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Arrest murderous herdsmen, prosecute Arewa youths, CAN tells FG

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government to ensure that those who called for the expulsion of Ndigbo from the

northern part of the country are arrested and prosecuted so as to serve deterrent.

The leadership of CAN led by its President, Rev. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, made the call on Thursday during a goodwill Continued on page 12

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NASS to Osinbajo: We have power to tinker with budget Ï Says the Legislature will not surrender power to tamper with Budget Ï Won’t be rubber stamp to executive Ï ‘When we consult with the Executive, it should not be misrepresented that powers given to us in the Constitution does not exist - Saraki Ï Refusal to implement budget as passed, a violation of constitution and has consequences -Dogara

Olufemi Samuel, Chris Emetoh, Henry Omunu & Emmanuel Iriogbe, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The National Assem-

bly, on Thursday, took up issue with Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on his remarks that the National Assembly has no power to tinker with the Budget, insisting that the legislature does not only have the power, it will indeed not cede its constitutional power to the executive.

Recall that Osinbajo had Continued on page 6

Court okays FG’s 14 7 witnesses to testify in camera against Dasuki

Nigeria lost $15.9bn to oil theft in 3 years -NEITI 8 Nigeria’s inflation drops to 16.25 % in May 12

President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Olasupo (4th left) and other members of his delegation when the organisation donated foodstuff towards the welfare of victims who were attacked recently by herdsmen in Nimbo community in Enugu State… on Thursday.

No going back on psychiatric test for traffic offenders –FRSC Myke Uzendu, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Federal Road Safety Corps

(FRSC) on Thursday maintained that it will not shift ground on the proposed psychiatric test on life threatening traffic offenders which is slated to commence nationwide as from July 1, 2017.

According to the Corps, the test will focus on life threatening traffic

offences such as use of phone while driving, route violation, traffic light violation, dangerous driving and overloading.

In a statement released on its website by the Corps’ Head of Public Education Officer, Mr. Bizi Kazeem, offenders shall have their driver’s licences withdrawn pending confirmation of their sanity or otherwise which will be conducted in an approved government hospital just as

they will also bear the financial expenses.

“The move arose from observed aggravating crashes and disobedience to road traffic laws and regulation.

“This nation can no longer watch the lives and property of its citizens wasted by a few nonconformists on the highways,’’ he quoted the Corps Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, as sayContinued on page 12

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Osinbajo, Emir Sanusi parley in closed doors, to meet S’East when the monarch came monarchs today pm out from the Acting President’s Osinbajo

Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏThe

General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM), Pastor W.F Kumuyi, has said the present clamour for secession and disintegration in the country is not the solution to the problem confronting the nation, stressing the need for national unity and peaceful co-existence among Nigerians.

Speaking with newsmen at the Deeper Life Camp ground, Enugu, the cleric, who is in the state for a one day crusade, said despite the challenges facing the country, people should

keep faith in God. According to him, although there are challenges in the country, “separation or secession as being agitated by some ethnic nationalities is not the answer,” adding that “secession will not bring about permanent solution.”

Kumuyi attributed the problem in the country to a missing link between the people and God, stressing the need for a spiritual reconnection the Creator.

He noted that his mission to the state is to connect the people of Enugu state and SouthEast region to God via prayers, which, according to him, re-

mains the key to any problem no matter its magnitude.

Pastor Kumuyi, stated: “You know, I have been coming to the South-East on regular basis. I have come again to share the love and grace of God with the people of the area.”

He added that the Enugu crusade scheduled for today, June 16, at the Deeper Life Campground is non denominational.

“It is open to all children of God. I want to connect all with God,” he declared.

Kumuyi called on the people of the state and beyond to take advantage of the crusade with the theme: ‘Connecting with the God of Power.’

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏActing

President Yemi Osinbajo and the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, met behind closed-doors at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja.

The emir arrived Osinbajo’s office at exactly 2:40pm.

The meeting lasted until 4:50

office.

When approached for comment by State House Correspondents, Sanusi declined to comment, concentrating instead in exchanging pleasantries with some presidential aides and workers in the Vice Presidential wing of the State House.

No official reason was given for the meeting.

Osinbajo begun series of meetings with stakeholders with foremost leaders of thought from the northern states on Tuesday which he continued with Igbo leaders on Wednesday and will today (Friday) be meeting with South East traditional rulers.

He will meet with northern traditional rulers on Monday.

He will also meet with governors of the 36 states of the federation on a yet to be determined date while a bigger meeting with all stakeholders is scheduled to hold on Thursday June 22, 2017.

Kano APC expels Abdulmumin Jibrin Yakubu Salisu, Kano

ÏÏÏSuspended House of

Director, Radio Biafra and leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu (l), with President, International Nations Commercial Association in Turkey, Abdulkadir Erkahraman, during a courtesy visit to Nnamdi Kanu in Isiama Afara Ukwu, Anambra… on Thursday.

Representatives member, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has been expelled by the Kano state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Bebeji local government area chapter of the ruling party in the state explained that the former House of Representatives chairman of the Appropriation Committee was expelled due to was called “anti-party activities.”

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, chairman of the party in the local govern-

ment area, Sani Ranka, accused Jibrin of promoting divisive tendencies.

According to Ranka, “the party will not condone indiscipline and disrespect to leaders or duly constituted authority. We hereby inform the world that Jibrin has been expelled from our great party.”

The party executives at the briefing affirmed that stakeholders’ decision to expel Jibrin was a unanimous one.

Jibrin had in 2016 accused the Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara and other principal officers of padding last year’s budget which led to his subsequent suspension from the House.

EU gives $143m support package for North East crisis

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe

European Union (EU) Commission, on Thursday in Brussels, Belgium, announced a support package of $143 million to help the early recovery and reconstruction needs in the NorthEast of Nigeria.

The package is for the provision of basic services, including energy, education and health, job creation, strengthening, monitoring and evaluation systems as well as public financial management systems.

Minister of Budget and Nation-

al Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, who signed the package agreement on behalf of Nigeria said the support shows yet another positive effort in the collaboration between the EU and the Nigerian government to collectively work towards ameliorating the sufferings of the victims of Boko Haram insurgency.

The minister noted that the Financing Agreement signed on Thursday was for the sum of $20 million from the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa.

“A total sum of $143 million is now secured from the EU under this framework for ameliorating

of the sufferings of the affected population estimated at more than 14 million people,” he added.

Media Adviser to the Minister, Mr. Akpandem James, in a statement made available to the Daily Times, said that since the resurgence of the humanitarian situation in the North-East, the Nigerian government has devoted substantial resources to bring the situation under control, meet the humanitarian needs of the victims and restore normalcy to the area.

In spite of the efforts, the minister said, there is still a huge funding gap which is why the Ni-

gerian government appreciates the support of the EU and the United Nations systems, which have been very useful in leading the other development partners in the support process.

Senator Udoma noted that the process for the selection of implementation partners has reached an advanced stage with the World Bank and some of the components of the project.

“This demonstrates the fact that the EU is committed to timely execution of the project and the bureaucracy that is traditionally associated with the EDF instrument will be minimized in

the implementation of this project,” he added.

EU Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica, said the support package will assist approximately 1.3 million internally displaced people and affected communities in and around the Borno State.

“Our assistance will not only target the immediate needs of the people but, it will also help to restore basic services, stimulate employment and create livelihood opportunities, particularly for women and young people”.

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NASS to Osinbajo: We have power to tinker with budget Continued from page 1 on Tuesday complained against fresh projects introduced into the 2017 Budget of N7.441 trillion which he signed into law, while stating that the lawmakers do not have any power to do so.

But the two chambers of the National Assembly on Thursday disagreed with Osinbajo, insisting that they have the powers to introduce new projects, add, remove or reduce items in the appropriation bill forwarded to it by President Muhammadu Buhari for consideration and passage.

On the part of the Senate, its position was sequel to the point of order raised by the Deputy Leader of the Senate, Senator

Bala Ibn Na’Allah, who called the attention of his colleagues to the remarks by Osinbajo and the wider attention it commanded in the media, citing order 43 of the Senate Rules.

Na’Allah said he was of a firm conviction that the Acting President never made such statement, claiming that he was rather quoted out of context.

Na’Allah said he brought the remarks by Osinbajo to the attention of the Senate because many Senators trooped to his office on Wednesday to register their displeasure, contending that the remarks by the Acting President was not only provocative but unconstitutional going by provisions of section 80 of the 1999

Constitution (as amended).

He quoted relevant portion of section 80 of the constitution empowering the National Assembly to make inputs through appropriation into yearly budget of the country.

He said: “I want to make a personal explanation on the media reports credited to the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, to the effect that the National Assembly does not possess any power to alter the budget submitted to it by the Executive.

“I offer explanation that we have operated this Constitution from 1999 to date. I am sure that everybody who knows me knows that I have some limited understanding of the provisions of the

Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (m); Chairman of Orangun in Council, High Chief Samuel Otitoola (4th r); Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti (5th l) and others, during a thank you visit to the Governor by Orangun in Council in Osogbo… on Thursday.

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“I have also had the privilege to work with the Acting President while I was practicing in Lagos as a lawyer; we did a lot of things together. So, he is somebody that I know so much, that I will rather believe that what was alleged to have been said could not have been said by him and even if he spoke on the matter, he was misquoted.

“For the avoidance of doubt, this same Constitution we operated from 1999 to date has section 80, and the title of section 80 is “Power and Control over Public Funds”. With your permission Mr. President, I read: all revenues or other monies raised or received by the Federation not being revenues of other monies payable under this Constitution or any Act of the National Assembly into any other Public Fund of the Federation established for a specific purpose shall be payable to and for one consolidated fund of the Federation.

“Section 2 says: no monies shall be withdrawn from the consolidated revenue Fund of the Federation except to meet expenditure that is charged upon the Fund by the Constitution or where the issue of those monies has been authorised by an Appropriation Act, Supplementary Appropriation Act or Act passed in pursuance of Section 81 of the Constitution.

“Three, no money shall be withdrawn from any public funds of the Federation other than the Consolidated revenue fund of the Federation unless the issue of those monies has been authorised by an Act of the National Assembly.

“Four, no money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated revenue Fund or any other public fund of the Federation except in the manner prescribed by the National Assembly. That is the provision”.

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, in his response said since the provisions of the constitution on the subject matter is not ambiguous, the Senate and by extension, the National Assembly will not cede its constitutional power to the executive.

Saraki agreed with the Deputy Senate leader that the Acting President was probably misquoted more so being a seasoned lawyer.

He said: “Thank you very much Deputy leader on the point that you have raised because this is very important. I too have a lot of our colleagues coming up to us regarding the 2017 budget. And I cannot agree with you less.

“Am sure that the Acting President must have been misquoted because there is clearly no ambiguity in the Constitution of the responsibility of the National Assembly. This matter has been cleared and settled. So, I don’t think there are any issues here that are vague. I will like to believe too that the Acting President must have been wrongly quoted.

“But at the same time, I want to say that there are times we have a number of consultations and I want to make it clear that the consultations we do with the Executive will not at any time mean that we will give up the powers we have in line with the Constitution.

“I believe that as responsible Continued on page 12

Senate split over equality status with Reps Olufemi Samuel & Chris Emetoh, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The age long rivalry between the Senate and the House of Representatives came to attention again on Thursday as the Senate disagreed on equality status with the Lower House.

The debate over equality status between both chambers of the National Assembly snowballed into crisis between leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives during the 6th National Assembly under the Senate Presidency of Senator David Mark and House Speakership of Hon. Dimeji Bankole.

Senators argued that the 1999 Constitution as amended gives

more powers to the Senate than the House of Representatives while senators represent larger constituents than members of the House of Representatives.

Deputy Leader of the Senate, Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah, drew attention to this through a motion he moved on alleged comments made by the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on powers of the National Assembly in budget processing and passage as he attempted to explain that both Chambers of the National Assembly enjoys equal status under the constitution.

Na’Allah said both the Senate and House of Representatives have similar powers of legislation “whereas, there is nothing like the upper and lower cham-

bers in the Constitution”.

The Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio (PDP AkwaIbom North West), while reacting to Na’Allah’s suggestion, said Senate was superior to the House of Representatives as recognised by the 1999 Constitution.

He said Section 81 of the Constitution gave the power to confirm executive appointments to the Senate, while Section 5 (4) (b) empowered the Senate to approve deployment of the military on combat duty outside the country.

“These are powers not given to the House of Representatives and the framers of our Constitution knew that, definitely, there must be an upper chamber. From the duties ascribed to both cham-

bers, it is clear that one is the upper and the other is lower”, he said.

However, Majority Leader, Senator Ahmad Lawan (APC Yobe North), agreed with his deputy on the equality status of both chambers, insisting that they were equal and symbolises democracy in the country.

Senator Lawan, who raised another point of order to counter Akpabio’s arguments, explained that the two chambers were equal even though the Senate was given more responsibilities than the House of Representatives.

He said: “I served as a member of the House of Representatives for eight years and came to the Senate in 2007. I think, in fact, I

am convinced that no chamber in the National Assembly can (solely) make any legislation.

“If we cannot, as a Senate, pass a bill and send it for Executive assent until it goes to the House of Representatives, it means that we have equal responsibilities on this. The Senate is only given additional responsibilities”.

The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, however, ruled Lawan out of order, noting that it was a controversial matter and the point of order under which the Majority Leader was speaking was not for such matters.

The two chambers had flexed muscles over issue of Chairman and Co-chairman of the National Constitution Review Conference in Minna, Niger State.

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Court okays FG’s 14 witnesses to testify in camera against Dasuki Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Justice Ahmed Ramat

Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, granted Federal Government request allowing 14 prosecution witnesses in the ongoing trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), to testify from screened cubicle which would shield them from public view.

The judge overruled Dasuki’s objection that it would amount to secret trial. He ruled that witnesses billed

to testify in court in the seven count charge against the former NSA, will do so behind screen that allow only the judge, prosecution and defence counsel to see the witnesses.

The former NSA is facing trial on criminal charges bordering on illegal and unlawful possession of firearms, ammunition as well as for money laundering offences.

Justice Mohammed, in the ruling on the prosecution’s application for witness protection, ordered the registrar to provide the screen any time the case

comes up for trial.

According to the judge, the screen would be erected in the court room in such a way that it would not shield the witnesses from being seen by him (the judge), the defendant, and members of the prosecution and the defence team, while other members of the public in the court will not be prevented from seeing the witnesses.

While dismissing the objection of the defence to the application on Thursday, Justice Mohammed held that the application was in order since Section

232 (4) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 allows the use of such screen by prosecution witnesses in cases involving economic and financial crimes.

“Section 232 (4) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act permits the use of screen in a charge of economic and financial crimes; and money laundering is part of the charges instituted against the defendant”, Justice Mohammed held and added that the prosecution’s request for witness protection was in order, as will not prejudice against

L-R: Marketing Director, Mouka Limited (ML), Mrs. Ronke Osho; Commercial Director, ML, Mr. Dimeji Osingunwa and CEO, Rosemary’s Soft Furnishing Company, Mrs. Ezinne Kufre-Ekanem, displaying their plaques and certificates at the 2017 African Brand Leadership Merit Awards… recently.

the defendant.

Justice Mohammed dismissed the objection raised

by Dasuki’s lead counsel, Ahmed Raji (SAN), who had argued that the application constituted an abuse of court process because a similar one filed by the prosecution in the same case had been dismissed by the former trial judge, Justice Adeniyi Ademola.

Dasuki had stated in his counter affidavit that there was no justification for the Federal Government to have brought the motion for secret trial for the second time having lost in the first motion.

The Federal Government, in the charges against the former NSA, alleged that he (Dasuki), on or before July 17, 2015, was in possession of prohibited firearms without licence, and by so doing had committed an offence contrary to Section 3 of the Firearm Act Cap F28, Laws of Federation of Nigeria 2004.

Dasuki was accused of being in possession of 5 Tavor X95 Assault Rifles without requisite licence, an offence that is punishable under Section 28 (1) (a) of Firearms Act. The Federal Government also alleged that Dasuki, in his residence at No. 13 John Khalifa Street Asokoro, Abuja, on or about July 17, 2015, was found in illegal possession of one (1) Macro

Uzi Assault Rifle with serial number 60244 without request licence, an offence punishable under Section 28(1) (a) of the Firearms Act, Cap F28, LFN 2004.

He was also said to be in illegal possession of one (1) Luger Rifle with serial number 033373 without licence and also accused of stealing contrary to Section 383(1) of the Criminal Code Act and punishable under Section 390(5) of same Act. Counts six and seven bordered on alleged money laundering offences to the tune of $190,000 and N42 million found in his residence.

According to count six, Dasuki, on or about 17th July 2015 at his Abuja residence, was found to be in unlawful possession of the sum of 40,000USD; N5 million, and 20,000 pounds sterling, which the Federal Government claimed were part of proceeds of unlawful act, and therefore had committed an offence contrary to Section 15(2) of the Money Laundering Prohibition Act 2011 as amended.

Count seven alleged that Dasuki, in his Sokoto residence, on or about 16th July 2015, was found to be possession of 150,000USD; N37 million, “which forms part of proceeds of unlawful act. Dasuki denied all the charges.

The trial was adjourned to 20th and 21st September.

PIB scales first hurdle in House of Reps Ï Committee to engage stakeholders constituted Henry Omunu & Emmanuel Iriogbe, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) scaled the first hurdle on Thursday in the House of Representatives when it moved to second reading after it came up for debate at plenary.

The Bill which has been around for over a decade with both the Executive and the Legislative arms disagreeing over sections, was passed in phases by the Senate two weeks ago.

The bill seeks to address the challenges of governance in the oil industry and further unbundle the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

Leading debate on the Bill, acting leader of the House, Rep. Mohammed Tahir Mongunu, said the bill was necessary to cater to issues that had hampered the smooth operations of

the sector.

Mongunu noted that there was need for new legislation to govern the industry which must reflect the reality of current times.

He said: “There is need to pass the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB) with a view to introduce a forensic governance law in line with international best practices. We know that NNPC is an octopus with governance issues that needs to be addressed and brought to speed with international standards.

“When passed, the PIGB will unbundle the NNPC and businesses will be conducted transparently. It will also repeal Acts of agencies like the PPPRA, NNPC, and Petroleum Equalization Trust Fund”.

Co-sponsor of the bill, Hon. Victor Nwokolo, insisted that given the position of the petroleum sector

in the nation’s economy, it is imperative to put in place laws to regulate it.

These laws, according to him, will protect both the country, oil companies as well as host communities.

“The petroleum sector provides eighty percent of our earnings. We need laws that can further drive this.

Only when there are laws that protect the country’s interest, that of the oil companies and host communities can objectives of the sector be achieved,” he said.

Nwokolo said the bill will in particular address the issue of governance by spelling out roles and functions of specific entities even as it will ensure transparency.

“The bill will promote the principles of separation, transparency and accountability to enhance performance and growth,” Nwokola stated.

On his part, Hon. Akinla-

ja Joseph said the bill when passed, will determine the success of the industry, encourage and build confidence in investors.

Akinlaja added that while the bill will rid the sector of undue politicking, restricts the minister to policy formulation and regulation, it will also create institutions that will lead to efficiency in the industry.

Also passed alongside the PIGB is a bill for an act to provide for a framework relating to petroleum producing host community’s participation, cost and benefit sharing among the government, petroleum exploration companies and petroleum host communities.

The bill seeks to promote host communities participation; create a conducive business environment; protect health, safety and the environment/promote local content.

According to Hon. Victor Nwokolo, the essence of the bill in its entirety as it’s obtained in other parts of the globe where petroleum was a natural resource, like Alaska, Mexico and Venezuela is to make host communities stakeholders in oil activities.

“Coming home here, look at the case of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG). Have you ever heard that NLNG is being shut down for a day? The basic reason is because they have taken care of the host community, this is what the bill wants to address.

“When you are talking about mineral resources today, it is not only petroleum we are talking about and by the grace of God, the government is trying to give a drive towards other mineral resources like coal that you find in Plateau, Kogi states and other areas.

“So, when you talk about host communities, it is going to be applicable to all parts of the country, so that it will not be seen as a means of empowering only the Niger Delta region or oil producing communities again”, Nwokolo submitted.

Also, a bill for and memorandum on legal and regulatory framework, institutions and regulatory authorities for the Nigerian petroleum industry, to establish guidelines for the operations of the upstream and downstream sectors was passed for second reading.

Consequently, the speaker, Yakubu Dogara constituted an ad hoc committee to conduct public hearing on the bills.

The committee is to be headed by the Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa.

News 8 Probe panel’s report exonerates exArmy Chiefs, others of war crimes Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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Nigerian Army said on Wednesday night that a Special Board of Inquiry (BOI) it constituted to investigate alleged human rights violations by some army commanders at the theatre of operations in the North East and South East zones of the country has exonerated indicted officers of any wrong doing.

Presenting the highlight of a report of probe panel that looked into Amnesty International allegations of war crimes against two former chiefs of Army Staff, two former Chiefs of Defence Staff and some top commanders, the Chief of Civil Military Affairs Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Nuhu Angbazo, said that allegations could not be substantiated for lack of forensic evidence.

Six retired Army officers who served at theatre of operations in the North East at the peak of Boko Haram insurgency, including four ex-service Chiefs have been denied visa to the United States based on Amnesty International report that indicted them of war crimes under the doctrine of command responsibility.

The officers are Maj. Gen. John Ewansiha, a former General Officer Commanding Operation Restore Order and Operation BOYONA; Maj. Gen. Obida Ethan, a former General Officer Commanding 7 Division Maiduguri; Maj. Gen. Ahmadu Mohammed, Commander, 7 Division; Maj. Gen. Austin Edokpayi, Commander, MNJTF Baga; and Brig. Gen. R.O Bamigboye.

Mathew Dadiya,

Abuja ÏÏÏThe Federal Government, on Thursday, said that it will recruit 7,500 graduates as Community Tax Liaison Officers (CTLOs) to raise awareness among citizens at all levels on the tax system in the country.

Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, alongside the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Chairman, Mr. Babatunde Fowler, made the disclosure during a joint press briefing at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja.

According to Adeo-

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Nigeria lost $15.9bn to oil theft in 3 years -NEITI Myke Uzendu, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency initiative (NEITI) has disclosed that Nigeria lost about $15.9 billion as a result of crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, deferred production and sabotage between 2011 and 2014, just as about $599 million was lost in 2013 due to expired Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs).

NEITI equally revealed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) failed to remit $15.8 billion being proceeds from the sales of crude oil between 2000 and 2014 to either the Federation Account or to the Federal Government.

This was contained in a statement signed by its Director of Communications, Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, in Abuja while making clarifications on the documents it presented to the House of Representatives.

According to Orji, Nigeria in 2011 exported 38.6 million barrels of crude

and lost $4.4 billion just like in 2012 it exported 23.8 million barrels of crude and lost $2.7 billion.

In 2013, 37.7 million barrels of crude was exported and $4.7 billion was lost while in 2014, 40.2 million barrels of crude was exported and $4.1 billion was lost, bringing the total volume of crude lost to oil theft, deferred production, pipeline vandalism, and sabotage to 140.3 million barrels of crude.

Making clarifications on the undeclared Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) dividends and loan repayments details, Orji said: “The NNPC, as custodian of Nigeria’s shares in the NLNG, received Nigeria’s share of NLNG dividends paid to the corporation for 15 years amounting to $15.8 billion between years 2000 and 2014. However, NEITI reports disclosed that NNPC failed to remit the

proceeds to either the Federation Account or the Federal Government”.

To put the records straight, NEITI maintains that NLNG paid the dividends to NNPC but NEITI has no evidence that NNPC remitted the funds to the Federation Account, correcting the impression falsely presented by some media outfit that NEITI reported to the House to Representatives that NLNG owes the federation.

On the Federation Assets held by the Nigeria Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), NEITI Audit reports showed that NPDC failed to remit the sum of $5.5 billion and N72.4 billion comprising of outstanding payments for the OMLs divested to it, cash calls paid by NNPC to the NPDC for already divested assets and legacy liabilities.

On Oil SWAP and Off-shore Processing Agreements, NEITI

also told the Committee that the Off-shore Processing Agreements (OPAs) and the oil swaps resulted in the loss of product value equivalent to $518 million in 2013 and $198.7 million in 2014.

On Expired MoUs, NEITI identified the existence of expired MoUs as another source of revenue loss to the federation, pointing out that the expired agreements have led to under-assessment of government’s share of oil revenue resulting to a revenue loss of $599 million in 2013 alone.

NEITI urged the media to make proper distinction between revenues already earned but not remitted to the Federation Account and value of losses in revenues that the country would have earned if crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, deferred production and sabotage were checked so that the public will not be misled.

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L-R: Chairman, Lagos State All Farmers Association, Otunba Femi Oke; Chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu; President, Young Farmers Network, Mr. Promise Amahi; Co-ordinator, Nigeria Agribusiness Group, Mr. Emmanuel Ijewere and Country Manager, Dizengoff Nigeria, Mr. Antti Ritvonen, during the launch of the CASE-HI Tractor in Nigeria, in Abuja… on Thursday.

FG to recruit 7,500 graduates as tax officers sun, the recruits will be expected to go to schools, churches, mosques, markets and other social places to educate people on the tax system and let them know their obligations.

A CTLO is a young Nigerian graduate who has been trained and deployed to a community to raise awareness and educate citizens at all levels on the tax system in Nigeria.

She said that through this initiative, the government expects to in-

crease the number of tax payers by 35 per cent, from 14 million to about 17 million in two years.

“We will be recruiting them through N-Power and they can apply through the website of the Federal Ministry of Finance or through the N-Power website. It’s a two year fixed contract and they will be deployed to states, attached to state Internal Revenue Service or FIRS. Their job is to improve the level of education on the Nigeria’s tax system. Our tax sys-

tem is progressive, meaning those who earn less should pay less and those who earn more should pay more.

A lot of people don’t know that. So it’s a chance to get people on ground to answer all these pertinent questions,” she said.

Adeosun said that graduates of accounting, economics, mathematics and other relevant courses would be given priority under the programme.

She, however, encouraged intelligent graduates interested in a career in

tax administration to apply as the government planned to sponsor the recruits to become tax professionals.

“This exercise is extremely important for the fiscal sustainability of states because as you know, most of the revenue for states apart from FAAC is supposed to come from tax. So if we improved the number of tax payers, we will be improving the fiscal health of our state governments as well as the Federal Government.

ÏÏÏThe Nigeria Union in South Africa on Wednesday raised the alarm over two communities in South Africa asking Nigerians to quit their territories.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) also quoted the President of the union, Ikechukwu Anyene, as saying that the Kuruman community in Northern Cape Province gave Nigerians till Thursday to leave the place.

Anyene also said the Klaafontein community, extension 5, Johannesburg, has also directed landlords not to renew the rent of Nigerians in the area.

He said the grievance of the South Africans was that Nigerians were responsible for some social vices such as illicit drug trade and prostitution.

Anyene said a Ugandan, who allegedly raped a girl in Kwazulu Natal Province, was described as a Nigerian in the media.

“The Nigeria Union held series of meetings with the affected communities as well as police and local authorities on the recent threats to Nigerians,” Anyene told NAN.

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Nigeria is built on faulty foundation, there is need to revisit it –Kanayo –P10

I have no hand in Lagos PDP crisis – Kashamu –P11

Northern leaders hit back at Oyegun’s critics, commend him for building great party Patrick Okohue Some prominent politicians from the North has hit out at critics of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, accusing them of plotting to divide the party in every way imaginable.

The leaders also commended Oyegun for building up the party’s organisational and competitive capacity.

In a statement in Kano by the chairman of APC United Front, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa, the leaders condemned attempts by some desperate politicians to tarnish the image of the national chairman and malign him.

They described Oyegun as a highly intelligent and capable leader. “Chief Odigie-Oyegun is articulate and very wellorganised” They commended the national chairman for waging an all out political battle, denying the former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan a second term, locking out the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and politicians that are out of touch with the realities in the country.

“Chief Odigie-Oyegun is moving in the right direction. He is passionate about improving APC’s formidable election machine,” they said.

While offering a candid assessment of Oyegun’s performance, the leaders praised the national chairman for bringing about a new era in Nigerian politics, overcoming huge obstacles, placing the

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power of the party in the hands of the members and improving the party’s fortune in Kogi, Ondo and Edo. They also commended him for attracting new members into the party, regardless of their political stance.

The leaders charged Oyegun to work

round the clock and ensure that the party wins in Anambra, Osun and Ekiti.

“We thank Nigerians, home and abroad, for their love, support and implicit confidence in the APC government. There are so many challenges facing Nigeria. APC is fixing them. The future is bright” they added.

Be focused on your founding objectives, cleric tells OPC members

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Patrick Okohue An Islamic scholar and preacher, Sheik Muyideen Ajano Bello has charged members of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), not to deviate for the purpose behind its formation, but stay focused in achieving the aims and objectives behind it.

Speaking during the 2017 edition of the

Radamdan Lecture, organised by the OPC for its Muslim members and others, as part of activities for the fasting period, the renowned Islamic scholar said that the group has continued to remain relevant because it was formed to fight for people’s freedom.

“The Lord has a purpose for bringing you together and you should not go out of whatever the Lord wants you to do. He has continued to sustain OPC over the years because he knew about its formation,” Sheik Bello said.

The preacher who also used the opportunity to explain why he has continued to associate with the OPC and why would continue to do so, said that apart from the fact that he had carefully examined the character and conduct of the national coordinator of the OPC, Otunba Gani Adams, his continued association with the group is in adherence to the directive by the Almighty Allah.

The Muslim cleric said, “I have watched Gani Adams from far and from close distance and I have found out that he has not been doing what the Lord forbids.”

Sheik Bello also said that “he swore before me that he does not belong to any secret cult. I have been to his house and I can say that I am satisfied with what I have seen.

“People usually say that he is fond of

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making appeasement to the gods and I disagree with them. If you continue to say that he is fond of making appeasement to the deities, then that is why you are scared of him,” the cleric said.

He also explained that “Some of you question why I attend OPC even, the Almighty Allah direct us to preach Islam to everybody including the unbelievers.

Preaching should not be for only Muslims.”

He also advised OPC members to believe in God as the Supreme Being and the only person who gives an unending power, while also calling on the members of the group to remain committed and united.

He said “Only God can give you power.

There is no other power anywhere except the power from God. It is only the power from God that lasts forever. All of you should be loyal to your leader. You should be committed to the organization,” he advised.

The famous Islamic scholar also used the opportunity to speak on national issues, blaming the recession in the country on the ruling elites, noting that the recession affects only the masses of the country.

To him, “there is nothing like recession.

Recession was created by those who are leading us in this country and it does not affect them. It only affects the poor and the masses.”

Arewa’s quit notice: Group commends Osinbajo’s peace efforts, insist on restructuring Patrick Okohue A pan-Nigeria youth group, I belong to One Nigeria Initiative has commended Acting President Yemi Osinbajo for opening sets of meetings with Northern and South Eastern leaders, aimed at calming the tension being generated by the October 1 deadline quit order handed to the Igbo speaking people of Nigeria to vacate the North, by some Northern youth groups and find ways of putting an end to the continued agitations in the country.

The group insisted that Nigeria at this time has no option to restructuring, arguing that the only solution to perceived injustices in the country, which is fuelling several agitations in the country is true fiscal federalism in line with the recommendation of the 2014 National Conference.

According to the Convener and Executive Coordinator of the group, Comrade James Ezema while reacting to the aftermath of the quit order, “unless the current self-determination agitations, and the eviction order dimension to the already complicated threat to Nigeria’s unity, are not handled with uttermost patriotism, the tale will be bitter for the country.”

He maintained that “the opening set of meetings with Northern and South Eastern leaders by Acting President Yemi Osinbjo is a step in the right direction.

“We, in the I Belong to One Nigeria Initiative, have been working with selected civil society groups and individuals that have interest in the preservation of our unity in an atmosphere of peaceful coexistence by all tribes and tongues.

Rivers PDP, Wike should be serious over security, Senator Abe advises

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The senator representing Rivers South East Senatorial District, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, has advised the governor of the state, Mr Nyesom Ezebunwo Wike and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to be serious with matters of state security in the interest of the people.

In a statement issued in Port Harcourt and signed by his spokesperson, Mr. Parry Saroh Benson, Senator Abe wondered why Governor Wike and “his PDP hirelings” would not take the advice of a ranking senator with regard to the insecurity in the state but rather chose to play politics with it.

The statement recalled that some time ago, Senator Abe had spoken about the insecurity in the state, but that unfortunately, the governor trivialised the issue only to admit there was insecurity and subsequently set up the State Amnesty Programme headed by Hon. Kenneth Chinda.

The statement added that common sense and reason would have made the government to think towards the direction with a view to tackling the situation.

The Senator alleged that, rather than act in the direction of a responsible government, the Rivers State governor and the Peoples Democratic Party chose to trivialise the matter again by accusing Senator Abe of having armed the boys.

Politics 10 President Muhammed Buhari is two years in office, how will you access his administration?

We are celebrating the two years of this government. I hear people say a particular man has failed; I think when it comes to this government what have failed this country is the system: the faulty foundation upon which this country was founded. If anybody is blaming Buhari I can say that is wrong, ten Buhari would come and they would never do anything. Our problem in Nigeria is the system; you will agree with me that when somebody builds a house if he has a wrong foundation, the house will not stand. So, from the time of independence, from the witchcraft of the British people, they gave us a wrong foundation, by bringing this country together. So, the first thing is to visit the foundation; so, I can tell you that this country built is about witchcraft. People think witchcraft is that women that fly in the night alone. The root of witchcraft is rebellion.

If we must reposition, we must deal with the witchcraft. We have a country were the law does not work; those in authority do not respect the law. Even there is law in paper but it is not working, those in authority work against the law.

Public office holders are working against the law in this country.

Government in Nigeria is about manipulation and they dominant people. In the original plan of God, leadership is not meant to dominate people, but to serve and anybody that is elected into office but diverting from what is meant to be done is practicing witchcraft.

There is a system that is wrong, you can practice your witchcraft through intimidation and brain washing of people; and that is what government in Nigeria is doing.

Do you support the call for restructuring of the country?

I support the restructuring of the country. We need to revisit the constitution. That is why I said the system and foundation of the Nigeria is faulty. But I am sorry for the church: because it is supposed to help the government to put itself together, but what is happening is that these days the government control the church.

Nigeria’s foundation is faulty, if we don’t do something now, 2019 would be bloody. Imagine allocation been given to Northern states and some people would share the money among themselves.

Will you say the problem is from the present form of government?

The present system we have is not good for us. I want a system where there would be autonomy between the state and the local government. Go to some states; the local governments don’t have money to even build a bore hole. If we must move forward there must be true federalism in Nigeria, Buhari is not the problem, those people saying he would die are joking, because he would not.

But, the President made many promises to Nigerians, but nothing much has changed?

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Nigeria is built on faulty foundation, there is need to revisit it –Kanayo I support the restructuring of the country. We need to revisit the constitution.

That is why I said the system and foundation of the Nigeria is faulty. But I am sorry for the church: because it is supposed to help the government to put itself together, but what is happening is that these days the government control the church. Nigeria’s foundation is faulty, if we don’t do something now, 2019 would be bloody.

Imagine allocation been given to Northern states and some people would share the money among themselves.

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Prosper Kanayo, a pastor, social critic, philanthropist and educationist, is the founder of Living Water Church, Isolo Lagos. In his interview with INIOBONG IWOK, Kanayo accesses the two years of President Buhari’s administration and calls for the restructuring of the country, he also speaks on other national issues.

It is only those Nigerians that are not sincere that would not see what the man is doing. The man is restructuring, that means they need to destroy the old foundation and lay a new one. That is what he came to do. I told some journalist some time ago; that if we continue with the last administration of Goodluck Jonathan our children would curse us. Things are changing, people in the village are eating, they are getting crops from their farm; it is only some one that is not sincere that would say he has not seen anything that this administration has achieved.

How do you react to the killing in the various parts of the country?

The killing has been on before the man came to power, it did not start today, Boko Haram has been there. What I am still saying is that it is the foundation. Can a man who went to university go and be killing? Even he has no job and a wife, it is a general systemic problem, forget about what people are saying. Like I said, until we deal with witchcraft in the system Nigeria cannot move forward.

Witchcraft by maltreatment,

intimidation and manipulation of people, that is what the government is doing.

Are you in support of the agitation for Biafra, you are from that part of the country?

The greatest problem we have in Africa is ignorance. They just want to use some poor people and dump them. I can never join people that are talking ignorantly.

It was Uwazurike that started this struggle where is he today? if there is call for us to divide please let do it peacefully if at us there is demand for us to separate let do it accordingly and don’t forget God who create this country to be one don’t make mistake my prayer for this country is that it should is that the will of God should be done for Nigeria.

A lot of Nigerians think this administration have failed with it policies, which is the reason we are in recession, do you agree?

That is not true, if you check, the number of things we bring from abroad have reduced. As far as we are not producing anything in Nigeria, and it is pure impor-

tation, we would not grow, and that is a reason unemployment is high. If you check, importation has reduced. There is nothing wrong about Buhari’s policies.

Cars should come from the land borders.

Being a clergy do you have any vision for the country?

I am not a politician and I can’t be a politician, let me tell you something you would never forget, most of the challenges we are facing in Nigerian every country in the world are facing the same.

The coming of Jesus is at hand, the bible said when Jesus is about to come, there would be war, crises and these are the manifestations.

My greatest prayers are that Buhari should continue in 2019, let the will of God prevail. We should give the man the chance, The opposition say the President is targeting the opposition in the anti graft war?

It is not true, Nigerian politicians would be the ones committing evil, they would be the ones that are making noise in the press; that is part of manipulation that I am talking about. Because even the court, the politicians have money to pay the press people; look at his home, nothing was done, while a Jambite was jailed because they caught some ammunition with him, this is the kind of system that I am talking about.

What areas do you think he President’s attention should be?

Education. If I have chance everybody should acquire education up to masters’ level. I would advise him to look into the education sector, also agriculture; because if the education system is not improved upon we are in trouble.

Delta govt not owing council workers, says Okowa Delta State governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has advised local government administrators to seek alternative solution to offset the backlog of salaries and arrears owed local government workers.

Okowa who gave the advice at a Town Hall Meeting held in Uvwie Local Government Area of the state said that the government did not owe local government workers or primary schools teachers.

He added that the government was not responsible for the payment of the salaries of local government employees.

Okowa said, “the only thing that connects us is the money accruing from federal allocation; what is meant for the state is disbursed to state while the one for local governments is disbursed to them.

“What we do as state government is to add 10 per cent of our Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to the allocation of local government councils through what we called JAC Committee.

“The committee includes the chairmen of Nigeria Union of Teachers and Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees.

“So the state government is not the one owing local government and primary schools teachers; the money coming from JAC to them is no longer enough because of the economic recession.

“The combined salaries of local government workers and primary school teachers in the state is between N3.4 billion and N3.5 billion monthly, while the money from JAC monthly is currently between N2.4 billion and N2.6 billion.”

While sympathising with the aggrieved workers, Okowa said he could only offer advice as governor, adding that the way out should be decided by local government administrators.

The governor said that his administration had engaged 50 physically challenged persons on the state’s skill acquisition training programme. He said that another batch of 50 persons would soon be enrolled.

On cultism, Okowa tasked parents to inculcate on their wards good moral values in order for them not to constitute nuisance to the society.

He urged the people to imbibe the culture of good hygiene by keeping their environment clean.

(NAN)

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Jigawa LG polls: Police reads riot act to party leaders, candidates, others Ahead of the July 1 council elections in Jigawa State, Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, Rasheed Akintunde, has met with leaders of political parties and chairmanship candidates and warned that police would not hesitate to disrupt any political rally that could breach public peace.

Akintunde told politicians at the Police Headquarters in Dutse that political parties were free to conduct their rallies and campaigns, but advised them to obtain police permit before embarking on such campaigns or rallies.

The commissioner said that the gesture was to enable the police to provide adequate security during such gatherings and to guard against disruption of public peace and safety.

According to him, the nation’s constitution gives citizens the right to freedom of association, warning that any politician or candidate who engages in acts of thuggery during political

campaigns or election will be made to face the full wrath of the law.

He added that “any conduct, action or inaction prohibited by the constitution or the electoral act will attract punishment.

“Our attention is now on campaign, so all these electoral act violators still have provision in our penal code law. There is no way an offender can escape being tried.”

The commissioner listed offences during campaign as; unlawful possession of weapon at political rally or voting centre, violent threat to any person or political party, as well as campaigning in public earlier than 90 days before polling day or ending campaign less than 24 hours to election.

Another offence, he added, is political party advertising in newspapers, radio or television less than 24 hours to election.

According to him, other offences are employing state apparatus, including the media

to the advantage or disadvantage of any political party or candidate at any election, and unequal allocation of airtime among political parties or candidates.

Broadcasting or publishing any material for the purpose of promoting or opposing a particular political party or a candidate 24 hours after polling day was also an offence, he noted.

The chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Alhaji Sardauna Yero and the Vice Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in charge of Dutse, Alhaji Habibu Sara, commended the police for organising the meeting.

The two party leaders assured that their members would be briefed accordingly to avoid unnecessary tension in the state.

The political parties unanimously agreed and signed peace accord toward peaceful conduct of political rallies, campaign and subsequent elections in the state. (NAN)

I have no hand in Lagos PDP crisis – Kashamu The Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has denied any involvement in the crisis rocking the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ahead of the council polls in the state.

The Senator was reacting to an allegation by a factional chairman of the party in the state, Hon. Moshood Salvador, that he (Kashamu) was partly responsible for the crisis rocking the chapter.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Salvador made the allegation in Lagos on Wednesday while announcing his faction’s alliance with the Labour Party for the July 22 Lagos State polls.

PDP candidates from the Salvador-led faction were not recognised for the election by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC).

In a statement issued by his media aide, Mr Austin Oniyokor, Kashamu, described the allegation as baseless.

He said that he had not interfered with the affairs of the Lagos State chapter of the party, and that he would never do.

Kashamu advised Salvador and his supporters to take responsibility for the crisis as well as the failure of the party to secure victory in the state for the past 18years.

“Blaming me for something I know nothing about instead of taking responsibility is uncalled for,” he

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said.

He described the alliance between the Salvador-led faction and the Labour Party for the July 22 polls as “riddance.”

NAN reports that PDP in Lagos State has been factionalised along the national leadership tussle between Sen. Ali-Modu Sheriff and former Sen. Ahmed Makarfi.

While Salvador belongs to the Makarfi’s PDP National Caretaker Committee, the Segun Adewale-led

faction of the state PDP aligned with Sheriff.

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has recognised the Adewale-led faction based on the Appeal Court judgment affirming Sheriff as Acting National Chairman.

The Salvador-led faction on Wednesday entered into an alliance with the Labour Party to enable its candidates to participate in the July 22 polls.

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Lagos LG poll: PDP/Labour alignment exposed Makarfi’s faction as moles in our party -Aeroland

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Patrick Okohue The Chairman of Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otunba segun Adewale, has described the recent official alignment of the Ahmed Makarfi faction of the party with Labour Party ahead of the July 22 local government election in the state as a clear indication that they are the real black legs in the party hell bent on decimating the PDP. Adewale noted that all the upheavals in the party are masterminded by the Makarfi group under Hon. Moshood Salvador through the directive of Chief Olabode George, whose wife is the Director General of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) under the All Progressives Congress (APC) led government.

“It is a clear indication that the Makarfi led group are the moles within PDP, hell bent to decimate us, we in the Senator Ali Modu Sheriff camp are never sell out, we stand firm for PDP, now that the Makarfi group divorced PDP for Labour party, it is good radiance to bad rubbish, even though we are open to receiving them back.

“Whenever they choose to come back they will never amount to anything, they would rather go and join the queue.

“Having failed to reconcile and are opting out, they need to pay the N33m gotten from the sale of PDP nomination forms before any consideration as this move amount to anti-party,” Adewale said, warning that anyone involved in such move will face the wrath of posterity politically.

He said that he would set up a disciplinary committee to probe the alliance and mete out sanctions to anybody found culpable.

“How can you buy nomination forms on the platform of PDP and defect to Labour Party for the elections. It is a clear illegal act.

“We cannot fold our hands

and watch this illegality unchallenged. Any member that is found culpable by this committee will be dealt with in accordance with the party’s constitution,” he said.

Adewale urged PDP members to embark on massive membership drive for success at the polls.

It would be recalled that the two factions headed by Hon. Mashood Salvador loyal to Makarfi and the other chaired by Otunba Segun Adewale – had sold forms to aspirants, but LASIEC recognised Adewale popularly known as Aeroland and accepted his list of candidates for the election.

But, Salvador, refuse to accept that and took his faction to align with the Labour Party for the purpose of the local government election in the state.

He said that the alliance was a temporary arrangement, and that all PDP candidates for the polls would contest on the LP platform.

According to him, the decision was borne of out the inability of his faction and the Segun Adewale-led faction of the PDP to reach a consensus for the polls.

He said that the alliance became necessary as his faction, which he claimed represented over 90 percent of the PDP in the state, was denied participation in the polls, following the recognition of the Adewale-led faction

by LASIEC. He said that the alliance did not mean that his faction had left the PDP. However, Adewale insist “The truth of the matter is that their move to Labour Party is not borne out of failed reconciliatory moves with the party as touted

by Salvador, but rather they brokered a truce with APC that PDP will not contest the local government election in Lagos.

“It is a clear antics to decimate PDP further as PDP is not Labour, neither is Labour PDP, but Salvador and the 40 thieves are the ones in Labour, loyal PDP members should be wary of these deceptive people,” Aeroland reiterated.

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Arrest murderous herdsmen, prosecute Arewa youths, CAN tells FG Continued from page 1 visit to the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Ayokunle lamented that it was disappointing to hear the ultimatum of hate made by some Northern youths that the Easterners of Igbo extraction should leave every part of Northern Nigeria within three months.

“We condemn such statement

in strong terms and we see it as divisive, misguided, ethnocentric and unconstitutional.

“We urge that the law enforcement agents should be directed by you to go after those behind it whether young or old”, the CAN president said.

According to him, it is an unreasonable statement that no amount of previous provocation can justify.

He said: “We commend you for

We have power to tinker with budget, NASS tels Osinbajo Continued from page 6 statesmen, there are times we consult and do our best to work with the Executive and assist them. But as we bend backwards, I don’t think that should be misrepresented that powers given to us in the Constitution does not exist. That is not the case, and this Senate will continue to defend the Constitution and ensure that anything we do is in line with the laws of the land”.

On his part, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, on Thursday, insisted that the National Assembly has the powers to introduce new projects, add, remove or reduce items in the appropriation bill forwarded to it by President Buhari.

Dogara stated this while reacting to a motion of privilege moved by Hon. Lawal Abubakar (APC/Adamawa).

According to the Speaker, the framers of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) have vested the powers of law making in the legislature, execution or implementation on the executive while the judiciary interprets the law so as to ensure checks and balances.

Dogara said: “A declaration as to which of the arms has the power and rights, in as much as it is related to the interpretation of the law, is the function of the judiciary and not of the executive.”

Earlier, in his motion, Hon. Abubakar had disclosed that his privilege as a member had been

breached based on statements credited to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, who was quoted to have said on two occasions that the National Assembly lacks the powers to introduce new projects into the budget before passing same.

But Dogara has argued that the Appropriation Act is a law enacted by the National Assembly and that public officers from the president down to his ministers have sworn to uphold the constitution, adding that the refusal or failure to implement the budget is a violation of the constitution which has consequences.

The speaker stated that in the event of the executive refusing to assent to any bill passed by the National Assembly, the constitution empowers the National Assembly to override such a veto in the interest of the public.

He said: “We are men of honour whether legislators or executive.

We are bound by the oath of office to faithfully execute that law and in the case of the executive, if it is not done, all of us know the very consequences. I don’t want to call it by its name, we know the consequences.”

Drawing a parallel from the United States where Nigeria copied its presidential system of government from, Dogara declared that “any budget proposal sent to Congress is presumed dead on arrival and it only comes alive when passed by both chambers of Congress because the legislature has the powers to tamper with the proposal.”

No going back on psychiatric test for traffic offenders –FRSC

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ing.

Meanwhile, mixed reactions have continued to trail the proposed test by the FRSC. National President, National Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Dr. Ibramim Pategi, said that FRSC ought to conduct eye test, psychological and others tests before even issuing the driver’s licence, adding the post offence

psychiatric test is a welcome development but must be conducted with all sincerity so that drivers will not be subjected to unnecessary hardship.

“I think we need to start somewhere and conform to global practice. So many things have already been introduced by the FRSC like the speed limiter but we are not aware of the details of its implementation. FRSC must be sincere with this test.

talking tough on this dangerous statement but still urge sir that you get them arrested as Kanu, the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, was arrested and prosecuted. We believe in one indivisible Nigeria where our diversities can be explored for growth and development. We must be tolerant of one another and co-exist in love.”

The rampaging herdsmen have been decimating the lives of farmers across the country from the North to the South, the East and the West without any form of arrest by the government.

The CAN president therefore, pointed out that Southern Kaduna is not totally free from their grip up till now.

“Killing and maiming of farmers continue in Benue, Enugu, Abraka in Delta State just to mention a few. The most painful thing is that we are seeing their victims without the seriousness from the law enforcement agents to arrest and successfully prosecute the murderous herdsmen.

“This has encouraged them to continue in their killing and kidnapping spree with reckless abandon. Don’t we have a competent government in place with all the necessary law enforcement apparatus to ensure law and order?

This government has to do more than what you have done presently to bring these criminals to book,” Ayokunle stated.

He said “all Christian churches in Nigeria is here today to pay you a goodwill visit and to pray for the speedy recovery of the President of our nation, President Muhammadu Buhari, so that he might be able to come back home and continue with his leadership responsibilities of this country to the good of all. It is our prayer that there would be miraculous intervention in his healing and all praises shall be to God. This is our sacred duty as fellow human beings who can also fall sick and as Christians who value so much the life of all living creatures, especially human beings.”

CAN also raised the alarm over what it described as obnoxious, divisive and ungodly secondary school curriculum, saying: “We are here to point your attention to a time-bomb, obnoxious, divisive and ungodly secondary school curriculum that the Federal Ministry of Education is introducing into our schools and of which we had earlier complained to the Presidency.

“Then, if I am not mistaken, it was suspended but has again been re-introduced without any review at all.

“This curriculum is the brainchild of Nigerian Educational Research Council, an agency of the Federal Ministry of Education.

To us in Christian Association of Nigeria, its introduction is an illwind that blows nobody any good for so many reasons.

“A state has started implementing it already and Christians that are more on the receiving side of it are already crying fowl because of its potential dangers now or in the future.”

Accident scene on British Road, Jos… on Thursday.

Nigeria’s inflation drops to 16.25 % in May Mathew Dadiya and Myke Uzendu, Abuja

ÏÏÏ National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigeria’s inflation rate has dropped from 17.24 percent in April to 16.25 per cent in May. The NBS made this known in its “Consumer Price Index (CPI) May 2017’’ report released on Thursday in Abuja.

According to the report, this is the fourth consecutive decline in the rate of inflation since January.

The bureau stated that on a month-on-month basis, the headline index increased by 1.88 per cent in May 2017, 0.28 per cent points higher than the rate of 1.60 per cent recorded in April 2017.

However, it stated that food inflation increased by 19.27 per cent

(year-on-year) in May 2017, down by 0.03 per cent points from the rate of 19.30 per cent recorded in April.

On a month-on-month basis, NBS reported that the food subindex increased by 2.54 per cent in May, up by 0.50 per cent points from 2.04 per cent recorded in April.

The agency noted that rise in the food index was caused by increases in prices of meat, bread and cereals, fish, potatoes, milk cheese and eggs as well as vegetables such as tomatoes.

The percentage change in the average composite CPI for the 12 months period ending in May 2017 over the average of the CPI for the previous 12 months period was 17.63 per cent.

“This is against 17.59 per cent recorded in April 2017, it said.’’

It said the urban index rose by

16.34 per cent (year-on-year) in May 2017 from 17.62 per cent recorded in April.

Accordingly, the rural index increased by 16.02 per cent in May from 16.69 per cent in April.

On month-on-month basis, it stated that the urban index rose by 1.84 per cent in May from 1.61 per cent recorded in April, while the rural index rose by 1.92 per cent in May from 1.59 per cent in April.

The CPI measures the average changeover time in prices of goods and services consumed by people for day-to-day living.

The construction of the CPI combines economic theory, sampling and other statistical techniques using data from other surveys to produce a weighted measure of average price changes in the Nigerian economy.

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Editorial Developing Nigeria’s Inland Waterways

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anaging Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Boss Gida Mustapha, not long ago assured Nigerians of his commitment to develop the country’s inland waterways. Speaking in Lokoja, Mustapha said that with Africa’s second largest river, Nigeria has no reason not to utilise her inland waterways. We no less agree with the NIWA boss. There is no doubt that Nigeria has about 10,000 kilometers waterways of which if developed and equipped with auxiliary facilities will provide all year round navigation for transportation of bulk cargo and passengers. Regrettably, this natural resource is yet be utilised to the fullest more than 55 years after Nigeria’s independence in 1960.

Evidences show that inland waterways reduces transport cost for heavy and bulky cargoes, even as it has the capability of transporting large amount of cargoes in one time from one destination to another. Among all the transport modes, inland waterways are the least capital-intensive. In addition, it is environment-friendly while supplementing rail and road transport and helping in the decongestion of roads.

Moreover, the risks of accidents and breakdowns are minimum as compared to any other form of transport.

Incidentally, both the Niger and Benue rivers transverse most parts of country.

On the Niger side, starting from Kebbi in the Northwest through Kwara, in the West to the confluence town of Lokoja in the middle and from the Benue side, starting from Adamawa through Benue State to Lokoja and southward through Onitsha to Yenagoa in the Niger Delta.

Therefore, it stands to reason that developing them would be a potential game changer capable of engendering an economic revival that will ameliorate the debilitating poverty in the country.

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Unfortunately, successive governments have touched upon the importance of developing the country’s inland waterways many times, but not much has been done in that direction.

Nigeria should borrow a leaf from Germany, United Kingdom and United States of America that developed the Rhine, Thames and Mississippi rivers respectively, thereby engendering massive economic development in those countries. It is not coincidental that most of the major economic centres in the United States and other developed countries are located along the banks of major inland rivers and waterways.

In addition, it is not surprising that China’s leading economic city of Shanghai sits at the mouth of the Yangtze River.

We can deduce that once the Niger and Benue rivers are dredged making them accessible for commercial traffic, there will be a surge in economic activities in every part of the country especially the hinterland.

Fact is that they will open up Nigeria’s bread basket to commercial farming since farmers in flood plains of both rivers will gain access to move crops and supplies to and from the market. Nigeria being a major oil producing and exporting country records about 2,000 petroleum tanker vessels calling at her ports annually. Industry analysts therefore wonder why the federal and states government cannot take advantage of the huge opportunities in the sector to create jobs.

Inland waterways have huge potential for public private partnership-led investments in dredging, construction, operation and maintenance of barges, terminals, storage facilities and navigation, as well as tourism. Therefore developing them is a viable option towards sustainable urban development.

It is time our rivers once again become part of our settlements like in the olden days.

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Don calls for speedy, effective implementation of 2017 budget Moses Oyediran, Enugu

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tor of African Heritage Institution (Afri-Heritage), Enugu, Prof. Ufo OkekeUzodike, has called for speedy and effective implementation of the 2017 budget for socio-economic tur naround.Okeke-Uzodike told newsmen during the week that the impact of the budget would be felt if implemented speedily and effectively.

He said that the impact of the budget would be felt more in its implementation rather than on timing or the amount of money involved.“Before now, we have seen budgets passed in good time with huge monetary provisions and with good intentions, but their implementation were abysmal; just between 25 and 30 per cent.

“So, the institute is calling on the Federal Government to ensure high rate and quality implementa-

tion of this year’s budget to improve the economy and revamp the already healing economy.“We expect 80 per cent implementation to maximise the benefit of this newly signed budget,’’ he said.

The executive director lauded the federal government for putting the economy in the part of recovery.

“The economy is already showing signs of slow but steady recovery, which is a good one,’’

Okeke-Uzodike said.He urged the government to implement all aspects of the budget to stimulate the economy and provide jobs as well as increase bargaining power of Nigerians.

“I can tell you the rate of inflation is still high; there must be conscious efforts to bring it down so that the growth of the economy will impact more on individual Nigerians and households,’’ he added. It would be recalled

that the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday signed the 2017 appropriation bill of N7.44 trillion into law.

He described the event as “an important milestone’’ in President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The budget christened; “Budget of Economic Recovery and Growth’’ has projected revenue of N5.08 trillion with deficit of N2.36 trillion.

A total of N2.98 tril-

lion was earmarked for recurrent non-debt expenditure, while N2.17 trillion was earmarked for contribution to the development fund for capital expenditure exclusive of capital expenditure in statutory transfers.

A total of N434.41 billion was earmarked for statutory transfers while N1.84 trillion for debt service and N177.46 billion for sinking fund for maturing bonds.The acting president said the appropriation act was an important milestone in the administration’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP).

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Glo Laffta Fest train move to Ibadan ÏÏÏ

Resourceful stand-up comedians, Olufemi Fagade popularly known as Omo Baba and Kenny Blaq were among the top artistes who performed at the Ibadan edition of Nigeria’s most popular comedy show, Glo Laffta Fest sponsored by telecommunications giant, Globacom.

Similarly, top Yoruba Nollywood stars, Odunlade Adekola and Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr. Latin also graced the show which was held at the Professor Oritsejolomi Thomas Hall of the Conference Centre of the prestigious University of Ibadan.

A reputed Globacom ambassador, Odunlade was one of the three guest celebrities who resonated well with the crowd as his appearance on stage elicited a wild ovation which was equally extended to Mr. Latin.

Directive on estimated billing not applicable to residential customers -ANED Nosa Akenzua,

Asaba ÏÏÏThe Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors, (ANED) has said that the directive by Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, (NERC) to consumers not to pay estimated electricity billings only applies to Maximum Demand, (MD), customers and not residential.

NERC had in June 2016, issued directive to distribution companies for all MD customers to be metered by November, 30 2016. Following the expiration of the deadline, NERC further directed that MD customer that was not metered by March 1, shall not pay any electricity bill presented by a distribution company on the basis of esti-

mated billing methodology.

It also said that no distribution company shall disconnect any MD customer that was not metered by March 1, on the basis of the customer’s refusal to pay a bill issued after the compliance deadline on the basis of estimated billing method.

The commission had also urged any MD customer not metered

by March 1, to notify the commission directly. To this end, Mr. Obiaya said, “we recognize that our residential consumers will be interested in this notice thinking that it applies to them in their need for meters, and we recognize that everyone will like to be metered, we are working towards that.”

“But this time, that notice by

NERC is specific for maximum demand customers. Yes, it is a challenge, but we are working hard to ensure that we meter all the MD customers to eliminate issues associated with estimated billing that those customers have.” He said that the Discos had substantially metered MD customers, adding that the mass metering of residential consumers was on-going.

“So, our expectation is that the metering of MD customers comprehensively is been completed at this time. I know in my various discussions with the Discos, with respect to the deadline we have been given the NERC, it is in our interest to essentially meter all our MD customers.”

Radiographers in the country under the aegis of Association of Radiographers of Nigeria (ARN), have rejected the National Council of Radiology and Radiation Medicine (NCR) Bill, proposed by a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Patrick Asadu, describing it as a waste of tax payers’ money.

The bill is seeking for an Act to establish NCR for the control and practice of the profession of radiology, radiation medicine, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy, radiography, medical physics and technology, nursing among others which the radiographers said was totally unacceptable because they were already being regulated in their various fields.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Lagos recently, organised by ARN and Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), the President of ARN, Mrs. Elizabeth Balogun, said members of ARN have not only rejected the proposed bill, but have refused to be associated with it.

This, Balogun said was because the practice of radiography in Nigeria is already being regulated by the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria(RRBN) established by CAP 1987 and amended as ACT 2004 just as medicine is being regulated by Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCAN).

“It was therefore, a rude shock when we stumbled on a proposed bill by an Hounourable member of the House of Representatives to establish the National Council of Radiology and Radiation Medicine”, she said.

Balogun argued that if radiographers are already being regulated as professionals, what is the motive for lumping them with others who don’t have their status of satisfaction and placement?

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Saraki’s CCT acquittal: Wild jubilation in Ilorin ...SERAP raises the alarm, wants UN-backed Commission against impunity Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin & Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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jubilation erupted in Ilorin, Kwara state, on Thursday following the discharge and acquittal of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT on allegations of false assets declaration levelled against him by the federal government.

The ‘I Stand By Saraki’ group led by a former woman leader of the All progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Alhaja Sarah Adebayo coordinator the rally.

Amidst drumming, singing and dancing, Saraki’s supporters, including members and executives of the APC, members of state executive council, women and youth groups

marched from the party’s secretariat at GRA to the palace of the Emir of Ilorin in the heart of the town.

The joyous Saraki’s supporters wore multicoloured customised T-shirts to celebrate Saraki’s victory at the tribunal.

Meanwhile, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has raised the alarm over the acquittal of the Senate President Dr. Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) of corruption charges.

According to SERAP, the development suggests serious shortcomings in the criminal justice system, saying that a complementary and supportive mechanism from a UN-backed commission against corruption and impunity in Nigeria is urgently needed to achieve

President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption agenda.

The group also urged the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, to urgently and proactively pursue the establishment of a UN-backed International Commission Against Corruption and Impunity to assist our criminal justice system to effectively investigate and prosecute high-level corruption cases in the country, like it happened in Guatemala, for example.

It added that the acquittal is capable of sending a message that corruption pays and corrupt leaders can get away with their loots due to technicality and glaring lapses in the country’s criminal system.

SERAP stated this in a statement by its deputy director, Mr Timothy Adewale and made

available to Daily Times on Thursday.

However, while addressing the mammoth crowd in Ilorin, the state chairman of the APC, Hon. Ishola Balogun Fulani, expressed happiness on the development, saying allegations against were politically motivated.

“The entire APC members and all peace loving people of Kwara State are very happy. We knew that this is a politically motivated charges, but God has vindicated us, and it is a plus to democracy. This also allows us to have confidence in the judiciary of Nigeria.

“We are very happy. We thank everybody and well meaning Nigerians who had supported us from first time this thing (trial) started up to

the end of this case. We are very happy and that is why you see us rejoicing.

While calling for continuous prayer in the task ahead, the ABS mandate office assured Kwarans that Saraki shall remain focused in the development of every nook and cranny of the state.

ABS reiterated that the evidence of performance which the upper House has demonstrated under the Saraki leadership as shown in the number of bills passed and petitions discharged which is unprecedented in the annals of the Nigerian Senate will be further invigorated to ensure that positive governance continues to devolve to the citizenry to improve their socio-economic and political standings.

Lagos socialite, drug kingpin pleads not guilty, gets bail Joy Anyim

ÏÏÏSuspected

drug kingpin and Lagos socialite, Mrs. Fumilola Arike Ogbuaya a.k.a. Arike Fumilola Ogundipe, was on Thursday arraigned by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) before Justice Hadiza Rabiu Shagari of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi Lagos.

In an amended charge, No. FHC/L/124c/2017, who is facing a three count charge of conspiracy, aiding and procuring of substances found to be cocaine, pleaded not guilty to all three count charge.

In her ruling, Justice Shagari granted her bail application on the ground that she had been granted bail. She was however remanded in prison custody pending when she will perfect her bail conditions. The case was also adjourned to June 28 and 29 2017 for trial.

It was reported that Mrs. Ogbuaya was implicated in a case of unlawful exportation of 1.595kg of cocaine to Saudi Arabia in February 2017 at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA).

Officers had visited her Lagos residence on a follow-up operation but she was not at home. The suspect also ignored official invitation for several months from the agency requesting her to clear herself in the ongoing cocaine investigation. When all attempts to reach her failed, she was declared wanted. Few weeks later, she presented herself before the NDLEA for investigation.

The agency had also secured an interim forfeiture order for several assets worth billions of naira traced to Mrs. Ogbuaya. Besides, the agency is working on a final forfeiture order on the landed properties and assets traced to her in Lagos, Ogun and Osun states.

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (l), presenting a souvenir to the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mounir Gwarzo, when the Commission visited the Senate President in Abuja… on Thursday.

Saraki’s acquittal, evidence of corruption in the Judiciary –CACOL

.’Judgment in order as prosecutor failed to prove that Saraki falsified his assets’ Joy Ekeke, Lagos & Moses Oyedran, Enugu

ÏÏÏThe Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has reacted to the judgment of the code of conduct tribunal absolving Senate President Bukola Saraki of any wrong doing.

The Executive Chairman, CACOL, Debo Adeniran, said the acquittal stands as a strong indication of corruption still pervading the corridors of Nigeria’s judicial system.

But reacting to Saraki’s acquit-

tal, the Dean Faculty of Law, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Prof.

Frank Asogwa, saidthe judgment

by Justice Danladi Umar was in order since the prosecutor failed to prove that the Senate President falsified his assets.

“Every court of competent jurisdiction looked out for verifiable facts and evidence against any suspect brought before the court.

“The court does not rely on hear-say or what is written on newspapers or social media to convict a suspect but facts and evidence before the court.

“The decision of the court to

acquit and discharge Senate president was in order as the prosecutor failed to prove his case against the suspect,” the don said.

In his reaction, former chairman, Nigeria Bar Association, Nsukka chapter, Mr. Gerald Eze, said the judgment of CCT was a victory for democracy and rule of law.

“The judgment of the tribunal is victory for democracy and rule of law but if the prosecutor is not satisfied he can appeal the judgment at Appeal Court.

“The court as legal entity and temple of justice always based it’s judgement on facts and evidence before it and not on mere

allegations.

“I hail the CCT verdict. This is an indication that judiciary remains the last hope of the common man,” he said.

But CACOL’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Adeniran attributed Saraki’s acquittal to “political expediency” saying, “Ostensibly, out of political expediency, Senate President, Dr. Saraki has just been discharged and acquitted by the Code Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over the false assets declaration charges leveled against him in a ruling that CACOL finds very disturbing as it smacks of compromise on the side of the Federal government.

We regret supporting Aregbesola’s election Osun students Sodiq Adekunle, Osogbo

ÏÏÏStudents of

Osun State College of Education (OSCOED), Ilesa, have expressed regret for supporting the Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola’s emergence as the state governor in the last governorship election.

The students stated this at a press conference held at Osogbo, the state capital of Osun.

The president of the OSCOED Students Union Government (SUG), Comrade Lateef Adams, said they were getting negative treatment from the governor.

The students explained that they expected good treatment from Aregbesola because of the support they gave him during his electioneering campaign.

He said: “We have paid out political and economic dues, enduring and supporting this government at all time when such are needed.

“We have done this because we believe that Ogbeni Aregbesola will replicate our supports by funding tertiary education, especially because his generation enjoyed better education at all levels, with public schools adequately funded with taxpayers money, and also because he had a rich historical antecedents with the students movement struggle when he’s still an undergraduate.”

The students, who also expressed dissatisfaction about understaffing in the tertiary institutions, alleged that many departments have less than 3 permanent lectures in the institutions.

They however utged the governor to immediately come up with a development plan and embark on infrastructural development action plan that would ensure building of road networks, classrooms, among others.

“We demand that the government embark on immediate recruitment of staffs to meet up with the needs of the four owned-state institutions,” he added.

The students also charged Aregbesola to constitute a team statutory governing boards to monitor the institutions and design a long term monitoring plans.

“The government should come up with a public position on lingering issues as they affect LAUTECH and immediately reopen the campus by paying up the salaries of the workers,” he said.

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Why NHIS has not brought quality health to Nigerians - Health minister

The Daily Times crew had a rendezvous with Professor of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole recently In this interview with our Abuja Bureau Chief/Nation’s Capital Editor, TONY AMOKEODO, Group Politics Editor, LATEEF IBRAHIM and Health Correspondent, EBELECHUKWU IBENEME in Abuja, Adewole speaks on his vision for the health industry, government’s various plans and strategies in achieving quick universal health coverage in the country among other issues.

Beginning with a question Nigerians desire explanation from the Presidency, Professor Isaac Adewole explains why President Muhammadu Buhari had to go abroad for medical treatment.

“The beautiful thing about our President is that he is a very frank and honest person,” he began. “The last time he travelled, he came back and said he was ill, that is real honesty. Then he revealed that he did many tests and that he received blood transfusion. What else do you need him to do, give up his medical report? He even went as far as admitting that he has never been this ill. I don’t think any leader has done this before; keeping our medical history secret might be an African phenomenon because of trust.”

Defending his reason for this perception, Prof Adewole asked to know who would trust any-

one who wishes him dead because he is ill.

“Tell me any country where people wish their leader dead? I don’t think it is done anywhere except here in Nigeria. Confidentiality is the key word. It is a bond that can’t be broken. It is even worst in the gynaecology where the person’s private part is to be examined. There must be bonding. When we say people don’t believe us, they think it is political, but there has to be bonding for people to believe you as a doctor.”

Stressing the need for early diagnosis if we feel unwell, the minister frowns at people who prefer to hide their condition instead of consulting the doctors like Mr. President has done.

“We want to rekindle this attitude because many illnesses will be preventable when people go to hospital early. Sometimes again, we tend to treat status

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and not the person’s condition.

Treating status most times is a challenge and that is why, as doctors, our professional ethics does not allow us to treat your relatives, part of it is to ensure confidentiality and avoid one panicking when he or she runs into trouble.”

Vision Discussing his vision for the health industry, Prof Adewole intimated The Daily Times team of his dream to build a

resilient health system that offers proficient treatment to patients, to have a patient caring services and one that addresses the fundamental rights of every Nigerian.

Universal Healthcare Coverage On the Universal Health Coverage the Prof had promised Nigerians one year ago that we will achieve, the technocrat admitted that all is not well in that sector.

“I could not have said so because universal health coverage is a destination starting with a journey. Universal Healthcare Coverage means every citizen, with respect to Nigerians, will be able to receive health care wherever and whenever without any of them getting poor. So, it offers access, quality and financial Protection. In other words, we won’t care whether we have money or not but we will access health care.

“Now, when 80% of our people can achieve this, we can then say we have achieved our Universal health coverage. But for now, we are taking steps toward that direction.

“The APC manifesto is excellent on that. It talked about access at every 5 kilometres and that is what my job is. As a technocrat, I am to implement the manifesto. I am to sit down with all players in health sector on how we can make that happen, but regrettably, I am not going to pretend that all is well with the sector.”

Regretting that health is on the Concurrent List since this administration, the Prof said Nigerians will not appreciate it when there is an accident in Sokoto or Calabar and all you people could say is that the

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FG committed to renovation, revitalising tertiary hospitals–Prof. Adewole CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 minister is not doing anything.

“The people forget that health is on concurrent list and that my job is to handle tertiary institutions as being in charge of policy.

Each state is to cater for their citizens, but despite that, we are using the instrument of National Council on Health to develop the health agenda and this is to ensure that all our primary health care centres (PHC) at the rural areas are working to be able to cater for all illness at that level.

“We don’t enjoy a situation where people who have headache would leave their health centres and come to tertiary.

The implication is that when a serious case comes, the doctor will not have the time to treat it because he is busy treating illness that ought to have been taken care of at the rural level.”

PHC belongs to Local Government “The truth is that PHCs are supposed to be owned by local governments, the tertiary by federal. But because most people don’t care, only few states in this country have taken health as a priority. So, what we have is when people have headache, they go to federal medical centres to treat common headaches.

But looking at the manifesto of our party, we made it our agenda that we want to revitalise the primary health centers, it is like giving it a base.”

Prof Adewole however commended some states that are doing well in this area. “For instance, in Kaduna State, the Governor told us that he has been able to build 225 PHCs; so if we have one PHC in one geopolitical zone revitalised, then we will be able to take care of at least 100 million patients.

“We have also signed an MOU with European Union (EU) to revitalise 774 PHCs. Currently, we have about 110 on going, including the one recently commissioned by the President. And on behalf of the Senate President, the Access Bank has promised to procure one PHC for each of the 36 states of the federation.

“To add impetus to that, I have also decided to go to my local government and build one, my model PHC is in Ibadan North local government Ward 3.

I believe that together, we will achieve it. One unique thing about the model is that it has captured the entire households within the area and that is the kind of health care we want to build.”

NHIS not voluntary scheme Addressing the establishment

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of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), whether it has been able to achieve its purpose of bringing affordable health services to the door step of every Nigerian, the health minister was as frank as President Buhari on his health status.

Hear him: “Frankly speaking, the scheme has failed because first, it was made voluntary. No voluntary scheme all over the world will succeed. It must be compulsory and universal and not limited to federal government employees only.”

Explaining that there are three models for providing healthcare all over the world, Prof Adewole itemised them as insurance scheme, taxation model and a mixture of both.

Pointing at the taxation model as the most efficient one, Adewole analysed the trio thus: “But the most efficient one is taxation model. I am not stopping anyone from improving on insurance, but the most efficient one is the taxation model.

Thailand as a country funded their health care with money from tobacco tax, UK’s NHIS is done through taxation. We must find a way to make people pay for health because health is an investment, we should stop seeing it as expenditure. You need a healthy workforce to build roads, power, housing, etc.

Health is fundamental to anything you want to do.

“For many health interventions, there is huge return investment. If you invest dollar in T.B control, the return is over 40, when you immunise a child with one dollar, the return in investment is 16 dollars. So, health is an investment and that is why I tell a lot of people - including the politicians, to invest in health.

“The reason is that if you invest on roads building, they think you have taken 10 per-

The truth is that PHCs are supposed to be owned by local governments, the tertiary by federal.

But because most people don’t care, only few states in this country have taken health as a priority. So, what we have is when people have headache, they go to federal medical centres to treat common headaches. But looking at the manifesto of our party, we made it our agenda that we want to revitalise the primary health centers, it is like giving it a base. cent; but on Health, they will not grumble because it touches on their lives.”

Fund for tertiary hospitals Touching on the state of funds for the nation’s tertiary hospitals, Prof Adewole assured they are committed to the renovation and revitalising all tertiary hospitals.

“We are starting with at least seven of them, one in each geopolitical zone. We have picked Ahmadu Bello University ABU), Zaria, representing the North West, one in North East, North Central, Ibadan in South West, UNTH Enugu and the National Hospital, Abuja. We will partner with them to treat three

major diseases like cancer, kidney and cardiac arrest. These are three main problems that stand out in the country.

“Over the last 18 months, I have looked at our data and as well tried to document the causes of death in this country and the number one is cancer, two is kidney problems and the last one is heart failure. So, these hospitals will concentrate on treating cancer and either cardiac or renal failure apart from Maiduguri that will have to treat cancer, heart and trauma.”

The Minister confirmed that the FG proposed N12 billion in the 2017 budgetary allocation, but N9billion was recommended by the National Assembly which his ministry will run with.

“We are partnering with Sovereign Wealth Investment Authority to ensure that the project is well completed. We have also set up a private hospital.

The important thing is that we want to take care of poor Nigerians, and those who fly out will stop doing so because we would have stopped them from doing so because they will be treated here, very close to their relatives.

“Like I said earlier, we have planned for an international agency that will work with us.

Anytime from now, they will arrive into the country to access those centres and make sure that the right equipments are there. We will also be building capacity to be able to deliver h Cancer screening machines Responding to the scarcity of cancer screening machines in the country has this to say: “What we want to achieve as soon as possible is to offer free cancer screening for cervical and breast cancer and to also extend it to men of over 50 years because we have cancer of the

prostate mostly found in them.

We will also embark on sensitisation to educate people on early detection of the disease which is preventable.”

The return of Ebola “Let me state here that Ebola has no cure and no country has been able to cure Ebola. But I tell you that we have prepared to stop the importation of Ebola to the country. We have provided proper screening at all our borders and also alerted Nigerians on reporting this case as soon as they suspect any, to help us quarantine such person.

“So, in terms of preparedness, Nigeria is prepared to prevent Ebola. Unlike the Lassa fever which can be treated with anti-viral agents, Ebola has no cure.”

Strong health system Would the Prof confirm the status of a really strong health system in Nigeria?

“One of the things is to look at the policy. We can’t continue to run on the whims and caprices of individuals and that is why we have put in place the National Health Policy. The policy is like a compass, stating where we want to go, what we want to achieve.

“In fact, the vision of the policy is the achievement of the universal health coverage and we are working on a strategic development plan and in about two to three weeks, the state commissioners of Health will be in Abuja for us to work together.

In building the strong health system we want to have, we will not do it alone. At the long run also, the health strategic plan will form our budget in 2018 so that when we will be asking for money, we will really back it up with data stating where we want to go.”

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TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV. FR. ABEL GPDWINS EJEH AGBULU--PROJECT DIRECTOR 2. BRO. FRANCIS EMORDI - DEPUTY DIRECTOR 3. KAYODE BOLAJI --SECRETARY 4. PAUL NYULAKU - TECHNICAL ADVISOR 5. ANNEMARY AMENE--TREASURER 6. REV. BON ACHUMBA --PAATORAL COORDINATOR 7. PASTOR PAUL AMEH--MEMBER 8. PASTOR PIUS KOOKOO MKPEE --MEMBER 9. REV. FR. PETER BENSON OKWORI, CSSp ---MEMBER 10. PROF. FIDELIS ALLEN --PROJECT ADVISER 11. REV. FR. DONATUS OKULOR --MEMBER 12. REV. SIS. GLORIA EGBULAM, DC --MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITIES AND THEIR VISIBLE STRUCTURES OF LEADERSHIP IN CONFLICT 2. TO TRAIN POTENTIAL MENTORS AND ROLE MODELS FOR SOCIAL INTEGRATION AND HARMONY 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. IGNATUS SINEBARI OMA

SIGNED BY MANAGEMENT.

JAMES HOPE COLLEGE FOUNDATION The general public is hereby notified that the above named, has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

REMOVED TRUSTEES 1. MR MALCOLM PHILLIPS 2. MRS DURAND MARGARET IYABODE OTHER TRUSTEES 1. MR JIM OVIA 2. PROF IBIDAPO OBE 3. PROF L F O OBIKA 4. PROF CHUKUKA ENWEMEKA 5. MRS KAY OVIA 6. MRS ROSA VERA - CRUZ Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED- BARR EMEKA ANYAEJI.

UNITED STRONGHOLD EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

DATANG FURNITURE ASSOCIATION

VINEYARD OF GRACE INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL CENTRE

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

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

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

TRUSTEES 1. CHI CHANGQUAN 2. JIAO DESHENG 3. LI XIUXIA

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.Pastor Okeoma Chidiebere Onyeagocha - Chairman 2.Mrs. Chinenye Mary Onyeagocha - Secretary

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO FOSTER PEACE AMONG IT’S MEMBERS 2. TO PROMOTE HARMONIUMS CO EXISTENCE IN THE IMMEDIATE COMMUNITY.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.To preach the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ worldwide.

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.Baba Sheriff - Chairman 2.Nze Chukwuneku Isaiah 3.Reverend Vitalis Ekemiri - Secretary 4.Sheik Ishaq Isah THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.To promote child healthcare in Nigeria.

2.To assist the less privilege in our society.

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

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

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

SIGNED. SECRETARY

SIGNED : SECRETARY

XZXZ

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VETERANS REFUGE OF HOPE INITIATIVE

Public Notice

ARK OF SUCCESS MINISTRY

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KINGSWORLD GOSPEL CHRISTIAN CENTRE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EJOBE OGHENEVWARHO. MATTHEW - FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN 2. MRS EJIROGHENE MATTHEW-EJOBE 3. MR OBUKADETA .E. PHILIP 4. MRS NAOMI JOEL-AHOADA

The Trustees are:

THE TRUSTEES ARE:

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO DE-POPULATE HELL AND POPULATE HEAVEN. 3. TO BRING UP GODLY PEOPLE IN THE SOCIETY. 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.

of this publication

SIGNED: SECRETARY.

SIGNED: Secretary

ANOTHER LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

NEW TRUSTEES 1. OLA OLA BRIGHT ..... NEWLY APPOINTED 2. NKECHI ONOVWUIONA ...... NEWLY APPOINTED 3. BARR. GIFT MAJOR ......... NEWLY APPOINTED 4. MR. WELLINGTON NWAIGWE ....... NEWLY APPOINTED

OBEDIAH FOUNDATION

HOTEL MARKETERS ASSOCIATION

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

OLD TRUSTEES 1. CHUKWUOGO EDITH IFEOMA .......... RETAINED 2. CHUKWU LUKE ....... REMOVED 3. ONUACHU NDIDI ........ RETAINED 4. CHUKWOGO CHIKA ........ RETAINED

KINGSWORLD GOSPEL CHRISTIAN CENTRE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR MATTERS ACT OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. MR OGUNDARE OLUWABAMISE 2. MR ARTHUR U. EZIGBO 3. MR ALANWOKE SUNDAY U. 4. MISS JOY NYESO AIM 1. FOR THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME

OLD TRUSTEES ARE 1. CHUKWUOGO EDITH IFEOMA 2. MR. IFECHI MAFIANA 3. MRS. NANCY IFENYINWA KELVO 4. MR. BOSAH IKENNA CHUKWUOGO

- RETAINED - REMOVED - REMOVED - RETAINED

NEW TRUSTEES 1. GLORIA IBEAKPENYI 2. MR WELLINGTON NWAIGWE

- NEWLY APPOINTED - NEWLY APPOINTED

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES 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. SIGHED BARR. RUFUS NELSON NWOKORO 08033420983

SIGNED K. K. UCHEJE ES 08038110491

SIGNED:BARR. RUFUS NELSON NWOKORO 08033420983

OGURO COMMUNITY PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION

HEROS AND HEROINES OF FAITH CHURCH

REHOBOTH SOULS FOR CHRIST OUTREACH ABUJA

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. SALAMI HARUNA - CHAIRMAN 2.ABDULRAHAMAN JIMOH - VICE CHAIRMAN 3.DELE MICHEAL - SECRETARY 4.SALIHU MUSTAPHA - TREASURER 5.ADAMS ODODO - FINANCIAL SECRETARY THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG THE UGURO COMMUNITY. 2.TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE PROGRESS OF THE OGURU COMMUNITY. 3.TO PROMOTE LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING AMONG MEMBERS. 4.TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS. 5.TO PROMOTE PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE AMONG THE UGURO PEOPLE. 6.TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND HUMANITARIAN SERVICES TO UNDER PRIVILEGED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. 7.TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS THROUGH MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AND ACCELERATED BROTHERHOOD. 8.TO PROTECT THE SOCIAL ECONOMIC INTEREST AND BENEFITS OF MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_ GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY

NLAP ISONG AKPAKIP ORO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

The Trustees are: 2. CHIEF EDET EFFIONG AMBANG - General secretary.

3. BARR. ABIA EFFIONG BASSEY. 4. ENGR. RAPHAEL EDET ANTAI. 5. MR. GODWIN OKPO USUYAK. 6.MR. VICTOR JOHN UWEH

TRUSTEES: 1. REV. DR. OKORIE OKPOTO NWACHUKWU 2. PASTOR AUGUSTINE IMADE OBHIOSA 3 . PASTOR DR. JAMES G. MAUTIN 4. ELDER EKEKENTA NNAH 5. ELDER HON, CALISTUS O. OJIEABU 6. ELDER SUNDAY O. ONWUASOANYA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH AND PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST AND WIN SOULS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

TRUSTEES: 1. MRS ANINYEI HELEN CHINEDUM 2. VICTORIA NWAKAEGO UWAEMENYI 3. MR ANINYEI IKE JESSE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: CHRIST. 2. TO ENGAGE FN OUTREACH AND RURAL EVANGELISMS. 3. TO ENGAGE IN PRISON AND HOSPITAL OUTREACH.

of this publication of this publication

SIGNED: SECRETARY.

CREATIVE MINDS CHARITY ORGANIZATION 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. LAWAL LUKEMAN SUNDAY - CHAIRMAN 2. LAWAL OLUWARANTI ESTHER - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO HELP AND SUPPORT THE MOTHERLESS AND THE LESS PRIVILEGE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: BARR. IFEANYI ONWUZURIKE

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) MAKINDE SUNDAY OLUWASEYI (2) IGBOGHALU VALENTINE (3) MAKINDE GRACE NSIKAK (4) OSHIBA OLUWATOSIN ADEDEJI (5) MAKINDE BOLAJI (6) ODEKANLE TAIWO OLUWAKEMI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: (1) TO PROMOTE AND REWARD ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE THROUGH MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIP. (2) TO PROVIDE FREE INFORMATION,COMMUNICATION, TECHNOLOGY (ICT) EDUCATION. (3) POVERTY ALEVIATION THROUGH MENTAL ACQUISITION TO ENHANCE HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: SECRETARY.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES.

THE RESURRECTED NEW JERUSALEM GOSPEL CHURCH

DRIVERS REBIRTH INITIATIVE ASSOCIATION

AUCTION SALES! AUCTION SALES!!

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

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

THERE WILL BE AN AUCTION SALES OF SCRAP MOTORS, SCRAP MOTORCYCLES AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT THE NIGERIA POLICE, DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS, RUMUJI DIVISION OF THE RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND. AFTER 21 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR FELIX ERHUMWUN ENEHIZENA - President 2. PASTOR MRS PATIENCE . E. ENEHIZENA 3. PASTOR PATRICK AIVIHENYO 4. PASTOR OTASOWIE OYEGUE 5. MRS LOVETH . O. OMAJUWA 6. PATIENCE O. UHUNOMA -secretary 7. OSUYI SUNDAY OGHOR Aims And Objectives: 1. To preach the Gospel of the 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.

Signed : President

THE TRUSTEES ARE : (1). ATIEMWEN GEORGE - PRESIDENT. (2). OTUTU OSOBASE - SECRETARY (3) . ADIKAMKWU EMMANUEL IFEANYI- MEMBER. AIMS/OBJECTIVES: (1). TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS. 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 : THE TRUSTEES.

1. ONE SCRAP MACK TRUCK REG. NO. LAGOS XW 849 MUS 2. ONE SCRAP MACK TRUCK REG. NO. LAGOS XW 907 FKJ 3. ONE SCRAP TOYOTA CAMRY WITHOUT REG. NO. 4. ONE SCRAP JETTA REG. NO. XAY 82 KTE 5. ONE SCRAP GREEN MERCEDES 190 WITHOUT REG. NO. 6. FOUR SCRAP MOTORCYCLES REG. NO., PH 619 UML, RV 274 ML, QH 619 UML, RV 274 ML. 7. EIGHTH SCRAP MOTORCYCLES WITHOUT REG. FAN, 8. ONE MACHETE, ONE DAMAGED NOKIA E71 SERIES HANDSET, DAMAGED ULTRA SLIM HP MONITOR, ONE DAMAGED STANDING FAN, ONE DAMAGED SHARP TELEVISION, ONE DAMAGED DVD PLAYERS, ONE IRON PIPE, ONE SCRAP DESKTOP COMPUTER, ONE SCRAP HP MONITOR, SOME EXCAVATOR PARTS, ONE SCRAP STARTIME DECODER, ONE LG DVD PLAYER, ONE DAMAGED LG COMPACT DISC, 3 LG SPEAKERS, ONE SCRAP TIGER GENERATOR, DAMAGED STABILIZER, ONE DAMAGED MIKASA STANDING FAN, DAMAGED BUNDLE OF ZINC, SOME TORN AND DAMAGED CLOTHES. AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. SIGNED: ALH. UBALLO DANU AUCTIONEER

Public Notice 24 CHANGE OF NAME AND CORRECTION OF BIRTH DATE Formerly known and addressed as IDRIS DEMOLA ALOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as IDRIS AHMED ALOMA. That my correct date of birth is 02/11/1982 and not 31/05/1989. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

DIKE DAVID-LUKE NZEOBI I, formerly known and addressed as DIKE LUKE NZEOBI, now wish to be known and addressed as DIKE DAVID-LUKE NZEOBI. All former documents remain valid. Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri and general public please take note.

UZOMA STANLEY CHETACHI

xx CORRECTION OF NAME This is to state that my name was wrongly written as SOLOMON MARK instead of SOLOMON EFFIONG. That my correct name is SOLOMON EFFIONG. General public take note.

MRS. OKPE PATIENCE NGAWUIHE

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to confirm and certify that OLADIMEJI AREMU HAMMED and ALIU HAMMED OLADEIMEJI is one and same person. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. AUGUSTINE CHINEMEREM CHIOMA

PHILIP ESTHER UDOH

UKA GRACE CHINONSO

MRS. CHIMEKWELE LUCY CHINWENDU

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I, formerly known and addressed as NKWOCHA GRACE CHINONSO , now wish to be known and addressed as UKA GRACE CHINONSO. All former documents remain valid. Heritage Bank Plc and General public please take note.

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UMEAKUEKWE ODICHINMA LISA

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NWOKOMA PEACE CHIMUANYA

EHIRIM VITALIS MMADUABUCHI

x CHINWENDU BENI UMUNNA

I, formerly known and addressed as UMUAKUEKWE ODICHINMA, now wish to be known and addressed as UMEAKUEKWE ODICHINMA LISA. My date of birth was wrongly written as 31/07/1989 instead of 31/07/1992.

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ALAO AREMU TOHEEB

OLUWA ADEWALE OLUSEGUN

MBANASO EZECHUKWU BARTH

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MRS LUTIFAT OLAIDE AJOSE

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME

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EZE ABYSSINIA COLUMBA (COLUMBUS) OGBUJI

This is to confirm that MRS CAROLINE FOLASHADE IYABOWALE ABOLARIN (Nee OLAREWAJU) is the same person as MRS CAROLINE FOLASHADE IYABOWALE AWEKE ABOLARIN (Nee OLAREWAJU). All other documents remain valid.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm that the name ALOYSIUS GABRIEL EGBEDIKE and EGBEDIKE ALOYSIUS refers to one and the same person; now wish to be known and addressed as ALOYSIUS GABRIEL EGBEDIKE . All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME

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EHIAGIAMUSOE EFE BRIGHT

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I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Enitan Anuoluwapo Sawyerr now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Enitan Anuoluwapo Olowookere. All former documents remain valid.

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EGHOBASE SUZZY

HELEN EFIBE EGBUDU

MOTOLANI TINUOLA FATIMAH

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addtessed as EGHOBASE EGHE SUZZY now wish to be known and addressed as EGHOBASE SUZZY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Helen Efibe Oruebor now wish to be known and addressed as Helen Efibe Egbudu. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as Motolani Tinuola Omolara now wish to be known and addressed as Motolani Tinuola Fatimah.

All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME/ DATE OF BIRTH

OLAWUNMI FOLASHADE MISIRATU

GBADAMOSHI SODIQ OMOBOLANLE

This is to confirm that OGBONNA NWAKEGO PATIENCE and OGBONNA PATIENCE AUGUSTINA N are the same person. That my date of birth is 9 August 1984. All other documents remain valid.

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BADRU SILIFAT MODUPE Formerly known and addressed as ELEBUTE SILIFAT MODUPE, now wish to be known and addressed as BADRU SILIFAT MODUPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AKINOLA MISIRAT FOLASHADE, now wish to be known and addressed as OLAWUNMI FOLASHADE MISIRATU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as GARUBAR SODIQ OMOBOLANLE, now wish to be known and addressed as GBADAMOSHI SODIQ OMOBOLANLE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

OKUMA CHINENYE RUTH Formerly known and addressed as ANI CHINENYE RUTH, now wish to be known and addressed as OKUMA CHINENYE RUTH. All former documents remain valid.

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DIMEHIN ADENIKE FELICIA

Formerly known and addressed as BABALOLA ADENIKE FELICIA, now wish to be known and addressed as DIMEHIN ADENIKE FELICIA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm that THANKGOD ETIM JOHN is the same person bearing THANKGOD IDAHA JOHN. All documents/credentials bearing these names remain valid. The general public take note.

KINDNESS . C. MMADUEKWE Formerly known and addressed as KINDNESS .C. IFEDIORA, now wish to be known and addressed as KINDNESS . C. MMADUEKWE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OBIANU EJIRO EDITH Formerly known and addressed as OLOMU EJIRO EDITH, now wish to be known and addressed as OBIANU EJIRO EDITH. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS. AGBO IFESINACHI VERONICA

ALIU TAOFEEK IYINTAYO

Formerly known and addressed as MISS IFESINACHI VERONICA EZEALAH, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AGBO IFESINACHI VERONICA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as TAOFEEK OPEYEMI EYITAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as ALIU TAOFEEK IYINTAYO. All former documents remain valid. General Public takes note.

IDOWU OLUFUNMILOLA ADEOLA

EMAHI PETER KWAME

I formerly known and addressed as ATANDA OLUFUNMILOLA FAREEDHOH now wish to be known called and addressed as IDOWU OLUFUNMILOLA ADEOLA. all former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as KWAME PETER as well as KWARE PETER, now wish to be known and addressed as EMAHI PETER KWAME. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS CONFIDENCE ABIYEYUWA OGHAE AKUMA Formerly known and addressed as MISS CONFIDENCE ABIYEYUWA OGHAE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CONFIDENCE ABIYEYUWA OGHAE AKUMA. All former documents remain valid.

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LAWAL AFUSAT OPEYEMI Formerly known and addressed as LAWAL OPEYEMI OLUWATOBILOBA, now wish to be known and addressed as LAWAL AFUSAT OPEYEMI. All former documents remain valid.

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MISS ADEBIMPE KIKELOMO FAJEMISIN

ATTAH CHRISTOPHER PETER

Formerly known and addressed as MRS ADEBIMPE KIKELOMO OGUNSHOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MISS ADEBIMPE KIKELOMO FAJEMISIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ATTAH CHRISTOPHER CHIBUEZE now wish to be known called and addressed as ATTAH CHRISTOPHER PETER. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADETONA ADEBAYO AFEEZ I formerly known and addressed as ADETONA ADEBAYO AZEEZ now wish to be known called and addressed as ADETONA ADEBAYO AFEEZ. all former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OKOYE UZOCHUKWU STANLEY

MRS IYENOMA OMORUYI UDUEHI

GANIU SURAJUDEEN ABIODUN

. I formerly known and addressed as OKOYE UZOCHUKWU TOCHUKWU now wish to be known called and addressed as OKOYE UZOCHUKWU STANLEY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS SOPHIA UDUEHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IYENOMA OMORUYI UDUEHI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as TUNDE ABBY DARE, now wish to be known and addressed as GANIU SURAJUDEEN ABIODUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

DECLARATION MARRIAGE/NAME

MRS. TOLULOPE OMOLOYE FASANYA

AKINDURO OLUSOJI ABIODUN.

I formerly known and addressed as OMOLOYE TOLULOPE MARY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. TOLULOPE OMOLOYE FASANYA. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as YUSSUFF OLORUNJUWON SULAIMON, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINDURO OLUSOJI ABIODUN. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

MRS. BELLO TOLULOPE FELICA I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ONI TOLUPE FELICIA, now wish to be known addressed as MRS. BELLO TOLULOPE FELICA. All former documents remain valid; Banks and general public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS OLUWATOBA VICTORIA OLUWATOYIN hereby declare that I was married to MR. OLALUWOYE EMOLA SUNDAY under native law and custom. Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OLALUWOYE VICTORIA OLUWATOYIN. All documents bearing former name remain valid, general public please take note.

AKINYEMI OLUWAFUNMILAYO SERAH

MRS. DAVIES AYANBANKE JANET

I, formerly known and addressed as SAMUEL OLUWAFUNMILAYO Sa, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINYEMI OLUWAFUNMILAYO SERAH. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

EWECHI JOSEPH I formerly known and addressed as IGBINOBA OSABUOHIEN LUCKY MOSES, now wish to be known and addressed as EWECHI JOSEPH. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MRS. OGUNRINOLA AYANBANKE JANET, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. DAVIES AYANBANKE JANET. My date of birth is 5th April 1987. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

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

Signed: Olufemi Sokunbi, President and Founder

EZEADIGWU JENNIFER I formerly known and addressed as OMOROVWON JENNIFER now wish to be known and addressed as EZEADIGWU JENNIFER .All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

OKUNGBURE AUGUSTINA OLUWATOBI I formerly known and addressed as IYAOMOLERE AUGUSTINA OLUWATOBI now wish to be known and addressed as OKUNGBURE AUGUSTINA OLUWATOBI .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AMODU OLALEKE now wish to be known and addressed as AMODU MOSES OLORUNLEKE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

GBEMIBADE OLUREMI YETUNDE I formerly known and addressed as SOMUYIDE OLUREMI YETUNDE now wish to be known and addressed as GBEMIBADE OLUREMI YETUNDE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ALFRED OGECHI CELINA, now wish to be known and addressed as ALFRED OGECHI QUEEN. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as C.O NJOKU now wants to be known and called CONFIDENCE OGECHUKWU OBI (NEE NJOKU) All relevant former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as TIMILEYIN AKINDOYIN now wish to be known and addressed as AKINDOYIN AYOOLA TIMILEYIN .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

USRATUL MUSLIMEEN SOCIETY OF NIGERIA

The General Public is hereby notified that the above named SOCIETY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part “C” of the company and allied matters Act. 1990.

TRUSTEES; 1. ALH. ALARAPE LUQMAN-AMIR/PRESIDENT 2. MR. FASAASI ONASANYA-NAIBUL AMIR/VICE PRESIDENT 3. ALH. (ENGR.) KESHINRO JAMIU-SHURAH MEMBER 4. ENGR. SHAMSDEEN BAKARE-SHURAH MEMBER 5. ALH. TAJUDEEN ONILUDE-PATRON AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To promote the general welfare of Muslims and safeguard their fundamental rights.

2. To constitute a strong force for the propagation of Islam 3. To champion the course of the oppressed 4. To establish an Islamic Ummah governed by the principles and rules of the SHARIAH 5. To encourage the study of the Quran as our guidance 6. To develop Islamic personality and an enactment of “true” Islamic Brotherhood 7. To cooperate and work with other Islamic Organizations governed by SHARIAH 8. To develop ourselves on both Islamic and Western Education Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed President/Amir

AMODU MOSES OLORUNLEKE

ALFRED OGECHI QUEEN

I formerly known and addressed as MEDINAT IBRAHIM JABBO now wants to be known and called MEDINAT TIAMIYU. All relevant former documents remain valid. Niger State government and general public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS. RITA LUCKY AGBOMMA ELOH OKEZE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. RITA OKEIBUNOR. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

Aims and Objectives: 1. Making Believers experience the fullness of the Holy Spirit through our programs.

2. To reach out to unbelievers with the gospel of Christ through our evangelistic meetings.

3. Training and equipping missionaries and evangelists to take the gospel of Christ to all the nations.

4. Organizing various Social Projects to help the needy in the Society.

5. Education of the Whole Man.

I formerly known and addressed as ALH TAIWO OLAIFA now wish to be known and addressed as ALH IDRIS TAIWO OLAIFA. All former document remain valid general public take note

I formerly known and addressed as OMOTOSHO GANIYAT OYINDAMOLA now wants to be known and called IJIOLA GANIYAT OYINDAMOLA. All relevant former documents remain valid. Niger State government and general public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MRS. JULIET OGWURUNOBI NKIRUKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. BONIFACE JULIET NKIRUKA. All former documents remain valid.

General public please take note.

Trustees: 1. Olufemi Sokunbi, (2). Olayinka Sokunbi, (3). John Alimi, (4).Chinyelu Okongwu.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS TINUADE ADEOLA AYOADE; Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS TINUADE ADEOLA PHILIPS all former document remain valid general public take note

CONFIDENCE OGECHUKWU OBI (NEE NJOKU)

AKINDOYIN AYOOLA TIMILEYIN

EJINDU FERNANDO ODUM I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EJINDU JONALD CHIGBO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EJINDU FERNANDO ODUM .ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS ADEJO ROSEMARY IGBE I formerly known and addressed as MISS GABRIEL ROSEMARY IGBE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ADEJO ROSEMARY IGBE.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS. ADENIYAN EZEREL KEHINDE I formerly known and addressed as MISS. YAKUBU EZEREL KEHINDE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ADENIYAN EZEREL KEHINDE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS ASHIRU OLUWARANTI RASHIDAT I formerly known and addressed as MISS LAWAL RASHIDAT OLUWARANTI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ASHIRU OLUWARANTI RASHIDAT .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OLARENWAJU SAIDAT ASABI I formerly known and addressed as RAHEEM SAIDAT DAMILOLA, SAIDAT ASABI RAHEEM and OGUNMOLA DAMILOLA SAIDAT now wish to be known and addressed as OLARENWAJU SAIDAT ASABI .All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

ABDULSALAM ZAINAB OPEYEMI

AKUDE CHIOMA SALOME

I formerly known and addressed as IBRAHIM OPEYEMI KEMI now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULSALAM ZAINAB OPEYEMI .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ONYEKABA CHIOMA CHINONSO now wish to be known and addressed as AKUDE CHIOMA SALOME.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

BENJAMIN NSEOBONG BLESSING I formerly known and addressed as BENJAMIN NSEABASI BLESSING now wish to be known and addressed as BENJAMIN NSEOBONG BLESSING .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

AZEEZ OLANIKE KAFAYAT I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AZEEZ NIKE KAFAYAT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS AZEEZ OLANIKE KAFAYAT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

\ALH IDRIS TAIWO OLAIFA

MEDINAT TIAMIYU

MRS. RITA OKEIBUNOR

THE BELOVED AWAKENING MINISTRY

I formerly known and addressed as NWEZE VERONICA UCHECHI SCHOLARSTICA, now wish to be known and addressed as AGBANYIM VERONICA NWEZE. all former document remain valid general public take note

Formerly known and addressed as ABOGUNRIN ABASS JOY, now wish to be known and addressed as MURITALA JAMIU OPEYEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS TINUADE ADEOLA PHILIPS

IJIOLA GANIYAT OYINDAMOLA

MRS. BONIFACE JULIET NKIRUKA

The General Public is hereby notified that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part “C” of the company and allied matters Act. 1990.

AGBANYIM VERONICA NWEZE

NWIFFIOR EMMANUEL I formerly known and addressed as NWIFFIOR EMMANUEL UGBUEGBU.,now wish to be known called and addressed as NWIFFIOR EMMANUEL. all former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

MURITALA JAMIU OPEYEMI

CONFIRMATION OF NAME THIS IS TO CONFIRM AND CERTIFY THAT ADENUGA KEMISOLA KIKELOMO AND ADENUGA KIKELOMO ATINUKE ARE ONE AND SAME PERSON. HENCEFORTH WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADENUGA KEMISOLA KIKELOMO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. FIRST BANK, STERLING BANK PLC AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

IJEOMA EMEKA OGBUEHI I, formerly known and addressed as IJEOMA CHIBUEZE, now wish to be known and addressed as IJEOMA EMEKA OGBUEHI Due to marital status. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

KOLA ADIO OSENI I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED, AS KOLA OSENI OR KOLA ALAO OSENI NOW WANTS TO BE KNOWN AND CALLED KOLA ADIO OSENI ALL RELEVANT FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ARCHIBONG OKON ESTHER I formerly known and addressed as ARCHIBONG COMFORT ESTHER now wish to be known and addressed as ARCHIBONG OKON ESTHER .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS TAOFEEK SAIDAT BOLAJI I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SAIDAT OPEYEMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS TAOFEEK SAIDAT BOLAJI .ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

SALAMI ABEEB DAPO I formerly known and addressed as SALAMI HABIB IBIDAPO now wish to be known and addressed as SALAMI ABEEB DAPO .All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

DIKE CHUKWUYERM

OKAFOR MONDAY

I formerly known and addressed as WILLIAM CHUKWUYERM now wish to be known and addressed as DIKE CHUKWUYERM .All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DAVIS OKAFOR NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKAFOR MONDAY. I WAS BORN ON 13/06/1977.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

Public Notice 26 EXCELLENT SPORTS FANS CLUB

This is to inform the general public that the above club has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part C of Companies and Allied Matters Acts,1990.

The trustees: OBI ZENAS: PRESIDENT, BASANYA KABIRU BABATUNDE: VICE PRESIDENT, NWACHUKWU CHIGOZIE CYRIL: GENERAL SFCRETARY, AISHA ATILOLA: FINACIAL SECRETARY, ALFRED OKOLIGWE: PATRON, OLUMUYIWA FAROTIMI: MEMBER. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote Socio-Cultural Sporting values through Social Media platform.

2. To promote the Unity, Welfare and Social well-being of members.

3. To Plan, Organise and Authorize Workshop, Tournament, Competition and Championship that border on Sporting Activities.

4. To be an avenue of exchanging sporting views towards achieving socioeconomic progress.

DO GOOD CHARITY INITIATIVE The general public is hereby notified that the above name Association has applied for Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission under part ‘’C’’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act. 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. FOLAKEMI OLUYINKA - ADESINA 2. STELLA OLUBUNMI FRANCIS 3. AYODELE OLUYINKA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. Contributing positively to the development of the Youths and Communities by supporting with social amenities and organizing educative programs.

2. Creating awareness on stroke and also conducting free medical test and consultancy.

3. Sponsoring, training, mentoring and coaching a child.

4. Providing for the needs of a child by assisting with school materials and financial help.

5. To always make worthy donations materially and financially to orphanage homes and to widows or widowers who are in need.

6. To create food bank for the needy and the destitutes.

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

Signed by: Nwachukwu Chigozie Cyril

YOUTH AMBASSADORS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA The general public is hereby notified that the above named Association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration of trustee under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. TOBECHUKWU OBIKILI 2. OKUNZUWA EFE ABU 3. OKEGBE-MIRO OLUWASEUN TEMITOPE 4. EVARISSTUS BASSEY (JNR) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (i) To promote and encourage friendliness, collaboration, peace, unity, understanding and progress of all Nigerians. (ii) To encourage socialization, self-help, interactions and development in Nigeria. (iii) To organize and hold meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, conventions and undertake visits and tours to the places of interest in any part of Nigeria or elsewhere. (iv) To promote the cultures, arts, traditions and heritages of the various ethnic groups in Nigeria.

Any objection (s) to the above registration should be addressed to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Agunyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja, within 28 days of this publication.

CHRIST’S PILGRIMS CHURCH

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the corporate affairs commission for registration under part “C” of the companies and Allied matters Act,1990.

TRUSTEES= 1, Evangelist Osagbomworue Victory Okolo.

2, Elder Anene Paul Okolo 3,Mr Chinedu Kelvin Okolo .

4, Mr Samson Aigbudume.

5, Mrs Constance Achugo.

6, Mrs Sado Adesuwa.

7,Elder( Mrs) Maria Omone.

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SIGNED: FOLAKEMI OLUYINKA - ADESINA

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Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral,corporate Affairs commission , plot 420 Tigris crescent, off Aguyi ironsi street, maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed Osaddaye Omoruhimwen, Esq.

COUNSELLING HOUSE OF BEERACHAH MINISTRY

LIFE REIGNING WORSHIP CENTRE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: IKPEAMA KELVIN UGOCHUKWU IKPEAMA KELVIN UGOCHUKWU JULIANA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To preach the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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

Signed: Secretary

a PGS MULTISERVICES CONCEPT LIMITED RC 1376421

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This is to inform the general public that the above named company is dully registered with Corporate Affairs Commission Under Part “C” of the Companies And Allied Matters Act, of 1990

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990

AIM AND OBJECTIVE Health /Nutritional Care Management Training /Intellectual Development HUMAN Resources Management General Public should please note that PGS MULTISERVICES CONCEPT LIMITED is not nor into collaboration with any organization that is into Kidnapping or Ritual Killing.

Our door is wide open for both Security Agents and individuals for verification.

Signed: Business Development Manager.

a CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990

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

TRUSTEES ARE 1 MRS MORADEUN HEPHZIBAH CLARKE-FOUNDER 2 MRS BUKKY OLUWAKEMI IDOWU -SECRETARY 3 MR ODESANYA KAYODE JOSEPH 4 OLUWATOSIN OLUWATOMI IDOWU 5 MRS MABEL PATIENCE IDAMS 6 PETER PRESTON CLARKE 7 ORITSESEYISAN PRISCILLA CLARKE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.

Apostle Unah John .A 2.

Sis. Bawa Regina Okwaku 3.

Sis. Egbelo Priscillia Akwama 4.

Bro. Nebo Innocent Chukwuebuka 5.

Sis. Okpeta Chisom Juliet

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1 To propagate the gospel of jesus christ 2 To assist the needy in the society 3 To provide hope for the less privileged Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar - General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed : secretary AFOLAYAN ADEKUNLE OMOTOSHO

I, formerly known and addressed as AFOLAYAN ADEKUNLE FEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as AFOLAYAN ADEKUNLE OMOTOSHO. All former documents remain valid.

General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ONWUHA NWAOYIBO DORIS

I, formerly known and addressed as, ONWUHA NUOYIBO DORIS, now wish to be known and addressed as, ONWUHA NWAOYIBO DORIS. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as ISIOBEHI DANIELLA OBOSOH, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OBOSOH OBEHI ISI. All former documents remain valid. THE AFRICAN CHURCH MODEL COLLEGE, OGBA, JAMB, WAEC, BOWEN UNIVERSITY, IWO, OSUN STATE. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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

PGS MULTI SERVICES CONCEPT LIMITED is in partnership with NEOLIFE/ GNLD, an International Organisation.

The address is No 11, ADEBOWALE ROAD MENDE MARY LAND

OBJECTIVES= 1 To prophesy the mind of God to the people.

2, To preach, counsel and deliver people from spiritual bondage and strongholds.

3, To propagate the word of God i.e theGospel to the world.

4, To establish christian based educational institution i.e Nursery , Primary and secondary schools.

5, To set up health institution and orphanage homes to cater for the needs of the people.

OBOSOH OBEHI ISI

General Overseer Vice President Secretary Asst. Secretary D.O.S

AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1. To preach the word of God. 2. To deliver those under the captivity of satan 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: Ifeanyi C. Ene Esq Solicitor

AWO-IDEMILI FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES: 1. SIR. EMMANUEL UBAH 2. ENOCH AWOJI 3. HERBERT ODIONYE 4. CASMIR EMENINE 5. VICTOR NWARIBAKU 6.MARTINS MUOGHARA PRESIDENT AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE, ORGANIZE AND SUPERVISE FOOTBALLING ACTIVITIES IN AWOIDEMILI 2. TO CREATE A PLATFORM FOR THE TEEMING YOUNG AND PROMISINING FOOTBALLERS OF AWO-IDEMILI DESCENT TO ATTAIN THEIR GOAL 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 AUGUSTINE NKURU OHINMAH & ASSOCIATES 08033229851

AGUOCHA TOBENNA ALVAN

I, formerly known and addressed as MATTHEW JOHNSON, now wish to be known and addressed as AGUOCHA TOBENNA ALVAN. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MISS OYETUNJI TEMIDIRE TITILAYO

MOSES PETERSON TIMIEBI I, formerly known called and addressed as PETERSON WARIBO TIMIEBI, now wish to be known and addressed as MOSES PETERSON TIMIEBI. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

OLUWAYEMISI JOHNSON

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OYETUNJI KAFAYAT TEMIDIRE, now wish to be known and addressed as MISS OYETUNJI TEMIDIRE TITILAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEYEMI OLUWAYEMISI PETER, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWAYEMISI JOHNSON. All former documents remain valid. UACR, UNICO, general public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ARIYO ISIAKA UMAR

IJEH BONNIFACE GODWIN

MRS ADEBISI SEYI BOSEDE

CORRECTION OF NAME

MRS KIKELOMO MARIAM YAYA

I, formerly known and addressed as IJEH GODWIN, now wish to be known and addressed as IJEH BONNIFACE GODWIN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Miss Ogundele Seyi Bosede now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Adebisi Seyi Bosede. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

In some of my documents my name are interchangeably stated as IDOWU DAMILOLA OLUWASOLA and IDOWU DAMILOLA OLADAPO. The names refer to the same person. All documents bearing all the names are valid. My name is IDOWU DAMILOLA OLUWASOLA. General Public take note.

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MICHAEL CHRISTIANA COMFORT

ADEBAYO YEMISI MOTUNRAYO

KANU JOY LOTACHUKWU

IDAHOSA BLESSING, IMADE BLESSING

IMADE AIRIABEFE EVANS

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I IDAHOSA BLESSING is also IMADE BLESSING.the names IDAHOSA BLESSING, IMADE BLESSING are same and one person.that all documents bearing this name is valid.And that my birth date is 1st january ,1988 .general public and authority concern please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as IZEVBIZUA AIRIABEFE EVANS, now wish to be known and addressed as IMADE AIRIABEFE EVANS. CIBN, STERLING BANK and the general public should take note.

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NJI CORDELIA EDINBUS

BALOGUN YAKUBU OLAYINKA

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I formerly known and addressed as Rafiu Akebaje Yakubu, now wish to be known and addressed as Balogun Yakubu Olayinka. Address 15,Otun Onise St, use town.Ibeju lekki. All former documents remain valid.

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TAIWO MARIAM SHADE

MRS MARY EZINWANYI EMENYI

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I, formerly known and addressed as MISS MARY EZINWANYI ANABA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS MARY EZINWANYI EMENYI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

GIFT NWINEYIKPEGE STEPHEN

MRS. OSADEMEH-OLASANMI AGBOR HELEN

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MRS LOGUNLEKO ADEDAYO TOKUNBO I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS BELLO ADEDAYO TOKUNBO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS LOGUNLEKO ADEDAYO TOKUNBO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. OMOTOSO BOLARINWA KIKELOMO I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS. AKINYEMI BOLARINWA KIKELOMO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. OMOTOSO BOLARINWA KIKELOMO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. BRITISH EMBASSY AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME

BITRUS JOSHUA YAHI

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CHRISTIANA FURO LONGJOHN

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I, formerly known and addressed as, OSADEMEH AGBOR HELEN, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OSADEMEHOLASANMI AGBOR HELEN. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS. UCHEOMA MARY OGECHUKWU I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. UGBOMA MARY OGECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. UCHEOMA MARY OGECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid.

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HAMMED BALIQEES MOSUNMOLA

SALAMI MARIAM OLABISI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMOSUN BALIKIS OLAWUNMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS HAMMED BALIQEES MOSUNMOLA. Date of Birth: O4/O8/I982. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLADIPO MARIAM OLABISI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SALAMI MARIAM OLABISI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IMRAN ADEDOJA BALOGUN

ABIONA MAKANJUOLA EZEKIEL

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ELISHA SURU MAKANJUOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABIONA MAKANJUOLA EZEKIEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

GBADAMOSI AHMED

ADEBOMI OLAMILEKAN ODUTUSIN

27 Public Notice AJAYI OYINDAMOLA

CORRECTION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as Rafiu Akebaje Yakubu, now wish to be known and addressed as Balogun Yakubu Olayinka. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as AJAYI EMMANUEL OLUBUNMI, now wish to be known and addressed as AJAYI OYINDAMOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known and address as LAMID YAKUB now wish to be known and addressed as LAMIDI YAKUBU OLUWASEUN. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

NNADOZIE GODSWILL CHIOMA

DURUJI IKECHUKWU INNOCENT

MRS. CHIAMAKA JECINTA AZUBUIKE

BALOGUN YAKUBU OLAYINKA

I, formerly known and addressed as, WEGBOM GODSWILL CHIOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, NNADOZIE GODSWILL CHIOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

ALAKA SAMUEL SUNDAY

I, formerly known and addressed as, ALAKA EZEKIEL .U., now wish to be known and addressed as, ALAKA SAMUEL SUNDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MOHAMMED BABATUNDE SHERIFF Formerly known and addressed as AKANNI BABATUNDE now wish to be known and addressed as MOHAMMED BABATUNDE SHERIFF. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SAMSON SUNDAY

I, formerly known and addressed as SAMSON SUNDAY STEPHEN, now wish to be known and addressed as SAMSON SUNaDAY. All former documents remain valid.

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OMENKA EMMANUEL EJE

I, formerly known and addressed as, DURUJI IKECHUKWU ISAIAH, now wish to be known and addressed as, DURUJI IKECHUKWU INNOCENT. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MARY NWANYINNAYA IKENGA I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MARY IKENGA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MARY NWANYINNAYA IKENGA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

DANLAMI AKOLO

Formerly known and addressed as Danlami Ishaku Akolo now wish to be known and addressed as Danlami Akolo.

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ABIOLA SAMUEL

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. MGBEMENA CHIAMAKA JECINTA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. CHIAMAKA JECINTA AZUBUIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

AKINBODUNSE PETER OHWOFASA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Ohwofasa Peter Avwerosuo NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Akinbodunse Peter Ohwofasa. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ADEWUNMI KEMI FLORENCE I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMUSA KEMI FLORENCE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEWUNMI KEMI FLORENCE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ADEMOYE FELICIA AYOMIDE

I, formerly known and addressed as JACOB ABIOLA SHEFUYE, now wish to be known and addressed as ABIOLA SAMUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ENIKANOSELU FELICIA AYOMIDE, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEMOYE FELICIA AYOMIDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLALEYE HALIMAT FOLASHADE

JOSIAH CLEMENT NWADIKE

My name was wrongly written as AKANDE ELIZABETH ADEBOLA instead of AKANDE ELIZABETH ADEOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AHMED OLANREWAJU BADMUS, now wish to be known and addressed as GBADAMOSI AHMED. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEBOMI OLAMILEKAN AYENI, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBOMI OLAMILEKAN ODUTUSIN. All former documents remain valid.

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ASEFON OLAYINKA MODUPE

ADDITION OF NAME

IHECHI NWANKWO

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

In some of my documents my name was written as ROBINSON BOSEDE and I wish to add EVELYN to my name.

Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as ROBINSON BOSEDE EVELYN. .All the documents bearing all the names are valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EUNICE IHECHI now wish to be known and addressed as IHECHI NWANKWO .All former documents remain valid.

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In some of my documents my name was written as BUKOLA IYABODE FUNMILAYO and In some other documents my name was written as BUKOLA FUNMILAYO MARY.The names refer to the same person.Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as BUKOLA IYABODE FUNMILAYO. All the documents bearing all the names are valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ANI ONYINYE now wish to be known and addressed as EGESI JACINTA .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MBANEFO VALENTINE CHINEDU, now wish to be known and addressed as ONUMADU MARTINS CHINEDU. My correct date of birth is 7/4/1996 All former documents remain valid.

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ODOM SOLOMON UMOKE

MRS OBIKA ESTHER NWAKAEGO

OGUAGBAKA KENECHUKWU GABRIEL

NOME SUNDAY OKAFOR

I, formerly known and addressed as ODOM SOLOMON MONDAY, now wish to be known and addressed as ODOM SOLOMON UMOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS OLUMMA JOSEPHINE NWANA

I, formerly known and addressed as UCHENNA IMMACULATA SOLOMON, now wish to be known and addressed as UDEINYA IMMACULATA SILAS. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANIAGU ESTHER NWAKAEGO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OBIKA ESTHER NWAKAEGO. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS EDEH AMARACHI

ONOH MAKUACHUKWU GABRIEL

MRS CHUKWU NDUMDINACHUKWU

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DIBE CHRISTOPHER CHUKWUEMEKA

I formerly known and addressed as ASEFON FOLAKE OLUWATOYIN now wish to be known and addressed as ASEFON OLAYINKA MODUPE .All former documents remain valid.

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UDEINYA IMMACULATA SILAS

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS GODWIN AMARACHI .G., now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EDEH AMARACHI .F. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

KENECHUKWU ONYEKA OKECHUKWU I, formerly known and addressed as OKAFOR CHIDERAH OKECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as KENECHUKWU ONYEKA OKECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as DIBE CHRISTOPHER CHIMEBEUCHEYA, now wish to be known and addressed as DIBE CHRISTOPHER CHUKWUEMEKA. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as EDWIN EMMANUEL EJE, now wish to be known and addressed as OMENKA EMMANUEL EJE. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as OGUAGBAKA KENECHUKWU COLEMAN, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUAGBAKA KENECHUKWU GABRIEL. All former documents remain valid.

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ANI DOMINIC SUNDAY

I formerly known and addressed as OLALEYE HALIMAT MORENIKEJI now wish to be known and addressed as OLALEYE HALIMAT FOLASHADE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as CLEMS NWADIKE AIGBE now wish to be known and addressed as JOSIAH CLEMENT NWADIKE. All former documents remain valid.

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EGESI JACINTA

ONUMADU MARTINS CHINEDU

I, formerly known and addressed as CHIEF S.O. NOME and FAMILY, now wish to be known and addressed as NOME SUNDAY OKAFOR. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OLUMMA JOSEPHINE ALOZIE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OLUMMA JOSEPHINE NWANA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS OLISAKWE EVELIN IFEYINWA

NWADINOBI EMMANUEL CHIDIEBERE

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I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWOLISE AGNES IFEYINWA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OLISAKWE EVELIN IFEYINWA. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note.

IGBOKE KINGSLEY WILLIAM

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as IGBOKE KINSLEY OKEKE, now wish to be known and addressed as IGBOKE KINGSLEY WILLIAM. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

This is to certify and confirm that IFECHUKWUDERA MITCHELLE ADIMKPAYAH, and IFECHUKWUDERA ADIMKPAYAH refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed asIFECHUKWUDERA MITCHELLE ADIMKPAYAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to inform the general public that my name JOHN AKOR OCHOGWU was wrongly written but now wish to be corrected and addressed as JOHN AKOR OSOGWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NWADINOBI VALERIAN CHIDIEBERE, now wish to be known and addressed as NWADINOBI EMMANUEL CHIDIEBERE. All former documents remain valid. ECO BANK and General public should please take note.

OHA OBUMNEME FRANCIS

I, formerly known and addressed as OHA OBUMNEME JOACHIM, now wish to be known and addressed as OHA OBUMNEME FRANCIS. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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FAAN upgrades, test-runs safety scanners at Lagos airport Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has carried out a test-run on an upgraded baggage scanner machine that can detect explosives, narcotics and other prohibited items at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

The upgrade, according to the airport authority is to boost her safety and security programs around the country’s airports.

While speaking on the new

MRS OLAYINKA ADEFIOYE ODUBANJO I formerly known and addressed as MISS OLAYINKA ADEFIOYE ATITEBI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OLAYINKA ADEFIOYE ODUBANJO .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

EBOIGBE OSEWENGIE MONDAY I, formerly known and addressed as EBOIGBE MONDAY IHEONUKU, now wish to be known and addressed as EBOIGBE OSEWENGIE MONDAY. All former documents remain valid.

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development, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FAAN, Engr. Saleh Dunoma said his interest is to make sure the airports are safe and secure, protect lives and provide machines of immense benefits to airlines and all our stakeholders.

According to FAAN, this scanner is intended to complement the Executive Order recently issued, by the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.

The agency further pointed out that the scanners will

MRS UDEH ROSEMARY I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ALAJE ROSEMARY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UDEH ROSEMARY. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS NGIGE HELEN TOCHUKWU I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ESOM HELEN TOCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NGIGE HELEN TOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANIKPUTA NGOZI CHIMAOGE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ODIHA NGOZI CHIMAOGE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS OKPARA UCHENNA PAMELA I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UFELE UCHENNA PAMELA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKPARA UCHENNA PAMELA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS EKE CHINASA EDITH

MRS UDEARO EKWUTOSI ANASTASIA

MRS ODIHA NGOZI CHIMAOGE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IDOKO CHINASA EDITH, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EKE CHINASA EDITH. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

LOSS OF DOCUMENT

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKAFOR EKWUTOSI ANASTASIA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UDEARO EKWUTOSI ANASTASIA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS TAJUDEEN KEHINDE FAREEDAH

This is to notify the general public of loss of original Building Certificate of Occupancy, belonging to MR. SAMUEL UDODIRIM ORURUO the bona-fide owner of Plot No. R/69situated at Old GRA, Enugu. Reg. as 30/30/1519 land Registry Enugu. All efforts to trace it proved abortive. If found please return to Ministry of Land Enugu.

I formerly known as MISS AJIBANWO KEHINDE RACHEAL wish to be known and addressed as MRS TAJUDEEN KEHINDE FAREEDAH .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

SURAJU KUNBI DAUDA

NWAOHA. PROMISE IJEOMA

I formerly known as SURAJUDEEN KUNBI DAUDA wish to be known and addressed as SURAJU KUNBI DAUDA .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Azubuike Promise Ijeoma wish to be known and addressed as Nwaoha. Promise Ijeoma .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

MRS EHIRI DORIS .O

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWACHUKWU DORIS .O., now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EHIRI DORIS .O., All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

This is to confirm and certify that EKEZIE ESTHER CHIDINMA and EKEZIE ESTHER ONYEMACHI refers to one and the same person, but henceforth wish to be known and addressed as EKEZIE ESTHER CHIDINMA. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

also assist the operations of other agencies at the airport, making them more efficient.

“Our intent is to deploy these scanners to our international airports but this depends on the outcome of its performance in Lagos,” FAAN stated.

According to the supplier of the machine, Engr. Akin Mustapha, “this is an Astrophysics Baggage Scanner which is manufactured in California, USA. It will identify hidden threats in carryon items and checked-in bag-

ANIEBIRI ELIZABETH NGOZI I, formerly known and addressed as IBERE ELIZABETH NGOZI, now wish to be known and addressed as ANIEBIRI ELIZABETH NGOZI .

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ODIHA NGOZI CHIMAOGE I, formerly known and addressed as ODIHA LYNDA NGOZI, now wish to be known and addressed as ODIHA NGOZI CHIMAOGE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS OKONKWO CHUKWUAMAKA JACINTA I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWOBI AMAKA JACINTA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKONKWO CHUKWUAMAKA JACINTA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS ADAMS ABIODUN JULIET I formerly known as MISS KIKIOBAFEMI ABIODUN JULIET wish to be known and addressed as MRS ADAMS ABIODUN JULIET .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ADIGBO DORIS CHIWENDU I formerly known as ADIGBO DORIS wish to be known and addressed as ADIGBO DORIS CHIWENDU .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

gages at airports. It has high penetration steel and it can detect explosives and narcotics. It has six colour generation and that enables it to do a proper analysis of objects that go into it, better than others. It is highly reliable and very sensitive. In other airports around the world, they are taking away other machines and replacing them with this machine (Astrophysics) for upgrade and efficiency.”

“With Superior image quality and innovative features

OZONNADI GRACE IFEYINWA

I, formerly known and addressed as OZOEMENAM GRACE IFEYINWA, now wish to be known and addressed as OZONNADI GRACE IFEYINWA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS OKAFOR FRANCISCA ONYINYECHI

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANICHEBE FRANCISCA ONYINYECHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKAFOR FRANCISCA ONYINYECHI. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS EZE NGOZIKA JULIET

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ONOH NGOZIKA JULIET, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EZE NGOZIKA JULIET. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

NLEMCHUKWU NDIDIAMAKA MARY

I formerly known as IZUNAGBARA NDIDIAMAKA MARY wish to be known and addressed as NLEMCHUKWU NDIDIAMAKA MARY .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

IHEJIRIKA MARKANTHONY CHIAMAKA

I formerly known as OKECHUKWU MARK ANTHONY CHINEDU wish to be known and addressed as IHEJIRIKA MARKANTHONY CHIAMAKA .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ONE VOICE INITIATIVE FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN EMANCIPATION The general public is hereby notified 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 Are: 1. Mr. Olayinka Joseph Adebajo 2. Ms. Abisola Opeyemi Ahmed 3. Mr. Opeyemi Lateef Abujade 4. Ms. Omotooke Scholarstical Afolabi 5. Ms. Ifeoluwa Ogunwole 6. Mr. Oluwatomiloba Arotiba

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Chairman Secretary Member Member Member Member

Aims & Objectives 1. To care for Orphans, Widows and the 2. Less-privileged on a global scale.

3. To empower our beneficiaries to become self-dependent and goal-oriented.

4. To create awareness of the need for our beneficiaries among the public.

5. To boost the self-esteem of our beneficiaries.

6. To do all such other lawful things as may be considered to be incidental and conducive to the attainment of the above objectives or any of them.

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

Signed: Olayinka Joseph Adebajo

including Six Color Imaging for increased object identification and Screener Assist for automatic programmable detection, Astrophysics provides operators with the advanced tools required for quick and reliable airport screening”, Mustapha added.

From all indications, FAAN is committed to put all necessary measures in place in line with international aviation standards and recommended best practices to enhance safety and security at the airports.

NNEJI ANGELA CHINEDU

MRS UGWOKE CELESTINA OGOCHUKWU

I, formerly known and addressed as NNEJI ANGELA AKUNNA, now wish to be known and addressed as NNEJI ANGELA CHINEDU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UGWU CELESTINA OGOCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UGWOKE CELESTINA OGOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. First Bank, UBA, PPSMB Enugu and General public should please take note.

MRS EGESI CHINWEOGO CHRISTINA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NEBO CHINWEOGO CHRISTINA and MISS NEBO CHINWEOGO CHRISTIANA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EGESI CHINWEOGO CHRISTINA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ODO FAVOUR IJEOMA

I, formerly known and addressed as NWODO FAVOUR IJEOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as ODO FAVOUR IJEOMA. My correct date of birth 21st June, 1993. All former documents remain valid.

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AMA EZE

I, formerly known and addressed as EZETE AMANKEKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as AMA EZE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to certify and confirm that PROMISE KALU UMA-OKORO and PROMISE CHINEDUM UMA-OKORO refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as UMA-OKORO PROMISE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS UGWU JANET UCHENNA I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ENUOVO JANET UCHENNA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UGWU JANET UCHENNA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

MRS NNAMANI UGOCHI DORATHY I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UCHE UGOCHI DORATHY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NNAMANI UGOCHI DORATHY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

UMEJIAKU NGOZI EDITH I, formerly known and addressed as AUGUSTINE COMFORT, now wish to be known and addressed as UMEJIAKU NGOZI EDITH. My correct date of birth is 15/08/1987.

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Lokoja ÏÏÏKogi state Council of Chiefs has condemned the violence alleged to have been masterminded by high profile politicians on Monday this week that led to the death of some youths in Lokoja the state capital.

The Attah Igala and president the state Council of Chiefs, His Royal Majesty Michael Idakwo Ameh Oboni, who made the condemnation on Thursday while addressing the meeting of the council at the chambers of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, noted with bitter grief that such actions are capable of distracting the government

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Kogi monarch condemn violence, killing of youths from its set objectives.

The traditional ruler who regretted that politicians in the state have abandoned their roles as defenders of the interests of the people to selfishness, warned that un necessary acrimony will retard the state and scare away people of goodwill from investing in the state.

He advised the governor to remain focused while executing his peoples oriented pro-

grammes, assuring that the traditional rulers and their subjects are firmly behind him.

Also contributing the Ohinoyi of Ebira land and vice President of the Council of Chiefs said it is unfortunate that some people especially politicians entrusted with powers of making laws have turned to be law breakers and unreliable.

The traditional rulers therefore urged the governor to ignore all distrac-

tions by those seeking attention and concentrate on the new direction programme of the administration.

The Chiefs therefore advised the governor to carry all the people along through there. traditional rulers so as to involve the entire state in the running of the government.

Special Adviser to governor Yahaya Bello on local government and chieftaincy affairs Engineer Abubakar Ohere in his

key note address assured the royal fathers that the government is committed to their welfare and accord them due respect they deserve as the custodians of the culture.

Ohere used the occasion to exonerate the Yahaya Bello Administration of the wrong and illegal appointments of some traditional rulers that were made when the immediate past government was parking.

He hinted that the pres-

UNILAG, LASU, other s embrace Lagos ‘Ready Set Work’ initiative

Police operatives apprehend fake visa procurement agents Oguntade Ismaila

ÏÏÏThe

Special Fraud Unit (SFU) of the Nigeria Police has arrested two notorious visa document suspected fraudsters for allegedly forging visa payment receipt and fake visa procurement in Lagos.

The suspects, identified as Awolola Segun Sesan and Adebayo Rilwan Ajasa, were Thursday paraded at the SFU Ikoyi headquarters a long side one Miss Afolabi Olubunmi Modupeola, accused of allegedly appearing at the American Consulate with passport No. A9955907 containing fake UK and Heathrow immigration stamp.

While parading the suspects, SFU Police Public Relations Officer ASP Lawal Audu disclosed that the duo of Awolola and Ajasa specialize in manipulating visa payment receipts by using CorelDraw application in Microsoft Word to edit payment slips in order to use same for more than one applicant.

He added that the suspects who were arrested in Lagos Island area on 13th and 14th June 2017, claimed to be working as online appointment agents to the American Embassy, using same to defraud unsuspecting applicants.

According to the SFU image maker, trouble started for the suspects when an applicant name withheld paid the sum of Sixty Thousand Naira (N60, 000.00) into the account of Rilwan ajasa with GTB for appointment/visa fee for his son.

ent government will review the cases to ensure justice, equity and fair play assuring that the era of imposition of leaders on communities is over The Special Adviser pointed out that to prove its seriousness the 13 newly appointed traditional rulers by the present administration passed through due process and consequently approved by the governor.

Also speaking at the meeting the Director Gen-

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Members of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Benue State Cultural Group, performing at the grand finale of 2017 edition of NYSC annual sports and cultural festival in Abuja… recently.

Scrapping of FERMA, a welcome development - RTEAN boss Ben Nwachukwu, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe scrapping of Fed-

eral Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) by the Senate last week Thursday has been described as a welcome development by the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN).

Speaking with Daily Times in his Abuja office, president of RTEAN, Alhaji Musa Shehu Isewele, said the scrapping has been long expected as such it is not a surprise decision.

He disclosed that the RTEAN has written several letters to FERMA about two years ago to notify the agency of its poor performance as their works are below the expectations

of Nigerians particularly road users who are major stakeholders but no positive response was give to the letters.

According to him, “Those of them on the board of the Agency are not performing the duties that led to the establishment of the Agency in the first place. Their work is not of high quality that is why when they repair any road by patching the potholes, within a short distance future the whole place would become deplorable again.”

Alhaji Isewele maintained that when his association wrote FERMA to express their displeasure with the deplorable state of the roads that has exposed their members and other road users to

avoidable accidents, all they receive in return was claim that “Our big trucks and trailers are the problems”.

He wondered how long FERMA should continue to give excuses to cover up their inadequacies and argued that if they do quality work, there were no way trucks and trailers would destroy them.

He called on the Senate not to allow the Federal Roads Authority (FRA) to become another FERMA from formation adding that its board should comprise individual professionals backed up by professionals from bodies like theirs.

The RTEAN president maintained that if their members are appointed on the board of the new

body saddled with the responsibility to maintain Nigerian roads, there will be no room for quackery.

“If we are on the board of FRA we will resist poor maintenance because we are the users and since we are the ones on these roads regularly, we want the best because good roads save lives, put food on our table. So we will ensure the best is done when any repair is carried out.”

He added that the appointment should also consider those that have Nigerians at heart as road accidents due to deplorable roads claim many lives in the country year in year out.

University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo and Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Ikorodu and three other Lagos State-owned tertiary institutions have pledged their total commitment to the “Ready Set Work” (RSW) initiative.

RSW is an entrepreneurship and employability concept of the Lagos State government designed for final year students in the tertiary schools in the state to sharpen their knowledge, skills and attitudes ahead of graduation. The representatives of the six schools including the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG (Academics), Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe and his counterpart from LASU, Prof.

Adewole Noah, made the pledge at the official launch of the portal of the programme in Victoria Island.

They said the training programme would greatly enhance what their students were being taught in schools and become agents of social change and globally competitive after graduations. They emphasised that their students would participate fully in the programme.

Explaining the twoyear-old programme, Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr. Obafela Bank-Olemoh named UNILAG, LASU and LASPOTECH as the three dedicated centres for all the participating students and it would run for 13 weeks.

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Don’t blame me for non-payment of workers’ salaries –Okowa Isaac Olamikan, Warri

ÏÏÏThe governor of Delta State,

Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has absolved himself of blame as regards owing local councils’ workers a backlog of salaries.He asserted that claims that his administration was indebted to local council workers in

the state was incorrect saying that it was the duty of council administrations to bear the burden.

The governor also said the expected tranche of the Paris club refund might not be able to clear the backlog of owed salaries, but just about 3 months salaries.

He made the disclosure yesterday at a town hall meeting at

the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Conference Centre, Effurun.

Dr. Okowa, said the state government was not owing council workers against popular belief.

He urged the local councils to find out ways to pay off the outstanding salaries.

Going further, he explained that the money that usually

comes from the federal government is not as much as it used to because of the current economic recession in the country.

“The local governments have to think of a way to handle it. I am not, as governor, owing the salaries of local government workers.

“For the Paris Club Refund, the money that will come in may not

be able to take care of more than three months salaries. We are praying that it comes.

“The money that comes from the federal government is no longer enough because there is recession. The salary for that level (local government workers) was increased during the oil boom,” he stated.

Street sweeper docked for stealing Christ Embassy’s Plasma TV

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ÏÏÏA Lagos street sweeper, Sun-

day Udoh, has been docked before an Ikeja Magistrate Court, Lagos for allegedly stealing a plasma TV belonging to Christ Embassy church.

The defendant, Udoh, who resides at 11, Mosalasi Alhaja St., Ketu, Lagos, is facing a charge of stealing before Chief Magistrate, Mrs O.A. Layinka According to the Police Prosecutor, Mr. Donjor Perezi the defendant committed the offence on April 11 at Shangisha area of Magodo, Lagos.

Perezi informed the court that one Alaba Odeyemi, reported the case of theft to the police. Odeyemi had informed the police that the accused stole a 42-inch plasma television valued at N110,000 belonging to the Christ Embassy Church.

“The defendant who is a street

sweeper with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority was said to have entered the church premises in the early hours of the day and stole the item.

“He was however apprehended by members of the vigilance group in the area,” Perezi said.

The prosecutor also informed the court that the offence committed by the defendant contravenes Sections 285 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).

The defendant however pleaded not guilty to the charge against him.

The Chief Magistrate, Mrs O.A. Layinka, granted Udoh bail in the sum of N100,000 with one surety in like sum . She also ruled that the sureties must show evidence of two years tax payment to the Lagos State Government.The matter was thereafter adjourned till June 11 for further hearing.

Taraba inaugurates judicial commission on sales of farmlands Okerafor Athanatius, Jalingo

ÏÏÏThe Taraba State Government

has constituted an eight-member judicial commission of enquiry to look into the sale of farmlands in Sardauna local government area of the State.

The State Governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku, inaugurating the committee in Jalingo, urged it to work towards the stipulated time frame of three weeks from the date of inauguration aimed at achieving its purpose.

He said there has been series of reports and complaints from indigenes of the local government and other owners of farmlands and grazing lands bordering on illegal acquisition and sales of land and alleged illegal occupation of lands belonging to individuals, communities and even governments.

Ishaku, represented by Haruna Manu, the state’s Deputy Governor, said most disturbing in the reports are allegations of outright compromise of government officials, both at the state and local government levels, describing the trend

as a threat to the local government and the state as a whole.

According to him, the essence of constituting the commission was to make sure that all issues relating to land disputes in Sardauna Local Government are thoroughly reviewed and recommendations made to government for lasting solutions.

The terms of reference given to the Commission were; to investigate the legality or otherwise of the acquisition of the parcels of lands in question and from whom, number of hectares; the period of acquisition and whether or not ground rent is being paid on such parcels of lands since acquisition/purchase.

The Commission were also mandated to verify whether Right of Occupancy on the lands were issued and by who, to verify whether the lands were inherited or outright purchase and evidence of such purchase/sales agreement, they were further charged to ascertain who witnessed the sales of the land i.e. District Village or Ward Heads or Religious Leaders.

L-R: President, Young Men Christian Association (YMCA). Church of Pentecost, Anglican Communion, Festac Town-Lagos, Chief Richard Olusola; President of Ambassador Christ Praying Ministry, Prophet Peter Oladejo; Managing Director/CEO, Wosina Group, Sir Prince Lewis Osobase; his wife, Dame Princess Sarah Osobase and others, during the official opening ceremony of Daphina Place, a Multi-Purpose Plaza, at Festac Town, Lagos… on Thursday.

NGF to promote access to basic sustainable healthcare ÏÏÏThe Nigerian Governors’ Forum

(NGF) on Thursday said it was committed to promoting resilient health system that assured access to basic healthcare services in a sustainable manner in the country.

Director-General of NGF Secretariat, Mr. Asishana Okauru, announced the commitment at the opening of a two-day workshop on “Implementation of the Primary Healthcare under One Roof Policy (PHCUORP)’’ in Abuja.

Okauru said that the workshop was organized to strengthen primary healthcare system across the country, adding that health was one of the priority areas for the forum.

He identified inadequate funding, low insurance coverage, absence of credible data and insufficient investment by government as some of the factors responsible for poor health indices in the country.

Okauru said that the challenges still persisted in spite of the 2001 Abuja Declaration, where all African member-states pledged at least 10 per cent of their annual budget to improving the health sector.

He said that while Nigeria accounted for 10 per cent of world mortality rate, the indices for deaths and impaired quality of life caused by malaria, respiratory track infections, tuberculosis and HIV were more appalling.

“Primary healthcare system is the anchor for achieving universal health coverage.

“This ought to be the first point of call for health care needs but this has ceased to be so for many Nigerians.

“The Primary Healthcare under One Roof policy is designed to reverse this trend.’’

Okauru said that the NGF had leveraged and undertook implementation of a number of initiatives in that regard.

“One example is the role the Forum has continued to play in the successes the country has recorded in the polio eradication effort.

“We are today on a different but related mission together with a number of strategic partners this time focused on ensuring the political commitment of our governors to the implementation of

PHCUORP. “Part of our objectives is to ensure that boards are properly constituted and adequately funded,” he said.

Okauru explained that the workshop was to identity the current status and challenges being experienced by the states in the implementation of the policy.

He added that in the coming weeks, the NGF Secretariat would engage states for further discussions on the priority areas highlighted at the workshop.

“As the Secretariat to the Forum, we will continue to provide a reliable and solid platform for interventions that will help to strengthen our health systems.”

Dr Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Secretary of National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), said that primary healthcare remained the foundation for making sustainable change to the poor health indicators in the country.

“Nigeria’s poor health outcomes in critical areas was best reflected by that fact that approximately 3,000 women and under-five children die daily in the country.

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NFF condoles coach Omagbemi over son’s death

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he Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday commiserated with Super Falcons head coach Florence Omagbemi over the death of her son on Wednesday.

In a heartfelt condolence message on its Twitter account, the NFF sent its condolences to the onetime Nigeria’s women national football team captain.

“Our prayers are with @ NGSuper_Falcons Head Coach, Florence Omagbemi who lost her son, Samson, on Wednesday. May his soul rest in peace,” the message read.

The Nigerian football fraternity have been remembering in recent days the unfortunate deaths of football icons like Stephen Keshi and Shaibu Amodu.

The NFF had also in recent times spared thoughts on the 30 Manchester United fans who died in Calabar as a high tension electricity pole fell on them while watching an Europa League quarter-finals game between Manchester United and Abderlecht on April 20, 2017, a game United won 2-1

Rohr set to recall Mikel, China-based strikers

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uper Eagles’ Manager, Gernot Rohr, is hoping that the team’s captain, John Obi Mikel would have recovered fully from the injury that kept him out of the AFCON qualifier against South Africa before the country’s Russia 2018 World Cup eliminator against Cameroon in August.

The German is also planning to recall China-based Odion Ighalo and Brown Ideye to the beef up the team’s attack, which was non-existent in the second half of the game against South Africa.

A Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) source said Rohr has admitted that he missed forceful strikers in the game against South Africa, adding that the team lacked a leader when things became tough in the course of the match.

He also revealed that the NFF board would review the recommendations of the technical committee to know areas and what to do to make the team strong enough to beat Cameroon in Uyo on August 28.

Chairman of the NFF technical committee, Chris Green

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Super Eagles line up before Bafana clash Reports suggest that the Super Eagles turned up at the ground without balls ap-

proved by CAF because the entire consignment of 250 sent to the Nigeria Football

Federation is still stuck at a port awaiting clearance.

Furthermore, the report re-

Marital problems affected me last season - Musa

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uper Eagles and Leicester City forward Ahmed Musa says he is looking forward to a better season in England than the one he had last season after marrying his new wife Juliet Adeh last month.

Musa struggled for form and consistency following his big money move from CSKA Moscow to the former Premier League Champions, and

at a point failed to make the match day squad in some of their games.

The 24 year old puts it’s down to issues in his marriage, and after divorcing his wife of four years and mother of his two kids Jamila, Musa said that he is once again happy following his marriage to Juliet.

“Marriage is not new to me but I believe it was a right

move to make when I did. The past remains in the past. I’m happy now and I think well and I can focus on my game which suffered a bit.” Musa said.

Linked with a move away from the King Power stadium, the speedy winger who is also comfortable as a forward, insists he has a future at the club, hence he is not willing to consider a move away.

Musa and his new wife.

revealed yesterday that the federation has resolved to employ everything at its disposal to ensure Nigeria maintained its position atop Group B of the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying series.

Green, whose committee had an emergency meeting with Rohr in Abuja on Tuesday, told a local website that the German had enjoyed no technical interference since he took charge of the Super Eagles in August 2016, adding that the technical committee will now scrutinise all his activities henceforth.

Ndidi among 10 most expensive U-21 players

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Players blast NFF after Bafana defeat igeria’s 2-0 loss to South Africa seems to have left the country divided with some players lambasting the Nigerian Football Federation and blaming them for the defeat.

Media reports in the country reveal that an unnamed player said the NFF’s failure to have official match balls was a national disgrace.

The BBC reports that the NFF did not have official match balls for the 2019 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo last Saturday, but had 2016 balls which were turned down by officials.

The move prompted the officials to use balls provided by their opponents, South Africa, and the loss seems to be credited to the official match ball.

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veals that the Super Eagles trained with balls provided by Nike, their kit sponsors and only got a feel of the 2017 CAF balls during the pre-match warm-up. “It’s not the reason we lost but we trained with different balls only to use another ball for the game,” said a player to the BBC, who requested anonymity.

“To borrow match balls from your opponent is not only bizarre but embarrassing,” said another one, Meanwhile, CAF sent 250 footballs to Nigeria in January to use for the CAF Champions League, Confederation Cup and international matches.

However, the balls were reportedly dispatched to the wrong address and the NFF has promised to work on the matter.

eicester City and Super Eagles midfield ace Wilfred Ndidi is in the top ten in the list of most valuable players under the age of 21 compiled by CIES Football Observatory.

Ndidi joined Leicester City from Belgium side Gent in a deal reportedly worth over £16m in January, and blossomed in the Premier League with strong performances which confirmed why he is so highly rated now. CIES Observatory selected him and two other players playing in the English Premier League in the top ten of the Most Valuable U-21 Player in a study released on their site yesterday.

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United with a transfer fee of around €70.7m was third in the list while Manchester City Gabriel Jesus finished 5th with a worth of ?€56.3m as his worth in event of a transfer.20 year old Ndidi ?finished 10th on the list with a transfer worth of €30.3m, a high rating by his standard and also the only African player in the top ten.

Monaco teen sensation Kylian Mbappe finished top of the pile with a fee of around €92.6m ?, while Borussia Dortmund fleet footed forward Ousmane Dembele came second with a transfer fee of €87.1.

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Speaking on the need for growth in air transport business, coordinator of the annual Airport Business Summit, Mr. Fortune Idu said that it was same reason that led to the initiation of the Arport Business Summit, adding that the fourth edition of the event will be coming up later this year.

Mr. Idu who also the organizers of Nigerian Aviation Awards (NIGAV) said that the theme of this year’s edition is “Repositioning The Airport Business To Sustain Air Transport Growth”, pointed out that the forum hinges around their understanding that one cannot really have the growth in the air transport if the airport is not operating properly.

“The aviation industry actually relies on the stability and sustainability of the airport itself to grow because the profit margin for the airlines are always very

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Refinery: We are seeking financing, not concession or sale -Ibe Simon Ugwu The Minister of States for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachukwu said that the ministry is seeking financing of the refineries to upgrade and enhance the them so as to get back to full 100 per cent capacity production and not concession or sale, as reported by some sections of the media.

Kachukwu made this known

during the monthly podcast on the state of the refineries in Abuja, adding that Nigeria will stop importation of petroleum products come 2019, when all things are put in place in terms of the state of the refineries and production capacity.

But he maintained that 2019 will be a reality, if we all work together to achieve the 2019 target.

He said,“When we achieve 100 per cent of refineries capacity, we

will save foreign exchange, provide labour and stability the market in term of pricing and production. When the refineries are not working at 100 percent capacity, there will be lots of job losses.”

According to him,“ Of the 30 per cent of the foreign exchange provided by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), about 23 per cent goes to the petroleum sector. We seek for the support of the National Assembly to get the policy

framework, as any delay by the regulatory authorities, will create problem in meeting the 2019 target of exiting importation of the petroleum products.”

Dr. Kachukwu also stated that the ministry would support those greenfield refinery builders, and would also work with those who have modular refineries and individuals, who have co-refinery ownership intention.

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Julius Berger: Recession taking tolls, 20 families rewarded in Access records N3.7bn loss Ï ƅƊƆƗ Ɠ ƏƊƆƏ è ƏƆƗƑƅƆƗ ƍƏ ƗƑƅƐƈ Ƌƈ Ɔ Bank’s Family Fortune Promo Henry Omunu and Idu Jude, Abuja

For the first time in a decade, construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria PLc, after over 20 years of Operation in Nigeria, recorded a N3.7 billion loss in the financial year ending 2016.

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The construction giants said the loss,the first in ten years, was due to the prevailing excruciating economic condition in the country.

Chairman of the company, Mr. Mutiu Sunmonu said this on Thursday, in Abuja, at the company’s 47th annual general meeting.

Addressing shareholders at the AGM, Sunmonu said the N3.7 billion loss is a major contrast to the N2.8 billion profit the firm recorded in the 2015 financial year.

While declaring a zero dividend of 2.68 basic earnings per share as against the 2.01 earnings per share in 2015, the chairman added that the poor performance of the company can be attributed to the economic recession witnessed in the

national economy.

He said,”The shrinking economy brought new and ever-increasing challenges with far reaching consequences, compounding an already critical situation, occasioned by persistently lower crude oil prices, reduced crude oil production, accelerated inflation, Naira devaluation and a shortage of foreign currency, making economic turnaround increasingly tough.”

According to him, Julius Berger and its subsidiaries, were not insulated from this harsh economic reality, adding that across the group, the company’s management made enormous efforts to protect profit and reduce risk.

As part of its commitment to reward participants with exciting prizes in its ongoing ‘Family Fortune Promo’, Access Bank Plc has delighted 20 of its customers who were the first set to take part in the Promo.

These gifts include rechargeable fans, microwave ovens among others.

The surprise gifts to the 20 lucky families precedes the emergence of the first batch of winners from the weekly random selections that would soon be unveiled by the Bank.

The Promo which comes under the Bank’s family savings

scheme was instituted to promote savings culture in the country. It is designed to reward the collective savings habit of families with grand prizes and competitive interest rates while they enjoy the confidentiality of their banking transactions as individuals The Group Head, Inclusive Banking, Access Bank Plc, Ope Wemi-Jones expressed appreciation to customers for their loyalty and trust in the Bank, adding that the Promo was initiated to add value to customers, who continued to do business with the Bank.

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small. For the aviation industry to thrive, we need an airport that has the capacity to carry and give services that are measurable to what the airlines are paying to enable them to be sustainable in their operations.

So repositioning the airport business to sustaining air transport growth will be focused on seeing how airport business can help deliver the total air transport growth giving the airlines support to also break even”, Mr Idu said.

The organizer said the summit is a gathering of professionals and investors in the airport industry, comprising those from the airport side and the aircraft side, which is the airline side and of course the handling companies.

According to the aviation expert, four years ago, he discovered that there were gaps in the development of airports in Nigeria; and that there was a lot of airport infrastructure deficit.

He therefore, started the summit, which is expected to enable the airport industry itself to be

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NIS, Customs, approved as security agencies at airports – FAAN

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

Following the implementation of Presidential Executive Order, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said that only the Nigerian Immigration Services NIS (Arrival & Departure); Nigerian Customs Service NCS (Arrival only) National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA (Arrival & Departure); State Security Services SSS are agencies approved to be at the airports.

Other agencies also approved are the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit EODU and Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Services NAQS (Cargo Terminal Only)

to interface with the passengers at their terminal.

In a statement issued yesterday and signed by the management, FAAN stated “The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN hereby serves notice to airlines, passengers and the general public that in compliance with the provisions of the Executive Order recently approved by the Presidency only the under-listed security agencies have been given approval to interface with the passengers at our terminal”.

“Please note that NIS, Customs and NDLEA must always appear in uniform and with undetachable name tags; SSS is for intelligence gathering while EODU will

only function on call at the baggage hall”, FAAN added The agency, further enjoined affected agencies to ensure compliance, adding that FAAN is transforming the airport to serve all stakeholders better.

As part of its resolve to implement the Executive order and still maintain high safety and security standards, FAAN had on Wednesday carried out a test-run on an upgraded baggage scanner machine that can detect explosives, narcotics and other prohibited items at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

The upgrade, according to the Airport Authority is to boost her safety and security programs around the country’s airports.

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He said,“There has been ongoing activities at the Ministry of Petroleum Resources to ensure that Nigeria ends the unsavory practice of products’ importation by 2019. Our commitment and unquenchable effort to fully implement the refinery initiative of the #7BigWins, will bring a complete closure to petroleum products’ importation.”

“Despite the various challenges in the downstream petroleum sector in Nigeria, we have made significant successes; and there are necessary interventions needed. The long-term plan will ideally ensure that the pricing governance structure becomes cost- based with full cost recovery required to unlock sector challenges, reduce Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s profile in the downstream sector, and effectively embrace a realistic LPGbased solution, he added.”

“There is a firm determination to achieve the aspirations of the second component of the #7BigWins, which aims to optimally increase local production capacity, reduce importation of petroleum products and position Nigeria to become a net exporter of petroleum products and value added petrochemicals,” he stated further

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While speaking on the new development, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FAAN, Engr. Saleh Dunoma said his interest is to make sure the airports are safe and secure, protect lives and provide machines of immense benefits to airlines and other stakeholders.

L-R: Director General, Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA),Mr. Olusegun Oshinowo; President NECA, Mr. Larry Ettah; 1st Vice President NECA, Dr. Mohammed Yinusa and Treasurer, Mr. Taiwo Ayodele Adeniyi at the Press conference by the President of NECA in Lagos...on Thursday.

NCC: Porting activities reduce by 8,248 in April?

Porting activities among telecommunications service providers declined by 8,248 in April, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said.

The ”Incoming and Outgoing Porting Activities of Mobile Network Operators” report made available to newsmen on Thursday in Lagos showed that subscribers porting within the networks stood at 33,773 in April, as against the 42,021 recorded in March.

It said that out of the 33,773 porting activities in April; 16,938 were “incoming porting activities” while 16,835 were “outgoing porting activities.’’

The report revealed that on the outgoing table, 5,702 subscribers moved from Airtel Nigeria to other networks through Mobile Number Portability (MNP).

NAN reports that those that left Airtel’s network reduced by 1,384 as against the 7,086 customers that dropped the network in March.

It said that 4,274 customers moved from Globacom Nigeria; showing a decrease of 1,758 subscribers, as against 6,032 that left the service provider in March.

Also, 4,922 subscribers moved from MTN Nigeria in April, which revealed that a decrease of 997 customers left the network, as against 5,919 that left in March.

It also showed that 1,937 customers of Etisalat Nigeria ported to other networks within the same period, giving a decrease of 196 that left, when compared with 2,133 users who deserted in March.

However, in the incoming table, Etisalat led by an additional 12,087 customers on its network in April.

Airtel Nigeria came second on the gainers’ list, with 2,400 subscribers and 1,506 subscribers moving to MTN Nigeria, while Globacom Nigeria got 945 customers.

The exercise was flagged off on April 22, 2013, by the NCC with the aim of deepening competition in the industry.

In a bid to boost the nation’s revenue generation, the Nigeria Customs Service,(NCS), Apapa Area Command, has generated over N136 billion, as revenue from January to May, 2017.

Controller, Apapa Area Command, Competroller Musa Jubrin, who reeled out this figure, said that his command has remained the highest revenue generator in the Service, with a total of N136, 344,344619,137. 89 within the period.

Speaking to journalists in Lagos at the Command’s headquarters, Jubril commended his personnel, describing their effort as a landmark.

He said that the performance recorded during the period, was better in view of the current downturn in the nation’s economy, especially against the backdrop of the figure recorded within the same period of 2016.

He said, “The Apapa Area Command, within the same period-January, 1st to May 31st, 2016- collected a total of N 98, 171 206 398. This is a significant increase of N 38, 073,412,739.89 in 2017.”

According to him, the result was achieved, sequel to the proactive measures put in place, through the extraction of diligence and commitment from officers.

In this connection, he said,‘’ this principle of overtime was internalised by officers of the Command, as the total sum of N1.824, 068,807 was recovered from infractions identified and treated within the under review.”

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, June 16, 2017

Stories by Motolani Oseni As the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continues its sustainable intervention on the foreign exchange market, in order to shore up the nation’s currency, naira, the total injected forex has hits $ five billion in less than six months.

This is just, as the newly introduced investors and exporters’ FX window registered no less than $2.2 billion in just six weeks of operation, which the apex bank believed, is responsible for the revived investors’ confidence in the forex market and the nation’s economy.

Speaking at the end of 333rd Bankers’ Committee meeting, held in Lagos. on Thursday, Director, Banking Supervision Department, CBN, Ahmed Abdullahi, said that foreign exchange is improving and investors ‘confidence is building up generally, because of the improvement in oil production and prices.

He said that improvement in

B3 Money Market

CBN’s forex intervention hits $5bn in five months

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CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele

the forex exchange has helped in stabilizing the market, stressing that with sustainable momentum, the Nigerian Gross Domestic Prod-

ucts (GDP), will witness positive growth by third quarter of 2017.

Also, the Managing Director, Standard Chartered Bank, Mrs. Bola Adesola, said that as part of efforts in diversifying the Nigerian economy, the Bankers’ committee has contributed fiver percent of their Profit after Tax (PAT), which was agreed at the last commercial banks and the CBN December’s retreat.

She stated further that the equity contribution is currently N26 billion, which is to support the Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Agric sector.

Although, she said that the framework in accessing the fund is currently being worked upon, but notes that it would improve

SMEs and the agric operators’ access to finance, adding that the development is part of the Deposit Money Banks’ (DMBs) contributions to the Nigerian economy growth.

Meanwhile, the Managing Director/CEO, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nnamdi Okonkwo, said that the bankers’ committee, has agreed to tackle financial inclusion bottlenecks, involving customers of Microfinance Banks (MFBs) registering for their Biometric Verification Number.

He stressed that henceforth, registration of BVN is now opened for MFBs’ customers in any of the bank of their choice, so as to promote financial inclusion.

Commenting on the investors’ confidence in the forex market, Chief Executive Director, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Ademola Shogunle, said that the apex bank shares in the investors & exporters’ FX widow.

According to him, the CBN’s participation at the investors’ window was limited to less than 30 per cent of trades, adding that the bank’s participation at the investors’ window was limited to less than 30 per cent of trades, which means that portfolio investors are the ones controlling that segment of the FX market.

For instance, the all share index was negative between five to six per cent, but now positive above 20per cent.

Naira steady at 367/$ at parallel market

L-R: Company Secretary, Total Nigeria plc, Bunmi Popoola-Mordi; Chairman Total Nigeria Plc, Stanislas Mittelman and Managing Director Total Nigeria l Plc, Jean Phiilippe at the 39th AGM of Total Plc in Lagos.

Inflation rate declines to 16.25% in May - NBS The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Thursday, said the largest economy in Africa’s inflation depreciated to 16.25 per cent in May from 17.24 per cent in April.

With this latest figure, the annual inflation in the country has eased for the fourth consecutive month, with a separate food price index showed inflation at 19.27 per cent, down from 19.30 percent in April. .The statistics office yesterday disclosed in its “Consumer Price Index (CPI) May 2017’’ report released on Thursday

in Abuja, that base on month-on-month statistics basis, the bureau stated that the Headline index increased by 1.88 per cent in May 2017, 0.28 per cent points, higher than the rate of 1.60 per cent recorded in April 2017.

It stated that food inflation increased by 19.27 per cent (year-on-year) in May 2017, down by 0.03 per cent points from the rate of 19.30 per cent recorded in April.

On a month-on-month basis, the bureau stated that the food sub-index increased by 2.54 per cent in May, up by 0.50 per cent

points from 2.04 per cent recorded in April.

The bureau said rise in the food index was caused by increases in prices of meat, bread and cereals, fish, potatoes, milk cheese and eggs as well as vegetables such as tomatoes.

The percentage change in the average composite CPI for the 12 months period ending in May 2017 over the average of the CPI for the previous 12 months period was 17.63 per cent.

“This is against 17.59 per cent recorded in April 2017, it said.’’

It said the urban in-

dex rose by 16.34 per cent (year-on-year) in May 2017 from 17.62 per cent recorded in April.

Accordingly, the rural index increased by 16.02 per cent in May from 16.69 per cent in April.

On month-on-month basis, it stated that the urban index rose by 1.84 per cent in May from 1.61 per cent recorded in April, while the rural index rose by 1.92 per cent in May from 1.59 per cent in April.

The CPI measures the average changeover time in prices of goods and services consumed by people for day-to-day living.

The Nigerian currency, Naira, on Thursday, remained steady at 367 to a dollar compare to 368 widely sold at the unofficial foreign exchange market on Wednesday.

The local currency, had traded flat at 365 per United States dollar on Monday, but relapsed on Tuesday and Wednesday, to close at 368, even though some parallel market operators sold at 367, depending on the buyer purchasing power.

The naira, at the official market on Thursday, gained to close at 305.25 compared to 305.70 sold the previous day and 305.65 sold earlier in the week.

Although, a total sum of $414million had been injected into the foreign exchange market by the Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday.

The naira had posted a marginal gain against the US dollar at the parallel market on Monday, against 371/dollar exchanged about two weeks ago, having ap-

preciated to 374/dollar from 382/dollar recorded the previous week.

Following the CBN’s continued supply of the dollar to the forex market, the local currency has recorded major appreciation from its all-time-low of 520/dollar earlier in the year.

Also, the local currency against be Pound and the Euro sold at 465 and 407, respectively, compared to 467 and 406 sold at close of the parallel market on Thursday.

At the Investor &Exports FX window, the naira depreciated improved slightly at 373.25 against the depreciated value of N373.28 closed at the beginning of the week.

However, financial analysts believed that the naira could strengthen against the dollar in the coming days as more offshore investors buy up local stocks after MSCI increased the country’s weighting in its frontier market index.

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Capital Market B4 Equities Market sustains positive trend with 0.59 percent growth in ASI Afolabi Adesola The Nigerian equities market appreciated for the second consecutive, recording an increase of 0.59 per cent in All-Share Index of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); and Market capitalisation on Thursday.

The growth was preceded by demand for banking stocks such as Zenith and Guaranty Trust Bank, which led to the highest sectoral growth of 1.83 per cent in the banking index.

This was followed by consumer goods index, which also appreciated 1.12 per cent,following demand in Nigerian Breweries as well as, Unilever that added 5.65 per cent on Thursday.

Consequently the ASI added 199.64 points and closed the day at 33,797.84 points.

Market capitalisation that closed the day at N11.688 trillion added N70 billion, improving Year to Date returns to 25.8 per cent May and Baker for the third day in row led the gainers’ table, increasing by 9.79 per cent to close at N4.15 per share.

Skye Bank followed with a gain of 9.52 per cent to close at 69 kobo and Unilever gained 5.65 per cent to close at N43 per share.

UAC Prop appreciated by 5.00 per cent to close at N2.94, while Fidson grew by 5 per cent to close at N3.15 per share.

On the other hand, Champion Breweries led the losers’ chart, dropping by 4.89 per cent to close at N3.11 per share.

Honey well Flour Mills trailed with a loss of 4.85 percent to close at N2.16 and Jaiz Bank declined by 4.49 percent to close at 85k per share.

Neimeth was down by 4.41 percent to close at 65 kobo, while Mobil depreciated by 4.06 percent to close at N265 per share.

At the end of the day’s transactions volume of shares traded in 6584 deals declined 24 per cent.

Volume traded dropped to 573.6 million shares compared with 759 million shares traded previously, while value traded increased to N7.852 billion from N6.3 billion in Wednesday.

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, June 16, 2017

Investments’ decline persist, as unemployment rate soars Stories By Bonny Amadi Nigeria’s economic growth in Q4 2016 recorded declined investments, increased dependence and growing lack, as the recently released National Bureau of Statistic (NBS) report revealed.

This was coming as a cross-section of experts have predicted the unemployment rate is likely to sustain upward trajectory in successive Q1 and Q2 2017, as employment supportive factors for private sector driven enterprises continue to suffer.

Daily Times recalls that

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the latest unemployment/ underemployment watch from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that the labour force, or population of working age between the ages of 15 and 64, increased to 108.59 million in Q4 2016 from 108.03 million recorded in Q3.

Globally, the highest unemployment rates in data shown in this NBS report include, Djibouti with 54.0 per cent unemployment rate and Kenya’s 40.0 per cent. Countries with lowest unemployment rates include Qatar with 0.2 per cent, Cambodia, 0.5 per cent and Thailand 1.2 per cent.

Meanwhile, in the fourth quarter 2016, when the unemployment rate grew to 14.2 per cent from 13.9 per cent recorded in the previous quarter. Nigeria’s unemployment situation reflects the country’s persistent macro challenges.

Unemployment refers to factors of production that are not put into use, or when labour is unused, not doing any job, with its attendant consequences, including increase in poverty, dependency and reduction on investments, increased migration, waste of manpower, amongst others.

The NBS release reflects

that within workforce , 28.6 million People were either unemployed or underemployed, compared with 27.1 million in Q3 2016.

The youth population recorded the highest rate of unemployment. During the period under review, the unemployment rate for Nigerians within the ages of 15-25 was 25.2%.

FBN capital research comment on the report pointed, “We notice that graduates are still struggling to secure decent paying jobs. According to the NBS, only 58% of Nigerians within this group were fully employed in Q4”.

FBNH’s five major non-performing accounts to drop off soon – Eke Bonny Amadi The Group Managing Director, FBN Holdings Plc, Mr. U.K Eke has assured that the bank’s five major non-performing accounts would be dropped off the non-performing loan book of the company soon.

He disclosed this on Thursday, in Lagos, during the bank’s presentation of its facts behind the figures on the events center of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, shortly after sounding the market’s closing going for the day.

The innovations, risk management, cost management, governance, harnessing earnings, lifting deposit base, among others would has started yielding great value as ROE (Returns on equity) rose to 12.4 % in Q1 2017 from 2.1 per cent in 2016 financial year.

Returns on Assets also grew by 4.7 per cent, from 0.3 per cent in 2016, while liquidity ratio and coverage stood at 53.5 per cent from 52.9 per cent and 53,9

per cent, from 58.5 % respectively.

He said that, FBNHoldings has demonstrated over the years that it is a financial institution to be trusted, which reflected in greater confidence and trust of depositors and investors.

He revealed that there are about five major accounts that beefed up the company’s loan book and by the end of the second quarter 2017, one of the accounts will drop off.

He assured that the second major account, which is Atlantic Energy, is also on the path of being worked out , as full disclosure is currently being delayed by expected assent by the authorities.’ This will also be resolved in the course of the year, when all or $500 million will drop off.

“We are positive on others that, we also hope will be resolved soon, having taken the heavy lifting in 2016.

There is no fresh NPL in our books and we have no issues with power exposure”

L – R: Remi Oni, Executive Director, Corporate Banking, FirstBank; Oscar Onyema, CEO, Nigerian Stock Exchange; UK Eke, MFR, Group Managing Director, FBN Holdings Plc; Tijjani Borodo, Company Secretary, FBN Holdings Plc and Kayode Akinkugbe, MD, FBN Merchant Bank at the FBNHoldings Facts Behind the Figures Presentation at the Nigerian Stock Exchange…on Thursday

Royal Exchange’s Q1 loss after tax expands by 253 % Trends in operating environment appeared to be impacting negatively on royal Exchange Plc, as the company’s first quarter 2017 result released on Tuesday, has reflected.

The periodic result released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), showed that earned income declined by 9 per cent to N3,619,184, from N3,980,296 posted in the corresponding period of 2016.

The result showed that Royal Exchange recorded reduced loss before tax of N179,804, against N227,520 recorded in Q1

2016, reflecting 179 per cent growth.

Loss after tax however, increased by 253 per cent, to N237,343 from N154,714 in Q1 2016. During the operating period, shareholders’ funds declined to N6,141,853, from N7, 580,950 recorded in the preceding period, while Reinsurance assets increased to N5,228,350 , from N2,660,526 in the preceding period 2016.

The Royal Exchange Q1 2017 gross premium written however, increased to N6,973,557. This was against N5, 781,790 recorded in the Q1 2016.

According to the

company’s first quarter 2017 result, while unearned premium rose to N3,566,330, from N1,955,146 IN 2016 Q1, gross premium income dropped to N3,407,227, against N3,826,644 in preceding period 2016.

Reinsurance expenses rose to N1,596,335, from N991,880 in the prior period of 2016, Net premium income almost dropped by about 70 per cent to N1,810,892 , from N2,834,764 IN q1 2016.

Summary of activities on NSE ASI DEALS VOLUME VALUE CAP

33,797.84 6,584.00 573,603,902.00 7,852,237,456.92 11,687,390,037,399.22

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D aily M ark e t Ro u n d U p Th e Nig eria n e q uity m ark e t b e nch m ark in d ex tre n d e d n ort h w ards a t t h e chip Ba n kin g a n d Co nsu m er G o o ds st ocks. As such, t h e A ll Sh are In d ex (ASI) a dva nce d 0.6 % t o se t tle a t 33,797.84 p oin ts, incre asin g YTD re t urn t o ZE NIT H (+4.6 %), NIG ERI A N BRE W ERIES (+2.3 %), G U A R A N T Y (+1.7 %) a n d

To p 10 Tr a d es b y V olu m e

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U NILE V ER

(+5.7 %). Similarly, invest ors recovere d N69.0b n as m ark e t ca pit aliz a tion se t tle d a t N11.7t n. H o w ever, activity level w as mixe d as valu e tra d e d im prove d 24.7 % a n d volu m e tra d e d dip p e d 24.4 % t o close a t N7.9b n a n d 573.6m u nits respectively.

M ix e d Pe r f o r m a n c e a cr oss Se c t o rs Co n trary t o t h e previo us tra din g sessio n, p erf orm a nce across sect ors w as mixe d as 3 o f 5 in dices closed in t h e gre e n. Th e Ba n kin g in d ex g ain e d t he m ost, a dva ncin g 1.8 % o n t h e b ack o f g ains in G U A R A N T Y (+1.7 %) a nd ZE NIT H (+4.6 %) w hile price rally in M A NS A RD (+4.8 %) p ush e d t h e Insura nce in d ex 1.4 % n ort h w ards. Similarly, t h e Co nsu m er G o o ds in d ex a p precia t e d 1.1 % as a result o f a n u p tick in NIG ERI A N BRE W RIES (+2.3 %). O n t h e flip sid e, invest or b o o k e d pro fit in O il & G as a n d In d ustrial G o o ds st ocks,

Tick er M A YB A KER SK YEB A N K U NILEVER U A C-PROP FIDSO N CCN N A FRIPRU D M A NSARD PH ARM DEK O CILE ASIN G

Price (N) 4.15 0.69 43.00 2.94 3.15 8.03 3.00 2.60 2.18 0.66

Price Ch g % 9.8 % 9.5 % 5.7 % 5.0 % 5.0 % 5.0 % 4.9 % 4.8 % 4.8 % 4.8 %

Tick er V olu m e (m) A CCESS 127.6 ZENITHB A N K 70.9 FBN H 56.3 G U ARA N TY 51.4 UB A 34.2 DIA M O N D BN K 27.9 TRA NSC ORP 26.8 FC M B 23.0 LASA C O 19.7 FIDELITYBK 15.2 To p 10 Tr a d es b y V alu e

Price (N)

Price Ch g %

Tick er

3.11 2.16 0.65 265.00 9.23 3.38 0.57 53.50 2.92 27.95

-4.9 % -4.8 % -4.4 % -4.2 % -4.0 % -3.7 % -3.4 % -2.7 % -2.7 % -2.1 %

To p 10 Losers Tick er CH A MPIO N H O N YFLO UR NEIM ETH M O BIL D A N GSU G A R CUST O D YINS LIN K ASSURE W APC O VIT A F O A M INTBRE W

G U ARA N TY ZENITHB A N K A CCESS NESTLE FBN H D A N GCE M UB A NB W APC O ETI

% v olu m e -1.1 % 4.6 % -0.7 % 1.7 % -0.8 % -2.1 % 0.5 % 0.7 % 0.0 % 3.8 %

V alu e (m)

% v alu e

1842.5 1597.5 1304.0 730.7 400.7 316.5 305.6 304.6 88.0 73.2

1.7 % 4.6 % -1.1 % 0.0 % -0.7 % 0.0 % -0.8 % 2.3 % -2.7 % 2.8 %

NSE A ll Sh ar e In d e x

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26,000

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dra g gin g t he sect or in d ex d o w n by 1.1 % a piece, d u e t o losses in M O BIL (4.2 %), SEPL A T (-1.2 %) a n d W A PC O (-2.7 %) resp ectively.

In v est o r Se n t i m e n t St a ys Posi t iv e Invest or se n tim e n t st aye d p ositive, alt h o u g h w a n e d slig h tly as m ark e t bre a d t h closed a t 1.4x (previo usly 1.5x) o w in g t o 32 g ain e rs a g ainst 23 d eclin ers. M A Y B A K ER (+9.8 %), SK Y EB A N K (+9.5 %) a n d U NILE V ER (+5.7 %) g ain ers w hile

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Gloom, despair threaten commercial real estate market - Survey Stories by Babajide Okeowo The once bourgeoning property market is currently witnessing a downturn, following, in particular, recession, which is impacting virtually every sector of the Nigerian economy negatively.

Coupled with forex crisis, most players in the real estate sector are currently facing challenges, such that many properties are either being abandoned by their owners or not patronized by potential customers.

For example, ‘A-class’ commercial developments in highbrow locations, such as Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Central Business Area, Abuja, among other areas in the country, will struggle to get tenants, as the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, stoked inflation

and slow economic growth are expected to force further uncertainties in the real estate sector.

This damning projection, is, according to the Nigeria Real Estate Market review and Strategic Outlook 2017,

by Ubosi Eleh and Company, an estate surveying and valuation firm, very grim.

The report says, the outlook for commercial real estate this year, remains gloomy. The reasons for this are not farfetched, with the odd exception; few organisations are doing well in the current economic clime. In fact, many are contracting out jobs, or and reducing workers, which, ironically, means that these companies will even have surplus space that they are already paying for.

According to the report, “2017 will witness a major reduction in the acceptable

market rents in the ‘A’ class commercial developments.

Rents are projected to fall by as much as, 40 per cent, if the recession bites harder; and this will be all in a bid to attract tenants.”

However, the report predicts that the demand for commercial zoned land for redevelopments into office buildings, will remain high. “Investors with deep pockets will always strive to acquire these lands due to their limited supply for future development.”

On warehousing and logistics real estate market, the report envisages that many facilities will come into the market for outright disposal. Rates in Lagos have remained in the range of N1200- 1800 square feet.

It adds, “Some of the major industrial estates in Ikeja, Oregun, Apapa, Ilupeju in Lagos, Idu in Abuja, Trans-

Amadi Layout in Port Harcourt, and Bompai in Kano, will continue to experience low activities; with many of the warehouses being converted to show rooms, event centres and locations for religious activities.”

For the residential real estate, the report projects that dollar-based rental properties will continue to get realistically priced by being redenominated in naira or will have much lower dollar asking rents.

The report also says, “To stay in business, developers will make homes smaller to lower costs. Quality will reduce drastically in terms of materials and finishing. We project a marginal 10 - 15 per cent increase in rental values of flats, as more people, squeezed by the economy, downsize from duplexes and detached houses to flats.”

Housing deficit: REDAN, CBN, others chart new course In order to have a comprehensive database aimed at addressing the conflicting figures of the housing deficit in Nigeria, Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), recently convened a stakeholders’ meeting to proffer solutions to the challenge of collating data for the real estate and housing sector in Nigeria.

Stakeholders in attendance included, directors from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, the Federal Ministry of Power Works and Housing, the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, members of the Building Materials Producers’ Association of Nigeria (BUMPAN), and the Mortgage Banking Association of Nigeria (MBAN).

Addressing the meeting, which is the 1st in the series to harness ideas, President of REDAN, Rev. Chime Ugochukwu, a surveyor, noted that “Data is important in planning, policy and business decisions, and execution of tasks.”

He said: “At various local and international fora, it has been adduced that Nigeria has a housing deficit of between 10 – 17 million units, depending on who is making the assertion, although no empirical studies are available to support this claim.”

“We are disturbed by this scenario, more so that both local and foreign enquiries on housing data are directed to REDAN. This is not healthy for the progress of this economy,

and it is our desire to change the tempo.”

However, Dr. Olowofeso, Deputy Director Statistics Departmentt of the CBN assured the meeting that the bank was keen on getting reliable data for the real estate sector; and was, therefore, poised to work assiduously with REDAN and other critical stakeholders on the scheme.

On their part, Director of Lands, Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, Rev. Olurotimi Onabanjo and Director of Public Private Partnership, Arc. Eucharia Alozie, affirmed the ministry’s preparedness to ensure that the Real Estate Data Collation scheme is carried out to a logical end, to enhance policy formulation.

BUMPAN’s representative, Alhaji A. B. Huthman, said that the successful execution of the scheme would promote business, as needs and effective demand would be aligned.

The meeting resolved among other issues, that other stakeholders be invited to form the fulcrum of the think-tank for the scheme.

Meanwhile, a Technical Working Committee, chaired by Mr. Mike Mba of the CBN was mandated to coordinate the collation of Institutional Data needs of organizations identified for the scheme.

The forum, however, called for critical strategic partners to support the idea, which, in their opinion, would raise the nation’s economic bar.

Real Estate Tips

eal estate transactions can be daunting and confusing unless you are equipped to deal with the endless layers of details and complicated legal documents involved.

With something so complicated, there is certainly some merit to involve a lawyer in the proceedings. This article talks about the importance of a real estate lawyer in your real estate transactions Real estate law is a particularly complicated field of law because of the staggering amount of details that are involved; and they

Reasons you should hire a real estate Lawyer are of upmost importance when dealing with a piece of property that is a contender for being your new home.

Buying a home or land is the most significant investment most people will ever make in their lives, so, it is extremely important that you are able to make informed decisions.

While many people may bristle to the thought of adding another layer of oversight to

the real estate process, beyond your real estate agent, there are instances where that lawyer can certainly come in handy, perhaps saving you money and ensuring a smooth transaction, something everyone should strive towards in their real estate dealings.

Your real estate lawyers will spend significant time combing through every legal document involved in the deal you are go-

ing to make. Then, they will sit down with you to explain every detail to you so that you are fully aware of what is going on.

Your lawyer will also give you advice to help you make the right choices, as you bring your deal to a close.

Having a real estate lawyer look over the documents involved can save you this headache. Relying on outside expertise is critical to any real estate

transaction, especially in the aspect that deals with the title or deed to your property which can be really dicey.

The title is a document that proves your ownership over the property. If there is any kind of problem with the title to your property, then, your right to ownership of the property may be in jeopardy.

To be continued next week.

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Tourist site: Why Tinapa enjoys global attraction Stories by Ebere Chibuzor Tinapa, Africa’s premier business and leisure resort, is unique in Nigeria and can compete favourably with international tourist destinations around the world.

Indeed, Tinapa’s rich infrastructure, flora and fauna, wild life and serenity, among other distinguished features, continue to lure thousands of visitors, local and foreign, to the area.

Also, it has also continually been a robust revenue earner for the Cross River State Government.

Analysts have said Tinapa is kind in Nigeria, and indeed Africa, just as it is modeled after similar centres in Hongkong, Singapore, Dubai, Bombay, Taiwan and Bangkok.

Nigeria prides itself as home to 23 species of primates; 18 are found in the Cross River National Park, the Cross River Gorilla and the Chimpanzee; however, the fauna of the park is wonderful.

Interestingly, the Cross River gorilla colony is the only one in Sub-Saharan Africa.

For those crazy about gorillas, Nigeria is the best destination; and the tracking of the species goes on all year round. The Nigerian government, in collaboration with its Camerounian counterpart, have been assiduously working to ensure the protection and survival of the endangered species.

At the park also, two new species of butterfly have surfaced: They are, Tetrahanis okwangwo and Thermoniphas barahingam.

Also, listed among the mammalian species endemic to the park are,

Tinapa

Chevrotain, giant pangolin, the golden potto or Calabarangwantibo and preuss’ guenon. The “ecostars” to behold at are the once considered extinct, but resurfaced bird.

In deed, for visitors to the park to have access to all the fore-going endowments, a stipend ideally should be charged at each section, so, revenue would accrue to the promoters and of course taxes paid to the government. But the story, we learnt, has been different, as only the visitor facilities and conference spaces have remained major income spinners.

There is the Butatong Base camp in Okwangwo, which is furnished with an arboretum, picnic garden lodges and network of nature trails.

Akamkpa, a modesty furnished four-bedroom guest house, is another visitor facility. Also available, is a 20-

bed space hostel for students and low budget visitors.

“Development of the Kanyang Tourist Village, it is believed, would lead to an explosion of eco-tourism not only in the park, but Cross River state in general. The adventure in the untapped goldmine would enhance the exploitation of the ecotourism, resources of the Mbe Gorilla mountains, the Afik Mountain Wildlife sanctuary, the pandrilus primates conservation project, buanchor and the Obudu Mountain Resort, as well as, TINAPA. Although, the best period of the year for visiting the Cross River Park is November through May”, a statement credited to the Head Office stated.

But the giant strides in advancing tourism in Nigeria, would take hold and translate into naira and kobo only when there is a synergy between the states’ tourism departments, agen-

cies and corporate interest; and the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture,Department of Culture, among others, the major authorities in charge of the sector, led by the Minister, Alhaji Lai Muhammed.

While the current administration of President Muhamadu Buhari has rolled out its laudable tourism agenda, it behooves on the authorities to help set international standards in terms of facilities and features, create the right markets, and then intensify the much-needed awareness to cajole Nigerians into developing a large appetite for home tourism.

That way, observers say, the capital flight via overseas tourism, which currently impacts negatively ion the nation’s economy, would be arrested and give the home market value added input to the Gross Domestic Product, GDP.

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NTDC, others reject proposed Tourism Bill The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) and other stakeholders in the tourism sector on Wednesday, rejected the proposed `Tourism Bill` currently before the National Assembly (NASS).

The stakeholders told journalists in Lagos that the proposed bill would render useless the various agencies saddled with the responsibility of contributing to tourism development.

The public hearing of the bill titled, “The NIHOTOUR Bill,’’ sent to NASS by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), would hold on June 15.

The NTDC Director-General, Mr Folorunsho Folarin-Coker, told News Agency of Nigeria, NAN that NIHOTOUR would be going beyond the mandate for which it was established if the bill is passed into law by NASS. He said that NIHOTOUR was established, principally, as a training institute for personnel and stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industry.

“The bill will be giving NIHOTOUR the position of both a trainer and a regulator of everything relating to tourism; thereby disregarding the legality of other parastatal agencies.’’

Folarin-Coker said that the country’s tertiary institutions should be allowed to establish departments that would be training personnel in tourism.

He said that encouraging several tertiary institutions to be part of it would enhance the ease of doing business as enunciated by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo recently.

“It’s time for change and we all must embrace change,’’ Folarin-Coker

said.

Also, Mr Bankole Bernard, the National President, National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), said that NIHOTOUR had no statutory power to regulate tourism affairs in Nigeria.

Bernard said that NIHOTOUR would do well as a directorate under NTDC. “This is a bill that cannot see the light of the day because NIHOTOUR has no capacity to regulate the huge tourism industry. We should have NIHOTOUR as a directorate under NTDC,’’’ he said.

Mr Ikechi Uko, the organiser of the yearly African Travel Market exhibitions, “Akwaaba’’ said that NIHOTOUR was only an institute meant to be training personnel in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Uko said that the institute was not capable of regulating the tourism industry.

He said that the institute should concentrate on its statutory responsibility of training people.

“I think NIHOTOUR has to be restricted to training of personnel in tourism and hospitality and the government should fund it adequately.

“We have the NTDC which has been saddled with the responsibility of regulating the tourism industry.

“I am therefore calling on government to fund these bodies to be able to perform their duties,’’ Uko said.

Also, Mr Olubunmi Oshindero, the Chief Executive Officer of Boomtrust Travels and Tours told NAN that NIHOTOUR could not be the sole regulator of the sector and also be involved in the training of tourism personnel.

Nike Lake: A unique 3-star hotel

Nike Lake Resort

Nike Lake Hotel, is a 3-star hotel with a difference. Its superb environment, serene, beautiful and tranquil setting, make it one of the wonders of the world.

With an improved product offering and service delivery, strong and focused team, diverse food and beverage offering, conference services and diligent staff, this player in the hospi-

tality industry stands out among its peers, not only in this part of Nigeria, but elsewhere across the world..

That is why it currently lures 5-star services to differentiate it from its competitors.

The location of Nike Lake Resort distinguishes it from the rest. Tranquil setting, serene environment, array of sporting facilities, newly-refurbished

and ample parking space, make it unique.

The hotel is spiced with 210 rooms, choice five conference venues and two restaurants: it offers guests varieties to chose from. Its location cannot be duplicated elsewhere, according to sources.

For tourists who wish to patronise the hotel, it is accessible from Abuja

through Opi Nsukka Junction; and from the town through Nike Lake Timber Road. No doubt, therefore, accessibility is not an issue for guests.

Again,its location out of the town, and its closeness to a police station there make the hotel’s security arrangement tight, thus giving guests or tourists peace of mind.

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Synergising freedom, prosperity, and big government -(I) Countries with larger government sectors tend to have more personal freedom, so says economists, (libertarian economists included) from the Calo Institute.

You know Economists love to measure things, so, the Human Freedom Index (HFI) from the Cato Institute, is a case in point here. Its authors have assembled dozens of indicators of personal and economic freedom.

They invite interested researchers to use them to explore “the complex ways in which freedom influences, and can be influenced by, political regimes, economic development, and the whole range of indicators of human well-being.”

This write up looka at what we can learn from the data about the relationships among freedom, prosperity, and government.

The relationships may turn out to be not quite as simple as many libertarians might think.

The Human Freedom Index consists of two parts. One is the Economic Freedom Index (EFI) from the Fraser Institute, which includes measures of the size of government, protection of property rights, sound money, freedom of international trade, and regulation. The other is, Cato’s own Personal Freedom Index (PFI), which includes measures of rule of law, freedom of movement and assembly, personal safety and security, freedom of information, and freedom of personal relationships. The Cato and Fraser links provide detailed descriptions of the two indexes.

In order to explore the way freedom influences other aspects of human well-being, I will draw on a third data set, the Legathum Prosperity Index (LPI) from the Legatum Institute. The LPI includes data on nine “pillars” of prosperity, including the economy, business environment, governance, personal

freedom, health, safety and security, education, social capital, and environmental quality.

The EFI and PFI cover 160 countries and the LPI 149 countries. In this post, I will use the set of 143 countries for which data are available in all three indexes. Detailed methodological information are sourced from Cato, Fraser, and Legatum Institutes.

We can begin by confirming a result reported in the introduction to the Cato Human Freedom Index, namely, that economic freedom and personal freedom are closely related.

Expressing both indexes on a scale of zero to ten, with ten indicating maximum freedom, a scatterplot of the two indexes looks like this: The correlation coefficient between EFI and PFI for the 143 countries in the joint Cato-Legatum sample is 0.53—not an especially tight relationship, but statistically significant.

The slope of the trend line is 0.91, meaning that each one-point increase in the EFI score is associated with a 0.91 point increase in the PFI score.

The relationship between economic and personal freedom is partly explained by the fact that both are positively associated with income. As the next chart shows, that relationship is nonlinear for both measures of freedom. The log of real Gross Domestic Product, GDP, per capita, expressed in U.S. dollars at purchasing power parity, provides a reasonably good fit. The correlation coefficients are 0.51 for log GDP and the personal freedom index, and 0.56 for log GDP and the economic freedom index.

Using multiple regression analysis, we can recalculate the relationship between economic freedom and personal freedom in a way that controls for their common relationship to GDP. Taking GDP into account increases the correlation coefficient

between the two aspects of freedom from 0.53 to 0.59, but it also reduces the slope of the relationship between PFI and EFI. Each onepoint increase in EFI is now associated with a 0.61 point increase in the PFI rather than the 0.91 point increase that was estimated without including GDP. All of these results are statistically significant at a 0.01 level of confidence.

So far, so good. We have found that personal freedom and economic freedom are positively associated with each other, and that both freedom indexes are positively associated with prosperity, as measured by real GDP per capita. Good libertarians should expect these results and be gratified to find them confirmed.

The previous section showed that economic and personal freedom are positively related to prosperity as measured

by GDP per capita, but prosperity is more than GDP. Libertarians tend to see freedom as also conducive to other aspects of human wellbeing, such as education, health, and personal safety.

There are many measures of prosperity and well-being available. I hope to be able to explore several of them and their relationships to human freedom in future posts. In this introductory treatment, however, I will limit myself

to the education, health, and personal security indicators from the Legatum Prosperity Index. In what follows, I will refer to the average of these three Legatum “pillars” as the education-health-safety index, or EHS, measured on a scale of 1 to 100. (By and large, the results reported below also hold for each of the three indicators considered separately, although some of the individual coefficients are not statistically significant.)

We can begin, as before, with a simple scatterplot of EHS and HFI: As the chart shows, the relationship between the two variables is positive and strong. The correlation coefficient of EHS and HFI is 0.76. Each of the individual freedom components also correlates positively with EHS, although not quite so strongly: 0.68 for economic freedom and 0.67 for personal freedom.

Since EHS, HFI, and GDP per capita all correlate strongly with per capita GDP, we need to be cautious about interpreting the simple correlation coefficients. For example, it could be that the apparent correlation of EHS with EFI simply reflects the fact that rich countries tend to have good schools, hospitals, and police forces, but that people in rich countries that are free live no better than those in rich

countries that are unfree.

We can, again, set our minds at rest by using multiple regression to sort out the individual contributions of each variable. A regression of EHS on EFI, PFI, and the log of GDP per capita yields a strikingly strong result.

The overall correlation of EHS and the three variables is an impressive 0.91. Using the coefficient of determination, R2, we can interpret that result as meaning that the three variables jointly explain 83 percent of the variation in education, health, and safety among countries. The contributions of each of the individual independent variables are positive and strongly statistically significant.

It seems, then, that human freedom in both its economic and personal manifestations contributes positively to human wellbeing as measured by data on education, health, and personal safety—another result sure to please libertarian readers.

Things get more interesting when we dig a little deeper into the reported linkages between personal and economic freedom by breaking the Fraser Institute’s EFI down into its separate components: size of government, protection of property rights, sound

money, freedom of international trade, and regulation. When we look at the simple correlations between the personal freedom index and the EFI components, we find they are all are positive, as expected, except that for the size of government (SoG), which is negative.

The correlation of SoG with the personal freedom index is -0.16. Remember that for all components of the EFI, a higher value means more freedom, so the negative coefficient means that a larger government is associated with greater freedom. That is not what most libertarians would expect. Is this just an anomaly or a real statistical regularity?

As a first step toward answering this question, we need to see just what the SoG indicator really measures.

SoG is itself a composite derived by averaging four subcomponents: government consumption expenditures, government transfers, marginal tax rates, and something called “government enterprise and investment” (GEI), which is Fraser’s name for the ratio of a country’s government investment to its total investment.

Examining these subcomponents uncovers two problems.

There are many measures of prosperity and well-being available. I hope to be able to explore several of them and their relationships to human freedom in future posts. In this introductory treatment, however, I will limit myself to the education, health, and personal security indicators from the Legatum Prosperity Index. In what follows, I will refer to the average of these three Legatum Nwaodu Chukwuemeka, is a consultant with IDEAS Exchange Consulting, Lagos. He can be reached at nwaodu.lawrence@hotmail.co.uk (07066375847)

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Death of Cinema is gradually becoming a thing of the past- Saka

After his fame went viral following his humorous advert campaigns with largest telecommunication industry in Africa, MTN in 2013, comic name in the country. From his distinct roles in movies, drama series and sitcoms, to his humorous advert campaigns for telecommunications entertainment industry. As a lecturer at the Theatre Arts Department, ESTHER TAIWO and MUTIAT ALLI Can you introduce yourself?

entertainment industry in its effort at diversifying the economy.

dents gain entrance into the entertainment industry?

Did you ever believe you will be this famous in life? connecting upcoming artistes to the top people in the Nollywood industry and producers ,helping them new to me.

How has Lagos State government been supporting the College in its drive towards making its impact in the entertainment industry?

The Federal government is planning to diversify the economy from oil to other sectors, tell us how the entertainment industry can be of relevance in this goal?

How do you handle that situation when you are trying to make a was considered as the sec point and people think you are joking? ond largest producer of movie.

Nollywood has created a lot to you now, we have a lot of producers on locations pro ducing movies and providing

how one manages his person and the role he plays. As a professional the

ernment can divert to enter

What should we be expecting from Saka in the nearest future?

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Jaye Kuti to storm UK, America for her films premiere Nollywood beautiful actress, Jayeola Oluwakemi Kuti, will in matter of days storm United Kingdom (UK) and United State of America (USA) to premier her two latest movies entitled “Oro Mi” and Olori Amelegbe” Speaking with Daily Times recently, the sexy actress revealed that she will do the after her birthday that is 14th day of July, 2017. The second premier which will be on 18thof July will see her team move to Dallas in United State of America, from there the crew will storm Indianapolis also in Ameri2017 while the premier will be rounded up on August 4th , 2017 at Maryland, USA

“Though I still intended bringing it to Nigeria for premier but I just want to start from was shooting in UK and US.” She also spoke on the poster of the movie that has Pasuma on it “ Pasuma was not in the movie, he will only play during the premier, that is it” she then laughed off the rummour that she is dating Pasuma.

“I can never date Pasuma, because I am

directed by Oluwole Samson Adebayo (Oro Mi) and Abbey Lanre (Olori Amelegbe) life story.

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Davido’s dad, Deji Adeleke, marks 60th birthday in Atlanta We almost forgot to tell you about the grand 60th birthday bash of billionaire business man, Dr. Deji Adeleke. Atlanta Georgia, the US capital city, recently witnessed one of its creamiest events as family members hosted the Forbesrated Nigerian billionaire businessman, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, to a one-in-town birthday shindig. Adeleke, the CEO of to former Osun State governor, Senator Isiaka Adeleke, and father of hiphop whiz kid, Davido. The event indeed shook the luxury 103 West Ball Room in Bulkhead area as business associates of the pro- chancellor and the partnering founder of Adeleke University, Ede,

joined him to celebrate at 60. World renowned butler, Babs Abraham, owner of Elistist Buka restaurant in Atlanta, ca-

four years ago. The union produced two successful children, Sharon and David Adeleke, the Omo Baba Olowo fame.

Those who have met the deep- pocket business man acknowledge that he is a strict disciplinarian, philanthropist and a put pressure on his son, Davido, to remain in school and work hard to earn his Bsc degree even after fame kept pressurizing the young music super- star to drop out of school.

Obi of Onitsha makes surprise appearance at Yoruba Tennis Club It was a pleasant surprise weeks

Yoruba Tennis Club. The August visitor announced his presence when the club held its annual public lecture

past and present Presidents and board of trustees of the club such as Bro Ayodele O. Martins, Prof Adetokunbo Fabamwo, Bro Lateef Olufemi Okunu and Bro Chief Olawumi Gasper, among other several club members. The forum was all fun and entertainment as there was enough food and drinks to eat and drink. The club has come a long way since its

Ladi Adebutu still savouring his honorary Degree That

Majesty, Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, paid a surprised visit to

premises in Onikan, Lagos. Though it was just a mere lecture but the atmosphere could be mistaken for a wedding reception. One could feel the excitement in the air as club members and invited guests were gaily dressed to the nines. While older ones settled for native attire such as Agbada, the young and not too old members were decked in suits. The main auditorium

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Obi of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty, Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe

inception and through its periodic lecture series which promote discourse on contemporary national issues with a view to engendering peace and harmonious relationships in the polity. The last public lecture was

and class to his lecture with a topic:”The Traditional Institution In The Modern Nigerian Society.” The discourse which chronicled the marginalization of traditional rulers from the colonial era to the military regime revealed the acceptance of the traditional institution in the modern day Nigerian democratic setting.

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Adebutu, velopment, was confered with the prestigious honorary Degree of Doctor of Public

Other awardees included former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) and present the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Lamido Sanusi, who was conferred with Doctor

Ekiti State University, Ekiti State, weeks back was no longer a story. But we can tell you authoritatively that weeks after being conferred with the honorary Degree, Ladi Adebutu is still in ecstasy . The conferment ceremony which took place at the university auditorium, Ado Ekiti, was a major high point of the 22nd convocation ceremony of sor Samuel Bandele ,said the conferment of the Degree on Adebutu was because of his special interest to humanity and in recognition of his unceasing dedication to the betterment of human race. Ekiti State Governor, Peter Ayodele Fayose, has described Adebutu as a humanist per excellence and prayed for his success in his aspirations. Adebutu who was beaming with smiles stated that he had received many awards all over but that he felt honoured by this recent recognition.

ably represented by the former governor of Kano State, Alhaji Ibrahim Shekarau.

Ogun State indigene to be so honoured by the university.

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DTN Awards: The winners, their imprints Olubukola Abubakar Saraki, Senate President

a thousand youths have been trained in welding, fabrication, plaster of Paris (POP), tiling and so much more.

Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo of Gombe State

which earned him the term, “Taliban Gombe” by the people he chose to serve. We wish him many more years of fruitful service to his fatherland.

Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike of Rivers State For restoration of greatly needed peace and shedding of blood in the hitherto volatile oil rich Rivers State and his giant strides in development, The Daily Times @ 91 anniversary celebration recognised and honoured seasoned Nigerian lawyer and ace politician, to landslide victory for Wike who contested on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platthe appointment of Justice Okocha. It would be recalled that courts closed for 21 months governor of Rives State.

The governor put smiles on the faces of civil servants with payment of eight months

sector in Rivers State. internally generated revenue.

Notably, Barrister Nyesom Wike did not wait until he became governor before the zeal of infrastructural and general development consumed him. It would be recalled that while serving as Minister of State and Supervising Minister of Education, Wike had established This was followed by the construction of Faculty of Biological Science Building, Special

Olubukola Abubakar Saraki, Senate President The Daily Times of Nigeria at its 91st Anniversary celebration recognised Senate President, Dr. Abubaka Bukola Saraki, a seasoned, polished politician with over a decade experience in the political arena, with the “Politician of the Year” for his impact, his wealth of expertise and his desire to serve and build the Nigerian nation. ing a proponent for Open National Assembly (NASS), a new drive aimed at making the National Assembly budget/expenditure public.

Born on December 19, 1962 to the family of Olusola Saraki and Florence Morenike Saraki, he attended -

Abubakar Bukola Saraki was Governor of Kwara -

recruited medical doctors and health personnel as well data storage and retrieval system to ensure effective health care delivery.

Road construction was embarked upon, schools where built and refurbished, free textbooks were made available, boreholes where provided to alleviate water problems, and so much more. legislative agenda around people with the aim to ensure infrastructural development, adherence to rule of law and practice of constitutional democracy, legislations cation among others.

Bukola Saraki, as he is fondly referred to, is married to the Omoba Toyin (née Ojora) Saraki. The marriage is blessed with four children.

Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo of Gombe State One of the memorable highlights at the recently concluded celebration of The Daily Times 91st anniversary that went to the only Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) -

During his tenure as Governor of Kwara State, the state felt the impact of his administration as Saraki dithe state producing three hundred and forty thousand tration, in support of agriculture, made available, one billion Naira agriculture loan to genuine farmers in the state.

his commitment to the unity of Nigeria, enduring democracy and institutionalisation of democratic ethics.

Born on April 4, 1962, Dankwambo graduated from -

Wike did not stop there; he completely rehabilitated and equipped 22 existing secondary schools in all three Senatorial Districts of Rivers State.

Wike, who demonstrated knowledge of the worth of education for all, also distributed over 4 million free textbooks and resource materials to basic education institutions in Rivers State. in Rivers State.

Away from education, Wike offered Rivers indigenes appointments at several Federal Ministry of Education parastatals while many indigenes of the state enjoyed scholarship on several Federal scholarship programmes.

Wike also is remembered for the historic siting of National Teachers Institute (NTI)

to start his campaign for election as Governor of Gombe

the only PDP Governor in the North to be returned undefeated.

The “Talban Gombe”, as he is fondly referred to, has in the last six years surpassed the expectations of his people: he has touched the lives of the average adult, youth, women and children in a way that no other administration, military or civilian has ever done since the creation of the state. cation, power, potable water delivery, rural development, security, agriculture, manpower development, women and youth empowerment, Dankwambo has performed superlatively.

Rated the Best Governor in Northern Nigeria, Gombe has experienced giant strides in infrastructural development as well as road maintenance, reducing drastically, the spate of accidents usually recorded due to bad roads and leading to more business opportunities in the state.

The introduction of the YEPA (Youth Empowerment and Poverty Alleviation) by the Dankwambo administration has created opportunities to thousands of wellbehaved youths through initiative programmes and also drastically reduced poverty through mass transportation and job creation to graduates. This did not exempt non degree holders, as youths without degrees have also been gainfully empowered to be productive - especially with the transport empowerment programme where over

the same breath embarked on construction of Special Vocational School for Boys at -

Because of his passion for education, Wike embarked on the rehabilitation of electronic library refurbishing exercise.

Wike also gave appointment to several Rivers State indigenes as members of Federal Ministry of Education parastatals.

Indigenous contractors were not left out as duly registered Rivers born contracprojects. jiri Education Programme, Special Schools for Girls, Special Vocational Schools for -

Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike of Rivers State

ment of four new Federal Polytechnics among others A man of antecedents, performance and focused leadership, Governor Nyesom to achieve so much.

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Application opens for 2017 Ibidunni Ighodalo foundation fertility grant The Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation (IIF) is now accepting applications for its 2017 grants towards fertility treatments. Interested couples are advised to submit their applications online at www.ibidunniighodalofoundation. org not later than Friday, 30 June 2017.

The Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation Fertility Grant is a grant that offers funds toward fertility treatments of various kinds such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Intrauterine Insemination. In 2016, the tility clinics in Nigeria to provide fertility cial strain of fertility treatments. Now, the Foundation is set to award another batch of grants in its 2017 application.

“We launched the IIF Fertility Grant as part of our plans to raise awareness on issues pertaining to fertility and bring hope and joy to couples waiting on the fruit of the womb”, said Ibidunni Ighodalo, president of the Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation.

Aramide dazzles in brand new photos Months after the release of the Suitcase can Performance Showcase.

The Afro Soul Queen has since the release of her album proved her strength as a true artiste, releasing top-notch materi-

als from the album, mingling with fans as well as touring cities in Nigeria and Ghana.

New York, Washington D.C, and Philstops, with more cities to be announced shortly.

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Samuel Ajibola releases new episode of’Dele Issues’ titled ‘World’s Greatest’ Nollywood actor, Samuel Ajibola, has released another episode of his comedy series, Dele Issues (Daily Issues) titled,

The highlight of this particular episode is the hilarious conversation Dele had

In this episode, Dele takes on the role of a professional boxer and is seen training with his coach who praises him for his boxing skills. However, he was later mistaken for a roadside beggar by his coach who could barely recognise him as he had been beaten to a pulp by an

him.

The web series, Dele Issues (Daily Issues), revolves around the main character; Dele, who always takes on different roles. The skits are popular for having elements of comedy and satire – ultimately making the series a must-watch.

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Skales’ management warns public to beware of impersonators, mail fraud Baseline Records artiste, Skales and his management on Sunday, June 11, 2017, warned the public to be wary of dubious fraudsters as complaints have been received about impersonators duping unsuspecting fans via mail and social media.

The announcement came after a viral email from a fraudster claiming to be been received by a myriad of unsuspecting

deal, to join if you have a demo and have what it take to join get touch to my manager Moses Johnson, on 08077513678 or emailohkskales@gmail.com”.

Once unsuspecting individuals contact the scammer, they are demanded to pay a certain amount for them to secure the deal - once payment has been made, the fraudsters cease communication.

Speaking of the unscrupulous act,

owned record label OHK Entertainment is looking for artists to sign for a 2-year record deal.

The fraudulent mail reads “(announcement announcement) Skales is looking for an artist to sign urgent into OHK Entertainment for 2years

saddening these unruly fraudsters are using the name of a reputable enterprise to scam people off their hard-earned money. On behalf of Skales and the entire management, I would like to apologize to those that have fallen victim to such reprehensible scheme.”

Skales Sam Ajibola

Daily Times Nigeria

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, June 16, 2017

The Meeting: Another side of Rita Dominic Mutiat Alli The Meeting is basically an attempt to satire the mischief that goes on while citizens attempt to see

who were brilliant in their respective roles – I almost became convinced that Nse practises prostitution in real life.

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holders in Nigeria. And this it does pretty well.

This 132-minute movie is quite hilarious and the way it goes about treating the subtle but negative characteristics of the Nigerian civil service system is quite deserving of plaudits. The Rita Dominic plays the role of the Clara Ikemba – the

meeting with the Minister in charge of land allocation on behalf of his company.

A trip which was planned to last for less than 24 hours

she has not been associated with in the past couple of years in which she either or simply grew lazy. This is a Rita Dominic revival and it is refreshing to see her quite far away from the character of a spoilt/suffering girl who thumbs up to Nse IkpeEtim-

long waiting list consisting of other people from different of life who are employing different tactics to achieve their aims of gaining audience with the minister. As

breaks up with her boyfriend and spends most of her free hours in the company of Eso. By the time Eso gets his business done at the pair had fallen in love with each other. storyline unfolds and ends up with Makinde Eso and

expects him to close the deal as soon as possible is graduating from the Unihim to attend the ceremony?

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a bit too stage managed. this is a well-made movie and it is obvious that a lot of professional effort went into and post-production. Believe

Contract – a decent flick by one of Ghana’s better Directors Mutiat Alli A decent story. Nice acting combos. pong-Manso has outdone herself with this movie. The two-time AMAA winner created a monster acting ensemble in -

There is plenty of comedy in Contract but it is largely unforced and that is quite refreshing to see. The lines are short and witty with some shades of sarcasm. One this part of the world along the comedy genre is that there is a conscious attempt

of them individually as actors (I am look-

costumes and makeup as well as overwho decides against getting married and having children the “normal way” despite maternal pressure. When the pressure tract a single woman to get pregnant for -

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was quite brilliant too. And his combination with Okoro was nothing short of an acting success.

The technical aspects of this production also get a thumbs-up from me. Cinemaand make-up are also above average.

Ghallywood/Nollywood movies I have truly it. It is totally worth your time.