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ÏÏÏ The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has generated N1.171trillion in the first quarter of 2018 - between January and

March, amounting to N393 billion more than it collected during the same period in 2017. The N1.171 trillion collected in the first quarter of 2018 represented 51 per cent increase in Continued on page 6

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ÏÏÏ As Nigeria inches closer to the 2019 general elections, more people are showing interest in contesting for the highest post in the country, the presidency. Expressing interest to contest with incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari (75), who no doubt will be the sole candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are former Vice President Atiku Abubakar (72); Sule Lamido (69); Gombe State Gover-

Ï Hurdles before newbreed politicians nationwide Ï Party structures, funding, grassroots mobilization in focus Ï Experts react over generation shift in governance

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Dankwambo

Sen Datti

Duke

Moghalu

Sowore

Durotoye

Why we want Buhari’s job, how we plan to take it - 3 aspirants 7

Melaye survives recall from Senate, less than 6% voters turned up 27

Christians stage peaceful protest nationwide 19 against killings

SERAP to Trump: Demand looters’ list from Buhari, ban suspects from entering US B1

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PDP ‘ll revamp economy, restore peace, rule of law, says Ologbondiyan

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Ï Condemned attack on Senator Urhoghide

Tunde Opalana, Abuja

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ic Party (PDP) has assured that it will revamp the economy as well as restore democratic tenets and the rule of law in our country, immediately it is returned to power by Nigerians, come 2019. The PDP, which said it is already working on a robust blueprint for national cohesion and economic recovery urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the democratic process because of the misrule of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC), but join forces with the reformed PDP to rescue the nation. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, who stated this while receiving a delegation of PDP officials from Kogi state in his office at the weekend, said the only way to end the economic recession, human rights abuses and daily bloodletting bedeviling our nation in the last three years is for all Nigerians to rally with the PDP and vote out President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC in 2019. According to Ologbondiyan, “it is now clear to all that President Buhari and his dysfunctional APC are the main problems of Nigeria today. Not only that they have ruined our once robust economy with their restrictive economic policies, their nepotic tendencies are directly responsible for the escalation of hostilities

and bloodletting in various parts of our country today. “The Buhari administration has shown that it is completely incompetent and lacks the capacity to run an economy as big as ours; it has shown that it lacks the all-inclusive comportment to ensure a united and cohesive nation and has resorted to repressive tendencies, including direct violation of rights of citizens, to cover its failures. “Today, it is obvious to all that there is no hope for the nation under the APC and Buhari Presidency. “On our part, the PDP believes in a united Nigeria and the potentials of Nigerians as a people. That is why the PDP always run on democratic principles and all-inclusive policies that effectively galvanize the productive energies of our people for national cohesion and economic prosperity, as witnessed in the 16 years of PDP in governance. “As a party committed to the good of all, we have continued to spread out to Nigerians from across all walks of life in developing a recovery blueprint to reopen our national space for peace, reconciliation, cohesion and economic recovery, immediately we are returned into office. “So the solution is for Nigerians to brace up and rally on the platform of the repositioned PDP to rescue and rebuild our nation, come 2019. Speaking at the event, leader of the delegation Hon Idris Lokoja commended the new leadership of

the PDP for its efforts in rebuilding the party. He said Nigerians are collectively looking up to the PDP as the only credible platform to rescue our nation and ensure a peaceful and prosperous nation. In a separate statement, the party condemned the attack on Senator Matthew Urhoghide by suspected All Progressives Congress (APC) youths at the Benin Airport on Friday. The party was miffed that the APC has degenerated to the level of misdirecting its youths and unleashing them to attack and mete out violence on law-abiding citizens including a senator of the Federal Republic. Ologbondiyan in a statement said PDP was irked that the attack happened in the full glare of high-ranking police officers in the state, who did nothing to protect the lawmaker but adopted an aloofness that emboldened the APC youths. “We note that such brazen attack is recipe for widescale violence. But for the restraint exhibited by the PDP youths and supporters of Senator Urhoghide, there would have been a breakdown of law and order at the airport and which might even extend to other parts of the state. “The PDP restates our stand in commending Senator Urhoghide for his courage in standing for the Nigerian people to move the motion for the Senate to investigate President Muhammadu Buhari for alleged violations of our constitution.

FG to revive palm oil production Moses Oyediran, Enugu

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The federal government says it is poised to revive the nation’s moribund palm oil sector, saying it has the potential as crude oil to impact on the nation’s economy. Newly appointed Chairman, Board of Nigeria Institute For Oil Research NIFOR, Benin City, Edo state, Chief Emeperor Chris Baywood Ibe, disclosed this weekend at Awgu council area of Enugu state during a civic reception held in his honour by members of the All progressive Congress APC in the locality. According to him, if properly harnessed, the sector has the capacity to play a key role in transforming “our economy even more than the crude

oil as was the case before the advent of oil. Ibe, a major financier of APC in Enugu state, announced that NIFOR would present 1000 palm seedlings to various local government areas of Enugu state for cultivation. To this end, he advised the people to form cooperative clusters through which they can assess the seedlings. The Board Chairman had also used the event to call on people of the state and south east geopolitical zone, to throw their weight behind President Muhammad Buhari’s 2nd term ambition, which if realized, would pave the way for an Igbo presidency in 2023. Enugu state chairman of APC, Dr. Ben Nwoye, in his brief remarks, urged Ndigbo to embrace the rul-

ing party, as it remains the best political platform through which the Igbo race could get to her political destination in Nigeria. Nwoye, further advised members of the party in the state not to allowed themselves to be deceived by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which he alleged, made life unbearable for them for over 16 years. Director General, Voice of Nigeria, VON, Mr. Osita Okechukwu, who had earlier moved motion for the endorsement of president Buhari for a second term in office at the event, equally urged the people to be mindful of those he described as agents of destabilization working against the interest of the APC who may come them for support.

President Buhari welcomed by Alhaji Aliko Dangote of Dangote Group as he arrives Washington DC ahead of his Working Visit... on Sunday

President Buhari with Nigerian Ambassador to USA Amb. Sylvanus Nsofor, Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, Governor Simon Lalung of Plateau State, Chairman Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs Senator Monsurat Sunmonu and Minister of Foreign Affairs geoffrey Onyeama shortly after arriving Washington DC ahead of his Working Visit... on Sunday

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki with Corps Members during his visit to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp, Kwara State, yesterday, to condole with the Camp Officials and corps members of the death of a female corner at the camp recently

Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola,SAN(middle) and Permanent Secretary,Works & Housing, Mr Mohammed Bukar (right) being presented a plaque by the President , Association of Indigenous Construction Contractors of Nigeria, Otunba Oluwaranti Lekan Osifeso(left) in appreciation of the transparency and ease of payments to Contractors shortly after the Hon. Minister’s meeting with the Association of Indigenous Construction Contractors of Nigeria(AICCON)at the Ministry of Power,Works & Housing Headquarters, Mabushi,Abuja.

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Can Newbreed take over Aso Rock in 2019? Continued from page 1 nor Ibrahim Dakwambo (56); Senator Datti Baba Ahmed (47), all on the platform of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP); Donald Duke (56); Kingsley Moghalu (55); Comrade Eragbe Anslem (46); Omoyele Sowore (47); and Fela Durotoye (46). Others are Thomas Ikubese, 47; Charles Udeogaranya, 46; Tope Fasua, 47; Mathias Tsado, 41; Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, 57; Enyinnaya Nnaemeka Nwosu, 40; Olu James Omosule; 48; Eniola Ojajuni, 38; Adesanya Fagbenro- Bryon, 59; Remi Sonaiya, 63;

Funmilayo Adesanya Davies, 55, and others. Out of about 35 persons that already have shown interest in the race, over 60 percent of them are below the age of 60 years. They are challenged by the fact that young faces are emerging on the global political map. It is instructive to note that Justin Trudeau, 46, became Prime Minister of Canada in 2015. Emmanuel Macron, 39, assumed office as President of France in 2017. There is also the current Chancellor of Austria, Sebastian Kurz - he is the youngest President in the world. He is 31. The new reality in the

global political order, no doubt, gave impetus to young Nigerians to boldly come out to declare their intentions to govern the country irrespective of their political party affiliations. Their onerous preoccupation is to change the current political order. These are set of educated, internationally exposed Nigerians who can think outside the box. But the question bothering political watchers is how serious are most of these aspirants, and what are the chances of the serious minded ones to take over Aso Rock, the seat of power from the incumbent President Muhammadu

Buhari. Experience in power contest especially for the highest political office in the land has shown that it goes beyond intention and that it is not an emergency project but a lifetime, well articulated and financially backed project. Seeking political office in Nigeria also goes beyond party affiliation, tribal or religious primordial, ethnic cleavages and financial might but each of these factors could be an icing on the cake. There are huddles to be crossed for neebreed politicians to beat a Buhari to the game come 2019. A look at the few notable ones among

L-R: Permanent Secretary, Office of Civic Engagement, Mr. Adeshina Odeyemi Abass; his counterpart in Ministry of Information & Strategy, Mrs. Kofoworola Awobamise; Special Adviser to the Governor, Office of Civic Engagement, Mr. Adeyemi Olabinjo; Special Adviser to the Governor on Information & Strategy, Mr. Idowu Ajanaku and Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Habib Aruna, at the Y2018 ministerial press briefing of Office of Civic Engagement to commemorate the third Year in Office of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.... on Friday

Buhari arrives US, meets Trump today Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Washington DC ahead of his bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump and a working lunch today on the invitation of Trump. The meeting with Trump is to discuss ways to enhance the strategic partnership between the two countries and to advance shared priorities, such as promoting economic growth, fighting terrorism and other threats to peace and security. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Sunday said that the meeting would further deepen the US-Nigeria re-

lationship as the United States considers Nigeria’s economic growth, security and leadership in Africa to be critical aspects of their strategic partnership. Later in the day, Buhari will meet with a group of business persons in agriculture and agro-processing, dairy and animal husbandry. Prior to Buhari’s visit, meetings were held on the 26th and 27th April, 2018, between senior Nigerian Government officials and executives of major US companies in the areas of agriculture, aviation and transportation. In the area of aviation, the Nigerian officials met with Boeing, the largest aircraft manufacturer in the world, on the National Car-

rier Project. On agriculture, the Nigerian officials met with large equipment manufacturers with focus on harvesting and post harvesting equipment. In the area of transportation, the officials also met with the GE-led consortium for the implementation of the interim phase of the narrow gauge rail concession. In the interim phase, a substantive concession agreement will be negotiated and finalized to provide the consortium the opportunity to invest an estimated $2bn, to modernize the rail line from Lagos to Kano (Western Line) and from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri (Eastern Line). During the meeting, the con-

cession framework and the interim phase framework agreements are expected to be signed. The Nigerian officials also met with US-EXIM Bank and the US Overseas Private Investment Corporation to explore competitive financing arrangements. It is noteworthy that in 2017, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and the United States Department of Commerce signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote and encourage commercial and investment ties between Nigeria and the United States, with initial focus on infrastructure, agriculture, digital economy, investment and regulatory reforms.

these contenders revealed that they may not meet the 2019 target of realising their ambitions. The truth of the matter is that some of the names are strange to millions of Nigerians both at home and in diaspora. They neither have any political and public service antecedent through which their mettle for the great task of governing a huge nation as Nigeria could be measured. The seriousness of their aspiration, is therefore, in doubt. But the following individuals have the capacity to make impact and change the narrative for good governance. Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo Another youthful serious contender for the 2019 presidency is Gombe State Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo whose preference by some members of the PDP and certain blocs within the party might be due to his sterling performance as governor and his profound economic and financial management skills that have been brought to bear in Gombe. He was recently adjudged the best performing governor in the northern part of the country. In tune with the widespread yearnings for younger leaders, Dankwambo, who will be 57 next year, is a relatively young man; he is also roundly experienced, exposed and educated. He is educated to the level of PhD and a member of seven professional bodies. His career achievements in the private and public sectors is another major attribute that cut him out as the ideal presidential candidate of the PDP. A shrewd accountant, he began his career at the Coopers and Lybrand International, now PriceWaterHouseCoopers, as a chartered accountant from 1985 to 1988. He joined the Central Bank of Nigeria in 1988 and worked with the apex bank until 1999 when the then Governor Abubakar Habu Hashidu appointed him as the Accountant General of Gombe State. He was appointed by former President Olusegun Obasanjo as the Accountant General of the Federation in 2005. The solid credentials Dankwambo has earned in the public and private sectors will obviously speak for him in the contest for the PDP presidential ticket. Sen Datti Baba Ahmed Another entrant into the race is Senator Datti Baba Ahmed, the Pro- Chancel-

lor, Baze Varsity, Abuja. Senator Datti Baba Ahmed could by every standard be described a successful politician. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007 and senior party member in Kaduna State and elected a Senator on the platform of the Congress For Progressive Change, (CPC) in 2011 when he defeated two-time Kaduna governor, Ahmed Makarfi. Until his recent defection to PDP, Datti Ahmed is prominent and staunch mobiliser in Kaduna State and he commands a sizeable number of followers. He is a technocrat, young and seemingly vibrant, suitable for the leadership of the party to settle for. He has age on his side. Now at 48, Senator Datti is a symbolic epitome of modest successful and exemplary life, a living proof that Nigeria can have a better future, and he represents the ideal critical opportunity for availing Nigeria the right leader. He believes Presidency is a transformative engine to promote good and suppress evil for the enonomic prosperity, social security, and political stability of Nigeria as he now solemnly presents himself for 2019 Presidential Election to achieve the desired noble objectives. He is simply the champion of the new generation to Fix Nigeria. His clear focus are Security, Economy and Education (SEE). He is a politician without corrupt charges hanging on his neck. Donald Duke Former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke, who declared his intention at the 3rd Mike Omotosho Annual Lecture titled, “Mellinials as Protagonists in Nation Building” recently in Abuja said “it was high time Nigerians begun to project people with the technical know-how to take the country to the Promised Land”. He said further that “we had young leadership at one stage or the other. Even in our First Republic, besides the likes of Awolowo, Tafawa Balewa, M.T.Mbu was in his 20s when he became a minister. Projecting himself, Duke said: “I am entitled to run for the presidency of this country. I am entitled to it. Only on right circumstances I will aspire for it. I don’t shy away from responsibility, only the right circumstance, I will aspire for presidency of this counContinued on page 6

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FIRS nets N1.171trn in 3 months Continued from page 1 collection compared to 2017. The Executive Chairman of FIRS, Mr. Babatunde Fowler, disclosed this on Sunday at the 2018 ICAN Annual Dinner and Awards at the Eko Hotels, Lagos. Fowler said good taxpayers who are doing their duties conscientiously, by paying taxes as and when due, will make Nigeria great again. The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, on the other hand said that the Merit Awards in the members category to her by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), is a rare endorsement of some of the Change initiatives under President Mohammadu Buhari. She stated too that the awards coming from an association known for its integrity and its profession-

alism to a tax collection is rare and an endorsement of the work of tax collectors in the country. The Finance minister had kind words for the FIRS Chairman, ICAN and stakeholders in the Federal system. She said, “The President of ICAN, Alhaji Ismaila Mohammed, Zakari, the Vice President, the First and 2nd Vice Presidents, past Presidents. Let me also recognise my professional mother and the first female Chartered Accountant in Africa, Mrs. Toyin Olakunrin. Thank you, Ma. I am here today because you were here and because of the work that you did. If you didn’t do what you needed to do, I won’t be here today. On behalf of all female Chartered Accountants, we say thank you. We are here to make you proud. “On behalf of my col-

leagues, all the awardees, members of ICAN, my humble self, the GED of NNPC, (Alhaji Isiaka AbdulRasak), my Kabiyesi, the Akarigbo of Remoland and Mrs. Magaret Unubu, I like to say thank you to the institute for deeming us worthy of these awards. “In Nigeria, we like awards...all kinds of awards. But when you get an award from ICAN, it’s actually a very very valuable award. It’s a very valuable and well-respected honour. So, I like to thank you for deeming us worthy of these awards. I think it’s important and symbolic today that we are recognising members of the profession and non-members from a wide range of public service, private practice. “I think it is significant that a taxman is being honoured. And when the taxman’s name is mentioned,

people clap. That is a seal of change in Nigeria that I think it’s here to stay. When the people collecting taxes are popular, the country wants to move forward. I thank you all on behalf of all the recipients. “Let me thank so many heads of Government agencies under the Ministry of Finance, NNPC, FIRS… that are really pulling together to take this country forward. When I am being honoured, they are also being honoured too. We promise you that we will continue to do our best to make you proud”. Responding, the FIRS chairman, Mr Babatunde Fowler, said: “The Honourable Minister of Finance, our Royal father and the ICAN Chairman, members of the Press. I am delighted to be called upon to speak on behalf of the corporate society. For us to receive an

Former chief judge of Lagos State, Justice Isola Olorunnimbe and wife, Alhaja Aminat Idowu Olorunnimbe (JP) flanked by their children, spouses and grand children at the celebration of her 70th birthday ceremony in Lagos, recently

award from a group such as ICAN is extremely honourable. “Lawyers pride themselves as learned professionals. But accountants play an important role in a country like ours. The corporate world plays an important role too. One of the recipients of the awards today, my good friend, the promoter of Dangote Group is one of the compliant groups in Nigeria, supporting this economy, the hospitals and other corporate organisations, that are serving this organisation, we thank you. “Let’s continue to pay our taxes. If we do, we will make Nigeria great again”. On Saturday, Fowler was honoured with a Merit Award of the Non-Members Category by ICAN. The FIRS Chairman received the Merit Award last year in the Corporate Member Category on behalf of the FIRS. According to the ICAN President, Ismail M. Zakari, Fowler was singled out for the Merit Award for the innovative ways he has deployed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to revolutionise tax administration processes in Nigeria. Zakari said some of these initiatives include “online filing of returns (e-filing, VAT-collect system, e-Stamp Duty (online stamping of documents and stamp duty payment), e-Tax Receipt (instant issuance of receipts for taxes paid), e-Tax Clearance) and more. Fowler was also praised for his dogged determination in the tax drive to provide the Buhari administration with the much-needed revenue to fulfil the yearn-

ings and aspirations of Nigerians. Adeosun was also honoured with a Merit Award at the event. The ICAN President, Ismaila Zakari, said Kemi Adeosun was honoured for her exemplary and distinctive contributions to the growth of the Nigerian economy and here sterling leadership qualities. He said, “This honour is in recognition of your outstanding contributions to the ideals of our Institute which include: Accountability, Integrity, Honesty, Exemplary Leadership and Nation Building.” Zakari added further: “Particularly for your selfless service as Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and for your roles in strengthening the Nigerian economy and entrenching accountability through the introduction of 22 Points Fiscal Reform Action Plan and the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme”. Adeosun received further commendation for spearheading numerous reforms the Federal Government had been undertaken such as the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) which has been extended to June 30 by the Federal Government, implementation of Treasury Single Account, implementation of Whistle-blower Policy, establishment of an Efficiency Unit, establishment of Development Bank of Nigeria, launch of Asset Tracking and Management Project, and introduction Fiscal Sustainability Plans for States, among others. Adeosun is a fellow of the Institute.

Can Newbreed take over Aso Rock in 2019? Continued from page 5 try. I have what it takes to be president of this country”. He really has what it take. He was among the best governors in the history of Nigeria since the return back to democracy in 1999. He changed the landscape of Calabar, the state capital, while his developmental strides were visible in other parts of the state. Today, the state remains number one tourists’ destination of choice in the country. Little wonder why his name has continued to be on the lips of many conscious politicians as a preferable vice presidential choice for any Northern presidential candidate desirous of impactful governance.

While he can run his show as a presidential hopeful, the circumstances surrounding the 2019 polls may not augur well for him. For now, it is an unwritten convention that a party that wants to unseat Buhari must field a northern candidate. Secondly, a Donald Duke may not have the financial war chest to prosecute presidential project. Kingsley Moghalu Of more substance is Dr. Kingsley Moghalu, 55, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), an author and a scholar, who has also declared his interest in the Nigerian Presidency. He is offering Nigeria, “bold and decisive leadership.

The scholarly reputable banker’s interest in politics dates few years back after his disengagement from public service. He could be described as one who has used every opportunity he has in creating awareness for himself. Of no influence would the platform that he chooses to realise his ambition be for the mere fact that he is not a northerner. Even, in the South East where he comes from, some of the leaders are throwing their weight behind Buhari candidacy. Omoyele Sowore, 47. Sowore is an activist whose activism started in his school days. He was relatively unknown to Nigerians until

he founded Sahara Reporters, an online newspaper known for government criticism. He is not known to be a member of any political party, neither has he held any public position of note in the past. His only weapon for now could be said to be the expected followership he is enjoying on the social media. He has limited his campaign so far to appearance on radio and television programmes via which he called on the Nigerian youth to “take back Nigeria” from those who have destroyed it. He has said, “I can run Nigeria better than Buhari in my sleep”. Lack of a credible political platform may be a great

hindrance to his ambition. Even the Peoples Redemption Party platform which he was offered to contest is a weak one. Fela Durotoye There is also Fela Durotoye, 47, a Presidential aspirant on the platform of the Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN). Durotoye, a motivational speaker, wants to rebuild Nigeria through visionary and inspirational leadership. Like Sowore, Durotoye is already exercising much influence among the Nigerian youth, not just on social media but also across the educational institutions and the streets. He is also a green horn politically until his ro-

mance with ANN. He is little known beyond Lagos State where he practices motivational speaking and probably in some churches. Durotoye is not a rich man and could be difficult to find election sponsors. Even if he became the ANN candidate, he will split the votes of the youths with the likes of Sowore. Jaye Gaskia Another in the youthful fold is Jaye Gaskia who is about 50 years of age. Jaye is a household name in Nigeria’s civil society movement. He has been in the human rights struggle for a while. Though he has no political track record, he is being Continued on page 8

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N109.9 m fraud rocks National Orthopeadics Hospital Staff Co-operative Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki

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The sum of N109.9million deposited by officials of the National Orthopaedics Hospital, Enugu in a business venture by its cooperative society, ‘National Orthopaedics Hospital, Enugu Staff Co-operative Thrift and Loans Society limited (NOHESCT&LS Ltd)’, have been allegedly embezzled or misappropriated by those elected to oversee its affairs. The Daily Times investigation revealed that since the election of the current executive Committee on July 9th 2015, under a special general meeting (SGM) led by Engr. Philip Ugwuonah and Uchenna Odo, President and secretary respectively, they have been saddled with the task of recovering the missing fund. Determined to unravel how the monies belonging to the Society went down the drain, the entire members of the Co-operative decided to audit its account as managed by the past executive members from 2011 to 2015 in its inaugural general meeting held on the 19th day of August 2015. It was gathered that upon the decision of the congress Mr. Basil Udeh and the Auditing firm of “Full Length Consult” was appointed to audit the internal operations of the cooperative and banking transaction of the business venture respectively through the state Director Cooperative Society in accordance with the law. At the conclusion of the internal operations audit, the External Auditor uncovered fraud and misappropriation of the sum of N107,933,082 by past executive of the cooperative. According to the audit report of the banking operations of the Cooperative accounts, in Stanbic IBTC and Skye Banks a copy The Daily Times obtained, showed that the past executive members in their tenure collaborated with the banks to defraud the Cooperative Society to the sum of N64,049,688.12 and N30,576,415.96 respectively; totaling N94,626,104. Further investigation revealed that 213 plots of land purchased under the immediate past executives

which was handled by a land committee, one Ezeokoli Felix and Ekpa Chukwuma Ekpoto, chairman and secretary respectively was inconclusive. The activities of the committee were said to have been uncovered with irregularities as no member of the Cooperative Society who was a beneficiary could access his/her plot of land from 2012 when it was purchased till date. “Upon the audit report and irregularities in the management of the 213 plots of land by the committee, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), was invited by the present administration upon approval by the general house to investigate and sanitize the system. But through the intervention of ICPC, the Society has recovered the said land from the vendor, registered same in the name of the Cooperative Society as No. 78 page 78 in volume 1695 Deed Registry Enugu.” Also through the help of ICPC, N10 million is currently being recovered from the said land committee, which they are paying one million naira every month as they have agreed but without prosecution. “This N10 million was discovered as money misappropriated by the committee through its report captioned “report of land committee of Staff Co-operative, Thrift and Loan Society National Orthopaedic Hospital Enugu”. The Cooperative Society, reported the embezzlement and misappropriation of N109.9 million by the former executive and trustees to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a petition dated 10th of August, 2017 and signed Barr. Emeka Abah, lawyer to the Thrift Society. The members of staff, who were former trustees of the cooperative society are Etukodo Ibanga, President; Ochi Godwin, Vice President; Ilo Nkechi, Secretary, Aguoha Chinwe, Treasurer and Asuquo Tom Emmanuel, Financial Secretary. According to Abah of the Emmanuel Chambers, New Haven, Enugu, the above mentioned staff who were their trustees,

allegedly misappropriated N107,933,082.00 while in office and want EFCC to investigate them with the aim of recovering the said loot. In the letter captioned, “Petition for fraud, misappropriation, and embezzlement of N107,933,082.00 (one hundred and seven million, nine hundred and thirtythree thousand, eight two Naira) executives of National Orthopedics Hospital Enugu Cooperative, Thrift

and Loan Society, Enugu,” written to the Zonal Head, EFCC, South-East Zonal office, Enugu, the society wants a thorough investigation of the said staff. “That the said trustees fraudulently managed their affair during their tenure in office, withdrawing money(s) via cheques and such money(s) withdrawn were higher than the amount written in the cheque stubs;

“Some cheques were written and tored out of the cheque booklets but were not found in the statement of account of the cooperative society; the sum of N5,513,520, five million, five hundred and thirteen thousand, five hundred and twenty Naira only, were padded in the course of the above exercise.” In order to get to the root of the matter, the organisation urged the EFCC to do

justice to the allegation. The petition reads in part, “We therefore urge you to use your good office to investigate the aforementioned and or former trustees for the alleged offences stated herein.” When contacted for his reaction on the allegation, the former President of the society, Etukodo Ibanga, said the matter has been taken to court and have nothing to react to.

Members of the Divine Glory Baptist Church, Akoka, Lagos, in compliance with the directives by Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN), protest against the inccesant killings in the land....on Sunday

How we plan to take Buhari’s job- 3 presidential aspirants ÏÏÏ Three presidential as-

pirants have spoken on why they want President Muhammadu Buhari’s job and how they plan to remove him from office in February 2019. The three aspirants, Dr. Kingsley Moghalu; Mr. Omoyele Sowore; and Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed – spoke in the current edition of The Interview, in their most detailed interviews yet. Moghalu, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, said Nigerians would remember President Muhammadu Buhari, “for his record of failed performance on his campaign promises on security, the economy and

corruption.” According to Moghalu, his administration, if elected, would reposition Nigeria for economic prosperity, “by creating an enabling environment for a productive, innovation-led economy, with a better approach to taxation that will reduce dependence oil revenues.” For Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters, “Buhari is done.” He laid out a threepronged policy covering security, power and infrastructure, which he said would lift the country from its present state. Sowore also promised to create at least 250,000 new jobs in the agricultural sector, with commercial ranch-

ing operations that would cover 20 million cows. Senator Baba-Ahmed, the Pro-chancellor of Baze Unversity, Abuja, said, “Buhari’s second term will destroy Nigeria and unsettle the rest of Africa.” He promised that his government would stabilise the naira by tackling the current high risk factors, reduce interest rates and “flood the capital market with investible funds.” Two of the aspirants, Moghalu and Sowore, have not yet announced their party platforms, while Baba-Ahmed was a member of the House of Representatives and a senator on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The MD/Editor-In-Chief ofThe Interview, Mr. Azu Ishiekwene, described the edition as “the most comprehensive window yet on aspirants who could be the biggest disruptors in the 2019 presidential race.” The interviews covered campaign funding, the incumbency factor, and the antecedents of the aspirants. Also in the latest edition of The Interview, a faculty member of the Enterprise Development Centre of the Lagos Business School, Helen Emore, spoke extensively on the problems of SMEs in Nigeria; while Interview Confidential, provides the inside story of the travails of Senator Dino Melaye.

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Can Newbreed take over Aso Rock in 2019? Continued from page 6 linked currently with a new political movement that a large chunk of the labour unions have sympathy. Should this movement have working affiliation with an already existing party and Gaskia could have his way as the flag bearer, he may pull crowd considering the huge population of labour and civil society movements in the country. But the clamour for generation shift in political leadership and governance in Nigeria has been a subtle one until the emergence of the ‘Ready to Run’ campaign, a platform simply identified as #Not Too Young To Run, a citizens driven campaign supported by over 100 million Nigerian youths which seeks to reduce the age limit for running for elected office in

Nigeria and globally. The movement advocates for amendments to the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to reduce the age for the Presidency of Nigeria from 40 years to 35 years; Governor from 35 to 30; Senate from 35 to 30; House of Representatives from 30 to 25; and State Houses of Assembly from 30 to 25. According to Samson Itodo, Executive Director of the movement, this demand is premised on four key points which include: promoting inclusion, deepening intergenerational dialogue and mobility, promoting competitive politics and enhancing democratic development. The Senate and House of Representatives demonstrated their support for youth inclusion by passing the age reduction bill among other bills in the ongoing constitution amendments while the bill is

awaiting the assent of President Muhammadu Buhari. Opinion moulders who are stakeholders in the Nigeria Project recently lent their voices in support of generation shift in leadership. First was former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who in a controversial letter to President Buhari gave reasons the nation needs a much younger leaders. He said “Without impaired health and strain of age, running the affairs of Nigeria is a 25/7 affair, not 24/7”. In the letter, Obasanjo said: “We have only one choice left to take us out of Egypt to the Promised Land. And that is the coalition of the concerned and the willing- ready for positive and drastic change, progress and involvement. Change that will give hope and future to all our youths and dignity and full participation to all our women.

“Our youth should be empowered to deploy their ability to learn, innovate and work energetically at ideas and concepts in which they can make their own original inputs. Youth must be part of the action today and not relegated to leadership of tomorrow which may never come”. Another elder statesman and former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) said: “We must be unanimous in what we desire for our country; new generation leadership, result-driven leadership, sound political foundation, demonetisation of our politics, enhanced internal democracy, elimination of impunity in our politics, inclusiveness in decision making and promotion of citizens participation in our democratic process. The search for that new breed leadership must start now as we prepare for

Wife of Ondo state Governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu (left), joins the family of National President, Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN) Mrs. Juliet Ogbogu (right), to celebrate the matrimony of her son Chukwunwike Ogbogu to his heartthrob Chukwudumebi, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, GRA Inland Ward, Onitsha, Anambra state...on Saturday

Ghosts behind Melaye’s recall–APC ÏÏÏ The

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi, Alhaji Haddy Ametuo, says “some ghosts” initiated the recall process against Senator Dino Melaye. Ametuo, who stated this in a statement issued in Lokoja on Sunday on the botched recall process, expressed delight that the efforts had come to a premature end through the collective will of the people of Kogi West Senatorial District.

Melaye, the only senator our party has in Kogi State, won with 94.66 per cent leaving the remaining 5.34 per cent to the petitioners. The statement said: “The messages are very clear; that Senator Melaye is the most popular senator ever produced by Kogi West.” According to the chairman, this is a sign of what to expect in the 2019 general elections. Ametuo said: “No amount of financial inducement and coercion

will change the will of the people of Kogi State in future elections.’’ The APC Chairman commended the high level of neutrality and transparency displayed by the Independent National Electoral Commission and other stakeholders throughout the exercise. He said: “It gives us high optimism that future elections will be very free and fair. INEC therefore deserves commendations for the job well done.” Ametuo called on the

petitioners and Melaye as well as his followers to embrace peace and heed the voice of God “because the voice of the people is the voice of God’’. He insisted that the APC still remains the most viable alternative for good governance in the state. Ametuo said: “I call on all members of our party to conduct themselves in a manner that will boost the image of our great party and not things that will further cause disrepute in our party.”

2019 election”. No matter the level of yearnings for a youthful president, experience in either governance or public service could not be wished away. Donald Duke said: “Gowon was 30 when he became the Head of State. It comes back to the disaster therein because most of them didn’t have experience in governance, which led us into war. We need the combination of both”. “I think what we should be doing is to have a government that is youth friendly to provide opportunities because we need to groom the next set of leadership”. Speaking on the youths’ readiness to take over power in 2019, the Chairman of Young Progressives Party, Bishop Amachree, said that the Project Nigeria is not peculiar to Aso Rock alone. “The Nigerian project is a project that we need to think towards what is called a paradigm shift in all strata of governance. If we peculiarise it to only Aso Rock, we will get it wrong just like what the APC did during their time and that is what why we are in this problem that we are today. Then, they were all after removing the President – Jonathan must leave, and they were not thinking of the future of the country in other strata of governance and that is why we are hanging ourselves in the leg and found ourselves in the mess that we are today. So the project Nigeria is about us deciding what we want,” he said. According to him, there is an immense rot in the system and the system needs a holistic cleansing to bring about genuine Nigerian Project that all of us will benefit. He said: “It’s not about peculiarising our attention on Aso Rock, who should take over. No, let the youth begin to think of taking over parliament. There is a rot in the system even the parliament, in the judiciary there are some abnormalities which need to be upright. The youth need to summon the courage to stop all these brigandage that have taken over the helms of governance. We have three arms of government: Executive, Legislature and the Judiciary. So are we saying it’s only the executive that has failed? No! Therefore, the new project is a project of a New Nigeria and not Aso Rock Project.” On hurdles before Newbreed politicians, Amachree said, “Number one, I know that there is hunger in the land and this hunger is a deliberate orchestrated

thing by the bourgeoisies to make sure they impoverish the people to make sure they do not have access to social benefits that will make their lives better. So it’s a deliberate act by the bourgeois so that they will continue to find their way to leadership. “The youth must summon the courage to say no to this act. If they like let them continue to put them in abject poverty, no problem but they will decide with their PVC which is their power, their fundamental right that they have within the constitution to right that wrong now. It is time for us to right the wrong. “So I am advising them not to continue to play to the gallery of the usual ‘we are hungry’ when the elite will be offering them N5,000 or N10,000 and use them to cause mayhem and all kinds of anti-social vices. I am advising the youths to make use of the ample opportunity of their numerical strength and their intellectual sagacity to decide their future by not voting people of no competent anymore. Incompetence is one thing that we must say no to it this time around. Let us begin to prioritize what is called ‘competence in governance’. By so doing, Nigerian youths will say total bye-bye to anything called politics of ‘cash and carry. “Again, the Not Too Young to Run Bill is an eye opener and I must commend its promoters, they have done pretty well for the young people in this country. That struggle is indeed in a right direction and I think by the time they open the door for people to come and participate in politics, a lot of youths will get involve. “And that is why we here calling on Mr President to assent to the bill so that we cannot continue to be called ‘lazy people.’ If you call the youths ‘lazy’ and you are already sitting on their future, refusing to assent to the bill, then it becomes a deliberate act. They (the elite) know that there are many youths in this country with a lot of pragmatic ideas to drive the process of governance, but they will never want to give you that role. Party structure, grassroots mobilisation in focus Aspiring to contest for elective office does not come at the platter of gold. One must be able to have link with the people at the grassroots and must have the capacity to mobilize party faithful. Continued on page 25

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APC chairmanship: I can’t be intimidated by Oyegun, Oshiomhole – Aspirant By Tom Okpe, Abuja A National Chairmanship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Ibrahim Emokpaire has said that he cannot be intimidated by the ambition of any other aspirant especially the incumbent, Chief John Odigie Oyegun and the immediate past Governor of Edo State, Adam Oshiomhole intention to contest the exalted party’s position

in Abuja on Saturday, Emokpaire said his ambition is not threatened by anyone but promised that if given the

“seeming

intractable

APC. the big names and the

money politics hence, he is unperturbed. “My interest for the chairmanship of the APC maintain

discipline

and

the party hierarchy. “I recognize the fact about the curiosity of certain persons in their usual

he said: “My leadership regular guy should be or not be but am sorry to disappoint them because my mind is made up by the audacity to dare shift paradigm and alter the political status quo this On the various crises bedeviling the party and

intractable problems that becloud the horizon of our priorities of some greedy and corrupt politicians.

later on my assumption of from money politics and President Muhammadu Buhari has already outlined be disturbed and distracted by the big names and

the problems are man-made and not insurmountable but can be corrected sooner than

the seat, said that President Muhammadu Buhari had already given the ground

Police investigate alleged drinking of rat poison by mother of 3 in Enugu The Police Command in Enugu State has commenced investigation into the circumstances that led to an alleged drinking of rat poison by a mother of three in Enugu City. The command’s spokesman, SP Ebere Amaraizu, said in a statement on Sunday in Enugu that the incident occurred on April 28. Amaraizu said the incident took place at 10, Umuezeoha

confusion.

mother of three children, had allegedly on that fateful day taken a rat killer medicine

is having some unresolved

decided to take rat killer in The

in Enugu South Local Government Area. According to him, the

spokesman

said

rushed to Good Shepherd treatment.

Lagos Water Corporation unveils mobile platform for billing, collection The Managing Director of Lagos Water Corporation, Muminu Badmus, on Sunday said the Corporation had launched its billing and collection platform, tagged: “LWC in Lagos that the billing system is in conformity administration’s cashless policy. He said: “The platform in the processes of billing, collection and customers management. “The App is designed to enable customers send requests or complaints, check payments, accounts statement and other records in terms of consumption and meter reading among others.

“The App is customerfriendly as they can make payments through the App in the comfort of their Badmus said the App has various supporting information like LWC addresses and process of connection. already uploaded and customers could log-in to use. Contributing, Ajose Michael, the LWC, Head, Sales and Commercial, said residents of Lagos should enjoy the corporation’s improved service delivery by connecting to public days. Michael said customers connection form from the

Editor, BusinessDay Newspapers, Mr Anthony Osae-Brown presenting Top 25 CEO’s Awards to the GMD/CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr Kennedy Uzoka, in recognition of of the Bank’s stellar corporate performance in the Nigerian Capital Markets, at UBA House in Lagos . . . on Friday

Gunmen kidnap Ekiti PDP exco member, demand N30m ransom Saturday. abducted the Financial Secretary of the Ekiti State chapter of congresses, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. J. Kayode Oni. Oni, according to the Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Mr.

on Sunday, said Oni had gone to conduct PDP’s local government congress in Efon Local Government. According to him, the kidnappers had established

“Our party is not resting Local Government Congress

contacts to ensure that he is safe and is safely returned to

Aramoko. “The family had contacted, but they the abductors that the entire family

The Police Commissioner, Ekiti Command, Mr. Abdullahi Chafe neither

been told even can’t

to have been kidnapped and that they had demanded a N30 million ransom. party assignment from Efon. Adebayo explained Aramoko Ekiti in Ekiti West abducted at about 4.30pm on

seized Oni and ferried him

requesting for a staggering sum of N30m to secure his freedom. “The family told us reliably that they have made a formal complaint at the Police Station in Efon about the abduction.

out of Ekiti and had not been adequately briefed about the incident. Chafe promised to make details about the incident available as soon as possible.

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ANRP backs South West PDP to hold ‘show-of-strength’ rally in Osogbo The South West the biggest by the PDP He said the people the people through its have no doubt that we youths to Zone of the Peoples’ in recent times as many were waiting eagerly to populist programmes. will win the elections Democratic Party members, including vote for PDP after what Salvador dismissed there. on Sunday said it would prominent party he called the failures statements by some “The party won the takeover hold a rally on May 5 to stalwarts within and out of the All Progressives APC aspirants that they last senatorial election its strength in the of the zone, would be Congress, which controls would win Ekiti State as through Senator Adeleke leadership show zone. all the states in the zone empty boasts, saying the and we were not the

By Moses Oyediran, Enugu

The Abundant Nigeria Renewal Party (ANRP), on Sunday, called on political parties to build capacity of youths for leadership in the country. The new Chairman of ANRP Enugu State Chapter, Mr Ifeanyi Ogbodo, made the call in an acceptance speech after a state congress where he was elected Chairman of the state chapter of the party in Enugu. Ogbodo noted there was dire need for a generational shift in

The

Chairman,

of event, Moshood Salvador, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that the rally, to be held in Osogbo, Osun State was also to mobilise members for the general elections. Salvador said the rally promises to be one of

“Apart from testing and showing our strength as a popular party in the zone, we will use the rally to strategise ahead of the general elections,” he said. Salvador, the Chairman of PDP in Lagos State, said the popularity of the party was soaring by the day in the zone.

except Ekiti State. Salvador said the PDP would win the forthcoming governorship election in Ekiti State “again and again”. He said the administration of Governor Ayodele Fayose has endeared itself and the party to

outcome of the election would put the state in the safe grip of PDP. Salvador also expressed optimism that the PDP would win the forthcoming governorship election in Osun Stateas the party was popular in the state. He said: “PDP is popular in Osun and I

party in government. “That tells you that our party is well accepted in the state.” Salvador said the determination of the party to capture Lagos State in 2019 was unwavering, adding that everything was being done to actualise that objective.

and aspirations of the youths, who are vast majority of the population of the country. “We have been hearing that youths are the leaders of tomorrow for over 30 years now, but no action towards making the popularly slogan a reality. “In ANRP, we believe that the future is here today with us. So the party is supporting youths empowerment and capacity building in order responsible leaders of our time,’’ he said. Ogbodo noted that the party believed in the greatness of the country and that the country’s fortunes can be redeemed and He called on all forward looking Nigerians, who possess integrity, hard work and innovative ideas, to join the party and be part of move to march the nation to the path of progress once more. Prof. Alphonsus Ekwerike, who deputized for the National Secretary of the party, Mr Ebere Okonwko, said that the election at the state congress was open and transparent since the ``option A-4 system was used’’. Ekwerike said that the congress was conducted by giving all contestants level of discrimination. “ANRP is always known for its adherence to principles of internal democracy and we treat all party members equally according to the party’s constitution. “I sincerely believe that the energetic and innovative leaders of the party elected to state for the next four years will do a nice job and move the party to greater height,’’ he said. Other newly elected executive members of the party included: Miss Chinwe Egwuonwu as Secretary and Mr Esomchi Chibuike as Information and Social Media Engagement Secretary. The rest are: Mr Emma Ejiora as Secretary of Intelligence and Security; and Mr Kingsley Atanwu as State Strategy Secretary.

Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris cutting a tape to commission Muhammadu Buhari Police Housing Estate in Mbora, Abuja,recently

No agreement between FG, JOHESU – Health Minister By Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja Minister of Health Professor Isaac Adewole has Government had no existing agreement with the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) to warrant this latest strike action. The minister who was reacting to some and advertorial in some national dailies however said that the government had already constituted a high level body to look into aspects of their demands, implications and also to plan for the management of consequences of addressing those

demands. This was contained in a statement by the Assistant Director of Information to the Minister, Olajide Oshundun and made available to the Daily Times on Sunday. JOHESU brandish as 2014 agreement were minutes of meetings they had with the organs of Federal Government. “But let me also put it on record that when we came on board, JOHESU approached us that they have an agreement with government. But we discovered that there was really no agreement with government. “What they were able to provide were minutes of meetings held previously

and we told them that no responsible government will implement minutes of previous meetings and of the 15-point demands. We have met 14 of them over the one and half years. “Indeed, what the September 2017 agreement stated under the upward adjustment of CONHESS salary scale and as published by JOHESU is that: ‘The meeting noted that two National Salaries and Wages Commission on separate occasions. It was are no longer realistic due to lapse of time. “The NSIWC should therefore do a fresh

submission based on new data consistent with the present reality. The FMOH is expected to make available necessary and required data to NSIWC to enable fresh computation. The will be forwarded by National Salaries and Wages Commission to the Federal Ministry of Health for onward transmission for processing to the high level body (HLB), of the government and thereafter to Federal Ministry of Health within been done”, the statement added. According to him, the high level body, which met last week Tuesday, Thursday, Friday,

Sunday, and on Tuesday, is scheduled to meet on Sunday night. “So, we are really at work with respect to this. We have done quite a lot of computation. We have met with Finance, we have met with Budget and National Planning. We are looking into all issues relating to this strike,” he added Describing the current strike action is unfortunate as `the health and wellbeing of many Nigerians have been said that the FG been a responsible government will do everything within its power to bring the ongoing strike action to an end as quickly as possible.

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Mace saga, huge embarrassment to Nigeria – Odeneye Hon Kehinde Odeneye Olusegun is a member of the House of Representatives, representing Ijebu Ode/Odogbolu/Ijebu North East Federal Constituency of Ogun State. A second term member of the House and on his way to a third term, going by his performance and the endorsement of the majority of his people, Hon. Odeneye kehinde has been involved in youth empowerment since his election in 2011. In this interview with AJIBADE ALABI, the lawmaker speaks on the issue of the controversy surrounding the recent hijack of the Mace of the Senate, his plans for his people amongst others things. How will you react to the recent hijack of the Mace of the Senate, by some hoodlums allegedly loyal to Sen. Ovie OmoAgege? It is a bit embarrassing that such a thing could happen, embarrassing because security was involved, that some people could come into the House of Assembly and seize the mace, that is what makes it embarrassing though it was not an expected thing going by the fact that ideals, so it is not impossible that there will be one disagreement or the other, it is just the manner and approach of resolving issues that and that calls for question Nobody really expected that thugs could be invited to the House, even of tackling issues. Though OmoAgege has denied he never brought thugs to the House, so that is still with police to investigate, Senates too are also carrying out their own investigations. But there must be moral approach that could have made it not to be embarrassing or make something out of it. But like I said, the Police are doing their investigations and I believe period of time Are you not disturbed by the perception the people out there will have of the National Assembly going by the ugly incident? Sincerely I am disturbed, it is my belief and my opinion that whoever is aggrieved anyway, must know how to accept things the way they are. At the same time there are rules in National Assembly in both chambers, so, for Sen Omo-Agege to have taken those steps he must have his reasons, those reasons I cannot speak for him and I cannot know. But really I am not happy with the perception we have created in the public which is very negative. Does that ugly scene portray how porous our country’s security is?

was watching and enjoying, while somebody was taking a mace away and there was security around the places. The guy with the mace

third time will not only make him

job now. Artisans’ Day event is to bring all Artisans together in a Hub-like gathering. I am of the opinion that promoting vocational trade especially against the tide of mass unemployment will help the economy a lot and get a lot of our erstwhile jobless people engaged in a meaningful vocation. The event will also promote Artisans and their skills to prospective clients who might be caught in a dire need of a genuine professional, thereby protecting unsuspecting victims from pretenders and quacks of their trade. Also the Artisans’ Day celebration will foster cordiality among the various professionals who might have probably been seeing themselves as rivals.

would be of great advantage to the Assembly and to the constituency he represents. But if we continue dwelling on the slogan that ‘let another candidate go’ the continuity which we craved for in the House might not be achieved and since my constituency which I represent is happy with me why not.

You have done a lot of empowerments for your people, what still keep you going because a lot of politicians in your shoes who have declined after doing some? I will keep empowering people and engaging in socio-welfare development of my constituents, like I said earlier the purpose of my being elected is to make the life of my

You are well known to have developed a knack for empowering your people. What is the drive? There is nothing like drive or magic in that. I believe I was elected to that post to make my people and my constituency happy and to largely also contribute my own quota to the development of my country. By and large I believe I am doing my legitimate duty and I am not yet through with it. I will still make my people happy with more empowerment.

to backslide in doing that, my good job is what I believed has increased my endorsement by the leaders

But many people are of the opinion that maybe we should give other people chance to be there also See, let me tell you something, if we keep on changing our representatives we may not get to our destination. Why I said this is because if a representative goes for a term which is 4 years before he could get his foot on ground it would take him like 2 or 3 years, by the time he returns the second time, he must have mastered the House and that

Talking about empowerment what is the new thing you have on ground for your people?

Hon Odeneye Is a very serious issue, but I believe it is not only the security that should be queried, but national Assembly security should be queried also. Such the action should be probed and any person or group found guilty should be brought to book, because to me the whole thing looks like a planned thing, the look and posture of some of the senators at the chamber looks so suspicious, it is an indication that some of them were aware. There was no resistance from anybody, so even if Senator Omo-Agege came to the chamber against the rules, the fact that everybody was watching and nobody said anything, even thereafter, there was no surprise look or surprise action on their look, their countenances, some of them were even smiling, some of them were just doing as if nothing was happening, it

I never sat on the fence, I only said I need to take my time and consult with my party. And now I can tell you that I am going for the third term.

graciously, even after the guys were gone; I was expecting somebody to be on the guys trails but nobody did. Honourable, the last time we spoke and I asked if you were still going for third term, you sat on the fence. Are you now sure of your ambition?

“

atmosphere where artisans will be able to appreciate their worth and importance to the economy by organising an Artisans Day in my constituency. its type in Ogun State’ you just have to continue with the good

I believe it is not only the security that should be queried, but national Assembly security should be queried also. Such the action should be probed and any person or group found guilty should be brought to book, because to me the whole thing looks like a planned thing, the look and posture of some of the senators at the chamber looks so suspicious, it is an indication that some of them were aware.

”

preferred choice candidate coupled reposed in my ability to deliver more as their candidate for the House of Representatives in the next general elections in 2019. One of Nigeria gold medalist at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games, Oluwatobilola Amusan who won a gold medal in 100m hurdles is reported to be from your constituency. What are you doing to recognise her? Even before now, we have already had a plan to host her and give her heroic welcome. We have put all machinery in motion. She is a good success story of our nation, state and of our constituency. We have concluded an arrangement to have her bill board right in Ijebu there so as to be of good example to other youths. We will let you know when we will be hosting her. Any other project that you have in mind that you want to prosecute this year? Apart from the aforementioned one, there are other ones coming up. Most importantly our annual Ijebu Praise Concert which its inaugural edition was held last year in Ijebu Ode, at Dipo Dina Stadium where many A list in both gospel and Muslim come together to sing praises to God. This year will not be an exception with much more improvement expected.

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Ohaneze President General, Nwodo survives bomb attack By Moses Oyediran, Enugu President General of Ohanaeze Nd’Igbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo on Sunday possibly targeted at him by

Area of Enugu state. It was gathered that the

As APC says ghosts initiated Melaye’s recall

Commissioner Danmallam

petitioners.

after the life of Chief Nwodo who he said is only serving his people, adding that what happened was a sign for the

Party (PDP) on Sunday presented themselves for

around him. The Commissioner ordered and around Chief Nwodo’s

Government Area of the State was triggered by an IED. A statement issued by the Media Adviser to Nwodo, that

the

Commissioner

Command,

Danmallam

by the Area Commander for

promised that the perpetrators would soon be

operatives.

Youths under the aegis of Bariga Youth League, in Area of Lagos State have expressed support for the endorsement by leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for another term for Senator Gbenga Ashafa, the Senator representing Lagos East The Chairman of the Bariga Oladimeji, at a solidarity rally on Thursday, held in Bariga, said that the youths

INEC. The

Haddy Ametuo, has said

required for the petition to sail through. However, Ametuo, who alleged that Ghosts initiated

the Commissioner and Chief Nwodo on the items they

Sen. Dino Melaye. The PDP National

Nwodo future would be nipped in the bud. Later, the Enugu State

and other materials used in preparing the IED and said

Commissioner to his home, Chief Nwodo expressed surprise that anybody would be after his life but added that him from leading his people. Commissioner for his prompt

life of the President General. Igwe Aroh wondered why some bad elements would

Sunday,

number

expressed

Sunday, said that the people

will of the people. Mr. Ebere Amaraizu told

endowed by nature. He assured the Commissioner that the people would be extra vigilant and

total

of the explosion.

investigations to unravel the

standing by Melaye and for showing to the world that

united in purpose.

most popular senator ever the statement said.

Bariga youths endorse Ashafa for another term Stories by Patrick Okohue

Melaye from the senate. This is even as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress

Earlier, the Commander

for Igbo Etiti LGA, were there

Addressing the people who trooped to Chief Nwodo’s home, the Commissioner urged them to always be vigilant and to report any

PDP commends Kogi West constituents for failure of Melaye’s recall

unanimously endorsed Ashafa for not just warming the seat at the National Assembly but

those in power that there is more to life than bandying

was high time for the youths performed wonderfully well of the empowerment items to

welfare

Nigerians

and

the good people of Lagos

The

detriment of other members, deserving nod to our senator, the man of the people and not only sponsor bills geared dependent, Oladimeji said that Ashafa had also empowered hundreds of youths in Bariga

development to represent us for another four years. We are on the same page with our national leader, Asiwaju Tinubu and on the endorsement of Ashafa for another term.” Oladimeji, however said it

level

The youths, who said that while other senators representing other states were

Pick your PVC to be fully involved in 2019 elections, Labour Congress tell Nigerians

Chairman

neutrality

and

the Independent National (INEC)

Assembly, Ashafa has, rather remained a good ambassador of Lagos State and indeed the Lagos East.

APC

and

other

that the summary of the petitioners’ signatures the Independent National

be very free and fair. INEC therefore deserves well done,” he said.

woefully.

petitioners and Melaye as well as his followers to

Voters Cards. their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) and be fully the INEC headquarters for

languishing in poverty. Chairman, Lagos Chapter of an interview with the News Lagos.

Korodo

while the Federal Government

NAN reports that the Federal Government Tripartite National

Minimum

new minimum wage.

Wage,

He insisted that the APC still remains the most viable alternative for good

The petitioners were led by one Cornelius Government area of the state also hails from.

themselves in a manner that will boost the image of our great party and not things

verify the signatures of the

disrepute in our party,” he said.

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Editorial Commentary

OUR POSITION

Non-passage of 2018 Budget and the economy

t has taken about five months since President Muhammadu Buhari presented the 2018 budget estimates to the joint sitting of the National Assembly, yet the budget has not been passed into law and no one could say when it will. The aim of the government then was to return the country back to the normal financial year that starts in January and ends in December, but it appears this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget is going to go the way of the previous years. As of last month, work on the budget has yet to get to the appropriation committee whose mandate itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to harmonise whatever work done by the various committees. This means that Nigerians will have to wait a bit longer before this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget could see the light of day. The excuses given by the National Assembly for the delay in the passage of the budget was the failure of some Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to present their own budget proposals to the legislators. Although the 2018 budget contains the funding plans of ministries, the National Assembly wants government agencies such as the Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), etc, to submit their budgets to enable the legislators to pass them alongside the national budget. The MDAs budgets are not usually included in the national budget but the National Assembly is insisting that the MDAs should submit their budgets to ensure passage of the

same, together with the national budget. The practice in the past was that the legislators would pass the national budget and then wait for each agency to submit its budget for passage. Insiders said the reason for the delay in the passage of the 2018 budget was not cogent enough, noting that politics had slipped into governance. They blamed the delay more on the ongoing frosty relationship between the Executive and Legislative arms of government which has resulted in lull of many government actions. Political watchers are also citing the recently passed bill that altered the order of election as evidence of a major disagreement between the two arms of government. The National Assembly had in February, revised the order of election in the new electoral bill to put the National Assembly election first against the trend in the past and also the order earlier announced by the Independent National Election Commission (INEC). But a Federal High Court in Abuja has held that the federal lawmakers lacked the power to alter elections timetable by INEC. The implication of the face-off between the two arms of government is that development activities could be halted while the nation drifts into anarchy. Time is running out for the Executive as the general election is fast approaching and if the budget is not passed in time, the period of electioneering could catch up with the implementation of the budget. Public expectation is that with the forth-

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coming elections, government spending on developmental projects should help to create employment and ease economic pressure in some households. But with the continued delay in the budget passage and given the bureaucratic process of getting approval for cash releases for projects, the government may not be able to do much in terms of implementing the budget effectively when eventually passed. The implication of this is that the national economy may not grow as fast as it should while some of the gains of the past may be reversed if the government is not able to fully back its policy with action. The implications of these are that many foreign investors would be foot-dragging on decisions on Nigeria investment; and coupled with political risks, they could either slow down their investment in the country or remain on the sideline till the government is able to resolve all issues with the legislative arm. Without any fiscal policy, Nigeria may face some economic hiccups as domestic investors may also be in confusion on the direction of government policy for the year. While we commend the Legislative arm of government for its effort at ensuring Nigeria move forward economically and otherwise, we urge the federal lawmakers to be conscious of the fact that time is running out for the Executive as the general election is fast approaching and if the budget is not passed in time, the period of campaigning could impede the implementation of the budget.

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Need to improve public perception of judiciary

I Walter Onnoghen

t is my pleasure to welcome you all to the official unveiling of Apex Quarterly Magazine, the premier in-house publication of the Nigeria Judiciary. This is indeed a milestone achieved in the quest to improve public perception of the judiciary by the Nigeria pubic. At the assumption of office, I unveiled a Reform Agenda that would consolidate on the achievements of my predecessors to make the Nigeria Judiciary one of the best in world. One of the reform items was directed at improving the public perception on the judiciary. I consider the poor public perception on our arm of government at grave concern that requires special effort t correct by telling the world the true state of things in the Judiciary. Therefore, as part of the agenda, I had this to say in the reform document which was endorsed by the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Board of Governors of the National Judicial Institute (NJI): “Given the spate of unsavoury comments on the National Judicial Council in particular and the Judiciary in general, a more holistic approach to information management will be adopted with a superstructure of responsibilities and hierarchy, with a view to getting the current media departments in the Judiciary to function optimally. The information department of the council will therefore, be restructured to the more proactive so as to, from time to time, project the council and judiciary before the public through the media and to assuage the negative and damaging perception.

I then suggested, and the NJC and the Board of Governors of NJI saw the wisdom in the suggestion, that some enlightenment Judicial programmes be mounted or carried out in the print and electronic media with the belief that the widespread perception of the Judiciary as an inefficient and corruption-ridden institution lacking integrity and efficiency in the performance of its functions will be greatly reduced if not eliminated. As I have said several times in the past, cautiously opening up the Judiciary to the public helps to change the wrong perception people have of the activities of the courts. Where people are well informed, incidents of rumours, fake news, false allegations, petitions, among other, are reduced. And as I have always insisted, we must be in absolute control of our institutions and courts as well as what information we put in the public domain. This effort will ensure that we do less damage control, and more of pro-active dissemination of information. The Apex Quarterly Magazine, which I will be unveiling presently, is one, but certainly not the only step, taken to show the world what we do in the Judiciary. Recently, in recognition of the fact that the Supreme Court’s website is the first point of contact of the litigation world with the court, I directed the Chief Registrar of the court to reconstitute the Courts Website Management Committee to ensure, among other things, that Chamber’s Sitting are uploaded on the site not later than 24 hours after every sitting on Wednesdays. I also directed that the website should be re-designed to render it

compatible with both desktops and handheld devices. In addition, I gave instructions that the Court’s Practice Directions should regularly be uploaded and updated while the bio-data of Justices of Supreme Court and the Cause List should be regularly updated. In the same vein, I have directed that all judgements and decisions of the Court should be uploaded on the website within seven days of delivery. The objective of these directives is to, as I said earlier, cautiously open the Judiciary to the public. I recall that during an interactive session I had with participants at the 2017 All Nigeria Judges’ Conference in November 2017, a judge from one of the jurisdictions advocated that formation of an Association of Nigeria Judges to speak up for the Judiciary when is it attacked, much like the Nigerian Bar Association does for lawyers. Since sitting Judicial Officers cannot grant media interviews, Honourable Judges’ position was that periodic press statements issued after the meetings of the National Judicial Council are too few and far between to make any impact. My obvious response was an empathic No! The mandate of Judicial Officer is adjudication and not advocacy. However, a publication like the one we are unveiling today will, like all literature, chronicle events of the Judiciary of this era for posterity. I have personally gone through this maiden edition of the 64-paged Apex Quarterly Magazine and, though there is room for improvement in subsequent editions, I am satisfied that it is completely devoid of propaganda. That is how every

product of the Judicial should be neutral. I also like the structure and sections of the Magazine. This section titled ‘Locus Classicus’, for instance, offers historians and researchers an opportunity to look at some landmark judgements the Supreme Court and other Courts have delivered over the years. In similar manner, the concept of publishing the profiles of Justices of the Supreme Courts of Records in subsequent editions, is commendable as it leaves the individual contributions of Judicial Officers in the Supreme Courts of Records on the sands of time. After today’s unveiling ceremony, Apex Quarterly Magazine will be distributed to every jurisdiction in the country and I encourage all Heads of Courts to put their Information Units to good use by directing them to make contribution to the editorial content of subsequent editions of the magazine. On behalf of the Judiciary, I thank the Editorial Board led by my Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Awassam Bassey, for this enviable milestone. It is now my singular honour and privilege to invite My Lords, the Honourable Justices of the Supreme Courts, the Attorney General of the Federation or his representative, the President of the Court of Appeal, the Acting Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, the Chief Judge of Borno State, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association and other distinguished person here present, to join me to formally unveil the Apex Quarterly Magazine. Thank you and may the Almighty God bless us all, Amen.

Poly ASUP leadership and the flip-side of ambition

W Edward Nnachi

e all are witnesses to this fact: our teachers, right from kindergarten, advise us to be ambitious. They consistently hand out that counsel as a mantra of life, with less talk on the flip-side of ambition – the inordinate ambition. We grow to set goals, to dream, to aspire and to work earnestly towards the realisation of ambition. Our teachers offer little or no education on the nature of ambition as they do with the nature of truth. We are left to the vagaries of our minds and the compelling pressures of vogue in our pursuit of ambition. Before I delve into this article proper, I want to give credit to Mr. Godwin Adindu, President-General of Abia Renaissance Movement, who, sometime back did a piece similar to this one. But, there is the flip-side of ambition. Ambition not guided by law, norm, justice and divine creed is a potential missile of mass destruction and the purveyor of such drive is a horrible danger for mankind. There is no doubt that the Secretary of the Academic Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) of the Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana chapter, Mr. John Ibiam and Mr. Paulinus Okoro, the main characters in the foiled ‘strike’ in practice, that recently rocked the institution, heeded their teachers’ counsel. They are very ambitious men. Their pedigree in the academia presents men who set out very early to ride on high dreams. But, while

they can beat their chest and mention their track-record and their academic profile, several wrongs are hovering around them like the sword of Damocles. And since Right Plus Wrong (R+W=W) can never be right, their purported acts of disobedience to ASUP standing rules and their further unconstitutional declaration of a ‘strike’ in the polytechnic, that was not approved by the national leadership of ASUP have availed little to cleanse a battered image of the flip-side of ambition, what ingloriously is subsumed under the name: unionism. Yet, the truth remains immortal: ambition is a two-edged sword. There is the positive and the negative, all fixed into one generic name. It is ambition that drives a thief, a prostitute, an assassin, a terrorist, a tyrant and a coupist. It is also ambition that drives the inventor, the scientists, the humanitarian and all well-meaning people of the world. Driven by the ambition to balance the economic disparity in the livelihood of his fellow Americans, Robin Hood, the moral thief, orchestrated the most historic robberies America has ever witnessed and returned the loot to the poor. Indeed, a few elements in the Poly Unwana ASUP, led by John Ibiam and Mr. Paulinus Okoro, were frolicking with the flip-side of ambition when they alleged that management of the polytechnic had embezzled N400 million peculiar academic allowance (PAA), meant for the institution’s academic staff members, even when the management had informed them that there had been shortfalls on salary from the

federal government. For some years now, investigation has that what the school has been receiving from government for staff salary payment, had hovered around N261 million and N255 million between 2016 and 2017, which is why the management had battled to pay a 13-month arrears of the allowance up till January 2018 when it started experiencing another drastic shortfall. According to a source close to both management and ASUP, “there hasn’t been a time the management got N400 million from government. So, the claim by these elements is baseless and it’s intended to cast the institution’s management and council in bad light”. Both men acted against ASUP’s constitution, when they declared a ‘strike’ in the school and incited noble union members to embark on same, in the absence of the chapter’s ASUP chairman even when, he had finished a meeting with the entire union members and instructed that they should wait for the ultimatum given to the management to elapse. But in their desperation to push for their personal ends, on the platform of ASUP, they declared the ‘strike’, although we were told it was merely in practice, not in principle. A thorough look into some happenings in the school reveals a certain correlations, which explain why it appeared these men had carried on their acts, with such a frenzy height and had wanted to live on the negative side of ambition. According to the Chairman of the union, Mr. Carl Nworu, “There are some lecturers that were dismissed from work, who the current

Rector, Ven. (Dr.) Ogbonnia Ibe-Enwo, brought back after several years of dismissal. One of them is Paulinus Okoro who used to be an officemate with the rector and had been dismissed for 14 years. Dr. Ibe-Enwo brought him back on compassionate ground, although he claims he had an agreement with the rector”. “He wanted the rector to properly place him, now, that he’s back to a Chief Lecturer and also pay him all the severance packages he had missed. The rector had promised to approach his case through the Accountant-General of the Federation, to explain that Okoro’s salary was not coming within these 14 years”. “Therefore, whatever has caused him to maintain the stance, he currently maintains towards to the rector and management, over this current issue of PAA might be linked to this events. However, I see his position now as selfish because he once approached me and said the union should help him fight this matter. I told him to calm down, that they are other people who we have been fighting for. And he just came back. He is instrucmental to the crisis rocking the polytechnic now. He and the other person, John Ibiam, might not be eying the office of the rector, but they might want to make the place uncomfortable for him so that he doesn’t return for his second term in office. It’s an open agenda that both men and a few others in the polytechnic’s ASUP, do not want the rector to return for second tenure; but that’s not the general union’s agenda”, Nworu revealed.

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Nigerian youths have capacities to match their peers in the world -Saraki By Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

promised to use his ‘persuasive

The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki declared Sunday that the Nigerian youths have capacities to match any young people in the world. He said the Nigerian leaders must do everything humanly possible to give the youths that opportunity. Saraki who spoke at Yikpata, Kwara state orientation camp of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) added that “most of you will shine if we give you that opportunity; we shall do everything to ensure that your future is bright.” Saraki had visited the NYSC orientation camp to commiserate with corps members over the death of one of them, Miss Hilda Amadi Ichechukwu. After inspecting facilities in the camp, Senate President promised to contribute to the renovation of facilities there.

state government begins to pay local monthly allowance to corps members serving in the state. He added: “Coming here always bring good memories because as governor of the state I had occasions to be here and I had cultivated a special relationship with this camp. Thus when I heard of the unfortunate incident I felt bad and decided to come and condole with you. We must

the camp, Saraki said there was a improve upon the medical and other facilities in the camp. While lamenting the demise of the corps member, Miss Hilda Amadi Ichechukwu, Saraki said Nigerian youths can match their counterparts anywhere in the world in terms of creativity and government must do everything

take up the responsibility of doing more to ensure this type of thing doesn’t happen again and that every NYSC is of good memories for each of you. This should not be a place of endurance but a place you should be happy to have been to, something that will impact on your life even after here. “We have the responsibility to improve your condition and I have gone around and seen the areas where we need to

intervene such as the kitchen, hostels etc. Times are hard but we have a great country that has potentials. You have capacities to match any young people in the world and we must give you that opportunity. Most of you will shine if we give you that opportunity; we shall do everything to ensure that your future is bright.” Earlier, State Director of the NYSC, Mr. Amaefule Remigius had described the late Miss Amadi as a young lady, full of

life, intelligent, beautiful and very active in all camp activities while alive. There are 1,940 corps members, made up of 955 males and 985 females undergoing the three-week orientation course in the camp. Remigius also revealed that the state government has bunk beds and 300 plastic chairs to the camp while the NYSC Director General provided 200 double bunk beds and 400

Collaborate with Governors’ Forum to end killings by herdsmen The Oba of Benin, Omo N’oba N’edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II over the weekend charged, Governor Rauf Aregbesola, to partner his colleagues in the Nigeria Governors’ Forum in ending the incessant killings by suspected Fulani herdsmen in the country. He also challenged the Presidency to address the national security challenges confronting the country by taking the necessary steps that would strengthen security in every part of the nation.

This was contained in a press statement signed by the media adviser to Aregbesola, Mr Sola Fasure, which was forwarded to the Nigerian Tribune in Osogbo on Sunday. According to the statement, “Oba of Benin said it is necessary to promote peaceful coexistence among Nigerians and as well rescue the country from the shackles of insecurity that has daily become a lot of the lamented the level of insecurity in the country which he said had painted Nigeria in a bad light in

the comity of nations”. The statement quoted the monarch to have said that, “I want you to mobilise your colleagues in the Nigerian Governors’ Forum to address the issue of insecurity in the country and do something to stop the unwarranted killings by Fulani herdsmen in Benue, Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Edo and other parts of the country”. “It is unfortunate that this is going on in our land, we want something to be quickly done as soon as possible so that Nigerians can know peace. We even learnt that there might be some

international connections to it, we don’t know anything about that, all we want is for it to stop so that our people can know peace again. in the land and the nation is bleeding, we want a stop to this. has to stop in every part of this country. It is worrisome that the trending news in the country today is killing here and there, no day you will not hear the news that people have been butchered by herdsmen. Mr Governor, something urgent needs to be done about it”.

The Senate President led a minute silence in honour of the late corps member and described his visit as part of a process of immortalising her. He, however, argued that the development, or the absence of suitable facilities at NYSC camps across the country were not enough reasons to review the scheme which he noted was a ‘valuable asset’ to Nigeria. Although he did not his intervention, Saraki said the clinic, hostel facilities, kitchen, and other components of the camp are in dire need of expansion and rehabilitation. He also promised to ensure that the fencing of the camp is started and completed on time to further improve security at the camp. The Senate President

Members of the Fountain Baptist Church, Oyo, Oyo state join the church nationwide to protest against the incessant killings in the land.

Buhari commends Adenuga for creating jobs for Nigerians, salutes him at 65 President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Chief Michael Adenuga who turns 65 on Sunday and commended his deep sense of loyalty and patriotism by investing in sectors that have created jobs for many Nigerians. The president gave the commendation in a congratulatory message addressed to Adenuga which was issued by the president’s

Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Saturday. President Buhari noted that Adenuga had added strong value in the provision of easier and more comfortable for many in the country, and across the African continent. The President, therefore, joined family, friends and the business community in

congratulating the business magnate, philanthropist and one of Nigeria’s most renowned entrepreneurs. He observed that Adenuga rose from a modest background, grooming successful companies in the oil and gas, banking and telecom sectors. President Buhari stated that apart from creating jobs

through entrepreneurship, Adenuga’s contribution to the development of sports and the entertainment industry had remained remarkable. He said these sectors of the economy had continued to provide lifelines for many, and inspiring ingenuity and creativity. The President believed that Adenuga’s exploration and encouragement of youth

entrepreneurship in the country would always be remembered, while his penchant for helping the less privileged through scholarships and healthcare commendations. He prayed that the Almighty God would grant the Otunba of Ijebu land longer life, good health and more wisdom to continue serving the country and humanity.

Sen Urhoghide denies moving motion for Buhari’s impeachment Embattled Senator representing Edo south, Matthew Urhoghide, has denied moving a motion for President Muhammadu Buhari to be impeached. On Thursday, the lawmaker asked the senate to invoke section 143 against the president for approving the release of $496 million for the purchase of 12 Tucano aircraft without the approval of the National Assembly. “There are serious consequences for violation of our constitution. I want this senate to resolve that what the president did is procedurally wrong and a violation of our constitution, it must be condemned and of course, the consequences of section 143 of our constitution should be invoked,” he had said. Thereafter, Senate President Bukola Saraki referred the matter to the judiciary committee and asked it to come up with a recommendation on the way on Wednesday next week. Since then, Urhoghide has come under serious pressure, with different groups threatening him. Speaking with journalists at the Benin airport on Saturday, the lawmaker said though the president had a good intention of purchasing the aircraft, the procedure was wrong. “An impeachment, if you check section 143, is a long process. The first thing is you have to do an investigation and then correspondences will be entered into; the president has to be written by the president of the senate, who is the chairman of the national assembly,” the senator said. “Then, of course, he (Buhari) too will reply and this has to go on for a long time. We have not reached this issue of an impeachment. Nobody on the floor of the senate mentioned that the president should be impeached. “So if the papers said that somebody said that the president should be impeached, it is out of ignorance. I am very proud to be a senator of the federal republic of Nigeria, representing Edo south senatorial district. “As the chairman, Senate Committee on Public Accounts, all revenues and expenditure fall on my table. So, this is part of it. So, they should be proud that this is what it is. The constitution is above every person. So, we have not reached the point of impeachment. “That was why the Senate President said that we should refer it to a committee, so that it would advise on what to do. So, an impeachment is not the first thing; if I come and even say that the president should be impeached, I am ignorant.

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Buhari’s US visit will benefit South-East zone – DG VON By Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki The Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON) and chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Osita Okechukwu at the weekend said Ndigbo would

revealed that in the course of the US visit, the President would discuss the Eastern Corridor - Lagos-Maidugri rail

Eneukwu Senate

President,

was the recent invasion of the Abia

Captain Joe Orji and adopted He said in addition to the

Okechukwu said the President and Enugu-Port Enugu-Markurdi,

Harcourt, Aba-

Secretariat, the IPAC boss insisted

Nigeria where the belt is in the and then, it will be the turn of Ndigbo to produce a President “Since

1999,

the

congress or constitution and not

South-

According to Okechukwu, He urged Ndigbo to vote for spur branching to Abakiliki, Maidugri, with spur branching

the South-East, Okechukwu recalled that under the

vote for another Northerner is

said he was not interested in

Okafor who is also the Abia

Ibe who is the leader of Save

Peoples Alliance, PPA advised the factions in the State to be brave

Group Captain Joe Orji (rtd) President

Okechukwu urged Ndigbo

who

Ministers Ngwu, said the philanthropic

“Our son is in charge of the Speaking at Awgu Enugu State during a reception for

By Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia The South East Caucus

work and entrepreneurship to conclude the foundation laid of this project, which would

S’East IPAC caucus frowns at Emenike APC faction

for

the

ongoing It would be recalled that few the all progressive Congress in Abia had engaged in a struggle

Okechukwu noted that an (PDP), the South-East had

The two factions were one

Progressives

Congress,

APC

Ndukwe was addressing his Trouble started when police interrupted Ndukwe while he was

Traditional leader, Igbo Students Association, Nasarawa State University, Igwe Ojukwu Daniel (2nd R) and his Lolo, Alice Igbokwe (R), and his counterpart from the School of Health Technology, Keffi, Igwe Linus Ugwuoma (2nd L) and his Lolo, Aka Chikodili Endurance (L), at the burial ceremony party and condolence party of Paramount ruler of Igbo Community, Igwe Sylvester Ezeonyeoruru in Keffi, Nasarawa state...at the wkend.

Increased solar radiation: Researcher opts for cocoyam planting under shades By Sundy Nwakanm, Umuahia

her paper at a workshop on

Increased solar radiation

trees in order to reduce excessive

so doing, the crop would be

trees would help to provide shade for the crop against the persistent and intense heat that

Change,

the available nutrients with the weeds, as well as the application of indigenous knowledge, of the health challenges in the

further

spoke

on Also speaking, a renowned

under trees to provide shade

solar radiation and results cultivate the crop under tree shades in order to shield it

increased use of organic and we advocate planting of trees

frequent weeding to protect

prevalent because of the use of

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Lagos assures investors, business owners of safety By Benjamin Omoike

Commissioner stated.

The Lagos state government has described the simulation exercise Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, alongside other emergency stakeholders code named “Operation Oko Jasosa”,

convince Lagosians beyond mere promises that Lagos state government places high and property. He added that governor

update on television stations

operation, the General Manager

stakeholders involved in this panic. The nickname given to the

Adeshina, explained that the main rationale behinde the

Tiamiyu disclosed that the evaluate

the

entire

rescue plunged into the Lagos lagoon

exists among all those involved years ago, made a commitment

that involved a luxurious bus situations. He added that the exercise

round table meetings that

reassuring investors and entire emergency

responders

situations in a very coordinated manner. Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Mr. Seye Oladejo, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Jemilade Longe, disclosed that the exercise various emergency responders

The “Disasters and accidents are things that you cannot

preparedness

and

General

Manager

increase

relevant stakeholders in the reason there is an accident, they should be rest assured that

casualty incident, especially along the 3rd Mainland Bridge

needed synergy and equipment to combat and surmount such

accident cases. “There is nothing to panic about, this simulation exercise is delibrately planned to prepare our men, that is all

because there is a government

be involved.” The General Manager averred. He described the entire synergy among the responders

He said: “Dont leave anything

The exercise involved men (LRU), Lagos State Fire Service, Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), State Environmental Health and Monitoring Unit (SEHMU ), Authority (LASTMA), Lagos

call immediately an emergency assistance can come and the similar to the accident scene. He reassured

simulated

He said that throughout the

Authority (LASWA), Rapid Response Squard (RRS), Marine Police, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Nigerian Security & Civil

Lagosians

situation like this.

control on the bridge, live

L-R: Company Secretary, Africa Prudential Plc, Mr. Joseph Jibunoh; Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Stock Exchange, Mr. Oscar Onyema; Managing Director/CEO, Africa Prudential Plc, Mr. Peter Ashade; Chief Operating Officer, Africa Prudential Plc, Mrs. Catherine Nwosu; and Head, Brand Marketing & Corporate Communications, Africa Prudential Plc, Mr. Lanre Sonubi at the BusinessDay Top 25 CEOs Award won by Africa Prudential Plc in Lagos recently.

Under Jonathan, Boko Haram strolled into Abuja at will – Lai Mohammed says and Culture, Alhaji Lai

According to the minister

Boko

Haram

NAN, visited

years ago, Boko Haram insurgents strolled into Former

President

during that period.

Boko Haram, it is precisely America, Washington Post, Washington Times; Al Jazeera, Reuters, Wall Street Journal, and the Atlantic Council and the Foreign Relations Council. “The important thing

give the correct perspective unemployed graduate and

people in Abuja, the capital closed.

leagues are being played in Maiduguri, schools have been reopened, roads have been reopened.

at “Our enterprise

understand

that

the

Muhammadu Buhari has

schoolgirls and the recent suicide bombings are not

providing

accurate

government and

insurgents used to stroll media houses in the US, Mohammed said the

has been able to achieve.” The minister said his

has given out loans to

that have been distorted by critics. “It became very important

and individuals and our headquarters.

vehicle on the road.” Mohammed also spoke

in their editorials, in their “So these are the kinds

said. “When the government

Buhari, saying the president can beat his chest that he ground,” Mohammed said.

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Christians stage nationwide protest against killings Churches across the country on Sunday took to the streets to protest the increasing incidents of killings as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) declares a national day of protest. The churches are making demands on President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to stop the incessant killings by herdsmen and persecution of Christians across the country. As led by Olasupo Ayokunle, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the churches are also asking for the release of the Chibok girls and Leah Sharibu, a young girl kidnapped by Boko Haram from her school in Dapchi. It was earlier reported after the return of the Dapchi girls, that Boko Haram had failed to return the young girl because she refused to renounce her Christian faith. In a statement issued by the CAN President, the body made the following Shedding of Innocent blood should stop; Leah Sharibu should be released; Enough of unlawful killings; Federal Government should stop herdsmen killings; Immediate Release of other Chibok girls and President Buhari should protect our lives and properties and not cows John Akin Oyelade, pastor in charge of one of the churches involved in the demonstration, Fountain of Peace Baptist Church, Oyo, said Christians have given the government enough time to act. He said, “Having exercised the very patience expected of a true believer by praying and looking forward to what any responsive government would do in this unpalatable situation against fellow mankind, it could be observed that we have given enough time for

administrative exigencies and should our quietness be taken for a ride, then more than what Christians are known for may begin to unfold hence, this peaceful protest. “Nigeria is a secular state, and as such it should be treated as one, we condemn outrightly the lackadaisical, irresponsible this administration towards this menace. “I must be true to you, to myself and to my God that the current administration of today does not possess any form of what the true heroes of past of this nation handed down, it also denies the spirit and the power of fair leadership and respect for human lives. “The desire and passion to drive a purposeful leadership has over the years been passive and almost absolutely coyly demonstrated by this current administration.”

Oyelade added that “the political ground among us to a particular section of the country as seen in the various lopsided appointments in various government parastatals; thus, defying the interest of the remaining region and the Christians as declared in their various sworn oath”. “To this end, there is a need for obeying the instructions and directives by the CAN leadership to stage this peaceful protest. In the face of the deplorable state of governance in Nigeria today, it has become imperative that we raise our voice against this barbaric and nepotic acts in a godly, peaceful yet in a highly demanding manner. “We have discovered that it is no more an accident neither is it a coincidence but a Programme and an Agenda which may be presumed to have sponsors. “It is essential to establish

that the situation is becoming worrisome day by day. It is also worthy of note that up until this moment, no taken by this government, made by the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria, through her President. Unfortunately, government has yielded no result. The protests are ongoing in major churches across the country. Meanwhile, members of the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim (ESOCS), Yewa Provincial Headquarters, Ilaro, Ogun State have stage a protest against killings across Nigeria. This it said is in response to the latest bloody incidents in Benue State, CAN declared what it tagged as a “National and International Sunday of Christian Protest,” to draw global

violence, mass murder and general insecurity across Nigeria. According to a release signed by the Provincial Secretary of the church, Apostle Ekunola Gbenga, Elder ‘Biodun Sanyaolu who is the National Treasurer of OAIC and the National Director of CAN while addressing the gathering vehemently rejected the violent activities of the Islamist terrorist group, Boko Haram and the marauding Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria. Sanyaolu used the opportunity to demand for the release of Leah Sharibu, the young school girl abducted by Boko Haram terrorists from the Government Girls Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe State. He did not also forget to demand for the release of the remaining Chibok school girls as well as all other Nigerians in

captivity. The National Director of CAN, therefore called on the Federal Government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari to act swiftly to put an end to the killings, he also advised the Federal Government to rise up and perform its constitutional responsibility of protecting citizens, adding that no excuse should be given for the wicked act and perpetrators should be brought to book. Member of the ESOCS carried placards with “Enough of Bloodshed in Nigeria,” “Enough of Unlawful Killings in the Country,’ “FG, Release Leah Sharibu from Bondage”, “FG, Stop Herdsmen Killings,’ ‘CAN rejects FG’s poor handling of Insecurity’, among others. the bereaved family in the to bear the loss.

PDP supporters and Participants at the endorsement of Ihedioha Youth Movement (IYM) weekend . . . in Owerri

Gani Adams speaks on why he celebrates birthday annually, as he turns 48 By Patrick Okohue The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Aare Gani Adams, has given reasons while he always celebrates his birthday anniversary, this is even as he turns 48 years Monday. Speaking with journalists at media parley in his Omole phase II, Lagos, home, Adams disclosed that the

annual event is to appreciate God for his blessings upon his life. “Monday, April 30 is my birthday, and I will be 48. It is my usual tradition to celebrate it in a big way. I often tell people that each year, I celebrate my birthday to receive, I celebrate my birthday to receive more blessings from God. Over the years, God has been so

good to me and the rest of my family. “I can’ t thank God enough for the inestimable blessing bestowed on me, annually, I always have reasons to celebrate my birthday anniversary, that is why I invite people from across the world to celebrate with me,” he said. Adams explained further that the birthday party has

become his annual ritual, adding that it is always good to appreciate God. Aare Adams said he is using the event to also host many of his admirers across the world. Prominent dignitaries expected at this year’s event include, prominent traditional rulers across the South West states, governors, top business

men and women, members of the national coordinating council of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), all members of the Oodua Progressive Union(OPU), in all the 82 countries across the world, and politicians. Aare Gani Adams was born on 30th April, 1970, he is the 15th Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba Land, the National coordinator of the Oodua

People’s Congress (OPC), Global Convener of Oodua Progressive Union (OPU), the Chief Promoter of Olokun festival foundation. This year edition of the birthday anniversary will come up on Tuesday, 1 May at Martino’s Hotel, Jobi Fele Way, Opposite Corporate Ikeja, Lagos. Time is 12pm prompt.

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, April 30, 2018

Child abuse: Mother burns daughter with hot pressing iron over N250 By Joy Anyim A

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is currently being interrogated by the Police for burning the upper and lower right limbs of her 16 year old daughter, Aishat iron. Ayo was alleged to have teenager over spending N250 kept in her trust by

her boss. It was gathered that the victim who is a student of a secondary school and also a part time student nurse in auxiliary capacity, was given the sum of N500 by her boss with an instruction to hand N200 to someone on her way home. She was also instructed to use N50 as transport fare and return the balance of N250 to her boss the

next day. However, on the day she was supposed to return the balance of the money to her boss, the victim defaulted. She lied to her boss that the money was with her mother. The boss called her mother on the phone and she denied knowledge of the money. The Lagos Police Public

the case said when the victim returned home from work, her mother who was already waiting for her, plugged an electric iron. He said, “ She waited until it was red hot. At this stage, she used the red hot iron to welcome her daughter home, accusing her of being a disgrace to the family.” Oti disclosed that the case was reported to the

police by one Chosen Child Orphanage Home, located at Gaskiya Estate, According to the Spokesperson, “The Commissioner of Police, CP Imohimi Edgal was miffed at the sight of the horrible wounds inflicted on a child by her mother. “ He therefore called on parents to correct their children in love. He said the rate at which cases

of domestic violence is increasing is now a source of concern to the Command.” It was also learnt that the Gender Section of the Command, headed Cole, had concluded investigation into the case and would charge the suspect to Monday, 2018.

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Kwara Govt restates commitment to uplifting Arabic language education By Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin The Kwara State G o v e r n m e n t has reiterated commitment towards improving the standard of schools across the state through adequate funding especially in the area of Arabic Language Education. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, stated this in Ilorin on Sunday while speaking after the conduct of Mock Examinations for Arabic schools in preparation for the 2018 Senior Secondary

Members of University Baptist Church, Abuja during protest on killings in Nigeria ... on Sunday.

Elect leaders who are ready to make sacrifices – Cleric By Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia Ahead of 2019 General Election in Nigeria, electorates have been advised to elect people who are for the country. This advice came from the Bishop, Diocese of Aba (Anglican Communion) His Lordship the Rt. Rev. Christian Chiodoadighi Ugwuzor weekend while interacting with newsmen after the celebration of his 55th birth day, identifying problem in the Nigerian polity. He said until Nigeria gets the right leaders in

governance, instability of the Nation’s Economy will remain. The Bishop of diocese of Aba Anglican Communion made the assertion on Sunday during the celebration of his 55 years birthday anniversary held at the Diocesan Cathedral Aba saying “the current leadership of Nigeria has failed the people. In 2019, we must elect people who are ready leader currently serving or served in any capacity and did not do well, should not be voted for. Bringing such people to power is a way of enthroning mediocrity in the polity. “Nigerians

hardship in the hands of current politicians who looted the treasury while workers’ salary, infrastructural decoy was He thanked all that have come to grace the occasion of his birthday and prayed God to reward them abundantly. Also speaking Rev. Chinenye Kanu thanked God for giving Bishop Ugwuzor the grace to witness his 55 years Anniversary and prayed for longer life for him. In their separate reactions Kenneth Osinachi Uzuegbu, Christopher Nwachukwu a good friend of the Bishop and the vicar

of St. James Anglican Church Itukpa Parish Obingwa described Bishop Ugwuzor as a true servant of God who has contributed immensely in touching lives of humanity. According to Mr. Nwachukwu, young people should be allowed to positions of authority adding that Bishop Ugwuzor’s posting to the cathedral has brought development. Our correspondent reports that Most Rev. Ugochukwu Ezuoke, the clergy, government functionaries, Anglican Church Community and well-meaning Nigerians ceremony.

of the National Board of Arabic and Islamic Studies, (NBAIS). She disclosed that two thousand students participated in the examinations in six centres simultaneously across Kwara State namely; Jebba, Osi and Oke-Ode as well as Kaiama stressing that the examination was organized by Kwara State Arabic Education Board under the supervision of the state Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development. The Permanent Secretary who expressed high of the examinations noted that the exercise was to formally recognize and regularize Arabic Language Education in the state. According to her, “The examination is an allinclusive arrangement where all registered Arabic and Islamic schools would be carried along in the

scheme of things. I want to assure you students that nobody had ever passed through this path and later regret in life. many of you that have taken this course and many others who have gone through regular universities are to encourage you not and proceed to higher institutions of learning. “We have a lot of many others have cross to other professions. This is these exams make sure you endeavour to further because this studies is not only good for nationbuilding but also useful for humanity.” In his remark, the visiting supervisor, Justice Idris Haroon (rtd) appealed to government at all levels to prioritize provision of improved educational platform to further boost the desired growth and development of the nation. Haroon who is also a retired Grand Khadi of the Kwara State Shariah Court of Appeal, Ilorin, lauded the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, for sponsoring 500 Arabic students for the 2018 Examination with the sum of N5 million. Also speaking, the Chairman of the Kwara State Arabic Education Board, Dr. Abdulkadir Oba-Solagberu, disclosed that about 75 Arabic and Islamic Schools participated in the mock examination and thanked all the stakeholders for the successful conduct of the exercise.

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THAT I WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SYLVESTER AKUCHIE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SYLVESTER CHIDI AKUCHIE. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 30TH NOVEMBER, 1972, FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. UNION BANK PLC, ECO BANK PLC AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

22 Companies Registration GREAT PATRIOTS FOR BETTER INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. TRUSTEE: 1) POROYE OLABIYI OLALEYE _PRESIDENT 2) RAJI WASIU OLUSEGUN_SECRETARY 3) OMOWARE MUYIWA MARCUS 4) OKEYOMI OLADIPUPO BABATUNDE

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ILERI OLUWA AGO ISEGUN CHERUBIM AND SERAPHIM CHURCH OF GOD THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. (1) AROGUN JANET (2) AROGUN AUGUSTIN ADEOYE (3) ARIBISALA BUNMI.

AIMS/OBJECT 1} TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGES YOUTHS IN THE SOCIETY 2} TO ENLIGHTENED OUR YOUTH ON THEIR RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES IN THE SOCIETY

(1) TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGHTOUT THE WORLD. (2) TO WIN SOUL FOR THE LORD KINGDOM (3) TO EMBARK ON INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL EVANGELISM.

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 28DAYS OF THIS 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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED SECRETARY

SIGNED TRUSTEE 08023295245

BONAVENTURE DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH INITIATIVE

GOD’S EBENEZER CITY OF PROPHETIC FIRE MINISTRY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990 1. REV. SIS. BENEDICTA ONATUNJI - CHAIRPERSON 2. REV. SIS. JOVITA OBIAKOR 3. REV. SIS. DEBORAH AYUBA-STUNG 4. REV. SIS. CECILIA ADACHE - SECRETARY AIMS: 1. RESEARCH INTO SOCIETAL DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES IN THE SOCIETY. 2. HUMAN AND SOCIAL RIGHTS ADVOCACY. 3. SOCIO-ECONOMIC UPLIFTMENT OF THE VULNERABLE/DISADVANTAGED/ MARGINALISED IN SOCIETY. 4. PRISONER’S WELFARE AND MINISTRATION. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF BIRTH THIS PUBLICATION.

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. CHIOMA LORRITTER ALFRED - GENERAL OVERSEER 2. CHUKWUEMEKA LOVEDAY GEORGE - SECRETARY 3. OBEKECHI CHIOMA - MEMBER 4. NSIKAK IDET- MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST AS PRESENTED IN THE FUNDAMENTAL BELIEFS OF HIS BIRTH, DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 2. TO TRAIN, LICENSE AND ORDAIN MINISTERS FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF THE WORK OF HIS MINISTRY IN THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AND ELSEWHERE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH REGULATIONS AS SHALL BE SET OUT BY THE CENTRAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ESTABLISHED BY THE MINISTRY. 3. TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND CONDUCT A SUITABLE ORGANIZATION FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THIS MINISTRY AND TO SUPERVISE THE CHURCHES ESTABLISHED BY THE ORGANIZATION. 4. TO VISIT, PREACH TO AND PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN NEED OF OUR PRAYER IN PRISONS, HOSPITAL, SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENTS, REMAND HOMES, APPROVED SCHOOLS AND OLD PEOPLES’ HOMES IN THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AND ELSEWHERE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHIOMA LORRITTER ALFRED G. O

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

DISTINCTION INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR. TAIWO DAVID ADEWUMI (G.O) 2. PASTOR. WILLIAMS BODUNDE OLAIYA. 3. PASTOR. YEMI ADEWUMI. 4. DEACONESS. ADETUTU BODUNDE. 5. PASTOR. JOSEPH NATHANIEL EKWERE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO ALL MANKIND. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

FRESH PROGRESSO CLUB

WE CAN ARISE FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES: 1. OVUNDA CHINDA 2. NYEMACHI CHINDA 3. HOPE IFEANYI SUNNY 4. IZIMAH OGOMA UZOCHI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: I. TO PROMOTE INTEGRITY AMONGST THE YOUTHS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY.

WOMEN AND CHILDREN GLOBAL LIFE FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. ADENUGA FAIDAT ADESOLA 2. ADENUGA RAFIU 3. JONES KAFAYAT OLAIDE 4. OLAOSEBIKAN FUNMILAYO MUIBAT 5. AFOLABI ABOSEDE YETUNDE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. TO EMPOWER NIGERIANS, PARTICULARLY THE POOR AND VULNERABLE TO LEAD A HEALTHIER LIVE. 2. TO PROMOTE SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS 3. TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF WOMEN TO THE MAXIMUM, ECONOMICALLY, MENTALLY, SOCIALLY AND HEALTHWISE. 4. TO REDUCE AND OR PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRL CHILD. 5. TO ADVOCATE FOR GIRL EDUCATION. 6. TO MAKE OUR ENVIRONMENT MORE FRIENDLY, BY GOING GREEN, ENCOURAGING PROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION. 7. TO ENCOURAGE COUNSELING, TESTING AND REFERRAL FOR WOMEN WHEN NECESSARY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ,PLOT 420,TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, P.M.B.198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

IJEAWELEBUNKEANYI SOCIAL CLUB

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. TRUSTEES 1. IWEOHA UCHE 2. JUDE OSEMEKE 3. MALECHI NWAMBUONWOR 4. MARTIN NWAKA AIMS 1. TO PROMOTE LOVE, UNITY AND HARMONY AMONG MEMBERS 2. TO PROVIDE FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE OF MEMBERS 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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARRISTER ONYEAGHANA ABOHOR HENRY

GLORIOUS TURNING POINT MINISTRY

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

TRUSTEES ARE: 1.ADEMIKANRA ADEGBITE - PRESIDENT 2.ADEGBITE DAVID OLADAYO - TREASURER 3.AYEPOLA TAIWO FOLUSO - SECRETARY 4.OSO SAMSON OLALEKAN 5.ROTIMI AMOS AKINWUMI 6.OLADITAN OLADUNJOYELO OLUSEGUN 7 OMOTUNDE LAWRENCE OLUWOLE.

TRUSTEES: 1. RAPHAEL GLORIA NNEDINSO -CHAIRMAN 2. RAPHAEL ODO NWACHUKWU 3. UDAYA EVERESTUS ONYEMAECHI -SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE 1.TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING, AND FRATERNAL RELATIONSHIP AMONG MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE CLUB. 2.TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BENEFIT THE CLUB, MEMBERS AND MANKIND AT LARGE. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

I CARE COMMUNITY WOMEN HEALTH & DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

SIGNED: SECRETARY

GLOBAL NETWORK OF FRIENDS OF ISRAEL

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004. TRUSTEES: 1. REV. FRANK OKECHUKWU - PRESIDENT. 2. APOSTLE NKECHI ANAYO 3. MR. BABATUNDE GBADAMOSI 4. MS. TARIERE FIEBAI -. SECRETARY 5. MR. SAMUEL TARABA 6. MR. ZIDON LOVE 7. DR. JOHN DANFULANI 8. DR. ROTIMI OLOKODANA 9. BARR. CHIKA OPARA - LEGAL ADVISER. AIMS & OBJECTIVES. 1. TO PROMOTE SOCIO-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING FOR FRIENDLY RELATIONSHIP 2. TO PROMOTE MUTUAL ECONOMIC INTEREST AND DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN OUR COUNTRIES ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYIIRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN TWENTY EIGHT (28) DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. CHIKA VIVIAN OPARA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO GROOM PEOPLE WITH GOD’S CALLING IN THE VINEYARD OF JESUS 2. TO ESTABLISH A SOUND RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE YOUTH AND GOD 3. TO PROPAGATE THE CORE TRUTH OF THE WORD OF GOD WHICH INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO HOLINESS, LONG SUFFERING, EVANGELISM AND CHARITY 4. TO MAKE ARCHANGEL RAPHEAL OF HEALING WELL KNOWN TO PEOPLE ON EARTH. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. KATE OKONKWO (SOLICITOR)

MAKE YOURSELF COUNT INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORM THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR THE REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT,DECREE NO.1OF 1990. *THE TRUSTEES ARE:* 1. ADEYEMI, BAMIKOLE JOSHUA 2. ADEBOYE, ADEMOLA SOLOMON 3. MARCELLIN, ORIYOMI HOPE *AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:* 1. TO SENSITIZE PEOPLE ON THE NEED TO DEVELOP THEMSELVES AND BECOME IMPORTANT 2. TO PROMOTE SOCIAL AND CIVIC WORK, CLEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, HEALTH, EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEUR ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL,CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION,PLOT 420TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET,MAITAMA,ABUJA,WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: *SECRETARY*

WOMEN OF VALOUR EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

SELU AFRIQUE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLALERE TAJUDEEN OYENIYI 2. MRS. GANIYAT AYOMAYA OYENIYI 3. HAMID OLADIPUPO AYOMAYA 4. SAHEED OLADIMEJI ADEYEMO

TRUSTEES: 1. MRS SARAH DAVID IBI PRESIDENT 2. BARR JESSICA OFIA MEMBER 3. MR SAM KURUTSI DANAZUMI SECRETARY 4. BARR EUODIAS DAVID MEMBER

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO ASSIST INDIGENE WOMEN AND CHILDREN. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYIIRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN TWENTY EIGHT (28) DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: J.J. MOMOH, ESQ. (SOLICITOR

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EMPOWER GIRLS AND WOMEN TO PRESERVE A GENERATION.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MISS MANDY SEEMBER KAUNAN = CHAIRMAN 2. BARR. ANANDE PETER TERKULA = SECRETARY 3. JOY AHEMEN BUTER 4. GLORY ADONDO BUTER 5. DR JOHN TOR TAIWAN. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EMPOWER WOMEN AND YOUTHS ECONOMICALLY AND SOCIALLY 2. ENGEGEMENTS OF WOMEN YOUTHS IN VOCATIONAL SKILLS AQUISITION 3. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY. SIGNED CHAIRMAN

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

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SIYAHMAS SUPPORT FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES: 1. SAFIYA IBRAHIM (CHAIRPERSON) 2. YUSUF IBRAHIM BARAU (SECRETARY) 3. ALIYU IBRAHIM 4. AISHA IBRAHIM BARAU 5. DINAH MUSA YARO AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT NATIONWIDE AND TO ALLEVIATE THE SUFFERING OF THE MASSES. 2. TO SPONSOR RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN STATES WITHIN AND OUTSIDE NIGERIA AND GIVE ASSISTANCE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION, OR NATIONALITY. 3. TO PROMOTE CHILD EDUCATION WELFARE THROUGH CHILD SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR A CHILD EDUCATIONAL AND MENTAL DEVELOPMENT. 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: ALFRED DANBABA ESQ. 08065649351

Companies Registration 23

SIGNS & WONDER VICTORY BIBLE CHURCH THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR AKINYEMI JOHNSON OLUSOLA 2. DNS AKINYEMI FUNKE RUTH 3. AKINYEMI OLUWATOBI JOHN 4. AKINYEMI OLUWAPELUMI ABIGEAL. 5. AKINYEMI FAVOUR OPEYEMI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TEACHING AND PREACHING THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST LORD JESUS : ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY THE SECRETARY

BEER-SHEBA CITY GLORIOUS MINISTRY INT’L

NEW DAWN FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS INITIATIVE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IFEANYICHUKWU PHILIP CHUKWUDI 2. IFEANYICHUKWU ROSELINE. OLUKEMI . AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST 2. TO HELP THE ORPHANED & WIDOWED IN THE SOCIETY 3. TO CREATE SKILL ACQUISITION OPPORTUNITY FOR THE YOUTHS 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

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE. 1. AKINOLA EMMANUEL TAIWO. 2. MR. ELIJAH ANDREW AKINYEMI. 3. DR. MATTHEW OLANREWAJU OLAIYA. 4. MR. OLUGBENGA B. GBESAN. 5. DR. OLAIFA TEMITOPE ABIMBOLA. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. TO UPHOLD, PROMOTE, PROTECT, EDUCATE AND ENLIGHTEN ON THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES/SPECIAL NEEDS. 2. TO CONDUCT RESEARCH INTO THE NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THAT WILL MAKE THEM LIVE MEANINGFULLY AS MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

DIVINE VICTORY MINISTRY CAC/IT/NO. 51707 THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF OBJECT/AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990. ARTICLE 12 - TRUSTEES. SUB SECTION 12:2. TO DELETE. SUCH TRUSTEES (HEREINAFTER REFERRED IN AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL BE FIVE (5) IN NUMBER....... TO BE REPLACED WITH SUCH TRUSTEES (HEREINAFTER REFERRED IN AS ‘THE TRUSTEES SHALL BE MINIMUM OF THREE (3) AND MAXIMUM OF TEN (10) IN NUMBER. TRUSTEES. 1. REV DR EMMANUEL OLUSEGUN ADEGBAYIKE. - RETAINED 2. ELDER OLUBUKOLA AWE. - RETAINED 3. DEACON ADEDOYIN GBEKELOLUWA ADEBOWALE. - RETAINED. 4. EVANG MRS OMOYENI OLUBUNMI OGUNSHOLA - OUTGOING. 5. PASTOR OLUFEMI ADEYEMO. - OUTGOING. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE OF OBJECTS AND AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, P. M. B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA. WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY.

GOSHEN HOPE RESTORED FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AGBEYO OLUWATIMILEHIN 2. AJOMOLE FOLASADE OLUWASEFUNMI 3. ADEDOYIN DAMILOLA PAUL 4. OLADELE BECKY ADEDAMOLA 5. OLUSINA OLUFEMI DAVID. AIM: 1. TO RESTORE THE HOPE OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED CHILDREN & TEENAGERS. OBJECTIVES: 1. TO REACH & NURTURE LESS PRIVILEGED CHILDREN & TEENAGERS. 2. TO CREATE AN ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED CHILDREN & TEENAGERS THROUGH OUTREACHES FOR THE MAXIMIZATION OF THEIR POTENTIALS. 3. TO GIVE QUALITY EDUCATION TO LESS PRIVILEGED CHILDREN & TEENAGERS. 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

REVIVAL SUMMIT MINISTRIES

CAC/IT/NO. 21429

REMOVAL AND APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES, AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION OF REVIVAL SUMMIT MINISTRIES.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRIES HAS APPLIED FOR REMOVAL, APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. OLD TRUSTEES 1. PASTOR WALE THOMPSON MOBAYO 2. PASTOR AYO ISAAC OLUWATOSIN 3. PASTOR ILESANMI BABATOPE RUFUS 4. PRINCE DONATUS OKONKWO 5. MRS. KIKELONLO ADEYEMI BOLA 6. MR. YOMI DAVIES EBENEZER 7. REV. CHRIS OLAWOLU SUNMADE -

(RETAINED) (RETAINED) (REMOVED) (REMOVED) (REMOVED) (REMOVED) (REMOVED)

NEW TRUSTEES 1. ADETOLA ILESANMI EUNICE 2. OLUWOLE OYEDEPO 3. KAYODE OLUSONA AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION: ARTICLE 2 (C) AIMS AND OBJECTIVE NO. III. IS ADDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: “III. TO HOLD CHURCH SERVICES, CHURCH PLANTING AND BRANCHING” ARTICLE 4 SHOULD INCLUDE: THE VISIONER TO BE SENIOR PASTOR/G.O ARTICLE 4, 5, 10, 11, 15, 19 AND 20 THE SENIOR PASTOR/G.O IS USED TO REPLACE NATIONAL COORDINATOR. ITEM H OF ARTICLE 9 IS DELETED. ARTICLE17: “TITHES” AND “FIRST FRUITS” IS INCLUDED AS MAIN SOURCES OF FUND. ARTICLE 20(C): TO INCLUDE “PLANT CHURCHES”. ARTICLE 19: TO INCLUDE: “THE SENIOR PASTOR/G.O, PASTORS AND OTHER STAFFS OF THE MINISTRY SHALL BE PROPERLY REMUNERATED FROM THE INCOME OF THE MINISTRY”. ANY OBJECTION TO THESE CHANGES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS STREET, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, P.M.B 198, MAITAMA, FCT, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

ABUNDANT JOY GOSPEL CHURCH CAC/IT/NO. 62854

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE CHURCH HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF OBJECT/AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990. ARTICLE 5.2 BOARD OF TRUSTEES. SUB SECTION 12.2. TO DELETE SUCH TRUSTEES (HEREINAFTER REFERRED IN AS ‘THE TRUSTEES SHALL BE SEVEN (7) IN NUMBER........ TO BE REPLACED WITH SUCH TRUSTEES (HEREINAFTER REFERRED IN AS ‘THE TRUSTEES SHALL BE MINIMUM OF THREE (3) AND MAXIMUM OF TEN (10) IN NUMBER. TRUSTEES. 1. REV DR EMMANUEL OLUSEGUN ADEGBAYIKE - RETAINED. 2. ELDER THOMAS OLUGBENGA TAIWO. - RETAINED. 3. DEACONESS DORCAS ADEGBEMISOLA AKINYEMI - I COMING. 4. REV MICHAEL ADENRELE ADELEYE. - OUTGOING. 5. EVANG MRS OMOYENI OLUBUNMI OGUNSHOLA - OUTGOING. 6. ELDER ENGR OLUBUKOLA AWE. - OUTGOING. 7. ELDER ENGR PAUL OLAYIWOLA FALETI. - OUTGOING. 8. DR. BABATUNDE ANOKURU DOUGLAS - OUTGOING ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE OF OBJECTS AND AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, P. M. B. 198,GARKI, ABUJA, WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRESIDENT.

COVENANT LOVE FAMILY CHURCH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLUWAYEMISI FAITH OLORI– CHAIRMAN 2. OLAYIWOLA EYITAYO-YUSUF 3. MORAYO REBECCA AGAJI - SECRETARY 4. OREOLUWA DAVID ADEDEJI AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF THE CHURCH: 1. TO PREACH THE LOVE OF GOD SHOWN US THROUGH JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO RAISE MEN AND WOMEN OF GREATNESS. 3. TO MAKE PEOPLE ENRICHED IN GOD’S LOVE THEREBY CREATING A BETTER WORLD FOR ALL TO LIVE IN. 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

IMO PRAISE ASSEMBLY PEOPLE BUILDERS INTERNATIONAL THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1: FLORENCE NKECHI AMADI 2. EMEGBUKAM ANGELA AGU 3. DR. ONUOHA MAGNUS CHIDI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. THE EMPOWER PEOPLE AS A WAY AS A WAY OF ENCOURAGING THEM IN ACHIEVING THEIR POTENTIAL IN LIFE IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR TRIBAL ,RELIGIOUS OR OTHER BACKGROUNDS 2. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AS A WAY OF BUILDING PEOPLE INTEREST IN EMBRACING PEACE, LOVE, AND GOOD NEIGHBOURLINESS FOR PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3. TO LIAISE WITH PERSON , GROUPS , GOVERNMENTS AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ACHIEVING THE FOREGOING AND ALLIED CHARITABLE OBJECTS 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: CHARLES EZEAGU. ESQ CHARLES EZEAGU & CO SUITE 2- 116 AREA 1 SHOPPING COMPLEX GARKI ABUJA

SCEPTRE GLOBAL MISSIONS

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. JOSIAH ADEMOLA ONAOLAPO (CHAIRMAN) 2. OLORUNSHOLA VICTOR KOLAWOLE (SECRETARY) 3. OLUSEGUN ADEYEMI 4. COMFORT MOYOSORE BANDELE, 5. OLUWAFEMI AYODELE BANDELE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE WORLD OF GOD WORLD WIDE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

LIKE MINDS GLOBAL SOCIAL ASSOCIATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1, AKINYEMI MICHAEL OLUGBENGA 2, IBEH OBIKWELU OKOMA 3, AGORO MUYIDEEN OLALEKAN 4, BABALOLA AHMED BABATUNDE 5, OLAWALE OLUKOYA 6, OJO OLUSEGUN OLAKUNLE 7, OGUNWO BABATUNDE EBENEZER 8, AWOKULEHIN OLUWASOLA PETER 9, ADAMOLEKUN TEMILOLU FEMI 10, AGARAWU OWOLABI ISIAKA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BARR ABIMBOLA OLANREWAJU 08033924739

EXCLUSIVE GENTS CLUB

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. UGURU UGURU EKE 2. ADESIYANKAN ADEKUNLE 3. UMOGBAI JONATHAN 4. OYEGUNLE AZEEZ OYETUNDE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FOSTER LOVE AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY OKECHUKWU AHUMARAEZE

OVERCOMER SHAREHOLDERS ASSOCIATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA, FOR THE REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ‘ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AJAYI, AJIBOLA OLUFUNSHO. 2. OLADUNJOYE, OLATUNDE B. 3. ALABI, GABRIEL OLATUNJI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO UNITE THE SHAREHOLDERS. 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. SIGNED: SECRETARY.

THE INNOCENT CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: (1) JOEL AMAECHI NKANYICHUKWU OKOLI (2) NNEKA CHARITY OKOLI (3) FAITHWIN NGOZI ORJI. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: BUILDING SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS TO AID AND ASSIST IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES AND TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY. 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

Companies Registration 24 DIAMOND STONES WOMEN IN DISTRESS INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. FOLASHADE OLADIPO. 2. OKOYE FRANCIS EMEKA. 3. STEVE IBITOLA. 4. NNAJI JAMES EJIKE. 5. BEMIGHO OBIORU. 6. IHEANYI AGBARA. 7. IRENE JAMES NNAJI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO PROMOTE PEACE, UNITY AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

WOMEN IN WASH FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED, HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BAKPET AISHA 2. DOSSAH OMAR BILKISU 3. NANBAM DAWAP 4. RUTH EGBERE ERIMA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1.TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES, SPECIFICALLY WOMEN AND GIRLS TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE ACCESS TO USE OF SAFE WATER, IMPROVED SANITATION AND HYGIENIC LIVING CONDITIONS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

CREEK ROAD SHOP OWNER’S ASSOCIATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OTUAMA PAUL OKECHUKWU 2. ANOSIKE BETHEL CHIDINMA 3. ENWEREONYE ADOYSIUS 4. OPARE MARCEL AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE UNITY LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

ENDTIME DIVINE GRACE POWER MINISTRY

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED, HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROPHET PHILIP OSIBIE - CHAIRMAN 2. EVANGELIST ONWUEGBULAM IFEYINWA OSIBIE - TREASURER 3. EVAN - AMAEFULE BENJAMIN - SECRETARY 4. MS SARAH BASSEY SOLOMON 5. KING ABRAHAM AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHRIST LOVE SPHERE OUTREACH

IHITTE PREMIER ORGANIZATION

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. BENYEOGOR BRISBANE, 2. EVBOHIMIMEN GIDEON EBOKHARERE, 3. ADAMU HABEEB OSAHON, 4. OJUGO OKHAE JOEL. AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

CONCERNED CITIZENS OF RIVERS STATE FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION AS AN INCORPORATED TRUSTEE UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP. C-20, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). AMANGI PETER PRESIDENT 2). OJEJE HOPE SECRETARY 3). GEORGE GIFT CHINYERE 4). ACHONWA CHIGOZIE WISDOM AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: I). FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT II). FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT III) FOR YOUTH TRAINING VIA SPORT ACTIVITIES IV). TO PROVIDE WELFARE AND CARE FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRESIDENT

GLORIOUS TEMPLE OF FIRE INTERNATIONAL 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 TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NNAMDI SAMUEL NEBECHUKWU 2. UDEH CHRISTOPHER ONYENMERI 3. NDUBISI NWAOBUORAH 4. OGBONNA CHIKAODILI ROSELINE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ROUND THE GLOBE 2. TO ESTABLISH A BIBLE BASED CHURCH WITH THE BRANCHES PLANTED IN MANY PARTS OF THE WORLD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU 08038466838 (SOLICITOR)

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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. AJAELU JUMBO HUMPHREY 2. ANYANWU CLETUS C. 3. KONKWO NATHAN UCHECHUKWU 4. OKWU HILLARY OBINNA 5. OGWUEGBU OKEY CANICE 6. KEKE CHARLES C. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS OF IHITTE PEOPLE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

MINDPOWER AFRICA INITIATIVE FOR LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 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. OMO - OVIE OGAGA AKPOWENIE 2. FRANK OKPARUME 3. ORHUE NOGHAYIN JERRY 4. EREKU JOHN KOLAWOLE 5. OSEROGHO IDEHAI BENITO 6. OBEHI ADETOKUNBO ODIASE - ALEGIMENLEN 7. OSAWARU STEPHEN ELOGHOSA 8. OSAIGBOVO STEPHANIE OMO - OVIE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES FOR TEENAGERS AND YOUTHS IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: OCHEME CHRIS ADAMA, ESQ. 07039783244

JESUS THE WAY OUTREACH BLESSED 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 NO. 1 OF 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PAATOR CELESTINE TAGBO OKAFOR 2. PASTOR CHUKWUDI OGOCHUKWU MICHAEL 3. CHUKWUEMEKA MAUREEN 4. TAGBO LOVETH 5. DOMINIC UWAEZUOKE 6. UMUKORO ANTHONY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ROUND THE GLOBE. 2. TO MINISTER THE GIFTS OF THE GRACE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO PEOPLE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU 08038466838 (SOLICITOR)

NKEMKA ONYEMACHI

MRS DINA PAUL MAINA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN & ADDRESSED AS CHRISTINE CHIKA NKEMKA NWAMEBE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS CHRISTINE CHIKA NKEMKA ONYEMACHI. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING THE FORMER REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AUTA DINA YACHAT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MRS DINA PAUL MAINA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID, ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

AJOKE ABUBAKAR -RIDWAN

ASHIEZI JOHN-OKON

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ZAINAB AJOKE ABUBAKAR, NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ZAINAB AJOKE ABUBAKAR -RIDWAN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID; NYSC AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DEBORAH ASHIEZI AUGUSTINE ACHUKU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DEBORAH ASHIEZI JOHN-OKON. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MESIKA BROTHERS FOUNDATION CAC/IT/NO/3291 THIS IS TO NOTIFY 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 1990. THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EYAL MESIKA - RETAINED 2. YEHUDA MESIKA - REMOVED 3. VICTORIA MINAISE - REMOVED THE NEWLY APPOINTED TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ALO AJIMA 2. CHARLES IHEJIRIKA THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

AFRICAN AMPUTEES REHABILITATION INITIATIVE 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. REV. FR. UGWUOKE EMMANUEL CHIBUIKE CHAIRMAN 2. VERY REV. FR. MBATA CYRIL 3. OJADI VIVIEN OGOCHUKWU SECRETARY 4. IMAFIDON OGBEIDE EMMANUEL 5. (MRS) OGUNLESI MODUPE OLUBUKOLA 6. OSUJI ABEL AZUWUEZE 7. MRS. EZERIOHA CHINWE VICTORIA 8. DR. UGWUOKE CHIJIOKE FERDINAND 9. UGWUOKE CHIKA CHUKWUEMEKA AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO ALLEVIATE THE PAINS AND MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR THE AFRICAN AMPUTEES ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. AGUGOESI VICTOR IKEM 08035757908

UNIQUE FRIENDS ASSOCIATION WORLDWIDE

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. CHARLES CHUKWUJEKWU (FINANCIAL SECRETARY) 2. OKPARA EMMANUEL (CHAIRMAN) AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO ASSIST, PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE WELFARE AND INTEREST OF MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

ANOINTING BREAKS THE YOKE SOLUTION CENTRE 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 TRUSTEES ARE: 1. FRANCISCA EGBO 2. EGBO MISHARK 3. NNEAMAKA EBUBE 4. ANI CHUKWUNEMEZIE IFEYINWA 5. IFEYINWA OZOCHUKWU AIMS OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ROUND THE GLOBE 2. TO ESTABLISH A BIBLE BASED CHURCH WITH THE BRANCHES PLANTED IN MANY PARTS OF THE WORLD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU 08038466838 (SOLICITORS)

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I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TAIWO AFUSAT ADEYINKA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONAFOWOKAN ADEYINKA ADEBARE.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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OVILI MICHELLE CHANGE OF NAME BIBLE DAVID SALAU MINISTRY

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND FORMERLY KNOWN AND AS NWAOKOLO The general public AS is hereby notified thatADDRESSED the above named MINISTRY has ADDRESSED OSAGIE JOY IFEOMA NOWunder WISH TO“C” applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration Part JOHN GLORY, NOW WISH TO KNOWN AND ADDRESSED of the Companies Allied Matters Act,BE 1990. BE KNOWN ANDand ADDRESSED AS OVILI MICHELLE IFEOMA. AS IMAFIDON ERNEST. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS BOARDFORMER OF TRUSTEES ARE ALL DOCUMENTS VALID GENERAL 1. REV. DAVID A. SALAUGENERAL 2. DEACONESSREMAIN MRS. DORCAS A. SALAU REMAIN VALID. PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE 3. ADEBAYO YEMISI ELIZABETH 4. JANET OLUWAFUNKE SALAU PUBLIC TAKE NOTE TAKE NOTE.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OVILI MICHELLE 1. CHANGE To foster theOF bond between the members of the family CHANGE OF NAME NAME OFofNAME ICONFIRMATION FORMERLY KNOWN Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria [MLSCN] andAND FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWAOKOLO THIS IS TO CONFIRM AND Medical Laboratory Scientists FORMERLY KNOWN AND(MLS) and Medical LaboratoryCERTIFY ADDRESSED AS OSAGIE THATIFEOMA OMEILE NOW PASCHAL JOY WISHPATRICK TO ADDRESSED ASand Medical SANUSILaboratory Technicians (MLT) Assistants (MLA). IS THE SAME PERSON AS OMEILE JOHN GLORY, NOW WISH TO

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES CHANGE OF NAME OFGOSPEL NAME 1.CHANGE TO PREACH THE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO THE WORLD 2. TO EQUIP TRAIN AND BUILD THE PEOPLE IN THE PROPER I FORMERLY KNOWN AND MERLY KNOWN AND UNDERSTANDING THE WORD OF GOD ADDRESSED AS IHIONU .O ADDRESSED ASOFOGUNTOLA

BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED ABIMBOLA AYISAT, NOW PASCHAL ANAYO. HENCEFORTH, BE KNOWN ANDKNOWN ADDRESSED AS OVILI MICHELLE IFEOMA. WISH TO BE to AND Any objection/s this registration should be forwarded to the AND I WISH TO BE KNOWN AS IMAFIDON ERNEST. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS ADDRESSED ASPlot OMEILE PASCHAL ADDRESSED AS ABDULRAHMAN Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, 420, Tigris ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PATRICK. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS AYISAT ABIDEMI. ALL FORMER Crescent off Aguyi Ironsi Street, PMB 198, Maitama, Abuja within REMAIN VALID. BANKS, EMBASSIES REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. 28 days from the day of this publication. AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE PUBLIC TAKE NOTE TAKE NOTE. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

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you that make you a change. It’s high time we begin to allocate responsibility to others too so that we can find a more broaden system that will work. Speaking on the issue, a public analyst, Olutoyin Adeyinka Eweje, said the manner of electing leaders in Nigeria is fraught with dangers, corruptive tendencies and not in accordance with standards accepted all over the world. He said, “There is flagrant disregard for rule of law, laws are not obeyed and citizens are disillusioned and no end in sight. We need urgent reforms to our electoral system for democracy to work in our political environment and I strongly believe it is still a long way. I believe that 95% of the present crop of politicians should not be re-elected back into the office and we need to start mobilizing our people towards ensuring that new set of people are allowed to take up the mantle of leadership.

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President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Samson Ayokunle (middle) and other Christians faithful during a protest against killings in Nigeria at Oritamefa Baptist Church, Ibadan, Oyo State... on Sunday.

Lagos evacuates 1,680 beggars, rescues 162 children By Benjamin Omoike

Declare state of emergency in Benue, presidential aspirant urges Buhari By Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin.

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APC national chairmanship: Ex-Edo lawmaker drums support for Oshiomhole By Titus Akhigbe, Benin

President Muhammadu Buhari (right); parents of the couple, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha; wife of the SGF, Mrs Funmilayo Mustapha, at the wedding reception of the daughter of the SGF at the Conference Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, at the weekend.

Melaye survives recall from Senate, less than 6% voters turned up By Tom Okpe

Africa Prudential wins top 25 CEOs Award, records 55 % growth in revenue

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Demolished 99.9Fm: No penny paid to me – Promoter Contrary to speculations in some quarters that he has been paid, owner of Breez FM, 99.9 radio station which was demolished in May 2017 by the Nasarawa state government, Naweni Aboki has said that he has not been paid any compensation, even as the once burbling radio station remains a shadow of its former self. The situation

which prompted the management of the station to drag the state government to court was later approved by the state government in November last year for “out of court Aboki, told our correspondent over the

remained muted. Aboki stressed that made up of people of high integrity in the likes of the Deputy Governor of the state, Commissioner of Justice of the state, which was chaired by the Deputy Governor but wonder

why after 4months after, there is no action. “After 4 months of the call on me to step down the court case, there was no sign of reconciliation, the station has not been given chances to go ahead rather so the court deemed it necessary for the session to continued and so be it.” He

explained”. He lamented that the station which had 12 staff were sent back to labour market to face the vagaries of unemployment as a result of the demolition. The owner of the media meaning individuals in the state to prevailed on

the state government to change its decision over Aboki lauded Journalists in the state diligently and accurately according to him, doing so has portrayed to the world of their good work and love for humanity.

that his acceptance for was based on terms of agreement but since

Int’l Dance Day: Obaseki makes case for multi-sectoral collaboration on export of Edo dances The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has sought the collaboration of dance troupes, dance teachers, creators, directors and fans of the art form as well as investors and government, to improve on the quality and packaging of the various dances in the state to boost their earning power in the domestic and international markets. Obaseki made the call on the occasion of the International Day of Dance, celebrated on April 29, each year. “Our colourful and royal dances in Edo State are a great source of pride to our people both at home and abroad. I salute our dance troupes and other stakeholders in the industry for their commitment to showcasing an aspect of our culture that has distinguished us as beautiful and colourful people with honour and pride,” the governor said. He noted that the dance sector has become a big industry in the country with the growing preference for Nigerian music across the world and the accompanying Nigerian dance element. “I urge our youths who are blessed with dancing talent and those who love dance, to leverage on the wealth creation windows in the dance industry; Choreography, dance instructorship, professional dancing, and allied areas in the entertainment industry that pay practitioners decent wages.” He assured that the sweeping reforms of his administration will elevate dance as a social past time to a profession that will showcase the rich cultures of Edo people on the world stage, for appreciable foreign exchange. “The royal and well-

choreographed peacock and war dances of the Benin people to the aweinspiring Igbabonelimhin dance of Esan people and the energetic dance steps of our people in the northern part of the state, allude to our vast creative energy as a people. As a government that is commitment to the socioeconomic wellbeing of our people, we will leave no stone unturned in harnessing all the opportunities around us for our collective uplift,” he added. The governor urged to create specialised products for investors in the dance industry to raise the domestic profile of the art form and bring the industry to to per with its counterparts in advanced and emerging economies. He noted that the recommendations of the special session on the art sector at the maiden Alaghodaro Investment Summit are being reviewed for the creation of formidable support structures for the art sector in the state. According to the United Nations, the “International Dance Day seeks to promote the art of dance around the world. The founding body, the International Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute selects a special personality each year to create an International Dance Day Message to be shared around the world. Dance is practised by both amateurs and professionals and is enjoyed in theatres everywhere. This special day is all about the history of dance and the recognition of its place in society.” The global body urged people to learn a new dance on this day.

President Muhammadu Buhari welcomed by Alhaji Aliko Dangote of Dangote Group as he arrives Washington DC ahead of his working visit ...on Sunday

Gunmen kill businessman in Ebonyi By Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki Unknown assailants at the weekend assassinated a middle Friday Igwe with his head in his country home of Amaonye, Ishiagu in Ivo Local Government area of Ebonyi state. The victim who was said to be a successful business man, according to report, had been having issues with his nephew, Ikechukwu Okorie over a disputed piece of land sometime ago in the community. A member of Ishiagu community, who did not want his name in print stated that the development had thrown the entire community into mourning as the deceased was said to have started his own house before he was suddenly killed by persons suspected to be hired killers.

“Friday Igwe was murdered in cold blood at his country home, Amaonye in Ishiagu in Ivo local government area on 27 April, 2018. The victim’s body was found with his head cut successful business man who surprisingly came home frustrated. He is a nephew to an Abuja based rich industrialist, Mr. Ikechukwu Okorie also from Amaonye Ishiagu. “The victim came home some years ago and was allegedly planning to build a house in a land bequeathed to him by his grandfather near St. Gabriel Catholic Church Amaonye Ishiagu. He shares the same grandfather with Ikechukwu Okorie. But about 2 years ago the victim about 35 years had a serious dispute with his nephew, Ikechukwu Okorie as the Abuja based rich man laid claim to the land also.

“This disputed landed the victim in the police net, as the Abuja based rich man made sure he was detained for more than a month and before the victim could be released. Mr. Ikechukwu Okorie had fenced the disputed land. The victim being frustrated decided to live the community. Up till now no arrest has been made. The corpse was taken to Agu 3 palace and the

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Mr. Urom who stated that transferred to the State Criminal Investigation the Police Headquarters in Abakaliki, added that the deceased was killed by unknown assailants. his stomach also burst open. He was killed by unknown assailant. transferred to the SCID for

further investigation.” Reacting, the Community leader of Amaonye, Mr. Aja Chika who described the incident as very terrible prayed God that the perpetrators of the dastardly act be arrested and prosecuted according to the law. “This is very terrible thing; since the existence of the town nothing like this has ever happened; the community is totally amazed by the development; am short of words; let the perpetrated be caught and brought to book; we have been having challenges since I came on board as chairman but this development is unfortunate. The traditional ruler of Ishiagu community, the Agu III, HRH Eze Moses Okafor Ngele who is the chairman of traditional rulers council of Ivo LGA expressed optimism that the perpetrators will be arrested in no distant time through traditional means.

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Be vigilant, faithful at all times, Abia APC warns women By Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia

Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) congress in the State, Abia APC has counseled women to be vigilant at all times and stand on the path of truth, insisting that it is only God that will determine the fate of APC in Abia. Addressing APC women members from the 17 L.G.A of Abia State at the party’s Secretariat in Umuahia during an empowerment programme initiated by the Party and APC

Southeast Zonal Woman leader last weekend, Rev. Sally William Chinebu, Chairman of the party in the state Hon. Nwankpa, pointed out that he has and as such, there is no way he will be sidelined by someone with ulterior motive, stating “I cannot work and someone will come and chase me away from reaping from my labour”. He made it clear that the Abia APC as at now remains a strong opposition party in the state and in the country at large, pointing out, “If there is no opposition in

the State, the PDP will not be so desperate to create confusion in the APC. Our rally really destabilized them. If there is no opposition, then why is the frustration?” On President Muhammadu Buhari’s style of administration especially as it regards to the party described Buhari, as a highly disciplined leader, pointing out that Mr. President’s focus was to separate the party from governance so that the party will be more focused on its activities. He moreover

of Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, former APC governorship candidate in the state, Chinenye Anyim Nyerere, and former House of Representatives member, Rt. Hon. Stanley Ohajuruka for their contributions towards lifting the party from where it was before others joined the party to continue from where they were so far. Speaking on the skirmishing maneuver which took place at the party Secretariat, which also resulted in the arrest of two young men, Hon.

Nwankpa said he has ordered that the young men be released, arguing that no nuclear family exist without internal wrangling, let alone the State APC, which he said is like an extended family. Hon. Nwankpa called on the factional group to be bold enough to come out for the party’s forthcoming congress, while assuring the women that most of them who has done well will be returned during the Congress. On the empowerment programme, the Abia APC boss lauded the vision of the Southeast Zonal

Woman Leader, Barr. Sally Chinebu, pointing out that the gesture has succeeded faces of female party members and Abians in general. Nwankpa who announced that the party has adopted Rev. Barr Sally William Chinebu as its consensus candidate for the forthcoming congress, described the Southeast Zonal Woman Leader as the most proactive APC zonal woman leader across the federation. Interacting with newsmen, the APC zonal woman leader, Rev. Sally William Chinebu advised people of the Southeast to vote for President Buhari come 2019 election, positing that the President is the only one that can actualize the Presidential aspiration of the Igbo nation.

Minister condoles with Oyo, Sokoto states over officials’ deaths The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described as untimely and shocking the recent deaths of the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Michael Adeyemo, and the Special Adviser on Media to Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, Mr. Imam Imam. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the Minister expressed the sadness that death has cut

Catholic priests protesting against killings in Abuja...on Sunday

Ogun equips PHCs to save lives The Ogun state Ministry of Health through the Save One Million Lives (SOML) Initiatives has distributed over 500 equipment to Primary Health Care Centres across the state in delivery of health care The State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun stated this while distributing the equipment to the various health care service centres across the state, held at the Arcade Ground, Mosan, Abeokuta. Amosun, in a statement signed by the Press Health, Mr. Obadimu Ayoola, said it was apt as it reveals the state’s

commitment to the health sector, noting that many laudable programmes such as the Institution of the Community Based Health Insurance Scheme tagged: ‘Araya’, the renovation of the State’s Cold Store for preservation of vaccines, renovation of primary Health Care Centres, to mention but a few were numerous steps taken by the government to ensure quality health for the people. Amosun, who was represented by the state Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Onanuga, urged health workers to be diligent at their duty post, also to maintain and use the equipment distributed them adequately to serve Ogun citizens. “While the state

government will continue to play its constitutional role of providing quality health care service delivery, I want to implore all our health workers in the state to be alive to their duties. In particular to make good use of the equipment being distributed and to adequately maintain the equipment to serve the good people of the state,” Amosun said. He also charged citizens on partnering with the state government in the provision of health care service through the payment of their taxes as at when due, saying that when

“It is also pertinent to also request from the people of the state to partner with the state government in the provision of qualitative

their taxes without forcing them, the government of the would not hesitate to provide good care services to its people as well.

health from our Local Government Areas and LCDAs, we must make sure that these equipment are judiciously use because

services delivery by paying their taxes as at when due,” he charged. On his part, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Babatunde Ipaye stated that the equipment which includes delivery and examination bed, stethoscope, incubator, etc were procured to save lives. According to him, “I want to implore my colleague particularly

a normal delivery will save hundreds and thousands of lives. “If we are able to take blood pressure accurately, we will be able to save several walking corpse across our local government area and that is why this equipment may look so small in sizes but they are very mighty when it comes to saving lives,” Ipaye stated. In the same vein, the Chairman, State Health, Dr. Adekunle Solarin appreciated the state government for the equipment, stating that it state. He however noted that these would save more than a million lives, while promising that the equipment would be put to good use.

Rt. Hon. Adeyemo in the nation’s political scene. While expressing his condolences to the people and government of Oyo State, he prayed that God will grant repose to the soul of the departed and comfort the late Speaker’s family. Alhaji Mohammed also paid tribute to Mr. Imam, whom he had cause to interact with many times in his lifetime, describing him as a quintessential journalist and a valuable aide of his principal. He expressed his condolences to Governor Tambuwal whom, he said, time aide. The Minister prayed that God will take Mr. Imam to his bosom and also give his family the fortitude to bear their irreparable loss.

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Emmanuel Amuneke: Alex Iwobi must be aggressive for bigger role in Super Eagles Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, wants Alex Iwobi to be more aggressive in showing for Nigeria, a stern quality that will make him a mainstay in the national team. Amuneke believes void in the Super Eagles if John Mikel is missing, but admits he needs to take

that extra step to ensure player. potential for the team. “He’s a player with great ability, he can play in tight areas, that he turns the game forward, that he’s very mobile, which is good for the team,” Amuneke said. “There’s a lot more to come from him, but he must be aggresive to

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CAF bans Nigerian referee Joseph Ogabor for ‘attempted match manipulation’ The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has banned Nigerian referee Joseph Ogabor manipulation”. Caf says the

World Cup: Sunday Oliseh fears Super Eagles players will burn out Former Super Eagles captain and coach Sunday Oliseh said caution should be taken to avoid star Super Eagles players the 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia. According to Oliseh, key players like Victor Moses, Alex Iwobi, Shehu Abdulahi and Wilfred Ndidi have played quite a number of games and they may be too burnt out to put ‘’I am very optimistic with this group. It is a young group and this season has been very tedious for most of the players,’’ Oliseh said during a Channels TV chat. ‘’I don’t know if it is an advantage or disadvantage but most of our players are tired because of the season. I think and pray we’ll be fresh for the tournament.’’ The former Ajax Amsterdam, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus that preparations must be prioritized and warned against a repeat of the controversies in the last World Cups. ‘’Our team, we can’t lie to ourselves, preparation is very important, we have to prepare right. Secondly, let us hope we don’t have team,’’ added Oliseh. The Super Eagles will do and Argentina in Group D of the 2018 World Cup.

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concerned a Confederation Cup match between Nigeria’s Plateau United and USM Alger of Algeria’s on 7 April in Lagos. “The decision follows

investigations conducted and of the said match, who were contacted by Ogabor to provide “technical assistance” to the Nigerian team,” a Caf statement read. Plateau United were also “cautioned to refrain from the practice of hospitality gifts which tend to create wrong impression.” “In a related development, the South African Football Association have been ordered to render an apology to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) after investigations proved there was no evidence of the NFF regarding an allegation of US$30,000 bribe,” the statement concluded.

Carlo Ancelotti turns down Italy coaching job Italy coach, according to press reports on Sunday. Italy have been without a permanent coach since Gian Piero Ventura was sacked after the four-time champions failed to qualify for the World Cup

Arsenal manager when Arsene Wenger steps down at the end of the season. The Italian coach, who has also managed Chelsea, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Juventus,

Roma and Paris Saint-Germain, has three Champions League titles to his name as a coach. He has also won the league in Italy, France, Germany and England. FIGC sub-commissioner Alessandro Costacurta — who AC Milan in the 1980s — has

after losing to Sweden in a two-

job he had decided to turn it down after taking a few days to consider his decision.

successor to Ventura, and has said said the deadline for the appointment remained May 20. Among the other names being touted are Zenit St Petersburg coach Roberto Mancini, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte and former Leicester coach Claudio Ranieri, now in charge of French club Nantes. Italy’s under-21 coach Luigi

linked with taking over as

position on an interim basis.

Bayern Munich last September, had met with Italian Football Rome last week. But Corriere dello Sport reported that despite the

Heartland Turkish coach recalls experienced defender Ike ThankGod Turkish coach Mehmet Tayfun has commenced his rescue mission at struggling Heartland with the recall of towering defender Ike ThankGod and striker Okey Nwadike to bolster the oncedreaded ‘Naze Millionaires’. ThankGod featured for the club in their run up to the 2009 before a move to Warri Wolves. He equally starred for the 2010 WAFU Nations Cup winning Super Eagles in Abeokuta. ThankGod brings with him experience of having featured for Enyimba and FC Fanja of Oman as Heartland mount the starting block for the expected He will add steel and presence to the leaky four time champions back line. Also listed for return is bully forward, Okey Nwadike who was part of the team during their 2010 CAF Champions League group phase campaign under Samson Siasia. Nwadike has had spell at KV Mechellen of Belgium. Checks revealed ThankGod could make his return today when ‘The Naze Millionaires’ travel to Kano Pillars. “We are working on his everything done in Abuja, then he will be available for the match on Sunday in Kano”, an the standings with 15 points after they were docked three points by LMC in the aftermath of the crowd incident that overshadowed their match day 18 clash with champions Plateau United, which ended one goal apiece.

Puel: I hope Ndidi Recovers in time for World Cup Leicester City manager Claude Puel hopes Wilfred Ndidi will recover in time from the harmstring injury he picked up in Saturday’s 5-0 loss to Crystal Palace to be part of Nigeria’s squad to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Ndidi was replaced by Aleksandr Dragovic in the 51st minute of the encounter following the injury. “I hope it is not a serious injury for Ndidi and I hope he can play in the World Cup, all the scenarios today were bad for us. We will

see,” Puel told the club’s

“It is a hamstring injury. I hope it is not serious

of course because it is an important moment.” featured in 33 Premier League games for the Foxes this season and has recorded four assists. He played a key role in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in a group that has African heavyweights, Cameroon and Algeria Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr will also hope injury in time to be part of his squad to the mundial.

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Anambra Assembly canvasses standard roundabout at Oyeagu Abagana ÏÏÏThe

Commissioner for Indigenous Art Works, Diaspora Affairs, Culture and Tourism, Anambra State, Mrs Sally Mbanefo (centre) with some elders of the state, after a meeting to revamp tourist attractions in the state...recently

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Government of Anambra state, as part of the 100 days action plan, will commence the construction and rehabilitation of tourist sites in the state to make it more attractive for tourists. The Commissioner for Indigenous Artworks, Diaspora Affairs, Culture and Tourism, Barrister Sally Mbanefo, announced this at Owere Ezukala cave and waterfall in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state during her first official tour to the site. Mrs. Mbanefo marveled by the tourism potentials of the area stated that the state government is very ready to invest and harness the huge revenue that is inherited in the tourism industry. “The governor has approved

the construction of staircases and road leading to Owere Ezukala cave and waterfall, and that plans are already on top gear for the commencement of the projects,” she added. Earlier, the commissioner, who was accompanied by some senior staff of the ministry including the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Louise Ezeanya, the Special Assistant to the governor on Tourism, Mrs. Ngozi Ogbuekwe, paid a courtesy visit to the traditional ruler of the community, Igwe Thomas Ogbonnaya. Receiving the guests, the traditional ruler said the visit will bring succour to the community, while appealing to the state government to fasten action on the site as to create employment for the youths of the community.

In his remark, the traditional Prime Minister of the community who also was the tour guide, Sir Evans Ihesi, narrated how the community has suffered neglect in the hands of the past regimes in the state.

Chief Ihesi praised Governor Willie Obiano for showing so much interest in the community. He then appealed the state government to upgrade their popular Ogba Ukwu to a major tourist attraction in the state.

Anambra gets 3 new judicial divisions ÏÏÏThree new judicial divisions

has been created in Anambra State. The new divisions are Anaocha, Ogbaru and Orumba-South judicial divisions. The additional judicial divisions were created through an order issued by the Chief Judge of Anambra State, Hon. Justice Peter Umeadi, on April 23, 2018. A Public Notice titled “Anambra State High Court (Judicial Division) Order 2018” which was signed by the State Chief Judge, indicates that the High court in Anaocha would be seating at Neni. With the addition of the three

new created divisions, Anambra State now has a total of 10 judicial divisions. Speaking with newsmen on this development, the Acting Chief Registrar, Mr. Nnamdi Mbanefo, said the essence of creating the new divisions was to bring justice closer to the people of the area. Mbanefo further explained that this Order supersedes all judicial notices previously made in respect of judicial divisions of High Court of Anambra State. The notice also states that Ogbaru division would be seating at Umunze and Umuchukwu towns.

Anambra State House of Assembly is asking the Executive arm of Government to urgently construct a standard roundabout at Oyeagu Abagana junction to enhance free mobility and mitigate associate hazards in the area. The House passed the resolution following a motion sponsored by the member representing Njikoka Two constituency, Dr. Pete Ibida and 21 others during plenary in Awka. Chief Ibida observed that the Oyeagu Abagana junction links various local government areas in the state as well as Onitsha-Enugu Expressway that connects the north and western Nigeria. He contended that the constant surge and accidents usually experienced in that junction, has caused the state unquantifiable resources, hence the need to construct a roundabout there now so as to improve the socio-economic well-being of the state. Supporting the motion, Pharmacist Obinna Emenaka of Anambra East constituency and Mrs. Vivian Okadigbo representing Oyi constituency, said the constitution provides law of the land and its enforcement, hence the need for structural adjustment to accommodate growing population in Anambra State. The speaker, Barrister Rita Maduagwu, who read the resolution of the House, used the opportunity to welcome House members into the chamber after the Easter Break. She commended them for using the Easter break to execute their Constituency Projects, which have continued to improve the well-being of Ndi Anambra and their various constituencies in particular. Barrister Maduagwu promised Ndi Anambra that the lawmakers would continue to make people-oriented laws and policies for the overall benefit of the state.

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Reckless drivers in Anambra to face heavy sanctions –Commissioner ÏÏÏThe

Anambra State Commissioner for Road, Rail and Water Transportation, Hon. Uchenna Okafor, has warned reckless drivers in the state to desist from such or face the wrath of the law. The Commissioner said emphatically that any commercial or private driver caught plying on a one way route in the state road will be sent to Psychiatric hospital for a test and will also face heavy sanctions. He said this in an interview held in his office at Jerome Udo-

Anambra State Head of Service, Barrister Harry Uduh, (centre) and other dignitaries after a seminar in Awka on to digitise financial activities of the state...recently

ANSG to carry out census of private schools –Education commissioner ÏÏÏThe Anambra State govern-

UNICEF tasks VCMS on adequate health care programme sensitisation Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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Community Mobilisers (VCMs) in Ayamelum Lcal Government Area of Anambra State have been advised to rise up to the task of adequate sensitisation of government health care programmes to avoid zero child delivery at Primary Health Centres. UNICEF focal person, Mrs. Chineze George- Ileka of the Ministry of Information and Public Enlightenment gave this advice at the Council’s secretariat Anaku during the JanuaryMarch 2018 appraisal meeting. “Adequate sensitisation of the people on health care programmes, will increase the number of child delivery in government owned health centres in the area”, Ileka said.

She enjoined health workers to visit places of worship - Catholic, Anglican, and Pentecostal and reach out to pregnant women, convince them to register for ante-natal in a health centre. “This will reduce mortality rate in the area and at the same time, change the results of zero delivery in health centres over months”, she said. Mrs. Ileka instructed the volunteers to always seek assistance from nurses in the health centers whenever they encounter any challenge while on duty. She tasked the nurses in charge of health centres to always guide the VCMs on the best way to achieve good results in their duty of sensitizing pregnant women to attend antenatal at Primary Health Centres in their various communities.

Mrs. Ileka advised the community mobilizers to always report to the nurses in charge of their health centres of any incident that could arise in the course of carrying out their duties. The Health Educator in the State Ministry of Health, Mrs. Scholastica Okoli tasked health workers and community mobilizers to help government health system to grow by carrying out more campaigns on immunization and other health issues in the communities. Mrs. Okoli urged the Community Mobilisers to be honest in their duties by presenting the actual figures that represent the number of pregnant women that attended ante-natal or gave births at the primary health centres in the area.

ment has said it will carry out a census of all private schools across the State. Addressing a sensitiSation meeting of private investors in the Education Sector in Awka, the Commissioner for Basic Education, Professor Kate Omenugha, disclosed that the exercise which is designed to generate the needed data base for grading private schools in the State is not intended for taxation of such schools. Professor Omenugha stated that the grading would form the basis for Government’s planning that would lead to interventions in private schools. Commissioner Omenugha informed the gathering that the exercise was borne out of Governor Obiano’s conviction that children in private schools are Anambra State children, and should therefore have their fair share of government’s attention, just like their counterparts in public schools.

APGA chairman makes case for Reps aspirant ÏÏÏThe

National Chairman of All Progressive Grand Alliance, (APGA), Chief Victor Oye, has described the APGA aspirant for Oyi /Ayamelum Federal House of Representatives, Mr. Ekene Enefe, as man of integrity, whose wisdom distinguished him from his contemporaries. He stated this when Enefe, alongside supporters from Oyi and Ayamelum local government areas, paid a solidarity visit to the APGA National Chairman at his country home, Amawbia. The dignitaries who were in the delegation cut across communities in Oyi and Ayamelum local government areas. Oye noted that Enefe’s political aspiration had been divinely

planned for the betterment of the youths and Anambra in particular. The APGA National Chairman urged the aspirant to be strong and courageous in pursuing in political dreams. Oye, who expressed satisfaction for the aspirant’s decision to vie under the platform of APGA, assured that the party under Obiano administration would not leave any stone unturned in providing for the welfare of Ndi Anambra. He commended Governor Willie Obiano for restoring peace and security, creating business friendly environment for investors and youths to strive. The aspirant for Oyi/ Ayamelum Federal House of Representatives, Mr. Ekene Enefe said his desire to

serve in the National Assembly is to ensure adequate representation. He said: “We lack federal presence in Oyi and Ayamelum. Youths are disengaged from federal grip. “Without any political position, I have empowered various youths. Some area on my scholarship scheme. So, I’m going there to use the platform to further extend the empowerment programme.” Enefe emphasised. Enefe urged the National Chairman to ensure APGA upholds equity and fairness during the primaries. While explaining further, Enefe disclosed that “Based on zoning, it is the political time of the good people of Oyi local government for the Oyi/Ayamelum Federal House

ji Secretariat complex, Awka. The Commissioner said that “it is a sign of insanity for a driver to ply one way on unauthorized roads and that such drivers should undergo a thorough check on the head by a Psychiatric Doctor “. Meanwhile, he said that such act has contributed immensely to a lot of road mishap and traffic gridlocks in the state. Furthermore Uchenna Okafor warned the drivers in the State to observe the driving road rules.

of Representatives. “This was unanimously agreed eight years ago. So am surprised that some people don’t want to comply with the zoning process.” He said. He comnended the National Chairman for his unprecedented style of leadership, opportunities had taken the party to enviable heights. On their parts, the President General of Ogbunike Community as well as the Transition Chairman, Oyi Local Government Area and the Media Director General for Enefe Campaign Office, Comrade Harris Chuma, stated that Enefe’s antecedents had been speaking for him, especially on youth’s empowerment.

The Basic Education Commissioner argued that without data, there cannot be any effective planning for sustainable intervention, pointing out that Anambra is the only State that gives money to private schools. Commissioner Omenugha urged the leaders of the various private schools associations that attended the meeting to galvanizSe the support and co-operation of their members towards the success of the exercise, which was aimed at getting Anambra children right through quality education. In her welcome speech, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic Education, Mrs. Ifeoma Ezeaku, re-emphasiSed the importance of data in planning processes and called on the participants to ensure the realization of this laudable objective. The leader of United Kingdom Department for International Development Support Project in Developing Effective Private Education in Nigeria, Mrs. Chioma Osuji, had in a presentation exposed the participants to some of the information being expected from them while highlighting the benefits of the grading of private schools to include facilitating government planning for intervention in private schools. Leaders of the various private schools associations that attended the meeting including the Association of Formidable Education Development, the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools as well as Education Secretaries of both the Catholic, Anglican and Pentecostal Churches, commended the State government for its interest in getting the children of Anambra State right through quality education and pledged their unalloyed support to the project.

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Anambra HoS advocates self-employment as key to Nigeria’s devt

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Service, Barrister Harry Uduh, has identified self-employment and entrepreneurship as critical to the development of Nigeria. In his message ahead of this year’s workers day celebration, Barrister Uduh stressed the need for Nigeria to key into the concepts for more enhanced nation’s gross Domestic product. “Since government lacks the capacity to employ a large number of unemployed employable people, emphasis on self employment is the way to go,” Uduh said. He, however, advocated an enhanced salary package for all workers across the federation since their take home pay is a far cry from being sustainable. For Anambra State, Uduh noted that Governor Willie Obiano has remained workers-friendly and has already made a promise to increase workers salaries but has decided to wait for the pronouncement of the Federal Government on a national minimum wage before acting.

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VIO proposes use of automatic number plate recognition system Commissioner, Ministry of Road, Rail and Water Transportation, Hon. Uchenna Okafor, has described the proposed Automatic Number plate recognition sysytem by Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) as a good idea which will project the state to limelight. The VIO proposed innova-

tion involves the use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition Device in detecting if a vehicle has complete papers and also the construction of Driving Testing Range for Testing Drivers applying for fresh driver’s license. A Vehicle Inspection Officer, Mr. Christopher Okeke presented the plan on behalf of the VIO to the Commissioner at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat Complex, Awka.

Okeke explained that the device can be used to get information of a vehicle before it approaches the VIO check point, thereby reducing the risk of an officer been run down by a moving vehicle during road check. He pointed out that the construction of Driving Testing Range at Onitsha, Awka and Nnewi, will help reduce the use of some major roads or

schools as a driving centre for beginners. He also highlighted their job description, duties, challenges and achievement so far since the resuscitation of VIO in Anambra State to the Commissioner. Okeke, however, requested for a branded Headquater for the outfit which he said would help promote its existence in the state.

Zik Prize: More lawmakers laud Mrs. Obiano on charity ÏÏÏThe member representing Njik-

oka one Constituency in the state House of assembly, Dr. Timothy Ifedioramma, has enjoined Nigerians to assist families in difficulties to overcome their economic challenges and make the country a better placed for all. Dr. Ifedioramma made the call while supporting a motion for adjournment during plenary. Dr. Ifedioramma, while congratulating the wife of the state Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, on the prestigious Zik leadership Award presented to her recently in recognition of her numerous services to humanity, expressed happiness that Mrs. Obiano has made the state proud and distinguished herself by winning the prize. The Lawmaker called on affluent citizens of the state to emulate Chief Mrs. Obiano by using their wealth to enhance the well being of the people, which will in turn affect the society at large. On his part, the member representing Nnewi North Constituency, Honourable Kenneth Anazodo, commended Mrs. Obiano for touching the lives of orphans, widows and the downtrodden in the state through her organization, “the Caring Family Enhancement Initiative”.

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (5th right) and members of Education management during the commissioning of the new Administrative Building of the Post Primary Schools Service Commission,(PPSSC), Onitsha Zonal Office of the Ministry of Education, Onitsha...recently

I will synergise with NUJ, says Information Commissioner ÏÏÏThe Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. C. Don Adinuba, says he will synergise with journalists to improve on the quality of the practice in the state. Adinuba said this when the members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ), Ministry of Information and Public Enlightenment chapel, paid him a courtesy visit in his office at Awka. The Commissioner assured that workers in the ministry would be having continous trainings to improve on their profession. He advised them to improve on the standard to meet the competitive nature of their job.

‘’We shall be having continous retreats, seminars and workshops. You must train and retrain to improve yourself. ‘’The more you learn, the more you improve and equip yourself. ‘’The only person who doesn’t improve is a dead person,’’ Adinuba remarked. He encouraged the workers to always exchange views and ideas to keep on learning from one another. Adinuba also stressed the need for them to cultivate reading habit. The commissioner said that he would be making visits to offices to see people, know how they work and their problems. ‘’The way I want to relate with

my people here is the way I want you to relate in your various offices,’’ he said. Adinuba said that in the contemporary management, everybody is equal because everybody is contributing toward the progress of the organisation. The Commissioner promised that every request made by the chapel would be tabled before Governor Obiano. ‘’There is not one single request here that is not very appropriate. I will take up the issues you raised here one by one to his Excellency, ‘’ he said. Earlier in his address, Chairman of the chapel, Mr. Anthony Nweke, commended the commissioner, stating that the chapel is

the largest in the state with the numerical strength of 150 members. Nweke said that the chapel is very outstanding in most of the activities of the state NUJ. He, however, enumerated some problems of the chapel to include inadequate working equipment, training need and creation of additional departments. In a vote of thanks, Mr. Stanley Onunkwo, commended the commissioner for giving them ample opportunity to express their views and problems. He, however, pledged on behalf of the chapel that they would work with the commissioner to lift the ministry to an enviable height.

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Aguleri, Umueri dispute: ANSG inaugurates peace committee Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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eighteen-member peace committee for Aguleri and Umueri has been inaugurated by the state government. Members of the peace committee were drawn from both Aguleri and Umueri including their Presidents-general. Briefing newsmen shortly after the inauguration performed behind closed doors,

the Transition Committee Chairman for Anambra East, Hon. Pius Ifeadi, thanked God that the two communities have came together to seek for peace as war and conflict always have negative effects on those involved. He urged youths of both communities to emulate their fathers who suggested the peace initiative for the good of all. The traditional ruler of Aguleri, Igwe Christopher

Idigo said he felt elated and fulfilled as he has long expected a peace move as this, happening especially now that Umueri has a traditional ruler that can talk on that level, noting that they understand themselves as brothers. He stressed the need for them to de-emphasise grouping of problems and globalising it to cause unnecessary war but they should rather individualise problems, adding that the peace committee will

be handling every problem between the two communities for maintenance of peace. On his part, the traditional ruler of Umueri, Igwe (Sir) Benneth Emeka, said that Umueri and Aguleri are brothers and need to live in peace. Igwe Emeka advised youths of both communities not to take laws into their hands but be calm and listen to the leadership of the communities as they are committed to training and empowering youths in

Umueri on different skills in line with the Governor Willie Obiano’s empowerment programme for youths. In their separate remarks, the President- General of Umueri, Chief Pius Okonkwo, the Joint Chairman of the Aguleri - Umueri Peace Committee, Chief Raph Igwah, and High Chief Samuel Umeadi, expressed happiness over the peace initiative, and prayed it will yield better result.

ANSG to convert Iwene Tansi’s tomb to tourism site ÏÏÏThe

Commissioner for Indigenous Art Works, Diaspora Affairs, Culture and Tourism, Mrs. Sally Mbanefo, says efforts are in top gear to convert the Blessed Father Cyprian Iwene Tansi’s tomb to a religious tourism site. The Commissioner, who maintained that Anambra State is endowed with numerous tourism potentials, disclosed this during her maiden visit to Obu Gad at Enugu-Aguleri, in Anambra East Local Government Area. Obu Gad is the site believed to be the settling place of Eri, the ancestor of Ndigbo which is already an acclaimed international tourism site which had in the recent past attracted tourists from across the world. The Commissioner, who was accompanied by some senior

staff of the Ministry, also visited the Aguve Tree popularly called the Miracle or Trinity Tree, just few meters away from Obu Gad. Speaking on her arrival at the palace of the traditional ruler of Enugu-Aguleri, Igwe Chukwuemeka Eri, Mrs. Mbanefo said she is coming with her wealth of experience to bolster the tourism potential of the state. Commissioner Mbanefo held that tourism is a major income earner in most countries adding that the State will put measures in place to make tourism its major revenue earner. Responding, the traditional Ruler of Enugu-Aguleri, Igwe Eri, who led the visitors to the different sites, congratulated the new Commissioner on her appointment and expressed confidence that she will deliver on her mandate.

Day old-baby dumped inside water channel in Awka ÏÏÏResidents

of Miracle Junction Ifite-Awka, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, woke up on Sunday to see a day old girl that was dumped inside water channel. The bizarre scene attracted sympathizers who poured curses on whoever did the abomination as the baby was already dead. Speaking to newsmen, a resident of the area who preferred to be anonymous, said that the baby was dumped elsewhere, but rainfall pushed it down to the junction as the place is sloppy. The man, who was overwhelmed with emotion, regretted the atrocities some women com-

mit in this Twenty First Century, pointing out that it is a sign that the world is coming to an end as people have no regards for human lives anymore. A woman, who equally would not like her name mentioned, cautioned women against killing of innocent souls, even as she pointed out that some women have no children today because of the heinous atrocities they committed during their youthful age. Residents of Miracle Junction Ifite-Awka called on relevant authorities to come and dispose the corpse of the dead girl before it decays.

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (left) and the Flag Officer Commanding, Central Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Saleh Usman, after a meeting at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia...recently

3 years after death of Mrs. Ugwuegbulam: Family still awaits autopsy report, cries to FG ÏÏÏThe Akpaka family of

Nimo in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State is crying foul over the inconclusive process and non-release of an autopsy on their only sister, late Mrs. Rita Ugwuegbulam, who died three years ago. The family is therefore appealing to the Federal Government through its relevant agencies to prevail on those responsible to complete the process and release the autopsy on late Mrs. Rita Ugwuegbulam, who died in questionable circumstances. Late Rita Ugwuegbulam, according to her brothers, died in her matrimonial home in Enugu on May 22, 2015, but her brothers said her death was more than ordinary and opted for a post mortem to ascertain the cause. The family spokeman, Mr. Mike Akpaka, regretted that their sis-

ter’s remains have not been laid to rest three years after, because according to him, certain doctors and police officials appear to be working hard to circumvent the standard practice in autopsy, so as to prevent them from knowing the actual cause of the death of their sister. The family of the deceased said they want to bring the issue to public domain so as to facilitate the conclusion of the process started since 2015 to enable them bury their sister. The family spokesman said that they have been to many hospitals, including Enugu State Teaching Hospital, Park lane Hospital also in Enugu, New Hope Dialysis and Diagnostic center, Onitsha and Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigative panel, but are yet to receive authentic results of the autopsy. He told newsmen that one Dr. Ohayi S.A.R, of Park lane, Enugu,

who shut out an independent medical practitioner chosen by the family from being part of the post mortem exercise, also has not been able to produce a comprehensive autopsy report till date and accused the investigating police officer, Mrs. Rhoda Akpa of complicity in the matter. Akpaka lamented that a lot of discrepancies have played out in the process and the family demands justice from the public institutions and their officials involved. Another member of the family, Mr. John Akpaka, added that they paid all the money demanded from them, wondering why the services they paid for have not been rendered and why it is becoming a complicated matter to conduct simple autopsy that could ascertain cause of death, adding that the family will accept outcome of any properly conducted autopsy.

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NIPC tracks $17.88bn worth of investment in 8 states Mathew Dadiya, Abuja Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has disclosed that it has tracked $17.88bn worth of investment in the first quarter of 2018, in 32 projects across 8 states of the federation. The amount, NIPC said, was almost 3 times the $6.38bn tracked in first quarter 2017, suggesting increased investors interest in Nigeria. This was contained in its first Quarter 2018 report on Investment announcements in Nigeria. These private capital investment intentions were in 32 projects in several sectors which include Oil & Gas, Services, Manufacturing and Agriculture spanning across Lagos, Ogun, Niger, Gombe, Kano states among others. The interests originated from United Kingdom, Nigeria, United States, China, and Switzerland. Royal Dutch Shell, Dangote Plc., General Electric, Hydropolis Nigeria Ltd and China Energy Engineering Cooperation top the list of companies with investment interests in the economy. These announcements are for new projects and or expansion of existing ones. In 2017, when NIPC started tracking investment announcements, $66.36bn worth of announcements in 112 projects across 27 states and the FCT were noted. Although these are investment announcements and do not suggest actual investments, they give a sense of investor interest in Nigeria. In terms of actual capital flows, in 2017, Nigeria recorded $12.4bn of capital flows, compared to only $5.1bn in 2016. The flows increased progressively from Q1 2017, with each quarter materially higher than the corresponding period in 2016. The Report on investment announcements is based only on investment announcements cited in the NIPC Intelligence Newsletters published from January to March 2018 and may not contain exhaustive information on all investments announcements in Nigeria during the period. Nevertheless, the Report gives a fair sense of investor interest in the Nigerian economy. The Report can be downloaded from the NIPC website www.nipc.gov.ng

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NUP FAAN criticises Sirika over performance Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Pensioners under the aegis of Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) branch of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has condemned the Minister of State, Aviation, Senator, Hadi Sirika, over his performance in the aviation sector. Speaking with journalists in Lagos, the duo of the Chairman of the branch, Comrade Rasaki Ope and the Secretary, Emeka Njoku challenged Sirika to point to one of his ‘achievements’ that had impacted positively on the development of the industry in

Nigeria since he was appointed as Minister of State, three years ago. They noted that his only ‘ achievement’ was the flooding of the government agencies in the industry with his cronies as general managers and directors thereby depriving career officers in the agencies deserved promotion to the next level with attendant stagnation. Many of his failures, they noted was the promise he made last year that by March, 2018, the new national carrier would start operation, but unfortunately, April 2018 is ending, there was nothing on ground suggesting the genu-

ineness of that promise. The pensioners’ leaders further stated that his promise that the outstanding payment of retirees of the defunct Nigeria Airways already approved since last year would be paid after last Easter festival is yet to be fulfilled. The pensioners also alleged that Sirika raised the hope that Aviation Security officers of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) would be carrying arms to enhance their job of security at the nations’ airports, but there was no plan or training program for Avsec personnel to this end.

They said, “There was also the vexed issue of perimeter fencing construction or reconstruction at prime airports and other airports in the country, which the Minister has been propagating in the past two years and in recent past, nothing has happened. Rasaki and Njoku further raised the alarm over the Minister’s continued propagation of concession of four major airports in the country that its revenue points were well over 80 per cent concessional, adding that: “this Minister has a hidden agenda not CONTINUED ON PAGE B2

Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, receiving her Merit Award from the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Alhaji Isma’ila Muhammadu Zakari, during the Institute’s Merit Award Night at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos...on Saturday

SERAP to Trump: Demand looters’ list from Buhari, ban suspects from entering US Peter Fowoyo Ahead of the planned meeting between the United States President, Donald Trump and President Muhammadu Buhari, a non-governmental organization, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Trump requesting him to demand from President Buhari, a detailed looters’ list and to

instruct the US Secretary of State to temporarily ban those named on the list and their family members from entering the US, pending the final determination of the cases against them. The organization also urged President Trump to “use Presidential Proclamation 7750 to ban those indicted for allegedly stealing some public funds $2bn to buy 12 helicopters, four fighter jets and ammunition meant for the fight

against the terrorist group Boko Haram. The imposition of temporary travel bans on senior public officials and others complicit in grand corruption is a preventive and not punitive measure.” Presidential Proclamation of 2004 allows the US Department of State to deny visas to corrupt foreign officials, their families and friends. In the letter dated 29 April 2018 and signed by SERAP executive

director Adetokunbo Mumuni the organization said: “Applying the Presidential Proclamation 7750 would be very helpful to Nigeria’s efforts to fight grand corruption and end entrenched culture of impunity of perpetrators in the country. It would also facilitate equivalent visa bans in other globally desirable locations as well. Limiting the abilities of CONTINUED ON PAGE B2

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We are willing to exit indebted firms if owners pay –AMCON boss Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Mr. Ahmed Kuru has said the corporation is willing to exit indebted firms if the owners of the companies pay the debts owed as it does not wish to be in the airline business or indeed any business apart from its legal mandate. This is just as he advised that regulators in the industry insist that corporate governance is strengthened and sound financial risk management a system is put in place unless airlines will still fail. The AMCON CEO made this known at Sheraton Hotel Ikeja, Lagos at 6th Nigeria Transport Awards And Lecture in his paper entitled: “AMCON’s intervention in Transport and Allied Sector; Achievements, Challenges and Prospects.” According to him, AMCON was created to be a stabilizing

and revitalizing tool in the Nigerian economy, towards achieving its mandate, it purchased nonperforming loans of about N181 billion from various banks. He stated that over 90% of this was in the aviation sector and despite plans to aid the companies trajectory upwards by investing N40billion on very good terms. Unfortunately, according to Kuru, notwithstanding this support, the companies could neither pay the old nor new loans which compelled AMCON to appoint Receiver Managers over a lot of the companies, the biggest being Arik and Aero. “AMCON was created to be a stabilizing and revitalizing tool in the Nigerian economy. Towards achieving our mandate, we purchased non-performing loans of about N181 billion from various banks. Over 90% of this was in the aviation sector. To place the companies in a position to recover and generate adequate cash flow, we gave additional un-lending facilities (in collaboration with

CBN and BOI) of almost N40billion on very good terms. Unfortunately, notwithstanding this support, the companies could neither pay the old nor new loans. We have therefore been compelled to appoint Receiver Managers over a lot of the companies, the biggest being Arik and Aero.” Kuru further noted that AMCON’s intervention in sectors including the aviation industry has not come without its challenges which stem from shareholder actions, lack of support by some trade creditors, some foreign lenders, and increased union demands but said these were not unexpected and have been professionally and transparently handled. “The new management in Arik had to take bold decisions to downsize its operations, especially cutting down all the long haul flights, due to the losses being sustained on those operations, and the lack of equity capital to absorb the losses.” “Generally there was the need

to reassure the traveling public. AMCON is an asset management company, not a consultancy firm to run airlines. So we got professionals to do the job. They are the ones running the airlines. There were skepticism in some quarters earlier on but the narrative has changed. Nigerians are happy with our intervention in the transport sector. However, a lot still needs to be done.” He however stated that despite the challenges there are prospects and have also been some achievements since AMCON intervened. “With a population currently estimated to be 180 million and with the abundant human and natural resources of Nigeria, the prospects in the transport sector of Nigeria is huge. Nigeria is naturally endowed geographically to be a global hub. And with the abundance of water and land mass we are able to create a harmonious rail, sea, road and air transport sector to the benefit of our people and economy.”

L-R: Group Head, Strategy & Innovation, Sterling Bank Plc, Mr. Shina Atilola; Executive Governor, Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa and Minister of State for Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire during the ThisDay HealthCare Policy Dialogue in Abuja.

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known to President Buhari and other members of the Federal Executive Members”. Rasaki and Njoku said:” When he was appointed and was busy making mouth-watering promises, we thought he will perform, but today we are disappointed that he has exhibited emptiness despite the fact that he is a pilot”. “When this Minister came in,

he met an Aviation Road Map with clear-cut futuristic plan for the industry, but no sooner than Sirika came, he systematically jettisoned the road map for his self centered agenda”. The union leaders noted that as a member of the technical aspect of the industry and as a pilot, they thought Sirika would have created an enabling environment that would have created employments opportunity for unemployed pi-

lots, adding that, “to us he is a failure in all ramifications “. Still on the issue of concession, they noted that recently, Ghanaians in their millions staged a protest against their government on plan to invite American company to come and construct airport/ terminal in the country, citing security implications of such a project to the country and Ghanaians in general, which they added was

one of the prime reason the union and other stakeholders were vehemently opposed to Sirika’s concession plan. Concerted efforts to get the reaction of Sirika proved abortive at press time as there was no response from text messages sent to him. The director of press to the minister, James Odaudu, further disclosed that minister traveled outside the country.

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suspected kleptocrats, their families, and friends to enter the US and enjoy their loot abroad will provide a significant crimp in their lifestyles.” According to SERAP, “Imposing targeted anticorruption sanctions against those accused of grand corruption in Nigeria would help to deter corrupt behaviour by high-ranking public officials. Such sanctions would not violate due process and presumption of innocence principles, if the reasons for the sanctions are communicated to those that may be affected. Also, the cases of those found not guilty of corruption can be revisited, since the proposed travel suspension would be temporary until the final determination of their cases.” “SERAP hopes that you will exercise your constitutional powers to promote transparency and accountability and reduce corruption in Nigeria. Presidential Proclamation 7750 of January 12, 2004 underscores the importance of legitimate and transparent public institutions to world stability, peace, and development.” “The Proclamation notes the serious negative effects that corruption in countries like Nigeria has on the United States efforts to promote security and to strengthen democratic institutions and free market systems and reiterates the importance to the United States and the international community of fighting corruption.” “Significantly, Proclamation 7750 underscores that it is in the interests of the United States to act to restrict the international travel and to suspend the entry into the United States, as immigrants or non-immigrants, of certain persons who have committed, participated in, or are beneficiaries of corruption in the performance of public functions. Section 5 provides that, ‘Nothing in this proclamation shall be construed to derogate from United States Government obligations under applicable international agreements.’” “SERAP notes that Presidential Proclamation was made pursuant to the Constitution and the laws of the US, including section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952. Section 1 allows suspension of the entry into the US, as immigrants or non-immigrants of public officials or former public officials accused of grand corruption, which has or had serious adverse effects on the national interests of the United States. It also covers the family members and friends of such public officials who are beneficiaries of the proceeds of corruption.”

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Naira strengthens at I&E FX to N360.41/ Dollar The Naira strengthened marginally against the Dollar in the Investors &Exporters Foreign Exchange (I&E FX ) window by less than one basis points to N360.41, while it remained flat at N363 in the parallel market for the 12th consecutive session. A total turnover in theI&E FX window dropped 19.40per cent to $860.88 million, with bulk of trades consummated within the N360-369/ Dollar band. Meanwhile, trades in foreign exchange forwards showed appreciation in the 1-year dated (+0.84per cent) forwards to N405.34, while 1-month, 3-month, and 6-month forwards dropped 0.06per cent, 0.34per cent, and 1.05per cent to N363.19, N369.41, and N379.75 respectively. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continued to support the naira, injecting $210 million into the forex market during the week, comprising $100 million, $55 million, and $55 million disbursements to the wholesale, SMEs, and invisibles windows, respectively. The overnight lending rate eased to 3.42per cent, representing a 33 basis point w/w contraction, against last week’s close of 3.75per cent. Inflows from matured Open Market Operation (OMO) bills (N226.68 billion) and monthly FAAC disbursements (N348.40 billion) outweighed outflows from foreign exchange sales ($210 million), OMO auctions (N276.68 billion), and bond auction (N90.00 billion). This week, inflows totaling N377.52 billion — maturing OMO bills (N186.68 billion) and maturing treasury bills (N190.84 billion) — are likely to outweigh outflows; thus, higher liquidity. In effect, a contraction in the overnight lending rate is likely. Treasury market trading last week were bullish, with sentiments driven by increased liquidity levels. As a result, average yield fell by eight basis w/w to 11.31per cent. High demand for the 125DTM (-91 bps) and 279DTM (-270 bps) bills caused yield contraction at the mid (-18 basis points) and long (-9 basis points) ends of the curve, while selloffs of the 34DTM (+188 basis points) led to yield expansion at the short (+28 basis points) segment.

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CBN optimistic of further economic growth in 2018/2019

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said the outlook for the Nigerian economy is relatively optimistic, as the momentum gained in the second quarter of 2017 is expected to persist into 2018/2019. The apex bank in its, ‘Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade and Exchange Policy Guidelines For Fiscal Years 2018/2019’ circular stated that MPR would continue to be the anchor rate for short-term interest rates. In the report, the CBN stated that the growth prospect is expected to follow global economic recovery. In addition, government efforts in the real sector are expected to spur growth and improve economic performance in the medium-term. “Specifically, the implementation of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), sustained

CBN interventions and improved supply of foreign exchange are expected to stimulate growth in the non-oil sector, particularly in agriculture and manufacturing. “The agricultural sector is expected to drive growth in 2018/2019 through increased production, which is a key objective of the ERGP. An effective implementation of the ERGP, coupled with the resolution of the crises in the North East and favourable climatic conditions, are expected to boost agricultural production and dampen inflationary pressures”, it stated. Although, the central bank noted that the downward trend in inflation is expected to continue into 2018/2019, being truncated only by the energy shortages at end- December, 2017. The exemption of Nigeria from production output cut by the joint Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-

ministerial committee is expected to boost crude oil earnings. However, the continued gas and shale oil exploitation in the US and the Iran oil deal amongst others would moderate crude oil prices during the period. The passing of the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill coupled with the improved security in the Niger-Delta region are expected to stimulate investment in the upstream and mid-stream of the oil industry. Premised on improved oil receipts, the outlook for the external sector for the medium-term remains positive. The stability and improved liquidity in the foreign exchange market is expected to enhance the viability of the external sector and attract more capital flows. The apex lender, said: “Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) will regularly review regularly in response

to prevailing liquidity conditions and other developments in the nation’s economy. CBN throughout its 2017 Monetary Policy Meeting (MPC) maintained MPR at 14 per cent despite calls by stakeholders to review rate over improved liquidity. According to the CBN report, “to ensure that the monetary aggregates are within the programmed targets, the monetary policy stance will be proactive, involving the discretionary management of the Bank’s balance sheet.” The primary objective of monetary policy of CBN in 2018/2019 fiscal years remains the maintenance of price stability. Integral to this is the sustenance of financial system stability. The monetary policy circular by CBN stated that major instrument for managing system liquidity will continue to be Open Market Operations (OMO).

L-R: Actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde; Group Head, Retail Banking, FirstBank, Funke Smith; Chairman, FirstBank, Ibukun Awosika; Managing Director/ Presenter, Goge-Africa, Nneka Moses and Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, FirstBank, Folake Ani-Mumuney at the Women in Entertainment Wealth Management Series organised by FirstBank in Lagos…recently

Specta: Sterling Bank excites consumers with N5m instant loans Nigerian consumers are in for exciting times as Sterling Bank,announced the launch of Specta, an instant lending platform that offers consumer loans of up to 5 million Naira in five minutes. The product was unveiled to the media at a well-attended press parley held in Lagos on Thursday, April 26, 2018. The impressive lending platform uses proprietary data and analytics to process and disburse consumer loans to salary earners who belong to pre-approved communities in less than five minutes without paper work and collateral. The types of loans offered includes personal, payday, wedding finance, rent, education and medical finance loans,

among others, to salary earners. Commenting on the revolutionary product, GramaNarashiman, Executive Director, Retail and Consumer Banking, Sterling Bank Plc said, “Specta automates, simplifies and personalizes the loan application, disbursement and receipt process eliminating the slow turnaround time and other inconveniences associated with the manual process.” Mr. Narashiman disclosed that Specta was created to enable individuals who belong to pre-approved communities have access to loans with ease. Pre-approved communities are companies or organisations that have been profiled and enrolled on the Specta platform.

Individuals who however work for organisations that have not been profiled can apply to be enrolled as individuals on the Specta platform. Speaking on the new platform, Ibidapo Martins, Chief Marketing Officer, Sterling Bank Plc said the key feature of Specta is the uniqueness of the platform as it has been personalized for each distinct user. “With Specta, we want to help our customers solve some of their most pressing financial needs ranging from house rents to medical bills and wedding expenses in a timely manner while they pay back in comfortable installments.”He said. Mr. Martins further added that prior to the introduction of Specta, salary earning employees typically

encountered challenges to access loan facilities as they could not provide the collaterals which their corporate counterparts offered, which made it difficult for them to support their dreams and ambitions. “With minimal paperwork and collateral, such individuals can now access up to 5 million Naira on the Specta platform.” Martins opined. Unlike other instant loan platforms, Specta does not require applicants to have a minimum income band before they can access loans from the platform. TitiLadipo, Human Resources Manager at Fareast Mercantile Limited, while sharing her experience said, “before we chose Specta, I had made several futile attempts

to access loans for employees in our organisation but I can confidently say that experience was in the past as Specta has been a positive encounter for our colleagues who needed to access loans.” Olufemi Festus, Head, Human Resourcesat Sterling Assurance Plc, says he was skeptical to profile his organization on Specta at first instance due to previous sour experiences he encountered while trying to access loan facilities. ‘When our people started getting their “miracle money” in less than five minutes, and were sharing their feedback, I was immediately converted. After my first loan approval, I have become a Specta ambassador within the HR community.”

Capital Market B4 Institutional investors dominate equities trading on NSE A higher participation by institutional investors at the equities segment on the Nigerian Stock Exchange was recorded over their retail counterparts in the month of March, 2018. According to the “Domestic & Foreign Portfolio Participation in Equity Trading” for March 2018 released by the Nigerian stock Exchange (NSE) recently, the institutional composition of the domestic market increased by 19.97 per cent from N76.08 billion in February to N91.27 billion in March 2018, while the retail composition decreased by 7.11 per cent from N52.75 billion to N49.00 billion within the same period. Transactions at the equities market comprise of domestic and foreign transaction. Domestic transactions in the equities market are further broken down into two categories namely the retail investors and the institutional investors. Institutional investors who trade on behalf of others are much larger than retail investors. Institutional investors have a high level of expertise, and take large orders; which gives the capacity to push individual stock prices higher while Retail investors invest on behalf of themselves. Institutional investors tend to rely heavily on research backed data to buy and sell shares. They also have analysts who engage in the same and then come out with research reports. Retail investors tend to do their own analysis. In the one month period, total transactions at the NSE increased by 28.50 per cent. These transactions increased from N212.05 billion recorded in February 2018 to N272.48 billion in March 2018. Using the exchange rate as at 29 March 2018 which was N305.15, this growth amounts to about $0.89 billion.)

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Equities market records highest weekly gain in 3 months Stories by Afolabi Adesola Gains resurfaced strongly on the equities market, as the ASI posted its highest weekly gain in 12 weeks. It was a week of mixed trading, wherein two sessions of gain offset three sessions of losses. The NSE All-Share Index and Market Capitalization appreciated by 1.05 per cent and 1.34 per cent to close the week at 41,244.89 and N14.940 trillion respectively. The Consumer Goods index posted the largest gain of 6.30 per cent among major sectoral indices on account of a 13.53 per cent growth in the share price of Nestle Plc. It was followed by the Oil & Gas and

Banking indices that grew 3.25 per cent and 0.67 per cent respectively, on the back drop of a 20.69 per cent growth in Forte Oil and 3.57 per cent growth in UBA. On the flip side the Industrial Goods and Insurance indices shed 4.89 per cent and 1.57 per cent respectively, as Dangote Cement and Mutual Benefit fell 1.80 per cent and 17.24 per cent respectively. A total turnover of 1.825 billion shares worth N24.653 billion in 23,148 deals were traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange in contrast to a total of 3.008 billion shares valued at N30.296 billion that exchanged hands last week in 24,036 deals. Top three traded equities for the

week were Law Union And Rock Insurance Plc, FBN Holdings Plc, and Zenith International Bank Plc. They accounted for 581.018 million shares worth N7.098 billion in 4,283 deals, contributing 31.83 per cent and 28.79 per cent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively. The Financial Services Industry in volume terms led the activity chart with 1.360 billion shares valued at N14.642 billion traded in 12,118 deals; thus contributing 74.51 per cent and 59.40 per cent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively. The Consumer Goods Industry followed with 124.816 million shares worth N6.910 billion in 3,709 deals. The third

place was occupied by Oil and Gas Industry with a turnover of 112.479 million shares worth N1.389 billion in 3,429 deals. Also traded during the week were a total of 56,260 units of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) valued at N376,387.48 executed in 6 deals, compared with a total of 177,144 units valued at N2.809 million that was transacted last week in 6 deals. A total of 725 units of Federal Government Bonds valued at N660,984.55 were traded this week in 10 deals, compared with a total of 13,735 units valued at N14.128 million transacted last week in 16 deals.

L-R: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mr. Jordi Borrut Bel; Chairman of the company, Chief Kola Jamodu, CFR and Mr. Uaboi Agbebaku, Company Secretary/Legal Adviser, during the 72nd Annual General Meeting of the Company in Lagos.

FCMB assures shareholders of enhanced financial performance In spite of the challenging macroeconomic and regulatory environments, Management of FCMB Group has assured its shareholders that it would continue to provide superior performance that would add significant value to stakeholders in a sustainable manner. Presenting his report at the 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on Friday, April 27, 2018 in Lagos, the Chairman of the bank, Mr. Oladipupo Jadesimi, said: “We will continue to shore up the capital of the bank through profit retention in preparation for the growth opportunities that we expect as the economy recovers.’’ The new Chairman of the Board of the lender expressed gratitude to shareholders for their continuous support, adding: “Although we met with a number of challenges as a Group in 2017, I am pleased to

say that we were able to surmount them, thanks to the commitment of all the personnel of our Group companies.” Also speaking at the AGM, the Group Chief Executive of FCMB Group Plc, Mr. Ladi Balogun, said: ‘’In spite of the reduction in headline numbers, Group performance is an improvement over the previous year after adjusting for the significant FX (foreign exchange) revaluation income enjoyed in 2016. The key drivers of the Group’s performance include increase in income from our non-banking activities, lower impairment charges from the bank and its subsidiaries, and improved operating efficiencies through more pervasive use of technology’’. Mr. Balogun assured that FCMB Group Plc’s successful acquisition of majority (88.2%) stake in Legacy Pension Managers Limited

will go a long way to help achieve further diversification of service offerings and consequent earnings within the FCMB Group. He said: “ We see significant growth opportunities in the Pension management industry in Nigeria as it is yet to achieve maturity and will support and facilitate strategic organic and inorganic growth initiatives that will position Legacy in the top-tier of its industry over the next few years’’. FCMB Group Plc, is a holding company comprising eight entities, namely First City Monument Bank Limited, FCMB Capital Markets, CSL Stockbrokers Limited, CSL Trustees Limited, Legacy Pension Managers Limited, FCMB (UK) Limited, First City Asset Management Limited and Credit Direct Limited. Concerning the performance of the flagship of the holding institu-

tion, First City Monument Bank Limited, the Commercial and Retail Banking member of FCMB Group Plc, the Group Chief Executive told the meeting it ‘’showed signs of improvement with growth in income levels (after adjusting for exceptional FX revaluation income in 2016).” He said Commercial and Retail Banking remains our largest group, contributing 76.2 per cent of profits and 98.5 per cent of total assets’’. He, in addition stated that the Investment Banking arm: ‘’Exhibited improved performance, from a loss position in 2016 of N84.0million after tax to a profit position of N430.3million after tax in 2017, largely driven by CSL Stockbrokers Limited. Our stockbroking business remains a top-3 player in its sector and participated as the sell-side broker on the largest ever trade on the Nigeria

Stock Exchange in December 2017. CSLS Stockbrokers Limited and FCMB Capital Markets Limited jointly accounted for 4.1 per cent of profits’’. Going by its audited accounts for the year ended December 31, 2017, FCMB Group Plc recorded a gross revenue of N169.9 billion and a profit before tax (PBT) of N11.5billion, while profit after tax (PAT) was N9.4billion. In addition, deposits grew to N689.9billion as at the end of December 2017, an increase of 5%, from N657.6billion in the previous year. The Group’s capital adequacy ratio also improved to 16.9% from 16.7%, just as asset base increased to N1.19trillion, compared to N1.17trillion at the end of 2016. Non-interest income as at the end of 2017 was N32billion, while loans and advances stood at N649.8billion.

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NASS lauds Jos Disco over performance Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos The House of Representatives Committee on Power and Privatisation has commended Jos Disco on its customers enumeration and metering programmes. The committee made the commendation during a two days routine visitation to the company. Speaking at the occasion, the committee chairman, Shadimu Mutiu, said the committee on Privatization and Commercialisation was impressed by the metering and customers enumeration programmes of Jos Electricity Distribution PLC. According to him, “Jos Disco is surprisingly doing better than other Discos in the country despite the numerous challenges in the business environment, adding “I must also commend their efforts in the current enumeration exercise aimed fundamentally at better service delivery to the customers in the Disco”. Earlier, the Managing Director, Alhaji Mohammed Gidado Modibbo, who disclosed that Jos Electricity Distribution PLC was working assiduously towards providing qualitative service delivery said the company would continue to uphold the best global practice in the industry. Modibbo who was represented by the Executive Director, Marketing and Investment, Mr Verr Jirbo, assured the House committee that Jos Disco was working towards achieving total metering of its customers in addition to the ongoing customers enumeration. In his words, “we are currently enumerating our customers in addition to metering them. It is our desire to meter all our customers. And we hope to doing that. We have enough meters in our stores to be distributed to customers at no cost”. The company’s Chief Executive Officer also disclosed that in order to comprehensively profile all the company customers, a state of the arts data centre had been established. The House Committee during their two days oversight function visited the newly commissioned Data centre for enumeration of customers, central stores as well as one injection substation.

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Economy diversification: FG to revive palm oil production Moses Oyediran, Enugu The Federal Government says it is poised to revive the nation’s moribund palm oil sector, saying it has the potential as crude oil to impact on the nation’s economy. Newly appointed Chairman, Board of Nigeria Institute For Oil Research (NIFOR) Benin City, Edo state, Chief Emeperor Chris Baywood Ibe, disclosed this weekend at Awgu council area of Enugu state during a civic reception held in his honour by members of the All progressive Congress APC in the locality. According to him, if prop-

erly harnessed, the sector has the capacity to play a key role in transforming “our economy even more than the crude oil as was the case before the advent of oil. Ibe, a major financier of APC in Enugu state, announced that NIFOR would present 1000 palm seedlings to various local government areas of Enugu state for cultivation. To this end, he advised the people to form cooperative clusters through which they can assess the seedlings. The Board Chairman had also used the event to call on people of the state and south east geopolitical zone,

to throw their weight behind President Muhammad Buhari’s 2nd term ambition, which if realized, would pave the way for an Igbo presidency in 2023. Enugu state chairman of APC, Dr. Ben Nwoye, in his brief remarks, urged Ndigbo to embrace the ruling party, as it remains the best political platform through which the Igbo race could get to her political destination in Nigeria. Nwoye, further advised members of the party in the state not to allowed themselves to be deceived by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which he alleged,

made life unbearable for them for over 16 years. Director General, Voice of Nigeria, VON, Mr. Osita Okechukwu, who had earlier moved motion for the endorsement of president Buhari for a second term in office at the event, equally urged the people to be mindful of those he described as agents of destabilization working against the interest of the APC who may come support them. The endorsement motion was seconded by a former military governor of Gombe state, and ally of president Buhari, Group Capt. Joe Orji (RTD).

L-R: Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun); the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt. Hon. Philip Hammond and Minister of Finance, Malta, Edward Scicluna, during the 2018 IMF-World Bank Spring Meeting in Washington DC

Chinese firm, Geometric power partner over Enyimba economic project Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia Abia State government is set to partner the Geometric power plant and a Chinese firm, Ruyi Holding Group to ensure reliable power for the Enyimba economic city project and Abia state. Speaking at a meeting between Geometric, Ruyi Group and the Enyimba Economic City Development Company, the Acting Governor, Sir Ude Okochukwu, assured that the government will

partner with them and do everything to ensure that the project is realized. According to him, the state will provide the enabling environment including infrastructure such as good roads to drive the project which he said was very critical to the state. While assuring the Chinese investors of their safety, the Ag Governor disclosed that Abia was the safest state in the country, noting that development can

only thrive in an atmosphere of peace. He expressed optimism that job opportunities will be provided for Abia youths once the project is completed. Speaking through an interpreter, the Executive President of Ruyi Holding Group, Liming Sun explained that his group builds and invests in providing reliable power, adding that with the Enyimba Economic City project, the South East zone will

need more power. According to him, a model of electricity which domiciles the power locally is needed, disclosing that his company has license to supply electricity to 9 LGAs in the state including the Enyimba economic city, disclosing that a total of $550m has been invested while the critical substations have been completed. The CEO of Enyimba Economic City Company Plc, Mr. C Darl Uzu was present at the meeting.

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Nissan LEAF all-electric car: World best seeling EV car BEN Cruachan is one of Scotland’s hidden engineering gems. Also known as the hollow mountain, Cruachan, which runs down to the shores of Loch Awe, has been chiselled out inside to house a power station with four giant turbines. High above, 1299ft up in the hills, sits a reservoir containing 350,000,000cu ft of water. When power is needed for the National Grid, an engineer hits a switch and the water comes rushing down into a basin in the loch, providing enough hydroelectric energy to power a city Cruachan provides a black start capability for the grid – basically it can bootstart it when needed. Now, here’s the clever bit. All that water goes into a basin at Loch Awe and, when it’s quiet, the power station the water back up to the reservoir, recycling it. Work began on it in 1959 and it was opened by the queen in 1965, an environmentally friendly way of creating and recreating power way ahead of its time. It was not surprising, therefore, that when Nissan chose and environmentally friendly LEAF, they brought it to Ben Cruachan and Scotland. in Adventures – a group of drivers whose mission is to prove that anything the internal combustion engine can do, a couple of them did the Mongol Rally. What makes the new Nissan LEAF cars with any kind of range at all have been way out of the budget of the

autonomous system as well as the car’s the foot of the centre console. While Nissan can do nothing about the speed at which the government extends the charging infrastructure (although

option that includes the government grant. £28,000, which on both the versions I

will automatically adjust your speed accordingly. It also keeps the car in the centre of

Arrochar when we took the car over to the west coast), it can work on extending the range of the LEAF.

powertrain will give you 258 miles in city conditions on a single charge and 235 miles on the old NEDC test. But that has been replaced by the that 168 miles seems to be the expected range. showing on the range and easily made the Isle of Eriska with about 20 miles to spare – and that was with what is known as “dynamic” driving and the heating on. On the way, we made use of the road or city driving. exclusive to the Nissan LEAF, means that you basically drive the car using only the accelerator. Push down and the car will power along nicely (it has 150hp) on the straights, ease up as you come to a corner and the LEAF will brake – to a standstill if necessary, whether on a downhill or uphill slope.

the car to take over and park for you either in a bay or parallel on a street.

Chademo Quick Charger and a 6.6kW system as standard and the option of

Nevertheless, from the Visia upwards, you do get auto wipers and lights, cruise control and speed limiter, intelligent emergency braking and a raft of safety features such as blind lane departure warning. inside with a touchscreen and easily new LEAF has changed, too, with a which gives a lower centre of gravity

braking regenerates power. You can add to this by switching the drive mode to B. Basically, it almost does away with the need for a brake pedal.

corners in its stride. It is surprisingly agile and, because it is an electric car, it

cruise control to the distance you want so that it will keep you safely behind the vehicle in front – especially good for city and motorway driving – and

Indeed, the driving experience was a revelation and if you like your cars to be smooth, quick and quiet then the LEAF is the one for you.

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We are soliciting for public co-operation to key into e-dividend payment – SEC boss The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently hosted the first Capital Market Committee (CMC) Meeting for 2018 in Lagos. The newly appointed acting Director General of the SEC, Mary Uduk, held a session with financial journalists; ADESOLA AFOLABI was there to bring the high points of the meeting. The CMC over the past 18 years has proven to be an important platform that brings together stakeholders of the capital market to discuss issues germane to the development and orderly conduct of the market. What were the highlights of its most recent meeting? During the meeting, the new Executive Management solicited the support of all stakeholders and acknowledged the enormous challenges before us and expressed our commitment to ensure that we deliver on the mission and vision of the Commission. We discussed the Commission’s efforts in collaboration with the National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) to institute a stand-alone capital market curriculum for basic and senior secondary education in the country. To this end, Trade Groups made commitments at the meeting to support this initiative. However, the Technical Committee working on developing a vibrant commodities market for Nigeria presented its report at the meeting. We agreed that the report will be exposed to the public to elicit comments and inputs from all stakeholders. The Commission also updated the market on the status of its database registration exercise for Capital Market Operators (CMOs). The SEC website now has a list of all CMOs and their functions. Stakeholders were also informed that the Commission has issued a new set of registration certificates to operators without expiry dates and these are available at our head office and Lagos Zonal Office. The CMC noted that the distribution of electronic annual accounts of public companies

the achievement of this mandate. New mandate given to that committee is to find out why a number of companies are delisting. Are there regulatory issues; is it that they are having issues with compliance with our regulations? We have given them a mandate to come up with recommendations so that if we need to amend our rules to attract more listing we will look at international best practices and do that. If we have to talk to other government agencies and stakeholders we will equally do so.

has commenced. However, we also received feedback on concerns from some Shareholders Associations. It was resolved that the market will deliberate further on the matter while the pilot period of one year would be allowed to go on. What are the effects of the closed window on free e-dividend? It is important to state that e-dividend registration has not ended; it is free registration that ended 31 March 2018. Before the deadline, the Commission was bearing the cost of registration, but the new direction now is that banks and NIBSS, along with registrars will charge a token sum of N150 per mandate. We are still soliciting for co-operation from the public to key into electronic dividend payment as this is what will address the fundamental issue of unclaimed dividend. What is the total number of approved mandates? As at end of March, 2018, the total approved mandates was 2.49 million translating into 466,000 unique investor accounts What is SEC doing to promote electronic IPO? Globally, capital markets are moving towards Electronic IPOs (e-IPO) and the Nigerian Capital Market is working to adopt this trend. A committee was set up during the meeting comprising the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE), Association of Issuing Houses of Nigeria (AIHN), Association of Stock Brokers (ASHON), Central Securities and Clearing System(CSCS), Institute of Capital Market Registrars

Mary Uduk (ICMR), Capital market Solicitor Association(CMSA), Fund Managers Association of Nigeria (FMAN) and NIBSS. What is the latest on multiple subscriptions and forbearance? On multiple subscriptions and forbearance for shareholders with multiple accounts, the forbearance window has now been extended to September 2018. Registrars have acknowledged that investors have started coming forward but there are still some challenges in the process. The CMC deliberated and recommended the appropriate Technical Committee to seek input and come up with recommendations to address these challenges. Therefore, we encourage all affected investors to come forward and take advantage of the window before the new deadline. Some companies are not listed on any exchange at all, what is the SEC doing about it? In as much as the capital market will like to attract as many companies as possible, the decision to be listed rests with the individual compa-

nies. All we do is to encourage companies and let them see the benefits of being listed. However, all public companies, whether listed or not, are expected to register their securities with the Commission. We also have rules stipulating that shares of public companies can only be transferred on SEC-approved trading platforms/exchanges. Thus, even when a company delists, its shares can still be traded on, say, NASD OTC Plc. In addition, the Commission is liaising with the Corporate Affairs Commission to ensure that companies comply with registration of their securities and exchanging such securities only on SEC-approved platforms. What are the terms of reference of the Committee on Listing? The mandate of the Committee is to drive advocacy and other activities towards increasing the number of listed companies on our exchanges. Their broad terms of reference are to propose strategies to attract listings from target sectors; undertake relevant advocacy as well as other activity that may be relevant to

What would the new SEC management do differently to boost investors’ confidence? Members of the new management team have worked in the Commission for many years with experiences in different department of the Commission and aspects of the capital market. We have always been part of the Commission’s efforts at improving investors’ confidence and implementing the Capital Market Master Plan. The Master Plan will continue to be our working document and we shall continue to implement initiatives that will promote investors’ confidence such as E-Dividend registration, Direct Cash Settlement, Dematerialization, Complaint Management Framework, Financial Literacy and Investors’ Protection Fund, among others. What other issues did the CMC consider? The Technical Committee on Non-Interest capital market also presented its report and noted that the first sovereign sukuk which was issued in 2017 had about 1,600 retail investors that invested N5 billion in the instrument. The Committee’s next level of engagements is to work with supra-national entities (such as IFC, AfDB), state governments, institutions (such as Federal Mortgage Bank, NMRC) to include sukuk options in their capital investment plans.

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A work at a telecommunication mast

Safeguarding workers’ health and safety in ever demanding workplace By Esenvosa Izah and Omowunmi Alake Workers face diverse risks and pressures in relation to the conditions and demands of their work. The workplace is becoming more stressful, with work-related stress being acknowledged as a global issue, affecting all countries, professions and workers both in developed and developing countries. As the world celebrates the 2018 World Day for Safety and Health at Work on Saturday, analysts have called on organisations to put in place health and safety management plans, policies and tools in workplaces to safeguard workers’ health. The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is an annual international campaign against millions of workers losing their lives through accidents and diseases linked to their work. The theme for 2018 event is: “Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Vulnerability of Young Workers’’. The annual international campaign is to promote safety, health and decent work in accordance to the International Labour Organization (ILO) demands. According to an online website, www. awarenessdays.com, every day, 6,300 people die as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases – more than 2.3 million deaths per year. It states that 317 million accidents occur on the jobs annually, with many of these resulting in extended absences from work. The ILO campaign focuses on the critical need for countries to improve their capacity to collect and utilise reliable occupational safety and health data.

According to the ILO Convention C187, National Occupational Safety and Health culture is one in which the right to a safe and healthy working environment is respected at all levels. It is a culture in which governments, employers and workers actively participate in securing a safe and healthy working environment through a system of defined rights, responsibilities and duties, and where the highest priority is accorded to the principle of prevention. Analysts are of the opinion that daily adversity is vast and economic burden of poor occupational safety and health practices is affecting global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) each year. They also note that workplace is an important source of psychosocial and other work-related stress risk factors, urging that the challenges should be addressed in order to protect the health of workers. According to them, many companies, apart from from oil and gas, and perhaps, construction companies, do not have health and safety management plan, thereby exposing workers to risks that affect their health and social wellbeing. Dr Victor Nwachukwu, an Environmental Management Consultant, believes that workers are relevant to employers and need to be properly taken care of in order to work more efficiently and effectively. Nwachukwu, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BioDoc Int’l Ltd. which deals on occupational health and safety systems, is of the opinion that many workers operate under harsh conditions. “Most of them work without even knowing that there should be some measures of health and safety provided by their organisations. “There should be a plan that employees should

know how to handle themselves, depending on the type of occupation, so that they are not exposed to risks associated with their fields. “Many organisations lack such a plan which does not necessarily need to be a complex one. “It depends on the type of company, some can be very simple, depending on the size of the organisation and the type of work, “ he says. The CEO advises that the plan should communicate to people about the occupational hazards and workplace procedures. “In terms of structures – for example, the floors – it is better for floors to have some form of frictions so that when people walk, they do not slip and fall. “If the floors are so smooth and probably you have cleaners that sweep clean, there is a tendency for people to slip. “If you have a staircase, it must have a rail; there should also be a sign that you should support yourself when you are walking; if not, you can fall from the stairs. “If these measures are not put in place, workers can fall and hurt themselves; some can even die, yet, some of these cases can lead to litigation,’’ he notes. Nwachukwu adds that these can result in loss of manpower and resources. Dr Ololade Kehinde, a Consultant RadiationOncologist and Nuclear Physician, urges employers to ensure a work environment that will foster good health of workers. Kehinde, who works with the Department of Radiation-Oncology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, is convinced that a healthy workplace is a panacea for a productive workforce. “To have a healthy workforce, there are certain

things that should be put in place. “Things that are hazardous should not be in the office environment, including unwarranted radiation, poor lighting, slippery floors and overcrowded space. “Workplace environment should be clean, particularly computer hardware items, because it will ensure limited exposure to radiation which can lead to cancer in the worker,“ he says. Kehinde urges that an office should be well ventilated to prevent airborne diseases and suffocation. “It is important for employers to ensure a safe environment that will protect workers from getting exposed to diseases that may reduce quality of life. “A safe and healthy environment for employees will improve the employee’s work and life balance, and in turn, promote quality health across the nation,’’ he says. Kehinde also advises workers to adopt healthy work practices. “For example, a worker should not sit down for a long period; sitting causes the pelvis to rotate backward and puts pressure on the lumbar discs. Ms Joy Asuquo, Admin Manager, El-Lab Medical Diagnostics and Research Centre, Lagos, emphasises the need for organisations to have a policy to help reduce occupational hazards. “Companies need to realise the need to put some measures in place that can limit those risks. “Companies should have fire policies, as well as protective shields for computers. “These and more will help to create an enabling work environment,’’ Asuquo says. Esenvosa Izah and Omowunmi Alake are of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

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Incredible foods for a healthy heart The best foods to keep a healthy heart include salmon, walnuts, green tea, olive oil, apples, blueberries, spinach, chia seeds, beans, avocados, and many more! Cardiovascular diseases make up the single greatest cause of death on the planet. Between ischaemic heart disease, strokes, and hypertension-related deaths, more than 17 million people die each year due to cardiovascular issues. For that reason, protecting their heart is one of the most important and imperative things that everyone needs to do, even at a young age. Preventing situations like unbalanced cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, plaque build-up in your arteries, and unnecessary strain on your cardiovascular system is of the utmost importance. Unfortunately, modern society also has a fascination with foods that are notoriously bad for the body! Most heart diseases are as a result of lifestyle, not genetic predisposition; in other words, we bring these problems on ourselves. High-fat, high-sodium and high-carb diets are all responsible for heart disease in the world, along with a reduction in mobility, lack of exercise, and a variety of other lifestyle choices. Fortunately, although we bring heart diseases onto ourselves, we also have the power to prevent heart disease and lower the chances of developing various cardiovascular conditions. Millions of people turn to pharmaceutical solutions to lower blood pressure and maintain the health of their heart, but by manipulating your diet to include as many heart-healthy foods as possible, you can keep your ticket in top shape well into your old age. Also, intake of lean beef may also help in lowering blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Foods for a healthy heart Let’s take a closer look at some of the best foods you can add to your diet to improve the health of your heart. Nuts Almonds, walnuts, and other varieties of nuts are all beneficial for heart health due to their impressive mineral content, including high levels of magnesium, as well as their great balance of monounsaturated fats as compared to saturated fats. This can help lower overall cholesterol levels. However, many nuts come salted, which is definitely not a heart-healthy choice, so opt for the unsalted varieties whenever possible. Olive Oil Plenty of monounsaturated fats in olive oil make it much better for cooking than butter or lard, and it also makes for a great, low-calorie salad dressing. There are also important antioxidant polyphenols that reduce inflammation of the cardiovascular system. Make sure to go for extra-virgin olive oil, as it is normally considered the healthiest option! Brussel Sprouts Although the smell puts people off sometimes, these miniature cabbage heads are well-known for their anti-inflammatory activity in the cardiovascular system, not to mention the penchant of Brussel sprouts for lowering blood pressure! According to a recent study, plant-based foods contain antioxidants (polyphenols) that may improve

blood sugar in people at risk for diabetes and heart disease. Salmon Often considered one of the best foods to keep a healthy heart, salmon is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help to lower unhealthy cholesterol levels, while the high content of selenium found in fish like salmon has been directly linked to antioxidant effects, thus reducing oxidative stress and lowering your chances of developing chronic disease, including atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular complications. Green Tea The catechins and flavonols that are found in such significant quantities in green tea are ideal antioxidants to reduce chronic diseases and improve metabolism, both of which keeps your heart healthy and strong. Research shows that high levels of green tea in the diet can reduce your chances of a heart attack by nearly 50%. Red Wine Wine helps the heart in a variety of ways, both as a blood thinner, which lowers the chances of blood clot formation, as well as due to the tannins it contains, which are powerful polyphenolic compounds that reduce inflammation and protect against oxidative stress in the cardiovascular system. Furthermore, women can benefit from alcohol because it increases the amount of estrogen in the body; low estrogen levels have been linked to heart disease in postmenopausal women. However, remember to drink in moderation, as excessive alcohol intake can do damage to your heart and liver. Dark Chocolate Dark chocolate is rich in flavonols, which

have been linked to thinning the blood and preventing clotting, which seriously decreases your chances of strokes and heart attacks. Furthermore, the epicatechin found in dark chocolate is able to lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel health by boosting nitric oxide levels, a very important compound for a healthy heart. Blueberries This “superfood” seems to make it onto every healthy foods list – and with good reason [12]! The anthocyanins that give blueberries their color are also powerful antioxidants that reduce inflammation, while the high levels of vitamin C, fiber, and potassium help to regulate metabolism, digestion, and blood pressure, all of which contribute to a healthier heart! Whole Grains Grain choices like bran and rice are able to reduce gluten content in the body, which has been linked to lowering cholesterol levels and helping to prevent clogged arteries that can lead to atherosclerosis and many other cardiovascular complications. Chia Seeds These slightly unusual seeds are a lowcalorie, high-fiber, omega-3 fatty acid titan in the world of heart health. Adding chia seeds to your daily diet significantly lowers your “bad” cholesterol levels, protecting against the development of atherosclerosis and plaque buildup in your arteries. Avocados These delicious fruits are able to increase levels of “good” (HDL) cholesterol and lower levels of LDL cholesterol, making avocados a perfect addition to increase the strength and health of your cardiovascular system.

Beans Legumes benefit heart health in two ways. The soluble fiber helps to inhibit the formation of cholesterol, while the flavonoids in beans can reduce the chances of blood clotting by lowering platelet adhesion, thereby protecting you against atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes. Apples Although most fruits and vegetables are considered to be beneficial for a healthy heart, apples are particularly good due to their high antioxidant content, particularly in their skin, in the form of polyphenolic compounds. Regularly adding apples to your heart-healthy diet has been found to reduce “bad” (LDL) cholesterol levels by more than 40%. This is partially due to pectin, which blocks the absorption of cholesterol in the body, and fiber, which eliminates excess LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream. Spinach Spinach and other cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and kale, are a great blend of minerals and vitamins, including potassium, vitamin B, and calcium, as well as dietary fiber and various antioxidant compounds. This potent blend of nutrients helps to lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and protect against oxidative stress. Raisins Research shows that raisins might be a hidden secret for a healthy heart, thanks to their high content of potassium, a natural vasodilator that relaxes blood vessels, reduces blood pressure, and lowers your chances of blood clots, which can lead to strokes and heart attacks.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, April 30, 2018

Foreign Affairs Tuaregs killed in ‘jihadist revenge’ attacks in Mali More than 40 members of the Tuareg community have been killed in two

Explosives seized in Burkina Faso anti-terror push Burkinabe authorities have arrested around 100 people and seized explosives in operations in eastern and northern regions near the Malian border where jihadists “From April 19 to 27 the armed forces carried out operations to cordon

Tuaregs historically nomadic Berber people seized parts of the region, including the historic city of

arrest of 100 suspects including sought individuals as well as the neutralisation

suspected jihadists in northBut the area was later taken remote Menaka region on They are believed to have been carried out in revenge after

“The same kind of operation was carried out in the east in the forests of

linked to al-Qaeda, until they were removed in a Frenchled military operation in

Burkina Faso’s border regions with Mali and Niger have both been the scene

Mali has seen four uprisings since it won independence Much of north-eastern Mali is lawless despite a 2015 peace deal between the government and Tuareg rebels and the presence of an international

Tuareg and Arab groups in the north-east - an area locals call Azawad - have said they are being ignored by the more

Tuaregs are historically nomadic Berber people living in Mali and other neighbouring countries

Rwanda’s Paul Kagame accuses ICC of bias against Africa Rwandan President Paul Kagame has repeated his harsh criticism of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for what he calls open bias against Africa, saying it has failed to mete out justice in “The ICC was supposed to address the whole world, but it ended up covering only Africa,” Kagame said on Saturday at a meeting with BritishSudanese telecoms tycoon and philanthropist Mo Ibrahim in “From the time of its inception, I said there was a fraud basis on which it was set up and how it was going to would be a court to try Africans, not people from across the “And I don’t believe I have

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The permanent court in the Netherlands was established by the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court treaty in 1998 in order

to prosecute and punish individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes

the Rome Statute and Kagame himself has been a consistent and long-standing critic of the ICC, calling it in 2008 a

agreed the deal may need to be broadened to cover other areas such as ballistic missiles, what happens when the deal expires, and Iran’s destabilising regional activity, the statement

May had phone calls with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel where they

working closely together and with the US on how to tackle the range of challenges that Iran poses – including those

Late spring arrives in North America bringing manageable flooding Spring has arrived and temperatures have risen steadily across much of North America after a prolonged winter of unrelenting cold and snow in

But in recent years a number of African countries have threatened or announced plans to withdraw from The Haguebased court over what they call its disproportionate targeting of

In later years, his stance was interpreted by some as a means to protect military commanders over their alleged support of rebel groups in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the

To date, all but one of the ICC’s 10 investigations have

However, Lonzen Rugira, a Rwandan political analyst, said Kagame’s criticism of the ICC was because of its “politicised

mass of snow piled up mid-month with 30cm on the ground to greet commuters

“The ICC has become a tool

was reported at the measuring station in

“There are many people across the world who should be tried by the court,” Kagame

“Kagame believes that there should be a mechanism for victims to seek justice but that is

peaked at 22 degrees Celsius two days later and have remained in the teens

“Some leaders from African countries who are being tried by the ICC, whatever they are being tried for, [their crimes] have

“Moreover, just because the ICC has a few black judges doesn’t mean they’re not susceptible to manipulation, rather their ‘blackness’ is a tool used to circumvent any criticism against the ICC, and that’s what

convicted suspects are from Democratic Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic

Minnesota’s twin cities - Minneapolis and St Paul - staggered into April with snow on the ground and daytime

Melted snow brought the spring

with other countries, which the Rwanda is not a party of

Britain, France, Germany agree support for Iran nuclear deal The leaders of Britain, France and Germany have agreed the Iran nuclear deal is the best way of stopping Tehran from gaining nuclear weapons, British Prime

Security sweeps of the areas by specialist anti-terrorist units since the end of last year had already led to the arrest of 30 people suspected to have links with extremist groups, according

the Mississippi River near St Paul and Hastings, Minnesota, in the coming Flooding was also expected along Flooding was ongoing or was forecast to develop on numerous rivers in the Midwest and northern Plains, thanks heavy rain events coincided with the

issues that a new deal might saturated soil conditions and delayed

This comes as a deadline looms next month for President Donald Trump to decide on whether to restore US economic

Farmers in South Dakota had planted only two percent of their spring wheat

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lifted some Western sanctions on Iran in exchange for curbs on

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thunderstorms may develop next week,

Angela Merkel

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, April 30, 2018

Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska retreats under US sanctions Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska is loosening control of two of his companies that have been hit by US sanctions against Russia. He agreed to sell down his majority ownership in EN+ Group PLC, the UK-listed holding company that owns 48 percent of aluminium giant United Company Rusal. This move by Deripaska could help Rusal and EN+ escape US Treasury sanctions. Deripaska was among a handful of Russian tycoons and corporate assets targeted in the latest US sanctions. 12 companies they own or control, as well as 17 senior Russian government

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae

Philippines’ Duterte calls North Korea’s Kim ‘hero of everybody’ Philippine President Roridgo Duterte said on Sunday North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, whom he had previously called a “fool,” is now the “hero of everybody,” after Kim pledged to work with Seoul for “complete denuclearization” of the peninsula. Duterte said he would “congratulate” Kim, who just became his “idol,” if he gets a chance to meet him. He said he would tell the North Korean leader “I admire you. You know how to time (your moves).” “For all of the time, he was pictured to be the bad boy of the community. With one masterstroke, he is now the hero of everybody,” Duterte said when asked to

comment on the historic meeting between Kim and South Korean President Moon Jaein during a news conference after he returned from an ASEAN summit in Singapore. “He appear to be amiable, jolly good fellow, and very accommodating,” Duterte said of Kim. Duterte has more than once criticized Kim over his nuclear ambitions. In April last year he questioned his sanity and urged the United States to show restraint and not be baited by a man who “wants to end the world.” A few months later, Duterte called Kim a “fool” and held nothing back in rebuking Kim for “playing with dangerous toys.”

The leaders of North and South Korea agreed on a common goal of a “nuclear free” peninsula during a summit on Friday. Meeting at the Demilitarized Zone that has divided the Koreas for more than six decades, Kim and Moon announced they would work with the United States and China this year to and establish a permanent peace agreement. “He (Kim) can treat me as his friend ...The impact is really, there is less stress now in the Korean Peninsula. And maybe, just maybe, we can avoid a war which nobody can win anyway,” Duterte said.

Malaysia’s election campaign kicks off amid claims of sabotage, bias Campaigns for Malaysia’s May 9 general against his former mentor, Mahathir Mohamad, in a contest marred by claims of sabotage and a skewed electoral system. Najib leads his undefeated ruling coalition into arguably its toughest election since independence from Britain in 1957. He is grappling with a multi-billion-dollar scandal at a state fund, public anger over living costs and an unprecedented challenge by the 92-year-old Mahathir. Mahathir, returning to politics after retiring 15 years ago, will stand in the holiday island of Langkawi. Prime minister for 22 years before stepping down in 2003, Mahathir returned to challenge Najib after a billion-dollar scandal at state investment fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). The fund is being investigated for moneylaundering and graft in at least six countries, Najib denies any wrongdoing in connection with losses at the fund. He has also defended his government’s economic record despite public anger over rising prices, blamed on a consumption tax he introduced in 2015. Najib will contest from his home state of

Pahang. His Barisan Nasional (BN) alliance and the opposition are vying for 222 parliamentary and 505 state seats. Election Commission Chairman Mohd Abdullah told a news conference an 85 per cent voter turnout was expected on polling day, in spite of it being a weekday. “Don’t worry. We set the date and the turnout target because we expect they will come out,” Mohd Hashim told the news conference, which was broadcast live. A Wednesday polling day was seen as potentially discouraging millions of Malaysians living abroad from voting. However, outraged Malaysians took to social help people return home to vote. A low voter turnout would potentially help Najib’s coalition retain power. Mahathir told reporters on Friday he suspected

Mahathir however managed to take another able to lodge his candidacy. The government however ordered an immediate investigation into the sabotage claim. Mahathir did not make a police complaint. The opposition and critics say they are also faced with an electoral system that favours the BN coalition, compounded by a redrawing of electoral boundaries that was fast-tracked in parliament in March. Najib’s government and the Election Commission have denied the accusations. The nomination of at least two opposition party candidates were rejected by the commission on Saturday. Senior People’s Justice Party leader Tian Chua was rejected due to a previous conviction, while another candidate’s documents were incomplete, Malaysian media reported. Election chief Mohd Hashim said candidates

from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi, where he the pilot discovered some damage to the plane “I have warned before that there will be to the nomination centre, but I didn’t think it would happen to me,” he told reporters at a news conference in Langkawi.

petition to challenge the decision. Other claims, such as discrepancies in the electoral roll, have also been reported. The Election Commission rejected a request on Thursday by Malaysia’s national human rights body to monitor the election, claiming they had already appointed foreign observers and independent group. (Reuters/NAN)

Rusal produces seven percent of the world’s aluminium, according to the US Treasury. The imposed sanctions caused aluminium prices to spike dramatically and sent Rusal’s shares crashing 57 percent in Hong Kong, where the company is listed. EN+, the largest shareholder in Rusal, has lost 50 percent of its value. At the end of last year, Deripaska owned more than 76 percent of EN+, according to Rusal’s annual report. EN+ raised $1.5bn from international Stock Exchange in November 2017. The IPO was the largest Russian listing since 2012. The company’s chairman, Lord Barker, is a former UK climate change minister who now sits in the House of Lords. Earlier this week, the US Treasury Department said it would consider easing the sanctions on Rusal if Deripaska divests. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin also said that the US would extend the deadline for companies that do business with Rusal to untangle themselves from the company. They have until October 23. dealing with Rusal. Rusal is world’s second-largest aluminium producer after China’s Hongqiao and was the second-biggest supplier of aluminium to the US market after Canada. Analysts worry that US consumers will pay for this as domestic producers and other exporters raise prices. Additionally, the US also imposed that target China earlier this month. Alongside Deripaska, others targeted by US sanctions appeared to be a selection of people picked from various groups around the Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, the option of Rusal’s nationalisation due to the company’s hurdles is currently not under consideration. He also added that Rusal’s owners have not voiced any related proposals. “No, the option is not under consideration. The cabinet of ministers is tackling issues related to rescue of companies facing illegal restrictions imposed by a number of countries, including the US, at president’s request. “No decisions have been made, various options are under consideration,” Peskov said on Saturday. sanctions includes Suleiman Kerimov, a senator whose family owns Polyus, Russia’s largest gold producer, Viktor based Sulzer, an engineering group, and Alexei Miller, the chief executive of stateowned gas export monopoly Gazprom.