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FG to sell Power plants, National Theatre, Tafawa Balewa Square, others Ă? Budget parameters realisable - Minister Ă? ‘FIRS generates N3.233trn in 10 months’

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Uche Secondus may emerge as PDP National Chairman Ă? ‘His experience in party politics, unique selling point’ Ă? Gets backing of S’East, S’South, Northern Governors Ă? Lack of consensus candidate in S’West favours ex-PDP acting chair

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what the result of the elections would be and what the results portends for the future of the party.

This is as the National Executive Council (NEC) of the party has fixed Thursday for a meeting to discuss issues being generated by the convention.

While many of the aspirants are worried because of the failure of the national leadership of the party to release the list of those that would conduct the December 9 National Convention, there are strong indications that the odds favour Prince Uche Secondus, a candidate considered as the dark horse in the race, to clinch the chairmanship position.

This is because many believe that the former acting National Chairman has deep experience in the internal workings of the party and that is his strongest selling point.

Secondus, The Daily Times gathered, fit perfectly well into the mindset of a cross-section of PDP stakeholders that have vowed not to settle for anything less than experience as the most critical consideration for supporting any of the candidates jostling for the soul of the party.

The former chairman of the party in Rivers State is also seen by many as a person that knows the party inside out. His role in the rebuilding process of the party could not be ignored,

as he is acknowledged as one of the very few that saved the PDP’s ship from a total wreck. He is believed to be strong, bold and pushful and that with him on the driver’s seat, the party may return to power in 2019.

To some members of the party organs, Prince Secondus remains the most qualified for the chairmanship position going by his antecedents before and after the crisis that culminated in the loss of the party in the 2015 general election.

While the PDP’s Governors Forum has not made an open preference, it is believed that majority of the governors will back Secondus for the position.

A grapevine from the forum said: “It is almost clear

that PDP governors prefer Secondus. Governors of the party from the South East and South-South automatically throw their weights behind him and he also has the support of their Excellencies from the Northern zones and most surprisingly is that of Ekiti State governor who naturally should be rooting for one of the candidates from the South West.”

Though feelers from the camp of PDP former governors painted a divided house with about three candidates getting attention, however, former governors from the South East and South-South states are solidly behind Secondus.

It was further learnt that these former gover-

L-R: Oba of Benin, Ewuare II and Sultan of Sokoto/President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, during the Oba’s visit to the Sultan’s palace in Sokoto State… on Monday.

nors from South East and South-South have enlisted the support of some of their Northern counterparts for Secondus, while those from the South West already had their fold depleted with three of them, Chief Olabode George of Lagos State, Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State and Rasheed Ladoja of Oyo State eyeing the post. None of them is ready to step down while the lack of consensus candidate from South West will favour Secondus.

A member of the PDP Board of Trustees who spoke with The Daily Times on condition of anonymity, said: “At this critical stage of our party’s life, we need an experienced person, who knows the nitty-gritty of the party, who knows about the day-to-day affairs of the party and that is why someone like our former Deputy National Chairman, Uche Secondus, is the most preferred candidate.

“He is somebody who has been in the engine room of the party, who has been at the head of the party; he would be able to rebuild the party, reunite old members, and reposition the PDP to take back power in 2019.”

He further justified Secondus’ eligibility to run for the position, which according to him, has been blanketly zoned to the Southern part of the country as against the belief of a micro-zoning to the SouthWest.

“He is eminently qualified because he is from one of the three geo-political

zones in the Southern part of the country to which the chairmanship position has been zoned. He is from the South-South zone where the party is having less crisis and River State where there is no crisis within the party unlike in other zones where we have some issues,” he said.

One of the contestants in the chairmanship race, Prof. Tunde Adeniran, has even accused the national leadership of the party of working to favour Secondus in the race.

Adeniran, in a letter to the party leadership, accused them of deliberately including the names of five loyalists of Secondus on the list of those to conduct congresses; an action which he said was aimed at giving him undue advantage.

But the party executive has said there was no deliberate plan to favour anyone, as there was no way they would know those loyal to a particular candidate before appointing them to undertake party duties when they are known to be faithful party members.

Secondus campaign group has also denied an allegation that their principal is an anointed candidate in the race, rather they attributed Secondus’ wide acceptance to a result of his wide consultations across the country.

He was said to have been reaching out to delegates across the 36 states, seeking their votes and presenting his agenda for the revival of the party ahead of 2019.

Nigeria’s capital importation hits $4.145bn in Q3 Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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Nigeria in third quarter (Q3) of 2017 recorded a substantial increase compared to the past few quarters, as the economy continued to recover from recession following its exit in Q2 2017.

Data released on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicated that the total capital imported in the third quarter was recorded at $4.1451 billion, more than double the inflow in the second quarter of this year.

The increase, according to the NBS, represents an increased value of 147.5% on a year -on year -basis.

This inflow of capital in Q3 2017 is the first time since the beginning of 2015 that

capital hit over $4 billion in a quarter.

According to the report, the boom in capital importation in Q3 2017 was mainly driven by significant growth in both Portfolio Investment and Other Investment.

Capital Importation by Type Capital Importation is divided into three main investment types: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Portfolio Investment and Other Investments, each comprising various sub-categories.

Portfolio Investment, which was recorded at $2.767billion in the third quarter of 2017, remained the largest component of capital import and contributed to 67% of the total amount.

This component ex-

panded faster than the other two main categories with a year on year growth rate of 200.7%. Foreign Domestic Investment recorded $117.6billion which fell by 65.5% year on year while Other Investment increased by 124.55% compared to 2016 Q3.

Although Other Investment in 2017 Q3 more than doubled the value in the third quarter of 2016 from $516.2 million to $1.260 billion, it remained about 30% of the total capital importation.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) The total amount of FDI during the quarter was recorded at $117.6 million, which declined by 57.14% compared to the previous quarter and 65.48% compared to 2016 Q3 due to

the fall in both Equity and Other Capital investment.

This category of capital investment showed a surprising decrease in value when both Portfolio Investments and Other Investment grew strongly over the third quarter. Capital import in the form of Equity recorded $117.5 million and remained the majority of total FDI in the third quarter of 2017 while Other Capital fell from 0.3 to 0.13 million dollars from the second to the third quarter.

Portfolio Investments Portfolio Investment in the third quarter more than tripled the figure of the second quarter of the same year, hitting $2.767 billion. This figure was 200.7% higher than the same quarter in 2016 which was recorded $920.32mil-

lion. The boom of Portfolio Investment was driven by strong growth of Equity and Bonds and a dramatic capital investment increase in the form of Money Market Instruments.

Other Investments Other Investment accounted for 30% of the total capital importation in the third quarter of 2017. This category of capital import also grew substantially by 124.55% year on year and by 68.58% quarter on quarter, although not as fast as Portfolio Investment.

The $1.260 billion Other Investment was mainly in the form of Loans, which hits $956.7 million in the third quarter. Other Claims also increased notably to $302.9 million.

Capital Importation by Sector

Share capital investment, which is closely related to Equity investment (FDI and Portfolio), was largely responsible for huge increase in capital importation during the quarter. The percentage of shares kept increasing since the first quarter of 2017 and by the third quarter it accounted for 66.24% of the total capital importation.

In the third quarter of 2017, among the $4.1451 billion capital investment, $2.745 billion was invested as shares. The amount of Shares investment grew by 324.86% year on year, largely exceeding the already impressive total capital importation growth rate (147.5%).

The proportion of Shares compared to total value of capital importation over the previous quarters.

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FG to sell Power plants, National Theatre, Tafawa Balewa Square, others Continued from page 1 sentatives joint committees on the 2018-2020 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP).

According to Akabueze, the proceeds from the sale of key government assets, such as the National Integrated Power Projects (NIPP) plants, national parks, as well as the National Arts Theatre and Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos are to be deployed as financing

items for the 2018 budget .

Other public assets to be sold, he added, are non- core assets from the mines and steel sector, Federal Government- owned buildings and estates.

He said proceeds from the privatization of key government assets were factored into the 2018 budget to finance, especially, the budget deficit of N2.005trillion, much of which would be financed through domestic and foreign borrowing.

According to him, the country is generating too lit-

tle revenue, hence it is expedient to borrow, adding that the reverse would be the case if actually there were more revenue collectibles.

“We are generating too little revenue, hence we are borrowing. If we generate enough, the borrowing ratio will drop,” he said.

Also speaking at the joint hearing, the Minster of State for National Planning, Hajia Zainab Ahmed, assured lawmakers that all the parameters projected in the 2018 budget by President Muhammadu Bu-

hari’s administration were realizable.

Hajia Ahmed informed members of the House joint committee that the Federal Government expects to generate N6trillion as revenue in 2018 as projected in the budget, representing a 30 per cent increase over the 2017 projections.

This, according to the minister, is based on the key strategies adopted by the relevant ministries to block revenue leakages and effective revenue collection and management.

L-R: Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong; Special Adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina and Rivers State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Ipalibo Banigo, during the inauguration of committee on Tripartite National Minimum Wage at the Presidential Villa, Abuja… on Monday.

The minister also argued that the proposed $45 oil benchmark was carefully adopted by the executive to provide the amount needed to fund the budget deficit of N2.5trn, representing a 1.7 per cent increase.

Other parametres, she said, include an oil production estimate of 2.3 million barrels per day, real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 3.5%, inflation rate of 12.4 per cent and an exchange rate of N350 to one dollar .

Key government officials, who made presentations, included the Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS), Dr Tunde Fowler; and the representative of the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Others are the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Alhaji Mohammed Isa Dutse, who stood in for Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, the minister of finance, deputy comptroller general of Customs in charge of T&T, who also represented the Comptroller General of Customs, Col Hameed Ali. But the Chairman of the Joint Committee, Hon. Babaginda Aliu, frowned at the absence of five government agencies at the session, which he described as critical to the consideration and passage of the 2018 budget.

He noted that notwithstanding the late submission of the MTEF/ FSP, the committee is committed to streamlining its activities

so as to pass the document and ensure the budget is finally passed in record time.

FIRS generates N3.233trn in 10 months In a related development, the FIRS says it has generated N3.233trillion in 10 months, an amount that represents 79.35 per cent of its collection target for 2017.

The Executive Chairman, FIRS disclosed this at the interactive session for review of the 2018–2020 Medium -Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), organised by the House of Representatives Joint Committees on Finance and Appropriations.

The FIRS boss, who briefed the joint committees on key strategies for achieving the objectives of the 2018 budget, said that the FIRS justification for 2018-2020 revenue framework was based on the federal government economic recovery and growth plan.

According to him, the FIRS has deployed technology to ramp up more revenue for the nation especially as its tax assessment between 2013 and 2015 reveals N1trillion after its tax audit exercise.

The chief tax officer of the country said the exercise had already yielded over N3.7 billion in collection of taxes into the federal government coffers.

This he said was a pointer of its ability to meet the FIRS assumptions for the 2018 – 2020, MTEF expectations.

FG can’t win corruption war without media support - Minister Information

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has disclosed that the federal government cannot win the war against corruption without the support of the media.

The minister also accused the media of discrimination against President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in its fight against corruption.

Speaking to journalists at the 68th General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria, BON, on Monday in Abuja, Mohammed said that the media had joined in “the campaign of discrimination against the President Buhari led anticorruption war.”

He also cited some story headlines which he termed “biased”, saying that the war against corruption could not be won without

full support from the media.

He said, “Without mincing words, let me use this platform to appeal directly to the media in general to join this administration in facing down the problem of corruption.

“As we have said times without number, this fight must not be seen as Buhari’s fight. It must not be seen as the Federal Government’s fight. It is our fight. If we fail to win by defeating corruption, it will simply kill us as a nation.

“This appeal to the media to join us in the fight against corruption is borne out of the fact that the fourth estate of the realm cannot afford to sit on the fence, as far as this fight is concerned.

“We are not saying the media should not criticize us over our strategy for the fight, but they should stop mocking us. In recent times, it is not unusual to read such headlines as ‘Buhari’s Government Losing Anti-

Corruption War’, ‘Buhari’s Anti-Corruption War is Failing’, ‘Arewa Youths Knock President Buhari Over Failing Anti-corruption War’.

This is sheer mockery, not reporting!

“And this war is not Buhari’s war. It is our war.

Make no mistake about it: Of all the three broad issues that we campaigned with – revamping the economy, fighting corruption and tackling insecurity, the toughest is the war against corruption. Why? “Because fighting corruption anywhere is like walking a lonely road. While many will join hands with you to tackle insecurity or to revamp the economy, you are on your own when you take on corruption.

“Most Nigerians were direct beneficiaries of corruption. Many were subsidised by corruption. Now that the gravy train of corruption is fast derailing, many are finding it difficult to come

to terms with it. That’s the origin of the ‘Bring Back Corruption’ Campaign being carried out by certain elements in our society.

Mohammed also reiterated his stance that the main challenges faced by the current administration were as a result of corruption under the previous administration.

He also enumerated the achievements of the Buhari administration despite certain challenges.

He said, “For our efforts so far, we have so much to showcase: Because we are tackling corruption, we have succeeded in raising power generation from 2,690MW to an all-time high of 7,001MW. “Because we are tackling corruption, we are saving N25billion monthly by cutting unnecessary allowances of officials.

“Because we are tackling corruption, we have added $500million to our Sov-

ereign Wealth Fund that stagnated at the $1billion that was used to set it up.

We have raised our foreign reserves from $23billion to $35billion.

“We stopped the payment of phantom subsidy of between N800billion and N1.3trillion annually, yet petroleum products are available at competitive prices.

“There are more gains from our fight against corruption. We recovered at least $43million and 56 houses from just one former government official. We have recovered $2.9 billion from looters so far.

“Our Whistleblower policy has led to the recovery of $151million and N8billion in looted funds from just three sources. Thanks to the sincere and full implementation of the Treasury Singles Account (TSA), N3trillion, almost half of the estimated revenue in the 2018 budget, has accrued to Government.

“With the elimination of thousands of ghost workers, we have saved N120billion. We have eliminated the N108billion in maintenance fees payable to banks, preTSA. We took Nigeria out of recession without retrenching a single worker, even when oil prices were very low. Though we earned 60% less revenue, we were able to give bailouts to states many times so they can pay salaries and pensions, while providing N1.3 trillion for capital expenditure, the largest amount for capital in the nation’s history “We have achieved all these and more without having all the stakeholders fully on board in the fight against corruption. Imagine how far we would have gone if all hands have been on deck.

“That is why we are appealing to the media. We need allies, not antagonists.

We need those who will offer constructive criticisms, not those who will mock us.”

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N13bn loot recovery: 3 whistleblowers sue FG over 5% commission Andrew Orolua, Abuja.

ÏÏÏ Three whistleblowers:

Abdulmumin Musa, Stephen Sunday and Bala Usman have filed a suit before a Federal High Court in Abuja against the Federal Government, claiming that they were the source of information leading to the recovery N13billion cash from a private apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos.

The plaintiffs further claimed that they had in December 2016, approached the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission

(EFCC) in Lagos and informed the agency that there was huge sum of monies kept in the apartment in Ikoyi.

They added that the agency eventually recovered the humongous money, while the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), reportedly claimed that the money belonged to it and meant for “covert operations.” But the claim later led to the suspension and eventual removal of NIA’s former Director General, Amb. Ayodele Oke from office.

The plaintiffs also named the Federal Government,

the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Federal Ministry of Finance and the EFCC as co-defendants to the suit.

The suit marked: FHC/ ABJ/CS/1158/2017; and dated November 22, is yet to be assigned to any judge.

The plaintiffs said they were surprised when the EFCC announced that it was on the verge of paying 5% commission on the recovered money to another whistle-blower.

The whistleblowers, who are determined to get their commission, have through their lawyer, Hammart and

Co. (Tafida Chambers), written separate letters to both the AGF and the Minister of Finance, Mr. Kemi Adeosun, accusing EFCC of attempting to shortchange them by allegedly bringing certain people that were not original whistle blowers on the Ikoyi recovery.

In their petition dated August 24, which was received by office of AGF on September 8, the plaintiffs insisted that the people EFCC claimed it was relating with over the 5% commission were not the arrowhead of the whistleblowing.

The petition, which

L-R: Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Faisal Shuaib; Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole and Task Team Leader, Nigeria State Investment Project World Bank, Dr. Ayodeji Odetola, during a meeting on improving access to quality maternal and health care services in Nigeria, held in Abuja... on Monday. Photo: TEMITOPE BALOGUN.

PACAC decries judges, lawyers sabotaging corruption war Andrew Orolua, Abuja.

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The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) has said it is not against the judiciary and the legal profession but furious over a few judges and lawyers who are sabotaging the efforts of the Federal Government in winning the anti- corruption fight.

A member of the committee , Prof . Femi Odekunle, disclosed this on Monday during a “Capacity- building workshop in Abuja for judges , magistrates , area court judges and registrars’ over the ‘application of the Practice Directions on the implementation

of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015’.

He said that few judges and lawyers have not only frustrated the anti-graft war but also damaged the diligent and honest work of many good and hard working judges .

He said, “Here , I must digress to say that contrary to the perception in certain quarters, PACAC is not against the judiciary , the legal profession or any set of judges or lawyers .

“Yes, PACAC is furious against a few judges , and a few lawyers who are sabotaging the anti - corruption fight – because the few not only frustrate the fight , they also damage the diligent and hon-

est work of the so many good and hardworking judges.”

The event was co -organised by PACAC and Abuja High Court .

Odekunle said the collaboration between PACAC and the FCT judiciary in putting the training together was a sign that there was no animosity between his committee and the judiciary .

He said the misconception of hostility between PACAC and the judiciary was being propagated by enemies of the fight against corruption .

He said , “The purpose of this workshop is to put into practice and give life to the provisions and direction so that the personnel of the FCT judi-

ciary can unlearn certain archaic practices and internalise fresh practices to enhance justice and justice delivery .

“Finally, I must reiterate that any indication of animosity between PACAC and the judiciary is at the most charitable a ‘myth ’ and at worst a perception being propagated by the enemies of the fight against corruption”.

they submitted to the AGF through their lawyers, read in part: “Our clients informed us sometime in December 2016 that three (3) of them voluntarily walked into the office of the EFCC at 15A, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos; and gave vital information that led to the recovery of over N13bn cash at the Ikoyi Towers, Lagos.

“That upon subsequent visit to give a detailed information as required by the commission to raid the tower, they were told if the operation was successful, 5% of the amount recovered will be their take home within 72 hours of recovery.

They were also cautioned that if the information happened to be false, then they will definitely be in trouble; while they accepted because they were sure of their facts.

“That when the operation was carried out, it was successful, but since then they have not received any commendation by the commission, let alone be given any reward as stated; even though the EFCC have their names and phone numbers in their possession.”

The petitioners said rather than to do the needful, some of the EFCC workers told them that they were not the only people that supplied information on the Ikoyi Tower, though they declined to disclose the identities of the other purported whistle blowers.

The plaintiffs said they later met with the Head of EFCC Operations, Alhaji Samaila Muhammed; and were told on their visit that the number of whistle-blowers involved in the Ikoyi loot had increased to nine.

The plaintiffs also alleged through their lawyer thus, “That in another letter dated November 15, they had drew attention of the Minister of Finance to their petition pending before the AGF, wherein they prayed Federal Government to put on hold any plan to pay the wrong whistleblowers the 5% commission on the Ikoyi loot, until their complaint is thoroughly investigated and justice done.

“It is therefore the brief of our clients that we request you to put hold the

payment of the whistle blowers’ fee/entitlement until our clients’ complaints are sorted out. That considering the vital role our clients played in exposing the whereabouts of the recovered money, our clients cannot be sidelined or denied their entitlements, doing so will amount to injustice to our client.”

The Daily Times recalls that another person who earlier insisted that he was the authentic whistle-blower was reported to have been sent to a psychiatric facility after he protested delay in the payment of the 5% commission to him.

The said whistleblower, who was not identified, was represented by his lawyer, Mr. Yakubu Galadima, who bemoaned that the EFCC had placed the burden of caring for the whistleblower on him in the aftermath of the discovery.

Shortly after Galadima’s outcry, the FG, through the Minister of Finance, said it was perfecting the process to pay the whistleblower shortly.

Meanwhile, the plaintiffs are also asking the court to declare that FG, represented by the AGF and the Federal Ministry of Finance, as well as the EFCC, “are bound to comply with the whistleblowers’ Executive Policy or whistleblowers’ Executive Order to pay 2.5%-5% of whistle blowing fees or percentage as issued by the Federal Government of Nigeria.”

They also want the court to declare that they actively participated and are instrumental to the whistleblowing or disclosure of information to the EFCC or officers which resulted to recovery of $43.4 million, N23.3m and 27,800 Euros (about N13bn) at Flat 7 Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos state.”

The plaintiffs are further asking the court to issue a mandatory injunction restraining the Ministry of Finance and their agents from excluding or denying them from payment of the 2.5-5% of the whistleblowing fees or percentage of the amount of the money recovered as a result of the whistleblowing or information disclosed by them to the EFCC.

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ASUU takes on Kogi, Lagos varsities over sack of members Augustine Okezie, Abuja

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Union of Universities (ASUU) Abuja zone, has taken a swipe on the governments of Kogi and Lagos states and their universities for their unrestrained interference in the affairs of the institutions and the termination of the employments of bonafide members of the academic staff Addressing newsmen on Monday in Abuja, the Abuja zonal coordinator, Dr. Theophilus Lagi, said it was an act of wickedness for Kogi state with a monthly revenue accruals of N8billion to sack or owe workers salary which was just around N4.8billion.

He further criticized the inability of the Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to pay workers salary in the state despite the huge monthly revenue of N8billion accruing to the state.

Alleging that Governor Bello refused to obey a court order to reinstate the 135 lecturers of Kogi State University, Anyingba, who were sacked about four months ago, the union described the sack of the seasoned academic staff of the state university as uncalled for, given its immediate and long term consequence.

He said, “Prior to the insane mass sack of lecturers, the Kogi State University, Anyingba had academic staff strength of less than four hundred, forcing it to rely heavily on visit-

ing and adjunct lecturers for its main academic business’’.

“This depletion in the core and regular academic staff strength means nothing but doom for all academic programmes mounted by the university.

“Academic activities in the university are currently being carried out by low profiled, inexperienced staff, assisted by members of the National Youth Service Corps and technologists’’.

“This mass sack shall have grave implications for accreditation and even current quality of graduates and their employability’’.

The union also regretted that after it had sought and obtained a court order restraining Kogi State government from sacking the staff and ordering a return to status quo ante in the case of these 135 sacked lecturers, the governor had remained adamant, and therefore appealed to people of goodwill and the federal government to call the governor to order The union also accused Lagos State Governor Akinwumi Ambode of unnecessary interference in the affairs of the state owned university and witch-hunting in the sacking of two senior ASUU members namely: the Chairperson of ASUU-LASU, Dr Isaac Akinloye Oyewumi and his Vice, Dr Adebowale Adeyemi –Suenu

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Atiku intensifies lobby as he plans to pitch camp with PDP Myke Uzendu, Abuja

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stakes are becoming higher and it may not be long before a major crack in the political blocks in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will surface, if not properly managed, as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar intensifies lobby and negotiations for his eventual return.

It has also been revealed that Atiku as a show of his political relevance is making efforts to return to the PDP with some serving governors in atonement for his exit with five.

Atiku, The Daily Times gathered is also trying to squeeze water out of stone as he has in his kitty, plans to reconcile with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, his boss, who is a major clog in his dream of becoming Nigerian President.

As a prelude to his eventual declaration, the former VicePresident moved his base to his home town, Jada and has since commenced talks with

the PDP stakeholders in the North East, who are calling on him to join the umbrella where he was a foundation member.

It was learnt that Atiku met with the Adamawa PDP executives including the National Vice-Chairman NorthEast, Ambassador Emmanuel Njwah and the state chairmen from the six states that constitute the North-East.

Speaking with newsmen at the end of the meeting, the Adamawa State secretary of the party, Alhaji Abdulllahi Prambe, said the meeting was fruitful.

“Our meeting with him has been fruitful and from his body language he will soon return to PDP,” Prambe said.

The party scribe maintained that his return would be a big boost to the party at the state and national levels.

“With Atiku, the party will carry more weight and more people will also troop in,” Prambe stated.

day inaugurate this large committee with a big task ahead of you.”

The President said that during the period following the increase in Petrol Pump Price in May 2016, a technical committee was established to examine and make recommendations to government on the measures to be adopted to cushion the envisaged painful effects of the increase on workers and the Nigerian populace at large.

Accordingly, Buhari

said, conditions of genuine Social Dialogue should prevail in the “spirit of Tripartism and Collective Bargaining Agreements,” and urged the members to collectively bargain in good faith, have mutual recognition for each other and always in “a spirit of give and take.”

He also said that “Government’s decision after considering your final recommendation will be sent as an Executive Bill to the National Assembly for it to undergo appropriate legislative scrutiny be-

The Daily Times was also informed that Atiku has been advised to take his time to assuage members who are feeling threatened by his return but at the same time, is strategising to formally register with the PDP before the 6th of December, ahead of the national elective convention which will take place in Abuja on the 9th of December.

The former Vice-President, according to sources, is following a script that would lead to his registration in the PDP in his ward, preparatory to his presence at the party’s national convention.

He is also expected to strategise for the emergence of a National Working Committee (NWC) that will favour his endless desire to secure the presidential ticket of the PDP for the 2019 elections.

As part of his plans to consolidate his ambition, the Turaki Adamawa has not ruled out the possibility of holding talks with his former

boss, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to actualise his ambition.

This position may be an overflow on a statement earlier made by former President Goodluck Jonathan when he stated that Obasanjo is a do without. Jonathan had, in an interview, described Obasanjo as “the boss of bosses.” He had advised Atiku to reconcile with Obasanjo in order realise his political ambition.

Although Obasanjo has retired from active politics, his influence cannot be under estimated. Thus, Jonathan is of the opinion that he is still a strong factor in shaping the future of the nation in 2019.

Obasanjo’s disdain for Atiku’s perceived over ambitiousness has played out in several fora to the extent that Obasanjo practically swore that he will never be the president of this country.

The crack between both elders began when Atiku showed interest in the Presidency in 2003, but came to its climax when he bluntly refused to endorse Obasanjo’s third term bid.

Minimum wage should be anchored on social justice, equity - Buhari Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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Muhamadu Buhari has urged the Tripartite National Minimum Wage Committee (TNMWC) to aim above the ‘basic social protection floor’ for all Nigerian workers based on the ability of each tier of government to pay.

Buhari noted that the subject of a National Minimum Wage for the Federation is within the purview of Exclusive Legislative List of the 1999

Constitution (as amended).

The President gave the directive on Monday at the Council Chambers of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa Abuja while inaugurating the TNMWC. Buhari said, “We all know that the last Minimum Wage Instrument has expired, and it is in recognition of the need to ensure a fair and decent living wage that the Federal Government put in motion necessary mechanism so that we can to-

fore passage into law.

“As is evident by the membership of the Committee, State Governors and Private Sector Employers are part of this process. This will ensure ease of implementation of a new Minimum Wage nationwide.

I am hopeful that the principles of full consultation with Social Partners and their direct participation would be utilized by the Committee, bearing in mind the core provisions of the Inter-

national Labour Organisation Minimum Wage Fixing Convention No. 131 and Minimum Wage Fixing Machinery Convention No.26 (ratified by Nigeria).”

The Committee is expected to complete its deliberations and submit its report and recommendations as soon as possible to enable other requisite machinery to be set in motion for implementation of a new National Minimum Wage, Buhari stated.

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Mubi bomb blast: Hundreds children now orphans in Mubi - CAN Tom Garba, Yola

ÏÏÏThe L-R: Akwa Ibom State, Governor, Udom Emmanuel, presenting the 2018 Appropriation Budget to the Speaker, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke, at the House in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State… on Monday.

NYSC partners financial institutions to secure soft loans for members

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National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday said it partnered some financial institutions in the country to provide soft loans for corps members to start business.

The Director-General of the corps, Brig. Gen. Suleiman Kazaure, told newsmen on the sideline of his visit to the 2017 NYSC Batch B Stream I Corps members at Wamakko Orientation Camp in Sokoto that the loan would help the young

corps members.

Kazaure said “we introduced skills acquisition programmes to improve the capacity of corps members and to key into Federal Government’s programmes of diversifying the country’s economy.

“We thought that our corps members need soft loans to enable them to start a business and earn a living during and after their service year.

“NYSC, therefore, entered into partnership with some financial insti-

tutions like Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Heritage Bank and Bank of Industry to secure loans for corps members at single digit interest rate.”

The NYSC boss said the loans were for corps members to start small scale enterprises from the grassroots and practically expand the knowledge gained during their skills acquisition programme in the service year.

Kazaure added that NYSC would establish a skills acquisition centre in each of the six geopolit-

ical zones in the country, with the aim of ensuring that corps members got the skills they required.

He commended the Sokoto State Government for providing peaceful atmosphere for members serving in the state and urged them to reciprocate the gesture.

The NYSC Coordinator in Sokoto State, Alhaji Musa Abubakar, thanked Kazaure for the visit to the camp and commended the corps members for maintaining discipline.

pendent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security operative for the hit free and peaceful conduct of the exercise.

The body noted that the track record of Obiano’s achievements in his first term in office was the only impetus that led his victory adding that the turn out of the election was divine and also douse the apprehension over the fall out the exercise had it been a new governorelect emerged.

“What happened on that Election Day was divine. The manner and brand of politicking that pervaded before November 18th, 2017 was one that created so much tension in Anambra State and Anambraians were expecting a breakdown of law and order only for God to in-

tervene and become peaceful and a winner emerged”.

The body further urged Obiano to continue to run an all-inclusive government irrespective of political social cultural or religious divide adding that Obiano victory is a victory for all and sundry.

Speaking on the proposed skill acquisition center, the association noted that “Our skill acquisition centre project is ongoing and we wish to remind His Excellency of his administrations promise to assist in the youths of Anambra State in the area of employment and skill acquisition. Noting that the body will work hand-in-hand with the Anambra State government in that area, as according to them, the skill acquisition centre is target to empower over 7,000 youth

both indigene and non-indigenous in Anambra State”.

“The skill acquisition centre would also create jobs and fight crime among the youths and upcoming generation in Anambra State”.

The association however urged all the candidates that took part in the November election to display spirit of sportsmanship and embarrass peace for the progress and economic development of the state.

We as an association wish urge all the candidates that took part in the election to embrace peace and show sportsmanship because in every contest, a winner must emerge and there are no looser in this election, the winner is Anambra State which must come first before personal ambition.

Group to empower 7,000 youths, congratulates Obiano Nkiru Nwagbo, Awka

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ation of Non-Indigenes has announced that it has commenced the establishment of a skill acquisition control in Awka, noting that it is part of its contribution towards youth empowerment and economic development in the area which over 7,000 youths will benefit.

The Association on Monday also congratulated Governor Willie Obiano on his landslide victory at the just concluded governorship election in the state.

According to a release signed by the National President comrade Ferguson Okpara and the Traditional Ruler of the association Igwe Emmus O. Nkwuda the body congratulate the Inde-

recent bomb that exploded and claimed many lives in a mosque in Mubi area of Adamawa State is still having an excruciating pains to many people in the state.

Bitrus Kutri, who is the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Chairman of Mubi North Local chapter, told The Daily Times that the explosion has left hundreds children as orphans with over fifty women as widows.

Bitrus, who was seen in a deep sorrowful mode, prayed that such incident should never repeat itself in his entire life to witness it again, describing the incident as an act of man inhumanity to man.

“The killings has not basis, there is never for what reason to justify the action by people who are seen evils Men of our society,” he lamented.

While appreciating the efforts of security agencies playing a vital role in fighting the insurgents, he call on federal government to form and deploy a well formidable security out fit with high intelligent skills to clamp down the remnants of Boko Haram insurgents who are the main killers of innocent people in recent days.

He equally call on the entire people of Adamawa State to be security conscious by reporting any suspicious movement.

“If you see something, say something to safe our people and the nation,” Bitrus said.

Clean-up of Ogoni, political gimmick, says Wike

‘Senate will ensure judicious use of money budgeted for clean-up exercise’ Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the Federal Government was not serious about the clean-up of Ogoniland.

Wike stated this when the Senate Committee on Environment led by Senator Oluremi Tinubu paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Port Harcourt, the state capital, adding that for now, the Ogoni clean-up programme remained a political project aimed at attaining political mileage.

He said that the people of Rivers State were tired of procrastination in relation to the execution of the cleanup.

He said: “The Federal Government is not serious about the cleanup of Ogoniland. We are tired of telling our people that the project will start next year.

“Let it not be a political project. Look at the North East, a commission was established and $1 billion released,” he stated.

He said that the devastation of Ogoniland has impoverished the people

by destroying their farmlands and fishing waters, regretting that as a state that produces the wealth of the nation, Rivers State had no single motorable Federal Road.

Commenting on the soot, Governor Wike stated that it was a fallout of oil pollution, stressing that people were suffering the health hazards.

Speaking in Port Harcourt after an inspection tour of Ogoniland, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, vowed that the Senate Committee on Environment will ensure that all the money set aside for the clean-up of Ogoni land was judiciously used and the land properly cleaned.

Senator Tinubu said that the committee was in Ogoni for their over sight function and investigative visit to see what is on ground and the extent of devastation in Ogoni.

The Senate Committee Chairman that the Federal Government has already presented the 2018 appropriation bill with emphasis on the clean-up of Ogoni, adding that it was part of the responsibilities of the Debate to ensure that money budgeted for the cleanup was judiciously used.

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Without food for common man, Nigeria’s economy hasn’t improved – King Shortly after President Muhammadu Buhari took over government, there was this talk about the country being in recession, but recently, we are told Nigeria is out of recession, do you think the economy has really improved?

The answer is yes and no, because economy improves when there is food on the table of the common man or the average Nigerian. As far as I am concerned, so many people are still lamenting of hunger, in that sense, in the macro level, the economy must have improved, but at the micro level, it has not really touched the lives of the people, else, hunger wouldn’t still be there in the villages, so the Federal Government should ensure that the economy also improve at the micro level.

Prof. Richard King was among the 44 members of Niger Delta Technical Committee formed by the Federal Government in 2008 to proffer solution to the restiveness in the region. In this interview with BASSEY WILLIE, King speaks on the economic policies of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, fight against corruption, terrorism and other salient issues.

What about the anti corruption fight of the government?

The anti corruption fight at the federal level is very good, but it should go down to all the states of the federation, because, for now, it appears like the anti corruption fight is centred at Abuja, which is the central administration, but to make it a national issue, it should go to all the states, whether PDP of APC controlled state, corruption should be tackled head on, fight against corruption is not supposed to be an APC affair alone, it is supposed to be a national fight, state governors should imbibe the work that Buhari is doing to ensure that sanity returns to this country.

On the anti corruption war, it seems the state governors are frustrating the fight?

Yes, I agree with you, it is totally unfair to stop the anti corruption agency from probing the books and account of the states, if they discover that something is wrong somewhere, it’s almost like stopping the police from investigating crime in any state, because EFCC is the federal agency just like the police, so just like in my state, Akwa Ibom where the

What about NDDC which is an interventionist agency that is mandated by the constitution to address the issue of Niger Delta region?

Yes, they can address issues, but not very solid issues like the coastal road, such project should be done by the Federal Government, not an intervention agency, it has to be a Federal Government project.

How will you assess the industrialisation drive of the present government in your state, Akwa Ibom?

I wouldn’t have loved to comment on Udom’s administration, but then, as an Akwa Ibomite, I have the right to comment on the administration. When we talk about industrialisation, it supposed to be industries that will actually touch the lives of people, how many people can work in a syringe factory that supposed to be a small place like that my carriage, can we really produce enough syringes to go round Nigeria and export? So it’s not just enough to produce and consume locally, you have to look for external hard currency, it is not a matter of setting up mushroom factories and call it industrialisation, and begin to shout all over the place.

How do you think the government can go about ensuring that the economy improves at the micro level?

Government should be in touch with the experts in economy, it could be that those that manages the economy now are not experts, so government should engage the experts to advise them properly on how to improve on the micro economy of the nation.

Do you think President Buhari is doing well in tackling security issues in the country?

Yes, the security has really improved nationwide, even here in Akwa Ibom, you will notice that all the political associated killings have come down to its minimum, and elsewhere in the country, especially the North East, even in places like Port Harcourt, where it was difficult for someone to spend a peaceful night, normalcy has returned to the city, so the President’s approach to security is yielding good result, but he should step up his efforts.

Government constituted the Niger Delta Technical committee, 44 of us were in that committee, that came up with these projects, that will pacify the people of the region, government should ensure that enough is budgeted for the development of the Niger Delta.

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government went to court to stop EFCC from investigating the state, it therefore means that they are abetting crime, if the governor himself is stopping EFCC from carrying out their responsibility, it means, he is encouraging corruption, it’s not only Udom Emmanuel, other governors are doing the same thing, so if the hands of those governors are clean, they should open up their various states, let anti corruption agencies come and do their jobs.

I want to believe that you have seen the 2018 budget of the Federal Government, what is your assessment of the budget and its possible impact on the Niger Delta region?

First of all, you know the Niger Delta has been a very special development area, since 1958, that was when the colonial administration fashioned out the Niger Delta for special development and it is left for the federal administration to make sure that initial plan stays, we’ve always had problems in the Niger Delta because of marginalisation, starting from the days of Isaac Boro, he was the first rebel leader in this country, when he declared independent republic of Niger Delta, that was in 1966, and his main bone of contention was the development of the Niger Delta, federal administration then under Major General Aguiyi Ironsi refused to listen to the reasons why he

was rebelling, there was a twelve day war between Niger Delta fighters and joint taskforce of the army and police, people were killed, at the end of it all, Federal Government did not still go into why did Isaac Boro fight, that did not go well with the Niger Deltans, thereafter, agitations have cropped up from the Niger Delta for development, so for now, the current administration has not really invested enough or earmarked enough funds for the development of the region.

What are the reasons of saying so?

Look at the East-West road, it has not been completed up till today, not to talk about the coastal road, it has not even started, these are two main projects that came up in 2008, when the Federal

Is it true that you are contesting for the governorship position in Akwa Ibom State in 2019, could it be because of your ambition that you assess the governor low?

No, it can’t be because of my ambition, the generality of the people know that the governor is not performing well, my coming into the governorship race is to bring the needed development to the state, so at the end of the day, Akwa Ibom people will speak on who to be the next governor of the state, it is not just enough to stay and do nothing, then all you say, I am the governor of Akwa Ibom State, yet you are unable to deliver to the people. I have what it takes to rule this state and ensure that hunger and poverty are driven out of the boundaries of Akwa Ibom State.

Economy improves when there is food on the table of the common man or the average Nigerian. As far as I am concerned, so many people are still lamenting of hunger, in that sense, in the macro level, the economy must have improved, but at the micro level, it has not really touched the lives of the people, else, hunger wouldn’t still be there in the villages, so the Federal Government should ensure that the economy also improve at the micro level.

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I joined APC to serve, not for personal interest, says Obanikoro Iniobong Iwok

Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro has said that his decision to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), was for him to continue to serve and impact positively on Lagosians and Nigerians ultimately, rather than for selfish and personal interest.

Obanikoro stated this in his declaration speech at an event to formerly mark his defection to the APC at the Campos Square, Lagos Island, noting that having served in different capacity and achieved so much in his political career, it was time for him to return to his original base to continue to be part of the giant strides that have been achieved in Lagos State and the country.

The former Nigerian Ambassador to Ghana, applauded the leadership style of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stressing that the success recorded in Lagos which has seen it being ranked as the fifth largest economy in Africa could be attributed to his visionary leadership and steadfastness.

He said the APC remains the only viable political party in the country which had no rival, adding that his decision to rejoin the APC with his associates was not a cross over, but a home coming which would afford him the chances to build the party.

He said, “Having achieved so much during my period of service, this is the time to impact on my people. I am fulfilled, I have gotten to the peak of the ladder in other wise; self actualisation. I have traversed the length and breadth of this country and I believe that Lagos stands tall amongst all other states in Nigeria.

“At this stage of my life, it is important for me to return to my original base and be part of the giant strides that have been achieved in Lagos State which would not have been possible without the wisdom and sagacity of the architect of our modern democracy my indefatigable Oga Bola Tinubu.”

“Our decision to rejoin APC is service driven,

...Sasore, Kola Balogun, others also join ruling party

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it is not out of selfish interest, look at Sasore, Kola Balogun they have everything, leadership is about delivery and we searched all we could not find, we have belief in APC vision,” Obanikoro said.

Also speaking at the event, the national leader of APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu who was represented by a chieftain of the party, Kashim Iman said Obanikoro’s decision to return to the party had made the APC complete in Lagos State, stressing that Obanikoro was only on leave, while the PDP was dead in Lagos State.

He said, “The APC is now if it was 90 percent complete before it is 100 percent now. There is no PDP in Lagos State, the PDP is dead and buried in Lagos. Obanikoro is the only man who has served in all positions, he has come back home he was on leave, this is the happiest day in the history of APC in Lagos he came back with Sasore, Kola Balogun, this is complete.”

A national vice chairman of the APC,

Pius Akinyelure also praised Obanikoro for rejoining the party, noting that he has returned home and thanked other members of the party at various levels for standing with the party always.

Receiving the decamping members, Lagos State APC chairman, Chief Henry Ajomale said Obanikoro was a great politician but who left on their own volition, adding that himself who is a founding member of the party and his group were welcome back to the APC. Among the decampees were a former Special Adviser to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mrs Dupe Sasore and a veteran politician, Kola Balogun among others.

Present at the event were Senator Ganiyu Solomon, member of the House of Representative, Hon James Faleke, several serving commissioners in Lagos State and APC chieftains in the state among several others.

Aare Ona Kakanfo: You are solution to most of Yoruba problems- Ikorodu monarch tells Adams Patrick Okohue The proclamation of Dr. Gani Adams as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland is the tonic that Yorubaland needs at this point in time, the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi has said.

Speaking when the Aare Ona Kakanfo designate paid him a courtesy visit in his palace, the excited monarch told the gathering that he was happy when he heard of Aare Gani Adams’ proclamation.

According to him, “reward always await anyone who works hard for his people, I was happy when I heard the pronouncement by Alaafin, I know that no political or traditional personality will think otherwise or kick against the choice of Aare Gani Adams based on his antecedents as a fearless fighter for the Yorubas and a reputable cultural promoter.

“I am totally in support of the

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mission of Aare Ona Kakanfo, it is time for Yorubas to ignore the errors of the past including royal fathers, Aare Gani Adams is the solution to most of our problems in Yoruba race, I promise not to be far from you, I will do anything within my reach to

make sure you succeed in the mission to unite Yorubas as we come together to have one voice. I pray to God for protection and ability to see your mission thru.”

Earlier in his remark, the Aare Ona Kakanfo designate, told the monarch that he came to pay homage to the Ayangburen as he has done to some prominent traditional rulers in recognition of the role and position the traditional rulers will play in the drive to chart a unified cause for Yorubas.

With the blessing of the traditional fathers, a lot of things can be corrected, he said, adding that that is why their palaces are his first point of call.

Ikorodu he highlighted is strategic in the development of Lagos because of its vast land.

“I am proud to be associated with Ikorodu, as a chief in this community, I seek the wisdom from the king to be able to carry out my function as Aare Ona Kakanfo,” he said.

Former APC guber candidate alleges attack by thugs during Enugu LG election Iniobong Iwok The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the 2015 gubernatorial election in Enugu state, Barrister Okey Egelonu, has alleged that he was recently attacked and brutally beaten in his home town of Itchi in Ibagwa South Local Government Area of Enugu State by some hoodlums, leaving his right arm paralysed while one of his eyes got blind.

Ezea who is said to be in a critical condition was narrating his ordeal from his sick bed, disclosed that the attacked occurred during the November 3rd council election in Enugu State.

According to him, on the election day, he had gone to the local government headquarter to monitor the distribution of election materials by the Enugu State Electoral Commission (ENSEC), officials when a convoy of about ten hilux vans approached him and a commissioner serving in the present government in the state names withheld, alighted from one of the vehicles, and told him that himself and the APC had long been their problem in the area, and allegedly ordered the thugs who were all dressed in black cloths and numbering more than Fifty with each carrying pump action riffles to deal with him.

He said he was taken into one of the hilux vehicles, dragged and beaten mercilessly by the thugs in the presence of a member of the House of Representatives in the area and security agencies such as the police and Department of State Services (DSS).

The former governorship candidate, expressed dismay that the state government was yet to condemn the incident and no one has been brought to book several weeks after it happened, he therefore appealed to the Inspector General of Police to urgently investigate the incidence and bring the culprits to book.

He said that inspite of assurances from the State Electoral Commission that election materials would be kept in the police station they were diverted, while the result of the election was rigged, he disagreed with insinuations that his people moved against him because of attempts to impose a chairmanship candidate, adding that he was only interested and fighting for free and fair election and the will of the people to prevail.

He said, “l had gone to the distribution centre on the election morning, when I got there, there was disagreement between the woman that was acting as ENSEC supervisor, our people said she had only five bags of this election materials for five pooling units in my ward when there were seven pooling units in my ward and she was saying she does not have the result sheet, we questioned her but she could not give credible answer and we expressed our fear to the DPO. “I moved away and about a kilometer I saw some police and civil defense questioning one boy, it was then I saw a van of convoy of about ten Hilux vans coming with full headlamp and siren I thought it was soldier, but when I saw the gun they raised up, pump action riffles, they were all dressed on black it was then I realised they were not.”

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Hate speech as beginning of the end

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week before the arrival of President Muhammadu Buhari from his 103 days medical vacation, the then Acting President Yemi Osinbajo had sent a draft bill to National Assembly which, when passed into law, will criminalise or outlaw hate speeches in the media-print, broadcast or social media. This was in reaction to an alarming attack on people on the basis of their tribes, religion and gender. He had remembered that Rwanda’s genocide started from vulgar vituperation against one another on the basis of the aforementioned natural attributes. He even equated hate speech with terrorism. But how did we get here?

We arrived at this port because of politics of hatred, antagonism and bitterness that have become the stock– in–trade of Nigeria’s politics. These had reached a crescendo towards 2015 general elections. Issues and parties’ manifestoes were relegated to the background while tribal and religious matters were kicked to the front burner.

Certain sections of the country would not bear sight of power being retained in a certain part of the country, while certain parts of the country would not accept power being taken from where it then resided. And so the foot soldiers of both camps went into the trenches and there they have been, ever since.

There is a Yoruba adage that a King is not abused in his presence. But today, our Kings are being abused right in their presence, calling to question our age-long cultural values and orientation. I remember the then spokesman of APC who incidentally is the spokesman of this government, threatening to form a parallel government if APC failed to win 2015 election. There were threat and counter threats from both sides of the divides. But as the then President Goodluck Jonathan promptly conceded defeat even before the last count of the 2015 Presidential election results and congratulated General Muhammadu Buhari (GMB) as he then was. It was like cold water had been poured on a raging fire or so we thought.

Shortly after President Buhari

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L-R: President Muhammadu Buhari and Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, during the president’s meeting with the 36 states’ governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja…on Monday.

L-R: Former Senate President, Joseph Wayas; Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, during the 5th Anniversary Lecture in honour of late Sen. Olusola Saraki, organised by the Northern Union in Abuja… on Monday.

L-R: State Governors: Nyesom Wike (Rivers); Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta); Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa); Emmanuel Udom (Akwa Ibom); Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), during the meeting of Governors of South-East and South-South States of Nigeria at the Government House, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State…on Sunday night.

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mounted the saddle, he embarked on foreign tours in his effort to market Nigeria of his dream. It was in one of such trips that he was quoted to have said that those who gave him 5% votes should not expect to be favoured in equal measure with those who gave him 97%, whatever that would sum up. That assertion must be admitted to have given rise to this round of tirade exchanges in conventional and social media.

To mark the beginning of the end of hate speeches, there is no need of law or enactment from the National Assembly. There is no need to unleash the police or military on the citizens. What is required and urgently too, is the soothing words of our President to the ‘5%’ voters who have felt alienated and ostracised by no less a person than the President.

No President / Prime Minister in this country or any other country for that matter, ever won election squarely and evenly, Balewa did not, ditto Shagari, Obasanjo, Yar’Adua and Jonathan. But once an election is won, the winner becomes a President of all and the father of the whole country. He becomes the President of those who voted and those that did not vote for him. That is the way to unite Nigerians. The Acting President who has reverted to his post as Vice President must prevail on his boss to be more conciliatory and sensitive in his approach to issues of National importance. He must be manifestly seen to live to his inaugural statement of “I belong to everybody, I belong to nobody”. He must not take governmental criticisms to mean “hate speech”, for most of the positive adjustments this government has done so far could be attributed to those criticisms than praises. Nnamdi Kanu, militants in the Niger Delta, Arewa Youth etc could be reined in through kind words and egalitarian assurances by the President.

All policies in education and employments which seek to favour a particular section or sections of the country must be discontinued. If these are done, it will surely mark the beginnings of the end of “hate speech” in our country.

Welcome back once again Mr. President.

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Why I want Atiku Abubakar to be Nigeria’s President in 2019

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Nosa Eweka

he Presidency is the most important office in Nigeria and the individual we put in charge of this office should be articulate, democratic, innovative, mentally mature, technology driven, resourceful, tested and he/she must always abide by the rule of law and our constitution. We should never vote for our President based on ethnicity, religion, sentiments, the political party they belong to or the media.

My process of choosing a Presidential candidate is very detailed and rigorous, it should be the same for all Nigerians. I am not supporting a Presidential candidate that is unprepared, Nigerians should not either.

We should not even listen to Presidential candidates that make promises without a detailed plan.

Presidential candidates that keep telling us that they will grow our economy, create millions of jobs in 4 years, keep us safe and fight corruption without a detailed plan should be a NO NO. I also don’t want a Presidency that is disorganized, violates the constitution, violates the rule of law, abuses its powers, can’t protect Nigerians, does not fight corruption and keeps blaming previous administrations for their inability to grow our economy and revenues exponentially.

Atiku Abubakar is my preferred candidate for President. Atiku is the most qualified and prepared

to be President of Nigeria to me. He is articulate, democratic, innovative, entrepreneurial, mentally mature, technology driven, tested, well connected globally and resourceful.

Before I go any further, let me make it perfectly clear that I have never met or spoken to Atiku Abubakar, everything I am going to speak on is from extensive and well detailed research.

Our Former Vice President is the only politician in our history with a very detailed blueprint of how he intends to get us on the path to our zenith. Atiku’s 2014 blueprint is a light read, just 100 pages, every Nigerian should read his blueprint, it’s very informative. The blueprint details what he intends to do when it comes to security, education, jobs, healthcare, growing our economy, wealth creation, foreign policy, our diaspora, infrastructure, our environment, creating equal opportunities for all and corruption with a 100 day, 6 month, 9 month, 1 year, 2 year and 4 year timeline.

I have studied all our Presidents, studied every single Nigerian that has ever contested or is interested in the Presidency, none has been as wealthy or is as wealthy through licit means like Atiku Abubakar, that’s a plus for me. I am very confident that he is not trying to get into office to amass wealth or loot our treasury like most politicians in Nigeria. Our Former Vice President was a multi millionaire in dollars years before he was picked by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo to be his running mate in the 1999 Presidential elections.

Atiku Abubakar is the co-founder of Intels, Intels is an oil and logistics company that was created while he was the Deputy Comptroller of Nigeria Customs. It was created in the 1980’s when a foreigner had to partner with a Nigerian to do business in Nigeria. Italian Billionaire, Gabriele Volpi formed Intels with Atiku who was well versed in logistics, port operations, Nigerian law and government relations. There is no law in Nigeria barring a public official from investing or owning a business or businesses you just can’t run said business or businesses. The same rule apply in the United States, Donald Trump owns businesses as President he just can run them himself.

Some of Atiku’s wealth is in Intels and its parent company, Orleans Invest. Every Nigerian should look up Orlean Invest and see what they are into and the great things they’ve done and are doing in and for Nigeria.

Orlean Invest is a global conglomerate that was built from scratch with investments from Gabriele Volpi, Atiku Abubakar, loans from banks and some concessions from the Federal Government. Orleans Invest is one of the largest employers of labor in Nigeria today, majority of their work force are based in Lagos, Abuja and the Niger Delta.

Orleans Invest has pumped in tens of billions of dollars into Nigeria, they have built schools, roads, drainage systems, markets, ICT centers, installed solar street lights, empowered women and youths and have provided medical services in the communities they operate in.

Our Former Vice President is a coowner of a global conglomerate that was built from scratch and today is worth billions of dollars. I want a man like Atiku that has built a profitable multi billion dollar business as the President of Nigeria, he will be able to grow our revenues exponentially with his experience.

I admire Atiku’s business acumen, he is an investor in so many companies, Atiku has taken millions of his earned profits from one business and has invested in banks, telecommunication companies, real estate and education just to name a few. Atiku Abubakar is audacious, ambitious, driven, innovative, a forward thinker and he never quits, these are just a few of the reasons I want him to be Nigeria’s President.

Our Former Vice President is arguably the largest private employer of labor in Nigeria today, he has created over 50,000 direct jobs and hundreds of thousands of indirect jobs.

Only Aliko Dangote’s investments in Nigeria can rival that of Atiku’s.

Atiku is also the founder of Adama Beverages, makers of Faro Water. He rakes in millions of dollars from this business annually. Adama Beverages is headquartered in Adamawa State, his hometown. Our Former Vice President knows how to build multi million dollar businesses even in areas and communities that most millionaires and billionaires won’t dare put a business.

Nosa Eweka is an Entrepreneur and a Member of the Benin Royal Family, he can be reached at nosaeweka@yahoo.com.

Mugabe’s exit: What impacts on Africa?

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Emmanuel Onwubiko

he forced resignation from the high office of the President of Zimbabwe of the 93-year old Mr. Robert Mugabe on November 21st 2017, perhaps made the global headline as the most significant political event out of Africa this year.

Although the story was nearly overshadowed by the gruesome picture of 26 Nigerian migrants that died in the Mediterranean Occean off the coast of Italy and buried in Italy, the exit of Mugabe from his long reign as maximum ruler of Zimbabwe still managed to dominate the headlines.

Much of the Western Media ranging from major international networks in the United States of America, United Kingdom and France amongst many others celebrated this event as if to say it was the hottest news of the day Worldwide.

The news of the exit of Mugabe reverberated even as far as the end of the Earth in New Zealand, Australia and in China where the plot to unseat him was hatched, the media also celebrated it. Locally, Zimbabweans were over excited and were seen dancing openly in the streets of Harare and all across the nation.

Several events led up to the eventual forced expulsion of this aged politician from the political party he nurtured into national acclaim known as Zanu-pf.

The most critical trigger that

spearheaded the fall from the pinnacle of political power after nearly four decades as autocratic ruler of the heavily impoverished Zimbabwe, was the over ambition of his second wife Mrs. Grace to enthrone a political dynasty by plotting to succeed her old and not so healthy 93-year old husband whom she reportedly snatched from his original wife whilst she (Grace) worked amongst the secretarial pool inside the presidency in Harare Zimbabwe in 1996.

The fall of Mr. Mugabe who spearheaded the pro-independence war against the whites minority rule in the late 1970’s, can be summed up in diverse but related scenarios.

A lot of intrigues and political dramas characterized his exit.

There were sizzling media frenzy that also characterised the entire episodes.

First, the 93-year-old Mugabe was put under house arrest during a military takeover last week’s Wednesday, after a power struggle over who would succeed him.

The military then said on Friday last weekend that it was “engaging” with Mr. Mugabe. His extremely flamboyant and ostentatious second wife Grace was also rumoured to have fled to Mozambique but it was later gathered that she couldn’t leave as soldiers closed in on her husband and kept them under close guard for days.

The military which staged the coup said it had been arresting “criminals” around the president

but gave no names. Mugabe’s ally and Finance minister was picked up and huge cash in foreign denominations wete reportedly found with some newspapers quoting that as much as $10 million USD were found stashed in his bedroom.

The Army also officially and publicly said it would advise the nation on the outcome of talks with Mr. Mugabe “as soon as possible” just as Mugabe was made to address a graduation ceremony of the nation’s foremost University in Harare to present the picture of a Country that was actually running as it should without any outward signs of the military operations that were taking place.

As captured by the BBC reporter in Harare the army moved in after Mr. Mugabe last week sacked VicePresident Emmerson Mnangagwa, signaling that he favoured his wife Grace Mugabe to take over his Zanu-PF party and the presidency.

The dismissed VP used to be a very reliable political and defence ally of Mugabe and is rumoured to have amassed monumental financial assets whilst serving in different capacities under Mugabe’s watch.

Mugabe is said to be worth nearly £2 billion of assets in Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai and South Africa just as the wife is said to own lots of housing assets in Hong Kong.

What actually made the negotiations to ladt long was because of the realisation that if President Mugabe can be persuaded to step down officially it could help legitimize the military’s dramatic

intervention, the BBC’s Andrew Harding reports from Zimbabwe.

On the streets, it is hard to find anyone who wants Mr. Mugabe to stay on, our correspondent adds, but negotiating the manner of his departure and some sort of transitional agreement to follow took some time.

Father Fidelis Mukonori, a Roman Catholic priest known to Mr. Mugabe for years, was brought in to mediate.

The clergy spent quality time in the fortified private palatial mansions of the Mugabe’s trying to persuade him to step down.

The BBC reported that sources close to the talks say Mr. Mugabe - who has been in control of Zimbabwe since it threw off white minority rule in 1980 - is refusing to stand down voluntarily before next year’s planned elections.

Some observers even suggested that Mr. Mugabe tried to seek guarantees of safety for himself and his family before stepping aside.

Before he finally resigned, it was gathered that he was granted immunity. Jacob Zuma of South Africa is said to be on his way to Harare even as the deposed Vice President who would now be sworn in as interim President Mr Emerson Mnangwagwa is said to have arrived on today.

Emmanuel Onwubiko is the head of HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) and blogs @www.emmanuelonwubiko.com; www .huriwa@blogspot.com

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Obaseki set to present N140bn 2018 Budget proposal to Edo Assembly Titus Akhigbe,Benin

ÏÏÏThe Governor of Edo

State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, will on Wednesday, present the budget proposal for 2018 fiscal year to the Edo State House of Assembly for consideration.

The budget expected drive growth and progress in all sectors of the state, has N73,925, 548, 087.59 for capital vote while N66,264,096,418.26 is proposed for recurrent expenditure. This brings the budget size to N140, 189,644,505.85.

According to Obaseki, the budget will boost industrial activities following the implementation of the 2017 budget, which laid the foundation for economic revolution in the state.

Reviewing the activities of the outgoing year, the governor said that, “despite the challenges posed by the economic recession, the state was able to meet its salary and pension obligations to civil servants, constructed several roads across the state and kickstarted the development of the N200billion Benin Industrial Park amongst other achievements.”

Comparatively, the 2018

proposed capital vote of N73,925, 548, 087.59 is larger in size by about 12.04billion naira than the 2017 figures of 61,881,175,800.

The governor explained that key priority areas in the proposed 2018 capital expenditure framework include social and physical infrastructure for which N46billion has been earmarked.

To boost employment generation across the state, he explained that N12,871,000,000 will be spent on economic growth and employment enablers.

He assured that through frugal allocation of the state’s resources, thousands of jobs will be created in the first phase of the Benin Industrial Park that will come on stream in 2018.

He expressed his excitement about the readiness of development partners like the World Bank and other multilateral agencies as well as the private sector to key into the institutional reform programmes and the industrialisation drive of the state.

On the revenue side, he said the various organs of government concerned with generating revenue have been repositioned to perform optimally.

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Diesel theft: Court arraigns Gambian, Senegalese, others Peter Fowoyo

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in 300 metric tonnes of diesel without lawful authority, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday arraigned a Gambian, Baboucar Jallow, a Senegale, Ndiaga Ba, alongside a Nigerian, Abel Bassey.

The trio were arraigned alongside their vessel, MT Wolof, before Justice Mohammed Idris of a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos.

A firm, Japcco Nigeria Ltd., said to be at large was also mentioned in the charge.

The two counts preffered against the defendants border on conspiracy and unlawful deal in petroleum products.

The EFCC, in the charge, said the defendants committed the offence sometime in June.

Counsel for the EFCC, Ekene Iheanacho, told the court that the defendants acted contrary to Section 3(6) of the Miscellaneous

Offences Act Cap M17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 and are liable to punishment under Section 1(17) of the same Act. The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty when the charge was read to them.

After rejecting the bail application filed by their lawyer, Adegboyega Adetunji, Justice Idris ordered that the defendants be remanded in the prison custody pending the conclusion of trial.

He said: “I have read all

the processes filed in this case and the submission of counsel on both sides. I cannot find my way clear in granting this application for bail.

“There is no evidence that the defendants are resident within the jurisdiction of this court, therefore, bail is refused; accelerated hearing of this case is hereby ordered.”

Meanwhile the judge has adjourned the matter till December 13 for commencement of trial.

NAPS wants ASUP to call off strike Titus Akhigbe,Benin

ÏÏÏAs the ongoing strike

action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) paralyses academic activities in Polytechnics across Nigeria, the National Association of Polytechnic students (NAPS) has appealed to the Federal Government and ASUP to give room for dialogue and amicable resolution of the crisis.

NAPS in a communiqué issued at the end of the 2017 international Students Day at Auchi Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State, stated that all agreements made between ASUP and the FG should be fast tracked to restore academic harmony to affected institutions failing which the students would be compelled to embark on massive protest across the country. The students said an emphatic no to strike actions describing them as time wasters and killers of destinies.

The students body which touched on several national issues including the just concluded Anambra state gubernatorial poll, and the need to sustain the N-power scheme

having regard to the fact that Nigerian students remain top beneficiaries, passed a vote of confidence on the office of the Rector, Federal Polytechnic Auchi Dr Momodu Sanusi Jimah for his purposeful programmes in the institution which have ended all forms of bribery on campus.

NAPS noted that because of the Auchi Polytechnic rector’s vision towards achieving a greater Auchi Poly in terms of ongoing improvement of existing facilities in the institution, the Federal Government should confirm Dr Jimah as the substantive rector of the school.

The communiqué signed

by NAPS National president Comrade Eneji Mohammed Abdulhamd, Comrade Sunday Adekambi national Senate President and Comrade Edobor Samuel Freedom, National Vice President appealed to be the Kwara State government and management of Kwara Polytechnic to reverse recent increment in tuition fees immediately and emulate the landmark achievements of the acting rector of Auchi Poly even without any increment in tuition fee.

Osun State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Titi Laoye-Tomori; Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola; Chairman Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Gboyega Famodun and others, during the 2017 final of the Governor’s Cup Football Competition between Rovet (FC)-Iwo and Fehinti (FC)-Ido-Osun in commemoration of the 7th-Year Anniversary of the governor’s administration, at Osogbo, Osun State.

Kwara increases magistrates service to 65years Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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federal government yesterday said it has put in place a national policy framework that will put an end to ‘the blame game’ trend amongst various institutions in the justice sector.

This is just as the Kwara state government announced the elongation of service of Magistrates and state counsel in the state’s judiciary to 65 years.

The Attorney –General of the Federation and Minister of Justice ,Abubakar Malami (SAN) and his counter in the kwara, Barrister Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN) announced these yesterday during the national sensitization workshop on the National Policy on Justice For the North Cnetral Geo-Political zone held in Ilorin, Kwara state capital .

Represented by a director in the federal ministry of Justice, Ifunaya Nwajagwu ,Malami urged stakeholders to make imputes

in the policy and come up with suggestions on how to ensure it implementation with synergy at the state and federal level. ‘‘Over the years , while other sectors such as education, health, agriculture etc have put in place national policies and structures to provide broad legal framework for the sectors operations, there is no such policy in justice and justice institutions. Thus ,each institution operates in isolation and plays the blame game instead of coming together to address the challenges confronting the justice system in the country. ‘‘We are therefore delighted that today, we now have such policy in place and marked a paradigm shift.

The policy sets out agreed principles and guidelines for effective and efficient service delivery. The policy provides the framework for resolving cross institutional problems ,developing and managing an all –inclusive reform, as well as coordinate the implementation

of reforms’’, he said Also in his address, Ajibade expressed delight that the federal government under the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has approved series of reforms to enhance quick dispensation of justice in Nigeria nothing however that the success of the justice sector reform will go a long way in determining Nigeria’s place in the global world.

He said ‘‘the state government has approved a special prison decongestion exercise to aid the prosecution of cases pending at various courts against over 443 awaiting trial inmates in prison spreads across the state within a period of three months. ‘‘The courts sit on daily basis and went beyond official hours to dispense criminal cases pending in courts so as to meet the target .As a matter of fact the honourable chief judge of kwara sate recently released 16 inmates awaiting trial with a view to decongest the pris-

ons.’’ ‘‘The state government has also approved the elongation of service of magistrates and state counsel to 65 years against the initial 35 years in service .This was done to ensure that the officers deep wealth of experience do not go down the drain at the time the services of the officers are at the peak and productive.

It would also enhance the quality of justice to be dispensed in the state’’.

Governor Abdulfath Ahmed of Kwara state who declared the workshop opened said his government would continue to welcome criticism and suggestions that would enhance good governance and strengthen democracy.

Represented by the Secretary to the state government ,Alhaji Isiaka Gold, Ahmed said government must run in accordance with the ‘‘wishes and aspiration of the people’’ which he said has been ‘‘the hallmark’’ of his government.

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Bayelsa Dep Gov declares open workshop for journalists ÏÏÏ A two-day capacity

building workshop for practicing journalists in Bayelsa State has been declared open by the Deputy Governor of the State, Retired Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah.

While declaring the workshop open, the Deputy Governor pointed out that it is imperative to continuously build capacity in every profession in order to ensure that practicing professionals have opportunities to sharpen their skills.

He commended the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson for his thoughtfulness in putting together the workshop and expressed delight that, it was an all inclusive workshop for both private and public media outfits..

“The importance of training and a refresher course of this nature cannot be over-emphasized, particularly for practitioners of a dynamic profession like journalism.. Given the constant evolution of theories and principles of the profession, journalists must have this kind of platform to reguarly update their knowledge in order to be abreast with modern trends.’

The Deputy Governor while charging journalists to always be alive to their responsibilities, said the restoration government under Governor Henry Seriake Dickson believes so much in maintaining a robust partnership with both the public and privately owned media outfits.

According to him “We also believe strongly in ensuring that journalists have access to information so as to educate, promote and propagate the vision of the government to members of the public. A people that are properly informed will always be an asset while an ill-informed people will always constitute a nuisance” he said.

Earlier the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel IworisoMarkson had highlighted the importance of the workshop and why his ministry decided to organize it, saying the time has come for a change in the way Bayelsa is being reported. plained that so much is being done, especially in the development of the state by the present administration but are most times under reported and insisted that it is time journalists focused on dishing out objective reports about the new Bayelsa.

“This government is doing so much and since we came on board we have changed the face of the state. From education, health, security to Agriculture and infrastructure, we have recorded huge successes but yet you hear reports in the media that do not capture these developments.

“So we thought it wise to put together this programme to change the narrative”. We have painstakingly brought very qualified resource persons like Prof. Ralph Akinfeleye to show how serious we are” Iworiso-Markson added.

Ex-Kaduna lawmakers float forum to promote peaceful co-existence ÏÏÏ Some former law-

makers in Kaduna State have established a forum aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence and harmonious political activities in the state.

The Forum’s Protem Secretary, Dr. Shehu Adamu, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna on Monday.

According to him, the Forum would provide a platform for the former legislators to make their contributions toward the development of the state, adding that the members of the forum will endeavour to promote peaceful coexis-

tence.

He explained that members cut across political parties, ethnic groups, religions and other affiliations, saying former legislators from 1979 to date are eligible to join the Forum.

Adamu, said that more than 90 former lawmakers have so far registered with the Forum, adding that they have since met and deliberated on its draft constitution.

He expressed belief that the forum is a bold step at fostering unity among the diverse people of the state.

“It’s a step in the right direction, just like we have Former Local Government

ÏÏÏ Rampaging armed hood-

lums at the weekend attacked the popular hostel of the Delta State owned University (DELSU) Abraka, and carted away mobile phones, bags worth N89, 000 before stabbing one of the victims repeatedly in his hand, and spinal cord.

Although the victim, Iseoluvia Akimade, a native of Lagos

dent like-minds who want to contribute to the development of our state in any way possible.”

Adamu represented Maigana Constituency in Soba Local Government Area in the state House Assembly from 2007 to 2011 under the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) and was a Minority Leader of the Assembly under the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) from 2011 to 2013.

He served as Commissioner of Education in 2015 and later moved to Ministry of Commerce in 2016.

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Hoodlums sack DELSU hostel, stab victim Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

Councillors’ Forum and Former Local Government Chairmen’s Forum.

“When we come together, it is like Kaduna state has come together; giving us an opportunity to discuss issues and advise government where necessary on how to move the state for award.

“The forum has no party segregation or affiliation because we have members who served under different platforms, NRC, SDP, NPN, PRP, ANPP, CPC, PDP, name them, and we are not under any political party or politician.

“We are simply an independent forum by indepen-

State, our informed sources said is responding to treatment, but was said to have arrived Abraka on a visit to one of his friends, and a student of the university when the armed hoodlums stormed the hostel.

It was gathered that the men of the underworld were seen unsuspectingly loitering the area before the bubble burst, and were also hanging around a cool spot (name withheld)

where they executed their evil act.

During nightfall, the robbers were said to have broken into the room of a graduate of geology, and ordered him to surrender his phones before moving into other rooms in the hostel.

It was learnt that Akimade allegedly resisted one of the robbers in his friend’s room, unknown to him that they were two robbers before one of them

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attacked him from behind as he refused to part with his phones.

One of the students, Pascal who spoke to our reporter that: “we were in our rooms that evening around 8pm preparing to go and celebrate with one of our own when the hoodlums came attacking us, took away our phones, bags worth N89, 000 including other things”.

The incident said to have been reported at the Abraka Police

Division is currently generating fear of the unknown among other students in the hostel, but some officials of the university who did not want their names in the print, said investigation was ongoing in the incident.

At the Police Division, it was confirmed that the hoodlums attacked the hostel, and investigation was ongoing to bring the hoodlums to book.

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How Eterna Oil MD, others forged 30 documents to defraud FG - Witness ÏÏÏ At last, the trial of

L-R: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology, Dr. Amina Shamaki; Minster of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu and Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Emmanuel Omonowa, during the presentation of a report by the committee on relocation of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria from the Raw Materials Research and Development Council’s property to its permanent site at the minister’s office in Abuja… on Monday

N6bn indebtedness: Court fixes Jan 25 for suit against Stella Oduah Peter Fowoyo

ÏÏÏHearing of all pending ap-

plications, in a suit filed by a new generation bank against Senator Stella Oduah, over alleged indebtedness to the sum of $16.4m and N100.5m has been fixed by a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Justice Ayotunde Faji, on Monday fixed January 25, 2018 following series of applications filed by the bank and Senator Oduah and other respondents in the suit.

Joined as respondents are: Sea Petroleum and Gas Company Limited: Sea Shipping Agency Limited, Rotary Engineering Services Limited, and Tour Afrique Company Limited.

The financial institution had alleged that Oduah and her companies, were indebted to it in the sums of 16.4 million dollars and N100.5 million.

When the matter came up yesterday, lawyer to the bank, Funke Aboyade (SAN), and lawyer to Oduah and other respondents,

which includes: Mr. Onya O, Mrs. Esom E., and Mrs. Idowu, told the court of their clients’ various applications pending before the court.

Some of the applications includes, an application challenging the competence of the suit, application challenging court’s jurisdiction to entertain the case, and application to discharge mareva injunction earlier granted the bank, by the former trial judge, Justice Abdulaziz Anka.

The bank’s lawyer, Aboyade (SAN), applied to court for extension of time to enable her respond to the respondents’ applications.

After listening to the submissions of all parties, Justice Ayotunde, fixed January 25, 2018, for hearing of all pending application.

Justice Abdulaziz Anka, had sometimes in March, this year, issued an order, restraining Oduah and her companies, from making any withdrawal from its account and those of three other

companies domiciled with 21 banks in the country.

Justice Anka had also issued an order directing the said commercial banks harbouring the assets of Oduah and other respondents to sequestrate their indebtedness as at November 2016.

The court had also ordered that the money be kept in an interest yielding account in the name of the Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court, pending the determination of the suit.

However, upon transfer of Justice Anka outside Lagos division of the court the matter was reassigned to Justice Faji.

The bank in an affidavit in support of the suit, deposed to by one of its staff, Segun Akinsanya, averred that on October 8, 2012, it granted a lease/Cabotage Vessel Finance Facility (CVFF) to Sea Petroleum and Gas Company.

He said that the facility was in the said sums to finance one unit 5,000 MT tanker vessel.

the trio of Mahmud Tukur, Abdullahi Alao and Ochonoghor Alex and their companies Eterna Oil Plc and Axenergy has commenced, with a prosecution witness, Abdul-rasheed Bawa, an investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, telling Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos how the defendants defrauded the Federal Government of the sum of N3,121,393,098 ( Three Billion, One Hundred and Twenty- one Million, Three Hundred and Ninety- three Thousand, Ninety- eight Naira).

The defendants had previously been arraigned before Justice Lawal Akapo on December 10, 2015 for allegedly diverting the money obtained from the Federal Government for the purpose of importing Premium Motor Spirit, PMS.Counsels to the accused had subsequently filed a joint application seeking to quash the charge preferred against their clients by the

Commission.

The defence counsel had argued that the State High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter on the grounds that the allegations against them were oil and gas related, which could only be heard by a Federal High Court.

The accused, through their counsel, had also argued that the prosecution could not establish a prima facie case against them.

In his ruling, Justice Oshodi had dismissed the application and upheld the argument of the prosecution.

Justice Oshodi also held that the prosecution had successfully established a prima facie case against the accused persons and described the application as “premature”.

At the resumed hearing before Justice Oshodi on Friday, November 24, 2017, the defence, again, argued that the prosecution did not have the fiat of the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to prosecute the case.

Police parade NANS leader 7 others for cultism, murder, robbery From Chris Eze, Yenagoa

ÏÏÏ The chairman of National

Association of Nigeria Students, NANS, Bayelsa chapter and seven other university students were yesterday paraded by the Bayelsa Police Command in connection with the alleged killing of a student, cultism and armed robbery.

The NANS leader in Bayelsa, Mr Perewari Benjamin, is a 400-level student of the Niger Delta University, Amassoma.

The names of other seven suspects paraded along with him were Mr Asari Enagob, 400-level

student; Mr Suoguai Bina, 500 level student, Mr Ibe Ogbonna, 300 level, Mr Igbanibo Tari, 400 level, Mr Ekperi Kenneth, 400 level Mr Kemefie Ebimene, 200 level.

All the suspects are undergraduates the Bayelsa government owned Niger Delta University.

The eighth suspect paraded was Chukwuma Lawrence, HND2 student of Imo State Polytechnic.

Parading the suspects on Monday, the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, Mr Asuquo Amba, lamented the involvement of the students in murder, armed robbery and cult activities.

Guinness Nigeria, FRSC partner on ‘don’t drink and drive’ campaign Bolaji Olasunkanmi

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The need to drink responsibly and stay alive during the festive period was re-echoed at the 13th Annual ember months rally titled: “Responsible Drinking”, which took place at the Agege Motor Park in Lagos.

While delivering his speech at the event, Corps Commander, Lagos Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps

(FRSC), Mr. Hyginus Omeje, commended Guinness Nigeria Plc for sustaining this giant stride in the past thirteen years, while taking into cognisance the fact that road safety is a shared responsibility.

Omeje noted that driving under the influence of alcohol was an underlying factor in some of the road traffic crashes recorded. Furthermore, he explained that the breathalyzers Guinness Nigeria donated to the FRSC in

2015 have been used to collate baseline data on driving under the influence (DUI) within the state.

“As we officially flag off this year’s ember month’s road safety responsible drinking campaign, I charge everyone to re-direct their minds toward good road use by obeying all rules and regulations.

It is our collective responsibility to eradicate or reduce the ever-increasing volume of road crashes on our roads,” he warned.

On his part, Managing Director/CEO,Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mr. Peter Ndegwa, disclosed that the partnership with the FRSC has been a truly impactful one, making it possible to jointly deliver awareness campaigns reaching millions of Nigerians yearly.

“Through our ember month’s campaigns, we want to give our consumers the right information in order to help them make the right decisions around using

alcohol as part of a balanced lifestyle. The message we deliver to consumers through our annual campaigns is consistent with our values at Guinness Nigeria.

Consumers are at the heart of everything we do as an organisation and are the basis for our existence. We are therefore interested in using education and awareness as a way to curb instances of alcohol misuse and more specifically in this case drink driving,” Ndegwa said.

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1) TO PROMOTE ISLAMIC TEACHINGS AND VALUES. 2) TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR INTERACTION AND PRESENT A UNITED VOICE IN MATTERS AFFECTING THE ASSOCIATION. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, PLOT. 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED CHAIRMAN THE GOOD SHEPHERD’S ROYAL TRANSFORMATION MISSION WORLDWIDE

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TRUSTEES ARE : 1) BISHOP ADEGUNLE JOSEPH OLUGBENGA- CHAIRMAN 2)ELDER ASUBIARO JOHN OWOLABI 3)DEACONESS ASUBIARO VICTORIA MOJISOLA 4) PASTOR AKANNI OLUFEMI AMOS 5) ADEGUNLE TIMOTHY AYOBAMI - SECRETARY AIMS: 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, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES MRS. OGUNNNOIKI OLABISI BASIRAT

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 UKATU OGE MARGARETH 2.

OTI ROSEKATE NNEKA

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AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1) To help the less privileged 2) To feed the poor 3) To give skill acquisition to the less privileged 4) To inculcate moral values in the youths 5) To help the widows and the aged 6) To preach and evangelise the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Aims and Objectives i. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE EVERLASTING SAVIOUR WORLDWIDE. ii. TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST AND TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED ONE. iii.TO PREPARE CHRISTIANS FOR END TIME HARVEST OF SOULS FOR JESUS CHRIST iv.TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF THE SCHOOL, CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS AND PROTECT THEIR INTEREST BY ENCOURAGING AND ASSISTING THEM. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot.

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REBUILD AND RESTORE DESTINY 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 Acts of 1990.

The Trustees are : 1. PST. SAMUEL OYELAKIN LANRE AWOBODE. 2. PST. (MRS) ELIZABETH OLANIKE AWOBODE. 3. PST. (MRS) BAMIKE TAYO. 4. DEACON KAYODE TAYO. 5. AKINSANYA OLATUNJI. 6. ISREAL OJEH. 7. JAMES OYETOLA AWOBODE. 8. JANET OYETOBA AWOBODE. 9. OLUSOLA ALICE OREKOYA. Aims: 1. To make educational accessible to the less privileged both young and old.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ETHELBERT AGUOGBUO - CHAIRMAN 2. ANTHONY EZE 3. EMMANUEL OGBUOKA ONYEKACHI 4. ACHIME THEOPHILUS NWACHUKWU 5.CHIME PRINCEWILL CHIDI - SECRETARY

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TRUSTEES: 1. MISS. JANET ADAMS 2. MR. TEMITOPE AKINYEMI 3. MRS. QUEENCY UBONG-ABASI PATRICK

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO BRING DEVELOPMENT TO UMUABI COMMUNITY

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO EVANGELISE AND PREACH CHRIST AMONG WOMEN.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

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

SIGNED; SECRETARY

PRINCELOSS OF PEACE EVANGELICAL GOSPEL OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL OF DOCUMENT

EBE-ANO FESTAC UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB LAGOS

FEED A CHILD TO BUILD THE FUTURE FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR(MRS.) EKIYOR SANDRA AMARACHUKWU 2. DR. AKPUGHE EMOKINIOVO 3. MR. AKWE MAXWELL CHUKWUKA 4. MR. GANIYU SULAIMON KOLAWOLE 5. DR. DADA ADETOYESE OPEOLUWA 6. ASUEN, OSAROBO YVONNE 7. MR. WILLIAMS OSARETIN AIM AND OBJETIVE: 1. TO FEED HUNGRY CHILDREN IN ORDER TO ERADICATE HUNGER AND IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELLBEING 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

MISSIONARY OBLATES OF MARY IMMACULATE INITIATIVE

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

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADEDIRAN MATTHEW AYOBAMI 2. IGE JOSHUA IDOWU 3. JOSHUA OLUWATOBI 4. ADENAGBE ABIGAIL 5. OLUWAYEMISI ABIMBADE 6. LASISI OLUKUNLE JOHN

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NGENE PAUL EGBO 2. NGENE BARTHOLOMEW 3. OBI OKECHUKWU 4. NEZIA RITA EGBO 5. AKPIREH ONAJITE HILARY 6. TOMI SAMUEL AKEJU

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OBI GABRIEL UZOMA 2. EKPO JOHN FRANCIS 3. UZOR CHRYSOGONUS CHIBUZO

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF THE MEMBERS

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

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

CRUSADER FOR TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

GROW STRONG FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.CHIEF AMOBI NWOKAFOR - PRESIDENT 2.BARR CHIDINMA OSAROBO. 3.GABRIEL MMEBO --SECRETARY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) SHETTIMA BABAKURA (2) ABBA YUSUF TIJJANI (3) MIKAILU YUSUF BEMI (4) IBRAHIM ABBA TIJJANI

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

THE KING’S DAUGHTER MISSION DEVELOPMENT EMPOWERMENT THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP, C20 L.F.N 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MRS. ADERONKE OGUNSANYA. 2. MS. OLAYINKA OLA. 3. MRS. TAIWO OSIBODU. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE A CHRISTIAN WORSHIPING CENTER FOR FEMALES. 2. TO PROMOTE TALENT DEVELOPMENT IN FEMALES AND PROVIDE EMPOWERMENT MATERIALS TO AID SUSTENANCE. 3. TO OFFER ASSISTANCE AND SUPPLY EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND MATERIALS TO SCHOOLS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND FEMALE STUDENTS. 4. TO PROVIDE FOOD AND OTHER WELLBEING MATERIALS TO FEMALE PUPILS IN SCHOOLS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, GENERAL AID/CHARITY SERVICES TO INDIGENT FEMALE STUDENTS AND THE NEEDY. 5. TO ORGANIZE FREE EDUCATIONAL TUTORIALS, TALENT WORKSHOP AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONAL RETREAT AND SEMINARS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ADEBARE MUBARAK ADEGBOYE ESQ. (SOLICITOR) 08073022583, 08189211227.

ROYAL HOUSE OF YAHWEH MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO ENCOURAGE SIMPLE AND FAIR TAX REFORM THAT PROMOTES ECONOMIC GROWTH AND GOOD JOBS FOR PROSPERITY OF THE MAJORITY.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TAKING CARE OF THE LESS PRIVILEDGE IN THE SOCIETY

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROTECT AND IMPROVED THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF VULNERABLE PEOPLE AS A VALUABLE ASSET FOR DEVELOPMENT ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.STANLEY EZE - CHAIRMAN 2. MICHAEL NWOGU - SECRETARY 3. EMEKA EZE 4. CHRISTIAN OCHIOBI 5. INNOCENT OKECHUKWU 6. ONYEBUCHI ANELECHI 7. EUGEN OKEAFOR 8. SAMUEL CHUKWUDI 9. DOMINIC NEBEDU 10. JOSHUA JONA UKPAI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE AN UMBRELLA BODY FOR ALL ALUMINIUM LIFTERS IN ABA/OSISIOMA EXPRESSWAY AND ITS METROPOLIS. 2. TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS TOWARDS INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY. 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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHUKWUMA DAVID CHINAKA - CHAIRMAN. 2. CHINEMEREM LYNETH NDUKWE - SECRETARY. 3. OBIEFULA CROSSWILL CHINAKA. 4. UGOCHUKWU JOHN CHINAKA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1) TO HELP THE POOR AND LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE 2) TO WORK FOR UPLIFTING THE STATUS OF WOMEN AND GIRL CHILD IN THE SOCIETY 3)TO WORK AGAINST FEMALE CIRCUMCISION AND TO FIGHT AGAINST VICTIMIZATION OF GIRL/WOMEN BY ANYBODY IN THE SOCIETY ON FEMALE CIRCUMCISION OR ANY OTHER RELATED ISSUES. 4) PROVIDING HELP TO KIDS AND AGED SITUATED IN SLUMS AND POOR LOCALITIES 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: CHAIRMAN

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) EVANGELIST ADETUNJI ADEDAYO ABAYOMI (2) MRS ADETUNJI OLUBUSAYO JADESOLA (3) ADESANYA EMMANUEL ADEWALE (4) PASTOR EKO SAMUEL ANDREW (5) MR ONIYELU ARIYO ABIDEMI (6) PASTOR CHIBUZOR KELECHI NNANNENNAYA (7) MR AJIBADE IBUKUNOLUWA JOHN (8) MRS AMAECHI OMOLOLA DAMOLA (9) AFOLABI TOMILAYO SIMISOLA (10) DR ONI BANKOLE OLAWALE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH AND PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST THROUGH ALL MEDIA POSSIBLE. 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

GOD FOR ALL MIRACLE DELIVERANCE & HEALING PRAYER CENTRE

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

MARIUS OSATIN FOUNDATION

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

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

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

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV. SAMUEL OMOKHEOVBA ANAILE 2. MRS. THERESA ANAILE 3. PASTOR ANAILE ANDREW 4. DEACON CLEMENT AJAYI 5. EMMANUEL OMOZAUPO 6. MRS. SUCCESS OGIEVA

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROPHETESS RHODA AHIANBA 2. MR. DAVID OMINYI 3. MR. MOSES MIKE 4. PST. GODWINS IKPINOKO

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. THOMAS MARIUS OSATIN 2. OGBEMUDIA EDNA EDAMWEN

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO PROMOTE THE AGAPE LOVE AND UNITY AMONG CHRISTIANS. 3. TO ENSURE PROPER DISSEMINATION OF THE WORD OF GOD TO ALL NATIONS. 4. TO ENCOURAGE THE STUDY, UNDERSTANDING AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF BIBLE TRUTH IN EVERYDAY LIFE. 5. TO CO-OPERATE WITH OTHER CHRISTIAN BODIES IN PROPAGATING THE GOSPELTEAM WORK OF EVANGELISM. 6. TO MINISTER DELIVERANCE AND PROPHETIC HEALING UNTO THE SICK THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THE PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO PROMOTE THE AGAPE LOVE AND UNITY AMONG CHRISTIANS. 3. TO ENSURE PROPER DISSEMINATION OF THE WORD OF GOD TO ALL NATIONS. 4. TO ENCOURAGE THE STUDY, UNDERSTANDING AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF BIBLE TRUTH IN EVERYDAY LIFE. 5. TO CO-OPERATE WITH OTHER CHRISTIAN BODIES IN PROPAGATING THE GOSPELTEAM WORK OF EVANGELISM. 6. TO MINISTER DELIVERANCE AND PROPHETIC HEALING UNTO THE SICK THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THE PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EMPOWER TEENAGERS AND YOUTHS TO FACE LIFE CHALLENGES AND MAKE CHOICES BASED ON TRUE FREEDOM. 2. TO IMPROVE LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN YOUTHS, GROUPS AND COMMUNITIES. 3. TO IMPROVE THE SELF ESTEEM AND SELF AWARENESS OF YOUTHS. 4. TO EMPOWER YOUTHS TO BE FREE FROM UNGODLY HABITS. 5. TO CREATE A NETWORK OF SKILLFUL YOUTHS. 6. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG MEMBERS. 7. TO CATER FOR THE LESS ORPHAN, WIDOWS AND THE PRIVILEGED ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THE PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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OJO HALIMAT OMOBANKE

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME

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ONYEKABA MARYANN NGOZI

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JULIUS ROSELINE ABIODUN

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Buhari attends EU-AU Summit in Abidjan today Mathew Dadiya, President Muhammadu Buhari will attend the 5th European Union-African Union (EU-AU) Summit in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire from today and tomorrow (Wednesday).

The President will par-

ticipate in working sessions on the Summit with a theme titled: “Investing in the Youth for a Sustainable Development,” and on the margins of the Summit, meet with a number of African Heads of State and their European Union counterparts.

The Senior Special Ad-

viser to the Presideent on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, disclosed this in a statement made available on Monday.

He added tthat Buhari would use the occasion of the Summit to reiterate Nigeria’s readiness to work with African and European countries to ad-

dress the challenges affecting both continents, such as peace and security.

The Nigerian leader will attend the official luncheon to be hosted by the government of Cote d’Ivoire in honour of visiting Heads of State and Government and other delegations.

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A plaintiff with a good cause of action cannot enforce same by judicial process because he has sat over his right for all times as the time stipulated by law for initiating such an action has become extinct.

Fabiyi, JSC. in Nasir v. Civil Service Commission, Kano State & 2 Ors. (2010) 1-2 S.C. 65

‘Why stakeholders are demanding for restructuring’

A senior lawyer, Mr. Norrison Quakers (SAN), in this interview with PETER FOWOYO, speaks on restructuring, leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who absconded from trial, the fate of his sureties in court and other topical issues.

The sureties of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) are now in a dilemma over his failure to show up for his trial. What is your view?

The standard thing in our Criminal Justice System is that the sureties will forfeit what they have pledged. This is because in essence when a surety stepped in, he had vowed for the defendant. If the defendant is no longer available, the surety will take the place of the defendant.

But, I am hoping and praying that it would not get to that stage. As far as I am concerned, the best way to describe the situation before us is to see it as a political logjam. Kanu’s whereabout is unknown at the moment. Former Abia State Governor, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu was quoted as saying that the man is in London.

I am in no position to confirm where the former governor got his information from. But, the disclosure is an indication that some people know where he is. If he is expected to come around for his trial and he fails to show up, the law must take its course on his sureties. But, in taking its course, it must not be allowed to generate to some topsy-turvy or crisis.

However, taking it a step further, I feel that the present government needs to constitute an all-stakeholders meeting.

There must be a political solution to the problem that is on ground. The agitation by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its subsequent proscription is like a ticking time bomb that can blow out on our face.

So, it should be properly handled. We must sit down and discuss. Not necessarily from a vantage point of weakness but that of strength. We must find out why we are now having all these clamouring.

Suddenly, the kite of restructuring has now surfaced and it cuts across different major ethnic groups in Nigeria.

What does IPOB stand for? What are they agitating for? Why the sudden emergence? Therefore, there is a need for us to dialogue. If government can discuss and negotiate with Boko Haram terrorist group to release children that were kidnapped and forcefully removed from their school, I don’t see why we cannot dialogue or interface with these group of people.

Don’t you think it is too late for government to go into such negotiations since IPOB is already proscribed?

I don’t think it is too late. We must be aware that agitations don’t usually start and end with one individual. Even, if we get rid of the individual, another person will rise up. Therefore, we need to go behind the curtains to find the actors to

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ercise. The president actually directed the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) to look into these allegations against Magu which led to his first rejection. AGF’s enquiries revealed that there were two DSS reports on Magu. One that indicted and the other one which cleared him. The question then is, which one do you act on? The conflict is enough ground for the Senate to disregard the reports. How can we have an agency of government submitting two different reports about a government nominee?

Therefore if the rejection is based on the reports and not on any other thing, it is improper because I believed that the reports should not have been acted upon.

Quakers (SAN) know why they are doing all these. God forbid, if anything happens to Nigeria, the western world will be the beneficiaries.

So, it is for us as Nigerians to see how we can solve our problems because only Nigerians can solve Nigeria’s problems.

IPOB, MASSOB, Niger Delta Front, OPC and the likes have been created to address an anomaly within the Nigeria polity.

These groups don’t necessarily need to be registered. So, it’s for us to now sit down and discuss the way forward. I hope you are aware that under the apartheid regime in South Africa, the African National Congress (ANC) was proscribed.

But today, the ANC is the party in power. So, it is imperative for government to negotiate with all stakeholders in all regions of the country. The general clamour for restructuring is unprecedented in the history of Nigeria.

Is it right for the President to inform the National Assembly that Magu will be functioning in Acting capacity through a letter?

Yes. One cannot really be certain about the legality or otherwise of the action.

But, what I am saying is when a nominee appears before the National Assembly to be asked questions, the legislators reserve the right to either confirm or reject the nominee. A number of factors may be responsible for the rejection of a nominee. It’s either the nominee is incompetent or a person of questionable character. These are some of the reasons why a nominee cannot be confirmed by the National Assembly. But, a situation where the nominee is saddled with the responsibility of prosecuting cases involving the helmsman of the Senate, who will supervise his screening, do you think the nominee will be guaranteed fair hearing in such circumstance? For instance, if a panel is constituted in a way not to guarantee fair hearing, whatever the panel does will amount to a nullity.

But, the Senate has said Magu’s rejection was as a result of a negative security report from the Department of State Services (DSS). How do you react to this?

Going by the reports in the newspapers, there are two levels to it. The first rejection by the Senate was subjected to a presidential in-house cleaning ex-

I hope you are aware that under the apartheid regime in South Africa, the African National Congress (ANC) was proscribed. But today, the ANC is the party in power. So, it is imperative for government to negotiate with all stakeholders in all regions of the country. The general clamour for restructuring is unprecedented in the history of Nigeria

It seems Magu will continue to function in acting capacity indefinitely or what do you think?

The issue is that the law also does not recognize working in Acting capacity because it is a tenured appointment. In Magu’s position now, he doesn’t have tenure. Only those whose appointments were confirmed and are sworn-in has tenure. The tenure is only for the substantive appointee. Magu is only holding forth until a substantive chairman is appointed. What I meant by this is that it is only when a nominee whose name is put forward to the Senate is confirmed that we can have a substantive EFCC chairman.

Is there any assurance that any other nominee presented by the president will not suffer Magu’s fate?

Well, to avoid such a situation, the law recognizes lobbying. It is imperative for the presidency to interface with the Senate before a nominee is presented.

The present problem has a lot to do with larger than life political ego on display.

Before a nominee is presented, the president can seek audience with the Senate president. Lobbying the legislative arm of government is an acceptance practice globally. If this had been done, it would have saved us all these stress. What I see here is that it is the nominee that suffers the consequences of the disagreement between the Executive and the Legislature as to what the true position of the law is. As far as I am concern, the true position of the law is that it is the Senate that confirms the appointment of any nominee of the president in federal bodies or commissions. The effect of the failure of the presidency to lobby the Senate before presenting Magu’s name is what is playing out. I feel the presidency should have handled the matter in a better way by being more diplomatic.

Don’t you think it is too late for government to go into such negotiations since IPOB is already proscribed?

I don’t think it is too late. We must be aware that agitations don’t usually start and end with one individual. Even, if we get rid of the individual, another person CONTINUED ON PAGE 27

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Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP) has reviewed its activities over the years in line with its set objectives to let the public know and appraise its relevance in the human rights community and the society at large.

In an interactive session with the national coordinator of the group, Mr Chino Obiagwu said LEDAP is a people’s defender by reaching out to the international communities to notify them when crimes against humanity occur.

On death penalty, Obiagwu said his organisation has been on the fore front in serious campaign to abolish death penalty throughout the world. According to him this year’s commemoration of the world day against death penalty held in October 10, 2017 was again used to intensify the campaign against this global menace.

In Nigeria he said, the lifestyle of those on death row is nothing to write home about. “To see them in prison the officials bring them in chains thereby allowing them to slowly die psychologically, spiritually and physically. To make matters worse, each inmate is given a bottle water to bath in the same position he sits in chains with others.

He also painted a picture of poor feeding practice whereby persons condemned to death are given only beans without pepper, oil or salt. To make matters worse, each inmate is given bottle water to bath in the same position he sits in chains with others. Obiagwu in condemning the deplorable living conditions of inmates on death row, called on the authorities to abolish the death penalty.

Federal High Court in Lagos His words: “As the world marked the World Day against the use of the Death Penalty with the theme: “Poverty and the death penalty” LEDAP reaffirms its position that the abolition of death penalty in law and practice should be the firm desire of the Nigerian government as death penalty is cruel and inhumane treatment, which has no place in modern society. LEDAP contends that the application of death penalty is discriminatory in Nigeria as it has become a punishment exclusive to the poor in society.

LEDAP is continually in legal

battle with the federal and state governments in its quest to ensure that fundamental rights of citizens are safe-guarded and death penalty is abolished. Currently LEDAP has at least three actions in court where it is challenging the imposition of death sentences and the proposal of the federal and state governments to execute death row inmates. LEDAP urges state governors not to sign any death warrants as it constitutes state murder. With high number of criminal convictions overturned on appeal, continued execution is risky as innocent people may be wrong-

fully killed.

“LEDAP strongly believe that in its practical application, death penalty is discriminatory as there is hardly any rich or influential person in society who is sentenced to death. LEDAP contends that the reason for the discriminatory outlook is due to the fact that the rich have the resources to settle the police or afford the best lawyers who ensure they are not convicted. LEDAP therefore takes the commemoration of the World Day Against Death Penalty, to re-live the experiences of the inmates saved from the gallows,

inviting freed former death row inmates to tell their stories in a media parley. It is LEDAP’s conclusion that poverty is a common factor to all prisoners on death row in Nigeria.

LEDAP beckons on the Government to ensure that it gives life rather than exercise eagerness in taking it away while it condemns the recommendation that prisoners on death row be executed as a means of decongesting the prison. LEDAP believes that the government has a duty to protect the sanctity of human life rather than supervising its termination and recommends a moratorium law be passed against executions in Nigeria”.

Giving statistics Obiagwu said Nigeria has about 142 prisons, 60,000 prisoners and that 660 Nigerians are on death row in South East Asia alone. He said that his group has through the court rescued about 18 inmates on death row for the past five years. This year alone three inmates have been delivered from the hang man’s nooze On jumbo pension which exgovernors assigned to themselves through their various state assemblies, the national coordinator of LEDAP said: “We are in a battle to proscribe the Governors Pension Law. We went to court to challenge states for creating bogus pensions for past governors”.

He stated that LEDAP also went to court to ask government to make primary and junior secondary education free and compulsory. On the strength of that the National Assembly passed an Act making primary education free and compulsory and junior secondary education free.

As he put it the court has delivered judgment in favour of free and compulsory primary and junior secondary education.

‘Why stakeholders are demanding for restructuring’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26

will rise up. Therefore, we need to go behind the curtains to find the actors to know why they are doing all these. God forbid, if anything happens to Nigeria, the western world will be the beneficiaries.

So, it is for us as Nigerians to see how we can solve our problems because only Nigerians can solve Nigeria’s problems.

IPOB, MASSOB, Niger Delta Front, OPC and the likes have been created to address an anomaly within the Nigeria polity.

These groups don’t necessarily need to be registered. So, it’s for us to now sit down and discuss the way forward. I hope you are aware that under the apartheid regime in South Africa, the African National Congress (ANC) was proscribed.

But today, the ANC is the party in power. So, it is imperative for government to negotiate with all stakeholders in all regions of the country. The general clamour for restructuring is unprecedented in the history of Nigeria.

Is it right for the President to inform the National Assembly that Magu will be functioning in Acting capacity through a letter?

Yes. One cannot really be certain about

the legality or otherwise of the action.

But, what I am saying is when a nominee appears before the National Assembly to be asked questions, the legislators reserve the right to either confirm or reject the nominee. A number of factors may be responsible for the rejection of a nominee. It’s either the nominee is incompetent or a person of questionable character. These are some of the reasons why a nominee cannot be confirmed by the National Assembly. But, a situation where the nominee is saddled with the responsibility of prosecuting cases involving the helmsman of the Senate, who will supervise his screening, do you think the nominee will be guaranteed fair hearing in such circumstance? For instance, if a panel is constituted in a way not to guarantee fair hearing, whatever the panel does will amount to a nullity.

The Senate has said Magu’s rejection was as a result of a negative security report from the Department of State Services (DSS). How do you react to this?

Going by the reports in the newspapers, there are two levels to it. The first rejection by the Senate was subjected to a presidential in-house cleaning exercise. The president actually directed

the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) to look into these allegations against Magu which led to his first rejection. AGF’s enquiries revealed that there were two DSS reports on Magu. One that indicted and the other one which cleared him. The question then is, which one do you act on? The conflict is enough ground for the Senate to disregard the reports. How can we have an agency of government submitting two different reports about a government nominee?

Therefore if the rejection is based on the reports and not on any other thing, it is improper because I believed that the reports should not have been acted upon.

It seems Magu will continue to function in Acting capacity indefinitely or what do you think?

The issue is that the law also does not recognize working in Acting capacity because it is a tenured appointment. In Magu’s position now, he doesn’t have tenure. Only those whose appointments were confirmed and are sworn-in has tenure. The tenure is only for the substantive appointee. Magu is only holding forth until a substantive chairman is appointed. What I meant by this is that it is only when a nominee whose name is put forward to the Senate is confirmed that

we can have a substantive EFCC chairman.

Is there any assurance that any other nominee presented by the president will not suffer Magu’s fate?

Well, to avoid such a situation, the law recognizes lobbying. It is imperative for the presidency to interface with the Senate before a nominee is presented.

The present problem has a lot to do with larger than life political ego on display.

Before a nominee is presented, the president can seek audience with the Senate president. Lobbying the legislative arm of government is an acceptance practice globally. If this had been done, it would have saved us all these stress. What I see here is that it is the nominee that suffers the consequences of the disagreement between the Executive and the Legislature as to what the true position of the law is. As far as I am concern, the true position of the law is that it is the Senate that confirms the appointment of any nominee of the president in federal bodies or commissions. The effect of the failure of the presidency to lobby the Senate before presenting Magu’s name is what is playing out. I feel the presidency should have handled the matter in a better way by being more diplomatic.

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Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Law as an instrument of navigating strategies, non-market threats Bolaji Ayorinde Over the last two decades, world business leaders have been responding to risks posed by profound changes in the global economy, in technology, and in demographics. The market environment is characterized by the number of industry rivals, the ease of entry and exit, cost structures, the nature and rate of technological progress, the nature of demand and dimensions of competition, and the rules of market competition, including antitrust law and regulation.

Some well-formulated competitive strategies run into roadblocks or end up being stalled by government inaction.

Strategies produce unintended consequences inconsistent with a company’s core values. The causes of these kinds of problems are frequently found not in a company’s market environment but instead in forces outside its markets. Indeed, for many companies, market success depends not just on their products and services, the efficiency of their operations, their internal organization, and the organization of their supply chains, distribution channels, and alliance networks. Success also depends on how effectively they deal with governments, interest groups, activists, and the public, a combination of which can be characterised as Non-Market Threats (NMTs).

The forces these parties generate can foreclose entry into new markets, limit price increases, and raise the costs of competing. They can also unlock markets, reduce regulation, handicap rivals, and generate competitive advantage. Effective risk management requires business leaders to attend to these NMTs and to develop NM strategies. When the public and politicians see businesses as agents or enemies of social policy, businesses cannot avoid becoming political.

The deployment of law to navigate, combat and reduce the impact of NMTs is the focus of this presentation.

NON-MARKET THREATS, ENVIROMENTS AND STRATEGY All economies are defined by formal and informal norms and regulations that structure market competition.

These “rules of the game” vary significantly across countries. Many barriers to imitation and entry, for example, originate from specific legal rules or government policies that favor some capabilities over others. These rules, and in many cases their enforcement, are not fixed, well-defined constraints, but are determined, implemented, and interpreted by legislatures, government administrative agencies, judicial institutions, public sentiment, and ethical consensus. The resolution of ambiguity and direction of change is neither exogenous nor divorced from strategic considerations. Rather, the process involves interest groups interacting within a system of institutions that includes but is not limited to the various branches of government, the media, and nongovernmental organizations. Both competitive advantage and industry profitability are affected by this interaction. Therefore, business strategies often must include actions to influence the outcome of the process.

The analysis and development of suc-

AGF Malami cessful strategies to shape the rules of the game to an organization’s advantage constitute the domain of NM strategy.

Successful NM strategies can establish, sustain, or erode a company’s competitive advantage. For example, the rules governing protection of intellectual property impact the advantages to “innovating” firms versus firms that are “fast followers,” whereas trade restrictions, antitrust regulations or rules governing mergers and acquisitions may prevent the execution of a well thoughtout growth strategy.

As is evident so far, these forces are manifested outside of markets but often work in conjunction with them. The NM environment consists of the social, political, and legal arrangements that structure interactions among companies and their public. For many companies, NM forces have a major impact on performance; hence these forces warrant the same high level of attention in business strategy as do market forces. A business strategy must help a company navigate in both its market and NM environments and is composed of a market or competitive component and a NM or public component. Investors, business owners and managers may understand the market environment relatively well but often see the NM environment as posing different, often more difficult, challenges.

NMTs are also important in determining the profitability of an entire industry. Regulatory costs or public subsidies, for example, may also hurt or help all players, creating common NM interests among market rivals. Navigating between competing and common interests frequently creates challenging strategic problems for investors, business owners, managers and consultants that cannot be successfully analyzed with the tradi-

tional concepts of competitive strategy.

This is particularly relevant when a firm implements an innovative strategy, operates in a rapidly evolving industry like Nigeria, or targets new markets in the global economy. Such is the case in deregulating industries (telecommunications or energy) where one set of rules is effectively being substituted for another, in e-commerce where important rules (e.g., on the protection of intellectual property and on domestic and international rules with respect to privacy or sales practices) appear open to change, or within the biotech and pharmaceutical industry where rapid innovation may clash with ethical concerns, questions about patients’ well-being, or about a certain technology or its distribution.

Legal constraints and government regulations significantly shape the rules of market competition. Much of NM interaction thus consists of interests competing in public institutions such as legislatures, regulatory bodies, or courts. NM issues are frequently encountered in the context of a crisis where time is short and information is limited. The Nigerian business scene is generally perceived as volatile, eclectic and erratic due to changes in administration, political unrest and an immature bureaucracy.

Thus, before undertaking market, firm, or NM analysis, one must consider the geographic context of business/firm operations. First of all, firms must focus on the market and NM characteristics of the particular country or countries they plan to enter. This “multi- domestic” focus suggests that a firm must be sensitive to the individual characteristics of different target countries. A country’s market, involves a consideration of existing and potential competitors, suppliers, and the like. An assessment of

a country’s NM environment focuses on the types of its existing or potential policies regarding investment, including joint venture requirements, export performance demands, local content rules, technology transfer agreements, and multilateral investment initiatives. In addition, both market and NM environments are shaped by previous political bargains or coalitions, historical precedents, and cultural values.

For many businesses, NM forces are as significant as market factors: the interaction between government institutions, elected officials, policy-oriented activists and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) shape the legal environment for businesses in ways that have direct implications for their bottom line. Lawyers are frequently involved in developing and implementing strategies in the NM environment to advocate and realize the interests their clients. In short, business leaders cannot afford to make plans about supply chains, production technology, and employment conditions without regard to the probable political responses. To do so would be to ignore what is becoming their greatest business risk. Market strategies are not enough; business leaders also need NM strategies. They need to work with social and political imperatives, and leverage on wise legal counsel as part of the solution to NMTs. GLOBAL INSTANCES The avowed environmentalism of energy companies is an example. In the 1990s and 2000s, world populations became increasingly concerned about global warming. Hostility to oil companies was a natural corollary, creating the risk of (even more) punitive taxes and regulatory constraints. In-house and external Counsel of energy companies has played a significant role. In the case of SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OF NIGERIA LIMITED v. CHIEF JOEL ANARO & ORS (2015) LPELR24750(SC), instituted by the Plaintiffs seeking damages from Shell Development Company of Nigeria Limited for oil spillage. The trial court in a judgment delivered on 27th May, 1997 in favour of the Plaintiffs awarded damages. See also SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OF NIGERIA LIMITED V ABEL ISAIAH & 2 OTHERS (2001) 11 NWLR (Pt.723)168.

In Nigeria, we have the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) which is a militant group in Nigeria’s Niger Delta. The group publicly announced their existence in March 2016. The NDA have attacked oil producing facilities in the delta, causing the shutdown of oil terminals and a fall in Nigeria’s oil production to its lowest level in twenty years. The attacks caused Nigeria to fall behind Angola as Africa’s largest oil producer. The reduced oil output has hampered the Nigerian economy, since Nigeria depends on the oil industry for nearly all its government revenues. The NDA’s declared aims are to create a sovereign state in the Niger Delta and have threatened to disrupt Nigeria’s economy if their aims are not met. Recently, they have threatened to resume fresh attacks on oil companies- a rather grave threat considering that the country is has only recently emerged from a recession.

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Ondo community begs Akeredolu over abandoned school projects Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

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nity in Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State have expressed displeasure at the level of abandoned projects in the local area.

The residents said the abandoned projects have drawn back socio-economic development in the community.

They also explained that an ongoing project inside the Ayorinde Baptist Primary School in the community had been abandoned thereby forcing pupils to study inside the scorching sun.

Olatoye Saibu, Chairman of Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) of the school who spoke on behalf of the community, said the pupils in the community are now learning under the trees due to the

bad state of infrastructure.

Mr. Saibu, who had held a meeting with the Connected Development, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) from Abuja, disclosed that the previous government of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP led by former Governor Olusegun Mimiko abandoned the projects in the school.

He noted that there was urgent need for government intervention in the local community before things get worsen.

According to him, the present government of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu should stepin and put succor on the people.

The Chairman, Parents-Teacher Association (PTA) appealed to the government to expedite action on the projects in the school in order to enhance the learning standard

of the pupils.

“We are appealing to government that what happened during the previous administration should not repeat itself because the projects have been abandoned for almost three months now.

“Our pupils are being taught under the tree and some are taken to nearby church premises to study, which is not conducive enough for learning.

“Even last week, a snake bit one of our pupils here when they were receiving lecture under the tree and it took grace of God for the child to survive it,” he said.

Similarly, Mr. Omotola Ebenezer, a community leader, called on government to save lives of their pupils by facilitating the work.

“Some politicians came from Akure to see the project but up till today, nothing has been done. Our

children are still staying in dilapidated building.

“It is alarming for us to start waiting for good three to four months without seeing any development being carried out by contractor. This is bad.

“I met with the headmaster some time ago and he was complaining that he didn’t even know the contractors, which makes tracing them a serious problem.

“Though, I believe that when the project is completed, the suffering of today will become enjoyment of tomorrow and our people will enroll their pupils in the school, Ebenezer noted.

According to him, the school is using only two classrooms at the moment instead of six as the contractor has demolished the other four.

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^Ə Ƈ C ƄƑƋƋ cautions parents against imposing careers on wards

ÏÏÏFor parents who believe in

‘family-tradition’ careers, this week’s episode of TV Series, Professor Johnbull, sponsored by Globacom, is a must-watch as the didactic drama lampoons such attitude and calls for a non-regimented career counselling for children and wards.

It is slated for airing on NTA Network, NTA International on DSTV Channel 251 and NTA on StarTimes at 8.30 p.m. on Tuesday.

In the episode, the lead character in the series, Professor Johnbull, acted by Kanayo O. Kanayo (KOK) counsels viewers on what parents and guardians should do in molding the future of their children and wards alike.

The new episode is aptly entitled Career Choices as it dissects the issue of career choices for children, giving parents and guardians, as well as career counsellors in public and private schools, tips of what is expected of them. It advises parents to avoid guiding the children and wards under their watch to follow a certain family pattern in career choices, or to follow career paths they consider more lucrative.

In his submission, Professor Johnbull condemns imposition of careers on children by parents who want their children to pursue a particular profession without taking into consideration, the passion and talents of the children.

The episode exposes why parents prefer some careers to others, and it is mostly because some people had succeeded in such careers in the past. However, Professor Johnbull dismisses this as not being true all the time. “There are unsuccessful footballers, unsuccessful pilots and unsuccessful medical doctors”, he argues.

The repeat broadcast of Career Choices will be aired at 8.30 p.m. on Friday on the mentioned channels.

Gov Lalong revamping agric sector in Plateau, says Commissioner

UNN to graduate 132 first class students

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for Culture, Tourism and Hospitality, Mr. Peter Mwankon, has said that the tourism sector has the potential to be the highest employer of labour in the state.

The commissioner stated this on Monday when Save and Humanity Organisation gave him an award for his contribution for the development of the sector.

The commissioner said that in view of the huge potential, Plateau State Government under the leadership of Governor Simon Lalong was working assiduously to revive the sector.

“Tourism has a huge potential capable to be highest employer of labour apart from huge revenue generation of government and citizens of the state.

“The sector can create millions of direct and indirect jobs when it is thriving.

“If there is influx of tourists into Plateau, everyone ranging from pure water sellers to hoteliers apart from government will benefit,” he said.

He said that the Lalong administration within the last two years of its existence has taken concrete steps to develop tourists’ sites as part of efforts to develop tourism.

Mwankon said that the state government brought back the Jos Carnival and since then it has been attracting tourists to the state.

He said that cultural festivals that have almost gone extinct have been revived by the state government and since then people have been coming from all parts of the country to participate.

The commissioner commended the NGO for recognising their contribution for the growth of tourism.

He said that he was humbled by the award saying that it would spur him, the staff and management of the ministry to do more.

Mr. Abraham Oyibo, Executive Director, Save and Serve Humanity Organisation said that commissioner was the first to be given the Service Ambassador award by the organisation.

Oyibo said that the organisation conducted a research with focus on commitment to goals, public accessibility among others and Mwankon came tops.

The director said that the NGO’s concern was to advocate for good governance and believe that the award would spur the commissioner to do more.

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Moses Oyediran, Enugu 132 of the 7, 830 graduating students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka will be awarded first class degrees during the 47th convocation of the institution.

The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Benjamin Ozumba, told newsmen on Monday in Enugu at the Vice- Chancellor’s press briefing marking the flagoff ceremony of the convocation.

Ozumba said that 1, 468 will graduate with postgraduate degrees and diploma while 331 will graduate with doctor of Philosophy and 155 postgraduate diplomas.

He said that institution was determined to continue producing quality graduates that could compete favourably with their

counterparts in any part of the world.

The Vice-Chancellor said the university would confer honourary degrees on three Nigerians.

“Three eminent Nigerians who have distinguish themselves in public services will be awarded honourary Doctorate Degrees of our Universities.

“They are His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto; Chairman of Slok Group, His Excellency, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu and the Chairman, Zenith Bank, Mr. Jim Ovia.

Ozumba said activities lined up during the ceremony was the convocation lecture which will be delivered by the governor of Central Bank, Dr. Godwin Emefiele on Thursday, November 30 at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Nsukka campus.

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Stories by Frank Jumbo with Agency reports igeria Football Federation target Kevin Akpoguma set an unwanted Bundesliga record in Hoffenheim’s 3-0 loss to Hamburg at the Volksparkstadion (Hamburg) on Sunday, November 26.

The Germany youth international, who started on the right side of a threeman central defense for Hoffenheim, put

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Eagles hopeful, Kevin Akpoguma sets record in Bundesliga through his own net in the sixth minute to give Hamburg the lead.As reported by the official website of the Bundesliga, Akpoguma scored the Bundesliga’s 1000th own goal.

Former Schalke 04 defender Willi Schulz is the first player credited with an own goal in the Ger-

man top-flight, and Benjamin Stambouli took the league’s tally to 999 in the 4-4 draw with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday afternoon.

Akpoguma has recently broken into the first team of Hoffenheim, starting

and going the distance in their last four matches in the league, including today’s contest versus Hamburg.

The Neustadt an der Weinstraße born center back played for Rot-Weiß Speyer, Schwarz-Weiß Speyer, FC Bavaria Wörth, FC Neureut 08 and Karlsruher SC before joining Hoffenheim in the summer of 2013.

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Anderlecht coach unhappy with Onyekuru

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nderlecht manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck is unhappy with the contribution of Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru in the last two games in the Belgian First Division A, saying his dribbles were negative over the course of ninety minutes. The Everton loanee is Anderlecht’s top scorer in the league with seven goals from fifteen appearances. ‘’Henry has to stop thinking that he’s only about his goals... The sum of his dribbles must be positive after 90 minutes. Not negative, as now,’’ Vanhaezebrouck stated, according to nieuwsblad.be. ‘’Especially if he has so much space and as little opposition as against Kortrijk, he should avoid simple ball losses. ‘’Yes, last week against Mouscron he scored the winning goal, but I expect more from him.’’ Onyekuru has notched eight goals in all competitions for the Belgian champions, but only three were scored in front of the club’s fans at the Stade Constant Vanden Stock in Brussels.

Anderlecht will host Uche Agbo’s Standard Liege in the Cup on Wednesday.

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U23 Striker Omofoman joins Enyimba on a 3-year deal

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igeria Professional Football League giants Enyimba have secured the services of highly-rated striker Omofoman Freedom.

The Nigeria U23 international has appended his signature to a threeyear deal with the People’s Elephant and will help the club prosecute their CAF Confederation Cup, Federation Cup and NPFL campaign.

The player’s intermediary Ogbemudia Endurance Iseri said Omofoman is ready to take the league by storm just as he did before his European sojourn.

The 23-year-old was one of the pioneer winners of the LMC Wonder Goal award the year it was introduced, and his signing is a huge coup for Enyimba FC because he can deliver goals playing from either the wings or any other place in the attack. Omofoman was part of the Dream Team VI tutored by Samson Siasia and played in some of the qualifiers for the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations and Rio 2016 Olympics Games.

A product of Warri Wolves, Omofoman last played for Finish side AC Kajaani, for whom he scored 5 goals (6 assists) in 19 appearances.

Ndidi is best Nigerian passer in the EPL

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entral midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is Nigeria’s pass master in the English Premier League, having completed more passes than other Nigerians playing in the league, even his Leicester City teammates.

According to stats from the official website of the Premier League, Ndidi took his tally for the season to 600 after the Foxes 1-1 draw with West Ham on Friday.

The former Racing Genk star has made more passes than Harry Maguire (526), Danny Simpson (437), Christian Fuchs (434) and goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel (398). Leicester City number eight Kelechi Iheanacho is sixteenth on the list with with 78 passes made in only 255 minutes of game time. Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi is second on the list of Nigerian passers with 241 successful passes, while Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses comes third with 131 passes.

The top passers in the Premier League after thirteen matches are Fernandinho (1,141), David Silva (1,091) and Nicolás Otamendi (1,066).

NFF launches short code to drive world cup campaigns

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he Nigeria Football Federation on Monday in Lagos launched a short code - *1945# - which will be used for all campaigns that are geared towards Nigeria’s preparation and participation at the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals in Russia. The event was organized in conjunction with Secure and Trusted Alliance Services Limited – STA Mobile.

NFF 2nd Vice President/LMC Chairman Shehu Dikko, who is also Chairman of Marketing, Sponsorship and Television Advisory Committee, disclosed that the short code would be available for use by all NFF partners, sponsors and suppliers, in the process also revealing an ‘Official Supporter’ program into which corporate concerns not presently in relationship with the NFF can lodge to be part of Nigeria’s 2018 FIFA World Cup excitement train.

NFF President Amaju Pinnick and 1st Vice President Seyi Akinwunmi also spoke at the event, just as

STA’s Managing Director Biodun Jagun and a clutch of NFF’s current partners, including AITEO Group, Zenith Bank and TGI Group. Super Eagles’ stars Odion Ighalo and Ikechukwu Ezenwa were present, as well as former Eagles’ skipper Mutiu Adepoju – one of 16 players to have scored for Nigeria in five previous FIFA World Cup outings.

In explaining the idea behind the short code, Jagun said the plan is for a total of 100 fans of the Super Eagles to win all –expenses paid trip to the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals, in four tranches of 25 people-amonth between January and April 2018.

“The Naija 4 Russia initiative is born in due season as a feel-good factor for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, which is at its highest-ever in the recent history of Nigerian Football. For the first time in the history of football in Nigeria, we have a VAS platform for the fans and supporters of Nigerian Football by way of a short code.

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Bale’s agent slams Spanish media critics

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areth Bale wants to spend the rest of his career at Real Madrid and the Spanish press are guilty of writing “trash” about the Wales star, says his agent.

Speculation regarding Bale and an exit from the Santiago Bernabeu is never far from the back pages in Spain, despite the forward having won three Champions Leagues, a LaLiga title and a Copa del Rey during four years at Madrid.

Bale has often been the subject of whistles from a demanding Bernabeu crowd when Madrid have failed to hit their top standard, and there was talk that Manchester United were ready to bring the 28-year-

old back to the Premier League in the last transfer window.

However, Bale – who is set to play for the first time since September in Tuesday’s Copa del Rey fixture against Fuenlabrada due to a combination of calf and groin injuries – is settled in the Spanish capital and does not want to contemplate a transfer, according to his representative Jonathan Barnett.

“He wants to play the rest of his life at Real Madrid,” he told Fichajes. “He loves Madrid, the city, life and he loves the club.

“Of course, it hurts him when the people don’t support him and they do with other players who aren’t so good.

“It’s crazy, this happens only in Spain and

I don’t understand it, fans should understand this and know how good he is.”

Barnett also took aim at the media in Spain, who he accused of making up stories about Bale.

“I think that those who write these stories should go back to school and learn what journalism should be like, it’s not inventing stories, I do not want to get angry because I read invented stories,” he added.

“Some journalists in Spain write trash, they aren’t based on football reasons and this is a mistake, they don’t take the time to analyse what he has done. The fans should adore him.”

Sevilla boss Berizzo to undergo cancer surgery

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Dortmund lose Gotze for 6 weeks

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orussia Dortmund’s Mario Gotze will be out for six weeks after suffering an ankle injury in Saturday’s 4-4 Ruhr derby draw against Schalke.

Gotze scored Dortmund’s third goal as they raced into 4-0 lead after just 25 minutes of the Bundesliga clash at Signal Iduna Park. But the Germany international had to be replaced by Gonzalo Castro in the 78th minute as Schalke came roaring back to earn a point away to their bitter local rivals.

Dortmund announced on Twitter that Gotze will be sidelined “due to a ligament tear in the upper and lower right ankle for six weeks”.

Pastore considering PSG future

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evilla head coach Eduardo Berizzo will undergo surgery on Tuesday after being diagnosed with prostate cancer, the LaLiga club have confirmed.

Berizzo’s assistant Ernesto Marcucci, who also worked as his number two at Celta Vigo, will take charge of the first team in his absence.

In a statement, Sevilla said: “The return of the Argentine coach to Sevilla FC bench will depend both on the operation and on the evolution of the post-surgery .

“Sevilla FC is confident that this return will be as soon as possible.”

News of Berizzo’s illness came to light in the aftermath of Sevilla’s Champions League match against Liverpool last week, where Wissam Ben Yedder’s brace and a stoppage-time goal from Guido Pizarro secured a 3-3 draw from 3-0 down.

A similarly stunning comeback followed on Sunday, with Villarreal two goals to the good before Clement Lenglet, Franco Vazquez and Ever Banega sealed a 3-2 triumph that leaves Sevilla fifth in LaLiga.

Marcucci’s first game in charge will be against Cartagena in the fourth round of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, with his side holding a 3-0 advantage from last month’s first leg.

News of Berizzo’s illness came to light in the aftermath of Sevilla’s Champions League match against Liverpool last week, where Wissam Ben Yedder’s brace and a stoppage-time goal from Guido Pizarro secured a 3-3 draw from 3-0 down.

A similarly stunning comeback followed on Sunday, with Villarreal two goals to the good before Clement Lenglet, Franco Vazquez and Ever Banega sealed a 3-2 triumph that leaves Sevilla fifth in LaLiga.

Marcucci’s first game in charge will be against Cartagena in the fourth round of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, with his side holding a 3-0 advantage from last month’s first leg.

incenzo Montella says it was an honour to coach AC Milan and hopes his successor Gennaro Gattuso can improve the team’s fortunes.

Montella was sacked on Monday and replaced with Primavera boss Gattuso following a terrible start to the Serie A campaign.

Backed by new Chinese ownership, Milan spent big in the off-season, signing Leonardo Bonucci and Andre Silva as part of a major overhaul of the playing squad.

Montella has not been able to get the best out of his expensively assembled group, with the Rossoneri sitting seventh in the table, already 11 points outside the Champions League qualification places.

And the patience of the hierarchy has now run out, leaving the former Fiorentina and Sampdoria coach to wish his successor well.

“Coaching Milan was an honour, working with this group even more so,” he said.

“I thank the fans for their support, [managing director Marco] Fassone and [sporting director Massimiliano] Mirabelli for this opportunity and my staff for supporting me throughout.

“I hope Rino [Gattuso] takes Milan back where they belong.”

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avier Pastore is considering his Paris Saint-Germain future after being left out of the starting XI again away to Monaco on Sunday.

The 28-year-old playmaker has managed just four starts in Ligue 1 this season and finds himself struggling for game time in a squad that also contains Julian Draxler.

Pastore claimed earlier this month he will not seek a move away from Parc des Princes to boost his hopes of being selected by Argentina for the World Cup in Russia next year.

But the former Palermo man, who was introduced in the 82nd minute of a 2-1 win over the reigning champions at Stade Louis II, now appears to be weighing up the prospect of a transfer away from the French capital.

“I always want to play, I do not play important matches like in the Champions League or today against Monaco. It was more or less like that all year long.

“I have already said it, I’m going to think about my future but the important thing is to try to help the team during the ten minutes that I enter the field.”

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Why traders voted Obiano for second AT3 tenure – Ogbaru market leader

Umuenze youths send SOS to Anambra govt AT 2 Obiano has no pact with Buhari, says APGA chair Alphonsus Nweze, Awka

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Governor Willie Obiano and wife during a victory match at Eke Awka market, the Anambra State capital last Wednesday after he received the Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as winner of the November 18, 2017 governorship election in

Anambra guber poll success will boost investors’ confidence -ANSIPPA boss Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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Chairman, Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA), Chief Cyril Enweze, says the success of the November 18 governorship election would further improve the investment climate in the state.

Enweze, who is also the traditional ruler of Umuoji community in Idemili South Local Government Area, made the assertion in an interview with the newsmen in Umuoji on Sunday.

The renowned Economist said the political stability during and after the election as well as the economic blueprint of Governor Willie Obiano who won the poll massively were great assurances that investors’ money were safe in Anambra State.

He said the sceptical attitude of some of the investors in the build up to the election had giv-

en way and that ANSIPPA had already scheduled a meeting with new investors who had been calling for business talks.

“People who have been waiting to see the outcome of the election but now they have seen that it is 21 local government out of 21, it is unprecedented, they know that the governor is solidly entrenched and that their money is safe in Anambra State.

“The investors are already coming back, some of them at some point were very jittery, they were afraid that a new administration will come and demolish everything that had been done, but now they know that the coast is clear.

“What this governor holds dear to his heart is the work of attracting investors.

“The secret is that the more investors we get to set up in Anambra, the more they help him to achieve his security objectives through employment.

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“The more investors you can attract, the more you are able to build up your Internally Generated Revenue to compliment the federal allocation.

“These are the funds that will be used to execute development projects, as a visionary, Gov. Obiano is aware of these,’’ he said.

Enweze described investors as crucial stakeholders in an election who read the “economic weather’’ but were now confident that the security, investment-friendly environment and enabling policies that attracted them to Anambra in the last three years were still be obtainable.

According to him, Governor Obiano has not said that he is going to change his economic policies and blueprints but rather that he is going to strengthen them and as an insider, I am very optimistic about this.

“Like I said, there was this wait-and-see attitude, where investors waited and listened to the tone at the debate where some candidates had said that

they would bring down the bridge at Awka, others said that there was no investments in Anambra.

“But there are people who came with their money and invested in the state yet people were denying that fact.

“On a general note, I want to advise that people should not say careless things during election just because they want to win.

“Investors are smart and sensitive people, they are careful about the behavior of candidates in an election as it borders on their business, so Anambra is now more open for business,’’ he said.

The ANSIPPA chairman said that apart from providing market for firms and business, Anambra economy would be virile under Obiano following the major thrust of his campaign promises and their effects.

He expressed confidence that Obiano would deliver on his campaign promises for which he was overwhelmingly voted for a second term in office.

National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Oye, has denied that Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has a pact with President Muhammadu Buhari to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) after the Anambra State Governorship election held on November 18, 2017.

Oye in an interaction with newsmen in his country home at Amawbia, said it was true that some people persuaded Governor Obiano to leave APGA for APC before the election but he stoutly resisted it.

He said what people don’t know is that Obiano is a man of character who would not just change political party like women change wrapper, saying that APGA as a political party with deep ideology does not have any pact with anybody.

The National Chairman dismissed Martin Agbaso as a personal non-grata, and meddlesomeness, an unknown person in APGA because he is not a member of the party.

Oye said Agbaso had left APGA for PDP for a long time now and there was no evidence that he has returned as his name was not in APGA register in Emekuku ward in Imo State.

He stressed that they have no business with Agbaso as he did not at any time contest for the National Chairmanship of the party, adding that there are at least nine perpetual injunction on him.

Oye said APGA as a party has clear ideology, which helps its governors to perform. ”Peter Obi lost that vision immediately he left APGA. He want into PDP and broke it into pieces.

He broke the party into eight different factions within the state. In this election, other parties were giving the people money to vote for them but APGA gave them more than money: quality services, good governance, security and others,” Oye said.

The APGA chairman said history beckons on the party in 2019, predicting that they would win eight states with one already down, insisting that the party would win Abia, Imo, Delta, Enugu, Ebonyi, Nasarawa states among others.

He said with the victory in the just concluded governorship election in Anambra State, APGA has created template for other political parties as there was no crisis during the election.

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Awka Catholic Diocese celebrates feast of Christ the King John Ndu,Awka

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Catholic Church faithful in Awka Diocese, Anambra State, during a procession to celebrate the feast of Christ the King...on Sunday

Obiano’s victory’ll ensure continued civil servants’ welfare, says HoS ÏÏÏCivil

Servants in Anambra State have said that Governor Willie Obiano’s victory in the just-concluded governorship election in the state would guarantee their welfare under his administration.

The Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Harry Udu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Friday that the bloc support of the workers in the state for Obiano was because he was committed to their welfare.

He said the leave allowance of workers in the state for 2017 had been paid, noting that the workers were looking forward to the usual Christmas Rice largesse of the Obiano administration.

His words: “We are upbeat since the result of the election

was released; it reflected the wishes and aspirations of workers in the state.

“Workers threw their hat in the ring in that election to vote for the friend they know, they voted where their bread was buttered and we are all happy.

“I do not need to plead with Obiano specially to sustain his tempo on workers’ welfare; the interest of the people of Anambra is primary to him, we are certain that his good programmes will continue.

“During Public Service Day celebration, he promised to pay our leave allowances, as I am speaking with you, that one has dropped, we are sure our salary alerts will come soon and the Christmas rice is certain,’’ he said.

Udu promised that Anambra workforce would redouble their efforts in supporting the governor to achieve his policy objectives, including improving the Internally Generated Revenue of the state.

He congratulated the people of Anambra for the peaceful election and thanked the state workforce for defying all odds to vote massively for Obiano.

“The governor through his labour-friendly disposition has made my job a lot easier, our promotions are up to date up to 2016, and the National Housing Scheme has taken off.

“On our part, we shall do our best to drive his policies and enable him to achieve his Divine mandate in Anambra,’’ he said.

Electoral process: Persons with disabilities call for involvement ÏÏÏAnambra

State Government is to asphalt all the major roads leading to the College of Education, Nzugbe by 2018.

Persons with Disabilities (PWD) have called on National Assembly to speed up harmonisation of Disability Bill to enable President Muhammadu Buhari assent to it.

The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) made the call while briefing newsmen on Anambra Governorship election, held on November 18.

The Executive Director,

CCD, Mr. David Anyaele, said the passing of the Bill into law would minimise use of charity-based approach by INEC to addressing disability issues in Nigeria.

According to him, the National Assembly is urgently expected to strengthen Section 52 (2) of the 2010 Electoral Act by making the provision of Braille and Sign language interpreters mandatory. ``This is as opposed to leaving it to the desecration of INEC as the case is today. ``Also the Anambra State House of Assembly should

pass Disability Bill that will criminalise all forms of discrimination and harmful practices against Ndi Anambra with disabilities,” Anyaele appealed.

The CCD boss urged INEC to standardise its collection of data of the people in preelection and Election Day. ``This is to enable them to plan for the participation of voters with different forms of disabilities.’’

He commended the Federal Government, security agencies and INEC for providing equal rights to all the parties to ensure a free and fair election.

The Catholic Church all over the world on Sunday marked the solemnity of Christ the King.

The solemnity also known as Corpus Christi is celebrated every last Sunday of the liturgical calendar (34th week of ordinary time).

Originally, the solemnity Corpus Christi was to be celebrated on June every year, but due to raining season, it was shifted to the Solemnity of Christ the King, which is on the last Sunday of liturgical calendar.

It is always celebrated with a procession by different parishes, matching with colorful songs to the cathedral parish

of the Diocese.

It was a flamboyant celebration in Awka Diocese as over 20 parishes proceeded to St Patricks Cathedral with different musical instruments.

Addressing the mammoth crowd, the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. (Dr.) Paulinus Ezeokafor said the solemnity indicates that Jesus Christ is the father and King of all Universe.

He urged Christians all over the world to embrace Christ and allow Him take prominence in their lives.

The Bishop commended the faithful for their contributions in ensuring a peaceful procession, urging them to spread the word of God in their daily lives.

Umuenze youths send SOS to Anambra govt Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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munity in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State have called on Anambra State government to quickly intervene in the various problems that have thwarted the progress of the community.

The youths, numbering over one thousand, took to the street in a peaceful protest against power tussle, vandalisation of transformer, corruption and other social ills that had eaten deep the progress of the community.

The four hours protest witnessed carrying of placards with inscription “No more illegal arrest”, “There should be peace in Umunze “, “UPU election must hold “, “We need youth empowerment “, and many others.

Addressing some journalists, the President Umunze Youths Association, Comrade Enye Amaechi, regretted that the community had been deprived of developmental projects due to power tussle among the political bourgeoises.

He said: “For 13 years now, we have not had President General and it has been affected us politically. Because of this, we, the youths, have decided to conduct the election come January 2.

“We don’t have any representative. Even our House member in the state House of Assembly, Hon Nikky Ugochukwu, has never attracted any meaningful development.”

Speaking on power supply in the community, Mr. Amaechi bemoaned consistent epileptic power supply, irrespective of Gover-

nor Obiano’s intervention geared towards providing 16 hours power supply.

He said: “We have not had steady power supply since Governor Obiano restored our light after over 13 years power failure in the community.

“EEDC has been sabotaging the present administration, denying us of the light and at the end of the month, they will give us outrageous bill,” he lamented.

On his part, the Vice President of Umunze Youth Association, Mr. Onwuzulike Livinus, called Federal Government and management of Federal Technical College, Umunze to always release the fund mapped out for social responsibility, saying the youth had been neglected with no privilege of employment in the school.

“We have graduates in the community, but the management of Federal Technical Umunze has denied our youths of employment in the institution.

“They fill our quota with ghost workers, denying us our dividend of democracy,” Onwuzulike added.

Also, one of the female representatives in the youth association, Miss Ohabasirim Oluebube harped on the need to adequately empower the female graduates to save them from constant experience of sexual harassment in a bid to search for job.

Every effort to reach the House member, Nikky Ugochukwu proved abortive as she didn’t pick her calls.

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Special Day for the poor: JDPC Awka Diocese empowers over 400 John Ndu, Awka

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The Justice Development and Peace Caritas Commission (JDPC), Awka Catholic Diocese, recently joined the rest of the world to mark the annual International Day for The Poor.

Over four hundred destitute from different denominations and origins received all kinds of gift items, ranging from clothing, consumables, footwear and cash gift.

Addressing the beneficiaries during the celebration at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Awka, the Director, JDPC, Awka Diocese, Rev. Fr. Simon Anigbogu, said it was a directive by the Supreme Pontiff, Pope Francis, as approved by the diocesan bishop, His Lordship Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, to mark the day as a special day for the poor, noting that it was commemorated in all the Catholic Churches across the globe.

Fr. Anigbogu said that the celebration would not just end at the diocesan level, but that it would be marked at various parishes in the diocese, noting that the celebration was done by the St. Patrick’s Cathedral JDPC in conjunction with the diocesan JDPC. “We are highly grateful to Pope Francis for this wonderful initiative. We also want to use this medium to thank our Diocesan bishop for this approval. He supported us immeasurably. He provided all

what we are sharing today.

“We invited them regardless of who they are. You can see them.

No question was asked about their background, denominations or origin. We are concerned about their welfare,’ Fr. Anigbogu said.

In their separate speeches, Br. Mac-Julian Onjejegbu (BSS) incharge of Caritas and the Programme Manager, Mr. Ebenebe Onyeka, said they gathered to celebration with the needy in society, noting that they were ever ready to carry out the mandate of the Supreme Pontiff and that of the diocesan bishop.

In an interview, some of the beneficiaries who spoke to Fides, Miss Iruoma Okwuka; Chidimma Onyenwe and Ngozi Egwu expressed gratitude to God for the opportunity given to them to participate in the largesse.

In a related development, JDPC also awarded a scholarship to a budding sculptor, Master Ugwu Solomon, a native of Nsukka in Enugu State, who specialized in using mud to mould all manner of things.

According to JDPC’s Director, Rev. Fr. Simon Anigbogu said they were amazed at the talent of the eight year -old boy. ‘We are going to train him. He is in class four now.

We are going to take it up from there. We’ll train him from his present class to secondary school level,’ he promised.

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Why traders voted Obiano for second tenure – Ogbaru market leader Alphonsus Nweze, Awka

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chairman of Ogbaru Main Market in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chief Victor Nwawuzie, has said the traders in Anambra State voted massively for Governor Willie Obiano’s second term because of a lot of his achievements which have direct and positive impact on them.

Chief Nwawuzie said one of those things was the prompt payment of salaries and pensions to the workers and pensioners of the state, arguing that what sustained various markets in the state was because when Governor paid workers, they came to the market to buy from them.

He said in some states in the country their markets have collapsed and the traders were living in abject poverty because their Governors refused to pay salary.

Akrika Ukpor, as he is fondly called, said that Governor Obiano’s security programme which brought to an end kidnapping and violent robbery endeared him to the traders because nei-

ther the traders themselves nor their supporters were being attacked again, hence their confidence improved and businesses boomed.

The Ogbaru market leader said what again helped Obiano to win was that he brought knowledgeable, good and honest people around him and one of such people was the PresidentGeneral of Anambra markets, Chief Okwudili Ezenwankwo, who advised the Governor what he would do for the traders.

He said Obiano did what he was advised by building N10 million projects in each of the markets in the state, which no government has ever done.

He said the re-election of Obiano was a clear and loud message to the politicians in the State that Anambra people do not want god-fatherism in the politics of the state.

Nwawuzie advised Governor Obiano to go out there and construct roads and provide electricity in every nooks and crannies of the state, since the people want what they can see.

He also asked Obiano to as

usual remember traders by ensuring tighter security network in the state and build more projects in the markets.

The market leader dismissed likely outbreak of any crisis within Obiano’s Government arising from the prominent people who backed him during the last election, saying, “I don’t think there will be crisis. We are all Igbos. We love APGA. Whoever supported Obiano did that out of his/her volition”.

He said after Obiano, the slot will move to the Anambra South Senatorial zone and he was sure that APGA will again win because no other party can take over Anambra State. Nwawuzie called on the traders in the state to throw their support behind Obiano in this second tenure, assuring the 17,000 traders in Ogbaru Main Market would continue to be behind the Governor.

He also urged the people of the state to support the Governor for him to realise his ambition of making Anambra State great by the time he will complete his second tenure.

Corps members advised to represent national interest John Ndu, Awka

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members have been sworn in for their one year compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Anambra State.

In a speech during the event at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Umunya, Governor Willie Obiano, urged the corps members to break new grounds and integrate with their host communities.

The governor was represented at the event, by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu.

He enjoined them to maintain discipline throughout their stay in the state.

Anambra State, Chief Judge, who was represented

by Justice V.N Agbata administered the oath of allegiance.

The Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Dr. Uju Nwogu congratulated them for their academic pursuits that facilitated their being

considered worthy to make it for the National Service.

She enjoined them to take active and full part in the activities at the camp.

The Anambra State Director, NYSC, Mr. Ebenezer Olusegun Olawele while presenting the Batch B stream 1 corps members said the corps had mapped out many activities that include, military drills, skills acquisition and motivational talks.

He said this would enable the members to engage in social activities and to reduce stress.

In a vote of thanks, he congratulated the governor over his re-election and thanked him for his support to the scheme.

Mr. Olawele, then hailed the ongoing work at the NYSC permanent orientation camp at Umuawulu/Mbaukwu.

He, however, reminded the governor of the need for timely completion of the NYSC permanent site to enhance the welfare of members.

Members of the Senate committee on INEC led by the Chairman, Senator Suleiman Naziz (third left), during a courtesy visit to Governor Obiano(2nd left) at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, Awka, the Anambra State

Obiano charges students on quality education John Ndu, Awka

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Anambra State has joined the Roman Catholic faithful in celebrating the feast of Christ the King.

Addressing the congregation at the Christ the King College, Onitsha, Governor Obiano advised students to imbibe the culture of quality academic standards.

The Governor said this would

enable them to achieve acceptable academic excellence.

Governor Obiano tasked teachers to be dedicated to their duties.

He noted that such commitment would help them to perform better in public examinations.

Earlier in a homily during the mass, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha, Most Reverend Valerian Okeke, charged Christians to humble themselves before God

to enable him lift them up.

Most Reverend Okeke urged them to be good shepherds in all their endeavours.

He said one of the attributes of effective Christian living was catering for the needy and the oppressed in the society.

The Archbishop advised political, religious, community leaders and other stakeholders to always show positive attributes to enable the younger ones emulate them.

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ÏÏÏAnambra State Governor, Chief

Willie Obiano, has been asked to redirect his energy in combating crime and criminality in the state as he did when he newly assumed power in the state in 2014, now that the governorship election was over.

The chairman of Ogbaru Plastic Dealers Association, (OPDA), Mr. Henry Ahpotue, who stated this in an interview with The Anambra Times in his office, said the security situation in the state has been relaxed and deteriorated in the last few months especially after the election which many believe was because of distraction from the governorship election.

He said there was no doubt that the governor was preoccupied with how he would be re- elected in the November 18, 2017 poll and therefore could not concentrate on the security of the state, which was his star programme for the people of the state.

The market leader said it has become imperative for the Governor to rise to the occasion now the yuletide was fast approaching, lamenting that hoodlums have developed confidence and sometimes moved into

people’s shops and houses to rob.

They, he said, sometimes operate with motor bikes, snatching people of their bags, money and other valuables.

Akpotue said now that the Governor has won the election, he with the security agencies should turn the heat on these hoodlums, especially in this yuletide period.

“He needs to improve on the security on the ground in the state now.

In Fegge and other parts of Onitsha, they now break into stalls. Upper Iweka is no go area now. He should bring back the system he used when he started his first term.

The chairman said he was convinced that Governor Obaino would be able to fulfill the promises he made to the people of the state during the electioneering in the next four years, saying that he was confident that Obaino will torch the lives of more Anambra people this time around.

Stressing that this re-election has brought in more responsibilities to the Governor, as a lot are demanding for his attention, Akpotue expressed his readiness and that of the traders in Anambra State to fully support Governor Obiano in his determination to transform the state.

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CNPP urges Obiano to fulfill campaign promises John Ndu, Awka

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Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has urged Goveror Willie Obiano to justify his massive victory at the poll by delivering on his campaign promises.

The CNPP Chairman in Anambra, Mrs. Oby Okafor, made the call on Thursday following the Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission in Awka.

Okafor, the candidate of Advanced Congress of Democrats (ACD) in the election, described Obiano’s victory as victory for

democracy in Nigeria.

She said that now the election had come and gone, development of the state must be paramount.

She added that Obiano was not only voted for the achievement of his present term but promises he made during the electioneering.

“The CNPP wishes to join other Anambra people, Nigerians and lovers of democracy in the world to congratulate our governor on his victory in the November 18 governorahip election.

“Now that he has received his Certificate of Return, the mantle to determine

the fortune of Anambra in the next four years lies wholly in his hands.

“The CNPP wants to remind him of his campaign promises of developing the state by building infrastructure, sustaining the prompt payment of workers and supporting our women.

“We want him to deliver on these promises, we are ready to help him to build Anambra because it belongs to all of us,’’ he said.

The CNPP chairman rated INEC high for the conduct of the election, adding that it was now a point of reference in Nigeria’s democratic experience.

Extend hand of fellowship to opponents, monarch urges Obiano Alphonsus Nweze, Awka

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Willie Obiano of Anambra State has been urged to incorporate both his supporters and the losers in the last governorship election so as to move the state forward.

The traditional ruler of Nawfia in Njikoka Local Government Area of the state, Igwe Chijioke Nwankwo, who gave the advice, said for the Governor to have less problem in the next four years he will hold sway in the state, he should extend his hand of fellowship to the losers of November18, 2017 governorship election.

He said the Governor needs a lot of wisdom to wade through the challenges that would arise from many stakeholders in the state who supported him to win the election in a landslide, because, according to him, anybody who supported him would be looking out for something.

The traditional ruler said the governor also needs money with which to settle all those who supported him in the just concluded election, especially the hawks among them but stated that he

doesn’t see such big money coming to Obiano.

Igwe Nwankwo also said henceforth, there will be elections in Ansmbra State, starting from the Anambra Central Senatorial zone election now scheduled for January 13, 2018 and the general election that will hold in 2019 and all of them will place financial demands on the Governor.

“The governor is going to face the biggest intrigues of who gets what from those who supported him. All the big people who supported him will want appointments which cannot go round.

There will be a lot of demands on the Governor. The way he handles it will determine how successful he will be,” said Igwe Nwankwo.

But Governor Obiano in his speeches after his victory had extended his hand of fellowship to his opponents, asking them to join him in the arduous task of developing Anambra State.

Although the two major candidates have not said if they would work Governor Obiano, they however conceded defeat and ruled out challenging the result of the election at the election pe-

tition tribunal.

Youths of Umuenze community in Orumba South, Anambra State, protesting against vandalism and lack of leadership in the area...recently

National Housing Project: ANSG to deploy resources to fast-track project ÏÏÏSecretary

to the Anambra State Government, Prof. Solomon Chukwulobelu, has said the state would deploy resources to fast track the ongoing National Housing Project (NHP).

Chukwulobelu made this known on Thursday in Awka when he received the Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing, Alhaji Mustapha Shehuri in his office.

The minister was in Anambra State on his inspection tour of the NHP sites in the South-East geopolitical zone.

The site consists of a three story block of 24 units, amounting to 72 units for type A being developed by

DOCHOB Nigeria Ltd. According to him, the government will look into the project and provide resources needed, including creation of access road for major impact.

“Anambra state is growing very fast with the influx of both civil servants and public sector’s investors as well as other people.

“A few years ago, rented apartment in Enugu was much more expensive than Awka and today the reverse is the case. The same applies to Onitsha and Enugu.

“There has to be a sustained way of housing development, state government has tried to do that in the

past but no money. Now that the federal government wants to intervene, we will support it,” he added.

He further said that the state government was into Public Private Partnership (PPP) to tackle housing challenges but it was expensive because of the profit orientation of the private sector.

The SSG urged the contractors to utilise the dry season and the grace of extra months to fast track the construction.

He noted that the state government was projecting 10,000 housing units to meet the housing needs of the people.

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CBN lend commercial banks N871bn in one week

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says it is collaborating with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ensure that Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) comply with the clearance of

Information Technology projects’ procurement.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Director-General of NITDA, Dr. Isa Pantami said this in a statement signed by Head, Corporate Affairs and External Relations, Mrs. Hadiza Umar, in Abuja.

“In an effort to strength-

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en the IT Projects clearance process, Dr Isa Pantami, the Director General sought for the support of the EFCC. “This is to sustain its fight against corrupt practices in IT procurements of Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

“Mr. Ibrahim Magu, the

EFCC Acting Chairman pledged the Commission’s support and indicated that they would comply with government’s directives in obtaining NITDA’s clearance for the Commission’s IT procurements and services.

“The commission fulfilled this pledge by subjecting its Information

Communication Technology Security and Systems Infrastructure Upgrade project to rigorous scrutiny by NITDA’s IT Projects Clearance Committee.

“By this singular act, the EFCC has shown that it is not above the law thereby serving as an example to other government establishments,” Pantami said.

He also said that other MDAs should follow suit, adding that the agency was committed to the task as the government’s clearinghouse for all IT procure-

ment and services.

The DG recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had at the opening ceremony of the eNigeria 2017 Conference recently held in Abuja, called for strict compliance to the directive.

NITDA is an agency under the Federal Ministry of Communications charged with the responsibility to implement the Nigerian Information Technology Policy and coordinate general IT development, regulation in the country.

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National grid to get additional 40mw, says FG

By Idu Jude, Abuja

The Federal Government says it will soon

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add over 40 mega watts of power as part of its effort to achieve its roadmap on incremental, stable and uninterrupted power supply across the country.

This, the government said, is for the implementation of Power Sector Recovery Programmer (PRSR), which has received a boost beginning from 24th November, 2017.

The ministry in a statement signed by its Dep-

uty Director, Mrs. Etore Thomas, said the move initialed the 40MW Dadinkowa Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), with Mabon Power Limited, (PPA), for the Dadinkowa Mini Hydro Power Project in Yamaltu Local Government Area of Gombe State.

The ministry, while assuring the company of government’s support and urging other inves-

tors to emulate Mabon Power Limited, the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company (NBET), Dr. Marilyn Amobi stated that with this initialization, the company would accelerate the completion of the project that would eventually add about 40mw to the National Grid.

Responding, the Project

Development Consultant, Mabon Power Limited, Christopher Cyril commended NBET; and assured the government that the project would be completed on schedule.

He further disclosed that the project has reached 80% completion, saying, with the initialization of the PPA, the company would seek for more financial viability to complete it.

The Anambra State Small Business Agency (ASBA) has disbursed N2 billion credit facilities to small business holders in the state since its inception in June 2016 by Governor Willie Obiano of Anmabra State.

The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Agency, Chief Clement Chukwuka, stated this recently during the commissioning of the Anambra State’s Shoe Manufacturers Association and Allied Market at Nkweke Ezunaka –Osile, Ogbunike Junction in Oyi Local Government Area of the state.

Nwankwo said the N1bn ASBA/CBN, SME facility disbursed at Awawbia Governor’s lodge in June, 2015, was fully utilized to fund over 250 companies with annual turn-over in excess of N500 million.

The ASBA Managing Director said the turnover was as follows 45 per cent, manufacturing and industrial activities, 33 per cent agricultural value chain, 12 per cent trade and commerce and 10 per cent logistics among others.

He said that over 1, 500 direct and 10,000 indirect jobs were created from the SME Empowerment programme.

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he disclosed. “Formerly, we worked with our trade partners but our participation at this fair has proven to be a good platform. Most of our farmers have been able to ask questions and on-the-ground answers have been given.”

“We also believe government can benefit from the immense traffic this event generates,’’ Ogunedojutimi said, urging the organisers to work on their traffic management and on sequence of their seminars to enable participants get the best of the event.”

Mr Humphrey Otalor, another exhibitor and Marketing Communications Manager, Dizengoff Nigeria, observed that the annual event has been consistent in its delivery, quality of visitors and organization. “We have been attending a lot of expos, including Lagos International Trade Fair, Agric Expo and Agra Innovate.

According to Otalor, “market linkages have been tremendous, quality of enquiries has been impressive and we had the right audience.

Government can benefit from participation in this kind of event to get feedback on their policies from the stakeholders. Farmers need to know that what they see on the pages of newspapers concerning government policies will also be implemented consistently.’’

Mr. Busuyi Okeowo, Deputy Team Leader, UK government funded Growth and Empowerment in States (GEMS4), said the expo had been good for knowledge sharing among stakeholders.

Okeowo said the turnout was more impressive compared to previous years. “It has been good for us; we have been able to share knowledge and lessons with people and we are sharing with agribusiness operators. We would suggest more policy makers next year so as to address the challenges, especially in financing agriculture.’’

Mr Bolade Agboola, Managing Director, Latitudes Asset Management Ltd, a visitor at the event, said that it was a good ground to meet players in the agricultural value chains. “I have been a visitor at this event consistently and it has been a good arena to interact with farmers, pro-

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N3.1bn Subsidy Fraud: How Eternal Oil MD, others forged 30 documents to defraud FG- Witness Peter Fowoyo and Theresa Tekenah A prosecution witness, Abdul-rasheed Bawa, has told Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, Lagos, how Mahmud Tukur, Abdullahi Alao and Ochonoghor Alex and their companies, Eternal Plc and Axenergy defrauded the Federal Government of the sum of N3,121,393,098.

The witness, an investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in his testimony, told court how the accused had forged over 30 documents and submitted same to the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, to fraudulently obtain the subsidy for importation of PMS in 2011.

Led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, the witness said: “The owner of the vessel, MT Deepwater EX MT Valle Di Castiglia, and the claimed tank farm of discharge, First Deep Water Dis-

covery Limited, denied the usage of their vessel for the transaction and, also confirmed forgery of documents submitted by Eternal to PPPRA. “The EFCC had access to Lloyds List Intelligence and search conducted for the movement of MT Valle Di Castiglia revealed that the vessel was at the Republic of Turkey all through the period that Eternal claimed to have taken PMS from it with MT Deepwater.

So, how can a vessel that was in Turkey give products to another vessel in offshore Cotonou?”

Giving further evidence on MT Fulmar, Ex MT Emirates Star and MT Panther EX MT Emirates Star, the witness said the modus operandi employed by the defendants to defraud the government was alteration of bills of lading dates resulting in higher costs of importation.

He said: “The claimed MT Emirates has a bill of lading dated 28 April, 2011, which gave Eternal

a loading cost of about N151.

“However, investigation revealed that the actual mother vessel for the transaction is MT GonHild Kirk, which had a bill of lading date of April 3, 2011, with landing cost of about N141.

“The government, acting on forged importation documents indicating MT Emirates Star, paid Eternal about N3.3bn instead of N2.9bn. Thus Eternal was overpaid about N300, 000,000.”

He added that search on LLyods Intelligence on Emirates Star indicated that the vessel sailed out of Doven Strait, United Kingdom and arrived New York, USA within the period that the Eternal documents claimed that the vessel was discharging its products into MT Fuliman and MT Panthern.

The defendants had previously been arraigned before Justice Lawal Akapo on December 10, 2015 for allegedly diverting the money obtained from the Federal

Government for the purpose of importing Premium Motor Spirit, PMS. Counsels to the accused had subsequently filed a joint application seeking to quash the charge preferred against their clients by the Commission.

They argued that the State High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter on the grounds that the allegations against them were oil and gas related, which could only be heard by a Federal High Court.

The accused, through their counsel, had also argued that the prosecution could not establish a prima facie case against them.

Ruling, Justice Oshodi dismissed the application and upheld the argument of the prosecution.

The judge also held that the prosecution had successfully established a prima facie case against the accused persons and described the application as “premature”.

L-R;Regional Brand Manager, Power Tools and Measuring Tools, West Africa, Bosch Power Tools, Samson Ajayi; Zonal Chairman of Nigerian Welder Association, Alhaji Ola Balogun; Country Sales Director, Robert Bosch Ltd, Nigeria, Frank Diermann;President of Professional Carpenter& Furniture- Maker Association of Nigeria(PCFA), Comrade Anthony Aluko; Conversion Manager, Robert Bosch Power Tools, Jeremy Adesanya, and Regional Brand Manager, Power Tools Accessories, West Africa, Bosch Power Tools, Omotayo Fakoyede, during the Robert Bosch Empowerment Program recently at National Stadium... Lagos.

Red Star e-commence offers customers deals Esther Taiwo Red Star e-Commerce Logistics Solution, one of the arms of the Red Star Express Group, is offering customers good deals at the on-going Black Friday , which commenced on November 15th; and slated to last till December 15th 2017.

With this offer, customers can save up to 20% or more when they ship with the logistics solution.

According to the Red, “At this

year’s Black Friday offerings, you can save 20% or more, when you ship with us and enjoy zero cost on returns. This means you get a 20% or more discount when you ship to your customers using e-commerce solutions and pay nothing if an item has to be returned to you. Existing clients do not need to open new accounts to be part of this.”

This offer includes prompt deliveries, free returns, cashon-delivery, wide coverage and instant pick-ups. Customers are

however, encouraged to partake of the offer while it lasts.

Red Star e-Commerce Logistics Solution, is unique to its services offerings with a large bouquet of service, which includes, but not limited to Direct Cash on Delivery Facility, Payment on Delivery Cards, Drop-offs and pick-ups centers at Central Business Districts, Pre-Paid Facility, Consolidation, Long Haul services, and Retrieval services. The logistics solution has an extensive reach

of 99% districts in Nigeria.

Red Star e-Commerce Logistics Solution is a specialized ecommerce logistics entity in the supply chain / logistics space offering customized multi-modal services to its online retail customers through its enviable surface and Red Star Express network and infrastructure in Nigeria.

It facilitates three major flows in B2C supply chains, that is, product flow, information flow and monetary flow.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Revenue target: FIRS rakes N3.2trn in 10 months – Fowler The Executive Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Babatunde Fowler, has said that the revenue agency has achieved 79.35 per cent of its collection target for 2017, represented total generated amount of N3.233 trillion in 10 months.

The revenue collector boss, disclosed this on yesterday at interactive session for review of 2018–2020 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), organised by House of Representatives Committee on Finance and Appropriations.

Fowler, who briefed the joint committees on key strategies for achieving the objectives of the 2018 budget, said FIRS justification for 2018-2020 Revenue frameworks was based on Federal Government Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP).

According to him, FIRS deployed technology to ramp up more revenue for the nation, especially as its tax assessment between 2013 and 2015 revealed N1 trn after its tax audit exercise.

The chief tax officer of the country said the exercise had already yielded over N3.7 billion in collection of taxes into FG’s coffers.

This, he said, was a pointer of its ability to meet FIRS assumptions for the 2018 – 2020 M-TEF expectations.

These successes, he noted, were as a result of various measures adopted by the service to ensure increased collections of Federal Government dues in corporate and individual taxes.

He added that the measure would continue to be relevant in achieving better collections in 2018.

While listing the measures that brought about the successes, Fowler said the new modalities structured for optimal access of accruable dues from Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme had yielded over 54 million dollars (N16.73bn) and N207.41bn), totalling about N16.40bn at the federal level only.

“We have stepped up enforcement activities against task defaulters on different fronts; these include placing non-compliance stickers on business premises of tax payers with outstanding amounts but made no move to liquidate it.

“We also adopted substitution as enforcement tool by putting a lien on the bank account of errand tax payers.

“This in my view will serve as deterrent to defaulters and consequently increase tax collection.

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CBN lends commercial banks N871bn in one week Stories by Motolani Oseni The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) lend total sum of N870.9 billion to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) operating in the country in just one week, which was higher than N574bn in previous week.

The latest figure showed that commercial banks borrowing from the Apex lender rose by 52 per cent in one week, attributable to liquidity scarcity and banks demand for funds to participate in the special foreign exchange (FX) auctions conducted by the apex banking regulating body.

However, Daily Times checks revealed that Standing Lending Facility (SLF) showed that,

commercial Bank in 18 days of November had borrowed N2.77 trn with an average amount of N154bn.

The highest and lowest amount commercial banks have borrowed so far this month was N260bn and N108bn, respectively.

Banks use the CBN’s SLF to support their liquidity shortfalls and meet trading obligations on short term basis.

Finance expert hinted our correspondent that CBN’s lending to banks has increased of recent on the heels of illiquidity in the economy.

On the trigged borrowing of commercial banks from CBN, the Managing Director, Highcap Securities Limited, Mr. Da-

vid Adnori, said, “When banks go the CBN, it means they have some projects they wanted to finance but the funds are not enough. So, they access funds from the CBN through the SLF. “When banks had undergone that project in days, they will start paying CBN principal and interest – that is how CBN makes it own income.

“The SLF is not meant to finance banks’ foreign exchange request. Banks are suppose to request foreign exchange on behalf of their customers but if banks are borrowing from CBN for themselves through the SLF, then that might lead to round tripping.

“With the increased borrowing in SLF, I want to think it is

time CBN organized a transparent and competitive foreign exchange market where the true state of Naira will be determined.

“The CBN is still doing the allocation which means Nigeria economy is yet to have a fair competitive market- it is the duty of the market forces to determine the price based on supply and demand.

“The CBN weekly allocation of foreign exchange is unfair.

The market is not competitive.

CBN still allocate foreign exchange to Bureau de Change (BDC) operators in a country manufacturers need foreign exchange allocation,” he explained.

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr. Dakuku Peterside and the Syrian Head of Mission to Nigeria, Mohammed Abo Serriah at the Cocktail Dinner in honour of Foreign Missions organized by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Transportation ..recently.

Naira gains at official market, records $179.8m turnover at NAFEX The Nigerian currency, Naira, on Monday extended its gain over US Dollar at the official foreign exchange market, with closing rate of 305.80 against 305.85 traded on Friday and stronger than 305.90 sold the previous day.

This is even as the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) widow, recorded transactions turnover of $179.78 million at the end of Monday trading activities, which was the same figure declared on Friday.

However, the local currency dropped a point each against Pound sterling and the Euro at 476 and 426 compared to 475 and

425 traded over the weekend at the parallel market.

Although, the NAFEX, relapsed to began this week trading activities with an open rate of 359.93 against 359.52 recorded on Friday and 359.97 declared on Thursday, as well as 360.32 closed on Monday weaker than 360.25 sold on the last trading day of last week.

The autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) widow, recorded total turnover trade of $1.06 billion in just one week, between Monday 20 November and Friday 24 November 2017, Findings by the Daily Times Nigeria has revealed.

However, the Naira, at the end of Friday sustained the slightly

appreciated rates declared on Thursday against the three foreign currencies across the forex markets, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continued to bridge the gap between parallel market and official market rates with injections of $287.89m into the currency market to meet request for industries, while extending efforts to boost liquidity and alleviate shortages.

Meanwhile, Fitch Ratings has assigned Nigeria’s USD1.5 billion 6.500 per cent senior unsecured notes due 28 November 2027 and USD1.5 billion 7.625 per cent senior unsecured notes due 28 November 2047 the final rating of

‘B+’.

The final rating replaces the expected rating of ‘B+ (EXP)’ that Fitch assigned on 15 November, 2017.

The expected rating is in line with Nigeria’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of ‘B+’ with a Negative Outlook.

The rating is sensitive to any changes in Nigeria’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR. On 31 August 2017, Fitch affirmed Nigeria’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR at ‘B+’ with a Negative Outlook. The Long-Term LocalCurrency IDR is also ‘B+’ with a Negative Outlook.

Capital Market B5 Adesola Afolabi The market capitalisation of the equities market that crossed the N13 trillion mark last Friday, has relapsed, as the equities’ market closed Monday on a negative note.

The market, which ended four of last week’s five trading days in the green with the All -Share Index (ASI), expanding 1.8 per cent to settle at 37,365.9 points, could be succumbing to profit taking activities from investors, as the market capitalization added N234.9billion to close at N13.0tn, which drove YTD return further to 39.0 per cent on Friday.

However, the first trading day of the new week ended on a sour note as lead market indices closed 0.31 per cent lower than figures achieved in previous session.

For instance, the market capitalisation that resumed with N13.01trn lost N36.1bn, as at the close of Monday’s trade to settle at N12.973 trillion.

Similarly, the ASI decreased by 0.31 per cent or 115.13 points to close at 37,250.78 points, compared to last Friday’s closing figure of 37,365.91 points.

The day’s performance now brings the NSE Year-to-Date (YTD) returns to 38.61 per cent.

Market breadth closed negative as Lawunion led 18 gainers, as against 24 losers topped by Airservice Lawunion gained 4.92 per cent to close at 64 kobo per share. Nigerian Aviation Handling Company followed, gaining 4.87 per cent to close at N4.09 per share, while Dangote Flour Plc gained 4.01 per

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Equities open week bearish as market cap relapses into N12trn range cent to close at N9.60 per share.

PZ Cussons gained 3.78 per cent to close at N23.87 per share, while Nascon Allied Industries emerged the fifth topmost gainer with an appreciation of 3.31 per cent to close at N15.60 per share.

On the other hand, Airservice Plc topped the day’s equities losers with a decline of 4.88 per cent to close at N5.85, Portland Paint

followed, as it dropped N4.76 to close at N2 per share, while Stanbic Plc dropped 4.74 per cent to close at N40 per share.

University Press Plc also dropped 4.74 per cent to close at N2.41 and Linkage Assurance depreciated 4.69 per cent to close at 61 kobo per share.

On a positive note, Market turnover closed positive as vol-

ume moved up by 8.29 per cent to close at 942.7 million units of shares traded.

The shares traded in 3,868 deals were worth N4.779bn.

Top 5 volume movers were Wapic that sold 650.5 million shares worth N325.3m, Tantalizer that sold 43.8 million units worth N21.9m and Fidelity Bank that traded 31.9 million units

worth N54.3m.

Market analysts at Cordros Capital have, however, expressed optimism on the performance of the market. In a weekly market bulletin, the analytical firm said “We expect the market to maintain last week’s upbeat trend as economic fundamentals continue to improve on the backdrop of the sustained oil rally.

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All-Share Index will grow by 40% in 2017- Operators Ganiyu Obaaro, with Agency report Some capital market operators on Monday predicted that the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) All-Share Index(ASI) would likely close 2017 with over 40 per cent growth.

The operators told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the nation’s bourse would likely emerge as number one in frontier markets and emerging markets with a growth of 40 per cent going by the current trend.

Managing Director of APT Securities and Funds Ltd., Malam Garba Kurfi, said that barring unforeseen circumstances the Nigerian stock market would emerge the best performing market in 2017.

Kurfi said that the NSE’s AllShare Index had currently preformed beyond expectations with a growth of 10,491.29 or 39.04 per cent at Nov. 24, to close at 37,365.91, compared with 26, 874.62 it opened with for the year.

He stated that the market capitalization, which opened for the year at N9.250 trillion, grew by N3.76 trn or 40.64 per cent to close at N13.009 trn on Nov. 24.

The index in 2016 declined by 6.2 per cent in 2016 to close at 26,874.62, while the market capitalisation lost N600bn to close at N9.250 trn.

A total turnover of 2.18 billion shares worth N22.79bn were exchanged by investors in 17,019 deals last week.

Kurfi attributed the market growth to foreign exchange policies introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which created stability in the foreign exchange market.

He said that the policy attracted more foreign investors to the Nigerian market, thereby creating liquidity and investors’ confidence.

Kurfi said that the apex bank must strengthen the policy to boost foreign investors’ participation and sustain market growth.

He also said that improved earnings reports, released by most quoted

companies contributed to the market growth.

Kurfi said further that prompt release of nine months reports by about 75 per cent of the quoted companies gave investors the opportunity to decide on their investment plans.

Mr Ambrose Omordion, the Chief Operating Officer of InvestData Ltd., stressed the need for alignment in monetary and fiscal policies to boost productivity.

Omordion said that fiscal and monetary authorities must work together to achieve desired growth and development.

He called for early passage and implementation of the 2018 proposed budget to kick-start economic activities.

NAN reports that a turnover of 2.182 billion shares worth N22.79bn were exchanged by investors in 17,019 deals last week.

This was against a total of 2.80 billion shares, valued at N54.78bn, which exchanged hands last week in 17,792 deals.

The financial services sector led the activity chart with 1.76 billion shares, valued at N11.57bn, traded in 8,730 deals.

The sector contributed 80.44 per cent and 50.76 per cent to the total equity turnover volume and value, respectively.

The consumer goods industry followed with 178.15 million shares, worth N8.66bn in 4,457 deals.

The third place was occupied by services industry with a turnover of 143.82 million shares, worth N92.48m achieved in 470 deals.

The NSE’s All-Share Index during the period appreciated by 662.33 points or 1.80 per cent or to close at 37, 365.91 compared with 36,703.58 posted in the corresponding week.

Also, market capitali-

sation which opened at N12.774trn rose by N235bn or 1.84 per cent to close at N13.009trn.

Dangote Sugar led the gainers’ table in percentage terms, increasing by 20.32 per cent or N2.91 to close at N17.24 per share.

Linkage Assurance followed with a gain of 14.29 per cent or 8k to close at 64k, while International Breweries gained 11.97 per cent or N6.20 to close at N58 per share.

On the other hand, Forte Oil topped the losers’ chart in percentage terms, shedding 17.73 per cent or N8.62 to close at N40 per share.

GlaxoSmithkline trailed with a loss of 9.70 per cent or N2.45 to close at N22.80, while C & I Leasing was down by 7.64 per cent or 11k to close at N1.33 per share.

Labour B6 Ganiyu Obaaro, with Agency reports President Muhammadu Buhari has charged state governors to ensure that they pay all the salaries owed workers before Christmas, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports.

The president gave the charge on Monday, when he met with the governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Many states are still owing workers several months of salaries and allowances.

The Nigeria Labour Congress( NLC) has been up in arms against state governors who have owed civil servants salary arrears, some states running into over 20 months.

For example, states like Kogi, Benue, Osun, Bayelsa and Oyo owe their workers backlog of salaries, causing frictions between the states and labour unions.

The Daily Times can report that cases of poverty, diseases, malnutrition and in extreme cases, suicide have characterized some of the debtor- states.

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Buhari orders Govs to pay salaries before Xmas

Governor Yahya Bello, the celebrated case of a deputy director in the state’s civil service, Mr. Edward Soje, who committed suicide over unpaid salaries, is still fresh in the memories.

We need living wage, not minimum wage, says NLC Labour leaders on Sunday expressed optimism that the Federal Government would give workers a living wage not minimum wage.

President Muhammdu Buhari on Thursday approved the appointment of a 30-member tripartite National Minimum Wage Committee for the negotiation of a new National Minimum Wage.

The labour leaders, who are members of the committee, spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos ahead of the committee inauguration scheduled for Monday in Abuja.

The committee is made up of persons from the public sector (federal and state governments) and the private sector (members of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) Mr. Ayuba Wabba, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) told NAN that, “Our expectation is

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that the demand of labour will be met.

“We will discuss with open mind to ensure that we achieve our aims and objectives,’’ Wabba said.

He said that the meeting with the tripartite committee would be a social dialogue and collective bargaining discussion.

According to him, the inauguration is long overdue and effort would be made to fast track negotiations to ensure that workers and pensioners get their accrued benefits.

He said that labour would discuss issues relating to rate of Naira because the present exchange rate had increased from the time N56,000 was being proposed by labour.

Mr Peter Ozo-Eson, NLC General Secretary, also said that the committee would discuss many issues affecting the minimum wage and the way forward.

Despite the Bello’s claim that the preponderance of ghost workers had overbloated the state’s wage bill, months after several verification exercises had been concluded, the workers say that they

are yet to be paid.

The argued that they are continually losing their critical members to poverty, diseases, squalor and deaths; and had even gone further to seek the immediate and pas-

sionate intervention of Buhari to save them from extinction despite the payment of Paris Funds’ refund’s tranches, statutory monthly allocations and bailouts In Benue State, Gover-

nor Samuel Ortom had been contending with the labour unions over backlog of unpaid salaries, which had paralysed activities in the state, and had pitched the governor with the unions.

…urges FG’s committee to consider pensioners,’ workers’ plights The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Tripartite Committee for the new National Minimum Wage to consider the plight of workers and pensioners during its deliberations and initiate decisions that will improve the lives of the generality of Nigerians.

Wabba made the call in an interview with NAN in Abuja.

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Buhari, on Thursday, appointed a 30-member Tripartite Committee for the negotiation of the New National Minimum Wage for workers in the country.

The committee has its members across both federal, state and the private sector and would be inaugurated on Nov. 27.

While commending the President for the appointment of the committee, Wabba said it was timely

and long overdue.

He said,“We hope that after the inauguration, the committee can commence work immediately so that we can cover some mileage and also cover the times that have been lost.

“This is something that workers have long anticipated and our expectation is that we want a speedy process and that the fact that the issues are very obvious.

“ If you look at the exchange rate, the N18,000 Minimum Wage of 2011 when we signed the agreement, it was almost equivalent to N110 dollars; today, the N18,000 is less than 46 dollars.”

The NLC president said that the consideration was imperative to address the issue of social imbalance, inequality and the wide gap of poverty in the country.

Pensioners want return of gratuity Pensioners under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) have called on the Federal Government to reintroduce the payment of gratuity for pensioners.

The union accused the government of shying away from its responsibility as there’s no provision in the Pension Reforms Act that outlawed the payment

of gratuity to Pensioners.

Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector, Comrade Sylva Nwaiwu expressed the pensioners position at the second post inaugural congress of the union in Abuja.

He called for a review in their entitlements, saying the Federal Government was indebted to pension-

ers who retired under the CPS, adding that they will continue to fight for their gratuity within the ambit of the law.

He said, “Gratuity is a right to any public worker who retired from service after 10 to 35 years of service.

“The introduction of the CPS was to address the burden of monthly pension liabilities on the govern-

ment and not that of gratuity. Hence, there is section of the Pension Reform Act before and as amended by the 2014 pension reform act that explicitly remove gratuity as a legitimate right to retirees.

“In the old Defined Benefit Scheme, government pays gratuity to the retirees; and thereafter, continued to pay monthly pensions.

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Buhari orders reinstatement of power firm’s boss Stories by Simon Ugwu The Senate has mandated its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to investigate failure by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company to reinstate Mrs. Maryam Danna Mohammed, as the General Manager (Audit and Compliance) of the company, inspite of a directive by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The probe followed a petition by the sacked General Manager, which was presented to the Senate by Senator Baba Kaka Bashir Garbai (Borno Central) on Thursday.

Garbai, while presenting the petition, told the

Senate that the petitioner, who was one of his constituents, was wrongly sacked when the board of the company was dissolved in 2016.

The senator said out of the 13 general managers of the company, only the petitioner was relieved of her appointment, despite her service to the country in the power sector for over 24 years.

He explained that Mohammed started her service with the defunct National Electricity Power Authority, which changed to the Power Holding Company of Nigeria and later NDPHC. Garbai said that the petitioner had not sought redress in any court of

law but had written to President Buhari; the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; and now the Senate.

“Because she was not reinstated despite the president’s directive, she is seeking the intervention of the Senate in this matter. She is a law-abiding citizen with an unblemished and outstanding record of service to the nation,” the lawmaker said.

Garbai laid the petition together with copies of letters written to Buhari, Osinbajo, and the approval for her reinstatement by the President as conveyed in a letter by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN).

Mohammed was sacked on June 10, 2016, following the dissolution of the executive management of the NDPHC through a letter by the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal.

Out of the 13 general managers in the company, only Mohammed was relieved of her appointment as the dissolution only affects executive management, of which Mohammed was not a member.

In her letter to Buhari, dated June 28, 2016, she complained about her “wrongful disengagement” and sacking without committing any offence.

TCN spends N2.5 bn to clear abandoned equipment The Transmission Company of Nigeria(TCN) said it recently spent about N2.5bn to clear some power transmission equipment worth several billions of naira abandoned by different contractors at nation’s seaports.

According to the TCN, many contractors handling various power projects in the past had abandoned a lot of transmission equipment at the ports for no justifiable reason.

This is coming as the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has said it is not part of the force majeure notice recently issued to the Bureau of Public Enterprises by power distributors.

The Interim Managing Director, TCN, Usman Mohammed, stated that the N2.5bn was spent in clearing the abandoned equip-

ment from the ports in the last 10 months.

He said after investigations by his team, it was observed that billions of naira worth of transmission equipment was abandoned by contractors at Nigerian ports.

The TCN boss stated that his team also found out that power transmission projects were among the highest number of abandoned contracts across the country.

He said, “We found out that contractors formed the habit of collecting part payments to import equipment and when the equipment got to Nigeria, they abandoned it at the ports without providing justifiable reasons. In fact, we have spent about N2.5bn clearing stranded and abandoned equipment at the ports.”

ABU best graduating student bags NNPC scholarship The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced the award of a full postgraduate scholarship, up to doctorate level, to the 2016/17 best graduating student of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.

Group Managing Director of the Corporation, Dr. Maikanti Baru, who made the announcement while speaking at the university’s 40thconvocation ceremony held in Zaria, on Saturday, said Al-Amin Bashir Bugaje, would be sponsored by the NNPC to further his education up to Ph.D level in any institution in the world.

At this year’s convocation ceremony, twenty three year old Bugaje bagged a First Class degree in Electrical Engineering with the highest Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.93 to emerge the University’s

overall best graduating student, “This gesture was in line with NNPC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of championing educational excellence nationwide. We equally want to encourage other students who are still in school to also aspire towards achieving excellence in their academic pursuits,” Baru, himself, a First-Class degree holder in Mechanical Engineering from the ABU, stated.

He noted that this was not the first time NNPC was lending a hand to educational development in the country as a few weeks ago, the Corporation had the grand finale of its Annual National Quiz Competition where the best secondary schools from the 774 local government areas, the states and the zones in the country competed for honours.

Wärtsilä-built solar plant ‘ll deliver electricity to Nigeria The technology group, Wärtsilä, has received a letter of award for a 95,3MWp (75MWac) solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Nigeria. The award was received from Pan Africa Solar Ltd, a developer of solar PV power plants focused on Africa. This will be Wärtsilä’s first utilityscale solar PV project ex-

clusively for an on-grid application.

When operational, the plant will be the largest in Nigeria; and one of the largest on the African continent. The 75MWac output to the grid is expected to serve approximately 1.1 million households with electricity. It will be a major contributor of economic benefits

to the local communities in Katsina State, in northern Nigeria. The technology includes photovoltaic modules with single axis trackers, optimizing the energy yield produced by the plant. The power plant will also have an important stabilising effect on the national grid.

Marcus Heal, CEO of Pan Africa Solar said:

“In Wärtsilä we have chosen an EPC partner with a track record of successfully delivering EPC power projects in Nigeria.

Wärtsilä has the technical skills, understanding of the solar PV industry, and local presence that meets our requirements.”

“Our contract bid was successful because we were able to bring added

value to the project in various areas, including local support and technical advisory services. Pan Africa Solar and Wärtsilä are currently finalising the EPC contract and in the meantime, this letter of Award is a major milestone,” says Javier Cavada, President, Wärtsilä Energy Solutions.

This project is one of

14 solar PV projects by IPPs (Independent Power Producers) signed in July 2016 by the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trader (NBET), part of Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Power. The total power generated by these projects when completed will be 1.2 GW, all of which will be transmitted to the national grid.

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Nigeria’s oil: The future we want from Baru Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

In 2012, the world converged on Brazil for Rio + 20 to set development agenda for post 2015. The Assembly’s outcome document was: ‘’The Future We Want’,’ recognized that each country faces specific challenges to achieve sustainable development. One of the goals of the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, is to ‘’promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. MATHEW DADIYA writes on how Nigeria can sustain its economic growth, especially in the oil sector.

The goal eight specifically discussed achieving higher levels of productivity of economies through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including a focus on high value added and labourintensive sectors. Also, it seeks to encourage develop – oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation; and encourage formalization and growth of micro-smallmedium-sized enterprises including through access to financial services.

According to the projection, by 2030, if successfully implemented, Nigeria will achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons living with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.

One posits that the SDGs set by the United Nations are not unattainable. Nigeria’spetroleum resources could be a launchpad for sustainable development, if we do the right thing. Our petroleum resources managers should not get it wrong at at allgiven the sector’s role in the economy.

We must solve this lingering problem to meet the SDGs, otherwise, we may be cajoled into giving away our four refineries in the name of privatization, as has been touted by some. The only fully- fledged petrochemical complex in Nigeria, which came on stream in 1990 became moribund in the early 2000s, due to lack of maintenance. The preferred investors acquired the wholly -owned subsidiary from the NNPC in August 2006, did the normal turn around maintenance (TAM), rehabilitated the complex, which started operations on October 12, 2006.

We have wasted millions of man- hours dissipating energy on whether we should subsidize petroleum products other countries produce which unfortunately we import. This reminds one of the epithet of

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a country that ‘’exports what she does not have and imports what she has’’. That paradox of a nation must be removed from our petroleum. Petroleum is the future we want. We now have a stabilized market for products across the country through modest local refining efforts, as well as the Direct Supply Direct Purchase (DSDP), scheme.

The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru recently said that the nation had saved about N40 billion in 2017. Perhaps, as much as the nation appreciates what he has done, he should rather be encouraged to focus on getting more value for our crude in the DSDP scheme.

To what extent can the DSDP go to solve Nigeria’s problem. It should be a temporary solution to bridge supply gap. Baru’s drive to reposition the nation’s oil sector must be to yield results. What has been achieved is part of the NNPC’s Key Business Focus Areas to grow the industry. We are hoping that Nigeria would benefit from petroleum that it has comparative advantage. We will continue to rely on Joint Venture, JV partners for some time. As cash calls issues are renegotiated, industry players corroborate the GMD’s confidence of the NNPC JV partners to pursue new projects.

The repayment agreements have been reached for JV cash call arrears after negotiations for outstanding up to the end of 2015 for all the IOC partners.

The first line of action is that Nigerians must be in charge

by building capacity.

In the upstream sub-sector, Nigeria needs high level manpower for exploration and production.

We have advanced a little in exploration, but not much in production, especially with hightech equipment for offshore drilling. With Baru, resources are being deployed to the Benue Trough for exploration using the Integrated Data Services Limited, IDSL, and her partners to pursue this government’s aspiration to grow the reserves base of the country.

The corporation had grown the production of the NNPC’s flagship upstream company, Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, from 15,000 barrels per day (bpd) to the current peak-operated volume of 180,000 bpd in June 2017. With about 10 per cent of our contribution to crude production, we still rely more on the International Oil Companies, IOC. We need more local participation, especially now that the internal combustion engine is being passed out for reasons of perceived carbon emissions.

The vision for the NPDC is to grow its equity production from 180,000 barrels per day to 300,000 bpd by 2018; and by 2019 and 2020, its production is expected to hit 400,000 bpd and 500,000 bpd, respectively.

NPDC Managing Director, Mr. Yusuf Matashi, disclosed that the planned increase in the company’s equity production was to become the fifth largest Exploration and Production Oil Producer in Nigeria. It is a target

that is achievable, he said.

The drive for the NNPC is to attain a six-month contracting cycle. The NNPC has lowered operating costs of production from US$27 per barrels to US$22 per barrels for the Upstream.

Cost reduction and efficiency are key features that will make our crude to be more competitive in the international market. The national average daily production was 1.83 million barrels of oil and condensate, while currently, the Year-To-Date 2017 average production hovers around 1.88 million barrels.

In October 2016, the Owowo Field, located close to the producing ExxonMobil-operated Usan Field was found. The Field’s location could allow for early production through a tie-back to the Usan Floating Production Storage and Offloading, FPSO with current estimated reserves of 1billion barrels to the national crude oil reserves.

Despite the security challenges in the country, the corporation has continued to trend in the positive direction. Baru himself has attested to this fact when he said that with the improvement in security and resumption of production on the Forcados Oil Terminal (FOT) and Qua Iboe Terminal (QIT) pipelines, the average national production was expected to increase and surpass 2017 target of 2.2million barrels of oil and condensate per day.

The effect of the efforts has been a significant growth in domestic gas supply in the last few months.

During the period, domestic gas supply had increased from an

average of 700 MMscf in July 2016 to an average of 1,220MMscfd currently, with about 75 per cent of the volume supplied to thermal power plants. Baru as listed the following as areas that should interest investors: Investment in gas processing facilities, mini Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), floating LNG, Gas storage facilities, Engineering Procurement and Construction of over 2000 km gas pipelines, gas processing facilities, gas metering and monitoring system and Fabrication of pipes.

With improved security, the NNPC has commenced the resuscitation of products’ transportation pipelines’ network, to move products to depots at faster rate and cheaper distribution costs to consumers.

The Aba, Mosimi, Atlas-Cove and Kano Depots have all been recommissioned and are currently receiving products, thereby enhancing products availability across the country.

But refining is the key. The NNPC had improved capacity utilization of the refineries with the projection that they would attain 50 per cent of the non-gasoline white products including diesel and kerosene that are commonly consumed in the Country. The dormant Asphalt Blowing Unit of the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company, KRPC, was resuscitated to meet road construction needs in the country.

The GMD had also revealed that efforts are ongoing to secure third party financing to revamp the refineries to their full operational capacities. Now that the crisis over who does what is resolved, the plan to get the comprehensive rehabilitation programme done, which was for 2017, should be revived. NNPC, last year, said the refinery situation was like having three cars in a garage that have not been maintained for 15 to 20 years while you expect optimal performance from them.

A holistic approaches at full rehabilitation of all the refineries is expeditiously needed.

When crude is heated at varying degrees the following products can be recovered: light distillates as Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG - propane and butane), gasoline (premium motor spirit), kerosene, jet fuel and other aircraft fuel. Middle distillates include automotive and rail road diesel fuels, residential heating fuel, other light fuels. The heavy distillates are heavy fuel oils, bunker fuel oil and other residual fuel oils. Others are naphtha’s, solvents, elemental sulphur (sometimes sulphuric acid), petrochemical feedstock, asphalt and tar, petroleum coke, waxes and greases, transformer and cable oils and carbon black.

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Celebrities with Clothing Lines Fame is a thing that wears off with time. Your relevance today may cease in years if you do not have proper management of it. One way celebrities make effort to stay relevant is by diversifying. Some veer into music, while others veer into acting. For today, we take a look at a few who have veered into the fashion world. They ordinarily perhaps, leaving a legacy. range of casual to stylish ready to wear dresses, trousers, tops, and skirts. In simple terms the lines aim is to bring out the super diva in you.

In 2008 Nnaji launched the clothing line, “St. Genevieve”, which donates its proceeds to charity.

fresh leap in the world of fashion. She eventually launched her much anticipated clothing line with a new ready to wear collection that portrays elegance. She also had pieces from the limited edition collection is named after her mom, Bolanle.

launching urban wear in 2015 (Baddo Unlimited). The rapper indicated that

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Here are some of your Nigerian Celebrities with clothing lines.

Mercy Aigbe Mercy Aigbe is a Nigerian actress, director and businesswoman.

She is best known for her Yoruba language movies. She earned a degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Lagos in 2001, and joined the industry fully in 2006.

Aigbe is also known

male, female, children and infants. The major attraction of the line is the

for her unique style and dressing.

She went further to express her love for fashion when she launched her clothing store, Mag Divas Boutique in November 2014. Its

by Links and Glitz World Awards.

The super talented actress who is always representing her clothing fashionable stylish actress

and who

glamorous anytime she steps out.

Jim Iyke is a clothing line by Nollywood bad boy actor Jim Iyke. The line caters to teens and adult of both sexes. Mr. Iyke is the face of high end line, Black Label which jackets and Shirts. The teen and adult line is a mix of smart, casual and party pieces which is well suited to the Nigerian weather.

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actress Genevieve Nnaji opened a fashion brand called “St. Genevieve”.

She channeled her love for fashion and personal style into creating fabulous dresses for women.

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June 4, 2017 in Lagos. with fashion designer, Ayo van Elmar to produce spectacular

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...enter the world of the most expensive wristwatches Have you ever wondered what the most expensive watches in world are? Here I am going to tell you about 10 of most expensive watches. There are many intricate details in million-dollar watches like diamonds and gems that are encrusted into them jacking up their price. These watches have complicated mechanisms inside that make time telling as accurate as it could be. Some are equipped with the tourbillion, an intricate mechanism that counters the effects of gravity. These

it one piece of the modern art.

in the world. It was manufactured by the manufacturer, Swiss Vacheron Constantin in 2005. This one was made of gold and blue sapphire. It is

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glass, as seen from both sides.

Patek Philippe Platinum World Time. $4 million

these expensive watches in the world.

Brequet Pocket Watch 1970 BA/12 – $734,000

Brequet Pocket watch is very elegant as it is made of 18 karat yellow gold. This watch is manually engraved on silver facial features of exquisite workmanship. This was the same watch Jidenna used in his song video titled Bambi which he was always looking at then putting it back into his pocket.

Blancpain 1735 Grande Complication-$800,000

Blancpain 1735 Grande Complication is more than wonderful to wear. Its frame is made with platinum and the belt from crocodile skin. Most of the engine parts industry has been manually crafted and consisted of 740 pieces. Therefore, this is a unique clock of the most complex wrist watches in the world throughout the ages

This watch was designed by Patek Philippe and was sold at auction for $4 million in 2002. It was the most expensive wristwatch in the world in this ishes to choose from: yellow, white, rose, gold and platinum.

Patek Philippe Super Complication. $11 million

It was made by Patek Philippe for the banking Henry Graves Jr. in 1933. It is composed of 18 design this distinctive clock. It has many features such as mechanical timekeeping until after the basic.

Chopard 210 karat. $26 million This wonderful timepiece is the most expensive one in the whole world. It consists of various colored diamonds. It looks like the bracelet which encrusted by diamond. The jewelry in this watch

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Louis Moinet Magistralis – $860,000 This piece is unique one which has a special which beautifully contains a piece of a real meteorite that was found on the surface of the moon.

This watch is regarded as the most stylish and rarest watch in the world.

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Hublot Black Caviar Bang – $1 million Hublot Black Caviar was made in 2009. Its de-

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hand, which covered with 501 baguette cut black diamonds and 18-carat white gold.

Chopard Super Ice Cube. $1.1 million This wonderful watch consists of 60 carats diamonds which cut into cubes. It is a watch and a luxury bracelet in the same time. It has not only a beautiful shape, but also is a water resistant to 100 feet and the resistance to scratches.

Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon. $1.3 million

It is considered one of the most complicated wrist watches that was manufactured by Patek Philippe. This watch has a double face: one of them is about the aspects of the form of the night sky and the other front is also complex and consists of the time, date and moon phases. This gives spectacular views for the watch and makes

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Building the brain What does the food you eat have to do with how your brain func-

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1. Avocados This fruit is one of the healthiest ones you can consume and one of my all-time favorites. While it can be a bad rep because of their high fat congreen powerhouses are packed with monosaturated fats or the “good� kind, keeping blood sugar levels steady and your skin glowing.

2. Beets It might be their funny shape or memories of bad recipes eaten during childhood, but beets seem to be an intimidating food for many people, even because these root vegetables are

everyone! some of the most nutritious plants you

amino acids like proline and glycine keep your immune system functioning properly and help improve memory.

on my healthy foods shopping list.

3. Blueberries Proving that great things do come in small packages, blueberries are a

5. Broccoli Your mom got it right when she

antioxidant-rich foods known to man, including vitamin C and vitamin K and 4. Bone Broth Bone broth is the ultimate food for healing your gut and, in turn, healing

your brain. This ancient food is full of ing your immune system, overcoming leaky gut, improving joint health and overcoming food allergies. Its high levels of collagen help reduce

of the best brain foods out there.

Thanks to its high levels of vitamin K and choline, it will help keep your vitamin C — in fact, just one cup provides you with 150 percent of your recommended daily intake. Its quickly too.

6. Celery For a vegetable with such few calories (just 16 per cup!), celery sure does offer a levels of antioxidants and polysaccharides act as natural antialleviate symptoms joint pain and irritable syndrome.

7. Coconut Oil Coconut oil is one of the most versatile and good for you foods out there. With 77 coconut oil uses almost nothing that

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and It can help with memory loss as you age.

8. Dark Chocolate Not all chocolate is created equal; in fact, dark chocolate can actually be good for you! Chocolate is chockties. They can also help lower blood both the brain and heart. Skip milk and white chocolates and opt for a minimally processed dark chocolate with at least 70 percent of cocoa.