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NPLs in banks shrink to N1.67tr in Q1 -NBS E-payment transactions hit N34.02tr in 3 months

DMBs credit to private sector declines by 0.86% in one year Motolani Oseni, Lagos At the end of the first three months in 2019, Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) in commercial banks shrunk to N1.67 trillion, as against N1.76 trillion recorded in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2018, the latest figure from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has https://plus.google.com/+DailytimesNgr/posts

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shown. Also, the NBS report disclosed that a total of 557,083,712 electronic-payment transactions valued at N34.02 trillion were recorded in selected banks across the country, during the same period under review. The breakdown of the figure, however, indicated that that gross Continued on page 3

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L-R: Team captain of Community Secondary School, Uga, receiving the U17 winners’ trophy from Dr. Nkem Okeke, deputy governor, Anambra State and Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo, MD/ CEO, Fidelity Bank Plc and Mr. Tony Chuma Oli, chairman, Anambra State Sports Development Commission, at the finals of the U13 and U17 Academicals Championships organised by Anambra State Sports Development Commission, sponsored by Fidelity Bank Plc held at St Mary’s High School, Ifitedunu, Anambra State at the weekend.

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loans commercial banks granted in Q1 2019 was N15.48 trillion as against N15.35 trillion in Q4 2019, bringing NPL/Total Loans to 10.83 per cent from 11.67 per cent in Q4 2018. Commercial banks year-onyear sectoral change in NPLs by sector as at April 2019, according to NBS, showed that five sectors accounted for 77.5 per cent or N1.3 trillion of the N1.67 trillion total NPLs. Further analysis revealed that the Oil & Gas sector reported N777.84 billion NPLs as at April 2019 from N871.17 billion report in April 2018 while general commerce reported N166.86 billion NPLs as at April 2019, N12.57 billion or 7.01 per cent below N179.43 billion reported in prior year’s April. Others include “General” N151.12 billion NPLs as at April 2019; Manufacturing sector, N113.82 billion and Power and Energy, N100.47 billion NPLs as at April 2019. The report by the NBS noted that commercial banks NPLs in Q1 2018 was N2.19 trillion but later dropped to N1.94 trillion in Q2 2018 and increased to N2.25 trillion in Q3 2018. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had disclosed that NPLs somewhat improved from 11.68per cent in December 2018 to 11.28per cent in February 2019. The apex bank noted that “the downward trend is a good indicator of the effectiveness of the recovery

efforts of the banks and the regulatory support of the CBN towards achieving lower NPLs, even though the ratio remains above the prudential requirement of five per cent. “Besides the improvement in the NPL ratio, there is also, improvement in the provisions made for NPLs which stood at 98.59 per cent coverage at end-February, 2019 compared to 78.27 per cent at end-February, 2018.” The apex bank commended the Federal Government for the settlement of a debt owed to oil marketers, which has considerably, helped in reducing the NPLs portfolio of the banking sector. The bureau in its “selected Banking Sector Data: Sectorial Breakdown of Credit, ePayment Channels and Staff Strength” report noted that loans (after specific provisions) moved to N13.74 trillion in Q1 2019 from N13.56 trillion in Q4 2018. The report also disclosed that commercial banking sector credit to private sector marginally gained 0.52 per cent to N15.2 trillion in Q1 2019 from N15.13 trillion in Q4 2018. The Daily Times checks showed that commercial banking credit to the private sector in Q1 2018 was N15.6 trillion, a decline of 0.86 per cent from N15.74 trillion in Q4 2017. On staff strength in the banking sector, the report by NBS disclosed that contract Staff increased by 2.20 per cent on Quarter-on-Quarter to 46,235 in Q1 2019 from

45,238 in Q1 2018 but rose by 44.43 per cent on Year-on-Year growth (32,013 reported in Q1 2018). Junior Staff dropped by 1.31 QonQ to 40,571 from 41,111 reported in Q1 2018 while Senior Staff also dropped by 0.56 QonQ to 18,018 from 18,119 in Q4 2018. For executive staff working in the banking sector, the figure by NBS showed that 193, 3.98 per cent QonQ growth from 201 reported in Q4 2018. The figure by NBS revealed that executive staff strength dropped by 8.10 per cent YonY from 210 reported in Q1 2018. Meanwhile, a total volume of 557,083,712 transactions valued at N34.02 trillion were recorded in Q1 2019 as data on NIBSS Instant Payments (NIP) transactions dominated the volume of transactions recorded. 232,816,102 volumes of NIP transactions valued at N24.17 trillion were recorded in Q1 2019. The electronic payment channels in Nigeria banking sector revealed that, transactions on Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in Q1 2019 was at N1.54 trillion with 202,959,732 volume of the transaction while Point of Sales (POS) reported N633.8 billion with 83,762,144 volume transactions. In addition, the report said a total of N1.15 trillion worth of cheques were transacted in Q1 2019 with 1,468,409 volume while Ebillspay reports N141.6 billion and 316,534 volumes of transactions in Q1 2019.

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his wife, Dr. Ibijoke; Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and his wife, Oluremi during a Special Inauguration Thanksgiving Service at Chapel of Christ The Light, Alausa, Ikeja... on Sunday

L-R: Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Anya Duroha; Chairman, Mr. Phillips Oduoza; and Company Secretary, Mr. Tochukwu Mba, at the 2nd Annual General Meeting of NOVA Merchant Bank, held in Lagos.

Lagos, Rivers, Delta top most indebted states list Mathew Dadiya, Abuja Three states topped the rank of most indebted states in the Nigeria with a total debt of N1.454.44 trillion. Lagos State with a total domestic and external debt of N1.043 trillion in 2018, is number one among the highly indebted states, a report released at the weekend by Economic Confidential stated. While the external debt stock of Lagos State amounts to N513.514 billion, the local debt stock settled at N530.243 billion. According to Economic Confidential researchers on Annual High Indebted States (AHIS) on External and Domestic Debt, the amount owed by Lagos State represents about 20 per cent of the total debts owed by the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The report showed that the total debts owed by the 36 states of the federation amounted to N5.376 trillion in 2018. The highly indebted states for the external debt stock include Edo, Kaduna,

Cross River and Bauchi with $276.25m (N99.45bn), $227.25m (N81.81bn), $188.77m (N67.95bn), and $133.93m (N48.21bn) respectively. The first five highly indebted states in the local debt stock saw Lagos emerging tops with N530.243 billion, followed by Delta State with N228.805 billion, Rivers State with N225.592 billion, Akwa Ibom State with N198.663 billion and Cross River State with N167.955 billion. The report indicated that Rivers State is second with N253.772 billion, Delta State comes third with N251.589 billion, Cross River State in the fourth position with N235.914 billion and the fifth position is Akwa Ibom State with N215.099 billion debt. The investigation also showed that five states were least indebted in the external debt stock: Taraba State $21.611m (N7.780bn), Borno State $21.618m (N7.782bn), and Yobe State $27.486m (N9.895bn), all in the North Eastern Nigeria. The remaining two states - Plateau and Kogi from North Central Nigeria have

external debt stock of $28.874m (N10.394bn) and $31.584m (N11.370bn) respectively. Of the 36 states of the federation, five states account for the lowest in both domestic and external debts. They are Yobe, Jigawa, Sokoto, Katsina and Niger. Yobe State has a total of N37.667 billion, Jigawa N46.586 billion, Sokoto with N52.723 billion, while Katsina and Niger states have N53.220 billion and N63.915 billion respectively. Although, the Federal Capital Territory is not rated among the 36 states of the federation, its external debt profile for 2018 is $31.848 million (N11.465bn) and the domestic debt is N164.245bn bringing a total of its external and domestic debts to N175.710bn. The report is coming at a time when several states in the country are struggling with payment of salaries with dwindling internally generated revenue. Most of these states rely heavily on handouts from the monthly from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).

L-R: Marketing Manager, TG Arla Dairy Nigeria, Ifunanya Obiakor; representative of the Chair, Nigerian Institute of Food Science & Technology (NIFST) Lagos state chapter, Dr. Edith Alagbe; Category Manager (Powder), TG Arla Dairy Nigeria, Nathaniel Adewusi; and Brand Ambassador, Dano milk, Racheal Okonkwo during Dano World Milk Day 2019 Celebration held in Lagos…at the weekend. Photo: Olawale Rotimi

Seated L-R: Deputy Director/ Area Manager Industrial Training Fund, Abeokuta Area Office, Mrs. Funmi Coker; Plant Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant, Mr, Armando Martinez; General Manager, Human Asset Management/Administration, Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant, Alh. Abdulmalik Shehu; Head, External Relations, Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant, Mr Joseph Alabi and some of the trainees standing at the back during the opening ceremony of a 3-month Community Empowerment training programme for 15 Host communities of Dangote Cement in Ogun State held at Ibese plant at the weekend.


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APC: Oyegun bombs Oshiomhole Tunde Opalana, Abuja

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has joined the fray as the antiOshiomhole movement in the ruling party gathers momentum, asserting that his successor lacks the temperament to effective administer a political party. Absolving himself of allegations of being behind the current travails of the APC National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Oyegun described the former Edo State governor as a master of the art of deception and confusion. According to him, the allegations that he is sponsoring the dissent against Oshiomhole is ludicrous and infantile and an attempt to dream up justifications for the failings of the APC under Oshiomhole’s leadership. Oyegun in a statement on Sunday signed by his Public Affairs Adviser,

Chief Ray Morphy, said Oshiomhole has continued to falter because he lacks the temperament required to lead a political party in the 21st Century. “That statement of booby traps is ludicrous and infantile, an attempt to dream up justification for the failings of the party under Oshiomhole’s chairmanship. Oshiomhole fails because he lacks the temperament that is required to run a political party. He lacks the capacity to manage the different interests and tendencies that constitute a political party,” Oyegun added. Accusing the ex-governor and union leader of always acting according to his whims rather than the resolutions of the APC’s National Working Committee, the statement equally defined Oshiomhole as someone ruled by his tongue rather than his mind. “He (Oshiomhole) engages his mouth before engaging his mind, so he offends party members; so, how does that constitute booby traps by

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Oyegun, the erstwhile chairman? Already, the deputy national chairman (North) has confirmed that Oshiomhole runs the party without recourse to the NWC. “He acts in direct opposite of

decisions taken by the national working committee. No minutes of national working committee meetings which in any event take place outside the party secretariat,” the former national chairman said.

Speakership: I won’t step down for Gbajabiamila, APC Rep vows Says he’ll fight imposition with his last blood Dogara denies interest in retaining office

Henry Omunu, Abuja A House of Representatives aspirant for the position of speaker, Rep. Olajide Olatubosun, has vowed to resist the imposition of an anointed candidate by the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that he would rather test his popularity on the floor of the House, rather than step down for front-runner, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, who has been endorsed by the party. Briefing journalists in Abuja, Rep. Olatubosun insisted that he would fight against the imposition of any aspirant for the post of speaker and that he would fight against such an attempt with the last drop of his blood because he is qualified to seek the office since the party zoned the position to the South West. He explained that he was taking such a hard stance because of his belief that the elected members of the 9th House of Representatives possess the intellect, maturity and experience to elect one member as their leader without interference from outsiders. According to him, Section 50 (1b) of the 1999 Constitution as amended stipulates that House members shall elect from among themselves any member with legislative experience to become speaker. He asserted that the APC’s purported endorsement of Rep.

Gbajabiamila as speaker was not only illegal, but undemocratic, adding that “I’m a party man only to the extent that the decisions of the party conform with the constitution.” Rep. Olatubosun stated that the doctrine of separation of power maintains that there are three arms of government with separate functions and responsibilities and as such the different arms of government should cooperate with one another without compromising the principle of checks and balances. The House of Representatives member from Oyo State said that “the executive is not superior to the legislature, no. Unfortunately, because of our long years of military rule, the legislative arm has been bastardised so much. The legislature, which is the National Assembly in our case, came into continuous flow since 1999; this institution is faced with existential threat. “Many people in government do not think we should exist anyway; so it is in our best interest and for future generation for us to allow people to decide who leads us”. The lawmaker added that he has friends from across the political divide and that he enjoys massive support from fellow House members devoid of inducement. While describing the National Assembly as the backbone of

democracy, he said that the institution needs to run with a new approach, assuring that if elected as speaker, he would be a servant speaker and shall serve members, support staff, the media and all other stakeholders, including prioritising the budgetary process to make it more inclusive as the present system is not good enough. Commenting on the state of insecurity in the country, he said if elected speaker, he would ensure that the Security Trust Fund Bill is passed into law to provide better funding for security agencies that would be commensurate with their sacrifices to protect the lives and property of citizens. On the issue of state police, Rep. Olatubosun added that he would give adequate consideration to the concept been implemented as the existence of state police in other countries has contributed a lot to ensuring the security of lives and properties. Furthermore, he said attention would be paid to issues of respecting the fundamental human rights of all citizens, particularly those of women, children, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and the poorest of the poor. Meanwhile, in a related development, House Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, has dismissed reports that he is aspiring to retain his position as speaker in the 9th Assembly. Some online and mainstream

media had over the weekend alluded to Dogara’s interest in remaining as speaker by contesting for the position when the House is inaugurated on June 11. But, in a statement on Sunday, Turaki Hassan, Dogara’s media aide, described such reports as “fake news” being circulated by mischief makers. Hassan said his principal would not be interested in playing a hide and seek game, adding that “our attention has been drawn to stories published in some national dailies to the effect that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has joined the race for the speakership of the 9th Assembly. “We wish to distance the speaker from the fake news being pushed and circulated by mischief makers and enemies of progress who want to create confusion in order to benefit and feast on it. “The speaker has always spoken for himself and would not be engaged in childish hide and seek games. When he contested in 2015, he openly sought for support and openly canvassed for votes and there is nothing stopping him from doing so now if that was the case. “We have official channels of communication and we have not issued any statement to that effect. We urge members of the public to totally disregard the fake news being published about the speaker.”

Similarly, Oyegun spoke of how Oshiomhole led the party into its current wave of crises, faulting the indecision of the chairman with regards to adopting a uniform template for the conduct of primaries before the general election, adding that “how would you not have crisis in states with the confusion that Oshiomhole created when he gave the states freedom to choose their methods of choosing candidates for elections. “Much of the crisis in states arose out of sheer incapacity on the part of the current chairman; how does Oshiomhole’s incapacity become booby traps by Oyegun? Many party men were aghast at the unfairness and injustice meted them during the primaries process. “Oshiomole and his chairmen should leave his predecessor out and face his duties of running the party which seems to be overwhelming him. He should face the dwindling fortunes of the party which he himself created. Only a bad carpenter quarrels with his tools. “Indeed, Oshiomhole is degrading and demarketing the party. Rather than seek to bring more people on board, he is rather chasing people out of the party with his agbero style of engagement.” The Daily Times recalls that Oshiomhole’s current travail assumed a new dimension after the Supreme Court ruling on Zamfara State where the APC lost all seats to the opposition of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The problem was further amplified when the Deputy National Chairman (North), Sen. Shuaibu in a six-page letter detailed how the party had lost much ground and has been thrown into crisis because of the leadership style of Oshiomhole. Consequently, he asked Oshiomhole to honourably resign and save the party from a possible implosion. Sen. Shuaibu letter forced several APC stakeholders to weigh in on the unfolding power crisis, with members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) who are national officers of the party seeking an urgent meeting with the national working committee to find ways of resolving the issues raised by Oshiomhole’s deputy. However, last Friday, chairmen of the party from the South – South geo-political zone rose in defence of Oshiomhole, faulting the outburst of the party’s Sen. Shuaibu calling on the national chairman to resign and blaming Oshiomhole’s travails on bobby-traps laid by Oyegun. The APC State Chairmen, who held an emergency meeting in Abuja to consider issues raised by the Deputy National Chairman, said they did not find anything wrong in the stewardship of the party’s National Chairman. The chairmen who signed the resolution were Hon. Ini T. Okopido, Akwa Ibom; Hon. Amos Lalabunafa, Bayelsa; Mr. John Ochalla, Cross River; Prophet Jones Ode Erue, Delta State; Aslem U. Ojezua, Edo State; and Hon. Ojukaye Flag Amachree, Rivers State.


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No fresh polio outbreak in 58 months in Kano - Govt Ahmad Sorondinki, Kano

Kano State government said that it had not recorded a single case of polio virus in the last 58 months, as a result of sustained and collective efforts between government and the people of the state. Speaking at a press conference in Kano on Sunday, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Usman Bala, explained that all hands must be on deck in order to successfully eradicate the disease from the entire State. According to him, part of the strategies employed to ensure total eradication of the disease include intensive surveillance of polio virus across the state, adding that the surveillance system was not only mounted in humans but in the environment as well.

He said Kano has 7 sites where environmental samples were being collected and tested for the virus on a regular basis in order to ensure that no any trace of the virus was found to be circulating in the environment. He however stressed that the State government had within the last four years supported polio campaign with extra-ordinary zeal and commitment and has partnered with many stakeholders in ensuring that the battle of ending polio was fought to a logical conclusion. Bala, also explained that, measures introduced to strengthen routine immunization services include establishment of Local Government Routine Immunization Coordination Centre (LERICC) in all the 44 local government areas of the state and the

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procurement as well as installation of two (2) 40m3 walk-in cold room for the state. He pointed out that it was as a result of such initiatives that Kano stood out as one of the best performing and most improved state in Nigeria while Dala Local Government Area was

awarded the best LGA in the country in the last conducted Lot Quality Assessment Survey (LQAS) in 2018. He called on parents in the state to continue to avail their children for immunization during subsequent rounds of polio immunization in the state.

Oando at loggerheads with SEC over forensic audit verdict Rules out GCEO resignation

Michael Ajayi Following the release of the long-awaited Oando Plc forensic audit result on Friday, the Company has expressed dissatisfaction on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicating summation. SEC in a statement released on its website last week had placed attendant sanctions levelled against the Company on the basis of weighty infractions. “The findings from the report revealed serious infractions such as false disclosures, market abuses, misstatements in financial statements, internal control failures, and corporate governance lapses stemming from the poor board oversight, irregular approval of directors’ remuneration, unjustified disbursements to directors and management of the company, related party transactions not conducted at arm’s length, amongst others.” SEC said. Reacting to this development, Oando Plc in a statement has reproved

the move by SEC, saying that the decision was made without its consent. “Oando is of the view that these alleged infractions and penalties are unsubstantiated, ultra vires, invalid and calculated to prejudice the business of the Company. The Company has not been given the opportunity to see, review and respond to the forensic audit report and so is unable to ascertain what findings (if any) were made in relation to the alleged infractions and defend itself accordingly before the SEC”, Oando stated. According to the Chief Operating Officer, Oando Energy Resource, Dr. Ainojie ‘Alex’ Irune, at a press conference at the Company’s head office, Oando made the decision to drop its court case challenging the SECs decision to carry out a forensic audit as it was assured that they could trust the system for an independent investigation that would be fair and follow due process. The Oil firm, however, ruled out the resignation of its GCEO, Wale Tinubu,

saying that it would take all legal steps to protect its business and assets, while remaining committed to the Act in the interest of its shareholders. Speaking on this, the Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Alero Balogun, described the commission’s call for resignation of affected board members of Oando Plc and convening of an extraordinary general meeting on or before July 1, 2019, to appoint new directors as unsubstantiated. “The company has not been given the opportunity to see, review and respond to the forensic audit report and so is unable to ascertain what findings (if any) were made in relation to the alleged infractions, and defend itself accordingly before the SEC”, she said. Meanwhile, SEC while giving the section update on the forensic audit verdict, itemised its legal backing and further move on its decisions. “As required under Section 304 of the Investments and Securities Act, (ISA) 2007, the Commission

would refer all issues with possible criminality to the appropriate criminal prosecuting authorities. In addition, other aspects of the findings would be referred to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). “The commission is confident that with the implementation of the above directives and introduction of some remedial measures, such unwholesome practices by public companies would be significantly reduced. “Therefore, in line with the Federal Government’s resolve to build strong institutions, Boards of public companies are enjoined to properly perform their fiduciary duties as required under extant securities laws. The Commission, as the apex regulator of the Nigerian capital market maintains its zero tolerance to market infractions, and reiterates its commitment to ensuring the fairness, integrity, efficiency and transparency of the securities market, thereby strengthening investor protection“, SEC said.

FG to scale up Tradermoni, N-Power, others The Federal Government will scale up the National Social Investment Programmes (NSIP) to reach more Nigerians in this second tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari, an official said on Saturday. Maryam Uwais, Senior Special Adviser to the President on Social Investment Programmes, gave the assurance in Lagos. She spoke at a conference organised by the Reformers Arise – a subsidiary of Incubator Africa – a development agency. The conference held at the Federal Palace Hotel. Mrs. Uwais said that the administration would build on the successes of the programmes to put smiles on the faces of more Nigerians. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the special adviser is the driver of the programmes, a cardinal agenda of the government. Mrs. Uwais said: “We have gone far in 21 states but we hope to build on it, and we urge our media to go out and see how far we have gone. ”If our media go to these rural areas many will understand how far we have gone in 21 states.” She said that the impact of the programmes was being felt all over, as beneficiaries could be found in communities where the programmes had been implemented. She said: “This intervention is to alleviate poverty; we are seeing results. For instance, the Tradermoni scheme has been on since 2016, but it got more attention during the elections. “I was at the airport a while ago, and someone ran to me. I was afraid but he told me he benefitted from the scheme. He returned N10,000 and got access to N15,000. “We have a WhatsApp platform with communities and

we pay close attention to their needs; we try to do our possible best. ”That, for me, is development. It is transforming lives, but we can’t brag about this, as a responsible government that we are; we are committed.” She added that the Home Grown School Feeding Programme, which provides one meal per day in primary schools, has provided job opportunities for communities around schools. “The Federal Government provides six million eggs and 594 cows weekly under its Home Grown School Feeding Programme to school children. “The programme has made poultry farmers smile to banks. What about the caterers? We know that when people are gainfully employed, they shun violence,” the special adviser said. She urged other stakeholders including the media to partner with the federal government to improve the programmes. “it is more rewarding when our media showcase this. The fact that it is not yet in the 36 states doesn’t mean it is not happening. “Even those who have benefitted from this, know this; communities have benefitted, but we don’t have to turn this into propaganda.” NAN reports that NSIP includes the Conditional Cash Transfer Programme which is giving out N5,000 monthly to 297,973 households, and Tradermoni, where a collateralfree loan of N10,000 is given to petty traders to assist them in their daily trade. It also includes N-Power which has employed 500,000 youth graduates. Beneficiaries of N-Power are paid a monthly stipend of N30,000 and deployed as volunteers under N-Teach, N-Health and N-Agro.

Presidency of UN Gen. Assembly: Buhari sends delegation to New York Mathew Dadiya, Abuja Ahead of election for the Presidency of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) scheduled to hold in New York, on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday, sent a Federal Government delegation to support Nigeria’s candidate, Prof. Tijjani MuhammadBande. Prof. Bande, who is the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN, will become the second Nigerian to be elected President of UNGA after Maj. Gen. Joseph Nanven Garba (rtd), who held the position between 1989 and 1990. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Sunday, stated that the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb, Mustapha Sulaiman, is leading the delegation which includes the Director- General, National Intelligence Agency, Amb. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar; Executive Secretary, Petroleum Technology Development Fund, Dr. Bello Aliyu Gusau;

and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu. President Buhari is confident that Nigeria’s Presidency of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly will provide a unique opportunity for Nigeria to lead the global call to tackle the political, social, economic and environmental challenges facing the world. Nigeria looks forward to working with UN member states to promote international peace and security, prevent conflict, strengthen global action to tackle climate change, ensure inclusion, human rights, and empowerment of youth and women. Nigeria hopes to build on progress made under Ecuador’s Presidency of the 73rd Assembly led by María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, and further promote key themes that President Buhari has championed on the global stage since 2015, which include climate change, combating terrorism and violent extremism, and establishing functional anti-corruption mechanisms to assist countries like Nigeria recover and repatriate stolen funds.


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PDP flays Sagay’s aspersions on Short News Supreme Court justices EFCC arrests centre for HIV/AIDS director Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lampooned Prof. Itse Sagay for his derogatory aspersion on the justices of the Supreme Court over the judgement on eligibility of candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara state to contest the 2019 general elections. Sagay, who is the chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption, described the nailing of the fate of APC candidates by the apex court as a national tragedy and unimaginable injustice. The party said that Sagay’s comment signifies the desperation of the Buhari presidency for such a highly placed appointee of the government to cast aspersions on the integrity of the justices of the Supreme Court over the court’s widely accepted judgment on Rivers and Zamfara states elections. The PDP held that Prof. Sagay’s resort to incitement and hate language against the Supreme Court justices further exposes the desperation of the Buhari Presidency and

the APC “to cow, blackmail, intimidate and attempt to annex the judiciary, particularly, the Supreme Court” ahead of the determination of PDP’s presidential election petition now before the Court of Appeal. In a statement Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party said that Prof. Sagay’s comment has also revealed the level of condescension, derision and contempt the Buhari Presidency and the APC have for the justices of the Supreme Court. “By declaring the upholding of justice by the Supreme Court as a national tragedy and unimaginable injustice, and suggesting that we (probably, his party members) should not allow the judgment as delivered, Prof. Sagay is calling for anarchy and rebelliousness against our constitutional democratic order and rule of law. “Our party believes that such intentional attack on the integrity of the Supreme Court can only emanate from feverish apprehensions by the Buhari Presidency and the APC that they might not have their way in the presidential election petition,

hence this resort to blackmail. “As a law-abiding party, the PDP holds the integrity of the justices as well as the institution of the judiciary very high and do not support this attempt by agents of the APC to clip and sequester the judiciary for their partisan interests. “The PDP insists that there is no way Prof. Sagay, a professor of law, can justify his call for the rejection of the Supreme Court judgment on Zamfara and Rivers states, as the judgments are in protection of the rule of law, democratic ethos as well as the wishes and aspirations of the people over the attempt by the APC to take control of their states through manipulations and awarding of fictitious votes to their candidates,” declared the party. The PDP therefore, called on the Supreme Court justices to note the machinations of the APC and continue to be firm in upholding justice as has been demonstrated in the judgments on Rivers and Zamfara states elections, which serve as lessons to political parties to adhere strictly to rules of internal democracy in the electoral processes.

over missing N30m Isaac Job, Uyo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Office has arrested the Director and Project Manager of the Akwa Ibom state Agency for HIV/ AIDS Control, Dr. Nkereuwem Akpan for allegedly embezzling N30 million meant for outreach, sensitization, HIV testing/counselling and purchase of screening and confirmatory test equipment. Dr. Akpan was arrested at the weekend following intelligence reports on how he allegedly misappropriated the said funds which were paid to the agency in November 2018 by the office of the secretary to the state government. According to a statement by the anti-graft agency, investigation into the matter revealed that within the same month the money was released to the agency, Akpan single-handedly instructed that the sum of N24. 6 million be moved to the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) account of a company called Effective Medical Lab belonging to his accomplice (Peter Uduak). Uduak, in his statement, admitted that he received the said money on the instruction of the main suspect and that he also withdrew same and handed over the cash to the suspect who gave him N100, 000 from the transaction. “It was also discovered that immediately the money hit Uduak’s account, he withdrew the money between November 26 and November 28, 2018 and handed it over to Akpan in cash, who in turn deposited N22 million into his private account (Life Link Specialist Laboratory) domiciled in Access bank.

FG boosts adult literacy centre with learning materials

The Federal Ministry of Education at the weekend boosted its adult literacy centre at the Federal Government College (FGC), Otobi, Benue state with additional instructional materials. It would be recalled that during the inauguration of the centre in April, the Permanent Secretary in charge of the ministry, Sonny Echono had pledged to make additional supplies to the centre following the upsurge of learners that nearly overwhelmed the materials provided initially. Making the presentation of more learning materials at the centre, Echono said the federal government was determined to reduce illiteracy in the country through the establishment of the literacy centres across the country. Represented by an Assistant Director, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Abosede Olayiwola, the permanent secretary regretted the high illiteracy rate in the country, saying that over 60 million Nigerians were within the illiteracy bracket and commended the learners for their enthusiasm in acquiring basic education. “Please don’t stop until you get there, trouble your facilitators until you are able to communicate in writing and reading. With this basic education, you can do your businesses effectively, make demands from your leaders and even conduct bank transactions,” he added Echono described illiteracy as both social and human right issues and called on the learners at the pilot centre to remain committed and take their studies seriously. Speaking on behalf of the learners, Mrs. Ikamokwu Ebenyi, commended the federal government for establishing the learning centre in their community and providing them with learning materials.

Amnesty office to train 2, 500 ex-militants

FCT permanent secretary Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa listening to briefs from project engineers at the Karshi water project site.

Buhari returns to Abuja from OIC summit Mathew Dadiya, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria from Makkah, Saudi Arabia where he attended the 50th summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). President Buhari departed Nigeria on Thursday last week to attend the 14th session of the summit of the OIC, which held on May 31-June 1 and hosted by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The summit convened under the theme: “Makkah al-Mukarramah summit: Hand in hand toward the future,” was attended by heads of state and governments of member states. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu had in a statement,

explained that the summit was aimed at developing a unified stance on events in the Islamic world. The Nigerian leader addressed the forum on the need for member countries to unite and work together to combat common challenges such as terrorism and violent extremism. He passed a vote of confidence on the intervention programmes of the various institutions under the OIC for the impact they are making in Nigeria and other African countries. Buhari, who read the collective statement of African countries at the 14th summit of the OIC in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, commended the robust interventions of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) in key sectors such as agriculture, trade

and investment. Buhari had at the summit noted: “The robust interventions of the various OIC institutions and principally the Islamic Development Bank group have been effective in such key sectors as trade and investment, agriculture, rural development and food security, science, technology and innovation, poverty alleviation as well as women and youth empowerment.’’ In the specific case of Nigeria, the President acknowledged the support of OIC member states in countering the menace of terrorism and armed criminality in West Africa, the Lake Chad area and the Sahel countries. Buhari’s aircraft touched ground at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 5:30pm.

Special Adviser to the President and Coordinator Amnesty Programme, Prof. Charles Dokubo, has said that the office would train 2, 500 ex-militants on fishing and other vocations. He disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja, revealing that the ex-militants would be trained on modern fishing techniques under the fishermen training programme which was officially launched on May 24 by the federal government as part of the amnesty programme. Dokubo said the training came with a ship building transfer of technology component, with fish packaging and processing plants, adding that the amnesty office was working in partnership with Concept Amadeus Limited to achieve the objectives. According to him, Concept Amadeus Limited has a memorandum of understanding with a Greek university for the training and other Greek companies for the building of 100 state of the art trawlers. “It is not about fishing only; my office was created to maintain peace, security, stability and economic development in the Niger Delta region. “So, whatever, that will enhance peace and security in the area is also part of our programme, we train people on sea faring and fishing, which has been the way of life of the people. “The Niger Delta is a maritime environment and our predominant occupation is fishing and farming, so anything that will bring the fishing capacity of the people to the electronic age will be of very big assistance to the people of the region. “We are going to train not less than 2, 500 in the first batch from our data base of 30, 000 and after they have been trained and given jobs, we will delete their names from the programme to create room for another batch,” he said.

Matawalle to flag-off work on the Gusau Airport

Zamfara state Governor, Bello Matawalle says work will begin on the proposed Gusau Airport within his first 100 days in office. The governor made the pledge when he paid an inspection visit to the proposed site of the airport at the weekend. A statement signed by the Special Assistant to the governor on Media, Malam Yusuf Idris quoted Matawalle as saying that the construction of the airport was crucial to development and the opening of job opportunities. It said that government was committed to investing heavily in the economic sector and also initiating policies that would boost internal revenue. “The governor promised to make the state more socially and economically viable; he also appealed to wealthy individuals to invest in Zamfara, promising lots of incentives,” it said. The statement said that Matawalle also visited the Gusau Hotel where he found out that most of its structures had become dilapidated, adding that the governor was embarrassed by the poor state of the facility, especially with many sections on the verge of collapse and directed that it be reconstructed to international standards. The airport project was conceived more than 10 years ago by former Governor Mamuda Shinkafi. However, budget estimates for the project consistently surfaced in various budget proposals during the eight-year administration of Gov. Yari, but no work started at the site until when he left office on May 29.


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Buhari’s second term: Matters arising

Carl Umegboro

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on 29 May, 2019 took oath of office for his second term following his victory at the recent polls. The first tenure tagged ‘Change’ was characterized by some stringent policies including banning of a number of commodities especially agricultural produce to boost local productions. As a result, many businesses suffered. Likewise, all monetary dealings in government MDAs (ministries, departments and agencies) strictly followed an unusual procedure of the Treasury Single Account (TSA). Though, corruption hasn’t been totally knocked out, however, there is seemingly encouraging degree of sanity in government circles. Irrefutably, it has not been business as usual. Nonetheless, by the renewed mandate, President Buhari owes the masses so much in terms of service delivery in the new phase he tagged ‘Next-level’. Expectingly, the first major task is to slash jumbo allowances in the National Assembly. Without it clearly done, no meaningful achievements can take place considering the mass of lawmakers in the government’s payroll. It is grossly awkward and exploitative to allocate to a lawmaker unaccountable monthly-running cost of N13.5million amidst agonizing unemployment ratio and hardships in the society. Sensibly, there’s no basis for a legislator to even earn more remunerations than professors, permanent secretaries or ministers let alone the inexplicably additional monthly-running costs. Without doubt, blocking such leakages or outrageous expenditures is fundamental in conserving funds for government’s meaningful capital projects for the masses. The Economist; a UK leading source of analysis on international business and world affairs in its July 2013 review of lawmakers’

remunerations globally, reported that Nigeria’s federal lawmakers earn more that their US, UK, German, Brazil and South African counterparts. Meanwhile, according to world poverty clock, Nigeria has more than 40% of its population living in extreme poverty which is much higher than Ghana’s 12%, Zimbabwe’s 26% and South Africa’s 24%. Furthermore, a report by Brookings Institution about a year ago rated Nigeria as the nation with the highest number of extremely poor people. These are inconsistencies. Hence, the excesses in the legislative arm must be checkmated this time. Next is reform of the electoral system which is critically indispensable. All the electoral malpractices and violence leading to scores of deaths of citizens are traceable to excessively attractive financial benefits attached to political offices. Inadvertently, it has gotten to the point that not one person wants to return to primary vocation after feeling the juicy packages. As panacea to recurring violence during general elections, the government should plan to migrate to digital voting system in conventionality with other countries. If not, the ugly situation may worsen in the next general elections in 2023 due to increased political interests. To put it straightforward, the population is excessive for manual ballot system vis-à-vis security, administration, supervision and logistics alongside financial implications. The banking automated teller machines (ATM) system is a practical model for general elections if voters must vote at designated places. Instructively, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) could configure the new digital National

Identification Number (NIN) card to also serve as voter’s card for digital elections in provided electronic devices. Emphatically, enough of manual or printing-paper voting system with its concomitant vulnerabilities. By migrating to digital voting system, the huge budgets for quadrennial general elections will be curtailed and channeled to significant people-oriented capital projects demanding attentions. Furthermore, the Executive Order No 7 of 2019 on Road Infrastructural Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme through Public-Private Partnerships must be translated to a reality as soon as possible. By the policy, numerous projects should be running simultaneously across the nation unlike the protracted defective system, thereby creating employment opportunities for citizens. Equally, the numerous challenges facing education and healthcare sectors should be addressed. This will curtail lavishing of public funds incessantly for overseas patronages by public officeholders. Our public hospitals can be improved to meet international standard. Essentially, government must devote sufficient resources in its fight against illiteracy by ensuring that education is affordable and efficiently reformed to meet contemporary needs. Government’s existing scheme; Open and Distance Learning mode should be substantially, advancingly promoted. This is germane as in most cases, people without education or skills at any slightest pressure become vulnerable; always willing tools to be used as terrorists, kidnappers, political thugs and bandits to measure up. Another critical issue that cannot be overemphasized is child neglect in the society. Child-Rights Act deserves premium

attention. By the number of vulnerable children in the streets, Nigeria is practically, heading towards a tsunami of disasters except addressed. Possibly, government should organize periodic census on children for adequate planning and care as a remedy towards capturing all unregistered children in the society. Interestingly, such actions will systematically help in tackling age cheat that is prevalent in the public sector which has lasted for ages. Obviously, investing in children particularly through child education is fundamental. Any nation with premium value on its children is robotically secured for a thriving future and serene atmosphere. Commendably, pupils’ feeding scheme should gather momentum. On power, although there are reportedly significant improvements, nonetheless, citizens want nothing else but uninterrupted electricity supply. If it requires review of the previous privatization exercise, needless to waste time. Whatever it will take, the bottom-line is that Nigeria must, in reality, be the giant of Africa by 2023 in all ramifications. Ghana and other African countries determinedly achieved improved electricity. The Next-level must be distinctive with exploits and significant attainments. By substantial improvements in the healthcare, education, infrastructural development and power sectors, certainly, the economy will automatically be stimulated for citizens to, with ease, afford the bare necessaries of life. With that, insecurity will technically be reduced to the minimum. By meeting these targets, Buhari will write his name in gold while embarking on political retirement in 2023. Meanwhile, congratulations Mr. President and wishing you a remarkable new tenure with giant strides.

Allegory of the talking bird and Nigeria’s zero quality of mercy

Festus Adedayo

A couple of weeks ago in Abuja, a medical doctor, Daniel Eitokpah, had attempted to revive one Arowosaiye, said to be a gospel artist with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, who had just hanged himself. Eitokpah, a guest in the neighbourhood, had been alerted to the scene by shouts of Arowosaiye committing suicide and had sprinted there, in honour of his Hippocratic Oath. The man, who had embraced the cowardly act of escapism from the troubles of this world, rather than face them like a valiant, however died while Eitokpah was performing his medical acts of resuscitation. Trust men of the Nigerian Police; he was arrested and was on the verge of being arraigned for murder when a replay of the CCTV at the scene of the crime exonerated him. Asked if he would ever help anyone again, he was quoted to have said, “I have spoken to many of my colleagues after this and the advice they gave me was, ‘Daniel, this is Nigeria. When you see something happening, just keep walking.’” Keep walking? In African traditional society, we were bathed at birth with the water of mercy and our tender bodies rubbed with camwood of empathy. In folklores, mores and tales by the moonlight, we were pleasantly indoctrinated on the gains that awaited the merciful and the damnation that will attend the evil-doer. Because of how closely-knit our societies were, in a twinkle of an eye and right before them, the people witnessed the prosperity of the kind and their children’s children and the ruins that the homesteads of the cruel, wicked compatriots became. Not only were the indoctrinations targeted at the human being, we were taught to have mercy on inanimate objects as well. Late Dauda Epo Akara, Yoruba Awurebe music exponent and a notable musician who deployed anecdotes in his music as a vehicle for spreading the mores of traditional Africa, sang songs that were redolent with the unimpeachable benefits accruable from showing mercy. In Yi ese re si apa kan (turn

your feet from matching it), Dauda told the tale of one farmer in ancient Yoruba society who had a son notorious for hunting birds with his catapult. One day, both father and son decided to head for the farm very early in the morning. As they trekked the long lonely route to the hinterland, the son saw a seemingly garrulous but big bird perching on a tree and making disturbing coos across the forest. He stopped, brought out his sling, affixed a big stone to it and was on the verge of firing a sling shot when his father intervened. Pleadingly, the old farmer asked the son not to kill this bird as “the gods who created you also created this hapless little bird you are about to kill.” Dejected at an animal for roast his father had just taken off his dinner menu, the sharp sling shooter lowered his catapult, even as both father and son proceeded to the hinterland. Hours after, as the farmer and his son laboriously dug mounds of heaps, this flippant bird reappeared on a tree by the farmstead’s aisle and started talking like a man. Here, you are reminded of the three little birds at Bob Marley’s doorstep (in Exodus album), with their message of redemption, singing sweet songs and their melody soft and good. So the Epo Akara bird thanked the old farmer for appealing to his son not to kill him earlier in the morning. As a recompense for the mercy he had on him, said the bird, right on the tree that he perched on laid bags of money which he was bequeathing to the old farmer. According to that inspiring anecdote, the old farmer and his son went home with sacks of money and the household became wealthy and prosperous. Epo ended this song by pleading, kokoro ti n rin n’ile, monmon da won loro mon; that is, even the ants and all the inanimate objects crawling on the floor should enjoy man’s quality of mercy. By the early 1970s Nigeria, this preachment of mercy had begun to be tampered with in so many ways. Modernity had emerged as the albatross of the traditional African society. Hard work had begun to receive very serious lashings, with successive military takeovers,

the first of which was hatched in 1966. Petro dollars were painting the dais in red and it was no longer fashionable to slavishly spend donkey hours in the farm watching your cocoa seeds dry. Right there in the city, you could pluck the scarce Nigerian Naira by the electricity pole. So an unprecedented traffic from the hinterland to the urban centres began. Young girls couldn’t see the merit of dirtying their tender legs marching mounds of palm-kernels at the local palm oil refinery in the farm. They could hit the jackpot at the discotheque if they had the luck of a sybaritic Army Major, a glowing stick of cigar by his left hand and a morgue-cold bottle of Top Lager beer by the right, felt their mound-like backsides with his adulterous palms. He would deck the lady’s luscious buttocks with crisp Naira notes. If she was lucky enough to spend the night with him at the Officers’ Mess, she would go home with enough to eat for the next few weeks. So the migration from the village to the city became unprecedentedly high. A rat race for the ancillary benefits of modernity equally gradually began to creep in. Dogs started to eat dogs and fowls began to eat one another’s entrails. Modernity brought the unspoken creed of survival-of-the-fittest and elimination-of-the-weakest. And our fountain of mercy, nourished and nurtured by centuries of folklores, mores and tales by the moonlight, began to recede. Chief Ebenezer Obey, singing in Ketekete (Donkey), interrogated the elasticity of this newfound concept of mercy in Nigeria. He put in perspective the dilemma of the Nigerian U-turn from the variant of mercy that prevailed before the Nigerian civil war. Father and son rode on a lone donkey on a journey and each time they took decisions on whether to both ride the donkey, father alone to ride the donkey; son alone to ride the donkey; or even no one riding the donkey at all, in deference to the need to have mercy, either on the donkey, his son or even himself, he confronted the existential dilemma of his decision. Obey concluded by submitting that

anyone who attempted to base his life on pleasing/having mercy on the world was in for a shock. Since then, the quality of mercy of the average Nigerian has tilted to the precipice. No one takes pity on the other person any longer. Our sense of communality that the West envied crumbled gradually in our very before. Things fell apart and we hankered after the individualism of the West. Modernity and its attendant woes forcibly yanked us from our erstwhile sense of community. The Nigerian police’s lazy policing where there is scant attempt to investigate criminal allegations, its fixation on seeing every crime scene as potential opportunity to collect bribe from “suspects,” have worsened this downward swing in the ability to have mercy on a fellow Nigerian in distress. Your neighbor is in critical pain in the night and you shut your mind off it; you see a man gasping for breath by the sidewalks and you quickly walk past; a man is waving your near-empty car for a hitch-hike by the roadside and you drive past without a whimper, etc, etc. “What if… what if… he dies and the police claim I killed him?” we ask ourselves. We have got to that critical intersection that South Africa got to in the wee days of Apartheid where the people, having seen so much death, pain, sorrow and blood, became so toughened that they lost every tendency and capacity for empathy and sympathy. This is why today, torching a man is as simple as ABC in beloved South Africa. The people’s hearts are scorched by the fire of hate of Apartheid. Today too, blood of mercy no longer runs in the veins of the average Nigerian. For how long shall we continue this way? How can we escape from this dilemma of existence? No Nigerian is his brother’s keeper any longer. The economic strains have further squeezed the last pints of blood of humanity from our bloodstream, leaving in us mere languidly walking mummies on the streets with zero human feeling.


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Don’t attack President, Kumuyi tells Christians The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, on Sunday, urged Christians not to attack the President of the country through any means. Kumuyi, who gave the admonition during his sermon at the Deeper Life Bible Church, Headquarters, Gbagada, in Lagos said that real Christians must obey constituted authorities and shun violence. Delivering his sermon entitled “The Believers’ Preservation Until the Day of Visitation”, Kumuyi said that Christians are strangers and pilgrims in the world and must be christlike in their character, conducts and conversations. The cleric, who read from Biblical passage, I Peter 2: 11-25 said that Christians lifestyle must reflect Christ in a civil society, saying that government derives their authority from God. “Don’t attack the President of the

country whether in words or in the newspapers or through internet. “Honour kings; don’t disrespect or dishonour the governors. Don’t disrespect leaders of the community and leaders in the church. “If we are to honour the governors in the states, how much more the Pastors, ” Kumuyi said. He said that such remains the will and command of God. He said that God wanted Christians to submit to the leadership He had given to them in the Church, community, country and corporate organisations. The cleric, who stated that the end of life on earth is not the end of existence, urged Christians to always think of the day of reckoning in their character and conduct. He said, as strangers and pilgrims in the world, Christians’ affections, attentions and focus must be in heaven, hence the need to shun all appearance of sins. According to him, the greatest

joy and reward of Christians is not in this world but is reserved in heaven for those would not be overcome by attractions of the world. Kumuyi admonished Christians to abstained from fleshly lusts, fornication, idolatry, anger among others that could pull them out of the highway of heaven just like Biblical character, Demas. According to him, Christians should not give up worship of God for money- making ventures, saying “man brought nothing to the world and will not take anything out of it.”. “If we are going to heaven, we must be careful and thoughtful and run from all appearance of evil. “Don’t be ignorant, careless, and thoughtless. Many are ignorant of the day of visitation,” Kumuyi added. The cleric urged Christians to shine as light in the world through their lifestyles, saying Jesus Christ had given them an example to follow even when they are being persecuted in the world.

9th Assembly: TMG backs open ballot voting as lawmaker disagrees Ahead of the inauguration of the ninth National Assembly, the Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has thrown its weight behind the clamour for adoption of open ballot for election of presiding officers. Chairperson of TMG, a coalition of over 400 civil society organisations, Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, made the remark on Sunday in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. NAN reports that the clamour for adoption of open balloting against secret balloting for election of presiding officers in the ninth National Assembly has been gaining momentum among some of the elected lawmakers. Akiyode-Afolabi, who said that open balloting is the most acceptable form of election in a popular democracy, said electorate should be able to stand by their votes. ”The popular democracy everywhere is open ballot system. ”Normally, people should be able to vote and be able to stand with their votes and everybody should have the right to vote and be voted for.

”So I think open ballot system would have been the most ideal election,” she said. She acknowledged that the lawmakers-elect might be opting for a secret ballot election because of the danger an open balloting could pose to their future relationship with colleagues. ”The open ballot system could also be dangerous to future relationship because a particular person failed to vote for you. ”We have not gotten to a level where our politics should be. ”Our politics is still very personal and very antagonistic, where criticism or opponent is not seen as a strong factor in moving us forward,” she said. She said that if the National Assembly’s Standing Rules did not go against secret balloting and the lawmakers decided to go by the rules, no law would be breached. ”Since the rule allows for secret balloting or a discretion to be able to do either, so I don’t think they are running foul of any law or any of their procedures by going for the secret ballot,” she said.

Akiyode-Afolabi, however, stressed that ”to many Nigerians, an open ballot system would have been good.” But Sen. Foster Ogola (PDPBayelsa), in a separate interview, disagreed with Akiyode-Afolabi, saying ”if any electoral system or voting system is to be credible or seen to be credible, it has to be secret ballot.” According to him, that has been the pattern all along. ”And I believe that should stay; it should not be a controversy,” he said. The lawmaker, who represents Bayelsa West Senatorial District, said ”if the election is secret ballot, it would be free and fair.” ”This is because the members of the National Assembly would be exercising their franchise freely, arising from their personal conscience. ”I believe in free thinking, I believe in republicanism; that people are free to have their minds, but I believe anybody who does not have ulterior motives, will support secret ballot,” he said.

Buhari condoles with his support group on loss of 2 members Mathew Dadiya President Muhammadu Buhari has sent heartfelt condolences to members of one of his support groups - Coalition of Buhari/Osinbajo Movement (COBOM) - on the loss of two very committed members. Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina on Sunday, said that the duo - Mr Akan Ebenezer and Chief Charles Azubuike Nwora Ojukwu, two dyedin-the-wool ‘Buharists’, passed on recently after protracted illnesses. However, the two remained passionate about the Buhari/Osinbajo ticket, even right from their hospital beds, a development the President

described as “inspiring and very touching.” He prayed that God will rest their souls, comfort their families, and all those that mourn them. Akan Ebenezer was the Deputy Publicity Secretary of COBOM, who also ran a vibrant and pulsating social media campaign in support of the Buhari/Osinbajo ticket, despite suffering from a terminal disease. He remained faithful unto death. Chief Nwora Ojukwu, 69, belonged to COBOM and Buhari Hangout (BHO), where he campaigned vigorously, and virtually poured out his soul till victory was attained. Akan Ebenezer will be buried at

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Autonomy: The challenge before the legislature, Judiciary The Fourth Alteration to the 1999 Nigerian Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, (as amended) gave autonomy to the state legislature and Judiciary in a bill signed by President Muhammadu Buhari in June 2018. The amendment specifically meant the granting of financial autonomy and independence to Houses of Assembly and judiciary in the states. Hitherto, the funds allocated to them from the Federation Account go through the State Governments most of whom don’t transmit same to them. The law in essence, permits the funds due to the judiciary to be paid directly to the judiciary of those states, no more through the governors . “And the funds standing in the credit of the Houses of Assembly in the states are now to be paid directly to the Houses of Assembly of the states for the benefit of the legislators and the management of the Houses of Assembly.” It is unfortunate that since June last year when the bill was assented to, the law was not allowed to operate in the spirit and wordings it was meant to serve, due mainly to the awesome influences of State executive governors. While commending the State governors’ pledge last week to implement full autonomy for state legislatures and the judiciary, it is essential to observe that it will strengthen democracy in the states. It will also promote accountability and transparency in governance. Needless, however, to state that we abhor the roles played by the State governors in

the last one year when this law was put in abeyance. Now, that the new law will be made to operate with the support of State governors, we expect the State’s Legislature and Judiciary to demonstrate sense of maturity, prudence and accountability in the management of funds that will be allotted to them. Nothing short of this will be justified in the eye of the members of the public who have in the last decade craved for the independence of Judiciary and State Houses of Assembly. It is important to sound note of warning that the electorate who are distressed by the unjustifiable bogus salaries and allowances of national lawmakers will not welcome such unwholesome practices at the state level. On the part of the States’ Judiciary, it is an opportunity for the heads of Court in the States, indeed the judges to allay the fears of State governors that even without a string of financial control over them attached, they can deliver justice. Financial autonomy to the States Judiciary should therefore not be harmed by reckless spending and fraudulent financial malpractices by the judiciary officials. Attempt to engage on such reckless spending would further put the Judiciary into public disrepute and loss of confidence. In conclusion, we plead with the states governors to stand by their words of promise and to allow the autonomy granted by the Fourth Alteration to the Constitution to the State Legislatures and Judiciary to operate. After all, they have sworn to uphold the Constitution.

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Buhari Efa, in Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on June 28, 2019 while Chief Ojukwu will be buried same day at Oba, in Anambra State.

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Military task force arrests 10 suspects Short News Gunmen attack APC senatorial over Jos mayhem candidate’s Minna home Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

The Special Task Force (STF) in Plateau state has arrested 10 suspects for allegedly participating in the deadly violence that broke out in parts of Jos the state capital penultimate Sunday. Those arrested by the task force are Adams Ibrahim, Bello Mohammed, Yusuf Ibrahim, Mansur Suleiman, Saudi Mohammed, Zaraddeen and Haruna, who all confessed to using petrol to burn down houses. Our reporter recalls that last week Sunday, parts of Jos North local Government Area was engulfed in crisis that left five persons dead, several others wounded and 12 houses burnt. The violence broke out following the discovery of the beheaded corpse of one Enoch Monday an indigene of Miango, who was murdered by unknown person(s). The incident triggered an

ethno-religious violence resulting in reprisal attacks by aggrieved youth. However, the Special Task Force (STF), code named ‘Operation Safe Haven’ at the weekend paraded 10 persons arrested in connection with the crisis. Commander of the task force, Maj. Gen. Augustine Agundu, who disclosed this while briefing journalists, said that among those arrested and paraded, seven of the suspects were on a mission to commit arson and cause more havoc that will further escalate the crisis. The commander stated that the suspects were picked up by troops during the operation to restore normalcy in the areas affected by the violence. “The suspects were arrested in possession of premium motor spirits in two Swan water bottles, machetes, pick axes and cutlasses. They were arrested in their illicit effort to commence

reprisals, a situation which would have engulfed the entire Jos metropolis. “Also, during a cordon and search operation in suspected hoodlums’ hideout in Dutse Uku, Abubakar Abdullahi, Mansur Abdullah and Agwom Azi were also apprehended. “When the hoodlums sighted our troops, they started hurling dangerous weapons at the troops in order to prevent them from carrying out the operation,” he added. Maj. Gen. Augustine Agundu said the success of relative peace attained on the Plateau must never be allowed to be taken away by hoodlums who want to take the state back to the dark days of anarchy, arson, bloodletting and all the negative consequences of the past years. He assured that the arrested suspects will be handed over to the appropriate prosecuting agencies for necessary action.

Saka Bolaji, Minna

Unidentified gunmen have allegedly attacked the residence of a senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 elections, Sani Musa in Minna, Niger state. The armed men numbering three attacked the Musa’s residence located at Old Alheri Hospital, off NITECO Road in Minna, in the wee hours of Saturday. According to the two security men on duty when the attack occurred, the attackers who were carrying sophisticated weapons, including AK47 stormed the house at about 1:00am on Saturday, breaking through the front gate. They disarmed the security personnel, ceasing their weapons and tied them somewhere behind the mosque in the compound before breaking the doors to the main house. The vigilante personnel said their lives were threatened by the gunmen who pointed guns at them and warned them not to make any counter move. “They put gun to my head and said if I tried to make any funny move, they would blow off my head,” one of them said.

Okowa says he’ll make equitable appointments Nosa Akenzua, Asaba Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa on Sunday at the thanksgiving service for a successful inauguration for a second tenure has assured people of the state that he will be equitable in making appointments. Gov. Okowa gave the assurance at the thanksgiving service held at St. Philips Anglican Church, Asaba. He said that “I thank God that we have made some appointments recently; we are doing what is right, many more appointments will be done and I promise Deltans that I will be equitable, fair and just in the appointments we are going to make; going forward, we believe and rely on the guidance of God. “More appointments will be made, we ask for the continuous partnership and prayers of all Deltans,” Governor Okowa said, adding that “I thank all of you for attending this thanksgiving service; this is the greatest part of the celebration; it is to give thanks to God for what He used good people to do for us, for our state. “There are several reasons to give thanks to God; God was on our side, He is still on our side and He will continue to direct our steps.

Bishop advises APC leaders not to intimidate Sanwo-Olu Benjamin Omoike, Lagos

L-R, Non-Executive Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc., Mrs. Ndidi Nwuneli; Managing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc., Mr. Jordi Borrut Bel; Chairman, Nigerian Breweries Plc., Chief Kola Jamodu and the Company Secretary/Legal Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc., Uaboi Agbebaku during the Nigerian Breweries 73rd Annual General Meeting held in Lagos.

Sanwo-Olu promises to be fair to all Lagos citizens Benjamin Omoike, Lagos Lagos state Governor, Babajide SanwoOlu on Sunday restated the commitment of his administration to serve the people and be fair to all, irrespective of their religion, tribe or party affiliations. Speaking at a special inauguration thanksgiving service held at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, the governor stated that since the people of the state have spoken through their votes, he and his deputy have no choice, but to serve them without fear or favour and make life worth living for every resident. He expressed appreciation to the people for their prayers and for coming out en masse to rejoice with them, saying that “we are humbled this morning because we are not the best, but God has chosen us. “We want to assure you that we would not serve only the party, but all the residents of the state. We said it at the inauguration; our government will be for all. We will serve and be a blessing to you.’’

The governor urged religious leaders to remember them in their prayers always to ensure the success of his administration, adding that “I would also implore our clerics to always remember us in prayer as we go along the journey while I restate that our government will be government of all.” Sanwo-Olu reiterated that religious leaders play crucial roles in information dissemination, following the strong belief that the followers have in them and therefore, urged them to assist his administration by using their various platforms to pass information about government programmes and policies. “As I said earlier, I would not but seek your support on propagation of our programmes and policies, especially on traffic and waste management and zero tolerance for waste all over the state. “We know that if we do well in traffic management and waste management, our state will be better health wise,” he said. The governor announced that work would commence immediately on the repair of bad roads across the state as contained in the newly signed executive

order on waste management, traffic matters and sanitation. Earlier in his sermon titled: “Righteousness in governance,” Bishop of Lagos West Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. James Olusola Odedeji urged the governor and his cabinet to ensure absolute loyalty and obedience to God, noting that there can never be righteousness in governance when God is not enthroned. He urged the governor to be firm in decision making, fair in governance and friendly, reminding him that he is not only responsible to the people, but accountable to God. “You are responsible to the people and accountable to God, but bear in mind that your election is for a purpose. Nobody reigns forever. Surround yourself with godly and responsible people,” he said. The bishop, however, appealed to the people of the state, especially party leaders, family members and friends not to put unnecessary demand and pressure on the governor and his cabinet, but rather support them through good advice and prayers.

Bishop of Lagos West (Anglican Communion), Rev. James Olusola Odedeji, has urged the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) to give Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, free hand to administer the state. The cleric also appealed to APC chieftains and supporters not to intimidate, pollute the mind or pocket the governor because he means well for the people of the state. Bishop Odedeji spoke during the inaugural thanksgiving church service in honour of the governor and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, on Sunday. He also charged the governor to rule with the fear of God by surrounding himself with good people who would make his job easier. “He means well for the country. Do not intimidate him. If you give someone a ram, you allow him to have control over the animal. Do not pocket him. He is too big to be pocketed. Do not pollute him because he is a saint.

FCT promises to end water scarcity in satellite towns Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja The FCT Permanent Secretary, Chinyeaka Ohaa, has said that water scarcity in satellite towns and other new districts will be a thing of the past as soon as the ongoing N19.4 billion Karshi water project is completed. Expressing satisfaction with the progress of work at the ongoing water project designed to supply water to Karshi satellite town of the FCT, Ohaa said it will also help to generate employment as well as increase economic activities such as farming. The permanent secretary who made this disclosure during an inspection of the project site in Karshi, explained that the inspection visit was to ascertain that the work being done on site is consistent with what is stated in the variation certificate submitted by the company before payment is made. Ohaa further disclosed that the FCT administration has made necessary provisions in the 2019 budget to ensure that the project is continued, adding that it is expected to be completed before the end of President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term in office. “They (SCC, the construction company) generated a certificate and we want to make sure that what is on ground tallies with what is presented in the certificate. We want to make sure that all the due processes were followed before we can give the final approval and make necessary payment to enable them to continue,” said Ohaa He further explained that the contract is in phases and that what was being inspected is the dam component of the project for which N1.9 billion has been raised in the certificate.


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I left N11.6bn in Bauchi state’s coffers - Ex-gov Abubakar

Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media and Strategy to former governor of Bauchi state, Ali Ali has revealed that his boss, Mohammed Abubakar left N11.6 billion in the state government’s coffers. This was contained in a press release circulated to journalists on Sunday in reaction to statements credited to the Bauchi state Transition Committee Chairman, Senator Adamu Gumba that his boss left a debt profile of N137 billion. In the statement, Ali said that the state government under Abubakar left N11.6 billion in the state government’s account being refund of projects undertaken on behalf of the federal government in the state. “Before its tenure ended on May 29, the government of Abubakar ensured that the refund was effected despite the machinations of detractors, some

of whom are very visible now. “Our attention has been drawn to a factually incorrect statement attributed to Sen. Gumba, chairman of the transition committee that the immediate past administration bequeathed a debt profile of N137 billion. “He also revealed that the previous government inherited N98 billion from the former government of Malam Isa Yuguda in 2015. He finally concluded that the outgone government left behind N41 billion debt.” Ali, who described Sen. Gumba’s assertion as incorrect, said throughout the four -year tenure of the past administration, Abubakar did not take a single commercial loan. While acknowledging the receipts of various intervention loans from the federal government that totalled

N34.6 billion, the former governor’s aide said “these were concessionary loans by the federal government to, especially states with heavy financial burden and lean purse. All states were beneficiaries except, Lagos and Akwa Ibom states.” He said that the former government benefited from the bailout loan of N8.6 billion, infrastructure loan of N10 billion, CBN loan of N8 billion and budget support facility loan of N8billion totalling N34.6 billion. “All the listed loans were given to all the states across the federation, except the listed two. Under the leadership of Abubakar, the loans were used for the purposes they were meant for,” he added. He pointed out that the government of Abubakar did not engage in frivolities in the management of the very lean resources of Bauchi state.

Short News Delta to ensure accelerated payment of pensions Nosa Akenzua, Asaba Retired secondary teachers and other allied institutions in Dlta state can now heave a sigh of relief as the state government has assured that the payment of their retirement benefits will be dealt with promptly. Chairman, Delta state Pension Bureau, Anthony Obuh, who confirmed this on Sunday in Asaba to journalists, disclosed that in order to facilitate the pace of the payment of retirees’, Governor Okowa released funds for the defrayment of the benefits in ascending order of N100 million to N150 million to N300 million and N500 million. Obuh said that the wage bill that stood at the N18 billion when he was appointed to head the bureau in June 2018 had been drastically reduced from the N18 billion to N10 billion and commended the governor for allaying the fears of the senior citizens who were hopeless without the payment of their entitlements. He assured yet to be paid pensioners to exercise patience, assuring that with the rate the bureau was settling pension arrears theirs would be paid with minimum delay. Meanwhile, the retirees who pleaded anonymity, however, congratulated Obuh not only for his appointment, but for using the wealth of experience which he garnered in the service of the state to bear proactively on the administration of the pension bureau.

Group endorses Obaseki for second term

A socio-political group in Edo state, Transparency and Good Governance Initiative (TAGGI) has endorsed Governor Godwin Obaseki’s for a second term because of his stance against thuggery, prioritisation of infrastructural projects, prompt payment of salaries, respect for the rule of law and his insistence on public order. In a statement, Executive Director TAGGI, P. E. Madojemu said the governance style of the governor is not only captivating, but his disconnect from hitherto recognised thugs and brigands in the state has brought uncommon peace to the state. “Before the advent of Obaseki, Edo state was plagued by thuggery. Thugs were openly and brazenly celebrating feats of amassing over N1 billion in Benin City. “But, Obaseki has since dispensed with that as the intellectual technocrat that he is. Even to the issue of traffic control. Gentlemen and women were employed to sanitise the roads, among other gains. “If Obaseki refuses to seek for a second term in office as a result of the political pressure from his party, I will approach a competent court seeking, amongst other things, an order compelling him to contest. This is the thinking of the majority of the people,” Madojemu said.

Ihedioha showers encomiums on deputy Val Okara, Owerri

L-R: Former Nigeria President, and IITA Goodwill Ambassador, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo; IITA Director General, Dr Nteranya Sanginga, and Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi during the commissioning of projects in IITA.

Varsity lecturers shelve planned strike, says ASUU president Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it has shelved its plan to mobilise its members for an industrial action to press home demand for the fulfilment of the agreement it reached with the federal government The ASUU President, Prof. Abiodun Ogunyemi disclosed this during an interview with newsmen in Ilorin, Kwara state. He spoke at the day of tributes held for the late Prof. Samson Oduleye, who was a member of the UNILORIN 49. The programme which was attended by members of the UNILORIN 49

and their families was held at the deceased’s Adewole Estate residence, Ilorin. The ASUU’s president, however, demanded for evidence from the federal government to show that the balance of the N25 billion earned academic allowances earlier released to universities had been mainstreamed in the 2019 budget. Paying tribute to the late Prof. Oduleye, the ASUU’s president asked the authorities of the University of Ilorin to tender an apology to the family of the deceased and others vindicated by a Supreme Court judgement. Oduleye, was a former chairman of ASUU, UNILORIN chapter, he died at

the aged 75. The day of tributes was attended by leaders of ASUU from various branches across the country. Paying glowing tributes to the deceased, Prof. Ogunyemi said the Supreme Court’s judgement which favoured the affected lecturers was enough for the university’s management to admit that ‘‘it acted wrongly and should own up to its wrong doing. ‘‘Prof. Oduleye won all his court cases against the University of Ilorin. The university should therefore, see the passing away of this relentless advocate of excellence, justice and fairness in the institution as an occasion for sober reflection and opportunity to mend its ways.’’

Imo state Governor, Emeka Ihedioha has described his deputy, Gerald Irona as a diligent and thorough person who has always subdued the challenges of leadership. Gov. Ihedioha made the assertion at the weekend while receiving in audience a delegation from Ohaji/Egbema/Oguta/Oru West Federal Constituency that paid him a thank you visit at his Mbutu residence, at the weekend in appreciation of his choice of their son as deputy governor. “I am excited at this visit. Since I came into contact with him in his days at the House of Representatives, I found him to be a steadfast and a thorough person. Irona remains one of the best that Imo state has sent to the House of Representatives. “In making my decision, the choice was very easy. I did not have issues because the circumstances made it easy. The only thing that was against him was that he was my friend. During the election, he did a very good job. We won the senatorial seat in Orlu, but you did not adequately protect your votes. In all the assignments I entrusted to him, he performed excellently. “The governor and deputy are one and the same. Irona is a man in whom I have implicit confidence. He will not be a deputy governor with portfolio. We will work together. Every other officer of the state will be accountable to him. We shall have collective responsibility and ownership of government,” the governor stated.

Nasarawa expends N45m to train 1, 000 teachers Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja

The Nasarawa state Universal Basic Education Board has responded to a Freedom of Information request by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), disclosing how the state spent funds received from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) from 2015- 2019. SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, who disclosed on Sunday in a statement, quoted the board as spending N45 million in one week to train 1, 000 primary school teachers. The non-governmental organization said that the Secretary of the Nasarawa state Universal Basic Education Board, Yakubu Ubangari, in replying to its query, explained that the counterpart fund for primary education in 2015 was N866, 756, 76 while the matching grant was N876, 756, 756 .76. In 2016, the counterpart fund was N607, 848, 100.48 while the matching grant was N607, 849, 100.48, just as the total fund accessed by the board in 2015 was N1, 753, 513, 513.52 and N1, 215, 698, 200.96 for 2016. “In 2015, we spent N45 million in one week to train 1, 000 primary school teachers. The objective is to improve staff and pupil’s synthetic phonics in English Language and to read and write effectively. The training took place in the three senatorial districts in the state,” the board stated.


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Indiscipline responsible for APC’s Zamfara debacle, says stalwart Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti

A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ekiti state, Dr. Bayo Orire, has said that the recent Supreme Court judgement on the Zamfara state elections and other states was as a result of lack of discipline within the party. The APC chieftain speaking with journalists in Ado-Ekiti at the weekend, lamented that leaders of the APC in some states were unable to properly manage the internal crisis in their various states. Orire, who exonerated the APC National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole of any blame on the Zamfara crisis, said if the former Governor of the state, Abdulaziz Yari had allowed the primary elections to hold the issue of APC losing would not have arisen. He said that “it is imposition of candidates and poor handling of crisis

arising from the primary elections that affected us in Oyo and Rivers. Though, l am not supporting those calling for the resignation of Oshiomhole, but we didn’t promote discipline in our party, that is the main cause of our poor performance in some states during the 2019 elections.” He advised the APC national chairman not to be distracted about the development, urging him to more be democratic, proactive and always carry other party leaders along in all activities involving the progress and development of the ruling party. The APC chieftain also condemned the recent statement credited to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the Islamizing and Fulanization of Nigeria, saying it was unfortunate, urging him to always be objective in any issue relating to the growth of the country. On the re-election of President Mohammadu Buhari, Orire described it as

a welcome development, adding that the election of the President could not have been possible if “he has not demonstrated his ability as an astute leader, good manager and administrator of human and material resources.” While advising the President to be forward looking and remain committed to the fulfilment of his election promises, however called on opposition political parties to join hands with President Buhari in the task of moving the country forward. He stressed the need for the President to consolidate on the achievements recorded by his administration in the first four years, while harping on the need for the creation of more job opportunities for unemployed youth in the country, saying the move would help complement the results achieved in the other sectors such as education, security, health, urban renewal, agricultural, culture and tourism among others.

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Short News EEDC commences meter distribution June 15 Moses Oyediran, Enugu The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has commenced the implementation of the meter asset provider programme and is calling on its customers to take advantage of the initiative and get metered within 10 days of payment. This follows the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approval of the meter manufacturing firm, Mojec International Limited and the directive to all power distribution companies to commence implementation. It will be recalled that the programme was initiated by the federal government and NERC last year to help hasten, and close the existing metering gap in the power distribution sector through the engagement of third party agents saddled with the responsibility of metering electricity customers. According to the Head of Communications, EEDC, Emeka Ezeh, the organisation has been working closely with Mojec International Limited to ensure that the implementation of the scheme is smooth and easy for customers.

NCAA revokes pilot’s licence over expired certificate Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo, Lagos

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has revoked the licence of an undisclosed pilot for serious violation of the civil aviation regulations. In a statement, the General Manager Public Affairs NCAA, Sam Adurogboye said the revocation was a consequence of the pilot operating flights on non-schedule operations while his medical certificate had expired. Adurogboye explained that, the pilot during the operations repeatedly exercised the privileges of his license when he was not qualified to exercise such privileges. “Specifically, the pilot’s medical certificate commenced validity from July 17, 2017 and expired on January 16, 2018. Another one was processed on May 11, 2018 which expired on November 10, 2018,” the spokesman revealed. He said investigation revealed that instead of the pilot revalidating his medical certificate, he conducted flight operations as the pilot-incommand in flagrant disregard of the aviation regulations. “According to him, the pilot has been directed to return the invalidated licence to the authority’s director of licensing within seven days of receipt of the letter of sanction.

Hospital performs first open heart surgery in Ekiti Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti has performed its first open heart surgery carried out by a team of experts, led by Prof. Tayo Adeleke and Prof. Paul Davies, two US based cardiologists. This revelation was made on Saturday evening at a ceremony held at Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD) marking the review of the landmark and successful cardiovascular surgical operation. The university authority said the team of surgeons were able to record successes in all the patients operated upon, due to the dexterity of the medical personnel in ABUTH and the modern equipment in the hospital. Team leader, Prof. Adeleke, advised that for the heart to be in good shape, Nigerians must conduct a routine check on their blood pressure, which has been identified as the chief cause of heart failure globally. Also, he disclosed that the experts from the US have successfully performed over 10, 000 open heart surgeries for a period spanning 21 years, L-R, Acting Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission, Ms Mary Uduk with Dr Mohammed Isa-Dutse during the Inauguration of the pointing out that good equipment and personnel must be provided in our hospitals, the way Aare Afe Babalola did at ABUTH. Steering Committee of Project Lighthouse in Abuja. “You can get quality health delivery here in ABUTH with what l have seen; with this hospital, I don’t think there is need for medical tourism again in Nigeria,” he added.

Group rejects Onu, Ogbuoji for ministerial slot Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki

A group, Ebonyi Consultative Initiative has called on President Muhammadu Buhari not to nominate the former Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu or the 2019 Ebonyi state governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Sonni Ogbuoji as his ministerial choice from Ebonyi state. In a statement issued in Abakaliki, National Coordinator of the group, Chief Michael Chukwu said the duo has not done anything to advance the development of the state and therefore, called on President Buhari not to consider the re-nomination of Onu or the appointment of Senator Ogbuoji as ministers if he wants Ebonyi state to be taken to the next level in line with his campaign mantra. However, the group made a strong case for Ebonyi Central zone for the ministerial nomination, noting that the zone has been badly sidelined in ministerial appointments unlike Ebonyi North and South since the creation of the state. Though the group did not make any submission on any particular nominee, it was gathered that they are pushing for candidates of the party who

contested and lost the general elections from Ebonyi Central. APC top shots being tipped are an APC senatorial candidate for Ebonyi Central, Senator Julius Ucha, the National Coordinator of the Buhari/Osibanjo Initiatives for Demonstrating Change, Comrade Chinedu Ogah and former Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ben Odoh among others. Ucha and Ogah were said to have delivered the highest votes for President Buhari in Ebonyi state during the 2019 presidential election. “We deeply regret that for the last four years our son was appointed the minister of science and technology, his home state has been neglected as if it is not part of the country. Ebonyi state has been schemed out in the calendar of the Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu that no federal presence has been recorded since he was appointed to head such a strategic ministry. “If Mr. President so loves Onu, he should appoint and give him an ambassadorial position where he will be interfacing with the international community. As far as Ebonyi is concerned, we don’t need a dormant and non-vibrant representatives or nominee that will enjoy the

quota of the state. “In the same vein, it should not even be contemplated as we heard that the 2019 governorship candidate of APC, Sen. Sonni Ogbuoji has been lobbying to make the ministerial list from Ebonyi state. It will be a tragedy for Ebonyi state if that happens, but we know that President Buhari hopes and thinks well of Ebonyi people. The option of Ogbuoji is no option and Ebonyi people will never accept that. “Like Onu, Ogbuoji cannot offer good representation as a minister. So, for the interest of Ebonyi people, the President should be kind enough to nominate someone who has the passion for Ebonyi people and Nigeria at large. “We have many capable hands and great mobilizers from Ebonyi state that advanced the fortunes of the APC during the 2019 general elections, if it must be on the basis of party affiliation. If Ogbuoji can abandon his governorship ambition only to be eyeing a ministerial position, it therefore means that he has no political sagacity to be considered worthy for such revered position,” the group said.

Rights abuses fuelling kidnapping, violent crimes - Expert Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

The rising incidences of criminal activities such as kidnapping, armed robbery and violent attacks among others have been blamed on widespread human rights abuses in parts of Nigeria. Plateau state Coordinator, National Human Rights Commission, Grace Pam, said understanding the rights of others in society is a sure way to end violent crimes. Speaking at a workshop on human rights organized by a nongovernmental organization, Search for Common Grounds (SFCG), for stakeholders in Jos North Local Government Area, Pam said human rights campaigns must be stepped up in communities to address the consequences associated with rights abuse. “To step up this campaign, we are now training school children on the importance of human rights aimed at catching them young so that they will grow up with the mentality formed in them as a culture,” she said Earlier, the Project Coordinator Search for Common Grounds in Plateau state, Patience Chaimang said the workshop is aimed at helping participants understand the essence of respecting other people’s fundamental human rights,. Chaimang said it was important to train stakeholders in early warning signs and conflict transformation which are often triggered by the violation of human rights.


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Bridge head market leaders urged to maintain peace, shun extortion Stories by John Ndu, Awka Anambra State Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Dr. Christian Madubuko, has urged Bridge Head market leaders to maintain peace, shun illegal tolls and diversion of Internally Generated Revenue from the markets. Dr. Madubuko made the call at the Godwin Achebe’s Stadium, Fegge, Onitsha while inaugurating a new Executive Committee of Bridge Head Market Traders Association. Madubuko reminded them of concerted

efforts by Anambra State Government to broker peace and conduct transparent election, urging them not to jeopardise it with corruption. “Do legitimise things. You are there on behalf of Anambra State government. We shall always come to your aid. I tour the markets to ascertain the needs of traders. “Don’t impose illegal fees nor steal government money. Take what belongs to you and give government their own to avoid the law catching up with you,’’ Madubuko cautioned. He, then, urged the new executive headed by Mr. Sunday Obinze, who was re-elected with 317 votes, to run an all-inclusive tenure.

“Remember those who are here and those not here. The people have voted their choice. I don’t think anyone was short-changed. The popular candidate won,’’ he said. Mr. Nnamdi Unobuagha, member Amalgamated Market Traders Association of Anambra State (AMATAS) and former Onitsha Main Market Chairman, urged the new executive to be peaceful and be securityconscious too. President, Nkpor Main Market Traders Association, Mr. Kingsley Obadiegwu, enjoined losers to wait for another opportunity, but co-operate with winners, saying that everybody could not lead at the same time.

The new Chairman, Mr. Obinze, thanked Governor Willie Obiano, Dr. Madubuko, AMATAS, Security men and delegates to the election for their efforts in making the election a success. The rest members are Sunday Aniagbaoso (Vice-Chairman (VC1); Sylvester Molokwu (VC II); Daniel Egbeigwe (Secretary); Michael Umezulike (Asst Sec); Emmanuel Obumso (Fin Sec) and Sunday Okoye (Treasurer). Others are Sunday Egboh (PRO); Nkoli Onyeanusi (Chief Provost); Sunday Onwuasoanya (Provost II); Vitus Nwanolue, Provost (III); Benjamin Chukwujekwu, Provost (IV); Ngozi Okolo, Welfare (I) and Emmanuel Ekwealor, Welfare (II).

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Traditional Ruler of Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State, HRM, Igwe Alex Onyido, (2nd left), Anambra State Director, DSS, Mr. Yusuf Isyaku (centre); Anambra State Sector Commander, FRSC, Mr Andrew Kumapayi (2nd right); Anambra State Commander, NDLEA, Mr. Sule Momodu (extreme right), during the 6th Edition of Lady Chito Onyido Quiz competition held at Kenneth Dike library, Awka recently.

Illicit drugs: Ogidi monarch partners NDLEA on enlightenment campaign ....holds Onyido quize competition

The Traditional Ruler of Ogidi in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, HRM, Igwe Alex Onyido, has continued to strengthen partnership with the Anambra State Command of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on the menace of illicit drugs in the society. The partnership is geared towards creating awareness on the need for youths to refrain from indiscriminate abuse of drugs. Igwe Onyido, who was speaking during the 6th edition of Lady Chito Onyido Quiz Competition, observed that most of the crimes were being committed by youths, under the influence of drug. The quiz competition which took place at the Kenneth Dike State Library, Awka, involved over 30 students from Secondary Schools across the state. Igwe, who was the sponsor of the competition, called on government to continue to embark on the campaign against drug abuse, especially at the elementary stages. Onyido, who is also a pharmacist,

charged meaningful individuals to sponsor programmes that would educate youths on the danger of drug intake. He further advocated for more construction of industries to creating employment opportunities so as to engage the youths meaningfully. Onyido explained that the quiz was in loving memory of his mother, Lady Chitto Onyido, for her kindness and love. In his part, Anambra State Commander, NDLEA, Mr. Sule Momodu, noted that his command had continued to map out programmes and activities where youths and students would be enlightened on drug abstinence. Momodu regretted that the Ministry of Education had not been supportive in promoting quiz competition on drug abuse. While commending the sponsor of the quiz, Igwe Onyido, the NDLEA boss bemoaned that many youths had lost their lives due to intake of drugs, which had lured them into crime and criminality.

Also speaking, the State Commander, Directorate of State Security Services, DSS, Mr. Yusuf Isyaku, cautioned the youths to be purposeful and engage in productive activities. The Deputy Chairman, Post Primary Schools Service Commission, PPSSC, Lady Pat Offiah, promised that the state Ministry of Education would further consolidate on the achievements of NDLEA in promoting drug enlightenment. The event witnessed presentation of prizes to the best performed schools. Berth Root Onitsha took first position and was given a Trophy, a set of Matching Band, 3 laptops, 3 plasma television, and N30,000 each to the three students that represented the school. Bubendoff Memorial Grammar School, Adazi Nnukwu, Anaocha Local Government Area came second and was presented with a trophy, 3 standing fans, 3 plasma television, 3 Ecolag bags, N30,000 each for the three students.

President Muhammadu Buhari has been called upon to seek ways of ending the epileptic power supply in the country. A frontline industrialist, Dr. Anthony Enukeme, made the call while addressing newsmen at his country home, Neni in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. He regretted that inadequate power supply has forced many indigenous companies out of business which he noted is not in the best interest of the country. According to Dr. Enukeme, addressing the challenges of poor power supply and multiple taxation will go a long way in strengthening the local industries for enhanced productivity, thereby improving the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Dr. Enukeme, who is an Aba based industrialist, equally called on the Federal Government to look into the deplorable condition of its roads especially in the South East geo-political zone for enhanced transportation and business transactions. On his part, a Lagos based industrialist, Chief Godwin Okafor, called on the government to device means of giving new industries tax holiday of at least five years before they can stabilise in paying tax as being done in Western countries. Chief Okafor, who is an indigene of Isuofia in Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State, called for the establishment of industrial parks in the six geopolitical zones of the country for the promotion of goods and services in the country. For the traditional ruler of Nise in Awka South Local Government Area, Igwe Romanus Iloh, apart from boosting the power generation in the country and improved road transportation, President Buhari should place priority on health care delivery, education, and agriculture for enhanced living standards of the people.

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Illegal revenue collection: Park managers seek ANSG intervention

Park Managers in Anambra State have called on the state government to urgently intervene in the anticipated crisis that may disrupt the existing peaceful atmosphere in the state. The Treasurer, Park Managers Association in the state, Chief Nelson Enendu, accused the members of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) of strategising plans to continue illegal collection, irrespective of the state government order. Though Enendu commended the state government for its earlier intervention in wading into the crowd when recently, the RTEAN in collaboration with members of the Executive Friends Drivers Welfare Association (EFDWA) wanted to take over parks, to continue illegal collection. It was gathered that recently, there was a total breakdown of law and order at the Niger Bridge Head area of Onitsha, near the statute of late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, when machetes and other dangerous weapons wielding touts took over the Onitsha-Enugu expressway, attacking anybody on sight. The touts were chanting “No ticket, no peace” “We own Anambra State, and we will continue collecting our levies” “Nobody will stop our work.” About 15 people sustained various degrees of injuries as they ran for their lives, while oncoming vehicles and tricycles knocked others down, resulting to different bodily injuries as they tried to escape from the attack of the rampaging machete brandishing touts in the area. Briefing newsmen in Onitsha, Chief Enendu pointed that the members of RTEAN and EFDWA were determined to breach the order of the state government, thereby imposing compulsory revenue collection from commercial drivers. He said: “Recently, RETEAN invaded the parks in Onitsha, using police to impose tout on us. Some of our members (park managers) were arrested and detained in a police station at Asaba. “I called on government to ascertain if its consent was sought to what was going on, but government said it was not aware, that they only recognised Urban Welfare Drivers Association as the only authentic body before the ban on illegal collection. “Let me also debunk the allegation leveled against me by the Deputy Chairman Operations of RTEAN, Mr. Onyeka Ezeani, saying I collected N4800 from commuters. It is not true. “Even when we were collecting revenue, it was N150 or N200. You can verify this from commuters,” he added. When contacted, the Chairman, Urban Drivers Association (UDWAS) Onitsha Asaba Unit, Mr. Sunday Ogoegbunam, explained that those members of EFDWA were part of them, but they formed another group because they felt bad that the state government banned illegal collection. Ogoegbunam said: “Since formation of EFDWA by aggrieved members of UDWAS, they have been fermenting troubles, especially Mr. Silas Igwe, Boniface Okonkwo and Osmond Okpe, who were part of our executives. “The last time we had issues with them, government intervened but they were not satisfied with the decision of government. They sued us and we won them again. “So they are doing everything possible to extort money from people and cause trouble in the state. “We call on government to call them to order and possibly bring them to book, so that the peace of the state will be sustained.” Ogoegbunam added.


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N5trn debts: Explore ADR approach to recover debts, Jurists charges AMCON Motolani Oseni As Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) continue to seek better ways to recover its huge outstanding debt of over N5trillion, leading jurists at the weekend again urged the management of corporation to explore the opportunities offered by Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) centres established by the Federal High Court. It is worthy of note that 80 per cent of the over N5 trillion is owed by just 350 individuals in the country. Respected jurists, including Justice I.N.Buba; Justice A.M. Liman; Justice C.M.A. Olatoregun; Justice B.F.M. Nyako; Justice Nnamdi Dimgba, Dr Chuka Agbu and Mr Olugbenga Bello among others, at the weekend urged AMCON to refer some of its cases to ADR as that could provide faster ways towards recovery rather than wait endlessly for the courts especially now that the corporation has over 3,000 court cases and counting with imminent sunset date fast approaching. They made the call at the Abuja version of 2019 Annual Seminar for External Solicitors and Asset Management Partners (AMPs) of AMCON, which ended at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja at the weekend. Justice Buba, who chaired one of the sessions said, “Every judge is supposed to promote ADR because it is faster. ADR was set up to help the courts. If you say you don’t want ADR, then you have to be ready to waste your time in court. It is not that the courts deliberately delay your cases, but the courts are overwhelmed by the barrage of cases before them.” Justice Nyako, who also chaired a session, while commenting on why cases are piling up in court urged AMCON lawyer to familiarize themselves with the legal procedures before appearing in court. According to her, if a lawyer handling the AMCON case does not follow procedure, the case will not take off. But to help ease off the pressure, she added that the Federal High Court is trying to establish three more ADR centres in the country for ease of dispensing justice. Again she said, “Once the ADR centres are open, I want to encourage our lawyers to refer some of these AMCON cases to the ADR centres and help decongest the courts.” AMCON Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ahmed Kuru who was represented at the annual seminar by Mr. Aminu Ismail, an Executive Director of Operations at AMCON had earlier in his welcome speech lamented the huge outstanding debt of the corporation of over N5trillion, which will eventually become a burden to the Federal Government of Nigeria if at sunset AMCON failed to recover. Urging AMCON lawyers to sit up especially in the face of hard fighting obligors, he added, “We have noticed increased incidences of obligors taking advantage of the appeal process to deny us the benefit of favourable judgments obtained. Going forward, we should be conscious of the availability of the opportunity to request the courts to order litigants to deposit judgment consideration with the court registrars. This will mitigate the practice of obligors deliberately dragging their matters in court.” He urged AMCON council and Asset Management Partners (AMPs) to take advantage of the special provision on accelerated hearing of AMCON matters since the Practice Rules allow the courts to sit from day-to-day, even on the weekends, at their discretion.

L-R: Femi Osinubi and Kikelomo Asuelime, both Board members of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Nigeria; Richard Chambers, President & Chairman, IIA Global; Uduak N.Udoh, President & Chairman, IIA Nigeria and Chief Audit Executive, FirstBank; Humphrey Okorie, CEO, IIA Nigeria at the 6th African Federation of Institutes of Internal Auditors (AFIIA) Conference, held recently in Gaborone, Botswana.

SEC: Investors await ICPC Appeal Court judgment on Gwarzo Ruling portents danger for development of the Nigerian capital market - Stakeholders

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja Stakeholders in the Nigerian stock market may have to wait awhile, pending the determination of an appeal filed before the Abuja Division of the appellate court by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), against the April 16 ruling by Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf of the FCT High Court. The National Industrial Court (NIC), last Thursday, ordered the reinstatement of Mounir Gwarzo, the suspended Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with all his salaries and allowances paid to him. In his ruling, Justice Sanusi Kado held that the minister of finance, who is the second defendant in the suit, lacked the

power to suspend Gwarzo, even as he dismissed three issues raised by defence counsel through their preliminary objection, ruling that the suit was not statute barred. Expectedly, stakeholder reactions to the court judgments have been varied, with some welcoming the development, even as others have accused ICPC’s lawyers of half-hearted prosecution of the case, as they keep presenting only the issue of the severance package, as if that was all. But members of the Consolidated Capital Market Stakeholders Forum (CCMSF) insist the ruling portends danger for the development of the Nigerian capital market. CCMSF in a statement by its President, Umar Usman urged the Federal Government to appeal the judgment,

given that Gwarzo also has several other issues of corruption. Also speaking on the issue, the National Chairman, Progressive Shareholders Association of Nigeria, Boniface Okezie, urged the Federal Government appeal if it so desires, given that “(Mrs. Kemi) Adeosun (the then Finance Minister), when she took the decision to suspend Gwarzo, did not do it as a person. The ministry is still there as an institution, so they can appeal the decision”. He However blamed the government for the confusion over the status of suspended Gwarzo and called for the appointment of a substantive board for the SEC, which “for over four years has been without a board… this is not good enough. “If the board was there everything

would have been done by the board and all these would not have happened. The ministry does not need to interfere with the work of SEC because the commission is supposed to be independent”, he added. Justice Baba-Yusuf had while discharging and acquitting Gwarzo and a former Commissioner of SEC, Zakawanu Garuba free of alleged N104.9m severance package and car allowance fraud ruled that ICPC failed to establish a 115.8m fraud case against the duo. The court ruled that ICPC has failed to establish an N115.8million fraud case against ex-Director General of Security & Exchange Commission, Mr Munir Gwarzo and one other. The court, therefore, discharged and acquitted the defendants of all charges. Case tried in 315 days.

Nigeria’s international airports equipped with EOC Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

The Managing Director Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Capt. Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu has revealed that all the country’s international airports have an Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) as part of criteria to deal with crisis situations when they arise. Yadudu disclosed this over the weekend at the agency’s headquarters at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, during an interview with aviation

journalists. It would be recalled that the EOC at the Kaduna International Airport was about two weeks ago commissioned by the authority. He explained that Kaduna Airport was added to the growing number of emergency centres in the country because of its international status, noting that it was key for all airports to have an EOC that could be activated in times of emergencies. He said: “So far, it’s only international airports that have EOCs, but it is what we should have in every airport. Kaduna

airport didn’t have before now, maybe because it wasn’t an international airport, but all the airports should have it. The essence is to cater for emergencies like air crash, terminals and any form of emergencies that may arise where you have casualties. You need to have a place to coordinate emergencies where you can sit down quickly and direct resolutions of the emergencies. “That’s why it is not usually inside the terminal or airside, but where you can have accessibility to the runway, airside and the terminal; you can see what’s

happening, but it’s a bit remote from the terminal building. Whatever that is happening in the terminal, you can easily go there. “All the airports have an aerodrome emergency plan. When you have an emergency, you quickly activate it and call the people that are in charge of such emergencies like the fire service, airport manager and others. All these things are spelt out with their leaders. “Once normalcy is restored, you close the centre. All airports are supposed to have it with competent personnel.”

Africa Union, Huawei sign agreement to deepen cooperation in ICT Mathew Dadiya, Abuja Huawei at the weekend disclosed that it signed a draft agreement to reinforce its cooperation with the African Union in a number of areas, including 5G communications that is at the heart of the Chinese telecom giant’s dispute with the United States. Huawei Vice President for Northern Africa, Philippe Wang said that the draft agreement

would also reinforce their cooperation in areas such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence and high-speed networks. Huawei, the world’s second smartphone maker has become embroiled in a dispute with the United States because of its leading role in developing equipment for next-generation 5G mobile phone networks. The US government has warned that its equipment could serve as a Trojan horse for Chinese intelligence services, a claim Huawei

has denied. Washington has urged its partners to shun the firm. The US has also moved to block US companies from doing business with the firm, which has prompted China to warn it will create a blacklist of “unreliable” foreign companies. Wang said, “This collaboration is witness to the continued confidence between the African Union and Huawei.” He added that this accord should put a rest to “rumours that Huawei equipment leaked data,

given that the AU conducted a complete audit of its IT system ... and the conclusions rejected information that appeared in the press last year.” In 2018, the French newspaper Le Monde reported that China had spied on the AU’s headquarters in Addis Ababa, citing sources inside the organisation. It reported that the spying began in 2012, after the completion of the AU’s new headquarters building that was financed by China.


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L-R (standing) Managing Director, STEM Café, Lekki, Ebere Nkoro; Head, Science & Curriculum, Education District IV, Lagos State, Adenekan Adekunle; Sales and Marketing Lead, Enyo Retail & Supply, Mr. Olabanjo Alimi and Corporate Communications Lead, Enyo Retail & Supply, Arinola Shobande, and students representing the five participating schools at the STEM competition.

MTN Nigeria listing: Equities market cap hits N2.27trn in May Temitope Adebayo The MTN Nigeria listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) lifted the market capitalization (cap) of the equites market by N2.27 trillion in May. The market opened in May at N10.96 trillion to close May 31, 2019, at N13.68 trillion, while the NSE ASI appreciated by 6.55 per cent or basis points to 31,069.37 basis points from 29,159.74 basis points the market opened in May. The telecoms giant on May 16 was admitted into the NSE premium board category, following its official listing by the introduction of 20.35 billion units of ordinary shares valued at N1.8 trillion. The Managing Director, Enterprise Stockbrokers Limited, Mr Rotimi Fakayejo explained to our correspondent that the

company listing impacted on a market cap in May, stressing that market felt liquidity and other listed companies benefited. According to him, “when there is a new listing on NSE, the market cap is expected to feel the impact but investors return might appreciate or depreciate which in the case of MTN Nigeria returns in May appreciated.” The head of research, PanAfrican Capital Plc, Mr. Moses Ojo said, the new listing impacted on market appreciation in May. Meanwhile, the equities market closed on a negative in its Year-till-Date performance, attributable to 2019 political uncertainty that led to foreign investors exiting the market in March. The NSE All-Share Index (NSE ASI) dipped by 1.15 per cent or 361.13 basis points in Year-till-Date performance to 31,069.37 basis points from 31,430.50 basis points the market opened this year.

From the perspective of market capitalization (cap), the NSE equities market segment closed on a positive after gaining N1.95 trillion over MTN Nigeria listing in May. The market cap, which is the market value of a publicly traded company’s outstanding stocks opened this year at N11.73 trillion, gaining N1.95 trillion or per cent to close May 31, 2019, at N13.68 trillion. “Generally, the equities market closed negative in five months of 2019 but the new listing impacted on the market cap in May. When there is a new listing, it does not affect the market ASI but affects the market cap. It simply means, in five months, average returns dropped but the listing lifted the market cap, “Ojo explained to our correspondent. Speaking on the market performance in

five months of 2019, Ojo said, the political uncertainty as at the result of the election affected the market. “The elections led to foreign investors holding to observe what is happening while domestic investors were holdings. Throughout 2018 until we had elections, the market has taken a beat. We were not expecting much as a result of political uncertainty.” The equities market in the first quarter (Q1) of this year started on a negative over domestic and foreign challenges. Investors’ profit-taking in Oil & Gas and Consumers goods stocks listed on the NS down the equities market segment by N59 billion in Q1 of 2019. Market cap had opened the year at N11.672 trillion and closed March 29, 2019, at N11.731 trillion, translating into N59 billion declines.

Anchor borrower scheme lifts over 1m smallholder farmers-CBN Motolani Oseni The Anchor Borrowers Scheme of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), launched in November 2015, has lifted not less than 1,059,604 smallholder farmers. The program was designed to build partnerships between smallholder farmers and reliable large-scale agro-processors, with a view to increasing agricultural output, while improving access to credit for farmers. The CBN in a statement said, “The programme has helped to bolster agricultural

production by removing obstacles faced by smallholder farmers. We have also improved access to markets for farmers by facilitating greater partnership with agro-processors and industrial firms in the sourcing of raw materials. “So far, the programme has supported more than 1,059,604 smallholder farmers across all the 36 states of Nigeria, in cultivating 16 different commodities over 1.114 million hectares of farmland. It has also supported the creation of over 2.5 million jobs across the agricultural value chain.” Recently, while speaking on development

finance intervention, the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, said that the bank increased its lending to the agricultural and industrial sectors, through targeted intervention schemes such as the Anchor Borrowers Programme, Commercial Agricultural Credit Scheme and the Real Sector Support Facility. “In particular, we sought to improve the domestic supply of four commodities (rice, fish, sugar and wheat), which consume about N1.3tn annually in our nation’s import bill,” he said. He said its targeted focus on the

agricultural and industrial sectors were driven by the vast opportunities for growth in these sectors were given the country’s high population. According to him, it was also instrumental in taking Nigeria out of the recession. Emefiele said that in 2017, over 50 per cent of the contributions to GDP growth came from the agriculture and industrial sectors. He said these sectors had the ability to absorb the growing labour pool of eligible workers in its effort to meet the household consumption needs of the Nigerian populace.

SEC directs shareholders of Skye Bank to claim dividend payment Mathew Dadiya. Abuja The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed shareholders of defunct Skye Bank plc to claim their dividend payment. The apex capital market regulator in its circular said, “Investors that have unclaimed dividends are therefore advised to contact Cardinalstone Registrars to process their dividend payments.” The Commission has also directed Cardinalstone Registrars and STL

Trustees to ensure that all genuine claims of the beneficiary shareholders are addressed forthwith. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in collaboration with Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), had announced plans to establish a bridge bank, Polaris Bank, to assume the assets and liabilities of Skye Bank Plc. Skye bank before now had failed to meet minimum thresholds in critical prudential and adequacy ratios, which culminated in the bank’s permanent presence at the CBN

Standing Lending Window on a daily basis. The bank in its 2015 financial year results to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) reported N40.7 billion loss after tax and N37.7 billion loss before tax amid plummet in customers deposit. The lender as at 2015 financial year had N104.18 billion shareholders’ funds. Findings by Financial outlook online revealed that Skye Bank made a total provision of N34.68 billion for impairment charges for the year

ended December 31, 2015. While N27.5 billion impairment charges out of the N34.68 billion were for loans, the remaining N7.14 billion was set aside as impairment charges for other financial assets. Polaris Bank limited has been issued operating license by the CBN and commences banking business from the September 21, 2018 while the operating license of Syke Bank has been revoked by the governor of the CBN and the NDIC has commenced the processes for its liquidation.

The Nigerian Aviation Company plc (nahco aviance) has announced the further certification of its operations with the recent ISAGO certificate issued by IATA for its operations in Kano. The new IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration certification for Kano expires on 21 August 2020. The certification of Kano operations brings to three, the total number of stations certified by ISAGO. The others are Lagos and Abuja. NAHCO is the only ground handler in Nigeria with ISAGO certifications in three stations. Late last year, the Company announced the RA 3 revalidation of its operations in the country’s major airports by the European Union. The Third Country EU Regulated Agent (RA3) validation was issued to a number of NAHCO’s airport operations. The stations include Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano. The ISAGO Audit and ISAGO Registration means that nahco aviance has demonstrated conformity with the applicable ISAGO standards and recommended practices as specified in the ISAGO Ground Operations Manual Edition 7 certifying its area of operations. Areas covered by the recertification include Organisation and Management (ORM), Load Control (LOD), Passenger and Baggage Handling (PAB), Aircraft Handling and Loading (HDL), Aircraft Ground Movement (AGM) and Cargo and Mail Handling (CGM). It would be recalled that in 2010, nahco aviance was awarded the ISAGO certification, the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations in Lagos, becoming the first ground handling company in West Africa to receive the certification for safety and service quality. The listed benefits of ISAGO registration for ground handling and airport businesses include safer ground operations, fewer accidents and injuries, elimination of redundant audits from airlines, reduced costs: less damage and less audits, uniform audit process and harmonised standards. Other benefits are improved safety oversight, harmonized auditor training and qualifications, improved quality standards and enhanced understanding of high-/risk areas within ground operations The Third country EU regulated agent (RA3) is a designation given to a cargo handling entity located in a third county that has been validated and approved as such on the basis of an EU security validation. The organisation ensures that security controls, including screening, where applicable is applied to the consignment bound for the union and that the consignment has been protected from unauthorized interference from the time that those security controls were applied until the consignment is loaded onto an aircraft or are otherwise handed over to an ACC3 – certified carrier or another RA3 operator. The advantage of having RA3 validation is that consignments once screened, protected before loading into an ACC3 validated carrier are exempted from further screening and can enter any member state.


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PDP to Bayelsa govt: LG polls should hold despite threats by opposition parties The Bayelsa State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Moses Cleopas, has called on the State Government to ensure the conduct of the local government elections despite threats by elements of the opposition in the state. Cleopas said in a statement on Saturday that no amount of threats should be allowed to truncate the planned conduct of the local government polls scheduled to hold on August 10, 2019. The PDP Chairman was reacting to the sudden resignation of the chairman of the Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission, Dr. Bertola Perekeme on Saturday. Cleopas said that information at the disposal of the PDP indicated

that Perekeme was threatened by members opposition political parties to pull out of the planned conduct of the local government elections. He stressed that some disgruntled elements in Bayelsa opposition who lack the capacity to win free, fair and credible elections were behind the nefarious plot to prevent the conduct of the local government election in the state. The PDP chairman called on the police and other security agencies to ensure immediate investigation of the threats to the lives of the SIEC boss and his family members by the opposition with a view to bringing the culprits to book. He called on the Bayelsa people to be firm and support the free, fair and credible elections

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being put in place to bring in the next elected local government chairmen and councillors in Bayelsa State. He said, “It has come to the attention of the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in Bayelsa State that the Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission, Dr. Bertola Perekeme, has resigned from his position. “Investigations our party conducted into this sudden development revealed shockingly that Dr. Perekeme and members of his family were threatened by members of the opposition political parties who lack the capacity to win any free and fair electoral contest in Bayelsa. “It is on this note that we call on the government to proceed with the planned local government polls designed to bring in Bayelsa’s next party chairmen and Councillors. It would be sad to accede to the criminal intent of these characters. “We hereby call on the police and other security agencies to investigate this audacity being exhibited by criminals masquerading as politicians with a view to arresting them for prompt prosecution. “As a party, we are preparing for the election with the intent to win. Only the unpopular and those with evil intent would be against the conduct of free and fair polls at the local government level in the state.”

LG Poll: Ondo APC denies defrauding council aspirants, assures party is ready for poll The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has denied allegations by a group under the aegis of Conference of APC Councillorship Aspirants, in a petition to the National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, alleging that the state executive of the party swindled them of the money paid by its members to obtain forms in the state local government election and calling for refunds of the money. Expressing surprise at the development, the party in a statement by the State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Alex Kalejaye described the allegations as unfounded, said, “The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ondo State has been drawn to a petition against the State chapter, by a group under the aegis of Conference of APC Councillorship Aspirants, to the National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, calling for a refund of the money paid by its members to obtain forms in the state local government election, among others. “We consider some of the allegations contained in the

petition as harsh and unfounded. We are also not unaware that we owe the public explanation on what transpired, and for the records, which are the basis for this reaction.” Explaining what transpired, the party said, “It is a fact that following the announcement by the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) in September last year, to conduct local councils’ election, the APC, as a responsible party, advertised sales of forms for interested aspirants. “Many aspirants showed interest and did obtain the Expression of Interest forms, indicating readiness to participate in the said election. “However, while the party was at the top of preparation for the election, the State electoral body said the date earlier set for the election was no longer feasible, citing reasons why it has to be postponed. “To keep the local administration alive, the State Government opted for a Caretaker arrangement, in which members were drawn from the aspirants that had obtained the Expression of Interest form.

“The State Chairman of the party, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, later met with the entire aspirants that obtained the forms and assured them of the party’s readiness for local councils’ election once the electoral body shows green light. “The State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has also granted audience to the aspirants, and assured them that the local government election would come up soon. “We were therefore surprised with the attitude of the aspirants in disparaging the Government and the party in the state. We are of the view that loyal members of the party should be less boisterous while presenting their cases. “Our duty is to ensure fair play; promote party cohesion, and work assiduously for the welfare and interest of all the members. We have not reneged. “We appeal to all the aspirants and indeed any other party faithful, to see the party as a structure that we must all join hands with to build, and display much understanding in this regards,” Kalejaye said.

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Sanwo-Olu solicits religious leaders’ support for behavioural change Patrick Okohue The Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has solicited the support of religious leaders in bringing about behavioural changes among their followers in order to bring sanity to the roads as well as the environment. The governor, accompanied by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat and other top government officials were at the Lagos State Secretariat Mosque in Alausa for a special inauguration Jumat Service organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Culture to pray for the success of the new administration. He stressed the important role that Clerics play in disseminating, propagating and sensitising their followers on government programmes and policies, following the strong belief they have in them, adding that this platform will be well utilised by the current administration. The governor promised to regularly use the clerics for the implementation of the newly signed Executive Orders on Waste Management, Traffic matters and Sanitation. “We challenge our clerics to say that we would be coming back to see them on issues around waste management because we know that the congregation believe them. We would bring back the waste management team to come and show them the different colours that we will be using for wastes.

“And once they help us to propagate it, the message would go down. We would also talk about traffic management and why we need to obey traffic rules, to ensure that we are not driving against traffic, obey traffic officers and very simple things like that. We will take the message to people through you so that we can begin to see the change,” Sanwo-Olu said. The governor thanked God for the successful take-off of the new administration and appreciated the religious leaders for their prayers and support, just as he further sought their partnership towards making Lagos a role model in all spheres of life. He also appealed to them to intensify their supplication for the overall success of the new administration. Sanwo-Olu expressed gratitude to God Almighty that the inauguration of the present administration took place within the last ten days of the month of Ramadan, while the inauguration Jumat Service also came up on the last Friday of the month of Ramadan, which according to him was divine. “Today’s prayer was very special for three reasons. One, our inauguration took place in the month of Ramadan. We believe it was very divine. Secondly, it is also within the last 10 days of Ramadan. Thirdly, it is also the last Friday before the end of Ramadan. The prayers that have been offered today are very symbolic. We are grateful that it was successful,” Sanwo-Olu said.


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AT THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF BALASORE ALLOYS NIGERIA LIMITED (THE “COMPANY”) HELD ON 3RD DAY OF JUNE, 2019 AT THE COMPANY’S REGISTERED OFFICE, THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS WERE PROPOSED AND DULY PASSED: “THAT THE COMPANY BE AND IS HEREBY WOUND UP WITH EFFECT FROM 3RD JUNE, 2019.” “... THAT MR. CHUKWUBUIKE ONWUZURUMBA BE AND IS APPOINTED THE LIQUIDATOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF WINDING UP THE AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY.” DATED THIS 31ST DAY OF MAY, 2019 BIJU JOHN KOSHY

RAJENDRA KUMAR PARAKH

THE HOPE THREE-SIXTY FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO COOPERATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES 1. FASAWE OLUWADAMILOLA CHISOMEBI 2. IYINOLUWA SAMUEL ABOYEJI 3. OLUWATOBI DAVID OBASA 4. ADERINTO ADETOMIWA 5. LEONARD IKHANOBA

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THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO COOPERATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. AMB. MRS PAULINE NELSON MIANAEKERE- CHAIRMAN. 2. PRINCEWILL SOLOMON ALBERT - SECRETARY. 3. EMMANUEL OKIEMUTE OGEGE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO ORGANIZE SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, CONDUCT HEALING, DELIVERANCE AND EVANGELIZE. 3. TO ASSIST THE NEEDY AND LESS PRIVILEGED.

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WAJI’S HOPE FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO COOPERATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. VIVIAN GANI AGBU - CHAIRMAN 2.BULUS MANTI AYUBA - SECRETARY 3. KASARI RIMAMTAWE - MEMBERS 4. MUKUNGA BINGA - MEMBERS 5. MAYINDI JOYCE GANI MEMERS AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN SERVICES TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

*AREWA FEMALE YOUTHS AMBASSADORS INITIATIVE*

YOUTH ENLIGHTENMENT SOLUTION AND EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION; CAC/IT/NO 78575

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO COOPERATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1.WADI VICTORIA BEN-HIRKI - CHAIRPERSON 2. MUHAMMED WAKILI - MEMBER 3. HAUWA MOHD KABIR - SECRETARY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999 OLD TRUSTEES; 1. SAMUEL PETER OKON - REMOVED 2. ENGR. NELSON MIANAEKERE - REMOVED 3. AMB. PAULINE MIANAEKERE - REMOVED 4. AMB. ESTHER UDOH -REMOVED 5. ADEMOLA ROBERT ADEYEMI - REMOVED 6. COMRADE JOHN ESSIEN - REMOVED

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROVIDE A SUSTAINABLE AND COMFORTABLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED 2. TO ENSURE AND PROVIDE BETTER LIVING CONDITIONS FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO BRING OUT THE HIDDEN TALENT IN OUR AREWA FEMALE YOUTH. 2. TO WORK HAND IN HAND WITH OTHER BODIES/ ORGANIZATION RELATED TO PROMOTING THE RIGHT AND INTEREST OF WOMEN IN GENERAL. 3. TO TRAIN THE AREWA FEMALE YOUTH TO BE SELF RELIANT AND FOOD ENTREPRENEURS.

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED:- SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

WE CAN FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN

IMO STATE AMALGAMATED MARKETS AND TRADERS ASSOCIATION

INITIATIVE FOR MERCY AND SOCIAL ACTIONS THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO COOPERATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. DR. ADEDAYO ADEYEMI (CHAIRMAN) 2. DR. OTIVE IGBUZOR 3. MRS. JANET ARIBIKE 4. MR. SUNDAY AROWOSEGBE 5. DR. BULUS DANMAGAJI 6. JUSTICE MODUPE OSHO-ADEBIYI 7. BARRISTER RINGSUM ALFRED DANBABA (SECRETARY) THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS POPULATION, HEALTH AND NUTRITION CHALLENGES. 2. TO DEPLOY INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS EDUCATION, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND LIVELIHOOD. 3. TO GALVANISE SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND SOCIAL SECTORS IN BRINGING ABOUT TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO COOPERATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. AZEESAT OLUTOSIN ASHAJU 2. AHMED BABAFEMI ABIOLA AYOOLA 3. AZEEZAT AYODELE ABISODUN AYOOLA 4. JONATHAN AKPAN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS/ DISABLED CHILDREN 2. TO PROMOTE MENTORING ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

BOYSCO NKWERRE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO COOPERATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. UZUKWU, JOSHUA CHINAKA - CHAIRMAN 2. IHEME, DARLINGTON AMOBI - SECRETARY 3. DIM, CHRISTOPHER UCHENNA - MEMBER AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ENSURE THE UPLIFTMENT AND GROWTH OF THE ALMA MATER. 2. TO PROMOTE UNITY AND WELFARE OF MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR – GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA P.M.B 198, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: IFEANYI UNAEZE, ESQ. (SOLICITOR)

MOUNT OLIVE ESTATE OWNERS, ASSOCIATION, IFITE NKWELLE EZUNAKA

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO COOPERATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1.CHUKWURAH JAMES OKECHUKWU - CHAIRMAN. 2. MBANU CHRISTIAN CHUKWUMA, (ASST CHAIRMAN) 3. NWAMBARA PATIENCE ONYERO, SECRETARY 4. MBA CHIDEBELE - FIN. SECRETARY

FAITH IN GOD PENTECOSTAL CHURCH THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO COOPERATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR FAITH MISSAH TOMOLOJU - CHAIRMAN 2. PASTOR HENRY OLAWOLE OLAGBEGI - SECRETARY 3. BRO GODWIN OLUWATOBI TOMOLOJU 4. PASTOR( MRS) JULIANA TOMOLOJU 5. DEACONESS CHRISTIANA OMOLO ADEJUMO THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE AS FOLLOWS 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD 2. TO ESTABLISH FAITH IN GOD GOSPEL CHURCH ALL OVER THE WORLD IN ORDER TO RAISE BELIEVERS THAT WILL SERVE THE LORD AND PREPARE FOR HEAVEN. 3. TO BUILD CHARITY HOMES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND ORPHANS . 4 ESTABLISHING THEOLOGICAL STUDY AND EQUIPPING SAVED SOULS WITH SOUND AND ACCURATE KNOWLEDGE OF THE WORD . ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR – GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA P.M.B 198, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

GRASSROOT SPORTS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO COOPERATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES 1. FELIX UKPABI - CHAIRMAN 2. ONONUGBO BONAVENTURE ANAYO - SECRETARY 3.EKPENYONG JOHN BASSEY 4. IDOWU OLALEYE JOSNTER: SECRETARY

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF REGISTERED MEMBERS.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO DEVELOP AND TRAIN YOUNG TALENTED FOOTBALLER THAT WILL BUILDING THEIR SPORTING CAREERS

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

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

PRESENTER; SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

NEWLY APPOINTED TRUSTEES 1. COMRADE USMAN HARUNA 2. EDISON NWADIARO 3. BARR. MARYAM TALATU LABARAN 4. ADEMOLA ROBERT ADEYEMI. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS 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.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO COOPERATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. ODIKANWA JONATHAN NWANERI 2. MGBEMERE UDOKA JUDETHADDEUS 3. EZEANOCHIE EMMANUEL CHETACHI 4. ASHAGWARA CLINTON ONYEKA 5. NZEH PASCHAL UGWUANYA 6. NWEKE GODRICK NWAFOR 7. ONYEJIEKE OGBONNAYA 8. MADUFOR COLLINS 9. OKEREKE MARCEL CHINEDU 10. NJIONYE CHUKWUEMEKA 11. LIVINUS ANORUO EZENWA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ENHANCE PEACE AND UNITY IN IMO BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT. 2. TO EDUCATE TRADERS AND ENHANCE COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES IN IMO STATE 3. TO ASSIST IN SOCIAL ANVD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF ITS MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR – GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA P.M.B 198, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

OKPOKO-DUM FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO COOPERATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE 1. MR. KELVIN ONWUMA AYOGU - CHAIRMAN. 2. MRS GLORIA CHEKWUBE AYOGU - TREASURER 3. MR EMEKA OLIVER OSSAI - GENERAL SECRETARY THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE 1. PROMOTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. 2. ADVANCEMENT OF SKILL ACQUISITION FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGE. 3. PROVIDING EDUCATION AND MORAL SUPPORT TO THE INDIGENT. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR – GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA P.M.B 198, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY MR. KELVIN ONWUMA AYOGU, THE CHAIRMAN.

ILEDI BROTHERS’ ASSOCIATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO COOPERATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 1. CHIEF ABU ELEMORO MARTINS (CHAIRMAN ) 2. CHIEF OLUSHOLA ONAFOWOKAN (SECRETARY ) 3. OTUNBA SHINA BAKINSON 4. CHIEF OWOLABI OKE 5. TEMITOPE WRIGHT AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.TO FOSTER ONENESS, CARE AND CARTER FOR ONE ANOTHER (2)TO SERVE HUMANITY (3)TO PROTECT OUR CULTURES REGARDLESS OF OUR ETHNIC DEFERENCES (4)TO BE FAITHFUL,HONEST AND TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER REGARDLESS OF OUR RACE CULTURE OR NATIONALITY. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR – GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA P.M.B 198, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY.


Classified 18 PROGRESSIVE GOVERNORS FORUM THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED FORUM HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR THE CHANGE OF ITS CHAIRMAN AND SOME BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE PRESENT TRUSTEES ARE: F. HE OKOROCHA OWELLE ROCHAS – CHAIRMAN G. HE OSHIOMHOLE ADAMS – MEMBER H. HE AMOSUN IBIKUNLE – MEMBER I. HE SHETTIMA KASHIM – MEMBER J. HE AMINU BELLO MASARI – MEMBER K. HE UMARU TANKO AL-MAKURA – MEMBER L. MR. SALIHU MOH. LUKMAN – SECRETARY THE NEW TRUSTEES ARE: A. HE ABUBAKAR ATIKU BAGUDU – CHAIRMAN B. HE AMINU BELLO MASARI – MEMBER C. HE GODWIN OBASEKI – MEMBER D. HE KAYODE FAYEMI – MEMBER E. HE MAI MALA BUNI – MEMBER F. HE SIMON BAKO LALONG – MEMBER G. SALIHU MOH. LUKMAN – SECRETARY THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: TO MOBILIZE STATE GOVERNMENT TO FACILITATE ACCELERATED HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THROUGH UNDERTAKING POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIVES OF CITIZENS, ERADICATE POVERTY AND CREATE JOBS IN THE COUNTRY. ANY OBJECTION TO THESE CHANGES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, P.M.B 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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ASSOCIATION OF HOUSE-OWNERS AND RESIDENTS OF PARADISE ESTATE 1 LIFE CAMP ABUJA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO COOPERATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. MR. J. FOFAH – CHAIRMAN 2. MRS. JUDITH MONEKE 3. ARC FRED MADUIKE 4. MRS. THERESA HENSHAW 5. MR. UMAR ABU 6. DR. XAVIER OKON 7. BARR. ADEJUWON GABRIEL 8. BARR. K. A. AYUBA 9. MAJ. GEN. BIRIGENI 10. MR. ACHIBONG 11. MRS. UDUENI CELINA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO MEET, DELIBERATE AND FORMULATE POLICIES AND MEASURES DEEMED APPROPRIATE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ESTATE 2. TO CREATE A FORUM FOR INTERACTIONS BETWEEN HOUSE OWNERS AND RESIDENTS OF PARADISE ESTATE 1 LIFE CAMP, ABUJA. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR – GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA P.M.B 198, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

REPORT UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS MEDIA ADVOCACY INITIATIVE

OTUAGASA IFA TEMPLE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED BODY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUTEES ARE: 1. UMARU ALHAJI PATE 2. ABIGAIL ODOZI OGWEZZY-NDISIKA 3. LEKAN ABAYOMI OTUFODUNRIN 4. MOTUNRAYO ADUNNI ALAKA THE OBJECTS FOR WHICH THE INITIATIVE IS ESTABLISHED ARE: A) TO MAXIMISE THE AGENDA SETTING CAPACITY OF THE MEDIA BY PROVIDING PROACTIVE REPORTAGE OF ISSUES CONSISTENTLY AND CONTINUOUSLY TOWARDS NECESSARY IMPACT. B) TO ENGENDER THE IMPROVED APPRECIATION OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL ROLE OF THE MEDIA AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS TO CIVIC AWARENESS, GOOD GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. C) TO LEVERAGE COLLABORATIONS WITH VARIOUS STAKEHOLDER GROUPS AND TEAMS TO BUILD ETHICAL, ISSUEBASED AND SPECIALISED REPORTING CAPACITIES OF THE MEDIA. D) TO PROVIDE STRATEGIC AND PROACTIVE COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS, THAT IS WELL-THOUGHT-OUT, INNOVATIVE AND FORWARD-THINKING DELIVERY OF INTENDED MESSAGES AND ENGAGEMENTS, TO INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS,
THROUGH EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT OF MEDIA MANAGEMENT, PRODUCTS AND CONNECTIONS. E) TO PROVIDE PLATFORMS THAT POPULARISE THE USE OF A COMBINATION OF JOURNALISTIC PROWESS, STRENGTH OF ADVOCACY, COMMUNICATION STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY TO CONTRIBUTE TO RESOLVING THEMATIC ISSUES ACROSS VARIOUS SECTORS IN NIGERIA AND BEYOND. F) TO SUPPORT CAPACITY AND IMPACT SYNERGY AMONG CIVIL SOCIETY GROUPS, THE MEDIA AND GOVERNMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT G) TO DO ALL SUCH OTHER THINGS AS MAY BE CONSIDERED TO BE INCIDENTAL OR CONDUCIVE TO THE ATTAINMENT OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS OR ANY OF THEM.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVED 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. ELEBUIBON OGUNDEJI IFADAMITAN (CHAIRMAN) 2. ELEBUIBON FUNMILOLA GBEMI (SECRETARY) 3. ELEBUIBON OLUWABUNMI (TRUSTEE) 4. ELEBUIBON IFADAPO AWODELE (TRUSTEE) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE AND ENLIGHTEN THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE IMPORTANCE OF YORUBA CULTURE AND PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO ALL KINDS OF HUMAN PROBLEMS.

ANGELS WINGS AFRICAN HEALTH EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVED 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. ORIAKHI ANGELA UWA - PRESIDENT 2. ABDULLAHI AWWAL ALIYU - SECRETARY 3. BARNES, CORDELIA ODIGIE 4. UHOMOIBHI HENRIETTA ENOSAZEMEN 5. OTEZE, AARON ERONMOSELE ODIGIE 6. OKAO, ESTHER 7. ORIAKHI AMY IMADE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE FREE HEALTH CARE FOR THE LESS PREVILEGED 2. TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ITEMS FOR THE NEEDY TO ALLEVIATE THEIR BASIC HEALTH NEEDS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

NEW TESTAMENT APOSTOLIC MESSAGE MISSION INTERNATIONAL THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVED 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. ADEBAYO ODUNAYO ABEL 2. ALANI TAIWO 3. ADEBIYI OLUMAYOWA AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

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

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

DONORS FOR AFRICA FOUNDATION

DIVINE ROYAL GREAT MEN SOCIAL CLUB OF NIGERIA

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

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVED 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. KOLDSWEAT CHIDI MAUREEN - CHAIRMAN 2. KOLDSWEAT AMECHI ORADIWAY - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1)TO HELP GRASSROOT NON PROFITS ACCESS FUNDS 2) TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF AFRICA NON PROFITS TO ACHIEVE THE SUSTANIABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 3)TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATIONS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

ARK OF NOAH DELIVERANCE EVANGELICAL 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 ACTS OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1) PASTOR AKPAN FELIX 2) DEACONESS AKPAN ANEKAN 3) BRO. LOUIS MICHAEL IMOH 4) BRO. EMMANUEL KINGSLEY ODOKA 5) BRO. EFFIONG NSIKA UDOFIA 6) DEACONESS EDET COMFORT AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1) TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST 2) TO ESTABLISH BRANCH CHURCHES IN NIGERIA AND OVERSEAS 3) TO TRAIN MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVED 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. OLUCHUKWU IKEGWUONU - CHAIRMAN. 2. EMEKA EZEOSIM. 3. EFEANYI NWOKOLO. 4. EZIKE MICHEAL. 5. ONYEKACHI NWATULAEGWU - SECRETARY.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. OLAOYE OLUWOLE STEVEN 2. MRS. OTELAJA FATIMA OLUWABUNMI 3. MR. OSHINUBI JONATHAN KAYODE 4. MALLAM NASIRU GARBA MASSALLACHI

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FOSTER PEACE AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, P.M.B. 198. GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

KINGSLEY AKAMERE 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 ARE 1. KINGSLEY UKACHUKWU AKAMERE - CHAIRMAN. 2. CHINYERE EUVATE AKAMERE - SECRETARY. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN SOCIETY

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAIMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PASTOR AKPAN FELIX

CONTACT - FRANCIS GIGI ESQ. 08055116426

*SHALOM ANWULI FOUNDATION*

*CITY OF RHEMA BIBLE CHURCH*

TRUSTEES: 1. OZOBEME ANWULI SHALOM 2. OZOBEME IFUNANYA CHINWE 3. OZOBEME AZUBUIKE JOSEPH 4. OSENUYA KIKACHI CYNTHIA AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1. TO CATER FOR LESS PRIVILEGED AND SPECIAL CHILDREN. 2. TO PURSUE SKILLS ACQUISITION, EDUCATION AND JOBS FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED AND SPECIAL CHILDREN. 3. TO ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN ESPECIALLY THE GIRL CHILD IN OUR SOCIETY. 4. TO PURSUE BETTER LIVES FOR CHILDREN AND WOMEN. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420,TIGRIS CRESCENTS, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. PRESENTER: BARR. DARLINGTON ENEREBA - 08072533742

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

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

ROYAL DREAM FOUNDATION

THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO1 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

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

NURU 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 THE TRUSTEE IS: 1. SADIQ BARAU AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO SERVE AS A CHARITY ORGANIZATION TO HELP HUMANITY 2. ASSISTING STUDENTS WITH MORAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 3. WOMEN EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPOWERMENT 4. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AND HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS 5. GENERAL ENLIGHTENMENT AND TRAINING AGAINST EARLY MARRIAGE, DRUG ABUSE AND SEXUAL ABUSE AMONG OTHERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420,TIGRIS CRESCENTS, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY ABDULWAHAB SULEIMAN TAHIR

*LIGHTHOUSE PROPHETIC MISSION*

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. EFE STANLEY OSAYENDE 2. EFE STELLA 3. UGIAGBE OMOYEMWEN

TRUSTEES ARE 1. ANIMAM COLLINS 2. UKPEOYIBO GREGRICH 3. AGBONZE ANGELA 4. CHIDI PAUL CHUKUNEKU 5. OSADOLOR OGUNSUYI ISRAEL 6. ADEJUMO HELEN

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO PROMOTE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

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

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

PRESENTER: BARR. JOSEPH IGUMAH – 08136742155

PRESENTED: BARR. DARLINGTON ENEREBA, ESQ.


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WIDER-REACH EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANISATION 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) ODUPITAN OLALEKAN OLADIMEJI.....CHAIRMAN (2) ADEYEMI JAMIU OLUWATOSIN.... SECRETARY (3) ALEILO ADEYEMI TAJUDEEN. (4) ODUPITAN MOJISOLA ADEJOKE. (5) ODUPITAN FOLASHADE RAMOTALAH. AIM AND OBJECTIVES: TO EMPOWER THE YOUTHS AND THE LESS PRIVILEGED ONES IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420,TIGRIS CRESCENTS, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN CARE INITIATIVE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE NAMES OF OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROF. COMFORT IBIRONKE SODIYA 2. MRS DOYINSOLA AJOKE ADEBAYO 3. BARR. BENJAMIN OLUDARE OGUNMODEDE(ESQ) 4. PROF. JOSEPH ADENIYI OLOWOFELA 5. PROF. GBOYEGA AUGUSTINE ADEBAYO 6. MRS. MARY ADESOLA AFENKHENA THE NAMES OF PROPOSED TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROF. COMFORT IBIRONKE SODIYA 2. MRS DOYINSOLA AJOKE ADEBAYO 3. BARR. BENJAMIN OLUDARE OGUNMODEDE(ESQ) 4. PROF.JOSEPH ADENIYI OLOWOFELA 5. PROF.GBOYEGA AUGUSTINE ADEBAYO 6. MRS.MARY ADESOLA AFENKHENA 7.DR.(MRS) CYNTHIA OLUDOLAPO AKISANYA 8. MRS. ADETUTU OLUFUNMILOLA SHONOIKI 9. DR.(MRS.) EGBEOBAUWAYE ADEYEMI 10. MRS. DOYIN OGUNBIYI. WICCI’S AIMS AND OBJECTIVE ARE: TO EMPOWER VULNERABLE CHILDREN THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT SERVICES LIKE: ECONOMIC STRENGTHENING, NUTRITION, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL. TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RIGHTS OF WOMEN, YOUTHS AND GIRLS THROUGH ADVOCACY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONS.

ZARIAGI GOLF CLUB LOKOJA

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IBILAYE JOSHUA FUNSHO 2. AMINU SHEIDU ADABARA 3. IBILAYE SAMUEL ADEDEJI 4. OLALERE OMOLARA ALEXANDER 5. IBILAYE OLAYEMI SUNDAY 6 JIMOH SUNDAY VICTOR

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1. PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE IN RURAL AREAS. 2. CAPACITY BUILDING AMONGST RURAL FARMERS. 3. PROMOTION OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES AND EXTENSION SERVICE AMONGST RURAL FARMERS. 4. ENCOURAGEMENT OF WOMEN AND YOUTH TO ADOPT MODERN FARMING SYSTEMS. 5. TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO FINANCE FOR RURAL FARMERS. 6. ACT AS A PLATFORM TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO MARKETS.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

RAINBOW YOUTHEENS MINISTRIES THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANISATION 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. EMIHE KELECHI - CHAIRPERSON 2. UWAGWU FIONA OBIAGELI - SECRETATY 3. OGBEIDE FAVOUR ERONMHONSELE - MEMBER 4. JIM-GEORGE OWANEMI - MEMBER

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

AFRICAN DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATION NIGERIA

ZENITHAL FORUM OF NIGERIA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO REDUCE THE RATE OF DIABETES & HYPERTENSION IN NIGERIA AND AFRICA. 2. TO SEEK THE WELFARE AND THE WELL- BEING OF NIGERIAN LIVING WITH HYPERTENSION AND DIABETES. 3. TO EDUCATE PEOPLE LIVING WITH DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION IN NIGERIA.

TRUSTEES ARE 1. ALPHONSUS GODWIN INYANG 2. KOKER-OSAGIE MARIAMA MARSHA 3. TEKEBA ESHETIE

SIGNED: DOYINSOLA AJOKE ADEBAYO (MRS)

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. CHARITABLE 2. GIVE TO THE LESS PRIVILEDGE 3. TO PROVIDE FOR UNDER PRIVILEDGE CHILDREN

TRUSTEES: 1. MICHAEL IBANGA WALTER - CHAIRMAN 2. EMMANUEL CHRISTOPHER ALEYI -VICE CHAIRMAN 3. YOHANNA AYUBA MUSA -SECRETARY 4. CHOICE PRISCILIA WALTER -MEMBER...

AGRICULTURE FOR RURAL AFRICA INITIATIVE

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

ANY OBJECTION TO THE CHANGE OF TRUSTEES MUST BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION , PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI STREET, MAITAMA P.M.B 198, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS - OF THIS PUBLICATION

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1 TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS 2 TO PROMOTE SOCIAL AWARNESS AMONG THE MEMBERS 3 TO PROMOTE UNITY , PEACE AND LOVE AMONG THE MEMBERS .

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

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THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES NAMES ARE AS FOLLOWS 1. AKINLOYE OLUSOLA OLUJIDE - CHAIRMAN 2. ADEKOYA ADETUNJI KAYODE - SECRETARY 3. AGUNBIADE DAWUD ADEBAYO 4. WASIU OLA ABIOLA THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROMOTE UNITY, PEACE AND PROGRESS AMONG IT’S MEMBERS

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THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ORIGINAL LETTER OF OFFER FROM THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ADMINISTRATION GRANTED TO AYEDUN OLUSHOLA KOREDE IN RESPECT OF BLOCK 3, FLAT 8, AREA 1, GARKI 1, ABUJA FCT GOT LOST AND WAS DULLY REPORTED TO POLICE STATION. ALL EFFORT TO GET THEM BACK HAS PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND, PLEASE RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION. FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ADMINISTRATION AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE. EKITI PARAPO MINISTERS FELLOWSHIP

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES NAMES ARE AS FOLLOWS (1) REV. AJILEYE MATHEW KEHINDE - PRESIDENT, (2) PST. OLOWOLAFE IDOWU JULIUS - GENERAL SECRETARY (3) PST AJILEYE OLUBUNMI SESAN - TREASURER, (4) BISHOP WILLIAMS KAYODE SOLOMON - PATRON. (5) HRM OBA ADEMOLAJU ADUGBE OLUWOLE - PATRON. (6) HRM OBA ADEJUGBE ADEYEMO RUFUS - PATRON (7) PROF. ARIYO OMOLAYO JOHNSON - GRAND PATRON THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES CHARITY TO NEEDY MEMBERS OF THE 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

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

SIGNED: GERALD OGOKEH GREEN SOLICITOR

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

SIGNED:- SECRETARY

SIGNED:- TRUSTEES

OSUN RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION

PILLARS HOUSE FOUNDATION

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

EMEKA OKENWA FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES NAMES ARE AS FOLLOWS 1.OYEKANMI OYEBADE JOHN 2.ODEBUNMI ABISOLA ANUOLUWA 3.IYIOLA OLUSOLA OLUFEMI 4. FAYOYIWA SAMSON BABAJIDE 5. ATOYEBI OLUWASEUN JOSEPH 6. ADEYEMI OLUWAFIKAYO SEUN 7. ADEYEMI EMMANUEL OLUWASEUN 8. ADEDIRAN WALIYU ADENIYI.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) CHUKWUEMEKA OKENWA 2) CHUKWUMA OKENWA 3) BARRISTER STELLA NZEH 4) OLUCHI BIOWE 5) KINGSLEY OKENWA

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1 TO SUPPORT AND SPONSOR INDIGENT STUDENTS OF OSUN STATE ORIGIN THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANTS. 2 TO EMPOWER YOUTHS OF OSUN STATE ORIGIN WITH RESOURCES FOR THE ACQUISITION OF VOCATIONAL SKILLS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE; 3 TO ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IN OSUN STATE.

2) TO EMPOWER YOUTHS WITH ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS AND CONSEQUENTLY GIVE THE ENABLING TO THE SELF RELIANT. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TRIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHUKWUEMEKA OKENWA CHAIRMAN

SIGNED; BARR. S.A ADENLE ESQ.

RESURRECTION SATELLITE PROPHETIC PENTECOSTAL MINISTRY INT’L.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1 GOGO JOB JOB - CHAIRMAN. 2. GOGO FESTER JOB - SECRETARY. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1. TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS TO THE NOOKS AND CRANNIES OF THE WORLD. 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST. ANY OBJECTIONS TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHAIRMAN.

CHAIRMAN SECRETARY

AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1) TO OFFER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY TO STUDENT FROM ADVANTAGE HOMES.

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

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 MATTER ACT, 1990.

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NIGER WELFARE FOUNDATION (CHANGE OF TRUSTEES ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT PURSUANT TO SECTION 682 OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990 THE ABOVE BODY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR APPROVAL OF THE UNDERMENTIONED CHANGES IN THE COMPOSITION OF ITS REGISTERED TRUSTEES. OLD TRUSTEES DAVID LORENZO JOHN ELEGIDO MATHEW AROWOSAFE THADDEUS ENYINNA IKE NNADOZIE FELIX ASOGWA FR. JOSH NUNEZ

NEW TRUSTEES DAVID LORENZO JOHN ELEGIDO MATHEW AROWOSAFE THADDEUS ENYINNA IKE NNADOZIE FELIX ASOGWA FRANCIS MBA

NIGER WELFARE FOUNDATION HAS AS ITS MAIN OBJECTIVES, INTER ALIA, THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATIONAL, MORAL, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL VALUES IN THE SOCIETY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN VALUES. ANY PERSON OR PERSONS HAVING ANY OBJECTION(S) TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD WITHIN 28 (TWENTY-EIGHT) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION FORWARD SUCH OBJECTION TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA. SIGNED: SONNIE EKWOWUSI & CO SOLICITORS, ADVOCATES AND NOTARIES PUBLIC 24, BISHOP CROWTHER STREET, SURULERE, LAGOS

GOD IS ABLE TENT OF DIVINE MERCY MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE COPORATE AFFIARS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS OF 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR OKOLIE MARIA JOY 2. MR IGWE ALLOY CHUCKS AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH THE WORD OF CHRIST IN OTHER TO DISCOVER AND RESTORE THEIR SELF ESTEEM 2. TO HELP THE POOR AND OPPRESSED TO BECOME SELF SUFFICIENT AND BOLD WITH THE WORD OF THE CHRIST 3. TO PLACE A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE WORK OF EVANGELISM ESPECIALLY TO COMMUNITIES WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE CHURCH 4. TO TEACH THE WORD OF GOD AND PROVIDE INSIGHT SO THAT TRANSFORMATION MAY OCCUR IN THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION MUST REACH THE REGISTRAR - GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESENT OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY


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JAMHIYATU RAHMOTILAHI AL DUAAHIIYA AL DAULIYAH INTERNATIONAL CHARITY ORGANISATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLEDI TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES 1.MUDASHIRU IBRAHIM 2.ADEKUNLE NAFISAT BOLAJI 3. IBRAHIM TAWAKALITU IDOWU. 4.MUSTOPHA ABDUL QUDUS OLAMILEKAN 5.ADEYEMO YAYA ADEKUNLE 6.MUSTOPHA IBRAHIM ADEOYE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG THE MUSLIMS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFENDING THE CAUSE OF ISLAM IN PARTICULAR AND THE WORLD AT LARGE. 2.TO ESTABLISH REFORMATORY AND REHABILITATION CENTER ORPHANAGE HOSPICES AND HOMES FOR DESTITUTES. 3.TO RENDER CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY. 4.TO ACQUIRE AND HOLD PROPERTY WHETHER REAL OR PERSONAL FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANISATION 5.TO DO ALL THINGS ACCIDENTAL TO ALL THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ABOVE. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 450 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: MUSTOPHA ABDUL QUDUS OLAMILEKAN

IWAREFA ISESE AGBAYE AFRICAN ROYAL KING INT’L OKIKIOBA KING OF SIXER’S TEMPLE ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA 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, 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1) SHODEINDE OKIKIOBA EWEJE O. 2) AWODELE ADETUTU ABEBI 3) ALLIU SAIBU ALASEOFIN 4) ALARU SALISU 5) AKINNUBI NURUDEEN ADEWALE 6) EZIZA CHIEF THOMPSON 7) OGBOGBO OGBOGBO AJIBOLA 8) OGUNFOLAJI JANET 9) IBRAHIM ABOSEDE IBIYINKA 10) UGWUONAH JOSEPH SUNDAY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1) TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING, COOPERATION AND ONENESS AMONG THE AFRICAN ROYAL KINGS AND THEIR SUBJECTS 2) TO PREVENT CORRUPTION AND UPHOLD UPRIGHTNESS AND HONESTY IN THE ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE PUBLICATION. SOCIETY: SIGNED SECRETARY

LIBRATION ELDERS ASSOCIATION OF ORIMERUNMU 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, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1, OLADUNJOYE GANIYU CHAIRMAN, 2, SODEDEJI SUNDAY AJOSE SECRETARY, 3, OBABUKOLA MUFUTAU VICE CHAIRMAN, 4, KELANI KAZEEM OLANREWAJU TRESURER, 5,SALAWU OLADIMEJI NAJIMU, 6, OWOLABI SULAIMAN, 7, MAKINWA EDWARD OLATONODE, 8, FELIX ADESOLA FRIDAY, 9, ADENIYI OLULEYE FABODE. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE UNITY AND PEACE AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

GOSPEL GATE MINISTRY 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, 1990. TRUSTEES ARE. 1. STANLEY LUCKY FIOFORI. 2. STANLEY IBELEMA.

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JOAN THEODORA HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY AND NEEDY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAME JOAN THEODORA HOME FOR ELDERLY AND NEEDY HAVE APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION WITH CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION(CAC) FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990. THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AS TRUSTEES OF THE ORGANIZATION AFTER GENERAL MEETING ON THE 24TH OF MARCH 2017. (1) ENGR.LADY ADEDOYIN ISMAN(PRESIDENT) (2 ENGR.SIR.ADEDOYIN TOSIN(SECRETARY) (3) PA.MOYDGUN MOSES(MEMBER) 4) MR AIGBEVBOLE MATHEW (MEMBER) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES -CARE FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY. -CARE FOR THE WEAK IN THE SOCIETY THROUGH CHARITY. -RELIEF FOR THE NEEDY SUCH AS ABADONED ORPHANED CHILDREN, WIDOWS, ELDERLY AND AGED. -PARTNEERING WITH VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION AND INSTITUTIONS WORKING TO ADVAMCE CHARITABLE ACTS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS SHOULD BE FORWARD TO THE REGISTER GENERAL: CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET,MAITAMA,ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ENGINEER A. ADEDOYIN

GLORY HOUSE WORLD WIDE MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 PART C THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AGBIREKOMI POSITIVE JOSEPH 2. POSITIVE BRIDGET OBUKOHWO

- CHAIRMAN - SECRETARY

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WORD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. RAISING A GENERATION OF CHRISTIANS THAT WILL BUILD A BETTER CHURCH FOR THE COMING OF OUR LORD. TO PREACH AND BRING DELIVERANCE TO THOSE WHOSE JOY HAS BEEN TAKEN AWAY BY THE ENEMIES AND RESTORE HOPE TO THE HOPELESS, JOY TO THE SORROWED AND LIGHT TO THOSE IN THE DARK TO PREACH AND TRAIN CHRISTIAN TO POSSESS THE GOOD CHRISTIAN VIRTUES AND SHINES AS LIGHT IN THE WORLD AND SALT OF THE EARTH ANY OBJECTION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION. NDOLA SQUARE, ZONE 5, WUSE, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ELDER J. K. NANA (J.P) CROWN KINGS CONSULTANCY CO. 08037769526

COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL ILUTITUN 1983 SET OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION 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, 1990. TRUSTEES 1.ADEKANLE JANET OLUFUNKE 2. SUNDAY AYEBO 3. BALOGUN TOLA MODUPE 4. OLORUNFEMI VICTOR OMONIYI 5. JIMOH-IBRAHIM MODUPE 6. ADEGBOYEGA MEROTOHUN 7. JOHNSON OLASEINDE SAMUEL 8. OGUNBAMERUN OSEKUNLE FRANCISCA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROJECT THE IMAGE AND VALUES OF OUR ALMA-MATER AND CONTRIBUTE TO ITS GROWTH 2. TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR MEMBERS TO INTERACT 3. TO HELP MEMBERS IN NEED AND ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER 4. TO EMBARK IN CHARITABLE AND PHILANTHROPIC CAUSES ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

SOLID EAGLE EMPOWERMENT CENTRE

SIGNED: ALH. UBALLO DANU AUCTIONEER

THE GREAT COMMISSION & POWER OUTREACH WORLD WIDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THE ABOVE NAMED OUTREACH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 PART C. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ERUVWETAGHWARE UFUOMA - CHAIRMAN ERUVWETAGHWARE 2. BLESSING NGOZI - VICE-CHAIRMAN 3. UTHO HENRY OKE - SECRETARY THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WORD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. RAISING A GENERATION OF CHRISTIANS THAT WILL BUILD A BETTER CHURCH FOR THE COMING OF OUR LORD. 3. TO PREACH AND BRING DELIVERANCE TO THOSE WHOSE JOY HAS BEEN TAKEN AWAY BY THE ENEMIES AND RESTORE HOPE TO THE HOPELESS, JOY TO THE SORROWED AND LIGHT TO THOSE IN THE DARK 4. TO PREACH AND TRAIN CHRISTIAN TO POSSESS THE GOOD CHRISTIAN VIRTUES AND SHINES AS LIGHT IN THE WORLD AND SALT OF THE EARTH ANY OBJECTION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION. NDOLA SQUARE, ZONE 5, WUSE, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ELDER J. K. NANA (J.P) CROWN KINGS CONSULTANCY CO. 08037769526

SAM IHEDIOHAMA 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, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) IHEDIOHAMA SAMUEL ONYEBUCHI 2) IKPO IZUNDU AMAOBI THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE; 1) SERVICE TO HUMANITIES IN THE MULTI-PURPOSE AND DYNAMIC SOCIETY 2)YOUTHS AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT, STEADY ADVANCEMENT FOR SOCIOECONOMIC AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THE FATHERLESS, LESS PREVILEGE, WIDOWS AND ORPHANS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE PUBLICATION. SIGNED: OLAIDE AKINDELE 0806 806 7603

APPLIED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOUNDATION

1. AARE ADAMS GANIYU ABIODUN - CHAIRMAN 2. PROFESSOR ADEMOLA OJO EMMANUEL 3. COMRADE MORADEYO ABAYOMI ADETOKUNBO - SECRETARY 4. MR. AZEEZ - IGINLA OLALEKAN TIRIMISIU 5. DEACONESS FAWEHINMI HELEN ABIMBOLA. 6. MRS. ADEBAMBO GBEMISOLA MOBOLANLE. 7. MRS. SHAEEB OLAJUMOKE MEDINAT.

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

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.

TRUSTEES. 1. NWAGBO OBINNA ERIC 2. ODEDAIRO OLUWASEUN AISHAT

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

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, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. DARAMOLA HENRI MUYIDE - CHAIRMAN 2. AFAKPE GEORGE OSIONI – SECRETARY 3. OLUKOYA MICHAEL OTUBU 4. SAMUEL AYENI 5. ONARI GEORGEWILL 6. JEROME TEELUCKSINGH THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. TO BUILD THE MINDSET, SELF-ESTEEM, CONFIDENCE AND MENTAL HEALTH OF A BOYCHILD 2. TO EMPOWER THE BOY-CHILD WITH SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED TO BE A GOOD REPRESENTATIVE OF HIMSELF, HOME AND SOCIETY. 3. TO COUNSEL THE BOY-CHILD ON ISSUES THEY ENCOUNTER AS THEY TRANSIT FROM BOYS TO MEN AND HOW TO HANDLE CONFLICT AND ABUSE OF THE OPPOSITE OR SAME SEX. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE PUBLICATION.

1. ONE SCRAP RED VOLKSWAGEN VENTO SALOON CAR REG. NO. RIVERS PHCN 756 2. ONE SCRAP MERCEDES 190 E SALOON CAR REG. NO. RIVERS STATE CU 711 PHC 3. ONE SCRAP SIENNA VEHICLE REG NO RV MHA 280 FB 4. ONE SCRAP TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLE REG NO KMR 244 XA 5. ONE SCRAP PATHFINDER JEEP REG NO ABUJA BWR 851 AP 6. ONE SCRAP BLUE GOLF 3 REG NO BAYELSA NEM 503 PZ 7. THREE SCRAP MOTORCYCLES WITHOUT REG NOS 8. SOME DAMAGED LOCALLY MADE GUN TRIGGERS, THIRT NINE DAMAGED CAMEROON ZINCS. 9. SOME DAMAGED TELEVISIONS, SOME DAMAGED GENERATORS, SOME DAMAGED STANDING FANS, SOME DAMAGED DVD PLAYERS, SOME TURN CLOTHES, DAMAGED MACHETES,

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, 1990. THE NAMES OF TRUSTEES ARE AS FOLLOWS.

AIMS. 1. TO EMPOWER ECONOMICALLY ACTIVE INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN SMALL INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES 2. TO PROVIDE ACHIEVABLE SKILL ACQUISITION.

ELOVIANO AFAKPE EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

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

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION WITH THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST

SIGNED: TRUSTEE

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AIMS:TO PROVIDE PLATFORMS AND CONTINUOUS SUPPORT FOR NIGERIANS’ YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE USE OF CODING AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO SOLVE SOCIETAL PROBLEMS, MAKING MEANINGFUL AND TRANSFORMATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOCIETY IN THIS DIGITAL AGE. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED :- SECRETARY

LIKE MINDS FOUNDATION

COALITION OF AYE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. EMMANUEL OLUSEGUN CHARLES 2. ONI CONELIOUS M 3. AYEROGBON OLABISI OLUWAKEMI 4. OREFUWA ESTHER ADEDOYIN 5. AROLEJESU MAYOWA THOMAS 6. RAHEEM SHAKIRU EMMANUEL THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. TO EMPOWERING THE LESS PRIVILEGE AND DEVELOPING THE YOUTHS IN GENERAL 2. TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER THE UNITY, POLITICAL, SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICAL STABILITY AND NATIONAL CONSCIOUSNESS OF THE PEOPLE OF NIGERIA 3. TO PROMOTE SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC FREEDOMS AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

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, 1990. 1 WILLIAM AKINMUSAYO AKINLADE 2. -ADMIRAL AKIN ADUWO 3.SAMUEL KAYODE OGUNBOYE 4. ANDREW ADEJARE ORINA 5. CHRISTOPHER OLATUBARA IKUTIMINU 6 ENIOLA ABAYOMI AKINDUTIRE AIM AND OBJECTION TO PROTECT AND CARE FOR MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY


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JOSEPH

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS ONYIMADU CHUKWUROGHA SAMUEL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS JOSEPH CHUKWUROGHA SAMUEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

INNOCENT

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS INNOCENT ETIM SIMON NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS INNOCENT SIMON AKPAN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. ACCESS BANK AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS CHIME

I, FORMERLY K N O W N AND ADDRESSED AS MISS UMEH UKAMAKA GRACE,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS CHIME UKAMAKA GRACE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CHIZOBA

I, FORMERLY K N O W N AND ADDRESSED AS AGWARA IFEOMA JULIET, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHIZOBA IFEOMA JULIET. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ONUNZE LOUISA OBY,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ANEKE LOUISA OBY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS BAKARE ADENINE RUKAYAT, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS KUKU ADENIKE RUKAYAT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY K N O W N AND ADDRESSED AS ODEIGAH OBI EDITH, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ODEIGAH OBIAJULU EDITH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS APEH

I, FORMERLY K N O W N AND ADDRESSED AS EZUGWU ANTHONIA CHINYERE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS APEH ANTHONIA CHINYERE . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ANTHONY BULUS LINDA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OFFOR LINDA IFUNNAYA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OKWU CHUKWU

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OWOH UCHECHUKWU EMMANUEL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS OKWU CHUKWU EMMANUEL UCHECHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AS MISS EMEM PROMISE CHIDIMMA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS MRS GODSWILL PROMISE CHIDIMMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS MISS. ONYEMA MUNACHISO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS MUNACHISO ADAUGO EZEUGO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC, PLEASE TAKE NOTE

MRS IJEOMA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS IJEOMA YVONNE ELENDU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS MRS IJEOMA YVONNE EJINWA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. NYSC AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS EDAFE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS MISS ONUOHA MARY ONYINYE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS MRS EDAFE MARY ONYINYE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. NYSC AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CLEMENT

F O R M E R LY K N O W N AND ADDRESSED AS OMUDU CLEMENT ONAH, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CLEMENT WONDERFUL AYO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

SHUAIB

F O R M E R LY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABDULKAREEM MARYAM AGEITU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SHUAIB MARYAM AGEITU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

F O R M E R LY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EKE NGOZI GLORY, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EDI NGOZI MURPHY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS NDIDIAMAKA IFORMERLY,

KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS NDIDIAMAKA VIOLET EKE,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS NDIDIAMAKA VIOLET ONYEKACHI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS AKPOROH

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AKINLOSOTU OLUWATOYIN DAMILOLA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS AKPOROH OLUWATOYIN DAMILOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

REMOVAL/ADDITION OF NAME FORMERLY KNOWN AS ADEOTI KAZEEM ADEYEMO, NOW WISH TO REMOVE KAZEEM AND ADD AGORO TO MY NAME. HENCEFORTH, I WISH TO BE KNOWN AS AGORO ADEYEMO ADEOTI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

F O R M E R LY KNOWN AS ODIRA-CHUKWUMA KENNETH OBI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS OTUODICHUKWU KENNETH OBI. THAT MY DATE OF BIRTH IS 22 JUNE 1980 AND NOT 16 JUNE 1979. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

RAHEEM

F O R M E R LY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS RAIMI AHAMED AGBON, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS RAHEEM HAMED BABATUNDE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY K N O W N AS OGUNJOBI ADEBIMPE OLUWAKEMI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALUKO ADEBIMPE OLUWAKEMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY OKEKE K N O W N AND ADDRESSED AS OKAFOR ANNASTACIA CHIDIMMA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKEKE ANNASTACIA CHIDIMMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY OFFIA K N O W N AND ADDRESSED AS OFFIAH MARGRET EBERE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OFFIA MARGARET EBELECHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

FO R M E R LY IJEOMA KNOWN AS OKOYE IJEOMA MARY JUDE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS IJEOMA MARY JUDE FRANCIS. THAT MY DATE OF BIRTH IS 24 APRIL 1989 AND NOT 24 APRIL 1990. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

F O R M E R LY K N O W N AND ADDRESSED AS NWOSU CHIMA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKPALEKE CHIMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ADEDOYIN

F O R M E R LY K N O W N AND ADDRESSED AS ADEYEMO ADEDOYIN JOY, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEDOYIN JOY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

F O R M E R LY OGUNLEYE K N O W N AND ADDRESSED AS KOLAPO OYINDAMOLA REMILEKUN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGUNLEYE OYINDAMOLA REMILEKUN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AS BANWO ADETUTU TOLULOPE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS MOMOH ADETUTU TOLULOPE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AS MISS ADEWOLE OMOLARA ADEYEMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS MRS THOMPSON OMOLARA ADEYEMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY K N O W N AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ONWUMERE MIRIAM IFEOMA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ONYEKWERE MIRIAM IFEOMA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS MARTINS STEVE AMADI OR MARTINS STEPHEN CHIBUZO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MARTINS STEVE CHIBUZOAMADI. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS IHEMTUGE JOYCE CHINYERE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IHEDIWA JOYCE CHINYERE. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

CORRECTION OF HANNAH KNOWNFORMERLY AS DATE OF BIRTH.

HANNAH OREUNOMHE JOHNSON NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS HANNAH ITSEMHEKHONA JOHNSON. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

SEGUN

FORMERLY KNOWN AS SEGUN OGUNGBENRO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS SEGUN BANJI GBENRO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE

ADEJUMO

FORMERLY KNOWN AS AGESHIN ABIMBOLA TEMIDAYO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS ADEJUMO ABIMBOLA TEMIDAYO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE

INYENE

FORMERLY KNOWN AS JAMES INNOCENT INNOCENT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS INYENE DAVID UDO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS TAIWO GARUBA ISMAILA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS ISMAILA ALABI YAIYE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE

FORMERLY ANYACHEBELU I KNOWN AS ANYACHEBELU PASCHAL, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS ANYACHEBELU PASCHAL CHIKE. AND MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 10TH SEPTEMBER, 1997. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I,ADEBANJO KEHINDE OSENI, AM THE SAME PERSON BEARING ADEBANJO KEHINDE HUSSAIN. HENCEFORTH I WISH TO BE KNOWN A AS ADEBANJO KEHINDE OSENI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID .AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE .

O R M E R LY SOMORIN FKNOWN AND

ADDRESSED AS SOMORIN YETUNDE ABOSEDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SOMORIN IYABO FATIMAH ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZEIRUAKU HENRIETTA OBIANUJU AND EZEIRUAKU OBIANUJU HENRIETTA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IBE OBIANUJU HENRIETTA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY NAME... OKELEKE VIVIAN AMARACHI NOW NOW MICHAEL VIVIAN AMARACHI. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

OTAMERE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ANYANWUN IKECHUKWU GODFREY. NOW TO BE KNOW AND ADDRESSED AS OTAMERE IKECHUKWU GODFREY. THAT MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 16/07/1978. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS KUKU

ODEIGAH

EZEUGO DEBORAH IK NFORMERLY O W N

AS ADEWOLE, OLOHIGBE DEBORAH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS SADO, OLOHIGBE DEBORAH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC, PLEASE TAKE NOTE I, FORMERLY K N O W N AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OFFOR CHIDIMMA KATE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OKEKE CHIDIMMA KATE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. NYSC AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS OKEKE

MOMOH

OFFOR

OKPALEKE

MRS THOMPSON

MRS ANEKE

I

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OTUODICHUKWU

I , FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS EWA LAURA CHIDINMA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS IKECHUKWU LAURA CHIDINMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. NYSC AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS IKECHUKWU

I

MRS GODSWILL

,

I, FORMERLY K N O W N AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OKEREKE ADANNA DOREEN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ATTAMAH ADANNA DOREEN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS ATTAMAH

I, FORMERLY K N O W N AND ADDRESSED AS UMENZEKWE BLESSING EMBRACEGOD, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UMENZEKWE MAKUACHUKWU BLESSING. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

UMENZEKWE

EDI NGOZI

ALUKO

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Henry Onyekuru eager to add AFCON title to trophy feats with Galatasaray

Super Eagles forward Henry Onyekuru hopes to cap a remarkable season by winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt with Nigeria. Onyekuru won the Turkish Super Lig and FA Cup titles during his one-year loan spell with Galatasaray in the recently concluded season. The former KAS Eupen of Belgium player, barring any unforseen circumstances, is expected to be named in Nigeria’s 23-man squad for the AFCON 2019 finals in Egypt.

It will be the first time the 21-yearold is appearing in the competition and he is determined to make it a memorable experience by winning the ultimate prize with the Super Eagles. “This has been a wonderful season for me. I won the League and FA Cup titles with Galatasaray and it cannot get any better than this, ” Onyekuru said. “Now, my focus is winning the AFCON title with my country which will make the season a great one for me.

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Onyekuru scored 14 goals in 31 league appearances for Galatasaray in the 2018-19 season. He netted the winning goal that earned Fathi Terim’s team their 22nd league title against Istanbul Basaksehir. The forward has been linked with a move to German Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and a host of other European clubs. The Super Eagles will begin their quest for a fourth AFCON title against debutants Burundi on June 21.

Anthony Joshua vows to ‘get belts back’ after Andy Ruiz’s ‘minor setback’ Anthony Joshua vowed to “get the belts back” after calling his sensational heavyweight world-title defeat by Andy Ruiz Jr a “minor setback”. Joshua, 29, was floored four times as Ruiz defied underdog status to win in seven rounds and deliver a true shock to the sport at Madison Square Garden. He said: “It’s a test of character. I’ll see what is next and move on.” Promoter Eddie Hearn said a rematch is a “must win” because Joshua’s options will be “nothing after that”. A rematch clause was part of the contract and Hearn said he expected it to take place “in England in November or December”. Ruiz himself says he will take the contest at any time. Joshua had a concussion test after falling to a first defeat of his 23-fight career against a man who took the contest at short notice when original opponent Jarrell Miller failed drugs tests. After scoring a third-round knock down, he was floored twice before the end of the round and put down twice more in the seventh before the bout was waved off. Sitting alongside Joshua at a post-fight news conference, Hearn said his fighter will want the repeat fixture more with “every day that passes”. Joshua quietly responded: “I think that’s

right”. He added: “Winning is everything. I am not going to sit here and say ‘losing is fine’. Not in my book. But if you do happen to lose, adjust and bounce back. But I do not condone losing in any form. This is war, battle, so what’s next?” Joshua, who lost the IBF, WBA and WBO world titles, was asked about potential fights with WBC world champion Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury. “I still want to compete with those men but a rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr is where we are at,” he said. “I’m still a champ and I will rectify it to get the belts back.” Hearn said Joshua got “sloppy” and expects the defeat to “devastate” his fighter, adding Ruiz had pulled off “one of those big upsets in heavyweight history”. Much had been made of Joshua competing in the US for the first time, with hopes high he could land an eye-catching win that would build his profile in the country. He was priced at 1-25 with bookmakers, with many pundits expecting Ruiz to struggle to make it past the opening few rounds. “It was a new environment and that is a factor but he should be beating Andy Ruiz,” added Hearn. “AJ must win that rematch in the UK because there is nothing after that.” Ruiz warned he will be “more motivated as

a champion” and vowed to take the rematch at “any time” after turning the heavyweight division on its head. In becoming Mexico’s first world heavyweight champion he now holds three of the four major belts, with Wilder in possession of the other. Journalists threw names like James ‘Buster’ Douglas – who upset Mike Tyson in 1990 – and Hasim Rahman – who beat Lennox Lewis in 2001 – at Ruiz, who simply said: “I am still pinching myself. “I wanted to prove everyone wrong, all the doubters, I was looking at comments. “This is not going to be the only victory. I am not going to let these belts go. “I am trying to make a legacy and a big name for myself.” Ruiz, who started boxing aged six, told media during fightweek he considered giving up because of criticism of his body shape. At 268lbs, he was the heaviest opponent Joshua has shared a ring with but it was the Briton who looked physically drained early on in the contest. Joshua never recovered after being floored twice in the third round, knock downs made more impressive given Ruiz had been dropped with a left hook moments earlier. “It was my first time down,” added Ruiz.

Neymar under investigation for alleged rape in Paris A woman has accused Brazil football player Neymar of raping her in Paris, according to a Sao Paulo police report seen by Reuters. She was alleging that the worldrenowned sports star drunkenly assaulted her at an up-market hotel in the French capital. The accusation was the latest blow for Neymar, who last month was stripped of the captaincy of the national team and has seen his international reputation suffer amid incidents of indiscipline. The Brazilian’s representatives did

not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Globo website, which first reported the news, said a representative for Neymar declined to comment, awaiting details of the allegations. Neymar’s father, Neymar Sr., said in a local TV interview: “If public opinion is not cleared up, and if we can’t show the truth rapidly, this will snowball. “If we have to show Neymar’s WhatsApps and the conversations with this girl, we will, because it is clear that it was a trap.”

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He added that they were living “difficult moments.” According to the police report, the unnamed woman told investigators in Sao Paulo that she met Neymar on Instagram. She claimed he then suggested they meet in Paris, where he plays for Paris St Germain (PSG). Neymar’s assistant sent her plane tickets and on May 15 she checked in to the Hotel Sofitel Paris Arc Du Triomphe, according to her account. The Sofitel hotel did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The woman told police that Neymar arrived at the hotel that night “apparently drunk,” and that they talked and “caressed.” “However, at some point, Neymar became aggressive, and through violence, practised sexual intercourse against the will of the victim,” the police report says. The woman told police she returned home to Brazil two days later without telling French police about the alleged rape. She said this was because she was “emotionally shaken and afraid to register the facts in another country,” according to the report. Neymar is currently in Brazil, training with the national football team ahead of this month’s Copa America. Late last month, the country’s football federation replaced him as captain for the tournament with his PSG team mate Dani Alves. Earlier in May, Neymar was banned for three matches by the French football authorities for hitting a fan after PSG’s French Cup final loss to Rennes. He was also reportedly involved in a dressing room fracas with his PSG team mates. PSG did not immediately respond to a request for comment, while Brazil’s football federation (CBF) also declined to comment.

“I was like ‘what the hell just happened?’ “I think it was the Mexican blood in me. I had to return the favour. “The way that I look, the extra flab I carry. Now I want

to get in real good shape and look like a Mexican Anthony. “Follow your dreams, if someone puts you down don’t listen, just keep working like I did. We just made history.”

Gov. AbdulRazaq Reiterates Support For Sports Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has reiterated the support of his administration for sports summit, to galvanise ideas and input on his policy direction in sports, challenging stakeholders to chart a way for his administration’s direction in the sector. Governor Abdulrazaq stated this over the weekend at the closing ceremony of the Nigeria Squash Federation’s grassroots development programme, held at Kwara Stadium, in Ilorin metropolis. The Governor therefore called on sports associations to present their memos as regards challenges confronting them, with a view to finding a lasting solution. According to AbdulRazaq, stakeholders will determine whether the sports administration should be run by the Ministry of Sports or Sports Commission to get desired results, with a promise to

support sports to enable the state remain the epicenter of sports in Africa. Gov. Abdulrazaq assured Sportsmen and women he would be visiting the Indoor Sports Hall of the Kwara State Stadium with a view to having first hand information on the state of the Hall for necessary intervention. Also speaking, the National President, Nigeria Squash Federation, Boye Oyerinde said the Federation brought the training programme to the state in recognition of the place of Kwara in the game of Squash in Nigeria. Oyerinde noted that Nigeria is rated third in Africa while Egypt remains the number one in the world, urging the governor to revive Squash in the state. Director of Sports, Coach Tunde Kazeem informed the Governor that Kwara State had produced a lot of champions in various sporting activities for Nigeria, particularly in Squash, Badminton, Basketball and Table Tennis.


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The custom in most African societies forbid whistling at night. Man is presumed to exercise dominion only over day. The ungodly hours are, in turn, conceded to dark creatures and fearsome principalities. So, it is thought that any unnatural sound may arouse the wrath of the gods of the night, thereby rupturing the harmony and balance of the social space. In folklore, deviants of this ancestral norm are characterized as a curse on the community. But to be sure, these are not to be mistaken for the loftier characters in Salman Rushdie’s magic-realist novel, Midnight Children. The magical exploits of Rushdie’s own fictive Saleem bear striking semblance with postcolonial India in turmoil. Though losing his power of telepathy after a medical procedure, Saleem instead gains a powerful sense of smell. However, unlike the sometimes transformative magic of Rushdie’s incarnation, the midnight children in the referenced African fable revel in mischief, malice and pettiness. In contemporary Nigeria, no one presents a more compelling parallel than All Progressive Congress. On the eve of its supposed hour of glory, the ruling party is in the news across the federation for the wrong reasons — troubles stirred by its own mutation of the metaphorical midnight children, increasingly constituting a nightmare to the nation at large. So, even as resolute mother APC seeks to forge ahead in the communal market, her preoccupation now partly seems how to rein the wayward hands of the child on her back into the girdle, lest they scatter the merchandise on display sideways. Nowhere is this anxiety better dramatized than Ogun where people have been forced to watch the comic folly of the Governor Ibikunle Amosun seeking to hide behind a finger. Though still wearing APC colours, it is open secret that the departing Ogun governor is funding the cases of all APM candidates at the election tribunal against APC members — from those elected into the state assembly to the governor-elect. Still, bitterness over the defeat of his anointed (Adekunle Akinlade) by Dapo Abiodun in the last governorship polls has turned Amosun to a squirrel digging holes all over Abeokuta, curiously on the eve of his exit. And whenever he bites his own finger to ventilate that seething rage, his anger is probably compounded realizing that what hits him back instead is physical pain and that no blood drips from the swollen bite-mark. When Abiodun’s people protested the festering plague of holes in Abeokuta, Amosun told another cheap lie to defend the first one. The man with the distinctive machete cap or “Fila-defia” (a jocular allusion to America’s Philadelphia city of highrises, “fila” being Yoruba word for hat) said he was only sprucing the state capital up ahead of the visit by President Muhammadu Buhari to commission his legacy projects, as well as prepare the grounds for the subsequent inauguration of the governor-in-waiting on May 29. If that was the sincere intention, you would expect that drab walls be painted anew and gaping potholes filled instead. But in Amosun’s warped logic, you dig holes to make a city more alluring. Worse, while the governor’s towncriers were busy parroting that spin last weekend in response to public outcry, they did not seem to realize that what was left unsaid showcased them in squalid lights. One, transition of this nature is supposed to be a collaboration between officials of the

outgoing administration and nominees of the incoming. Instead, magisterial Amosun was said to have made public buildings and vehicles inaccessible to the committee raised by Abiodun to midwife his inauguration. Besides, not a single kobo was said to have been made available by the Amosun administration for Abiodun’s team to work with. So desperate have matters become that Abiodun’s people have had to make contigency arrangements on some necessities. For instance, this writer reliably gathered that his team had to travel to Osun State to borrow an open-back jeep for the customary parade at the inauguration. Since Amosun has continued to hold tight to Ogun’s, insisting on deploying same for an elaborate “pull-out” ceremony he was arranging for himself on May 28. Apart from digging craters, Amosun’s mischievous caterpillars were also reportedly deployed to either crack the soil in some communities or cannibalize the royal institutions across Ogun. In a desperate craving for public applause, the governor was also sighted performing “flag-off” rites for road projects amid dancing and praise-singing by paid drummers in a mindlessly elaborate exercise in public deceit barely a week to his departure! Of course, everyone knows that even the drivers of the emergency earthmovers would soon leave with Amosun. While such ground-breaking event may soon be forgotten, not so with the royal gerrymandering Amosun has inflicted. No fewer than 73 chiefs who had lent themselves to Amosun as political hirelings were unilaterally upgraded to Oba status without due consultation in what is widely seen as a vicious slap on the Alake of Egbaland and the Awujale of Ijebuland. So, it is obvious that the incoming Abiodun administration will be inheriting a royal crisis. In Zamfara, it is a case of shortlived revelry. Fumbling Governor Abdulaziz Yari would be made to realize rather too late the limit of the power of American dollars. Under him, the ruling party has made history as the one who supposedly won landslide victory at the polls but denied the trophy eventually. The story we heard initially was that the state chapter of the ruling party failed to meet INEC’s deadline for primaries. When told this bitter truth, the deluded emperor in turn threatened to literally plunge everyone standing in his way to foisting all his stooges on Zamfara into the grave, not excluding himself. First resorting to the sorcery of a cartel of shifty judges, Yari pushed himself over the first hurdle by securing assorted “black-market” court orders. Then, he fell for the sweet tongues of some Ponzi conmen lurking around Abuja. The whiff of American dollars in uncountable sacks apparently proved too irresistible at the party headquarters. In fact, the fixers with itchy fingers and wearing necklace made of glutton’s teeth hardly thought twice before surrendering the entire booklet of party tickets to the dollars Sheik from Gusau. But just when Yari probably began to visualize Zamfara in his grotesque image beyond the midnight of May 28 (when his second tenure would end), came the rude shocker from Supreme Court last weekend pronouncing a regicide of sorts against all those elected on APC platform in the last general elections. In what could only have been inspired by a sense of sardonic humour, the court further slapped him with a fine of N10m (American dollars?). With that, Yari’s earlier bluster to

dispense political euthanasia freely would now seem to have partly turned a selffulfillig prophesy. Yari’s career bofoonery is perhaps only matched by Rochas Okorocha’s epic fawning in Imo State. For a man who rode to power eight years ago chanting “Rescue Mission”, how ironic that he himself is ending at the terminus politically wounded, his political empire in utter disarray, after a failed experiment at monarchism (“iberiberism”?). While a sulking Okorocha would today lament a high conspiracy against him, what he would not admit is that he was actually outbidded in the sleazy bazaar camouflaged as party primaries last October, from where the rain truly began to beat him. As the popular account goes, someone supplied four times the amount of American dollars Okorocha allegedly offered to have his son-in-law made APC candidate in the governorship polls. Now, aside the eternal shame of not having his son-in-law succeed him as governor after all the public boast, Okorocha faces additional trauma of a hostile takeover of the Douglas House with EFCC Rottweilers already barking ferociously at the gates. In Oyo, we are listening to the bitter ending of the “Koseleri” panegyrics. When Abiola Ajimobi took over in 2011, workers jubilated. But he is leaving office amid labour strike. Being the first to win a second term democratically after a long succession of governors apparently got him so intoxicated as to arrogantly proclaim himself “the constituted authority” when some poor students heckled him for a more humane administration of their institution. Those still in doubt were taken into the literary appreciation of the term, “Koseleri” (it has never happened before). But beaten silly in the subsequent polls and apparently afraid history might not remember him afterall, Ajimobi has embarked on perhaps the most bizarre pursuit of self-validation — a cynical attempt at self-immortalization. By not seeing any shame in rushing to name a major street after himself in Ibandan few days to his exit, Ajimobi has only ended up portraying himself as another incurably insecure megalomaniac seeking to preempt the verdict of the posterity. In Lagos, sadly, Akinwunmi Ambode appears too traumatized, too disoriented by the loss of second term ticket last October to sustain his earlier presence of mind and finish strong. Nothing perhaps tells the tale of his diminished shadow better than the staccato of discordant tunes around his last days. The magnificence of the new Oshodi bus interchange is, for instance, tainted by the side-talk that what President Buhari commissioned in April was a halfcompleted job. The allure of a section of the International Airport Road reconstructed is, in turn, smeared by the deepening squalor of the equally important Lagos-Badagry expressway. So much that last week, thousands of protesting residents of the axis poured onto the now famished road completely forsaken in the past four years. Again, the transformation of Epe to a scenic wonder is contrasted by the continuing degradation of Apapa today. Added to that is a rather disturbing and yet undischarged allegation of squandering a staggering N49b of taxpayers’ money on the eve of Ambode’s exit from power. Everything considered, it will, therefore, not be incorrect to say that these midnight children of APC are exiting the stage not in a blaze of glory, but with the whimper of a broken whistle.

AFCON: Mikel Obi, five others arrive Asaba Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi and five other players have arrived in Asaba, Delta capital, for preparations for the 2019 AFCON tournament holding in Egypt between June 21 and July 19. Newsmen report that other players that arrived with Mikel are Leon Balogun, Moses Simon, Jamilu Collins and Ola Aina. The Super Eagles are billed to play a friendly with the Zimbabwean national side on Saturday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. The Zimbabwe will also feature at the tournament. The first batch of players arrived in Asaba at about 1:20 pm and checked into Goden Tuplip Hotel. The Team Coordinator, Pascal

Emonye who came with the players, told NAN that the Coach, Gernot Rohr, would arrive later in the day from Lagos with some other players. Emonye also said that the remaining players would arrive the camp latest by Monday. “We are expecting the arrival of the other players later today while others may arrive here latest tomorrow. “The next plan is for the coach to decide; the coach is coming with some players from Lagos. He will draw up the plans for the next action. “Everything is good and as you know they just finished the season. As you can see from their body, they are mentally fit and in good shape to tackle Zimbabwe on Saturday.

Rafael Nadal wins 90th Roland Garros match to reach quarter-finals Defending champion Rafael Nadal won his 90th match at Roland Garros on Sunday as he stormed into the quarter-finals for the 13th time. Nadal, bidding for a 12th title at the tournament, swept past Argentina’s Juan Ignacio Londero 6-2, 6-3, 6-3. In what will be his 38th Grand Slam quarter-final appearance, the 32-year-old Spaniard will face either Japan’s Kei Nishikori or Benoit Paire of France for a semi-final place. Nadal has only been defeated twice in his French Open career and the 78th-ranked Londero never

looked like becoming the third.

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