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Press Freedom Day: Buhari,

Dogara task journalists on survival of democracy

Ï Gov Bello, HRW speak on free press Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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hari, on Thursday, stressed that the media is vital to national development, and the growth of Nigeria’s democracy.

Besides, Buhari pledged an unfettered environment for media practitioners to do their work in the country, saying that journalists owed the nation a duty to reciprocate with fairness, justice in their reportage for national interContinued on page 6

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NASS ‘ll pass 2018 Budget next week - Reps spokesman Ï Says Appropriation Committee to lay document May 8 Ï ‘NASS management ‘ll soon invite Buhari to brief lawmakers

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The National Assembly will pass the much awaited 2018 Budget Continued on page 5

R- L : Deputy Senate Leader, Bala Ibn Na’Allah, Senate Leader, Ahmad Lawan, President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Chief Edwin Clark, Deputy President of Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nnia Nwodo, senators and others when a delegation of South and Middle-belt Forum leaders visited the leadership of the Senate at the National Assembly in Abuja... on Thursday.

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How TSA led to recovery of N1.6bn from unknown account B2

Sen Melaye remanded in 6 police custody as court refuses bail

Restructuring, only way to resolve national crises 7 - Elder statesmen

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Women urged to leverage on NCPC maiden pilgrimage Tom Okpe, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Wife of the Chairman,

Board of Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Pastor Funke Kasali has urged women to take advantage of the Maiden Women Pilgrimage to equip them while in the Holy land. Pastor Kasali made this call in Abuja during a strategic women meeting on the forth coming NCPC Maiden Women Pilgrimage scheduled for 28 May, 2018. She also commended the NCPC for the initiative of Women Pilgrimage saying, “women should make use of the opportunity and benefit from the skill acquisition program, particularly in the area of agriculture”. She noted that women should not just empower themselves physically, but also empower their minds

spiritually. Also speaking, wife of the Executive Secretary NCPC, Mrs. Berry Uja, urged women to rise up and put themselves together for Nation building, reiterating on the need to be proactive in the society and use every opportunity to be victorious. According to her, “God will put our spirits together to put something to help this Nation to move forward. We need to arise and take our place in the church, government and the market place. “Nigeria is knotted at this point and God expects us to do something to loosen that knot so that the normal flow for nation building will start. God is looking for women who will receive the prophetic advantage of the oracles of God and speak it over the land. Things will not

change until you seek the prophetic advantage”, She said. Women from all walks of life within FCT and environs grace the occasion. These include, Bishops, Pastors, church workers, women in industry and professionals. Recall that the journey for the first ever Women Pilgrimage to be organized by NCPC began last year September with the Women Pilgrimage Convocation held in Abuja; after which series of strategic meetings of the women had been held with NCPC to plan and strategize on achieving a hitch free Women Pilgrimage exercise. The NCPC Executive Secretary, Rev. Uja Tor Uja is passionate about this special pilgrimage for women so, the commission would stop at nothing to ensure its success.

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R-L: Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; Marketing and Innovation Director, Guinness Nigeria Plc., Jody Samuels-Ike; Chairman of the company, Babatunde Savage; and the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the company, Peter Ndegwa, during the courtesy visit by the management team of Guinness Nigeria Plc., to the governor, at the Government House in Benin City, the Edo State capital

Osoba faction reunites with Amosun towards 2019

ÏÏÏ Ahead of the 2019 gen-

eral election, a seven-man delegation, made up of loyalists of former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, Thursday, met with Governor Ibikunle Amosun, towards reuniting warring factions of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The closed door meeting, which lasted over an hour, at the Conference hall of the Governor’s office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, had in attendance, Senator Akin Odunsi, Senator Gbenga Kaka, Senator Gbenga Obadara, Hon. Adekunle Adeyemi, Hon. Bukola Braimoh, Hon. Abiodun Abudu-

Balogun and Chief Yemi Sanusi Addressing journalists after the meeting, Amosun said that the meeting became necessary to chart the path of progress for the ruling party towards 2019. He described party members at the meeting as stakeholders are true indigenes of the state, who have the interest of the state at heart and therefore can be welcomed back at any point in time to the party. “We are one and the same and we are back as one, to deliberate on the progress of the party. Whatever happens, we must all come together as one and strive to develop Ogun state.

On his part, Odunsi said the group was happy with the outcome of the meeting, which he described as a wonderful family reunion, adding that there would be a bigger stakeholders meeting on tomorrow. Describing Amosun has a good ambassador of the party, Obadara and Senator Kaka said “we remain as a bunch and it can only be good.” Adeyemi and AbuduBalogun, who said Amosun and Osoba are their leaders, said APC in Ogun is one and united, without any crisis or faction, adding that the passion for progress in the state remains their drive.

SDP ‘ll resist candidates’ imposition, corruption, canvasses for option A4 – Pub Sec Samuel Luka, Bauchi

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Publicity Secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Bauchi State chapter Mr. Haruna Hashimu has said that the SDP would not support imposition of candidates on the electorates and will not condone corruption in all ramifications when given the mandate of leadership come 2019. Hashimu while in an interview with newsmen Thursday in Bauchi expressed his party’s resolve to wrestle power from the All Progressives Congress

led administration in Bauchi state. “We will wrestle power from the ruling APC in Bauchi state at all levels in 2019 general election”. He boasted. The SDP Publicity Secretary who said, SDP is the only party that is truly democratic in the country added that, “you can see the caliber of politicians that make the structure of both the national and the state”. Hashimu while enjoining the electorates to register with the party added that “there is party membership register in all the

wards across the state”. The SDP chieftain who charged all the party chairmen across the 20 local government areas of the state to embark on membership drive for the party maintained that the party has set machinery in motion to canvass for members across the state. “SDP as a political party will do everything possible to sell its ideas to citizens for acceptability and recognition and will accord all qualified members a level playing ground for their aspirations”, he stressed.

Former Vice President and presidential aspirant Atiku Abubakar and Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, at a courtesy visit of Atiku to the Akwa Ibom Governor at Government House, Uyo.... Wednesday.

Former Head of State and Chairman of the occasion, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (left), former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (centre) and former Vice-President and Peoples Democratic Party presidential hopeful Atiku Abubakar (right), at a symposium marking the 10th anniversary of late Sen. Abraham Adesanya, at the Muson Centre in Lagos.... on Wednesday.

L-R: President, Student Union Government, Comr. Bashir Abeeb Obasanjo, Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and to ECOWAS, Amb. Ketil Karlsen, INEC Youth Ambassador, Helen Paul, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmud Yakubu, Multi-award winning musician/ producer, Cobhams Asuquo, Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, University of Abuja, Prof. Edmud Nwana, INEC Youth Ambassador, Innocent 2Baba Idibia and Executive Director, European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), Mr. Fabio Bargiacch. during INEC Continues Voters Registration (CVR) guide Campus Outreach at the University of Abuja, Gwagwalada….on Thursday PHOTO: TEMITOPE BALOGUN

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NASS ‘ll pass 2018 Budget next week - Reps spokesman Continued from page 1 next week, the House of Representatives disclosed on Thursday. The Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon Abdulrazak Namdas, made this known while briefing House correspondents in Abuja. Hon Namdas said the budget will be laid for consideration by the House Appropriation Committee on May 8 and will be eventually passed into law same week

He said, “Hopefully, we want to pass the budget next week. The budget is a voluminous document but l can authoritatively confirm that we will pass it. “We’ll lay it on Tuesday. We’re working very hard and within that same week or by this time next week, we will pass it.” The lawmaker explained that the House opted not to embark on its planned three-day break in protest against the killings in various parts of the country and the general state of insecurity be-

cause it wants to pass the budget first. He said, “We can’t go on the three-day break when such an important issue like the budget is pending. “We’ll surely observe the three-day break as a sign of our protest against the killings, but we won’t do it to jeopardise the national interest.” He revealed that when and how the protest would be observed would be determined by the House leadership. Furthermore, he stated that the letter inviting

President Muhammadu Buhari to brief the House on the state of the nation’s security following the unending killings is being handled by the management of the National Assembly. “Once the House took the decision to invite the president and passed the resolution, it ends there. “The onus now lies with the National Assembly management as represented in the person of the clerk to the National Assembly to communicate to the Presidency,” he added.

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4 million PVCs ready for distribution - INEC Tunde Opalana, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Chairman of

the National Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, has disclosed that four million eligible voters are expected to collect their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) in the next few days. Yakubu, who stated this while speaking at INEC Campus Outreach on “Youth Votes Count’’ at the University of Abuja, said the commission has taken delivery of four million Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) for distribution to the electorate registered in 2017. Yakubu said the PVCs

would be delivered to states for onward distribution to the owners in the next few days. He said, “For the four million voters who registered between April and December 2017, all the cards have been printed and will be delivered to the state this weekend. “So, by next week they will begin to collect their cards. For those who registered in first quarter of 2018 and those being captured in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), I assure you that your cards will be available ahead of the 2019 general elections.’’ He also assured newly registered voters in Ekiti

and Osun states that their PVCs would also be ready before the upcoming coming governorship elections in the states. The chairman said tthat INEC had so far registered about 8 million new voters in the CVR. He said, “We have registered about 4 million Nigerians in 2017; in the first quarter of 2018 we registered about 2.9 million and in the four weeks of the second quarter, as at yesterday (Wednesday), we registered about 1.1 million more. “At the end of the exercise, we expect that about 11 million Nigerians will have been registered.” He announced the cre-

ation of a registration centre at the University of Abuja campus and advised students and other residents close to the campus to make use of the centre by registering. Yakubu also advised them to endeavour to collect their PVCs and take active part in the 2019 elections, pledging that their votes would count. “When you collect your PVCs, please on February 16 and March 2, 2019, make sure you go out to vote. “Let me give you an undertaking that in 2019, your votes will count, in 2019 only the votes cast by Nigerians will determine who wins,’’ he added.

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MTN Foundation: EFCC arraigns 3 over N4.5m fraud ÏÏÏ

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Thursday, arraigned the trio of Owolabi Kayode Samuel, Esther Olubukola Mate and Abimbola David-Orugun before Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, on a threecount charge of alleged conspiracy and stealing to the tune of N4.5million. The defendants, who are staff of Hope Worldwide Foundation, a non-governmental Organisation (NGO), were arraigned alongside Cumulative Ventures Limited and Continental Best Buys Limited. One of the count reads: “That you, Owolabi Kayode Samuel, Esther Olubukola (a.k.a Bukky Mate, Bukola Mate), Abimbola DavidOrugun, Cumulative Ventures, Continental Best Buys Limited, Olaoshebikan Candido Clement (at large) and Abosede Fasasi (at large), sometime in January, 2007, at Lagos, within the Ikeja Judicial Division, with intent to defraud, conspired to steal money, property of MTN Nigeria Foundation, a subsidiary of MTN Nigeria Communications Limited, set up to cater for the less privileged people and HIV victims across Nigeria and committed commit felony, to wit, stealing contrary to Section 516 of the Criminal Code Cap C17, Vol.2, Laws of Lagos State, 2003.” Another count read: “ That you, Owolabi Kayode Samuel, Esther Olubukola (a.k.a Bukky Mate, Bukola mate), Abimbola David-

Orugun, Cumulative Ventures, Continental Best Buys Limited, Olaoshebikan Candido Clement (at large) and Abosede Fasasi (at large), sometime in October,2011 at Lagos within the Ikeja Judicial Division, with intent to defraud, dishonestly converted the sum of N3, 556, 000. 00 (Three Million Five Hundred and Fifty- Six Thousand Naira) property of MTN Nigeria Foundation, a subsidiary of MTN Nigeria Communications Limited , set up to cater for the less privileged people and HIV Victims across Nigeria and committed stealing contrary to Section 285(1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.” When the three-count charge was read to the defendants pleaded not guilty to the offence preferred against them by the EFCC. In view of their pleas, the prosecuting lawyer, K.M.A. Olushesi, asked the court for a short date for the commencement of trial. But in his response, lawyer to the defendants, Mr John Odubela, SAN, informed the court that he had filed bail applications on behalf of his clients and also urged court to grant them bail on liberal terms. Justice Oshodi granted the defendants bail on selfrecognizance. The defendants were also ordered to enter a financial bond of N2million each, which should be paid to the Chief Registrar of the Lagos State High Court. Also, the defendants were ordered to deposit their international passports with the court’s Registrar.

Oil theft: Nigerian Army hands over Tugboat, Barge to EFCC Andrew Orolua, Abuja.

ÏÏÏ Nigerian Army’s

Sector 1, Operation Delta Safe on Thursday handed over a Tugboat (MV Omar Success) and a Barge (EBIs 1) allegedly used for illegal oil bunkering to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for further investigation and possible prosecution. The Tugboat and the Barge were intercepted by men of Nigeria Army at a creek in Abadiama Community of Burutu Local government area of Delta State following a tip off. A statement by the Head,

Media & Publicity, EFCC , Wilson Uwujaren stated that Major Y J Yunusa who represented the Commander at the event disclosed that the Tugboat and Barge were intercepted on February 1, 2018 while trans loading suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil. Richard Ogberagha, an operative of the Commission who received the exhibits on behalf of the Benin Zonal Head of the EFCC, Milafia Yakubu, said the Commission would do a painstaking investigation and ensure that those involved were brought to book.

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Press Freedom Day: Buhari, Dogara task journalists on survival of democracy Continued from page 1 est at all times. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President, (Media and Publicity), Mr Femi Adesina, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, observed annually on May 3. Reflecting on this year’s theme; “Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and the Rule of Law”, the President re-affirmed his commitment to an atmosphere in which the media is free from harassment or any form of attack in the exercise of the profession, within the ambit of the law. Buhari said, “The media can count on us to keep our words, but we also want to be fairly reported. The media should hold ethics of the noble profession sacro-

sanct, and be wary of those bent on causing disaffection in the country. “The world is in the throes of animosities generated by fake news and hate speech, often spawned by some media, particularly the digital variant called social media. “On this World Press Freedom Day, those involved in the negative antics should reflect, and ponder on how some countries have been thrown into tailspin by irresponsible use of the media. We have no other country than Nigeria, and what we make of it is what we get. “As we approach general elections next year, let our journalists resolve to report the process fairly and without bias, irrespective of who is involved. That would be the very essence of World

Press Freedom Day”. For his part, Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, expressed solidarity with the Nigerian press on World Press Freedom Day, describing free press as necessary ingredient of democracy. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Turaki Hassan, Dogara decried rising violence and killings across the country as threat to press freedom and democracy. He underscored the importance of the media in promoting democracy and the rule of law and stated that unhindered press must be encouraged to guarantee right to information. He said, “As watchdog of the society and fourth estate of the realm, the media plays a pivotal role in pro-

tecting and promoting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. “Journalists must also tell the right stories, especially those that promote unity, peace and harmony as well as stand up for the right to truth. “This is more important now that we inch towards the 2019 general elections’’ Commenting on the theme of 2018 celebration, “Keeping power in check: Media, Justice and the Rule of Law,” the Speaker urged media practitioners to be objective, fair and balanced in their reportage, editorials and other decisions. He assured that the National Assembly will continue to partner and support the media in guaranteeing free press including the safety of journalists through the instrumentality of the legis-

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lature, as practiced in other countries. Similarly, Niger State Governor Abubakar Bello, in his message said that the growth and development of democracy in Nigeria depends on the level of freedom of the press. A statement issued by Malam Jibrin Ndace, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, in Minna, the state capital, quoted Bello as saying that freedom of speech and information were fundamental rights of individuals that cannot be trampled with. “The freedom of the press is not negotiable in any civilised society. I commend the effort and contributions of the press to national development. “Nigeria’s struggles before and after independence as well as during the military era will not have been successful without the patriotic support of the press. “As an undisputable fourth estate of the realm, the press must continue to exercise its freedom with every sense of social responsibility and set agenda for the political and economic reconstruction of the country’’, he said. The governor reiterated that his administration would continue to accept constructive criticism from members of the press but called for fairness and objectivity while criticising the government. “You can criticize my government. I have no issue with that but in doing so, you must be constructive, fair and balanced in the overall interest of the people, progress and development of the state”, he said. Meanwhile, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) has

said that Governments across the world have continued to suppress media through censorship or even arrests of journalists on dubious grounds, a prominent human rights watchdog. HRW in its message to mark Press Freedom Day, noted that “governments the world over want to control the media – without an inconveniently free press, officials find it easier to do what they want. “There are many ways to suppress the media, all of which encourage selfcensorship. Dozens of countries jail journalists on dubious grounds of protecting national security,” HRW stated. It said that if the governments failed to exert pressure by legal means, they “try threats, violence, imprisonment, or murder”. “It’s not only in war zones and dictatorships that journalists take risks to hold those in power to account. “And independent media are fundamental not only to a well-functioning democracy, but to anyone who wants to know whether tap water is safe for your kids to drink, if veterans are getting proper medical care. “So today, stand up for a free press”, the watchdog said. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) said 81 reporters were killed doing their jobs in 2017, as harassment and attacks on journalists have been on the rise. Although the numbers of deaths are slightly down from last year’s total of 93, the IFJ cautioned that an unprecedented number of journalists were jailed in 2017, with more than 250 still in prison.

Sen Melaye remanded in police custody as court refuses bail Andrew Orolua, Abuja.

ÏÏÏ The Lokoja Chief Mag-

istrates’ Court , Suleiman Abdullahi on Thursday remanded Senator Dino Melaye (APC, Kogi West) in Police custody till June 11, 2018 when charges of conspiracy, aiding jailbreak , gunrunning and kidnapping filed against him by the Nigeria Police will be heard. Chief Magistrate Abdullahi refused Melaye’s bail application after the senator was arraigned in Lo-

koja , the Kogi State capital on fresh criminal charge. Melaye’s bail application, which was argued by his lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), was refused by the Chief Magistrate. Abdullahi delivered his ruling on the bail application after the matter was stood down for some minutes. On resumption, he said that the offences which relates to fire arms are not bailable and ordered that Melaye should be remanded in custody. He agreed with the submissions of the Federal

Government private prosecuting lawyer, Dr. Alex Izinyon (SAN), that armed robbery offences are not bailable. Izinyon (SAN), had in his opposition to the bail application, urged the court to refuse the application and remand Melaye in prison custody. Melaye, who was brought to the court on stretcher, took a plea of not guilty when the Police First Information Report (FIR) was read to him. The Daily Times recalls that Senator Melaye was admitted to N90m bail with

two sureties by Wuse Chief Magistrate’s Court Mabel Segun- Bello on Wednesday for jumping from a police Hilux bus. But Melaye was said to have been transported to Lokoja with his stretcher on Thursday where he faced the fresh charge. Kogi State Police Command had on 28 March 2018 announced that six suspects including Kabiru Seibu (a.k.a Osama) and Nuhu Salisu (a.k.a Small) have escaped from Police custody. The command added that the two suspects’

confession indicted Senator Dino Melaye and one Mohammed Audu in a case of Conspiracy and unlawful possession of Prohibited Firearm. According to the Police, the two suspects had earlier this year implicated Senator Melaye as their financier and suppliers of gun to kidnap, rob, and cause political mayhem in the state. Melaye was brought to Chief Magistrate Court Lokoja in a police ambulance at about 9:17 am and was lying on a stretcher under heavy presence of police-

men. Even before his arrival, heavily armed policemen had taken positions within and outside the court premises to forestall unforeseen circumstances . Journalists and court audience who had seated in court for hours before Melaye’s arrival were all asked to go out for security checks and only few were allowed inside after the check. The senator had before being brought to court was first taken to the SARS headquarters near the NTA office in Lokoja .

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Restructuring, only way to resolve national crises - Elder statesmen Olufemi Samuel, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Elderstatesmen from

across four geopolitical zones of the southern and middle belt regions, stormed the Senate on Thursday and declared that the nation is on the edge of precipice, requiring state of national emergency. According to the elder statesmen, restructuring remains the only way to resolve national crises. The elders, drawn from the socio-cultural groups of Afenifere, Ohaneze Ndigbo and the Middle Belt Forum made the declaration while on a courtesy visit to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The southern and Middle Belt Forum leaders who met the Senate President include Chief Olu Falae, Senator Stella Omu, Senator Bassey Hensaw, former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Obong Victor Attah and former governor of Anambra State, Chief Chukwumeka Ezeife among others. Led by Pa Edwin Clark, the southern and middle belt elders said a restructured Nigeria anchored on devolution of power and functional fiscal federalism is the only way out of the crises bedeviling the nation. Speaking on behalf of the group of elders on the

aegis of Leaders of South and Middle Belt Forum (LSMBF), the President of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief John Nwodo, said the way out for the country is for the National Assembly to effect devolution of powers through constitution amendment. Nwodo alluded to systemic dysfunction as the worst of all the problems confronting the country serving as the link to most of the crises in Nigeria. He said: “Our problems emanate from the constitution being presently run in the country as against the ones operated between 1954 and 1966 which gave room for decentralised federation with attendant development- driven or healthy rivalries among the federating units “We have been kept down by the kinds of constitution we run which to a large extent, provides for over centralised federation by way of concentrating powers and resources for running the country at the centre alone to the detriment of the federating units i.e the 36 states. “In a nutshell, our system makes the tail wags the dog rather than the dog wagging the tail. “Escalation of disunity and wanton killings in the land not in anyway matched with required equal reaction by security forces, have only one desti-

nation which can only be salvaged by restructuring the country so as not to end up singing the ‘nunc dimitis’ for the nation,” he said. Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo in his remarks, said Nigerians like to be together, while the well-meaning citizens preferred the country to be ruled with the principle of equity, fairness and justice. He said the only solution to the endemic problems of Nigeria lies on restructuring of the federation,

emphasising that in the event that the powers that be in the country do not feel comfortable with restructuring, they should at best return Nigeria to True Federation. Commodore Dan Suleiman, who represented the Middle Belt Forum, called on the Senate to dust up the report on the 2014 National Conference, which according to him, contains more of the solutions to the problems bedeviling Nigeria. Responding, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki,

assured the elder statesmen that the Senate and by extension, the National Assembly, would revisit the rejected devolution of power items in its constitution amendment exercise. “We will consider report on devolution of power immediately after the passage the 2018 budget as a way of addressing issues raised. “We are determined to address the issues frontally because they are very fundamental to the growth and development of our country. You can count on

us “, he said. Saraki, however told the elder statesmen to help in the required consultations and engagement across the various zones in getting the items passed when revisited by both chambers of the National Assembly. He also urged the leaders of thoughts to lend their voices against violation of rule of law and in particular, weakening of the legislative arm of government since as submitted by them, the arm characterises democracy.

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2019 elections: US pledges support for credible process Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The United States gov-

ernment has disclosed that it is dedicated to supporting Nigerians in ensuring that the 2019 elections will be transparent, credible and peaceful. This assurance was given on Thursday by the United States Consul General F. John Bray at the 2018 World Press Freedom Day, organized by the Public Affairs Section of the United States Consulate General in Lagos. Due to the important role the media is expected to play in the electoral process, Bray stated that the US Consulate Public

Affairs team in Lagos led by Darcy Zotter is putting together an election reporting training for 100 political reporters and editors. In his view, Bray said that when people don’t have the facts, they make them up and that creates unstable environments, rife with rumors, gossip and lies. He therefore, advised journalists to make sure that the infamous development did not happen, saying that there is the need to provide information, researching, interviews and educating the electorate. Bray said, “The people of Nigeria rely on your unbiased and accurate coverage of the campaign

season and the elections. That is why your role is so important. As the 2019 elections draw near, the US Mission supports your efforts to provide objective and balanced reporting to the Nigerian people”. On the training for 100 political reporters and editors, he said the training will be held in four cities across southern Nigeria, and will be co-facilitated by Voice of America’s Director of International Media Training and a renowned Nigerian journalism professor. In addition to this, he added that the United States has worked with Nigeria to strengthen democratic institutions for de-

cades and will continue to do so. “Some of you may know that the US government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), has assisted Nigeria with strengthening the elections process since 1999”. “Working with Nigerian and international partners, the US Mission in Nigeria has also engaged diplomatically and publicly to prevent violence and increase accountability, contributing significantly to the goal of free, fair, credible, and peaceful elections in Nigeria”, Bray added. In his presentation, former Chairman, National Human Rights Commis-

sion, Dr. Chidi Odinkalu while speaking on the topic: “Media and Transparency in Nigeria’s 2019 Election” said that despite Nigeria’s reputation for a vibrant and diverse range of media platforms and a raucous citizen sector, the country still have a long way to go. According to Odinkalu, such situation poses a serious challenge to mechanisms of democratic governance in Nigeria, especially to the electoral process and its administration. Giving suggestion on how the media can improve the process for the 2019 elections, Odinkalu proffered that the media could consider the pooling of re-

sources in a Media Fusion Centre, which will be accessible to all media outlets. Emphasising that Nigeria’s media needs to update its capabilities in data journalism, Odinkalu said “training and skills upgrading would be needed here and in this it can forge partnerships with peers outside the country with the help of international partners”. According to him, consideration may also be given to agreeing with INEC, protocols on both proactive disclosure and access to collation, two aspects of transparency and election administration that have always been problematic in Nigeria.

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World press freedom day: Ex-Minister slams Senate spokesman on hate speech bill By Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja A former minister of State for power and steel, Professor (Amb) Iyorwuese Hagher has described the bill on hate speech sponsored by Senator Sabi Abdulahi, representing Niger North Senatorial District at the Senate as wicked and an outrage against the poor Nigerian citizen. Speaking during the 1st annual Dialogue Conference on Freedom of Expression organised by Global Village Development Initiative, (GLOVID) to mark the World press freedom day in Abuja, Professor Hagher, said that the hate speech bill before the ordinary Nigerians and kill dissent in the society. He said, “The bill is more of of the ruling elite to seek the people further of their constitutionally guaranteed freedom of expression, speech and right. “Looking critically at the intent and purpose of this bill, you will realise that it is

being targeted at the ordinary people and certain opposition elements in the country. Also instructive is the fact that there have been several laws in the country that cover bill seeks purportedly to, address. Therefore, it should be rejected by all Nigerians. ‘’Instead of our legislators working to make Nigeria a great nation where the rights of the citizens are respected this bill seems to take Nigerian citizens for granted. The Nigerian citizens have taken a lot historically without grumbling. They have silently endured the shameful lack of infrastructure like good roads, steady supply of electricity, food security, qualitative education, potable water, medical care, housing and security of lives.

It must be protected at all costs’’. In his paper presentation titled ‘’Repositioning the media for democratic sustainability in Nigeria’’ the former minister said that charged Nigerians to rise up and resists the law adding that if allowed, it will give rise to the building of the biggest grievance industry at a time when our manufacturing industries are down. On her part, Stella Jibril a representative of the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Press Council Mr. Nnamdi Njemanze charged journalists to always uphold the ethics of the profession so as to position the media in promoting peaceful and credible non violence

elections. ‘’As the 2019 elections draw near, there is need to take stock and re-strategise on how to build on the gains of our civil democracy by making enduring and As professionals, we have the responsibility to deemphasise acrimony and use of hate speech as the work of governance the world over can only take place in a peaceful environment’’, he added. Also, Dr. Emman Usman Shehu a member bring our girls strategic communication team who lamented the growing scourge of fake news said that the trend is becoming a threat to national development.

Stressing that information is useful only when it is proper, Dr. Shehu added that the media have an important role to play to ensure that development is not lost to those involved in processing news as information whether as professionals or hobbyists. Earlier, GLOVID founder, Ms. Rita Iorbo said that the aim of the dialogue was motivated from views by Nigerians on the consequences of the proposed hate speech bill. ‘’I have listened to many Nigerians debate this and discuss the consequences of this bill; quiet a number of them has expressed disappointment in the government that came to power on the back free

expression and liberty. They have expressed their views and criticise the previous administration for their failure to meet the need of the people democratically and so for this government to turn around and introduced a bill intended to muzzle the voice that brought it into power is something that is debateable. ‘’In a democratic set up like Nigeria, We should be tolerance of views no especially for those who seek come on the back of freedom of expression, you come on the back of dissatisfaction among the public so if they is expected of you and voice as hate speech’’.

the right to hold an opinion from others is inhuman. It demonstrates that the ruling elite have taken the citizen’s docility and patience for stupidity. This is not nice and the freedom to hold an opinion and express it is a fundamental human right.

Oil theft: Nigerian Army hands over tugboat, barge to EFCC By Andrew Orolua, Abuja Nigerian Army’s Sector 1, Operation Delta Safe on Thursday handed over a Tugboat (MV Omar Success) and a Barge (EBIs 1) allegedly used for illegal oil bunkering to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for further investigation and possibly prosecution. The Tugboat and the Barge were intercepted by men of Nigeria Army at a creek in Abadiama Community of Burutu Local government area of Delta State following A Statement issued by

Head, Media & Publicity, EFCC , Wilson Uwujaren stated that Major Y J Yunusa who represented the Commander at the event disclosed that the Tugboat and Barge were intercepted on February 1, 2018 while trans loading suspected Gas Oil. Richard Ogberagha, an operative of the Commission who received the exhibits on behalf of the Benin Zonal Yakubu, said the Commission would do a painstaking investigation and ensure that those involved were brought to book.

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun; Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris and Director, Treasury Single Account (TSA), Mr. Slyva Okolieaboh, during an interactive session with members of the Ad-Hoc Committee of the House of Representatives on TSA.... on Thursday

Local content: Ex-president Jonathan hails Lee Engineering for investing $100m in fabrication plant By Andrew Orolua, Abuja

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the Local Content Act 2010 is the driving force in the increased participation of indigenous companies in the nation’s oil and gas sector. of indigenous companies who have taken advantage of the law to invest and participate and especially singled out Lee Engineering

and Construction Company for commendation for investing a whooping $100 million in a fabrication plant in Warri, Delta State. Delivering a lecture on Wednesday, in Houston, United States of America, on the topic “LOCAL CONTENT AS A DRIVER FOR TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT”, Jonathan said “only recently, one of Nigeria’s indigenous oil servicing

established a $100 million fabrication plant in the Niger Delta region. With this plant the local company intends to serve the fabrication and industrial needs of Nigeria and Africa, especially in the petroleum and power sectors”. He lauded the “boost in the promotion of indigenous participation and the fostering of technological transfer as local

growth

such

technical areas as line-pipe mills, pipe coating, paint and cables manufacturing, as well as improved fabrication capacity”. Citing another positive development he noted “that Nigerians have developed the capacity to carry out most onshore upstream activities, just as many Nigerian companies involved in drilling activities are competing favourably with industry leaders. More than 38%

of registered marine vessels currently belong to Nigerians, up from a time when indigenous operators could only boast of less than 10% ownership of the operating vessels”. The former Nigerian in local technologies in the sector to the development of R&D guideline and strategy, involving the participation of industry players, academia and government in the wake of

the Local Content Act. With the initiative, Jonathan said “local operators are now prevailing order where over 90% of contracts are awarded to Nigerian companies or foreign companies that are in partnerships with Nigerian content law came on stream, less than 20% of contracts in the industry were conceded to indigenous companies”.

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You have converted state to dump sites, SDP tells ABSG By Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia The Social Democratic Party, SDP Thursday berated Abia State government over the dirty condition of the state, particularly Umuahia, stating that the party has set up a war state. Speaking in Umuahia while of and drive for membership in the state, the steering former APC chieftain, Hon state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu travelled outside the country 58 times, while allowing the state to be taken over by refuse heaps to turn the state into “a city of refuse”. “The state is polluted with undisposed refuse. This is a horrendous situation and people are dying every day because of the effect of this situation. Few days ago, refuse took over Okpara Square (in Umuahia) until a bulldozer was used to push it over. “Government officials are attending ballroom dance happily while people suffer in the state. Salaries and pensions are not paid”, he said pointing out that in all surrounding states, night life has improved but in the state, it is nothing to write home about. “Clamping down on keke drivers makes no meaning as

there is no transport system in the state”, he also pointed out stating that SDP is now in the state to promote social justice to every Abian because “we are going to win the election” in the state. Hon Nwosu who was a former APC chieftain in the state also disclosed that while in the APC, he did not see any good thing in the party except big names only” that will not He described the party’s replication of “not too young to rule”, adding that the youths in the country should take over leadership. He said SDP is “looking for a messiah to salvage the country

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PDP queries Buhari’s London ‘technical stopover’ By Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday charged the Presidency not to put Nigerians in the dark but to come clear on the reasons for President Muhammadu Buhari’s alleged ‘technical stopover’ in London on his way from the United States. The PDP described as impunity and another constitutional breach, President the United Kingdom 48 hours after he left the United States the National Assembly, adding that it is a disregard to full

the messiah comes from”, stating that the party is not in support of zoning, pointing out “zoning breeds mediocrity and it is this system that brought in the state government”. He disclosed that the new SDP is the same as the old one, stating that they are only harmonizing. The challenges the party has in the state now he said, is the control of influx of new members mentioning that in Ekiti State, the party is carrying the day. Addressing faithful later, Hon Nwosu said “SDP is going to be a mass movement that is going to deliver Nigeria and Abia State. Those distracting us will no more be seen”, and called on them to look out for only prominent members of the party to be registered.

disclosure requirements of our constitution and laws. The party in a statement by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan said “Nigerians are worried about the signal being sent out by this penchant for secret itinerary, particularly, given the poor reputation and governance transparency issues confronting our nation under the Buhari administration. “The Presidency must understand that President Buhari is not a private citizen and as long as his upkeep and itinerary is sourced from our hard-earned resources, there must be full disclosure, as

citizens deserve to know the purpose of the visit and the cost to our nation. “ This is especially as President Buhari’s foreign trips, which come at great costs, have not brought any gains to our country. Instead, the President has continued to de-market our nation in the international arena. The just concluded the Commonwealth Head of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London, where he cast aspersion at our enterprising youths and failed to return with any dividend readily comes to mind. “Furthermore, President Buhari’s admission at the

Voice of America (VOA) that he was unable to reach any agreement with President of interest to Nigeria, during his US visit and that he has no future development agenda to validate his 2019 re-election the Buhari administration has The PDP, urged President adequately prepare him before international outings as well as ensure full disclosure on all his visits outside the country, since he embodies the image and integrity of our nation, until May 29, 2019.

UNWTO meeting: We shall have a successful hosting – Minister By Tom Okpe, Abuja The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has assured that the Federal Government will leave no stone unturned to ensure a successful hosting of the United Nation World Tourism Organization/ Commission for Africa (UNWTO/CAF) meeting taking place in Abuja, June this year. The Minister stated this in Abuja on Thursday when he UNWTO, Lydia Bebe Kun, who is in Nigeria to assess the level of the country’s preparedness to host the meeting. “The UNWTO has shown a lot of enthusiasm to help Nigeria develop its tourism. in Addis Ababa in 2017 that meeting, it was unanimously accepted. Since then we have been working round the clock to ensure that we are going to give CAF members a treat they have never seen anywhere before,” he said. He commended the UNWTO for the interest the world body has shown for Nigeria’s tourism development

in the last two years, which has resulted into two special invitations to the headquarters of the Organization in Madrid, Alhaji Mohammed said apart from looking at tourism statistics for planning purposes, Nigeria will seize the opportunity of the UNWTO/ CAF meeting to showcase the country’s rich tourism potentials, particularly the Eko Atlantic City in Lagos, which is probably the biggest tourism city in Africa. The Minister said awareness is currently being created for the forthcoming meeting and that President Muhammadu Buhari has graciously accepted to declare the event open, while some governors have indicated their interest in participating in the event. In her earlier remarks, Bebe Kun said the CAF meeting is statutory and provides the opportunity for all the Tourism Ministers in Africa to meet annually and discuss Tourism Agenda for the continent. She said this becomes necessary because tourism is now a potent tool for job creation and economic empowerment.

Seized Tugboat and Barge during their handover to the EFCC by the Nigerian Navy in Delta State

Nigerian press still gagged - Don By Titus Akhigbe, Benin A University don on Thursday said the Nigerian Press was still gagged and censored 25 years after the World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993. Professor of Media Arts/ Communication, University of Benin, Prof. Marcel Okhakhu made the assertion while delivering a lecture to mark the 2018 World Press Freedom Day which was organised by Edo state Council of the Nigeria union of Journalists (NUJ). In his lecture titled: “Keeping power in check: The role of the Media and rule of law”, underscored the role of the Media and charged Media practitioners to do

their job as clean as possible irrespective of harassment and intimidation. Prof. Okhakhu who transverse the historical perspective and contemporary issues of the Media, charged Journalists in their reportage to always distil fake news seeping through the sewage of social media by promoters of ‘Citizen journalism’ which he said do the job of Journalists without the training. The University don, challenged the Media should put the interest of the public ahead of their personal interest and desire of feudal leaders in government and autocratic authorities who often hide the facts from about their activities from the spotlight.

According to him, “If since 1735 in the United States of America (USA) till 2018, the press is still gagged, it means we have problems in our hands that require solution. “What the government puts out, is not only scant, but, heavy load of what is not. Many of us write report because there is something in it, not because there is something for the public to He noted that Journalists have curtailed the freedom of the Press” by engaging in self - censorship, we distort the facts especially during election coverage. The former Chairman of Nigeria union of Journalists (NUJ) in the defunct Bendel state, Comrade Dele Ailemen and Veteran Journalist, Comrade Godwin Erhahon, recalled the geriatrics among

the present the ruling class freedom. Recall that May 3rd every year, is a Day to Celebrate the Fundamental Principles of Press Freedom, to evaluate press Freedom around the World, to defend the Independence and to pay tributes to Journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession or in the line of duty. Our Correspondent reports that the Managing Director/CEO, AAU Printing Press, Chief Fatai Aliu and the Vice-Chancellor of Ambrose Alli (AAU), Prof. Prof. Ignatius Onimawo, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Prof. Aigbokhaevbholo Oziegbe were among the NUJ award recipients.

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Odinkalu, Mimiko charge media on protection of nation’s democracy By Patrick Okohue As Nigeria prepares for the 2019 elections, the media has been challenged to abide by the tenets of the profession and ensure neutrality and impartiality, while covering political activities and election and also refrain from broadcasting and publishing abusive language, incitement to hate, and other forms of provocative languages that may lead to violence. A former chairman, National Human Rights Commission, Dr. Chidi Odinkalu, gave the advice while speaking as a guest speaker at the U.S. Mission

organised interaction to mark the 2018 World Press Freedom Day, held in Lagos Thursday. Odinkalu said that because the 2019 elections have a huge it would be important for the media to consider measures to improve its performance, enhance productivity and give updating its operations, adding that the work of the Nigerian media in elections has defaulted to the use of sensory observation and old-style reporting. He advised that the Nigeria media can pull resources together during the election to achieve optimum productivity, “For the 2019 elections, a few

suggestions may be worth considering. One, the media could consider the pooling of resources in a Media Fusion Centre, which will be accessible to all media outlets. “Nigerian CSOs working on elections already have a shared NGO Situation Room. A Fusion Centre will model a threedimensional reporting format integrating sensory observation, algorithmic solutions and signals capabilities. This could make for more factual and granular reporting. “Second, Elections are about traditional media can improve needs to update its capabilities

in data journalism. Training and skills upgrading would be needed here and in this it can forge partnerships with peers outside the country with the help of international partners,” he said. Odinkalu also used the opportunity to bemoan the failure of the National Assembly to pass the 2018 budget development which he said is National Electoral Commission election in 2019. He noted that a situation where politicians “build war chests” for themselves and their

parties, but fail to “pass the 2018 budget well into Q2 hobbles ballot,” only spell impending danger for the political future of the country. Also speaking, Professor Femi Mimiko, Professor of Political Science and Former Vice-Chancellor, Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State, challenged the media not to be cowed into doing what will not arguing that as at today the government was doing more to divide the people rather than unite it. He frowned at the way opposition party members were being treated in the country,

corruption was slanted against the opposition, noting that the development was only making the situation in the country more chaotic. Dolapo Badmus, Zonal Public Zone 2 Command, advised media practitioners in the country to be objective and not take sides in their reportage in order not to unnecessarily endanger their lives in the course of their duty. Consul General of the United States Consulate in Nigeria, John Bray noted that Nigeria plays a vital role on the world stage and as the largest economy in subSaharan Africa, its stability is crucial to the security and economic prosperity of the rest of the continent. He said having been Consul General since 2015, he has visited each of the 17 states in southern Nigeria, almost all of them on multiple occasions and have spoken with “hundreds, perhaps thousands of Nigerians about democracy, elections, and the history of Nigeria,” that the conversations have confirmed his belief that Nigeria has a vibrant democracy. “Democratic societies are not infallible but they are accountable, and the exchange of ideas is the foundation for accountable governance. “Peaceful and credible elections are essential economic,

From left, President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Chairman of the Adhoc Committee on National Assembly Museum and Archives, Senator Fatimat Raji-Rasaki, Hon. Ogbeide-Ihama Omoregie and Senator Victor Umeh, during the inauguration of an Adhoc Committee for the establishment and development of the National Assembly Museum and Archives in Abuja…on Wednesday.

political,

and

interested in your discussion today on media and the transparence of the 2019 election.” President, Nigeria Guild of Editors Ms. Funke Egbemode, and Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Lagos State Council, Dr. Qasim Akinreti, were part of a panel of discussants.

Our care for pregnant women will reduce maternal mortality -Bayelsa First Lady Wife of the Bayelsa State Governor, Mrs Racheal Dickson said the recent pronouncement by the state government of providing support for pregnant women in the state is part of efforts geared towards reducing maternal and infant mortality in the state. According to a statement the state capital, during the start of a 3-day programme

for Royal Queens in the Niger Delta organized by the Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Wives Association. Mrs Dickson said the government is concerned about the wellbeing of pregnant women and has put in place measures to ensure they get monthly stipend and other benefits until they safely deliver of their baby. The First expressed worry over the number of avoidable deaths, saying most of them

would not have occurred if adequate care was given to the women. According to her, every pregnant woman in the state is very important to the government as the nine pregnancy is very sensitive and requires the needed attention. She said “We will be paying our women who are pregnant monthly to ensure they are able to buy whatever

they need. We will also care for them medically to ensure that cases of maternal and infant mortality are reduced. “Most of the deaths you hear of involving pregnant women could have been avoided if they were well cared for. We are concerned about such avoidable deaths reduce and even stop it”. While calling on pregnant women to take advantage of the offer by visiting

government owned hospitals, she also advised them against foods that are not good for them during their pregnancy. Mrs Dickson equally urged the visiting Queens to use their positions to support women, especially girl child education which she said the government in Bayelsa is strongly championing. chairman of the Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers and Amanyanabo of Twon-

Brass, King Alfred Diete-Spiff charged the royal queens to play their role in actualizing the dreams of young women and also get involved in nation building. convener of the summit, Josephine Diete-Spiff explained the reasons for hosting the event while calling on her colleagues to lead the way to educate and empower those who are looking up to them.

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Politics Lagos East youths back Ambode, Ashafa for another term As Epe women professionals rallies support for Ambode’s re-election Stories by Patrick Okohue The youths in the Lagos East Senatorial District of the state

Lagos lawmaker urges workers to seek stable economy, rather than wage increase A Lagos lawmaker, Hon. Rasheed Makinde has said that no amount of increment of workers minimum wage would address the issue they are faced with in the country, as the economic situation worker. Makinde who represents Ifako Ijaiye II constituency at the Lagos State House

Akinwunmi Ambode and Senator

the midst of crowd of supporters for election for the second term in Ijaiye Ojokoro area of Lagos, citing the

Epe Professional Women Association

economy as a necessity rather than the doing it due to the unprecedented feats

According to him, “the wages is not the problem of our workers, but the

The youth group, under the umbrella of “Lagos East Youths for Good Ambode and Ashafa, representing Lagos East Senatorial District, at a forum, held in Ishawo Road, Agric, Ikorodu area of the state.

Gov Ambode Ashafa, the men of the people and

the youths unanimously endorsed

us for another four years. “We are on the same page with our national leader, Asiwaju Tinubu and

sponsoring bills aimed at enhancing the Describing the lawmaker as an who did not only sponsore bills geared towards making the youths self – dependent, Lawal said that Ashafa had also empowered hundreds of youths in

“So we need a stable economy and it must be done together not only a great country today, through the

Speaking on the essence of the Ambo/Makinde ‘19 walk, the legislator maintained that it would ensure healthy body for the constituents and as well as to sensitise the public about only instrument we can use to chose our leaders who would represent aside this we are using this gathering is doing well in our constituency,

welfare you can still augment with what you are earning.

who led hundreds of other members,

teeming populace The group hailed the senator for not just warming the seat at the National

Sen Ashafa He added that “In the last election of the area has it witnessed the kind of

endorsement of Ashafa for another term. “Therefore, we the youths of Lagos East Senatorial District agreed with the East Senatorial leaders who had earlier endorsed our Senator for another term. “We therefore, unanimously endorse him also for another term in the Senate. We appeal to the leadership of our

fourteen roads being constructed by

Ambode is trying to do that here Ambode the Ojokoro people will

by Ambode. The impact of the message was perhaps language. Speaking at the rally, the matron of the women professionals, Dr, (Mrs.) Atinuke Onayiga said the exercise was to identify

trust fund those are the components to cushion what they get as take home. “So the salary increment is not what we really need, we want the economy

Mr.Tunde Rufai, all maintained that

earning can be able to get you what you

person of the lawmaker who carries them in his heart and was making good representation, they also lauded

Ambode. himself in the area of infrastructural

continue to rise at a geometric rate how do you compare that?

works in their area, noting that the

to support this call for Ambode and Ashafa to continue their good works and particularly, Ashafa for his quality The Women professionals across

said EPWA and the entire people of the “Epe has been transformed into a ‘Small

According to him: “Since his appointment as the chairman of the Senator Ashafa has quickly set the pace junction with the women who were turnaround of the railway sector in Nigeria. “Ashafa has, rather remained a good ambassador of Lagos State and indeed the Lagos East.

day, we need to pray for him and his for residents to collect their Permanent

The publicist of EPWA, Mrs. Olushola Raji said the group was apolitical and

Ambode. the people one – on – one stressing the

coming of Ambode. She added that they felt the need

the transformation of the state and Epe

collaboration that will uplift the people.

Why Nigerians must re-elect Buhari-Ilelaboye A

chieftain

the

All President in key sectors of the

and former Sole Administrator

President Muhammadu Buhari in Ilelaboye stated that from the

after completing his second term. The former Sole Administrator made the declaration in Lagos while speaking with journalists. According to him, “ The South, especially will be at a loss if another

principle of political equilibrium can be sustained. “In fairness it is only Allah that can determine whether he wins or not, but

for now, because the winner will like to go for second term if elected, and

once he is presented as the candidate of the party.

the rotational policy of eight years per

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu stay with him.

facilitate the return of power to the Hon. Tunji Ilelaboye has added a new dimension to the call by some

Hon Makinde

especially, aside reconciliation. That is how the party and Nigeria can While maintaining that the party cannot go the way of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he said,

what they lost. All those things they Buhari, he said, “Let us join hands and work for the progress of the party and unity of the country, so that the

did it with General Yakubu Gowon We are not going to allow people to as PTF chairman under General Abacha. There should be strategic

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Ekiti 2018: One costly mistake APC must not make By Michael Akinsuyi

For the All Progressives Congress (APC), the July 14 gubernatorial election in Ekiti

Babafemi Ojudu

Kayode Fayemi

Opeyemi Bamidele

All Progressives Congress (APC),

presents a strategic posting as the

While Fayose has given a

key political point by picking his has the historic responsibility to

struggle, consistency, bravery,

penetrate the entire Ekiti province

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Four years after the defeat of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party is desperate to reclaim a battered image. However, even with the assumed backing of the Federal authorities, the defeat of Mr Fayose and his crony is not given. The possibility of APC dodging another devastating downfall depends on who wins the primary election slated for this Saturday.

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Editorial Commentary

OUR POSITION E-payment fraud as major impediment to Nigeriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy

ecent news that Nigerian Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), lost as much as N2.19 billion to fraudsters through electronic channels, otherwise called e-payments, or e-banking in 2016 fiscal year, is an indication that all is still not well with the security of electronic payment system in the country. Of the amount lost to epayment fraud, across the counter transactions amounted to N511.07milllion, followed by Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions worth N464.5 million, Internet banking worth N320.66 million, Pointof- Sale (POS) transactions worth N243.32 million and mobile banking transactions worth N235.17 million, among others. The news, coming from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is an indication that e-payment system in Nigeria needs to be more strengthened so that it will be safer, more secured and enduring in the interest of safe banking. According to the CBN, e-payment is any form of payment that allows for the use of electronics system to initiate, authorize and confirm the transfer of money between two parties. The transaction reason could be for the payment for goods and services, settlement of obligations and gifts, among others. According to the CBN, e-payment transaction volumes grew at 8 .9% to reach $387.3 billion in 2014, an increase driven

by accelerated growth in developing markets. Cards have been the fastest growing payment instrument since 2010, while payments using cheques have declined consistently and significantly. In 2014, debit cards accounted for the highest share (45.7%) of global e-payment transactions and were also the fastest growing (12.8%) payment instrument. Thus, it is incumbent on all stakeholders, users, regulatory authorities, particularly the CBN and the federal government to put in place strict legislation and rules that will safeguard the safety of e-payment system in the country. There is no doubt that there are hard challenges facing the CBN, the banks and the security agencies in enforcing the provisions of the Cybercrime Act of 2015, a situation which has not helped much in nabbing cyber crime perpetrators, thus making a review of the act imperative. While e-frauds can happen at any time, their frequencies of occurrence increase towards the end of the year because of the festivities around the end of the year and the need for people to hold more money for their expenses. The fact that as much as N2.19 billion was lost to fraudsters last year through electronic fraud is a clear indication that the existing preventive and detective strategies currently in place at the banks are not enough to prevent efrauds. It is true that the introduction of e-bank-

ing into the Nigerian financial system has made the conduct of financial transactions much easier than before, especially in this era of cashless policy. Unfortunately, e-banking has been abused by fraudsters and it has become Nigeriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest economic enemy. The CBN and the banks must therefore embark on enlightenment of the banking public on how to drastically reduce cyber-fraud and e-banking abuses in the country. At the same time, the National Assembly would need to review the Cybercrime (Prohibition and Prevention) Act of 2015 to make it more difficult for fraudsters to embark on e-fraud and to increase the penalties for those convicted for e-fraud. In addition, given the very significant importance attached across the world to the protection of information infrastructure in the delivery of financial services, persons who attempt to compromise e-payment infrastructure should be visited with heavy sanctions to deter other like- minded criminals from committing such crimes. There is also a need for the CBN to use the biometric information on the Bank Verification Number of bank customers to identify, verify and authenticate all customers at the point of their e-transactions. By blocking all loopholes that could make e-fraud possible and by enacting an effective anti-cybercrime law, there is no doubt that incidences of e-fraud would be drastically reduced in the country.

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Sapele residents rattled over human parts in city By Nosa Akenzua, Asaba Human parts in Sapele community in Delta State, residents who have raised the fear of the unknown. It was gathered that the human parts were found dumped at every nooks and cranny in Sapele, especially along new Ogoride road, and Ogbimi drive in the town; a situation which made the residents to call on the security

agents to investigate the circumstances surrounding the bizarre activities. Mr. Mohammed Mustafa, the Delta State Police

the incident, and bring those behind the acts to book”. Reports said that the human parts were discovered in Makeshift building wrapped

the discovery of the human parts to our reporter, said; “We got report from the Sapele Police Division of the human parts discovered in some parts of the town, we have ordered security beef up, and a full scale investigation into

But a resident Omonigho Mabel who spoke to our reporter said; “The makeshift had been abode of some mentally challenged men, and unknown residents, in fact ritualists too use the abode, we

want the police to investigate the acts, we are afraid in the situation”. Meanwhile, the police Image Maker in the state, DSP Andrew Aniamaka, has said that one person has been arrested, adding that the suspect was currently being detained at the Sapele Police Division for further investigation. DSP Aniamaka said; “It was Okada riders who discovered

the makeshift building where their remained parts were also discovered, they emit into the building, only for them to discover human parts wrapped into cellophane, they alerted the police who then swung into action”. Sources said on the discovery to the makeshift building, two madmen jumped out and took to their heels, but the police went

Ebonyi government extends N16bn loan to civil servants, farmers By Edward Nnachi, Abakaliki In an apparent move to shore up its capital base through agriculture, the Ebonyi state government Wednesday, said it has set aside a sum of N16billion loan for civil servants and, farmers and others in the state. The Commissioner for Information and state Orientation, Senator

Emmanuel Onwe, who stated this in Abakaliki, the state capital while

while N8billion agricultural loan was borrowed from the Central Bank of Nigeria

that N8billion from the amount would be accessed for business purposes while the remaining N8billion will be accessed by civil servants for agriculture. According to Onwe, the state government and Bank of Industry provided the sum of N4billion each for the N8billion business loan

“The N8bn is reinforced Ebonyi state government provided N4billion and Bank of Industry provided N4bn which brings investment pot of N8bn”. “If you are a civil servant, you can borrow whatever amount that you need. Civil servant can borrow up

to N250,000 for agriculture but civil servants can borrow any amount up to N20million if you have a business plan that has wellaccount which is what we call return and investment”. “The BOI is there, there is a dedicated government appointee for that and set

that.

The

local governments in the

state, they have got some applicants, and they have accessed the applicants. more than 3,000”. “In terms of the Agric loan, the N8billion was borrowed from CBN and the farmers have been accessed. So far, we have got about 17,000 farmers to do rice cultivation and about 10,000 farmers to do cassava cultivation”, he said.

after them, and they were apprehended. Upon interrogation, our informed sources said, the madmen confessed they have been sleeping with the human parts dumped in the building adding that the human parts dumped had been a reoccurring decimal in the makeshift building, especially when they moved out, on their return will found human parts.

Monarchs endorse ex-NUJ deputy president for senatorial election By Edward Nnachi, Abakaliki Ahead of the 2019 general election, traditional rulers of Ebonyi south senatorial zone, Thursday, endorsed an ex-Deputy National President of the Nigeria Chief Abia Onyike for Ebonyi south senatorial election. Vice Chairman, Ebonyi Traditional Rulers Council, HRH Romanus Iyioku stated this in his Ugwulangu, Ohaozara country home

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (middle); Head of Service, Mrs. Gladys Idahor (2nd from left); Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Taiwo Akerele (left); Chairman, Edo State Council of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Emmanuel Ademokuo (2nd from right); and Chairman of the State Council of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Marshal Orhue (right); during the foundation-laying ceremony for the proposed State Labour House Complex, in Ikpoba Hill, Benin City, Edo State.

Why Buhari should not seek re-election -Davies Adesanya By Kehinde Akinpelu, ilorin A Peoples Democratic presidential aspirant, Prof. Funmilayo AdesanyaDavies, Thursday, adduced reasons why President Muhammad Buhari must not seek a re- election in 2019. Adesanya- Davies in a statement said: “Nigerians are sick and tired of President Buhari’s presidency.” The don pointed out that while the nation’s

economy has “nose-dived, there is hunger, very high unemployment rate, nepotism has over taken the nation in strides, and the corruption is an abysmal failure. An average Nigerian now has very low self esteem with threats to their self-expression.” “Why would President Buhari seek a second term after over one hundred days’ sick leave? Age and health are not on his side, he

should acknowledge. If the president ever perceives the position as duty post rather than status, he must be glad for a relief to step down for a well-deserved rest. “The fact is that being a president is not a postretirement position that anyone should admire, with fast deteriorating health. “The president should know that Nigerians can’t years of leadership.

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have tried their best to assist the President but it hasn’t worked neither is it not good enough and it’s high time they come to terms with that.” “The truth is that an average 75-year-old man in Nigeria should sit-downwatch and be an elder statesman rendering useful advice rather than steer the sheep”, she added. The presidential hopeful further noted that “Nigerians

are not a bunch of daft persons. They can think. beaten twice shy, they say. We told them in 2015 anyway, that intellectuals solve problems but geniuses prevent them. See where we found ourselves today, but of course, not again, she asserts. Never again! defeated by a more serious visionary, technocrat and youthful aspirant as myself.”

the position of the monarchs on the 2019 Ebonyi south district senatorial race. Iyioku, who alleged that the current senator representing the zone has not done anything for the zone since eight years he has been occupying the position, added that after critical analysis of situation of things in the zone, the traditional rulers resolved to throw their weight behind Chief Abia Onyike, was Commissioner for Information and Special Adviser on Media on to former Governor Martin Elechi. “Ebonyi south where the governor comes from are civilized, we will pick our man when the time comes but you don’t stop politicians from politicking”. “Abia Onyike has been very strong in this state. In fact, as a traditional ruler if am told to pick, I will pick Abia Onyike. If he goes there, there will be great change. The man who has been there did not do anything for us”. “So, we hope that if Abia Onyike goes there, he will remember us. I, Iyioku as individual will support him. The traditional rulers in Ebonyi south have told him to go for the senate; they have already given him their approval. It is the Governor who may have the last say”, he said.

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INEC: The art of kicking the leg

Conversation

with AZU ISHIEKWENE

he Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may have a rough ride this week, over a matter that is, in the strict sense, not

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It’s shameful that the more established parties have been collecting copies of the voter register since 2011, as required by law, yet not one of them is known to have publicly challenged its content or written publicly to complain.

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its business. After weeks of investigation, this could be the week when the Commission finally releases its findings into allegations that the Kano State Local Government election, conducted by the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) using INEC’s register, was marred by underage voting. Shortly after the election in February, the social media was rife with pictures of long lines of children purportedly voting or waiting to vote. We’ve heard stories before, confirmed by INEC, of how palm kernels thumb-printed the ballot on voting day and the names of Mike Tyson, Nelson Mandela, Hulk Hogan and James Brown surfaced in the voter register. Yet in this age of 3D and fake news, we have also seen desperadoes use grafted, totally irrelevant images on social media to stir up hate and division – or just simply as currency for expensive joke. It’s gratifying that INEC decided to investigate the complaints and make its findings public. Beyond the results of the findings and the lessons that would hopefully be learnt, however, there is the need to answer the fundamental question: how do we ensure and maintain the integrity of the voter register, arguably one of the most important public assets? Politicians only remember the register when they are almost certain they will lose or immediately after losing. That is why the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which won by a landslide in Kano in 2011, using the same voter register, has been the most vociferous in complaining after its defeat in 2015. Or why the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which thinks that it currently enjoys an advantage, appears completely indifferent in the debate about the integrity of the register. It has been sitting on copies sent to it for vetting for years now. But malicious negligence is not an exclusive PDP or APC thing. So

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu far as politics imitates sports, kicking the leg rather than the ball or blaming the referee when all else fails, is, well, part of the game– to those who would rather not play by the rules. On Monday, the former Minister of Information and current National Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Labaran Maku, called for the scrapping of all state independent electoral commissions (SIECs). He said unless state electoral commissions are scrapped, the opposition in states will never have any hope of winning elections. He is right, in a sense. In a recent article by Segun Adeniyi, entitled, “The amber light is on…1,” he said that from May 2015 to date, 23 states have conducted local government elections in which the incumbent party won virtually all the vacant seats. State governors, who have the SIECs in their pockets, saw to it that their parties won by landslide. And that included Anambra where APGA, Maku’s party, won the seats in all 21 local governments! But the story does not – and should not – end there. Maku was for many years a member of the ruling PDP. As a Minister of Information for nearly five years, he was also in the inner circle of the party at that time. Just as it is today that SIECs are the rubberstamp of governors, that is exactly how it was when Maku was in the then ruling party. Not that I agree with him that the only way to make the SIECs work is to scrap them or pile on more job on the centre. Changing how SIEC members are appointed, who is appointed, and the funding model, would strengthen them more than transferring incompetence to the centre.

But that is a matter for another day. The point here is that it has taken Maku’s exit from the PDP and the party’s fall from power for him to see the travesty in the current system. For all the finger pointing that is sure to attend the release of INEC’s findings, I do hope that we do not, like Maku, wait until the shoe is on the other foot before we take responsibility for preserving the integrity of the voter register. INEC’s dilemma often reminds me of what we used to say about our schoolteacher in the day. If we scored good grades in the exam, then it was the fruit of our hard work, completely deserved. If we didn’t, then it was what the teacher chose to give to us, regardless of our effort. Of course we’ve been robbed too many times by politicians using staff of the electoral commission, security agencies, and the sheer power of incumbency not to care. But what role do citizens, groups and political parties have to play in ensuring that we have a credible voter register, which is the first step to free and fair elections? The law requires that the voter register be displayed publicly for “claims and objections” before any major election. Also, it is now possible for citizens who have registered to check their status on INEC’s portal by using their voter identification number or date of birth. Why is it not possible to unify the multiple data systems from the driver’s licence and national identification card to the voter card into a single periodically updated register? Unless we start to show more interest in the process and be engaged with it, politicians will always hijack the debate, leaving us to complain after the horse has left

the stable. We cannot leave INEC to investigate its own register – all by itself – and then be the judge of infractions by its own staff. Younger politicians who have thrown their hats into the ring – Omoyele Sowore, Fela Durotoye, Kingsley Moghalu, Datti BabaAhmed, etc. – should, apart from galvanizing their followers to register, also encourage them to take an interest in making claims and objections that will help in producing a credible voter register. It’s shameful that the more established parties have been collecting copies of the voter register since 2011, as required by law, yet not one of them is known to have publicly challenged its content or written publicly to complain. In 2015, for example, PDP said the results of the governorship elections in Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, and Kano should have been cancelled because the voter register was compromised. Yet the party had copies of the register long before the election and didn’t complain. It was, in fact, the same register (still not updated), that was used in 2011 when the PDP won by landslide in the same six states. Just like Maku, the party became wiser when it was at the receiving end. But the Maku Moment is a terrible thing to waste. As INEC releases the result of its findings on Kano, clear infractions must be punished. Yet, we must rescue the voter register from the vile and gratuitous bickering of partisan politicians whose goals, let’s face it, is to discard the baby with the bath water. Ishiekwene is the Managing Director/Editor-In-Chief of The Interview and member of the board of the Global Editors Network.

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FCT: Residents laud minister over progress on N501m Gbagalape Road project By Idu Jude, Abuja Residents of Gbagalape in Nyanya, a satellite town in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, have lauded the they described as death trap before its repair. The residents said the green in their lives, saying there was no other road linking the area to Abuja city. spoke to journalist during an inspection tour of the facility,

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8,495 ATBU students for graduation, Baru to deliver lecture Vice Chancellor, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University institution will graduate 8,495 students at its on May 12. known on Thursday at a pre-convocation news conference in Gubi 23rd,

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the school. He explained that the convocation lecture would hold on Friday, May 11, with the lecture entitled “Enhancing Industry/University Collaboration to support Nigeria Local Contents in Industrialisation and The lecture would be delivered by the Group Managing Director of NNPC, Maikanti Baru, institution. “There are total of 8,495

degree

graduands,

118

obtained second class upper, 2,609 got second class lower, 1,231 got third class and 61 got pass,” he said. The vice chancellor said that the convocation lecture would be chaired of the institution. institution had started its College of Medical Science during 2016/2017 session, while 47 students were session. are the construction of additional three hostels

University. Dignitaries expected at the occasion would include President Governor of Bauchi State, and Minister of Education,

degree,1, 518 PGD, 770 for Goodwill Visit to Ayedaade / Irewole/ Isokan Federal Constituency 3c and D Crowd of people during the Goodwill Visit of Governor Raid Aregbesola Masters and 90 for Ph.Ds. of Odun to Ayedaade / Irewole/ Isokan Federal Constituency at Ikire on Thursday

he said.

OTC Tech Conference: Chevron gets local content performance award By Idu Jude In recognition of support to local content policy of of

Nigeria,

targeted

operational capacity of local oil industries in the country, Jeff Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria/MidAfrica Business Unit

has received the 2018 PETAN Leadership Award at the ongoing Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston Texas, USA. According to a release

available to DAILY TIMES, the award was given at the Oil and Gas Industry Dinner and Award event,

Technology Association of Nigeria PETAN. According to PETAN award was in recognition of Jeff’s leadership and professional excellence in helping to drive the Content in the Nigerian Oil and Gas industry. Speaking on the award, Jeff thanked

PETAN for the recognition, adding that “the award reflects the industry’s recognition of the outstanding Chevron Way values, which represent who we are and drive the way we do business”. in Nigeria Nigerian

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Police begin recruitment of 6,000 personnel Monday The recruitment of 6,000 Nigerians into the Nigeria Police Force as constables will commence on Monday, May 7. A statement from the Police Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday revealed that the exercise would take place in the 36 State Police Command Headquarters across the country, as well as the Federal Capital Territory. The Head of PSC Press and Public Relations, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, who signed the statement noted that the exercise would start with the screening of the applicants’ physical credentials. Already, invitations have been sent to the applicants who are expected to report at the screening venues on days indicated in their invitations. A total of 133, 324 applicants are expected to be screened during the exercise. Kaduna State has the highest number of applicants with a total of 6962, while Lagos has the least with a total of 1013. Katsina with a total of 6676 has the second highest applicants, followed by Benue and Niger with 6474 and 6409 respectively. Bayelsa has the second least of 1097 applicants and it’s being trailed by Anambra which has 1117 and Ebonyi with 1303. The Police Commission 36 states of the Federation and the FCT with the PSC Chairman, Dr Mike Okiro, as the national coordinator of the recruitment. on Wednesday in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Commission, Mr. Musa Istifanus, had warned them that the PSC would not hesitate to sanction compromising the national assignment. as their activities would be closely monitored”, he said. Istifanus also warned the applicants to conduct themselves properly, adding that anybody that has nothing to do with the exercise should not be found within the vicinity of the screening.

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Treat all political parties as equal, Kwara PDP chairman tasks monarchs By Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin The state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara, Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo has appealed to traditional rulers in the state to see all political parties as their children and treat them as equal. Oyedepo made the appeal on Thursday in Isanlu Isin during a visit to the Olusin of Isanlu Isin, Oba Solomon Oloyede Adogbajale. “Royal fathers should be neutral in the scheme of things as far as politics is concerned, you should see all political parties as your

babies,” Oyedepo added. The Chairman had earlier visited Oke Ero and Irepodun local governments as part of his visit to the 16 local government areas in the state, the second in three years. At the palace of Olusin of Isanlu Isin, Oyedepo said he was at the local government to orientate the people to play politics at it should be played. The chairman also told the royal father that the time has come to change the political that the people of the local government should not sit on the fence. At the palace of Alofa

of Ilofa in Oke Ero local government, Oyedepo told the royal father, Oba Samuel Niyi Dada that traditional rulers were not supposed to take side with any political party. “We are all your children and you should see us and treat us equally without any preferential treatment, every political party that comes to you deserves your royal blessing,” he said. The PDP chairman held town hall meetings with the people in the three local governments so far visited. They also visited the Olomu-in Council and Olupo of Ajase ipo, Oba Dhikirullah Woleola.

At Omu Aran town hall meeting, in Irepodun local government area, Oyedepo told the gathering that they should not be deceived by anybody parading themselves as anointed governorship candidate of the party. According to him, most transparent means. He appealed to the people, particularly PDP members to deemphasize money politics during elections as this will never produce the best candidate. Oyedepo charged the members to hold weekly meetings at the

ward, fortnightly at local government levels and monthly at the Senatorial district to sell the party to non members. He said the party has inaugurated 5-member Polling booth managers in all the 193 wards in the state. The chairman said henceforth, campaign materials shall be supplied to the wards through the booth managers. In each of the local governments visited, Oyedepo implored the people to register and collect their Permanent Voter Card (PVC), to enable them vote for candidates of their choice.

Hon. Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, SAN(4th right), Permanent Secretary, Power, Louis Edozien(3rd right),Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC), Prof. James Momoh(4th left) and others during the Inauguration of the Chairman of NERC at the Ministry of Power, Works & Housing Headquarters, Mabushi, Abuja on Thursday 3rd, May 2018.

Eko Atlantic City to be completed in October, 2019 -LASG By Benjamin Omoike Lagos state government on Thursday said the phase six of the Eko Atlantic City, Nigeria’s premium rising smart city situated adjacent Victoria Island, will be completed in October, 2019. The state’s Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, revealed this while speaking at the annual Ministerial third year anniversary of governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration held in Lagos. project designed to stand on 10 million square metres of land reclaimed from the ocean, has six phases of implementation. He said, ‘’Phase one

and two has already been completed with roads, potable water to World Health Organisation optics and advanced telecommunication facilities, and over 10,000 trees planted within the city in recognition of the Lagos state government initiative to plant one million tress in the state. ‘’The emerging new city will change the aesthetics of the coastline and real estate market.’’ Adejare said work is progressing steadily on the construction of nine shoreline protection and channelisation of four new ferry routes as part transportation in line with the multi-modal transport policy across the state.

According to him, the projects, upon completion, would transform water transportation and thereby contribute to the vision of the present administration to reduce pressure on road infrastructure. construction, according to Adejare, include VIP Chalet, Badagry; Apa Waterfront, Waterfront, Isalu-Ajido, Badagry; Liado Waterfront, Ojo Waterfront, Ito Omu Waterfront, Epe and Takwa By Island. which are at various stages of completion ranging from 90 per cent to six per cent, essentially involve the construction of modern and shoreline protection across the riverine areas of

the state. “The work done and ongoing include construction supported by 24 number of concrete piles, hydraulic using 60mm paving stone, chrome handrail with fenced waiting area, street light, waiting shelter with concrete seats, toilets for male and female, soakaway, among others.” Regarding the channelisation of four new ferry routes, Adejare said the project was conceived to improve water transportation, adding that it would be completed with new world class comfortable ferries already ordered to be procured by the state government, to convey people through the waterways.

“The four channelisation projects are at various stages of completion and are progressing satisfactorily with Ijede-Badore route at 40 per cent, Baiyeku-Ajah route at 70 per cent, Ebute Ojo-Marina at 60 per cent, and Ijede-Marina at 35 per cent completion. “The projects involve the dredging of ferry routes, creating a path of 40 meters width and four meters minimum depth to accommodate bigger boat movement. With the population of the state progressing numerically, there is the need to intensify and compliment the predominantly road-based transportation in the state with water transportation in order to move large number of people from one point to another,” Adejare said.

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Tears, tributes as late Oyo Speaker goes home Tears, grief, forlorn faces, disbelief enveloped the town of Lanlate, Oyo State, on Thursday, as the remains of the late Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Honourable Michael Adeyemo, were lowered in the grave made at his private residence. the funeral service held at New Park, Lanlate, and the valedictory plenary held on the shock that greeted the sudden news of Adeyemo’s death on Friday, April 27,

Vigilante committees to be set up at Ogbe-Ijaw, Aladja Communities - Okowa By Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

2018, at 47 years, remained. In his sermon at the funeral service, Reverend Adeyemi Adekunle, called on the Adeyemo’s family to preserve the good name and legacies left by the late Michael Adeyemo, while also urging human beings to live up to their words and introspect on what legacies they desired to be remembered for after life on earth. Just before the motorcade left for Lanlate, the valedictory plenary presided over by Deputy Speaker, Honourable Abdulwasi Musah, saw tributes rendered by Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state; state Chief Judge, Justice Munta Ladipo; the Conference of Speakers; members of the House of Assembly; members of the 7th Assembly; the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Nigerian Bar Association and the

Judiciary. A visibly grief-stricken Ajimobi expressed a deep sense of loss at the demise of Adeyemo whom he regarded as a brother, a patriotic man in progress, a bridge builder, an intelligent and diligent man who was service of God. Also describing Adeyemo’s passing as sudden and unexpected, Ajimobi said he took solace in the fact that Adeyemo lived a short but impactful life, epitomized the legacies nobility and was at peace with God. Ajimobi further lamented that Adeyemo’s death had created a gaping wound that will take time to heal tantamount to a great loss to the state, his administration and the All Progressives Congress (APC). In his tribute, While Chief Judge of Oyo State,

Justice Munta Abimbola described the late Adeyemo as an erudite and thorough lawyer, whose contribution to the smooth administration of justice in the state will be indelible. Stating that “a good heart had stopped breathing”, Chairman, Ibadan branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Akeem Agbaje, in his rendition, said Adeyemo gentleman, humble, bridge builder, benefactor and an asset to the NBA. Deputy Chairman, Conference of Speakers, Honourable Edward Ubosi, who led other Speakers to the valedictory session, said the late Adeyemo always charged Speakers on the need for their legislative houses to be in harmony with their executive governors. Ubosi who noted that other Speakers were in awe as to the timing of Adeyemo’s

death, urged Governor Ajimobi to coordinate the state Assembly such that it continues on the track laid by the late Adeyemo. Speaking on behalf of their other colleagues of the Oyo Assembly, Chairman, Parliamentary Caucus, Honourable Olusegun Ajanaku and Honourable Gbenga Oyekola of Atiba constituency said Adeyemo was an apostle of peace and stability, a man dedicated to the service of God and humanity, a team player, a the philosophy of “live and let live”. They further spoke about Adeyemo’s life being rooted in humility, gentility, hard work, perseverance, vision while allowing his knowledge of legal practice to guide him in performing his duties. A member of the seventh Oyo Assembly, Honourable Adeniyi Farinto said

Adeyemo’s death called on humans to introspect on the brevity of life, adding that he was comforted that Adeyemo died the death of the righteous. The late Oyo Speaker left behind his parents, Mr. Ayoola Adeyemo and Mrs Olansebe Adeyemo; as well as his wife, Abosede Adeyemo and three children. Other dignitaries present at the series of events held on Thursday are wife of the Oyo state governor, Mrs Florence Ajimobi; deputy governor, Mr Moses Adeyemo and wife, Janet; members of the state executive council; members of the judiciary; former state governor, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala; federal lawmaker, Honourable Dada Awoleye; former state Commissioner for Finance, Mr Zacheaus Adelabu; and, Oyo gubernatorial aspirant, Chief Niyi Akintola.

Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has said Aladja and Ogbe-Ijaw communities in Udu and Warri South-West local government areas will constitute youth vigilante on the peace that has been achieved in the area. The Governor made the disclosure yesterday while after the state security council meeting held in Warri. According to the security council meeting where we analysed security situation in the state and it is gratifying to note that the state is peaceful.” “We give kudos to security operatives for working very hard for us to have peace, proactive management of information,” the Governor said. He continued, “we met with Ogbe-Ijaw and Aladja communities to consolidate on the peace we have achieved in the area, we will engage the youths of the communities through surveillance teams on both one week.” Governor Okowa who expressed joy that the people are happy with the peace deal, stated that the process of delineation of boundary between the two communities would soon commence. He added that with the peace that has returned to the area, developmental projects ranging from construction of blocks of classrooms, road construction, among others would be carried out in the area.

L-R: Former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, former Vice President and presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel and Sen. Godswill Akpabio, at a courtesy visit of Atiku to the Akwa Ibom Governor at Government House, Uyo. . . Wednesday.

World Press Freedom Day: Minister counsels media over fair reporting By Tom Okpe, Abuja To mark the world press freedom day, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appealed to the media to always ensure fairness, impartiality, truth and accuracy in reporting the activities of government in line with the principles of responsible journalism. The Minister made

the appeal in Abuja on Thursday, in a statement signed by his Senior Assistant Media, Mr. Segun Adeyemi, to mark the 2018 World Press Freedom Day with the theme ‘Keeping Power In Check: Media, Justice and the Rule of Law’. He said that as an important pillar of democracy, the media must purge itself of all prejudice in order to be able to hold

all the levels and arms of government to account. While commending the media for its role so far in promoting democracy in Nigeria, Alhaji Mohammed said the media should strive to operate above political “As the political parties and the nation in general prepare for another electioneering process, the media must ensure the transparency of the entire

political process through unbiased and objective reporting”. The Minister expressed concern at how some vested political interests are exploring the media to promote divisions along ethnic and religious lines in the country saying; “such unpatriotic conduct will not augur well for the nation’s unity and progress”. “Government is not

of mischief makers to use the social media, in particular, to undermine the government and promote ethno-religious crisis, especially ahead of the forthcoming general elections. “However, with our interest to press freedom, the present administration would continue to ensure that journalists are able to carry out their duties

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KAICIID trains 21 Africans on inter-religious dialogue By Mathew Dadiya, Abuja The Vienna-based KAICIID Dialogue Centre has conducted a 10-day training session for its African Region Fellows Programme in Abuja, where no fewer than 21 participants from 10 African countries were drawn. Programme Manager of KAICIID Fellows, Mike Waltner, on Thursday, said the essence of the programme is to bring together religious teachers and scholars for training in a bid to promote “training in dialogue, mediation and

promoting social cohesion.” He also added that the fellows programme is basically designed to equip religious teachers and scholars with skills necessary to educate students on how to become active agents and facilitators of interreligious and intercultural dialogue Commending the enthusiasm displayed throughout the duration of the 10-day programme, Waltner said, “They were always on time and displayed great enthusiasm during the training. You could all see that they

enjoyed every session of the training and look forward

have received here. In Central African Republic, we have people who have

learnt into action.” One of the fellows, Ougba

not want to accept these

is the Chairman of the Central African Republic Youth Faith, said he learned about perception and

I have learnt here, I have no doubt that if replicated, our communities can come together and accept our

reaction, including practical measures in engaging various people from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. “I commend the creation of the KAICIID Fellow Network on how we can replicate the learning we

noted. Malam Isa Okonkwo, who is the Director of Administration of the Nigerian Supreme Council said the training has broadened his knowledge, adding that he was exposed

to issues that can help bring Peace to Nigeria. He said, “There is always a meeting point between Muslims and Christians. I have always agreed that there is no Christianity. During this training, I have learned on stereotypes, assumptions and perceptions.” Rev. Sister Rose Kyali Gonza, who is of the Daughters of Mary but currently teaching Comparative Religion at says the fellows training

knowledge of interreligious dialogue, adding, “Most importantly, the interaction with other fellows from other African countries has been wonderful. I am happy to be a member of the 2018 African Region Fellows Programme of KAICIID and I look forward to deploying all I have learnt from this 10-day training to expand the scope of understanding as it relates to interreligious and intercultural cultural dialogue in my area of operation.” Apart from Nigeria, African Republic that had participants, the fellows were also drawn from Chad, Ghana, Ethiopia, Niger and Ethiopia, among others. The KAICIID Dialogue Centre has so far graduated no fewer than 125 alumni fellows, with another 44 fellows presently undergoing training in 2018 in various parts of the world.

Rivers 2019: APC reads riot acts to trouble makers By Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

L-R: Head of Marketing, Indomie, Manpreet Singh; Chief Operating Officer (COO), DUFIL Prima Foods PLC, Girish Sharma; Majority Leader, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and Group Public Relations and Events Manager, Tope Ashiwaju during Hon. Gbajabiamila’s courtesy visit to DUFIL Corporate Office in Lagos.

Road construction: Comply with traffic directive, LASTMA urges motorists The

Lagos

State

on Thursday appealed to motorists plying routes where major construction works are ongoing to bear with the State Government and comply in place to deliver the projects on schedule. LASTMA’s General Manager, Mr Olawale Musa who said this after monitoring Abeokuta and Apapa- Oshodi Expressway, said the road projects across the State were being implemented by the State Government to ultimately within the metropolis, and thereby boost economy and commerce. The State Government is currently working on major road projects including Lagos – Abeokuta Expressway, OshodiApapa Expressway, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road, Agege - Pen

Cinema, among other massive roads reconstruction across the State. Musa said necessary count have been done before the construction of Bus Rapid Lagos- Abeokuta Expressway, just as he dispelled insinuation that the project would make the road to be smaller in length. “Let me appeal to motorists plying the routes where construction activities are ongoing to bear with us and comply with instruction by

boss appealed to members of the public using roads under construction to exercise patience in the meantime, adding that the projects, upon

commercial congestion being experienced on the roads to become a thing of the past. While assuring that motorists and commuters would soon heave a sigh of relief, Musa urged them to continue to obey cooperate with the LASTMA are on the road to ensure free

The projects will ultimately as well as boost economy and commerce. “Also, the construction of the BRT corridor along the LagosAbeokuta Expressway will not narrow the road size as being anticipated by some motorists, but it would rather enhance the road capacity to accommodate more vehicles and improve free Musa said.

best to ensure that the projects are completed within the stipulated period,” he said. Besides, Musa condemned

He commended motorists for their patience and perseverance since the commencement of the projects, and appealed to them to bear with the government as the road construction works and diversions were designed to ensure the safety of motorists

drivers,

saying

roads to ensure motorists and commuters get to their destinations without stress and discomfort. “It was disheartening, callous and barbaric seeing a Yusuf stabbed on duty at Onipanu last week Wednesday while performing a lawful duty, by a driver of commercial yellow bus with registration number EPE 714 XP for picking passengers at undesignated place and conductor hanging at the door. “I like to use this medium to call on motorists to always agency and not adopt self help

“All the measures put in the interest of public and the State Government is doing its

face full wrath of the law,” Musa said.

Meanwhile, the agency said have been recommended for dismissal for various forms extortion, harassment and violation of Lagos State Public Service Rules. In addition, 10 others were reprimanded, 14 recommended for demotion and 15 others were issued were exonerated after careful investigation. appeared in the month of April before the Personal to defend and make presentation on various actions that bothered on indiscipline against them,” the agency said. It would be recalled that agency were intercepted at various parts of the State for various actions that were not in tandem with the LASTMA operational manual and public service rules of the State Government.

The leadership of the Rivers State branch of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has warned that it would not hesitate to expel any of its members fomenting trouble during the Congress slated for next Saturday in Port Harcourt, capital city of the state. The stringent measure was part of the decisions taken by the APC State meeting on Wednesday at the Port Harcourt secretariat of the party on Wednesday. end of the meeting, the APC Chairman of the state, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, said that the Congress would be free and fair to all members of the party. The Chairman said that every member of the party Congress without fear as the party was poised to protect everybody. Dr. Ikanya, then, called for peace and unity among all party members, adding that only togetherness could move the party forward. He stated that members were free to select their candidates either by consensus or through free, fair, and credible elections. Among those who Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, member representing Rivers South East Senatorial District in the National Assembly.

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South-South CAN protest grounds Asaba over indiscriminate herdsmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s killings By Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

Sen Ibrahimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recall: Kwara constituents begin collection of signatures By Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr. Babatunde Adejare (2nd left); addressing the media during the on-going Y2018 ministerial press briefing as part of activities to commemorate the third Year in Office of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, on Thursday, May 3, 2018. With him are Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mrs. Folasade Fasehun (left); Special Adviser to the Governor on Information & Strategy, Mr. Idowu Ajanaku (2nd right) and Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Habib Aruna (right).

Enugu new NAF command to enhance security in South East, says CAS By Andrew Orolua, Abuja. The Chief of the A3ir

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SUNDAY ISAAC

OLAYIWOLA ADEWALE

BADA HISKEEL

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JOSEPH NORA

REMILEKUN RALIAT

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CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

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FASHINA OLATUNDE

AKINWUNMI SULAIMON

EMMANUEL FRANK

CORRECTION OF ARRANGEMENT OF NAME

AJASA ADIJAT

ABIODUN AYOMIPOSI

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MONEYIN ABIGAIL

ADEGOKE OLUWAYEMI

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ADDITION OF NAME

JOHN UJAH.

CHRISTIANA SAMAILA

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SODIPO OLUWAFEMI

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CORRECTION OF NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH

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LUCKY BLESSING

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AKINADE ADERONKE

EMMANUEL OLAJUMOKE

ALOHOU MEDARD

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RITA BIDEMI

IKWO EBONG

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NWANKWO DEBORA

ONYEMA TOCHUKWU

ELIJAH GIFT

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DISCLAIMER OF MR JAMIU IBRAHIM BY THE ENTIRE AGO FAMILY OF AGO COMPOUND, IBEREKODO- IGBOORA, IBARAPA CENTRAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE THE ATTENTION OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERS OF THE AGO FAMILY HAS BEEN DRAW TO THE ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES OF ONE MR JAMIU IBRAHIM (PICTURE INSERTED HEREIN), PARADING HIMSELF AS A MEMBER AND REPRESENTATIVE OF THE AGO FAMILY AND PURPORTEDY SELLING AGO FAMILY LAND WHICH IS SITUATE IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA UNDER THIS GUISE. WE HEREBY STATE CATEGORICALLY FOR OFFICAIL AND RECORED PURPOSE THAT MR JAMIU IBRAHIM IS NO A MEMBER OF AGO FAMILY AND DOES NOT HAVE THE CONSENT OF THE FAMILY NOR AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE4 AGO FAMILY. THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS THEREFORE WARNED THAT WHOEVER HAVE/HAS/HAD OR INTED TO HAVE ANY DEALINGS WITH THE SAID JAMIU IBRAHIM IN THIS REGARD, DID/DOES SO AT THEIR/HIS/HER OWN PERIL. SIGNED BY THE UNDERLISTED, FAMILY-HEAD/PRINCIPAL MEMBERS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE AGO FAMILY. CHIEF LAWRENCE ADEBAYO, MR YINUSA ANIMASHAUN, MR GANIYU KOLAWOLE, MR OLUWOLE ADEKUNLE, AND MR ADEDAYO AYOADE. FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES, CONTACT: 08027238966. 08051975276. OR 07068489250

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EDEH NNENNA

EGBO CHUKWU

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STATUTORY DECLARATION OF AGE

CHANGE OF OFFICE ADDRESS

KALU JOB

OKORO SUNDAY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT AL- CUPRON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED HAS MOVED TEMPORALLY TO KM3, UGWUNWASIKE OGIDI / ABATETE EXPRESSWAY, ANAMBRA STATE(SAME BUILDING WITH AKU BLOCKS AND CONCRETE INDUSTRY)

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THAT I WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMOBOLAJI ATINUKE OMOTADE , THAT I NOW WISH TO ADD IBADI’ARAN TO MY FORMER NAME THAT I NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMOBOLAJI IBADI’ARAN ATINUKE OMOTADE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTES.

THAT I WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONU ESTHER , THAT I NOW WISH TO ADD NNEKA TO MY FORMER NAME THAT I NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONU ESTHER NNEKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTES.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT MY NAME NDIDI EDITH OKORIE WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN DURING MY BVN REGISTRATION, BUT NOW WISH TO BE CORRECTED AND ADDRESSED AS OKORIE NDIDIAMAKA EDITH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MADUKA FRANCISCA

SALAMI OMOROVBIYE

OKENWA CHINASA

ADDITION OF NAME

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THAT I WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ANIEDO HARRISON , THAT I NOW WISH TO ADD CHIEMERIE TO MY FORMER NAME THAT I NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ANIEDO HARRISON CHIEMERIE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTES.

OGUONU CHINENYE

CHRISTOPHER ANTHONIA

ANI IFEOMA

ANIEGBOKA JOY

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OPARAJIAKU IFUNANYA

IGWE CHIOMA

OPARANOZIE CHIAMAKA

IMMACULATA ULU

AKAHITE DANIEL

EDEH VICTORY

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IMMACULATA UKOH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IMMACULATA ULU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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OGBA JULIET

ONWO BASILICA

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IKECHUKWU VALENTINE

JULIUS CHINAGOROM

ODUNTAN ABIODUN

ONUOHA ANAYO

EZE CHARLES

AUSTINE ABU

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ADEBANJO IFEJOLA

ALABI OLABISI

PETER OLUSOLA

OLUWATOYIN EVELYN

ADIO ARO RASAK

FRANCA IYERE

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OLUSEGUN ABIGAIL

ASHABI ABIODUN

ABUTU JAMES

ADEKANBI ISSA

LAWAL TAIWO

MAKWE EMEKA

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MARGARET MOJISOLA

RAJI JELEEL

AKUJEKWESI JERRY OLISA

ODUYEBO OLUWAKEMI

OKOGBUE MELODY

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I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MARGARET MOJISOLA LADI GEORGE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS MARGARET MOJISOLA OMOTINUKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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THE APPOINTED TIME AND PLACE MINISTRY THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY 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. MR AYO SAMUEL AJILEYE - CHAIRMAN 2. MRS MABEL ALALI AJILEYE - SECRETARY THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD 2. TO PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS OF SALVATION TO ALL MANKIND THROUGH BIBLICAL AND LEGAL MEANS FOR KINGDOM EXPANSION. 3. TO ESTABLISH LOCAL BRANCHES FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL WORLDWIDE. 4. FOR MARRIAGE COUNSELING AND DELIVERANCE MINISTRY BASE ON SCRIPTURAL TEACHINGS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET, PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

23 Companies Registration PUBLIC NOTICE

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE PROPERTY PLOT 116 AT AREA .N. ZONE 1 WORLD BANK HOUSING ESTATE OWERRI, IMO STATE IS NOT FOR SALE NOR BE USED AS COLLATERAL FOR ANY TRANSACTION. BUYERS AT THEIR OWN RISK. IF ANY NEED CONTACT THE OWNERS VIA 07062691551. BUYERS BEWARE.

SIGNED: MORENIKE E. MESEKO (SOLICITOR).

SIGNED: MRS L. N ONU.

VELVET AFRICA FOUNDATION

CHRISTIAN INTERDENOMINATIONAL INTERCEDING MINISTRY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HERBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 OMOBOLAJI ATINUKE OMOTADE 2. GBOLAHAN KEHINDE AKINDE 3. VICTORIA AINA WILLIAMS 4. CHRISTIAN MADUBUKO BELOSA

- FOUNDING TRUSTEES - DEFAULT TRUSTEES - SECRETARY TRUSTEES - CONSULTANT TRUSTEES

AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1) PREVENTION AND ERADICATION OF CHILD ABUSE AND SEXUAL MOLESTATION AND ABUSE OF CHILDREN. 2) ADEQUATE FOR THE CARE FOR MOTHERLESS BABIES AND CHILDREN IN ORPHANAGES. 3) ENCOURAGE LITTLE CHILDREN TO HAVE SELF CONFIDENCE, TO SPEAK FREELY, WITH NO FEAR OF TREAT. 4) EDUCATION OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED ONES THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS FROM GRANTS AND DONATIONS ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAVE APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990. NAMES OF THE TRUSTEES (1) EVANG. IFEZUE BLESSING (2) PASTOR IFEZUE DEBORAH EBUBE PRINCESS AIMS/OBJECTIVES (1) TO MAKE DISCIPLES OF CHRIST IN ALL NATIONS (2) TO BRING TOTAL RECONCILIATION IN THE NAME JESUS CHRIST TO ALL MANKIND (3) TO UNDERTAKE MISSIONARY WORK TO THE WORLD AT LARGE (4) TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

AHIAZU SOLIDARITY FORUM

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAME ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ANYANWU MICHAEL CHIGOZIE 2. IWUCHUKWU JOHNSON UKACHUKWU 3. ANYANWU DORIS 4. OBIYO ANYANWU IFEANYI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: ASSISTING MEMBERS TO FOSTER UNITY, PEACE, EQUITY AND PROGRESS AMONG MEMBERS 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 THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ANYANWU MICHAEL CHIGOZIE (CHAIRMAN)

NOSAKHARE JANEZ FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1,DR. MISS EGUAKUN GOLDEN OMOSEFE - CHAIRMAN /PRESIDENT 2, DR.MRS.BEMIGHO-ODONMETA PRECIOUS AMENAGHAWON-SECRTARY 3.DR.ODONMETA AYO BEMIGHO 4, DR. OSAZUWA AGBONGIARUOYI UYIOSA. 5. DR. EGUAKUN COLLINS ESEOSA 6. MISS. EGUAKUN BLESSING OSAKPOLOR 7. MISS. EGUAKUN BEST OSASUMWEN. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.TO CATER FOR THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE AFFECTED WITH HYDROCEPHALUS AND OTHER BRAIN DEFECTS ESPECIALLY THOSE IN NEED OF SURGICAL INTERVENTION. 2. TO FURTHER CATER FOR THE POST SURGICAL NEEDS/ REHABILITATION FOR SUCH PATIENTS. 3.TO ORGANISE SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS CREATING AWARENESS OF HYDROCEPHALUS AND OTHER BRAIN DEFECTS. ALSO TO INCREASE PARENTS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TOWARDS MANAGING HYDROCEPHALUS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420,TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA,ABUJA.WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: OMOBOLAJI ATINUKE OMOTADE (FOUNDER)

SIGNED EVANG. IFEZUE BLESSING

SIGNED DR. EGUAKUN GOLDEN OMOSFE 08062341750

GLORIOUS HALLELUYAH CHURCH

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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)PROPHET KOKUMO ENIOLORUNDA ELIJAH -CHAIRMAN (2)PASTOR ADEKEYE FEMI JOSEPH-SECRETARY (3)DEACONESS TITUS BOSEDE VERONICA AIMS (1) TO BRING SALVATION AND LIGHT TO THE UNSAVE AND WIN SOUL FOR HIM (2) PREACHING TEACHING AND HEALING THROUGH WORSHIPS AND PROMOTING THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD AND OBEDIENCE TO THE INSTRUCTION OF JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET, PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

LOVECITY CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART’ C’ OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990 .

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF LOSS OF LAND TITLE DOCUMENT BELONGING TO MR MATHEW CHUKWUDI EGBE. THAT I AM THE BONAFIDE OWNER OF THE PLOT NO 47 FEDERAL LOW COST HOUSING ESTATE, TRANSEKULU, 12 NIKE ROAD ENUGU. THAT THE SAID PLOT OF LAND WAS ALLOCATED TO ME BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN 1990. THAT I WAS DULY ISSUED WITH ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS REGARDING THE SAID PLOT. ALL EFFORT OF TRACE THE SAID DOCUMENT HAS PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND PLEASE CONTACT THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF LANDS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.

CHICKEN SELLER ASSOCIATION, OYIGBO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, DEGREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1) EERA KAKA - PRESIDENT 2) ESTHER EERA-KAKA - V.P/SECRETARY 3) GIFT ONORNWI KAKA

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. FABIAN EZEONYE CHINONSO - CHAIRMAN. 2. ONUOHA JUDE A. - VICE CHAIRMAN. 3. MADUKA CHIMA FABULOUS - SECRETARY. 4. LAZARUS CHINYERE - TREASURER.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE LOVE OF GOD TO THE DYING WORLD 2. TO TOUCH HUMANITY WITH THE LIQUID LOVE OF GOD THEREBY RESTORING HOPE FOR THE PURPOSEFUL LIVING.

AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY AMONGST MEMBERS. 2. TO ASSIST IN THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS 3. TO ENSURE THAT HEALTHY CHICKEN ARE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS.

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

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

SIGNED : BASSEY AKPAN.

ROYAL PALACE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION AT THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTER ACT, CAP C20, LFN, 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) ADEMAKINWA SOLOMON ADENIPEKUN (2) ADEMAKINWA OLUSHOLA JANET (3) OLASOJI BABATUNDE OLAWOLE (4) ADEMAKINWA EMMANUEL ADEWOYE (5) OLORUNJUWON AYODELE SAMUEL THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(A) TO PREACH AND PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST IN NIGERIA AND ALL OVER THE WORLD. (B) TO TRAIN AND ORDAIN MINISTERS FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF THE WORK OF THE CHURCH IN NIGERIA AND ALL OVER THE WORLD AS SHALL BE SET OUT BY THE CHURCH. (C) TO PROVIDE COUNSELING, EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING FOR PEOPLE TO ENABLE THEM TO BECOME SELF-SUPPORTING IN VARIOUS TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA DISTRICT, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: MADUKA CHIMA FABULOUS (SECRETARY)

CHRIST ARISE CHURCH SUFFER NO MORE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR RAMON OLUFEMI SAMUEL 2. PASTOR OLUGBENGA OGUNDELE 3. DEACONESS OPEYEMI FUNKE RAMON 4. ADETUNJI OLUWOLE ADEOYE 5. OLAWOYIN SHINAAYOMI 6. OLUWASEUN OKIKIJESU ENOCH 7. ADENIYI FISAYO AIMS: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO WIN SOULS AND EVANGELIZE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAIMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : TRUSTEES

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED OF THE LOSS OF ORIGINAL CERTIFIED TRUE COPY (CTC) OF THE PROPERTY SITUATE AT KM 4 ONITSHA/ OWERRI ROAD, OBOSI IN IDEMILI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE OF NIGERIA. THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (C OF O) WAS GRANTED TO AMAZU MOTORS LIMITED BY THE OLD ANAMBRA STATE AND REGISTERED WITH MINISTRY OF LANDS AND SURVEY, ENUGU STATE IN NO 83, VOLUME 1115, PAGE 83 BUT RECERTIFIED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF ANAMBRA STATE. ALL EFFORT OF TRACE THE SAID DOCUMENT HAS PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND PLEASE CONTACT THE MINISTRY OF LANDS AND SURVEY ENUGU DEVELOPMENT. SIGNED LADY MONICA NWANNEKA AMAZU ADMINISTRATRIX ESTATE OF SIR LAWRENCE CHUKWUNEYE AMAZU

C.I LANDERS GLOBAL INITIATIVE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANISATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REITERATION UNDER THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. UBAH CHINONSO HUMPHREY - PRESIDENT 2. NWOYE-UBAH BEATRICE IFUNANYA - VICE PRESIDENT 3. ONITAYE VICTOR - TREASURER 4. IKEH ONYEKA CHRISTOPHER - MEMBER 5. EZEUDU CHRISTIANA NKECHI - MEMBER 6. HUMPHREY GIOVANNI ONYEBUCHUKWU -MEMBER 7. NWOYE HAPPINESS ADAOBI -MEMBER 8. NWANKWO BLESSING -MEMBER THE OBJECTIVES ARE; 1. TO REDUCE THE RATE OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN OUR SOCIETY. 2. SET PARAMETERS FOR RACE CAR BUILDS AND TECHNICAL INSPECTION OF CAR BUILDS FOR RACING PURPOSES. 2. TO MAKE OUR YOUTHS AND LESS PRIVILEGED TO BE FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT THROUGH SKILLS ACQUISITION. 3. TO BECOME NUMBER ONE IN AFRICA IN TERMS OF JOB CREATION. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION . SIGNED; UBAH CHINONSO HUMPHREY

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THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER THE PART “C” OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. CHRISTIE EBIBLOEMI IFIDI - CHAIRMAN. 2. IFIDI STEPHEN TARI - SECRETARY. 3.EHINNA-JAJA EUCHARIA CHIBUZOR -MEMBER. AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. TO HELP THE NEEDY AND LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO EQUIP THE LESS PRIVILEGED PERSONS WITH VOCATIONAL SKILLS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED; CHRISTIE EBIBLOEMI IFIDI. (CHAIRMAN)

Companies Registration 24 REGINA OLOLADE OLATUNJI ORIDALU MEMORIAL 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: 1. FASIPE COMFORT FUNMILAYO. 2. AKOGU DAMILOLA DAVINA. 3. OLATUNJI PHILIP OLUSOLA. 4. IPINDUMI-ADAMS KOREDE JAMES. 5. ONASANWO OLUGBENGA SANYAOLU. 6. OMIKOREDE ADEDOJA YETUNDE SUBUOLA. 7. ODELOLA MOPELADE OLUBISI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : BARR DOLAPO AISHIDA 08053614110

IIFESOWAPO MOTOR SPARE IIFESOWAPO MOTOR SPARE PARTS DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF YEWA 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). MR. JIMOH IBRAHEEM - CHAIRMAN.. (2). MR. OLAWALE OLAOGUN - VICE CHAIRMAN. (3). MR. FRANCIS OPEISA - SECRETARY. (4). MR TUNDE ODEBIYI - TREASURER. (5). MR. ASIMIU BABALOLA - FINANCIAL SECRETARY. (6). MR. MUFUTAU AMUDA - CHIEF WHIP. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FOSTER PEACE AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION 2. TO PROTECT THE INTEREST AND WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS 3. TO CATER FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED AND NEEDY IN THE SOCIETY 4. TO SUPPORT AND HELP EACH OTHER IN TIME OF SOCIAL AND WELFARE NEED ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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PUBLIC NOTICE THE OLD NAME : ALAFAIA EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION THE NEW NAME : ALAFIA EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR CHANGE OF NAME UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE CHANGE OF NAME IS NECESSARY TO PROPERLY REFLECT THE AIMS AND OBJECTS OF THE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION SHALL EQUALLY AMEND HER CONSTITUTION TO REFLECT THE NEW NAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : MRS J.O LADEJO FOR: SEVEN SECRETARIES LIMITED SECRETARY

THE LORD’S COVENANT

LOSS OF DOCUMENTS THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE LOSS OF THE UNDER LISTED ORIGINAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTERS ISSUED BY ABUJA GEOGRAPHIC AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS, IN RESPECT OF MOFAT INTERNATIONAL NIGERIA LIMITED. 1. PLOT 609 (MISC 109890) CADASTRAL ZONE (C01) KARMO DISTRICT 2. PLOT 360 (MISC 109891) CADASTRAL ZONE (B05) UTAKO. 3. PLOT 613 (MISC 109893) (C04) DAPE 4. PLOT 1299 (MISC 109892) (B77) KAURA 5. PLOT 1816 (MISC 108939) C12 KABUSA THESE DOCUMENTS WERE DISCOVERED MISSING ON THE 16TH OF APRIL, 2018 AFTER A THEFT INCIDENT AROUND AREA 11 GARKI, FCT, ABUJA. ALL EFFORTS TO TRACE THE SAID MISSING DOCUMENTS HAS PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND PLEASE REPORT TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION.

VERITIES COMMUNITY RADIO INITIATIVE

THE LORD’S COVENANT SIGNS AND POWER SANCTUARY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

VERITIES COMMUNITY RADIO 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.

TRUSTEES: 1) REV. DR. ABIODUN EMMANUEL OKOJI 2) NNAMDI OKOJI 3) OGUGUA OLUWAREMILEKUN OKOJI 4) IJENU YETUNDE OKOJI 5) OMOH RASHIDAT ODUNIFA

THE NAMES OF THE TRUSTEES: 1. NWANZE KANAYO FELIX. (CHAIRMAN) 2. AKINBOYEDE AYOKUNLE AJANI 3. SOFOWOTE OLUSEGUN OLUSEYE 4. ODEY ACHU ALICE IDAGU (SECRETARY) 5: ONAOLAPO JOEL OLUSOJI 6. ADEREMI AYODELE ANTHONY

AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1) TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION [CAC], PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

AIM AND: OBJECTIVE ESTABLISHMENTS OF COMMUNITY RADIO STATION TO ENLIGHTEN LOCAL COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE DANGER OF CULTISM & OTHER SOCIAL VICES IN D COMMUNITY 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 08069580077

SIGNED: SECRETARY

FATHER’S WILL GOSPEL MINISTRY INT’L

MASJID ABUBAKAR SADDIQ ISLAMIC CENTER

DEVELOPMENT JOURNALISM INITIATIVE

FATHER’S WILL GOSPEL MINISTRY INT’L 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.

MASJID ABUBAKAR SADDIQ ISLAMIC CENTER 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.

DEVELOPMENT JOURNALISM INITIATIVE FOR NATION BUILDING 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. IGNATIUS ONUORAH 2. ONUORAH NDIDIAMAKA SUSSAN 3. ANIGBOGU UGOCHUKWU WINSTON

BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 1. USMAN SALEH A 2. SABO MUSA ABUBAKAR 3. SABO MUSA DANTAMAS (CHAIRMAN) 4. MUSA AUWAL MOHAMMED 5. MUHAMMAD ALHAJI HARUNA (SECRETARY)

NAME OF TRUSTEES: 1. ONOJA JAMES OKPANACHI - CHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE 2. ONOJA RUTH OJONE - SECRETARY 3. ABDULLAHI ABUBAKAR - MEMBER.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST IN THE WORLD. 2. TO MINISTER THE GIFTS OF GRACE TO THE PEOPLE. 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. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU 08038466838 ( SOLICITOR)

THE HEALING WORD PENTECOSTAL MISSION THE HEALING WORD PENTECOSTAL MISSION 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. REV. CHINWENDU ELI 2. PLEASURE ELI 3. OLISA NZEKWE 4. CELESTINE TAGBO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST IN THE WORLD. 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, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU 08038466838 (SOLICITOR)

FATHER’S WILL GOSPEL MINISTRY INT’L

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF ISLAM 2. TO ORGANIZE ASALATU GROUPS FOR THE PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING THE TEACHING OF ISLAMIC RELIGION. 3. TO FOSTER PEACE AND HARMONY 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: SECRETARY

PRESENTED BY BARR. EKELE ATADOGA

CATHOLIC INTERCESSORY FRIENDS

AFRICAN CANCER AWARENESS INITIATIVE

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AGBONLAHOR ALFRED ARONEGBE 2. EDEH EMMANUEL EDEH. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED ONES IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

EAGLE CREST EVANGELISTIC

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

EAGLE CREST EVANGELISTIC MINISTRY 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

TRUSTEES: 1. FRANCIS NDUBUISI AGBAFOR 2. VINCENT UNAH NWACHUKWU 3. PHILIP ONUCHUKWU

TRUSTEES: 1. GRACE UTEN’OJO NATHANIEL 2. MRS. ESTHER ENYO-OJO ANANDE-KUR

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO SPEARHEAD AND SPONSOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AMANATOR AND PROVISION OF AMENITIES 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.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST 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: GIDEON NWANKWO ESQ 07030271109

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO EDUCATE CITIZENS THROUGH PRINT, ELECTRONIC AND ONLINE MEDIA PLATFORMS ABOUT ISSUES AND DEVELOPMENTS THAT CAN POSITIVELY ENABLE THEM TO BUILD THEMSELVES AND ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO NATION BUILDING. 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: GIDEON NWANKWO ESQ 07030271109

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.) DR. OBASOHAN EFE ..............CHAIRMAN/CEO 2) DR LAWRENCE IGBINOSA.......... HEAD OF RESEARCH AND MEDICAL STATISTICS. 3) BARR JENNIFER O ASORO........... LEGAL ADVISER 4) DR. ELUSOJI OLUWAFUNMILAYO ELOGHOSA..... ...... HEAD OF MEDICAL OUTREACH AND EVENTS. 5) DR MUNIRAH ABUBAKAR M OZETO............ FINANCIAL SECRETARY 6) DR ADESOYE OLUWASEYI .............PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER. 7) DR. ABUBAKAR MUKHTAR MUNIRAH OZETO ............ SECRETARY GENERAL AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY THROUGH CREATING AWARENESS ON THE CAUSES OF CANCER ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY .

WAY FORWARD EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE WAY FORWARD EMPOWERMENT 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. ASHIRU AL-MAHROOF -CHAIRMAN 2. HAJIA HAUWA MUHAMMAD -SECRETARY 3. ALHAJI IBRAHIM ALI GADZAMA 4. MRS. CHINYERE AMADEIN 5. ALHAJI DAHIRU ABUBAKAR 6. ALHAJI ABDULLAHI BABALELE 7. MR. IKE OKONJI AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO EMPOWER THE 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: SECRETARY

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25 Companies Registration OSHIRI TOWN UNION

OUR OWN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999 TRUSTEES: 1. ADEDIJI BUKUNMI RAPHAEL 2. ANYAWU PEACE IFEOMA AIMS:1. TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ON THEIR RIGHTS 2. TO SERVE AS A HELPING HAND TO THOSE IN NEED 3. TO PROMOTE CHARITY THROUGH IT’S TELEVISION PROGRAMMES 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

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 ACTS, 1990. TRUSTEES 1. KELECHI CHIMA AJA 2. CHIEF MARK IGWE 3. PETER OBASI 4. LJEOMA PERPETUA ONUOHA 5. OKECHUKWU KENNETH CHITA 6. BENJAMIN OGBONNA MKPUMA 7. INNOCENT UNA. 8. CHIKA ORIE ALEZE. 9. CHIEF DALAS ELEBE 10. GODFREY NNAMDI CHUKWU

CHANGE OF NAME I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MOJIBOLA OLUWABUNMI IDAYAT, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IBIWOYE MOJIBOLA OLUWABUNMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC/ AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

CHANGE OF NAME

AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1. TO BE THE HOME AND NATIONAL BODY OF OSHIRI TOWN UNION WHICH CATERS FOR THE WELFARE OF THE INDIGENES OF OSHIRI COMMUNITY IN ONICHA L.G.A.OF EBONYI STATE. 2. TO BE THE PARENTAL AND UMBRELLA BODY OF ALL BRANCHES OF OSHIRI TOWN UNION WHEREVER BASED. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLIC NOTICE. SIGNED: SECRETARY

ENGAGE EMPOWER EDUCATE INITIATIVE CAC/IT/NO. 105343

CHANGE OF NAME I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADE OLORUNWA BLESSING, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABDUL OLORUNWA BLESSING. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC/ AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

SUPER EAGLES SUPPORTERS CLUB ABUJA

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEBOWALE KUNLE-KASHI SOLOMON NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEBOWALE KASHIMAWO KUNLE. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. DIAMOND BANK AND GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

CHANGE OF NAME FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OLANIKE GRACE AMUSA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OLANIKE GRACE EMIDA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ABOVE ALL BELIEVERS BIBLE MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL CAC/IT/NO/100149

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REMOVAL OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999. TRUSTEES ARE 1. OMOJUWA JAPHETH - REMOVED 2. YAKASAI SALIHU TANKO -REMOVED 3. OGUNSANYA BABAJIDE -REMOVED 4. IKIDDEH ATA SOLOMON - REMOVED 5. MESHACK-HART KALADA BELEMA -RETAINED 6. ILOUNOH AFAM EVARISTUS -RETAINED 7. ILLOH NANCY - RETAINED 8. MESHACK-HART SONNY OPUENE -RETAINED

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

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME

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.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES 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

SIGNED :- SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHANGE OF NAME

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ABDULLAHI ADIJAT OMOTOKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OMOTAYO ADIJAT OMOTOKE. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DEAN AYOSILE KEHINDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DEAN AYOSILE SURAJ. BORN 15/12/2012. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CHANGE OF NAME

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS DAWN ERIOLUWA AYOMIDE KEHINDE. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS DAWN AYOMIDE SURAJ. BORN 02/09/2010. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OYEBAMIJI BUNMI OLUSEYI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLAPADE BUNMI OLUSEYI. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID . NYSC, BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

PUBLIC NOTICE

OLD NAME- ALMAJIRI AIDS FOUNDATION NEW NAME - ALMAJIRI PHILOSOPHY FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR THE CHANGE OF NAME UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. AND AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION THE TRUSTEES REMAIN THE SAME THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME. 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

TRAILBRAZERS INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT INITIATIVE THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER THE PART “C” OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. TRUSTEES: 1 OBIKUDO NINA IBIFURO - CHAIRMAN 2. OBIKUDO PAUL CHUKWUMA - SECRETARY 3. OGHENEROBOR DAVID UFUOMA 4. JIBOLA ADEOYE ADEYEMI 5. PASTOR EZEKIEL OBIKUDO. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:, 1. TO REFOCUS AND REDIRECT CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS TO BE PASSIONATE ABOUT BEING INFLUENCERS IN THEIR WORLD AND TIME. 2 TO OFFER CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS. 3 TO GUIDE CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS IN THE STEWARDSHIP OF THEIR TIME, SKILLS AND MONEY ANY OBJECTION(S) TO THIS RE-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. IFEANYI ONWUZURUIKE

TRUSTEE:1. OLUTOYE ORISHABIYI - PRESIDENT 2. OKECHUCKWU IBEAKAMA - SECRETARY AIM: 1. TO FORSTER UNITY AMONG MEMBERS

SHERIFF-DEEN IN ISLAM ORGANIZATION OF NIGERIA TRUSTEES 1. YUSUFF KHALEFA MUTAKKHABIR. 2.ADEWALE SHERIFF A. 3.ADEBAYO JAMIU ADEPOJU- PRESIDENT 4.OLOHUNYINKA ISIAKA BAYOW- MISSIONER 5.RASHEED ADEMOLA HAMEED- TREASURER 6.AKANDE LATEEF 7. ALAO JIMOH A. 8.YUSUF MUSTAPHA KAYODE. 9.SANNI WAHAB AJANNI 10. OJEWANDE ASIMIYU ADEWALE- SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHANGE OF NAME I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS FOLAKAYODE MOROHUNFAYO TITILOPE NOW KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. ADEBOTE MOROHUNFAYO TITILOPE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, AUTHORITIES CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CHANGE OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT MY NAME WAS WRITTEN AS YONANA ABIMIKU ON MY DRIVERS LISCENCE. HENCE I WISH TO STATE THAT THE CORRECT NAME IS SPELT AS YUNANA ABIMIKU. FEDERAL ROAD SAFETY CORPS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ASSOCIATION OF FORENSIC AND INVESTIGATIVE AUDITORS IN NIGERIA – CAC/IT/NO. 88270 THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR ADDITIONAL TRUSTEES UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR. MRS. VICTORIA AYISHETU ENAPE 2. PROF. BAYERO MUHAMMAD SABIR 3. MR. IBRAHIM USMAN 4. MR. ABUH OKPANACHI 5. MR. OKORO EDDYBROWN ONYEGBULA 6. MRS. ILOBA GRACE ONUMU 7. MISS GRACE JOSEPH 8. MR. STEPHEN AJEKA ABUH 9. JOSEPH ENAPE 10. MR. GIDEON JOSEPH

RETAINED RETAINED RETAINED RETAINED RETAINED RETAINED REMOVED -

EUNICE OKOLI OKAGBA NWANYI FOUNDATION 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 ACTS, 1990.

OBJECT: TO PROVIDE CARE AND SUPPORT FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLIC NOTICE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONWUBIKO IFEANYI, HEREBY WISH TO ADD LIVTONY TO MY NAME. HENCEFORTH , WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS ONWUBIKO LIVTONY IFEANYI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERN PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

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

TRUSTEES: 1. CHRISTOPHER OGBOGU OKOLI 2 UCHE CHRISTIAN OKOLI

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (1) TO PREACH AND SPREAD THE WORD OF GOD THROUGH ISLAMIC PROGRAMS. (2) TO ORGANISE PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON EMPOWERMENT OF THE PEOPLE OF ISLAM IN THE SOCIETY

CHANGE OF NAME

THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. APOSTLE PETER IMHONLEMHEN - RETAINED 2. MRS. CLARA ASIOVU - RETAINED 3. MR. DIRISU ODUON - REMOVED 4. GRACE OKOEBOR - RETAINED 5. PRECIOUS ASIOVU - RETAINED THE NEW APPOINTED TRUSTEES : 1. ASIOVU DESTINY IDEMUDIA

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 ACTS, 1990.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ODEGBEMI RUTH MUBO GABRIEL NOW KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS RUTH MUBO GABRIEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, AUTHORITIES CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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.

RETAINED

RETAINED REMOVED

THE NEWLY APPOINTED TRUSTEES IS: * ALH. MUSA MUHAMMED THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: REMAIN THE SAME. REASONS FOR REMOVAL: A) THE TWO (2) TRUSTEES WERE REMOVED BY 2/3RD MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT AT THE GENERAL MEETING. B) WHILE ONE WAS APPOINTED TO FILL THE VACANCY POST.

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 THIS PUBLIC NOTICE. SIGNED: GRACE OKWOLI 08030967528, 08077508799

INI PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION (I. P. A) 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 ACTS, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. MICHAEL ESSIEN 2. MR. ITORO MONDAY 3. MR. LOVEDAY NDARAKE 4. MR. AKANINYENE EKPE 5. MR. IDONGESIT ERETTE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE BROTHERLY LOVE AND PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS. 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 THIS PUBLIC NOTICE. SIGNED: SECRETARY

STERLING FAITH CHURCH WORLDWIDE THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER THE PART “C” OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PST UDEME TIM OTU 2. DEACONESS ESTHER UDEME OTU 3. MRS EMEM ANIEKAN BASSEY 4. PST EKOMOBONG ITA SILAS 5. BROTHER IFURE UDEME OTU 6. MRS EDIKAN CHARLES EKPENYONG 7. BROTHER UBONGABASI UDEME OTU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD

ANY OBJECTION(S) TO THIS RE-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.

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

SIGNED: EZRA ENWERE,ESQ. (SOLICITOR

SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

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UNIQUE LIFE BIBLE CHURCH

ASSOCIATION OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS FOR PEACE AND UNITY 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

UNIQUE LIFE 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. CHIEF ONYEKACHI NKEMDILIM IHEME 2. REVEREND DR. CHIGOR CHIKE 3. MRS. CORDELIA IFEYINWA IHEME 4. OBENWA CHINASA LILIAN

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR TONY OKONKWO 2. OKONKWO NGOZI CHARITY 3. EZEWPUTA IFEMELUMMA SYLVESTER 4. OGBONNA UCHE OGBU

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO EMBARK ON AN INTER-FAITH PROJECT FOR A COMMON HUMANITY DEDICATED FOR UNIVERSAL PEACE AND UNITY. 2. TO INITIATE AND EMBARK ON DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS THAT WILL PROMOTE SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY. 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: UKAGA O. K. ESQ. 08033155820

VOICE FROM HEAVEN DIVINE

VOICE FROM HEAVEN DIVINE ENCOUNTER 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. MATTHEW JOSEPH - SENIOR PASTOR 2. ESTHER JOSEPH EJINIWEBI - SECRETARY 3. PATIENCE ASEMOTA - TREASURER. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD. 2. TO TAKE CARE OF THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS. 3. TO ESTABLISH LOCAL BRANCHES FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL WORLDWIDE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE 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)

GLORIOUS SENIORS CITIZENS’

GLORIOUS SENIORS CITIZENS’ HOME 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. ADETUNJI MARTIN AKINFENWA - PRESIDENT 2. ADETUNJI GRACE FOLAKEMI -VICE PRESIDENT 3. ADETUNJI ABISOLA OMOTAYO -TREASURER 4. ADETUNJI OLUWATOBI RUTH 5. ADETUNJI AKINTAYO DANIEL -SECRETARY 6. ADETUNJI TEMITOPE ELIZABET

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SAMUEL ADOINA FOUNDATION

FEJIRO AND PRISCA TRADERS FEJIRO AND PRISCA TRADERS EMPOWERMENT CENTRE 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. OWUZA BUNYAMBA LAWAN - CHAIRMAN 2. BUNYAMBA ABDULLAHI LAWAN - SECRETARY.

TRUSTEES: 1. ANYAMELE PRISCA- PRESIDENT, 2. ERUDE MITCHELL OGHENEFEJRO- SECRETARY, 3. ANYAMELE BENJAMIN BENSON- TREASURER, 4. ERUDE KINGSLEY OGHENERUKEVWE.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO CATER FOR AND REACH OUT TO PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND DISABILITY. 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.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE : TO EMPOWER MEMBERS FINANCIALLY, ECONOMICALLY, SOCIALLY, MORALLY TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. 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 PRINCE OBINNA ORJI OOA

LUKMAN IBRAHIM FOUNDATION

LUKMAN IBRAHIM FOUNDATION & EMPOWERMENT 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. IBRAHIM LUKMAN OLAGBENGA (CHAIRMAN) 2. IBRAHIM OLUWAKEMI KABIRAT (SECRETARY)

AIM AND OBJECTIVE HELPING LESS PRIVILEDGE CHILDREN BY PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS LIKE FOODS, 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

SIGNED SECRETARY

THE EZER FOUNDATION

THE EZER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED 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. CHAIRMAN

MEMBER MEMBER TREASURER EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

AIM AND OBJECTIVE CATER FOR CHILDREN IN NEED 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

PRISENDA WRITERS RESIDENCY INITIATIVE PRISENDA WRITERS RESIDENCY 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. MRS. TITI HORSFALL - PRESIDENT. 2. MR. UCHE IZUORA 3. MRS. TONBARA EGEKWU. 4. MR. KABIR ALWALLED YUSUF. 5. MR. ANOTE AJELUOROU - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1). TO PROMOTE LITERACY. 2). TO PROMOTE CREATIVE WRITING AND INTELLECTUAL EXPRESSION OF THOUGHT. 3). TO PROVIDE AN ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE EXPRESSION OF CREATIVITY. 4). TO INSPIRE THINKERS AND SOLUTION PROVIDERS THAT WOULD POSITIVELY IMPACT THEIR GENERATION. 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

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF HER MEMBERS. 2. TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, ETIQUETTE AND DISCIPLINE. 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.

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

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO ASSIST IN SKILLS ACQUISITION/DEVELOPMENT AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO UTILIZE THE ACQUIRED SKILLS. 2. TO INITIATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INTRAPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS THAT COACH, INFORM & INFLUENCE WOMEN AND YOUTH. 3. TO INITIATE AND ATTRACT STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH GOVERNMENT AND INSTITUTIONS TOWARDS HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT. 4. TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPPORT NETWORK FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS AND COMMUNITIES IN NIGERIA 5. TO TRAIN, ADVICE AND MENTOR THE YOUTH TOWARDS SELF DEVELOPMENT. 6. TO ENGAGE IN ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO FURTHER THE ACTUALIZATION OF HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

MEMBER MEMBER

TRUSTEES: 1. REV FELIX AJIDE 2. MR PAUL ALIYU, 3. TERSSO ZAMBER. 4. IFEANYI ODOH, 5. AMINU IBRAHIM, 6. YUSUF ADEBOWALE, 7. DANLADI ABDULKAREEM, 8. USMAN UMAR TOUNGO

SIGNED: SECRETARY

TRUSTEES ARE 1. BARR. SEYI AKINWUNMI 2. MRS BIMPE BAMGBOSE MARTINS 3. MR ADEBOLA OLANIPEKUN 4. MRS NIRETI ADEBAYO 5. MR AYODELE ONI 6. MRS MOROUNRANT ALEBIOSU 7. MRS BODUNRIN OLANIPEKUN -

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

DIVINE TRUETH GLORIOUS MINISTRY DIVINE TRUETH GLORIOUS MINISTRY 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)ONWULIRI MAGRET C (2)APUAMADI JOVITA CHIDINMA (3) DIKE JOHN CHIDORON (4) OBI KODILICHUKWU PERPETUA (5) MANUKWE CHRISUGOCHI

AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED SECRETARY

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WORLDWIDE 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 NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 1 OKUNGBOWA CHRISTOPHER IZIENGBE 2. IFEZUE VICTOR OBL 3. ONYEKWELU JONATHAN CHUKWUJEKWU 4. ADEBOWALE JOSEPH ADELAKUN S. AINA AKINTOMIDE MORONKEJI THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE 1. TO REUNITE GRADUATES OF THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE, WITH THE VIEW TO FOSTERING AND FURTHERING FRENDSHIP AS WELL ENCRANCING SOCIO ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF MEMBERS WORLDWIDE. 2. TO STIMULATE AND ENCOURAGE ALUMNI OF THE UNIVERSITY WORLDWIDE TO SHOW INTEREST IN THE AFFAIRS OF UNIVERSITY AT ALL TIMES. 3. TO PROVIDE A FORUM THROUGH WHICH GOOD IMAGE OF THE UNIVERSITY CAN BE PROJECTED TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD. 4. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG ALL BRANCHES OF THE ASSOCIATION IN ALL PARTS OF NIGERIA AND ABROAD 5. TO SEEK AVENUES FOR ASSISTING THE UNIVERSITY FROM TIME TO TIME. 6. TO FORGE USEFUL LINKS BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY AND HER ASSOCIATES. 7. TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR MONITORING THE PROGRESS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. 8. TO UNDERTAKE SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY 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

INDEPENDENT INITIATIVE FOR SELF

INDEPENDENT INITIATIVE FOR SELF RELIANCE AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHUKWU HUMBLE ANYAOHA (CHAIRMAN) 2. BAR. IMIETE AKEBIN ONYIGHI (SECRETARY) 3. ISAAC C. CHUKU(TREASURER) AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FIGHT CORRUPTION AND UNEMPLOYMENT BY EMPOWERMENT THROUGH SKILLS AND POSITIVE IDEOLOGY TOWARDS THE NEW NIGERIA AGENDA. 2. TO CURB YOUTH RESTIVENESS AND SOCIAL VICES IN OUR SOCIETY. 3. TO CROSS BRIDGE FOR RESOUNDING SUCCESS AND EXCELLENCE AMONG GREEN LIFE YOUTH IN NIGERIA AND AFRICA. 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

CHAIRMAN SECRETARY

DIVINE TRUETH GLORIOUS MINISTRY COMPUTER TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIANS ASSOCIATION OF OGUN 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. MR. OMOTAYO OLUWATOSIN 2. MR. ADEMUYIWA ADEWOLE TIMOTHY 3. MRS. OLAWUNMI MUSILIAT BOLANLE 4. MR. OLORUNJU DANIEL GBENGA 5. MRS. FAMAKINWA YEMI ELISABETH 6. MR. IJAGBA AKEEM YUSUF 7. MR. SOLARIN TAOFIK OLABANJI 8. MR. INAKU JOSHUA 9. MISS. BELLO FUNMILAYO REBECCA 10. MRS. BANJO YETUNDE ADERONKE - SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO FORM A BODY AND FOSTER UNITY AMONG PHONES AND COMPUTER TECHNICIANS IN OGUN. 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

NOVEL BROTHERS ASSOCIATION NOVEL BROTHERS 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. NWACHUKWU NICHOLAS -CHAIRMAN 2. IZUCHUKWU CHRISTOPHER OBIAKOR 3. OKECHUKWU AUGUSTINE OBIAKOR-SECRETARY 4. UWALAKA CHRISTIAN CHIJIOKE -TREASURER 5. IWAH CHINONYE EVEREST 6. IBEERONINI PROMISE AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO GIVE AID TO THE NEEDY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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RASHIDAT OLAYINKA FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS RASHIDAT OLAYINKA ABODUNRIN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS RASHIDAT OLAYINKA KAREEM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

GANIU OMOTOLANI FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AROGBONLO OMOTOLANI ELIZABETH, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS GANIU OMOTOLANI ELIZABETH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ADEIZA OLUSOLA

SONUGA KUDIRAT

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AINA OLUSOLA REBECCA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ADEIZA OLUSOLA REBECCA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADELAKUN KUDIRAT ADEDOYIN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SONUGA KUDIRAT ADELAKUN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

NWANKWO NGOZI FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONWUACHI NGOZI CHRISTIANA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWANKWO NGOZI CHRISTIANA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

SANNI MUYINAT

UGWU EKOMOBONG

OLUGBEMI OLUBUNMI

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADENIJI MUYINAT MORAYO, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SANNI MUYINAT MORAYO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UDOSEN EKOMOBONG MATHIAS, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UGWU EKOMOBONG MATHIAS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS WILLIAMS OLUBUNMI YEWANDE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUGBEMI OLUBUNMI YEWANDE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ARO FATIMO OMOWUNMI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KADIRI FATIMO OMOWUNMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME

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DANIEL JAMES

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, May 4, 2018

Bade-Gboyega emerges UPN candidate for Ekiti guber poll Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), on Thursday picked Chief Olufemi for the July 14 gubernatorial election in Ekiti State.

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sole candidate in the primary election of the party, was unanimously adopted by all the 80 delegates across the 16 local government areas of the state. It would be recalled that two other aspirants stepped down for him a day to the primary election. Commending the delegates, the UPN candidate thanked the party’s delegates and of the party in the forthcoming election.

Sympathisers pay last respect to Oyo ex-Speaker Governor of Oyo State, the state Assembly members, friends amongst others on Thursday paid their last respects to the late Speaker, Mr Michael Adeyemo. Adeyemo, who represented Ibarapa East State Constituency on the All Progressives Congress platform, died of heart of 47. In a

remark

during

honour of Adeyemo, Governor Abiola Ajimobi, said that Adeyemo’s death left a gaping wound that would take time to heal. Ajimobi, who spoke amid tears, said that the

late speaker was a true patriot who was passionate about the progress of the state. According to him, the speaker’s demise is a great loss to the state, the current administration and the APC. Similarly, the Nigerian Conference of Speakers described their colleague’s death as a calamity and a great loss not only to Oyo State but also to the country as a whole. The Speaker, Enugu State House of Assembly, Mr Edward Ubosi, described the deceased as a bridge builder who brought about East states.

Ubosi said that Adeyemo was a defender of the defenceless. The Deputy Speaker, Oyo State Assembly, Mr Musa Abdulwasi, described the late speaker as a dedicated lawmaker who contributed meaningfully to the emergence and passage of quality bills of paramount public interest. “In the time that I have known him, we have come to form a great bond beyond mere comradeship and we had only just began our political journey together. “His sudden death has cut that dream short and it has triggered many questions that are left unanswered.

practitioner who became a patriotic lawmaker; he was God fearing and a responsible son, husband and father”, he said. Ajanaku

(APC/Ibadan

the late Adeyemo was a gentle, noble and astute politician who was never found wanting in his responsibilities as Speaker. Mr Gbenga Oyekola (Atiba/LP) said that Adeyemo was a man of integrity and a highly The representative of the APC Party, Mr Mojeed Olaoya, said that the deceased was

a consummate and hardworking lawmaker whose memories would remain evergreen to all. Speakers of Lagos, Ekiti, Ebonyi, Osun, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Niger, Delta, Kwara, Enugu, Ondo and Ogun states as well as members of the state tributes session. Other dignitaries at the event were Mr Adeyemo Governor of Oyo State, the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Abimbola Munta, Mr Niyi Akintola, SAN and representives of lawmakers in the Seventh Assembly.

INEC admittance on underage voters vindicate us -PDP By Idu Jude, Abuja Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said that the admission by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that underage voters are on in its register has vindicated the PDP’s complaints on the matter and clearly shows that the party was on the right track. PDP in a statement issued on Thursday, said that it acknowledges the development in INEC and had reject the moves by the commission to unilaterally clean up the discredited register and eliminate the minors without involving all stakeholders including political parties in the process. It further stated that the quest for INEC to

reright the wrong, is principally because the party and the general public have already been made aware that INEC, under Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has been instructed by the Presidency and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to retain the underage voters, particularly in Katsina and Kano states as well as other porous states where they plot to use them to rig election for President Muhammadu Buhari. “PDP noted that INEC has been compromised by the APC clearly demonstrated in their earlier spirited denials of existence of underage voters in the register. Nigerians are aware that INEC only admitted the illegality following preponderance of incontestable

documentary evidences exposed by the PDP. party said that its ranks already aware of other illegalities being perpetrated in INEC by the APC to manipulate the electoral process not only for the 2019 general election but also the forthcoming governorship elections in Osun and Ekiti States. “We are aware that a blood relation of President Buhari, who has been made in charge of very sensitive department in INEC, has been perfecting all manner of rigging plans, including the exposed plans to create illegal 30,000 polling units in porous areas to be used to allocate votes for President Buhari. We are also aware of underhand registration of APC agents as

election observers, as well as the anipulation of INEC voters’ and constituency data to favour the APC”. The PDP however, charges Prof. Yakubu to explain to Nigerians why his commission secretly registered over 4,000 APC agents as observers for the Ekiti and Osun governorship elections. It said that INEC should explain why it registered observers without the knowledge of other stakeholders, particularly the major political parties contesting in the elections. “It is clear that the sneaky activities of the commission and the APC are all aimed at institutionalizing their planned rigging of the governorship elections but we want to assure

that such will be firmly resisted at all level of the electoral process. We therefore demand the immediate cancellation of the registration of observers for the Ekiti and Osun state governorship elections and demand the conduct of a fresh registration that involves all stakeholders if indeed they want Nigerians to have faith in their processes. Prof. Yakubu must understand that Nigerians are taking note of the erosion of the independence and public confidence in INEC under his watch and are not ready to accept any process or results that do not reflect the democratic will of the people in any election at any level across the country”.

the party and the responsibilities associated with it. “I assure you that I will not let the party down and will install it high at the Government House of Ekiti State on July 14”, he said. The UPN candidate promised to quickly embark on the establishment of mechanised farms that would generate over 30,000 jobs for the unemployed once elected as governor. “I will create a season of harvest because our people have and they must reap; there will be bountiful harvest for Ekiti populace. “We are not going to focus optimally on capital projects when people do not have food on their tables but we are going to embark on green revolution’’, he said. According to him, civil servants constitute the engine room of any government and should be encouraged by giving them their entitlements and incentives. “We are going to make use of experience and the vast knowledge of our civil servants. “Also, there will be free education from elementary to secondary school level while there will be 50 per cent reduction in tuition fee for tertiary institution if I am elected as a governor in our dear state’’, he stated. The National Chairman of UPN, Mr Bankole Okwa, who the candidate as “ a vibrant young man full of energy and enthusiasm to rescue the state of past and present leaders’’. Okwa, who was represented party’s National Vice Chairman South East, urged INEC and all security agencies to ensure a level playing ground for all political parties during and after the election. Earlier, the state Chairman of UPN, Makinde Sunday, said the primary election was conducted in line with INEC guidelines.

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, May 4, 2018

UN pushes for participation of women in peace building

15 feared killed, as suspected Fulani herdsmen overrun 3 Adamawa villages By Tom Garba, Yola Three communities in Numan local government area of Adamawa state, have been overran by suspected Fulani militiamen. Fleeing residents told our reporter that Bolki, Bang and Gon have been overran by suspected Fulani militiamen who razed down buildings They alleged that the

shortly after troops of the Nigerian Army ransacked the villages to enforce the disarmament of citizens in line with a presidential directive. Chairman of Numan local government area Hon

By Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

no fewer than 15 persons have been killed in the Wednesday evening raid, just as they said property worth millions of naira have been destroyed. The Police Public Othman Abubakar could

He however declined to was still raging at the time of this report. However, locals said that

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he was yet to be briefed but promised to get back. Numan local government has experienced several herdsmen/farmers clashes in the past six months.

The United Nations in partnership with the government of Plateau State in Nigeria north central peace architecture report the participation of women in security and peace building processes. Speaking at the event in the city of Jos, the Plateau State Capital, Mrs. Anna Izam, the Commissioner for Women and Social Development said the gesture would give a guide on the necessary activities and critical stakeholders to engage for peace thus fast-

track development in the State. She said women were one of the worse hit during crisis who are displaced from their homes with children to cater for and no source of livelihood in strange lands. during crisis, their children lack access to education, food and shelter while their husbands are killed or lost and may never return, they know the pains and should be engaged in any peace process because they are Speaking at the event Ms Njeri Karuru, the UN Women programme

Manager, Women, Peace and Security in Nigeria said that report would be a document for advocacy and sensitization activities on the need of peace in the country. She said its European Union funded programme` Promoting Women’s engagement in peace and security in Northern Nigeria`is to strengthen prevention and seek mitigation on the impact excluding gender based violence. that the programme being implemented in Plateau, Gombe and Adamawa States also seeks to facilitate a conducive environment for the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) which bothers on gender parity at all levels of decision making amongst others. “I appeal to the state government to support the state institutions coordinating peace building initiatives to fully implement the recommendations on this report: we hope to start implementing the Gender and Equal Opportunities (GEO) Act in Plateau in August. of the GEO Act in the state which aims to give women opportunities that have been inaccessible due to structural factors, and we commend state Traditional Council for engaging 94 women as said. Our correspondent reports that three short

on the importance of engaging women in peace and security processes.

Local content: Jonathan hails Lee Engineering for investing $100m in fabrication plant By Andrew Orolua, Abuja. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the Local Content Act 2010 is the driving force in the increased participation of indigenous companies in the nation’s oil and gas sector. of indigenous companies who have taken advantage of the law to invest and participate and especially singled out

Lee Engineering and Construction Company for commendation for investing a whooping $100 million in a fabrication plant in Warri, Delta State. Delivering a lecture on Wednesday, in Houston, United States of America, on the topic “Local content as a driver for technological development , Jonathan said, “Only recently, one of Nigeria’s indigenous

a $100 million fabrication plant in the Niger Delta region. With this plant the local company intends to serve the fabrication and industrial needs of Nigeria and Africa, especially in the petroleum and power

Engineering)

local

established

He lauded the “boost in the promotion of indigenous participation and the fostering of technological transfer as growth

such

technical areas as line-pipe mills, pipe coating, paint and cables manufacturing, as well as improved Citing another positive development, Jonathan said, “That Nigerians have developed the capacity to carry out most onshore upstream activities, just as many Nigerian companies involved in drilling activities are competing favourably with industry leaders. More than 38% of registered

marine vessels currently belong to Nigerians, up from a time when indigenous operators could only boast of less than 10% ownership The

former

Nigerian

in local technologies in the sector to the development of R&D guideline and strategy, involving the participation of industry players, academia and government in the wake of the Local Content Act.

With the initiative, Jonathan said “local operators are now prevailing order where over 90% of contracts are awarded to Nigerian companies or foreign companies that are in partnerships with the local content law came on stream, less than 20% of contracts in the industry were conceded to

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Rio Ferdinand refused professional boxing licence Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand says he is “disappointed” after being refused a professional boxing licence. The 39-year-old, who retired from football in 2015, launched his new career in September. The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) said they would not be reviewing his application, Ferdinand said. “It is with a heavy heart that I am hanging up my gloves,” he said. In his statement, published on Facebook, Ferdinand added: “To not be given the chance to demonstrate my ability

to the BBBofC through the standard assessment afforded to others is hard to take.” Ferdinand’s move into the ring was being backed by betting company Betfair, as part of the ‘Defender to Contender’ challenge. Coached by former WBC supermiddleweight champion Richie Woodhall, the six-time Premier League champion aimed “to win a belt”. “Boxing is a physically tough, demanding and dangerous sport. I always gave it my utmost respect and never underestimated how difficult it would be,” he said.

Friday, May 4, 2018

World Cup: MultiChoice promises bumper coverage, slashes DStv, GOtv decoder prices MultiChoice Nigeria has

Martin Mabutho, General Manager, Marketing and said: “The FIFA World Cup

World Cup in Russia will be one ultimate prize. We are

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Wenger admits Arsenal’s future on the line

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were do to get in on the excitement

World Cup campaign.

Magu unveils EFCC FC jersey

Arsenal and admits their Europa on Arsenal. leg.

Simeone will not be on the touchline at the Wanda coach was sent to the stands last week. most important and this one

I b r a h i m Magu, Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, stressed the need to adopt multiple m e a s u r e s including sports in order to corruption. “Football as a sport is not new

La Liga game at home this season.

Also speaking, Usman Haruna somewhere. problem.

Nigeria qualifies for knockout stage of ITTF World Team Championships and

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engaging sport that will redirect the Commission’s permanent site, corrupt practices to something

The EFCC boss, while appreciating the Commission’s

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he said. Magu made this assertion on

including FCT was set up to check European side. as the team will seek to progress

said “this was a huge milestone The EFCC FC, which was

Quadri led the onslaught against the Aussie team with a championship. Toriola showed class against

In his remarks, Mohammed Bako, Patron, EFCC FC, said,

management and technical team

networking and EFCC is using mobilizing people while creating

with the Commission’s chairman’s name as top striker (Magu 9), was presented to the EFCC boss.

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Coach Ngozi Elechi unmoved by Go Round’s ultimatum

Before Wednesday’s tie, Soni

“We are planning to go to

England Vs Nigeria: Pinnick, Arkwright say it’s more than a game Excitement ahead of next month’s prestigious international friendly between Nigeria and England’s ‘A’ teams really began to build up on Thursday after the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick and the 2nd Vice President, Mallam Shehu Dikko, met with the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Paul Arkwright. His Excellency Arkwright received the NFF chieftains at the British High Commission in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and used the opportunity to inform the Football Federation that the High Commission will organize a number of events around the match both in the United Kingdom and Nigeria. “Let me also assure you that England is taking this match very serious. It is more than just a game; it is a big preparatory game towards the FIFA World

Cup. More than that, the historical ties between our two countries are there to be considered, so it will also serve to strengthen and enhance relations and good collaboration between our countries,” said Arkwright. Pinnick informed Arkwright that the Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom is also involved in efforts to ensure the match is a huge success, coming less than two weeks before the opening match of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup finals. “We appreciate the excellent cordial relations between our two countries and that is one of the reasons this is more than just a match. It is coming up only two weeks before Nigeria’s first match at the FIFA World Cup, and 16 days before England’s first match in Russia. “Ours are two countries that have so much in common. We believe this match will go a long

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way in strengthening EnglandNigeria relations in several areas.” Also present at the meeting was Louise Edwards, who is Second Secretary, Political of the British High Commission in Nigeria. The Super Eagles and the Three Lions will lock horns at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 2nd June, in what will be the Eagles’ penultimate friendly match before flying to the World Cup finals in Russia. Officially, both countries have clashed only twice previously at senior level: one competitive match and one friendly. The friendly was on 16th November 1994, when the Three Lions pipped the Eagles 1-0 at old Wembley Stadium thanks to a first half header by David Platt. The second time was a group phase tie at the 2002 FIFA World Cup finals in Korea/Japan, where both teams ended it 0-0 at the Nagai Stadium in Osaka.

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Naira gains at Investors FX window, steadies at unofficial market PG B5

Gov Obaseki approves N1.5bn Paris Fund Refund to clear pension arrears PG B2

Finally: CBN, signs $2.5bn currency swap agreement with PBoC

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

As part of its continued efforts in ensuring adequate Naira liquidity to Nigerian and Chinese industrialists and businesses, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday announced the execution of a bilateral currency swap agreement with the Peoples Bank of China (PBoC).

A currency swap deal allows two institutions to exchange payments in one currency for equivalent amounts in the other to facilitate bilateral trade settlements and provide liquidity support to financial markets. The Governor of the CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, led CBN officials while PBoC Governor, Dr. Yi Gang, led the Chinese team at the official

signing ceremony in Beijing, China, on Friday, April 27 2018, a culmination of over two years of painstaking negotiations by both Central Banks. Acting Director of CBN, Mr Isaac Okorafor on Thursday, said that the transaction, which is valued at Renminbi (RMB) 16 billion, or the equivalent of about $2.5bn, is aimed at providing adequate local curren-

cy liquidity to Nigerian and Chinese industrialists and other businesses thereby reducing the difficulties encountered in the search for third currencies. Among other benefits, this agreement will provide Naira liquidity to Chinese businesses and provide RMB liquidity to Nigerian businesses respectively, thereby improving the speed, convenience and volume

L-R: Director, NASCON Allied Industries Plc/GMD, Dangote Industries Ltd, Olakunle Alake; Director, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Halim Aliko-Dangote; Managing Director, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Paul Farrer; Chairperson, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Mrs ‘Yemisi Ayeni;; and Executive Director, Commercial, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Fatima Aliko-Dangote, at the 2017 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of NASCON Allied Industries Plc, held in Lagos...on Wednesday

of transactions between the two countries, he stated. It will also assist both countries in their foreign exchange reserves management, enhance financial stability and promote broader economic cooperation between the two countries. With the operationalisation of this agreement, it will be easier for most Nigerian manufacturers, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and cottage industries in manufacturing and export businesses to import raw materials, spare-parts and simple machinery to undertake their businesses by taking advantage of available RMB liquidity from Nigerian banks without being exposed to the difficulties of seeking other scarce foreign currencies, the CBN said. The deal, which is purely an exchange of currencies, will also make it easier for Chinese manufacturers seeking to buy raw materials from Nigeria to obtain enough Naira from banks in China to pay for their imports from Nigeria. Indeed, the deal will protect Nigerian business people from the harsh effects of third currency fluctuations. With this, Nigeria becomes the third African country to have such an agreement in place with the PBoC. Both the Nigerian and Chinese officials expressed delight at the conclusion and signing of the agreement and expressed the hope that it would boost mutually beneficial business transactions between Nigeria and the Peoples Republic of China.

NIMASA official loses N11m properties to FG

Peter Fowoyo

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday ordered final forfeiture of N11.040 million, and some properties, belonging to Captain Olotu Olumuyiwa Morakinyo, Captain Ebony Emmanuel Aneke and Lakewood Garden Ventures Limited to the Federal Government. Justice Sule Hassan, gave the order of final forfeiture yesterday, following an application filed and argued by Rotimi Oyedepo, lawyer to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The court had on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, ordered temporary forfeiture of the said money and properties, following an exparte application brought before the court by the anti graft agency. Justice Hassan, had ordered that whoever that has interest in the said money and properties should appear before the court within 14 days, and show cause, why the money should not be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government. The court had also directed the EFCC to publish the order in a national newspaper.

When the matter came up yesterday, the EFCC’s lawyer, Oyedepo, told the court that the first respondent in the suit, Morakinyo, served as Maritime Guard Commander, NIMASA, from January to September, 2013, while the second respondent, Aneke, served as NIMASA’s Maritime Guard Commander, from September 2013 to December, 2014. Oyedepo also told the court that the third respondent, Lakewood Garden Ventures, is a company jointly owned by the second respondent and his sister, Jimmie Aneke.

Oyedepo told the court that the EFCC had launched investigation into the activities of the respondents, who were posted to NIMASA as Maritime Guard Commanders between September 2011 and September 2015, after receiving intelligence report of a case of conspiracy, stealing and money laundering against them. Oyedepo, told the court that following the court’s directives that the order of interim forfeiture made on March 28, 2018, be published in a national newspaper, April 24, and that such order have being published in the The Nation

newspaper of Thursday, April 19, 2018, as ordered by the court. He also informed the court that the first and second respondents had been served the motion on notice and that they acknowledged service. Oyedepo added that “the respondents were also informed that the case would be going on today. But they made no mention of their supposed absence in court today”. He therefore urged the court to finally forfeit the said money and properties to the Federal GovernCONTINUES ON PAGE B2

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How TSA led to recovery of N1.6bn from unknown account Motolani Oseni

Finance Minister, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun on Thursday disclosed how the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) led to the recovery of the sum of N1.6 billion from an unidentified account in a single branch of deposit money bank. Adeosun, who stated this while appearing before the Abubakar Nuhu Damburamled Committee probing the level of implementation of the TSA policy of the Federal Government, explained that the feat was achieved by a consulting firm engaged by the Finance Minis-

try. Adeosun’s disclosure followed concerns raised by the Chairman of the House Committee probing the level of implementation of the TSA, Hon. Abubakar Nuhu Danburam, saying that N540million was paid to engage consultants for a job that could have been done by federal auditors at no cost to the government. She also said that that government has achieved close to 100 percent compliance from the 1,678 MDAs so far enrolled into the policy, adding that it would be difficult achieve 100 percent but the money spent engaging consultants has yielded tremendous results.

The Minister, who did not disclose the identity of those that lodged the money and the commercial bank involved, maintained that the Federal Government is getting good value for the money spent on engaging the 17 consulting firms, which performed similar feat by beaming their searchlights on 21 other banks using specialised software to track hidden accounts operated by MDAs. Adeosun further disclosed that the consultants also recovered an additional N400 million excess charges from one of the commercial banks into the TSA account. She, however, admitted that there are dollar denominated ac-

counts like those of foreign missions and the Nigerian National petroleum corporation (NNPC), yet to be captured by the TSA. The Accountant General of the federation (AGF), Mr Ahmed Idris in his testimony told the panel that his office is already working in concert with the office of the Auditor General of the federation to ensure effective implementation of the TSA policy. Idris, who spoke in response to a poser by Damburam as to why there was no synergy between his office and the Auditor General’s Office, explained that the recent decision to organise a train-

Beware of fraudsters, NAICOM warns job seekers

Gov Obaseki approves N1.5bn Paris Fund Refund to clear pension Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has approved the release of N1.5billion from the Paris Fund Refund to liquidate the outstanding local government pension arrears as one of the steps to address all outstanding issues with pension arrears payment in the state. Governor Obaseki said recruitment of new hands, approval of outstanding promotions and provision of social housing for workers in the state will also be given top priority by his government. Addressing workers to commemorate of the 2018 Workers’ Day at the University of Benin Sports Complex, Ugbowo, Benin

ing programme for 60 staffers of the Office of the Auditor General office was aimed at achieving the desired objectives. In her opinion, Adeosun stated that the Auditor General, who runs a statutory office and reports only to the Public Accounts Committees of the National Assembly, shouldn’t wait to be invited before auditing TSA accounts. She said if her Office starts inviting auditors from the AuGF to come and do it’s constitutional function then, there should be cause for worry, as the Auditor’s Office is an external body to the Ministry and not answerable to the Executive arm.

City, the governor said the workers have been supportive and instrumental to the successes being recorded in the state. He noted that capacity building forms a huge part of the reforms in the civil service, adding that an Edo State Civil Service Training Institute for civil servants will be unveiled before the end of the year. According to him, the facility is ready with relevant technology and experts are now putting together courses, training modules and the faculty. ”This is to empower our workers and make them relevant to our developmental goals. All Edo workers will henceforth have

the opportunity to attend one or two trainings annually. This will strengthen our civil service and empower our workers to do much better.” On social housing for workers, he said the state was working with partners to develop a package to provide housing to workers in the state, saying that in delivering Housing to workers, plans are on between the Federal Mortgage Bank, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) and the Edo State Government to provide Housing for Edo State workers. “The repositioned Edo Devel-

opment and Property Agency (EDPA) are also working on social housing for Edo workers by private investors. “The process of computerizing all government offices is on-going. The first set of 1000 computers have been procured and distributed. Another set of 1,000 computers is on order. Workers are being trained by the ICT Agency. The overall goal is to maintain document security, reduce waste, improve efficiency and enhance service delivery. I am pleased to note that our workers are responding appropriately to this initiative.”

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) said it was not recruiting new staff as was being circulated on the internet. Mr. Rasaaq Salami, NAICOM’s Head of Corporate Affairs, said in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, that the information was false and urged job seekers to beware of fraudsters. Salami said the commission would notify the public accordingly when NAICOM was set to recruit. “This is to inform members of the public that the information going round in the internet about a purported recruitment exercise by NAICOM is false. “The information did not emanate from NAICOM, please note that the National Insurance Commission is not recruiting and has no such plans at the moment. The information is fraudulent, so members of the public are advised to ignore the information. “When NAICOM is set to recruit, it shall inform members of the public accordingly through advertisement on its official website and national newspapers,’’ Salami said.

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NASS to set aside 1% of CRF for primary healthcare Tunde Opalana, Abuja Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has assured that the National Assembly will ensure that one per cent (1%) of the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) is set aside in the 2018 Budget to boost the provision of Basic Primary Healthcare services across the country. Saraki revealed this at the 58th Annual General & Scientific Conference of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), in Abuja yesterday. According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, he said the amount would enable the Federal Government provide and fund quality and basic healthcare services for the benefit of Nigerians when the 2018 Appropriation Bill becomes law. Saraki said: “As I intimated when the delegation led by the

NMA President and the Executive called on me at my office yesterday (Wednesday), and as I reiterate now, Primary and Universal Health Care provision is a key legislative agenda for the 8th Senate under my leadership. “It is a promise that we have made to Nigerians, and one that we are determined to keep. In July last year, I launched the Legislative Network for Universal Health Coverage; and urged the Federal Government to honour the Abuja Declaration (2001), while calling for full implementation of the National Health Act 2014, which – as some of you will recall - I helped formulate during the 7th Senate. “Therefore, there is no better place than here today, to announce that the issue of funding will be attended to in our budgetary review of the 2018 Appropriations Bill. “The Senate has, with the cooperation of the House of Represen-

tatives, resolved to mandate our Committees on Appropriations to ensure that the pledge to set aside 1 per cent of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) is met. “This would be the underpinning for a legislative framework for the BHCPF and revitalisation of primary health care delivery across the nation. It will happen, and it is imminent. “Once this 1 per cent is put into law, we as legislators will embark on the next stage, which will be to ensure that we get value for money, for transparency in the use of the funds,” he stated. He further decried s situation where Nigeria ranks amongst the top countries visiting international shores for medical treatment and support. He lamented that the country loses over $1bn annually to medi-

cal tourism which is untenable and unsustainable. “Some countries even go to great lengths to streamline certain aspects of their health policies specifically for Nigerians,” Saraki said. “It is a damning indictment of what we have not been able to provide for our own citizens in this country, such that a great many feel they have to go elsewhere, at great cost to the individual and collective purse.” He said he is optimistic that with Nigeria’s upward review in the Ease of Doing Business index, coupled with the right government support, Public Private Partnership (PPP) would yield a positive result for the nation’s medical system, “so that we may begin to reverse the trend of medical tourism.” He added: “In addition, we must find a way to reverse another negative trend in the system, which is

the gradual loss of our doctors and brightest brains to foreign medical institutions. “This drain in medical expertise is plain to see, and should be a major concern for all of us. In acknowledging the feats and strides of our citizens in the diaspora, we must also recognise the need to build, harness and sustain local content. “We cannot achieve our collective goals as a people without developing this country to the point where we are self-sufficient. “Let me assure you all that we in the National Assembly are always focused toward policies that positively affect the lives of the average Nigerian. “In so doing, amongst other duties, we seek to provide not just the legislative framework but the political will for institutions such as yours to get things done,” he said.

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ment, for being proceeds of unlawful activities. Justice Hassan, after listening to Oyedepo’s submission, granted the application for final forfeiture of the money and the properties. Justice Hassan said; “It is hereby ordered that all the properties and the sum of N 11,040 Million, belonging to Captain Olotu Olumuyiwa Morakinyo, Captain Ebony Emmanuel Aneke and Lakewood Garden Ventures Limited, be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria, been a proceed of unlawful activities reasonably suspected by the applicant”. He said he granted the final order of forfeiture reiterating that in view of the EFCC’s total compliance with the section 17 of Advanced free fraud and related offences Act, 2004, and all the averment contained in 38 paragraph affidavit deposed to by Idriss Adamu an operative of EFCC which are not controverted by way of counter affidavit. The EFCC in a 38-paragraph affidavit deposed to by one of its operatives, Idris Adamu, had sought an interim order of the court forfeiting to the Federal Government a three- bedroom terrace duplex at Lekki Gardens Limited Estate , Phase IV, Lekki-Ajah, Lagos recovered by the Commission from the first respondent. The anti-graft agency had also sought an order forfeiting to the Federal Government another fivebedroom duplex at Lekki, Lagos State recovered by it from the second respondent. And an order of the court forfeiting to the Federal Government the sum of N11,040 million, recovered from the third respondent, for being proceeds of unlawful activities.

Hon. Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, SAN(5th right),Permanent Secretary, Power, Louis Edozien (2nd right), Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita Enang(3rd right), Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC), Prof. James Momah(5th left),Vice Chairman, NERC, Engr. Sanusi Garba , (3rd left; Behind) , Commissioner Planning, Research and Strategy,NERC, Dr. Musiliu Oseni (2nd left),Commissioner, Legal, Licensing and Compliance,NERC, Mr Dafe Akpeneye (3rd right;Behind) and others in a group photograph shortly after the Inauguration of the Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC) at the Ministry of Power, Works & Housing Headquarters, Mabushi, Abuja...on Thursday

OTC Tech Conference: Chevron bags local content performance award Idu Jude, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria, targeted at improving the operational capacity of local oil industries in Nigeria, Jeff Ewing, Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria/Mid-Africa Business Unit has received the 2018 PETAN Leadership Award at the ongoing Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston

Texas, USA. The company in a statement made available to the Daily Times. According to a release from the corporate affairs department of the organization to Daily Times, the award was given at the Oil and Gas Industry Dinner and Award event, organized by Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria PETAN. According to the statment, PETAN award was

in recognition of Jeff ’s leadership and professional excellence in helping to drive the development of Local Content in the Nigerian Oil and Gas industry. Speaking on the award, Jeff thanked PETAN for the recognition, adding that “the award reflects the industry’s recognition of the outstanding Chevron Way values, which represent who we are and drive the way we

do business.” He further affirmed that Chevron companies in Nigeria support Nigerian Content Development not out of a need for compliance to an act, but as “part of our business values.” The award is the high point of PETAN’s activities at OTC, which was attended by many Nigerian based companies including IOCs. The GMD of NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, gave the opening remarks, in which

he highlighted the Nigerian Government’s efforts at reforming the oil and gas industry and making it globally competitive through policy and legislative reforms. Jeff highlighted CNL’s over 90% reduction in gas fare over the last 10 years as an outstanding effort at gas commercialization and flares out, and an example of what the industry is doing to monetize flared gas in Nigeria.

Capital Market B4 Value creation enhances our performance –Nestle MD

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Equities market reverse 3-day gains as ASI drops 0.48% Stories by Adesola Afolabi

Despite being plagued with a macro environment saddled with dwindling consumer purchasing power, Nestlé Nigeria Plc has reported a net profit of N8.6 billion for the first quarter of 2018 compared to N8.4 billion in the same period of the previous year. The results published via the Nigerian Stock Exchange, shows a revenue of N67.5 billion for Q1 2018, a growth of 10.3 percent over Q1 2017. Mauricio Alarcon, MD & CEO of Nestlé Nigeria Plc in a comment post results release attributed the recorded performance growth to a focus on value creation. You may recall that the consumer goods company continued to focus on demand creation activities for its existing and the new products launched in recent months, which include Nestlé MILO RTD, MAGGI Naija Pot and the new GOLDEN MORN Puffs. He said, “We are pleased with the sustained growth of our Company amid the competitive environment. Sustained focus on creating value for our consumers and increased efficiency in our operations also contributed to our results. We continued to invest in our most important asset, our people, as well as in product innovation to delight consumers.” Outlook: Looking forward to the rest of 2018, we are optimistic that our current business model will keep on delivering satisfactory results to our shareholders and to society in

The equities market posted a loss of 0.48 per cent, offsetting a three day cumulative gain and the week’s 0.15 percent, causing the ASI to drop to 41,107.81 points. Accordingly, the Month-toDate and Year-to-Date returns moderated to -0.39 percent and 7.49 percent respectively. The day’s performance was consequent on a decline in

the 5he Consumer Goods index that fell 1.53 percent, the Oil & Gas index that fell 0.78 percent, and Industrial Goods that fell 0.18 percent. These market indices were reflective of the selloffs of the shares of International Breweries (-8.30%) as a result of the brewer’s unimpressive Q1-2018 result, wherein a loss after tax of N2.24 billion was posted, against a N1.36 billion profit in the previous year. Moreso, profit taking in Forte

Oil leading to a 4.94 percent decline in share price contributed to the day’s loss, which was further compounded by Dangote Cement’s 1.09 percent share value depreciation On the flip side, gains in FBN Holdings (+1.63%) and CONTINSURE (+4.61%) shares buoyed positive returns in the Banking (+0.79%) and Insurance (+0.24%) indices. Market breadth was flat, with 25 gainers and losers

apiece, led by UNITYBNK (+9.52%) and INTBREW (-8.30%) respectively. Total volume of trades increased by 15.98% to 320.40 million units, valued at NGN4.76 billion, and exchanged in 4,482 deals. Analysts at cordros Capital maintain a positive outlook for the equities market, in the medium-to-long term, amidst strengthening macroeconomic fundamentals.

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun with the Minister of Finance, Republic of Niger, Mr. Hassoumi Massoudou, during the International Conference on Fight Against the Financing of Terrorism in Paris, France

SEC assures shareholders of fairness, transparency in market transactions Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has assured every shareholder of its commitment to ensuring fair, equitably and similarly treated and given sufficient information regarding transactions in the capital market. Acting Director-General of SEC, Ms Mary Uduk stated this while delivering a keynote address at the 1st Annual Seminar of the Committee on Mergers, Acquisitions and Reorganisations of the Nigerian Bar Association – Section on Business Law held in Lagos, Thursday. Uduk disclosed that over the last three years, the Commission has approved approximately 120 mergerrelated transactions, translating to an average of 40 merger-related transactions every year adding that as

can be expected with business dealings, the nature and structure of these transactions vary in line with the objectives of the transacting entities and operational sectors. According to a statement, Uduak said “we have had mergers by amalgamation, acquisition of assets only, acquisition of economic rights, MBOs, carve-outs, spin-offs and split-offs amongst others and most of you have been actively involved in a number of these transactions. “The ISA categorizes these transactions into small, intermediate and large mergers and gives the Commission the latitude to review the specified thresholds which the Commission has done to ensure that review and regulation are targeted at transactions with significant

economic impact”. The Acting DG disclosed that the primary challenge with respect to merger-related transactions is the determination of what transaction is notifiable. “We have had some law firms question the Commission’s authority to review a merger involving private companies while some others have proceeded to consummate a transaction without first obtaining the approval of the Commission. From the regulator’s perspective, a lack of understanding of the essence of regulation is our primary challenge. “Our regulation is twofold, first as a securities regulator, we have a duty to ensure that every shareholder is fair, equitably and similarly treated and given sufficient information regarding

the transaction. We apply this when reviewing transactions involving public companies. Secondly, we have a duty to determine whether the proposed transaction is likely to substantially prevent or lessen competition by considering the factors set out in Section 121 of the ISA. This duty applies to both private and public companies. The Acting DG said the duty to make a determination on the competitive effects of a transaction is equally fraught with its own challenges on the SEC as its engagement with competition regulators of other jurisdictions reveals the need to be able to conduct an assessment of relevant markets and have access to real-time data of economic sectors. This she stated is hard to

come by and as a result, the Commission is compelled to rely on the information provided by Financial Advisers which is naturally skewed to present a favourable report on the market share of their clients. She stated further that the next major challenge is the law itself as there was a lot of incomplete copying and a combination of old provisions with new ones which created a disconnection between the intent and spirit of the law with the literal interpretation. For instance, she said, “the definition of “merger” in the ISA was copied from CAMA with continuing parts copied from the South African Competition Law. “This has resulted in having explanatory subsections for a missing definition sec-

tion which has been very challenging. Section 131 of the ISA is yet another, and perhaps a more popular example of this sort of incomplete adoption of provisions. “The debate as to when a bid should be made given the way the law is currently drafted and considering the global practice on takeovers has been an ongoing one. “While some argue that applying the law as drafted defeats the essence of making a bid, others favour applying the law as currently drafted. “We expect the challenges with the law to be a thing of the past in no distant future, either with the passing of the proposed amendments to the ISA or the President’s assent to the Competition Bill; whichever comes first”.

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CEIBS stresses on entrepreneurship, stable leadership at alumni session

Naira gains at Investors FX window, steadies at unofficial market

The China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) has emphasised on the need for entrepreneurs to imbibe the culture of effective business management and quality leadership role within an organisation for growth and optimum productivity. This was the outcome of the breakfast session with the theme “Entrepreneurship and Stable Leadership: Building the Next Generation of Leadership,” held for alumni of the Nigeria Chapter of CEIBS at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Speaking at the event, Mr. Sunday Agboola, President CEIBS, Nigeria Chapter, said the session was aimed at enhancing the knowledge attained by the alumni of the school on how entrepreneurs can take advantage of innovative business trends and how to demonstrate leadership qualities that could be emulated for growth and business expansion. He said quality leadership is very essential for the development of any business or organisation because it is all about influencing people, making equitable decision, and the direction which the workforce should follow in order to achieve desired results. In his remark, Mr. Kelechi Nwosu, Executive Vice President, Hartford Allied Projects, an alumnus of CEIBS, said the school helps to build business and managerial skills in members which are essential for the advancement of any organisation, whether small, medium or large scale enterprises. He affirmed that the country is endowed with mineral resources and the challenge it has, is that of poor leadership and lack of managerial skills, areas where CEIBS can make constructive impact. Nwosu explained that CEIBS would help in the area of effective policy formulation and governance since its members cut across the various sectors of the economy and are disposed to make meaningful contribution for developmental purposes. He said the key learning from CEIBS helps in activating the salient opportunities that are within the environment, to impact positively on an organisation, society and the nation. According to him, the combination of Chinese and European style of education would be advantageous to the country and the African continent, since China is one of the largest economies in the globe. Also, Dr. Temi Abimbola, Lead Advisor to the Senior Vice President of the African Development Bank, said an entrepreneur should have integrity and competence to discern and solve problems, while a good leader should be able to inspire others to attain success in business or in their profession.

Stories by Motolani Oseni The Nigerian currency, Naira at the close of Thursday trading activities appreciated by 0.01 per cent to NGN360.46 against the US Dollar at the Investors & Exporters (I&E FX) window, but stood steadied at N362 in the parallel market. I&E FX window, also, recorded unchanged transactions turnover of $185.36 million, the same value traded the previous day. The Nigerian Central Bank (CBN) at the mid week had injected $210 million into the FX market, allocating USD100 million to the wholesale window, and USD55 million apiece to the SMEs and invisibles segments. At the fixed income and money market, the overnight lending rate

expanded 279 bps to 5.00 percent, as the CBN mopped up Thursday’s inflows —with an Open Market Operation (OMO) amounting to N186.68 billion and treasury bills worth N190.84 billion via OMO auction. CBN sold a total of N600.00 billion comprising of N175.49 billion of the 105DTM and N424.51 billion of the 245DTM — worth of bills at respective stop rates of 11.00 percent and 12.10 percent. Cordros research analysts observe that sentiments were slightly bearish in the NTB secondary market, following announcement of the OMO auction. Consequently, average yield rose by 1 bp to 11.17 percent. Selloffs of the 105DTM (+44 bps) and 273DTM (+41 bps) bills led to yield expansion at the mid (+6 bps) and long (+3 bps) ends

of the curve. Conversely, yield at the short (-6 bps) segment contracted on the back of demand for the 84DTM (-87 bps) bill. Downward looking sentiments also prevailed in the bond market, as yield rose by 7 bps on average, to 12.74 percent. There were sell pressures at the short (+6 bps), mid (+10 bps), and long (+6 bps) ends of the curve, with the JUN-2019 (+24 bps), JAN-2026 (+22 bps), and JUL2030 (+15 bps) bonds recording the largest expansions, respectively. Zedcrest Capital analysts noted that the bond market opened on a relatively quiet note, but turned slightly bearish following release of the OMO auction results which showed a significant sale of c.N600bn at a 5bps higher rate. Yields consequently retraced slightly by c.6bps, as market play-

ers have begun to speculate on a continued hike in OMO auction rates by the CBN. We expect the market to remain slightly bearish tomorrow, due to relatively weak demand for bonds and risk off sentiments by market players. The T-bills market also witnessed slight retracements following the OMO auction announcement by the CBN with a relatively significant amount of N500bn on offer. The CBN eventually sold c.N600bn of the 105 and 245-day bills at 11.00% and 12.10% respectively, with subscription on the latter prorated by c.50%. This consequently pushed yields higher especially on the Aug and Nov maturities. We expect the market to remain slightly bullish, due to pent up demand for treasury bills in the market.

L-R: Chairman, Bank of Industry (BOI), Alhaji Aliyu Abdulrahman Dikko; Managing Director BOI, Mr. Olukayode Pitan; Executive Director, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise BOI, Dr Waheed Olagunju, and Executive Director, Micro Enterprises, BOI, Mrs. Toyin Adeniji during the bank 58th annual general meeting in Abuja.

Nigeria remains highest shareholder in AfDB The African Development Bank (AfDB) on Thursday said that Nigeria remained the highest shareholder of the bank with over nine per cent shares. Prof. Vincent Nmehielle Secretary-General of the bank disclosed this at a press conference to announce the Annual General meeting of the bank. Nmehielle said that the meeting would be held in

Busan, Korea from May 21 to May 25, with the theme: “ Industrialising Africa’’. He said that it was false for some people to say that the bank was not an African bank noting that it had room to welcome non regional countries. Nmehielle said the bank had 80 member countries comprising of 54 regional member countries and 24 nonregional members coun-

tries. “This is an African bank and Nigeria still remained the largest shareholder with over nine per cent shares,’’ he said. He noted that America has about six per cent shares as a non-regional member. He named other non regional members of the bank to include Japan, Germany, Canada among others. Nmehielle noted that the

bank had received number of requests of interest from nonregional countries to join the bank. According to him, the countries will be announced during the upcoming annual meeting in Korea. On Jan. 15, Country Director of the AfDB, Ebrima Faai, says Nigeria is the bank’s largest shareholder with a portfolio of approximately six billion U.S dollars.

Industry B6 Jumia extends free delivery service to Abuja, PH, Ibadan, Abeokuta

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Revive ‘dead’ textile industry, workers tell FG

Stories by Ladesope Ladelokun

In response to customers’ unrelenting demands for free delivery service to be replicated in other cities within the country, Jumia has announced the extension of its free delivery service via Jumia Express to more cities. The newly added cities are: Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan and Abeokuta. Until now, the free delivery service only applied to orders above N15,000 within Lagos. However, large items such as Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, Fridge/Freezer, Fitness machines, Home furniture, Mirror, Rug, Musical instrument, Television, etc. are not eligible for free shipping. But, customers can still expect to receive their orders within the stipulated timeline. Orders placed within Lagos before 12pm will be delivered within 1 business day, while orders placed before 12pm in Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Abuja & Abeokuta will be delivered within 2 business days. Other cities will have their orders delivered within 5 business days. The decision to extend free delivery to more cities and reduce the value of orders qualified for free delivery to N10,000 was deliberate because of Jumia’s culture of putting the customers first. This culture can be seen in almost all the various touch points where Jumia interacts with its customers, for instance in the area of Payment on Delivery (PoD). Even though a lot of other players in the eCommerce sector have removed the PoD option by compelling customers to pay online, Jumia has taken a more customer-focused route which is evident in the millions of orders the company processes daily via cash on delivery, or pay on delivery.

The National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGWN) yesterday, demanded that the Federal Government immediately revives the nation’s textile industry, to check growing youth unemployment in the country. Speaking in Lagos, NUTGWN’s deputy national general

secretary, Mr. Bello Ismail, said the Federal government should build more textile industries, adding that they are demanding that government does the right thing to revive the textile industry. He said: “To do the right thing is to revisit the textile and garment industry policy which focuses on the clear measures that will accelerate revival of the textile sector.

“It’s time the Federal Government should revisit the textile and garment policy which focuses on clear measures that will accelerate the revival of our sector in terms of what should be done in the electricity sector as well as what should be done to eradicate smuggling in order to strengthen made-in- Nigeria goods. “The policy also states

clearly what should be done in terms of patronage of made in Nigeria goods, especially made-in Nigeria fabrics. “We can change the fortune of this country by buying made-in Nigeria goods. If for all their uniforms government agencies are patronizing made-in Nigeria fabrics, the current unemployment level would have gone down significantly,” he also sais.

L-R: Boniface Ogbonnaya and Linda Nwagbo of Globacom; Deputy Managing Director, Huawei Technologies, Mr Li Shaowei; Augusta Nwoke and Chathapuram Anand Viswanathan of Globacom at a contract-signing ceremony between the two companies on the construction of Glo 2 submarine cable in Lagos...recently

Afreximbank explains why industrialisation, Substandard product: SON arraigns Anambra diaspora investment key to Africa’s market couple for manufacturing inferior roofing sheet President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Dr. Benedict Oramah, has said Industrialisation and African Diaspora investment are key to raising Africa’s capital stock which will trigger faster economic growth and development in the continent. Delivering an address at the ‘Africa Leaders Speak’ Forum at Harvard University’s Kennedy School in Cambridge, United States, on April 26, Oramah pointed to academic research and empirical evidence showing the link between the rate of capital accumulation and economic performance and indicating that developed economies were those with the high-

est capital stock. The Afreximbank president told the forum, which featured former African Heads of State, that Africa’s low levels of capital accumulation was largely a result of African economies not capturing a good share of the value chain of agricultural commodities and natural resources. He noted, for instance, that in the global cocoa sector, which generated $120 billion annually, African farmers, who delivered 77 per cent of the cocoa supply, retained only 3 per cent to 8 per cent of the value while a few foreign traders and chocolate manufacturers earned between 32 per cent and 50 per cent of the global co-

coa value chain. He announced that Afreximbank had the Afreximbank Market Asymmetry index to measure the distribution of revenues to various actors in the commodity value chain. “The African Diaspora, with GDP estimated at over $500 billion, must be seen as a market for exports and for sourcing human and financial capital,” he said. The president reaffirmed Afreximbank’s commitment to fostering intra-African trade, promoting the industrialisation of the continent and attracting more resources to complement existing trade finance flows into Africa.

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Wednesday arraigned a businessman, Mr Emeka Nwankwo and his wife Mrs Adaobi Nwankwo before a Federal High Court sitting in Awka for allegedly manufacturing substandard aluminium roofing sheet. SON accused Nwankwo, who is the Managing Director of Great Meckon investment and his wife of manufacturing and selling the product which did not comply with the Nigerian Industrial Standards to the public The couple, manufacturers of Great Meckon roofing sheets are based at the International Building Materials Market, Ogidi in Anambra. The charges read out to

the accused while being arraigned stated; “you engaged in the manufacturing of aluminum roofing sheet and did sell or deliver the said product for public consumption without complying with the Nigerian Industrial Standards, thereby committing offence punishable under section 26(2)(i) of the SON Act No. 14 of 2015.” “That the manufactured aluminum roofing sheet fall below requisite and expected quality and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 1(18) (ii) of the miscellaneous offences Act, CAP M17 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004,” it said. Counsel to SON, Mr Adeleke Olofindare, said staff of the organisation took samples of the product

for laboratory testing to ascertain its conformity to Nigeria Industrial Standards specification which it failed. He listed five witnesses that would testify against the accused. The accused pleaded guilty to the charges. P.I Chukwudebelu counsel to the accused prayed the court to grant the couple bail. Chukwudebelu said they were willing to stand trial and promised to produce them whenever the case would be heard. The prosecution did not object to the application for bail. In his ruling, Justice N.I Oweibo granted the couple bail in the sum of N1million and a surety of not less than grade level 8 in the civil service for a like sum.

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Nigerian rice penetrates, captures Africa’s markets –RIFAN The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) says the Nigerian rice is gradually capturing African markets, just as Nigeria is fast becoming Africa’s rice production hub. The National President of RIFAN, Alhaji Aminu Goronyo, said in Abuja on Thursday that the feat was as a result of the Federal Government’s innovative policy on rice production. He noted that the quantity and quality of Nigerian rice had increased significantly in recent times, adding that various international groups had attested to the achievement.

Goroyo said that many entrepreneurs and some African countries, which had recognised the efforts of RIFAN to champion rice development initiatives in Nigeria and Africa at large, were now willing to be part of the rice revolution. He added that some international agencies were also linking those countries that were interested in rice development initiatives with RIFAN. He stressed that the Nigerian rice revolution had improved the Nigerian brand of rice, while creating more avenues for the engagement of youths in sustainable rice farming development

strategies. Goroyo said that Nigeria, as the largest producer of rice in West Africa and third largest in Africa, was attaining the benchmark of producing the quantity of rice needed to sustain its population and for export. He said that Nigeria had a huge potential of producing rice in commercial quantities to meet the growing demand of the citizens, adding, however, that the feat could be attributed to the Federal Government’s support for rice farmers and collaborations with other agencies. Goroyo said that the various interventions of President Muham-

madu Buhari’s administration had led to remarkable improvements in rice production, while facilitating the operations of RIFAN. He noted that the Buhari-administration kick-started the rice revolution with the launch of the Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP) on Nov. 17, 2015, adding that the programme had saved for the country over N220 billion via the ban placed on rice importation. Goronyo said that available statistics indicated that the rice consumption in Nigeria now had increased from 7.9 million tonnes to over 8.1 million tonnes, while rice

production had increased from 5.8 million tonnes to 7 million tonnes per annum. The RIFAN president said that the rice revolution was achieved through the government’s determination to outlaw rice importation into the country, adding that Nigerians and agencies like the Nigerian Custom Services should also be commended for ensuring the fulfilment of the policy. “RIFAN is not only a part of FG’s efforts to enforce the ban but it is also driving other advocacy groups in the campaign towards the attainment of self-sufficiency in rice production in the country.

Researchers move to solve food crisis in Africa

Academicians and Researchers including members of International Association of Research Scholars and Fellow (IARSAF) ended a four-day symposium on food technology, production and Agro-business in Africa. The event, which is themed: “Sustainable Graduate Research for Transformation of Africa’s Food and Industrial Utilization.” held recently at the conference hall of the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, IITA, Ibadan In his welcome address, President of the Association Adegboyega Taofeek Tope, said the symposium is a platform for great scholars from different part field to exchange ideas with a view to motivating the minds of participants through presentation of research findings, solutions, and advancement in Agricultural science with the aim of solving agricultural problems, especially reducing hunger and poverty to zero level. He said further that the 21st edition of the symposium, which covers three key areas including; Academic, Research and Industry also afforded the participants of having a great mentor-mentee session as well as farmer’s clinic day. The chairman of the opening ceremony, Dr Akin Fagbemi, in his opening speech, said the essence of the annual event is to review the development on food production and formulate new policies through which, issues related to food crisis is solved. Fagbemi, who is also the Assistant General Secretary of Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology, said the organization will ensure a follow up, in ensuring that the report and finding of the symposium will be forwarded to appropriate authority for development. He also disclosed that participants who are graduates of research institutes were drawn from different parts of the continent.

Rice farming

Agriculture: Buhari tells youths to maximise opportunities President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his call on youths across the country to seize opportunities in agriculture to uplift their standards of living Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, in a statement in Abuja during the week, said Buhari made the call at a meeting with the Chief Executive Officers of six American agricultural companies and their Nigerian counterparts in Washington DC. He said the call had become imperative in view of the fact that agriculture had proven sector to be the bedrock of the nation’s new economy. President Buhari lamented the challenges of the country’s youth bulge, with “60 percent of the population below 30 years.” He said the country must help the young people to plan their future and urged them to explore oppor-

tunities easily accessible in agriculture because, as he said, “agriculture is the future.” The president stressed that planning in Nigeria must take into consideration the factors of climate and a bulging youth population. Buhari also promised the support of his administration in the promotion of skill development, innovation and entrepreneurship among the young population. He said: “We realized, rather belatedly that we ought to have been investing in agriculture. We are now aiming at food security because of our large population. “Our youths, the ones who have gone to school and even those that have not, should go to the farm, to earn respect for themselves. “Agriculture is providing jobs for millions of our citizens and we are doing well towards the attainment of food security and jobs. “The media may not appreciate

the work we are doing but we will shock them by the success we are recording.’’ President Buhari welcomed the several investment proposals being put in place by the Americans and their Nigerian counterparts. The statement revealed that among those (proposals) brought up for discussions were the three million tonnes fertiliser by Dangote, the largest in Africa coming on stream in July. It stated that this would be followed by another one to produce 1.4 million tonnes of the commodity; a large-scale modern seed production company, and weed and pest management and chemicals products companies by the Americans. “Similarly, the Burger King food chain with plans to integrate local farmers in livestock production; the Heinz tomatoes production, with backward integration of Nigerian tomato farmers; and another com-

pany coming to set up a local branch to facilitate merchandising of commodities, in effect establishing a link between the Nigerian producers and the global market. “A tractor manufacturing company, John Deer, also unfolded a plan for an assembly plant to produce 10,000 tractors in four years in Nigeria. They will all come with jobs for Nigerians,’’ the statement said. In a second business meeting same day, President Buhari brought together Nigerian businessmen and their American counterparts from the U.S Chamber of Commerce and the Corporate Council on Africa, (CCA.) The U.S Chamber, on behalf of its three million member-companies, which included General Electric, Chevron, Proctor and Gamble and Boeing aircraft manufacturers, expressed happiness with improved security in the Niger Delta.

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Goriola Erogbogbo:

A Passionate visionary for thyroid ‘Goiter’ Patients

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Goriola Erogbogbo:

A Passionate visionary for thyroid ‘Goiter’ Patients Goriola Erogbogbo is a Social Entrepreneur, Economist and Public Servant with over 13 years works experience spanning Private, Public Sector and Non Profit experience. He is Founder of The Layi Erogbogbo Foundation Africa’s leading SubSaharan African Foundation with an interest in providing support, free surgeries and visibility to endocrine diseases, such as Goiterdisease with an intent to reduce mortality and incidence of such diseases. The disease has quietly ravaged lives of many; where survivors have suffered untoward social and economic impact due to stigmatization and hindrance to productivity. In 2013, he established the Layi Erogbogbo Foundation in memory of his late father who passed away after complications of a thyroid surgery so he chose to honor him by helping underprivileged people with thyroid disease and other similar endocrine disease in Nigeria. In this chat with MUTIAT ALLI, Goriola talked about his recent selection in the first edition of the Nigerian Icon Awards, his passion for thyroid patients, focus, challenges to mention but few. Enjoy:

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My parents influenced my decision to leave banking for the civil servant work – Goriola Erogbogbo Who is Goriola Erogbogbo? Goriola is a well meaning Nigerian with a BSc from the University of Lagos in Economics. I have worked with Access Bank, Oceanic Bank, and then I went to do my MBA in US. So, now I have Master’s Degree in Business Administration. In 2007, I got back and joined Lagos State. I have been part of the ongoing transformation. Why did you quit your banking job to join Lagos State civil service? My parents worked in the Civil service. My mother was a permanent sectary here, she served for 35 years, and my dad too became PS to the governor at some point. So, I more or less grew up within the public service life. While in school, I usually come to Alausa during my holidays. I would either be found in my dad or mum’s office. Then one day, I said to myself, that I would love to give back to the society and the best way to do that is by working as a public servant. A lot of people complain about the government, but if we don’t work with the government, then how are we going to change these things. Coming out from a high salary paying job was difficult, but on the long run, I have a vision. Now, I understand better what people are going through and yearning for. Would you say, it is worth the while leaving the Banking sector? Of course. It has been good. I’ll be in level 14 by next year. It has been exciting so far. I have a vision that one day, I’ll rise up and transform Lagos, and the best way to do that is to work here. What inspired your decision to start up a Foundation for Goiter patients? When I was in the USA, the idea got to me, but I wasn’t sure if Nigerian would appreciate the kind of help I would like to render. There is grace in supporting people; there are unbelievable things that follow. But, I wasn’t sure of how it would be received, trust me, so far, it has been amazing. We are less than a year, and it has been a good ride. I’m enjoying the work and the good deeds. These patients, all in their minds are how to make money, not the kind of money to use for surgery, but to eat. That’s the paramount thing on their minds What are the challenges you face? We would have been able to do more surgeries, but they are some

challenges that are beyond our control. Some patients wouldn’t want to go for surgery because they are using their conditions to beg for alms. We had paid for 3 patients, done all the preliminaries, just to show up for surgery, they came up with different excuses, at the end of the day, we still found them on the streets begging. Nevertheless, we won’t stop. I have the passion, it’s about my dad; he died of the disease. I won’t stop, despite the challenges. Do you have criteria for selecting patients that will benefit from your initiative? We had set the Foundation to help any kind of patient suffering from the disease, but as time went on, we started noticing some behavioral attitudes. So, what we do is to inform the patient to bring her husband or his wife, or siblings and we also look at how serious the patients are with the whole procedure. There should be some kind of urge from the patient or family members. Then, we instruct them to go to LUTH, register and pay the sum of N1, 200. If they do, then we know they have made a commitment. Now, we even have a young lady, she is just 18 years old and suffering from the disease, we have had some who are 40- 45. So, no age restriction or tribe. In the midst of all these, what has kept you going? It hasn’t been that easy, because lots of people in our communities are not used to seeing people do good. They believe, you are up to something. That you have a mission. It is still all about my dad, I lost him when I was 19. That day remains so unforgettable in my life because I was writing my final exams in Unilag. My mum came in that morning at about 7am, crying with other family members. I managed to drive from Ikoyi to Unilag and cried throughout the period that I was writing the exam. So, imagine, if I didn’t finish school, because of my father’s death. The governor too who was my father’s close friend before he passed away is a strong supporter of the Foundation. He has been there for us since the beginning. Other people have been too. You were nominated at the African Icon Award, how did the news make you feel? When I first saw their message on Instagram, I was like, maybe it’s a

mistake, this is not for me. African Icon Award? When I have just done only 5 surgeries for patients, I thought such recognition would come when I might have done 50 surgeries. What caught my imaginations is that people out there are seeing what I am doing and they are happy about it. I really thank God that I have been recognized and it pushes me to do more. Now, I feel like doing 100 surgeries, where the money will come from, I don’t know yet, but I sure know when the time comes, God will provide. Let me just keep working. My mum was the initial person that financially supported the foundation. Is that the first award you have received for the Foundation? No, this is the second award for the foundation, but lots of other awards as a Public service office holder. I had received one Award from Redeem Christian Church Of God

for humanitarian services amongst others. In 5 years time where do you see your foundation? I want to be able to storm African countries and do free surgeries for patients. We are going to activate in other countries but we have to focus on Nigeria for the next 2 years. I don’t want it to be limited to a Nigerian thing. There is a hospital in Tanzania that does goiter surgeries; we are already in touch with them. It takes a gradual process. We see a brighter future for goiter patients. Adding to that we are partnering with an NGO that is into Skills Acquisitions and empowerment, where our patients that have gone through the surgery and are jobless can go and learn how to cook, bake, sow, make beads, etc. It is also another way to keep them busy, so they can fend for their families.

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Society Gist Olusola Osolana’s rising profile

For socialite Vivienne Chioloji and her husband, it is new dawn as she welcomes new baby at 52 Stories By Ajibade Alabi For Vivienne Chioloji, one of Nigeria’s best dressed women and friend of mostly high society babes, saying she is on a cloud nine, is like stating the obvious. It was a dream come true for this Lagos super society lady and style icon over her new status as a first time mother at age 52 as she put to bed a baby girl on Thursday, April 19. Vivienne and her super rich licensed player agent beau, John Shittu had their bundle of joy arrived safely and sound at a highbrow hospital in London. And the news, in the last week, has also enlivened the mood of her many celebrity friends who have been over

the moon. Vivienne, who owns Pride and joy, the popular luxury store in Lekki, Logos, married John when she was about to clock 50 in 2016. They got married at a small but very classy ceremony held at the prestigious Dorchester Hotel on park lane, Mayfair, London. After many months of their blissful relationship, Vivienne embarked on that risky but compulsory nine months natal course. Spotlight gathered that when she announced to her close friends that she and John wanted to have a baby, many were worried considering her age. However, to others, they are optimistic that not all women, either in their 30s, 40s or 50s

even with or without loads of cash, can successfully have a baby with or without loads of cash, can successfully have a baby with or without assisted reproductive method, but with strong faith, Vivienne’s can be different. It was learnt that when the gossip mill was abuzz with rumor of Vivienne finally been in state, it was greeted with cynicism. While a few friends who actually were aware of the good news decided to make it a hush one, she then relocated to the UK to escape prying eyes and avoid any complication. Nine months after, Vivienne now has her cute bouncing baby girl, both mother and child glowing in perfect health. Before the new mom quit the dating circuit, she had

a notable presence in the city’s high society. She was hitherto an item with that popular owner of a luxury goods store and also with another mogul, who runs a specialized helicopter services. Both gentlemen have their headquarters in the same ritzy avenue in Victoria Island, Lagos. But those relationship tales paled out of significance when the news hit the streets of her love story with John, a widower, who lost his first wife eight years ago. Vivienne quit the game and put an end to the pressure, loneliness and cold comfort of staying single as she married the London-based dude whom together they now have a little princess to cherish.

Myma Belo-Osagie’s new task DR. Myma Adwowa Belo-Osagie, wife of billionaire mogul, Keem Belo-Osagie, is a brilliant legal practitioner with interest in various field of life. as the managing partner of Udoma Udo udoma & Belo-Osagie, she supervises a wide range of practice such

of private equity, financial transactions, mergers and acquisitions. The firm’s client includes major telecommunications organizations, insurance companies, capital market firms and power generation companies. She is a busy woman .The brilliant woman sits on board of various companies and acts as a trustee on the board of several not-for-profit organizations including the African Lift organizations including the African leadership foundation, the Growing businesses Foundation, the African wildlife foundation and the art and business Foundation. In Spite of her busy schedule, 64-years-old Belo- Osagie has agreed to serve as an international honorary member in the American Academics of Arts and science 2018 Class of new fellows and International Honorary Members. The Academy founded in 1780, is one of the country

oldest and independent policy research centers where select leaders from the academic, business and government sectors convene to respond to the challenges and opportunities available to the nation and the world in general. Its project and publications generate ideals and offer recommendations to advance the public good in the arts, citizenship, education energy government, the humanities and international relations, science, the public good and more. Belo-Osagiie will join other 2018 honorees including former us president Barrack Obama and other civi,c business, and philanthropic leaders, scholars, scientist, writer and artist who have being elected to the 238th class of the academy. Existing African members include Noble Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka and celebrated writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Whenever the name, Olusola Osolana is mentioned in Agege, a densely populated suburb of Lagos, it evokes excitement. The amiable dude has bestridden the Agege Political terrain like a colossus, and he has remained relevant and active in the scheme of things for years without relenting. To this popular grassroots politician-cum –businessman, Philanthropy is like oxygen tro him. In various wards of this large local government, Osolana has displayed his philanthropic qualities and touched many lives positively. He believes anyone who show interest in politics should primarily be in it for service. Unlike many of today’s politicians, Osolana has a second address. He is successful investors with chains of business including the popular image Drycleaners, an upscale Laundromat with branches spread across Lagos, and class suite, a plush budget hotel. With this thriving business, Osolana has left no one in doubt that he is in politics to serve. When he decided to throw

his hat into the rings to contest for the chairmanship of Agege Local Government, he was in the race alongside the incumbent chairman, AbdulGaniyu Egunjobi. During the hotly contested Primaries, he showed strong presence but lost. After, that, he collapsed his wellorganized campaign organization to support Egunjobi , his archrival who eventually won the election. For his rare action he was appreciated and handed over the office Supervisory Councilor, Works for the local government. “I believe the main driving force of anyone in politics should be genuine service. I contested with the chairman but he at the end of the day pick the party ticket and since I am not desperate, decided to support him and ensure that he won and not only that , I want him to succeed as the chairman for the entire interest of my people in Agege,” the young politician told Daily Times Osolana, in his late 40s, studied business administration. He is married to Feyisayo Osolana, a London-base medical doctor.

Ecstasy as Mr. Latin enters race A popular Nollywood actor and producer, Bolaji Amusan aka Baba Latin has come out clear that he is set to lead the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria, (TAMPAN,) even as the general election of the association has been tentatively fixed for the eleventh month of the year (November) We exclusively gathered that the likes of incumbent president, Dele Odule, Jide Kosoko, Antar Laniyan, Odunlade Adekola, Faithia Balogun, Muyiwa Ademola, Saidi Balogun, and other A list actors and actresses are all in support of Baba Latin who celebrated his 30th years on stage few months back ( February, 2018 to be precise) When we put a call to Latin to confirm if truly he has the backing of the elders to gun for the highest post in TAMPAN, he did not deny it “Yes I have the backing of elders who believed in my experience to lead the association in this next dispensation.” When asks how would he lead

the association if eventually he was elected to lead the association for four years, he has this to say “I am more matured now to lead the association. Talk of humanity, honesty, sincerity, accountability, acceptability I have it all, and with the help of my other colleagues both old and new I think I will lead the association well. But my priority will be to cleanse the industry of all non professionals who are bent to soiled the image of the association but me alone cannot do it, that is why I said with the help of my colleagues we shall do it together. I also plan to do this by organizing a congress for the stakeholders in the industry with the theme: a way forward. A lawyer is lawyer a doctor is a doctor so an actor should also be an actor not just anyhow people. We need to cleanse the industry of unprofessionalism; our industry should not be for every Dick and Harry” Daily Times also gathered that the campaign on election has been lifted so that all candidates can go full blast in their campaign

History

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Terrifying dictators of late history Adolf Hitler Sometimes it could be unstoppable once the monster inside of a human-being is wakes up, The easiest way of awakening this monster is power. Unfortunately, the history is full of these kind of monsters. We will examine the dictators of late history and you will see that there are very similar points of these human monsters. Of course, Adolf Hitler should be the top of the list, if the list is about dictatorship and brutality. His actions were the major reasons of World War Two. World War II is a one of the most important major disasters that happened in the world. About 21 millions deaths of combat. When civilian deaths and related war related deaths are added up it counts up to 80 million dead people which is nearly %25 of US population right now. Beside from the war, Adolf Hitler and his Nazi Party made the Holocaust which is the terrifying genocide in which 6 million Jews were killed brutally. It is sad that 1.5 millions of these 6 million was children. It’s highly interesting that

Nicloe Ceausescu He was the Romanian President between March 1974 and December 1989 and also the leader of Romanian Communist Party. He is the second and last Communist Leader of Romania. He starts politics at very early ages from youth movements. He literally, started war against freedom of thought and expression in his country, censored the media. He was living a life of luxury, while his people starving. bigger and with the participation of the Romanian army, it turns to a revolution. At December 25 1989, he and wis wife Hideki Tojo Fascist General and Prime minister of Japan between 1941 and 1944 .He was the Prime Minister of Japan, during World War II. He was responsible for 2 millions of deaths. He was Harbor and starts war between Japan and U.S. He was found trying to kill himself by shooting himself from his chest, but didn’t died. Then he was tried by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East for war crimes and sentenced to death. Then he was executed by hanging.

Once, he became the Chancellor of Germany, he started his pressure slowly. First he silenced media and opposition in his country and then the rest comes. He devoted his life to destroying Jews. He spend his life with violence, anger, racism, brutality, murders and a lot of evil actions like these. All of these evil actions could not save him and his supporter Nazis. They lost war and he found suicide when the Soviet has not colorfasted yet and of course it stains the next pages. These black years of 1933-1945 is a shame of Germans and all humanity.

Saddam Hussein being president he took hold in every level of the state. population became the most powerful in the country. There assigned all of the key duties. Saddam Hussein, relentlessly killed Shia Arabs and other races who opposes him. He repeatedly used chemical weapons to his own people including Halepce massacre which causes 5 thousand deaths and many casualties. In 2003, the Coalition powers caught in a secret sanctuary after eight months. He was executed at December 2006. Number of deaths that he caused is estimated around 2 Million.

Benito Mussolini

Alfredo Stroessner Matiauda Military Dictator of Paraguay between 1954-1989. He was the leader of a military coup at 1954. When the coup got succeed he became President and has not left for years. With the coup Stroessner ousted President Federico Chavez and then he elected with a sole-candidate-election. He Ruled the country for 35 years and within those 35 years pressure was always on the folks of Paraguay. He suppressed all opposition views after gaining US’ support by applying anti- communist agenda. What comes around, goes around, Alfredo Stroessner Matiauda was ousted by another military coup and exiled to Brazil.

of Adolf Hitler in World War II. He became the leader of the counter at 1922 (before Hitler). Just like Hitler did, he started with press and the opposition parties. He closed all of the opposition parties, apply censorship to media, declare labour union illegal. One of the closest ally of Adolf Hitler causes 400 thousand deaths. He claimed the make Italy powerful like Roman Empire. After his failures of major fronts at war, his power starts declining. At April 25 1945, he was caught by communist party supporters and executed Milano. Their dead bodies were hanged in public along with a few supporters’. Nowadays, he is one of the fascist examples with Adolf Hitler

Pol Pot Pol Pot was a Cambodian Dictator. He ruled his country between 1976 and 1979. He founded Khmer Rouge which is a radical armed communist rebel action. After guerrilla and ruled the country for 3 years. Within these years half of 7 million Cambodia population are massacred. After he was war again and tried his second chance in 1997 but failed and sentenced to life-time prison and died in 1998.

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He became the Leader of Libya with his successful coup at 1969 And he ruled the country until the civil war that start at 2011 with Arab Spring. He was living very luxurious life with the income coming from oil. However, his folk were living in poverty and darkness. Very similar to other dictatorship regimes, his pressure was in everywhere in the country. He repeatedly applied violence to demonstrators without hesitation. He was lynched and killed by his people at the end.

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3 things we teach our children when we pray By Ken Berding Last week I posted a piece in which I encouraged each of us to actually pray when we pray. Since then my thoughts about prayer have moved in another direction, particularly as it relates to the training of our children. I am becoming increasingly convinced convey spiritual truth to our children is through our prayers. I believe that when we pray with our children, our children learn about our relationship with the Lord and what we believe about God. Let’s look at three things we teach our children when they listen to us pray. 1. When we pray, our children learn that we have a sincere relationship with the Lord. This past Sunday I was talking with a friend about what children learn when they listen to their parents pray. He shared with me that when he was growing up his father’s prayers were him. But in recent years my friend has

noticed a change in his elderly father’s relationship with the Lord. What’s come to recognize the change is by listening to the way his father prays. I grew up with a mother who had a sensitive relationship with the Lord, and I knew it from the way that she prayed. When I was a child she used to tell me that even if all my friends stopped being my friends, Jesus would always be my friend. I believed her. The reason I believed her is that when she prayed I could tell that she was talking to her closest friend. 2. When we pray, our children learn that we actually believe that God can and will answer our prayers. Honestly, learning how to pray in groups in the United States has been kind of tough for me. When my wife and I lived in the Middle East, we were often around Christians who were expecting God to do big things. We knew it because of the way that they prayed. But one message has come through loudly and clearly to me in

most of the prayer meetings I have actually believe anything is going to happen when we pray! I want my children to know that when we pray, we are speaking to a God who is strong enough to answer our prayers and who cares deeply enough to act on our behalf. (Please note that you don’t generate such faith by trying really hard to believe; rather you increasingly develop sensitivity to the Holy Spirit who helps you know how to pray and who increases your faith as you pray in dependence upon him. But that is another topic for another day.) 3. When we pray, our children learn what we believe about God. I’ve thought more about this since reading Fred Sanders’s recently How the Trinity Changes Everything. the Father, on the basis of what the Son has done, empowered by the Spirit. It is, of course, possible that we could

view of the Trinity by praying always to Jesus as a friend, or being overly Spirit-focused in our prayers. (I am not saying that a prayer thanking Jesus for his death on the cross or a prayer to the Holy Spirit asking for him to empower you for witness is wrong, just that it Your children will learn from you that God is holy by listening to the way you confess your sins; that God is a God of power when you worship him; that God truly cares when you call upon him in your time of need, and so on. When I’m alone with the Lord, one of the prayers I pray more than any other want to be a fake. I need your grace to live out what I teach.” And now, by God’s grace, I want my children to see the same thing in me. I don’t pray for them; I pray to the Lord. But I think it’s good to remember that our children are listening. Source: www.biblestudytools.com

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Motoring New car features that prove we’re living in the future Built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspots for always staying connected on the road. Why It’s Cool: A growing number of manufacturers like Buick, GMC, and Chevrolet are including built-in 4G LTE hotspots in their cars, allowing drivers to use their phones, tablets, and laptops without having to use their expensive data or pull over to the nearest Starbucks. Just don’t try to use your tech while driving, please.

Cameras that see everything around your car, not just behind it. Why It’s Cool: While more cars nowadays are coming with rear-view cameras, companies like Ford and Infiniti are including cameras that allow drivers to see everything else around their car when driving. In fact, these futuristic cameras also come with sensors to actually inform you when you’re about to hit something, saving you the confrontation and guilt.

Trunks that automatically open even if your hands are full. Why It’s Cool: It’s always a nightmare trying to open your trunk when your hands are full with groceries or beach stuff; you usually end up trying to kick your trunk open or do some awkward hand dance move to make it work. The 2015 Kia Sedona helps you out by automatically opening your trunk when it detects your smart key in your pocket, and is even programmable for safety and easy access.

A built-in vacuum for spontaneous spills and cleaning spells. Why It’s Cool: Car lovers are definitely familiar with ShopVac, which makes efficient vacuums for any vehicle out there. The 2014 and 2015 Honda Odyssey capitalizes on that love and actually includes a built-in vacuum with a long range hose for people who are interested in keeping everything clean all the time.

Brakes and cameras that automatically keep you in the center of the lane. Why It’s Cool: Everyone sometimes finds themself getting a bit too close to that yellow line. Thankfully, new versions of the Ford Fusion, Toyota Prius, and Lincoln MKZ have a feature called “lane centering,” which uses onboard cameras and the brakes to gently nudge your car into the center of a lane. NASA-approved car seats that prevent fatigue on long drives. Why It’s Cool: Road trip-inflicted sore butts can make the best of us cranky. To counter this tragedy, the surprising duo of Nissan and NASA teamed up to develop “zero gravity” seats that keep you in a natural posture, while comforting your muscles and spines with cushioning. That’s true space-age technology.

Car seats that can actually give you a massage while being heated or cooled. Why It’s Cool: Being able to warm or cool car seats in cars like the 2015 Kia Sedona and 2015 Ford Edge is awesome. MercedesBenz’s line of S-Class cars takes it to the next level and has six massage modes built into the car seat, including “hot stone” and “workout” massage modes for feeling relaxed and invigorated after those long days.

Cars that recognize traffic light changes and count down until the next green light. Why It’s Cool: We spend at least 38 hours a year stuck in traffic, and that usually involves a lot of time looking at stoplights. Throughout the next few years, Audi is going to roll out a traffic light information system which will tell drivers how long until the next green light and also tell you fast or slow they should go to get to the next green light, all in one system.

Heated wiper blades that melt ice and snow to keep everything clear. Why It’s Cool: Winter drivers know the pain and agony of having to deal with the snow messing their vision up. It’s not a fun thing, but companies like Everblade and Thermalblademake affordable wiper blades that make quick work of ice and snow to make sure you never have to break out the squeegee yourself.

Windows that clean themselves and deflect liquid automatically. Why It’s Cool: Kia and other car makers are actively featuring “hydrophobic” windows for its 2015 and 2016 car models, which is coated glass that stops stuff like rain, dirt, and other debris from even touching your precious windows. It’s like built-in Rain-X for your ride, without the need to apply it yourself. Lighter cars, thanks to the use of military-grade aluminum. Why It’s Cool: These days, the concept of a “light car” doesn’t just apply to those cute little smart vehicles you see roaming around the mall. Take a truck like the 2015 Ford F-150, which is 700 pounds lighter, or even Honda’s already light Fit hatchback which is 57 pounds lighter. This is thanks to the use of nextgeneration aluminum, which make cars more durable, more gas efficient, and easier to control.

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Way more gas-efficient engines and motors. Why It’s Cool: While the price of gas might be going down recently, most of us agree that the less we have to fill up, the better life is. Cars like the 2015 Chrysler 200 sedan and the 2015 Honda Fit are starting to go beyond 30 miles per gallon, while even more beast-y vehicles like the 2015 Ford F-150 have more efficient cylinders to save drivers from heading to the pump too often.

Push button shifting for easy adjustments while on the road. Why It’s Cool: We’ve all been wowed by the push button ignition that has made its way to a number of cars in the past few years, but the 2015 Acura TLX and 2016 Honda Pilot add to the automatic ingenuity by having different buttons for different gears. This frees up more space in the center console, and even allows for different shifting modes for more efficient driving.

GPS that automatically analyzes traffic and finds the best way around it. Why It’s Cool: We can all agree that traffic sucks. Acura’s futuristic Real-Time Traffic featureon the 2016 MDX works with the built-in GPS system to find the best way to get around traffic, while spotting accidents, weather events, and construction on the road. It’s a lot less of a hassle (and safer) than pulling out your phone.

A sunfroof that automatically blocks light and lets you see what you want to. Why It’s Cool: We’ve evolved past the point where sunroofs are only for looking cool and sticking your head out. MercedesBenz’s newer SLK models include a new “Magic Sky” sunroof that can be darkened to block out sunroof and UV rays, or lightened to see more of that big, beautiful clear sky.

Sensors that learn your driving style and can detect when you’re too tired to drive. Why It’s Cool: After a long, tiring night, one of the worst decisions you can make is to drive and risk getting into a serious accident. To solve this, car companies like BMW and Mercedes-Benz have developed sensors and systems that learn how you drive and alert you to pull over and take a rest when you start swaying or being reckless.

New car features that prove we’re living in the future

An alternator that recycles energy for your car and saves gas. Why It’s Cool: Renewable energy is awesome, especially when it comes to cars. The 2014 Mazada6 has a technology called i-ELOOP, which stores kinetic energy every time it breaks, converts that energy to electricity, and uses that energy to power headlights, AC systems, and even car audio. That’s less fuel used for a happier you.

Access to your Android or iPhone without having to grab them while driving. Why It’s Cool: Everyone (your dad, your local police officer, Demi Lovato) has told you to never, ever use your phone while driving. However, Google and Apple have recognized that people need to see information on their phones while driving, and created Android Auto and CarPlay for easy, safe access. Both are being built-in by a ton of car makers into a number of dashboards, but you can also buy a hybrid navigation system with both if you so desire.

Built-in night vision and radar detection for avoiding objects and wilderness. Why It’s Cool: We’ve all experienced night drives when even your high beams aren’t enough to make you feel secure. But since we live in the future, car manufacturers like BMW and Audi have taken it upon themselves to develop actual night vision dashboard systems that work with sensors and allow you to see wildlife like deer or objects like trash cans in the complete dark.

Interfaces that recognize and automatically respond to your voice. Why It’s Cool: While we’re not quite there in terms of a fully talkative car like KITT from Knight Rider, the likes of Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, and more have implemented UConnect voice recognition systems in their 2015 models that respond to your voice for a number of tasks. Asking your car things like “Where is the nearest gas station?” or “How do I get home?” are finally possible and very convenient.

Car systems that alert you and automatically brake before a potential accident. Why It’s Cool: Safety has always been the main focus for all car makers with each new technology that comes out. In the present day, some cars like the 2015 Honda Accordautomatically vibrate your seat or steering wheel when you’re about to hit something from the front, while others like the 2015 Subaru Outback even take it further and automatically brake to stop a collision.

Speakers that provide actual surround sound. Why It’s Cool: The one thing that drivers can always count on to keep them sane is their music and speakers, but it seems that there’s a never ending chase to have the best sounds and the deepest bass for the sickest drops. More cars are coming with standard speakers that bring the concert to your ride, with an example being the Land Rover’s Meridian sound system with a whopping 13 speakers, 12 channels, and multiple modes to get all your tunes right.

Automatic stop and start engines to save gas during those traffic jams. Why It’s Cool: Your car goes through a lot of fuel when it’s not moving in traffic, and some people even go through the measure of stopping their car when things come to a halt. The 2015 Chevy Malibu gets rid of all the guesswork and automatically stops a car if your foot is on the brake pedal during a jam, and restarts the car when your foot is off, saving your gas and saving the environment. Source: www.buzzfeed.com