety of lives and property in the state.

The Commandant disclosed this while briefing newsmen in his office, at the State Headquarteres, Awka.

The NSCDC boss revealed that the anti-vandalism unit of the agency had been proactive in ensuring that crimes were curtailed in Onitsha and other major cities in the state.

Ahwen opined that the command also protect water projects and other public utilities across Anambra state,

and as well arrest vehicles and individuals destroying electrical installations.

He stressed that over thirty vehicles had been impounded for destroying installations and as well evacuated indiscriminate erection of shops at illegal positions.

“We have not less than six cases of fraud, ranging from vandalism, impersonation, recruitment racketeering and so on.

“We have now couples who defrauded various people to give them direct employment.

“Let me warn the general public to be careful and reduce desperation in search of job. The agency is not recruiting now. Every agency will advertise in newspapers of their recruitment.” Awhem counseled.

He, however, commended Anambra State government for providing them with every logistics in combating crimes.

Stories: John Ndu, Awka

The World Bank in collaboration with the Nigerian Erosion and Watershed Management Project, NEWMAP, and the Anambra State government, have concluded the weeklong implementation of the Resettlement Action Plan, RAP, with Ire village Obosi, Idemili North council area, where seventy-two persons that their property will be affected during work on the erosion sites in the area were compensated.

Issuing cheques to the affected persons, the State Commissioner for Environment, Beautification, and Ecology, Mr. Mike Okonkwo emphasized on the commitment of the government to recovering land lost to erosion in the state, and advised the community members to cooperate with contractors that will handle the project to make work easy for them, as he reminded them that

condole any act that would try to delay or disrupt the project.

In his remarks, the State Project Coordinator, NEWMAP, Mr. Micheal Ivenso, represented by the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in the Agency, Mr. Humphrey Anazodo, explained that the essence of the resettlement action plan which is the policy of the World Bank is to compensate the affected people for damages that might occur when work starts on the site.

He assured people in the area that work will commence on the site in no distance time as arrangements have been concluded.

On her part, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Mrs. Chinwe Anieme, advised the community members to avoid practices such as dumping of refuse in the erosion sites and water ways, which according to her, causes

Responding, the President General of Obosi community, Mr. Ikeh Mmadubosa, while commending the state government and the NEWMAP for choosing the Obosi erosion sites for the project, said that erosion has been a big challenge to the people of the area as it has claimed lots of land from them and threatening buildings and other valuables, assuring them of the community’s unalloyed support.

Speaking shortly after receiving the cheques, some of the beneficiaries, Chief Charles Obi, Mrs. Ebele Anyaneto, Miss Ukamaka Mmaduabuchi and Mrs. Nkiru Obi, thanked the government for the largesse given them, noting that the gesture showed that the Obiano government always has the interest of the people at heart, and promised to cooperate with contractors handling the project.

Wife of the Inspector General of Police and President, Police Officer Wives Association, Barrister Princess Asmau Ndayoko Idris (second right); Wife of Anambra State Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Oby Okeke (first right); Wife of the Deputy Inspector General of Police and Zonal Coordinator, POWA, Mrs. Chioma Ntomchukwu, (Third right); and the Anambra State Chairperson of POWA, Hajiya Khadija Fayek Umar, during the Empowerment of women by POWA in Anambra State...recently

IGP’s wife storms Anambra as POWA empowers women The President Police Officers’ Wife Association and the wife of the Inspector General of Police, Barrister Princess Asmau Ndayoko Idris, has charged the general public to refrain from drug abuse, cultism and child molestation.

Barrister Idris made the charge during her two days official visit to Anambra State.

The visit among other things was geared towards sensitising the public the need to maintain healthy environments.

The two days visit also witnessed a walk around Zik’s avenue axis, visit to the traditional

rulers of Awka and Onitsha, as well as empowerment of widows and indigent women.

Addressing during the visit, Barrister Idris disclosed that the objective was to touch lives, to improve living standard of women, especially the widows and vulnerable.

While charging women to engage in meaningful activities that would increase their support to the family, Idris advised them to install moral upbringing among their children and as well develop the spirit of respect for their husbands.

“Women should always respect

their husbands. Done are days when women wait for their husbands to provide everything for them.

“Men should also refrain from molesting their wives and subjecting them to cruelness,” Idris added.

The wife of Anambra State Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, commended POWA for its initiatives in empowering women which according to her would assist them in adding values to the family.

Mrs. Obiano, represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Anambra State, Mrs Oby Okeke,

disclosed that Gov Obiano administration had undertaking measures to totally eradicate drug addiction and improve moral practices.

She observed that the empowerment programme by POWA was in line with Mrs Obiano’s pet project, (Caring Family Enhancement Initiative).

The Chairperson, Police Officers Wives Association (POWA), Anambra State and the wife of Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Hajiya Khadija Fayek Umar, said plans were on to establish literacy class for women and youths who had

no formal education, having identified idleness and illiteracy as contributing factors to insecurity across the country.

Umar while admonishing young people to stay away from use of alcohol, drugs and other substance like cigarettes, called on government at all levels to continue to pay adequate attention to the urgent need to tackle poverty which affects the growing pattern of many children.

There were empowerment of women with sewing machines and other utensils and lectures on drug abuse, child abuse, as the high points of the visit.

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Uzoechina pledges to reposition Anamba traffic agency Newly appointed Managing Director, Anambra State Traffic Management Agency (ATMA), Mr. Chris Uzoechina, says he plans to reposition the agency for efficient service delivery.

Uzoechina said this during a meeting with the Zonal Commanders at ATMA base at Agu Awka.

The ATMA boss assured them that he was going to take responsibility for ATMA affairs to ensure that good values would be added to their duties as well as creating positive change in the agency. ``Discipline and chain of commands will be instituted among the officers to be established,

so as to respect hierarchy and to ensure that due processes are strictly observed at the work place,” Uzoechina stressed.

He, however, promised to run an open door policy and to ensure that their salaries were paid as and when due as obtainable in the civil service.

The state Commandant ATMA, Mr. Chidi Umezinwa, on behalf of the officers thanked the managing director for his efforts to meet with them.

He promised to tackle the challenges affecting their work, especially over the non-payment of their salaries.

Umezinwa pledged to work with the MD to lift the agency to enviable heights.

ANSG warns against indiscriminate location of mortuaries Anambra State Government has cautioned against indiscriminate erection of mortuaries and funeral homes and other unhealthy practices of their operators in the state.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joe Akabuike, gave this warning in Awka when a representative of Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU) paid him an advocacy visit.

Akabuike said that the state had rules guiding the operations of the mortuaries and declared that those flauting them would be appropriately sanctioned.

He said the state health reforms stipulated how such organisations should operate in order to enhance their service delivery.

Commenting on the association’s request and position on the issue, the health commissioner commended them for their interest and efforts, promising that government would certainly do the needful to address the situation. ``As part of the measures to address unhealthy practices of the mortuary operators, the morticians will be trained and given certificates of qualification for the services they render to Ndi Anambra,” Akabuike admonished.

The National President of ASATU, Chief Alex Onukwue observed that in most cases mortuaries were sited within the same areas where people live, which should not be.

He said that some of them are open to public view without

perimeter fencing or sufficient walls so as to shield the premises from direct public view.

However, as concerned citizens and stakeholders in the affairs of the state, the association would want a review of activities of mortuary and funeral homes for improved sanitary and public health standards in the state.

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Anambra Assembly intervenes on Ezinifite collapsed bridge Stories: John Ndu, Awka

The Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging the Executive arm of government to urgently reconstruct or rehabilitate the collapsed bridge at Ezinifite, Ulasi River in Nnewi South council area, connecting Anambra and Imo states.

The motion came as a matter of urgent public importance and was sponsored by the member representing Nnewi South One Constituency, Barrister

Kingsley Iruba.

He stressed the need for the Executive arm of government to take urgent steps to restore the bridge to its motorable state so that there will be continuous movement of goods into and from Anambra State.

Supporting the motion, the member representing Onitsha North One constituency, Barrister Chugbo Enwezor and his Anaocha Two counterpart, Engr. Charles Ezeani, urged the relevant agency to urgently intervene on the collapsed bridge and restore it to former state with

a view towards improving movement and socioeconomic activities between Anambra and Imo states.

Dr. Pete Ibida of Njikoka Two constituency, said the mover of the motion Barr Iruba had thoroughly executed his legislative duty on the bridge and now, it is left for the executive to do the needful.

The speaker, Barrister Rita Maduagwu, regretted that lack of maintenance culture had been the problem of Nigeria, leading to the collapse of the bridge built during the Civil War.

Anambra Police command expresses confidence in IGP Anambra State Police Command has expressed confidence on the leadership of the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Kpotun Idris.

The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Garba Umar, restated the confidence while briefing some journalists at the State Command, Awka.

CP Umar noted that the command had been working

assiduously to sustain the existing peace in the state.

Umar said: “The Command has continued to take grant strides in sustaining the peace and security of Anambra State under the guidance and tutelage of the IGP. “I restate my unalloyed loyalty to the Inspector General of Police and the Federal Republic of Nigeria in accordance to our Oath of

office.” Umar stated.

He charged the people of the state to continue to support the leadership of the institution to consolidate and further promote public peace.

“The support of the general citizenry is a requisite component of the degree of success that the leadership of the Force would achieve,” Umar added.

The Head of Service, Anambra State, Barrister Harry Uduh, (centre) and other dignitaries after a seminar in Awka recently, on how to digitise financial activities of Anambra State.

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Embrace Obiano’s ‘Think Home Philosophy,’ NOA chief urges Ndi Anambra

ANSG initiates tougher measures against environmental abuse

Ndi Anambra have been urged to take ownership of government projects and programmes to achieve the desired goals.

Speaking to journalists in Awka, the state Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Barrister Charles Nwoji, noted that a lot of people in Diaspora are responding to Governor Willie Obiano’s “Think- Home Philosophy’s mantra.

Barrister Nwoji said stakeholders should contribute toward the development of communities and the state in general by bringing new ideas and resources that would help government to consolidate on achievements already on ground.

He noted that Governor Obiano has done very well in many areas including security and has provided conducive business environment for investors.

Stories: John Ndu, Awka

On the on-going Continuous Voter Registration, the NOA State Director noted that sustained mass mobilisation and sensitisation by the Agency and other stakeholders have increased people’s participation in the exercise as they are now more aware of their civic responsibilities.

Also speaking, a social Affairs Analyst based in the United kingdom, Mr. Hurbert Oragui, observed that Governor Obiano’s administration has done very well in comprehensive development of sectors of the state economy including providing effective and efficient security infrastructure that has eliminated all forms of crime in the state using modern technology in crime fighting as obtained in developed world while the street lightening project has not only restored night life but has equally added to the state security apparatus.

In line with state government’s directive of ensuring a clean and healthy environment, a combined team of Ministry of Environment and Beautification and ASWAMA, has embarked on monitoring of sanitation exercise in Onitsha.

The monitoring exercise led by the Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Mike Okonkwo, took them to

New Market Road, Upper New Market, Main Market axis of the commercial town, Ogbommanu, as well Ochanja market.

At the New Market Road, as well as other areas, within the metropolis, it was observed that a serious distilling of drainage channels which was hitherto blocked with debris was in progress, with pay loaders and tippers at hand evacuating debris from the flood channel.

At most of the streets,

the exercise disrupted vehicular movement.

Speaking during the exercise, Commissioner Okonkwo lamented the level of non-compliance by the traders and announced that stiffer measures and task force will be initiated for defaulters, who violate and block water channels.

He highlighted the need for regular disilting of flood channels and connecting gutter to ensure free flow of flood.

Anambra Customary Court workers begin strike Workers of Anambra State Customary Court of Appeal and the State Customary Courts have embarked on indefinite strike over the nonrefund of the Housing and Pencom Fund deductions.

The state Chairman of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, Comrade Mark Ifezue, stated this to newsmen in Awka, saying there was a disagreement between the union and management of the State Customary Court of Appeal over the non refund of the deductions.

He claimed that the deductions made from the workers’ salaries were not remitted to either the Federal Mortgage Bank, Trust Fund Pencom or found in the

account of the State Customary Court of Appeal.

Comrade Ifezue explained that when the workers found out that the money was not remitted into any of the relevant accounts, the workers then demanded immediate refund of the money.

The Union Chairman, pointed out that the matter had lingered for over two years now.

Comrade Ifezue said the union after series of demand of the refund, had no option than to convene a congress on the fifth of this month, where it was resolved that the workers of the Customary Court of Appeal and the State Customary Courts should stay at home pending when the money was refunded.

ANSG assures of improved power supply, more social amenities The Chairman State House of Assembly Committee on Power and Domestic Water Development, Mr. Uche Okafor, says Ndi Anambra would soon experience improved supply of basic amenities for a better living.

Okafor, who made the ascertion in Awka while speaking to the media said, the committee will work with the Ministry to ensure that basic amenities get to the people in remote villages.

He added that the state government is committed to providing the people with electricity, water and other amenities necessary for a better

livelihood.

Also speaking, the Commissioner, Ministry of Public Utilities, Mr. Obi Nwankwo, said the Ministry is committed towards working with the Committee to provide the people with the best services.

Nwankwo enjoined Ndi Anambra to always take ownership of government projects in their domain to ensure that they are not vandalised.

He said that work is continuing on the operation light up Anambra programme of Governor Willie Obiano, until it gets across all parts of the state.

Anambra State Commissioner for Indigenous Art Works, Diaspora Affairs, Culture and Tourism, Mrs. Sally Mbanefo, (centre) with some elders of the state, after a meeting to revamp tourist attractions in the state...recently

Don’t drive against traffic, FRSC warns drivers The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has described driving against the flow of traffic as a suicide mission.

Mr. Sunday Ajayi, Sector Commander of FRSC in Anambra State, said this during the celebration of the 10th anniversary of West African Road Safety Organisation (WARSO) in Awka recently.

The theme of the celebration was “WARSO in the 10 Years: The Journey So Far”.

Ajayi warned that no matter the lure or route violated, motorists should avoid it as many have gone to their early graves all in a bid to shorten their journeys.

He said other high risk and

critical offenses traffic light violation, tyre violation, speed limit violation, speeding and use of phone while driving.

He said that safety of motorists and other road users on the highway was a joint venture which required the conscious efforts of all and sundry.

“The success of a journey is not measured by how fast one finishes but how well and safely you move out and return to your family.

“Route violation is suicidal, avoid it my all means because many have died through that way and for those transporting goods, it is better you use haulage services because overloading is equally dangerous,” he said.

On the WARSO celebration, the sector Commander said the body was set up to tackle the menace of road traffic crash in the subregion as well as boost its economic prosperity and development.

He said the story of the organisation had been that of success on the 15 member countries under it, adding that there had been exchange of information, expertise and programmes among the countries.

He said the organisation had successfully ensured the incorporation of road safety study into basic education communication as well as set standard template for collation of statistical data by member countries.

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FG, NCDMB sign Service NNPC to commence Level Agreement drilling of oil The Nigerian government has entered into a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) to reduce the long contracting cycle, which had hindered investments in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The Federal Government entered the agreement through the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). OPTS on the other hand is an association of oil companies operating in Nigeria The agreement which was signed in Lagos Wednesday last week provides that the 28-member OPTS companies will comply with the provisions of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, by submitting to the NCDMB, documents like their quarterly job

forecasts, Nigerian Content plans, bidders Lists, Nigerian Content evaluation criteria, Nigerian Content technical bids and other relevant information in relation to industry contracting and procurement cycles.

On its part, the NCDMB committed to respond to specific timelines and should it fail to meet the set deadlines, the oil companies can proceed with their tendering processes after duly informing the agency.

The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Simbi Wabote signed on behalf of the agency, while the Managing Director of ExxonMobil Nigeria, Paul McGrath, signed on behalf of the OPTS in the event witnessed by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), Massimo Insulla; Managing Director of

along Gongola Basin – GMD

Buhari Chevron, Jeff Ewing and the Managing Director of Total Exploration and Production Nigeria, Nicolas Terraz.

The SLA with the OPTS is sequel to the one entered between the

board and the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) in May 2017, which was the first between a regulator and another entity in the Nigerian oil and gas industry.

PIB: Don’t bribe lawmakers, Saraki warns oil firms Oil Companies operating in Nigeria have been warned not to induce lawmakers with bribe in the course of their consideration of the Fiscal and Host Communities Bills components of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) begins.

President of the senate, Dr. Bukola Sarakihave the warning when he received the leadership of the International Oil Companies and Oil Producers Trade Section (IOC/OPTS) in his office.

He also urged them to report any lawmaker who requests for any form of favour from any of them.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, Saraki disclosed that the process for passing the two components of the bill would commence later this month.

“I want to assure you that it is in our

own interest and the leadership has made it clear to all the members involved that this must be a transparent process.

We are doing it in the interest of the country.

Leadership is not going to tolerate any hankypanky. No favours. No gifts. Nothing must be given to get this work

done,” he said.

“And we want to mandate you that if you see any of these you should be able to bring it to the attention of the leadership. All we want to see is a Bill that is in the interest of Nigeria and we have read the riot act to all our members that nobody should approach

anybody for any interest towards any benefit and I want to make this very clear,” Saraki added.

The Senate President said it would be a winwin for all stakeholders, when the president assents to the Governance component of the PIB, which is currently before him.

Senate President, Bukola Saraki with NNPC GMD, Maikanti Baru in a public function

The Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru, on Friday said that the company would commence the drilling of exploratory wells along Gongola Basin.

Baru said this in Bauchi while delivering Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) preconvocation lecture titled “Enhancing UniversityIndustry Collaboration to support Nigerian Content Policy, Industrialization and Economic Growth”.

Baru explained that the eexploration was being conducted in collaboration with Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, and Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola.

He said the partners were providing technical support in the area of environmental impact assessment.

“Soon, we shall start drilling exploratory wells in the Gongola Basin commencing with appraisal of the Kolmani River-1 discovery Field.

“This is one of the significant achievements of this administration within the last three years, especially on oil exploration activities,” Baru said.

He said that Nigerian companies were now participating in oil and gas activities that were hitherto carried out by foreign companies.

“We now have Nigerians holding senior technical positions, proud owners of oil rigs and marine vessels, while spare parts hitherto being imported, are now produced in the country.

“For the first time, Nigerians are allowed

to participate in bidding and lifting of oil and Nigerians now constitute half of the off takers.

“We want to develop domestic in-country value addition capacity capable of transforming Nigeria to self-reliant exporter of refined products, energy, power, oil and gas services,” the GMD said.

He said that educational advancement would continue to play key role in sustaining the gains of the Nigerian content policy.

“Universities will assist through the production of highly skilled manpower and research outcomes that can help the industry remain profitable and grow in spite of the stiff competition and increased economic uncertainties.

“There is cogent need to also realign the objectives of our educational pursuits to reflect the progress and challenges of the 21st Century economy, which is technology and innovation.

“The Nigerian university system, compared with those in developing countries, has fallen short of the progress required to support sustainable and economic growth,” Baru stated.

According to him, without effective synergy between Universities and industry, Nigeria’s technological and economic progress will continue to stall, while other countries move forward.

“Nigerian university system rose from 30 universities in the 1980s to 162 universities in the last four decades but without cogent alignment,” Baru observed.

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US Shale Gas cargo heads to Israel for the first time According to Bloomberg Israel is about to receive a cargo of U.S. liquefied natural gas, the first to arrive in the Middle Eastern nation from America’s shores since exports began in 2016.

The vessel British Diamond, beneficially owned by BP Plc, is set to arrive at Israel’s Hadera import terminal on May 27 after departing Cheniere Energy Inc.’s Sabine Pass in Louisiana on May 3, ship tracking data compiled

by Bloomberg show. Most cargoes to Hadera have come from Trinidad and Tobago, which also ships to the U.S. U.S. shale gas has sailed from the nation’s two operating LNG export terminals -- Sabine Pass and Dominion Energy Inc.’s Cove Point facility in Maryland -- to buyers from Mexico to China. With three more projects set to start up in the next year, America is on course to rival Qatar and Australia for global LNG dominance in the next five years.

Israel’s gas imports, meanwhile, may slide in coming years as the nation produces more gas from domestic fields.

US cargo Earlier this year, Dolphinus Holdings Ltd., a private Egyptian company, agreed to buy gas from Noble Energy

Inc. and its partners from Israel’s two largest offshore fields, Leviathan and Tamar.

Trump’s action driving oil prices up, says Iran Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh, Thursday said on state television that the U.S. President Donald Trump is engaging in “shenanigans” in the oil market and that he’s cut a deal with some members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to keep production down and prices high.

Zanganeh stated this two days after Trump decided to withdraw from the

Iran nuclear agreement, accusing Iran of lying to the international community about its nuclear programme and therefore obtaining lots of concessions under pretence.

Higher oil prices boost the U.S. economy as well as employment and increase in taxes the federal government collects, according to Zanganeh. Iran has become a new voice for moderation in oil markets, with the minister saying

that a “suitable price” is $60 to $65/bb below the reported $80 that the Saudis are seeking.

Oil prices have climbed to a three-year high as the market prepares for Iranian exports to fall. Bank of America Corp. said Thursday that $100/bbl for Brent crude, the international benchmark, is a possibility next year.

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia -- which has long called for sanctions to be re-imposed on Iran has pledged to “mitigate” the effects of the sanctions.

That may put in jeopardy an existing agreement among OPEC and nonOPEC nations to curb output.

“There is a good chance the current OPEC deal will end by end-2018, if not before,” said Ed Morse, head of commodities research at Citigroup Inc. in New York.

As far as boosting the U.S. economy, the old rule of thumb was that a sustained $10/bbl rise in oil prices would shave about 0.3% off of U.S. GDP the following year. Now, says Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, the hit is around 0.1%.

Lukoil signs new development plan for west qurna-2 field in Iraq

Lukoil and the Basra Oil Company signed a development plan for West Qurna-2 field that provides for an oil production plateau of 800,000 bpd.

According to the plan, the oil production of 480,000 bpd will be reached in 2020 and 800,000 bpd is expected in 2025.

These indicators will be achieved as

a result of drilling and commissioning of new production and injection wells, construction and launching of oil treatment, storage and transportation facilities and facilities for gas treatment and power generation.

The experience acquired by the Company in the region, the existing

infrastructure and cost compensation within the project development from the current production will ensure maximum efficiency of the project implementation.

The parties noted that due to the agreements reached, Lukoil will remain one of the largest investors and employers in Iraq in the coming years.

ENI announces start-up of third production unit at Zohr Eni last week announced a start-up of the third production unit (T-2) of the Zohr project which leads to increase in the installed capacity to 1.2 Bcfd. Zohr is now producing 1.1 Bcfd in ramp-up, equivalent to approximately 200,000 boed, of which 75,000 boed net to Eni at current working interest. The result has been achieved only a few months after the field’s start-up in December 2017. .The third unit, following just one week after the second unit’s successful power-up, confirms the programme pursued by Eni, its coventure and Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) to pursue a production level of 2 Bcfd by end 2018, followed by a plateau of 2.7 Bcfd in 2019.

The latest achievement reinforces the exceptional development path of Zohr, one of Eni’s seven recordbreaking projects, which is playing a fundamental role in supporting Egypt’s independence from LNGimports.

Zohr field, the largest gas discovery ever made in Egypt and in the Mediterranean Sea with more than 30 Tcf of gas in place, is located within the offshore Shorouk Block (some 190 km north of Port Said). In the Shorouk Block, Eni holds a 60% stake, Rosneft 30% and BP 10% of the Contractor’s Share (where Eni, Rosneft and BP are collectively the Contractor).

The project is executed by Petrobel, the Operating Company jointly held by Eni and the state corporation Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), on behalf of Petroshorouk, jointly held

by Contractor (Eni and its partners) and the state company Egyptian Natural Gas holding Company (EGAS).

Eni has been present in Egypt since 1954, where it operates through its subsidiary IEOC. The company is the country’s leading producer with equity of more than 260,000 bpd.

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CBN, Heritage Bank, ICC brainstorm on global trade operation systems Stories: Motolani Oseni The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Heritage Bank Plc, finance stakeholders and experts on the trade desks of different banks operating in the country brainstormed at the May 2018 edition of the banking technique and practice meeting of the International Chamber of Commerce Nigeria (ICCN) The meeting, which was hosted

by Heritage Bank, saw the Chief Risk Officer for Heritage Bank, Mr. Dimitiri Dike, while welcoming the team to the event noted that the current dynamics in the trade and commerce nationally and internationally deserves urgent attention.

He stated that policy summersault and the need for reviews of operation sytems has posed a lot of challenges that the visiting team needed to look into and proffer appropriate solutions.

Dike charged the trade experts to review the new global order of international trade that now encourages an open account method of transaction in the global trade.

An open account transaction in international trade is a sale where the goods are shipped and delivered before payment is due, which is typically in 30, 60 or 90 days. Obviously, this option is advantageous to the importer in terms of cash flow and cost, but it is consequently a risky option for an exporter.

Responding, Chief (Dr.) Raymond Ihyembe, Chairman, ICC Nigeria Banking Commission, warned that steps must be taken to

L-R: Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki (right) exchanging pleasantries with Executive Director, Corporate Banking, Ecobank Nigeria, Akin Dada with former Vice Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Isah Aremu (left) and Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalong during the Okpekpe International Road Race held in Okpekpe, near Auchi, Edo State on Saturday.

tackle the possible effects of the current policy.

This, he said, becomes imperative in cview of the fact that Nigeria’s economy depends solely on crude oil.

According to him, any massive drop in the price of crude oil in the global market usually affects the aggregae economy greatly.

Ihyembe therefore said in such instances trade and commerce, which is supposed to be the safety net for the nation is again facing turbulence as a result of policy change.

Corroborating the chairman’s views, Dr. (Mrs.) Omolara Akanji, Vice Chairman, ICC Nigeria, Banking Commission, advised banks in Nigeria to

always attend the global ICC events where policies are formulated. She expressed concerns that Nigerian banks were not at the ICC Banking Commission meeting held in Miami, USA in April 2018, where modalities of the new policy were discussed.

According to her, their presence at such occasions would have helped to re-shape their orientation about the kind of reviews and adjustments their current structures require.

Meanwhile, the bankers present were of the opinion that they were aware of the new policy, but their common fear is there is currently a gap between the apex bank and the Nigeria Customs. They said banks

relate with the documentation presented by exporters and importers, while Customs relates with the goods involved.

With this, they said, banks are incapacitated to some extent.

Meanwhile, to address the deficiency, the chairman suggested inuguaration of a special committee that will review the status quo and then come up with the treat, risks and opportunities of the current policy.

The suggession was unanimously agreed to and the special committee comprising five banks was given three weeks to submit its recommendations on how to mitigate the risk of open account policy in the international trade.

BudgIT tasks NNPC for more transparency BudgIT has asked the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to be more transparent in its operations, even as it applauds the corporation on the plan to end the prevalent but disadvantageous practice of gas flaring.

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, in 2015 initiated the process of publishing monthly financial and operational reports of the oil giant.

However, the reality in the report released so far is an outcry for improved transparency and efficiency. BudgIT also noticed that NNPC had not published the monthly report in 2018 falling short of openness and accountability.

The plan of NNPC to reduce gas flaring would not come at a better time than this, as the menace is not only ravaging lives in the host communities but also costing the economy over $2.5bn annually and yet the economic implications of ending this practice

should significantly improve Nigeria’s power generating capacity. Gas flaring also has significant impacts on the life expectancy of the “working poor” and “have-nots” who struggle to live within these communities.

BudgIT welcomes NNPC’s new three-point smart strategy aimed at ending gas flaring in Nigeria but encourages the corporation to release more information about the process, performance metrics, regulations and enabling laws that will aid in the fulfilment of this plan.

BudgIT’s recent publication on gas flaring indicates about 30 million people residing in the Niger Delta are affected by unnecessary gas burning by oil companies in the region.

It is therefore commendable that DrMaikantiBaru in his speech at the 50th Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) laid out a three-point smart strategy aimed at ending the practice. BudgIT is pleased with NNPC announcement to reduce gas flaring ahead of 2020 flare out deadline by the

Department Petroleum Resources (DPR).

We urge the Media, Civil Society Organizations, Oil Companies and the Government to ensure that this laudable initiative is monitored and implemented. It is equally important to see a demonstrable plan with specified timelines of strategy implementation.

While BudgIT acknowledges and commends the Government on the lofty goal of ending gas burning, The Lead partner of BudgIT, OluseunOnigbinde notes, “We believe the perennial issue of gas flaring can be contained if there’s a political will to implement the declared policies”. We urge the NNPC to release its monthly operational and financial reports to publish the reports for the first quarter of 2018 in line with its transparent, open and accountable practice.

BudgIT believes that Nigerians deserve an oil company that is transparent, accountable and open.

FirstBank unveils contactless Naira MasterCard First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced the introduction of the Contactless Naira Master Card to its array of debit cards to promote convenience, ease of transactions and the security of funds.

FirstBank debit cards are acceptable nationwide and globally, they can be used to withdraw cash and access value added services including bills payment, airtime recharge, flight and hotel booking among others.

The FirstBank Contactless Naira Master Card enables quick pin-less purchases and is a fast secure way for customers to shop locally and globally.

The contactless card can be used for making payments in the London transport network such as buses, tubes, trams, Dock and Light Railway (DLR) and the London Overground as well as in Grocery shops, supermarkets and Gas stations within London metropolis.

The card is designed to enhance a cashless lifestyle by promoting increased card usage for lower value transactions. Payments are made by tapping the card on the POS machine with contactless functions for low value transactions; the card can also be used in a regular POS as a normal MasterCard. The daily limits for pin-less transactions are N3000 for the contactless naira master card and N10, 000.00 for the contactless Platinum Debit MasterCard.

The FirstBank Verve debit card is Chip & PIN secured for greater protection of customers’ funds, provides extra protection for web based transactions with “Safetoken”, is Naira- denominated, and personalised, bearing the customer’s name.

It is accepted wherever the Interswitch or Verve logo is displayed and can also be used to perform transactions via the Quickteller services menu on FirstBank ATMs. This Card is issued in 15 minutes at FirstBank branches, saves time and is very easy to obtain.

With the FirstBank Expressions on Card, Customers now have the freedom to design the look and feel of their cards with their most cherished memories and spend with a card that is as unique as them. The card is Nairadenominated and is accepted globally for online, ATM and PoS transactions.

The Bank also issues the Platinum Naira MasterCard to serve High Net-worth Customers. The Platinum Naira MasterCard is a Naira denominated international Debit card issued in partnership with MasterCard Worldwide, and enables transactions all over the world wherever the MasterCard logo is displayed.

This card provides access to e-Commerce across the globe and enhanced security with the Europay MasterCard Visa (EMV) technology that greatly reduces the cloning of cards; access to international emergency services such as card replacement and cash advance.

Customers with the Platinum Naira Master Card also have access to higher local daily transaction limits from FirstBank. The card is accepted worldwide at over 29.million merchant locations and can be used for transactions over the WEB or POS as well as cash withdrawals at over 1.8 million ATMs, in over 200 countries.

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FCMB, GTBank, Zenith top traded stocks on NSE Stories: Adesola Afolabi First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) and Zenith Bank topped most traded stocks on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) for the week ended 11th May 2018.

The three lenders accounted for 745. 049 million shares worth N17.507 billion in 2,757 deals, contributing 47 per cent and 67 per cent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively.

However, transactions by investors on the NSE ended higher than previous week as total vol-

ume and value of trades increased by 19.15 percent and 24.75 percent respectively.

Investors in 21,115 deals, traded 1.59 billion units at N25.99 billion, in contrast to a total of 1.331 billion shares valued at N20.835 billion that exchanged hands previous week in 18,695 deals.

Although, the week ended negative with the NSE All-Share Index and Market Capitalization depreciating 0.48 per cent. The market indices closed the week at 41,022.31 and N14.860 trillion respectively, as all other indices finished lower with the exception of NSE Premium, NSE Banking, NSE Insurance, NSE Oil/Gas and

NSE Lotus II indices that appreciated by 0.35 per cent, 0.45 per cent, 0.83 per cent, 0.13 per cent and 0.34 per cent respectively while the NSE ASeM closed flat.

At the end of the week, the NSE reports that 35 equities appreciated in price. This is lower 37 of the previous week. 49 equities depreciated in price, higher than 32 equities of the previous week, while 85 equities remained unchanged lower than 100 equities recorded in the preceding week.

The Financial Services Industry in volume terms, led the activity chart with 1.360 billion shares valued at N20.378 billion traded in 11,936 deals; thus contributing

85.80 percent and 78.40 percent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively.

The Consumer Goods Industry followed with 52.727 million shares worth N2.125 billion in 3,301 deals. The third place was occupied by Oil and Gas Industry with a turnover of 50.092 million shares worth N783.716 million in 2,153 deals.

Also traded during the week were a total of 444,190 units of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) valued at N2.514 million executed in 11 deals, compared with a total of 709,058 units valued at N3.845 million that was transacted last week in 10 deals.

L–R: Akintoye Akindele, Partner, Synergy Capital Managers; Tinuade Awe, Executive Director,Regulation, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Scott Wilson, Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Washington University Management Co. Limited, Missouri, USA; Wale Adeosun, Founding & Managing Partner, Kuramo Capital Management Co. Limited, USA; Christine Kapkusum Ndiwa, Investment Executive IFC; Ayo Arogbo, Partner, Synergy Capital Managers and Tony Ibeziako, Ag. Head, Listing Business Division, NSE during the Closing Gong Ceremony at the Exchange, in Lagos...recently

First Registrars launch investor savvy app In its bid to enhance shareholders and investors’ experience, First Registrars and Investor Services Limited has committed a significant investment in the development of a mobile app which now brings the register of members to the fingertips of the shareholders/ investors.

Shareholders can access their share transactions, dividends information, bank mandates, address confirmation and even pre-register for AGMs/EGMs and lots more.

At the unveiling ceremony of the App in Lagos recently, the Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Bayo Olugbemi, said that the First Registrars Mobile App is the first of its kind in the share registration industry in Nigeria.

“With the Mobile App,

shareholders and investors now have instant and unlimited access to their shareholdings and other related information about their shares, dividends, bank mandates etc under the purview of First Registrars.

Investors who have at one time or the other subscribed multiple times and with different names can also benefit from using the app, once their subscriptions have been regularised.

Mr. Olugbemi said: “The app can help investors with multiple subscriptions after they have regularised all their accounts within the forbearance window given by the Securities and Exchange Commission till September 2018.”

He explained that at some time there was an aberration in the market where people bought

stocks with the names of their dogs and cats, but the deed has been done and the way it can be rectified is through evidence provided and confirmation made by the registrars.

Highlighting some benefits of the app, the MD said activities such as address change, tracking investments in real time, confirm unclaimed dividend, saves money and time and stress with the use of the app.

Group Head Business Development & Services at First Registrars, Abayomi Oluwato, said that “Customer Service Excellence is at the center of our operations, hence we will always invest in human capital and technological innovations that will at all time add meaningful value to our customers (both the clients and their shareholders).

First Registrars Mobile App undoubtedly will enhance our customers’ experience and at no fee as the Mobile App is absolutely FREE”.

The Head, Business Development Division, Mr Yaya Lawal said that “We are in a digital age and we must continually take our products and services to the customers wherever they may be rather than wait for the customers to come down to our office before getting their queries resolved”.

A security measure has also been factored into the development of the app such that an OTP is sent to the shareholders’ mobile phone number (phone number must have been registered with First Registrars) at the point of registration which then serves as the login PIN.

Diamond Bank records gross earnings of N203.3bn in 2017 Diamond Bank has released its 2017 Full Year (FY) financial results on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), recording an increase in its gross earnings by 9 per cent Year on Year to N203.3 billion due to boost in interest income for the year under review.

The report and accounts for the Bank’s operations for the twelve months of the business year, however, showed mixed fortunes in key performance metrics.

Commenting on the results, Chief Executive Officer, Uzoma Dozie said: Diamond Bank made good progress in executing its technology-led retail banking strategy in 2017. We increased our market share and drove scale through a combination of technology and expansion of our services across additional platforms.

For instance, we made additional inroads to the unbanked and underbanked populations with the support of our international partners. In addition, the rapid rollout of products and services for entrepreneurs, and small and medium business owners gained significant traction and is a trend that is set to continue.

The Bank’s Net fees and commission were down by 1.3% yearon-year although impairment charges also trended downwards 0.3% year-on-year to N56.8 billion following continued efforts to improve the quality of the loan book, particularly in the Oil and Gas mid-stream sector. Operating costs of the Bank rose by 6.2% due to foreign exchange rate impact following the devaluation of the naira during the year.

“At a macro level, the economic environment improved, albeit marginally. Against this backdrop and Nigeria’s broader positive fundamentals, we disposed of some non-core assets to optimise the use of our resources and focus on the significant potential of our domestic market. By taking this action, Diamond Bank is better positioned to accelerate its growth, productivity and profitability in the short to medium term,” continued Uzoma.

The Bank recorded a decrease in profit before tax year-on-year because of higher operating expenses, although investments in technology are starting to drive operational efficiencies. Total asset increased by 2%, which was mostly driven by marginal improvements recorded in customer deposits.

Diamond Bank reviewed ownership of non-core assets to focus on the significant opportunities in Nigeria, particularly in retail banking.

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Beautiful Isreal Exciting tips about Israel

Jerusalem, ‘city of the great king’ 1. Israel has a population of 8.55 million (2016) 2. The country stretches 424 km (263 mi) from north to south, and its width ranges from 114 km (71 mi) to, at its narrowest point, 15 km (9.3 mi).

3. There are over 100 sushi restaurants in Tel Aviv making it the city with the most sushi restaurants per capita after Tokyo and New York City.

4. Israel has the third highest rate of entrepreneurship in the

world.

5. It has the highest rate of entrepreneurship among women and people over 55 in the world.

6. Israel was the first country to ban underweight models.

7. Israeli banknotes have braille markings on them.

8. Israel won the Eurovision song competition three times.

9. The last time they won, they were represented by a transgender pop star 10. Israelis consume the third most amount of vegetables and sweets in the

world.

11. When Golda Meir became prime minister of Israel in 1969, she was only the third woman elected to lead a country in the modern world.

12. The largest known dog cemetery in the ancient world was discovered in the coastal city of Ashkelon.

13. There’s a rollerblading party that happens every Tuesday night in Tel Aviv.

14. The country has the most Bauhaus buildings in the world.

15. Israel has 137 official beaches (but only 273 km of coastline).

16. In regards to its population, Israel has the highest ratio of college degrees 17. The same goes for the ratio of its museums 18. …and start up companies 19. Motorola developed the cell phone in Israel.

20. Voicemail technology was developed in Israel.

21. The first antivirus software for computers was created in Israel in 1979.

22. Israel has two official languages Hebrew and Arabic 23. Israel published more books

Other Nations Around Us L2 translated from other languages than any other nation in the world.

24. The city of Beersheba has the highest number of chess grandmasters per capita in the world.

25. Only two countries began the 21st century with a net gain in their number of trees, Israel was one of them.

26. The opening scene of the Al Pacino film, The Insider was shot in Israel.

27. Haifa, Israel has one of the smallest subways systems in the world with a 1.8-km track and only four carriages — how cute!

28. Israel is one of only three democracies in the world without a codified constitution. The other two are New Zealand and Britain.

29. The Sea of Galilee — located .212 km below sea level — is the lowest freshwater lake in the world (and the largest in Israel).

30. The Dead Sea is the lowest place on Earth.

31. People can easily float in the Dead Sea due to its unusual high salt concentration. It’s almost impossible to dive into it.

32. Israel is the only country to revive an unspoken language and establish it as its national tongue.

33. Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives is the world’s oldest continuously used cemetery.

34. El Al, Israel’s national airline, set the World Record for the most passengers on a commercial flight.

35. The world’s largest pepper was grown in Israel’s Moshav Ein Yahav, as recorded by The Guinness Book of World Records in 2013.

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its own satellite into space.

43. AOL instant Messaging was designed by an Israeli software company.

44. Yityish Aynaw became Israel’s first Ethiopian Miss Israel in 2013.

45. Israeli scientists have discovered the cause of chronic bad breath and an easy way to fix it!

46. More than 44% of all lawyers registered in Israel are women.

47. Israel chose its first woman president of the Supreme Court, Dorit Beinisch, who served from 2006-2012.

48. Israel has the world’s second highest per capita of net books 49. A group of Israeli artists have started bus stop libraries that are available free of charge to commuters traveling across Israel.

50. Israel has a national flower called the Cyclamen persicum.

51. Over 60 million Israeli flowers are usually sent to Europe for sale on Valentine’s Day.

Israeli Prime Minister, Netanyahu 36. Life expectancy at birth in Israel is at 82 years (two years more than the OECD average).

37. Eilat and the Hula Valley Reserve

are some of the best brid watching sites in the world 38. Israel’s has a national bird called hoopoe 39. Heart Tissue Regeneration is possible in the U.S. thanks to Israeli stem-cell technology.

40. A cooking oil developed in Israel is capable of breaking up cholesterol and other blood fats.

41. An Israeli company has developed the world’s first jellyfish repellent 42. Israel is one of only nine countries in the world that can launch

Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Guy Feldman

National flower of Israel, Cyclamen flower

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Surprising benefits of breastfeeding Breastfeeding is not only a natural and beautiful act between a mother and child, but also provides a number of important health benefits for mother and child, including an ideal blend of nutrition for your baby, strengthened immunity, increased cognitive ability, balanced metabolism, and a decreased risk of chronic illness, in addition to many other important benefits for the mother as well!

Breastfeeding For some reason, this has become a hot-button issue in recent years, as public breastfeeding has come under fire from conservative individuals and organizations. This has once more brought the importance of breastfeeding into the public eye, which is a good thing for those mothers who don’t know how important it can be for their baby. Breastfeeding is when a mother feeds her child milk that develops in her breast and is a process that begins within minutes of birth and can continue for years.

There has been some controversy in recent years about a move away from breast milk, and the rise of artificial formula has helped that trend grow. However, there have been many studies regarding the health benefits of breastfeeding, and it’s estimated that more than 1 million infant deaths each year could be prevented through more widespread awareness and practice of breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding can be started immediately after delivery or after 4-5 hours of a Cesarean section procedure. The milk that comes out initially is slightly thick and yellowish in color and acts as a vaccine. Mother’s milk should be the only source of diet for the infant during the first 6 months. No other supplementary vitamins or juice can replace it in terms of an ideal diet.

Breastfeeding can be done for two years or more. It not only provides nourishment to the child but also gives relief to the mother’s pain after her delivery. Normally, the infants should be breastfed 10 to 12 times per day with an average of 12 to 14 minutes on either breast.

Except for certain cases, it is good to feed the infant with mother’s milk. During these situations or diseased conditions, like a mother having active tuberculosis, HIV infection, or if a mother takes illegal drugs, then she should not breastfeed her infant. Also, an infant suffering from galactosemia must not be fed with mother’s milk.

Breastfeeding occurs in drastically different concentrations around the world, with 75% of women in the United States breastfeeding for at least six months, while in many other parts of the world, that number drops to below 40%.

Breastfeeding has been proven to benefit both the mother and the baby, and should, therefore, be seriously considered as a part of your early motherhood months. Even the World Health Organization [2](WHO) recommends six months of breastfeeding for mothers who are healthy and able to produce enough milk. Now, let’s dig a little deeper into the many benefits of breastfeeding.

Benefits of breastfeeding Breastfeeding has many benefits, both for the infant and the mother. Let us discuss them in detail below.

For infants Benefits of breastfeeding for infants helps improve immunity, prevent chronic diseases, and more.

Improve immunity It is well known that the constant flow of beneficial nutrients coming from breast milk

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is accompanied by important antibodies from a baby’s mother. When you are an infant, you’re highly susceptible to falling ill, and there are often complications. Breastfeeding provides a strong first line of defense against infant illness and mortality. In fact, children who are breastfed had a lower risk of asthma, respiratory illnesses, stomach disorders, and allergies, so the effects of breastfeeding can last long into their adult life. According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, milk present in mother’s milk forms a layer over the baby’s throat and nose, thereby preventing them from ear and asthma infections.

Prevent chronic diseases Some of the most interesting claims in recent years are related to the reduction of asthma and obesity in children who were breastfed. The research on this correlation is relatively new, but the early results are encouraging, adding one more long-term reason for breastfeeding your child at least past the six-month mark.

Boost gastrointestinal immunity Breast milk protects the baby from gastrointestinal diseases by enhancing the immune system of the Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT).

Ensure proper growth The custom-made mixture of nutrients and minerals in breast milk is perfect for your child.

With a rich amount of vitamins, antibodies, protein, and fat, breastfeeding is the best way to ensure that your baby is getting the right amount and concentration of nutrients. The things that mothers consume also has an effect on the quality of the milk, which can encourage mothers to eat healthily and conscientiously throughout those postpartum months. While some critics argue that this “passing” of substances to babies is the dangerous aspect of breastfeeding, if a mother is thoughtful and considerate of her baby’s welfare, this aspect of anatomy can be a major advantage for growth.

Increase cognitive abilities Studies have connected breastfeeding with higher scores on IQ tests later in life and a

general increase in cognitive abilities as children grow up. This is another slightly controversial claim, but it certainly doesn’t do any harm to cognition and mental development. The closeness and intimacy, as well as the frequent experience of physical contact, will help the baby develop emotional connections as well, helping their social interactivity later in life.

Lower SIDS risk As high as a 50% reduction in SIDS occurrences has been reported by mothers who breastfeed as opposed to those who don’t.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a tragic and thus far mysterious condition that kills over 2,500 infants each year.

For mothers Breastfeeding has numerous benefits for mothers. It helps them lose pregnancy weight, prevent ovarian cancer, and promote stronger bones, among others.

Lose pregnancy weight When you breastfeed, the babies are literally sucking the nutrients out of your body, and a great deal of that is in the form of fat and protein. You end up burning quite a few calories just from breastfeeding, and it has been known to speed up [9] the metabolism, an ideal situation for women trying to lose their baby weight in those first few postpartum months.

Reduce uterine bleeding One of the hormones released when lactating is oxytocin, which can help protect the uterus and return it to its pre-delivery size and condition. Excess bleeding can often lead to postpartum complications, and even increase your chances of developing uterine or ovarian cancer. Breastfeeding can successfully lessen those risks for mothers.

Prevent breast cancer Breast cancer occurrence has been directly negatively correlated to breastfeeding, and it significantly affected by your total lifetime breastfeeding time. More specifically, the longer the amount of time you spend breastfeeding your children, the lower your

chances of developing breast cancer. This finding has been corroborated in a number of studies around the world.

Promote emotional wellbeing Postpartum depression can be a dangerous and delicate condition that many mothers will struggle through, but maintaining that physical and nutritional connection to your infant can help develop the bond that has been growing for nine months. You see reduced occurrences of postpartum depression in women who breastfeed their children, as well as lower levels of anxiety and a higher quality of overall emotional health. It is a natural phenomenon that while breastfeeding, the baby and mother are tied to each other emotionally. The infant also gains security with his or her mother by being close to her.

Uterus contraction Due to the sucking action of the infant, a hormone is produced in the mother, causing the contraction of her uterus.

Prevent ovarian cancer It is also an established fact that breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancer in the mother.

Cuts risk of diabetes According to a new study, breastfeeding cuts the risk of developing type 2 diabetes nearly in half for women throughout their childbearing years compared to those who never breastfed. Also, women who breastfed for six months or less have a 25 percent reduction in diabetes risk.

Less blood loss during menstruation Various studies have reported that lactation causes a reduction in the volume of blood flow during menstrual cycles after delivery.

This is advantageous to the mother as she is in a recovering phase after delivery.

Prevent post menopausal hip fractures Some studies have shown that women who feed their babies with breast milk have low chances of hip fractures that occur after menopause.

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Cactus Juice: Benefits, recipe and side effects If you ever want to try an exotic vegetable juice, cactus juice is an excellent option, as it has a long list of potential health benefits, incredible nutrient density, and various powerful antioxidants.

What is cactus juice?

Cactus juice is actually known by many different names, including prickly pear juice or nopales juice, but they are all referring to the natural juice of the prickly pear cactus.

There are more than a hundred different species in the Opuntia genus but many of them share similar physical and nutritional profiles. Native to the Americas, prickly pear cactus was first naturalized in Australia and has since spread to many other parts of the globe. It is believed that cactus juice has been a part of indigenous people’s culinary practices for thousands of years.

Cactus juice nutrition Cactus juice is an excellent source of vitamin C, B-family vitamins, iron, calcium, beta-carotene, magnesium, numerous amino acids and other phytonutrients. It is also extremely low in calories, although it is quite high in omega-6 fatty acids.

Extracting cactus juice requires a bit more effort than most other vegetable juices, but it is well worth the effort, provided you can find the appropriate prickly pear cactus pads to make the juice. While you can purchase your own cactus juice in certain exotic food stores, it can be expensive and also packed with other additives or sugars. Making your own allows you to be creative with other ingredients and enjoy the many health benefits of this juice at a fraction of the price.

Benefits of cactus juice The top benefits of cactus juice include its ability to aid in weight-loss efforts, ease digestion, neutralize inflammation, lower blood pressure, relieve menstrual cramps, manage diabetes, lower stress, improve cardiovascular health, reduce cancer risk and eliminate hangovers quickly.

Lowers cholesterol levels Studies have found that regular consumption of cactus juice can not only lower your LD cholesterol levels significantly but may also reduce fat deposition, thus lowering your risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.

Weight loss Cactus juice is extremely low in calories, about 15 calories per cup, which means you can drink quite a bit of this juice without it affecting your daily intake of calories.

However, it does have the ability to fill you up and deliver a number of key nutrients, so you can prevent snacking and overeating without compromising your diet!

Improves digestion This juice has been recommended for intestinal problems for centuries, as it can form a protective layer in the gut that lowers inflammation levels and soothes the discomfort of irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, and colitis. It can also help clear up problems with constipation, bloating and cramping, as it clears out the colon and digestive tracts.

Controls diabetes One of the soluble fibers that are bioavailable in this juice is pectin, which has a strong effect on blood sugar levels in the body. This compound can help regulate [5]insulin and glucose levels in the body, making it a great ally for those suffering from diabetes or people at risk of developing this disease.

Prevents cancer

Aside from the vitamin C content in prickly pear cactus, there is also a compound called betalain, a powerful antioxidant that has been directly linked to preventing carcinogenic activity by cells. This can prevent cellular mutation and protect you from various types of cancer.

Lowers blood pressure There are impressive levels of potassium found in cactus juice, making it excellent for lowering blood pressure and symptoms of hypertension. This can lessen the strain on your heart, and lower your chances of heart attack and stroke.

Acts as anti-inflammatory agent If you suffer from conditions like arthritis, gout, inflamed bowels, headaches, chronic muscle pain or high oxidative stress levels, the anti-inflammatory properties of this juice are precisely what you need. The phytochemicals and other antioxidants in the juice provide most of these soothing benefits.

Cures hangovers Over the years, countless people have sworn by cactus juice as the ultimate hangover cure.

Alcohol in excess can cause inflammation, and cactus juice can directly counter that, while also addressing some of the most common symptoms of a hangover, such as nausea and headaches.

Relieves menstrual cramps The anti-spasmodic nature of the active ingredients in cactus juice makes it a popular juice for women experiencing painful menstrual cramps. This juice can act rapidly to eliminate all abdominal discomfort and tightness, and also relieve stress and anxiety that often accompanies a woman’s period.

Reduces stress levels If you suffer from chronic anxiety or stress, some of the active ingredients found in this

juice can mimic the effects of cortisone, which can effectively [10] lower your stress hormone levels and calm the mind, helping you focus or relax, and even get a better night’s sleep.

How to make cactus juice?

Making your own cactus juice at home may sound daunting, but it is only slightly more complicated than blending or juicing a normal vegetable. As mentioned, there are more than a hundred species of prickly pear cactus, but the most important thing is to remove the spines from both the pads and the rounded fruits. Mature pads and fruit will contain the most diverse and stable range of nutrients. To improve the flavor of the juice, many people add other citrus fruits to increase sweetness and palatability.

Ingredients • 2 large cactus pads (or 2-3 prickly pear fruits) • 1 cup of coconut water • 2 oranges • 1 lemon Recipe • Step 1 – Remove any spines still stuck in the pad with tweezers or a knife.

• Step 2 – Bring a pot of water up to boil and then drop in the two cactus pads.

• Step 3 – Allow them to steep for 3-4 minutes, as they will begin releasing their juices.

• Step 4 – Remove the pads carefully and let them cool.

• Step 5 – Peel the pads and chop them into small cubes.

• Step 6 – Add the chopped cactus to your blender, along with the oranges, lemon and coconut water.

• Step 7 – Blend thoroughly until the consistency is even.

• Step 8 – Place cheesecloth over a bowl or container and strain the blended mixture through it.

• Step 9 – Press on the cactus pulp in the cheesecloth, removing as much juice as possible.

• Step 10 – Discard the cactus pulp, refrigerate the juice, and serve chilled!

Side effects of cactus juice Cactus juice can be a wonderful addition to your health regimen, but there are some potential health risks and side effects of which you should be aware. Before using this nutrient-rich drink, it is best to speak with your doctor about your specific risk factors.

• Hangover: Although many people consider cactus juice a hangover cure, those with sensitive stomachs or severe reactions to alcohol may find that cactus juice makes the symptoms worse, including more painful headaches and additional gastrointestinal distress.

• Diabetes: Cactus juice is known for its blood sugar-lowering ability, but people with low blood sugar, or those on medication for the condition, could experience dangerously low levels of blood sugar, causing weakness, cognitive confusion, and even fainting.

• Stomach Issues: Common side effects for people who are not used to drinking cactus juice include nausea, diarrhea, cramping, bloating and other types of gastrointestinal distress.

• Drug Interactions: Experts do not recommend drinking cactus juice before taking daily medications, as the juice can inhibit a number of drugs, particularly those for kidney, liver and pancreatic conditions.

Source: www.organicfacts.net