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The development has finally put to rest, the insinuation that the President is planning to extend the tenure of outgoing IGP, Ibrahim Idris, who attains the mandatory retirement age of 60 today.

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President Muhammadu Buhari (middle) flanked by Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnachebe (second right); Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar (left); Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu (right) other traditional rulers and some school girls during a Regional Conference for African Traditional and Religious Leaders on Keeping Girls in School in Africa at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja...on Monday.

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Finally, Buhari to name new IGP today Continued from page 1 It is instructive to note that Idris visited Presidential Villa on Monday where he held a closed-door meeting with Buhari.

But the outcome of the meeting was not disclosed to the State House of Correspondents after Idris’ visit.

Adamu has served as the Commissioner of Police in Enugu State and currently the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone

Five, in Benin, Edo State.

AIG Abubakar Adamu Mohammed is to take over from outgoing Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Idris.

However, as at the time of going to press, there was no official announcement or confirmation from either the presidency or the Nigeria Police Force.

Born on November 9, 1961, Mohammed enlisted in the police in 1986. He has a bachelor in Geography.

He was at one time a director of peacekeeping

operations. He is a former Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command and was an AIG in-charge Zone 5.

He is currently a directing staff member at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPS) Kuru, near Jos, Plateau State.

His elevation would imminently see several Deputy Inspectors General purged from service, an exercise that would be reminiscent of his predecessor, Idris in June 2016.

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L-R: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama; President Muhammadu Buhari and Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, PhilipBaker during Mr Baker’s presentation of Letter of Credence to the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja...on Monday.

Insurgency: IBB hails ‘lion hearted’ Nigerian Military Former Military President Gen. Ibrahim Babangida has saluted the Armed Forces for their commitment to ensure peace in the country and urged Nigerians to support their efforts.

Babangida said in a statement on Monday in Minna to mark the Armed Forces Remembrance Day that the military have done well in turning back the insurgents in the Northeast and other criminals in parts of the country. ”Every year, our valiant Armed Forces majestically roll out their drums to honour our slain fallen heroes, with streams of organised fascinating events coming to a climax on 15th January.

“As we prepare to celebrate this year’s Remembrance Day, we should not be oblivious of the fact that our military is presently faced with horrific challenges in the crucial counter-insurgency war, and activities of other blood-thirsty armed groups. ”This is necessary as our Army is undeniably a professional military establishment that has over the years achieved remarkable successes in protecting our nation’s territorial integrity.

“Indeed, it is pertinent for the top echelons of our military to speedily evolve new combat strategy to bravely confront the callous terrorists who have continued to hold many

R-L: Senate President and Director General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr. Bukola Saraki with the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Dr. Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi III, before the party’s campaign rally in the Ekiti State...on Monday.

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parts of the North East, and in extension, Nigeria in ransom. ”I wish to pay a special tribute to some of our gallant troops who have been incapacitated while at the Theatre of War in the restive parts of the country.

“I salute the uncommon bravery of our lion-hearted fallen heroes who paid the supreme price in their quest to defend our Fatherland.”

Babangida also commended the Armed Forces for their resilience over the years in maintaining peace across the world in United Nations and African Union missions

among others.

“I urge all Nigerians to support our military at all times,” he added.

The former president cautioned the military against active involvement in partisan politics.

“The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is coming at a critical period, when teeming Nigerian electorates will go to the polls next month to elect their new leaders at various levels of government. ”Elections have tested our unity as a people, while also posing threats to our socio-cultural diversity and challenging our common destiny,” he noted.

R-L: Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Audu Ogbe; Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman Adamu; Minister of Finance, Hajia Zainab Ahmed; Minister for Trade and Investments, Dr. Okechukwu Elenama; Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udo Udoma; Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Aisha Abubakar and the Minister of Power Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola during the opening of the 10th Quarterly Presidential Business forum at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja... on Monday.

L-R: Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN) and Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, OFR at the Code of Conduct Tribunal in defence of the Chief Justice of Nigeria who is scheduled to be arraigned on six counts of non-declaration of assets in Abuja...on Monday. Photo: Temitope Balogun

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Assets declaration palaver: In one fell swoop, court stops CJN trial Andrew Orolua, Doosuur Iwambe and Tunde Opalana, Abuja Attempt by the Federal Government to arraign the Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, on six counts charge before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) for alleged misconduct and operating a foreign bank account ran into a hitch on Monday as he claimed he was not served personally with the charges.

The development came just as Justice N. E Maha of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, put on hold the arraignment of the CJN before the CCT, pending the determination of two separate suits challenging his arraignment.

After two hours of intense arguments on service by the Prosecution Lawyer, Aliyu Umar, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), and the Lead defence lawyer, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), who led 45 other SANs and 55 other lawyers, Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal Danladi Umar fixed Tuesday, January 22, 2019 for trial.

Prosecution lawyer, Umar, SAN, informed the tribunal that the business of the day was to arraign the CJN Onnoghen and for him to take his plea. He said the defendant was not present.

Chairman of the Tribunal then asked why the defendant was not brought to the tribunal.

The prosecution said the defendant was served with the summons.

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wole Olanipekun, who led a team of about 45 other senior advocates informed the tribunal Chairman, Danladi Umar, that the defendant has filed an application challenging the jurisdiction of the tribunal to entertain the suit.

Olanipekun also informed the court that the defendant was not in court because he has not been served with the summons of the tribunal.

He insisted that because he was not personally served as required by law and he would not have been at the tribunal. He said that besides the issue of service, the defendant had filed an application challenging the competence of charge brought against him and the jurisdiction of the Tribunal to entertain the case.

“The defendant was not served. If he has been served personally, the defendant is willing to be in Court,” he added.

Olanipekun (SAN) also told the tribunal that the defendant had filed an interlocutory application challenging the jurisdiction because CJN Onnoghen is a judicial officer.

Citing Supreme Court authorities and Court of Appeal decision, he argued that the defendant need not to be in court until the application is heard and deposed off.

Prosecution lawyer, Umar (SAN), countered that Olanipekun’s submission, insisting that section 397 (2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) provides that “no application should be made until the defendant has taken his or her plea.”

The prosecution conceded that Justice Onnoghen was not personally served with the summons. He explained that when the clerk got to his office on Friday, Onnoghen directed that his own clerk should sign for it.

He urged the tribunal for a short adjournment to enable the tribunal

serve Onnoghen personally and to take an application the prosecution had filed.

In his ruling. Mr. Danladi Umar overruled Olanipekun’s appeal for January 28 date and adjourned the matter till Tuesday, January 22, 2019 for the hearing of both the prosecution’s and defendant’s applications.

Meanwhile, there was heavy presence of security personnel at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, venue of the scheduled arraignment of the Chief Justice of Nigeria CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, on Monday.

As early as 8am, the venue was already condoned off by security operatives who carried out screening of persons going into the premises of the tribunal.

Over 50 Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) alongside dozens of other lawyers attended the proceedings in line with the call of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Paul Usoro, SAN, to show solidarity with the CJN. Count one of the charge read: That you, Justice Walter Nkanu Onnoghen CJN, GCON, between June 8, 2005 to December 14, 2016 being a public officer, serving as a Judicial Officer of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria failed to declare and submit a written declaration of all your assets and liabilities within the prescribed period of (3) months after being sworn-in as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on the 8 day of June, 2005 and you thereby contravened the provisions of section 15(1) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act Cap 15 LFN 2004 and punishable under section 23(2) a, b and c of the same Act. In counts 2 to 6, Onnoghen, was accused of falsely declaring his assets by omitting to declare funds in his domiciliary accounts as well as an e- saving accounts both in local and foreign currencies, all in Standard Chartered Bank, Wuse, Abuja.

Meanwhile, Justice N. E Maha of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, stopped the arraignment of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) by the Federal Government pending the hearing and determination of two separate suits challenging his arraignment.

The suit marked FHC/ ABJ/CS/27/2019 was filed by Incorporated ‎Trustees of the Centre for Justice and Peace Initiative and the Incorporated Trustees of International Association of Students against the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Chairman, Code of Conduct Tribunal and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Federal Judicial Services Commission, CJN and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) were filed before Justice Maha while arraignment of the CJN was being expected before the tribunal.

Justice Maha, while ruling on the two separate ex parte applications, on Tuesday, ordered parties to maintain status quo till January 17, 2019.

The Judge ruled that the defendants should be served with all the court papers filed and that they should appear in court on January 17, being the next adjourned date for the hearing.

Onnoghen: Buhari, APC desperate over 2019 general election

CJN Onnoghen Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation (PPCO) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of desperation in the assault against the judiciary with the attempt to forcefully remove the Chief Justice of the Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen.

Rather than retracing its steps from the ignoble act against the CJN, the party described as despicable attempt by the APC and the Buhari Presidency to blackmail Nigerians, who condemned the assault on the judiciary, as being sympathetic to corruption.

The PDP said this has exposed the desperation of the PDP to subdue and annex the judiciary, particularly, following increasing agitation by Nigerians for the prosecution of President Buhari’s cronies and APC leaders over exposed corruption.

Kola Ologbondiyan, the party’s spokesperson in a statement, said: “The Buhari Presidency and APC in turning around to fight Nigerians have further exposed their desperation to replace Justice Onnoghen with a pliable CJN, who will execute their plots to use the courts to detain opposition leaders as well as vocal members of the Civil Society during the elections.

“It is now crystal clear to all Nigerians that apart from failing woefully in all its promises, the APC and its presidential candidate, President Buhari, are beginning to manifest their autocratic attributes.

“Furthermore, the Buhari Presidency is not only corrupt but has become an asylum for corrupt people”.

The PPCO therefore challenged the APC and the Buhari Presidency to name one APC member that has been investigated, prosecuted or arraigned before any court of competent jurisdiction in the last three and half years in spite of their humongous corruption.

The party accused President

Buhari encouraging corruption more than any President that had the privilege of governing Nigeria.

He said: “It is important to restate that the Buhari Presidency is now a refugee camp for known and welladvertised faces of corruption. From the factional National Chairman of the APC, the co-chairman of the Buhari campaign Organisation, the Director General of the Buhari Campaign, the zonal directors and the recent entrants from Bauchi and Gombe states, all leaders of the APC and Buhari campaign structure are all candidates of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)”.

The PDP charged Nigerians not to be deterred by the attacks by the Buhari Presidency, which has since become desperate and antipeople following its rejection by Nigerians because of its corruption, incompetence and insensitivity to the plights of our citizens.

Direct AGF to take complaints against Onnoghen to NJC, SERAP urges Buhari However, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “instruct the AttorneyGeneral of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, to immediately withdraw the charges against the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, and to send any allegations of breach of asset declaration provisions of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended) to the National Judicial Council (NJC) for investigation.”

The organisation said: “Mr. Malami should then request Justice Onnoghen as the Chairman of the NJC to recuse himself, so that the next most senior justice at the Supreme Court can preside over the process and set up a panel to investigate the allegations against Justice Onnoghen to ensure fairness and justice in the matter.”

In a statement by SERAP senior

legal adviser, Bamisope Adeyanju, the organisation tasked the government to follow due process of law, and allow the NJC to consider the allegations against Justice Onnoghen.

He said: “We believe that enforcing asset declaration provisions would help to prevent corruption and abuse of office and ensure transparency in public officers including judges.

“But the government should follow due process of law, and allow the NJC to consider the allegations against Justice Onnoghen first before pushing for prosecution, should there be any relevant admissible evidence. This would help to accord Justice Onoghen his entire rights through laid down process.

The statement read in part: “The moral guilt or the legal guilt of Justice Onnoghen should be left for the judicial process to decide, as he is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction. For now, the fundamental question is whether he is afforded the due process of law, as he is constitutionally and legally entitled to. This is our interest in this case, and this should be the interest of every lover of justice.

“It is the principle of due process of law which is at stake in this case, the soul and spirit of which will be endangered if Justice Onnoghen’s case continues to be heard before the Code of Conduct Tribunal. A denial of justice to one citizen is a denial of such to all. Due process here requires that Justice Onnoghe be given an opportunity to have allegations against him heard by the NJC. “The bringing of this case against Justice Onnoghen before the Code of Conduct Tribunal would appear to have fallen below the minimum procedural standards of legal justice, which in turn would affect the quality of justice he receives.

Due process rights should not be curtailed in the interest of expediting enforcement of asset declaration provisions. The authorities have the responsibility to insure fair treatment of judges or others who face these kinds of charges that may ultimately lead to deprivation of liberty.

“Preventing the NJC to first hear the allegations against Justice Onnoghen would deny him his constitutionally and internationally recognised right to a fair hearing and lead to the matter being unnecessary politicised.

“The authorities may have a strong case against him but the possibility of success is diminished if the proper procedure is not followed. The requirements of justice and success of the fight against corruption justify the fundamental need to ensure and apply due process rights in this case.”

INEC releases Regulations, Guidelines for 2019 polls Iunde Opalana, Abuja

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Monday, released the Regulations and Guidelines for the conduct of the 2019 general elections in the country.

INEC announced this in a statement dated January 12, 2019, and personally signed by its chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu.

It disclosed that the regulations and guidelines covered the general elections, bye-elections, re-run elections, as well as supplementary elections.

The electoral umpire explained that this was done in exercise of the powers conferred on it by the Constitution and the Electoral Act 2010.

It added that the regulations and guidelines supersede the existing

ones.

In the document signed by INEC chairman, the Commission disclosed that accreditation of voters and voting would hold simultaneously between 8-2pm.

The section on the method of voting also prescribed that the Permanent Voters Cards and Smart Card Reader shall remain instruments of identification of prospective voters.

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Lake Chad shrinking: 40m people pose adverse threats to the world – Buhari

Calls for international support to redirect water to the Lake

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that about 40 million population in the Lake Chad region would pose adverse migration and security challenges to the world, if nothing is done to address the shrinking of the Lake Chad.

Buhari, however, called for more commitment from the international community on redirecting water to the Lake Chad so as to give life back to the people.

Buhari raised the alarm on Monday while receiving Letters of Credence from the High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, Philip Baker, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The President said that the tragedy of the shrinking Lake Chad would continue to fuel more illegal migrations, banditry and provide willing hands for terrorism since majority of the people have lost their means of livelihood.

“In 1920’s, an academic rightly predicted that except there’s a redirection of water to Lake Chad, it will dry up.

“Now whenever I go for any global meeting or visit a country, I will always draw the world’s attention to the adverse effect of climate change on the lake, and the resulting negative effects,’’ he said.

Buhari urged the Canadian government to support the ongoing efforts to divert water from the Congo River to the lake.

“Canada has the capacity

to help us. The lake is now less than ten per cent of its normal size. A redirection will help our people from getting into the Mediterranean Sea,’’ he added.

The President said Nigeria and Canada have good relations dating back to the early 60’s when Nigeria gained independence, commending the country for “its vast resource utilisation and solid political background.’’

In his remarks, the Canadian High Commissioner commended President Buhari for providing leadership in the country, and championing the cause for the replenishing of the Lake Chad Basin, noting that the Canadian Governor General, Julie Payette, had presented a picture taken from space of the vanishing lake to the President when she visited recently.

Baker said more than 11, 000 Nigerians were studying in Canada, with many residing in the country, assuring the President that majority of the students return to build and invest their knowledge in the development of Nigeria.

The Canadian High Commissioner said he would work towards improving relations between both countries on migration, education, entrepreneurship training, mining, renewable energy and Information Technology.

Receiving Letters of Credence from the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Wendy Campbell Laing, President Buhari said Nigeria remains grateful for the

Buhari training support for the military in the North Eastern part of the country since it started fighting Boko Haram.

The President congratulated Campbell Laing on her posting to the country, pointing out that Nigeria appreciates its relations with the United Kingdom, and will continue to pursue mutual interest in trade and economic issues.

In her remarks, the British High Commissioner said the visits of the Prime Minister, Theresa May and Prince of Wales, Charles Philip Arthur George, to Nigeria last year were to further consolidate relations, and look forward to Nigeria’s support after Brexit.l0ppll Campbell Laing said Britain will continue to support Nigerian troops in the North East and the people that were affected by the insurgency,

assuring President Buhari that more attention will be given to non-oil trade exchange and strengthening of political ties.

Buhari, who also received Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of Argentina to Nigeria, Maria Del Carmen Squeff, said the vast potentials in trade and agriculture for both countries could be further explored.

In her response, the Ambassador of Argentina noted that both countries must move beyond the level of signing agreements to ensuring that issues of trade, sports, investments and agriculture get practical follow up for mutual benefit.

Carmen Squeff said that Argentina and Nigeria also have a lot to share on movie productions, sports like football and Polo as well as festivals.

Polls: 22,643 candidates contesting 1,504 positions – INEC The INEC National Commissioner for North-central, Mohammed Haruna, has said that 22,643 candidates would contest 1,504 positions during the forthcoming general elections in the country.

Haruna, who is in charge of Kwara, Kogi and Nasarawa states, made this known on Monday in Ilorin during an interactive session with traditional rulers in the state ahead of 2019 general elections.

The commissioner said that 73 candidates would contest for the post of the president while 1,158 would slug it out for the governorship positions in 29 states.

He added that 1,886 candidates would contest the 109 senatorial districts in the country and 4,634 candidates contesting for the 306 House of Representatives seats.

Haruna said 14,643 candidates would contest for 991 posts in the various State Houses of Assembly.

“In addition, the elections will hold for the six chairmen and 62 councilors of the FCT Area Councils because the end of their tenures has coincided with this year’s general elections,” he said.

Haruna said the governorship elections would hold in 29 states, adding it would not hold in seven states: Kogi, Bayelsa, Rivers, Edo, Ondo, Ekiti and Osun.

He said the elections in those states had

been held, based on the court’s order.

He said INEC would deploy between 750,000 and one million ad-hoc staff to be sourced mainly from NYSC, federal tertiary institutions, and Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

The INEC official told the royal fathers that 84,004,084 voters are expected to participate in the general elections.

“The commission has been diligently implementing the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2019 general elections.

“We have so far implemented 9 out of the 14 activities. Soon, we shall implement all activities and fulfill the mandate thrust upon us by the Constitution.

“The commission has made available to each political party a copy of the entire national register of voters.”

He said the commission had printed and delivered the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to the states for collection by registered voters.

“We urged registered voters who have not collected their PVCs to pick their cards.

“For this, INEC has specially arranged for those who are yet to collect their cards to do so from January 16 to January 21, at the designated centres in their wards.”

Haruna emphasised that INEC would use the Smart Card Readers (SCR) for

the general elections, adding that the commission had procured additional 27, 327 card readers and enhanced the performance of 164, 763 old ones.

According to him, the performance of readers has improved from the 93.1 per cent in Kogi in 2015 to 99 per cent now.

The commissioner, who expressed concern on the low turnout of voters during elections in the country, appealed to the royal fathers to always mobilise their subjects to vote during elections.

Haruna said to discourage vote buying, the commission had altered the configuration of the polling units by moving the ballot boxes closer to the voting cubicles.

This, he said would make it difficult for voters to expose their marked ballot papers to party agents for payment.

“We have introduced a partial ban on the use of mobile phone and other photographic devices by voters while in the voting cubicles.

“We are also introducing the rolling and flattening of ballot papers by voters before casting them into the ballot boxes.”

Haruna, therefore, appealed to royal fathers to help in enlightening the people of their domains about various aspects of elections.

A’Ibom Govt ready to pay new minimum wage - Gov Emmanuel Isaac Job, Uyo

The Akwa Ibom State governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has said paying the new minimum wage in the state is not a problem.

Speaking on Monday in Uyo during consultation with the Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress, United Labour and other affiliated unions, Governor Emmanuel said the state government is only waiting for the Federal Government to decide on the new minimum wage so that it can implement in the state.

He said labour is the bedrock of development in any nation and commended the unions for their support so far, adding that he has fulfilled his promises to the unions.

He stated that even when allocations from the Federal Government was still pending, he sourced for money to make sure salaries were paid.

“Labour is the key to development. You cannot relegate labour to the background.

“Minimum wage has never been an issue, it is just that it has been a matter of legislation. We are waiting for directions from the Federal Government, once the direction is given, we will pay.

“In the face of circumstances and what we face in this country, I have done my best to make sure that workers do not suffer. I pay salaries in circumstances that I do not receive allocation. You did not elect me to make excuses but to find solution to problems.

“I have demonstrated capacity yesterday and can look into the future. I am here today because you

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people have strengthened me to be here and made it possible for me to be here, and we can talk and negotiate. I thank labour for the fantastic relationship between the labour and us.

“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has the best blueprint for workers in the country. We need your support in the usual manner to support us in the coming election. Today is the day for consultation.

I want to thank God for the leadership of the labour and for this state. It is not in every state that labour sits like this with the governor,” he said.

Earlier, the Nigeria Labour Congress State Chairman, Comrade Etim Ukpong said labour is a very economically and socially variable group, adding that he was happy the governor knows the labour has given him support.

He said workers are appreciative of what the governor has done, and hope that he would fulfill all outstanding promises to them.

“Over three and a half years, there had been no labour restiveness in Akwa Ibom State because you are working with people who can manage the situation.

“Your coming gives us the satisfaction that we are working with somebody who understand the meaning of labour union.

We welcome you here, you saw how the labour leaders welcomed you.

“They appreciate you and what your government has spent during the period as governor, and as you are leaving this place, you will address what the people what to hear. Our workers want to see the consultation in action” he stated.

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Our python will swallow terrorists, kidnappers, cattle rustlers, other criminals, says Buratai The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. TY Buratai has assured Nigerians that the ongoing Operation Python Dance will help in stamping out various criminal activities across Nigeria.

Buratai gave the assurances Monday in an opening remark on the occasion of the flag off of Exercise Egwu Eke 3 at the 81 Division, Ikeja Cantonment Lagos.

He reinstated that the exercise was introduced as a way of reassuring law abiding citizens and Nigerians in general of the resolve of the Nigerian Army to provide adequate security and safety during and after the 2019 generation elections.

“This significant event is also a reassurance of the resolve of the Nigerian Army to conduct joint operations in collaboration with other security and para-military agencies in aid to civil authority.

“The objective is to reinvigorate all existing operations in the country with additional manpower, equipment and resources to address the lingering security problems in the country. I am to assure Nigerians that at the end of the Exercise which is also conducted simultaneously by other divisions in the Army, the Python must have swallowed all the bandits, rustlers, terrorists, kidnappers, robbers and militants in the country. The Python will also swallow thugs and other and other miscreants that may raise their heads to disturb peace in the country,” Buratai said.

According to him, it is also meant to address the issue of fake news and

unpatriotic elements that are impeding military operations and demoralizing forces at the expense of national security, adding that the exercise is a realistic training package in Internal Security operations, clearance operations, emergency management, rescue operations, road blocks, cordon and search as well as anti – kidnapping and anti - cultism.”

“It is necessary to draw attention of well-meaning Nigerians that while reporting issues of defense and security, they must have at the back of their minds the importance of national security. Just as mentioned earlier, defense and national security is not all comers’ affairs. No one is permitted to divulge any information that is injurious to national security. This is contained in the Official Secret Act 1962.

“Section 1(3) of this Act state that a person who transmits any classified matter to a person to whom is not authorized on behalf of the government to transmit it; or obtains, reproduces or retains any classified matter which he is not authorized on behalf of the government to obtain, reproduce or retain, as the case may be, is guilty of an offence”. I enjoin Nigerians to be mindful of the fact that this is the only country that we have and all efforts should be focused to save it from the claws of unpatriotic elements fighting to pull the country down. Giving out official information or spreading fake news is inimical to national security.

“Prior to EX EGWU EKE III, recall that Op AWATSE among others have intensified operations to crack down the

activities of illegal oil bunkering, pipeline vandalism, kidnapping, armed robbery and cultism among others. It is worthy to note that operations conducted against economic sabotage by pipeline vandals and cultists as well as other criminals have achieved commendable successes.

Several vandals have been apprehended while other criminal elements especially cultists are on the run. The momentum of the operation must be sustained. We must continue to display professionalism in the discharge of our constitutional roles while acting in aid to civil authority. Do not provide any opportunity for criminal elements to infiltrate your ranks. You must also embark on Civil Military Relations activities like medical outreach and others.

“Let me use this opportunity to reaffirm the commitment of the Nigerian Army and our mandate in aid to civil authority. Accordingly, EX EGWU EKE III has the mandate to provide adequate protection and security for the good people of Nigeria. I am also calling on all law-abiding citizens to provide troops adequate support and cooperation, especially timely information to enable them to accomplish their task. I assure you of adequate logistic and operational support throughout the conduct of this Exercise. You must deal decisively with the criminals where observing strict.

ROE and ensure the right of law abiding citizens are protected. I wish you good luck as we commence EX EGWU EKE III in 81 Div AOR and Nigeria,” the COAS concluded.

Short News December deadline for removal of unqualified teachers stands – TRCN boss

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) says it will ensure implementation of the December deadline by the National Council on Education for the removal of unqualified teachers from classrooms.

TRCN’s Registrar, Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, said this on Monday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

“The National Council on Education’s position to remove unqualified teachers from classrooms by December 2019 still stands.

“At the level of TRCN, we stand by that position and we are doing everything possible to make sure that it is implemented and we have been sounding it since 2017.

“And that is why we are sensitising those who are yet to be qualified, to make sure that they get qualified.

“We understand that so many of them are running programmes that can lead to the award of Diploma, especially Post Graduate Diploma in Education to make them qualified.

“And now to register with TRCN, they must pass the Professional Qualifying Examination, there are two opportunities this year in 2019, the May diet and October diet.

Kwara: Saraki masterminded attack on APC supporters - AbdulRahaman Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Kwara State, Alhaji AbdulRahaman AbdulRasaq has condemned the violent attacks on party supporters by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) armed thugs in Ilorin on Sunday.

Abdulrasaq denounced this on Monday while addressing journalists at a Press Conference over frequent attacks on APC members across the state.

He said Kwara PDP resulted to violence because the people have rejected them due to bad governance, corruption, non payment of salaries and maladministration.

His words: ‘’AbdulFatah Ahmed is not an executive governor; he can’t take decision without approval of his godfather (Bukola Saraki). Kwarans will not vote a puppet governor again. It’s their leader that is doing the talking at political rallies. ‘’There is a lot of work to be done and I am ready for the task ahead. Imagine, PDP candidate vowed to pay N30,000 minimum wage when the current administration is yet to implement N18,000 fully. OTOGE! ‘’Kwarans have rejected PDP and the only option left for them is to unleash terror on innocent people. Frankly speaking, Saraki and his party have no answer to what is going on, people are decamping to APC daily. From Asa to Oyun, Kaiama to Baruten councils; people are trooping into our great party. They should warn their supporters against violence as we approach general elections.’’

Abdulrasaq however called on security agencies to bring perpetrators of this heinous crime to book and prevent reoccurrence.

Incessant strikes are harmful to education system - ABSU VC Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia

L-R: Oyo State Deputy Governor, Chief Moses Adeyemo; the Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi; his wife, Florence; and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olagunju Ojo, during the interfaith service organised by the state government to usher in the New Year, at the Governor’s Office, Ibadan... on Monday.

Photo: Governor’s Office

EFCC arraigns company director for N9m fraud Andrew Orolua, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday arraigned one Chukwunyere Thomas Emefu, before Justice Yusuf Halilu of a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama on a two-count charge bordering on dishonesty and unlawful conversion of N9, 000, 000 public fund to himself.

He was arraigned along with his company, Ctradex Properties Limited.

It was alleged that he converted to his personal use, the sum of N2.5

million, being part payment for a plot of land at Corona Garden Estate, Plot 352, Cadastral Zone, Galadimawa District, Abuja.

It was further alleged that in 2016 he also diverted to his personal use, the sum of N6.5m for same purpose.

The matter was subsequently reported to the EFCC for investigation; upon completion of investigation the accused was arraigned.

Prosecuting counsel, Mary Onoja, told the court that the matter was slated for arraignment and applied that the charges be read to the accused person in order to take his plea.

The accused pleaded “not guilty” to the two counts.

In view of his plea, the prosecution lawyer applied for a trial date and asked for “accelerated hearing”.

Defence lawyer, R.O. Adakole, however, moved the motion for the bail of his client, arguing that “the reason for bail is to ensure that the defendant stands his trial”, and he was certain his client will not jump bail.

Justice Halilu, thereafter adjourned the matter to January 17, 2019 for “ruling” and ordered that the defendant be remanded in Suleja Prison.

Incessant strikes in the education sector in Nigeria have been described as counterproductive and harmful to the country’s education system.

The Vice Chancellor, Abia State University Uturu (ABSU), Professor Eliezar Uche Ikonne stated this while briefing newsmen on the activities lined up for the school’s 2019 convocation, adding “If we can avoid strikes in the public system, we would have made a great gain.

Ikonne therefore urged the Federal Government to be alive to its responsibility in the sector “to sustain constant education” in the country.

The VC recalled that for the past three years, ABSU has run successful uninterrupted education calendar, stating that this has accounted for quality education in the school and higher allocation of JAMB admission quota for the school.

He disclosed that the story of the university has changed positively, pointing that out a lot of positive developments in the school, including meeting up with its core responsibility.

PDP appoints Lamidi, Makarfi, Ekweremadu, Dogara, technical advisers to Atiku Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has named four Technical Advisers to its Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.

They are former governor of Jigawa State and presidential aspirant, Alhaji Sule Lamido, former governor of Kaduna State and presidential aspirant, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara and the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremmadu Sule Lamido was appointed as the Chairman of Elder’s Council for the campaign.

Meanwhile, Alhaji Kawu Baraje has been appointed as Technical Adviser to the Director General of the Campaign, Senator Bukola Saraki, while Dr. Doyin Okupe is named the Media Adviser to the Director General.

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Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Beyond Brexit, Nigeria wants a new trade deal with Britain

Atiku Abubakar

In August last year, Prime Minister Theresa May visited Nigeria.

She spoke about increasing investment opportunities, a new trade deal and economic partnership, tackling human trafficking, and assistance to bolster the rule of law and the fight against organised crime.

All of this is extremely welcome, and indeed necessary. Unfortunately for Mrs. May, the government that she met with led by President Muhammadu Buhari cannot deliver any of this. For Nigeria to move forward, a change is required.

In the four years of President Buhari’s Administration, Nigeria has regressed by almost every domestic and international metric. We have fallen in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business report; we have fallen in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index; we have fallen in the World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index.

And Nigeria suffered the indignity of being named officially the poorest country in the world: We now have more people in extreme poverty than any other country in the world.

In the past four years, India and others have sprinted ahead in the race to reduce poverty.

Nigerians are being left behind.

The forthcoming elections in February offer the opportunity for a change.

President Buhari has promised the

international community that the elections would be free and fair, but there is little confidence amongst Nigerians that he will stick to this promise.

What is needed is pressure from the international community to ensure that Nigerians have the right to determine their own futures, and to do so free from harassment, vote-suppression or outright fraud.

As a major funder of democracy initiatives around the world, the U.K. has a real stake in this process.

Backsliding on democracy and freedoms has been a sad theme globally in recent years­this cannot be allowed to happen in Africa’s largest democracy.

The Federal Government, the Nigerian Election Commission (INEC), and local and State officials must understand that the international community is watching and will not accept anything less than a fully free and fair election.

This must include an end to the government¹s ongoing use of state apparatus to hassle and harass opposition candidates and supporters.

President Buhari’s track record proves that he cannot be trusted to safeguard democracy, if left to his own devices: he must be pushed by the international community to do the right thing.

President Buhari’s regime is tired, and a truly democratic change is needed.

That means re-establishing the rule

of law, the respect for the courts, and a crackdown on corruption.

A real anti-corruption process is required so that Nigerians, and foreign investors, can have confidence in our domestic laws, not show trials perpetrated as ‘crackdowns’ on corruption, where corrupt cronies were allowed to flourish.

Equally, as our roads and railways crumble, a new infrastructure programme is needed to revitalise them: such a programme would create jobs, stimulate economic activity, and provide long-term benefits to people across the 36 Nigerian states.

Food security is also a major concern.

President Buhari has done little to inspire Nigeria’s enormous agricultural potential.

We can, and should, be the bread basket of Africa.

Only with re-imposition of the rule of law, and a focus on attracting investment and innovation, will Nigeria’s agricultural potential be realised.

And, of course, the question of oil looms large. Nigeria’s oil resources are not in themselves a curse b­ ut neither are they a panacea. If oil alone could save a nation, then it surely would have saved Venezuela.

Everyone can see for themselves the stark reality of that hypothesis.

President Buhari has failed to diversify the economy and it will be the responsibility of the next government to

succeed where he has failed.

What does this all mean for Britain, and the future relations between our nations?

Taken together, my new agenda aims to increase the purchasing power of Nigerians across our country: providing economic security, improving quality of life, reducing poverty.

This, in turn, provides a platform of security and certainty for investors to take advantage of new opportunities for collaboration n ­ ot just oil a­ nd a chance to work with a government that is serious about building a prosperous Nigeria.

I foresee a new trade partnership between Nigeria and Britain, enhanced cooperation on security and counterterrorism, and deepening our historic links of culture, family and language.

This agenda will benefit ordinary Nigerians and Britons alike, as well as increasing mutual investment in our respective economies.

President Buhari had his chance: but the international rankings do not lie.

He has proven himself neither a leader who can elevate the domestic situation of the Nigerian people, nor one who can inspire foreign investors and international partners.

The future relationship between Britain and Nigeria can be bright and prosperous­ but it requires a change of leadership in Abuja.

The Judiciary is in distress

Eric Teniola

The two day meeting of the National Judicial Council will begin on Tuesday 15th January. It is a scheduled meeting which will be presided by the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Walter S. Nkanu Onnoghen, who happens to be Chairman of the Council. The meeting has long be fixed before the problem of Justice Onnoghen began with the code of Conduct bureau.

Already members of the council are in Abuja for what may turn out to be a crucial meeting of the council.

Issues to be discussed includes appointments of judicial officers and the discipline of the judicial officers.

Surely the issue of petition written against Justice Onnoghen will come but is not listed. The deputy chairman of the council who may likely take over from Justice Onnoghen as Chief Justice in the future, Honourable Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad will attend the meeting. Justice Tanko Muhammad is from Doguwa-Giade, a local government in Bauchi State. He is 65. He received a bachelor’s degree in 1980. He later obtained a Master and Doctorate (Ph.D.) degree from Ahmadu Bello University. Justice Tanko Muhammad began his career in 1982, after he was called to the bar in 1981, the same year he graduated from the Nigeria Law School. By procedure he has five more years to spend in the Supreme Court.

Other members of the Council who are already in Abuja are Justice Z.A. Bulckachuwa, Justice E.O. Ayoola, Justice Sunday Akinola Akintan, CON, Justice Umaru Abdullahi, Justice V.O.A. Omage, Justice Adamu AbduKafarati, Justice B.A. Adejumo, Justice Nasiru Ajanah, Justice M.L. Abimbola, Justice Kashim Zannah, Justice Pascal Obinna Nnadi and Justice Marshall Umukoro. Others are Hon Grand Kadi Mohammed Abdulkadir, Justice Julia Kyentu, A.B. Mahmud, SAN, Dr. Garba Tetengi, SAN, Muiz Banire, SAN, Lady Debby Obodoukwu, Mrs. R.I. Niga and

Ahmed Gambo Saleh, the Secretary of Judicial Council of Nigeria.

The embattled President of the Nigeria Bar Association, Mr Paul Usoro will attend the meeting as well as a prominent lawyer, Mr Daniel Dodo.

The National Judicial Council is the apex body for the Nation’s Judiciary.

It is one of the Federal Executives Bodies created by virtue of Section 153 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended.

The Council is vested with enormous powers and functions, which no such institution in the 1979 or any other previous Constitution had.

By the provision of the Paragraph 21 of Part One of the Third Schedule o the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended; “The National Judicial Council shall have power to—recommend to the President from among the list of persons submitted to it by—the Federal Judicial Service Commission, persons for appointment to the Offices of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, the Justices of the Supreme Court, the President and Justices of the Court of Appeal, the Chief Judge and Judges of the Federal High Court, the President and Judges of National Industrial Court, and the Judicial Service Committee of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, persons for appointments to the Offices of the Chief Judge and Judges of the High Court of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, the Grand Kadi and Kadis of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and the President and Judges of the Customary Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

It is rather unfortunate that Justice Onnoghen and Mr. Paul Usoro are on trial at this time. The trial makes a mockery of the good work the National Judicial Council has been doing of late in cleansing the Judiciary.

I am aware that the council had

sanctioned many judicial officers and has set up proper procedure on the way forward for the judiciary.

I will not dwell much on the trial of Mr. Usoro since EFCC is prosecuting him already, but that of the Chief Justice came like a bombshell. There have been conspiracy theories on the issue but in spite of that the Chief Justice of the federation must be above board. That office is too important to be ridiculed with scandals.

Since the appointment of Justice Onnoghen there has been one problem or the other. There has be no incumbent Chief Justice that has been embattled like Justice Walter Onnoghen. All things being equal, he still has almost two years to spend on that seat before December 22, 2020.

The circumstances of his being sworn-in has not been without crisis. He was nominated by the acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and was confirmed by the Senate on March 1, 2017 and thereafter sworn in on March 7 2017. Justice Onnoghen who is from Ourike Town, Biase Local Government of Cross Rivers State, was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Olusegun Obasanjo. By seniority, after Justice Mahmud Mohammed, he was to be the Chief Justice of the Federation and why President Muhammadu Buhari did not forward his name before he travelled out for confirmation in March 2017 is still a mystery to me. By order of seniority, if he retires as expected in spite of current crisis, he will be succeeded by Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed. The hierarchy is not determined by age but by the time you are sworn-in as a Justice of the Supreme Court. Next to Justice Tanko Mohammed is Justice Ola bode Rhodes-Vivour. Justice Olabode Vivour is from Lagos State. He is 67. He was called to bar in 1975. The third on the line is Justice Nwali Sylvester Ngwuta, 67, from Ukawu, Onicha, Ebonyi State.

He is an Ezza-speaking person by birth.

He obtained a bachelor’s degree in Law from Obafemi Awolowo University and was call to the bar, the Nigerian bar in 1978 after he graduated from the Nigeria Law School. Justice Ngwuta was arrested by the Department of State Security Services (DSS) on 8 October 2016 on allegation of bribery and corruption. The fourth in line is Justice Mary Ukaego Odili (66) (nee Nzenwa), CFR. She is the wife of Peter Odili, former Governor of Rivers State from 1999 to 2007. She was appointed an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (JSC) by President Goodluck Jonathan and was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice KatsinaAlu on 23 June 2011.

She met Peter Odili, a medical doctor, at a campus party and the two began a romantic relationship.

In 1976, she graduated with an LLB (Hons) and was rated the best student of the department of commercial and property law. Shortly after, she attended the Nigerian Law School and received her B.L. certificate in 1977, before embarking on her youth service in Benin City and Abeokuta. Odili was serving as a house officer in Benin City at the time.

In hierarchy, the following are Justices of the Supreme Court—Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammed, Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi, Justice Kumai B. Akaahs, Justice K.M.O. Kekere-Ekun, Justice John Inyang Okoro, Justice Chima C. Nweze, Justice Amiru Sanusi, Justice Amina A. Augie, Justice Ejembi Eko, Justice P.A. Galinje and Justice Sidi Bage.

The Judiciary must rise above board if it is to earn the honour and dignity that it deserves. A judicial officer must be last to break the law under any excuse of ignorance. A corrupt judiciary will lead to a corrupt society.

The Nigerian Judiciary must purge itself.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, January 15, 2019

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Editorial Commentary Your right to vote and to vote wisely

Times Guest Columnist Dr. Jumai Ahmadu

Election is defined as a formal and organised way of choosing people for a political office or other positions. In Nigeria, elective democracy was introduced in May 1919, when the Township Ordinance gave right to vote for three members of Lagos Town Council to some men. The first election to the council was held on 29 March 1920.

The first national election to be held in Nigeria was in 1959, and in 1965. Elections were held in the southern region of Nigeria.

After a long period of military rule, the 1983 general election took place. This was however cut short by the December 1983 coup that brought Muhammadu Buhari as Head of State.

In 1993, the country witnessed another general election that was adjudged as the most free, fair and credible elections by both local and international observers. The said election was presumably won by Chief MKO Abiola, but sadly the results were annulled by the then Military President General Ibrahim Babangida.

From 1999 till date, the country has enjoyed uninterrupted democratic dispensation witnessing four successive elections and the fifth coming up in February 2019.

Election makes a fundamental contribution to democratic governance as it enables voters and citizens to choose leaders and representatives and to hold them responsible and accountable for their actions in office as they are only elected to serve the people for a defined period of time as allowed by the country’s constitution.

In a developed democracy, because those in elective positions are conscious of the fact that they are required to submit themselves for periodic elections, they tend to put in their best to serve the people knowing full well that their performance will be the determining factor for their re-election.

This is why we have high rate of fulfilling election campaign promises; it also go beyond individual candidates vying for various elective positions to the general political ideology. Moreover, where the electoral processes is competitive and forces parties and candidates to expose their records and future performances to proper scrutiny, election serves as a platform for the discussions and debates on public issues and policies. It also serves as facilitator of public expressions.

Election thus provides political education for citizens and ensures the responsiveness of democratic governments to the yearnings of the people. It also serves as acts to legitimise the acts of those who wields power. Elections seem to facilitate social and political integrations and it is also a tool to actualize a selfactualising purpose by confirming the worth and dignity of individual citizens as human beings. Whatever other needs, participations in an elections serves to reinforce the worth and self esteem of individual voters.

As 2019 general elections draw nearer, voting gives the citizenry an opportunity to have a say in issues pertaining to their lives and through expressing partisanship, to satisfy their needs to have a sense of belonging. Seeing the importance of elections and the powers of the electorate, it is therefore important for the electorate to know those characteristics an individual possess before casting their votes.

In that case, the electorate can be glad with the choice of the candidate he or she made to

represent them at all level since the aim is to bring development to their communities.

Whether held under authoritarian or democratic regimes, election has ritualistic aspects. Campaigns that precede elections are dramatic events occasioned by rallies, posters, banners, and television coverage, all of which draw attention to the importance of participations on the events. Candidates, groups and political parties and others representing diverse opinions and objectives combine to invoke the spirit of nationalism.

Whatever the peculiar national or regional or local variations, elections are events that arouse emotions, and channelling these emotions and passions into collective symbols help in breaking the monotony of national life and focus attentions on the common fate.

Most elections do not determine public policies but instead confer on a small group of officials the authority to determine public policies through the instrumentality of laws and other devices on behalf of the whole.

Political parties are central to the elections of public officers, the selections and nominations of candidates, a central and vital first stage in the electoral processes, generally lies in the hands of political parties:, an election only serves as the final process in the recruitments of public officials. The party systems can thus be regarded as an extension of the electoral processes.

In Nigeria today, we have repeated cases of vote buying which has made the electorate to deprive themselves of the right to question the performance of their elected representatives.

This is so because the officials believe they bought the conscious of the people they are representing hence making them act as lords when in the real sense reverse should have been the case.

For instance, an average Briton see himself as very busy, that is why he will tell you boldly that the Prime Minister is there to serve and they can hold her accountable for any slightest wrong committed and ultimately remove her from office if need be. This is why you have all elected officers performing based on their campaign promises. It is no longer news that in developed democracies politicians are removed from office for failure to account for just £1,000 or he can be made to explain why the state funds was used to pay for his utility bills. What do we have in Africa? Leaders feeding fat on our commonwealth and at the same time depriving us from questioning their actions because they believe with the state resources in their disposal they can have their way during any election period.

This could have been avoided if credible individuals were voted in from the onset of the current democratic dispensation. However, it is not late to remedy the situation if we can collectively look at individual track records and vote wisely and not along party lines, but based on what we think they can offer and reject whatever the obviously morally bankrupt politicians are offering which will continue to make our collective development a mirage .

Voting for the right candidates give us the latitude to call them to order whenever we feel they are not representing us well. This will no doubt lead to appreciable development of our country and we will all be glad to have lived a good legacy for the future generations.

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2019 polls and women in politics

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he Nigerian political space since 1999 has experienced a tremendous improvement especially with the level of interest it has generated, that is if the number of persons jostling for the various political offices is anything to go by.

As at the last count the number of political parties in the country has risen to over 90 from the three that heralded the nation into the present democratic space in 1999.

However, one worrisome trend about it is the declining rate of women participation in the political life of the country, as the women folks seems to be facing serious challenge in their ability to break into political limelight.

This is even more evident from the recent primaries of the various political parties in the country where the number of women elected to contest for the various offices was very negligible For example, since 1999 and infact in the history of Nigeria’s political life there has not been any elected woman governor, the closest that a woman came to being governor, was when then governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi was impeached by the state Assembly and her deputy, Dame Virgy Etiaba was sworn in as governor and she held that position for a few months until Obi got the court to reverse the impeachment.

Despite the fact that the history of Nigeria and its political emancipation as a country cannot be complete without mentioning the significant contribution of women, as evidenced in the activities before independence, during the first, second and third republics and even up to the present dispensation, the women folk have continually been relegated to the background either in getting elected into public offices or even in being appointed.

This obviously has nothing to do with their capacity, as many of them has attained heights in their professional life that even men are yet to attain.

Though the activism in women was further awakened in the country since after the Beijing conference and declaration in 1991, which gave birth to the much talked about affirmative action that prompted the United Nations (UN) to subsequently concede 35 percent of all positions to women, nothing much has been done in the country to meet that target of women participation in politics.

In the early days of this dispensation, it must be said that President Olusegun Obasanjo made significant progress towards fulfilling that quota, while the administration of Goodluck Jonathan, also appointed more women into key positions, while there were equally a significant number in elective positions.

However, that progress made in recent years seem to have been short-lived, perhaps due to the ever increasing complexities in the political system and high monetisation of the politics which has become a major challenge militating against women participation.

Presently, out of 109 senators we have seven women senators and out of 360 members of the House of Representatives, we have about 17 women; we had far more women from 1999-2015; there were also lots of woman in parastatals and ministries in the country.

Also an attempt recently to get a bill on affirmative action, sponsored by Senator Oluremi Tinubu through the National Assembly failed because it could not get enough support on the floor of the Senate.

At an ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA) meeting earlier in the year, the President, and Nigerian Senator Stella Oduah said that Nigeria has the lowest female representation in elective positions in West Africa.

Senator Oduah, called attention at the 15-member states of the sub-region to the dwindling number of women’s participation in politics in Nigeria to 7 per cent

since the 2015 elections.

She said, women have only 6.1 per cent representation in State Houses of Assembly, 3.9 per cent in the House of Representatives, 7.34 per cent in the Senate and almost zero per cent in the executive arm of government.

In West Africa, Nigeria ranks even lower than Ghana which has as at 2016 about 10.7 per cent female representation in the parliament and 27 per cent female as cabinet ministers.

Togo comes up second with about 17.60 per cent women representation in its national parliament as at 2017, and 18.4 per cent in ministerial positions.

Senegal has the highest representation of women in elective positions, ranking 12th in the globe for the number of women in elective position, that is 3 per cent down from its initial ranking.

Considering the role of women in nation building across the world and the increasing relevance of women even in the African continent, with the recent election of a women as the new President of Ethiopia after the end of a Woman president’s tenure in Liberia, it is our considered opinion that it is high time Nigeria gave women more opportunity to express themselves in the political space.

It is also our belief that with the lack of positive development in the Nigerian political space, the entrance of more women into it may bring a breath of fresh air that may turn the fortunes of the nation around for good and help revive some key sectors of the nation’s economy.

The role of women like Queen Amina, Mrs Ransome Kuti, Margaret Ekpo among many others in the positive development of the Nigeria must not be so quickly forgotten as to shut other women out of the space, rather it should be a motivation to encourage more women into the space especially in this critical time of the nation’s history.

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Extradition: NDLEA urges court to dismiss Kashamu’s suit

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The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Monday urged a Federal High Court, Lagos to dismiss fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Buruji Kashamu, seeking to stop security agencies from extraditing him to the United State of America (USA), over drug related offences.

Kashamu, a Senator representing Ogun East at the National Assembly, in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/930/2018, filed by his lawyer, Ifeoma Esom, dragged Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Commissioner of Police Lagos State, NDLEA and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) before the court.

He is seeking an order of perpetual injunction restraining all the respondents from arresting or detaining him in any matter whatsoever interfering with his personal liberty and freedom of movement on the basis of his lawyer’s letter dated May 23, 2018, wherein he protested the NDLEA’s invitation to USA to send a request for his extradition.

Kashamu also urged the court presided over by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, for a declaration that the instructions given by the AGF to other respondents on May 25, 2018, in reaction to his letter dated May 23, 2018, wherein he protested the NDLEA’s invitation to the USA to send a request for his extradition to US, and the attempt and any further attempts by the first to fourth respondents to arrest him on the basis of the AGF’s said instructions are

Deputy Senate President, Dr. Ike Ekweremadu has dismissed insinuation that there is division in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the February 16 presidential election.

He described as orchestrated attempts, reports linking him with divisions in the party, stressing that he cannot be dragged into any controversy that creates the impression of a divided house in the PDP. His media adviser, Uche Anichukwu said Ekweremadu will not be distracted by cheap blackmail, smear campaign, and extreme propaganda, while he reassured supporters that the PDP is united and focused on wresting power from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“After the PDP lost the presidency and majority status at the National Assembly in 2015, I made it clear that I would stand by the party, no matter what. It took other party stakeholders and I a lot of efforts, sacrifices, soul-searching, and painstaking negotiations to hold the party together and rebuild it. If I did not abandon the PDP at its darkest hour, it does not make the slightest sense to say that I abandoned it now that its sun is rising again.

“Meanwhile, I have held separate meetings with our Vice Presidential candidate, Peter Obi and the Chairman, South East Governors Forum, Dave Umahi, to work out strategies for the success of our party and candidates in the coming elections.

“We are also setting up a meeting of South East PDP stakeholders by weekend to continue to strategise on the coming elections. I have no doubt that the South East leaders will deliver the region overwhelmingly to the PDP and I expect that other leaders will also do the same in their respective geopolitical zones”, he said .

He urged PDP supporters not to be distracted by such propaganda as approach the critical stages in the coming elections. We should rather focus on delivering the votes to ensure the success of our party.

Peter Fowoyo, Lagos

breach of his fundamental rights to personal liberty and freedom as guaranteed by Section 35 of the Constitution and article 14 of the African Charter on human and people of Nigeria.

However, NDLEA in a notice of preliminary objection filed by its lawyers, J. N. Sunday and Ichakpa Oigoga, urged the court to dismiss Kashamu’s suit for being incompetent, as it failed to disclose any infringement of his right, and for being an abuse of court processes.

NDLEA in an affidavit in support of the preliminary objection deposed to by one of its litigation/exhibit officers, Kareem Olayinka, stated that the authority of the USA are currently seeking to have Kashamu extradited to their country to answer charges relating to the trafficking in heroin. And that the USA government had made the request sometimes in May 2015.

The deponent also states that since the applicant began get wind of the extradition request he has filed multiplicity of law suits relating to the issue.

Among the suits filed include: suit numbers FHC/L/CS/508/14, FHC/L/CS 508/2015, FHC/L/ CS/763/2015 and FHC/L/CS/479/2015, before Justice O. E. Abang, Justice Nasir Ibrahim Buba and Justice G. O. Kolawole. He added that the AGF successful prosecuted a d appeal against the judgment of Justice O. E. Abang in both substantive and contempt case and obtained judgments setting aside the decisions of the lower court in appeal numbers CA/L/1030/2015 and CA/L/1030A/205.

He urged the court to dismiss Kashamu’s

suit as it failed to disclose any cause of action against AGF, for violation of his rights and that the multiplicity of actions continuously filed and maintained by the applicant against NDLEA is intend to annoy and divert its energy and attention from discharging its mandate to the nation.

He also stated that it is apparent that Kashamu is only engaged in shopping for forum that will grant his desire relief by his multiplicity of his actions.

At the resumed hearing of the matter on Monday, Kashamu’s lawyer, Mrs. Esom told the court that the matter is slated for hearing of her client’s motion on notice and NDLEA’s preliminary objection to the motion.

However, NDLEA lawyer, Mr. J. N. Sunday, told the court that though, he is ready to proceed with the hearing of the applications but the fifth respondents, AGF, who the whole suit revolved round, is yet to file any application in the suit.

Also, counsel to the DSS, M. O. Fajela, told the court that his client was just dragged into the matter, as the suit has been on since 2015.

However, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, observed that the first, second and fifth respondents, that is the IGP, CP, Lagos and AGF, were not represented by any lawyer due to non-issuance of hearing notice on them.

Justice Aneke consequently ordered that the hearing notice be issued and served on them, while adjourned the matter till March 5, for hearing of Kashamu’s motion on notice and NDLEA’s preliminary objection.

No division in PDP, says Ekweremadu, asks FG to apologise over Onnoghen Tunde Opalana, Abuja

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Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Aggrieved PDP support groups dump APC, return to Atiku Tunde Opalana, Abuja

More than 100 support groups that ditched the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar have returned to the PDP after a brief stay in the All Progressives Congress (APC).

These are part of about 145 PDP Support groups known that earlier abandoned their support for Atiku for the APC on allegations of marginalisation, ingratitude and lack of support.

The group under the umbrella of The Coalition of Atikulate Leaders Forum, in a Press Conference on Monday at the PDP Presidential Campaign Headquarters, Legacy House, Abuja resolved to move out of APC and return to PDP. The Forum in a statement issued after the press conference and signed by its National Coordinator of the group, Pastor Franklin Eze and National Secretary, Oyegoke Olawale, the groups admitted they were aggrieved but stated that after reassurances from the Director General of Atiku Support Group, Math Yeduma, they resolved to return and work for the successful election of Atiku

Abubakar.

The Coordinator dissociated the coalition from what he described as self serving activities of a few members who may still be working for the ruling party despite the retreat.

He said, “We have come to state categorically that of the alleged 145 support groups, not less than 140 groups, as you can see, are still with His Excellency Alhaji Atiku Abubakar except for ‘Atiku reloaded’ support group, led by El-Mikedo and a few others like him who have decided to reduce the nobility associated with politics and politicking into a bread and butter business.

“Therefore, let nobody use the names of our various groups to go about collecting money from APC as that amounts to impersonation, outright falsehood and political prostitution orchestrated on the altar of the spirit of Balaamism. That is the spirit of avarice and kleptomenia.”

The coalition explained that the ruling party and its government has no respect for democratic institutions and uses official institutions to its advantage.

“We cannot associate our groups to a government that have absolute and outright disregard for the

rules of law that allows for a just and fair society, a government that has annexed the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as an extension of her party.

“The All Progressive Congress (AFC); as evidenced by the brazen show of the appointment of Hajiya Amina Zakari as the INEC National Commissioner in charge of the election collation panel and the refusal to retire the 1GP Ibrahim ldris who have served out his constitutional tenure in office. All this scheming we perceive is in attempt to perpetrate their rigging agenda.

“Consequent upon the foregoing, we make it clear to the world that the about 140 Coalition of Atikulate Leaders Forum formally known as Coalition of All Aggrieved Atiku Support Groups (AASG) are still with His Excellency Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Waziri of Adamawa and His Excellency Peter Obi. We are still with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and we shall keep Atukulating until we get Nigeria working again.

This is to say that we have decided to vote Atiku and Obi for the 2019 presidential elections, and there is no turning back to our collective resolution” Eze stated.

Short News Butchers are recipients of cattle rustling - STF boss Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos Butchers also known as meat sellers are recipients of cattle rustling, says the Plateau Special Task Force (STF), Commander, Major General Augustine Agundu.

Agundu said most Nigerians have been eating stollen meat owing to the fact that rustlers ends up selling the rustled cattle to butchers at various markets across the country.

The STF boss stated this on Monday in Barkin-ladi Local Government Area of Plateau state where he held a stakeholders meeting with locals and the Fulani community aimed at addressing the recent attacks which re-occurred in December 2018.

“Some butchers at various markets are recipients of cattle rustling who ends up selling the rustled cattle to their innocent buyers.

“Those involved are syndicates made up of people from both communities of the Fulani’s and the Berom and it is unfortunate that this is also the reason for the wanton killings amongst both tribes.

Attacks, plot to postpone elections in Kwara - Prof Suleiman Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

The Director - General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council in Kwara state, Professor Abubakar Suleiman said the reign of violence unleashed on innocent residents of Ilorin, the state capital between Thursday and Sunday was a plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) led federal government opposition to prepare grounds for elections postponement in the state.

Suleiman, equally challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to follow the footsteps of his predecessor by ensuring that his own ambition should not worth the blood of any Nigerian.

The former minister of National Planning who was reacting to the attacks launched on the people of Agbaji quarters, Ilorin country home of the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, said the peace loving people of the state would resist any attempt to turn the state into a theatre of war by a few desperate politicians.

Addressing a press conference in Ilorin Sunday night, the DG of the PDP campaign Council said the attacks on harmless residents and recent political development in the state was an unusual scenario in Ilorin.

Ondo holds first security summit Adewale Momoh, Akure

Some participants during a concert against voters inducement, organized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Unity Fountain in Abuja ... on Sunday.

Olota’s God-given talents have transformed Aworiland – Osifeso Ladesope Ladelokun, Lagos

A fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Surveyors (NIS) and the Chairman of Mapcotec Nigeria Limited, Surveyor (Dr.) Segun Osifeso, has described the Olota of Ota, Ogun State, Oba (Prof.) Adeyemi Obalanlege, as a visionary monarch who since his ascension on the throne of his forebears has continued to use his God-given talents and entrepreneurship to transform Ota in particular and Aworiland in general.

Dr. Osifeso, who made this remark during the Iganmode Day celebration at Ota, Ogun State recently, noted that since the Olota’s installation last year, tremendous and positive changes had occurred in the lives and economy of the people and community.

The Mapcotec boss, who described the Ota monarch as a God-chosen and anointed ruler, applauded him for complementing the efforts of the

government in making life meaningful for the people with his numerous infrastructural and human development projects.

He commended the Olota for striving to build a strong, virile and united Awori kingdom, more so that it was through unity of purpose, love and peace that the community could thrive and flourish.

Dr. Osifeso further stressed that Oba Obalanlege’s love for adequate security and protection of lives and property which informed his decision to request for a police station within Ota town to strengthen the fight against crimes and all forms of criminalities was a welcome development.

The NIS fellow, however, appreciated the Ota monarch for using his reign to promote peaceful co-existence amongst the people, stressing that the Kabiyesi’s doggedness to maintain peace and tranquillity in his domain had made it impossible for any communal clash in the community since his assumption of office.

He expressed his joy that Ota in particular and Aworiland in general would be proud of Oba Obalanlege as a quintessential monarch who earned honour by dint of hard work, diligence and espousing theoretical analogies that many dread to venture into.

The Mapcotec boss, however, used the occasion to appreciate God for confirming his belief when Oba Obalanlege was crowned the Olota that his appointment was a signpost that a better future that would bring succour, hope and relief to the people was to emerge in the community.

“Looking at Ota yesterday, today and tomorrow, Oba Obalanlege’s inimitable charisma, creative ingenuity and the manner he has been steering the ship of the town since his ascension on the throne has made the community to achieve what many people thought were impossible and I am happy to be identified with these lofty achievements”, Dr. Osifeso said.

In its determination to put an end to the spate of insecurity in the state, the Ondo state government is set to organise a security summit in order to find lasting solution to security threats that have been ravaging the state for some months.

Chairman, Planning Committee of the Security Summit, Jones Ogunmusere, disclosed this on Monday at a press briefing with journalists in Akure, the state capital.

Ogunmusere, who is also the Senior Special Adviser to the Government on the Administration and Policy Planning, explained that the Security Summit was necessitated by the ravaging security challenges which had been plaguing the state.

He noted that the security summit was very important so that the state can create conducive environment for investors and their investments in the state.

We will campaign for you, even if men don’t, Adamawa women tell Gov Bindo Dan Garba, Yola In a show of loyalty to the Governor of Adamawa state, Senator Muhammadu Umar Jibrilla Bindo, a group of women under the auspices of Buhari/ Osibanjo,Bindo/Babale, yesterday told the Governor of their commitment to campaign for him even if the men in the state will not.

They women who spoke unanimously through one of their spokesperson, Hajiya Maryam Boda predicated their reason on the fact that Bindo is the best Governor ever in the history of the State.

The hundreds of women who gathered at Lamido Zubairu Hall in Yola sing praised the achievements of the Governor through his Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy affairs, Hon Mustapha Barkindo Aliyu, describing him a model of development.

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Short News EFCC arraigns ex- Presidential spokesman, Okupe for N702m fraud Attacks: Saraki urges kinsmen to remain calm Andrew Orolua, Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned Chief Doyin Okupe, a former Senior Special Assistant to former President, Goodluck Jonathan, on a 59-count charge bordering on “money laundering and criminal diversion of funds” to the tune of N702, 000, 000 only.

Okupe was brought before Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of a Federal High Court, Maitama, along with two companies, Value Trust Investment Ltd and Abrahams Telecoms Ltd allegedly involved in the commission of the fraud.

One of the counts reads: “That you, Dr. Doyin Okupe, being the Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan from July 2012 to May 2015, and being the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, and a signatory to the bank account of Abrahams Telecoms Ltd, on or about the 3rd October, 2014 in Abuja within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, directly took possession or control of the sum of N35 million, transferred to the account of Abrahams Telecoms Ltd from the account of the Office of the National Security

Adviser with the Central Bank of Nigeria purporting to be for special services when you reasonably ought to have known that the said fund formed part of the proceeds of an unlawful activity”.

He pleaded “not guilty” to the charges.

Upon his plea, the prosecuting counsel, Ibrahim Audu, asked for a date for “commencement of the trial”.

However, Okupe’s counsel, Tolu Babaleiye, through a motion on notice dated December 17, 2018 prayed the court to admit the defendant to bail.

“The defendant will in no way tamper with evidence since the proof of evidence is before the court that means investigation has been concluded,” he said.

Babaleiye further urged the court to admit the defendant to bail on self recognizance adding that “he will not jump bail as he is well known”.

While responding to the application, Audu argued that “the defendant was given administrative bail after he volunteered his statement thereafter, he was nowhere to be found until December 2018 in Lagos”.

He further said that “there was nothing substantial in the defendant’s affidavit” adding that there is nothing to show that

the medical certificate is authentic and nothing to show it meets the requirements of the evidence act as it was electronically generated.

“The court should exercise its discretion judicially and judiciously based on materials supplied before the court,” he added, stressing that the court should take into consideration, “the gravity of the punishment in the event of conviction on the charges brought against the defendant”.

After listening to all the arguments, Justice Ojukwu granted bail to the defendant in the sum of N100 million with one surety in like sum.

The judge further ordered that :“The surety must be resident within the jurisdiction of the court, and must depose to an affidavit of means, must have landed properties which must also be within the jurisdiction of the court. Must submit to the court tax clearance papers from 2016 to 2018, also have recent passport photograph. The surety and defendant must deposit their international passport to the court. The documents are to be deposited with the Deputy Chief Registrar Litigation of the court.”

Justice Ojukwu, thereafter, adjourned to February 27, 28 and March 6, 2019 for trial.

Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki yesterday hurriedly returned to Ilorin from Erin- Ile in Oyun local government area of Kwara state where he had gone to address a political rally, to sympathise with his family members, who were attacked by the thugs of factional All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the state, AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq Saraki, during his visit to Agbaji quarters, assessed level of damage done to property by the rampaging APC thugs.

He, however, urged his people to remain calm and should not be provoked into retaliation or reprisal attacks.

The Senate President, who trekked long distance to assess the level of destruction done to property, assured his people that their protection and safety is in the hands of God. Saraki added that the unfortunate incident of yesterday had justified his earlier claim that there were threats to his life, his family and supporters.

He thanked them for remaining steadfast in their support for the Saraki political dynasty and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) where he is the national leader.

APC now safe haven for thieves - Party stalwart Samuel Luka, Bauchi

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi state, Alhaji Nasiru Ibrahim Darazo has alleged that the party has become a hiding place for those who have stolen public funds in the country.

Nasiru who is a former Secretary, Publicity Committee of the APC in Bauchi state levelled the allegation while reacting to the lifting up of Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar’s hand as the APC Guber candidate by President Muhammadu Buhari during the party’s flag-off campaign for Bauchi on Saturday.

He accused President Buhari of not reciprocating the love shown to him by the people of Bauchi State since the beginning of his political career for supporting Governor Abubakar against their wishes, adding that the Governor does not have the majority backings of Bauchi people because he has failed them in more than three and half years of his administration.

Nasiru said, “This goes to show us that President Muhammadu Buhari has no love for the people of Bauchi State, but rather it is the people of Bauchi State that have passionate love for him. They have demonstrated that since the beginning of his political journey. We have always been loyal to him, but now look at what has happened “.

Ebonyi overseas PhD students cry out, send SOS to Gov Umahi Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki

L-R: President, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Dr. Uche Olowu; Acting Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission, Ms Mary Uduk, and Chairman, NEPAD Business, Dr. Nike Akande during the Presidential Quarterly Business Forum in Abuja ... on Monday.

FG most corrupt administration since 1960, Wike alleges Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has alleged that the current All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government is the most corrupt administration since the nation gained independence in 1960.

Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Board and Management of Independent Newspaper Limited on Monday at the Government House, Port Harcourt, Governor Wike said the APC Federal Government lacked integrity and cared less about the well-being of Nigerians.

He alleged: “This APC Federal Government is the worst administration this country has

ever witnessed. There is no integrity anywhere in the administration. They sold all our valued assets and used the funds to sponsor the APC Presidential campaign, yet they claim that they have integrity.”

Governor Wike commended the media for rising up in defense of the country and judiciary after the Federal Government allegedly moved to muzzle the Judiciary.

He said that the media has a key role in checking the excesses of the present administration.

“The press has a great role to play in the survival of the nation’s democracy.

They are struggling to tarnish the image of the Judiciary, and this must be resisted,” he said.

Governor Wike said with the alleged

sustained evil machinations of the APC Federal Government, Nigerians should expect the worst.

He said that the actions of the APC Federal Government were aimed at destabilizing the political system.

Earlier, the Managing Director of Independent Newspapers Limited, Mr. Ade Ogidan announced the nomination of Governor Wike as the Newspaper’s Political Icon of the year 2018.

He said the Newspaper arrived at the decision in view of the roles of Governor Wike in stabilizing the PDP as a strong opposition force.

He also commended the Rivers State Governor for the pragmatism he had displayed since assuming the reins of governance.

Ebonyi State overseas PhD students yesterday called on Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State to come to their aid by facilitating the payment of their outstanding tuition fees in various higher institutions in the United Kingdom.

In a letter addressed to the Governor titled: “Congratulatory and passionate appeal letter for urgent intervention by Ebonyi state government to salvage our PhD studies”, the students who called for urgent intervention of the state government in their studies added that “This development has stalled our program as our university have logged us out of their various systems, while demanding that we pay the outstanding fees or face legal action before deportation.”

According to their representatives, Celestine Nwojij, University Of Liverpool, UK, Nworie Obinna Elijah, University of Salford, UK, Ejike Dick, University of Nottigham, UK, “The time to come to our rescue is now as we are at the verge of being deported from our various countries of residence.”

2019 Election: RTEAN tasks INEC on transportation MOU Idu Jude, Abuja The leadership of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has lamented the delay in signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between its Union and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the movement of logistics on the forthcoming general election.

In a press release by the Special Adviser on Media to the Executive President, Comrade Osakpamwan Eriyo, Ben Ogbemudia said the Ministry of Labour and Productivity and the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) have also written to the Chairman of INEC, identifying with the current headship of RTEAN, but they are surprised for the delay in signing the MOU bearing in mind that the election is fast approaching.

Ogbemudia said despite that some close Aides of INEC chairman confirmed receipt of the letter of the Minister of Labour, he wondered what is happening within the INEC Management staff in delaying the signing as their sisters Union has already signed theirs long ago.

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Recipient of security votes must account for it Andrew Orolua, Abuja This appeal was against the judgment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory at Abuja, in charge No FCT/ ABJ/CR/ 82/2007 convicting the appellant of 16 counts of Criminal breach of trust, nine counts of criminal misappropriation, one count of gratification and one count of accepting a valuable thing without consideration and sentencing him to varying custodial sentences, the longest of which is 14 years,the sentences which are without option of fine run concurrently.

The appeal contains 35 grounds of appeal and raised 11 issues upon which it was determined.

ISSUES 1.Whether the learned trial judge rightly assumed and exercised territorial jurisdiction and entertained the offences charged in Counts 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,19,21 ,23 and 25 of the charge preferred against the Appellant.

(Distilled from Ground1) 2. Whether the learned trial judge rightly assumed jurisdiction and entertained the offences charged in Counts 1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10,11, 12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,2 5,26, 27,28,39,30,31,32,33,343536,37,38,39,40 and 41of the charge and consequently convicted and sentenced the Appellant on counts 1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19, 20,,25,27,29,30,31,33 and 36 thereof when the Sections of the written law which created and defined the offences of criminal breach of trust and criminal misappropriation charged in the said Counts were not set out/ stated in the charge.(Distilled from Grounds 3 and 4).

3. Whither the learned trial judge was right when he held that the Appellant is a public servant by virtue of the provisions of Section 10 of the Panel Code Act ,Part 10 the Schedule to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), Exhibit RR1 to RR3 (Defendants Code of Conduct Forms) and Exhibit SS (Zenith International Bank Ltd Account opening forms dated 1st August 2001) for the purpose of establishing one of the ingredients of the offences contained in Counts 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 ,15,16,17,18,19, 20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,39,30,31,33,and 36 of the information filed against the Appellant (Distilled from Ground 2) 4. Whether the learned trial judge was right when he relied on the Appellant’s claim of being a public servant in Exhibits SS (Zenith International Bank Ltd Account opening forms dated 1st August 2001) and a public officer in Exhibits RR1 to RR2 (Defendant’s Code of Conduct Form) and held that the Appellant is a public servant in arriving at the guilt,conviction and sentencing of the Appellant with respect to offences in counts 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14, 15,16,17,18,19, 20,25,,27,28,39,30,31, 32,33 and 34 of the charge without having regards to the statutory definition of the Public Officer (Distilled from Ground 33) 5. Whether the Appellant stood at fair trial and consequently afforded a fair hearing, when the trial Court placed on him the burden of proving his innocence, contrary to the constitutional guaranteed presumption of innocence which ought to enure in his favour.(Distilled from Grounds 7, 8, 11, 15, 17, 24,32) 6. Having regard to the penal consequences of a criminal proceeding, the presumption of innocence which enures in favour of the accused person and the impartial role of judex, whether it was right for the learned trial Judge to admit himself to speculation and extraneous materials which did not form part of the Respondent’s case in convicting the Appellant. (Distilled from Grounds 6,9,10,12 &13) 7.Whether the Respondent’s failure to call vital witnesses in proof of the allegations against the Appellant in Counts 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, & 8 of charge dated 13th July, 2007 did not render the Appellant’s conviction in respect of the said counts of offences unproved (Grounds 18 & 30) 8. Whether the lower Court’s reliance on Exhibits VV1 & VV2, being documentary hearsay, as well as the testimonies of Pw5 & PW 7, being oral hearsay, to convict the Appellant did not render the lower Court’s decision perverse.

(Grounds 22,23 & 29) 9. Whether the learned trial judge was right in finding the

Appellant guilty of the offences in counts 1,2 ,3,6,8,10,12, 14, 16, 18,20, 27 ,29,30,31 and 36, having regard to the evidence before the Court, Distilled from Grounds 5, 14 & 34) 10. Whether the learned trial Judge wrongly relied on evidence in finding the Appellant guilty of the offences in counts 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19, 20,25,,27,28,39,30,31, 33 and 36. (Distilled from Grounds 16, 19, 20, 2125,26,27,28 &31) 11. Whether by allowing himself to be overwhelmed by personal and sentimental reservations, the learned trial Judge judiciously and judicially exercised his discretionary power when he sentenced the Appellant to the maximum terms of imprisonment on every count of offence for which he was convicted.( Ground 35 in the Additional Notice of Appeal).

DECISION I have calmly read and considered the arguments of both sides . The appellant argument that offences 1 to 17,19, 21, 23 and 25 occurred in Jalingo in Taraba State ,outside the territorial jurisdiction of the trial court is discountenanced because the Supreme Court had resolved same issue on appeal filed by the appellant on same matter.

It is noteworthy that the notion that certain Public Funds meant to be used for the security of the State are not accounted for and therefore cannot to be stolen is not

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his personal entitlement to be used as he pleased without any responsibility to explain how he used same and that since it is his entitlement, he cannot be said to have stolen

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL ABUJA JUDICIAL DIVISION HOLDEN AT ABUJA ON FRIDAY THE 16TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2018 BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS ABDU ABOKI - JUSTICE ,COURT OF APPEAL ADAMU JAURO- JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL EMMANUEL AKOMAYE AGIM- JUSTICE,COURT OF APPEAL APPEAL No, CA/A/658c/ 2018 BETWEEN REV.JOLLY TEVORU NYAME- APPELLANT AND FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA- RESPONDENT JUDGMENT Delivered by EMMANUEL AKOMAYE AGIM,JCA

correct. Security votes being Government Funds to be used for the security of the State must be accounted for by the recipient .

The recipient accounts for it by showing that every bit of it was used for the purpose it was meant. In the face of the case of the prosecution that the appellant received such funds and diverted same to his personal use, it is no defence for the appellant to say that such funds are not accounted for, so cannot be stolen. Such a defence suggests that the appellant believed that as Governor, the Security Votes were

Security votes being Government Funds to be used for the security of the State must be accounted for by the recipient

same. This belief is completely wrong. .........If the recipient of such funds cannot account for the use of such funds for the purpose it was meant and has not returned same to the Government treasury, then that is a clear case of stealing of public funds. In our country, Nigeria , there is a pervasive proclivity of public officers to regard or treat Security Votes given to them for the security of the State as their personal entitlement or funds, the expenditure of which they are not accountable to the government that gave them the funds to be used for the public purpose or the citizens for whose security it was meant.

It is glaring from the totality of the forgoing that the trial court’s conviction of the appellant for the offences in Counts 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19, 20,25,,27,28,39,30,31, 33 and 36 was based on its belief of the prosecution’s evidence and disbelief of the defence evidence. By this appeal the appellant has invited this court to set aside the convictions on the ground that they are not justified by the evidence before the trial court.

I have held that the trial courts belief of the testimonies of the prosecution witnesses are supported by the evidence before it and that such belief is reasonable. Therefore this court cannot interfere with the trial Court’s belief of the prosecution’s evidence and disbelief of the defence evidence and the interferences of facts arising from such belief.........

After convicting the appellant for the offences in coun ts1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14, 15,16,17,18,19,20,25,,27,2 8,39,30,31, 33 and 36 and after considering the allocutus of the appellant and before pronouncing the sentence for each offence ,the trial court stated thusly “I am morally outraged with the facts of this case. The citizens of Taraba State elected Reverend Jolly Tevoru Nyame ,a clergyman as Governor on three separate occasions which showed a consistent level of trust in him, Their expectations were so high and as a Reverend ,he must have been seen as an Epitome of Morality, piety Honesty and everything Good.......

This is the first case of its kind where a Governor is found to have committed such impunity . The court must therefore impose a sentence that would hopefully serve as a deterrent to such other public officers, who may be similarly inclined to deep their hands into public Till. Accordingly, this court would be failing in its responsibilities ,if it fails to throw the book at the defendant.

Having found the defendant guilty as charged in regard to these counts of the offences under criminal breach of trust ,the court hereby sentenced the defendant ,Rev. Jolly Tevoru Nyame to terms of imprisonment in each of these offences as follows.

The above considerations of the trial court before it pronounced the sentences for each of the offences it found that the appellant committed substantially comply with the guiding principles prescribed in S. 311(2) and (3) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015.

It is obvious that the trial court did not consider the appropriateness of non custodial sentence as an option to a custodial sentence as required by S.311(2)(c) of ACJA. The trial Court was right to have punished the commission of the offences if criminal breach of trust by Public servant or agent with imprisonment without consideration of the appropriateness of a fine as an option. It has no discretion to make such consideration because S.315 of the Panel Code that provide for the punishment of such an offence requires the trial court to impose both an imprisonment term and fine and does not give the court the discretion to choose to impose a term of imprison or fine but both imprisonment and fine........

The trial court did not impose the additional punishment of fine it was bound by S.315 Panel Code Act to impose for criminal breach of trust . Accordingly, this court orders that in addition to the term of imprisonment imposed for each count of criminal breach of trust , the appellant shall pay fine of N100m for each of the offences in counts 1,2,6, fine of N50m for the offences in counts 10, 12,14, fine of N10m for each of offences in counts 16, 18,20,27,29,30,31and 33, fine of N5m for the offences in count 36.

In the light if above issue No 11 was resolved in favour of the appellant in part.

On the whole the appeal fails, except as regard the sentences imposed by the trial court. Therefore the judgment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Criminal Case No FCT/ ABJ/ CR/ 82/2007delivered on 30/5/2018 by A.A.I.Banjoko J. is affirmed and upheld except with regards to the sentences imposed therein. The said sentences are set aside and replaced with the following sentences: Counts 1, 2, 6 twelve years imprisonment each and in addition fine of N100m each Count 8, twelve years imprisonment each and in addition fine of N50m ,counts 10, 12, 14, twelve years imprisonment each and in addition fine of N20m , Counts 16, 18, 20, 27, 29,30,31,33, twelve years imprisonment each and in addition fine of N10m each ,count 36 twelve years imprisonment and in addition fine of N5m.

While Count 3,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23,25, one year nine months with no option of fine. Count 4 five years imprisonment and count 5 four years imprisonment without option of fine.

All sentences on each count to run concurrently.

Emmanuel Akomaye Agim Justice, Court of Appeal Counsel : Ahmed Raji (SAN), with Adeola Adedipe Esq,Victor Okwudiri Esq, Peter Nwatu Esq, W.A. Adenran Esq, Abiola Olaitan Esq, Dolapo Kehinde Esq, for Appellant Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), with H.O.P. Ejiga ESq. for the Respondent.

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Ecobank restates support to boost MSMEs through digital assets Temitope Adebayo Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to the use its wide and versatile digital capacity to transform the entire value chain for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria.

This according to him would engender more activities in the sub sector leading to the overall growth of the economy.

Akinwuntan, who disclosed this in a statement sent to the The Daily Times, said that it was part of the overall strategy of the Ecobank Group to deploy its products with digital appeal to support business development.

He listed some of these products to include Omnilite, EcobankPay. It should be recalled that Ecobank is also providing Xpresspoints – which is agency banking in your neighbourhood.

“Omnilite is an Ecobank internet banking platform that allows entrepreneurs perform transactions, payments over the Internet through the Bank’s secure website. With Omni Lite, customers have easy access to their account(s) from anywhere in the world; Online real-time account monitoring facility; Convenience of conducting banking transactions from comfort of home/office; Secured online transactions; Easy Access to bank information and products; Effective, cheaper and easier way for our customers to communicate with the bank on a 24/7 basis”, he stated.

Speaking on the EcobankPay, Mr Akinwuntan said, “EcobankPay, is a digital QR code that enables payments using the mobile phone, without the need for a plastic card. It is really very convenient as it is a one stop platform of Ecobank across 33 countries in Africa.The uniqueness of our EcobankPay is that it has MasterPass, MVisa and Mcash options with a single merchant identity for each customer to transact across the three platforms.

Our merchants on EcobankPay have a QR code that accepts all the three.

“Therefore, if the person that wishes to buy goods from you is coming from a bank that has MVisa, or Mastercard or Mcash, the same QRcode would accept your funds and vice versa. That creates interoperability and convenience for the merchants and as you know, the QRcode is much cheaper than having a point of sale (PoS). It also provides immediate credit to your bank account and not a day after as is on other acceptance platforms. Our products assist entrepreneurs achieve their goals whether it be payments or collections with more ease. We have the payment platform; we have e-portals that would transform the SMEs in Nigeria”, he stated.

Mr Akinwuntan, who also spoke on the need to support and grow the intellectual economy, pointed out that Nigeria is gradually becoming a major hub in Africa on intellectual economy with the influx of Fin-tech companies and social media channels.

He noted that Ecobank is already partnering with them to offer banking services. “As you know if you look at the intellectual economy, Nigeria is becoming a major hub in Africa.

We had Facebook come here to see what was going on, and a number of Fin-tech companies becoming major players globally, attracting investments for the big IT companies and startups.

Ecobank is seeking to become the partner that provides the banking services for the intellectuals and the economic growth that they are fostering. We partner with Fin-techs, we do not compete with them, we understand that they have their value and we now have a digital platform that makes us the platform of choice and we have physical locations that guarantee distribution to the last mile.”

L-R: Chief Executive Officer Startimes Nigeria, Mr. Justin Zhang; Ambassador of China to Nigeria, Dr Zhou Pingjian; Minister of Information and Culture Alh. Lai Mohammed; and Director General Nigerian Television Authority, Alh. Yakubu Mohammed, and a Traditional Ruler, Alh. Usman Nga, Kupi during the inauguration

Infrastructure development: FG raises N1.16trn through sukuk, other Bonds in 2018 Motolani Oseni Not less than N1.16 trillion was raised through various bonds such as Green Bonds, Sukuk Bond and Savings Bonds by the Federal Government in 2018, to enable the nation finance fiscal and infrastructure deficits in the country.

The Chief Executive Officer, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Mr Oscar Onyema, on Monday disclosed this at NSE’s 2018 market recap/2019 outlook in Lagos.

Onyema said the government listed bonds worth N1.16 trillion during the period, alongside Eurobonds totalling 3.36 billion dollars to finance various infrastructure projects.

“Projections of heavy government

borrowings to finance the planned infrastructure spend validated as Federal government listed N1.16 trillion in 2018,” he said.

Onyema said the capital raising was dominated by the federal government having accounted for 79.30 per cent of bond issuances during the period to finance fiscal and infrastructure deficits.

Consequently, he said NSE’s fixed income increased by 11.75 per cent to N10.17 trillion from N9.10 trillion in 2017.

He stated that turnover also increased by 22.34 per cent compared with 2017 driven by a search for an alternative asset class opposed to equities.

According to him, capital raising by corporates declined by 39.09 per cent with a total of N31. 47 billion raised in 2018.

Onyema said the market also witnessed

50.53 per cent increase in foreign outflows during the period from N402.26 billion in 2017 to N605. 54 billion in 2018.

He attributed the trend to attenuated foreign participation due to shift to higher yielding assets with lower risks in developed countries, coupled with the impending political risks in the coming elections.

Onyema said the NSE market capitalisation in 2018 dropped by 14 per cent to close at N13.61 trillion against N11.73 trillion achieved in 2017.

On investor participation, Onyema said foreign investors accounted for 50.87 per cent participation in 2018, while domestic investors accounted for 49.13 per cent.

He said the exchange would continue to leverage existing technologies to boost domestic participation in the equities market.

Onyema said NSE was committed to

making retail investors major drivers of the market.

On 2019 outlook, he said market sentiments in the first half of the year would be driven by uncertainty in oil prices as well as the general elections.

“We anticipate volatility in equities markets in first half of 2019, with enahnced stability post-election,” he added.

Onyema said swift approval and implementation of the 2019 budget might have a positive impact on companies’ earnings and consumer spending.

“Therefore, we anticipate a return of listings during the year with an uptick in market activity during the second half of 2019,” he said.

Onyema said the exchange would continue to engage Federal and state governments as well as corporates to ensure enlistment of more companies on the bourse.

Manufactured goods unsold hit N149.23bn in 6 months - MAN Joy Obakeye Nigeria’s manufacturing sector recorded a static N149.23 billion inventory of unsold goods in the first half of 2018; according to the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, (MAN).

The preceding year, according to MAN’s half yearly review of the Nigerian economy, recorded higher figures with N159.59 billion and N161.53 billion. This implies that 2018 went down by within 6.5 and 7.6 percent respectively.

The figures, MAN stated, was induced by real consumption due to inflationary pressure; smuggling, counterfeiting and cloning of

Nigerian manufactured products as well as high cost operating environment.

The report revealed that the analysis conducted showed that a greater part of the unsold goods were majorly in the Basic Metal, Iron & Steel Fabricated Metal group (N28.41 billion or 19.03 percent); Chemical and Pharmaceutical sector (N24.36 billion or 16.2 percent): Food, Beverage and Tobacco (N19.5 billion or 13.1 percent); and Domestic/ Industrial Plastic, Rubber & Foam (N18.96 billion or 13.4 percent).

“Inventory of unsold finished goods in Basic Metal, Iron & Steel Fabricated Metal stood at N28.41 billion in the first half of 2018, representing N18.71 billion increased over N9.7 billion recorded in the corresponding

half of 2017 and N2.98 billion (9.4 percent) of N31.39 billion of the preceding half. The recorded inventory in the sector is largely due to the sluggishness of global steel market following the US protectionist stance for its steel sector”.

The report also showed that manufacturing investment stood at N305.56 billion, representing N23.72 billion (7.2 percent) decline and N128.87 billion (72.9 percent) increase over N329.28 billion recorded in the corresponding half of 2017 and N176.69 billion of the preceding half respectively.

“Sectoral group analysis shows that the highest proportion of total manufacturing investment in the first half of 2018 went to Food, Beverage and Tobacco group.

Investment in the sector stood at N86.94 billion, N4.13 billion (4.5 percent) lower than N91.07 billion of the corresponding half of 2017 and N14.2 billion (19.5 percent) of N72.74 billion of the preceding half”.

The Food, Beverage and Tobacco sectoral group also accounted for most of the jobs created in the manufacturing sector, creating 2,999 jobs; Domestic/Industrial Plastic & rubber (1,374 jobs); Basic Metal, Iron & Steel (1,229 jobs); and chemical & pharmaceutical group (1,209 job) in the period.

The associations’ report lauded the performance of the manufacturing sector in 2018. While adding that, consumption was below par, despite the macroeconomic developments within the period.

Financial inclusion: Over 400 stakeholders storm Abuja for financial literacy confab Mathew Dadiya, Abuja National Financial inclusion stakeholders in Nigeria, led by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), will converge on Abuja on Thursday, January 17 and Friday for the launch of key policy documents aimed at facilitating the attainment of the financial

inclusion target of 80 per cent by 2020.

Policy documents to be unveiled at the conference expected to attract over 400 delegates are the Revised National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS 2.0), the Financial Literacy Framework, the Consumer Protection Framework and the Consumer Education framework.

Details obtained from the CBN on Monday stated, the conference also aims to ensure that

new comers into the financial inclusion bracket are adequately protected and educated in line with the provisions of the policy documents.

Other objectives of the two-day conference to be declared open by the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele are to update participants on the growing sophistication of the financial market, the competitive environment in which financial services providers operate, and the benefit and

value of providing access to financial services among others.

While hoping to enhance consumer confidence and trust in the financial services to facilitate progress towards achieving 80 per cent financial inclusion target by 2020, the CBN and other stakeholders also seek to obtain customer feedback on how best to implement the financial inclusion policies.

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Why commercial banks are cautious in lending to real sector - Experts Motolani Oseni Due to 2019 general elections, which has heigthened the economy uncertainty in the country, fianancial analysts believed that commercial banks may be cautious of lending to real sector this year, rather invested in the federal government riskfree investments that include Treasury Bills (T-Bills), among other instruments.

To this end, predicted that banking sector appetite for loan growth might standstill this year.

For instance, analysts at United Capital in its ‘Nigeria Outlook 2019: Sailing Through the Storm’ said, “While Nigerian banks require an aggressive loan growth to plug recent pressure on interest income, we do not see the appetite for loan growth improving considerably in 2019.

“With election uncertainties expected to dominate events in the better part of H1-19, expansion of loan book will remain muted by the socio-political considerations as observed in 2018.

“Again, although the desire to drive interest income growth through credit

origination may improve in H2-19, we are of the view that two factors may constrain a hasty deployment of funds to risk assets.

“Firstly, events in the global environment may keep yields on treasury securities elevated. Secondly, depending on the outcome of the election, a delayed post-election policy signal may imply that uncertainty in the local economy will persist.”

They noted that commercial banks are to overweight federal government securities in the first half (H1) of 2019.

“Going into 2019, higher yields on

sovereign instruments in the build-up to the general election and a potential post-election uncertainty, suggest that banks would rather sustain the recent deployment of funds to financial assets in a flight to safety.

“Additionally, policy normalization in the US and increased liquidity mopup exercise by the CBN further supports this position, especially in H1-19. The yield environment is however expected to retrace in H2-19 in the event of a successful and smooth transition”, they said.

Dormant accounts, unclaimed dividends should be used to bridge housing deficit - NIESV Ladesope Ladelokun Former Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) Lagos Chapter, Mr. Samuel Ukpong, on Monday said that dormant accounts and unclaimed dividends should be used to fund housing gap.

Ukpong, revealed this in Lagos on Monday, where he explained that these avenues could be used to bridge the gap between costs of houses and income of end users.

According to him, housing delivery is not rocket science as it has become standardised.

He said that for affordable housing to be funded, it had to be durable, saying that it

needed to be standardised as well as have strong estate management.

Ukpong lamented that lack of adequate funding had been a major challenge hindering effective housing delivery and growth of the housing sector.

“Housing delivery is not rocket science.

Housing has become standardised.

“This is how other countries do it. There is no other way yet.

“To talk about the affordable housing gap for employees who put money into it, this can be done by CBN through dormant accounts.

“Many of our banks are holding dormant accounts and the money runs into billions of naira. Let this money be used in housing development.

“The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) through unclaimed dividends can also assist. Some people do not claim their dividends; may be it is too small.

“They do not have the time or inefficient postage system,’’ he said.

Ukpon said that multilateral funds and development agencies could be accessed to fund social housing as well as faith, corporate and community-based organisations.

He said that with a model like this, it could create a link between the buyers and the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to access the National Housing Fund (NHF), saying that this way, they could repay their loans.

Ukpong explained that the design of a

building could also reduce its cost, urging Architects to come up with affordable architectural housing designs.

According to him, taking into consideration the ecological and environment effects and energy consumption, architects can design affordable houses.

Ukpong described funding as a “big shackle around the neck’’ in the housing sector.

“Today, to build a two bed-room bungalow costs about N5 million, except you want to build with mud and wood.

“So, how many low income earners can afford N5 million. In fact, anyone who can afford N5 million for a house is no more a low income earner’’, he said.

Concerns on China slowdown pushes Oil to $60/brrl Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Oil slipped to around $60 a barrel on Monday after data showed weakening imports and exports in China, the world’s second-largest oil consumer, raising the prospect of a slowdown in fuel demand.

China’s exports fell by the most in two years in December while imports contracted, official figures showed, pointing to further weakness in what is also the world’s second-largest economy.

Brent crude, the international

benchmark, fell 46 cents to $60.02 a barrel by 1431 GMT, trading as low as $59.27 intraday. U.S. crude slipped 52 cents to $51.07.

“Both imports and exports disappointed expectations and are set to revive fears about a global growth slowdown,” said Norbert Ruecker, head of macro and commodity research at Swiss bank Julius Baer.

Crude gave up an earlier gain following the release on Monday of the Chinese figures, the latest to point to an economic slowdown since the second half of 2018. Asian and European stock markets also slipped.

“Oil prices are getting weighted down by the prospects of weaker economic growth in China,” Stephen Innes of futures brokerage Oanda said in a report.

“This data drives home just how negative of an impact trade war is having on the Chinese and perhaps global economy.”

Despite concern about the outlook, there is little sign that Chinese oil demand has weakened yet. China’s crude imports in December surged nearly 30 percent from a year earlier, Reuters calculations of customs data showed.

Oil is drawing support from supply cuts led by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and non-OPEC allies, including Russia.

The group of producers, known as OPEC+, agreed in December to cut oil output by 1.2 million barrels per day starting in January to prevent a supply glut and boost prices.

With the rise in Brent from a dip below $50 in December, OPEC officials appear more confident that prices will be supported by output declines in January as producers implement the deal.

L- R: Managing Director, Trace West Africa, Sam Onyemelukwe, Chief Marketing Officer, Sterling Bank Plc, Ibidapo Martins, Chief Executive Officer, Sterling Bank Plc, Abubakar Suleiman, Founder, iCreate Skills Festival, Bright Jaja, Director of Partnerships, iCreate Africa, Anne Dirkling, and Head MSME Banking, Sterling Bank Plc, Ezinne Nwokafor at the iCreate Skill Festival post-event press conference in Lagos.

Stanbic IBTC support education with school fees payment solutions Temitope Adebayo As schools reopen for another session following the Christmas and New Year festivities, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a member of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has reassured parents and guardians of the bank’s readiness to help minimize the financial burden of paying their children/ wards fees as well as maximize a stress free payment process through its e-solution offering.

The bank said it has a bouquet of educational payment solutions which includes Short Term Loans that are quick and easy to get, Salary Advance (SALAD) for salaried workers as well as its credit cards that parents can take advantage of at minimal cost.

Others are its international money transfer solutions for payment of school fees and allowances abroad and the digital payment options.

It added that its prepaid cards are available to load pocket money for children/wards, while the credit cards, which currently offer a 55-day interest moratorium, can be used to seamlessly pay school fees. The school fees payment solutions according to the bank, underlines the importance it attaches to education.

Executive Director, Personal and Business Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, Mr. Wole Adeniyi, said a prosperous future for the family and the nation is hinged on the educational development of children, and that the bank is keen to offer the needed support to parents/guardians to ensure they bequeath their children this important legacy. “Stanbic IBTC appreciates the fundamental role education can and do play in transforming a society, which is why we have developed these products tailored to the needs of our customers to help them provide quality education for their children/ wards,” Adeniyi said.

“Stanbic IBTC will continue to develop products and services to support the attainment of quality education. The array of personal loan products is a fast, simple and convenient way by which customers can meet their short term financial obligations to educate their children. And the repayment terms are very convenient,” he added.

Other benefits of the school fees loans, according to Adeniyi, include low interest rates, access to a revolving line of credit, flexible repayment terms, and the opportunity to access credit up to 100% of the customer’s income. With schools resuming for a new term, the school fees loans will help to alleviate the financial burden parents and guardians may face in paying school fees.

To access the loan solutions from the bank, according to Adeniyi, the beneficiary only needs to be a salary account holder with Stanbic IBTC Bank or a customer who has investments with any of the group subsidiaries and then he/she can walk into any branch of the bank and apply for any of the smart loans in a few easy steps.

The application is then processed and the customer is contacted with feedback.

For customers with children/wards studying overseas, he disclosed that the bank is ready to assist them access the needed foreign exchange, which it offers at very competitive rates, in making school fees payment seamless and painless.

“Stanbic IBTC Bank will continue to leverage the expertise of the Stanbic IBTC Group to provide services and develop products that address the specific needs of our customers,” Adeniyi said.

Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC is a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a full service financial services group with a clear focus on three main business pillars - Corporate and Investment Banking, Personal and Business Banking and Wealth Management. Standard Bank Group, to which Stanbic IBTC Holdings belongs, is the largest African Bank by assets and market capitalization.

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Delta South Senatorial seat: Projections, permutations and Uduaghan’s chances Stories by Patrick Okohue Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the 2019 general elections will kick off with the Presidential and National Assembly elections on Saturday, 16th February 2019. As it stands in Delta South Senatorial District, the All Progressives Congress (APC), candidate in the district, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan seem to be enjoying more favourable chances to win the seat.

A lot of factors are currently working in his favour, chief among them being the popularity he earned while in the saddle as the governor of Delta State. Emmanuel Uduaghan who is the immediate-past executive governor of the state has so far garnered over 50 endorsements from eminent political groups in and around the senatorial district.

This is unprecedented in Delta South and probably one of the biggest electoral boosts for the politician, stemming from his sterling qualities and achievements while in office as the governor.

Investigations show that if one counts every infrastructure dotted all over the state, a greater percentage of them would definitely bear his fingerprint.

The people of Delta South Senatorial District are also disenchanted with Uduaghan’s closest rival who incidentally is the incumbent senator representing the zone. By May 2019 Senator James Manager would have spent 16 years in the red chamber.

Those spoken to said they were tired of his representation, and that they have not felt much impact of the senator, who would have served out four terms as a senator, but is vying for the position once again on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Uduaghan’s vision and plans for Delta South which indirectly touches on the Niger Delta region seem to have endeared him the more to the electorates. Aside from him, no other aspirant has been able to tell the people their plans, just as he continues to run issue-based campaign, laying out achievable programmes for the people of Delta South. In his words, he is in the race to offer his people quality and effective representation that will put smile on their faces if given the mandate on February 16.

While adopting Dr Uduaghan as its preferred choice for the senate seat, one of the groups, the National Association of Itsekiri Graduates (NAIG) had asserted: “Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan with his wealth of experience as the immediate-past governor of Delta State will bring his experience to bear on his job as the senator representing Delta South Senatorial District.

“He is the most respected of all the candidates, he is a planner and strategist, he is development-oriented and that is what Delta South Senatorial District wants; besides that he cares for the downtrodden.”

Ijaw Liberation Movement (ILM) had supported the claim. According to the group, “We followed Dr. Uduaghan’s painstaking effort to develop our area, nay the whole state, while he was governor of Delta State. We are also aware that he stepped down for our son to continue a few years ago, so he is the most

Uduaghan suitable person for the job now.”

Dr. Uduaghan is Itsekiri, and for the 2019 elections, that is a plus. Since 1999, no Itsekiri has occupied that position. In the interest of equity and fair play, his ethnic stock places him better in the hearts of the people of the three major ethnic groups making up Delta South which include Ijaw, Itsekiri and Isoko.

The last time an Itsekiri man occupied the senate seat was in 1979; that is about 40 years ago. From 1979 till the current dispensation, five senators have represented Delta South Senatorial District. Out of these five, two were from Isoko (Senator Stella Omu and Senator Francis Okpozo of blessed memory) and another two were from the Ijaw tribe (Chief E.K Clark and Senator James Manager, the incumbent). The first and only senator who was from the Itsekiri stock was Chief Franklin O. M Atake in 1979.

More welcoming is the fact the political groups which pledge support for his electoral bid are spread across the three ethnic groups. Prominent among them are Ijaw Liberation Movement (ILM), Isoko Political Revolutionary Force, (IPRF) and Itsekiri Youths Vanguard.

What’s more, the magnanimity displayed by Uduaghan when he withdrew from the race for Senator James Manager to continue in 2015 in order to ensure that peace reigned in the state was applauded by all and sundry who now believe the time has come for him to give a shot at the position with their full backing.

So as Nigerians look forward to the elections coming up in the next few weeks, the Delta South Senatorial District electorates are ready to roll out their drums to welcome the most perfect and fruitful senate representation in Dr. Uduaghan.

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Lagos guber: Agbaje, Sanwo-Olu, others speak of their plans for a better state at debate AS the Lagos State governorship elections continue to gather momentum, candidates of some political parties in the state Sunday came together in a debate in their efforts to convince the people that they have what it takes to move the state forward.

The debate which was organised by the Platform, a religious and political organization, featured four of the gubernatorial candidates including Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Jimi Agbaje of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Owolabi Salis of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) and Babatunde Badamosi of the Action Democratic Party (ADP).

The candidates spoke and on wide range of issues from the traffic gridlocks in the Lagos metropolis to power, educational sector and health.

They, however, differed on the methods and strategy to take Lagos State to the next level, while agreeing that technology was crucial to the advancement of the state and its infrastructures.

Candidate of the ADP, Babatunde Badamosi, opined that the traffic nightmare that Lagosians have contended with for years can be solved by focusing on rail transport, use of barges and devolution of powers.

“There are a number of ways to tackle this problem. The most obvious one is rail. Barges to lift containers from wharfs and take them to lighter terminals all around Lagos, and, thirdly, devolution of powers. It’s time we started this discussion about the devolution of

power.”

On his part, the PDP candidate, Agbaje promised to empower the local government areas and develop the grassroots, which according to him was the key in transforming the state.

“We have to get the local governments working again because the grassroots play a great role in making state function optimally,” Agbaje said.

Agbaje further stressed that planning was crucial if Lagos State must overcome its problem of traffic gridlock According to him, the idea is to have even development across Lagos State so that you are having less of movement from one end of Lagos to the other,” the pharmacist turned politician said.

Sanwo-Olu of the APC on his part promised to tackle the problem of traffic gridlock if elected into office.

The APC candidate vowed to make the gridlock in the Apapa axis of the state a thing of the past in less than four months.

Sanwo-Olu further promised to revolutionise education in the state and provide infrastructures and manpower across hospitals in the state.

Also speaking on the traffic congestion in the state, Owolabi Salis, candidate of the AD, said he will revive the rail transport which had been abandoned and effectively manage the resources of Lagos State.

“If am elected governor I will change the transport system in the state and the government is not paying enough attention to that sector,” Salis said.

CACOL condemns alleged underhand dealings to withdraw petition before EFCC The Centre for AntiCorruption and Open Leadership (CACOL), has condemned the alleged demand for a sum of N50mn (Fifty Million Naira) by two Human Rights Activists, Dandy Eze (President of the Path of Peace Initiatives) and one Solomon Johnson, to help facilitate the withdrawal of a petition written against Wahum Nigeria Limited and currently being investigated by the EFCC (Economic and Financial

Crimes Commission) according to a newspapers report on Monday.

In a Release issued by CACOL’s Coordinator of Media and Publications, Adegboyega Otunuga, on behalf of the organisation’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Debo Adeniran, he remarked, “It is a trite saying that, ‘He who comes to equity must come with clean hands’, and what this means is that, as a whistleblower, you cannot afford to blow hot and cold at the same time.

“The two accomplices in this matter were said to have written a petition to the Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, EFCC, sometime last year (2018) and in the process of the anti-graft agency’s investigation of the crux of the petition, it was discovered that these same Activists had, in the course of petitioning, approached the management of same company under investigation, to solicit for ‘settlement’ to make them have a

change of heart and request for a withdrawal.

“As an anti-graft organisation, CACOL decries any untoward attitude that could undermine the fight against corruption, a social malaise we all agreed has done serious damage to the psyche of the nation and that is probably singularly responsible for most of our woes as a nation. It is in the light of this that we deem it fit to condemn such contradictory acts,

especially from those we believe should know better as you cannot use corruption to fight corruption.

“It is also instructive to warn that efforts should be made by relevant authorities towards ensuring that possibilities of any set-up or blackmail are avoided so as not to bring into disrepute or disdain, the collective fight against corruption by both the government agencies and the Civil Society,” the group said.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. VICTOR EDWARDS IWEREBOR 2. OSAIGBOVO IMUETIYAN 3. EBOH AZUKA 4. IKPONMWOSA EGHAREVBA 5. IRHUE JOHN OSAMUDIAMEN

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS ROUND THE WORLD 2 TO RAISE KINGDOM PEOPLE WITH ROYALTY CONSCIOUSNESS THAT WILL IMPACT THEIR WORLD WITH GOD’S WORD WHILE FULFILLING THEIR DESTINY. 3.TO SEE PEOPLE SAVED, HEALED, SET FREE, DISCIPLED, EQUIPPED, EMPOWERED TO SERVE AND KINGDOM DRIVEN

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. PROVIDING SUPPORT, MENTORSHIP AND FREE CAREER TALKS AND BOOKS TO SCHOOLS, GROUP OF YOUNG INDIVIDUALS, IDENTIFIED YOUTHS AND TARGETED GROUPS COMPRISING OF MALE AND FEMALES IN ORDER TO HELP THEM DECIDE ON A CAREER PATH VERY EARLY IN LIFE.

ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, P.M.B. 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, P.M.B. 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGN BY F. CHUKWUEZUGO UGWU ESQ

SIGN BY JULIET E .EBOSELE ESQ

SIGNED: SECRETARY

LOSS OF LAND DOCUMENTS (RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY – “R. OF O.”)

SOLA OLUMAYOKUN FOUNDATION

YOUTH ALIVE EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST AND WELFARE OF MEMBERS. TO WORK TOGETHER WITH THEIR ALMA MATA TO ENCOURAGE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE OF THE STUDENTS ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, P.M.B. 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC, ABUJA GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (AGIS) AND FEDERAL CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (FCDA) ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY (R. OF O.) ISSUED IN FAVOUR OF KOLAWOLE AKANBI YUSUF, WITH NEW FILE NUMBER: KW 60038, DATED 16/02/2010, PLOT NO. 2415, HAVING AN AREA OF APPROXIMATELY 1264,45M2, AT CADASTRAL ZONE C06, NBORA, ABUJA IS MISSING. ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE THE DOCUMENTS PROVED ABORTIVE. PLEASE IF FOUND CONTACT THE ABOVE DEPARTMENTS. SIGNED: KOLAWOLE A. YUSUF

DR FAITH EKEZIE FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVR NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990 TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHINONSO LUCKY EKEZIE - CHAIRMAN 2. DR. OBINNA OGBONNA ANURUEGBE 3. AMARACHI FAVOUR EKEZIE 4. KENNAMDI CHARLES ONWULIRI 5. TOBENNA IFEANDU

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SOLA OLUMAYOKUN 2. KOLA OLUMAYOKUN 3. TEMITOPE OLUMAYOKUN 4. OLUWASEYI OLUMAYOKUN 5. OLUWAKEMISOLA OLUMAYOKUN THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS: 1. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, P.M.B. 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. J. GREG (SOLICITOR)

THE SOCIETY FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN DISTRESS THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED BODY 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. OLUFUNMILAYO OLUBUKUNOLA KOGBE 2. FOLASADE EMMANUELLA SAM-IBRAHIM

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

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 ARE 1. KEMI A. AJET 2. MICHEAL FEMI OWENIWE 3. AJET OLUWATOBI FAITH 4.GBENRO OLAJUYIGBE 5. AJET GLORY OLUWASEUN 6. AGABI YUSUF MOH’D 7. AGABI YUSUF HURAIRA 8. BIKI TALIYA DHOMA 9. ADAMU HALIMA TUKUR MOHAMMED AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.ENGAGING THE YOUTH TO BECOME PEACE AND NATION BUILDERS 2. EMPOWERING YOUNG PERSONS TO BE PRODUCTIVE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

ALL GRACE MISSION INT’L

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

TRUSTEES: 1. HENRY TOOCHUKWU ONYEKACHI ALLEN 2. GERTRUDE NGOZI ALLEN 3. UZOCHI JOHNSON

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.TO PROVIDE FREE MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE LESS PRIVILEDGED 2.TO REDUCE MORTALITY IN PREGNANT WOMEN IN NIGERIA 3.TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN IN NIGERIA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO FACILITATE AND ENHANCE ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SITUATIONS OF DISTRESS 2. TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF HUMAN RIGHTS, BY ADVOCATING SPECIFICALLY FOR WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S RIGHTS 3. TO COOPERATE WITH GOVERNMENTAL AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS TO FIGHT HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SEXUAL AND OTHER FORMS OF EXPLOITATION OF THE MOST VULNERABLE.

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

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, PMB, 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: TRUSTEES.

DIAMOND SMILES FOUNDATION

HOPE CARE GROW INITIATIVE

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

BOARD OF TRUSTEE: 1. OZETO KASIM WAHEED - CHAIRMAN 2. OZETO NURUDEEN 3. OZETO IDRIS - SECRETARY 4.OZETO MOSHOOD. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1) TO ENGAGE IN YOUTH EMPOWERMENT/ DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SKILLS ACQUISITION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS. 2. TO CARRYOUT SENSITIZATION CAMPAIGNS ON THE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE AND FREE COUNSELING. 2.TO EMBARKS ON RURAL HEALTHCARE OUTREACH AND PROMOTING PHYSICAL HEALTH FOR SPORTS DEVELOPMENT.

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

TRUSTEES ARE 1. MARTINS OLUTAYO OLUGBENGA 2. ALKASIM MUHAMMAD ZANGINA 3. IJEOMA BLESSING MADU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN NEED BY ENGAGING IN POVERTYFIGHTING AND HUMANITARIAN AID PROJECTS SO AS TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVING CONDITIONS.

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

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

SIGNED: OZETO IDRIS ESQ

SIGNED:- BARR. LADI OCHUGBOJU-ABIDOYE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1.TO PROPOGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST SOUL WINNING.

IGBODO DEVELOPMENT UNION OF LAGOS THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC) FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES & ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE 1. BARRISTER UZOMA AZIKIWE, 2 MR JOEL CHUKWUJINDU EZEUGO, 3. MR EBELECHUKWU DAVIS IYASERE, 4. MR VICTOR ENWELIM ILOBA, 5. MR OLISEMEDUA EMMANUEL OKAFOR 6. MR ANTHONY ABAMA ANYIA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (1) TO FOSTER UNITY, GENERAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESS OF THE PEOPLE OF IGBODO; TO PROMOTE CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE UNION; AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY (2) TO PROMOTE FRIENDLY NEIGHBOURLINESS BETWEEN IGBODO AND HER NEIGHBOURING COMMUNITIES; AND TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THE OVERALL DEVELOPMENT OF IGBODO IN PARTICULAR, AND DELTA STATE AND NIGERIA IN GENERAL. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PILOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED:- SECRETARY

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RAISE A CHILD’S EDUCATION FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC) FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES & ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

NAME OF TRUSTEES ARE 1. OPEYEMI ELISHA OYENIYI. 2. OLUWASEUN SAMUEL ABEGUNDE. 3. NIHINLOLAWA RUBY TAIWO. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO HELP EVERY CHILD IN NEED COMPLETES AND/OR FURTHER QUALITY PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND TERTIARY EDUCATION LEADING TO RELEVANT AND EFFECTIVE LEARNING OUTCOMES 2. TO SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE THE DROPOUT RATE AT ALL LEVELS OF EDUCATION, AND TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE AND QUALITY TECHNICAL, VOCATIONAL AND TERTIARY EDUCATION. 3. TO HELP BUILD AND UPGRADE EDUCATION FACILITIES THAT ARE CHILD- SENSITIVE AND PROVIDE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR ALL. 4. TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERY CHILD TO COMPLETE OR FURTHER HIS EDUCATION AND TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUTH, BOTH MEN AND WOMEN, ACHIEVE LITERACY AND NUMERACY KNOWLEDGE. 5. TO PROVIDE STUDY AIDS AND MATERIALS TO EVERY CHILD IN NEED IN ORDER TO ENHANCE AND EASE OF LEARNING. 6. TO PROVIDE SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH REPETITIVE FAILURE RECORDS AND DROPOUTS IN ALL LEVEL OF EDUCATION.

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HEALING WATERS INTERNATIONAL CHURCH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC) FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES & ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR TAIWO OLANIYI AKINOLA(SNR PASTOR) 2. DR OLUWAFUNMILAYO 3. ABIODUN AKINOLA 4. DR TAYO ONALEYE 5. REV KOREDE OLUSANYA 6. OBIDI BLESSING AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. AIM TO PROMOTE/ PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST 2. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL HELP THE NEEDY 3. TO REALIZE AND TEACH THE GREAT GOSPEL WHICH IS TO LOVE AND TEACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 4. TO CREATE PLATFORMS THAT SUPPORT THE MINISTRY 5. GIVE SIGHT TO THE BLIND IN ALL POSSIBLE WAYS BY THE HAND OF GOD 6. FREE SPIRITUAL PRISONERS FROM ALL SORTS OF PRISON THEY HAVE BEEN KEPT BY THE ACCUSERS AND BRING ABOUT LIGHT IN EVERY DARKNESS THE PEOPLE ARE FACING

IBEJU LEKKI YOUTHS FORUM

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

TRUSTEES: 1. SEMIU WALIU OKLAHOMA 2. SHAFARI SAHEED ADELE 3. AJIBORISHA ABIODUN ISAIAH 4. AROMIRE RASAK ABILENE 5. AFOLABI ADEKUNLE FATAI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE UNITY AND PROGRESS AMONG THE MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PILOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: OBIDI BLESSING ONIZE ESQ

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE LIGHT CHURCH OF CHRIST OLUWANISOLA

CHRIST TRIUMPHANT MINISTRY

YORUBA FISH SELLERS AND FISH CUTTERS ASSOCIATION ILORIN, KWARA

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. APOSTLE ABOLADE JOHNSON AYODEJI 2. DEACONESS OLUWAKEMI REBECCA AYODEJI 3. LADY EVANG, OLUWAKEMI AYISAT ONIFADE 4. LADY EVANG, ADEDOYIN FOLAKE OGUNNEKAN 5. BRO, OLUMIDE OLUSESI SHORUNKE AIMS: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

TOUCH THE WORLD FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN, WOMEN AND LOW INCOME PERSONS

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

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

THE TRUSTEE ARE: 1. AKINKUGBE MICHEAL AKINTAYO. 2. OYEKANMI CLIFFORD ANDREW - SECRETARY. 3. GEORGE INNOCENT. 4. AKPAN SOLOMON DAVID

TRUSTEES: 1. MR. ARIYO MICHEAL OLUWASEGUN....PRESIDENT 2. OVIOKE GODWIN DANIEL ...CHAIRMAN 3. BAOKU ISIAKA FOLORUNSHO....SECRETARY 4. OBAFEMI KEHINDE.....FINANCIAL SECRETARY 5. IBRAHIM YAHAYA...TREASURER 6. MUHAMMED MURITALA...MEMBER 7. AKEEM IDRIS...MEMBER.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. POINT PEOPLE TO THE FINISHED WORK OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. PRODUCE PEOPLE WITH THE VISION OF HEAVEN 3. PRODUCE A PEOPLE WITH THE FULLNESS OF GOD’S POWER 4. PRODUCE A PEOPLE WITH FULLFILLED DESTINY 5. IMPARTING THE WORLD WITH THE LIGHT OF THE GLORIOUS GOSPEL OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO CREATE A PLATFORM FOR HER MEMBERS TO PROGRESS. 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: JOHN MAYOKUN DADA ESQ.

CRADLE OF CHRIST THE HELPER FOUNDATION

CHAMPIONS OF GREAT BROTHERS CLUB OF NIGERIA

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

THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE ORGANISATION HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. MOSES IDA-MICHAELS (CHAIRMAN) 2. MR. ABIMBOLA OJENIKE (SECRETARY) 3. IDARESIT-ABASI USORO 4. MR. EBEAGBO ENAHOLO 5. MR. UTIEYINORITSETSOLA EMIKO

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ATU, CHRISTOPHER - PRESIDENT 2. ATU, OSALETIN - SECRETARY 3. IYORIOBHE, KENNEDY 4. EDIALE, LUCKY

AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1.TO BE A FAITH-BASED CHARITY INSPIRED TO RESPOND TO THE NEED OF CHILDREN, WOMEN AND LOW INCOME PERSONS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF BASIC HUMAN NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD BANKS, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVES WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF HELPING THE INDIGENT BECOME WHOLESOME MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE THE WELL BEING OF THE NEEDY 2. TO RUN A VANGUARD FOR EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT.

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

3. TO PROMOTE UNITY, MENTAL AND ECONOMIC EMANCIPATION. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: MR. ABIMBOLA OJENIKE (SECRETARY)

BAR. (SIR) LUKE OKWUCHUKWU ANIAGO.

BUDDING LEADERS EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS, DECREE NO.1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. PROFESSOR KEHINDE IYABODE ADEKEMI 2. CHIEF MRS JIBOKU HOPE OLAYINKA 3. PROFESSOR KEHINDE BABATUNDE OLUSOLA 4. DR. SAMUEL FOLAKE OLUKEMI 5. DR. DEDEKE GABRIEL ADEWUNMI 6. MR. ARABA MICHAEL OLUSOLA 7. PROFESSOR SAM-WOBO SAM OLUFEMI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO GIVE PURPOSEFUL DIRECTION TO NIGERIAN YOUTHS, THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE 2. UNLEASHING THE HIDDEN INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE POTENTIALS IN YOUNG MINDS AS WELL AS CONNECTING THEM WITH STAKEHOLDERS FOR TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

CHRIST REIGN EVANGELICAL PRAYER MINISTRY. LAND OF VICTORY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS, DECREE NO.1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) PASTOR OMODARA SANYA STEPHEN - CHAIRMAN/FOUNDER 2) OMODARA OLUBUNMI IDOWU 3) OSOBA OLANREWAJU MATTEW 4) DANIEL KOLAWOLE ADIGUN 5) OLADOYIN OLORUNIWO ADEROJU 6) OLANREWAJU KOLAWOLE OWOLABI 7) AKINMOLAYAN OLUWATOYIN BOLANLE 8) MAKINDE ABIMBOLA OLASUNKANMI AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1) TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST 2) TO TEACH THE SOUND WORD OF GOD

TRUSTEES: 1.NWOKORO IHEANYI ANTHONY. 2.DIBIA CHIGOZIE MARTIN. (CHAIRMAN) 3. OKOYE UZOCHUKWU HENRY. 4. OKOLI AMANDI CALISTUS. 5 .OKOYE TONY IFEANYI. 6. ANIEFUNA IKENNA KINGSLEY. 7.OBIALO FRANCIS CHIDIEBERE. 8. ONUORAH CHINEDU INNOCENT. 9. AMADI UCHE BERNADINE. (SECRETARY) 10. OKEKE NNAEMEKA VICTOR. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ENHANCE SOCIAL WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS. 2. TO PROMOTE PEACE, UNITY AND LOVE AMONG MEMBERS AND THE SOCIETY. 3. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGE. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION. PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

HANDS OF BUILDER’S CHARITY FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS, DECREE NO.1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) IRIBHOGBE VICTOR ONOTIEMORIA - CHAIRMAN/FOUNDER 2) IRIBHOGBE BECKY ENIMEM- VICE CHAIR 3) IRIBHOGBE OSE JOHN - SECRETARY 4) ODITA ANTHONY - TRUSTEE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1) TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY 2) TO GET THE OUT OF SCHOOL CHILDREN BACK TO SCHOOL

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

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

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

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: SECRETARY

JESUS KINGDOM HERITAGE ASSEMBLY

HOPE/ EPETEDO HIGH SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, LAGOS

JEHOVAH MISSION CHURCH OF GOD

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

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) PASTOR EJEMBI INNOCENT - CHAIRMAN/FOUNDER 2) BITRUCE JOSEPH 3) AMUCHE SUNDAY 4) OLLO PATRICK IDOKO 5) OKEMINI SUNDAY OROKE 6) EJEMBI ODE MONDAY 7) VICTOR IFEANYICHUKWU 8) GODWIN CLEMENT AMALI

TRUSTEES 1.SALAMI RAHEEM ATANDA. 2. AKINLADE AKINOLA OLUWAJUWON. 3.IRABOR DORIS. 4.KAREEM HAMEED OLANREWAJU. 5.BARNES SEGUN EMMANUEL. 6.NELSON ADENIJI BABATUNDE. 7.ETIM SUNDAY RICHARD. 8 AMURE KAZEEM OLAPEJU. 9. OSHINAYA AMUDAT ADEPEJU.

TRUSTEES: 1. ASUELIMEN ERAHUDU PASCHAL 2 PAUL IFALAGBO 3. ADEOGUN KAYODE 4. PRINCES TOLANI OLUWATOSIN 5. MRS ALE MOJISOLA ANTHONIA 6. MRS ASUELIMEN CECILIA 7. AKINSETEMINIKAN TAIWO 8. MR MICHEAL OMONIYI 9. DESTINY EROMOSELE ASUELIMEN

AIMS TO PROMOTE PEACE, LOVE AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS.

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

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

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

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

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: SECRETARY

AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1) TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST 2) TO TEACH THE SOUND WORD OF GOD

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OBARINE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MISS JESSICA JAMES OBARINE (CHAIRMAN) 2. DR. ANDERSON UVIE-EMEGBO 3. MR. ABIODUN ADEGBESAN 4. MRS. JULIET ADESANYA 5. MRS. CHINYERE CHUKWUDI-OLEH 6. MISS ENABRUKE OJU 7. MR. KENAE UBI (SECRETARY) ANY OBJECTION TO THE PUBLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) SAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED SECRETARY

COMMUNITY RIGHTS DEFENDER CENTRE.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. LAWAL, ABDULLAHI OLALERE - NATIONAL COORDINATOR- CHAIRMAN 2. OLAJIDE, OLADIMEJI FATAI - GENERAL SECRETARY 3. BALOGUN, AKINPELU AYODEJI - TREASURER 4. BAKARE, OLANREWAJU SIKIRU 5. ODEWALE, JAMIU AMOO 6. AJAYI, FUNMILAYO JOLADE 7. MUSTAPHA, LUKMAN ADETUNJI 8. ATATA, HABEEB YAHYA 9. JINADU, MUSIBAU ADEOLA 10. AKINTOYE, LATEEF ABIDEMI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. SETTLEMENTS OF MARITAL DISPUTES 2. PREVENTION OF ANY CHILD ABUSE 3.. SETTLING DISPUTES BETWEEN LANDLORDS AND TENANTS

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

ROYAL SPRING SUPPORT & RURAL DEVELOPMENT FORUM

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FORUM HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES. AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1 OF 1990.

NAMES OF INCORPORATED TRUSTEES: 1. AKPOROBARO PAUL OGBEMUDIA 2. SANDRA MANDELL ONUORAH

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO SERVE AS A PLATFORM FOR SKILL ACQUISITION AND TRAINING OF THE LOCAL AND RURAL PEOPLE. 2. TO EMPOWER AND LEND SUPPORT TO POOR AND INDIGENT LOCAL PEOPLE IN NIGERIA.

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NZUBE UNITED BROTHERS EXCELLENT CLUB

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIED AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. KENNETH OSHIM OSEH 2. EMENIKE ITSUMA OKPAGA 3. ALLOYSIUS NWEGEDE UMEH 4. JAMES MARY ALIKE 5. JOHN CHUKWUMA ONWE

TRUSTEES: 1; REV.(DR) LAWRENCE KENNEDY GODWIN 2; PASTOR. (MRS) LAWRENCE OMOLOLA 3; DEACON AKINWALERE OLUWADARE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO RESTORE PEACE AND UNITY TO OUR COMMUNITIES. 2. TO PROMOTE THE CULTURE, NORMS AND VALUES OF OUR PEOPLE. 3. TO BE A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION TO EACH OTHER. 4. TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT IN ALL THE COMMUNITIES IN OUR TOWN. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

FAMILY CHANGE OF SURNAME

WE, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS 1) DONATUS EZEH 2) CHIMDINDU PURITY NJUMASHUA 3) MICHELLE IFUNANYA NJUMASHUA 4) BIANCA NGOZI NJUMASHUA 5) TOCHUKWU EMMANUEL JUNIOR NJUMASHUA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS 1) DONATUS ANEKE, MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 25/12/1982 2) CHIMDINDU PURITY ANEKE, MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 04/09/2015 3) MICHELLE IFUNANYA ANEKE, MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 08/05/2013 4) BIANCA NGOZI ANEKE, MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 09/01/2012 5) TOCHUKWU EMMANUEL JUNIOR ANEKE, MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 10/05/2017. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

APOGEE OF GRACE CHURCH

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

TRUSTEES ARE 1. IGBOEKWE KENECHUKWU EMEKA 2. ONUIGWE CHIOMA RUTH AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. NDURE TIDA -- CHAIRMAN 2. ADEDIMEJI NAZIF LADI -- SECRETARY 3. ADEDIMEJI ADAM OLABODE -- MEMBER 4. ADEROJU SHAMSUDEEN ADEDAPO -- MEMBER 5. ABDULLAHI MARYAM IBIDUN -- MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO BRING AFRICAN YOUTHS FROM DIFFERENT AFRICAN NATIONS UNDER ONE UMBRELLA BY CHANNELLING THE INITIATIVE TO FOCUS ON EDUCATION, ENLIGHTENMENT, AWARENESS AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT.

OBJECTIVES: 1,TO PREACH AND TEACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE LOST SOULS 2,TO EQUIP THE SAINTS FOR THE WORK OF MINISTRY 3:TO ESTABLISH PRAYER AND TEACHING CAMP FOR THE DELIVERANCE OF HUMAN SOULS AND TOTAL FREEDOM FROM DEMONIC OPPRESSION SIGNED: J.A OLADAPO & CO ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: BARR. IJUO OKPE AND MR. KENNETH OSHIM OSEH

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

CREATE YOUR OWN STORY INITIATIVE

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

CREATIVITY FOR DEVELOPMENTS ATTAINMENT & HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENCE INITIATIVE

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ROYALTYHOUSE MINISTRY

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

THE TRUSTEE ARE: 1. UNIGWE DANIEL CHUKWUEBUKA. : CHAIRMAN 2. UNIGWE IFEANYICHUKWU BENJAMIN : SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVE : AIMS/OBJECTS 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2.TO PROPAGATE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST AS REVEALED THROUGH THE HOLY SCRIPTURES 3.TO PROVIDE FOR PREACHING, TEACHING AND FOSTERING THE GROWTH OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ALL PLACES 4.TO CONDUCT HEALING, BREAKTHROUGH AND DELIVERANCE CRUSADES AND SEMINARS IN ORDER TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST 5.TO ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE AND EVANGELISTIC WORKS BOTH LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. 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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 REV. HARLOD CHIKWENDU 2 MR. KENNETH CHUKWUKA CHIKWENDU 3. MRS. PEACE OKAFOR 4. ENGR. EZE ANOWAI 5. ENGR. OBIMMA OKAFOR 6. DR. CHRISTIAN CHIKWENDU 7. MR. IKECHUKWU CHIKWENDU 8. MR. HUMPHREY CHIDOLUE -

(CHAIRMAN) (SECRETARY) (TREASURER) (MEMBER) (MEMBER) (MEMBER) (MEMBER) (MEMBER)

AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1. TO COMMEMORATE THE PIVOTAL ROLE OF ONWUNEME CHIKWENDU IN ESTABLISHMENT OF ST. THOMAS CHURCH OTOLO NNEWI WHICH STARTED IN 1902 AS “UKA UMU ONWUNEME” IN EZEKWUABO. 2.

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO NEEDY STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS WHO ARE INDIGENES OF THE VARIOUS VILLAGES THAT CONSTITUTE ST. THOMAS CHURCH OTOLO NNEWI. 3. TO ENSURE NO GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY. 4. TO MAKE EDUCATIONAL AWARDS SUCH AS FELLOWSHIPS AND RESEARCH GRANTS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: MR. KENNETH CHUKWUKA CHIKWENDU SECRETARY

LIFE GIFT GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION

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

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

TRUSTEES: 1. IMAM KABIR ADEMOLA 2. IMAM KHADIJAT ADENIKE

TRUSTEES: 1) EMMANUEL OSIMIRI 2) STELLAMARIS EMMANUEL

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE, PROMOTE, PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE HEALTH INTEREST AND WELFARE OF MEMBERS

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1) A NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO REDUCE POVERTY AND HUNGER THROUGH FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION. 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.

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.

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

SIGNED: O. U. OHIMAI, ESQ

SIGNED: AMOS ENEMALI IGOMU ESQ. 08063963673 (SOLICITOR).

OGBOWU DESCENDANT ASSOCIATION

OHOLIAB SAFETY AND PEACE FOUNDATION

*MARINE CONSERVATION AND COASTAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA*

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

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

TRUSTEES: 1. PROF. OLAJIDE AYINLA (CHAIRMAN) 2. ADEGBILE .O. MOJISOLA (SECRETARY) 3. ADEGBILE GBENGA (TREASURER) 4. DR. LUKUMON ADEOTI (MEMBER)

TRUSTEES 1. JIBRIN YAKUBU JOSEPH 2. ISAAC LCHABA 3. DANIEL HUSEINI OFELOKO 4. THAT’S SHAIBU 5. MICHAEL ALIDU 6. EMMANUEL OKOLO 7 NOAH JEROME ATABO 8. SAMSON EBIJE 9. YAHAYA OKOLO 10. DANIEL YUSUF

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO HELP IN PROTECTION OF NIGERIA SEAS, SHORES AND RESOURCES IN IT. 2. TO CONSERVE AND SUSTAIN MARINE WILDLIFE FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATION. 3. TO CREATE AWARENESS FOR CLEANER AND HEALTHIER SEAS AND ENVIRONMENT 4. TO PROTECT THE SEA TURTLES AND SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES. 5. TO INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF MARINE CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. DR SARATU STEPHEN AUDU 2. MR EZEKIEL DAUDA NEHEMIAH 3. DR EDOJAA GODWIN EKWEDEH 4. ENGR AYUBA GIDEON CHENCHUK AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO CATER FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED

AIM 1. TO FOSTER 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.

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.

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 BY: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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ADEOYE ABDULL

JUNAID JAMIU

NDATSADU JIYAH

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGUNSANYA FATAI ADISA AROWOLO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEOYE ABDULL FATAI ADISA AROWOLO.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERNED PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JUNAID JAMIU DARE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JUNAID JAMIU DAMILARE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERNED PLEASE TAKE NOTE

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AHMATU TSADU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NDATSADU JIYAH SOLAWO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE

APATA OLABISI

CONFAIRMATION OF NAME

NWENEARIZI FRANCISCA

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBANEWA DEBORAH BOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS APATA OLABISI RACHEAL. MY DATE OF BIRTH IS JULY 19,1972.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERNED PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

THIS IS TO CERTIFY AND CONFIRM THAT ANFELA ALABI QUADRI IS ALSO THE SAME PERSON AS ANFELA ALABI BUKOLA QUADRI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERNED PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I,NWENEARIZI FRANCISCA CHINYERE IS THE SAME PERSON AS IWUJI FRANCISCA CHINYERE. HENCEFORTH, I WISH TO BE KNOWN AS NWENEARIZI FRANCISCA CHINYERE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CHINONSO UZOR AUGUSTINE I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS CHINONSO UZOR AUSTINE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHINONSO UZOR AUGUSTINE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

NWAOKOLO ROWLAND I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS OGBONNA ROWLAND IFEANYI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWAOKOLO ROWLAND IFEANYI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS CHIBUNDU OLUCHI

OLUMBA OLUMBA.

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MRS DIEKOLA BOLATITO

FOMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OGUNDELE BOLATITO BILIKI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS DIEKOLA BOLATITO BILIKI.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

AFUNANYA EBELE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ENETANYA EBELE OGOCHUKWU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AFUNANYA EBELE OGOCHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IKWUOMA EMMANUEL

Classified ENIBURUMO TAIWO

MRS AGUNBIADE ADEDAYO

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS RAFIU TAIWO OLUWOLE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ENIBURUMO TAIWO OLUWOLE .ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OGUNJOBI ADEDAYO COMFORT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS AGUNBIADE ADEDAYO COMFORT.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERNED PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

KIM LOVETH

KELECHUKWU PRECIOUS I FORMERLY IKEH PRECIOUS CHIOMA ADA-EZE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS: KELECHUKWU PRECIOUS CHIOMA ADA-EZE. THE LORD’S CHOSEN CRM AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABIODUN TEMITOPE AJOKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KIM LOVETH TEMITOPE.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERNED PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ONUMAEGBU LOVEDAY

UCHE KINGSLEY

I, FORMETLY KNOWN AS MISS NWAOZOR LOVELINE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS CHIBUNDU OLUCHI FAVOUR. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKWUOMA EMMANUEL CHUKWUDI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKWUOMA EMMANUEL CHIZOBA . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZE ISAAC ONUMAEGBU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONUMAEGBU LOVEDAY EZECHINYERE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UCHE OBIRA , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UCHE KINGSLEY OBIRA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EMANHKU JUDE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUMBA OLUMBA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN ON SOME DOCUMENT AS SUMAILA JOSEPH OBIE INSTEAD OF ISUMAILA JOSEPH SUNDAY. THAT MY CORRECT NAME IS ISUMAILA JOSEPH SUNDAY. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

IKE CHUBBY I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKE CHIBUIKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKE CHUBBY NOBLE. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ALAYANDE JAMIU I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALAYANDE JAMIU JIMOH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALAYANDE JAMIU ISHOLA . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS OLANREWAJU BILIKISU I FORMERLY KNOWN AS MISS SALIMON BILIKISU KEMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS MRS OLANREWAJU BILIKISU KEMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

ALAKUKO NOFISAT I FORMERLY KNOWN AS ALAKUKO ASHABI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS ALAKUKO NOFISAT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

AMEH VERA I FORMERLY KNOWN AS JULIET ONYECHE AMEH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS AMEH VERA MARI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

ADENIKE ANIKE I FORMERLY KNOWN AS ADENIKE ANIKE OJO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS ADENIKE ANIKE OGUNYOMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ADDITION OF NAME

IDOWU AJOKE I FORMERLY KNOWN AS ASHAOLU AJOKE FELICIA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS IDOWU AJOKE FELICIA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

EMMANUEL BASIRAT I FORMERLY KNOWN AS BANIRE BASIRAT ABIMBOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS EMMANUEL BASIRAT ABIMBOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

MRS ROSELINE EBEHIREMEN

THIS IS TO CONFIRM AND CERTIFY THAT UZOCHIKWAI TINA ELUMEZE AND CHRISTIANA UZOCHIKWAI ELUMEZE ARE ONE AND SAME PERSON. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

.I FORMERLY KNOWN AS MISS ROSELINE EBEHIREMEN IYOHA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS MRS ROSELINE EBEHIREMEN AROJIE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS KULEVE SONNEN NOW WISH TO ADD DONALD TO MY NAME. HENCEFORTH I WISH TO BE KNOWN AS KULEVE DONALD SONNEN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

UTOMI MERCY I FORMERLY KNOWN AS IBINI MERCY NDUDI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS UTOMI MERCY NDUDI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

MRS RENNER GRACE I FORMERLY KNOWN AS ONUOHA GRACE EKEOMA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS MRS RENNER GRACE EKEOMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

MUSA EVESHONAKO I FORMERLY KNOWN AS AJIBOLA EVESHONAKO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS MUSA EVESHONAKO. ALL FORMER

ABIMBOLA IDOWU .I FORMERLY KNOWN AS ABIMBOLA IDOWU OKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS ABIMBOLA IDOWU AKIODE OKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

CORRECTION OF NAME

JOY OGOCHUKWU I FORMERLY KNOWN AS JOY OSHIOKPU/JOY OKOLI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS JOY OGOCHUKWU CHUKWUBUEZE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

EMEH VICTOR IKENNA

AGBATO OLAOLUWA I FORMERLY KNOWN AS AGBATO OLAOLUWA OYINDAMOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS AGBATO OLAOLUWA KAYODE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

AS OMOTOSHO TOIBA

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT MY CORRECT NAME IS IBE CHUKWUEBUKA EMMANUEL INSTEAD OF IBE EMMANUEL AS WRONGLY WRITTEN IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IBE CHUKWUEBUKA EMMANUEL. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

AYEDUN SUNDAY

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AYEDUN SUNDAY OSHIFADE OLURUNWA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AYEDUN SUNDAY EMMANUEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS OZOEMENA OBIAGELI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS IGWE OBIAGELI JACINTA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OZOEMENA OBIAGELI JACINTA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. NOHE, IPPIS, NHIS, NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF NIG AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CHUKWU UCHENNA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UCHENNA JANE IDAM, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHUKWU UCHENNA JANE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

. I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMOTOSHO TOIBAT TEMITOPE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMOTOSHO TOIBAT ABIDEMI. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

NJOKU EDWIN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EDWIN JULIET, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NJOKU EDWIN JULIET, DATE OF BIRTH 28TH FEBRUARY, 1968. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS AGU OBUMNEME

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ONUIGBO OBUMNEME FAVOUR AND MISS ONUIGBO OBUMNEME CHINENYE FAVOUR, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS AGU OBUMNEME CHINENYE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. NYSC, BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OGBONNA GLORY

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS URONDU GLORY EBUBE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGBONNA GLORY EBUBE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EMEH VICTOR ONUOHA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EMEH VICTOR IKENNA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OKOSI FLORENCE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EMMANUEL OKOSI FLORENCE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKOSI FLORENCE EREMI. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS CHISOM STEPHANIE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS CHISOM STEPHANIE ANOLIEFO. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED MRS CHISOM STEPHANIE ANYAM GABRIEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

MRS OKECHUKWU CHIKA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS CHIKA OGOMA CHUKWUKEREZE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OKECHUKWU CHIKA OGOMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OMINYI CHIGOZIE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMINYI GODWIN CHIGOZIE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMINYI CHIGOZIE GODWIN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE OHAMS UCHENNA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OHAEGBULAM OBINNA BARNABAS NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OHAMS UCHENNA PAULSON. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN, SPELT AND STATED AS CHIAZOKA SUSAN IKEABATA INSTEAD OF CHIAZOKA NNEKA IKEBATA. HENCEFORTH I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHIAZOKA NNEKA IKEBATA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. NIS TAKE NOTE

MRS ADENIKE MUTIAT

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ADENIKE MUTIAT ISHOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ADENIKE MUTIAT ADEBOMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

AGARA CYNTHIA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGARA CYNTHIA ETEM, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGARA CYNTHIA EZINNE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ENENWALI CHIJINDU

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ENEH CHIJIOKE COLLINS, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ENENWALI CHIJINDU COLLINS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OJEREMI FOLASADE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS OLOWOYO FOLASADE ANIKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS OJEREMI FOLASADE. ANIKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE. CHIAZOKA NNEKA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SUSAN IKEBATA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHIAZOKA NNEKA IKEBATA . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE. CHIBUZOR HILLARY

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALEXANDER HILLARY NNAMDI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHIBUZOR HILLARY ISAAC. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS IKERIONWU CHINAZO

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ILOEJE CHINAZO MARIAGORETTI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS IKERIONWU CHINAZO MARIAGORETTI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS IIE CHIDINMA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OGBONNA CHIDINMA LINDA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS IIE CHIDINMA LINDA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS AUGUSTINE AMARACHI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AMARACHI CHIDI NWAOHA AND NWAOHA AMARACHI AUGUSTINE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS AUGUSTINE AMARACHI CHIDI. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FOSTER KUJO I FORMERLY KNOWN AS MONDAY FOSTER NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS FOSTER KUJO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE KIKELOMO OYINDAMOLA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS KIKELOMO OYINDAMOLA MARILYN JOHNSON, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KIKELOMO OYINDAMOLA MARILYN ALEXANDER. GOT MARRIED ON 12 JAN. 2019 TO MR. ALEXANDER ANUOLUWAPO OLUMUYIWA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAMES REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ERUSIAFE OGHENETEGA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS ERUSIAFE TEGA CHRISTABEL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS ERUSIAFE OGHENETEGA CHRISTABEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

BLESSING NWAFOR

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

MRS OFODILE NGOZIKA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ONYIBOR NGOZIKA FRANCA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OFODILE NGOZIKA FRANCE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

Classified 22 OKORIE IHUOMA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONYEBUEKE IHUOMA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKORIE IHUOMA GRATIA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

UNACHUKWU ROSEMUND

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, MRS. AKUDO ROSEMUND OKORO, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS, UNACHUKWU ROSEMUND IRUOGHENE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

OLARINDE AKINOLA

MRS. DEMU OLUWARANTIMI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS. ALAUSA OLURANTI TOBILOBA. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. DEMU OLUWARANTIMI TOBILOBA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

GODWIN OLUROTIMI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MOYINOLUWA OLUWAFUNSO OLUWADAMISI AROS, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GODWIN OLUROTIMI ADEOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OGUNFOWORA ANN ADENEYE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLADIPUPO PETER, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLARINDE AKINOLA PETER, THAT MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 17/06/1980, NOT 17/06/1979. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS HORSFALL ANN IBIMINA ORUWARI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGUNFOWORA ANN ADENEYE HORSFALL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ADEWALE SIDIKAT FORMERLY AYODELE SIDIKAT ARIKE. FORMER DOB 17TH OF MARCH 1986. NOW ADEWALE SIDIKAT. 17TH MAY 1986. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS NWABUISI NGOZI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OPAH NGOZI GLORY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

LOSS OF DOCUMENT

I, ALHAJI GANIYU AWEDA YUSUFF THE OWNER OF PROPERTY SITUATED AT NO 18 PRINCE ABIODUN ADEBAMBO STREET, EGBEDA IDIMU LAGOS THAT I LOST C OF O OF THE SAID PROPERTY ISSUED BY THE LAGOS STATE GOVT.68/68/1990 AND APPROVED PLAN 1987 DURING FIRE INCIDENT IN MY HOUSE. GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY PLEASE NOTE.

AGASHIEZE EUGENE

MRS OPAH NGOZI

CORRECTION OF NAME:

IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS ALIMI WAHEED INSTEAD OF ALIMI WAIDI AYOBAMI . MY DATE OF BIRTH IS 15/02/1968 NOT 05/05/1964.

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY PLEASE PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME

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MRS. OSAWE ADESUWA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IYAMU ADESUWA. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. OSAWE ADESUWA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AKINTUNDE FUNMI-DAVIES

ADEOGUN DAMILOLA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMOTADE DAMILOLA MARIA , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEOGUN DAMILOLA OMOTADE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OJO ADEYINKA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLAWUNMI MORUFAT OYINKANSOLA, NOW TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLAWUNMI MORUFAT ORIYOMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLANREWAJU OLASUNBO FOLAKE AND OLANREWAJU FOLAKE OLASUNBO, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLANREWAJU OLASUNBO FOLAKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CHANGE OF SURNAME

AHMED SHOLA I FORMERLY FOLARIN SHOLA MOTUNRAYO NOW AHMED SHOLA MOTUNRAYO. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

RUTH OLUWATOMISIN I FORMERLY RUTH OLUWATOMISIN ADELAJA. NOW RUTH OLUWATOMISIN OLOWOSILE. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ALABI FISAYO I FORMERLY OLAOSEBIKAN FISAYO MONISOLAG NOW ALABI FISAYO MONISOLA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

FORMERLY 1. KEHINDE LAMIDI, LAMEED KENNY OLUWASEUN 2. UGWU LUCY CHIKWADO, LAMEED LUCY CHIKWADO. 3. FAVOUR OLUWASOGO LAMEED 4. LAMEED PEARL ENIOLA. NEW NAMES 1.

OLUWASESAN FAVOUR CHIDUBEM OLUWASOGO 2. OLUWASESAN PEARL MMESOMA ENIOLA 3.

OLUWASESAN EMERALD CHISOM OLUWADARASIMI 4. OLUWASESAN TAIWO KENNY 5. OLUWASESAN LUCY CHIKWADO. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

MR FRANK OBANOR

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MR NERO OBANO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MR FRANK OBANOR. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

NWAJEI CORDELIA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKECHUKWU CORDELIA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWAJEI CORDELIA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS DADA OMOTAYO

KUDIRAT ORIYOMI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SIDIKAT ORIYOMI DAWODU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KUDIRAT ORIYOMI BALOGUN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS JADESOLA OLUSEYI

MRS. IFUNANYA YVONNE

ISAAC ALICE I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IJI EZEKIEL DANIEL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ISAAC ALICE RHODA ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SAHEED OYEWOLE KOLAWOLE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OYEWOLE DAYO SAHEED ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

EFETOBOR KAFILAT I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OSENI KAFILAT KEHINDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EFETOBOR KAFILAT KEHINDE ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

CORRECTION OF NAME I WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS EFETOBOR FELIX IGH INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT SPELLING OF NAME BEING EFETOBOR FELIX IGHO ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

CORRECTION OF NAME / DATE OF BIRTH MY NAME/DATE OF BIRTH WAS WRONGLY CAPTURED AS EZE MICHAEL DICKSON ONYEBUCHI & DATE OF BIRTH AS 22/10/1991 INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT NAME & DATE OF BIRTH BEING AMADI MICHAEL LISOLAM & CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH BEING 17TH DAY OF AUGUST 2001 ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

OGHENETEGA TOBORE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGHENETEGA AGBOGIDI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGHENETEGA TOBORE. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

OHONMELE EHOMENYE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OHONMELE JOHN SAMSON, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OHONMELE EHOMENYE SAMSON. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

ONOVO OZOEMENA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONOVO OZOEMENA DONATUS NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONOVO OZOEMENA JOSHUA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OGHENEKPAROBO TOBORE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGHENEKPAROBO AGBOGIDI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGHENEKPAROBO TOBORE. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

MAROOF FAIDAT

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SHODEKE OLAJUMOKE FARIDA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MAROOF FAIDAT OLAJUMOKE. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

ORJI OGECHUKWU

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ORJI OGECHUKWU NNENNA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ORJI OGECHUKWU GODSTIME. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 27/05/1998. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

FUJAH BALIKISU

OGHENEYOMA WESLEY

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGHENEYOMA AGBOGIDI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGHENEYOMA WESLEY TOBORE. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

OLURINDE DOYINSOLA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEKOYA DOYINSOLA AMINAT, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLURINDE DOYINSOLA AMINAT DUE TO MARITAL STATUS. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

MRS ATILOLA CHIOMA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS IKEDINOBI CHIOMA HANNAH, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ATILOLA CHIOMA HANNAH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH

CHARLES AKPU I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHARLES CHIKAODI LEONARD NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHARLES AKPU AWOH ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

EZEOBA BLESSING I WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGBO CHIKODI BLESSING KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZEOBA BLESSING CHIKODI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IBRAHIM BALIKISU ALABA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS FUJAH BALIKISU ALABA. ALL DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES BEARING MY FORMER NAMES REMAIN VALID. NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE, RELEVANT AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ANTONIA ABIMBOLA SOARES, I AM THE SAME PERSON BEARING THE UNDER LISTED NAMES, ANTONIA ABIMBOLA SOARES, ANTHONIA ABIMBOLA SOARES, ANTONIA SOARES, ANTHONIA OLUTOKUNBOH SOARES, ANTHONIA OLUTOKUNBOH ABIMBOLA ANUOLUWAPO SOARES. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS AYANLOWO IDRIS OLASUNKANMI INSTEAD OF AYANLOWO IDRIS OLUSUKANMI. THAT MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 23/8/1987.

NOT 23/8/1985. ALL DOCUMENTS/ CREDENTIALS BEARING THE NAMES ARE VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS. IFUNANYA YVONNE ENEMUO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. IFUNANYA YVONNE ENEMUO NWOKEKE ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

MERCY ASUQUO

LUSANYA BUSAYO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLOGODE BUSAYO FAITH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUSANYA BUSAYO FAITH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS JADESOLA OLUSEYI AGBOOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS JADESOLA OLUSEYI OYEBADE. DUE TO CHANGE IN MARITAL STATUS . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OGUNMAYIN OMOTAYO MARY NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS DADA OMOTAYO MARY ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MERCY JONATHAN ASQUO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MERCY ASUQUO EKPEH. ALL DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES BEARING MY FORMER NAMES REMAIN VALID. RELEVANT AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OLANREWAJU OLASUNBO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEPOJU BAMIDELE ADEYINKA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OJO ADEYINKA BAMIDELE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS OMEMENI WILLIAMS INSTEAD OF SABATH OMEMINE WILLIAMS. THAT MY CORRECT NAME IS SABATH OMEMINE WILLIAMS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

MRS ATUEYI IBUKUN

OLAWUNMI MORUFAT

EKEH LADEGA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LADEGA TEMITOPE ENITAN. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EKEH LADEGA TEMITOPE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DAVIES OLUFUNMILOLA RUTH, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKINTUNDE FUNMI-DAVIES RUTH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGASHIEZE EUGENE ONYEMAECHI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGASHIEZE EUGENE CHIDOZIE ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKINBOLASERE IBUKUN ITUNU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ATUEYI IBUKUN ITUNU. ALL DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES BEARING MY FORMER NAMES REMAIN VALID. NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE, RELEVANT AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AJAYI KOLAWOLE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AJAYI KOLAWOLE JOHNSON, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AJAYI KOLAWOLE OJO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OLOTU MUYIWA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AWEH MUYIWA MICHAEL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS OLOTU MUYIWA MICHAEL. ALL DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES BEARING MY FORMER NAMES REMAIN VALID. RELEVANT AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT LATEEF OLABODE OLUWASEYI IS THE SAME PERSON KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LATEEF OMOLADE OLABODE, NOW HENCEFORTH WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLABODE OMOLADE OLUWASEYI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

DURU FRED

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ANUGWO FRED UZOMA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DURU FRED UZOMA. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

MRS UJUNWA JULIET

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SPORTS TIMES Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Aiteo: We are committed to CAF Awards, football growth in Africa

Table Tennis: Quadri, Abiodun retain Portuguese Cup with Sporting Nigeria’s duo of Aruna Quadri and Bode Abiodun won the Portuguese Cup for a fifth time in a row on Sunday with Sporting who beat GDCS Juncal 3-0 to retain the their crown.

Playing the first game against Russian Andrei Bukin, Aruna wasted no time to dismiss the Russian with a 3-0 (11-5, 11-2, 11-6) trouncing, according to a report monitored on the Portuguese Table Tennis Federation website.

Diogo Carvalho also defeated Romanian Mihai Sargu 3-2 (11-4, 8-11,

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11-2, 11-13, 11-7).

The partnership of Bode Abiodun and Diogo Carvalho completed the rout for Sporting when they overcame the duo of David Bessa and Andrei Bukin 3-0 (11-2, 11-4, 11-9) to lift the trophy for the fifth time in a row.

To berth in the men’s final, Sporting had defeated ADC Ponta do Pargo in the semi-finals (3-1), the CD São Roque in the quarterfinals (3-0) and CTM Lagos in the round of 16 (3-0).

Sporting have now won 26 Portuguese titles.

One of the major sponsors of the Nigeria Football Federation, Aiteo Group, has expressed determination in their quest to make the Confederation of Africa Football Awards better in the years ahead.

The Senior Manager, Corporate Communications in Aiteo, Ndiana-Abasi Matthew, who stated this at the weekend at the company’s office in Lekki, Lagos also added that the organization would continue to contribute to the development of football

and sports in general on the continent and beyond.

Matthew said: “We are proud with our social responsibility role in the country because within a short time Aiteo is noted worldwide as a big supporter of football in the world.

“The CAF Awards will get bigger and better in the years ahead and we are also going to make our presence felt better in all our sponsorship roles in Nigeria. Sport is massive in the country especially football because it is a unifying factor

over the years.”

Aiteo Group, an integrated energy conglomerate, is the sponsors of the Federation Cup in Nigeria and the outfit is also footing the bills of national team coaches.

The outfit sponsors the CAF Awards which first took place last year in Accra, Ghana and the second edition held last week in Dakar, Senegal.

“We are enjoying the partnership with the NFF and we also believe we are making Nigerians enjoy the game better,” Matthew added.

Super Falcons off to China for four-nation tourney

African champions Nigeria have flown to China for a 4-Nation Tournament as they kickstart their preparations for the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup taking place in France this summer.

A delegation comprising 16 players and nine officials departed Nigeria aboard an Egypt Air flight from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Monday afternoon and was expected to arrive in the Chinese city of Meizhou, in the Guangdong

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province of the world’s most populous nation by Tuesday evening.

Four other players, namely defender Faith Michael, midfielder Rita Chikwelu and forwards Ini-Abasi Umotong and Chinaza Uchendu will fly direct to China from Europe to join the team.

Hosts China, Romania and Korea Republic are the other teams taking part in the four– day invitational starting on 17th January.

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Oluehi; Christy Ohiaeriaku; Chiamaka Nnadozie Defenders: Glory Ogbonna; Faith Michael; Onome Ebi; Osinachi Ohale; Ugochi Emenayo; Josephine Chukwunonye Midfielders: Amarachi Okoronkwo; Ngozi OkobiOkeoghene; Rita Chikwelu; Halimat Ayinde Forwards: Anam Imo; Rasheedat Ajibade; Francisca Ordega; Chinaza Uchendu; Chinwendu Ihezuo; Ini-Abasi Umotong; Alice Ogebe

Tottenham’s Mousa Dembele faces Beijing Guoan medical ahead of £9 million move Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele is travelling to Hong Kong to undergo a medical ahead of his £9m move to Beijing Sinobo Guoan.

Spurs accepted an offer from the Chinese Super League side last week, with the 31-year-old Belgium international now set to bring an end to his six-and-a-half-year spell in north London.

Dembele’s Tottenham contract expires at the end of the season, which would have allowed him to leave the Premier League club on a free transfer.

However, Tottenham have made the decision to allow Dembele to leave now so they receive a transfer fee for a man who has made 249 appearances for the club.

Dembele, who has not played for Spurs since November due to an ankle injury, has been keen on a move to China since the summer.

Spurs have been scouting for replacements for Dembele for more than a year, with the likes of Tanguy Ndombele, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Donny van de Beek all on their radar.

Murray bows out of Australian Open after epic comeback Andy Murray’s hopes of a fairytale swansong at the Australian Open were crushed in the first round on Monday in Melbourne.

Roberto Bautista Agut held off a thrilling fightback from the ailing Briton to claim a 6-4 6-4 6-7(5) 6-7(4) 6-2 epic.

Though locked in a losing battle with his troublesome right hip, the former world number one whipped the Melbourne Arena crowd into a frenzy.

This was when he battled back from two sets down to push the match into a fifth.

It seemed the momentum was all Murray’s, but it was all a mirage as Bautista Agut rallied to break the Scot twice and roar to a 5-1 lead.

Murray raised his racquet to salute the crowd before his final service game.

But his fans could not prevent Bautista Agut serving out the match to love and ending the Scot’s brave resistance after four hours and nine minutes.

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