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NEC sets up ad hoc committee to audit Ecological Fund

Ï Says Fund now N33.6bn as National Resource Fund hits N70.9bn Ï Excess Crude Account now $2.2bn - Adeosun Ï Finance ministry saves N27bn for FG Chris Emetoh, Abuja

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The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday set up a nine-member ad-hoc committee to audit the ecological fund. The NEC meeting was presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN).

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Disclosing the development at the end of the NEC meeting at the Presidential Villa Abuja, Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, said the decision to set up the ad-hoc committee was part of resolutions of the council. Obiano also stated that the Accountant General of the Federa-

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2017 Budget: Presidency wades into Police, Goje war-of-words

Chris Emetoh and Andrew Orolua, Ï Says all items taken from Goje’s residence during raid by police have been returned to him Abuja Ï ‘All other issues relating to the subject matter are being addressed with a view to positive resolution’ ÏÏÏ Sensing the negative impact of Ï Budget will be ready for Buhari’s assent next week, says Senate Leader unnecessary delay in the passage of the 2017 Budget, the Presidency on Ï Goje lied on budget documents – Police Thursday waded into the war- of-words Continued on page 6

Three states drag FG to S’Court over loss of N500tr 6 revenue

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L-R: Governors of Akwa Ibom State, Emmanuel Udom; Abia, Okezie Ikpeazu; and Anambra, Willie Obiano, after the National Economic Council meeting presided over by the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja… on Thursday.

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More trouble looms for suspended SGF Chris Emetoh, Abuja

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trouble awaits the embattled Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Engr. Babachir Lawal, as the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Humanitarian Crisis in the North-East has vowed to

go ahead with its main report to the Senate next week after the SGF failed to show up on Thursday to defend himself of complicity in award of contracts for internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. Chairman of the committee, Senator Shehu Sani, said since the interim report Continued on page 7

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May Day: NLC, TUC to mount pressure on FG over minimum wage Ïd ƕ 01ô MǀƠƠƄ d ƅƈ Ƌ intervention fund a farce By Idu Jude, Abuja

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its sister trade union body, Trade Union Congress (TUC), jointly have said that part of activities lined up in commemoration of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration which comes up on May 1, is the continued mounting of pressure and demand for an increased minimum wage for all Nigerian workers to cushion their suffering in the already distressed economy.

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Both bodies also said that Nigerians will on Workers’ Day be made to know that the promise of N5 billion social intervention fund by the Federal Government has become a farce. The social intervention fund, by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration was initially announced to cushion the suffering of Nigerians under the distressed economy. Also it was meant to feed Nigerian children as well as offering N5,000 stipend to the aged Nigerians.

FBNHoldings grows assets to N4.7trn in 2016 Idi-Oro Fracas: LASG prosecutes 39 notorious Ï ƍ Ƅ ƍ Ɔ ƍ Ƅ ƂƓ Ɵƾêơü Ǝ MƾƢƟƂ ÏÏÏ

The much- awaited First Bank Holdings (FBNH) Plc audited result for the period ended 31 December 2016, has shown resilience and commitment to growing investors’ funds with remarkable growth in key measuring indices. The result released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday showed that irrespective of the harsh macroeconomic environment, the holding company’s total assets peaked at N4.7 trillion, indicating 13.7 per cent growth, from N4.2 trillion recorded in 2015 financial year. The 2016 audited result for FBNHoldiing’s

gross earnings peaked at N581.8billion, reflecting 15.7 per cent year-on-year, compared with N502.7 billion posted in 2015 financial year. The result which has elicited positive reactions on the floor of the Exchange, saw the company’s stocks reacting positively to the result as more investors’ buy mandate pitched demand against supply, leading to remarkable growth in its equity price. The FBNH audited result for the 2016 financial year further showed that Net-interest income grew by 14.8 per cent y/y to N304.4 billion, against N265.2 billion posted in the corresponding period of 2015. Reflecting the com-

pany’s commitment to boosting its income base, non-interest income rose to N165.5 billion, reflecting 68.9 per cent growth, against N97.9 billion posted in 2015. Operating income buoyed to N469.9 billion, a 29.4 per cent growth y/y, which in 2015 stood at N363.1 billion. FBNH impairment charges for credit losses grew by about 100 per cent to N226.0 billion, from N118.8 billion recorded in 2015 financial year. Operating expenses recorded insignificant decline by 0.8 per cent to N220.9 billion, against N222.7 billion recorded in 2015v financial year. However, Profit and Loss (P/L) lines recorded significant growth as

profit before tax (PBT) of N22.9 billion was recorded, indicating 6.3 per cent y-o-y, against N21.6 billion posted in the corresponding period of 2015, while profit after tax (PAT) increased in 2016 by 10.3 per cent year on year, to N17.1 billion, against N15.5 billion recorded in 2015. The bank’s result further reflected that, Non Performing Loan (NPL) ratio rose to 24.4 per cent, from 18.1 per cent in 2015 financial year. The bank’s liquidity ratio grew by 52.7 per cent, against 58.6 per cent in 2015, while a 17.8 per cent growth was recorded in line with the basel 2 capital adequacy ratio (CAR), which in 2015 grew by 17.1 per cent.

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ÏÏÏThe Lagos state government has prosecuted 39 out of the 68 arrested notorious miscreants during the fracas at Idioro area of Mushin on Monday, April 24, 2017. The Chairman of the Lagos State Task Force SP Olayinka Egbeyemi who disclosed this said that the 39 prosecuted miscreants were youths leaders and gang members from Alamutu Street and Akala Elegba boys. Reports had it that the youths had engaged themselves in a free for all fracas that resulted into loss of lives with serious looting of valuable properties of innocent traders

which includes several food items, burning of houses, shops around Idi-Oro. Speaking on the role of parents in the maintenance of law and order, SP Egbeyemi urged parents and guidance to always monitor the activities of their wards as the government would not spare anyone or group of persons caught breaching peace being enjoyed by the citizens across the nooks and crannies of the state. He said, “a total of 68 miscreants were arrested at the scene, 29 who did not have direct connections to the fracas were properly screened and released leaving 39.

FG adopts five year strategy plan against corruption Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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A presidential committee set up to address corruption and its tendencies, on Thursday, validated and adopted a five year strategy plan to combat corruption in the country. The strategic plan will involve prevention of corruption, public engagement, campaign for ethical reorientation, enforcement and sanctions and recovery of proceeds of corruption. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr. Abubakar Malami, who dropped this hint in Abu-

ja on Thursday, disclosed that the five year strategy plan will serve as the driving force across board in both private and public sectors. The AGF, who spoke on the occasion of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) validation meeting held in Abuja, expressed optimism that the strategy will be viewed by the international community as Nigeria’s supportable and sustainable effort in taking concrete steps in creating a sustainable policy framework to tackle corruption head on in all ramifications. Malami, who was represented at the occasion by the Solicitor-General of

the Federation Mr. Taiwo Abidogun, canvassed for unconditional support and cooperation of all well-meaning Nigerians and the international community in ensuring that the draft of the strategy was validated and adopted to achieve the vision of a Nigeria free of corruption for sustainable human development. He said that the collective actions of participants would assure Nigerians and the whole world that the present administration was committed to its mandate of tacking the menace of corruption beyond political rhetoric. “It is pertinent to reiter-

ate that one of the cardinal objectives of the current administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is to fight corruption in all its ramified manifestations including the adoption of effective preventive measures against corruption, recovery of stolen assets and putting mechanisms, systems and processes in place to profitably manage stolen and recovered assets. “This five year strategy will provide a framework to improve the anti-corruption regime in Nigeria by focusing on key areas of policy improvement, institution strengthening and technical support in the public and private sec-

tors as well as society as a whole, Malami said. Also speaking at the occasion, Prof. Femi Odekunle, a member of the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption (PACAC), said that the Buhari administration could be credited with definitive achievements from direct and consequential efforts in the fight against corruption unlike previously insincere or half-hearted alleged fights against corruption. Odekunle said that the renewed efforts to fight against corruption will be fully institutionalised by the present government in the best interest of Nigerians.

“It should suffice to state that, besides other indices, the fact that some of our elites who love and worship money are now dumping loads of cash in odd places and denying their ownership is proof-positive that the efforts in the fight against corruption is yielding efforts,” he said. Odekunle, who is a renowned professor of criminology, however said that in spite of the sincerity and the determination of the government in the fight against corruption, there were still many rivers to cross, identifiable gaps for closure and emergent hiccups for attention.

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between the police and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Danjuma Goje, over the controversy of the former’s raid on the lawmaker’s residence. The Presidency, The Daily Times gathered, intervened in order to save the situation from truncating the passage of the all-important document that the country is patiently waiting for. The Senior Special Adviser to the President National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita Enang, who disclosed this, also said that the matter is receiving the necessary attention for amicable settlement. In a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday and titled: “Resolution of issues: Re: Nigeria Police Force and Senator Danjuma Goje”, Enang said the

Presidency intervened by reaching out to both parties involved, and resorted to dialogue as way of reaching positive resolution on the matter. According to Enang, all items taken from the residence of Senator Goje during the course of the raid on the latter’s residence last week have been returned to the lawmaker. The statement reads in part: “Further to the visit of the Nigeria Police Force to the residence of His Excellency, Senator Danjuma Goje, CON, in the course of routine duties wherefrom certain items were taken by the Police, and issues subsequently arising, I am to inform all that all the items taken in the course of routine police duties have been returned to the Distinguished Senator at his house by the Nigeria Police. “Further, to state that all other

issues relating to the subject matter are being addressed with a view to positive resolution. “Meanwhile, we sincerely appreciate the Senate and the House of Representatives for the enormous work that they have put in to ensure timely passage of the 2017 Appropriation Bill.” Meanwhile, the Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan, has said that the National Assembly would ensure that the 2017 budget is ready for President Muhammadu Buhari’s assent next week. Speaking with State House correspondents after meeting with Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, Lawan said the Senate had intended to pass the budget in March but that was not possible due to issues beyond the lawmakers’ control. He said Nigerians should not worry about the budget despite

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the police raid on the residence of Chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Danjuma Goje, even though it was reported that part of the documents carted away included the budget papers. Lawan said: “The good news is that we are doing everything possible to ensure that we catch up the lost time. I am thinking that by next week by the grace of God, we should be able to finish our own work and pass the budget to Mr. President to sign. “There is nothing to worry about, the National Assembly had intended to pass the budget in March but due to some of the parameters that we had little or no control over, we couldn’t pass it in March. “It was our desire and design to pass it this month but somehow something happened and all of you here know what happened. The house of one of our colleagues, the chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Danjuma Goje, was raided by the police after a whistle blower gave information and when some documents were taken, part of the budget papers were also included.” But the Nigeria Police Force on Thursday denied claim that the 2017 Budget document under preparation was removed from Senator Danjuma Abdullahi Goje’s residence at No. 10 Haile Salasie Street, Asokoro District Abuja on 20th April 2017 when it searched the house. The police said the search team removed from Senator Goje’s house incriminating documents including a document on the killing of a Sheikh in Kano State which Senator Goje must answer questions. In a statement signed by its spokesman, CSP Jimoh O Mos-

hood, the police said that the claim by Senator Goje and the “report in its entirety is false, misleading and capable of misinforming Nigerians about the statutory roles and duties of the Nigeria Police Force as provided under Sections 4 & 28 of Police Act and Regulations.” That “includes prevention and detection of crime, the apprehension of offenders, the preservation of law and order, the protection of life and property and the due enforcement of all laws and regulations, and authority to enter any house or premises to execute search warrant.” The statement said that a search warrant duly obtained from court of competent jurisdiction and was professionally executed in the house of Senator Danujma Goje on 20th April, 2017 at No. 10 Haile Salasie Street, Asokoro District Abuja based on intelligence report that “ large sum of money suspected to be stolen public funds and other incriminating items are about to be moved out of the said house.” The police spokesman further stated that, “It is worthy of note that on arrival of the Police team to Senator Danujma Goje’s house, the house keeper, Ango Usman, informed the Senator of the presence and mission of the team and he promised coming but later switched off his phone.” According to Moshood, the search warrant was successfully executed in the presence of three (3) close relatives of Senator Danjuma Goje who are residing in the house and the recoveries were made in their presence. “That the three relatives of Goje opened the house and took the Police team round the building, and endorsed their signatures afContinued on page 7

Three states drag FG to S’Court over loss of N500tr revenue Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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states, Rivers, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom, have sued the Federal government at the Supreme Court challenging the loss of N500 trillion oil revenue to oil companies operating in Nigeria as a result of negligence in the execution of oil production contracts. The plaintiffs, who bemoaned the huge oil revenue loss, are asking the apex court to compel the Federal Government to implement section 162 of the 1999 constitution as it relates to oil revenue generation and sharing among the component parts of the federation. In the originating summons filed by Luscious Nwosu (SAN) on behalf of the three states, the Supreme Court has been called

upon to determine whether there is a statutory obligation imposed on the defendant pursuant to section 16 of the Deep Offshore and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contracts Act. Cap D3 of the laws of the federation 2004. Plaintiffs also want the apex court to determine whether there is a statutory obligation imposed on the Federal Government to adjust the share of the government of the federation in the additional revenue accruing under the various production sharing contracts approved by the defendant if the price of crude oil at any time exceeds $20 per barrel, in real terms, to such extent that the production sharing contracts shall be economically beneficial to the government of the federation. They further asked the court to determine whether the failure of

the defendant (Federal Government) to adjust the share of the governments of the federation in the additional revenue accruing under the production sharing contracts it approved following the increase of price of crude oil in excess of $20 did not constitute a breach of the said section 16 of the Deep Offshore and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contracts Act. They, therefore, asked the apex court for a declaration that there is a statutory obligation imposed on the defendant by section 16 of the Deep Offshore and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contracts Act. The three states also sought a declaration that the failure of the defendant to adjust the share of government in the additional revenue in the production sharing contracts as variously ap-

proved following the increase of price of crude oil in excess of $20 constitute a breach of section 16 of the Deep Offshore and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contracts Act. The states also sought consequential order of the apex court to compel the defendant to adjust the share of the government of the federation in the additional revenue under all the production sharing contracts in the Nigeria’s oil industry within the Inland Basin and deep offshore areas as approved by the defendant from the respective terms the price of crude oil exceeded $20 per barrel. Besides, the three plaintiffs also want order of the Supreme Court to compel the Federal Government to calculate in arrears with effect from August 2003 and recover and pay immediately all outstanding statutory allocations

due and payable to them from the said adjustment. In a 33 paragraph affidavit in support of their originating summons, the plaintiffs said that they sought to invoke the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court to interpret various constitutional provisions in sections 80(1), 162(1) of the 1999 constitution and section 16(1) of the Deep Offshore and Inland Basin Production Contacts Act Cap D3 laws of the federation 2004 as it relates to the fiscal responsibility of the defendant to them. They averred that the defendant is by the constitution vested with ownership and control of all crude hydrocarbon petroleum oil and gas in Nigeria which include the collection of revenue therefrom into the federation account and consolidated revenue fund.

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NEC sets up ad hoc committee to audit Ecological Fund Continued from page 12 tion had told the council that as at March 31, 2017, the balance of the Natural Resource Fund was N70.9 billion while that of Ecological Fund was N33.6 billion. He said: “Council decided that an audit of ecological fund be carried out. Ad hoc committee comprising Oyo, Borno, Imo, Kaduna, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Benue states and Ministers of Finance and Environment has been set up to do the audit and come up with recommendations on how the fund shall be managed.’’ The governor further disclosed that the essence of the action was to reestablish that the balance in the account was correct since it had stood on same amount for many months.

According to him, NEC also resolved that states and local governments should now keep their shares of the funds for interventions as the needs arose in their various jurisdictions. Gov. Obiano also said that the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, also gave an update on the disbursement of the Paris Club Fund refunds and preparations for the next round of payments to the states after the first disbursements. He added that the minister disclosed that the Excess Crude Account had a balance of $2.2 billion as at April 26, 2017. Regarding the operation of efficiency unit of the ministry, the governor said Adeosun reported that the unit had saved N17 billion

for the Federal Government since it was established. He further said that NEC urged states to also establish efficiency units in order to improve efficiency, reduce costs and block leakages in line with the fiscal sustainability plan. Speaking on the issue of Paris Club refund, Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, noted that the states were complaining about the delay in the release of the remainder. He added that the fund had helped the states to pay salaries and for the country to come out of recession. Lalong also thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for the timely disbursement, saying that the fund would be used not only for salaries but for

projects completion. The governor also disclosed that there were procedures to deal with states which failed to utilise the Paris Club money judiciously. He further said that Osinbajo updated NEC on the progress in the implementation of the Social Intervention Programmes (SIPs) and on some impediments in the implementation by both the federal and state governments. According to him, the NEC resolved to upgrade the states’ coordination units for the SIPs to the governors’ offices for better collaboration between the Federal and States’ governments. Lalong also said that the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, updated the Council on the outbreak of menin-

gitis in the country, saying that the minister reported that there were 9,646 suspected cases in six states of Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto, Niger, Kebbi and Kaduna with about 767 deaths as at April 25. The governor said that the minister noted that about N46.7 billion was required for vaccination of the vulnerable population, saying that the NEC expressed concern over the ravaging effects of the outbreak and directed the Health Ministry to intensify its intervention efforts “to contain the embarrassing epidemic while advocating for increased funding for health’’. Lalong also said that the Health minister had requested for the establishment of a national health emergency fund to be domiciled in the Presidency under the supervision of the NEC Chairman.

In his own comment, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd), said he also briefed NEC on the general security situation in the country. The NSA said he gave detailed brief on the prevailing situation between cattle rustlers, herdsmen and farmers, particularly in Kaduna, Taraba and Benue states. According to the NSA, security agencies had begun a nationwide crackdown against gunmen, cattle rustlers, armed militants and other militia groups in the country. He also said that NEC resolved to hold extra ordinary session dedicated to security in the country. He further disclosed that there was a consensus for security agencies to collaborate with the various states to deal with security issues.

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Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara in with Female Parliamentarians, State Houses of Assembly during a courtesy visit to the Speaker by the Conference of Female Parliamentarians, State Houses of Assembly at the National Assembly ...on Thursday

of the committee which indicted Lawal raised issues of not giving him fair hearing and the number of committee members who signed the report, they decided to give him another chance by sending two invitation letters, one to his office and the other to his house. Unfortunately, the suspended SGF failed to avail himself of the opportunity to state his own side of story even when the committee which commenced sitting at 10:00am Thursday waited for him for two

hours before resolving to go ahead with its final report to the Senate next week. From all indications, the final report to the Senate will not be favourable to Lawal as Senator Ben Maurice Bruce said his failure to show up amounted to Lawal stabbing himself. It would be recalled that Lawal was grilled by the Vice President Osibanjoled investigative panel on Wednesday and the Osibanjo panel has received all details of the SGF’s sins from the Shehu Sani committee.

2017 Budget: Presidency wades into IGP, Goje war-of-words Continued from page 6 ter the completion of the search as required by the procedure of law on search warrant which contained the money, documents and Laptop recovered, and none of the items include 2017 budget document,” he added. The police image maker said that “for avoidance of doubt, the followings are the sum of money both in local and foreign currencies, vital documents and a Laptop recovered for investigation when the search warrant was executed in the house of Senator Dan-

juma Goje. i. Cash sum of Eighteen Million and Fifty Six Thousand Naira (18,056,000) only; ii. Cash sum of Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty (19,850 US Dollars); iii. Cash sum of Nine Thousand Four Hundred (SR9, 400) Saudi Riyal; iv. Thirty-eight (38) Files and Six (6) Envelopes containing documents, some of which are listed below: a. File on funds spent on security administration and information gathering– a-g - 2009 b. File on release of funds for Special opera-

tions a- f - 2009; c. File on Gombe State Government of Nigeria Cash inflow 2005; d. File on Project 2007 – Executive Briefs on how to fight opposition in Gombe State – Strategies and Tactics; e. Envelopes containing permit to operate as an Oil Industry Service Company (special categories) 2011; f. A File containing write-ups on how Governor Shekarau plotted the assassination of Sheikh Jafaru; g. Letters from Alhaji Mohammed Danjuma Goje (Sarkin Yakin Gombe) to the MD LUBELL Nigeria

Ltd of proposed residential Devt at Kashere Phase II dated 16/01/2007 and 19/11/2010. The statement explained the items were counter signed for and removed in the present of three relation of Gone :(i) Danjuma Mohammed, a master Degree holder from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and a Chartered Quantity Surveyor is a nephew to Senator Danjuma Goje. (ii) Ango Usman, House keeper to Senator Danjuma Goje and (iii) Aisha Umar, Alias Iklima a step daughter to the Senator Danjuma Goje.

The Nigeria Police Force categorically stated that there was no single document relating to 2017 budget sighted or removed by the Police team that executed the search warrant. There is video recording of the execution of the search warrant. The Police said that further investigation is currently ongoing into the matter and insisted that its actions are in line with the provisions of Sec. 4 & 28 of Police Act and Regulations as mentioned in paragraph 2 above and consistent with Sec. 9 & 144 of the Administration of Criminal Justice

Act 2015. “The Nigeria Police Force sees the report in the media credited to Senator Danjuma Goje as a deliberate distraction to cast aspersion on Police investigation to pervert the end of justice, the Moshod said. It would be recalled that the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Wednesday, visted of the National Assembly but did not explain the legality of the search warrant that was executed in the house of Senator Danjuma Goje on the 20th of April, 2017.

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Group tasks FG to stand by law in fighting terrorism

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has been tasked by a civil society group Justice and Peace Movement (JPM) not to release alleged terrorists currently standing trial in Nigerian courts. The group, which held a protest in Lagos to speak against terrorism and extremism in the country, lamented the ill-conceived campaign spearheaded by some groups and individuals who, they alleged, are in collaboration with these suspected terrorists. The convener of the group, Comrade Kola Salako, while delivering his speech, did not fail to identify the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, whose leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, the federal government is investigating. “We want to categorically condemn and oppose the call for the release of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheik Ibraheem El-Zakzaky unconditionally, despite the overwhelming case of incitement to violence and terrorism built against him. “His organization was found by a Judicial Panel to be heavily militarized. There are videos of his members training for military combat. They have threatened mayhem on the country. This is the man that some characters in Nigeria with foreign support are canvassing unconditional release for,” he stated.

The group further stated that if El-Zakzaky is released, then same feat should be extended to others fingered for terrorism activities in the country. “If El Zakyzaky is released without trial, as being demanded, we would be compelled to extend the same sick courtesy to would be terrorists in the future. Those calling for the release of El Zakyzaky have failed. “They may just as well add Kabiru Sokoto and other high profile Boko Haram suspects to the list of those they want released. This will help confirm how much they hold Nigerians in disdain to the point where they want terror masterminds strolling around freely to commit more crimes.” Comrade Salako further counseled the federal government and the security agencies not to be shaken by the wailing and threats by supporters of the alleged terrorists and focus on standing firm on the part of the law. “We must not join the league of countries whose security agencies know terrorists and still leave them to carry out attacks before executing them to show they are working. Nigeria’s option of preventive approach to fighting terror must be respected.” The group has vowed not to relent in countering supporters of the IMN and other similar groups allegedly tilting towards criminal activities in the country.

Lagos attracts 293 Foreign Direct Investments in two years *Negative perceptions, affecting investor confidence Benjamin Omoike

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Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state on Overseas Affairs and Investment- otherwise known as Lagos Global- Professor Ademola Abbas, has stated that the state had attracted more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in two years than in the last 15 years. He made this assertion on Thursday in Alausa, Ikeja, during the annual ministerial press briefing in commemoration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’ssecondyear inoffice. According to Abbas, a total of 293 investment proposals had been considered by Lagos Global from inception to date. He said these proposals cut across various sectors namely: Agribusiness, Energy, Environment,

Health,Housing andICT. Other sectors include Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Services, Tourism and Transportation. He said of all proposals considered, 15 were approved, 74 had been closed, 42 were declined due to various reasons, 24 were kept in view, 69 new ones were received and documented, while another69couldbeconsideredas Work In Progress. “Since its inception, Office of Overseas Affairs & Investment has encouraged investor’s confidence in Lagos as a place to conduct business and live in. It is noteworthy that this state has attracted more foreign direct investments in the first two years of this administration than it did in the past 15 years, even with an economic recession.

US-based Nigerian doctors provide free medical services to Imo Community Val Okara, Owerri

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group of United States-based Nigerian medical doctors has embarked on a four-day free medical mission for more than 3, 000 persons in Atta Nwambiri, Njaba local government area of Imo state. The programme commenced on April 24 and was on concluded Thursday. The exercise witnessed treatment of men, women, and children with various health challenges at the Egwedu Health Centre, Atta Nwambiri by experts. Daily Times reports that the free health mission also witnessed presentation of reading glasses, basic laboratory tests, immunization and surgery of some beneficiaries. The leader of the team, Dr. Alexander Nnabue, said on Thursday that the

medical team who participated in the exercise were indigenes of Atta Nwambiri community residing in the United States. He said that they were worried by the poor health condition of some their people in their country home and felt organizing the medical mission was a better way to impact positively on their health status. Nnabue, a senior lecturer at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, USA observed that the pitiable health situation had led to many preventable and untimely deaths in the area. He commended the role of the chairman of the Atta Nwambiri governing council and the Eze’s Cabinet, Chief John Agbasi for facilitating the medical mission through the new Atta Nwambiri Central

Union platform. “As you can see, all of us here are happy that we have come home to give back to our community. ``Over the years, some of us have been looking for ways to contribute to the development of this town, but we noticed that the creation of autonomous communities, rather than enhance development in Atta Nwambiri, deepened disunity of our people. “We have eight doctors on ground to attend to their vital signs, and take their samples to the laboratories for further investigations and treatment,’’ he said. He said already, more than 2000 persons have received free eye glasses saying that the exercise would open the door for unity and enduring development in the town. The optometrist who

lamented the poor healthcare delivery system in Nigeria disclosed that he and his colleagues were already planning on how best to equip the Egwedu community hospital to ensure qualitative healthcare services to people of the area. Speaking on behalf of the three traditional rulers in the area, His Royal Highness Eze Edwin Azike of Atta, who also benefited from the eye check and free glasses service expressed gladness to the organizers of the exercise. “On behalf of Umunam Atta, Egwedu and Atta, the three autonomous communities that make up Atta Ancient kingdom, we are grateful for this programme, and pray God to reward you abundantly for remembering our sufferings at home.”

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni (2nd r); Sole Administrator, Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA, Hon Adekunle Julius (3rd r) and others during the Commissioner’s peace meeting with Alamutu market leaders in Mushin, Lagos… on Thursday.

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women and the youths in the society, as well as reduce crime to the barest minimum, the Nigerian Air force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA) has trained and equipped 150 persons in various vocations in Lagos. At the graduation ceremony for the beneficiaries of the four month skills acquisition and vocational training program held at the Sam Ethan Air force Base Gymnasium Hall Ikeja Lagos, on Thursday 27th April 2017, the 150 graduate were gifted with start up kits for their various speciality. The National President

of NAFOWA and wife of the Chief of Air Staff, Hajiya Hafsat Sadique Abubakar who was present at the occasion said the training which included hair dressing, catering, computer studies, tailoring and textile management cinematography, soap making amongst others was initiated to help deal with the lingering issue of unemployment in the country. According to her, “our Association as part of its community service obligation developed a skills acquisition and vocational training program targeted at women, Widows and youths in the barracks and the surrounding communities. This was done as part of our contribution at complementing the Fed-

eral government’s effort at curbing unemployment amongst youths. “There was also the need to build capacity amongst our youth and women by empowering them with necessary skills to make them self reliant and able to cater for themselves in a changing economy. This program also catered for Widows especially those who lost their husbands in the campaign against insurgency in the north eastern part of Nigeria.” The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who also graced the occasion thanked NAFOWA for the initiative. He noted that the program had contributed immensely to the development of the society and ensuring

that we are successful in the fight against terrorism. He said, “Even though you are not with us in the battle front carrying riffles and flying helicopters and fighter aircrafts but I want to tell you thank you for what you are doing is positively impacting on the operations we are conducting all over the country. You have done so much in terms of supporting internally displaced persons in the north east. I also understand you conducted similar skill training programme in Murkurdi, Kano, Maduguri and today you are here in Lagos and I also understand you are planning to be in Port Harcourt. I don’t think we have had this kind of support in the past.

Politics Tom Garba, Yola It’s no longer news that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal has been suspended, an exercise many people in Adamawa State have described as an act aimed at cleaning the rot in the country occasioned by corrupt leaders and as a way of using the All progressives Congress (APC) members as a standard of measurement on matters of integrity. The feelers emanating from various stakeholders in the state suggests that Adamawa people have reaffirmed their support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti corruption crusade, insisting that there is no amount of sacrifice that is too much to pay in ridding the nation of corrupt leaders. While reacting, the majority of people who commented mostly appealed to the Presidential Committee investigating the issue to give the suspended SGF (Babachir) a fair hearing for equity sake, knowing his level of uprightness before becoming the SGF. Our correspondent who went to the streets of Jimeta and Yola, to feel the pulse of stakeholders in the state found out that Adamawa stakeholders are in high spirit and believe that the embattled SGF would be given a clean bill of health by the panel set up by President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate him over the grass cutting contract awarded to a company allegedly belonging to him by the Presidential Initiative on the North East (PINE). The Organising secretary of the ruling All progressives Congress (APC), in the State, Ahmed Lawal said the party was going through an integrity test that may affect it’s fortunes if Babachir is found guilty of corruption. This is to say that the fight against corruption is certainly is an all round affairs and is not selective to the detriment of other people or group of people. According to him, Adamawa people welcome the development with good heart knowing full well that Babachir is coming out clean like the Crystal, urging people of the state not to read meanings to President Buhari’s action or see it as a way to get their brother out of office. Another senior member of APC, Alhaji Uba Dan’arewa was fuming when contacted, he noted that he is not happy with the development, he revealed that there are intrigues a times being played by politicians to turn black white and white black. According to him, in the context of Nigerian politics, it is hard for you to find a straight forward person whose level of integrity is not questionable. “I’m not happy with the development, because our country is so corrupt to the extent that the people who are good will be blackmailed and accused of doing bad things. Our politics in Nigeria is a game and the belief in the outside world is that you must be bad, evil, you must become partner in crime and ready to commit all sort of crime against humanity and most times it is even the most unqualified that will be called upon to contest for elective positions. “Nigeria is such a funny country that you cannot be honest, even if you are they will even label you to be a corrupt person, standing alone in the verge of honesty is like fighting armless at the

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SGF’s suspension, Adamawa people and Buhari’s anti corruption crusade

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Nigeria is such a funny country that you cannot be honest, even if you are, they will even label you to be a corrupt person, standing alone in the verge of honesty is like fighting armless at the midst of all kinds of combatant legion of armies who are ready to fight you to the end. midst of all kinds of combatant legion of armies who are ready to fight you to the end. “It’s a great lost to Adamawa people, and certainly the truth shall be unravelled in no distance time, I know his relationship with President Buhari is very cordial, I know Buhari has already passed a vote of confidence on him, believe you me David will not be found wanting, his level of integrity will not

make him to be indicted, and for him to be appointed as the SGF by Buhari it shows his integrity is in check. I think something else went wrong somewhere,” Uba lamented Other stakeholders who made comments on the topical issue said that they suspects something fishy about the whole issue, noting that the AttorneyGeneral of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN who is a member of

the committee had earlier cleared him of the alleged offence based on the first directive given by President Buhari to investigate him. Mr. Leader Leneke who is a renowned public commentator in the state wondered why after the first report cleared him, that some corrupt Nigerians realising that the SGF cannot be remote controlled, some of them within the corridors of power will decide to gang up against him in order to be having free deals of bargains at the Presidency. “I know with all the schemed plan against Babachir, it will be hard for Adamawa State to get this kind of rare privilege. It’s on record for the first time Adamawa State produced the SGF, it is on record that for the first time that a Christian in the whole of Northern Nigeria to be called upon for this noble assignment. I think some people are playing with our intelligence and we are losing the rare privilege,’’ Leneken said. A former Christian Youths Leader, Mr David Simon views the investigative panel set up by the President to investigate the allegations against the SGF, Lawal as a way to prove that the present administration is really out to fight corruption irrespective of who is who whether in government or out of government that is indicted. David asserted that Lawal is a noble man whose character is found to be detestable to some cabals at the Presidency, but added that he believes that what is going to be will be, but he doubt that the accused person can be found culpable of any corrupt charges. However, the fear of many analysts in Adamawa is that if Babachir is eventually found wanting in any way, the entire North East and the Christian community in that region in particularly may not have the opportunity to produce another SGF in this dispensation.

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INEC’S CONTINUOUS VOTER REGISTRATION

INEC commences nationwide Continuous Voter Registration The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says all is set to commence the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) across the 774 Local Government Areas in the country on April 27. INEC Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Mr Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi said this in Abuja on Wednesday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the exercise. Osaze-Uzzi said necessary logistics had been deployed for the commencement of the exercise as scheduled. “The required personnel and materials for the exercise have been deployed. We have also trained our personnel who are going to be at our various LGA offices. “We have tested and deployed our Direct Data Capturing Machine (DDCM) for the exercise to take off nationwide. “Our National Commissioners have gone out to the respective zones to monitor and flag off the registration, while the chairman will be flagging off the exercise in Abuja,’’ he said. Osaze-Uzzi reiterated that the exercise would take place at INEC Local Government offices on working days of the weeks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., pending when the review of the exercise. “For now it will be at INEC local government offices. People can walk into our LG offices at their convenience,

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but as time goes on, we may decentralise the exercise,’’ he said. The director advised those who are yet to register for their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) to use the opportunity to do so. “We have listened to complaints by some people on their inability to register during the previous exercise. This time, we have worked toward addressing them. “For those who have not collected

INEC to replace voter cards destroyed by Boko Haram in North East The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it would issue new Per manent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) to individuals, who lost their own to Boko Haram insurgency in the North East. The Administrative Secretary of INEC in Bor no, Malam Abdulhamid Buba made this known at a news conference in Maiduguri on the upcoming Continuous Voters Registration scheduled for Thursday across the country. He said that INEC had made adequate preparation to ensure success of the event in the state. “It is in the build up towards the 2019 General Elections that the Continuous Voters Registration is billed to start on Thursday nationwide to further sanitise the register. “The exercise is to take care of eligible persons who have attained the age of 18 after the last registration,’’ Buba said.

He said that the exercise would also take care of persons who were not able to register during the last exercise. “We shall attend to those whose PVCs were destroyed as a result of the activities of insurgents in Borno. “Individuals who have relocated from one place to another and wish to transfer their voting points will also be considered also,’’ Buba said. According to him, the exercise will take place across the 16 Local Gover nment Areas (LGAs) considered safe enough as well as Inter nally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in Maiduguri to ensure fair ness to all. “In some LGAs like Gwoza, we planned to collaborate with the military to ensure that we also capture eligible voters who have retur ned home after finishing with those in IDPs camps in Maiduguri.’’ He said that INEC had trained 185 of its staff in Maiduguri to ensure that the conduct of the exercise was

their PVC, they should know that without PVCs they cannot vote,’’ he warned. Osaze-Uzzi said it was when people have their PVCs to vote, they could influence politics and development positively. “If you refuse to vote, then you also lose the moral right to complain about poor infrastructure, power or any other issue because you did not vote,’’ he said. The director advised people not to wait for the last minute before they go for registration saying that by law, the registration must end at a particular time before election. Osaze-Uzzi said for those who have lost or damaged their PVC, or wanted to transfer their PVCs should go to the registration centres and inform the officers in charge about what they wanted to do. He, however, said it was also a criminal offence to register more than once. “If you have registered before in Sokoto and you go to Rivers State for another registration. It is not allowed. “If you want to relocate from one place to another, just go and do the transfer,’’ the director said. Osaze-Uzzi advised those who had registered before but could not obtain their PVCs to go and lodge their complaint before going for new registration. “If your name is in the voter register, you don’t need to do another registration, it is only when your name is not on the register, you will be re-registered,’’ (NAN

Voter registration: Monarch calls for large turnout in Rivers Eze Samuel Amaechi, the Paramount Ruler of Igbo kingdom in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, has called on the people to turnout enmass during the forthcoming voters’ registration exercise. Amaechi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Wednesday that large turnout would ensure that the people are not disfranchised in 2019 general elections. NAN reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) set aside April 27 for the flag-off of new voters registration in Rivers. The monarch said that full participation of his people in the exercise would boost voting strength of the area as well as that of state respectively. “Our people should realise that their voters’ card is the only weapon that they have to vote candidates of their choice. “If people fail to register; then they may not have the opportunity to vote their preferred candidates for leadership positions during elections. “I will synergise with relevant authorities of government to ensure eligible persons are registered while we provide peaceful environment for the exercise to take place across the kingdom,” he said. Amaechi assured both indigenes and non-indigenes residing in his domain of their safety before, during and after the registration exercise. The monarch urged the people to be peaceful in their conduct and thanked them for their hospitality to visitors to the area.

INEC says 20,000 voter’s cards abandoned in Plateau

The Plateau State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said in Jos that 20,000 voter’s cards had been abandoned in its offices. “The cards have been there for years; their owners have not come for them. We are appealing to the owners to come for them,” Mr Abdulrahaman Adamu, the Administrative Secretary of the commission, said at a stakeholders’ meeting. He said that a 90-day voter’s registration exercise would commence on Thursday, April 27, and advised owners of the abandoned cards to use the opportunity to collect them. Adamu said that the exercise would take place at various local government secretariats, and urged prospective voters to come in person as there would be no registration by proxy. He also advised people against double registration, warning that the machines would detect such illegalities. The official advised people relocating to other areas to fill a transfer form to facilitate the relocation of their voting points. Adamu challenged parents, community leaders and politicians to ensure that underage persons were not allowed to register, and called for full support from all

stakeholders toward success. He, however, disclosed that the exercise would be a continuous one so as to avoid `fire brigade’ registration in future. Leaders of political parties in their speeches, however, urged INEC to conduct the voters registrations at wards headquarters to encourage more eligible Nigerians to participate in the exercise. Mr Damishi Sango, the Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), expressed fear that the exercise might not get the desired mass participation if it was restricted to local government secretariats. “Such secretariats are difficult to access by those at the rural areas. Some villages are located several kilometres away from the council secretariats and may be discouraged by the huge crowd waiting to be registered. “When these people consider the long distance they are coming from and how they will go back, they may be discouraged. “I suggest that registration booths should be located at least at federal ward for accessibility, because it is only in Jos city that 70 per cent of people can easily go to the units and return with ease the same day.”

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Anambra State says it has deployed 105 trained personnel for the nationwide continuous voter registration in the state. The new Administrative Secretary of the Commission, Mr Thomas Ongele, made the disclosure during a news conference in Awka on Wednesday. Ongele also said INEC was well equipped to inaugurate the exercise in the state and called on those who just turned 18 years from the period of last voter registration to participate in the exercise. He said that those that registered but their names were not on the voter

INEC deploys 105 officials for Continuous Voter Registration in Anambra register were eligible for the register. According to the scribe, those who have never registered as well as those desirous to do inter or intra registration also qualified for the exercise. Ongele promised that the commission would do its best to ensure that eligible voters were registered during the exercise. He said that after the inauguration of the exercise at INEC Awka office in South Local Government Area of the

PDP urges Nigerians to participate in Permanent Voter Cards registration The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians of voting age to come out en masse to participate in the Continuous Voter Cards exercise preparatory to the 2019 general elections. The party made the call in Abuja on in a statement signed by Mr Dayo Adeyeye, its National Publicity Secretary, National Caretaker Committee. Adeyeye said the advice became necessary, following the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s announcement of the commencement of a nationwide Continuous Voter Registration from Thursday. “We urge all citizens who did not register in the last exercise to come out en masse and register to vote and be voted for in the 2019 general elections,’’ Adeyeye said. The party’s national publicity secretary, national caretaker committee especially called on those that had turned 18 years to do so. “Your registration is your power to vote, so take responsibility now.’’ According to PDP, it is only when people register and obtain their PVCs that they can vote out none performing

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elected leaders. The party, however, urged INEC to remain neutral, independent and unbiased, and allow all potential voters in the 774 LGAs to participate in the forthcoming exercise, without discrimination. “The Commission should allow the distribution of Permanent Voters Card (PVC) evenly to all zones of the Federation,’’ he said. Adeyeye also called on the members of the party to mobilise voters from all localities to participate in the exercise. (NAN)

A/Ibom Assembly passes resolution on Nkari crisis, solicits govt. assistance for victims Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has passed a resolution on Nkari clan clashes in Ini Local Government Area of the state and urged Gov. Udom Emmanuel to intervene and assist the victims. The resolution followed a motion on matter of urgent public importance, brought before the Assembly on Wednesday by Mr Emmanuel Ekpenyong, (PDP-Ini). Ekpenyong’s motion is entitled the, “A cry for help by the people of Ikot Offrong, Ikot Akpan and Ubienkene Villages in (Ubet Okom sub-clan) in Nkari Clan, Ini Local Government Area.” He said the attack had forced the people of Ikot Offrong, Ikot Akpan and Ubienkene to flee their ancestral homes, and taking refuge as Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in neighbouring villages. Ekpenyong, who is also the Chief

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Whip of the Assembly, appealed to the state government to provide adequate security and other forms of assistance to enable the victims return to their ancestral homes. The lawmaker also urged the state governor to release the white paper on the 2013 Commission of Inquiry on Nkari crisis. According to the motion, a Commission of Inquiry, headed by Justice J. U. Bassey (rtd), was set up in 2013 by former Gov. Godswill Akpabio. They, however, expressed concern that up till today, the white paper had not been released by the state government. The Assembly also called on the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to assist in the provision of relief materials to the affected communities to ameliorate their suffering. The lawmakers also appealed to other philanthropic organisations to render assistance to the victims of the crisis.

state, all INEC offices in the 21 LGAs would commence the exercise. According to him, the registration will be done simultaneously between 9 am and 3pm daily. The Administrative Secretary further said continuous exercise would end on a date to be announced later by the commission. Ongele said that only prospective registrant who presented his or her self before at INEC Registration Officials

would be captured, stressing that registration by proxy was an offence and defaulters would be prosecuted. He called on eligible voters to register to qualify to vote at any election in the state and at the polling unit of their choice. “One’s voter’s card is the only instrument that confers such guaranty on any citizen,’’ he said. The secretary said that those who relocated from one state, town to another should show up at the INEC for registration. (NAN)

Council polls: NOA embarks on voter education campaign in Jigawa The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Jigawa State has embarked on voter education campaign across the state ahead of the local council’s election fixed for July 3. The campaign is to create awareness on fundamental civic rights at the grassroots, NOA officer for Malammadori Local Government, Shittu Umar, said in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday in Malammadori. Umar added that the campaign was also to push for peaceful conduct of the local council poll and educate the electorate on their civic responsibilities. He added that the exercise would create awareness on party symbols, election procedures and electoral laws.

Umar said that NOA had conducted similar exercises in Kafinhausa, Kaugama, Auyo and Kirikasamma local government areas. According to him, the participants included political parties, community and religious leaders, Civil Society Organisations, youth and women groups. Umar called on candidates to demonstrate high sense of political tolerance and advised the electorates to be law abiding and avoid acts capable of disrupting the peace before, during and after the election. He advised parents to protect their children from bad influence and engaging in thurggery. (NAN)

Sen. Adeleke’s death shocking, saddening -Ndoma-Egba The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, has described the death of the first civilian governor of Osun State as shocking and saddening. Ndoma-Egba said this in a statement issued by Mrs Clara Braide, Special Assistant, Communication, Office of the Chairman Governing Board of NDDC in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), recalls that Adeleke died at Bikets Hospital in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, after suffering a heart attack according to family sources. Ndoma-Egba described Adeleke, who is also the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District, as a detrabalised Nigerian, a democrat, astute grassroots politician and philanthropist who distinguished himself in all positions of service. The NDDC Chairman expressed deep sympathy to the immediate family, people and government of Osun State over Adeleke’s death. “The history of Osun State would be incomplete without reference to his indelible contributions to the state’s development at social, political and economic levels when he served as its first elected governor and a legislator.

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“With the death of Senator Adeleke, Nigeria has indeed lost an illustrious son whose wealth of experience was still needed as the present administration works to restore the country to path of progress,” he said. Ndoma-Egba, however, said he is consoled by the fact that the late Adeleke lived an accomplished and impactful life. He prayed the Almighty God to give the late Adeleke eternal rest and the family, the strength to bear the great loss.

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ÏÏÏ The Presidency has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to recover fully, saying that his doctors have advised him to take things slowly as he fully recovers from the long period of treatment in the United Kingdom (UK). The Daily Times recalls that Buhari was absent from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, leading to speculation in certain quarters that he was indisposed. But the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Garba Shehu, has assured that there is no need for apprehension over Buhari’s health. Shehu stated this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday. He said: “The Presidency hereby assures the good people of Nigeria that, despite the insinuations of a number of media organisations, there is no need for apprehension over the health of our President, Muhammadu Buhari. “President Buhari’s absence at the FEC meeting of Wednesday, April 26, was a last minute decision; otherwise, the cabinet and the public might have been alerted in advance. As eager as he is to be up and about, the president’s doctors have advised on his taking things slowly. “President Buhari himself, on his return to the country, made Nigerians aware of the state of his health while he was in London. Full recovery is sometimes a slow process, requiring periods of rest and relaxation, as the Minister for Information, Lai Mohammed, intimated in his press briefing after the FEC meeting on Wednesday.” Shehu also assured Nigerians that Buhari is still in charge of the country, saying that he receives daily briefings on the activities of the government. “Despite his lack of visibility, Nigerians should rest assured that President Buhari has not abdicated his role as commander-in-chief of Nigeria. He receives daily briefings on the activities of government, and confers regularly with his Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo,” he said.

The House of Representatives on Thursday advised the Presidency to legally challenge and seek the interpretation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act before a competent court, in the face of the Senate’s rejection of Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the antigraft agency. The House which passed the resolution on Thursday following the adoption of the motion sponsored by Rep. Leo Ogor (PDP/ Delta), further urged that the executive to refrain from making inflammatory statements that connote the usurpation of the

powers of the judiciary, with their attendant negative effects on the doctrine of separation of powers. Moving the motion entitled: “Need to prevent erosion of the doctrine of separation of powers,” Rep. Ogor said that based on the provision of Section 2 (3) of the EFCC Act, the chairman of the anti-corruption agency shall be nominated by the president subject to the confirmation of the Senate. He said that he is convinced that the EFCC Act is an Act of the National Assembly that can only be set aside by a court of competent jurisdiction, adding that “until that happens, the law remains in force and binding on all persons and authorities in the country.” Furthermore, the lawmaker

stated that he is aware that the executive arm of government has not filed any proceeding in any court to challenge the provision of Section 2 (3) of the EFCC Act of 2004. Rep. Ogor maintained that under the doctrine of the separation of powers, the interpretation of the constitution and Acts of parliament was the sole responsibility of the judiciary and not that of any person or official of any other arms of government. He condemned the statement credited to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, adding that the comment was capable of eroding the doctrine of separation of powers, with the obvious implication of instituting a dictatorship in the

country. Contributing to the motion, Rep. Simon Arabo (APC/Kaduna) supporting the motion, said that there was the need by the executive not to run foul of the principle of the separation of powers. Similarly, Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP/Rivers), said that people should stop upgrading their personal opinions to be actual fact. “Government should be responsive and listen to the opinions of the masses, “he said. The motion was unanimously adopted when it was put to a voice vote by Speaker Yakubu Dogara. The House, therefore, mandated its Committee on Legislative Compliance to ensure implementation of its resolution.

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ÏÏÏ The court recognised national chairman of the crisis ridden Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has finally pulled out of the peace move being brokered by the immediate past President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. Sheriff announced his pulling out of the peace move to find solution to the leadership crisis rocking the party in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. The statement was signed by Sheriff ’s deputy, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh. Sheriff, in the statement, claimed that Jonathan had lost control of the meeting he convened and by allowing the “dissi-

dent Makarfi-led group continue with their anti-party activities”. The statement reads in part: “We are opting out and focusing our efforts at making the party the darling of Nigerians again. “We had made tremendous progress before former President Goodluck Jonathan was asked by party leaders to convene a meeting where stakeholders will adopt the Governor Dickson Committee report on reconciliation. Unfortunately, President Jonathan lost control of the meeting he convened and allowed Makarfi group to continue with their anti-party posture”. “All the organs of the party were already queuing up behind us and Jonathan came to unbundle the progress we made by his inability to control the meeting. We will not continue again but

rather concentrate on rebuilding our party. We have also postponed the National Executive committee which we had earlier fixed for the 4th of May. A new date will be announced later”. Continuing, Sheriff said: “Makarfi and his group are busy forming new parties so there is no need engaging with them when we know that they do not mean well for our party. “High ranking members of the Makarfi Group like the former deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, has openly admitted that if they lose at the Supreme Court, they will move to another party. “With such statements, it would be foolhardy for us to pretend that a genuine reconciliation is being pursued by these renegade members. We will rather concentrate

our efforts at strengthening our party at the grassroots. The people at the grassroots still believe in our great party”.

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Editorial The ban on Hydrofluorocarbon

ecently, 150 countries gathered in Kigali, capital of Rwanda to ratify the ban on Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) gases,which scientists found to be causing the destruction of ozone that protects people and animals from the dangerous impacts of ultraviolet radiation. It was the concern over a growing hole in the ozone layer above the Antarctica that forced the international community to adopt the Montreal Protocol in 1987 banning the manufacture and use of Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCS), which was blamed for increasing green house gases. Paradoxically, HFC was brought in as replacement to CFCs. However, recent scientific evidence shows that even when HFC are several times better at retaining heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide (CO2), they have been exacerbating global warming due to increasing demand for air conditioning. With air conditioning becoming more commonplace, HFC use has risen sharply over the past decade. Incidentally, HFCs are used in aerosols, foam blowing, motor vehicle air conditioning, retail food refrigeration and vending machines. According to climatologists, the Kigali protocol could reduce projected emissions by as much as 88 percent over the course of the 21st century. President Barack Obama has praised the deal on calling it “an ambitious and far reaching solution” to a “rapidly growing threat to the health of our planet”. Environmentalists say the agreement is “equal to stopping the entire world’s fossil-fuel CO2emissions for more than two years,” Before now, HFCs accounted for a small but growing slice of the world’s greenhouse-gas emissions, even as scientists project that it could contribute up to 0.5 °C of warming by the end of the century if left unchecked. Unfortu-

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nately, tackling global warming isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ operation. There are a number of greenhouse gases, along with HFCs and carbon dioxide, and they’re notoriously complex. With the rapid industrialisation of the warmer parts of the world (India, China, Brazil, etc.) there has been explosion of demand for air conditioning and other cooling technologies. According to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California, about 1.6 billion new air-conditioning units will be switched on worldwide by 2050. Moreover, HFC leakage from air conditioners alone will raise the global average temperature by half a degree Celsius by mid-century. However, when you read the fine print of the Kigali Amendment, it turns out that the United States (the second-biggest HFC polluter), the European Union, and some other rich countries will have to achieve their first 10 per cent cut in HFC production by 2019. Sadly, the schedule for further cuts is not clearly defined, apart from the fact that they must be down by 85 per cent by 2036. That is why small island states and many African countries are not only worried but are pushing for quick action, since they face the biggest threat from climate change. Experts say that as narrow as the deal is, it is more likely to yield climateshielding actions by industry and governments. In addition, the accord will stave off an increase of atmospheric temperatures of nearly one degree Fahrenheit. That would be a major step toward averting an atmospheric temperature increase of 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit, the point at which many experts think the world will be locked into a future of rising sea levels, severe droughts and flooding, widespread food and water shortages, and more powerful hurricanes. This is why the Kigali accord should be embraced by all and sundry.

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STATEMENTS BY THOSE WHO MATTER

Goodluck Jonathan

Matthew Ashimolowo

Julius Nyerere

“Nobody’s political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian”.

“If you must make a difference in life, then change your mind set”.

“Independence cannot be real if a nation depends upon gifts.”

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Niger Gov directs contractor to expedite work on Minna-Suleja road

Saka Bolaji, Minna

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Chief of the Air Staff, Nigerian Air Force, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar (m), being welcomed by Senior officers of the Nigerian Air Force Logistics Command at his arrival, during the skill acquisition training programme graduation organised by Nigeria Army Officers Wives Association (NAFOWA) in Lagos… on Thursday. Photo: JOY ANYIM.

Terror Attacks: EU, UNICEF develop emergency response plan to curb deaths of children Ebelechukwu Ibeneme, Abuja

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rate of death among children arising from insurgencies, the European Union (EU) said on Thursday that plans were underway to develop an Emergency Preparedness Response Plan that will help protect children from dangers, bomb explosions, attacks and abduction within the Lake Chad regions. The plan, when fully operational, will also help to train teachers in identification of risks, as well as help children in accessing education and protective services. The EU Head of regional office in Cameroon for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid, Mr. Yvan Hildebrand, made this known in a press statement issued and made available to Daily Times in Abuja.

He lamented that since the start of conflict in 2009, Boko Haram has killed more than 611 teachers and some 19,000 educators have fled from the violence and so the development of such intervention becomes imperative to help arrest the situation. “Education is crucial for both the protection and development of girls and boys affected by crises. It can restore a sense of normalcy and safety, help heal the psychological trauma and provide them with important life skills and a space to play. “With 1.3 million children displaced in this crisis, it is imperative to support schools so parents can get their children back in the classroom,” Ensuring access to education for crisis affected children is important, however opening schools is not enough. Children and teachers need to be equipped with knowl-

edge and skills, to be prepared and able to mitigate the effects of something dangerous happening around the school premises,” he said. He further explained that the programme addresses the complex nature of the crisis across Niger, Chad, Cameroon and Nigeria. Reducing the vulnerability of school systems in this emergency is a key part of the multi sectoral response that draws on expertise from Education and Child Protection specialists. In conflict situations, the education sector is vulnerable to violence and insecurity, so it is a particularly relevant area for Conflict and Disaster Risk Reduction. As 1,261 schools remain closed across the four countries due to insecurity and fear of violence, Dailytimes reliably gathered 100 trainers have been coached by UNICEF to guide teachers through the learning

process while almost 1600 teachers throughout the region – including over 800 in Cameroon, Nigeria, and Chad under this initiative - have received special instruction from their Ministries of Education to identify security risks with their students and work with communities to put in place and implement Emergency Response Plans. Community based child protection committee members have also been participating in the training with teachers, to learn to collaborate on risk reduction and to help teachers identify the available protective resources in the community. While the project aims at mitigating the risks to children in schools and in the surrounding community, many dangers remain for institutions in the region. Schools are vulnerable to bomb attacks or even raids to abduct children.

Umahi inaugurates law review committee ÏÏÏGovernor of Ebonyi state,

Engr. David Nweze Umahi, has inaugurated a 10 man committee to review the state laws. Addressing members of the committee at the Government House Abakaliki, Engr. Umahi noted that the committee became necessary because some laws existing in the state were obsolete and duplicated; adding that there was need to review and arrange them in a book. “I’ve been confronted with a lot of laws that were made. Some of them we don’t know they are in existence. Some of them have become so obsolete and so there is a need to bring all the laws from the foundation of this State and know which ones are obsolete. Which one has been duplicated. Which one

has been forgotten and bring them under one book,” the governor said. He charged them to look at the proposal for the new electoral act before the national assembly and amend the state Independent Electoral Commission law in line with it to be presented to the State House of Assembly. “We have to also look at the new electoral act that national assembly are passing and it will be good if we also amend the EBSIEC law. So this review is like making proposal to the House of Assembly.” The governor also inaugurated the State Pension Management Board and the Local Government Management Board during which he charged them to liaise with the organized la-

bour and amend the contributory pension law that would be acceptable to Government and workers. He explained that the contributory pension law in the state has some typographical errors which were noticed after its passage into law and requires amendment. For instance, he said, “where they should have put Ebonyi they were putting federal government. So we’ve noticed it and there is the need to amend the law.” He maintained that there would be no provision for disparity in the salaries and allowances of the state and local government workers in the proposed amendment. Governor Umahi pointed out that the setting up of the

two Boards was a relief to him as every negotiation with the organised labour and matters relating to pensions would be handled by them emphasizing that civil servants are members of the two boards. “But one thing that is very important is, in that law, we must make it mandatory that there will be no disparity of salaries, of gratuities and of pensions between local government and state workers.” Earlier, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Chief Augustine Nwankwegu, said that the law review committee would update the Ebonyi state laws while the State and Local Government Boards would manage the deductions from workers’ salaries.

Niger state governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has directed the contractor handling the rehabilitation work on Trunk A Minna-Suleja road to expedite action before full rain sets in. Conducting an unscheduled inspection of work on the road on Thursday at Gangare village in Paikoro local government area of the state, the governor expressed satisfaction over the quality of work being done on the 98 kilometre road. The rehabilitation work on the federal road is currently being carried out by the Niger state government to alleviate the sufferings of motorists on the road after the initial dualization work of the road was abandoned, a development that further worsened it. The governor who stopped at Gangare village, expressed satisfaction at the quality of work done by the contractor but expressed concern at the slow pace of work. He therefore directed the contractor to expedite action.

Street Begging: Lagos to partner northern states Benjamin Omoike

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Lagos state government said that it will partner with the northern states of the federation in a bid to stem the ugly tide of street begging and the influx of beggars into the the state. The state’s Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile Yussuf, stated this on Thursday at the annual ministerial press briefing in commemoration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s second year in office. According to her, the menace of street begging and the influx of beggars into Lagos had become a recurring decimal; stating however, that the state government was not resting on its oars to ensure that Lagos streets were rid of beggars, challenging as it may be. “On the issue of influx of beggars into Lagos and street begging on our streets, it is something we’re concerned about, and we’re leaving no stone unturned to ensure that we nip the matter in the bud. Government cannot do it alone. We need the collaboration and cooperation of everybody. On our part, we will be partnering with the northern states’ government where they come from, so as to agree on modalities as to how we can stop this influx. “It is clear that most of these beggars come from the northern part of the country into Lagos, thinking that they would have a better deal here.

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UNN to begin the assemblage of laptop, tractors ÏÏÏ

L-r: Author, Barrister Okoi Obono-Obla; Chief launcher, Alhaji Nasiru Haladu Danu; and Minister of Communications, Alhaji Lanre Shitu, during the public presentation of a book titled: All Progressives Congress; The Making of a Change Agent in Abuja… on Thursday. Photo: TEMITOPE BALOGUN.

Engr. Greg Nnaji, pledged government’s support for the initiative. “Enugu state will support Roar Nigeria in information technology culture in other to boost economic development as well as enhance employment for the youths in the state. “UNN has once again demonstrated its willingness and capacity to take up the challenge to deliver scientific and technological breakthroughs with the support of the private sector, would impact on the economic fortunes of the nation. “There is certainly no doubt that Roar Nigeria Incubation Hub, will help create an Ecosystem that can fuel unprecedent-

ed technology growth in Nigeria and in African continent”, he said. Speaking on the move, Dr. Stephen Thore Holme, the founder Ideon Science Park Sweden said the vision of Roar Nigeria would help in diversifying Nigeria’s economy. “I know that this kind of innovation helped in diversifying Sweden economy, am hopeful that this Roar vision of entrepreneurship will also help in diversifying Nigerian economy if given the required support”, he said. The Director General of ICT Infrastructure Solutions in National Information Technology Department Agency, (NITDA)

Abuja, Dr. Isa Pantami who was represented by Dr. Collins Agu said, the agency is in support of Roar vision to provide professional support to enable the young minds convert their ideas to marketable products. Earlier in a remark, the Chairman/ Director of Roar Nigeria, Mr. Okechi Igwebuike had said, “Roar Nigeria Hub is an ecosystem that supports upcoming entrepreneurs by providing professional support to enable the young minds to convert their ideas to marketable products. “The hub will enable creation of indigenous solutions, jobs and economic growth within its environment.

Lagos partners Visionscape to renovate Agege, Oshodi, Simpson transfer loading stations ÏÏÏ

Amaka Agbu,

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The Lagos State Government has adopted a new strategy under the new Solid Waste Management policy encapsulated in the Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI) to massively tackle flooding. Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Babatunde Adejare, who stated this in Alausa at a news conference, said the State Government has perfected plans to implement flood prevention programme through all-year-round cleaning and maintenance of drainage infrastructure. He said under the CLI, state of the art equipment would be deployed towards cleaning the environment, while in addition to 27, 500 community sanitation workers that would be

NDDCseeks partnership for modular refineries in US Port Harcourt.

Moses Oyediran, The Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Prof. Benjamin Ozumba has said the University is set to commence the assembling of laptop and tractors. Ozumba, who announced this in Nsukka during the launch of Roar Nigeria, said the aim of the initiative was to ensure that every students in Nigerian tertiary institution have access to laptops at an affordable price. At the event which attracted renowned IT companies, like Google, Facebook, Huawei Technologies, the Vice-Chancellor said, “In the next three months the made in UNN laptops will flood Nigerian markets. “Assembling of laptops is not the only dream UNN is nursing, it will also go into assembling of tractors for agricultural use in the next one year. “ The Academia maintained that UNN will do everything within its capacity to collaborate with Roar Nigeria whose mission is to create home grown technology solutions with global impact to achieve the goal. The Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi who was also present at the occasion, noted that the concept of Roar Nigeria was in line with the effort of the present administration to entrench IT culture and generate employment for the teeming youths. Ugwuanyi who was represented by the Commissioner for Science and Technology,

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employed, mechanised street sweeping machinery would also be deployed to major highways across the state. It would be recalled that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode had signed the new Environmental Management and Protection Law, to give the new policy the legal teeth to function efficiently. The State Government also assembled a consortium of global leaders in waste management led by Visionscape to manage waste collection and disposal, using ultra-modern facilities while still empowering the Private Sector Participants (PSPs) to play key roles in the waste collection process. Speaking further on the policy, Adejare said the initiative was in line with the vision of

Governor Ambode to make Lagos a clean, secure and more prosperous State with a robust economy built on service, equity and justice. He added that the initiative had been designed to address the deficiencies in the solid waste management sector, while state of the art equipment would be deployed to protect the environment, human health and social living standards of residents. Under the initiative, Adejare said the State Government, in partnership with Visionscape, would provide a twice-weekly service with 600 brand new compactors and 900,000 electronically tracked bins, while transfer loading stations/material recovery facilities in Agege, Oshodi and Simpson, as

well as waste depots in Mushin, Ogudu and Simpson would be rehabilitated and transformed to world class standards. He said engineered sanitary landfills would also be constructed, while over 40,000 new dignified jobs would be provided. He added that the initiative would ultimately go a long way in protecting public health, as well as local and global environment, aside improving the aesthetics of the State through significantly cleaner communities, roads and highways. “I therefore enjoin Lagosians to embrace the new initiative which is obviously the panacea for delivering efficient and effective management of solid waste in the State with its attendant benefits,” Adejare said.

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has started exploring partnership opportunities for the establishment of modular refineries for the Niger Delta region. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Mr Nsima. Ekere is leading a strong delegation to this year’s Oil Technology Conference in Houston, United States. The conference, which kicks off on May 1, will bring together leading professionals and players in the global oil and gas industry. It is the number one forum for knowledge exchange in drilling, exploration, production development, environmental protection, innovation and technology. Mr. Ekere said NDDC is attending the conference as it prepares to implement Federal Government’s proposal to replace thousands of illegal refining facilities scattered across the region with modular refineries. “Our participation in this year’s conference is a proactive strategy,” Mr. Ekere said, “to fully prepare the region for a new era of downstream operations by small and new players in line with plans by the Federal Government to convert illegal refineries into modular ones.” He added: “We have scheduled meetings and engagements that will enrich our knowledge and open up new partnership opportunities for the benefit of the Niger Delta Region and its people.” The Federal Government recently announced plans to replace illegal oil refineries with modular refineries as part of a wider plan for the development of the Niger Delta, and the country’s oil and gas industry.

Street begging: Lagos to partner northern states Benjamin Omoike

ÏÏÏThe Lagos State Govern-

ment has said it will partner with the northern states of the federation in a bid to stem the ugly tide of street begging and the influx of beggars into the state. The state’s Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Pharmacist Uzamat Akinbile Yussuf, stated this on Thursday at the annual ministerial press briefing in commemoration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s second year in office. According to her, the menace of street begging and the influx of beggars into Lagos had become a recurring decimal; stating however, that the state government was not resting on its oars to ensure that Lagos streets were rid of beggars, challenging as it may be.

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The palace would not be complete without the talking drum - Alaafin of Oyo Akeem Adeyemi No doubt that the Yoruba people of Nigeria’s Southwest are very rich in culture, language, mode of dressing and other artistic things. The people are particularly gifted with talking drums, going by their dexterity when beating the drums and dancing to their rhythms. places across the zone are replete with talking drums, among other artistic works they do.Some of these works are veritable means of survival, more so they are articles of trade locally and for export too. This much was brought to the fore at the Royal Palace of His Imperial Magesty, the Alafin of Oyo, Oba (Dr.) Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111. According to His Imperial Majesty, Oba [Dr.] Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi lll. The Alaafin of Oyo, The Permanent Chairman of Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, the talking drum of the Yoruba originated from Oyo. He said It was first assembled for the Alaafin, as his musical outfit whenever he goes to war; adding that he used it to motivate his army. Today, he said, “We are proud of it because it is one of the things the Africans, the Oyo people and Yoruba gave to the world and which cannot be done by any other people.” According to him,”Even the white men are now learning how to drum; and it would be a disaster if we will have to be taught how to drum later by strangers. We need to make sure that the West also learn something from us. The truth is that we have drums all over the world, if not, why do they celebrate classical music in Togo? Why do they celebrate blues, soul music. These days, the rhythm of the drum, the dancers’ steps are dictated by the rhythm of the drum.” .He said that, “before you are crowned Alaafin, you are taken to the shrines of your forebears; and you are made to learn the intricacies of the dance steps of your ancestors. And all the dance steps you see me displaying, are mostly the dance steps of my predecessors, and the Alaafin would not be complete if he cannot display rich culture of his Yoruba people through dance, music, oriki and so on.’’ Alaafin added that Yoruba talking drum goes beyond mere entertainment value, and not mere percussion to which people can rhythmically dance. ‘’As a royal father and custodian of Yoruba heritage, the talking drum is an important cultural evaluation of the Yoruba people; and it was given leap and pioneered by the Oyo Yoruba. When people hear of the talking drum, they believe it is just an instrument to be drummed for people to dance, but it is not so, we can use it as a means of conveying message,’’ he said. The paramount ruler continued, ‘’ One can convey messages in diverse

Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Alaafin of Oyo with drummer and a drum

forms, one can convey messages in a long or short distance, depending upon the situation. As an Oba or a traditional Chief like the Alaafin of Oyo, the palace would not be complete without the talking drum. The talking drum wakes up the Alaafin early in the morning from 5.00 am and starts with the reciting of the Oriki of the past Alaafins, telling the incumbent Alaafin the challenges they faced, how they overcome the challenges and problems, as well as, the methods, they used; so, the talking drum serves as an important instrument of history. The drum goes on to talk about particular songs, dance steps or mannerisms of a past Alaafin to enable the incumbent Alaafin know the history of his predecessors.’’ The royal father said that, ‘’This is why in Yoruba land, especially in Oyo, every Alaafin is the representative of all his ancestors. And it is important that he knows all their history. Our history

and oral traditions were handed down to us by purely non-literate people.So, the talking drum is an important source of history. Other sources aside the talking drums are poetry or what we call chants. Almost all the established Oyo families, compounds, lineages, can recite their Orikis, and these are done with the talking drum. The Oriki can’t be complete without the Sekere and talking drums.’’ The drummers, he said, can identify each lineage through its traditional praise song. Nobody in Africa or Nigeria has been able to do an in-depth study of this aspect of our tradition/culture and put down the praise songs of each family lineage, but the drummers can do it. Alaafin said that ‘’In the palace, the talking drummers energise the Alaafin. When they come out in the morning, they start by singing: ‘ Adeyemi dide ko bosi sokoto, enikan ke fise igbonse ran omo eni dide o bosi sokoto’ meaning, (Alaafin, wake up and gather your loins,

the responsibility that tradition assigns to you cannot be delegated).” He said,”This means that once you are crowned the Alaafin, you have very little private life of your own, your entire life would be centred on the service of your people, rain or sunshine, the drummers are always there till they close at close to pm on a daily basis. They also know the visitors who come to the palace; and they always let me know if I want to see a visitor or not. In war, they use drums to energise, encourage and motivate the solders and in time of sorrow, they use it to console the people.” it was learnt that these talking drums have remained a musical wonder to people of the African continent, but especially to people outside of the continent in Europe, America, Asia, the Pacific and the Caribbean. They marvel on how it talks, and what makes it talk; what makes it speak the language

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Seventy Hearty Cheers To Chief Pete Edochie

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According to Thomas Carlyle, a great Philosopher, no great man lives in vain. The history of the world is but the biography of great men. Chief Pete Uwadiegwu Edochie, a Nigerian actor, is by every inch, a great man. As his nick name, Ononenyi, portends, he is an amazon, an iroko; always on top; the first among equals, multi-talented, very creative and adorable. Chief Pete Edochie, Ogadagidi, a native of Akamanato Ifite-Nteje in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, was born in Enugu on March 7, 1947, that is,70 years ago. His parents were the late Chief Sylvester Ejiofor Edochie, Ezeafojulu, and late Iyom Veronica Edochie. His other siblings are Chief Charles Edochie (Ijele), Chief Tony Edochie (Kaliozo), Chief G.C. Edochie, Alhaji Iwenofu Edochie (Omemgboji) and three other sisters. Ebubedike had his primary education at Saint Patrick’s and later Saint James’ Primary School, Zaria in Kaduna State. Thereafter, Pete Edochie, also known as Okonkwo, proceeded to the famous Saint John’s Secondary School, Kaduna. No wonder he chews Hausa language like kolanuts. Ononenyi attended many courses overseas, came back and joined his father at the Nigerian Railway Cooperation. Later, he went back to study Journalism in the School of Journalism and Television in England; no wonder his British accent. Pete Edochie joined broadcasting in 1967 at the age of 20. Two years later, he married his heartthrob, Barrister Mrs Josephine Edochie in 1969. The union is blessed with five boys and one girl, including Yul Edochie, the last and Linc Edochie, both Nollywood actors, as well as eleven grandchildren. Agaba Idu Aguleri was in the Voice of Biafra as a broadcaster. At a point then, he had to go to the war front to perform some professional duties. He is very dutiful, benevolent but strict by nature as depicted even in his films. Chief Pete Edochie joined the Eastern Broadcasting Corporation in 1967 as a junior Programmes Assistant, where he was elevated to the level of Director of Programmes in the Anambra Broadcasting Service. He was trained formally in the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) as a broadcaster in 1980. Pete came into limelight in the eighties when he played the leading role of “Okonkwo” in the Nigerian Television Authority’s adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s all time bestselling novel, “Things Fall Apart”, which won him many international awards. BBC flew into Nigeria to interview him and the late Professor Chinua Achebe for his role in the “Things Fall Apart”. Ononenyi has featured in over two hundred Nollywood movies and his prowess in the industry has given him many national and international awards. Ogadagidi is considered one of Africa’s most talented actors. Early in life, there were three professions that had always fascinated Pete Edochie. They are Journalism, Broadcasting and Acting. He wrote for many newspapers after working in the Railway. He joined Broadcasting after which he is now at the third phase, which is Acting. And in

all these professions, he is a best seller. If you drop your beliefs, you drop your success. Ononenyi is a success, personified in his chosen beliefs. On a sad note, on Sunday, August 16, 2009, the Nollywood Star was kidnapped on his way to an event in Nkpor in Anambra State. He was, however, released the next day, unhurt. Ebubedike is one Nollywood actor that selects the characters he plays in films as the character must be fitting to his status and the script must have a good story line. In fact, in 2005, the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria placed Pete Edochie and several other actors, including Genevive Nnaji, Omotala Jalade Ekeinde, Nkem Owoh, Ramsey Noah, Stella Damascus Aboderin, Chinwe Okeke and Richard MofeDamijo on one year ban from filming. They were said to be collecting huge fees from producers due to their A-list celebrity status. However, the ban, which has been lifted, was seen as doom in the film business; and it was. Success in life is not for those who run fast, but for those who keep running and always on the move. C h i e f P e t e Uwadie g w u E d o chie, Ononen y i , Ebubedike, Okonkw o , Agaba Idu and lots more has, no doubt, created sense out of nonsense, something out of nothing. He has created wealth out of dearth, viable ventures out of turbulent adventures. The ace actor has created mercies out of miseries and it is hoped that Pete can create tomorrow’s peace out of today’s crises. This is because, we all have dreams but not everyone makes it a reality; but Pete has. Seventy hearty cheers Odogwu Nwoke, we wish you more fruitful years ahead!

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Why eight governors won DTN awards BINDOW JIBRILLA, ADAMAWA STATE Business tycoon turned politician, Governor Bindow Jibrilla of Adamawa State won the Times Heroes Governance Award for his motivation for the youths and laudable development projects and policies toward sustainable growth of the state’s economy. Governor Jibrilla has remained a great inspiration to many others, bringing out the lessons that everyone wants those who will inspire them to be what they know they could be.

Bindow Jibrilla, Adamawa State

Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Kebbi State

ABUBAKAR ATIKU BAGUDU, KEBBI STATE Acclaimed Nigeria’s number one rice Ambassador, Governor Abubkar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State won the Times Heroes Governance Award for his commitment to agriculture and agric-related businesses. AKINWUNMI AMBODE, LAGOS STATE Governor of Gombe, Ibrahim-Dakwambo

Bonny Amadi

he Daily Times of Nigeria’s commitment to rewarding outstanding performance of some state governors in the country is borne out of the saying by popular by renowned novelist, Brodi Ashton, Everneath: “Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with.” All the governors to be bestowed with The Daily Times Heroes, Governor of the Decade Award and Daily Times Heroes, Governance awards have chosen the path of honour in service to humanity.

IBRAHIM HASSAN DANKWAMBO, GOMBE STATE Ibrahim Dankwambo is the only Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governor elected in the North on April 11, 2015. He won the Times Heroes Governor of the Decade Award for his commitment to the unity of Nigeria, enduring democracy and institutionalisation of democratic ethics. He represents great sacrifices to lead, educate and transform. He works out of his comfort zone as the only governor from a minority party in a zone dominated by governors from the governing party, yet he exudes performance and leadership that transforms. He demonstrates the saying by Roy T. Bennett, author of The Light in the Heart that “It’s only after you have stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform.”

DR. OKEZIE VICTOR IKPEAZU, ABIA STATE Renowned biochemist, teacher and a highly acknowledged Public Servant, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu of Abia State, won the Times Heroes Governance Award for his commitment to the redevelopment of the state through reinvigorated skilled entrepreneurship and provision of infrastructure. Governor Ikpeazu, in his leadership style, demonstrates that “Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world.”

Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos State

The Lagos Mega City brand Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, won the Times Heroes Governance Award for his urban renewal and infrastructural development. WILLIE OBIANO, ANAMBRA STATE The security conscious Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, won the Times Heroes Governance Award for his enhanced and sustained security in the state and infrastructural developments among other giant strides. Willie Obiano is not just doing great things in Anambra State, but also as a great leader, empowering his people to also do great things.

Willie Obiano, Anambra State

NYESOM EZENWO WIKE, RIVER STATE Lawyer and ace politician, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of River State won the Times Heroes Governance Award for his restoration of peace in the state and infrastructural development.

Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, River State

YAHAYA BELLO, KOGI STATE

Governor of Abia, Okezie Ikpeazu

Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, the first product of the 6-3-3-4 education system to be elected governor, won the Times Heroes Governance Award for establishing unity and political harmony among the constituent parts of the state.

Yahaya Bello, Kogi State

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ACTIVATE LIFE CHRISTIAN CHURCH INT’L The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990. The Trustees are: 1. Rev. Azuka Obi 2. Mrs. Ifeyinwa Lilian Obi 3. Mrs. Obiageli Okorie 4. Barr. Emeka Obi 5. Dr. Omezikam Mbanaso The aim and objective: 1. TO PREACH AND TEACH THE UNDILUTED WORD OF GOD Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: SECRETARY

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SIR NWANERI HENRY UZOMA FOUNDATION

POSITIVE CHANGE & PEACE INITIATIVE

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

TRUSTEES 1.OBINNA NWANERI - CHAIRMAN 2. IFEOMA NWANERI- SECRETARY

The Trustees are: 1. Millionaire abowai freeborn nestor 2. Engr Usman Abubakar 4. Alh. Hamisu Bakabe 6. Sen. Gbemi Saraki Ruqayyah

AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1 .TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND FOOD AID TO YOUTHS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. 2. TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDENT SIGNED EZENDU PAMELA 07039205475

3. Dr. Steven Egbo 5. Prof Olivet Jagusah Lornenge Wuheh 7. Otunba Olusegun Sile

The aim and objective: 1. To pursue and mobilise support for grassroots transformation Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: SECRETARY

HOPESPRING EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE FOR THE GIRLCHILD

HABITATION OF RIGHTEOUSNESS APOSTOLIC CHURCH

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

The Trustees are: 1. Pastor Abel Oigianlen - President. 2. Mrs Mercy Abel - Secretary. 3. Mr Joseph Omonzejele - Member. 4. Mrs Ayo Oigianlen - Member.

The Trustees are: 1. Chief Mrs Alice Obiageli Obiora 2. Steward Godwin Jornsen 3. Apostle Thomson Akpoigbe 4. Success Ada Mbam 5. Dr. Hephzibah Suobo 6. Pastor Naomi Chinyere Thompson- Akpoigbe

CHRIST ABODE RESCUING EVANGELICAL MINISTRY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Pst. Ajibade Olushina Ezekiel 2. Pst. Mrs Ajibade Yinka 3. Samuel Taiwo Bukola 4. Ibikunle, Akintayo Ayokunle 5. Bodunrinwa, Adedoja Balikis - Secretary 6. Ayomide Olatunji Azeez

The aim and objective: 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ

The aim and objective: 1. To educate, develop and empower the girlchild and the youth with relevant skills and information with focus on sustainable development goal

The aim and objective: 1. To establish a biblical Christian church with a school of the bible department and with missionary, literature, education, and all other departments it many deem useful to propagate and practice the full gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and for its service to the community.

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

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

SIGNED: SIGNED: Kingsley O. Obue, Esq.

SIGNED: Barr Amanda Njeze

SIGNED: SECRETARY

WINDING UP

The Federal Republic of Nigeria Companies and Allied Matters ACT 1990 Notice of Final Meeting of Ekosina Investments Nigeria Limited (RC 817707) Pursuant To Section 478,481 (E) Cama and Under the winding up procedure rules

The Federal Republic of Nigeria Companies and Allied Matters ACT 1990 Notice of Final Meeting of Efkay Investments Nigeria Limited (RC 164106) Pursuant To Section 478,481 (E) Cama and Under the winding up procedure rules

Notice is hereby given that a final meeting of the members of Ekosina Investments Nigeria Limited will be held at No. 3, Lobito crescent, off adetokunbo ademola crescent, wuse 2, abuja on the 30th of May, 2017 at 11am.

Notice is hereby given that a final meeting of the members of Efkay Investments Nigeria Limited will be held at No. 3, Lobito crescent, off adetokunbo ademola crescent, wuse 2, abuja on the 30th of May, 2017 at 11am.

Agenda 1. presentation and consideration of company ‘s final Account 2. dissolution of the company 3. AOB

Dated this 28th Day of April, 2017 Signed: David Idoko,ESQ (Liquidators)

WINDING UP

ROGAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION

The Federal Republic of Nigeria Companies and Allied Matters ACT 1990 Notice of Final Meeting of Uli Atobileke Ltd (RC 1069094) Pursuant To Section 478,481 (E) Cama and Under the winding up procedure rules

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

Notice is hereby given that a final meeting of the members of Uli Atobileke Ltd will be held at No. 3, Lobito crescent, off adetokunbo ademola crescent, wuse 2, abuja on the 30th of May, 2017 at 11am.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.Dr. Jideofor Adibe - Chairman 2. Prof. Isawa Elaigwu 3.Prof. Shuaibu Ibrahim - Secretary 4.Prof. Nwabufo Uzodike 5.Simon Kolawole

Agenda 1. presentation and consideration of company ‘s final Account 2. dissolution of the company 3. AOB

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.To advocate for peaceful co-existence of the various ethnic groups in Nigeria. 2. To promote patriotism, good leadership and unity in diversity in the Nigerian Nation.

Dated this 28th Day of April, 2017

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

Signed: David Idoko,ESQ (Liquidators)

SIGNED : SECRETARY

SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATORS AND PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION IN NIG

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

WINDING UP The Federal Republic of Nigeria Companies and Allied Matters ACT 1990 Notice of Final Meeting of F.K Investments Nigeria Limited (RC 178858) Pursuant To Section 478,481 (E) Cama and Under the winding up procedure rules Notice is hereby given that a final meeting of the members of F.K Investments Nigeria Limited will be held at No. 3, Lobito crescent, off adetokunbo ademola crescent, wuse 2, abuja on the 30th of May, 2017 at 11am. Agenda 1. presentation and consideration of company ‘s final Account 2. dissolution of the company 3. AOB Dated this 28th Day of April, 2017 Signed: David Idoko,ESQ (Liquidators)

STAR AGRO LOREAL FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. OBIECHHINA PRINCESS KENE 2. 3. REV. AUSTINE OBIECHINA 4.

MAX JOHN OBIECHINA STINE JOHN OBIECHINA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

ANCHOR SHAREHOLDERS ASSOCIATION

CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH COMMERCIAL HIGH SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, ILESA

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

TRUSTEES:. 1. PROF. MORONKOLA OLAWALE AKANBI 2. PROF. OGUNDELE BENJAMIN OLUWASEGUN 3. DR. IGBUDU UJIRO 4. DR. EKPU FELICIA SATURDAY 5. PROF. KALESANWO OLUFEMI OLUKAYODE 6. DR. OKUESO SAMUEL ADESINA

TRUSTEES: 1. MAKANJUOLA OLADAYO ABDULYEKINI 2. APETE WAKILU OLAYINKA 3. ABASS YEKINI ADEYEMI 4. BALOGUN SULAIMON ANIFOWOSHE 5. ADIGUN AFEEZ OLAKUNLE 6. TIJANI SULAIMON OLADIMEJI 7. KAREEM FATIMO

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND AIDS TO SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

TRUSTEES: 1. OLUWASEENIN OLUWAFEMI MICHAEL 2. OGINNI EUNICE JOKE (MRS) 3. OGUNWOLE LANRE VICTOR 4. FAMILUSI OLUWASANMI AROWOLO 5. ADEOYE COMFORT BABAFUNSO (MRS) 6. AGBETI TAJUDEEN OLADELE 7. AJILORE OLUWASINA DOTUN 8. AGUNBIADE SAMUEL ADEKUNLE 9. OLADAPO ADEJOKE BOSEDE (MRS) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO CATER FOR THE UNITY AND WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS, THE SCHOOL AND HOST COMMUNITY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

22 Public Notice NATIONAL LOTTERY REGULATORY COMMISSION CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. MR. HENRY UWADIAE -CHAIRMAN 2. MRS JOY IHENACHO -SECRETARY 3. MR. MICHAEL EKE 4. DR. (MRS) PHILIPPA G. EDAFIOGHO 5. PASTOR PRECIOUS PUANONI 6. PASTOR ADESINA EKUNDAYO 7. MR. CHIMA WILSON AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST. 2. TO TAKE CARE OF MEMBERS AND TO PROTECT THEIR INTEREST.

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FLEXUS ENTREPRENEURS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (CAC/IT/NO. 95952)

BLESSED DOMINION PROPHETIC MINISTRY AGULU.

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

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

AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION That Article 3 (AIMS AND OBJECTIVES) be amended to include the following as No 1 aims and objectives (To empower the rural and urban poor through financing of their small scale endeavours, agricultural value chain and entrepreneurial skills acquisition.)

TRUSTEES (1) PROPHET CHRISTIAN OLUCHUKWU ANAEKWU (2) EBERE GRACE ANAEKWU (3) CHINEDU OBIKEZE (4) OBIORA EKEMEZIE

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

ALL OTHER PARTS OF THE CONSTITUTION REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS AMENDMENT SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD WORLDWIDE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: BARR. NNANNA OBASI ( 08037240641)

SIGNED: SECRETARY

GOSHEN GOSPEL CHURCH THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES : (1) ACHUFUSI EMERIE EMMANUEL (2) ACHUFUSI ESTHER CHINAECHEREM

DIVINE SOLUTION AND DELIVERANCE BIBLE MISSION.

GLORIOUS STRONG TOWER FELLOWSHIP.

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

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

TRUSTEES : 1. PHILIP BENJAMIN ANTHONY 2.PRISCILIA OGOMA UKACHUKWU, 3.EMEKA EZENNAYA, 4.THOEDORE EBELE ORAEBOSIM, 5.STELLA OBIAGELI OKONKWO, 6. SILAS ANOZIE, 7.MALACHY CHIBUZOR OHAERI 8.JOHNBOS OKWUDILI OKONKWO, 9.AMBROSE NWABUEZE ORAKA, 10.CHRISTOPHER CHUKA NWAIZU.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES : 1.BATHRAM CHUKWU OKORONKWO, 2.CONSTANCE IJEOMA OKORONKWO, 3.VICTOR NNAMDI EZEH 4.PATIENCE ONYINYECHI JOHNSON 5.ONYEKA M. OKONKWO 6.JOHNSON NGWUTA ALOH, 7.CHARITY NKIRUKA EKEKWE 8.CHRISTIAN TABUGBO ONWUKA.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. THE ORGANIZATION IS A PLACE OF WORSHIP FOR CHRISTIANS. TO PROMOTE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1.TO IMPACT PEOPLE WITH THE ETERNAL KNOWLEDGE OF GOD’S END TIME PURPOSE AND TO HELP MEN UNDERSTAND GOD’S END TIME AGENDA. 2. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD. 3.TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN BIBLE ORIENTED INSTITUTIONS.

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 FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SAPELE POOL AGENTS ASSOCIATION

TRUE FAITH CALVARY GOD’S OWN GOSPEL CHRIST CHURCH

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

TRUSTEES: (1) MR MONDAY IMHARHOR. (3) MR CLEMENT ITUA. (5) MR MATTHEW OMONUA. (7) MR SUNDAY NWABUEZE

(2) CHIEF SAM EDEFUGHE. (4) MR PHILLIP EMESE. (6) MR FRIDAY ABAKU

TRUSTEES: 1. ODUNSI ABIODUN ADEKUNLE. 2. OGUNLAMI TAIWO OLUSOLA.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO ASSIST, PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE WELFARE AND INTEREST OF MEMBERS

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To preach the Gospel of Christ all over the world. 2. To take care of the welfare of its members. 3. To establish Local Branches for the propagation of the Gospel worldwide.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: BARRISTER MUYIWA.

LOSS OF DOCUMENT

This is to inform the general public of the loss of the original Unregistered Power of Attorney and Deed of Assignment both dated 1/8/2000 between Architect Ifeanyi Odedo and Messrs Akabra Trading Company with respect to a Certificate of Occupancy dated 5/10/1998 and registered as No. 4565 at page 5665 over plot 180 cadastral zone 07-07, Lugbe I and measuring approximately 2025 .15 squares meters. All efforts made to trace the missing document proved abortive. If found, please contact the nearest police station. Abuja Geographic Information System (AGIS), Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) and Ministry of Federal Capital Territory (MFCT) to please take note.

BERA ESTATE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION LEKKI, LAGOS

ROYAL DAUGHTERS FAMILIES INITIATIVE

CHRIST INGATHERING INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL OUTREACH

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

TRUSTEES 1. OLANIYI IBIYEMI 2. KINGSLEY NNAMDI NWAGBO 3. FRANCIS AKUJOBI 4. EFFIONG USIN 5. MRS MORENIKEJI ONI

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. EKUMANKAMA ROSEMARY ........... CHAIRMAN 2. AMADI FLORENCE ................... SECRETARY 3. OGBONNA STELLA

AIMS 1. TO ESTABLISH A WHOLESOME COMMUNITY WHERE HEALTH, SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT ARE RESPECTED 2. TO FOSTER FRIENDSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITIES AMONG THE RESIDENTS OF THE ESTATE

AIM 1. TO CREATE AN ENABLING ENVIRONMENT WHERE WOMEN/FAMILIES CAN DEFINE THEIR ROLES IN NATION BUILDING THROUGH SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS

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

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

SIGNED: BARR OWOLABI MOMSON (08098561722)

SIGNED:EZESY GLORIA 08038769236

SIGNED: BARR ADELEKE OMOWONUOLA

UNITED LOKPAUKWU DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OKOYE BEN TIMOTHY - PRESIDENT 2. NWANKWO ANGEL CHIBUIKE - SECRETARY 3. OKOLI CHUKWUDI PETER THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.TO PROMOTE PEACE, UNITY AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : PRESIDENT

CHILDREN-YOUTH CREATIVITY STAR HUNTERS FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.BASIL GHINSEL 2.JOSEPH DASHE 3.FIDEL ALISAH 4.CAROLYN FAZING 5.BENJAMIN APAGU 6.BOSAN ATIYONG POLYCARP 7.CHRISTOPHER TAPGUN 8.HILARY KWAPYONG 9.CLEMENT KULIYAK - SECRETARY 10.REV. FATHER PETER BAKWAPH - CHAIRMAN THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.DISCOVERY AND PROMOTION OF TALENTS IN CHILDREN AND YOUTHS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : BARR. OPAOLA OLUWAGBEMIGA

2. WILLIAMS OLAOTAN 4. ADELEKE OMOWONUOLA

OBJECTIVES : 1. To gather christians for the outreach of the gospel of our lord jesus christ 2. Committed to raising disciples for christ among the nations of the earth 3. To develop christians spiritual leadership through the instrumentality of the bible 4. To conduct inner city missions 5. Campus missions and ministry 6. Cross cultural missions 7. To plant churches where mission converts can gather to worship 8. To establish a publishing house in order to publish christian materials

CHRIST COVENANT CHURCH - CAC/IT/RC/NO. 8589

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE : 1.Rev. Timothy A. Otisa 2. Pastor Isaac Joseph 3.Enoch O. Ojotisa 4. Evang. Gbenga Olatoye 5. O.philip Goodness THE NEW TRUSTEES ARE : 1.Prophet Timothy Ajaluogun Ifeoluwa Ojotisa Jp - President/Founder 2.Prophet Philip Goodness Ojotisa 3.Prophet Enoch Aanuoluwapo Ojotisa - Secretary 4.Pastor Felicia Ojotisa 5.Pastor Ekiyor Samuel Tope Miriki 6.Pastor Cathe Rine Omowunmi Ayomide Adeleke 7.Pastor Adekola Alade 8.Pastor Victor Temiloluwa Ojotisa 9.Pastor Alagbe Olajide Alex 10.Prophet Abraham Tioluwanimose Ojotisa THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_ GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : TOYE OWOEYE AREA 1, SECTION 1, BLOCK 3 FLAT 24, ODEREMO CLOSE, ABUJA TEL: 08033684861

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PROFESSIONAL PLASTER OF PARIS WORKERS WELFARE ASSOCIATION IKA CHAPTER

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) CHINOYE IWUALA 2) CHARLES ONYENKACHUKWU EBEGBONI 3) SILAS IFESINACHI NWAOKIKE THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: CHINOYE IWUALA

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DIVINE KINGDOM PERSONALITIES ASSEMBLY

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004 NORTHSTONE NIGERIA LIMITED (RC 1075370) (PURSUANT TO SECTION 468 OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT. LFN CAP (20. 2004)

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) PST CHESACHI NINA OKEBULU, - CHAIRMAN 2) MR IFEGWU CHIDIEBERE OKEBULU, 3) MR IFEAKACHI SAMUEL OKEBULU - SECRETARY 4) PST MELODY OKEREKE, 5) PST IFEANYI JOHN. THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

NIGERIAN PHILOSOPHICAL ASSOCIATION

ODE OMI PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROF. JIM IJENWA UNAH - PRESIDENT 2. DR. (REV.) OGBUJAH COLUMBUS NNAMDI 3. DR. TERFA KAHAGA ANJOV - SECRETARY 4. DR. ODUMAYAK OKPO - F/SECRETARY 5. SR. DR. WINIFRED GLORIA ECHE - TREASURER

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADEMOLA AZEEZ OGUNAIKE - PRESIDENT. 2. SANUSI ADELEKE AZEEZ - VICE PRESIDENT. 3. OGUNNORIN ADEBAJO SEGUN

- VICE PRESIDENT

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: TO FOSTER UNITY, PEACE AND LOVE AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTYEIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: DR. TERFA KAHAGA ANJOV (SECRETARY)

EXODUS MIND INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2004. NEW TRUSTEES : 1 .ADAMMA UMEOFIA ( CHAIRLADY), 2. AYOMIDE KALEJAIYE ( SECRETARY), 3 .GINIKACHI ELOKA ( MEMBER) AIM AND OBJECTIVES 1. THE DESIGN SCHOOL FOR NIGERIA. DEVELOPING IDEAS FOR SECTORS AND STATES THROUGH IMAGINATION, DESIGN PROCESS AND COMPASSION, TO SHIFT THE CONDITION OF NIGERIA AND THE MIND OF ITS PEOPLE. ANY OBJECTION TO THE 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 TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SECRETARY LEGAL IMPERIUM. GEORGE CHIMA. ESQ. SUITE 43 DEO-GRATIAS PLAZA UTAKO ABUJA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. BUILDING A FUTURE FOR THE UPCOMING YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY AND THE ENVIRONS. 2. TO WORK FOR THE UNITY OF INDIGENOUS ODE OMI. 3. TO ACT AS EFFECTIVE SOCIAL ORGANISATION. 4. TO ENCOURAGE INITIATIVES THAT WILL LEAD TO COOPERATION. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

THE EMERALD CREW MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2004. TRUSTEES: 1) AYUBA DAVID ABRAHAM 2) JAMES OBINNA VICTOR 3) OLUBUKOLA MARQUIS 4) ADEYEMI BAMIKE ABOSEDE AIMS: TO RECONCILE THE HEARTS OF MEN BACK TO GOD THROUGH EDIFYING WORSHIP. ANY OBJECTION TO THE 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 TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

AKIN AND FUNKE LAOSUN FOUNDATION

SO OTHERS MAY EAT FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2004. TRUSTEES: 1. SENATOR SAMUEL ANYANWU NNAEMEKA 2. MR ILIYASU GASHINBAKI BUBA 3. SENATOR OBINNA OGBA JOSEPH 4. SENATOR MATHEW URHOGHIDE 5. SENATOR STELLA ODUAH ADAEZE 6. SENATOR BABA KAKA BASHIR GARBAI. 7. PROF. MAURICE IWU 8. SIR ALEX MBATA 9. SENATOR BUNYI KASHAMU 10. SENATOR BUKOLA SARAKI

AIMS 1. TO PROVING CARE, EDUCATION AND MENTORSHIP FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTHS . 2. TO SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ,EMPOWERMENT AND TRAINING ANY OBJECTION TO THE 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 TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

GRACE BAPTIST CONVENTION MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2004. TRUSTEES: 1. REV . SEITONGHA OPUENE. - PRESIDENT 2. MR AWARI AMOKOBO ATAPO. - VICE PRESIDENT 3. MRS AGBOVWAN OGHENEOCHUKO. - SECRETARY 4. MRS. IWEDI CHARITY. - TREASURE AIM 1 TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: AULE ISAAE

AGENDA: 1. LAYING OF FINAL ACCOUNTS :AND 2. OTHER MATTERS ARISING. DATED THIS 5TH DAY OF APRIL, 2017. SIGNED: NICK EBERE LIQUIDATOR

x UNUEDEGOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. LAWRENCE OGBITEBU - CHAIRMAN 2. YUNUSA ABUBAKAR - SECRETARY 3. AUDU ABDULAHI OYAKHAMO - MEMBER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY, PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY . ANY OBJECTION TO THE 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 TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: (SECRETARY)

NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING FOR NORTHSTONE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE FINAL MEETING OF NORTHSTONE NIGERIA LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION ) WILL BE HOLD AT NO.1 APPLE ROAD, THE BRENTWOOD PLACE, PHASE 1, LEKKI, PENINSULA LAGOS ON THE 15TH DAY OF MAY, 2017 AT 10.00AM.

AIM 1. TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY AND MALNOURISH IN NIGERIA ANY OBJECTION TO THE 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 TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

JESU-MARIE EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION

GRASSROOT ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2004. TRUSTEES 1 .MOSES AMIOWE 2. ADAMU IDRIS AIM 1 TO PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP, EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ANY OBJECTION TO THE 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 TWENTYEIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. OLAOLU MICHAEL ADENIYI AQUACULTURE & FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2004. TRUSTEES: 1. ADEYEMO ESTHER OMOBOLA 2. RUDEES MEEMA MAMZIE AIMS 1. TO ENGAGE FISH FARMING IN NIGERIA 2. TO AID AND SUPPORT FISH FARMER ANY OBJECTION TO THE 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 TWENTYEIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. OLADELE OLUBAKIN MARVELOUS GRACE OF CHRIST REDEMPTION MINISTRY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2004.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) DR RUKEVWE UGWUMBA 2) MR. SYLVESTER ORITSEWEYIMI ASENGUAH 3) PROF NIMI DIMKPA BRIGGS 4) DR. GIJSBERTUS ANTHONIUS KLETER

NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR OLOJEDE JOSHUA ADEMOLA - GENERAL OVERSEER. 2. PASTOR MRS OLOJEDE FUNMILAYO. 3.DEACON OLOJEDE ABEL OLUWASEUN. 4. EVANG. OLOJEDE OLUWATOBI KEHINDE. 5. PASTOR ADEWALE SOLOMON ADEWUMI. 6. DEACON IDOWU TOPE FELIX. 7.DEACONESS AKINBINU JULIANAH.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE 1) TO MEET THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF WOMEN, GIRLS AND CHILDREN. 2) TO CARE FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED. 3) TO REHABILITATE THOSE WITH PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES. ANY OBJECTION TO THE 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 TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

AIMS &OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS. 2. TO ASSIST THE NEEDY THROUGH WORDS OF GOD. 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: OTUNBA GBEMIGA ADEWUMI. 08062969700, 07089628485

24 Public Notice GLOBAL IMPACT CHRIST CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL This is to inform the General Public that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act , 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. PASTOR OLAJIDE DAVID OLAYINKA 2. PASTOR MRS OLAJIDE JUMOKE WISDOM 3. MRS JOSEPHINE ADERONKE ADELANWA 4. REVD EBENEZER OLATUNDE 5. PASTOR ADEYEMI OLUSAYO STEPHEN

-CHAIRMAN - V CHAIRMAN - SECRETARY - TREASURER

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST 2. TO EVANGELISE 3. TO ORGANISE PRAYER MEETINGS 4. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD, DO MISSIONARY AND EVANGELISTIC RELIGION WORK, LOCAL AND OVERSEAS AND TO PROMOTE THE TEACHING OF JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO THE HOLY BIBLE. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

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UNITED UMUADA IGBO CLUB OF NIGERIA This is to inform the General Public that the above named CLUB has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act , 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) MRS. LOVETH NGOZI ONUNKWO-EBOSIE 2. MRS. NKECHI IROKU 3. MRS. OTUODICHINMA NWANKPA

- Secretary

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS: To create a forum that will give Igbo daughters home and abroad opportunity to get to know each other thereby creating common grounds for love, trust, peace, unity and understanding.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:( 1) Odo Casmir Ikechukwu (2) Ishiwu Ignatius Emeka (3) Eke Nnaemeka George (4) Eze Hyginus (5) Ugwoke Emmanuel Ogbonna THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To foster unity among the Members 2. To create a platform for individual and communal developments, 3. To foster socio cultural developments,

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

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission ,Plot 420,Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B.198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication

SIGNED BY: PRESIDENT

Signed By: BARR JUDE IYIDA

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

THE DWELLING HILL OF CHRIST MINISTRY INT’L.

- President.

NSUKKA UNITY PEOPLE’S ASSOCIATION ALABA The General public is hereby notified that the above named ASSOCIATION has applied for registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission under part,”C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, No. 1 of 1990.

CHRIST DIVINE MISSION - SEAT OF MERCY

DAVID WORLD HARVEST OUTREACH

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

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, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1). OGBEIDE AUSTINE EGHOSA - CHAIRMAN (2). UWAMARI CHINEDU EDDY - SECRETARY.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1). ILESANMI EMMANUEL MERCY - CHAIRMAN (2). AKINBOBOLA FELIX AKINLOLU (3). ILESANMI EUNICE RAMAT - SECRETARY (4). OYANOGBEZINA PATIENCE JESSICA (5). EGBOIGBE JUDE AGBONSALO.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Ipemidayo Peter. BALOGUN - President 2. Solomon Dolapo Balogun - Treasurer 3. Samson Akinpelu Balogun - Secretary

AIMS/OBJECTIVES: (1). TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. Any Objection to the Registration should be Forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off AGUIYI Ironsi Street, MAITAMA, ABUJA Within 28 DAYS of This Publication.

AIMS/OBJECTIVES (1). TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. Any Objection to the Registration should be Forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off AGUIYI Ironsi Street, MAITAMA, ABUJA Within 28 DAYS of This Publication.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: To preach the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguyi Ironsi Steert, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Secretary

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

MEGETHOS RHEMA GLOBAL MINISTRY 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, 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Abam Israel Ibiang - General Overseer 2. Abam Esther Omugha - Treasurer 3. Adeleye Olufemi Kenny - Secretary

YORUBA CROSS - BORDER LANGUAGE ORGANIZATION 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, 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Professor Oladele Awobuluyi - President 2. Professor Mahmoud Akanni Igue - Secretary 3. Professor (Mrs ) Oluyemisi Adebowale 4. Professor Lawrence Adewole 5. Professor Durotoye Adeleke - Aisstant Secretary 6. Professor Akinwunmi Isola 7. Professor Oladipo Ajiboye AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote peace and unity among members. 2. To see to the welfare of members.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. To win souls for Christ. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguyi Ironsi Steert, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Secretary

DIVINE NOBLE CLUB OF NIG.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguyi Ironsi Steert, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Dr Tajudeen Ibraheem Ibraheem Tajudeen & Co - Ashare Chambers Legal Practitioners & Notary Public 502 Ikorodu Road Ketu, Lagos 08023362799

LIVESTOCK FARMING ENTREPRENUERSHIP AND JOB CREATION INITIATIVE

LOSS OF DOCUMENT This is to inform the general public about the loss of original copy of Offer of Terms of Grant/Conveyance of Approval with file number OD 1378 issued to Dr. Victor Abimbola Olaiya in respect of Plot Number 474 within Aviation Village, Cadastral Zone 0607 dated 09/11/96. The new File Number is EK 10155. HOPE ENTREPRENUERSHIP FOUNDATION

The general public is hereby notified that the above mentioned Club has applied for registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts, No. 1 of 1990.

This is to inform the general public that the above-named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the Part ‘C’. of the Companies And Allied Matters Act No 1 of 1990.

Trustees are : 1. EKUMA EZEKIEL. 2. ANTHONY CHIKAODILI. 3. AGUMA IKECHUKWU OKPO. 4. AGBO EMMANUEL UCHECHUKWU 5. CHINAGO BENJAMIN EZE.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Adeyeye Olufunso Samson 2. Adeleye Yinusa Adeyemi 3. Omolegan Idowu Oluwole 4. Erogun Oladunjoye Martins 5. Popoola John Taiwo

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Adeniyi-Aderoju Bolatito Oyindamola - Chairman 2. Aderoju Adeniyi Ajibade - Secretary 3. Daniel Iluebe Emmanuel - Member

- PRESIDENT - SECRETARY - MEMBER - MEMBER - MEMBER

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES :1. To promote the interest and welfare of members. 2. To foster peace and unity among members. 3. To promote oneness and peace among members. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama District, P. M.B. 198, Garki, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

- Chairman - Secretary - Member - Member - Member

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote interests of youth in livestock farming in order to reduce unemployment in the society. Any objection(s) 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.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To encourage entrepreneurship and develop business acumen among the populace. Any objection(s) should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja, within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Trustees

Signed: Trustees

SIGNED : Barr. M. O. Allen (Legal Adviser) MRS OTESILE RHODA OMOLOLA

OLAIYA OKEREDE OLAJUMOKE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as Miss Omiwale Rhoda Omolola, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Otesile Rhoda Omolola. All former documents remain valid. The general public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as AKEREDE ALABI OLAJUMOKE, now wish to be known and addressed as OLAIYA OKEREDE OLAJUMOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

That on some of my documents, my name appears as JOYCE YINKA BASSEY, while on others, it appears as YINKA PETER BASSEY and BASSEY YINKA JUMOKE. That I am the same person bearing all the names, now wish to be known and addressed as YINKA JOYCE BASSEY. All former documents bearing all the names remain valid. General public take note.

TIMOTHY SAMMIE OLUWABUSAYO

MRS. AHMED-YAKUBU ISOYIZA RABIA

DICKSON CHIZOBA JOANNA

I, formerly known and addressed as OLUWAYOMI SAMUEL OLUWABUSAYO, now wish to be known, called and addressed as TIMOTHY SAMMIE OLUWABUSAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS YAKUBU ISOYIZA RABI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. AHMEDYAKUBU ISOYIZA RABI due to change in my marital status. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as CHIZOBA JOAN DICKSON UKEJE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as DICKSON CHIZOBA JOANNA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

IBIKUNLE FRANCIS SUNDAY

I, formerly known and addressed as IGBA JOHN OKPE, now wish to be known and addressed as JOHN JOHN OKOH. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as FAKEHINDE BANKOLE JUDAH, now wish to be known, called and addressed as IBIKUNLE FRANCIS SUNDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MRS. ATOBATELE HALIMA

MRS. TEMITOPE ROFIAT SALIMON

ORISUNMADE ESTHER FUNMILAYO

I, formerly known and addressed as OGUNBADEJO HALIMA ATINUKE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. ATOBATELE HALIMA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS TEMITOPE ROFIAT FEYISETAN, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. TEMITOPE ROFIAT SALIMON. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as IDOWU FUNMILAYO OLUWASEUN, now wish to be known and addressed as ORISUNMADE ESTHER FUNMILAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

OLANIPEKUN EZEKIEL TOSIN I, formerly known and addressed as OLANIPEKUN OLADIMEJI OLUWATOSIN , now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLANIPEKUN EZEKIEL TOSIN. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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ORIYOMI OLAIDE OMOLOLU

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ADDITION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as SHORINOLA OLAIDE OMOLOLU, now wish to be known and addressed as ORIYOMI OLAIDE OMOLOLU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm and certify that MBANG ATIM GERTRUDE KATE, MBANG ATIM G and MBANG ATIM KATE are one and the same person. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, ALEBIOSU ADEWALE YUSSUPH wish to add AKANNI to my name. Henceforth, I wish to be known and addressed as ALEBIOSU ADEWALE YUSSUPH AKANNI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ABDULLAHI OLANREWAJU ADEGOKE OSHODI

LLI-BALOGUN BABAJIDE MUHAMMAD ALIU

Formerly known and addressed as ABDULLAHI OSHODI OLAWALE, now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULLAHI OLANREWAJU ADEGOKE OSHODI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OGUNTOLA MARGRET OLORUNLONI

Formerly known and addressed as BALOGUN AYINLA OLAJIDE, now wish to be known and addressed as ALLI-BALOGUN BABAJIDE MUHAMMAD ALIU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLAWANDE VERA

CHUKWUMA UDENYI UKWAH

Formerly known and addressed as OGUNTORA MAGRET OLORUNLONI and OGUNTOLA MAGRETH OLORUNLONI, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNTOLA MARGRET OLORUNLONI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OSARUMWENSE VERA, now wish to be known and addressed as OLAWANDE VERA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as CHUKWUMA NWAGBABU UDENYI, now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUMA UDENYI UKWAH. That my date of birth is 28/12/1970. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OHAEKELEM OBUMNEKE GODSWILL Formerly known and addressed as ELEXZANDA OBUMNEKE GODSWILL, now wish to be known and addressed as OHAEKELEM OBUMNEKE GODSWILL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EZENWEKA MARY NJIDEKA.

OYEYINKA HELEN OLUCHUKWU.

MISS PLEROMA EJIMKONYE

Formerly known and addressed as ANYAEJI MARY NJIDEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as EZENWEKA MARY NJIDEKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Adama Helen Oluchukwu now wish to be known and addressed as Oyeyinka Helen Oluchukwu. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS OSEMENE MARTHA, now wish to be known and addressed as MISS PLEROMA EJIMKONYE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

STELLA MARTINS OHAKA.

MRS SADIKU MODUPE MARIA

Formerly known and addressed as STELLA ADAH, now wish to be known and addressed as STELLA MARTINS OHAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS TOLANI OYINDASOLA ZAINAB.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ADAMS MODUPE MARIA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS SADIKU MODUPE MARIA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. KAFILAT BUNMI OLUYINKA

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IBRAHIM AISHAT IDOWU.

CHRISTOPHER ADAITI.

ATUNNISE LUKMON OLATUNJI

Formerly known and addressed as CHRISTOPHER CHAGI, now wish to be known and addressed as CHRISTOPHER ADAITI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as LUKMAN OLATUNJI and LUKMAN ATUNISE OLATUNJI, now wish to be known and addressed as ATUNNISE LUKMON OLATUNJI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

FALETI ADEKEMI MEDINA.

ADEKUNLE KUDIRAT OLABISI

SAMUEL RICHARD

Formerly known and addressed as ADEJIJI ADEKEMI MEDINA, now wish to be known and addressed as FALETI ADEKEMI MEDINA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MURTADO KUDIRAT OLABISI, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEKUNLE KUDIRAT OLABISI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as IBRAHIM ABIMBOLA AISHAT, now wish to be known and addressed as IBRAHIM AISHAT IDOWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS OLUWADAMILOLA HANNAH ADESOYE Formerly known and addressed as MISS OLUWADAMILOLA HANNAH ARANSIOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OLUWADAMILOLA HANNAH ADESOYE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. ADEWUNMI ADENIYI OLAMIDE.

Formerly known and addressed as ADEWUNMI ADENIYI, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEWUNMI ADENIYI OLAMIDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as DADDY FRED, now wish to be known and addressed as SAMUEL RICHARD. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SALAU BASHIR ADISA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as BASHIRU SALAU OYEWUNMI, now wish to be known and addressed as SALAU BASHIR ADISA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm and certify that UNUOYA WINIFRED ILUNAMIEN, UNUOYA WINIFRED ILU and USIFOH WINIFRED ILU are one and the same person. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ASUQUO EMEM

MUYIDE OYINDAMOLA REBECCA

Formerly known and addressed as ASUQUO ROSE SAMUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as ASUQUO EMEM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MUYIDE OYINDAMOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MUYIDE OYINDAMOLA REBECCA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

IBIRONKE ADEGBOYEGA

OMOTOSHO SUNKANMI OLATUNJI.

MURITALA MISTURA OLABISI

I, formerly known and addressed as MRS AWOBAJO OYINDASOLA ZAINAB now wish to be known and addressed as MRS TOLANI OYINDASOLA ZAINAB. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ADEGBOYEGA GYKIIS, now wish to be known and addressed as IBIRONKE ADEGBOYEGA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ERINOSHO OLASENI, now wish to be known and addressed as OMOTOSHO SUNKANMI OLATUNJI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MURITALA MISIRAT OLABISI and MURTALA OLABISI, now wish to be known and addressed as MURITALA MISTURA OLABISI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

YEKEEN HUSAINAT TAIWO

SUBAIR ARINOLA FATIMO

EZIMORA UNYIME JOAN

ANYANWIA GRACE OMANOEYE

UGWU JULIUS UDOCHUKWUKA

Formerly known and addressed as MRS. KAFILAT BUNMI ABDULGANIU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. KAFILAT BUNMI OLUYINKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OLOWOOPEJO HUSAINAT TAIWO, now wish to be known and addressed as YEKEEN HUSAINAT TAIWO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as HASSAN ARINOLA FATIMO, now wish to be known and addressed as SUBAIR ARINOLA FATIMO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as UMOEBIT UNYIME JOAN, now wish to be known and addressed as EZIMORA UNYIME JOAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ONI GRACE OMANOEYE, now wish to be known and addressed as ANYANWIA GRACE OMANOEYE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as UGWU JULIUS UDOKA, now wish to be known and addressed as UGWU JULIUS UDOCHUKWUKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

UGWU PREVAIL ODINAKACHUKWU.

OPOOLA NIMOTA OLABISI

Formerly known and addressed as UGWU PREVAIL ODINAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as UGWU PREVAIL ODINAKACHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. ESTHER DAMILOLA IZEVBIZUA FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ESTHER DAMILOLA OGUN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ESTHER DAMILOLA IZEVBIZUA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

Formerly known and addressed as IGE NIMOTA OLABISI, now wish to be known and addressed as OPOOLA NIMOTA OLABISI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS OLUCHI BLESSING AKONKEM FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OLUCHI BLESSING NZEWUIKE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OLUCHI BLESSING AKONKEM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

REHOBOTH EMBASSY OF WONDERS CHAPEL.

PRECIOUS ILERIOLUWA IYANUOLUWA OLUWATOBILOBA THOMAS.

Formerly known and addressed as MOJISOLA OJIKUTU, now wish to be known and addressed as PRECIOUS ILERIOLUWA IYANUOLUWA OLUWATOBILOBA THOMAS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHUKWUJI CORNELIUS IKECHUKWU. I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWOSU CORNELIUS IKECHUKWU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHUKWUJI CORNELIUS IKECHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME.

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES:

MAJEKODUNMI BABATUNDE CHARLES.

This is confirm that I, KESHINRO AHMED ADEKUNLE IS ALSO KNOWN AS AHMED ADEKUNLE AKEEM. All documents bearing the above names remain. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as majekodunmi shakiru Charles ishola, now wish to be known and addressed majekodunmi babatunde Charles. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SAMUEL SARAH SHEFIYAT

ESTHER DAMILOLA IZEVBIZUA.

CHUKWUJI CORNELIUS IKECHUKWU

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS YAKUBU SEFIYAT OHUNENE ADONUJA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SAMUEL SARAH SHEFIYAT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ESTHER DAMILOLA OGUN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ESTHER DAMILOLA IZEVBIZUA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

My name was wrongly written as christiana mary okezue, instead of christiana ndubuisi okezue. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CRAYFISH AND SEAFOODS SELLERS ASSOCIATION, MAKOKO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWOSU CORNELIUS IKECHUKWU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHUKWUJI CORNELIUS IKECHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

THE GREAT ELITE CLUB OF OSO EDDA NIGERIA.

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Apostle Emmanuel Chidera Obasi - General Overseer. 2. Bro. Ossy Awin George - Secretary. 3. Elder Chidi Nebo - Treasurer. 4. Elder George Iheme - Ex-Officio Member. 5. Pastor Charles Chima - Ex-Officio Member.

TRUSTEES: JIGBE MATHINU WANVU SERAPHINE DOSAT FELISIENU LOKOSU -PONO TEMADO HUNZEDO AHOHADI DOSSI MADDAINE

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OJI CHINEDU OGBONNAYA............................PRESIDENT 2. UKPAI UGBOR OBASI...................................SECRETARY 3. UDU UKPAI OKORO. 4. NDUKWE NNAKWA OKO. 5. NKAMA NNANNA OKO. 6. OKORO CHINEDU. 7. OLUGHU OGBAULU OKO.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the gospel of Christ for Salvation of humanity. 2. To harvest Souls For Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kingdom. 3. To heal The sick in body and Soul by fasting & prayers, holy oil, Water and Other elements of nature.

Aims and Objectives; To improve the welfare of her members. To cooperate with other associations for the benefit of her members. To promote peaceful co-existence between members. To assist members in all facet of their trade, within the ambit of the law. To coordinate the activities of her members through mutual understanding.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE THE GOOD NAME OF THE CLUB AND PROJECT IT IMAGE THROUGH DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES. 2. TO CHERISH, UPHOLD AND FURTHER THE PROGRESS OF EDDA IN GENERAL. 3. TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL, INTELLECTUAL, ECONOMIC AND PROGRESS ACTIVITIES OF ITS> MEMBERS.

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

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

SIGNED: Barr. A.T.N. Medemaku. 08123598733

SIGNED: PRESIDENT

SIGNED; Apostle Emmanuel Chidera Obasi.

26 Public Notice OLAYIWOLA OLABISI RAHMOT

ARAPASANWO OLUFEMI KOLADE

I, formerly known and Addressed as POPOOLA OLABISI, now wish to be known and addressed as OLAYIWOLA OLABISI RAHMOT. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as KOLADE AJANI OLUFEMI and KOLADE AJANI ARAPASOWU, now wish to be known and addressed as ARAPASANWO OLUFEMI KOLADE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. WEYOLUWAKEMI MOJISOLA

OHN ADERONKE ABIMBOLA

I formerly known and addressed as MS. OSIBANJO OLUWAKEMI. MOJISOLA now wish to henceforth be referred to as MRS. WEY OLUWAKEMI MOJISOLA. All former documents still remain valid, general public please take note.

MARIAN IDAHOSA

I formerly known and addressed as Adewusi Aderonke Abimbola now wish to be referred to as John Aderonke Abimbola, all former documents still remain valid,general public kindly take note. MRS. OPARA MATHIAS MIRIAN UJU

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME My name appears as BELLO ITSEMHE MARVIS in my Eco BanK Account, BELLO ITSEMHE MARIAN in my Skye Bank am the same person bearing both names. All document bearing the above mentioned names remains mine and valid. General public take note.

YUSUF OLASUNKANMI KHADIJAT

MRS. ALABI ELIZABETH NDIDIAMAKA

I, formerly known and Addressed as MIIS AKPA ONYEKA REGINA and MRS OFUNNE ONYEKA REGINA, now wish to be known and Addressed as NGOZI ONYEKA REGINA. All former Documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as SOTONWA OLASUNKANMI KHADIJAT, now wish to be known, called and addressed as YUSUF OLASUNKANMI KHADIJAT. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EDEH ELIZABETH NDIDIAMAKA now wish to be referred to as MRS. ALABI ELIZABETH NDIDIAMAKA, all former documents still remain valid,general public and other affected institutions, kindly take note.

OREDOLA MONDAY

MRS. MUINAT OLABISI HASSAN JUMAAH

ADDITION OF NAME

RAMON ADEBANJO KUNLE

I formerly known and addressed as Oredola Magbodofo Sunday, now wish to be known and addressed as Oredola Monday. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS HASSAN OLABISI MUINAT, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. MUINAT OLABISI HASSAN JUMAAH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. NYSC AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I formerly known and addressed as Osaiwie Osas, to add Erhonmhonmen to my names; now wish to be known and addressed as erhonmhonmen osaiwie osas. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ADEBANJO RAMON ADEKUNLE, now wish to be known and addressed as RAMON ADEBANJO KUNLE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS. EZE CHINEMEREM JULIET

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MRS. IKEGBU ROSELINE KASARACHI

OBIOKOYE TOONNA and OKOYE TOONNA refers to one and the same person, now wish to be known and addressed as OBIOKOYE TOONNA. All former documents remain valid, Banks and the general public please take note.

ONYEMEJALAM CHRIST FAITH and ONYEMEJALAM CHRISTIANA FAITH refers to one and same person but now wish to be known and addressed as ONYEMEJALAM CHRISTIANA FAITH. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss AKUJOBI ROSELINE KASARACHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. IKEGBU ROSELINE KASARACHI. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and general public please take note.

MRS. NWARIBE JANE UGONMA

DAVID OLUFUNMILOLA CHRISTIANA

RUKAYAT OLUWAYEMISI SOWEMIMO

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS CHIMEZIE JENNIFER, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. NWARIBE JANE UGONMA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known as SOLAGBADE OLUFUNMILOLA CHRISTIANA â&#x20AC;¦now wish to be known and addressed as DAVID OLUFUNMILOLA CHRISTIANA. All documents bearing former names remain valid. General public take Note

Formerly known and addressed as Rukayat Oluwayemisi Abdulmalik now wish to be known and addressed as RUKAYAT OLUWAYEMISI SOWEMIMO. General public pls take note.

NAME:RAJI GANIYAT ADERAYO

OKONKWO CHUMA PETER

OBIJEKWU STANLEY

Formerly OWOLABI GANIYAT ADERAYO NoW NAME:RAJI GANIYAT ADERAYO. Former documents remains valid. General public should please take note

Formerly OKONKWO CHUKS PERO NoW OKONKWO CHUMA PETER . former documents remains valid. General public should please take note.

Formerly OBI STANLEY ONYEKA NoW OBIJEKWU STANLEY. Former documents remains valid. General public should please take note.

IDAHOSA is the same person as IDAHOSA MARIAM now wish to be known and addressed as MARIAN IDAHOSA and my of year of birth is 23rd MARCH 1996 and not 23rd march 1994 all former documents remain Valid. General public take Note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS ENYIOKO MIRIAN UJU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OPARA MATHIAS MIRIAN UJU. All former documents remain valid, NYSC and the general public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS IWUNNA CHINEMEREM JULIET, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. EZE CHINEMEREM JULIET. All former documents remain valid, the general public should please take note.

AYODIYA INUMIDUN ONAKOMAYA

UGOEZE ONYINYECHI JANEFRANCES NWOKOCHA

MRS. ONYEONU-HILARY PRECIOUS NNEOMA

I, formerly known and addressed as AYODIYA INUMIDUN ADEGOKE, now wish to be known and addressed as AYODIYA INUMIDUN ONAKOMAYA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

NGOZI ONYEKA REGINA

I, formerly known and addressed as EKE ONYINYECHI JANEFRANCES, now wish to be known and addressed as UGOEZE ONYINYECHI JANEFRANCES NWOKOCHA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWAORGU PRECIOUS NNEOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ONYEONU-HILARY PRECIOUS NNEOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS ABOSEDE ABIDEMI YUSUF

IRUOBE SILIFAT PEACE

I, Formerly addressed as ABOSEDE ABIDEMI ADEKOYA now wish to be addressed as MRS ABOSEDE ABIDEMI YUSUF. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, Formerly addressed as : IRUOBE SILIFAT BAMIDELE now wish to be addressed as IRUOBE SILIFAT PEACE . All former documents remain valid. First bank and general public please note.

ROYA YUSUF Formerly DANIEL JOHN NoW ROYA YUSUF. Former documents remains valid. General public should please take note.

CONFIMATION OF NAME

ARANLOYE RACHEAL OLUWABUKOLA

SANNI RASHEED ALABI Formerly known as SANNI RASHEED LEKAN now wish to be known as SANNI RASHEED ALABI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please note.

ALALADE OLAWALE MARTHINS

MICHAEL JOSEPH KINGSLEY

AYINDE GANIYAT JUMOKE

I, formerly known and addressed as KAZEEM SESAN YUSSUF, now wish to be known and addressed as ALALADE OLAWALE MARTHINS. All former documents remains valid. General public should please take note.

Formerly known as Joseph Joseph Michael now wish to be known as Michael Joseph Kingsley with date of birth 26-09-1980. All former documents remain valid. General public to please note.

Formerly known as ALOGBA AYINDE GANIYAT JUMOKE now wish to be known as AYINDE GANIYAT JUMOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please note.

COMFORT ODOH IS THE SAME PERSON AS COMFORT GABREL AND COMFORT GABRIEL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

Formerly known as Adewunmi Bukky with date of birth 15/02/83 now wish to be known as Aranloye Racheal Oluwabukola with date of birth 18/02/84. All former documents remain valid. General public to please note.

LAGUDA-OMOLOLU-ISAH

ONWUAZOMBE UCHENNA RITA

OKOYOMON PHILOMENA IMADE

ONUOHA CHINYERE IMMACULETA

ADDITION OF NAME

KIZITO-AGBAKURU NNENNA VIVIAN

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LAGUDAOMOLOLU-KUNLE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LAGUDAOMOLOLU-ISAH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Akuagbogu Uchenna Rita NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Onwuazombe Uchenna Rita. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Efewengbe Philomena Imade NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Okoyomon Philomena Imade. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EKEH CHINYERE IMMACULETA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONUOHA CHINYERE IMMACULETA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, SALAUDEEN RAFIU wish to add ADEBAYO to my name. I was formerly known and addressed as SALAUDEEN RAFIU, I now wish to be known and addressed as SALAUDEEN RAFIU ADEBAYO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ANOKAM NNENNA VIVIAN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KIZITO-AGBAKURU NNENNA VIVIAN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

SHERIFAT BOLANLE BALOGUN

KAZEEM YUSUF

TOURAY MALIK

MRS. PAUL OMOBOLANLE OLUWABUNMI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS QOSEEM YUSUFU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KAZEEM YUSUF. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known and addressed as TURE MALIK TURE, now wish to be known and addressed as TOURAY MALIK. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SHERIFAT BOLANLE BALOGUN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SHERIFAT BOLANLE BALOGUN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS COMFORT FAYEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. PAUL OMOBOLANLE OLUWABUNMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

KEYEDE OLA SAHEED

I, formerly known and addressed as OLA KEYEDE SAIDI, now wish to be known and addressed as KEYEDE OLA SAHEED. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AMOYE OLUWAKEMI ADETOUN

I, formerly known and addressed as AFOLABI OLUWAKEMI ADETOUN, now wish to be known and addressed as AMOYE OLUWAKEMI ADETOUN, due to marriage. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADEBAJO, OLUWASEGUN ADENIYI

EYANDA EPHRAIM SAMUEL

MRS IBRAHIM FOLASADE ALIMOT

MRS CHUKWUJEKWU CHISOM JULIET

ANI JOHN PAUL

I, formerly known and addressed as ABOSEDE JOSEPH and ABOSEDE GRACE JOSEPH, now wish to be known and addressed as MOIBI ABOSEDE TOSIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEBANJO, OLUWASEGUN ADENIYI and ADEKOYA, OLUWASEGUN ADENIYI, now want to be known and addressed as ADEBAJO, OLUWASEGUN ADENIYI. All formal documents remain valid, banks and general public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as SANUSI SAMUEL AKANNI Now wish to be known and addressed EYANDA EPHRAIM SAMUEL, all former documents remain valid General public take note.

I Formerly known and addressed as MISS Issa Folasade Florence now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS Ibrahim Folasade Alimot. All documents and

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

I, formerly known and addressed as ANIH JOHNPAUL CHINEDU, now wish to be known and addressed as ANI JOHN PAUL. My correct date of birth is 19/2/1986. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

MRS ONYENZE GRACE CHIDIMMA

MRS ANIZOR OZIOMA BLESSING

ANEKE CHINENYENWA PHINA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EMESI GRACE CHIDIMMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ONYENZE GRACE CHIDIMMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ONYIA OZIOMA BLESSING, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANIZOR OZIOMA BLESSING. All former documents remain valid. NYSC, Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AGU CHINENYENWA PHINA, now wish to be known and addressed as ANEKE CHINENYENWA PHINA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MOIBI ABOSEDE TOSIN

remain valid Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

KALU ONYEMAECHI I, formerly known and addressed as KALU NDUBUISI ICHE, now wish to be known and addressed as KALU ONYEMAECHI. All former documents remain valid. Banks and Generalpublic should please take note.

EZEH EMMANUEL OBINNA

MRS EKEH EZINNE CHIOMA

I, formerly known and addressed as NWIBOKO EMMANUEL OBINNA, now wish to be known and addressed as EZEH EMMANUEL OBINNA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ONYEDIKA EZINNE JENNIFER, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EKEH EZINNE CHIOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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OKAFOR QUEEN OGBORU

MRS CHINEDU NGOZIKA MARYANN

MRS UDEOKPALA PERCIOUS CHIAMAKA

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

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKEKE PRECIOUS CHIAMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UDEOKPALA PERCIOUS CHIAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

MRS OGBODO UCHECHI LOVETH

MRS NNAMENE GRACE AMARACHI

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS MADUBUKO UCHECHI LOVETH, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OGBODO UCHECHI LOVETH. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWOYE GRACE AMARACHI , now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NNAMENE GRACE AMARACHI. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

EZE JUDE CHINEDU I, formerly known and addressed as EGBA HYGINUS .C., now wish to be known and addressed as EZE JUDE CHINEDU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

GODWIN OLUCHI GOODNESS

MRS ANINWAGWA MARYJANE NKIRUKA

MR EZE JOSEPH BUCHI

I, formerly known and addressed as OKAFOR MARY J, now wish to be known and addressed as OKAFOR QUEEN OGBORU. My correct date of birth is 25/12/1984 All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKONKWO MARYJANE NKIRUKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANINWAGWA MARYJANE NKIRUKA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MR EZE JOSEPH CHIDI, now wish to be known and addressed as MR EZE JOSEPH BUCHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS ANUNOBI GRACE CHIEBO

ENE JOSEPHINE CHINWENDU

MRS NWOSU EKWUTOSI UCHE

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

I, formerly known and addressed as CHUKWU JOSEPHINE CHINWENDU, now wish to be known and addressed as ENE JOSEPHINE CHINWENDU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OLUCHI EZIHE EGELLE and OLUCHI GOODNESS EGELE, now wish to be known and addressed as GODWIN OLUCHI GOODNESS. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

This is to inform the general public that my name EZUGWU BARTHOLOMEW EBUKAwas wrongly written opening account but now wish to be corrected and addressed asEZUGWU BARTHOLOMEW EZEA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note HILLARY EMENIKE NGAKA

I formerly known as Mbamara John Ngaka wish to be known and addressed as Hillary Emenike Ngaka. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. CHANGE OF NAME AND DECLARATION OF AGE

I formerly known as MISS EZE EKWUTOSI UCHE now wish to be known as MRS NWOSU EKWUTOSI UCHE. Former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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EKU ISREAL AKAMA I, formerly known and addressed as ELOM MATTHEW AKAMA, now wish to be known and addressed as EKU ISREAL AKAMA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

MRS UGWU EDITH CHIOMA I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZE EDITH CHIOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UGWU EDITH CHIOMA. All former documents remain valid. PPSMB, Banks and General public should please take note.

MRS NEBO OLUCHUKWU LOVINA

EZEAGU CHIZOBA JENNIFER

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS CHIGBO OLUCHUKWU LOVINA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NEBO OLUCHUKWU LOVINA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OKWOR CHIZOBA JENNIFER, now wish to be known and addressed as EZEAGU CHIZOBA JENNIFER. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MMADUAKOLAM KINGSLEY CHIJIOKE

EDEH OKAFOR DANIEL

I, formerly known and addressed as MMADUAKOLAM KINGSLEY UGONNA, now wish to be known and addressed as MMADUAKOLAM KINGSLEY CHIJIOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EDEH ANI OKAFOR, now wish to be known and addressed as EDEH OKAFOR DANIEL. All former documents remain valid. UBA and General public should please take note.

OKONKWO OLUCHUKWU ADAEZE

MRS MERCY CHIKA ANINWEZE

I, formerly known and addressed as CHIAFUNAMUILO HOPE .A., now wish to be known and addressed as OKONKWO OLUCHUKWU ADAEZE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS MERCY CHIKA NDUKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS MERCY CHIKA ANINWEZE. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

That I was formerly known and addressed as AJAEKWE STEVEN that I now wish to addCHUKWUNENYE to my former name that I now wish to be known and addressed asAJAEKWE STEVEN CHUKWUNENYE. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

That I was formerly known and addressed as AMALU FIDELIS that I now wish to addCHINEDU to my former name that I now wish to be known and addressed as AMALU FIDELIS CHINEDU. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

This is to certify and confirm that OBODO ONYEMAECHI, NELSON, OBODO NELSON and OBODO ONYEMAECHI refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as OBODO ONYEMAEHI NELSON. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public take note.

ODIASE EFOSA JOY

OLAYINKA MARIAM KIKELOMO

EZE BUNMI AGNES

I formerly known as ARIARIE EFOSA JOY ODIASE wish to be known and addressed as ODIASE EFOSA JOY .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as AINA OLAYINKA KIKELOMO wish to be known and addressed as OLAYINKA MARIAM KIKELOMO. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I formerly known as Olowoyeye Bunmi Agnes wish to be known and addressed as Eze Bunmi Agnes .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

OWOLU SEGUN JUNIOR

I formerly known as OWOLU SEGUN MICHEAL wish to be known and addressed as OWOLU SEGUN JUNIOR .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. WHESU SEGBETI BOLARINWA

I formerly known as WHESU SEGBETI wish to be known and addressed as WHESU SEGBETI BOLARINWA .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

EZE THOMAS

I, formerly known and addressed as UDEFI THOMAS, now wish to be known and addressed as EZE THOMAS. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note. MRS AGOZIRIM CHIHURUOBIM GLORIA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZEADIM AGOZIRIM CHIHURUOBIM GLORIA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AGOZIRIM CHIHURUOBIM GLORIA JOEL DANIEL. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note. MRS UKAMAKA STELLA NWOBODO

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UKAMAKA STELLA ANIAGU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UKAMAKA STELLA NWOBODO. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note. CORRECTION OF NAME

This is to inform the general public that my name ONUOHA VIVIAN CHIEMERIE was wrongly written during BVN Registration but now wish to be corrected and addressed asCHIEMERIE VIVIAN ONUORAH. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

RAJI AKINYELE KAZEEM

I formerly known as AKIN KAZEEM BALOGUN wish to be known and addressed as RAJI AKINYELE KAZEEM .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. LISA JENIFER NWAGBOGUN

I formerly known as ALISA JENIFER ABDULLAHI-MELODIA wish to be known and addressed as LISA JENIFER NWAGBOGUN .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. ADIGUN SHITTU OLAIDE GRACE

MRS FLORENCE KOKOMA OSAIGA

IFEANYICHUKWU CHIGOZIE CHIDI

SULAIMON JAMIU ADEBOLA

RILIWAN ABDULFATAI

I formerly known as Raheem Jamiu Ayinde wish to be known and addressed as Willams Jamiu Ayinde and corrected Date of Birth is 23-031955 .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as MISS EKPOUDIA FLORENCE KOKOMA wish to be known and addressed as MRS FLORENCE KOKOMA OSAIGA. .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as CHUKWUGOZIE HUMPHRY IFEANYICHUKWU wish to be known and addressed as IFEANYICHUKWU CHIGOZIE CHIDI HUMPHREY .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as SULE JAMIU ADEBOLA. wish to be known and addressed as SULAIMON JAMIU ADEBOLA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as RILIWAN ABUBAKAR wish to be known and addressed as RILIWAN ABDULFATAI .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as SHITTU OLAIDE BASIRAT wish to be known and addressed aS ADIGUN SHITTU OLAIDE GRACE .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

UDERIKA OBUMNEME KINGSLEY

ADELANA MARGARET ADERONKE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH:

ADEYEMO BONITTA OLUWATOBI

ADEYEMO TOMILOLA TOYIN

I formerly known as PETER OGU wish to be known and addressed as UDERIKA OBUMNEME KINGSLEY .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Oluyide Margaret Aderonke wish to be known and addressed as Adelana Margaret Aderonke .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

That I ODEFUNSHO ABIODUN SEKINAT is the same person bearing ODEFUNSHO ABIODUN ADEMOLA SEKINAT ABIKE. All Documents / Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

THAT I WAS KNOWN AS ADEBOGUN ADEDAMOLA AYOOLA. THAT I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED NOW AS ADEBOGUN ADEDAMOLA AND MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 4TH OF JUNE, 1987. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note

I Formerly known as Adeyemo Success Eriayo wish to be known and addressed as Adeyemo Bonitta Oluwatobi. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ADEYEMO CAPTAIN MOSES

I Formerly known as Adeyemo Moses Adeniyi wish to be known and addressed as Adeyemo Captain Moses. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. REV. MRS. ANELE FAVOUR BEATRICE NNENNA

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. NWOSU FAVOUR BEATRICE NNENNA, now wish to be known and addressed as, REV. MRS. ANELE FAVOUR BEATRICE NNENNA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

UDO NDIFREKE MICHAEL

MRS. IKPEAWUJO REJOICE CHINAZA

IHEKAIHA LOVETH OGADINMA

Formerly known as Nelson Moses Okon, now wish to be known as Udo Ndifreke Michael. That Udo Ndifreke Michael and Nelson Moses okon are one and the same person. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. EMEKALAM REJOICE CHINAZA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. IKPEAWUJO REJOICE CHINAZA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, OKORIE LOVETH OGADINMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, IHEKAIHA LOVETH OGADINMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. IGWEDIBIA JOHNSON HELLEN

IBRAHEEM AMENAGHAWON

I, formerly known and addressed as, IGWE HELLEN ONYINYECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. IGWEDIBIA JOHNSON HELLEN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, AIMUENGHEUWA AMENAGHAWON, now wish to be known and addressed as, IBRAHEEM AMENAGHAWON. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

OKE SEUN SAMUEL

ABEGUNDE DOLAPO ABOSEDE

I formerly known as OLOMIWE DOLAPO ABOSEDE wish to be known and addressed as ABEGUNDE DOLAPO ABOSEDE .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, OKE OLUWASEUN SAMSON, now wish to be known and addressed as, OKE SEUN SAMUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. EVIDENCE AMEZHINIM AMAELE

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. EVIDENCE AMEZHINIM AMAKIRI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. EVIDENCE AMEZHINIM AMAELE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I Formerly known as Adeyemo Adeola Tomilola wish to be known and addressed as Adeyemo Tomilola Toyin. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. MRS. LALE, FIARUN-OBARI MAURICE

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. OKPORI FIARUN-OBARI GILBERT, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. LALE, FIARUN-OBARI MAURICE. All former document(s) remain valid. All relevant authorities and the general public should please take note. MRS. CHUKWUDI OGORCHUKWU MERCY

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. OGBU OGORCHUKWU MERCY, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. CHUKWUDI OGORCHUKWU MERCY. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

28 Public Notice BEN SUCCESS THANKYOU

I, formerly known and addressed as, OTUKUPE BEN THANKYOU, AND OTUKUPE BEN THANKGOD, now wish to be known and addressed as, BEN SUCCESS THANKYOU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. MASE MONICA MNENA

I formerly known and addressed as GBAA MONICA MNENA and EDWARD EDITH MNENA now wish to be known and addressed as MASE MONICA MNENA.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS. EPHRAIM CHIDIMMA JULIET I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. CHIDIMMA JULIET OSUJI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. EPHRAIM CHIDIMMA JULIET. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. EDEH SUNDAY ESHOMONU. I formerly known and addressed as EDEH SUNDAY JOSEPH now wish to be known and addressed as EDEH SUNDAY ESHOMONU. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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MRS. DOLAPO OLUWADAMILOLA OLUWOLE I Formerly known and addressed as, MISS. DOLAPO OLUWADAMILOLA AIYEGBAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. DOLAPO OLUWADAMILOLA OLUWOLE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

YUSUF TOSIN CECILIA

I formerly known and addressed as EYEBIOKIN OLUWATOSIN CECILLIA now wish to be known and addressed as YUSUF TOSIN CECILIA.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ANANWE CHIZOBA VIVIAN

MRS KELANI SULIYAH OLAIDE

I formerly known and addressed as CHIZOBA VIVIAN ONWURAH now wish to be known and addressed as ANANWE CHIZOBA VIVIAN.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS LAWRENTA ODION SONNY ABUMHENRE

I formerly known and addressed as MISS AJIBOYE SULIYAH OLAIDE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS KELANI SULIYAH OLAIDE.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as LAWRENTA ODERELE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS LAWRENTA ODION SONNY ABUMHENRE.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MATTHEW CLEMENT ONOJA

EMMANUEL CHIKERE EVERETT

I formerly known and addressed as ENOCH DESTINY MATTHEW now wish to be known and addressed as MATTHEW CLEMENT ONOJA.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note. AYODELE OLUWASEUN SEGUN

I formerly known and addressed as AYODELE SEUN SAMUEL now wish to be known and addressed as AYODELE OLUWASEUN SEGUN.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note. OLA AMINAT ABIOLA

I formerly known and addressed as ILORI AMINAT ABIOLA now wish to be known and addressed as OLA AMINAT ABIOLA. My date of birth is 03/11/1984.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

EZE UCHE

I formerly known and addressed as OPIAH EVARET EMMANUEL now wish to be known and addressed as EMMANUEL CHIKERE EVERETT.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note. SHOLANKE TAIWO ASHABI

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. NWACHIKWU CHINYERE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. EKPE CHINYERE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

NGOZI SYBIL OAMEN

OKOIDEGUN MATTHEW OSES

I formerly known and addressed as SYBIL NGOZI AGOR now wish to be known and addressed as NGOZI SYBIL OAMEN. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AGHEDO MAXWELL OSES now wish to be known and addressed as OKOIDEGUN MATTHEW OSES. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

DIKE INNOCENT UGOCHUKWU

MRS DIMKPA ROSE NNENNA ULOR

ATINSHOLA RASHEED OLABODE

I formerly known and addressed as EJIONYE-DIKE INNOCENT UGOCHUKWU now wish to be known and addressed as DIKE INNOCENT UGOCHUKWU.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MICHAEL CHINYERE IKEGBU now wish to be known and addressed as MICHAEL MBADIEGWU IKEGBU.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

KASIM OLUBUKUNOLA OLAJUMOKE

I, formerly known and addressed as, BARIVULE GODWIN DEEKOR, now wish to be known and addressed as, DEEKOR BARIVULE. All former document(s) remain valid. I also declare that I was born on the 23rd day of June, 1984. All relevant authorities and the general public should please take note.

MRS ADESAYO ATINUKE RASHIDAT

I formerly known and addressed as MISS ULOR ROSITA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS DIMKPA ROSE NNENNA ULOR.All former documents remain valid. UACR,UNICC,UNION BANK and General public to please take note.

CHIBUEZE INHERITANCE OGBONNAYA I formerly known and addressed as KELECHI JAMES OGBONNAYA now wish to be known and addressed as CHIBUEZE INHERITANCE OGBONNAYA.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note. MRS EVELYN TOYIN SALAMI

I formerly known and addressed as AKINBODE BUSRAT OLUBUKUNOLA OLAJUMOKE now wish to be known and addressed as KASIM OLUBUKUNOLA OLAJUMOKE.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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

I formerly known and addressed as MRS AMINAT TOYIN SALAMI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EVELYN TOYIN SALAMI.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

SHERIFAT ABIODUN ADEMOLA

MRS OROPO-SALIU RASHIDAT ADUKE

OZOEMENA EBERE

MRS SALIU-ONIFADE TEMITOPE NOSIMOT

I formerly known and addressed as SHERIFAT ABIODUN AJISEFINNI now wish to be known and addressed as SHERIFAT ABIODUN ADEMOLA.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note. VINAI IKENNA ANOZUGA

I formerly known and addressed as VINAI IKENNA EMEKA now wish to be known and addressed as VINAI IKENNA ANOZUGA.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME In some of my documents my name was written as OREKOYA DUROGBOLA SAMUEL and ADEGBOLA OREKOYA SAMUEL DUROGBOLA and In some other documents my name was written as OREKOYA DUROGBOLA SAMUEL and OREKOYA SAMUEL DUROGBOLA ADEGBOLA. The names refer to the same person.Now to be known as OREKOYA DUROGBOLA SAMUEL.All the documents bearing all the names are valid. General public to please take note.

NWABUAKU DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

I formerly known and addressed as MISS SALIU RASHIDAT ADUKE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OROPO-SALIU RASHIDAT ADUKE.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EZEOKEKE EBERE now wish to be known and addressed as OZOEMENA EBERE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS LOVE SAMUEL UMOHETTE

I formerly known and addressed as MISS LOVE ARCHIBONG ESU now wish to be known and addressed as MRS LOVE SAMUEL UMOHETTE.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

EZE CHRISTAIN CHEKWUBE

I formerly known and addressed as EZE FAITH CHEKWUBE now wish to be known and addressed as EZE CHRISTAIN CHEKWUBE.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

JOY NWABUNOR

In some of my documents my name was written as OLORUNNIWO SAMUEL KEJI and In some other documents my name was written as OLORUNNIWO SAMUEL KEJI GBADEGESIN.The names refer to the same person.All the documents bearing all the names are valid. General public to please take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS JOY OBICHIE NOW WHICH TO BE KNOWN AS JOY NWABUNOR ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

RAM ENTERTAINERS ASSOCIATION OF LAGOS

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

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

TRUSTEES: 1. OKPALA GLORIA 2. MRS EZE VANDALINE.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ALHAJI OLAYIWOLA RASAQ ABIOLA - CHAIRMAN. 2. MR OYELEDUN EMMANUEL GBENGA - SECRETARY. 3. MR WASIU OLABODE ALLI - MEMBER. 4. MR ADEBOWALE AKINTOLA AGUSTO - MEMBER. 5. MR NURUDEEN ADESANYA AGUSTO - TREASURER. 6.ADEGOKE SAMUEL WAHEED - MEMBER.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.TO PROMOTE INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE IDEAS AMONG YOUTHS AND TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS AND SKILLS. 2. TO COLLABORATE WITH GOVERNMENT, INDIVIDUAL(S), BODIES, AND INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES TO PROMOTE PEACE, DEVELOP AND SKILL ACQUISITION AMONG THE YOUTHS.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME In some of my documents my name was written as OMOTAYO MODINAT BODUDE and In some other documents my name was written as OMOTAYO BODUDE ABIOLA. The names refer to the same person.All the documents bearing all the names are valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ATINSHOLA FATAI OLABODE now wish to be known and addressed as ATINSHOLA RASHEED OLABODE.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MICHAEL MBADIEGWU IKEGBU

I formerly known and addressed as MISS ADENIKE SHERRY BADAMASI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ADENIKE SHERRIFAT AWOJOBI.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME/ DECLARATION OF AGE

I formerly known and addressed as TAIWO OKE now wish to be known and addressed as SHOLANKE TAIWO ASHABI.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as NGAOBIDI UCHE JUSTIN and EZE UCHE JOSTIN now wish to be known and addressed as EZE UCHE. My correct date of birth is 10/11/1977.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

In some of my documents my name was written as ONYEBUCHI NWANWOR EZE and In some other documents my name was written as NWANKWO ONYEBUCHI. The names refer to the same person. My date of birth was wrongly written as 24/12/1984 instead of 01/01/1984.All the documents bearing all the names are valid.General public to please take note.

MRS ADENIKE SHERRIFAT AWOJOBI

MRS. EKPE CHINYERE

AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG MEMBER.

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

SIGNED:BARR. EZE MICHAEL 08035038678.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

I formerly known and addressed as MISS ONIFADE TEMITOPE NOSIMOT now wish to be known and addressed as MRS SALIU-ONIFADE TEMITOPE NOSIMOT.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ARANSIOLA MARIA NNEKA

I formerly known and addressed as MPAMAH MARIA NNEKA now wish to be known and addressed as ARANSIOLA MARIA NNEKA.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADEDOTUN ELIZABETH FOLKE I formerly known and addressed as AYOOLA ELIZABETH FOLAKE now wish to be known and addressed as ADEDOTUN ELIZABETH FOLKE.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

TANIMOWO FOLAYEMI YEWANDE I formerly known and addressed as AKINSULI FOLAYEMI YEWANDE now wish to be known and addressed as TANIMOWO FOLAYEMI YEWANDE.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note. FOLASHADE MOTUNRAYO KEHINDE FASHAKIN I formerly known and addressed as FOLASHADE MOTUNRAYO KEHINDE now wish to be known and addressed as FOLASHADE MOTUNRAYO KEHINDE FASHAKIN. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

EDEMA OLADUNNI ALICE

I formerly known and addressed as EBIESUWA RASAKI OLADUNNI ALICE now wish to be known and addressed as EDEMA OLADUNNI ALICE.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADEKOYA FATIMOH IFEOLUWA I formerly known and addressed as ADEKOYA FATIMAT ADETOUN now wish to be known and addressed as ADEKOYA FATIMOH IFEOLUWA.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS OBIOMA DIO I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBIOMA ONYEABOR, NOW I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OBIOMA DIO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

ANAS ADAM I,FORMERLY KNOWN AND CALLED ANAS BASHIR,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND CALLED ANAS ADAM ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.NATIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE,1ST BANK PLC CONCERNED AUTHORITY AND GENERAL PUBLIC TO TAKE NOTE

SAINT JOSEPH’S COLLEGE ONDO 1999 NOBLES ASSOCIATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. KAYODE TEMENU 2. IDOWU AKINSETE 3. ABAYOMI AKINNAGBE 4. ADETUNJI ADEGOROYE 5. OLABODE AKINSETE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL AND THE EDUCATIONAL STANDARD OF MEMBERS, ALMA MATA AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. 2. TO FOSTER FRIENDSHIP AMONG MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY 3. TO LOVE AND ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED OF THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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Saraki: Again, absence of prosecution witness forces CCT to adjourn Andrew Orolua,

Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), in Abuja on Thursday, asked the tribunal to adjourn the matter due to the absence of witness. Addressing the tribu-

nal when the case resumed on Thursday, Jacobs said his witness for the day was unavailable. He said the witness, who is Saraki’s account officer, informed him

that he would be undergoing a surgery, hence, he would not make himself available to testify in the trial. Jacobs, therefore, urged the tribunal to

Former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has, again, restated the pertinent need for the re-structuring of Nigeria’s political, administrative and political architecture in order for her to develop or make any appreciable progress . Atiku pointed out that restructuring of the coun-

try will facilitate the emergence of a leaner bureaucracy, enhance efficiency, block wastages and promote more prudent management. The former Vice President and Turakin Adamawa spoke yesterday at the formal public presentation of the Daily Stream newspaper, at the Banquet Hall, Nigeria Airforce Conference Centre, Kado, Abuja. He reasoned that through restructuring,

the nation’s resources that would otherwise go to uneviable ventures and projects would be freed, while same will be committed to areas that directly cater for and benefit the people. Nigeria, Atiku declared, has been in the throes of severe and debilitating social and economic problems. According to him, virtually all the development indices have not been favourable in the face of massive and pervasive poverty,

double-digit inflation, unemployment, dwindling foreign exchange receipts, poor GDP growth rates, high infant and maternal mortality, high levels of illiteracy, and millions of school-age children out of school. His words: “Some people have talked about the federal system of government as if it has universal features and all federal working systems have similar characteristics. But that is not the case.

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Fred Ajudua’s arraignment stalled again in Lagos court Titilope Joseph, Daniel Ojukwu

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gos socialite and businessman, Mr Fred Ajudua by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for defrauding a German company of $1 million at an Ikeja High Court was again stalled by the defence team. At the resumed proceedings on Wednesday, the defence led by Mr Norrison Quakers (SAN), had argued against the arraignment after Justice Josephine Oyefeso had in a ruling, ordered Ajudua into the dock to take his plea. Quakers in his argument said: “My Lord, the business of the day as listed in your cause list is a ruling and not arraignment. “Trial starts when the defendant is arraigned, we have not been served with the charge and other processes, I have also spoken to the defendant and he told me that he did not see the charge.

“I will have to seek for a short adjournment to properly study the charge. “My client is in poor health and he has only one functional kidney which is deteriorating fast, he also needs time to seek medical attention,” Quakers said. The prosecuting counsel for EFCC, Mr S. A Atteh, the prosecuting counsel in his reply to Quakers complaints of not seeing the charge insisted that the defense has been served while he immediately served Quakers and his team with copies of the charge right in the courtroom. “My Lord, it is only when the plea of the defendant is taken that he is properly before the court,” Atteh said. However, Quakers after receiving the charge noted some irregularities in the charge which were that Ajudua was charged under the Penal Code and not the Criminal Law of Lagos State of 2011 which is presently used for criminal cases.

Lagos Speaker tasks traditional rulers on Yoruba language Alade Tasma

ÏÏÏSpeaker of the Lagos State

House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has tasked traditional rulers in the state to cultivate the habit of speaking Yoruba Language at public events. Obasa threw the challenge at Plenary on Wednesday during the second reading of a bill to make the speaking of Yoruba Language in schools and organisations in the state compulsory, saying obas and chiefs are the custodians of the language. The State chief lawmakers explained that it is important for schools to teach pupils and students in both public and private schools Yoruba Language as to preserve the culture of the people of the South West. “In our days, they used to regard Yoruba language as vernacular in schools and the situation is still the same today. Many children don’t know how to greet people in Yoruba culture. Our language teaches respects, which is not the case in some foreign languages. “Whoever forgets his or her language would be forgotten. The bill covers public and private schools as well as organizations and companies in the state,” the Speaker stated. While presenting the Bill before the House, Chairman, House Committee on Education, Hon. Olanrewaju Ogunyemi said the National Policy on Education, which makes the speaking of indigenous languages compulsory is not being observed. He said the Bill would further

empower Yoruba Language. Ogunyemi recalled that the House organized a Yoruba Summit on June 2, 2016 to promote the language. “If the Bill is passed into law, it would make the translation of all the laws of the state into Yoruba Language very easy. It would promote our culture and language as our language remains the means of identity,” the lawmaker stated. He therefore, appealed to his colleagues to support the Bill. In his contribution, a member representing Shomolu Constituency 1, Hon. Rotimi Olowo said efforts should be made to prevent the language from going into extinction. He added that restoring Yoruba Language would make things better, he berated some people who he said were afraid of speaking yoruba language in the open. Hon. Yinka Ogundimu from Agege Constituency 2 said the promotion of yoruba language would bring a lot of progress into the society, adding that school children would learn easily if they were taught in the Language. Hon. Abiodun Tobun from Epe Constituency 1 stated that Yoruba culture and language are been eliminated “We must not allow our language and culture to go into extinction. Some students are punished for speaking Yoruba Language in schools. We must pass the Bill into law and Yoruba should be made as a prerequisite language for admission into higher institutions,” he said.

Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara in a hand shake with Deputy Speaker, Edo State of Assembly, Hon. Elizabeth Ativie during a courtesy visit to the Speaker by the Conference of Female Parliamentarians, State Houses of Assembly at the National Assembly on Thursday 27th April,2017.

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first, it appeared to be a very tensed atmosphere, as retirees under the aegis of Local Government Pensioners Association, (LOGPENA), stormed the Edo State Government House, the seat of power, located in the serene environment of Osadebey Avenue, Benin City, the heartbeat of the government reservation area, demanding the immediate payment of their pensions and gratuity running into several months of arrears Hundreds of the aggrieved pensioners drawn from the 18 Local government areas of the state, brandished all kinds of placards, with different inscriptions, to express their feeling. However, the appearance of the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, who deployed his tactical skills

of candour and diplomacy, calmed frayed nerves; and in no time, the issues at stake were analyzed and discussed on the platform of constructive engagement between the two parties. The Deputy Governor assured them of the current administration’s readiness to address their concerns by paying all the arrears, but insisted that the challenges confronting local government administration in the state part of which is the inability of councils to promptly pay their workers’ salaries, pensions and gratuity would be holistically looked into and addressed. He stated that edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, was aware of their plights, hence, he constituted a committee headed by him (the Deputy Governor) to find a

way forward to the recurring problems of internally generated revenue and pension administration with a view to proffering a lasting solution to them. He said,‘’We are ready to pay you soon, but, Mr. Governor wants a sustainable system. We cannot continue to rely on bailout from Abuja.” According to him, “It is not in our interest for government to owe you. We are not happy to see senior citizens protesting on the streets under the scorching sun to demand what is theirs. Every labourer deserves his wages.” The Deputy Governor noted that his Committee had met with leaders of the state pension association and that he expected that they should have been briefed on the outcome of the meetings.

Building collapses in Lagos, kills two Joy Anyim

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building under construction at Nicon Town Estate, Admiralty Way Lekki has partially collapsed, killing two persons. According to LASEMA who had received a report about the collapse at about 11.40 am on Thursday 27th April, 2017, the building which was under construction was in the process of casting of the roof ’s beam and parapet facial before it collapsed on some workers. Two male adults, named Tasiu and Abdulahi were reportedly dead, while an adult male named Yakub sustained some injuries and had been taken to the hospital. At the scene of the incident, mixed concrete, and the poker

vibrator were seen at the site. The General Manager of the Agency Mr. Adesina Tiamiyu said, the Emergency Response Team had immediately cordoned off the building for further investigation to be carried out by the appropriate authorities. Similarly, an accident at Daleko Bridge inward Isola has class med the life of a bike rider. Investigation conducted by the Agency’s ERT on getting to the scene of the incident revealed that a bike man was crushed to death under a trailer while trying to make a u-turn. The remains of the bike driver identified as Biliaminu Olayiwola was said to have been deposited at the morgue. However The driver of the trailer who had absconded

immediately the accident occurred, was later apprehended by Police officers and was taken to Olosan Police Station, Mushin for further interrogation. The Agency’s ERT with NSCDC attached alongside LASAMBUS, LASTMA, Lagos State Fire Service from Isolo station, Nigeria Police Force and FRSC were the responders at the scene of the incident The trailer was recovered off the road with a tow truck provided by LASTMA and moved to a safe place nearby thereby ensuring free vehicular movements. Mr. Adesina Tiamiyu also advised motorist and bike riders to always ensure utmost safety while on the highway to avoid unnecessary loss of lives.

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Nestle Milo Basketball tourney enters crucial stage ANDREW EKEJIUBA

estlé Nigeria announced that 74 schools from across the 36 states of the federation, including the FCT, Abuja have qualified for the Conference Stage of the 19th Milo Basketball Championship which dunked off in four geographical zones - Central Conference, Confluence Conference, Equatorial and Western Conference - on the 27th of April 2017. The 74 schools, represented by 37 male and 37 female teams emerged State champions at the State preliminaries of the competition and are competing at the conference stage. The conference matches will run back-to-back until the 25th of May 2017 at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Abuja National Stadium, the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja, the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu and the Akure Township Stadium. Speaking on this year’s tournament, the Managing Director of Nestle Nigeria Plc, Mr. Mauricio Alarcon, remarked that Milo’s com-

mitment to the project stems from the brand’s desire to give the Nigerian teens a platform to showcase their basketball talents while acquiring useful skills that will help shape their future. “The Milo brand is passionate about tomorrow’s champions and has adopted the game of Basketball to help youth learn valuable life lessons such as how to work together, how to be disciplined and how to be respectful. The demands of professional Basketball also pushes them to do better in each game and above all, it is a healthy and fun way to stay physically and mentally active in order to also excel in the classroom,” Alarcon said. The Milo Basketball Championship has been at the forefront of Nigerian Sports development for 19 years, producing numerous basketball talents, some of whom now play both in the national teams as well as leagues across the world. Some of the notable talents include Nkechi Akwashili, Chioma Udiaja, Upe Atusu, Nkem Akaraiwe and Patience Nene Upe who all play for the female national team, D’Tigress.

L – R: Col. Sam Ahmedu, President, International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Africa Zone 3; Mr. Mauricio Alarcon, MD/CEO, Nestle Nigeria Plc; Mrs Omobola Babs-Akinyeye; Director of Co-curricular Services and representative of the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Education; Mr. Olufemi Akintola, Category Manager, Beverages, Nestle Nigeria Plc and Mallam Ibrahim Muhammad, President, Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF) during the 19th edition of the Milo Basketball Championship Press Conference, which held in Lagos.

Akinola nets gamewinner for USA in WCQ

oronto FC starlet Ayo Akinola scored for the second game running as United States U17s sealed a historic 4-3 win over Mexico in their second game of the 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship. The win was the first time United States will beat Mexico in the World Cup qualifiers at this level and ended their 25game unbeaten run in the tourney. As Mexico desperately searched for an equalizer, Akinola finished off a brilliant counter attack move, to give the Americans a 4-2 lead in the 84th minute, before an own goal in the first minute of stoppage time settled the outcome of the contest. The 17-year-old was the star of the show when the Americans thrashed Jamaica 5-0 in their opener after scoring a brace and providing a helper. In the race for the tournament Golden Boot award, Ayo Akinola is the joint-top scorer along with teammate Josh Sargent and Honduras ace Carlos Mejia. 1995 FIFA World Player of the Year and former Chelsea superstar George Weah was among the important guests at the Estadio Maracana de Panama on Wednesday. Weah came to watch his son, PSG striker Timothy Weah, who came off the bench in the 75th minute.

Tombim, Dayak, GSL Tennis Open light up Abuja ANDREW EKEJIUBA

igeria’s capital, Abuja will come under global spotlight among tennis fans as three ITF Futures Championships namely Tombim Abuja Open, Dayak Tennis Championship, and GSL Open, hold at the National Stadium, Abuja, from May 1st - 21st, 2017. According to the organizers, the coming on board of GSL Open, increases the number of ITF Futures in Nigeria to four; three of which is in Abuja while the Lagos Governor’s Cup completes the country’s presence on the ITF Calendar. It’s the third successive year that the number of ITF Futures tournament in Nigeria is increasing as the Tombim Abuja Open is in its third straight year, while the Dayak Championship would be marking its second edition.

“We are pleased to say that this objective has been partially fulfilled as Gladiator Systems Limited, impressed by the success of the Tombim and Dayak championships last year, has decided to join the list of sponsors by sponsoring the GSL Open,” Tournament Director, Ikani Agabi stated, adding the objective is to have as many as 10 ITF Futures tournaments in Nigeria in the next few years. The Tombim Abuja Open holds from May 1st – 6th while the Dayak Championship will run from May 8th -13th. The GSL Open will round off a seemingly tennis festival from May 13th21st. Each of the tournaments has a $25,000.00 prizemoney, while the competition has 35 ATP points up for grabs for each week. The winner of all three legs has

the potential to jump from not being ranked at all in the world, to being ranked in the top 500 in the world. Entries have been received from Russia, the United States, Uzbekistan, Brazil, India, Argentina, South Africa, Croatia, Spain, Zimbabwe, Canada, Uganda, Togo, France, Moldova, Ghana, Zambia, Germany, the UK and a host of other countries. “The competition is borne out of a desire to provide opportunities for Nigerian players to collect vital ATP points, and to attract some of the best up-and- coming players in the world to play in Nigeria. The organizers also want to use the competition to show that Nigeria is not as bad as it is portrayed around the world. We are honest, hardworking, friendly and peace-loving people, who are very hospitable to foreigners,” Agabi added.

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ccording to reports, the proposed international friendly between Germany and Nigeria has been scheduled for November 17, 2017. Nigerian media reports reveal that the highly anticipated friendly game between the Super Eagles and the Manschaft has been confirmed. According to a member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) who wants to remain anonymous revealed that, the ongoing talks between the two football associations has yielded fruit. Super Eagles of Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr is reportedly the first person to confirm talks with the world champions. The match is meant to pre-

‘Nigerian Messi’ targets Liverpool’s first-team debut

Ibadan-born winger Bobby Adekanye

badan-born winger Bobby Adekanye has taken one step closer to making his first-team debut for Liverpool. The Netherlands youth international made a rare appearance for the Reds U23s on Wednesday night as they reached the final of the Lancashire Senior Cup after hammering Rochdale 6-0. While Ovie Ejaria and Sheyi Ojo were rested after featuring in the five-goal thriller against Man City

on Monday, Adekanye got a taste of action when he was introduced in the 66th minute. The former Barcelona wonderkid caught the eye at the 2017 Champions Cup held in Dusseldorf, Germany, scoring for Liverpool U19s in their 1-1 draw against Borussia Monchengladbach. Adekanye, who has been hailed as the Nigerian Messi, joined Liverpool from PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2015.

pare the Nigeria national team for the task of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. ”You can’t be in talks with a nation like Germany without a date in mind, so we have proposed a date of the November 17, 2017 at a yet to be agreed venue,“ he told Owngoalnigeria. com. ”For now we are looking at three venues - Paris, London or Germany. Soon a decision will be reached by both parties and an announcement will be made as well.” The Super Eagles will meet South Africa in a 2019 AFCON qualifier in June and face Cameroon in August in their crucial qualifier en route to Russia.

Okon delighted with Rivers Angels form

ivers Angels head coach Edwin Okon has said his side have come to stay at the summit in the ongoing Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL). The ‘Jewel of Rivers’ achieved the summit performance with a 2-0 win against Sunshine Queens in Wednesday’s NWFL matchday 5 clash at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt. An own goal by Akudo Ogbonna in the 26th minute and a well-taken penalty off the foot of Amarachi Ojinma in the 60th minute proved adequate to hand the Port Harcourt landladies the whole three points at stake.

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Stanbic IBTC in capable hands, says Atedo Peterside Bonny Amadi Outgoing Chairman of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, Atedo Peterside, has expressed confidence in the ability of the board, management and staff to maintain the organization on a steady path of growth as he takes a final bow from the institution that has become synonymous with his name. He spoke at a send-off dinner in his honour in Lagos, on Thursday, April 20, 2017,attended by a high profile audience that included the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Okechukwu Enelamah; Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II; President, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; Chief Executive, Standard Bank Group, Sim Tshabalala; Deputy Chairman, Standard Bank Group, Jacko Maree; and Chief Executive, Africa Regions, Standard Bank Group, Sola David-Borha, with the Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, Yinka Sanni, playing host. Peterside stated, “I am resigning from the Board of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC to focus on my role as member of the board of the parent group. I am very confident that those behind are more than capable to steer the ship in the right direction. I am comfortable in the part that I have played and I believe that the organization will continue to make progress.” In a letter to the Board of Directors announcing his resignation effective March 31, 2017, Peterside noted that the organization had put in place a succession plan which ensures that the business is well-placed to continue the pursuit of its goals and growth strategies without hitches. “We have a strong tradition of careful succession planning at both Stanbic IBTC and the Standard Bank Group,” he stated, adding, “Yinka Sanni, who has been the Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Bank, recently took over as Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC holdings as a good show of our succession planning”.

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FG committed to improving support for MSMEs – Minister The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment says the government is committed to improving access of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to business support in Nigeria. Minister of State, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Hajia Aisha Abubakar said this in Lagos on Thursday at the launch of Accreditation Framework for the Provision of Business Development Services in Nigeria and the Credit Information Portal (CIP) for MSMEs. The programme was organised by Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and Growth and Employment in States (GEMS). The minister said the National Enterprise Development Programme (NEDEP) was focusing on MSMEs that had developed bankable business plans to be able to access funds that suited their business. She said the government had moved to improve the global ranking of its MSMEs by launching the CIP to enable operators to access loans easily. “According to the World Bank, Nigeria ranks 169 positions out of 190 countries on its Ease of Doing Business Index. “We are desperate to improve this ranking otherwise our MSMEs will continue to operate sub-optimally locally and globally. “We are working assiduously towards diversifying the economy which has enormous potential. “It is been touted that if Nige-

ria can grow at the rate of seven per cent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) with little or no power, then it should be able to grow at the rate of 10 to 12 per cent,’’ she said. The minister said the CIP would help to reduce the level of financial exclusion of Nigerians from formal lending. “We will require SMEDAN and all stakeholders to provide periodic reports on the CIP deliverables and outcome to test its success rate and what can be done to still develop it,’’ she said. Dr Dikko Radda, the Director-General of SMEDAN, said MSMEs sector urgently needed to

move away from talk-shops to actions that would not only accelerate their growth, but make them globally competitive. Radda said MSMEs were faced with a number of critical constraints which included lack of access to finance, lack of access to market and lack of access to workspace. “The low level of access of finance and financial exclusion can largely be attributed to lack of credible information on sources and forms of business finance for MSMEs. “This concern led to the joint effort of SMEDAN and GEMS3

who conceptualised and powered the CIP and the Business Development Service Providers Accreditation Framework Initiative. “The CIP is designed to facilitate information collection and storage across the financial system and serves as a link between users of business finance and providers. “We are hoping that this portal will create a better access to finance improve financial inclusion for MSMEs, generate more business for financial institutions and improve the overall climate of doing business in Nigeria,’’ he said.

L – R: Isaac Okorafor, Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN); Charles Kie, CEO, Ecobank Plc; Ahmed Abdullahi, Director Banking Supervision, CBN; Michael Larbie, CEO, Rand Merchant Bank; and Herbert Wigwe, CEO, Access Bank Plc, the end of 32nd edition of Bankers’ Committee meeting held in Lagos…on Thursday.

NLC renews call for review of National Minimum Wage The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday in Abuja called on the Federal Government to urgently review the National Minimum Wage. Mr Peters Adeyemi, Chairman, Joint May Committee of NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) made the call at a news conference where he outlined activities for the commemoration of the 2017 Workers Day. “The May Day is an auspicious occasion for the working people to reflect on their struggles and make their demands. “We shall use this opportunity

to renew the call for the review of the National Minimum Wage that is overdue for review considering the current economic trends. “Inflation has increased, the naira has lost its value and the current minimum wage has been completely eroded. “Therefore, the need and urgency for the review of the current National Minimum Wage, ”he said. Adeyemi also said the celebration was an opportunity to call for the continuous search and eventual release of the remaining Chibok school girls abducted

over three years ago. He said that the event would be used to commemorate victims of the Nyanya bomb blast that occurred on May Day three years ago and other victims of the Boko Haram insurgency. Adeyemi, who is also NLC Deputy President, announced that workers would hold rally at the Eagle Square Abuja and in all the capitals of the 36 states of the federation. He disclosed that the theme of the 2017 May Day is `Labour Relations in Economic Recession: An Appraisal’, with a lecture on the

topic to be delivered by Prof. Toye Olorode. “The theme suggests that this is a time for us as working class to look at the present economic situation that has witnessed negative downturn and the reality of the moment. “We need to critically look at the opportunity afforded to us to work towards achieving economic revival. “We also need to chart a way to a national rebirth, economic recovery and advocate for the engendering of socioeconomic policies that are pro-poor,” he added.

Business News B2 Guinness reports 29% revenue growth in Q3 amidst loss Afolabi Adesola GUINNESS Nigeria Plc released its 2017 third quarter results Q3-17 results, with a revenue growth of 29% and a 6% increase in gross profit when compared to the same ninemonth period in 2016. Cost of sales increased by 47% in the nine months due to the challenging economic environment. Finance costs also increased significantly versus last year. As a result the financial statement released to the Nigerian Stock Exchange included a company loss after tax of N2.6 billion for the nine months under consideration. Commenting on the results, Mr. Peter Ndegwa, the company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer noted that the company’s significant revenue growth was striking in the challenging operating environment. “We have been able to deliver strong sales growth even in a challenging operating environment marked by a significant erosion of consumer disposable income. This encouraging result is attributable to increased volumes and the realisation of pricing benefits. We have started to see the benefit of our broader portfolio product offerings across beer and spirits and across an increased variety of formats.

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BEDC resolves 128,000 complaints on low supply, bill estimations

As the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) opened its Customer Complaints Forum Office in Asaba, Delta State on Tuesday, Managing Director/CEO, Benin Electricity Distribution Plc (BEDC) Mrs. Funke Osibodu has Abu Ejoor the management of Benin Electricity Distribution Plc (BEDC) says it has resolved about 128,000 complaints since inception till date, majority of them bordering on low supply and bill estimation complaints. Managing Director/CEO, BEDC, Mrs. Funke Osibodu represented by Executive Director, Commercial, Mr Abu Ejoor made this known at the opening ceremony of the Customer Complaints Forum Office in Asaba, Delta State added that as part of efforts at resolving complaints on estimated billing and in order to assist customer self-manage and regulate their electricity consumption, BEDC has also introduced the billing calculator format.This she explained, is for customers to esti-

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mate their potential billing from consumption adding “customers can thus take physical the installed electrical loads in the customer’s premises in conjunction with available power supplied to produce an estimate of likely billing and use same to cross check the billing as well as manage the use of appliances that consume heavy load.”Mrs. Osibodu opined that the commissioning of the Asaba Customer Complaints Forum Office geared towards ensuring speedy resolution of electricity disputes will was expected to re-invigorate BEDC’s commitment to improved customer service standard in Delta state despite numerous challenges confronting distribution companies (discos) bordering on low power generation to the grid, metering gaps, transmission limitationsbottlenecks, low payment culture and vandalizsation of power infrastructure, among others. “The power sector is a value

chain comprising of generation, transmission, distribution and ultimately the customer utilization. This implies a string of interdependency amongst the four tiers. Whilst the customer is king, he must pay for services rendered to him, in order to ensure that the entire value chain continues to provide good service.” rHShemarked Mrs. Osibodu who was represented by the Executive Director, Commercial, Abu Ejoor added. The MDmanagement of Benin Electricity Distribution Plc (BEDC) further disclosedadvised that BEDCit has resolved about 128,000 complaints since inception till date, majority of them bordering on low supply and bill estimation complaints. SheMr added that as part of efforts at resolving complaints on estimated billing and in order to assist customer self-manage and regulate their electricity consumption, BEDC has also introduced the

Airtel, SOLO, Renmoney inspire consumers with upfront payment for phones Tony Nwakaegho

Access Bank profit up 34% in Q1 Afolabi Adesola Access Bank’s first quarter (Q1) unaudited financial results released to the Nigerian Stock Exchange has shown a 34 percent increase in profit after tax of N26.0 billion The profit is in comparison with N19.4 billion posted as Profit After Tax for the same period of 2016. This is even as interest and tax expenses surged by 76 and 64 percent to N36.6 billion and N5.2 billion respectively. Nevertheless, Gross Earnings for the company appreciated 44 percent to N115.9 billion, Interest income was also up by 43 percent to N79.3 billion, resulting in a Net Inet Interest Income growth of over 23 percent to settle N42.7 billion. The bank’s statement of financial position show cash and equivalents was up 45 percent to N732.5 billion, while Loans and advances increased 26 percent to N1.9 trillion. Total Assets stood at N3.5 billion up 29 percent while shareholders funds increased 22 percent to N467.3 billion.

billing calculator format. This she explained, is for customers to estimate their potential billing from consumption adding “customers can thus calculate the installed electrical load in the customer’s premises in conjunction with available power supplied to produce an estimate of likely billing and use same to cross check the billing as well as manage the use of appliances that consume heavy load.” In his welcome address, Commissioner, Consumer Affairs, NERC, Dr Moses A. Arigu, affirmed that the opening of the Customer Complaints Forum office could not have come at a better time than now that customers within BEDC network were facing myriad of challenges including worrisome safety issues,record, violation of the commission’s directive on mass disconnection of communities, reported issues of high estimated billing issues.

L – R: Executive Director, Commercial, Benin Electricity Distribution Plc. (BEDC) Mr. Abu Ejoor delivering his opening speech at the commissioning of the Asaba Customer Complaints Forum last Tuesday. He is flanked (from left) by DGM, Consumer Affairs, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Chijioke Obi, NERC Commissioner, Dr Moses Arigu, and the Commissioner for Energy, Delta State, Barrister Newworld Safugha…Wednesday.

Ondo inaugurates committees on Olokola, Owena projects

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In a bid to achieve massive job creation through industrialisation for economic growth and infrastructural development in Ondo state, the Government of Oluwarotimi Akeredolu inaugurated a nine member State Technical Committee on Olokola Free Trade Zone Project and the Owena Oil and Gas Ltd/Owena Energy Ltd. Speaking during an interview with the press on the inuguration, the Ondo state Head of Service, Barrister Toyin Akinkuotu expressed his happiness saying the government of our dear Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN has taken a step

in right direction towards reawakening Ondo state economy. In fact it is a clear demonstration of the commitment of the present administration towards revamping ondo state economy. Akinkuotu said the 9 member committee was carefully selected from the best and seasoned hands within and outside of Ondo state. They were saddled with the responsibility to review all the Olokola Free Trade Zone (OK-FTZ) and Olokola Liquified Natural Gas ( OK-LNG) past work till date, reasses the corporate structures and identify key projects that can act as a lynchpin for the proper take off of the project in the state. He said Olokola in some years

in the past has beign a major in road issue towards the development of our sunshine state. Akinkuotu expressed his displeasures over various governments in the past which they have tried their best but they have not been able to tap the numerous benefits inherent in the project despites huge investment committed to it. Therefore, Barrister Toyin Akinkuotu said he is certain with these calibre of people on board for this technical committee will definitely deliver a resounding result. Saying this is because the chairman himself is a reputable technocrat of international standard, also among them are real private sector personnel with a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.

Airtel Nigeria and SOLO are set to change the narrative in the smartphone market via upfront payment. This was the highlight of the unveiling of the partnership between Airtel, SOLO and Renmoney Microfinance Bank Ltd; during a media parley in Lagos. SOLO has partnered Airtel Nigeria to offer its Solo Aspire M Smartphone to customers on an upfront payment basis. Mr Wole Abu, vice president, Indirect Sale, Airtel, in his remarks stated that the partnership between Airtel, SOLO and Renmoney Microfinance Bank Ltd is an innovative milestone to impact positively on telecom landscape and the consumers. “We are putting real value in the hands of Nigerians because we have top notch quality product, financial re-engineering, technological re-engineering with our partners by bringing innovation to Nigerian landscape where consumers are being given access and value for their money,” he said. Mr Tayo Ogundipe, CEO, SOLO Phone explained that the company is out to drive the delivery of content and accelerate phone adoption in Africa, adding that digital content and services have enormous significant in emerging market, entertainment, consumers, operators, music, movies, games and services among others.

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Stories by Motolani Oseni As part of efforts to address negative corruptive perception index in the Nigerian financial environment, where fraud level is in significant figures and increasing in sophistication, Deposit Money Banks (DMBs, operating in the country have concluded plans to unveil a database that will eliminate or reduce to the barest minimum, the rampant cases of fraud in the system. The fraudulent practices in the Nigerian banking industry show consistently that outright theft is the commonest, with the highest percentage in terms of value and volume. Speaking to newsmen at the end of the 32nd edition of Bankers’ Committee meeting held on Thursday in Lagos, Mr. Herbert Wigwe, Managing Director of Access Bank, disclosed that fraud was one of the topical issues deliberated upon at the meeting. Bankers’ Committee is the umbrella body of commercial banks

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Fraud: Banks unite to eliminate theft through database operating in the country and representatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Wigwe noted that it was a unanimous decision among members that something drastic needed to be done to stem the tide of fraud that was daily eroding giant strides made by banks in the country. “The committee deliberated on topical issues that had to do with fraud and one of that is the electronic and card fraud and part of the deliberation was that there is need to create a central depositary which is a database of suspected fraud through the system. “So once that data base is set up and there is suspected case going through the system we can have ways of ensuring there is

strong deterrent for people who are known as fraudsters in the system. “Hopefully if that is implemented what you will see is that the level of fraud which is coming through SMS and bank cards will decrease significantly. Very strict measures will be implemented to make sure that people don’t do it and repeat offenders are taken out of the banking system to make sure that we sanitize the system. It is different from credit default”, he assured.” Also speaking, the Managing Director, Ecobank Plc., Charles Kie called on the banks to continue to be supportive towards nation’s economy’s revival. “Overall what the bankers committee also reemphasized

was the need for all the banks to continue supporting the economy and ensure that they can effectively help the country get out the recession. Director Banking Supervision, CBN, Ahmed Abdullahi, reiterated the anticipation of the country of coming out of recession by the second quarter of 2017, due to the expected positive growth in the economy. Commenting on the several foreign exchange windows, he said: “The fact is that CBN has the arsenal to support the forex market and that is the reason why we have the seven forex windows. Recently, we have the small businesses having access to forex, through their banks so as to improve their businesses.” He explained further that an-

other newly introduced forex window is the investors and export window, where prices will be determined by the market forces and is a window that would allow investors to come in and trade their forex in the price they consider appropriate. According to him, “This particular was created to build investors’ confidence, and with this window we are likely to see investors coming in with forex inflows into the economy.” He also pointed out that the bankers’ committee emphasised the initiative discussed at the last meeting to finance agric and SMEs, using five per cent of the bank profit, so as to fast track the economy coming out of recession, which will be used for equity funding.

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L-R: Commissioner for Health, Ogun State, Dr. Tunde Ipaye; Wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs Olufunso Amosun and Marketing Manager, Mortein, Mrs. Bamigbaiye-Elatuyi Omotola, at the sensitization exercise Co-Sponsored by Reckitt Benckiser in Commemoration of the 2017 World Malaria Day in Ogun State on Wednesday.

Heritage Bank gives 5 entrepreneurs investment support In its continual commitment to boost the small medium enterprise (SME) sector, Heritage Bank Plc, one of the proud sponsors of Big Brother Naija Season-2 reality TV show, yesterday rewarded the five top finalists with financial investment support to enhance their entrepreneur drives. Efe, Bisola, TBoss, Debbie Rise and Marvis who were the top five met with the management on Wednesday, when the Managing Director of Heritage Bank Plc, Mr Ifie Sekobo took turns to advice each of the housemates on their aspirations on becoming

budding entrepreneurs in creating, preserving and transferring wealth to Nigerians. The MD, Mr Sekibo, who disclosed the bank’s financial support to each of the five top finalists, said that Heritage Bank was proud to be part of the reality show, as the involvement re-emphasizes the wealth enshrined in Nigeria’s cultural heritage. He stated that beyond Heritage Bank’s core banking activities, the financial institution has special interest in young talented Nigerians and as well recognises the value to sell Nigerian culture to

the world. Specifically, Sekibo affirmed also that the bank’s involvement was significantly centred on financially and socially emancipating them for the common good of the community. According to him, the traditional wedding task arranged by Heritage Bank was well delivered to project the nation’s culture and heritage in good perspective. “When the bank started this journey some weeks ago, people wondered how this will synergise with our banking values. The truth is that Heri-

tage Bank is not all about banking, but the thing we value more is to communicate our rich heritage and culture to the world and we are happy with the sponsorship and relationship,” he said. In her remarks, Bisola thanked Heritage Bank for their financial supports of seed sowing and giving them the platform and opportunity to enlighten other viewers about Nigeria’s culture and the many challenges, both social and environmental; being faced across the country via the different creative presentations in the house.

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The nation’s currency, the naira on Thursday settled at 390, a slight depreciated rate against the 388 traded per dollar on Wednesday at the parallel market. This is just as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said that multiple exchange rate has eliminated “frivolous demand” of foreign currency, while offered the sum of $100 million to authorized dealers to meet the requests of wholesale customers at the forex auction in the interbank wholesale window on Thursday, April 27, 2017. The naira dropped a total two points to close at N390 to the dollar, while the Pound Sterling and the Euro traded at N495 and N415, respectively. At the Bureau De Change (BDC) window, the naira was sold at N362, while the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N490 and N420, respectively. Trading at the interbank window saw the naira close at N305.85 to the dollar. However, the naira, appreciated marginally at the investment and export window, as it closed at N379.04, from the N379.89 it opened earlier on Thursday. Traders at the market were hopeful that the naira would bounce back as the CBN sustained liquidity boost at the BDC subsector. Meanwhile, the Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department

at the CBN, Isaac Okorafor, said the multiple exchange rates was aimed at improving dollar supply while allowing investors to trade their own dollars at a more market-determined rate. He, however, noted that no intervention was made in the retail window in yesterday’s auction, adding that the Bank continued its weekly sale of forex to the Bureau de Change (BDC) segment to meet the needs of low-end users. Furthermore, he said the CBN had observed that quite a good number of dealers were adhering to the forex guidelines. Nevertheless, he said the CBN will continue to monitor the activities of authorized dealers to ensure that no outfit or individual circumvents the laid down forex rules. It would be recalled that on first trading day of the week, the bank said it would allow market forces to set exchange rate for portfolio investors, a move intended to attract foreign investors that fled the country at the start of the latest currency crisis. The move introduces yet another exchange rate to the five existing ones. Still, analysts doubt its sufficient to draw inflows into Africa’s biggest economy as it masked pressure on the naira with the regulator trying to avoid a devaluation.

Capital Market B4 EFCC, NSE partner on market surveillance

…Clarifies publication on ‘Red Alert on Capital Markets Scam’ Afolabi Adesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has announced its partnership on market surveillance with the Nigerian Stock Exchange to put an end to increased infractions in the capital market. This is in furtherance to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between both parties in 2013 towards tackling market infractions and abuse. According to the antigraft agency ‘This partnership has successfully opened direct lines of communication and information sharing with the EFCC for reporting and investigations of incidents leading to a more proactive law enforcement and swift recovery of stolen securities.’ ‘The MOU also provides for a two-way training programme where we train NSE staff on the proactive prevention of capital market frauds and NSE trains our staff about key activi-

ties of the capital market.’ Adesola Kolawole Amusan, Head, Capital Markets and Insurance Unit, EFCC, “we are aware that the NSE undertakes series of market surveillance activities necessary to rid the market of fraudster and has acquired NASDAQ’s SMARTS Market Surveillance platform to power its compliance program which is necessary to monitor the market for manipulation, including spoofing and layering. We encourage investors to subscribe to trade alerts and other services by the Exchange and CSCS that will enable them monitor their investments and report infractions as soon as they are noticed”. He further said that “investors should familiarize themselves with the Requirements for InterMember Transfers from Suspended/Inactive/Expelled Stockbroking Firms as contained on the website of NSE (www.nse.com. ng).”

Guinness shares gather momentum as Q3 2017 PAT soars by 220% 321% Bonny Amadi Guinness Nigeria Plc has shown signs that its 2017 financial year ending in June 31 will record high margin profit as the third quarter result released on Thursday has shown, triggering remarkable equity price growth. The Diageo Company’s result released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) for the period ended 31 March 2017 has triggered upward revision of the company’s projections by analysts as investments surrounding the company’s equity price started looking up. Cross section of stockbrokers who spoke to Daily Times following release of the company’s result said that trading closed on bids for the company, as more investors strive to take vintage position in

the company. According to the Q3 2017 result, Guinness Nigeria grew its Profit before Tax (PBT) and Profit after tax (PAT) and PAT grew by 220 per cent y/y and 321 per cent y/y respectively, even as sales declined by -37% y/y to N30.4billion. PBT and PAT peaked at N2.2billion and N2.1bilion, having ballooned by 220% y/y and 321% y/y respectively. The sales decline and a 42 per cent y/y increase in net finance costs were more than offset by a -34 per cent y/y decline in operating expenses and a +1,093bp y/y gross margin expansion to 54.7 per cent , leading to the growth in PBT. The result showed that Guinness Nigeria paid a lower tax rate of 4 per cent, against 27 per cent in Q3 2016.

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Equities market turnover improves 45% Afolabi Adesola

The turnover recorded at the Nigerian Stock Exchange improved by 45 percent on Thursday as Market indicators of The Nigerian Stock Exchange; the All Share Index (NSE ASI) and the Market Capitalization increased by 0.52 percent each, The All Share Index closed at 25,753.00 against the previous close of

25,620.94 while Market Capitalization closed at N8.911 trillion against previous close of N8.865 trillion moderating year to date losses -4.17 percent. .Volume traded increased by 45.37% from 255.727 million to 371.760 million, while the total value of stock traded increased by 68.21% from N1.669 billion to N2.807 billion in 3,627 deals. Access, Fidelity bank, Guaranty, Zenith bank

and Transcorp were the most active stocks by volume. Livestock led the gainers chart by 9.68 percent to close at 68 kobo per share, Stanbic was next with a growth of 7.55 percent to close at N2.85 per share, Nascon added 4.90 percent to close at N7.71 per share, Learnafrica increases 4.88 percent to close at 86 kobo per share and Cileasing emerged the fifth highest price gainer on the chart

with an appreciation of 4.84 percent to close at 65 kobo per share. On the other hand, Unilever lost 9.72 percent, leading the decliners to close at N32.05 per share, Wapco shed 5.83 percent to close at N48.50, Continsure lost 4.92 percent to close at N1.16 per share, Afriprud was down 4.81 percent to close at 4.81 percent and Transexpr lost 4.60 percent to close 83 kobo per share.

L – R: Pai Gamde, Acting Head, Corporate Services Division, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Stephanie Busari, Supervising Producer – Africa, CNN; Oscar Onyema, Chief Executive Officer, NSE; Richard Quest, International Business Correspondent, CNN; Ade Bajomo, Executive Director, Market Operations and Technology, NSE; Haruna Jalo-Waziri, Executive Director, Capital Markets Division, NSE and Tinuade Awe, General Counsel and Head of Regulation, NSE at the Closing Gong Ceremony on Thursday at the Exchange.

UBA Group grows profits by 41% In Q1 2017 Bonny Amadi United Bank for Africa Group (UBA)’s unaudited first quarter (Q10 2017 results, showing significant growth across major income lines. The company’s result for the period showed that Its African subsidiaries performed stronger in the period under review, contributing 35 per cent of earnings The result delivered by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday showed that the Pan African financial institution group, recorded another impressive 41per cent percent year-on-year growth in profit-before-tax in the first three months of 2017. Leveraging on strong growth in both interest and non-interest income as well as increased efficiency, UBA recorded N25.5 billion in profit before tax in the first quarter, ending March 31st 2017, compared to N18.1 billion

achieved in the first quarter of 2016. The According to the UBA,s Q1 2017 result, the group posted a profit after tax of N22.4 billion in the first quarter, an impressive 32 percent year-on-year growth compared to N17.0 billion achieved in the corresponding period of 2016. The group sustained its strong profitability recording an annualized 19.4% Return on Average equity (RoAE). Driven by an unprecedented 43% year-on-year growth in interest income, UBA Group recorded a 38% percent year-on-year growth in gross earnings to close at N101.2 billion for the three months period ending March 2017, compared to N73.7 billion recorded in the first three months of the year 2016. Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, the Group Managing Director/CEO of the United Bank for Africa Group (UBA), expressed fulfilment with the Bank’s impressive performance in

the first quarter of 2017, despite intensifying competition and a very challenging business environment. He said “Our performance in the first quarter of the year strengthens our optimism on economic and business recovery in Nigeria and many of our markets across Africa. More importantly, this result is evidence of efficiency gains in our pricing, balance sheet management and operations,” “Driven by our balance sheet liquidity, we grew interest income by 43% to an unprecedented quarterly run-rate of N77 billion. Buoyed by improving foreign currency supply in Nigeria, remittance and trade services fees almost doubled and foreign currency trading income grew by 148% year-onyear, as we leveraged our Customer First initiatives to gain market share in these offerings. More so, it is my pleasure to report that we made further

progress in our consistent retail penetration, as reflected in the 12% year-todate growth in retail savings and current account deposits. Notwithstanding the tight interest rate environment, we recorded a 30bps reduction in cost of funds to 3.4%, a positive result of our customer service-led approach to low cost deposit mobilization. As at Q1, low cost savings and current accounts (CASA) represent 80% of our deposit funding,” Uzoka explained. He said that the group’s business outside Nigeria continued to wax stronger, contributing 35 per cent, as the group remained prudent in cost management. “Albeit the structural challenges that exist in Africa, the opportunities and returns are immense and compelling. We will deepen our penetration across our chosen markets, as we diligently execute our strategies for consistent market share gain.” Uzoka said.

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Even Yisrael event centre promises world class services Stories by Ebere Chibuzor

Lagosians, particularly residents of mainland axis of Ojodu, Berger, Ikeja, Ogba and Magodo as well as Ogudu, have been assured of a world- class event services courtesy of a newly commissioned state-of-the-art event centre in Ojodu Abiodun. The new centre, called Even Yisrael is an event hub that offers perfect ambience for Corporate events (AGMs, awards, product launches, dinners, send-offs, seminars, workshops, train-

changing rooms and convenient Banquet Tables and Chiavari Chairs. There are also service areas with canopies and tables as well as Barbeque shed with wash area and hygienic restrooms, all for the comfort and convenience of guests attending events at Even Yisreal Centre. With ample parking space, standby generators and a team of dedicated staff, Lagosians are assured of comfort, safety and conducive atmosphere for their wedding celebrations, meetings, conferences and social events.

ings etc.) and private ceremonies (wedding celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, funeral parties, etc.). Centrally located on plot 35, Ojodu Abiodun Street, by Ishaga Bus stop off Berger-Ogba Road, Lagos, it offers seating capacity for 1000 guests in a fully air-conditioned main event hall and another 150 seats in the mini- event hall which supports the main hall and can conveniently host mini –events. Even Yisrael centre boasts of exclusive outdoor photo garden,

NATOP moves to empower young tour operators

High expectations as Nigeria hosts African Tourism Ministers

Stakeholders in the Nigeria’s tourism industry are already gearing up for the 2018 meeting of African Ministers in charge of Tourism with a lot of expectations from participating countries. The winning right by Nigerian government has since been described by stakeholders as another plus for the current government in power, since the hosting right will afford the country an ample opportunity to showcase its rich cultural potentials. Recently, Nigeria won the right to host, in 2018, the 61st meeting of African Ministers in charge of Tourism, tagged the UN World Tourism Organisation (WTO) Commission for Africa (CAF). The country won the

hosting right by acclamation following the presentation of a five-minute video, entitled ‘’Simply Nigeria’’, to delegates at the ongoing 59th edition of the UNWTO CAF Meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. The compelling video, which highlighted Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and tourism destinations, was greeted by a prolonged applause. Responding, the Chairman of the UNWTO Commission for Africa and Zimbabwean Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Dr Walter Nzembi, said ‘’Procedurally, when a member state offers its destination for the host of the next CAF, we all put that request to a

test, do I take the applause of the Minister’s presentation to mean your approval of Nigeria as next destination call?’’ The question was greeted by a more resounding applause, confirming Nigeria as the host of the 2018 meeting. Making a case for Nigeria’s bid, which was launched at the 58th edition of the UNWTO CAF Meeting in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, in 2015, the Nzembi said it presents an opportunity for the country of almost 200 million people ‘’to showcase our rich cultural heritage and to promote Nigeria as a leisure and business destination’’. He described Nigeria as a ‘’fascinating country’’ which previously hosted the UNWTO CAF Meet-

ing in 2003, 2008 and 2012, in addition to hosting the Second World Festival of Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture in 1977. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Mohammed said Nigeria is a country of peaceful and hospitable people, and that the 2018 UNWTO CAF Meeting will be a practical demonstration of the government’s commitment to developing the tourism sector as an alternative source of revenue. Earlier in the day, he told the delegates that the Nigerian government has defeated the Boko Haram insurgency, noting that occasional attacks on soft targets by the insurgents who are now on the run do not amount to a resurgence of the group.

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Following an emerging phenomenon whereby Nigerian Youths take advantage of social media to drive domestic travels, the Nigerian Association of Tour Operators, NATOP has decided to host the leading Youth Operators to a workshop and discussion session as a way of mainstreaming these young operators. The young Tourism Promoters are drawn from Lagos, Ibadan, Uyo and Enugu and would be joined by other emerging Tour Operators from all over Nigeria. They will be discussing “The Challenges of Promoting Tourism by the Nigerian Youth. According to NATOP, a lot of young Tour Operators are promoting Domestic Tours all over the Country and need to be encouraged. As a way of encouraging the entrepreneurs, the President of NATOP, Nkereuwem Onung pointed out that these young ones are the future of Tourism in Nigeria and we need to support and harness them for the sake of the nation. “These young ones are the future of tourism in the country and we as professionals need to support and harness them for the sake of the nation” Onung who is also the CEO of Remlords Tours said The panelists will Include Wale Olapade a tourism journalist from Tribune, Chiamaka Obuekwe of Social Prefect tours,

Pelu Awofeso of Travel Next door, Sam Adeleke of Afrotourism,Allen Effeh of Ibom Tourism, John Paul Ezeani from Enugu, the Oguntoye Twins from Ibadan and Omotosho Olamilekan. The NATOP AGM will be graced by the Former Executive Governor of Cross River State Senator Liyel Imoke who will be the Guest speaker at 2017 Annual General Meeting. NATOP is the Umbrella body for Tour Operators in Nigeria. It is a socialized organisation made up of the leading Travel specialists in Nigeria. The Theme for the 2017 edition which will hold on the 2nd of May at Renaissance Hotel Ikeja is “Positioning Tourism within the Nigerian Economic space”. Last year at its AGM held in Calabar with the Theme “Tourism the Low hanging Fruit in a Depressed economy” with Professor Pat Utomi as Guest Speaker it released a 10 point agenda for Tourism in Nigeria which has become the talking point in Nigeria since then. NATOP also called for the creation of a standalone Tourism ministry which is yet to receive attention from The Government. Meanwhile, NATOP was the only Tourism association to host a World Tourism Day event last year on September 27th. At the Event, the body pointed out that government seems to lack the political will to push tourism to its height.

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Africa’s troubled giant: Reflections on economic recession in Nigeria (3) (Continued) By Hon. Chike Okafor Babalola also maintains that there was the belief that we would always be assured of a never ending source of income from Oil revenue which led to large percentage of government revenue being channeled towards the maintenance of political structures. There was massive exodus of people from the rural areas migrating into the cities seeking a slice of the oil cake abandoning the opportunities provided by agriculture that contributed over 60% of the nation’s resources. Our budding workforce became stooges and willing tools in the hands of politicians, being wielded at any time for the purpose of carrying out their corrupt and fraudulent activities and in maintaining their hold on power. These young, vibrant graduates who have been frustrated by the flawed system created by these same politicians saw this as their quick means to wealth. A lot others abandoned school altogether to become a menace to society. In all of this, while the oil craze with corruption and mismanagement gained ascendancy, other viable sectors and resource areas including the prospect for raising a quality human capital resource base declined. We instead by design churned out lazy people who one way or the other felt that the management of the future of the nation did not depend on skills, talents or qualifications but on the “Godfatherism” factor, whether they had what it takes or not. Thus we built a system where the inferiors make the policies that bind us all and we groan silently. The new oil regime turned our economy on its head. The foundation for corruption and mismanagement was laid from the very day oil came on the scene. This discovery coinciding with the increase in price of oil at the time of discovery meant instant wealth and over time it became the major revenue earner. The immediate past CBN Governor, Lamido Sanusi noted that the once obscure Nigeria soon gained world recognition on account

of this new found wealth from commodity export. While I agree that the unfortunate drop in oil prices and the loss of production due to vandalism played a significant role in setting us up with a date with recession, the current economic difficulties could have been avoided if appropriate measures were taken to create a buffer by previous governments notwithstanding the rot in the system. We must come to terms with the fact that while we intend to lay the buck on the external yet out-of-ourcontrol-oil-price factor, much more of it lies squarely on what we failed to do; especially previous handlers of the economy who did not take the right proactive steps to prepare for a shock in the event that it arose considering that they had already known and were well aware that the oil sector contributed less than a tenth of GDP. A former Head of State in the midst of this wealth discovery announced to the world that “Money is not our problem, but how to spend it”. How true those words ring aloud today and haunt us. This was the foundation for the gross mismanagement of resources because it created this sense of infallibility; an on-top-of the-world mindset like nothing could ever go wrong.

A system was created such that States were not encouraged to develop their natural resources with a view to being self reliant. Like already mentioned above, resources were utilized majorly to promote political structures. There is this overdependence on the center for the monthly float of every State. Today all the States of the federation with the exception of Lagos cannot confidently and conveniently rely on their Internally Generated Revenue. With the drop in revenue at the centre, what is being shared amongst the 36 States of the federation is greatly impaired. Recently, the Federal Government engaged in the bail-out of State Governments and much of this bailout fund is expected to be plugged into taking care of recurrent expenditure, mostly salaries of a bloated workforce cut across the nation. Previous governments and greedy politicians at both the State and Federal levels squandered whatever savings there were which could have been useful in plugging in the vacuum created by the revenue shortfall. So, instead of saving for the rainy day, the government was busy depleting its oil revenue base and increasing its domestic debt to finance a consumption-led growth. As an avid watcher of

events in the country I recall clearly that at a certain period 2005 precisely, the nation got debt reliefs from external bodies such as the Paris Club which wrote off over $18billion in debts. This was a landmark achievement and it was expected that this could have given the country the needed breather for a proper planning of the economy in the light of the development. However, it was not to be. According to Sanusi, “what this did was that it freed up government balance sheets and in that decade of Africa rising, the countries went back on a borrowing binge…… we were able to borrow because the balance sheets could accommodate more debts”. This time around, the government at the time decided to engage in internal borrowing. A borrowing which was not channeled to building roads, improving power, developing refineries, or enhancing infrastructure but these borrowed funds financed higher recurrent expenditures thus sustaining a consumption rather than an investment boom. Put differently, we were borrowing to fund our appetite. As Sanusi revealed, public sector wage bill went up from N443 billion in 2005 to N1.7 trillion in 2012 especially as minimum wage was increased to N18,000. Money

was borrowed to finance this spending in order to attract favorable outcome in the 2011 elections were around the corner. The government now spends about a third of the nation’s revenue to service same. If you consider this fact it becomes difficult to determine what part of the total resources can be channeled to fund infrastructure and other capital spending needed for long-term sustainable economic growth. The result is that critical infrastructure, especially power severely suffered. At a time the cost of doing business in Nigeria was so high as industries suffered the brunt of our ailing power production that a lot of them exited to neighboring countries where they were welcome with open arms and juicy deals which included low electric tariffs that were encouraging. In effect power became an albatross to the nation’s manufacturing industry. The country has experienced an unprecedented number of closures of factories and production plants due to lack of required infrastructure, lack of investments and bad trade policies. According to analysts at Proshare, they quote that Ghana lists Nigeria as their 9th highest source of FDI. In effect our public administrators played fiddle while the city burnt. There was capital flight that should have been retained within our economy. One question that has remained unanswered in my mind has been - what was the motivating factor for our past administrations when they sought office and when they

lobbied for appointments? Was there a sincere desire to serve in nation building? Or was it a premeditated and calculated strategy to amass quick wealth by abusing power? The nation stagnated because its governments were captured by the elites that undermined market forces and used public services to provide employment patronage for their cronies. Since independence, ruling elites also did not find it in their interest to develop state institutions or public infrastructure. National resources generated large resource rents for ruling elites, thus making the rationalization of institutions unnecessary (Fosu, 2004). It can therefore be deduced that the crux of our problems is purely self-inflicted, driven by CORRUPTION AND MISMANAGEMENT OF OUR RESOURCES. A capital intensive system was created such that, the oil sector gave rise to a setting where we relaxed to rent seeking activities. The massive interests that it generated from within and without saw people agitating for the allocation of oil blocks at frightening resolves. As someone recently noted, “there has been a serious shift from real production activities to rent seeking activities by the Nigerian entrepreneurs as the lure of easy revenue becomes irresistible even so as with the price of oil appreciating which means more income”. It comes with the economic consequence of dwindling number of production activities creating an avenue for massive corruption and the mismanagement of resources in Nigeria.

Previous governments and greedy politicians at both the State and Federal levels squandered whatever savings there were which could have been useful in plugging in the vacuum created by the revenue shortfall. Nwaodu Chukwuemeka, is a consultant with IDEAS Exchange Consulting, Lagos. He can be reached at nwaodu.lawrence@hotmail.co.uk (07066375847)

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Establishment of FISH Mortgage Bank will address housing deficit – Adelakun Stories by Babajide Okeowo In order to bridge the massive housing deficit in the country, Mr Yemi Adelakun, Permanent Secretary, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has dropped the hint that in the nearest future, a Federal Integrated Staff Housing Programme, FISH Mortgage Bank will be established. This, he said is in the hope of providing adequate funding at low in-

terest rate for delivery of affordable housing to public servants whose affordability index is rather low. Adelakun made this disclosure during the 2017 FISH Housing Summit tagged: “Innovative Strategies for Affordable Housing”, held recently in Abuja. “We hope to enter into partnership with manufacturers of building materials for discounted volume prices to drive the cost of houses much lower.

Subscribers, visitors laud Buildcon at Lagos exhibition Visitors, subscribers and real estate stakeholders have commended Buildcon Global Services Limited, a real estate company based in Lagos, for its commitment to quality and standard in the delivery of its products. The stakeholders who were present at this year’s CEMCS exhibition in Lekki area of Lagos recently also lauded Buildcon’s architectural design and focus, particularly on quality and affordability. Those that have seen the newly built Pracht Gardens Estate located in Ikota area of Lagos particularly praised the company for the state-ofart facilities used in its construction and the layout which they agreed, “shows what a dream home should be.” Mr. Kenneth Babalola, a Lagos based industrialist who indicated interest in the company’s projects, maintained that what he saw at Buildcon’s stand and at Pracht Gardens Estate, is “a testament to the fact that company has skilled architects and competent engineers that can meet subscribers’ expectations.” Corroborating Babalola’s view, Mr. John Okafor, a Petroleum Engineer, affirmed that he was impressed with Buildcon Global Services Limited for the unrivalled qual-

ity being demonstrated in its architectural and interior designs. He also appreciated the company’s payment scheme as it makes it easy for a subscriber to own a luxury home without stress, an initiative that should be emulated. Mrs. Ngozi Okafor, a Lagos based Chartered Accountant equally commended the company for combining luxury with quality and at an affordable rate. “l think l have made the right decision by having interest in the company’s projects,” she said. In her remarks, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Bukunola Gadzama, expressed delight with the accolades from visitors and subscribers, adding that the vision of Buildcon Global Services Limited is to deliver unique services to subscribers and exceeds their expectations. “In creating these luxury apartments, we took into consideration the need for affordable housing, security, space optimisation, comfort, childfriendly environment and quality,” she said Gadzama also disclosed that other projects that would be embarked upon by the company include the Pracht Court in Ajah, Pracht Clusters at Chevron and another estate at Sangotedo in Lagos.

Ï ƢƠèƠƠƠ ƄƆ ƆƇƈƅƈ ƏƈƆ Ɛ ƊƆ Ɠ ƆƏ ƈƍ Ƈ ƌƆ ƈ _ơ “We also hope that in the nearest future, a FISH Mortgage Bank will be established. “All these efforts are geared to provide adequate funding at low interest rate for delivery of affordable housing to public servants whose affordability index is rather low.’’ Earlier, Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita also revealed that in the first quarter of 2017, over

30,000 potential off–takers have taken delivery of homes through FISH. She said that the programme, which was a subset of the Federal Government mass housing scheme, provides the drive for the upliftment of federal civil servants’ welfare. She added that the summit was a platform to engage stakeholders such as developers, financial institutions, donors as well as off-takers to dis-

cuss the options available for achieving a successful FISH programme. The head of service noted that the Minister of FCT, Alhaji Mohammed Bello was making efforts to provide land for the execution of the FISH programme. “The First major requirement for successful delivery of affordable housing to civil servants is land which represents about 30 per cent of the

cost of houses. “In order to eliminate or reduce the cost of land, applications were made to the ministry of the Federal Capital Territory for land in Abuja and to some states governors for land in their respective states. She said the sustainability of the programme would depend on the ability of the off-takers to accept the houses and enable real estate developers recoup their investments.

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How BIM will change the real estate sector BIM is an intelligent 3D model-based process that equips architecture, engineering and construction professionals with the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, manage and construct buildings and infrastructure. Adoption of BIM will benefit construction firms in the following aspects but not limited to: Cost estimating: BIM software has the ability to perform quantity take off and automatically adjust and accommodate any changes occurring throughout the design and construction processes. Fabrication/shop drawings: With the help of BIM, developing shop drawings are simple for different systems of buildings. Construction sequencing: BIM will also help in sequencing and coordinating fabrications, materials order and delivery schedules for project components. Conflict and collision detection: Since all the models in BIM are created in proper scale in a 3D space, the software has the ability to call out any conflicts between building and utilities elements. After gathering data on 32 major projects, Stanford University’s Center for Integrated Facilities Engineering reported the following benefits of BIM. BIM diminishes changes up to 40% by early problem detection Compared to traditional

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Buildcon Global Services Limited, Mrs. Bukunola Gadzama methods of estimation, BIM produces estimates within 3% of accuracy. BIM reduces cost estimation time by 80% The most common challenges throughout the adoption and implementation of BIM in developed countries, according to the existing literature, appeared to be technology, people and processes. Subsequently it appears

that some of the construction firms in developing countries that are working to implement BIM are sharing similar challenges even though most developing countries’ construction industries are using traditional technologies disseminated from developed countries. Therefore, it is important to identify similarities of issues regarding

the adoption of BIM in both developed and developing countries, and learn from BIM professionals with first hand BIM implementation experience. The lessons learned from early adopters in developed countries may provide enough encouragement to support the successful adoption of BIM in developing countries construction industries.

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Myoa:

On Music, passion and projects

L2 & 3

Interview L2

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I can marry a musician if he is a good person â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Myoa Promising international singer, Oluwamayowa Morenike Sobamowo, better known as Myoa is one of the fast growing music sensations to look out for in the entertainment industry. Having made good impression of herself in America, the Nigerian- born singer disclosed that she is fully ready for her musical career in Nigeria in this interview with MUTIAT ALLI where she talks about her sojourn into music, passion, collaborations amongst others. Why do you want to make music in Nigeria How long have you been staying in when it is glairing that soul music is still largely America? unappreciated? I left Nigeria some years ago. I was born Soul music is appreciated in America, but think in Nigeria, but I currently live in the United about it too: Can my song be super commercial there I have a band there. But I like to be more involved in Nigeria and Africa in general, because I am known as a Nigerian. Since this is my root, I want to bring my music here too.

When did you know music was all you wanted to do? I was nine-year-old in primary school in Nigeria as part of the school choir. I could recall writing a song and showing it to my piano teacher. He loved it and we played it for the school It was a big step for me. I used to sing for my parents and siblings too, and they thought I had a gift. Is your love for music hereditary? We all love music actually. My father sings and my sisters do the same too, but I am the only one who decided to take that path. I feel God just wanted me to be doing this. My family supports me so much and it has helped a lot. What happens if things do not work out as planned? That will not happen because it is all about faith and I am already feeling the love from people. As long as I stay in my lane and work hard, there will be people who love my music. I believe I cannot fail. How do you feel when people compare you with Sade Adu, Asa? I do not feel bad about it. If you visit iTunes, it says you sound like certain people. Such is life, but I have No one has my tune; Sade does have my tune and I get inspirations from so many people, including Sade Adu. Her style is evergreen; I am drawing that from her as a person.

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music in America too, there is still a challenge. But I cannot focus on that because I have to do what I feel is right for me. I am not interested in how many people my music appeals to. But I am certain that I have my own audience, people who appreciate my kind of music. Nigerians are very passionate; the music that lives in us is soulful. Even our popular America? songs in the public have great melodies. Have you That is relative. For success, I think I still have ever thought of that? a long way to go, but I have worked my butt out. I am not signed to a label at the moment; I do music What do you sing about? independently. So, everything I have done so far is My songs are really very personal but universal as a result of my drive. as well. I like to make songs that inspire people. For

company? song inspires people. They make you feel good and I am being patient. For the songs on my EP, I wrote them six or seven years ago. I think the mistake most people do is that we rush things so fast, even when the song is not a club music. My music has been restrictive because I have been thinking and trying to get resources. It has been a building process for me, which also explains why it took me time to come out with my music. I wanted to be sure I was

How do you intend to meet with the demands of music in Nigeria? Look at the likes of Asa, Aramide and Omawumi, they do not release songs all the time. Whenever they put out materials, people appreciate them. This does not mean others are not deep; they are great songs too and I listen to them. Soul music is just different and I do not feel threatened because I know my lane. I know that if I work hard enough, I would make an impact. Since I am also a song writer, it is about being able to write the right songs. I do not want to rush and put out meaningless songs.

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Interview L3

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel threatened; I know my lane â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Myoa joyful. Do you sing about love?

Why did you choose music?

Can you tell us about your EP?

Do you have a favourite track on the EP?

Do we see the possibility of you doing commercial music once in a while?

sustain you?

Was there a time you thought of leaving music? How do you compare music in America and Nigeria?

Can you marry a musician?

What other things do you do? How do you describe love?

Do you think music alone at this stage can

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Gist L5

Mutiat Alli

DJ Cynthia’s Little Brown Girl, breaks records on world chart her music dreams of giving her fans what she believes they truly deserve, DJ Cynthia Little Brown Girl, which is a collection of 6 songs and 2 skits. The awardwinning international DJ, who has been spinning and scratching from London to Lagos and other parts of the world, created the EP with different artistes and good music lovers are really yearning for every bit of it. “I have come to have what I do and that inspired me to have my own sounds. As a DJ, I also have an

reaction to different sounds in a club, so, my collection is the kind of songs I would always love to play for my fans, “she hinted. with multi-talented music producer, Omoking to give the songs the best exciting hit sounds and the magic touch. For the superstar DJ, who is the new face of Nigerian through her system as she spines through the heart of Little brown girl made a debut on April 7 and in Nigerian DJ to hit top 5 on ITunes on worldwide chart. Rochas Okorocha

Okorocha tasks Imo youths on Motion Picture Industry Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has charged youths of his state to take the advantage of the make successful career out of it. The governor made the call on Wednesday in Owerri at the opening session of a 3-week intensive training for young people in the state for various career opportunities Cynthia

My New Album ‘Alaimore’ Will put an end to fuji leadership tussle –Obesere

biggest cultural export out of Nigeria to the rest of the the world. The industry has become a huge one and a money spinner for those who are serious and ready to make it. “ We are supporting this initiative as part of our youth empowerment programmes. As a government, we want to have army of Imo young people who will be proud and the most brilliant and talented people in Nigeria. I want you to walk around and be proud and raise your shoulders high. This training is to introduce you to the careers you can pursue in the movie industry. cinema and others. We want to develop our own talent and future stars. I want to implore you to take full advantage of Earlier, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Uche Ugwumba, harped on discipline as the bedrock of success in life to the over 100 youths participating in the training.

I want you to take this training seriously and after this you can take your interest to higher level. The state government decided to pay for this training for each and every one of you because we believe in the potentials that exist in entertainment and movie industry for job creation In her welcome address, the founder of AFA, Ms. Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, while thanking the state for investing in the future of the youths also implored the young people to take full advantage of the training. She added that some of the youths that have participated in earlier trainings in Nigeria, Malawi, Gambia, Kenya among others have gone ahead to become successful professionals in various this type of training we have organised in the last 10 years have become very successful and making names for themselves. Now we are introducing you to different areas where you can specialise and within the next three weeks some of the best in the industry will come to take various classes as our resource persons and you will have the chance to meet and interact with them. After this investment by the state on you you will no longer ask the question what will my state do for me. It will now be what The opening session of the training programme was also attended by the wife of the governor, Mrs. Nneoma Nkechi Rochas Okorocha who came unannounced and The training programme is supported by Diamond Bank and Africa Magic.

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Fuji Icon, Alhaji Abass Akande Obesere Pk1st, popularly called the Vice Chancellor of Entertainment by his admirers, stores on Monday, 17th April. According to him, the Alaimore (Ingrate) album will put a stop to the widespread noise and false credit by another Fuji singer, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, claiming to be the leader and the originator of the genre “Fuji” without giving credit to the man “who gave him hope in the industry”, Obesere revealed. The album will be a detailed message for all the lovers of fuji and music in general as to get proper facts about the originator of Fuji, how it the music itself was discovered, before it was brushed and polished by the Late Dr Sikiru Ayinde Barrister (SAB), who many believed to be its pioneer.

Iman awards gets 9 additional categories towards 2017 editions In preparation of its 2017 edition of the awards; organiser of the yearly Islamic Music and Associated Nominees (IMAN) Awards, Synergy Media, has announced the addition of nine brand new categories to the existing one as a result of the yearning of some segments of the industry. spot in the 40 categories of the awards as against the 31 categories given out in 2016. The newly added categories for 2017 edition of the prestigious awards includes; Best Make-Up Artiste in Islamic Music Video Shoot, Best Costumier in Islamic Music Video Shoot,

Best Camera Handler in Islamic Music Video Shoot, Best Islamic Artiste in Diaspora , Best Popular Tune Adaptation in Islamic Music, Best Manager, Best Studio Engineer in Islamic Music Production, and Best Islamic Soul Artiste. In addition, the organizers who also hinted that the date for the awards would soon be announced, further revealed that there would be a theme for 2017 edition which is: “Opening The Hall of Fame”. And the rationale behind that, according to Synergy Media, would be made public in the next few days.

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Konnie Agu

Motivating exiting business owners and aspiring business owners

Keys to Passion and Purpose There are two important factors that motivate most entrepreneurs:

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Society Gist L7

Ajibade Alabi

Otunba Festus clears air on controversial Gbagada Millennium Estate’s land Publisher and big society gun, Otunba Jacob Festus Babatunde, has come out clear on the controversial issue and tussle over who owns the land in Millennium Estate in Gbagada, Lagos. Though the residents and landlords of the estate staged a peaceful demonstration to protest what they called invasion and extortion by the land grabbers last week, but a story was later published on national newspapers (Not The Daily Times) that Otunba Festus who is reported to be the authentic owner of the land ,has been imprisoned. But the society big gun who is planning a Brazil-Nigeria carnival later this year, called from Brazil where he has gone to put something on ground for the coming event. “Thank God, you can see the line I used to call is international line, right now I am in Brazil preparing for the carnival which you are also aware of. The story that I am in Kirikiri is very amusing, when my friends in Nigeria called me and told me.” Also in a swift reaction to the allegation levelled against them, the Meranda family said that, the residents of the estate were just trying to be smart by their claim. Speaking on behalf of the family, Mrs. Margret Olabisi Orimolade nee Meranda said there is no iota of truth in what the

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residents are saying. “We are the authentic owner of the land; they are just trying to be smart. Can you believe for now they are the one who is collecting foundation money, collecting money from tipper lorry whenever a load of tipper comes into estate; is that supposed to be like that? The so -called Mr Alao still owns Otunba Festus some money, so he will be happy for such thing. People like Alhaji Isa Lawal Oodua, Mr Fadipe are the people who are instigating the people against us.

Rukayat Isa Releases New LP Youthful female Islamic gospel singer, Rukayat Isa, better known as Omo Ologo Oga Nla, recently unveiled her new al-

tracks in the new vinyl include Ijo Guguru, Alhamudulillahi and Lo Kewu among others. Recorded at Punch Studio and produced by Alfa Idris Salawudeen (Afefeola), the LP is released from the stable of Diamond Mayor Integrated Records and Entertainment. Isa which made its debut in 2014 with Tip Sound and the sophomore, titled Tip Sound Reloaded was dropped in 2015 with musical video each, to complement the audio side by side. ernment area of Kwara Stateborn Rukayat who said she looks up to Mistura Aderonmu Asafa (Temi Ni Success) as her role model, is set to read Business Administration in a University of her choice very soon.

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When ex- ICAN chairman celebrates birthday with mate

Celebrities set to storm US for Nigeria –US Carniva

Society storm

Come July 25th – 31st in faraway United States of America, it will be a show to showcase Nigerian culture when the second edition of Nigeria Carnival

in Maryland USA will be hosted. And to lead Nigeria quest for another scintillating show is no other person than the PRO of TKY Global Investment who, also,

has in his fold as the ambassador celebrated Nollywood actors and actresses like, Dehilar Musa, Abiodum Ayoyinka aka Papa Ajasco, Nkechi Blessing S unday, aka Omoge Lekki, Abdul Mohammed , Ibukunoluwa Ayomikun Shonowale Kelly Ighovota aka Kelly Blind Speaking with the Daily Times, the chairman of the team and TKY Global Investments, Thomas Akinkunb,i stated that their mission is to use culture and carnival arts collectively as a catalyst to integrate, educate,, empowers, entertain, engage and to transform perception, while their mission is targeted at bringing Nigerians in Diaspora together.

ICAN chairman

It was a day to behold weeks back when ex- ICAN Ikeja district chairman, Joshua Okeowo, at the Diocese of Lagos West Anglican Communion Agege, Lagos celebrated with his birthday mates. The chubby society man who is well known in the media circle explained that it was a decision by those people born in the month of April, that the celebration should be held during that period.

“It was a decision that we all arrived at, that the celebration should be done a week before Easter, and as you can see, it was a very lovely, colourful and joyful celebration for all us that were born in the month of April.” Other members of the club that were born in the month of April that celebrated with the ex- ICAN chairman of Ikeja District were, Mrs. Adun Olatunji, Mr. Bode Ayorinde and Mrs.Ayo Osideko.

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