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Bank customers with BVN now 33.95m – NIBSS Motolani Oseni, Lagos

Total bank customers with Bank Verification Number (BVN) stood at over 33.95 million as at July 15, 2018, data obtained from the Nigeria Inter Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS) has revealed.

This development simply means that 46.7per cent of the 72,696,254 active account holders have registered on BVN initiative of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

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L-R: Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki; President/CEO, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Professor Benedict Oramah and others during the decoration of Oramah as distinguished Professor of International Trade and Finance at the Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State ... on Sunday

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31,426,091 were issued BVN last year.

Analysts, however, maintained that the figure might increase further this year as a result of the recent extension of Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) registration by the CBN. As at September 10, 2017, a total number of 30.26 million bank customers were issued BVN as against 29.4 million issued as at June 18, 2017.

Early January 2015, a total of about 2.24 million were issued BVN, a year the apex bank commenced the exercise.

The CBN in collaboration with banks carried out various sensitisation exercises which had been assisting in driving the stakeholders support for the project.

The enrollment is still ongoing at about 5,000 banks locations across the country.

As at June 7, 2015, the collaborative efforts in the implementation of the BVN initiative had resulted in the

achievement of over 12.43 million registered customers in the central database.

The data from NIBSS website indicated that active account holders had increased by 8.6 per cent to 72,696,254 as at June 2018 from 66,958,728 in January 2018.

The data by NIBSS stated that total saving accounts rose by 7.2 per cent to 83,889,676 from 78,252,072 in January. The data noted that total saving accounts holders hit 80,644,171 in March 2018.

For current account holders, the data by NIBSS disclosed that banks operating in Nigeria have 24,387,000 total current accounts as at June 2018.

Earlier in the month, the CBN released an amended regulatory framework on BVN operations and watch-lists for Nigerian financial system, saying a valid court order is a requirement to have access to a customer’s BVN. The apex bank in a circular to all banks, switches, mobile money operators, payment solution providers, microfinance

banks and others, noted that any requests for BVN information must be accompanied with a court order.

The circular signed by the Director, Banking and Payments system department, Mr. Dipo Fatokun, titled ‘Amendment to the Regulatory Framework for BVN Operations and Watchlist for the Nigerian Banking Industry,’ has taken immediate effect.

On the amendment, it stated that, “Section 1.6 of the Framework, Eligibility for Access to the BVN which states that, ‘The following entities may have access to BVN information, subject to the approval of the CBN,’ is hereby amended to read thus, ‘the following entities may have access to BVN information, after providing a valid Court Order, subject to the approval of the CBN’.

“Consequently, the CBN by this circular hereby informs all stakeholders that the provision of a valid court order is one of the pre-requisites for the release of BVN information to applicants.”

Why we’re offering full range of medical services in Nigeria – Canadian Hospital To offer free surgeries to indigent patents

Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja The Canadian Specialist Hospital (CSH), Dubai, has revealed its intention to establish a world class medical facility that will cater for tertiary health care needs of Nigerians.

The Head of Business Development, Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dr Anoop Achuthan, stated this while speaking with select journalists in Abuja at the weekend.

He added that the facility will break new grounds in medical services delivery in Nigeria.

According to him, the project has the potential to reduce the spate of medical tourism among Nigerians as well as provide safe and quality healthcare for Nigerians.

He said, “The Canadian Specialist Hospital (CSH) is the brainchild of its Chairman, Mr. Mohammad Rashid Al Falasi. The aim of establishing a facility in Nigeria is to help curb medical tourism among Nigerians, which is very high at the moment. Though it is not possible to fully stop Nigerians from embarking on medical trips abroad, but we can reduce the trend with the establishment of a world-class hospital, equipped with modern health facilities f o r

Achuthan

diagnosis and treatment.”

Speaking on the uniqueness of what CSH would be offering to Nigerians, Achuthan said, “More than 500 patients arrive at Canadian Specialist Hospitals each day. Today, we are home to more than 30 specialized centers, covering almost every segment of medicine.

“Our aim is to help the Nigerians for their healthcare requirements. We will send our European qualified doctors from Canadian Specialist Hospital (US, UK, German, Italian, Romanian, Poland, Indian etc) to one of the leading healthcare in Nigeria. So that the Nigerians can consult with the super specialists here in their home country. This will help to save lots of money for traveling abroad.

“Canadian Specialist Hospital will try to provide insurance coverage for the medical treatment at our Dubai branch. So that patients can avail cashless facility in Dubai.”

Lamenting the high fatality rate of non- communicable diseases in Nigeria, Achuthan added that as part of the CSR activity, the Canadian Specialist Hospital will offer free surgeries for people that cannot afford the price.

He said, “As part of the CSR activity, the Canadian Specialist Hospital will perform some free surgeries for those who cannot afford the price. This will be done with the help of charity clubs and NGOs with certain conditions. “ For example, cardiology.

Especially interventional cardiology like angioplasty. It is the treatment for removing

the block from the heart. So the patients can avoid open heart surgeries. They have to pay for the medicines and materials used for it.

“For more details, write to anoop@csh.ae or Whatsapp/call +971566329915. For local contact in Nigeria, pls call Dr Huzaif Abdulrahman - 09099477745 “The mission of the hospital is to offer state-ofthe-art diagnostic, curative and rehabilitative services of International standard and to render comprehensive genetic and prenatal services with evidence-based ethical healthcare for a healthy and happy community.”

Achuthan also spoke on what prompted CSH to establish world class facility in Nigeria.

He said,” Canadian Specialist Hospital is one of the largest private hospitals in Dubai and the institution of choice for referrals from small and medium-sized medical centers that lack some of our specialized diagnostic and treatment facilities. CSH has grown to become one of the most advanced and comprehensive healthcare institutions in the region.

“I also wish to inform you that Canadian Specialist Hospital provides a wide range of medical services and houses most of the surgical facilities of Dubai. Continuous development and investment in technology, medical expertise and support facilities have contributed to the hospitals’ current stature as one of the preeminent medical institutions in the Middle East.

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L-R: Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki and Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, after the conferment of Waziri Garin of Ilorin title on Saraki in Ilorin... on Sunday.

Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola (2nd right); presenting a gift to his Bayelsa State counterpart, Mr Seriake Henry Dickson. With them are former Niger State Governor, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu (right) and former Minister of Water Resources, Mrs Sarah Reng Ochekpe, during a courtesy visit to Aregbesola at the Government House, Osogbo...on Sunday.

L-R: Mr Scofield Wu, Manager, GAC Motors Africa; Jumoke Oyewole-Lawuyi, Brand Manager, Sprite; Valentine Ozigbo; Chairman, Feet ‘n’ Tricks International; Mary-Callista Ozigbo; Iheanyi Nzekwe; Distributors of Scavi & Ray; Mr Fela Ibidapo, Divisional Head, Communications, Heritage Bank, during a press briefing to announce the commencement of entries for Freestyle Football 2018 African Championship in Lagos... on Friday.

Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr. Imohimi Edgal (2nd right); fielding questions from journalists during the removal of all containerized trucks and tankers to ease traffic along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway by the joint Task Force of Security Agencies and Stakeholders in Maritime sector on Sunday. With him are Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Ladi lawason (right); Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan (middle); Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Taiwo Salaam (2nd left); Lagos Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), Mr Hyginus Omeje (left) and General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency LASEMA, Mr Adeshina Tiamiyu (2nd left behind).

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2019: ‘What PDP offered Saraki, Tambuwal, others’ Bonaventure Melah A leading member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed to The Daily Times the offers his party has made to Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal.

Other top government functionaries and party stalwarts nationwide that were made offers to by the PDP include Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwakwanso and former Minister of Education, Ibrahim Shekarau. The party also promised to ensure that former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator

Godswll Akpabio, emerges as Senate Majority Leader as the party beileves it would emerge as majority party in the Senate and House of Representatives after the 2019 general elections According to the reliable PDP source, who is part of the negotiating team for the merger and political reallignments aimed at expanding the party’s area of control, everything legally possible under the sun is being done to ensure that President Muhammadu Buhari and his party, All Progressives Congress (APC), are defeated in the 2019 elections.

He stated that every member of the party who is qualified to run for the office of the president would be allowed to contest the party’s ticket with level playing ground, adding however that Saraki, Dogara, Tambuwal and others

have specific positions reserved for them if they try and failed to win the PDP presidential ticket.

The source said that Saraki has been assured of retaining his current position as Senate President, Tambuwal to keep his job as Sokoto State Governor, same with Ortom of Benue State who was assured of massive support in whatever form to ensure he retruns as governor under the PDP. For Kwakwanso, who has been having running battle with Kano State Governor Umar Ganduge, the PDP offered him a return to the Senate. He is also to share Kano State PDP structure with Shekarau.

The PDP, according to the source, made it clear that it would abide faithfully with the terms and conditions

JAMB remits another N7.8bn to FG as examination surplus The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that it has remitted another N7.8 billion to the Federal Government.

The board’s Head, Media and Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos.

According to him, the board has planned to remit the amount as surplus to the Federal Government as was done in 2017.

Benjamin said that the amount was the surplus generated from the conduct of the board’s 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

He said, “However, government in its magnanimity, graciously directed that we remit about N5.6 billion and use the balance for restructuring of the board’s headquarters to meet up with its international status.

“We, therefore, want to appreciate the governing board of JAMB led by Dr

Emmanuel Ndukwe for the tremendous support in ensuring that the current administration’s vision of transparency and accountability as fully embraced by JAMB is sustained.

“The Ndukwe-led board had, within its short period of inauguration, contributed immensely in some ground breaking innovations.

“One of such innovations is the quick remittance of the 2018 surplus. Whatever candidates pay for JAMB’s examination is a trust and must be accounted for.

“The board, though not a revenue generating agency, will continue to be judicious with resources at its disposal.”

Benjamin said that cumulatively and technically, the board had remitted a total of N15.6 billion in less than two years.

“The board is thinking of how to ensure that candidates benefitted from the surplus. We are currently looking at a number of ways to enhance the conduct

of the examination where candidates will benefit by way of conducive environment in writing the examination.

“We are also looking at putting more mechanism in place that will ensure absolute equity and fairness in the selection of candidates through enhanced technology as currently being done by the Central Admission Process Selection (CAPS).

Benjamin said that the board was set to acquire cutting edge technology to give candidates the best registration procedure, examination and a more improved selection process.

He said the development was similar to the one that was currently being developed by the CAPS initiative.

Benjamin lauded the efforts of members of staff of the board, as well as other key stakeholders, for their doggedness, commitment and support in ensuring that integrity of the board and its examination was sustained.

NPO wants NASS to stop public hearing on Nigerian Press Council Bill, 2018

Says bill unconstitutional, a replay of obnoxious Decree 4 of I984

Patrick Okohue As the National Assembly sets to hold a public hearing today on the proposed Nigerian Press Council Bill, 2018, the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) has urged the the lawmakers to drop the proposed bill on the grounds that its contents are an almagam of the obnoxious Decree 4 of I984 and the Newspaper Registration Decree 43 of 1993, which are inimical to press freedom and free speech.

Besides, the NPO said discussing the proposed bill is unconstitutional as a law suit instituted by it on the same subject matter of the bill is pending at the Supreme Court.

It added that entertaining the matter of the bill runs against the principles and tenets of the rule of law and is subjudice in view of which the bill should not have been drafted in the first instance.

The NPO, comprising the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN), the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) and the Nigerian

Union of Journalists (NUJ), along with other media stakeholders, in a statement after their meeting, noted that the bill is, “for all intents and purposes, draconian and anti-press freedom being an amalgamation of the obnoxious Public Officers Protection Against False accusation Decree No. 4 of 1984 and the Newspapers Registration Decree 43 of 1993, both vestiges of the dark days of military rule and therefore incurably and irreparably bad, being also inconsistent with values of our democratic society.”

The statement was signed by the President, Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria/President, Nigerian Press Organisation, Nduka Obaigbena; President, Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE), Funke Egbemode; President, Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Waheed Odusile; and Chairman, Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), John Momoh.

Others who signed the statement include the Director, International Press Centre, Lanre Arogundade;

Executive Director, Institute for Media and Society, Akin Akingbulu, and Director, Media Law Centre, Richard Akinnola.

Insisting that the bill should be dropped until the determination of the case at the Supreme Court, the NPO noted that the bill seeks to criminalise journalism practise despite the fact the laws of the country already have enough provisions and avenues for seeking legal redress and that the bill smacks of an attempt at undue interference in the operations of the media in Nigeria as businesses registered under the relevant laws of the federation.

According to the NPO, “The bill seeks for the Nigeria Press Council to usurp the powers of the courts by assuming extra-judicial powers.

“That the bill seeks to incapacitate the media in the exercise of the duties and obligations imposed on it by section 22 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to monitor governance and hold government accountable to the

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it gave to any of the politicains in order to persuade them to join hands and defeat Buhari in the 2019 presidential election, saying that unlike the APC, his party, the PDP, always abides by negotiations and agreements.

The source who spoke in confidence, said, “The PDP already has many eminent members and aspirants well qualified to govern Nigeria. All of them with such aspirations will be free to contest for the party ticket in a free and transparent process.

“We have former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Saraki is welcome if he has such aspiration, Gombe State Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo has shown interest, same with Governor Tambuwal, former governors Kwakwanso and Sule Lamido. We believe others will come up and declare interest. The doors and rooms are very open for them to try their luck.

“But the PDP has reserved some positions for those already occupying important positions. They are allowed to try their hands on the party’s presidential ticket and if they fail to get it, their positions are intact for them. Saraki is assured of his position as Senate President. Dogara will be returned as Speaker of the House but if the President comes from his zone, he will be considered for another position.

The coast is clear in PDP for Tambuwal for his governorship seat if he did’nt get presidential ticket. Ortom will receive massive support to return as governor of Benue State,” he said, adding that former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio, will become Senate Majority leader.

On what to give to South East and South-South, the PDP leader said: “Our party, the PDP has many eminent members from the South East who are being considered for the position of Vice President and others. Like I said,

Saraki Akpabio is ripe to be Senate Majority Leader because in a few weeks from now PDP will become majority in both houses. Senator Ike Ekweremadu , Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iwela, Ben Obi, Peter Obi and others are on the card for the office of the Vice President. There are many more on the table for everyone,”he assured and cautioned Saraki and others not to gamble their fate with the APC. He said, “APC is a basket full of termites. Most of its leaders are despots and dictators with unforgiven spirits.

They are desperate now because they are about to sink so they will make whatever promise and accept all conditions. But, they are only waiting for Saraki and others to make mistake so they will bring them to shame. On the other hand, PDP is a party of gentlemen and women.

We are bound by our promises and our words. Therefore it would be deliberate suicide for anybody to trust APC especially in view of what transpired after the 2015 elections and emergence of National Assembly leaders.”

Police dismiss 4 SARS personnel over armed robbery, kidnapping Chris Onuha and Joy Anyim, Lagos

Four operatives of the Special AntiRobbery Squad (SARS), Lagos State Police Command Ikeja have been dismissed by the Assistant Inspector General of Police in-charge of zone 2 command, AIG Adamu Ibrahim.

The dismissal of the suspects -Sgt Adeoye Adekunle, Sgt Adenira Adebowale, Sgt Agbi Lucky and Sgt Odighe Hehosa - follows the recommendation of police disciplinary body which was subsequently upheld by the AIG. On the reason for their dismissal, Chukwudi Godwin Odionye (also known as Bishop) had on May 2, 2018 submitted a petition against the errant four SARS officers to the office of the AIG. It was learnt that the petitioner in his petition stated that on June 4, 2017, he was in his house around Alagbado Lagos when the four armed men stormed his house to effect his arrest on the allegation of performing ‘Fake’ miracles.

According to a statement by AIG Ibrahim, signed by the Zonal Public Relations Officer, CSP Dolapo Badmos, Odionye stated that after his arrest, he was taken to one hotel at Agege where he was detained and threatened to be killed if he fails to cooperate.

Ibrahim said: “The petitioner

explained further that on the following day being June 5, 2017, he was taken to the bank where he was made to transfer N7 million to one of the operative’s account.

“On the receipt of the petition, I ordered investigation into the case.

On the strength of investigation, it was revealed that no proper police procedure for investigation was followed in Odionye’s arrest and that the four SARS operatives actually abducted the man from his house and unlawfully detained him in the hotel under the guard of the suspects for personal gain.”

“With the findings of the investigation, the SARS operatives were found guilty during the orderly room trial for professional misconduct, corrupt practices and discreditable conduct and ultimately dismissed.

“They have also been charged to court on criminal charges of armedrobbery, kidnapping, unlawful detention, stealing, intimidation and threatening violence.

CSP Dolapo Badmos, who also paraded the suspects, reiterated the AIG’S directive, saying the Force will not tolerate any act of misconduct that undermines the value of international best practices of policing.

“Any police officer or men found guilty will not be spared,” she added.

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S’Court acquittal: Emir names Saraki 4th Waziri Garin of Ilorin Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin The Emir of Ilorin and chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu – Gambari, on Sunday, elevated the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, to the position of Waziri Garin of Ilorin, the traditional Prime Minister of the emirate.

The elevation which came as a surprise package to the Senate President was announced at the end of a special prayer organised by the Emir over the recent victory of Saraki at the Supreme Court on his case with the Federal Government over allegations of false asset declaration.

By the elevation, Saraki, who is also

Turakin Ilorin, becomes the fourth Waziri Garin, succeeding his father, the late Dr. Olusola Saraki, who held the title until his demise in 2012.

Announcing the elevation, the Emir said it was in acknowledgement of the Senate President’s passion for the development of not only the emirate but the whole of Kwara State as well as his political exploits that have brought fame to the state, particularly Ilorin Emirate.

Sulu- Gambari said: “We are excited by your political exploits because of late you have become the beautiful bride whom politicians across the board are beckoning to be in their camps. This is a show of recognition of your worth and achievements as a politician. We are very

proud of you.

“It is from here that we prayed for you to become governor, it was here that we prayed for you to become senator and it was from here that we prayed for you to become Senate President and all these came to reality. Today we are also praying from here that God will elevate you beyond your present position.”

The emir noted that he was seated on a very special seat inherited from his forefathers and has their authority to conduct Sunday’s programme.

He also described the event as typical of Ilorin, saying unlike some communities that celebrate victories such as has come to Saraki with parties, the emirate believes in the efficacy of

coming together to the inner chamber of the palace to offer such special prayers.

The emir immediately decorated Saraki with the regalia of his new title and ordered him to wear it throughout the day.

During the prayer, the Imam Imale of Ilorin, Sheikh Abdullahi Abdul Hameed, had noted that Saraki survived his recent ordeal by the power of prayers offered from the emirate. He also led participants to offer prayers for divine guidance for Saraki as he makes vital decisions over his political future.

“We pray that his decision which is being awaited and which has made him the beautiful bride today would be successful”, he said.

Responding to the elevation, an obviously elated Saraki, who was beaming with smiles, said the development took him by surprise.

He noted that he had only come to the palace for the special prayers not knowing that something else was waiting for him.

He promised to use the title to continue in his commitment to looking after the well-being of people in the emirate as well as the entire Kwara State.

The prayer session was attended by First Class traditional chiefs from the state as well as Senators Dino Melaye and Rafiu Ibrahim; Speaker of Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr. Ali Ahamad and other notable politicians from the state.

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Governor of Borno State and Chairman, Northern States Governors ‘ Forum, Kashim Shettima exchanging pleasantries with Muntaka Ibrahim Coomassie, one of the sons of late Ibrahim Coomassie; seated from the Governor’s left are retired General M.I. Wushishi and Alhaji Dalhatu Coomassie (younger brother to the deceased), when the Governor paid condolence visit at the residence of the bereaved family of late former IGP and chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum, Ibrahim Coomassie in Katsina...on Sunday

2019: APC lauds party chairman, Buhari’s reconciliation move Tom Okpe, Abuja

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has commended the National Party Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and President Muhammadu’s reconciliation of the aggrieved party members ahead of the 2019 general election saying it is a rightful move any sensible leader will take.

The party in a press

statement on Sunday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi said: “What President Muhammadu Buhari and Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of our Party are doing, persuading every aggrieved member not to leave the Party, is what any responsible and sensible party leaders would do. Party politics is a game of number.

And that game is addition.

If the PDP had the same

presence of mind in 2015, perhaps the calamity that befell them would have been averted”.

The party, accusing the PDP of ‘looking for life after death’ said that after three years in the wilderness,” the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is understandably excited with possibility of hiding its irredeemably bad image under the heap of a new coalition.

“Like the vulture, PDP sees

every altercation as a potential opportunity for a feast. If PDP is not alleging wild conspiracies, they are threatening to boycott elections or announcing fake defections. What is clear with all these is that no matter how long a leopard lives, it cannot change its spots”.

The party challenges the major opposition party, the PDP to face Nigerians on their own merit in 2019 and stop shopping around for supporters.

Lagos police arrest 5 PDP members for murder, violence Joy Anyim, Lagos Five members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for their involvement in a fracas that had claimed the life of the Apapa LG PDP Chapter

Chairman, Honourable Borishade Adeniyi, with two others injured.

The incident it was gathered took place on Saturday, at about 6pm during the Lagos State PDP visitation meeting at Igbosuku village, Eti-Osa LGA. The meeting which was

well attended by the state and local government PDP Chairmen later resulted in a dispute between two factions of the party.

According to the Commissioner of Police, CP Imohimi Edgal the suspects are - Engr Kehinde Fasasi, chapter chairman Eti-Osa

LG, Hon. Rotimi Kujore, PDP chapter chairman, Lagos Island LG, Alhaji Fatai Adele, PDP chapter chairman, Mushin LG, Mr. Ismail Abiola, PDP chapter chairman, Amuwo Odofin LG and Dr. Amos Alabi Fawole, PDP chapter chairman, Surulere LG.

people.”

The section states as follows: “The press, radio, television and other agencies of the mass media shall at all times be free to uphold the fundamental objectives contained in this Chapter and uphold the responsibility and accountability of the Government to the people”.

The NPO therefore insisted that the bill violates the provisions of section 39 of the 1999 constitution, sections 1 and 2 of which state as follows: “(1) Every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and information without interference.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) of this section, every person shall be entitled to own, establish and operate any medium for the dissemination of information, ideas and opinions.

“At the same time, it also violates Article 9 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Ratification and Enforcement Act) No. 2 of 1983 to which Nigeria is a signatory and which is now part of the country’s laws.

“That the bill through some of its other obnoxious provisions seeks to indoctrinate Nigerians, through the use and misuse of curricula in training of journalists and usurp the powers of the regulatory bodies in the educational sector affecting media training especially the National Universities Commission and the National Board for Technical Education.

“That the bill seeks to create the impression that the Nigerian media community

does not take the issues of ethics and self regulation seriously whereas it is a well known fact that the mechanisms actually exist including the Code of Conduct of Journalists in Nigeria, the Ethics Committees of the NUJ and NGE and the recently launched Nigerian Media Code of Election Coverage endorsed by media stakeholders.”

While urging the Nigerian Senate to borrow from best practices in other jurisdictions that has expressly provided for and guaranteed press freedom without any form of government interference, the NPO added “that the Senate and indeed the National Assembly should enable the media in the exercise of its constitutional obligations as spelt out in section 22 by passing laws that will promote transparency, accountability and open government such as mandatory delivery of the State of the Nation address by the President and State of The State Address by Governors on specified days of the year.”

The NPO also urged the National Assembly to pass a bill, “ensuring by law, Presidential and Governorship Election Debates before elections; complete transparency in election funding including public declaration of sources of election finance by all candidates and political parties and ensuring the integrity of our electoral process.”

However, the NPO assured that “as responsible members of Nigerian society, we hereby state without equivocation that the media will continue doing all it can to further promote media ethics, professionalism, transparency, accountability and self-regulation, to ensure that the public interest is served at all times.”

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2019: Royal fathers in Edo back Atiku Titus Akhigbe, Benin Ahead of the 2019 Presidential election, traditional Chiefs in Edo State under the aegis of Otu Odelevbo - Osioba, has thrown its weight behind the presidential ambition of the former Vice President and people’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar .

The group in a communiqué issued weekend at the end of its meeting in Igueben, the administrative headquarters of Igueben Local government Area, said that they were supporting the former Vice President due to his overwhelming track record in the various offices he had held in the past.

The communiqué signed by High Chief Jackson Igbinoba (Osagiobariase of Benin Kingdom) and High Chief Matthew Irabor (Oniha of Igueben Kingdom) said, “During his eight years as Vice- President, he was never indicted or found wanting in

his duties.

“Although this group of Chiefs is essentially a non political organisation but as a responsible group of elders and stakeholders in the Nigerian project, we decided to throw our weight behind Alhaji Atiku Abubakar who is a proponent of restructuring of Nigeria.

“And as a dedicated and detribalised patriot, we believe that Atiku if elected will restructure this country to ensure a balanced peaceful, stable and prosperous nation.

“Of note is the fact that the present democratic dispensation under President Muhammadu Buhari has not found any skeleton in his cupboard despite the fact that he is now in the opposition.

“Those clamouring for young people to rule should stay clear now, because they don’t have the guts and courage to question past leaders just like former President Jonathan who was young but unable to question leaders older than him about the state of affairs”.

The group implored Nigerians to reject any contender to the presidential office who is not in support of the restructuring of the country.

“We want to say that a leader with fear of the Almighty God and having the spirit of justice and fair play should be elected and this can only be possible if Nigerians choose somebody with the political will and boldness to restructure this country”, the group said.

“Although this group of Chiefs is essentially a non political organisation but as a responsible group of elders and stakeholders in the Nigerian project, we decided to throw our weight behind Alhaji Atiku Abubakar who is a proponent of restructuring of Nigeria”.

- Traditional Chiefs in Edo State

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Short News Pay our salaries, protesting workers tell Edo Govt Titus Akhigbe, Benin At least five workers with the Edo Line Transportation Services have died since the salary of some of them was stopped in June 2015 by the State Ministry of transport.

The dead are among the 25 who were neither sacked from their jobs nor dismissed when the state government handed over the management of the firm to a popular transporter, Chief John Adun.

Breaking the sad news to newsmen during a protest march in Benin City, the spokesman for the affected workers, Comrade Tony Bamawo said they were never queried before the sudden stoppage of their salaries, three years ago.

Displaying placards with inscriptions as, ‘Edo line: Pay us our salaries, reinstate us now’, ‘Who is speaker Adjoto afraid of?’, the aggrieved workers marched through major streets in Benin City including the NUJ Press Centre and ended at state Assembly complex, Kings Square.

2019 party primary: Ebonyi South PDP retains incumbents Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki There are strong indications that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in Ebonyi south zone of the state, have began processes of retaining incumbents in all the seats ahead of the 2019 polls.

This was the outcome of the Ebonyi South PDP stakeholders meeting that took place at the residence of the former deputy governor of the state, Prof. Chigozie Ogbu, at the weekend as they resolved to retained all the various local government areas of the incumbents.

By the arrangement, a source disclosed that the state governor, Engr. David Umahi and the member representing Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal constituency, Hon. Linus Okorie would be returned respectively, while efforts were intensified to search for the replacement of the Ebonyi South Senator, Sonni Ogbuorji, who had defected to the All Progressives Congress.

L-R: Bishop Hope Praise, Arch Bishop John Praise Daniel, President of ILCOM College of Bishop, the newly Bishop, Bishop David Zaky and his wife pastor Ruth Zaky, during the Consecration ceremony of Pastor David F. Zaky to the Office of Bishop in Adamawa Sate yesterday

Gov Ortom’s wife holds free medical treatment for VVF patients

Wife of Benue Governor, Mrs Eunice Ortom, has commenced free medical treatment for women suffering from Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) in the 23 local government areas of the state.

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Gov. Samuel Ortom on Administration and ICT, Mr Daniel Gbabo, made this known at the commencement of the outreach on Sunday in Makurdi.

Gbabo said that the week-long outreach organised by wife of the governor, in partnership with VVF Centre in Jos, would end onJuly 29.

Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia says VVF “is an abnormal fistulous tract extending between the bladder (or vesico) and the vagina that allows the continuous involuntary discharge of urine into the vaginal vault.’’

Gbabo said that Ortom would provide all logistics needed for the outreach, while the centre would provide the drugs and expertise.

He said that the governor’s wife had provided transportation for the patients to enable them to come to Jos for the treatment.

The governor aide said that Ortom would also feed the patients throughout the duration of their treatment. ”None of them is going to spend a dime for the treatment that they will receive. ”Many of them are in their present condition because they cannot afford the cost of the treatment and that informed why the first lady stepped in to assist them,” he said.

Also, the Programme Director, VVF Centre, Dr Sunday Lengmang, described VVF as an abnormal fistulous tract extending between the bladder and the vagina.

According to him, it allows the continuous involuntary discharge of urine into the vaginal vault.

Lengmang said that the centre, established 26 years ago, focus on

female genital fistula.

He expressed regrets that most women suffering from the ailment were poor and could not afford the cost of treatment.

Lengmang also said that the partnership with the governor’s wife would enable the indigent patients to get treatment for the ailment. ”Some women are suffering from the ailment because they prefer to give birth to their babies at home and they go through prolong labour for two days or more. ”Some are in such a condition because of the operation which was carried out on them by quacks in the health profession,” he said.

Lengmang assured the women that their challenges would be over after receiving treatment, emphasising that those with complex issues would be taken to Jos in order to give them adequate medical attention.

NRC warns motorists, traders against encroachment on rail tracks The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Sunday warned members of the public and traders in particular, against encroaching on rail tracks while doing their businesses to avert accidents.

The NRC was speaking against the backdrop of three persons killed at a railway crossing in Lagos on Friday.

Recall that three persons were killed while many others sustained injuries after a train hit a commercial bus at Pen Cinema railway crossing.

NRC Lagos District Manager, Mr Jerry Oche, said it was regrettable that people had refused to heed the corporation’s warnings on the dangers of trading or driving carelessly on rail tracks.

Gov Bindow condemns report linking him with Atiku’s rally Governor Muhammadu Bindow of Adamawa has described as “malicious and false” an online report alleging that he gave N70 million to organisers of Saturday’s rally in Yola by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, a presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Bindow in a statement Sunday by his Special Adviser Press and Media Affairs, Mr Martins Dickson, said the report trying to portray him as engaging in anti party activities was cheap blackmail by those worried over his rising profile and that of APC in the state.

“The publication is false, malicious, misleading and an attempt to mask the rising profile, good virtues and sacrifice of Sen. Bindow in upholding and promoting APC as the most popular party in Adamawa.

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, July 23, 2018

The politics of insecurity in our nation

Raymond Oise-Oghaede

The spate of unabated killings in some parts of the country in recent times is gradually undermining the efficacy of our democracy; and, the trend is not subsiding despite outcries and condemnations from different quarters.

The situation is getting worse by every passing day and, it is worrisome that all efforts of government towards tackling the menace seem not to be yielding immediate results.

Our gallant security personnel have been overstretched (even outside the scope of their conventional duties) in the past couple of years with one crisis or the other springing up intermittently.

More worrisome is the fact that the crises have assumed dangerous dimensions as they have been tainted with tribal, religious and political flavours which have tended to causing disunity amongst the people. It is therefore, not surprising that mutual suspicion is now the order of the day.

The Christians and indigenes in the affected areas are no longer at ease as a result of the perception that they are the prime target of attacks; while, the Hausa-Fulani Muslims who are seen as sympathizers of the `herdsmen`(the alleged perpetrators) are also not finding things funny.

Though, the casualty figures are tilting heavily to the side of the former; the true identities of the perpetrators remained vague and debatable. If at all, they are herdsmen as is generally believed; they are definitely not the `familiar herdsmen`; these ones are people who are out to destroy humanity and their means of sustenance.

The latest incident in Plateau State where over 200 people were killed and several properties destroyed is a pointer to a pre-planned and organized operation which could only be carried out by sophisticatedly armed mercenaries.

In some of my previous reviews, I

had posited the probabilities of these crises having political undertones considering the timing and similarities with the countdown to the 2015 general elections. Interestingly, this assertion has been attested to by the government with further averment that some corrupt and desperate elements in the society are determined to discredit and halt its anti graft war.

Whatever be the case, the onus is on the government to unmasked the perpetrators and bring them to justice with a view to finding lasting solutions to the menace.

Thus, rather than apportioning blames, our leaders should be decisive in their responsibilities of securing the lives and properties of the citizenry. This is the time to disregard sentiments and selfish considerations for the good of the nation.

There is a need for the collective and conscious efforts of all well meaning Nigerians regardless of their tribal, religious and political affiliations to come together and rally round the government to fighting this wanton destruction of lives and properties squarely.

Sadly, cogent and patriotic advices of some of our statesmen and other concerned individuals are being waived off on the basis of sentiments and political differences.

In the same vein, members of the opposition are not also helping matters as they are capitalizing on the situation to woo the electorates ahead of the 2019 elections. The tacit justification that the present ruling party also benefited from similar circumstances to ride unto power in 2015 is unreasonably indefensible, because innocent lives are at stake.

Unfortunately, the masses have been turned against one another and their latest stock in trade is fighting wars on social media and all available platforms to drum up supports for their different

myopic considerations against the `national interests`.

Surprisingly, some top government functionaries are also guilty of compounding the unpalatable situation with their utterances and body language.

Many are still basking in the euphoria of the US president`s commendation of our government`s war against corruption without discerning his condemnation of the killings of Christians in some parts of the country.

This criticism is an indictment of failure of government to live up to its responsibility of securing the lives of its citizens. It is on record that hundreds of people have been wasted and still counting; so, rather than celebrating nothingness, concrete efforts should be made to bringing the menace to a permanent end.

Though, some of us are convinced that this government has been doing a lot in the last three years to move the country forward; these unfortunate incidents are capable of rubbishing all its achievements.

Consequent upon the foregoing, the government should be more decisive in its efforts to bringing perpetrators of these crimes against humanity to books to serve as deterrent to others. There should be a deliberate efforts (through the arrests, prosecution and conviction of perpetrators) to disabuse the minds of the people from the erroneous innuendo that the government is tacitly shielding the killers.

This will go a long way to neutralizing the mutual suspicions that have pervaded the country and also pave ways for ceasefire.

Also, leadership of all the political parties should rise above `partisan considerations` and convoke a joint session to deliberate on the state of the nation and equally release a communiqué to condemn the killings and other vices that are capable of truncating our

democracy.

They should also call on their respective teeming supporters and members of the public to embrace peaceful coexistence snd eschew violence and other societal vices.

Members of the National Assembly representing the affected areas should be tasked with the responsibility of liaising with stakeholders in their constituencies to unearth the root causes of the crises and making formal and all encompassing recommendations to the relevant NASS Committees for follow up with the Nigerian Police and other security outfits for further actions.

Also, all security operatives should maintain highest standard of professionalism and be apolitical in the discharged of their duties to avoid improper conducts and the insinuations of conspiracy and partiality.

The Editors Guild and other relevant bodies and associations should also ensure thorough monitoring of the activities of print and online media towards ensuring that they strictly adhere to the ethics of the profession to forestall being used by unscrupulous elements to causing disunity amongst the people and destabilize the nation. Provocative, inciting and, unguided reporting should not be condoned.

Finally, the people should endeavour to desist from hate speeches and the throwing of tantrums on social media and other platforms. Rather, we should imbibe the habit of engaging in constructive criticisms and objective discussions to proffering workable solutions to ending the killings and other vices in our country. We should be our brothers’ keepers and always report suspicious people and movements to the relevant security agencies.

I am convinced that, if the above recommendations are strictly adopted; there would be light at the end of the tunnel.

Qualities of aspirants and 2019 polls

Gbemiga Olakunle

“ When thou art come unto the land which the LORD thy GOD giveth thee, and shall possess it, and shall dwell therin, and shalt say, ‘I will set a king over me, like as other nations that are above me. Thou shalt in any wise set him king over thee, whom the LORD thy GOD shall chose: one from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, which is not thy brother. But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses. Forasmuch as the Lord hath said unto you, ‘Ye shall henceforth return no more that way’. Neither shall he multiply wives to himself that his heart turn not away, neither shall he greatly multiply to himself silver and gold…..”Deuteronomy 17: 14 – 20, KJV .

Politics is an activity for promoting the public interest, according to Greeko- Romanian conception of politics. People go into politics for three reasons: 1. To serve selfish interests, 2.

To serve communal or tribal interests and 3. To promote public interests.

According to the above quoted Biblical injunctions, GOD changed the Israelites about the qualities of characters to look out for whenever they wanted to move out from Theocracy to Monarchical form of government or Democracy.

God sternly frowns against characters who might want to vie or go into public office mainly to pursue or promote their selfish interests at the expense of pursuing or promoting public interests.

God specifically warned against voting for people or choosing characters who may go into public office to amass wealth for themselves at the expense of the masses. This group of

people got into public offices through deceits, manipulations and giving of empty promises to the Electorate. And sometimes they perpetuate themselves or elongate their tenures in office through the use of coercive force of the State machinery to subvert the collective will/choice of the people.

Unfortunately, there is the preponderance of this group of politicians in the Developing World of most African and Asian countries.

Some of these rulers/public office holders sometimes looted their nation’s treasuries into economic recession as it happened in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Indonesia, and several other developing countries where the political elites are richer than their States.

This is the category of people in any given society that the Ancient Greek Philosophers called the Idiots. The Greeks called them Idiots not because they are mentally deficient or retarded, but because they are totally self – centered and totally selfish persons They are always out for their personal gains or their personal interests. They have no public philosophy, no knowledge, no skill, no character and no virtues to be able to live and contribute in a flourishing society and community.

They are all out for their personal interests and their personal pleasures. According to the Greek Philosophers, the Idiot is just an upgraded barbarian.

Still quoting the ancient Greek Philosophers, Dr. Kethoser Kerichusa in a recent public lecture called the second group of people in any given society the Tribes people who go into politics to pursue and promote the interests of their communities, tribes or religions against the public interest. These are people who have tribalistic mentality. They are not able to think beyond their small tribes or small

groups. Their only and ultimate allegiance is to their tribes. Their tribe is their god and their religion is tribalism. The Tribe people, according to the Greeks, are always afraid of things that are different to them. They are always suspicious and fearful. They always dealt with different people at difficult times with intimidation, with force and with finance. The ideal person for the tribe people is the “Warrior”, because tribes people are war – making people. This particular second class of people also typifies the kind of political elites that abounds in most African and Asian societies.

Lastly, the third category of people who go into politics in any given society are those who seek public office to pursue and promote public interests.

And this is the group of people called the Ideal – class whom the Greeks termed as the Citizens. They are not called Citizens in a legal or a political status. The Citizen, according to the Greeks is someone who has the skills and the knowledge to live a public life- someone who is able to live a life of simplicity. The Citizen recognizes that he or she is a member of the commonwealth that strives for the common good. The Citizen knows his or her rights in a society and at the same time he/she knows his/her responsibilities to the society. The Citizen can fight for his/her rights but always with an awareness of and with the respect of the rights and interests of others, of their neighbours and of the smallness of the minorities. It is the Citizens, according to the Greeks that made and make-up of civilized societies because the Citizens settle their differences with civility and so they produce a civilized society- a society that truly lives up to the true meaning of the name Society. Society,

according to Dr. Kethoser Kerichusa, literally means friendship and friendliness.

And so as we approach the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in Ekiti and Osun states later this year and the general elections in the first quarter of 2019, the choices enumerated above are open for the Nigerian electorate to make. If we continue to do our business as usual, we will continue to get the same results. But if we choose to break out from our idiotic and tribalistic cocoons and choose to be the ideal persons called the Citizens in a civilized society, we shall begin to get better results and commensurate dividends of good governance.

This is the holistic way to put an end to frequent cases of inter – ethnic rivalries, betrayal of public trusts, looting/mismanagement of public funds and corruption in every facet or form. As for me, I choose to be a Citizen and wish to vote for fellow Citizens with a hope to make up a Civilised society called Nigeria. How about you?

Joshua, the good successor of Prophet Moses who led the Israelites to their Land of Promise in his valedictory words charged the children of Israel to make their own choice between good or evil. “…but as for me, and my house, we will serve the LORD”, declared Joshua to the Israelites (Joshua 24:13-17, KJV). We sincerely hope that the ongoing political process and realignment of forces will throw up the Ideal persons the Citizens so that the Nigerian electorate can have an option of voting them into power for our society to accelerate its pace/ strides as we march in the direction of our own Canaan land. May GOD help us in JESUS Name.

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Editorial Commentary Reality of life of integrity in Nigeria (1) Times Guest Colunmist Femi Falana The reality of a life of integrity is a mirage in any country where the majority of the people have been sentenced to a life of poverty. To ensure that the people of Nigeria live happily, honestly and decently the Government shall harness the resources and promote national prosperity by controlling the national economy. Accordingly, the economic system is not operated in such a manner as to permit the concentration of the national wealth or the means of production in the hands of a few people or a group. Since the primary purpose of government is to guarantee the welfare and security of the people the State shall direct its policy towards ensuring that suitable and adequate shelter, suitable and adequate food, reasonable national minimum living wage, old age care and pension and unemployment and sick benefits as well as the welfare of the physically challenged people are provided.

The Constitution has imposed a duty on the Government to eradicate corruption and abuse of office. To this effect the mass media shall promote public accountability and transparency in the affairs of the government. All citizens are required to assist the law enforcement agencies in the performance of their duties. In Dododo v. Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(2013) 1 NWLR (PT 1336) 468 the Court of Appeal held that every citizen is under a legal obligation to report allegations of corruption to the anti graft bodies. Once corrupt public officers are exposed while public funds are channeled towards infrastructural and human capital development the Nigerian people will be in a position to live a life of integrity.

But if citizens are poor, frustrated and disenchanted they will engage in criminality to the detriment of law and order in the society.

The aforementioned duties of the government and the rights of citizens to live in prosperity and happiness have been outlined in Chapter 2 of the Constitution. However, successive governments have failed to carry out their constitutional responsibilities to the people due to alleged lack of resources.

It is our submission that the resources of the nation have been concentrated in the hands of a few people and groups by the government.

Mr. Bill Gates, the co-chair of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation was a guest of the federal government at the recently concluded expanded meeting of the National Economic Council in Abuja.

In his well-publicised address at the forum Mr. Gates criticised the neo-liberal foundation of the economicprogramme of the Government of Nigeria. While reeling out facts and figures on the state of underdevelopment of the nation the

special guest made a strong case for increased investment in the welfare of the Nigerian people by all the chief executives of the federal and state governments. In particular, he urged the governments to make the people the corner stone of its economicprogramme by investing in education, health and other social services.

Not a few people including some former public officers have commended Mr. Gates for speaking truth to power!

But far from it, the speech was a friendly admonition to the members of the ruling class in Nigeria. Having invested $1.6 billion in promoting the health of the most vulnerable segment of the population since 2006 the locus standi of Mr. Gates to challenge the economic programme of the Government cannot be questioned.

Gates has put his money where is mouth is, as they say.

His solidarity message was a critical commentary on the economicprogrammes of the previous and current governments which have abandoned the welfare policies enshrined in the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy embodied in the Chapter II of the Constitution of the Republic. Therefore, Mr. Gates’ criticism of the economic programme of the Buhari administration is valid for all the economic programmes of the previous governments, which have handed over the national economy to market forces at least in the last 35 years.

It is, therefore, the lack of proper appreciation of the ideological thrust of the message that has led some commentators to conclude that Mr. Gates has merely criticised the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) of the current administration. But contrary to such reductionist distortion, Mr. Gates’ speech is a summary of the struggle, which has been relentlessly waged by progressive forces against the anti people’s policies of successive governments in Nigeria since the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) was imposed on the nation by the Ibrahim Babangida military junta. Even the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which didn’temphasise the social costs of adjustment in the 1980s are now subtly drawing the attention of government to burgeoning poverty, which is a consequence of their socially ruinous policies. It is unfortunate that some of those involved in economic management are still enamoured with neo-liberalism, which callously discounts human welfare policy mix. But when the IMF and World Bank caution against poverty, our market forces fundamentalists in policy chambers should at least be worried over their policies which do not make education and healthcare as priorities.

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Okorocha, Madumere and matters arising

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or the past nine months now, the media has been dominated with the political face-off between Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha and the Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere and their irreconcilable differences.

The relationship of the two friends began crumbling following the resolve of Madumere to succeed Okorocha after many years of service.

But the intrigues that have trailed Imo State politics since the entrance into the race of Mr. Uche Nwosu, Okorocha’s son-in- law, have changed the permutation.

Okorocha had at different fora, described his deputy as “most trusted lieutenant for the 25 years of service. Among Madumere’s political sins was his alleged connivance with the former National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Osita Izunaso, to seize control of the party during the congresses held in May this year.

Madumere’s refusal to back down triggered the cold war that presently rages between both camps. Though the Deputy Governor has continued to deny insinuations that he is out to engage Okorocha in a political duel, facts on ground indicate that the governor’s men have removed the gloves.

Sources said Madumere had largely been shunted to the background, his office underfunded while the governor’s sonin- law and Chief of Staff, Uche Nwosu, running the Government House, calling shots at every turn.

Following deepening mistrust and disagreement between Okorocha and Madumere, the latter has moved out of his official residence, the Deputy Governor’s Lodge. But Okorocha had advised Madumere to shelve his governorship ambition and run for Imo East Senatorial seat while his son-in- law, Nwosu, goes for the plum job instead.

That advice Madumere turned down, insisting he was qualified to run for the governorship of Imo State. As the faceoff continued to rage, a move to impeach the deputy governor has been launched following the constitution an ad-hoc committee of gross misconduct leveled against him by the state House of Assembly.

The six-man committee, which has Hon. Kenneth Ibeh, (Obowo state constituency), as Chairman is expected to report back to the House in seven days. To this end, the embattled Madumere has dragged the Chief Judge, Justice Paschal Nnaji, the Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Acho Ihim and the State Assembly to court to quash the planned impeachment initiated by the lawmakers.

Following the planned impeachment, obviously angry protesters took over the streets of Owerri, the state capital. They

leveled unprinted accusations against Okorocha, including masterminding what they perceived as”Kangaroo charges against his deputy”.

They accused the lawmakers of being mere rubber stamp in the hands of Okorocha who controls the House as personal estate, without reference to the feeling and aspiration of the citizenry.

We are of the opinion that the action Imo State House of Assembly in the ongoing impeachment process against Madumere, which is political in nature, must follow due process. The lawmakers must realise that Nigerians and the whole world are watching them. They must follow the impeachment process as enshrined in Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to the letter. Otherwise they will realise later in the day that their action is illegal and unconstitutional. The Supreme Court verdict over removal of any governor is instructive for the Imo State House of Assembly.

A word is enough for the wise as the Imo Assembly seems to be walking in the same previous illegalities by their fellow lawmakers which Supreme Court declared as a nullity, illegal and quashed with warnings to lawmakers to desist from lawlessness and impunity. Time will tell if the lawmakers can walk the talk in the days ahead.

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Ekiti workers give Fayose 14-day Short News ultimatum over 9 months unpaid salaries Buhari condoles with victims of Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado-Ekiti Following the several months of unpaid salaries and arrears being owed the workers in Ekiti State, they have issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Ayo Fayose to pay all arrears of salaries and pensions of retirees.

Acting under the aegis of Ekiti State Organised Labour, they said the Fayose government must clear all arrears of workers’ entitlements before a new government takes office on October 16.

The workers’ demands were contained in a bulletin issued on Saturday which was sighted by our correspondent yesterday.

Their demands also include payment of over seven month’s deduction, nine month arrears to local government workers and primary

school teachers.

They also advocated for payment of 11 months and six months pensions to local and state government pensioners respectively.

The bulletin reads: “Workers in the public service of Ekiti State have been suffering over the years with nobody to rescue them in relation to payment of salaries, pensions and other benefits.

“The import of this is that the condition of service of an average worker in Ekiti is deplorable or poor despite the huge funds allocated to Ekiti State from the Federation Account between 2014 to date.

“In view of the present development in the state occasioned by the result of the governorship election, it has become necessary to assess the implication on welfare of workers visà-vis the arrears of unpaid salaries.

“In order to avoid a situation whereby the incoming government may wish to foot drag on the payment

of the arrears of salaries on the premise that the organised labour was inept to the payment of same by the outgoing government thus amounting to huge financial burden on the new government.

“The state government is hereby given a 14-day ultimatum to meet these demands.”

“Workers in the public service of Ekiti State have been suffering over the years with nobody to rescue them in relation to payment of salaries, pensions and other benefits”.

- Ekiti State Organised Labour

Jos Market fire Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent heartfelt commiserations to the victims of Jos market fire which destroyed more than 200 shops.

The President said he was “devastated by the scale of economic losses suffered by hard working and ordinary Nigerians who believe in selfreliance to support themselves.”

According to him, “With profound sense of empathy, I am touched by the large scale economic losses suffered by the victims of this fire disaster. The role of these enterprising Nigerians in the economy of our country cannot be underestimated,” the President added.

Buhari said he was worried that the latest fire disaster at the Jos market was the third in less than 10 years.

The President, on Sunday, through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, also appealed to the local authorities concerned to take every necessary measure to forestall frequent fire incidents.

Gani Adams urges Yorubas to embrace new cultural ideology Patrick Okohue, Lagos The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has called on all Yoruba indigenes in Nigeria and in the Diaspora to embrace a new cultural ideology, saying a new approach to culture is needed to make Nigeria a great nation.

He added that the Yoruba race has the potential to be the leading race in the world.

Speaking at the weekend, during the 2018 edition of Okota Festival in Arigidi Akoko, Ondo State, Adams, also urged Nigeria to take a cue from the developed countries of the world, citing Russia as a good example of countries on a global map in sports and tourism.

He said he was determined to use his new position to chart a new path for the development of the race.

‘Fears of arrest, abuse by Govs may kill State Police Bill’

R-L: Executive Chairman, National Hajji Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Barr. Abdullahi Mukhtar Muhammad, Representative of the President/FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, Adnan Mahmoud Bostaji and Hon. Barabe Salami, during the Inaugural Flight/ Flag Off Ceremony for the 2018 Hajj Operation, at Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja, yesterday

CIS pledges to work with SEC on Capital Market Studies Joseph Inokotong, Abuja The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has pledged to work with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its desire to infuse Capital Market Studies (CMS) into the curriculum of schools in the country.

Already, the apex regulator of the Nigerian capital market, is developing a curriculum on capital market studies as part of the financial literacy programme, Which is geared towards boosting investment education.

President of CIS, Mr. Dapo Adekoje made the pledge during a meeting

between CIS and Management of SEC in Abuja.

Adekoje commended the SEC on its investor education initiatives and assured that the Institute was willing to support any programme that would help deepen the market.

According to him “We have visited some schools and realised that most students do not have elementary knowledge of the capital market. We believe that if Nigerians are aware early in life of the benefits of investing in the capital market that will increase percentage of participation and also help to deepen the market”.

In her remarks, Acting Director General of SEC, Ms Mary Uduk, said the Commission is open to any

collaborative efforts that would increase financial literacy among Nigerians.

“We are making progress with Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) on the development of the curriculum and we hope the introduction of capital market studies will start from the Secondary schools up to our tertiary institutions” Uduk said.

The 10 year Capital Market Master Plan requires SEC to inculcate the culture of financial literacy and specifically to introduce Capital Market Studies (CMS) into curriculum at all levels of education and to encourage CMS as a degree programme in the tertiary institutions.

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Sen. Abu Ibrahim, says the fear of indiscriminate arrest and detention by state governors may kill passage of the State and Community Police Bill.

Ibrahim, who made this known in an interview with newsmen in Abuja, said the bill which had passed first reading in Senate, may not get two third majority to allow for a third reading and passage.

He said that while lawmakers from some parts of the country may vote in favour of the bill because of their control system, others may not for fear of abuse.

“My fear is the required numbers. The disagreement between the national assembly members and governors may kill it.

“This is because I know many senators and House of Representatives members think that if state governors get state police, they can trample on them, arrest and detain them,” he said.

PDP chieftain, supporters defect to APC in Nasarawa A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, Mr John Mamman and his supporters have defected to All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

Mamman, a retired Permanent Secretary, made this known on Sunday at a reception organised in his honour by the executives and members of APC, Dari electoral ward of Kokona Local Government Area of the state.

Mamman, while addressing the large crowd said he had remained a long standing “general’’ of the PDP in the state.

According to him, he has joined PDP in May 1998 and never considers defecting to any political party since then.

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Short News Plateau APC elders frown at politicisation of security, land grabbing Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos A group operating under the aegis of All Progressive Congress (APC), Elders and Stakeholders of Barkin Ladi, Jos North, Jos South and Riyom Local Government areas of Plateau State has frowned at the politicisation of security challenges in the State, as well as land grabbing by assailants.

Addressing newsmen on Friday in Jos, the State capital, spokesman of the group, Arc. Pam D. Gyang, said “all victims of conflict from 2001 till date should be resettled to their ancestral land”.

Gov Shettima visits bereaved Coomassie’s family MD/CE, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Umaru Ibrahim FCIB, mni (2nd right) and other dignitaries listening to Chairman and Proprietor, Zaria Academy, Dr. Haroun-Rashid Adamu (1st right) during the commissioning of Science Laboratory Block donated to the school by the Corporation in Zaria, recently.

Kwara monarchs to Saraki: We’re proud of your achievements Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin Traditional rulers in Kwara state have pledged their continuous loyalty to the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki.

The royal fathers led by their chairman and Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu- Gambari said they were very impressed and proud by the achievements of the Senate President.

They made the pledge weekend during a visit to Saraki at his home in Ilorin, the state capital.

Sulu - Gambari who led the team made up of 19 first class rulers, said the visit was meant to show the whole world that they are solidly behind Saraki.

The emir praised Saraki for withstanding the travails of his trial

at the Code of Conduct Tribunal and specifically commended the Senate President for not allowing any negative utterance to be traced to him during and after the trial and the landmark Supreme Court’s judgement which absolved him of any wrongdoing.

He said: “We are here to show the Senate President our love and solidarity. We also praise him for his carriage, for all these three years he had been able to withstand all the weathers.

“It’s not easy unless you are righteously blessed by Almighty Allah to have such quality and we are happy that no utterance has emerged Daily Times Nigeria from him that would make any other person unhappy.

Monday, July 23, 2018 “We join him in his joy and we want God to bless him and to guide him and

that he may live long with happiness and prosperity. That is our message to him and to the whole world that we are solidly behind him.

“He has done perfectly well when he was our governor here for eight years.

We all saw his administration and we enjoyed him. We still consider it one of the best and we wish him successes. “ Responding to the visit, Saraki expressed gratitude to the traditional rulers for their support and encouragement during the trial and promised not to disappoint them in all his decisions.

He commended them for ensuring peace and harmony in the state and asked for their continued support for the government so that the benefits of democracy can be fully enjoyed by all residents.

Governor of Borno and Chairman, Northern States Governors’ Forum, Kashim Shettima, travelled from Maiduguri to Katsina State on Sunday on a condolence visit to the family of late Ibrahim Coomassie, former Inspector General of Police who until his death, was Chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum, a body of elders from Northern Nigeria.

Shettima had previously sent a message of condolence on behalf of all 19 Governors in the north before he followed it up with a personal visit.

Accompanied by some senior government officials, Governor Shettima was received by Alhaji Dahiru Coomassie, younger brother to the late Coomassie at the residence of the deceased in Katsina town.

Traditional ruler lampoons Adamawa Rep Tom Garba, Yola

The District Head of Hong, Alhaji Umar Babangida Mahmud has lampooned the member representing Gombi/ Hong at the National Assembly, Hon Yusuf Captain Buba.

Babangida revealed that Buba will face a lot of political threats and challenges if his attitudes of making promises without fulfilling them to the electorates are not changed will scuttle his chances of winning elections in 2019.

Mahmud who is the Dan Malikin Adamawa based his reasons on the fact that he received complains on daily basis of Yusuf inability to fulfil promises made to many people, portraying that the attitude can destroy his political career.

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Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, (centre) with new priests who were ordained at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Awka...recently

Obiano visits DMGS, promises aesthetic works in Onitsha Stories by John Ndu, Awka Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has promised to deploy modern knowledge of aesthetics that will beautiful the state to have international accoutre.

Governor Obiano stated this during his visit to Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS) roundabout, Onitsha to inspect the remodeling of the roundabout.

The project which was designed and executed by the Commissioner

for Environment, Architect Mike Okonkwo, also include the recovery of a burnt filling station located near the roundabout where trees will be planted.

During the inspection visit, it was observed that the roundabout had been beautified with five gigantic elephant tusk-like sculpture works and the erected statue of former President, Late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, who hailed from Onitsha.

Governor Obiano during the inspection visit said the project when completed, would be a delight both in the day and at night as it would be fully installed with lights.

The Commissioner for Environment, Architect Mike Okonkwo said Governor Obiano had determined to transform the state to make it a tourist state in Nigeria.

He said the monument was in line to celebrate the Zik of Africa, who contributed immensely to the nation.

Also, the member representing Onitsha North 2 Constituency, Hon Edward Ibuzo, observed that the present administration had done beyond imagination.

Ibuzo promised to continue supporting the present administration to finalise its plan in making Anambra the Dubai of Nigeria.

Forget lavish birthdays now, Peter Obi tells students The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has counselled students of secondary and tertiary institutions to shun the craze for celebration of birthdays and similar social events now and concentrate on their studies.

He gave this advice during his interaction with the students of Holy Rosary College, Nsugbe - one of the schools slated to share from his 57th birthday gifts.

Obi had requested those who intended to give him birthday gifts to monetise such gifts, which he would donate to deserving schools and for other activities that would contribute positively to society.

Obi, who presented a cheque of N1 million to the College for continued infrastructure support, said he was not against celebrations per se, but that at their current stage in life, what should be uppermost in their minds was how to succeed in the future and not how

to celebrate birthdays and the like that would not add any value to their lives now.

“I am here today to celebrate with you. I could have thrown a big party and call the whole world, but I said to myself: ‘What would such indulgence add to my life and those of the people around me? After selfquestioning, I requested all those that planned a lavish celebration for me to rather give me the money so that I will donate it to schools. This way, I am happier, because I have used my birthday to enrich humanity rather than to drink and engage in other fleeting pleasures”, Obi said to the students.

Obi thanked the school authorities for their efforts towards wholesome development of the students and encouraged the students to remain focused and prepare their minds for future contributions to society.

He reminded them that people

like Professor Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Chimamanda Adichie started like them, but got to where they are today with the power of education.

He observed that politics would in future gravitate towards women, whom he described as better mangers of resources and less corrupt than the men.

Responding on behalf of the students, the Senior Prefect, Miss Steph Ezeh, expressed gratitude to the former Governor for his visit and generosity and assured him that students of Anambra State would eternally remember him mostly for the return of schools to the original owners as well as the provision of buses, Internet connectivity, power generators, boreholes, and other necessary facilities to the schools.

Highlight was presentation of a cheque for N1m to students of Holy Rosary College, Nsugbe for continued infrastructure improvement.

APGA chair: Ezenagu, Atanmo laud Supreme Court verdict in favour of Oye Two prominent Igbo elite have expressed delight at the Supreme Court verdict that ratified the position of Chief Victor Oye as the authentic Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

An APGA chieftain, Mr. Godson Ezenagu, felicitated with the Board of Trustees Chairman, Governor Willie Obiano, the National Chairman, Chief Oye and other party stalwarts on the well-deserved victory.

Ezenagu enjoined Igbo politicians yet to join the party to do so to enlarge its scope as a formidable force to drive the Igbo agenda in Nigeria.

He expressed delight at the charismatic and pragmatic leadership of Oye, whose tenure as National Chairman, recorded successes for the party.

The former National Vice-President of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Anambra State chapter, Mr. Philip Atanmo, lauded the Supreme Court verdict and asked for the strengthening of the party to enlarge its scope beyond Anambra.

Atanmo noted that APGA as a National party was at liberty to field credible presidential candidate for the 2019 Presidential Election.

Students’ Union lauds Obiano over VC’s appointment The recent appointment of Professor Greg Nwakoby as Acting Vice-Chancellor, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, by Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has been described as `a bold step in the right direction’.

Reacting through a statement made available to newsmen in Awka, the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the institution, commended Governor Obiano for appointing a seasoned technocrat like Prof.

Nwakoby to pilot affairs of the university. ``We cannot fully express how happy the students of this school are, we send a dozen of thanks to the Government of Anambra State,’’ the SUG said.

The statement signed by its President, Mr. Benneth Udochukwu and Secretary-General, Mr. Olisa Chinaecherem, also noted that the new administration had raised the banner of justice, equality and fairness high within a short period.

While recalling that under the watch of the new vice-chancellor no fewer than 60 students of the institution willingly renounced their membership of secret cults, the student’s body praised the effort of Prof. Nwakoby in sanitising the institution to stand the test of time. ``No student of COOU will doubt the good deeds of the acting vicechancellor in just a few months of his stay. ``In this few months, there has been a drastic decline of cultism and related activities in the university.’’

According to the students’ body, there has been a reduction of penalty placed on late submission of files by the students from N12, 000 to N5, 000, just as other exploitative tendencies have ended in the university. ``Our lecturers now meet up with their scheme of work before setting examinations and the results released at the appropriate time.’’

They expressed optimism that with the current tempo of reforms being introduced in the institution, it would soon be ranked among the best citadel of learning in the world.

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What was the motive behind the rooting of APGA in the UK? Myself and other Igbo sons and daughters in London, Ireland and other parts of UK deemed it right enough to support the party under the leadership of our political father and Ikemba Nnewi, the Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, and spread the message of APGA across board with a view to mobilising support for the party, which has a passion for the progress of Ndigbo.

We mobilised support for the party and for Anambra State government under the party. At one point, we attracted learning materials mostly books for primary, secondary and tertiary institutions to the government of Anambra State to boost education in the State among other things we did.

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Ndigbo should give APGA block votes in 2019 – Owelle Mbaso

Why do you want to go to House of Representatives?

I want to go to House of Representatives because it is my democratic right to do so and I am convinced within me that I have the capacity to attract quality dividends of democracy to my constituents not based on deceit.

I am convinced within me that I am competent enough to drag issues with my colleagues on the floor of the House in favour of my constituents. More so, I have enough contacts to attract foreign investors that will assist in providing jobs for the youth and aids to combat erosion menace, which has become a thorn on the flesh of communities in my constituency.

I will also use other opportunities in the House to help attract employment and other empowerment measures for my constituents such as skills acquisition and scholarship schemesas well as sourcing soft loans to get women and youth into subsistence activities.

In a nutshell, I intend to go to Abuja to serve my people

Owelle Onyeka Mbaso

Owelle Onyeka Mbaso, a politician from Anambra State who initiated the move to organise the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the United Kingdom (UK), in this interview with JOHN NDU, speaks on why he is aspiring to occupy the seat of Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives come 2019, his vision for his constituents, his capacity to deliver and the reason Ndigbo should pitch their tent with APGA in 2019. and l made it clear in my manifesto that I will organise town hall meeting every six months as an avenue to always relate with my constituents.

How do you explain your capacity and experience heading to House of Representatives considering the fact you have not held elective position before now?

. . . I am competent enough to drag issues with my colleagues on the floor of the House in favour of my constituents.

More so, I have enough contacts to attract foreign investors that will assist in providing jobs for the youth. . .

Some people might say you have to start with State House of Assembly… I was born in a political family. My father, Hon Linus Mbaso, held elective position as a House of Assembly member representing Nnewi Division in the Old Anambra State House of Assembly 19791983.

I attended Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS) Onitsha for my secondary school and later travelled to London where I graduated at the Prestigious Middlesex University, Hendon Campus London, with B.Sc in Information System and Management in 2009. I have several certificates in other developmental courses.

I was the founder of APGA in the UK, which the late national leader of APGA and Biafra Warlord Dim Chukwuemeka OdumegwuOjukwu duly recognised. I was pioneer Chairman of APGA UK for four years. I am a Senior Special Assistant to Governor

Obiano on Political Matters. I am married with children.

I chose to contest for House of Representatives ahead of House of Assembly because it is the turn of Ekwusigo to produce the next member to represent our Constituency at Abuja. Nnewi North and Nnewi South have taken their turns.

We have a zoning formula and our leaders must respect that arrangement.

The experience that I have gathered on my sojourn to the UK and in all courses and positions that I mentioned earlier give me an edge and I believe I am more exposed and more qualified among all other aspirants from my constituency.

How much do you know your constituency? What could come out as the main challenge facing your constituency or constituents and how do you intend to salvage them?

I am the SSA to the

Governor on Political Matters. The office gave me the opportunity to visit all wards in Anambra State and not only my Federal constituency. Reports of the visits have helped the government to be well informed about the situation of things with the people and myself too.

So I know where it is itching the people and as I said earlier on, I will organise Town Hall meeting every 6 months and then I will set up a 15-man committee, one person from each town. The committe members will report the challenges facing the towns at the town hall meeting. I believe that with what we receive at Abuja for our constituency projects, there must be a solution to the problems.

People are facing many development challenges. In my constituency, the major challenge is erosion menace and infrastructure and I can attract the people that will assist my constituency to solve the problem.

I am aware that we need construction of more access roads in rural area where we have famers to enable them transport their farm produce to the urban areas and the cities and I am sure I will impact on the roads.

Ahead of 2019 general election, where would you like Ndigbo to pitch their tent? APC or PDP coalition with R-APC and 37 other political parties?

Ndigbo should pitch their tent with APGA and then use APGA to negotiable interest from the bargain of 2019. You have to start somewhere. Ndigbo should start with APGA by giving the party block votes in 2019 and make sure that the Senators and Reps from the South East zone are all elected under our great party.

The South East stands a better chance to push for dividends of democracy at Abuja if we have Senators and Reps under APGA in the National Assembly. APGA stands as the best option for Ndigbo. APGA bequeaths Ndigbo the original political nomenclature as the progressives we are.

And going by the manifesto of our great party, Ndigbo won’t do badly if we decide to throw our weight behind it. So, my position is that Ndigbo should pitch their tent with APGA and use the party as a starting point or rallying point and then use it to go for negotiations into the mainstream of the national game.

BUSINESS Daily Times Nigeria Monday, July 23, 2018

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Our goal is to make Nigeria a global investment destination- VP Osinbajo Motolani Oseni The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has said the current administration’s overarching goal is to make Nigeria a major global investment destination by continually implementing improvements and reforms in the nation’s business environment.

He, also, disclosed that continuous improvement in business reforms in the country showed the Buhari’s administration commitment to foreign investors.

Speaking over the weekend while addressing the Christ The Redeemers Fellowship International (CRFI) UAE Dubai Professional Business Summit tagged “Exploring Investment Opportunities in Nigeria and the UAE”, the Vice President explained that the country’s numerical rankings, the stories and testimonials of business owners and entrepreneurs across the entire country have showed.

This was contained in a document released to The Daily Times by the office of the Vice President during the weekend, where he stated that one of the most important economic policy decisions taken by President Muhammadu Buhari, was to do all that was possible to improve Nigeria’s business environment and attractiveness to investors on an incremental basis.

According to him, “this was critical, especially as we urgently needed to reform our economy to focus on agriculture, manufacturing, services and other non-oil economic activity”, he noted.

Osinbajo added that the administration would continually improve and reform the country’s business environment to make it attractive to foreign investors.

He stressed that “our overarching goal is to make Nigeria a major global investment destination by continually improving our business environment.

“The improvements are not merely in numerical rankings, but in the stories and testimonies of business owners and entrepreneurs across the country.”

According to him, government is devoted to that particular pathway

and it is a process which involves doing things differently, changing existing ways of doing things. “we expect that incremental changes will make a huge difference in the entire business environment as we go forward”, Osinbajo stated.

He highlighted various reforms carried out in the infrastructure, business environment and economic diversification as demonstration of

Five Doppler Radars installed at various major airports across the country are malfunctioning following the inability of the management of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) to maintain the equipment.

Also not functioning includes the Marine Bouy launched at the Lagos coastal line which has become a white elephant project in the country, the marine buoy dropped in the Atlantic ocean about 7 years ago.

The marine Bouy, which forecasts ocean waves, it was further leant was purchased on papers but insider sources disclosed that it was rented and has been

to reform our economy to focus on agriculture, manufacturing, services and other non-oil economic activity.

“This is the moment to explore the investment potential in the country, having lost such opportunity about a decade ago.”

“In Q1 2018, the economy grew 1.95 per cent and is projected to grow by up to three per cent over this year, driven by stronger oil prices, stable production, increased non-oil output and foreign exchange availability.

“Foreign investment, new investment, rose from 908.2 million dollars in Q1 2017 to 4.1 billion dollars in Q3 2017 over 150 per cent growth from Q1 2017. Total fresh capital inflow in 2017 was 12,228 dollars, 24 billion growth of 138.6 per cent in 2017”, he added.

Qualitative education solution to insecurity, says NDIC boss L–R: Group Executive, Retail Banking (Lagos & West), FirstBank, Tunde Owolabi; Chief Accountant, Lekki Free Zone Development Company, Li Pu; Group Executive, Treasury & Financial Institutions, Ini Ebong; Group Executive, International Banking Group, FirstBank, Bashirat Odunewu; Executive Director, Public Sector, Abdullahi Ibrahim and Group Chairman, CIG Motors, Chief Diana Chen at the FirstBank Chinese Business Forum 2018 held in Lagos during the weekend.

Experts highlight how pension funds can boost private sector Financial Experts have highlighted how pension funds could be utilized to add more values to contributors and boost private sector in the country.

The discourse was at a roundtable conference organised by Sigma Pensions in Lagos, where key issues in investment places for pension funds were discussed.

One of the experts at the event included Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Augusto and Company, Mr. Olabode Augusto, who said

that there was need to increase the penetration of pension funds in private equity.

He posited that there were micro risks the economy is facing as the country prepare for the 2019 general elections despite the increase in oil prices.

“One of the micro risks included nonavailability of private fund the private sector could utilise to contribute its own quota to economic development,” he said.

He noted that the private sector was starved

Investigation: 5 NiMet Doppler Radars, other forecasting equipment malfunctioning Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

the administration’s commitment to promote foreign investments.

The vice president said that one of the most important economic policy decisions taken by President Muhammadu Buhari was to do all that was possible to improve Nigeria’s business environment and to attract investors on incremental basis.

He stated that “it became critical, especially as we urgently needed

taking back by the owners.

Investigation by this correspondent revealed that the five Doppler Radars each costs billions of naira to acquire have remained dormant some months Five Doppler Radars were acquired but two Doppler Radars in Abuja and Port Harcourt worth 2.4m dollars each has never worked since installed according to sources At the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Ikeja, the billions of naira equipment for weather forecasting and observation remained dormant as a result of lack of focus and maintenance.

The non functioning equipment includes, the aeronautic fixed telecommunications network, automatic weather observation display system among others.

These are said to be very important equipment procured to keep the airspace safe in order to ensure seamless flights in the airspace.

It was gathered that inexperience and lack of training and retraining of staff of the agency in recent times has led to the collapse of the equipment.

According to the source, about 150 new staff were recruited early this year from one geo political zone and negates the principle of federal character and civil service commission which has led to over bloating of the wage bill of the agency.

“They employed fresh graduates mostly from Katsina and Kano states and placed them on Grade level 17 above all of us and they can not do the job because they depend on us to teach them”.

of funds, because the banks are not lending any more.

“The option available to private sector is pension and insurance funds,” he said.

He posited that the penetration of pension funds into private sector through private equity would boost performances of private sector and automatically boost the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

He, however, said there were challenges that limited the penetration of pension funds into private sector.

“First, it is due to the regulations of National Pension Commission (PenCom), the only way pension funds could be penetrated is through ‘private equity funds. ” This means the players in the private sector needed to get listed on the Stock Exchange.

“Secondly, there is need for the private sector players to open their financial report for assessment, which they avoid always.

“This is needed to engage financial analysts, pension practitioners, pensioners and private sector players to stem up deliberations on challenges of private equity funding to enable pension penetration,” Augusto said.

Doyin Salami, an associate Professor at the Lagos Business School (LBS), urged the Federal Government to mordenise basic infrastructures for prosperity to take place.

He said: “There is a demand for PenCom to come out with policies that will create jobs, mordernise infrastructures, and lower interest rate to enable prosperity to take place.

“No prosperity and values can be added to pensioners’ life and the economy as a whole outside the modernisation of basic infrastructures.”

Managing Director/Chief Executive, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Umaru Ibrahim has advocated quality education as the panacea to violence and insecurity in the country.

The NDIC boss made the remark in a keynote address to the 15th graduation ceremony of Zaria Academy, Shika, Kaduna State.

At the event, a science laboratory built and equipped by the corporation was formally commissioned as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative.

While lamenting the upsurge in violent crimes and other challenges of insecurity especially among youths in the country, Ibrahim expressed the belief that the situation could be attributed to poor and weak educational system.

According to a statement from Head of Corporate Communications at NDIC, Ibrahim Kudu, Ibrahim, the NDIC boss, therefore, called for concerted efforts from all stakeholders to guarantee qualitative education for millions of the nation’s youths to prepare them for gainful employment opportunities and better living conditions.

Ibrahim who urged Nigerians to view the provision of quality education as the responsibility of all described complete reliance on government alone for delivery of quality education as unrealistic.

He called on the private sector to complement government efforts, stating that the resources available to the government could not provide the type of education required to produce graduates that were not only employable but also adaptable to the rapidly changing global economy.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, July 23, 2018

DMO lists N10.69bn FGN Sovereign Green Bond on NSE The Debt Management Office (DMO) has listed N10.69 billion 5-year, Federal Government Sovereign Green Bond at coupon rate of 13.48 per cent on the trading floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).

While listing the N10.69 billion bond, the NSE also held a pre-listing conference for market participants, themed, ‘Exploring the Green Financing Opportunity: Green Bonds and Enabling Frameworks’ to highlight the opportunities available within the Green Bond market in Nigeria.

In her statement during the listing ceremony, the Director General of DMO, Mrs. Patience Oniha, stated that, “The Green Bond Listing is an opportunity to enable Nigeria tap into the growing global market for green bonds, which as of end of 2016 comprised of $576billion of unlabeled climatealigned bonds and $118billion of labelled green bonds according to Climate Bonds Initiative in London. The DMO is proud to list the N10.69 billion FGN Green Bond 2022 on the NSE and expects that trading this instrument will not only bring about Climate Change Awareness but will also diversify the Nigerian Capital Market and attract more investors”.

Commenting on the listing, the Chief Executive Officer, NSE, Mr. Oscar Onyema said, “Admitting the first ever sovereign green bond in an emerging market is yet another milestone for the Exchange and is a further affirmation of our unique platform to support both the Federal Government and businesses to access capital for sustainable initiatives. The listing of the FGN Green Bond represents a new stage in the development of Nigerian capital markets and opens the way for further corporate issuance and international investments. As a member of the UN Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative, we are committed to developing this enormous opportunity for Nigeria.”

According to the Honourable Minister of State for Environment, Hon. Ibrahim Jibril, “The Sovereign Green Bond further reinforces Nigeria’s reemergence as a major player in the international climate regime, and President Muhammadu Buhari’s strides in moving Nigeria towards being a low-carbon economy. The issuance of a Green Bond by Nigeria delivers on program 47 of its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), in addition to meeting the expectations set out in Article 2 of the Paris Agreement. This places progress on the NDCs targets in sight and lays the foundation for the expansion of the Federal Government’s Green Bond Issuance Program on a recurring basis.”

The Green Bond issuance and listing follows Nigeria’s endorsement of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change on September 21, 2016. The Paris Agreement aims to strengthen the global response to the threat of Climate Change. Since the signing of the Agreement, various countries that are parties to the Agreement have initiated several steps aimed at making the environment better.

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Dangote Cement records N113.16bn profit in H1 Motolani Oseni Dangote Cement Plc has announced N113.16 billion profit in the first six months ended June 30 2018, an increase of three per cent from N109.7 billion reported in the first six months of 2017.

The group profit before tax also increased by 19.3per cent to N185.5 billion in six months of 2018 as against N155.58 billion recorded in six months of 2017.

The company in its unaudited result and accounts to The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) announced a robust recovery in Nigeria, with

total cement sales up 13.9per cent, drives 16.9per cent increase in Group revenue.

The Africa’s largest cement producer, announced N482.4 billion revenue from N412.7 billion reported in prior first six months of 2017.

The Group Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) rose by 20.8per cent to N246 billion while Nigeria’s EBITDA was up by 19.3per cent to N226.9billion in six months of 2017.

The group earnings per share grew by three per cent to N6.60 from N6.41 in first six months of 2017.

Also, total Nigeria sales volumes

up 13.9per cent to 7.8 million tonnes while Nigeria domestic sales volumes of 7.3 million tonnes, at nearly 66per cent market share. Pan African volumes down 3.9per cent to nearly 4.6 million tonnes mainly due to production slowdown in Tanzania In a statement, the Group Chief Executive Officer, Joe Makoju, said, “Our first-half performance was very strong and driven by an excellent recovery in Nigeria, where our sales volumes increased by nearly 14per cent and revenues rose by more than 18per cent. Pan-African operations saw a slight fall in volumes but both revenues and EBITDA increased because of better pricing and currency

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. NsimaEkere, performing the foundation laying ceremony for the construction of the Commission’s permanent office complex in Uyo, AkwaIbom State.

Chivita clicks marketing edge outstanding juice brand of the year Joy Obakeye Chivita has emerged as the Outstanding Juice Brand of the Year at the recently held Marketing Edge Awards in Lagos.

Having won the award in 2016, the brand’s recognition once again highlights its consistency and clear market dominance in the juice beverage category.

Speaking on this feat, Chi Limited’s Managing Director, Mr. Deepanjan Roy, expressed pleasure at the award and reiterated that Chivita has constantly innovated over the years by anticipating trends and focusing on consumer expectations to build a formidable brand that is a huge delight to fruit juice consumers.

“In line with best practices, we would continue to sustain the confidence consumers have invested in Chivita as the preferred fruit juice brand for health, nutrition and refreshment, by ensuring the highest standards of product quality, and consumer benefits,” he said.

The recognition for Chivita is seen as another milestone for a brand that has continually grown its mind share by effective communication campaigns, innovation, and consumer satisfaction.

For keen industry watchers, the Marketing Edge Awards offered a veritable platform to celebrate

creativity, innovation, marketing and sustainability for brands, corporate institutions and distinguished personalities.

The brand’s refreshing value, superior taste, good nutrition, healthy

standard as well as smart packaging designs continue to appeal to millions of health conscious consumers across all ages who have made it an integral part of their daily nutritional addition and healthy lifestyle choices.

NDDC begins construction of Akwa Ibom permanent office The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has commenced the construction of its permanent office complex for Akwa Ibom State, following the ground breaking and foundation stone laying ceremony for the project.

The NDDC Managing Director, Mr. Nsima Ekere, who performed the ceremony in Uyo, said that the Commission was determined to complete all its state offices in the Niger Delta region.

He said: “The project will be completed expeditiously in line with our policy that each state office complex is completed and put to use before the end of the tenure of this current board. This will help us to channel the resources being invested on rented apartments into our core operations and mandate of providing infrastructure to improve the living conditions of the people of the region.”

Ekere said that when the current board assumed office nearly two years ago, it discovered that NDDC’s head office and state offices across the region were occupying rented buildings. He observed: “Aside from the huge amount of funds spent on these rented properties, the Commission has to contend with inadequate office accommodation for the teaming workforce and the huge work profile it has to contend with in fulfilment of its mandate.”

The NDDC boss said that the Commission found the scenario very unpleasant and immediately swung into action to reverse the ugly trend.

Accordingly, he said, the current Board and Management inspected the ongoing construction of the permanent headquarters complex in Port Harcourt and “this spurred the urgent actions being taken to ensure that the head office building was completed within the shortest possible time.”

conversion effects.

“In addition, we achieved the largest-ever issuance of Commercial Paper by a Nigerian company when we issued N50 billion Series 1 & 2 Notes at the end of June, with a discount rate that reflected the strength of our Company and its excellent credit ratings.

“Of course, our strong performance has been overshadowed by the tragic and heartbreaking events in Ethiopia. I would like to pay tribute to my colleagues Deep Kamra, Beakal Alelign and Tsegaye Gidey and offer our sincere condolences to their families.”

FirstBank deepens international partnerships with China through business forum As part of its strategic drive to strengthen business partnerships between Nigeria and China, First Bank of Nigeria Limited recently organised the FirstBank-Chinese Business forum.

The event themed; Deepening Sino-Nigerian Cooperation was held on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos.

The FirstBank Chinese Business Forum was organised as part of the overarching strategy by the Bank to drive business conversations and the promotion of business and economic partnerships between Nigeria and China.

Speaking at the event, Adesola Adeduntan, the MD/CEO, First Bank of Nigeria Limited & Subsidiaries said; “The business relationship between China and Nigeria is of great importance to us hence the establishment of our Representative Office in Beijing, China in 2010, to cater to the growing needs of Sino-Nigeria businesses, and to provide support in channeling trade flows between the two countries. Our promise is that we will always deliver the ultimate gold standard of value and financial excellence as we put customers at the heart of our business.”

With the establishment of its representative office in China, FirstBank became the first Nigerian bank to record its presence in the Asian country and has since been a financial gateway in promoting business between China and Nigeria, a recognition that earned the Bank an invitation as a member of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) to promote the strategic advancement of the China Belt and Road Initiative, the United Nations 2030 agenda and the African Union 2063 development strategies for African economies.

The FirstBank-Chinese business forum is one of the bank’s efforts to drive better customer services culture as part of its service excellence initiative.

It would be recalled that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reached a currency swap agreement with the Peoples Bank of China in order to ease the burden of the liquidity issues faced by Nigerian business owners and Chinese manufacturers. Notably, FirstBank is among the four banks appointed as settlement banks in the deal.

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We’ll strive to have successful rerun of Imo congresses – Senator Gaya charge of all the roads in the country. And I believe we have done a lot and PMB has done so much on road sector. The 2014 budget was less than N28bn for roads.

PMB moved to N200bn in 2016 and 2017, almost N300bn and 2018, almost N500bn on roads. Now you could see the progress coming strongly on roads and some of the roads are completed. We’ll look at it and make sure we do justice to it.

Kabiru Gaya, a former governor of Kano State is the Senator representing Kano South. He was recently at the National Secretariat of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abuja and he spoke with reporters on salient issues in the party, National Assembly and the Country. TOM OKPE, was there for The Daily Times.

What is your mission to the National Secretariat?

I was invited to the Secretariat for the inauguration of our committee who are to re-conduct the local government, ward and State congresses in Imo State. I believe we have to go by what the court has directed and I think we’ll continue in that line. Hence, we are going for the congresses and we intend to do it peacefully, carry everybody along.

We hope to have peace and stability in Imo State.

Therefore my essence is to go and represent my party, so that we can enhance the position of our party in that state.

How do you intend to balance the controversy between the Okorocha and Izunaso groups regarding the last congress?

Well, I hope and believe that by the time we are through, there wouldn’t be serious complaints from both factions. I have been in politics for years. I left government house 27 years ago as a governor. Therefore, with the little experience God has given me, we’ll try, with the members of the team, to do our best.

We hope by the end of the day, we’ll be successful.

Nothing in life will have 100% perfection. We’ll do our utmost best to get more praises than accusations.

What is your position on the President Transmission to NASS on 2019 Elections budget?

Let me clearly state that budget comes from the Presidency as a draft. So we amend the act and take it back to Mr President.

But the areas raised by Mr President, the NASS will do its best. I think we’ll look at that and I think the committees, especially my committee; I am chairman, works...my committee is in

How do you assess the direct primary election option in Osun State?

You know we passed the Electoral Act in the last Senate with some few amendments to it. We had some heated debate in the NASS on which way is better. But the court clearly says that the party has the right to chose whether direct or indirect primaries.

So it is left for the parties to decide. Initially we wanted to make it a law that should be direct because most of us are supporting direct primaries. I went through direct primaries in 1991. On

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direct primaries at the time you going for campaign for members to vote for you, you’re already selling yourself to the people easily.

I think it is a good gesture when we go for direct primaries. But it depends on the party. If the party decides to say that it will be indirect, fine, we’ll walk the indirect. But once the party decides to say indirect primaries, it means when they do the indirect in a state, it will be indirect all the way. You cannot chose indirect in this state, and then direct in another state.

Are you a member of the contentious rAPC; and what’s your take on them?

I can’t be here if I’m on the other side. I am on the main party. There’s nothing like a carve out. Even those who are in that place, they’ll soon come back; may be most of them will come back because we are seeing more progress than those who defect. I’m confident that PMB will win election. Therefore they should return. They’re in power now. Why be in the opposition, let them come

back. I believe the Senate will have majority like we had before. They should stay in the system and reform it. You cannot be out of a system and be talking of reform. I appeal to them to come back on board so we work in the interest of the party and the country.

Don’t you think if Kwankwaso defects from APC, the party will suffer in Kano State and beyond?

In politics we try to accommodate as much people as possible. We don’t leave room for any member to leave, but if one member leaves it is a loss because you cannot win election with one vote. So we’re doing our utmost best to work together as a team. But if the interest of the person staying with us is to run as a president, there’s no vacancy for that.

Our vacancy, it is PMB. No vacancy, but if he is coming to run for something else, he’s welcome. We don’t want to eliminate anybody, but we do not want to have any presidential candidate from Kano State.

Bauchi PDP chairman urges party to pick its presidential candidate from North West Patrick Okohue The Bauchi State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Haruna Saeed has commended the loyalty and commitment of a frontline presidential aspirant of the party, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, to the party, especially during its crisis.

The chairman was speaking at the party’s secretariat in Bauchi where Turaki had gone to consult with delegates and other members ahead of the party’s presidential primary.

According to a statement

by Sola Atere, Director, Media and Publicity, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki Presidential Campaign Organisation, Alhaji Haruna Saeed recalled that the aspirant who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria mobilised lawyers to fight the case of the party at the Supreme Court, besides spearheading other members to fight for the stability and survival

of the party.

The state chairman who noted that presidential aspirants from different zones are jostling for the party’s mandate said that it makes a better political judgment for PDP to have its candidate from the North West zone where President Muhammadu Buhari, the likely APC candidate, comes from.

“They both can test their popularity there,” he said further, “while the PDP stands a good chance of defeating him in other zones which are manifestly disenchanted with his misgovernance of the country.

We in Bauchi State PDP and indeed the North East are united and will provide the necessary cover for such a candidate,” he stressed.

The presidential aspirant was also at the Plateau State PDP secretariat in Jos to consult with the members.

Speaking after listening to Turaki’s speech, a former governor of the state,

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Ambassador Fidelis Tapgun who said that he would not talk much, told the audience that: “What you have heard, you have heard.

What you have seen, you have seen. We will not make mistakes again. ‘Mr. President’ welcome to

Plateau (state).”

The state chairman of the party and former Minister of Sports, Damishi Sango told the aspirant that: “You have the capacity. You have the qualities that we need, but we will follow the procedures

outlined by the party for the selection of its candidate.”

He pointed out that the party needed a candidate who understands the country well. He lamented however that President Buhari has surrounded himself with people who have no idea about governance hence the misgovernance, saying that the quality of subordinates normally reflects the quality of their leader.

In both states, Turaki had outlined the solutions which he would provide to restore Nigeria from the problems of nepotism, insecurity, poverty, disunity and economic strangulation unleashed on the people by the APC government which he described as incompetent and clueless.

Nigerians needed to get out of APC’s ‘One Chance’ vehicle or ship that is sinking, he advised.

He further advised Nigerians to transfer their anger borne out of hunger into using their Permanent Voters Cards to vote APC out of power in 2019.

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“(1) Every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and A meeting of the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) comprising the information without interference.

Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN), the Nigeria (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) of this section, Guild of Editors and the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) as well every person shall be entitled to own, establish and operate any as other media stakeholders was held on Thursday July 19, 2018 to medium for the dissemination of information, ideas and opinions” deliberate on “The Nigerian Press Council Bill 2018” The meeting painstakingly studied the provisions of the proposed At the same time it also violates Article 9 of the African Charter on bill in the context of its implication for free speech, press freedom, Human and Peoples’ Rights (Ratification and Enforcement Act) No. 2 media independence, safety of journalists and the right to operate of 1983 to which Nigeria is a signatory and which is now part of the as a business in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of country’s laws.

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That the bill through some of its other obnoxious provisions The meeting also took notice of the fact that a law suit instituted by seeks to indoctrinate Nigerians, THROUGH THE USE AND MISUSE the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) on the same subject matters of of curricula in training of journalists and usurp the powers of the the bill is pending at the Supreme Court. regulatory bodies in the educational sector affecting media training Consequent upon the above the meeting observed and resolved as especially the National Universities Commission and the National follows: Board for Technical Education.

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That the bill seeks to create the impression that the Nigerian OBSERVATIONS AND OBJECTIONS: media community does not take the issues of ethics and self regulation seriously whereas it is a well known fact that the mechanisms actually 1. The proposed bill is unconstitutional as it runs against the principles exist including the Code of Conduct of Journalists in Nigeria, the Ethics and tenets of the rule of law and is actually subjudice given that a case Committees of the NUJ and NGE and the recently launched Nigerian on the subject matter is still pending in the highest court of the land Media Code of Election Coverage endorsed by media stakeholders.

– the Supreme Court - in view of which the bill should not have been OUR DEMANDS: drafted in the first instance.

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That the bill is, for all intents and purposes, draconian and anti-press freedom being an amalgamation of the obnoxious Public 1. That the bill should be dropped forthwith until the determination Officers Protection Against False accusation Decree No. 4 of 1984 and of a similar case in the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

That the Nigerian Senate should borrow from best practices in the Newspapers Registration Decree 43 of 1993, both vestiges of the 2. dark days of military rule and therefore incurably and irreparably bad, other jurisdictions that has expressly provided for and guaranteed press freedom without any form of government interference. being also inconsistent with values of our democratic society.

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That the bill seeks to criminalize journalism practise despite 3. That the Senate and indeed The National Assembly should enable the fact the laws of the country already have enough provisions and the media in the exercise of its constitutional obligations as spelt out in section 22 by passing laws that will promote transparency, avenues for seeking legal redress. accountability and open government such as mandatory delivery of 4. That the bill smacks of an attempt at undue interference in the the State of the Nation address by the President and State of The operations of the media in Nigeria as businesses registered under the State Address by Governors on specified days of the year; ensuring by relevant laws of the federation. law, Presidential and Governorship Election Debates before elections; 5.

That the bill seeks for a The Nigeria Press Council to usurp the complete transparency in election funding including public declaration powers of the courts by assuming extra-judicial powers. of sources of election finance by all candidates and political parties 6. That the bill seeks to incapacitate the media in the exercise of the and ensuring the integrity of our electoral process, etc, etc. duties and obligations imposed on it by section 22 of the constitution to monitor governance and hold government accountable to the OUR COMMITMENT: people. The section states as follows: “The press, radio, television and other agencies of the mass media shall at all times be free to uphold Meanwhile as responsible members of Nigerian society, we hereby the fundamental objectives contained in this Chapter and uphold the state without equivocation that the media will continue doing all it responsibility and accountability of the Government to the people”. can to further promote media ethics, professionalism, transparency, 7.

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TRUSTEES: 1. ODUBIYI JIDE OLADELE 2. ODUBIYI OLAYINKA OLUBUNMI 3. ODUBIYI AJOKE EKUNDAYO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTHS IN ENTERPRENUERAL SKILLS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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TRUSTEES: 1. SENATOR ABU IBRAHIM 2. SENATOR GEORGE AKUME 3. SENATOR HOPE UZODINMA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. REWARD FOR HARD LABOUR ON DESERVING MEMBERS OF THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY WHO CHAMPION THE CAUSE OF POVERTY ALLEVIATION THROUGH EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE 2. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF CITIZENS AND PROTECT THEIR RIGHTS 3. TO PROMOTE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND INCULCATION OF GOOD VALUES AND DISCOURAGEMENT OF VICES IN NIGERIA ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: THEOPHILUS OKWUTE, ESQ

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) CHUKWUANYO, CHRISTIAN OKECHUKWU. –PRESIDENT (2) CHUKWUMA, SUNDAY EMMANUEL. –SECRETARY. (3) EMECHEBE, CHIJIOKE HOPE. (4) CHUKWUANYO, OBIAGELI NKIRU. AIM AND OBJECTIVE (1) TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. CHARLES ANAYO

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROPHET OHIZE HOPE GODS WILL 2. MR. STANLEY DOMUDIA 3: OHIZE DEBORAH 4: AMADI ANTHONIA (CHURCH SECRETARY) 5: AUSTIN ODIMEGWU 6: PATRICK EBOH AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO CARRY OUT CHRISTIAN CHARITY AND NATION BUILDING PROJECTS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ASHIRU-MOBOLAJI IDRIS - CHAIRMAN 2. ODUMUYIWA GBOLAHAN ISIAK - SECRETARY 3. AYINDE KEHINDE HUSSEIN 4. AFUNKU YUSUF 5. OLASUKANMI KEHINDE HASSAN THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO SUPPORT THE POOR AND THE NEEDY IN THE SOCIETY AND THE PROPAGATION OF ISLAM 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

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TRUSTEES ARE 1 CHUKWU CAROLINE CHINNE -CHAIRMAN 2 NWABUEZE OLIVER UGWU - VICE CHAIRMAN 3. CHINYERE BLESSING UGWU - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO CARTER FOR THE WELFARE OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED 2. TO OPERATE HUMANITARIAN SERVICE .

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THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIEDFOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THECOMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. REV DR DOLLY OMOREGIE. CHAIRMAN 2. PST DANIEL OMOREGIE 3. DEACON ISAIAH ERAGBONY 4. DEACONESS ODION UGOWAI 5. BROTHER EMMANUEL OGEDEGBE. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ROUND THE WORLD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR SOLOMON WISDOM AKHIGBE. 08037257296

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PST EMMANUEL EKWUGHA PRESIDENT 2.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PETERS JOSEPH NWAOKOMA 2. PETERS MERIT NNENNA THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: A. PREACHING THE WORD OF GOD. B. TO WIN SOUL FOR CHRIST.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REAR ADMIRAL ATIKU SADAU ABDULKADIR (RTD) (CHAIRMAN) 2. COMPOL KABIRU MOHAMMED IBRAHIM (RTD) 3. AIR COMMODORE AYODEJI ODUN-AYO (RTD) (SECRETARY) 4. BRIGADIER GENERAL NATHAN ANELECHI OKEJI THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO BUILD A BOUND OF LOVE AMONG MEMBERS OF THE SET AND PROMOTE A HARMONIOUS RELATIONSHIP AND SENSE OF BELONGING. 2. TO ASSIST IN IMPROVING AND SUSTAINING THE STANDARD OF EDUCATION IN THE ALMA MATER AND ITS LOFTY TRADITIONS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: EBENEZER O. OGUNDORO ESQ 07031050626

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TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED LADIES, TEENAGERS AND SINGLE MOTHERS WHO HAS LOST HOPE. 2.

TO PROVIDE FOR THE POOR AND THE NEEDY IN THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS CARE FOR, ASSIST, CATER FOR AND EMPOWER ORPHANS, WIDOWS, THE LESS-PRIVILEGED, DEPRIVED AGED PERSON INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSON, ABANDONED CHILDREN AND THE PHYSICALLY-CHALLENGED SIGNED: SECRETARY

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) EBIRERI OGHENBKEVWE EJEVI - (CHAIRMAN) (2) JEAN KAMBA - (MEMBER) (3) EBIRERI EMMANUEL OTOMIEWO - (SECRETARY) THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO HELP ADVANCE THE COURSE OF WOMEN ALL OVER THE AFRICA 2. TO INSPIRE WOMEN TO BECOME ALL THEY CAN BE, TO ENSURE THAT THE RIGHTS OF EVERY AFRICAN WOMEN IS PROTECTED. 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. IGNED: E. O. EBIRERI

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TRUSTEES: 1. CHINWE EGBUONU 2. OGBONNAYA OBIOMAH IGBOKWE, (SIGN) 3. DR. ADEWONUOLA AJAYI 4. OGUNTELURE OLUWAFUNMI MAYOKUN 5. DR. JOHN EGBUTA, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO LEAD A CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE SCOURGE OF CANCER IN NIGERIA 2. TO CREATE AWARENESS AGAINST CANCER AND OTHER TERMINAL DISEASES 3. TO PROMOTE HEALTH, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 4. TO PROMOTE HEALTH AS A BASIC RIGHT IN NIGERIA. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. VIOLET OMOGBOHU OLALEKAN-ALABI

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-SECRETARY 4. BARBARA IMOKHUEDE 5. NGOZI KANEBI 6. DESTINY NOSA-OSEGHE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO GIVE HOPE TO THOSE WHO HAS LOST HOPE. 2. TO PROVIDE FOR THE POOR AND THE NEEDY 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, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

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HERBAL VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the corporate affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990 TRUSTEES 1. OTUNBA (DR.) OLADUNNI SOLOMON AYODELE - CHAIRMAN 2. OLORI OLADUNNI MODUPE 3. MR. OLADUNNI OLUTAYO OLUSOLA 4. MR. OLADUNNI OLADAMOPE AYODEJI - SECRETARY 5. MRS. OLADUNNI OLAJUMOKE FEYISAYO 6. MR. OLADUNNI ODUNAYO OLUFEMI 7. MR. OLADUNNI OLUWAMAYOWA AYODELE Aims and objectives: TO RENDER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE LESS PRIVILEGE, AGED, POOR AND INDIGENTS Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitaima, Abuja within 28 days of this publication

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the corporate affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990 Names of Trustee (1)REV. Peter Imahia Obianke General Overseer (2)Pastor Florence Ebegbodi (3)Pastor Dr. Peter Akinbile (4(Pastor Iyoha Grace.

(5)Sister Funke Rebecca Oladapo (6)Assistant Pastor Mrs. Idowu Olupemi Akinbile (7)Miss Faith Mine Obianke AIM AND OBJECTIVES. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitaima, Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGN SECRETARY

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the corporate affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990.

Trustees: 1. OLADOKUN OYELADUN ABRAHAM 2. AYOOLA ADEMOLA ENOCK 3. AKINYEMI AKINWALE PETER 4. ALEEM OLABIYI MARCUS 5. OLATUNBOSUN JOHN OLATEJU Aims: 1. To support health for all policy of the government of Nigeria by promoting nonchemical drugs in livestock 2. To educate farmers in usage and important of herbal veterinary drugs to livestock.

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

Signed: Trustees

SIGNED: BARR. OGUNTUASE TIMILEHIN

CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS AID NETWORK INTERNATIONAL

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part’ C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990 Trustees Are. 1. Pastor OKORIE, Nnamnso Friday -Chairman 2. Mrs ONORIUKPE Blessing Odiri 3. Ms AJOKU, Goodness Nkechiyere -Secretary 4. Mrs IFABIYI Rachael Omolabake 5. Rev(Dr) ATTAH, Sunday Omachefu 6. Dr(Mrs) NDOR, Leesi 7. Dr. AGAVIEZOR, Brilliant Ogagaoghene 8. Barr. THOMAS, Matthew Omanayin Aims and Objectives are 1.To equip all certified Christian schools with effective techniques and balanced training resources for all – round success.

2. To empower and promote the growth and development of all Christian schools with godly educational principles.

3 To serve as an avenue for promoting Christlike virtues and values in all Christian schools 4. To be as a vanguard and defence for all Christian schools.

5 To encourage and enable Christian schools to meet accredited and approved standards with proper government agencies.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguniyi lronsi Street, PMB 198 Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication Signed Secretary

MANUCHIM INDIGENOUS SKILLS INITIATIVE This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part’ C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990 .

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EDWIN ETOH 2. OKAEGBU OKEY ELVIS 3. NNODUMELE EKENEDILICHUKWU FREEDOLINE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To rejuvenate indigenous skills in various communities of the region.

Any objections to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED: Secretary

FASTENERS & ALLIED PRODUCTS MARKETERS ASSOCIATION This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part’ C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990 NAMES OF TRUSTEES 1.AGOMUO UGOCHUKWU CYRIL 2. UZOAGA ISAAC ANOZIE 3. OBITOLU GORDIAN U. 4. IMHANZEOBE ROLAND AMALHU 5. EGBUKU MONG THOMAS 6. OZUEH OKWUDILI YOUNG 7. NWOSU PETER CHUKWUDUMOGU N 8. ONUNKWU LINUS CHUKWUDOLUE 9. ONWUKWE GODDY ONYEKWERE OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE UNITY, LOVE AND MUTUAL COOPERATION AMONG MEMBERS 2. TO COOPERATE AND WORK WITH RELEVANT GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguniyi lronsi Street, PMB 198 Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED BY BARR. OBI ANURIKA IMMACULATA. 08039354748

EVER LIVING COVENANT CHURCH

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

The Trustees are: 1.

PASTOR IBINYEFA EDET BASSEY 2.

PASTOR ASI EDET BASSEY 3.

EVANG. ARCH. OGOLO CLINTON KINGSLEY 4.

DEACON MACPEPPLE ABINYE FREDRICK 5.

EVANG. DANIEL EDET ESSIEN AIMS/OBJECTIVE: 1. To build a people that is righteousness conscious.

2. To reach the less privileged with the Gospel of Christ 3. To build and nurture godly children for the society and nation at large Any objection(s) to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar- General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: PASTOR IBINYEFA EDET BASSEY.

SIGNED: P. OKORO ESQ SOLICITOR

OTOKA FRIENDS CLUB OF NIGERIA

NOTICE is hereby given that the above named Club has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Decree 1990 The Trustees are: 1. Ekwueme Ugochukwu 2. Onwughalu Patrick Chukwu 3. Anyambuba lzuchukwu Chris AIMS AND OBJECTIVES a. To come together as friends and identify themselves. b. To identify themselves as friends and brothers from the same region resident in Lagos. c. To develop and assist any of its members or anybody who may need their help and whom they are fit to help. d. To do all such acts and things as the Association may think incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects.

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

Signed: CHRIS OGBOBE ESQ. Anny Ogbobe & Associates Solicitors and Advocates 135 Ogunlana Drive, Surulere -Lagos State Nigeria. 08037549794

FAVOUR N ATARAH FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. WORUKWO GLORY IKECHUKWU 2. KENNETH-ETEKOCHAY GRACE IHUOMA 3. ETEKOCHAY KENNETH CHIMA 4. ORIJI ONUOHA GARRICK 5. ONUOHA-ORIJI ATAISI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To carry out trainings and empowerment of youths and women.

2. Training on skills acquisition, development of SMEs, entrepreneurs’ skills, capacity building etc.

3. To engage unemployed youths in meaningful small and medium scale enterprises which will reduce insecurity in our country.

Any objections 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: SOLICITOR

Companies Registration 22 TIMEWORD CHANGERS CHURCH

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. Lar Paul Auta

-President 2. Ezegwogwo Chamberlain -Secretary 3. Dorcas William

-Member 4. Akaonyeji Anayochi Henry -Member 5. Deki Martins

-Member AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST IN HIS KINGDOM 3. TO SET THE CAPTIVES FREE THROUGH PRAYER .

Any objections 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; Lar Paul Auta (President)

ROYAL SPRING SUPPORT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT FORUM Address: 10, Environmental Crescent Unilag Estate, Magodo, Lagos.

This is to notify the general public that the above named forum has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Cap. C 20 LFN, 2004.

THE NAME OF TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROF. FREDERICK BAREKI OGHENEWHONA AKPOROBARO 2. AKPOROBARO PAUL OGBEMUDIA. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. Promoting and fostering good corporate relationship involving the local people within Niger Delta.

2. To carry out and promote skill acquisition improvement and educate, encourage and support the local populace in seminars by working with different statutory, nonstatutory, philanthropists, and resource persons.

3. Promote talent enhancement support programme.

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

Signed: PROF. FREDERICK BAREKI OGHENEWHONA AKPOROBARO

BIG HANDS COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE 14B, Chief Collins Street, off Fola Osibo, Lekki Phase One, Lagos The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1) Olubi Lilian Ulekhia 2) Egube Samuel AIM AND OBJECTIVE:1) To develop a web-based platform to support social impact projects in disadvantaged communities first in Nigeria and then in Africa.

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

Signed: Egube Samuel Chairman

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, July 23, 2018

AKE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

6, church road,off afuze/otuo road, okhua ake-ievbu,owan east L.G.A Edo state, Nigeria This is to inform the general public that the above named church has applied for registration with corporate affairs commission under part c of the companies and allied matters act TRUSTEES ARE 1,IMOOA KELVIN OJE-General overseer 2,ESEIGBE ROSEMARY EMOHIEM-member 3,OGEDENGBE SOPHIA-secrtary AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ all over the world.

2,To carry out evangelistic missionary work all over the world Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the registrar general corporate affairs commission abuja within 28 days of this publication

THE FINISHERS WORD OF FAITH AND REFINERS CHURCH CHANGE OF TRUSTEE This is to inform the general public that the THE FINISHERS WORD OF FAITH AND REFINERS CHURCH has applied to corporate affairs commission change to this trustees.

THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR ALEX ONUCHE 2. PASTOR PASCAL OHAMARA -REMOVED 3. PASTOR (MRS) BOLA GIFT ALEX THAT THE NEW TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR ALEX ONUCHE

-APPOINTED 2. PASTOR (MRS) BOLA GIFT ALEX -APPOINTED Any objection to this publication should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission within 28 days of this publication.

Signed : Trustees

Signed- IMOOA KELVIN OJE

CARRIERS OF GOODNEWS MINISTRY

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 ARE 1.EKPE, DAVID EYO 2.EKPE, EFFIONG EYO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission Pot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28days of this publication.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

GREAT UNIQUE MEN CLUB INT’L

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 ARE 1.OPURUM NNAMDI -CHAIRMAN 2.ONYEMACHI GOODLUCK -VICE CHAIRMAN 3. IHEJIRIKA UGOCHUKWU LINUS -SECRETARY 4. OKEH JUDE CHIMA -TREASURER 5.ODIRI EUGINE IZUCHUKWU -PROVOST 6. EGBUJOR HENRY -FINANCIAL SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG MEMBERS Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission Pot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28days of this publication.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

OYEWOLE TAWAKALITU FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ODUSAMI OLUWABUKONLA TAWAKALITU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OYEWOLE TAWAKALITU OLUWABUKONLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

MRS DOSU OLUWAKEMI FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AKINLEYE OLUWAKEMI OMOLARA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS DOSU OLUWAKEMI OMOLARA.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERNED PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS ADEBIYI TEMITAYO I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AKINDELE TEMITAYO OLAJUWON NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ADEBIYI TEMITAYO OLAJUWON ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID NYSC AND GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

KUKU TITILAYO I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OTUSANYA TITILAYO ADESEWA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KUKU TITILAYO ADESEWA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ASADEJUMO FATAI FORMERLY KNOW AND ADDRESSED AS ADEJUMO FATAI OLAMIPO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED ASADEJUMO FATAI OLAWALE.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

AMANZE ELU FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ELU EVEREST NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMANZE ELU EVEREST. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

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OKWO ESTHER I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKON ESTHER MARY NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKWO ESTHER OKON. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. UNIVERSITY OF UYO AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME/BIRTH DATE

CORRECTION OF NAME THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS AGAGWO PRINCESS NANCY PRINCESS ON MY BVN INSTEAD OF AGAGWO PRINCESS EBERE. THAT MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 06 JUNE 1995 AND NOT 06 JUNE 1992.

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE. ANTHONY EDIKAN I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS VICTORY ANTHONY KIDDY NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ANTHONY EDIKAN KIDDY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OLABAMIJI BASIRAT I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SHITTU BASIRAT ARAMIDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLABAMIJI BASIRAT ARAMIDE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS MADUKA IJEOMA I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS NZERIBE IJEOMA EBUBECHUKWU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS MADUKA IJEOMA EBUBECHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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THIS IS TO CONFIRM AND CERTIFY THAT STEPHEN JONATHAN IS ONE AND SAME PERSON BEARING STEPHEN JONATHAN ZIGWAI. THAT MY DATE OF BIRTH IS 25 SEPTEMBER 1999. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING BOTH NAMES REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ADELEYE AMINAT I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IBRAHIM IYABO BOLANLE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADELEYE AMINAT BOLANLE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

GBENU NOEL

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AHMODU EMMANUEL

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NOEL SUNDAY GBENU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GBENU NOEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE. I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DAUDA AHMODU ADAH, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AHMODU EMMANUEL ADAH. THAT MY DATE OF BIRTH WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS 13/01/1983 INSTEAD OF 28/02/1994. THAT MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 28/02/1994.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS GBADEBO RASHIDAT BUSOLA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. OGUNTIMILEYIN RASHEEDAT ADEBISI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DAUDA AHMODU ADAH, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AHMODU EMMANUEL ADAH. THAT MY DATE OF BIRTH WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS 13/01/1983 INSTEAD OF 28/02/1994. THAT MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 28/02/1994.

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS. OGUNTIMILEYIN RASHEEDAT

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS GBADEBO RASHIDAT BUSOLA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. OGUNTIMILEYIN RASHEEDAT ADEBISI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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SPORTS TIMES Daily Times Nigeria Monday, July 23, 2018

Spanish Supercup to take place in Morocco

The Spanish Supercup will be held outside Spain for the first time this year after the RFEF confirmed plans to stage the match in Tangier, Morocco.

La Liga and Copa del Rey champions Barcelona will take on Sevilla, the cup runners-up, in the traditional curtain raiser for the season on Aug. 12, with a kickoff time of 9 p.m. CET at the 45,000-capacity Tangier Stadium.

Sevilla had rejected the proposal made by both Barca the federation (RFEF) to play the Supercup as a single

game and instead wanted a two-legged affair as it has always been the case since the competition’s creation in 1982.

With no agreement reached between the clubs, the RFEF’s executive committee ruled that the final should be played as a one-off game.

“It has been a unanimous decision made by the committee to play the Supercup as a single game on August 12 on a neutral ground,” RFEF president Luis Rubiales had said in a news conference this week. “The most likely venue will be Tangier [Morocco].

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We considered other options such as Valencia and Madrid but the financial aspect wasn’t there.

“The temperature in Tangier will be suitable as will the financial aspect.

“One of the clubs wanted a financial compensation of €950,000 and playing in Tangier that figure will be more than met. But we have to wait for FIFA’s approval.”

Barcelona have won the Supercup a record 12 times while Sevilla have lifted the trophy just once in 2007 and finished as runners-up twice.

Ikouwem Udoh: Flying Eagles were condemned to beat Mauritania Nigeria U-20 team captain, Ikouwen Udoh, is excited that the Flying Eagles are through to the 2019 African Youth Championship to be hosted by Niger Republic after defeating Mauritania 5-0 in the second leg final qualifying round in Lagos on Saturday.

Nazifi Yahaya scored an hat-trick while Afeez Aremu and Wasiu Alalade also got on the scoresheet to seal an emphatic win for Nigeria.

Udoh admitted that the team had their back against the wall following their 1-1 draw in the first leg in Mauritania.

“We had no choice other than to beat Mauritania in Lagos after we played a draw in the first leg. I am excited that did just that,” Udoh said.

“We didnt have good game because of the wet pitch, but we got the job done.

“The first goal settled any fright we had because the Mauritanian team was a tough side.”

Meanwhile, the Flying Eagles have been paid their win-bonus for thrashing Mauritania to qualify for next year’s U20 AFCON as well as other allowances, officials have said.

The Nigeria U20s outscored Mauritania 6-1 on aggregate to qualify for the U20 AFCON in Niger in February.

Match bonuses were previously abolished for age-group teams including the Flying Eagles.

It was gathered that players got in excess of 400,000 Naira, which covered their bonus as well as camp and transport allowances.

“The boys are very happy after they received their cash,” an official reported.

Skipper Ikouwem Udoh said the team were fired up to smash past giant killers Mauritania after they were promised bonuses.

“My appreciation first is to the NFF president Chris Giwa, his board members, the management of the Nigeria Football federation especially the acting general secretary Emmanuel Ikpeme and our coaching crew who made our victory possible,” the Enyimba defender saluted. “l can tell you that when the first vice president spoke to us on Saturday before our game and his promise of restoring match bonuses which we all got after the game, spurred us to victory.”

The team have now broken camp and will regroup to prepare for the U20 AFCON in Niger next year.

Anthony Joshua open to face Tyson Fury if Deontay Wilder declines April bout offer Anthony Joshua is open to face Tyson Fury next year if a deal cannot be reached with Deontay Wilder in the coming weeks.

Joshua is billed to face Alexander Povetkin in his world heavyweight title defence this September but he is eager to seal a bout for April 2019.

“I think Tyson can be ready by then if he wants. It would be huge, especially in this country,” Joshua told Daily Mail.

“I would be willing to fight Tyson but I would not be very willing to fight Dillian again. Tyson keeps calling me out and it is up to him whether he would be back to fight fitness.”

Fury, 29, has emerged from controversy to resume a career interrupted by depression and a suspension over drugs following his world title victory over Wladimir Klitschko in Germany two and a half years ago.

Arsenal demand £22.3m from Lazio for Alex Iwobi

Arsenal are open to selling Nigeria winger, Alex Iwobi, to Italian outfit, Lazio for £22.3 million.

Iwobi, 22, still has two years on his current contract with Arsenal but the Gunners, according to a report in Italian outlet II Messaggero, are willing to let him leave if Lazio meet up with their valuation.

Lazio are looking for a replacement for Felipe Anderson who recently linked up with English Premier League club, West Ham United and see Iwobi as the perfect player to fill the void.

Iwobi scored three goals and provided five assists in 26 league appearances for Arsenal last term.

He was named in Arsenal’s 25-man squad for the pre-season tour of Singapore on Friday.

Widespread condemnation of Mikel Obi over father’s abandonment story There is an ongoing widespread anger and condemnation of John Mikel Obi over a story published Weekend by a national newspaper in which his father alleged that the Nigerian and former Chelsea football star now playing for a Chinese side, Tianjin TEDA, has long abandoned him without even a phone call for five years now Mikel had drawn public sympathy after Nigeria was defeated by Croatia in the just concluded FIFA World Cup tournament when he claimed that he was demoralised by the news of his father’s kidnap few hours before the all-important match in which Nigeria was trashed.

Appearing emotional traumatised Mikel had claimed that the call and information of his father’s abduction hunted him while he tried to concentrate on the field throughout the period of the match adding that it was his love for Nigeria and the need not to discourage both the coach and his team mates that made him endure such harrowing burden while the match lasted.

But his father, Pa Obi told the newspaper in an exclusive interview that Mikel has not bothered to see or call him for the past five years for reasons he is not aware of, adding however that their relationship is fraught with “issues” which he has made several attempts to “fix it” to no avail.

According to the report, Mikel’s father who has been kidnapped twice said he is a target of kidnappers because they believe he has access to the money his son is earning..

“Isn’t that why kidnappers are targeting me? Because they think the money he makes, he ships it to me to make investments,” he was quoted to have said.

“It is an issue, but we don’t know what to do. It’s over five years now without a phone call from him to me. But he communicates with his mother. There is nothing I have not

done to fix it. God has told me that I should not feel hurt. When we start to talk about it, I say, ‘Well, as long as I see him on TV, doing great, no problem. During the justconcluded World Cup, one or two days to one of their matches, he called his mum, and she told me that Nchekwube (Mikel) was on the phone and I told him that God will see him through. I prayed for him.

That’s it.

Continuing, Pa Obi said Mikel has on occasions disappointed him and his people who placed much premium on him.

“When he first joined Chelsea, my people in Anambra were very happy that God has blessed their son, and when he came to Abuja, they prepared very well with the hope that he will come to our hometown.

They even made some magazines. It was grand. But he didn’t come. It was a shameful thing to me, as a father. He once told his brother that sometimes he picks his phone to call me, but something tells him not to. Sometime last year, he was to bring his children so that I could name them, he said he would. But he didn’t. His other colleagues frequent home, so I don’t understand,” he had said.

Following the report, many Nigerians have taken the Facebook to lash out at Mikel with many expressing shock and

disappointment with many saying that the player must be under his mother’s influence while others described his action as purely irresponsible.

“Your own father for that matter, how much card (airtime) are you going to spend calling him,” Pete O Adikwu posted.

“This is not normal. If you check it well, it is diabolic. This is a curse the family has to break, either with the conspiracy of the mother , someone in the family or an enemy does not want the father to enjoy his son’s wealth,” posted Dkon Phill.

“Honestly very painful. The enemy has turned him away from his father. People believe the boy is pompous because of too much money. Is it too much for Mikel to invite his parents over, spend three months and bring them back? Let the guy wake up,” says Arugboyi P Dallas.

But another commentator said it was tipical of Mikel not to keep relationships or reward benefactors “Mikel doesn’t believe in relationships. Think of what he did to Tuface in London,” John Inalegwu Onah submitted.

However, there were others who suggested that Pa Mikel may not have played his fatherly role very well when the young man was struggling with life realities.

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