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tax debts of N3.632billion from January 2017 to August 31, 2018.

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Corrupt jurists in trouble as NJC hammers 2 judges Justices Ofili-Ajumogobia, Agbadu-Fishim face dismissal from the Bench

How Magu’s petitions prompted NJC to recommend judges’ dismissal by Buhari

L-R: President, Association for the Advancement of the Rights of Nigerian shareholders, Dr. Farouk Umar; Company Secretary, FBN Holdings Plc, Seye Kosoko; Chairman, Kano Zone Shareholders Association, Alhaji Sabiu Bako; Head, Investor Relations, FBN Holdings Plc, Tolu Oluwole; Chairman, Audit Committee, FBN Holdings Plc, Alhaji Isma’il Adamu; Analyst, Investor Relations, FBN Holdings Plc, Debola Olatubosun and Head, Internal Audit, FBN Holdings Plc, Bode Oguntoke during the FBN Holdings Plc investors Forum at the Central Hotel in Kano State...on Thursday.

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FIRS recovers N3.63bn tax debts in 19 months Continued from page 1

Illicit Financial Flows in Abuja, where he said that 114 companies have been handed over to Attorney General of the Federation’s office for prosecution.

Speaking on the issuance of tax notification obligation to Company Income Tax (CIT), non-compliant companies that own properties and identified non-filers for Abuja, Fowler stated FIRS issued 2,672 demand notices; 653 those now filing and N2.983 billion as total payments for demand notices for Abuja properties The tax boss identified components of illicit financial flows (IFF)

in Nigeria to include commercial activities which are illegal flows from business activities that lead to hiding wealth, evading or aggressively avoiding tax, and dodging customs duties and domestic levies.

He described corruption as money acquired through bribery and abuse of office by public officials, saying that they are enormous and can otherwise be used to further develop different beneficial projects to the society.

Fowler also identified that IFFs also occur through payments of expatriates’ staff emolument and remuneration and failure to declare for personal income tax purposes on

such emoluments to the relevant tax authorities.

“While going through Abuja Geographic Information Service (AGIS), FIRS discovered hidden landed properties allocated to the companies but which no taxes had ever been paid.

However, when approached, the 114 companies denied that the properties did not belong to them.

The “114 companies claimed they were unaware of land allocated to them but AGIS has confirmed the ownership for all the cases referred to them and we will soon hand these cases over to the Attorney General on the way forward,” the FIRS boss added.

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L-R: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Kaduna State Governor, Nair el Rufal, during the launch of TraderMoni, at Central Market, Kaduna... on Thursday.

FG flags off N1.07bn erosion control project in A’Ibom The Federal Government on Thursday flagged off a N1.7billion erosion control work on Nduetong Oku-Ikpa road, cutting across Uruan and Uyo Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom.

Sen. Ita Enang, Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters (Senate), did the flagging off ceremony.

He said that the project would alleviate the suffering of the people and boost economic activities.

Enang sympathised with the people for the inability to convey their farm produce to the market due to the

deplorable condition of the road.

He assured them that the Buhari administration would continue to implement projects to alleviate the suffering of the people.

The presidential aide said that government was committed to improving the living standard of the people by addressing their plight.

“Let me bring greetings from the Presidency to you. President Muhammadu Buhari cares for every life and communities in this country.

“For about seven years this road had been impassable, for some years the children and people of this community had not been able to cross to the

other part of the community.

“The Federal Government is committed to improving on the plight of its citizens,” Enang said.

Speaking to newsmen, the Project Manager, Mr Friday Iniobong, said that the project would be completed within the next six months.

He solicited the cooperation of the community to ensure timely completion of the project.

Responding on behalf of the community, the Clan Head of Oku community, Chief Enefiok Ukpong, thanked Buhari for the gesture.

The royal father said that the project when completed would reduce the suffering of the people.

Buhari to Mbeki: Fighting corruption in Nigeria not negotiable

P r e s i d e n t Muhammadu Buhari has told former South African President, Thabo Mbeki, that for his administration, fighting corruption is non-negotiable and it is a must.

Mbeki heads the African Union High Level Panel on Illicit Flows from Africa, and he was in Nigeria to give the President, who is the current Champion of AU AntiCorruption Campaign, critical updates.

Buhari reaffirmed his stance on corruption on Thursday at the State House when he received the former South African President in Abuja.

President Buhari said to his guest: “We must fight corruption frontally because

it’s one of the reasons we got elected. We campaigned on three fundamental issues security, reviving the economy, and fight against corruption.

It’s the reason we got elected, and we can’t afford to let our people down.”

Noting that the government was making progress on the anti-corruption war, “and not just talking,” the President said he was very pleased with the assignment the former South African President was carrying out for the African continent.

He submitted that when Africa is vigorous with the war against corruption, “we will eventually appeal to the conscience of the rest of the world.”

In his remarks, former

President Mbeki said corruption was an African challenge that must be responded to, “as development challenges can only be met through the check of illicit financial flows.”

He said he was delighted that President Buhari touches on the issue in most of his speeches, with the most recent being at the United Nations General Assembly last week.

“We are pleased with the way you take up the matter.

Countries need political will to stop the illicit flow. Nigeria has shown good example.

The more we are showing that we are acting as Africans, the easier to get the rest of the world to cooperate,” Mbeki said.

L-R: Imo State Governor Rochas Okorochas; Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari; Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi; Kebbi State Governor Abubakar Bagudu and Nasarawa State Governor Tanko Al-Makura during a meeting with the President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja...on Thursday.

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DATE EXCHANGE AMOUNT RATE (USD)

1. OUTSPAN NIGERIA LTD 800MT INSTANT FAT FILLED MILK MALAYSIA ORIGIN 14-Sept-18 339.50 2. CKS INTERNATIONAL ESSENTIAL RAW MATERIALS (MSG) FOR 14-Sept-18 339.50 SEASONING 3. KAY INDUSTRIES POLYPROPYLENE CO POLYMER RANDOM 14-Sept-18 339.50 NIGERIA LIMITED 4. EVERBRIGHT IND LTD HDPE FILM 14-Sept-18 337.50 5. EVERBRIGHT IND LTD HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE LOTRENE Q TR-144 14-Sept-18 337.50 6. SIMBA INDUSTRIES MACHINERY FOR STORAGE AND RE-PRODUCTION 24-Sep-18 362.10 LIMITED OF ELECTRIC CURRENT (STATIC CONVERTER) 7. SIMBA INDUSTRIES MACHINERY FOR STORAGE AND RE-PRODUCTION 24-Sep-18 362.10 LIMITED OF ELECTRIC CURRENT (STATIC CONVERTER) 8. SIMBA INDUSTRIES MACHINERY FOR STORAGE AND RE-PRODUCTION 24-Sep-18 362.10 LIMITED OF ELECTRIC CURRENT (STATIC CONVERTER)

181,000.00 26,000.00 5,000.00

30,000.00 3,000.00 145,625.00 35,112.50 180,737.50

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337.00 339.00 361.60 306.35 306.35

33,000.00 212,000.00 361,475.00 10,000.00 30,000.00

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Anti- graft war hits judiciary: Corrupt jurists in hot soup as NJC hammers 2 judges Andrew Orolua, Abuja

The National Judicial Council (NJC) on Wednesday unleashed its form of anti-graft war by recommending the dismissal of Justice Rita OfiliAjumogobia of the Federal High Court, Lagos Division and Mr. Justice James Agbadu-Fishim of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria from office with immediate effect.

A statement signed by Director of Information National Judicial Council, Soji Oye, Esq. stated that the NJC under the Chairmanship of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, took the decision at its 87th meeting which was held on October 3, 2018.

Explaining how petitions from the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, led to the recommendation of the NJC to Buhari for the dismissal of the errant judges, Oye said, “Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia was recommended to President Muhammadu Buhari for removal by dismissal from office pursuant to the findings by the Council on the allegations of misconduct contained in a petition to the Council by the Acting Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, alleging that Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia is a Director/Chief Executive Officer and sole signatory to Nigel and Colive Company contrary to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Officers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; “Several personalities, individuals, government officials and business partners lodged funds into various accounts belonging to the Hon. Judge; and there was an ex-parte communication between the Judge and Mr. Godwin Oblah, SAN, during the pendency of his matter before the His Lordship.

The NJC added that it could not however consider other allegations in the petition on the grounds that they are already before a court where OfiliAjumogobia is standing trial, saying that it is leaving those matters for the trial to take its legal course.

The NJC also recommended Justice Agbadu-Fishim of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria to Buhari for removal by dismissal from office.

The NJC stated that the development is “sequel to the findings of the Council on the allegations contained in another petition by Magu, alleging that the Judge received various sums of money from litigants and lawyers that had cases before him, and some influential Nigerians, under the false pretence that he was bereaved or that there was delay in the payment of his salary.”

“This is contrary to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Officers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

Recommending the two errant judges for dismissal by Buhari, the NJC said, “In the interim, the Council, in exercise of its disciplinary powers under paragraph 21 (d) of the Third Schedule of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, “has suspended Hon. Mr. Justices R. N. Ofili-Ajumogobia and James T. Agbadu-Fishim with immediate effect pending their removal from office by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Regarding other errant judges, the NJC rejected the letter of voluntary retirement, purported to be with effect from the 1st of October 2018, submitted to it by Justice Joshua E. Ikede of the Delta State High Court. This followed the findings on an allegation of falsification of age contained in a petition written

by Zik Gbemre, National Co-ordinator of Niger Delta Peace Coalition. Council found that the Judge ought to have retired since 1st October 2016.

CJN Onnoghen The NJC stated that the errant judge backdated his retirement to 2016 and therefore recommended to Delta State Government to deduct from the retirement benefits of the judge, all salaries received by him from October, 2016 till date and remit it to NJC which pays salaries of all Judicial Officers in the Federation.

The Council also decided to issue a Letter of Advice to Hon. Mr. Justice K. C. Nwakpa of High Court of Abia State to guard against unwarranted utterances in matters before him.

This was as a result of a complaint to the Council by one Princewill Ukegbu.

The statement also disclosed that, “The Council considered the reports of various Investigation Committees and dismissed the petitions written against Hon. Mr. Justice Yusuf Halilu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Hon. Mr. Justice E. O. Osinuga of the High Court of Ogun State, and

Emirs seek solution to ‘out of school children’ menace in N’East, N’West Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja Worried over the increased rate of out of school children in Northern Nigeria, about 9 Emirs from the two critical zones in North-West and North-East regions are set to sign a ‘Commitment for action’ to take quick action in addressing the menace of children not in school.

Speaking during the preconference event organised by the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) in Abuja on Thursday, the Emir of Argugu, Kebbi State, Samaila Mera, noted that the meeting has become necessary following the increased rate of about 10.5 million Nigerian children presently not in school.

The Emir said that the meeting which is being organised by UNICEF, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development is seeking the support of traditional rulers in northern Nigeria to end the issue of children

roaming the streets.

“Each of the participating Emirs will sign a “Commitment for Action”, signifying his commitment to ensuring that all children out of school within his emirate council are reached and enrolled in school,” the emir said.

On his part, UBEC representative, Bello Kagara, who is the Director of Social Mobilisation at the commission, said that involving traditional rulers who are the custodians of tradition will play a big role in changing the negative issues.

He blamed socio-cultural and economic barriers as bottlenecks to the educational success for girls and boys in northern Nigeria.

“The reason why more children are out of school in northern Nigeria are varied and rooted in the sociocultural and economic environment barriers and bottlenecks to the educational success of boys and girls,” he stated.

He listed the barriers to include the cost of living, poverty and negative perceptions to formal

education, adding that the factors influence the educational choices parents make in the region.

Earlier, UNICEF Education Chief in Nigeria, Terry Durnian, lamented that the education system is challenged with poor supply of sufficient infrastructure learning materials and teachers.

While calling on the Federal Government to invest more in the education sector, Durnian added that the combination of the challenges contributes significantly to the huge number of children missing out on education in Nigeria.

He added that the conference is looking at the issues and what can be done to make change, reaffirming that UNICEF will continue to look for the welfare of children as its core mandate.

The conference which will take place in Kaduna on October 10 and 11, 2018 seeks the commitment of traditional leaders in northern Nigeria to support mass sensitisation campaigns at all levels to increase demand for access to education and quality learning.

Justice E. O. Ononeze-Madu of the High Court of Imo State.

“The petition by Wema Bank against Hon. Mr. Justice Yusuf Halilu of the FCT High Court was dismissed because the allegation of misconduct was not established. The judge’s handling of the related matter did not amount to the alleged misconduct.

“The petition on allegation of inducement, bias and alteration of Ruling written by David Olawepo Efunwape, Esq. against Hon. Mr. Justice E. O. Osinuga of High Court, Ogun State was found to be false.

“The Council, therefore, decided to report David Olawepo Efunwape, Esq., to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) for appropriate sanctions for making false allegations against a judge.

“The petition written by Hon. Eugene Okechukwu Dibiagwu against Hon. Mr. Justice E. O. Ononeze Madu was dismissed by the Council for lack of merit. Council also decided to warn the Petitioner and asked him to apologise to the Hon. Judge for the false allegation of inducement.

“New petitions written against 26 Judicial Officers from the Federal and State High Courts were considered

by Council, after which it resolved to empanel four Committees to investigate them.

“The remaining petitions were

summarily dismissed for obvious and manifest lack of merit, being subjudice, concerning administrative matters, or that such petitions were matters for appeal.

“The Council dismissed petitions written against Justice J. O. Bada, Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Benin Division, Hon. Mr. Justice AbdulKafarati, Chief Judge, Federal High Court and Hon. Mr. Justices I. N. Buba, H. R. Shagari, R. M. Aikawa, O. E. Abang all of the Federal High Court; Hon. Mr. Justice Marshal Umukoro, Chief Judge, Delta State and Hon. Mr. Justice E. G. Timi also of the Delta State High Court.

“Others were those against Justice S. U. Dikko, Chief Judge, Nasarawa State, Hon. Mr. Justice P. N. C. Umeadi, Chief Judge, Anambra State, Hon. Mr. Justices A. O. Opesanwo, A. J. Coker both of Lagos State High Court, Hon. Mr. Justice C.I. Gabriel Nwankwo, President, Customary Court of Appeal, Rivers State, Hon. Mr. Justices C. A. Okirie and G. O. Omeji both of Rivers State High Court, Hon. Mr. Justice Iniabasi Udobong of High Court, Akwa-Ibom State, Hon. Mr. Justice S. O. Falola of High Court, Osun State, Hon. Grand Kadi, Sokoto State, Hon. Mr. Justice I. B. Ahmed of Katsina State High Court and Hon. Mr. Justice Patricia Mahmoud formerly of the Kano State High Court before her elevation to the Court of Appeal.”

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Primaries: APC Governors meet Oshiomhole’s led NWC

APC Ogun Primary: Akinlade’s victory may be annulled- Oshiomhole Tom Okpe and Mathew Dadiya, Abuja Nine governors of the ruling All progressives Congress (APC) led by Imo State Governor and chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum, Rochas Okorocha, have met behind closed doors with President Muhammadu Buhari to convey their disapproval over the way and manner the party’s primaries was being conducted.

All the governors who met behind closed-doors with the President are believed to have issues with party primaries in their states.

The governors met the President on Thursday in a meeting that lasted about two hours at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Governor Okorocha, who led the governors, said that the leadership of the APC Congress must do the right thing and allow everybody to participate in its ongoing nationwide primaries.

Okorocha said this in a brief interview with State House correspondents after their meeting with President Buhari.

The Imo State governor confirmed that the meeting was about the rancorous party primaries across the country.

He expressed the belief that the party leadership would rescind some of its decision on the matter, saying the APC believes in justice, equity and fairness.

He said: “We came to review the various crises characterising our primaries, with a view to finding solution.

“So, we are looking for a way out in this regard. We are going to find solution; our party believes in justice, equity and fairness.

“We are requesting that let the right

thing be done and let everyone contest the elections.”

Apart from Okorocha, other governors who attended the meeting were Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Abdulaziz Yari (Zamfara), Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), Sani Bello (Niger), Simon Lalong (Plateau), Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), and Tanko Al-Makura (Nasarawa).

The Daily Times recalls that Akeredolu and Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State had, on Wednesday, met the President on the same matter.

At the end of the meeting, the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, who was part of the meeting, led the state governors out of the venue and left the Presidential Villa with them.

After accompanying the governors to where their cars were parked, Abba Kyari also entered his car and was driven out of the premises.

Meanwhile, members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors Forum on Thursday met with the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) of the party led by the National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole in Abuja to review and resolve the issues that hampered the conduct of primary elections in some states.

The party’s Governorship and Assembly primaries in most states were marred by crisis and electoral malpractices that led to the suspension of the exercise indefinitely in some states while National and State Houses of Assemblies primaries are yet to be conducted in many states due to disagreement within members.

Speaking to journalists after the closed door meeting, Chairman Nigerian Governors Forum and Governor of

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Court imposes N600m fine on EFCC for declaring 2 Rivers govt officials wanted Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt A Port Harcourt High Court has slammed a N600million exemplary damages on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for investigating and subsequently declaring two officials of the Rivers State government wanted.

Delivering the judgement on Thursday, Justice George Omereji, in a fundamental human rights matter brought by the Accountant General of Rivers State, Frederick Abere and a retired Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government Affairs, Lekia Bukpo, held that the EFCC lacked the power to

investigate the Rivers State government or its officials.

Justice Omereji further held that he was embarrassed by the actions of the anti-graft agency, who he said failed to appeal the perpetual injunction against it and in favour of Rivers State government but resorted to self help by inviting the officials.

The judge added that the EFCC should first vacate the subsisting order made by Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court before taking any action on accounts of the state government.

Justice George Omereji also said the letter of invitation of the EFCC was in disobedience to the court order and malicious, adding that only the Rivers State House of Assembly had

the right to investigate the financial activities of the state government.

The court, however, declared that N300million each be paid by EFCC to Federick Abere and Lekia Biokpo as exemplary damages.

Speaking with journalists, lawyer to the two officials of the State government, Dike Udenna, said the verdict of the court addressed actions of Federal agencies who took the Judiciary for granted.

The Daily Times recalls that early last month, the EFCC declared four officials of the state government wanted over an alleged N117 billion fraud.

But Governor Nyesom Wike condemned the action of the commission as illegal and aimed at arm twisting the

court and embarrassing the Rivers State Government.

The governor noted that the Rivers State Government and the EFCC appeared on Tuesday (September 11, 2018) before the Federal High Court on the matter, which was adjourned for ruling by the court.

The governor said: “We cannot be cowed by the antics of the EFCC. The Rivers State Government remains resolute that it will fight the illegal actions of the EFCC within the ambit of the law.

“The EFCC can go ahead to declare the Rivers State Governor wanted, but it must realise that nobody in the state will be intimidated by its display of impunity and disrespect for the rule of law.”

Resolve your primaries crises before Sunday, INEC tells parties Tunde Opalana, Abuja

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties to conclude primaries elections for all elective positions as well as resolving crises emanating from such on or before Sunday, October 7, 2018 as the commission will not extend the deadline.

The resolution to stick to its earlier deadline of October

7 was taken at INEC’s usual weekly meeting during which it considered, among other things, the status of political party primaries to elect candidates into various positions for the 2019 general election.

According to Prince Solomon Adedeji Shoyebi, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, 89 of the 91 registered political parties that gave notice of their intention to

conduct their primaries as required by the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) are at various stages of the process.

“The Commission wishes to restate that the conduct of primaries and resolution of all disputes arising therefrom must be concluded on or before October 7, 2018 as earlier published in the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2019 general election.

To avoid controversies, he said the Commission

will only accept the list of candidates submitted by the National Chairman and the National Secretary of political parties.

Shoyebi, however, said the last day for the submission of lists of sponsored candidates (Form CFOOZ) and personal particulars (Form CF001) by parties remains October 18, 2018 for Presidential and National Assembly and November 2 for Governorship and State Houses of Assembly.

Presidency plans to disrupt Port Harcourt convention, PDP alleges Holds crucial meeting today

Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged a plan by the Presidency and ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to disrupt its national convention scheduled for Port Harcourt tomorrow.

Briefing the press in Abuja on Thursday, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party’s national publicity secretary, alerted the nation and the international community of an alleged plan by the ruling APC to disrupt the convention.

He said the Presidency planned to scuttle the presidential primary of the opposition party obviously to prevent it from presenting a formidable candidate that can dislodge President Muhammadu Buhari in February 2019 presidential election.

The alleged plans, he said, are some kinds of machinations which can be through the court,

or by funding court decision.

He said: “We are aware of plots which include effort to use the court to stop our national convention, and we are alerting Nigerians and the international community.

“We are aware, we have been informed of machinations by the ruling government and the ruling party who are mortally afraid of any form of election to disrupt our convention to ensure that we don’t have presidential candidate.

“We invite Nigerians to take note of this and we invite the international communities to take serious note of the plots by the ruling government to thwart the efforts of the opposition to elect a candidate that will go into the February general election against President Muhammadu Buhari”.

He, however, assured members nationwide that PDP national convention as being scheduled to hold in PortHarcourt will go on as plan.

“No plot, no plan by the ruling government can stop our national convention”, he said.

This apprehension and other last minute arrangements will no doubt top the agenda of a crucial meeting today at the PDP Presidential Campaign Office, Legacy House, Maitama, Abuja.

Expected at today’s meeting are all organs of the party which include the National Executive Council, National Working Committee, PDP Governors Forum, and Board of Trustees.

Also expected are all the presidential aspirants who include former chairman, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, former governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, former governor of Plateau State, Senator Jonah Jang,

Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, former Senate President David Mark, incumbent Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Baze University proprietor, Dr. Datti Baba Ahmed, Gombe State governor, Ibrahim Damkwanbo, and Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal.

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9 APC govs meet Buhari, fault conduct of primaries Continued on page 5 Zamfara State, Abdulraziz Yari, said they met on matters arising from primary elections held in some states with a view to resolving those issues.

Yari said that the meeting was also intended to make the party stronger as one family so that it can secure 2019 general election.

He said: “We have discussed so many things as you have seen some colleagues; we have one issue or the other, ranging from the Senators disqualification which we discussed as a family and to look at how we can boost the morale of the followers and other issues related.

“So, in resolving that, there is no other person than the National Chairman and Working Committee so we sit down and discussed and steps are going to be taken so that we can understand the way forward.

“National Chairman said they have National Working Committee meeting and the same time we are concerned, if we are not having any candidate anywhere by the 7th, we automatically have no candidate to field for 2019 which time is our number one enemy. We are working harder, faster to ensure that we have these things done so that we can start coming to the convention on Saturday.

“I am saying that apart from the governorship election we had yesterday which is a little bit tough but the outcome is not yet announced but we have not done the Senate yet, we have not done the Representatives, we have not done the state Assemblies which must all be concluded probably today and tomorrow and then come for the National Convention on Saturday and by Sunday 12 am that is the last day for the conduct of primaries by the parties in Nigeria. Anyone that does anything after that is null and void by the Act of National Assembly”.

Also, the Chairman APC Governors Forum, Rochas Okorocha, said: “We are on the party’s primaries. And you know it comes with issues and challenges especially in our democratic structures. APC do have some few challenges in some few states and we have come to soften the rough edges so we can rebuild unity in the party.

“How we can ensure that aggrieved persons are settled within the primaries is our priorities so, that is what brought us here. Majority of the state where there are issues, we have come here to look at what to do. And of course you know our party believe in free, fair, justice and equity and we are making sure we keep to that by giving everybody a chance to vote and be voted for”.

On his part, Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, disclosed that the meeting was a follow up to the earlier meeting between some APC governors and President Muhammadu Buhari.

“And we are here to see the national chairman on orders and the instruction of President Muhammadu Buhari with a view that we resolve all lingering issues amicably, and I am sure that at the end of the day everything will be resolved,” he said.

Also, the All Progressive

Congress (APC) may annul the result of the Ogun State governorship primaries recently held where House of Representatives member, Mr. Adekunle Akinlade, was declared winner by the chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the party, Chief Derin Adebiyi, in a parallel primary conducted on Tuesday this week.

Akinlade, the consensus candidate of the Yewa Elders Council and anointed candidate of the state governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, in a direct primary, polled 190,987 votes out of 201,620 valid votes cast across the 236 wards in the state.

But the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, speaking to journalists on Thursday in Abuja, maintained that such result cannot stand since it was not declared by chairman of the electoral committee panel appointed by the party in Abuja.

He said: “Primaries are not to be conducted by states governments. Primaries are to be conducted not by secretary to state governments; primaries are to be conducted not by states chairmen, primaries are to be conducted by the electoral panel. The results of primaries are to be announced by the returning officer who chairs the panel sent to the state. That is the game. It is not a game of power.

It’s a game of number. And God will give us the courage to do what we are supposed to do”.

Oshiomhole justified the decision to annul results of other primary elections held in some states of the federation, saying it was aimed at cleaning up the political process and ensure internal democracy reiterating the party’s resolve to conduct primary elections in Zamfara, Adamawa, FCT, Imo, and Edo states using the direct primary mode.

Meanwhile, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed a new committee to conduct Edo State Legislatives Primary election, The party also condemned the unauthorised primaries held in the state into the Senate, House of Representatives and the state House of Assembly.

In a press statement on Thursday, the party’s acting National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, said that the party totally condemned the exercise conducted by unauthorised persons in collaboration with the party’s State Working Committee, saying, “It’s hereby declared null and void”.

He said: “A primary election committee under the chairmanship of Hajia Farida Odangi Suleiman will be in Edo State later today (Thursday) to conduct the primaries into the Senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly.

“The Committee will make available the list of aspirants screened for the exercise and will conduct a transparent primary election in accordance with the guidelines and constitution of the APC. “We admonish all Party members in Edo state to cooperate with the Committee to ensure an orderly, peaceful, transparent and credible exercise”, he stated.

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Ondo APC protest senators’ automatic clearance Adewale Momoh, Akure Members of the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday protested the alleged “imposition” of three senatorial aspirants in the state by the National Working Committee, (NWC) of the party’s national body.

The protesters who blocked the highway within the Akure metropolis where the party secretariat is situated berated the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole for allegedly working against the party.

Armed with placards with inscriptions such as: “Oshiomhole is not fit to our chairman.” “Oshiomhole will destroy APC.” “Ondo youths say no to automatic ticket”, the protesters who were led by the Youth leader of the party in the state, Babalayo Okutayiperun vowed to resist the NWC decision.

“We are saying no to imposition, we are saying no to automatic ticket to any aspirants, there must be a room for

everybody to accommodate. We don’t want criminality and impunity in our party, we ask for change and this is not the change we asked for.

“When Adams Oshiomhole took the leadership from John-Odigwe Oyegun we taught everything will change for good but things as worse to unbearable condition.

“Oshiomhole has not really helped us. if you go to the APC constitution, article 20 states clearly that party primary must go direct, indirect and consensus, there is no room for automatic ticket in our constitution and we want to know how the leadership came about the automatic ticket.

“Youths of Ondo State are clamouring now that we don’t want any automatic ticket to any aspirants, the leadership should allow everybody to contest, Ondo state is not a place Oshiomhole can use as testing ground. “ln view of this, we are saying no, Oshiomhole has betrayed us, the majority have said no to the minority because power belongs to everybody.

While stating that until the decision is reversed, he emphazied that more

protests would be embarked upon adding that the state chapter of the party cannot work with the senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District, Prof. Ajayi Boroffice.

“We are coming to organise more rally against this across the state, we are also using this medium to send a signal to Senator Ajayi Boroffice that if he cannot work together with those in the party, he should go to another party because political parties are many in Nigeria.

The majority will not leave the party for minority, Boroffice belongs to minority.

“We will not allow any party primary to take place if that is not reverse in Ondo state. We are passing a vote of no confidence on Oshiomhole. We are for Buhari not for Oshiomhole,” he said.

On Tuesday, the NWC had announced the screening of the party’s three incumbent senators (Prof. Ajayi Boroffice - Ondo North, Tayo Alasoadura - Ondo Central, Telephone Omogunwa - Ondo South) while the other aspirants were screened out including those believed to be the preferred candidates of the state governor.

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Short News Police smash 3 women kidnap syndicate in Lagos Joy Anyim, Lagos Three women who belong to a syndicate that steal and sell children in Lagos have been arrested by detectives from the Anti-Kidnapping Squad, Lagos State Police Command for allegedly selling a two year old girl for N300, 000.

The suspects, Joy Okoye; 28, Uju Obieze; 40 and Ifeyinwa Ezene; 46, had allegedly kidnapped the child on May 1st, 2018 at No. 27, Test Oluwale Street, Olodi Apapa and sold her to one Ifeoma Okoye (now deceased) in Enugu.

The father of the girl, Nwoagbo Ekene had reported the case of a missing child saying on same date at about 11 am, his daughter suddenly disappeared and all efforts made to trace her whereabout proved abortive.

It was learnt that based on his complaint, the Command Commissioner of Police, CP Imohimi Edgal, directed the officer in charge of the Anti-kidnapping Squad, SP Musa Bulus to use all the assets at his disposal to unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of the little girl.

According to Edgal who spoke on the arrest of the suspects, “Investigation was instituted into the matter and in the course of it, Okoye of No.64 Kirikiri street, Olodi Apapa was arrested in connection with the case.

TRACE embarks on 24hrs patrol of Sango-Abeokuta Expressway The Ogun Traffic Compliance And Enforcement Corps (TRACE) has directed its operatives to embark on 24 hours patrol of Sango-Abeokuta Expressway, following incessant accidents on the highway resulting to loss of lives and property.

TRACE Unit Commander of Owode-Ijako, Mrs Tope Oseni, told newsmen on Wednesday in Ota, Ogun that the corps would give special attention to Owode-Ijako section.

According to her, the measure becomes necessary as Julius Berger begins construction work on the road and also to curb accidents on the highway, which could result to loss of lives and property.

She said the measure would go a long way to checkmate careless motorists and other road users plying the highway.

More than four people including a TRACE operative were killed by hit-and run motorists along Owode-Ijako recently.

“We have received the mandate to check incessant killing of people by some reckless motorists along Owode-Ijako section of the expressway, this is why we are increasing our patrol to 24 hours.

Nigerians urged to consume organic honey R-L: Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki; Arch Mark Abdul Hamad; and Commissioner for Physical Planning & Urban Development, Edorodion Oye Erimona, during the governor’s inspection of ongoing reconstruction work at the Blocks C and D of the Secretariat buildings, in Benin City, Edo State... on Thursday.

UNICEF, EU, Bauchi Govt to tackle new born death - Pathak Samuel Luka, Bauchi The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), Bauchi field office Chief, Mr Bahnu Pathak has said that UNICEF in collaboration with European Union (EU) and the Bauchi state government is determined to tackle incidents of new born death in the state.

The UNICEF Nigeria, Bauchi Field Office Chief stated this at the two days stakeholders’ engagement meeting for situation Analysis on newborn heath on Thursday in Bauchi.

“UNICEF and Bauchi state with the support of European Union (EU) reaffirmed their commitment to tackle the newborn born death in the state”, Pathak said.

Adding that, “Bauchi state Government has made significant progress in fighting deaths of children below five years. We want to joined hands and support the state in fighting the newborn deaths”.

The UNICEF boss said, “Still there were some challenges that need to be resolved. We all need to commit to giving every child a fair chance at

the start of life. It’s both the right and the smart thing to do. Let us all come together as partners and make preventable newborn deaths”.

“Newborn deaths is alarming in the state that called for action”, this was the assertion of Mr Oluseyi Olusunde, the UNICEF Health Officer Bauchi in his remark.

According to him, “out of every 1000 newborn, 161 are likely to die before their fifth birthday in Bauchi this is far above SDG target.

“For our newborn presently, we have about 11,455 deaths of newborns every year in Bauchi , therefore Bauchi is number five in Nigeria in terms of newborn deaths,” he said According to him, that is why the state government inaugurated a committee called Bauchi State Every Newborn Action Committee (BASENAC) in line with the five points agenda of the state government to fast track implementation of policies that prevents newborn deaths.

Earlier speaking the Chairman BASENAC Dr Robinson Yusuf, said the concept of the meeting was to sensitize the stakeholders on the bottlenecks gaps identified as the cause of newborn deaths in the state.

“That is now a target in the SDGs for Goal 3- “Ensure healthy lives and promote well being for all at all ages.

“Investing in newborn and child survival and the most disadvantaged is not only the right thing to do – it’s the smart thing to do,” he said.

Dr Yusuf said the committee would subsequently come up with strategies and plan that will address the issues surrounding newborn deaths in the state.

“Such as access to well-trained midwives, along with proven solutions like clean water, disinfectants, breastfeeding within the first hour, skin-to skin contact and good nutrition.

“Others includes commodities, new equipments, knowledge and lots of others,” Dr Yusuf said.

He however said the committee would come up with analysis, recommendations for a way forward that will provide monumental effort to improve the health status of mothers and newborns in the state.

Daily Times reports that the stakeholders includes Traditional and Religious leaders, Line Ministries, health related Associations, Agencies and communities.

An integrated honey production company, Sehai Food Ltd., has urged Nigerians to always consume pure organic honey produced in the country because of its health benefits.

The Business Development and Sales Lead for the company, Mr Segun Thomas, made the call in an interaction with newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja.

He said that apart from promoting healthy living, the consumption of pure organic honey could also facilitate the prevention of all kinds of diseases.

Thomas said that consumption of the pure organic honey had different health benefits such as prevention of cancer, heart disease and increase in athletic performance as well as healing of cough and throat irritation.

He said that honey could also be used to manage sleep disorder (insomnia), heal wounds and burns, while boosting sexual performance, improving and rejuvenating skill cells.

According to him, the other uses of honey include the reduction of ulcers and the management of gastrointestinal disorders.

Nigeria ahead in SDGs implementation – Orelope-Adefulire Nigeria is currently ahead of its target in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has said.

Orelope-Adefulire told the Correspondents in New York that Nigeria was making a lot of progress in the implementation of the global goals.

The Nigerian Government office organised an event at the UN General Assembly on: ‘Pathway to Localising a Global Agenda’ on the margins of the ongoing UN General Assembly.

The SDGs are a successor programme to Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) with a collection of 17 global goals and 169 targets set by the UN General Assembly to transform the world.

It is also referred to as ‘the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’, SDGs implementation is a 15-year plan, which commenced on Jan. 1, 2016 and would end on Dec. 31, 2030.

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, October 5 , 2018

October 1 and the torment of memory

Louis Odion

Forget the rose-scented official statistics, the sweet words of the establishment. There can be no procedure to tracking Nigeria’s progress graph more efficiently, more intimately than a gesture as ordinary as dusting up old copies of newspapers or journals to find just how much of yesterday’s promises were eventually delivered and the gradient to which current lamentations in the land bear resonance with the cries of yester-years.

The first likely surprise on that excursion into the past: Not a few of yesterday’s heroes would have dramatically morphed into today’s villains, with old crooks now miraculously canonised as saints.

The annual national ritual resumed last Sunday as we marked another October 1. Listening to President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) on Monday making his fifth outing as either civilian or military head of state, perceptive older Nigerians were unlikely to miss the recurring decimals in all. Always permeating his National Day speeches from 1984 till date are the themes of anti-corruption, involving centrifugal forces and the titanic exertion to fix the leaking economy.

One, the noble duel against Boko Haram, which has dominated PMB’s October 1 in the past three years, slightly echoes back to what was said against the no less aberrant Maitasene sect in 1984, ase th military head of state.

The talk of salvaging the national economy out of recession days ago bears the same cadence with what we heard in 1984, after failed politicians had reduced “our hospitals to mere consulting centres.” The same way the anticorruption rhetoric persistent today had also featured back in 1984, amid a national crackdown on those who looted the exchequer during the preceding dispensation.

In a way, it all tells of a nation hopelessly locked in the frenzy of motion with little or no movement.

Turning the pages of Sunday Concord of October 5, 1997, last Sunday, I, for instance, could not but shudder at the striking pungency that points made some donkey years ago by respected columnist, Mr. Lewis Obi, still bears with the current human condition in contemporary Nigeria.

With democracy then in retreat under dictator Sani Abacha, the national mood was perhaps

best captured by Obi in a piece entitled, “37 Years in The Wilderness”, contained in that edition.

His grim observations after listening to the Independence Day broadcast by the then head of state: “(A)fter the speech, most households in Lagos went out in search of water. A cholera epidemic is imminent in Lagos unless the water supply is restored and increased. Most homes in Lagos get two days electricity a week. Since only the rich – indeed, even the rich can no longer run their electricity generating sets – only the obscenely rich still has a set working. The reason is that the Tokunbo generators have had to be overburdened and the cost of running them is driving their owners mad.”

With trillions of naira since expended on power by Abuja in the succession of five administrations and surfeit of reforms in the past twenty years, the generating set market has, in fact, boomed further with fuel cost completely out of reach of the common man as the nation still largely wallows in pitch darkness.

Back in the ’70s, a federal rolling plan panel led

by Chief Olu Falae had projected the nation’s energy need would be over 10,000 megawatts by 2000. More than 40 years later and with the population almost tripled, electricity generation is still officially estimated at a controversial 7,000MWs. Yet, by 1988, official records indicated the 4,000MW mark had already been attained.

Even after pouring more than $16 billion into the energy sector by 2007 (according to the House of Representatives in 2009), Chief Olusegun Obasanjo only delivered a miserable 3,000 megawatts.

Today, statistics from an international agency, WaterAid Nigeria, indicate that 40 per cent of the population still lacks access to potable water, despite hundreds of billions of naira voted yearly by various levels of government. In short, ten per cent of the world’s thirsty are in Nigeria today.

So pervasive has the sinking of private boreholes become that authorities in many states have since enacted assorted regulations not to lose out in making profit (by the way of levies) from the misery of the thirsty populace desperately seeking quick-fixes. Of course, no one seems to bother about the adverse consequence for the environment ultimately.

Sadly, the generation that drank from efficient, hygienic public taps in the ’70s/’80s sat by idly and over the years watched in surrender as the cartel of “pure water” merchants gradually displaced state water boards across the country and today have proved to be far more efficient, even though carcinogenic, in water supply.

Now, let us fast forward to October 2007.

This is what Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife, onetime Anambra governor, had to say about the activities of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), then under Mallam Nuhu Ribadu: “As you know, all of us are in support of anybody or institution that is anti-corruption.

The only problem is the right process to take in fighting corruption. We need to know that selective justice is injustice. That is the point I want to emphasise. And so far, the EFCC has been doing selective justice, pursuing people it is asked to pursue. It cannot claim to be following due process.”

Today, with yesterday’s opposition now in power at PDP’s expense, what could only be said to have changed is the voice; the complaints of “selectivity” have not stopped trailing the antigraft war.

Then, fast forward to 2017. Ezeife’s reaction to the October 1 broadcast by President Buhari as published by Vanguard a day later (October 2), no doubt turns a darker page on a different issue altogether – national unity/integration: “Buhari … is trying to push the South-East out of Nigeria by marginalising, dehumanising and humiliating them… The young ones (IPOB) couldn’t understand what he was up to and so they reacted as young people.

“We didn’t have these problems under President Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Yar’Adua or Goodluck Jonathan but immediately Buhari took the oath of office and swore to protect the Constitution, he reneged on such things as federal character. He told us he belongs to everybody and to nobody but we have seen that he belongs to Katsina.”

At Nigeria’s 47 anniversary, these were the reflections of Chief Falae as published by Sunday Sun of September 30, 2007: “At 47, Nigeria has a lot to grapple with, the insecurity of lives and property, unemployment among the youth

which has turned young ones to prostitutes and armed robbers, unstable economy which is telling seriously on the downtrodden, the masses and massive rigging that is pervading our electoral system and other vices of our leaders.

All these are enough to ruin the nation.

“There will not be meaningful development unless our leaders are ready to change their attitudes and their approach to governance…

Tell me, how you do think the nation will develop when a whole deputy governor was snatching ballot boxes in the presence of voters?

I mean this nation needs a lot of reforms and sanity, otherwise the nation may not witness any meaningful development.”

Poor Chief Falae. While uttering those sanctimonious words in 2007, little did the Akure high chief know that he would find himself being implicated nine years later in the alleged unsightly receipt of N100 million from Dasukigate.

Ten years ago, Bishop Bolanle Gbonigi, one of the nation’s surviving moral authorities, had wept at the nation’s wasted opportunities, urging prayers for the country’s salvation. His views as published by Sunday Sun of September 30, 2007: “Our nation needs serious prayers and God’s intervention. Our leaders, instead of listening to the cry of the masses and engage in developmental projects that will alleviate the sufferings of already downtrodden masses, they were busy looting the nation’s treasury.

Therefore, we need to intensify our prayers so that God can touch the hearts of our leaders. You can see that at 47, the nation has little to show for it. Our leaders should have the fear of God in their minds.”

Today, the octogenarian, after a decade of fervent prayers, seems to be giving up. His comment in The PUNCH of October 1, 2017: “(M)ajority of the politicians join politics not to serve the people but to serve their pockets. That is why I always say these so-called politicians lobby for positions in order to get possessions to enrich themselves. Look at the way they are stealing billions from the treasury and keeping them in their private accounts in Nigeria and abroad, while many Nigerians are suffering.”

Pity, the more things change in Nigeria, the more they appear the same.

Nigeria at crossroad: Buhari in search of a place in history

Gbolahan Gbadamosi

Never has it been this difficult to clearly decide on the option before serious voters in Nigeria. On October 5, 2018 when the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) decides on its presidential candidate, it will be a big date in the history of Nigeria, as this candidate will face incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari, the sole candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP will probably choose its candidate from Abubakar Atiku/Bukola Saraki/ Rabiu Kwankwaso/Aminu Tambuwal, and so we can really begin to look forward to a competitive election, or not?

President Buhari has performed poorly, disappointing many of his admirers. He would barely get a pass mark when graded through the established criteria of good governance over the last three-and-a-half years. He has been a “nice guy” who presents himself as not being sure of how to handle the challenges before him. He has thrown away the massive favourable climate and goodwill that he enjoyed at the start of his tenure and the hopes of the people in his capability have been wiped away. People are hungry, angry and aggrieved. People look at the future now with despair and they are not sure of how to proceed given the looming choices.

It is true that this administration inherited massive challenges, but to be fair, that was to be expected. Nigeria has just never really moved forward since independence. It has been one step forward and several steps backwards, with each succeeding regime. Nearly all previous administrations have been in similar circumstances, with the tales of doom at the start of their regimes. It is the business of government to solve problems and not to complain about them. The argument that three years is not enough to solve Nigeria’s enormous problems does not fly, properly speaking. The weight of evidence before us makes that argument untenable. For a meaningful engagement with Buhari supporters, let us concede that Nigeria’s problems cannot be solved in three years. Yet, at this point in the life of the administration, we should by now be seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. We should be seeing signals that the

future would look better. We should be seeing progress, which is what we were promised in 2014/2015. We should by now be seeing Nigerians with hope and smiles on their faces.

Hope that this regime is on course and that it is only a matter of time for the country’s problems to be surmounted, and that this government is on top of things.

Let us now turn to the alternative party and its candidates. The PDP as a political party had 16 years of uninterrupted governance in Nigeria between 1999 and 2015. Countries like South Korea, Malaysia and Singapore were turned around by progressive leaderships to their relative successes today well under 16 years.

What did PDP do with power in 16 years? Party members, officials and leaders got very rich.

They refused to build any infrastructure. They neglected what was on ground. They helped themselves to the bank, created a culture of impunity and created value for corruption by sharing crumbles from what they have amassed of the commonwealth to the people around them. Now that an APC government has failed, they are laughing and ready to pounce back on power. As it stands presently, they stand as good a chance as the APC. Some argue, even better!

A third political party could have been our alternative – not APC or PDP – but that is dead on arrival. The last two governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States, as well as the supplementary parliamentary elections in Katsina and Bauchi States should have been an opportunity to test such political alliance of a third force at the polls. However, greed and naivety make it impossible for our people to talk, reach compromise and come together in any form of alliance. For our politicians, it is always difficult to think of the national interest above self-interest. These so-called “third forces” are non-starters as far as the Nigerian political arena is concerned, which takes us back to our initial choice between the devil and the deep blue sea or is it the rock and a hard place? PDP or APC – how did we get here? A choice between six and half a dozen!

Yet our values as a people have become so

rotten. We worship money. We worship our pastors and Imams. We worship our greed and personal desires. We compromise and sacrifice everything good for our self-aggrandisement.

We have become like a “see through blouse”, so transparent that the politicians see through us and use this lack of values to get their way with us. They rape us repeatedly. We actually come to the party undressed, already asking for money, asking to be raped!

Where do we go from here? President Buhari has just about six months to write his name, not in gold as that is almost unreachable now, but legible enough for forgiveness from the common man who puts so much trust in him in 2015. He would be blamed for failing but perhaps would be remembered for waking up to do what is right in his final six months in office – even when it seems obvious to him that he may not win a reelection. He needs to “come out smoking”. Since, he has failed with the National Assembly, he can still rally the people around him through several policy initiatives.

First, he needs to speak more directly with the people. Why can’t he grant more interviews, speak directly about his challenges and efforts, and provide evidence in this regard? Why can’t he speak from the heart? We are tired of reading statements from his incompetent team and some of the sycophants around him. Nobody can hold him hostage, unless he chooses to hide behind a finger. Second, he needs to rejig his government immediately. There are too many people he needs to fire around him. Nobody is indispensable. It will send a signal and make others sit up – hopefully. Third, he is a politician and now he needs to play politics. He needs to get up from his office and visit people that he should be seen visiting from way back. He needs to build new alliances across the Niger in the South-East and South-South. He needs to rework his relationship with the Middle Belt.

He needs to rekindle and strengthen existing ones. Fourth, he needs to identify existing programmes and policy initiatives that he started, and which can and must be completed in the next 3-5 months and throw money at it

since he may not be coming back. He would be able to point at some of these in the future.

Fifth, so much has been said about security and the need to do some things differently in Nigeria. The secret service (DSS) is particularly in shambles. The organisation is always in the news for all the wrong reasons. This is an organ of government that should not be in the news at all. Security services worldwide are neither seen nor heard, they are just there doing serious jobs. In Nigeria, we see them, we hear them and they even disrupt lives, including during the shameful drama of the recent National Assembly shutdown. Interestingly, there has been some semblance of slowing down with the herdsmen brouhaha, but not so much, with Boko Haram’s sporadic attacks. Now is the time for President Buhari to tweak his security apparatus to demonstrate he is a listening president.

Sixth, the minimum wage discussions should be urgently finalised and implemented.

This president must find a way to “coerce” all the States to pay their backlog of workers’ salaries at all levels before December 2018 and to keep up payments forthwith. If governors of opposition parties will not cooperate on this, those of his party should at least be discharging this responsibilities admirably. I concede that the federal government does not have oversight responsibility over the States, and most of our existing States are simply not viable anyway.

Yet, workers in distress are simply not interested in making a distinction between one level of government and the other, especially when they belong in the same party. This coming six months should be a call to duty and we need some life back in the Presidency!

Finally, President Buhari can take this counsel and he will need to do less campaigning over the next months. His work will campaign for him as the people will see that he means business. The political jamboree called electioneering campaigns is about to start and we are about to see all sort of shenanigans all over the place promising us “miracles” publicly and laughing behind us.

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Editorial Commentary Snapshots in a week of turmoil

Times Guest Columwnist Azu Ishiekwene

When he made the last Independence Day speech of his first term, President Muhammadu Buhari might have been speaking only to his prep team and the recording crew. Not that Nigerians were not happy to mark another national holiday.

On this particular 58th independence anniversary, attention was simply elsewhere: the party primaries across many states in the country.

From Zamfara to Lagos and from Imo and Port Harcourt to Adamawa, candidates were locked in feisty battles for their parties’ flag in next year’s general election.

Even if Buhari had asked Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to read his Independence Day speech, not many would have noticed.

In the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as drama goes, Zamfara, Port Harcourt and Imo were top contenders. Zamfara’s governor-indiaspora, Abdul-Aziz Yari, managed to come back home for the primaries. But he may have to return to his base unceremoniously. While the results from Zamfara were cancelled as a result of rigging and violence, Port Harcourt produced parallel primaries and two results, leaving the party at a crossroads.

In Imo, as usual, nothing is ever complete without a statue. This time, however, it was a statue erected to fakery. It was not installed by Governor Rochas Okorocha, but by the committee which was supposed to supervise the primaries.

Party Chairman Adams Oshiomhole accused the Ahmed Gulak-led committee of announcing fake results. He disbanded the committee, trashed the results and left Gulak, once described by Garba Shehu as one of the most dangerous men in PDP, reeling.

But Lagos, being Lagos, was miles ahead in drama.

After weeks of infighting, the intra-party rift spilled into the open, ending the ambition of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to stand as the APC’s candidate for a second term.

He would be the first Lagos governor to suffer this misfortune in the last nearly two decades, setting the stage for what might turn out to be one of the most hotly contested governorship elections in Lagos since Michael Otedola of the National Republican Convention defeated Yomi Edu to become governor largely as a result of the intraparty dispute in the then Social Democratic Party.

Meanwhile, Clement Ebri who was already governor of Cross Rivers State when the two main contenders for the Lagos APC ticket – Ambode and Babajide Sanwo-Olu – were in the their late 20s, is still gathering the shattered pieces of his reputation. Ebri, the chairman of the Lagos primary committee who used his mouth to say that no primaries took place used the same mouth to announce the result the next day and even signed it, with a straight face.

When a bonfire is made of his reputation, the unused voting materials he claimed he brought from Abuja would be used to start the fire. I hope for his own sake that none of his children watched his scandalous public display.

In Taraba, it was bad news for the former Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Al-Hassan, who will never forget how she set herself up for a Humpty Dumpty’s fall after flip-flopping on her earlier decision to quit Buhari’s government.

In September 2017, a video of Al-Hassan’s private visit to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was leaked. In the video, she praised Abubakar as her mentor and, in fact, addressed him as president-in-waiting, pledging her unflinching support.

She said to Atiku in the video, “Our father

and our President by the grace of God come 2019.

Before you are your people, your supporters for life, and the people of Taraba State; they are here to pay homage and to greet you on the occasion of Sallah and for all that Allah has done for you because Allah has raised your status...”

She owned up to the video when it leaked.

She said that Buhari had not told anyone he was interested in running for a second term, and that even if he did, she would thank him heartily and follow Atiku.

One thing led to another and after a party room trial, she began to sing for Buhari like a fowl with a broken beak. She obviously believed that her sins had been forgiven her and bygones would be bygones.

Last week, however, she rediscovered that politics is a bitch. She was reminded that party elephants have a very, very long memory. People whose record on trust is as good as the chameleon’s coat of many colours told her, point-blank, that the party had not forgotten what she said last year. She could not be trusted.

She might have resigned from the government and the party with mixed feelings. She may even feel comforted by winning the UDP governorship ticket, but as for her treatment, she was in good company.

The Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, also got chucked out of the contest – and for good reason. After Shittu was exposed for failing to enroll in the National Youth Service Corps, he carried on like Teflon king, absolutely without shame or remorse.

I’m told that one of the reasons why he was the first to launch the Buhari-for-second-term campaign during a Federal Executive Council meeting early this year was that he hoped to use his first mover’s advantage to tie Governor Abiola Ajimobi’s hands and beat him over the head, like most of them are doing, with the Buhari talisman.

But apparently, the talisman didn’t work – or to put it more precisely – didn’t work for him.

Not only was he disqualified for failing to do the compulsory youth service, Ajimobi was made the Chairman of the APC Convention Committee.

Now, Shittu who should hang his head in shame, told Channels jestingly, that he does not mind returning to camp as Nigeria’s oldest youth corps member. Anything, no matter how low, just to get the governorship ticket.

But he still has the ruling party to call home, for now. The story last week was completely different – and rather stark – for the former governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko. When the forests were gathering the woods, the man once fondly called the Iroko of Ondo politics was conspicuously missing.

The rolling stone that he has become, Mimiko who was disposed of by the Labour Party last week reportedly sought refuge in Zenith Labour Party where, he would, as usual gather no moss.

In a chronicle by Simon Kolawole in his weekly column on Sunday, the journalist reminded us of Mimiko’s long, wandering spell.

The “Iroko” started off with Alliance for Democracy (AD) in 1999; joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2003; and left for the Labour Party in 2007, on which platform he ran for governorship. He later returned to PDP, and later again, returned to LP from where he has now defected to Zenith Labour Party, completing the alphabet soup of Nigerian political parties from AD to ZLP. For Mimiko and for politicians in the two major parties, there’s no rest... The wandering continues.

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he admonition by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Adamu Abdul-Kafarati, to judges, asking them to refrain from granting interim exparte orders on political matters, appears to be the crucial directive that will shape political events in due course as we approach the 2019 polls.

The CJ had disclosed on Monday at the commencement of 2018/2019 legal year that he had issued a directive to judges of the Federal High Court to stop granting interim ex-parte order in all political cases brought before their courts.

According to the CJ, the directive is part of efforts to ensure that the court is not used by politicians to scuttle the political process and disrupt the peace of the country.

He said: “In an attempt to forestall any hiccups and the blame on the court by the political gladiators, I have during this vacation issued a circular that interim orders ex-parte shall not be granted in political cases brought before the court. I believe that controversies especially in political cases can be reduced when the court takes a decision after hearing all the parties in the case.

“It is also extremely important that all political cases that may affect any of the parties which are still pending in any of our courts be concluded without further waste of time to afford all candidates the opportunity to pursue their political ambitions.”

Kafarati had also on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 reiterated the directive with a modification, saying that interim ex-parte order can only be granted on “very exceptional cases.”

The reasons adduced is that it is better to hear all sides of the matter before a decision is taken and to minimise controversy in the adjudication process that have potentials to scuttle the political process and disrupt the peace of the country.

We entirely agree with the numerous efforts being made by the judiciary to ensure sanity in the granting of interim ex-parte orders by trial Courts, essentially as the nomination by the political parties through primary election begin this month.

But we wish to advise that the judiciary must exercise caution to avoid promoting impunity and dictatorship among the political party leaders who in recent past have demonstrated unlawful tendencies by holding their primaries in violation of their own party guidelines just to ensure that only their anointed candidates get party nominations.

We recall that in 2014, the Federal High Court adopted similar measures following a circular issued by the then Chief Judge, Justice Ibrahim Auta, which scuttled the hearing of more than

12 suits filed against President Muhammadu Buhari over his WAEC certificate and all other suits filed that challenged the defections of five governors of the Peoples Political Party (PDP) and the then Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, to All Progressives Congress (APC).

Similar scenario is piling up before the Federal High Court with more than eight cases already pending on the defection of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, while several other suits have also been filed challenging the defections of three governors.

We are of the opinion that timely deposition of political case remain the panacea for stability and enthronement of elusive rule of law in our society.

A situation where 2015 pre election cases are still pending in our Courts five months before the expiration of the tenure in contestation is to say the least repulsive to the noble idea of justice.

We wish to submit that cases arising from election disputes must not only be concluded at trial Court before the end of October as directed by CJ Kafarati, we strongly believe that it is possible to conclude all election cases even at the appellate courts timeously before those who win election take oath of office. The development will restore public confidence in the judiciary.

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Presidential Amnesty Office partners NBTI on quality food production, others Joseph Inokotong, Abuja Presidential Amnesty Office is partnering the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) towards improving the quality and certification of agricultural and other products of Amnesty Programme beneficiaries.

Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator, Amnesty Programme, Prof.

Charles Dokubo, assured of his readiness to partner on technology incubation especially in the area of food production, when the management of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), led by the DirectorGeneral, Dr Mohammed Jubrin, visited him yesterday in Abuja.

Dokubo said, “I think there is a necessity for us to work together to make sure that we can get those certifications that will enable people to consume

what we produce, so that they will not create any harm for those who eat our products.

I think there is a need for synergy between us because we do farming.

“I believe that if we go through the documents and understand everything, we will sit to have an MOU so that we can work directly with you. Then we will know all that it takes to set up other centres in the Niger Delta as most of the things we do will equally go to those centres to be accessed and evaluated to know if they are edible. And if they are, they will not give people any problem,” Professor Dokubo added.

Responding, Dr Jubrin promised to quickly articulate a proposal for an MOU between the two agencies that will lead to quality food processing, production and manufacturing businesses.

According to him, “by the time we sit down and work out the

ways in which we can collaborate, I think the youth can be gainfully employed. Apart from being employed, they can become employers of labour directly or indirectly. So, our collaboration is going to be strong in such a way that both sides of the collaborators are going to benefit.

In a statement by Murphy Ganagana, Special Assistant (Media) to Special Adviser to the President on Amnesty Programme and Coordinator, Amnesty Programme, he said the producers have to produce from a uniform source so that a basic raw material will have the same property.

The processing technology will be the same, so that at the end of the day, the final product will be the same irrespective of the final production. The centre that is anchoring that is not in the Niger Delta but Lagos. But whatever we are doing can be replicated in the Niger Delta technology incubation centres.”

Short News Police arrest producer of adulterated alcoholic drinks in Lagos Joy Anyim, Lagos The operatives of Lagos State Police Command, led by the Divisional Police Officer, Pen Cinema Division, SP Pius Edobor have arrested one Emmanuel Nwodu, 38, of Fagba, Iju, Lagos for producing adulterated alcoholic drinks.

The suspect who was arrested along Mosalashi market, Sango Agege, with two cartons of the adulterated alcoholic drinks said he produces the drinks in his one room shop at Mosalashi market, Agege.

Nwodu also led operatives to the said shop at Mosalashi market where he concocted the drinks and when search warrant was executed, two 30 litres of chemical suspected to be ethanol, two cartons of Elders Aromatic Schnapps suspected to be fake, 51 small bottles of Chelsea dry gin suspected to be fake, 35 pieces of Chelsea cork, five labels of Lords, Chelsea and Elders alcoholic drinks.

Confirming the arrest of the suspect, The Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Imohimi Edgal said the suspect who was arrested on September 28, 2018 was charged to court October 3rd, 2018.

Edgal said, “Recall that on April 3rd, 2018, at Ajuwon market, Mushin, the Command arrested and prosecuted a 55-year-old trader, Benjamin Ojukwu, involved in the production and distribution of fake wine and alcoholic drinks”.

Gov Al-Makura picks Nasarawa South APC senatorial ticket Augustine Kuza, Lafia It is not easy to draw a battle line with an incumbent governor as Umaru Tanko Al- makura, Governor of Nasarawa State polled 1,262 to defeat his closest rival Sen. Salisu Egyegbola, who got 312 votes in the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial election in South senatorial district of the state.

Announcing the result in Lafia, chairman of the electoral committee, Ismaila Ahmed, represented by the Secretary, Abdullahi Candido, said 1,612 delegates were expected to participate in the exercise, 1,608 were accredited, while 1,594 voted.

Expressing his satisfaction with the outcome of the election, governor Al-Makura said he dedicated the victory to the people of the state and promised to offer a good representative for his people if elected as a Senator come 2019.

He commended the maturity exhibited by his opponent for accepting the result of the election in good faith.

Rasaq Lawal clinches Kwara PDP Reps ticket Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin R-L: Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina and Senior Manager, Internal Audit, of The Sun Newspapers, Pastor Johnson Ogwumike, during the latter’s courtesy visit to Adesina at the Presidential Villa, Abuja..... on Thursday.

NUC to establish ICT framework for undergraduate Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja The National Universities Commission (NUC) has said that a framework will be established for all undergraduates to pass through an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training phase.

NUC chairman, Information And Communication Technology (ICT), Development Committee, Mr Johnson Asinugo who disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday during an interactive session between the Directors of ICT of all Nigerian universities with the NUC, ICT committee said that the commission is establishing a framework where all Nigerian university graduates and

students would pass through an ICT training phase.

He said, “There is no reason why we should graduate a Nigerian student who is computer illiterate. Part of what we are trying to do now is to establish a framework where all Nigerian university graduates or students would pass through an ICT training phase”.

On the issue of difficulties in issuing transcripts to students after graduation, Asinugo said that the ICT once effected will address all the issues.

“If the university system computerise its environment sufficiently, most of the problems such as the issue of getting transcript will be addressed”.

Also, the Director of Research, Innovation and Information

Technology at the commission, Dr Babatunde Suleiman Raymond-Yusuf that globally, ICT is driving and shaping everything He stresses the need for universities to know what is required to accomplish the task as well as put in place structures and capacity to drive the education using appropriate ICT tools.

“By the time we finish this process, it should be a thing of the past for any Nigerian university to be unable to use ICT to resolve these issues.

“This is the practised globally and we should not be left behind. We want our students to be the best in competing with their counterpart worldwide” He said.

Former commissioner for Special Duties and state secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alh Rasaq Lawal has emerged as the PDP’s candidate for Ilorin West/ Asa House of Representatives seat.

Lawal, a grass root politician emerged unopposed and his election was yesterday officially affirmed by delegates from his federal constituency at the Kwara central zonal office of the party in Ilorin.

Also affirmed as PDP House of Representatives candidate for Ilorin East/ South constituency at the event is Hon. AbdulWahab Issa.

Issa had served as Representative for the same constituency between 2011- 2015 and thereafter served as the Director General, ABS Mandate Constituency office, Ilorin.

Rasaq Lawal’s candidacy is seen as a popular decision and reward for loyalty because of the critical role he played in attracting stalwarts and large number of the old PDP members to Saraki political dynasty.

It was also in fulfilment of the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki’s pledge to give both the old and PDP members equal opportunity.

Yobe Primaries: Sen. Hassan attributes victory to people’s confidence in representation October 3, 2018 11:06 am by cecilia.john – Nigeria.

Yobe primaries: Sen Hassan attributes victory to people’s confidence Sen. Mohammed Hassan (PDP-Yobe) has attributed his victory during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senatorial Primaries in Yobe to the people’s confidence in his representation.

Hassan said this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja.

According to him, the outcome of the primary election was a clear indication that “my constituents were satisfied with the role I played as senator representing them”.

“I have done a couple of projects for them and they have said it very clearly that I represented them very well on the floor of the senate and in other activities of the National Assembly.

“For me, the outcome of this election is a victory for the people of Yobe South,” he said.

The lawmaker expressed optimism that he would win in the 2019 general elections to continue with his projects for the people.

“I am sure of defeating my opponents in the general election because the electorate have confidence in me,” he said.

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Flood: Nigeria may experience shortage Short News senators, Sen Umoru, Sabi lost of rice production in 2019 - Audu Ogbeh 2APCserving primaries in Niger State Tom Okpe, Abuja Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe, has stated thàt the country may experience shortage of rice production next year due to recent flood in some parts of the country if appropriate measure is not taken to replant after the incident.

The Minister made this revealation in Abuja on Thursday at the commissioning of the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), Molecular Facility, and the 2018 Seed Fair, Farmer’s field day.

Chief Ogbe maintained that the flood which affected some major rice producing states like Kebbi, Jigawa, Anambra and Kogi states portends risks of scarcity of rice in the country if not addressed, noting that new varieties of rice are been produced at NASC which are flood tolerant.

He said: “We hope to get the varieties which include the Faro 66 and 67, into the field in large quantity for farmers to plant in

the near future”.

He, however, advised that farmers should use water that recede from the flood to replant rice to avoid shortage of the crop next year.

“We are also hoping that as soon as the rain recede, we encourage farmers again to replant so that the residual moisture in the soil plus irrigation can give up another crop maybe by the end of December or early January otherwise we may be in serious trouble for millet, rice, maize and sorghum”.

He commended NASC for its commitment to building a marketdriven seed industry responsible for the production, distribution and marketing of adequate quantities of quality seeds.

“NASC in its regulating activities has put in place a Molecular Laboratory for diagnosis of prevalent diseases limiting crop yields, especially those that are not visible to the naked eye. We as a government is thanking the Bill and Merlinda Gates Foundation for sponsoring this laudable project through its BASIC programme

on the development of the cassava seed system. I am assuring the public that this facility will be put into judicious use”, he said.

Earlier, the Director General, NASC, Dr. Philip Ojo, noted that the commissioning will address myriad of low quality seeds in the country, urging seed companies to join in creating awareness among farmers in their various locations of operation to demonstrate the potentials of improved seeds that will significantly assist farmers to know the varieties that best suited their ecology.

“Nigeria is now a member of the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) and we have made tremendous progress with the issue of becoming a member of the International Union for the Protection of Plant Varieties (UPOV).

“Our support of the activities of the National Variety Release Committee led to the release of about 21 varieties of crops including rice, maize, sorghum, cotton, cassava amongst others”, he said.

Saka Bolaji, Minna TWO out of three serving senators of All Progressives Congress (APC), in Niger State, on Tuesday lost their bid to return to the National Assembly.

The two were defeated in the party primaries election conducted across the three senatorial districts in the state.

In Niger East Senatorial District, two time senator and Chairman Senate committee on Judiciary and Human Rights, Sen David Umoru, lost to new entrant, to Sani Musa.

Also in Niger North Senatorial District, Chairman Senate Committee on Information, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi Sabi, lost to the state serving commissioner for local government, community development and chieftaincy affair, Zakari Jikantoro.

Meanwhile all the three senatorial candidates for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state have emerged after it primaries conducted at the party zonal headquarters across the state on Tuesday.

In Niger East senatorial district, Ibrahim Isyaku, emerged the party candidates after defeating three other candidates.

Also in Niger South, former House of Representatives member,Baba Shehu Agaie, emerged the party flag bearer after defeating the former Minister of Youth and Sport Development, Abdulrahaman Gimba and former PDP Chairman in the state,Abdulraham Enagy, while Niger north senatorial district, Mohammadu Sani Duba emerged the party candidate unopposed.

NCS intercepts bus carrying military uniforms, boots Joy Anyim, Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday said a Volkswagen bus carrying military camouflage and boots had been intercepted by her men.

The items, which were imported from Benin Republic was intercepted along Ijevu-Ode road while being conveyed by two persons who have also been arrested.

Customs Controller in charge of the Federal Operations Unit Zone A, Mohammed Aliyu said that that the uniforms and military boots were concealed under personal effects.

He said, “The bus has been confiscated being the means of conveyance. It is not the quantity that matters but the havoc users would wreck on innocent members of the public.

“You also know that we are entering political era and some people might want to use it as a means of terror.

“The bus driver and bus conductor have been arrested; while the bus driver is blaming his conductor, the conductor is insisting that the driver is aware.”

L-R: Mojanku Gumbl: Chairperson, African Union (AU) High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa and former President of South Africa, Mr. Thabo Mbeki: Presiden Muhammadu Buhari and Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN) during the visit of Mbeki to Buhari at the State House Abuja, on Thursday.

FG’ll get Nigerians out of poverty - Osinbajo Mathew Dadiya, Abuja Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Federal Government would do all it can to take more Nigerians out of poverty and improve the country’s Human Capital Development index.

Osinbajo gave the assurance on Thursday during a meeting with the National Economic Council’s Human Capital Development Core Working Group in Abuja.

He reiterated that the Federal Government was committed to driving initiatives to accelerate human capital development in the country, because “lifting our people out of poverty is a crucial agenda towards attaining intended developmental outcomes.”

He said: “Poverty, as we know, is both a cause and consequence of some of what we are looking at in our human capital development deficit. Really, I think we need to focus a lot more on some of the more creative ways of getting our people out of poverty. And of course, we have some social investment programmes, we are looking at some of the examples of what India did, some have been tried and tested in such huge populations.

“I think there is a need for us to sensitize our people on why we need to get a large segment of our people out of poverty. Recently, we’ve been launching the TraderMoni scheme, which is basically giving credits to petty traders across the country in the markets.

“We must do even more in terms of giving credits and whatever assistance and support to people, obviously the more money people have, the better it is for them, so they can apply their little resources to some of what we are expected to do to improve human capital development.”

Osinbajo also highlighted the importance of improving data collection at all levels so as to ensure effective tracking of Human Capital Development outcome areas in the states.

Speaking further, the Vice President said NEC would ensure there is high-level representation across the states, especially focused on human capital development.

The meeting was attended by Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole; Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed; Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige; and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, Aliko Dangote of the Dangote Foundation, and other senior

government officials.

Representatives from development partners such as the World Bank, DFID and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, also attended the meeting and commended the Federal Government for its efforts in accelerating the country’s human capital development indices.

Reiterating the Buhari administration’s commitment to ensuring it improves Nigeria’s human capital development indices, the Vice President thanked the steering committee and development partners for the “very great support and hard work that you put into all of this.”

Speaking during the presentation, the Senior Technical Adviser on NEC/Policy, Ms. Yosola Akinbi, noted that the Steering Committee’s Human Capital Development plan is focused on three areas – health and nutrition, education and Labour force participation.

“The Core Working Group is creating a strategy to accelerate Human Capital Development and drive implementation at the state level,” she said.

The meeting covered a presentation on Prioritising and Improving the Human Capital Development base in Nigeria.

Civil Defence arrests 5 men for allegedly stealing motorcycles, refrigerator compressors Adewale Momoh, Akure The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Ondo State command has nabbed five suspected thieves who specializes in the stealing motorcycles and refrigerator compressors in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

The suspects are: Oluwasegun Dada; Olushola Ebenezer; Abudu Soji; Arowosegbe Tobi and Amos David were all arrested at various locations within the state.

The state Commandant of NSCDC, Mr Pedro Awili, made the disclosure while parading the suspects at the state’s command office, adding that the arrest was possible through the corps surveillance team, who have been monitoring the activities of the suspected criminals.

“On the Oct. 3, two suspects, Oluwasegun Dada and Olushola Ebenezer were arrested at Dajunma road, Akure during the act of breaking down refrigerator shop and stealing five compressors.

“Our men who are station at Ondo Road in Akure arrested the two suspects and brought them to the command.

Defected Adamawa lawmaker faces suspension threats by colleagues Tom Garba, Yola Adamawa House of Assembly has threatened to suspend Lawmaker, Abdulrahaman Abubakar who is representing Mubi South for raising accusing fingers on the executives of withdrawing public funds to buy delegates at the postponed governorship primaries of All Progressives Congress (APC).

Abubakar who recently decamped to ADC party alleged that the executive has refused to meet the demand of the House in submitting details of the state accounts for the past three years.

Abubakar who is known as the House Standing Committee Chairman on Budget and Appropriation told newsmen that the state Commissioner of Finance has refused to meet the request forwarded to him on the matter two months ago.

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Smart Adeyemi, Oseni and Isah emerge winners of APC senatorial districts’ primaries in Kogi Senator Smart Adeyemi, Alhaji Yakubu Oseni and Alhaji Jibrin Isah have emerged the winners of the senatorial district primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi .

They were declared inners following the release of the results of the party’s primaries held from late Wednesday till the early hours of Thursday at Kabba, Okene and Idah.

Mr Bonnie Eneh, the chairman of the committee that coordinated the Kogi West

senatorial district’s primary, said that 1,893 votes were recorded during the exercise held at Kabba out of which 13 were voided.

He said that Adeyemi polled 1,659 to defeat Dr. Toyin Akanle who polled 104 votes, Tajudeen Bissimillahi who polled 98 votes and Mrs Ibikunle Adedoyin who had 19 votes respectively.

At Idah, Isah scored 2,469 votes to defeat Mr Yahaya Audu who polled 308 votes.

At the party primary held at Okene, the headquarters

of the Kogi Central senatorial district’s primary, Alhaji Yakubu Oseni polled 1,100 votes to emerge the winner.

Mr Sheriff Dalhatu polled 371 votes, Sen. Nurudeen Abatemi scored 160 votes, Hon. Kabir Ajanah recorded 32 votes while Mr Yahaya Haruna, a former ADC to the national chairman of the APC, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, scored 12 votes.

Also, Mr Adoke Yakubu had five votes while Mr Raji Azeez scored three votes.

Short News Abia PDP Reps primary: Onuigbo wins, Ukeje out Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia It was joy as a House of Representatives member, Sam Onuigbo of Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency secured his second term ticket as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) conducted its primary Thursday across the state.

However, Nnenna Ukeje of Bende federal constituency was not so lucky, for she was booted out.

In Umuahia, Onuigbo polled 117 votes to beat his closest rival, John K Nwadinobi who polled 90 votes.

Speaking with newsmen in his house, Onuigbo assured that the victory will spur him to put in his best, adding “for a competitive contest like this, I am grateful grateful to God and the distinguished delegates who helped me to win”.

He said he was humbled by the resolution of his people that want him to continue.

Onuigbo who highlighted his achievements so far, said he said that his people said he is doing well and that u will continue to serve them better.

The results of other constituencies are being awaited as at the time of filling of this report.

Ukeje was defeated by Chima Anyaso, while Hon Uzor Azubuike won for Bende and Aba North and South federal constituencies.

Paradang, ex-Immigration boss, picks Plateau Central PDP senatorial ticket

Cross-section of Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) party members during the Edo State APC primary elections for National Assembly and State House of Assemblies, in Ward 7, Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State.

Why I refused to honour EFCC’s invitation - Obla Peter Fowoyo, Lagos

A senior advocate of Nigeria, Godwin Obla has reacted to the invitation extended to him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) in connection with an alleged default in tax payment.

Obla, in an October 2, 2018 letter written by his lawyer, Dr. Joshua Musa (SAN), argued that it was contemptuous of the EFCC to invite him over the tax dispute in respect of which they were already before the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Obla contended that it was disrespectful to the court for the EFCC to take any further action on the case in view of the pending order restraining the EFCC and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) from further actions pending the determination of the suit.

The letter dated October 2, 2018, Dr. Musa, SAN noted that Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had granted an order against the EFCC and FIRS on July 25, 2018, which was extended on August

9 staying further administrative actions in respect of the matter till the substantive suit is determined.

The letter reads: “In reaction to the activities of the joint investigation activities of the EFCC and the FIRS, which culminated in the issuance of a notice of tax assessment dated 21 May 2018, now subject of a pending objection (dated June 04 2018 and July 02 2018 respectively), my client instituted an action for judicial review before the Federal High Court (Suit No: FHC/ABJ/ CS/762/2018).

“I am now informed by my client that he has come into receipt of a letter date 27th September 2018 and signed by one Mohammad Rabo, Zonal Head of the EFCC for Abuja, by which the EFCC has purported to invite him to attend an interview in furtherance to the so-called investigation ‘on the tax performance of Specialised Professional.’

“As you are no doubt aware, the direct and unequivocal order of the court is for the respondents in that action (the FIRS and EFCC) to stay all further administrative proceedings related to the subject matter of that action, until the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.

“This includes any interview (s) session on the same subject matter. It is our informed position therefore that, whilst this order of court, directing the stay of the administrative actions of the EFCC and FIRS remains valid and subsisting, neither the EFCC nor the FIRS can lawfully proceed to summon or request the presence of my client ‘in furtherance to the joint investigation by the EFCC and FIRS’ as the letter of 27 September 2018 purports to do. Such an action will be tantamount to contempt of court and a resort to self-help.

“As a legal practitioner yourself, you must be aware that it is settled law that where a matter is before a court of competent jurisdiction, all parties thereto must maintain the status quo until the court disposes of same.”

Obla has represented the EFCC in the prosecution of many cases including the trial of former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji for alleged financial crime.

He fell out with the commission over issues relating to disagreement about payment of professional fees amongst other undisclosed personal issues with the acting Chairman of the commission.

Former Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr David Paradang, has picked the PDP ticket to contest for the Plateau Central senatorial seat.

According to the results of the primary election held in Pankshin, Paradang scored 422 votes from a total of 659, to beat five others.

Mr Mohammed Inusa-Ali, Chairman of the electoral committee, who announced the result, thanked the delegates for their orderly conduct and also lauded the aspirants for their maturity.

“The election was a `huge success’, thanks to the delegates, aspirants and party officials,” he said.

In his acceptance speech, Paradang thanked the delegates for the ticket and assured them of quality representation if elected.

In Plateau North, Rep. Istifanus Gyang scored 442 votes to pick the ticket, flooring Mr Chris Giwa, former President of a faction of the NFF, who got 291 votes.

The third contender, Mr Francis Bot, withdrew from the race few hours before voting started.

Senate Leader Lawan clinches APC ticket in Yobe Senate Leader Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest the Yobe North senatorial election.

Alhaji Umar Kareto, the returning officer of the election, said a total of 1,865 delegates were accredited out of which the senate leader polled 1,702 votes and 12 invalid.

Lawan, who emerged unopposed, appreciated the people for investing their trust in him to represent the zone in the senate.

“The people of this zone have kept faith in me, they have shown trust, tolerance, resilience and support.

“I appreciate and assure you that I will continue to protect and promote your interests so that you are not short changed,” he said.

The lawmaker urged the people to ensure that the zone and state, are delivered to President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 elections.

He said the zone had benefitted more during the tenure of the APC led federal government than the last 16 years of the PDP administration.

Lawan also commended Gov. Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe for a purposeful leadership and provision of dividends of democracy that improved the lives of the people.

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Rail concession: FG gives fresh order on employment of local engineers Ladesope Ladelokun

R-L: Union Bank’s Head, Corporate and Investment Banking, Emeka Okonkwo; Head, Transaction banking, Chidi Ileka; Deputy Director, Trade & Exchange, Central Bank of Nigeria, Ozeomena Nnaji; Commercial/Sales Director, Prima Corporation, Lalit Koul and Head, Specialized, Markets, Corporate Business Group, Union Bank, Sola Olubi at the launch of the Union Bank Local Letter of Credit in Lagos ... on Wednesday

Customs intercepts smuggled N2.24bn items in one month Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The Federal Operations Units (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has intercepted various smuggled items with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) worth N2.24 billion in one month.

The Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Aliyu Mohammed, who disclosed this to newsmen in Lagos on Thursday, saying the items were seized within 30 days.

According to him, the smuggled items include nine bullet-proof Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and 11,000 bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice, with an approximate DPV of N2.02 billion.

He said that 28 suspects were arrested in connection with the total of 89 seizures between September 4 to October 3, 2018, while two bags of military uniforms were also intercepted.

“The unit also recovered the sum of N220.03 million from Demand Notices

(DNs) on vehicles and other general goods that had evaded full payment at sea and airports through false/ under-declaration or transfer of value, bringing the approximate total to N2.24 billion.

“The items include 22 exotic vehicles with an approximate DPV of N1.18 billion. These comprised four bulletproof Lexus Jeep LX570 (2016), three bullet-proof Land Cruiser Jeeps (2016), and bullet-proof Mercedes Benz G63 (2014) and S550 (2015).

“Others are three Toyota Hilux (2018), two Toyota Highlander (2018), a unit each of Toyota Rav4 (2015), Toyota Prado (2018), Toyota Land Cruiser (2016), Toyota Corolla, Toyota Fortuner (2017), Toyota Sequoia and Lexus RX 350, among others.

“Also some of the vehicles were intercepted at Ogere and along Ijebu Ode Expressway in Ogun State. The

bullet-proof vehicles were trailed and evacuated from some private residences at Victoria Island based on credible information,” Muhammed said.

He explained further that within the period under review that the command also seized 11,303 bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice (equivalence of 18 trailers) and 2,410 cartons of frozen poultry products.

Among the seized items were 853 jerry cans of vegetable oil, 245 parcels of Indian hemp, 4x40ft container of unprocessed wood, 2,017 bales of used clothing and 283 cartons of various pharmaceutical products without NAFDAC number.

More so, Mohammed advised intending car buyers to verify the authenticity of the import and clearance documents with the appropriate Customs Area Controllers (CACs) at

the seaports to avoid unknowingly buying smuggled vehicles with the inherent problems.

He decried the high prevalence of smuggling along the Idi Iroko corridor in spite of the quantity and frequency of seizures over the past one year.

The FOU Zone “A” boss, urged the public to join customs in the fight against smuggling, considering its economic consequences to the Nation.

He noted that politicians, in their bid to buy or reward patronage with gift items ahead of the 2019 elections, were also adding to the rate of smuggling even as the end-of-year festivities approach.

Mohammed, however, commended the efforts of the Comptroller-General of Customs, retired Col. Hameed Ali and his management team for providing the unit with necessary incentives and logistics.

Ecobank boss reiterates commitment to excellence products, service delivery Motolani Oseni The Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan has restated the bank’s commitment to excellent service delivery to meet the needs and aspirations of its customers at all times.

Flagging off the 2018 Customer Service Week at the Ikorodu branch of the bank during the week, the Managing Director said the week is a huge opportunity to say thank you and to celebrate customers of the bank.

He assured that the bank will remain

committed to excellence in products and services delivery at all its touch points.

“This is another moment to celebrate you. We will always celebrate you. You are the reason why we are in business.

Excellent customer service is a vital part of our promise as a bank. For us, this is more than just providing answers. It’s helping customers even when they don’t know they need help.

“It’s teaching them how to do more with our products. It starts with a smile and a friendly word, and finishes with sharing our expertise, even when it has nothing at all to do with our products. We are committed

to bringing you superior customer service, whenever, wherever, and however you need it. Thank you for choosing Ecobank”, he noted.

Mr. Akinwuntan, who was a “Bank Teller” today at the Ikorodu Branch used the opportunity to showcase some of the digital and innovative self-service options offered

by Ecobank. “We have Ecobankmobile app, and it is only one app for all the affiliates of the group including Nigeria.

When you are within the app, you can switch from one country to the other, you can do transfers from one country to the other, instantly, seamlessly, real-time.

On the app, you can also open an instant account, which we call Xpress account within 5 minutes, without having to go physically to the bank.

Also on the app you can pay for your electricity bills, school fees, membership fees for major associations, insurance premiums, DSTV, but more importantly, you can also generate a token, which we call Xpress Cash, and you can take that code to any Ecobank ATM and withdraw cash. It’s very convenient and we have more than 8 million on boarded users on Ecobank mobile across Africa including 1.5 million of these users in Nigeria”, he noted.

The federal government has given the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), ultimatum to employ six indigenous engineers on the $1.5billion Lagos-Ibadan Standard gauge rail project.

The Honourable Minister of Transportation, Berating the Chinese contractor recently for refusing to employ local engineers to understudy its operation on the project, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, tasked the CCECC to employ more labour in order to hasten work progress on the project.

He, however, wondered why the Chinese has refused to employ indigenous engineers despite an earlier warning on the issue about two months ago.

According to Rotimi Amaechi, who inspected the Lagos-Ibadan rail project in Ibadan and Abeokuta, said: “Sometimes around July, I asked that Nigerian engineers should be employed on this rail project to understudy the work being done.

“However, two months after that time, I am surprised that I cannot find any Nigerian engineers understudying you people on the project.

“I am giving you till this week to employ six Nigerian professional engineers.

Between the Ministry of Transportation and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), two engineers with Civil Engineering background will be provided. The CCECC will provide two engineers and TEAM will provide the other two, making six indigenous engineers on this project.

“It’s important that our engineers understudy you on this project to help the country.”

The Honourable Minister of Transportation also urged the CCECC to employ more labour in order to hasten work progress on the project.

Nigeria’s refineries to be fully functional before 2019 ending – Kachikwu The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr Ibe kachikwu, has said that it would be sad if the nation’s refineries are not functional by the end of 2019.

According to him, the present administration is committed to ensuring that the importation of petroleum products is curtailed.

Kachikwu stated this on Thursday in Ibigwe-Ohaji in Ohaji\Egbema council area of Imo during the ground-breaking for construction of the 5,000 BPD Modular Refinery by Walter Smith petro-chemical limited.

The project is being partnered by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).

He said that the Buhari administration was committed to ensuring that the nation’s refineries became functional by the end of 2019.

“It would be sad if by the end of 2019 we are still importing fuel from abroad.

“So, we are committed in repairing the refineries; by that we can at least process about 500,000 barrels of crude per day.

The policy of this administration is `go back to refining about 20 per cent of our crude which will move to 50 per cent in the next five years.’

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One of the TVS Okada Rider; Muse Benedict, carrying a passenger for free courtesy of TVS in celebration of Nigeria’s 58th Independence Day Anniversary, in Lagos

NSE records 151.346m shares worth N1.51bn Motolani Oseni A total of 151.346 million shares valued at N1.51 billion were traded in 2,356 deals on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday.

This was against the 136.731 million shares worth N1.43 billion traded in 2,801 deals on Wednesday, representing 10.69

per cent increase in volume respectively.

This development means that the market capitalisation depreciated by N11 billion or 0.09 per cent to close at N11.837 trillion from N11.848 trillion recorded on Wednesday.

Similarly, the All-Share Index, which opened at 32,454.03, lost 30.46 basis points to close at 32,423.57.

Okomu Oil led the losers’ chart for the day with a loss of N3.80 to close at N73.20 per share.

Nigerian Breweries followed, depreciating by N2.50 to close at N86.50, while Glaxosmith dropped 50k to close at N14 per share.

ETI declined by 35k to close at N17.50, while Dangote Sugar down by 15k to close at N14.35 per share.

Conversely, CCNN topped the gainers’ table with N1.80 to close at

Nigeria Air suspension: Bad omen Lagos Ports for aviation industry - Experts Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The suspension of Nigeria Air by the Federal government has been described as bad omen for aviation stakeholders in the country following its inability to allow airline operators to plan their operations.

The Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in the past three years have been nursing the idea to bring back the national carrier but began on a faulty foundation.

Elder Gbenga Olowo, president Aviation Round Table (ART) who spoke at the 4th quarterly Business Breakfast Meeting organized by the Aviation Safety Roundtable Initiative (ASRTI) in Lagos said the suspension of Nigeria Air has distabilised the aviation industry.

Speaking on the theme ‘short lifespan of Nigeria airlines, the importance of corporate governance’, Olowo said the announcement of the commencement of the national carrier was a vote of no confidence on the existing airlines in the country.

“The announcement of Nigeria Air in the last three years of President Buhari shook the industry. That announcement was a vote of no confidence on the sector; that the Airlines that are existing are not doing well. ‘We are going to float another

airline’.

“And three years after we suddenly learned that project is being suspended and that made all of us start speculating why, how, what happened and we will continue to speculate until we hear exactly what happened. I will say that it destabilizes the sector because in planning with the Nigerian Airlines in the last three years, they would factor in that announcement. If I were to be the MD of a Nigerian airline, I would factor in the arrival of powerful competitors.”

He challenged the Federal Government to come out and tell Nigerians whether the project was only suspended or it would be resuscitated.

Chairman of the occasion and Director of Studies, Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies, Prof. Anthony Kila speaking in the same vein, said, “Nigeria Air was conceived on power point, shared on Adobe and died on Twitter”.

Captain Dapo Olumide former managing director of Aero Contractors, in his submission, decried poor business planning, old and inefficient aircraft and colossal risk factor which has led to the collapse of the of so many airlines in the country in the past.

Capt Olumide noted that government interference remained the greatest killer of business in the country.

expect 28 ships carrying various products - NPA

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is expecting 28 ships carrying petroleum products, food, and other goods from Oct. 4 to Oct. 27 at Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports.

The NPA in its daily “Shipping Position” publication, stated that seven of the 28 ships would sail in with petrol, while 21 ships would bring in buckwheat, general cargo, bulk sugar, base oil and containers with different goods.

According to the NPA, 14 ships had arrived at the ports, waiting to berth with bulk fertiliser, bulk gypsum, container, and petrol.

It added that eight ships were expected to berth in Calabar port with Imballast, general cargo, buckwheat, bitumen, while 15 ships were waiting to discharge rig, diesel buckwheat, general cargo, In ballast and petrol.

N25 per share.

Forte Oil gained 70K to close at N22.10, while Zenith Bank followed with a gain of 60k to close at N22.40 per share.

Cutix decreased by 43k to close at N4.73 and FlourMill dips 20k to close at N19.95 per share.

FCMB was the toast of investors, trading 28.92 million shares worth N27.15 million transacted by investors in 202 deals.

Fidelity Bank sold 19.08 million shares valued at N130.12 million exchanged by investors in 131 deals, while GTBank trailed, trading 18.16 million shares valued at N35.83 million exchanged by investors in 123 deals.

Nascon traded 17.14 million shares worth N16.34 million in 17 deals, while Custodian trade 6.23 million shares worth N63.57 million in nine deals.

Apple, Google, Amazon named most valuable brands in the world Ladesope Ladelokun with agency report Apple, Google, and Amazon are the top three most valuable brands in the world, according to an annual report that underlines the dominance of the US tech companies.

Interbrand, which assigns a dollar value to each brand based on factors such as financial performance and brand strength, ranked Apple first in 2018 with a brand value of $214bn. In August, Apple became the first public company with a trillion dollar valuation.

Apple and Google have held the top two spots for six consecutive years, according to Interbrand’s Best Global Brands report, while Facebook slipped one place in 2018 to ninth after being the fastest growing brand for five years.

Meanwhile, brands that made the top 100 in 2017 but were ejected this year included Tesla, Thomson Reuters, Moët & Chandon, and Smirnoff.

Charles Trevail, chief executive of Interbrand, said those brands that were able to respond to the changing needs and expectations of customers were the most successful. “Today we live in a world where consumers have more power than ever, curating their brands in ways we’ve never seen. Brands like Amazon, Spotify and Netflix lead the way in this era by improving our lives in very personal ways.”

Netflix was the only one of the so-called Faang stocks – Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google – to be outside the top 10, but it is the second fastest growing brand in 2018 after making its debut in the top 100 in 2017.

“Netflix’s brave decision to invest in original programming in 2012 has now netted it a staggering 112 Emmy nominations, more than any network or streaming service, and its stock market value is greater than Disney,” Interbrand said.

Amazon was the fastest growing brand, because of its desire to be “the most customercentric company on Earth”, the report added.

“It has reinvented almost every sector …

It revamped its Fire Phone to become the Amazon Echo smart speaker, Amazon MP3 to become streaming music service Amazon Music Unlimited, and its 2010 crowdsourcing platform for screenwriters into Amazon Studios’ Emmy Award-winning original TV shows. What’s more, according to Morgan Stanley, Amazon’s fashion business has become the second largest seller of apparel in the US.” New entrants in the top 100 were the music streaming service Spotify, at No 92, and Subaru at 100. Re-entrants include Chanel at 23 and Nintendo at 99.

More than half of the top 100 came from five sectors – automotive, technology, financial services, luxury, and fast-moving consumer goods.

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RBM commends Buhari for retaining service chiefs, IGP Stories by Patrick Okohue A pro-Buhari organisation, Reelect Buhari Movement (RBM) has commended the foresight of President Muhammadu Buhari in not yielding to calls for the sack of Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police.

The RBM in a statement by its convener, Mr. Emmanuel Umohinyang, a lawyer, noted that recent experience

has shown that the President digs deep in arriving at decisions on important national affairs, stressing specifically that, “recent successes in the war against terrorism and criminality have shown that the security heads have the capacity to deliver.”

According to Umohinyang, though Nigeria was still facing some challenges in tackling insecurity, the armed forces and the police have shown that they are on top of the game, judging by recent developments.

Group faults Taraba APC primary The Taraba Progressive Movement, a group within the All Progressive Congress (APC), has called for the cancellation of the primary elections conducted in the state, describing it as a sham and flawed with massive irregularities and violence.

The group alleged that the Governorship Primary Election Committee led by Senator Emmanuel Dangana Ocheja collected the sum of N200 million from Sani Abubakar Danladi to declare him winner at the middle of the night after an agreement was earlier reached by all stakeholders to suspend the process.

The group in a statement signed by its Coordinator, Muhammad Umar said the Taraba State Governorship Primary Election Committee was highly compromised and “poorly rigged the election for Sani Abubakar Danlandi.”

Umar said the actions of the committee have confirmed the plot to scuttle the primary election uncovered by the group earlier.

They said there was no election in at least 120 wards across the state, but the election committee sat in Jalingo to receive allocated result sheets written in the house of one Ahmed Yusuf.

“The results were fabricated by an aspirant who highjacked returning officers and materials at gun point. We

therefore call on the party’s national leadership not to accept its outcome.

“Elections did not hold in almost all of the 168 wards, and where elections were attempted in Jalingo and Wukari, they were marred with violence, use of fake election result sheet, intimidation of party members and hijacking of returning officers at the ward level.”

The group added that the results being brandished by the Governorship Primary Election Committee does not even correspond with the reality on ground in Taraba State.

“As committed democrats, the members of the APC stands firmly for a democratic contest, where only card carrying members of the party in 2014 would be allowed to elect their flagbearer, not a compromised committee imposing candidates that could not win elections for the party.”

The group also called for the disqualification of Sani Abubakar Danlandi and Sen. Joel Ikenya from the race for thuggery and violation of rules guiding conduct of elections.

They appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari and Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to step in and get the purported election canceled to avoid a repeat of what happened in 2015, “when people only voted for the President and refused to come out for the gubernatorial elections.”

Ex-Ogun Assembly member, Odunjo emerges West PDP senatorial candidate A former member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon Leye Odunjo has emerged candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the Ogun West Senatorial District in the 2019 general election.

Until his emergence, Odunjo was the PDP Ogun West senatorial chairman and served as a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly between 2003 and 2011 representing Ota 1 state constituency.

The primary election which was held at Ilaro and attended by PDP members from across the five local governments in Ogun West was generally peaceful and adjudged by observers as free, fair and credible.

The former lawmaker in a landslide

victory polled a total vote of 508 from estimated total number of 525 delegates to coast home to victory.

Speaking to newsmen after his declaration, the politician thanked the delegates whom he described as his “pillars of support” for believing in him by giving him the mandate.

His words; “I thank all the delegates who came out today for this show of love and duty by giving me their mandate to represent them in the Senate during the 2019 general election and I promise never to let them down in the discharge of democratic dividends and quality representation just the way I did as a member of the Ogun state House of Assembly for eight years,” he said.

The group boss, therefore, stressed that what the security chiefs needed was the support to forge ahead in carrying out their assignments instead of needless criticisms.

The statement reads in part. “Since their appointment, the service chiefs and the IGP have shown character.

They have shown quality leadership, and we have equally seen from the results from the field security wise, especially the decimation of Boko Haram in the North East. We cannot but give them kudos.

“This could not have happened if the President had not been diligent in selecting these characters, so my take is that generally, the service chiefs have performed, though we still have incidents of attacks here and there.

“These attacks are unlike what we had in the past. You can see that for the first time after a long while in our history, we can now hold our Independence parade at Eagles square. Don’t forget that

since the attacks alleged to have been carried out by the Niger-Delta militants under Goodluck Jonathan, during almost all independence anniversaries, they have avoided the Eagles Square.

“But the President has shown that leadership is not about carrying a baggage of Degrees, leadership is all about vision, direction, leading on the frontline. “This President has shown that he is a true Commanderin-Chief of the Armed Forces. He is not the president who sits and gives direction from the comfort of the presidential villa. No. “We must appreciate what the government is doing. We must also thank our brothers and sisters who are fighting in the North-East so that they can perpetually keep the Boko Haram insurgents out of the territory of Nigeria.

“Most of the people can attest to it that they can now sleep with their two eyes closed. Several roads that

were closed in that region have been re-opened, thanks to our military.

“That is not to say they have completely eradicated B/Haram. No, but what we have seen is that some misguided fellows have attacked soft spots like markets, mosques, etc. That is not to say government is not working towards complete eradication of Boko Haram,” he said.

“The call for the removal of the IGP is not new to our political system. In every election era, you have people who want the IGP to be changed.

“IGP Idris came in 2016. I think it was one appointment the government hit the nail on the head.

His appointment was purely square peg in square hole.

“Idris is not the conventional policeman. He is UN-trained. That is why if you look at how he has gone about his job, he has led by example. He took time to constitute his management team, and today, Nigeria is better for it.”

Group commends Lagos youths for standing

by Sanwo-Olu at Lagos APC primary The convener, Sanwoolu Youths and Students Campaign Organisation (SYSCO), Hon Gbenga Abiola AGBELEBU has expressed a profound gratitude and sincere appreciation to Lagosians who came out enmasse to elect Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the governorship candidate to fly the flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 elections in the state.

Expressing the groups appreciation, Abiola said, “Your overwhelming support as expressed by the massive turnout and active participation at the direct primary is an attestation to your belief in our symbol, Mr Sanwo-Olu, the supremacy of our great party, APC and democratic tenets.”

Also lending his voice, the Director of Media, Publicity and Public Affairs Communication of the group, Comrade Agbabiaka Ahmed said, “Over the past week, we have had reasons to engage party faithfuls on their opinions, interests and principles, placed side by side the position of the party and the need to replace the status quo with a functional one, especially on core issues of good governance, transparency, accessibility and robust public engagement, purpose driven infrastructural development and spread, and most importantly, participatory and inclusive governance as witnessed during the administrations of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN. “While scores bought into our argument without hesitation, dozens hesitated, but at the polls

Sanwo-Olu

today, their numbers across the wards had drastically reduced to ‘4’, ‘3’, ‘5’, ‘7’, ‘2’ and in some cases, Zero, against the corresponding thousands recorded for our symbol, Mr. Sanwo-Olu. In the end, we are all winners,” he said.

Hon Abiola also commended the sagacity of the Babajide Olushola Sanwoolu Campaign Organisation (BOSCO), ably led by the ever meticulous, selfless, generous and accommodating Director General, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, saying that “Lagosians have recognised your efforts today, they will do more moving forward until VICTORIA ASCERTA! The body also recognised and commended the sacrifice of Dr. Femi

Hamzat “whose actions in the build up to this day reminded us of the need to always put the party first.

“Couple of days back, you told us about the personal integrity, great humility and extraordinary intelligence of our symbol, Mr. Sanwo-Olu, stemming from your personal interactions and working relationship with him, Lagosian were confronted with an avenue to confirm those assertions.

“In the face of baseless and unsubstantiated provocation and verbal attacks from an unexpected source, Mr Sanwo-Olu not only proved to possess the above qualities, he added inspirational leadership, focus and self restraint to the tally.”

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Public Discourse Rise and fall of Akinwunmi Ambode Kayode Ogundamisi The “Baba Sope” Political Ideology and Myth of Yoruba Omoluabi Ethos It is faulty to equate the deep loyalty Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu attracts in Lagos as exemplary of ‘Omoluabi loyalty’ or being reflective of the ethos of the entire Yoruba or South-West populace. The Ondo State electorate will argue, for example, that they “liberated” themselves from this without compromising the ‘Omoluabi’ ethos.

In the 2012 Ondo State governorship election, the current governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, as candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), was perceived as a “Tinubu imposed” candidate. He ran against the then incumbent Governor Olusegun Mimiko of the Labour Party, and the people of Ondo State rejected Akeredolu.

I recall stomping across Ondo during that election, as excited crowds in the State could not but approve, with songs and folk songs, as Mimiko invoked the tradition of the people not to take any imposition from “outsiders’.

Then throughout most of the nooks and crannies in Ondo State, the campaign was more about resisting Tinubu than being a verdict on Mimiko’s performance. Mimiko did not have to say much about his performance during his first term in office, it was almost above those of his peers, particularly in terms of education and health care. His Abiye healthcare project was celebrated even by his opponents.

In 2016 when Akeredolu was to run again, ironically against a candidate handpicked by Olusegun Mimiko, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), he presented himself as an independent candidate, his own man, and not only did he defeat Tinubu’s anointed candidate in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, he also canvassed for votes while reminding the people of Ondo State of how they should not let outsiders chose for them. Akeredolu won against the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and today the rest is history.

A number of other factors contributed to the victories in the 2012 and 2016 elections of Mimiko and Akeredolu.

Ambode As Ambode’s Achilles Heel A lot has been written about current governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, yet the irony is that Ambode’s problem wasn’t his godfather, former Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu, but he (Akinwunmi Ambode) was his own problem.

Power overwhelmed the governor, and he completely detached himself from the strong political party structure.

A party that has been in power in Lagos since 1999 is not the kind that you ride on and ignore. You may ignore the man who brought you in from obscurity, but to survive, you need to be an exceptional performer and keep your party structure happy. Ambode did not read the handover notes of Governor Babatunde Fashola. If he had, he would not be facing the political battle of his life.

The people stood with his predecessor, Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola, even when the body language of his godfather was hostile, and then the mighty Tinubu knew moving against Fashola would have been political suicide for him.

The Mafioso Nature of the APC In Lagos The Lagos APC power structure is filled with contradictions. It is sometimes progressive, at other times self-serving,

Ambode

but mostly it operates like the mafia in its highly close knit nature. Those who control the party at every level expect absolute loyalty, with no questions asked. It reflects most political parties in Nigeria; and even the newly formed ones are mirroring the model, which they have improved on. Six of the new Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) registered political parties have founders, who are also the party chairmen/women and also the sole presidential candidates.

The Lagos civil service is an extension of the party structure. If you come in as a governor, you are not expected to rock the boat or ‘change the template’ (apologies to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu), and it is a structure mostly servicing a few against the majority. Hardly would you find a Lagos State civil servant who is not a card-carrying member of the APC. Particularly for the Alausa based civil servants, what happens in Alausa always remain in Alausa.

The Lagos APC has political leaders who depend on state resources, as they have no other means of livelihood than politics. They know Lagos like the back of their hands and have foot soldiers beholding to them – from National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) members, to genuine party members who desire progressive change, to just about anyone who can be a yes man or woman. They are mostly reliant on a rent-seeking and collection system, and cannot just be cut off and be neglected by any governor, no matter how powerful or resourceful.

Ambode broke the first commandment: “thou shall not be unreachable”.

Yoruba and especially Lagosians do not like governors or political appointees who are perceived as ‘arrogant’ or cannot be reached, and if a governor likes, he could tar the whole of Lagos roads with gold, but the people want to be able to ‘visit’ him, and they expect to be given ‘transport fares’ on their way home. Party leaders and members expect governors to attend meetings at intervals; they don’t want to be forgotten during

‘Ileya’, ‘Christmas’ or any festive period.

The street talk is that Ambode was not only unreachable to party members and leaders but he lived in his own world, while his appointees were also detached.

Party members can’t even remember the name of commissioners in Ambode’s cabinet. Gone are the days when Rauf Aregbesola, Musiliu Obanikoro, Muiz Banire, Tokunbo Afikuyomi and co were ocmmissioners, and you need not see the governor to have a say in the government. Ambode ran a one man show.

For every progress Ambode made with road construction in inner city Lagos and futuristic projects such as the Murtala Muhammed Airport road and bus terminals, he undid with unpopular policies that targeted the very poor.

It was as if he was in a race to undo some of Tinubu and Fashola’s projects.

They say if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.

Ambode was busy fixing projects that didn’t need fixing – from bus stops, to the remodelling of roads, which were a waste of time and resources. BRT buses were disappearing one after the other due to neglect, and even Ambode’s newly constructed roads started developing potholes. The solutions became a problem. He did so well looking into inner city roads and improving the Lagos security architecture, with Lagos under him becoming one of the safest cities by Nigerian standards.

Ambode’s greatest sin was taking away the garbage clearing project, and thousands of poor people in Lagos – mostly party members employed as street cleaners and operators – lost their means of livelihood. Ambode handed the task of cleaning Lagos over to a relatively unknown company called the Visionscape Group, which did a terrible job of it, and the only clean effort from the company was its creation of a clean looking website, while the new face of Lagos became the dirty face of Lagos.

Ambode unleashed one punitive tax system after the other on the people of Lagos, with the most controversial one being the land use tax. When he was advised to review the State’s tax

policy, he was stubborn, indifferent and ruthless, until the protest grew louder.

He did not even stop at that, and he legislated his godfathers alleged tax collection firm company, Alpha Beta, as the sole collector, but when citizens screamed ‘scam’, the state’s law makers claimed that legislating Alpha Beta into a State tax collection system was an “administrative mistake.”

Of all his attempts to fix inner city roads, Ambode waged war on poor people in waterfront areas; the people of Otodo Gbame paid dearly for Ambode’s land grab schemes, with over 200 structures belonging to poor people getting razed down in 2016. The Egun and settler communities around Lekki were seen by the government and its elitist friends as constituting eyesores; and to make matters worse, the government disobeyed court orders, even when they got an injunction from the courts not to demolish these communities. Like his predecessors, Ambode mocked the Freedom of Information Act. Lagos is one of the few states where budgets are released without a breakdown.

Ambode is a product of the ‘baba sope’ collegiate contradiction and a victim of this also. Hopefully the Yoruba “progressives” will learn from the resistance mounted in Ondo, Ekiti, Kogi and the disaster of losing a senatorial seat to a dancing clown and almost losing the Osun governorship to him as a warning shot. The warning being that democracy is not a gift but a right; that leaders are servants entrusted with superintending the fair distribution of the commonwealth; that they can’t keep distributing resources to their lackeys, friends, cousins, wives, concubines, brothers at the expense of qualified members of the public.

The Tinubu Clampdown On Ambode The assertion that Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu is behind Ambode’s travails are false. Tinubu would have been swept by the revolt from within his own political base, but he was smart enough to be led by the mass, rather than leading them. The revolt also exposes Tinubu’s vulnerability; if he had not moved against Ambode, the mass in his party structure would have moved against him. Tinubu barely yields power and influence, but he was forced to stand with the party and base, rather than stand against them. Even overtures from Abuja could not have changed that. The crises within the Lagos APC against the governor had been allowed to fester for too long. The chicken had come home to roost.

Many us have been saying it for years, both privately and in public, that the Asiwaju Tinubu political structure would have to adapt to modern democratic ethos. The collegiate “baba sope” method is plagued with contradictions and abuse, and thus repeated conflicts.

It is only a matter of time before it caves to the anger and discontent of followers and the electorate. For all his contributions to Nigeria’s democratic process, the legacy of Governor Tinubu will be better served if he stops getting involved in every selection process, and allows contests and processes to be free and fair. Nigeria’s democratic process can only improve if the internal party democratic process is free, transparent and fair, with party membership open and attractive to the best who may disagree with the leaders of the party. It will be a shame for all his contributions, for Governor Tinubu to leave the public with the image of the Lord of a Mafia group.

Who Are the Yoruba Progressives?

Many are sympathetic to the ideological left in Yoruba land, but really if you derobe the masquerade, it is becoming very difficult to spot the differences between the Yoruba PDP or APC. Land and resource ownership and control in Yoruba land, particularly in Lagos, is now for the benefit of the few, and economy of YORUBA revolves within the same elite. Thus, a Governor Ayo Fayose could challenge the traditional Yoruba left and “win” in Ekiti and it took the traditional left in Yoruba land, adapting the play book of Ayo Fayose, to “win’ Ekiti back. Usually it takes invoking the spirit of Obafemi Awolowo to win elections in the South West, yet this is fast changing; the people can’t spot the deference any more, and they will rather take their chances with so called ‘akotiletas’ than stay with the so called ‘disciples of Awolowo.’

The class structure of modern day Yoruba politicians is modelled after the so-called Hausa-Fulani hegemony style that we have all been brought up to detest.

Check the beneficiaries of government appointments both at the federal, state and local levels in Yorubaland, and many are family members of the Yoruba ruling elite. A very ‘progressive’ Yoruba senator who mouths JUSTICE was already a pensioner in America, when the opportunity came for the ‘progressive’ to present a name to President Buhari for the NAFDAC Chairperson, our senator did not need to search far and wide in Yorubaland for a younger qualified Yoruba. He recalled his wife, who by the way was already a pensioner also, to take the position. The office of the vice president is littered with sons and daughters of the ‘who is who’ in Yoruba land. The Lagos House of Assembly, like most Houses of Assembly in Yoruba land, is an extension of family meetings.

‘Familitocracy’ is replacing fairness, and the new generation Yoruba leaders is winning the battle of who is more nepotistic in the Nigerian federation. The politics of ‘godfatherism’ is replacing the ‘omoluabi’ ethos. ‘Omoluabi’ is just a theme to cunningly use the load of bread to wipe the soup from the plate of the commonwealth.

Yoruba Omoluabi ethos should not be the subjugation of the will of the people to the few. It is about justice for all, equality for all who live and reside in Yoruba land, irrespective of who they are, where they come from, what language they speak. We are meant to be the beacon of hope, the welcoming people who rejoice at the arrival of new settlers, the ones who vacate the most beautiful part of the household to make the guest comfortable, the tolerant ones, the ones whose strength is not in the ability to spill blood but the diplomatic prowess of stopping a war, the people who agree, but mostly agree to disagree.

The ‘omo Karo o ji ire bi?’

Fairness in the distribution and allocation of Yoruba resources for all who contribute to Yoruba land should now be the priority of Yoruba leaders, it should cross party and ideological lines. Not all Yoruba progressive or conservatives have done badly, even with their faults, but a lot of bad has been done. Yes, we can still point to some progress, but that is due to the determination and can-do attitude of the Yoruba and all those who have chosen Yoruba land as home. It is never too late to stop the house from falling.

Ogundamisi is an activist and social commentator on Nigerian and Iwnternational affairs.

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TRUSTEES 1. MR. OLAYIDE OWOLABI ADELAMI 2. REV. OKONNAH DAVID - CHAIRMAN ** 3. PST. DR. NUHU BAKWA 4. PST. TERFA PAUL 5. MR. MIACHI STEPHEN AMODU - SECRETARY ** 6. BRO. JOSEPH RAIMI 7. PST. GANIAT OKORIE 8. DEACONESS FUNMILOLA OGUNFUSIKA 9. BRO. AKINTOLA PETER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AMONG PARLIAMENTARY STAFF. 2.TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE A FORUM FOR FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN PARLIAMENTARY STAFF. 3. TO PROMOTE UNITY, BROTHERHOOD AND PROGRESS AMONG CHRISTIAN PARLIAMENTARY STAFF. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR – GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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OLD TRUSTEES 1. PROF. J. AKINWUMI -- RESIGNED 2. MR O.A. ADENOLA -- RESIGNED 3. CHIEF M.A. ZARD -- RESIGNED 4. MR CHUKWUMA BAMIDELE AZIKWE -- RESIGNED 5. ALHAJI JIBIR WUDIL -- RESIGNED

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AKHIGBE EMMANUEL EMMY 2. AKHIGBE OLUFUNMILOLA 3. AGU CHINONSO EMMANUELLA

OTHER AMENDMENT TO INCREASE NUMBER OF TRUSTEES FROM 5 TO 7.

ON THIS ISSUE IT WAS AGREED BY THE TRUSTEES OF THE ASSOCIATION THAT: PREAMBLE, ARTICLES 1(B), 3 (I) - (S), 4(1) ? (7), 5 (A) & (C), 7, 9, 11 (A), (C) & (D), 13 (C), 16 (1) (A), 16 (4) (B), APPENDIX ?A? SPECIAL CLAUSE (2) AND CITATION, COMMENCEMENT AND INTERPRETATION (II) OF ITS CONSTITUTION BE AMENDED

TRUSTEES 1. EZEIGWE, CHINYERE DARLINE 2. OMOTUNDE-YOUNG, OLUSOLA 3. AKINDEJOYE, AKINYELE MEHMOOD

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR APPOINTMENT OF NEW TRUSTEES, AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION AND INCREASE IN NUMBERS OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

NEW TRUSTEES 1. PASTOR OLATUNJI ADENOLA -- APPOINTED 2. DR. ABDULKADIR .A. KASSIM -- APPOINTED 3. DR. ABEBE MENKIR -- APPOINTED 4. DR OYEWOLE AJALA -- APPOINTED 5. MR ONALLOS AKPA -- APPOINTED 6. CHIEF ISREAL AMANZE -- APPOINTED 7. ALH. BELLO ABUBAKAR -- APPOINTED

SIGNED:- NNENNA UKPAI IRO

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

SIGNED :- SECRETARY

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS TO THE WHOLE WORLD. 2. TO PROMOTE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST AND HIS KINGDOM THROUGH MASS EVANGELISM.

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.

MIND HEALTH ORGANISATION 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.

TRUSTEES: 1. OLADEJO BANJI OLUBUKOLA 2. ADEYEMI ADENIKE ABIODUN- SECRETARY 3. OLUWASEYE EMMANUEL OLA 4. ADEYEMI ISRAEL WALE - CHAIRMAN

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1) COUNSELLING AND PROVIDING FREE LEGAL ( PRO BONO) SERVICES TO ESTRANGED PERSONS 2) HELPING THE MENTALLY DEMENTED PERSONS ESP FEMALES. 3)PROVIDING PRO- BONO SERVICES TO PRISONERS 4) PROVIDING HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION IN COMMUNITIES 5) PROVIDING CARE TO LESS PRIVILEGED WOMEN, YOUTH & CHILDREN.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR APPOINTMENT OF NEW TRUSTEES, AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION AND INCREASE IN NUMBERS OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

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.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR APPOINTMENT OF NEW TRUSTEES, AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION AND INCREASE IN NUMBERS OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

TRUSTEES 1) CHINWABA THEODORE OBI 2) AMARUBE PAULINE IFEDINAONU 3) ORAH - CHINWUBA LETICIA . C 4) OTABOR AMANSE LOVETH 5) ODO NNENNA BLESSING 6) AMARUBE PAULINE IHEDINAONU 7). NNAMANI THERESA CHIKA

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1.TO ASSIST IDENTIFIED COMMUNITIES WITH BASIC AMENITIES AND SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS. 2.TO SPONSOR AND TRAIN YOUTHS IN FORMAL EDUCATION, SKILL ACQUISITION AND CREATING AWARENESS IN THE AREA OF YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND RESEARCH. 3.TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR LESS PRIVILEGED WOMEN AND WIDOWS 4.TO EMPOWER WOMEN AND WIDOWS IN THE RURAL COMMUNITIES WITH VARIOUS SKILLS ACQUISITION.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA APPOINTMENT OF NEW TRUSTEES, AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION INCREASE IN NUMBERS OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

HAS FOR AND AND

TRUSTEES 1) EKECHI FERDWAND IKECHUKWU -CHAIRMAN. 2) STEPHEN IGWU - SECRETARY. 3) AKUMA FRIDAY SOLOMON - TREASURER. 4) JOSEPH NWOYE-MEMBER. 5) CLEMENT NWEKE - MEMBER. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1) TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF RIGERSTERED MEMBERS.

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

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

OBATA OBIE FRIENDS CLUB OF NIGERIA

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA APPOINTMENT OF NEW TRUSTEES, AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION INCREASE IN NUMBERS OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

HAS FOR AND AND

TRUSTEES. 1) OKOYE OSITA - CHAIRMAN. 2) ANTHONY EZE- SECRETARY. 3) EMMANUEL EMELIFE-MEMBER. 4) AJANI CYRIL- MEMBER. 5) NDUBUISI IZUOGU PETER.-MEMBER. 6)EZEUGO LAWRENCE - MEMBER. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1) TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF REGISTERED 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

ASSOCIATION OF ALESA/IMO REVERS ENTREPRENEURS THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR APPOINTMENT OF NEW TRUSTEES, AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION AND INCREASE IN NUMBERS OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

TRUSTEES 1) PRINCE NGEI JOSHUA OLAKA. 2) ELDER FRIDAY CHINWI GGBERE 3) CHIEF ISAIAH ABBEY. 4) CHIEF VICTOR OSARONWAFOR. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1) TO UNITE AND TAKE COMPENSATION PERIODICALLY FROM OUR TENANT. 2) TO ENCOURAGE LAND OWNERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WELFARE. 3) TO ASSIST AND CONTRIBUTE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AREA IN PARTICULAR AND THE STATE IN GENERAL. 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

MERCY OF GOD & REVIVAL FIRE MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR APPOINTMENT OF NEW TRUSTEES, AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION AND INCREASE IN NUMBERS OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. EVANGELIST SOLOMON INALEGWU OMIKPA PRESIDENT 2. COURAGE PAUL OZEMENBHOYA 3. PASTOR OBINNA PETER ONWUKWU 4. NINA CLAUDE BANAGA - SECRETARY 5. JEFFREY ONJEFU EJEH 6. MARKUS DENNIS PAUL 7. AYODA JACK NGBEDE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST 2. TO HELP THE INDIGENTS IN OUR 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: UDUEBOR S. OYAKHILOME

Classified

20

YESHU’AH MOUNTAIN INTERNATIONAL CHURCH THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR APPOINTMENT OF NEW TRUSTEES, AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION AND INCREASE IN NUMBERS OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

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SOUL TRAVAIL EVANGELISTIC MISSION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR APPOINTMENT OF NEW TRUSTEES, AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION AND INCREASE IN NUMBERS OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

TRUSTEES 1. GONI EMMANUEL (PASTOR PRESIDENT) 2. DAUDA YOHANNA 3. MALLAM GADZAMA .A. 4. SILAS GADANI ADAMU 5. ABEL YAKUBU .H. 6. DEBORAH ADUD 7. DEBORAH GWANI.

TRUSTEES: 1. JULIUS OMOROGBE 2. IGBINADOLOR OSEMWEGIE LOUIS 3. NOSA OTASOWIE 4. ARTHUR ODION 5. EMMANUEL OSAYANDE 6. QUINTA BULA DUGHA OMOROGBE

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

AIM AND OBJECTIVES: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

TUNDE ADEBAYO PAUL 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.

KACEY TRUST FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE - NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT CAP C20 LFN 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. BALOGUN KABIRU ABIODUN 2. AWODELE ADEYINKA TUNDE 3. BALOGUN YAKUBU 4. ADEMOLA BALOGUN THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. TO WORK FOR THE SOCIAL IMPROVEMENT OF UNDERPRIVILEGED PEOPLE, GATHERINGS AND NETWORKS. 2. TO SUPPORT HUMAN SERVICES IMPROVEMENT AND WELLBEING ADVANCEMENT. 3. TO AID THE PROCEDURE OF SOCIAL COMBINATION AND INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUNGSTERS, GROWN-UPS AND FAMILIES. 4. TO UNDERWRITE THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND SPECIFICALLY THE PRIVILEGES OF THE YOUNGSTERS AND YOUNGSTERS AND ALSO THE PRIVILEGES OF UNDERPRIVILEGED GATHERINGS AND NETWORKS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION OF THE ABOVE FOUNDATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 GNTIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRESIDENT

INSPIRED YOUTH NETWORK

THE OLORUNSHEYI 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 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. ADEBAYO PAUL OLUWATUNDE 2. ADEBAYO MARY OMOTAYO 3. OYESILE OLUWAFEMI OYEYEMI

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLUGBODE AYOMIKUN EMMANUEL 2. BABAYEMI IBRAHIM OLUWAYEMI 3. OLUGBODE DAMILOLA FUNMILAYO

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO HELP RENDER SERVICES TO HUMANITY 2. TO PROVIDE CLEAN WATER ACROSS THE NATION 3. TO PROVIDE BASIC HEALTH CARE CENTER FOR THE SICK AND AGING POPULATION

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE A LEADERSHIP PLATFORM AIMED AT BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF YOUTH 2. TO PROMOTE THE INCLUSION OF YOUTH IN GOVERNANCE AND POLICY MAKING. 3. TO ADVOCATE FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AIMED AT STRENGTHENING TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS OF GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS. 4. TO EMPOWER VULNERABLE YOUTH WITH LIFE SKILLS. 5. TO CREATE LIVELIHOOD OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: I) OLORINSHEYI, SUNDAY OLUWAGBENGA II) AWE, TOPE III) OLORUNSHEYI, EMMANUEL AYODELE IV) BANKOLE, ADEYEMI V) OLUSOLA-OBASA, BOSEDE ESTHER (SECRETARY)

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

THE PREMIER EMPOWERMENT ASSEMBLY 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: I) EMEYAZIA, EMMANUEL EDWARD II) OLUSOGA, OLUGBENGA ADEMOLA III) ONAMUYIWA, OLUSOLA SAMUEL IV) OMOKPO, FELICIA AINA (SECRETARY).

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES I) TO BE A PLACE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF THE TOTAL MAN, SPIRIT, SOUL AND BODY. II) TO BE GOD’S FACTORY FOR PRODUCING KINGDOM AMBASSADORS. III) TO USE THE WHOLESOME TEACHINGS OF THE WORD OF GOD AS A PRIMARY TOOL FOR ACHIEVING THE ABOVE OBJECTIVES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

MRS NGWOGU CALISTA

OJOECHEM JUDE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OKOJI CALISTA ADA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS NGWOGU CALISTA ADA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OJOECHEM FRANCIS NNAMDI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OJOECHEM JUDE NNAMDI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS ATISELE ZIKA

UTIBE EFFIONG

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS EJEHU ZIKA UCHENNA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ATISELE ZIKA UCHENNA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS CHIKEZIE OZIOMA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS UGWU OZIOMA PERPETUAL, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS CHIKEZIE OZIOMA PERPETUAL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

LILIAN NNEKA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OTI LILIAN NNEKA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LILIAN NNEKA IFEANYI ALUU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. NYSC, BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

CRYSTAL MESH GLOBAL FOUNDATION

AMPLIFY INITIATIVE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DOTUN OLUTOKE 2. JOSEPH AGUNBIADE 3. FIYINFOLUWA ADELEKE 4. AYODELE IBIYEMI

AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO GIVE BACK TO SOCIETY BY HELPING AND EMPOWERING THE NEEDY IN SOCIETY THROUGH PROVISION OF WELFARE AND SOCIAL AMENITIES.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO ADVOCATE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN GRASSROOT COMMUNITIES IN NIGERIA.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION MUST REACH THE REGISTRARGENERAL OF THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION MUST REACH THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: DE LEX CONSULT 08067338897

SIGNED: SECRETARY

IKECHUKWU IKENNA I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKOH IKENNA JOHN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKECHUKWU IKENNA JOHN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ANIH BARHOLOMEW

MRS NWASOLU OGOCHUKWU

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OKAFOR OGOCHUKWU CYNTHIA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS NWASOLU OGOCHUKWU CYNTHIA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. NYSC AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ENO NWABUEZE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHICHI EFFIONG NTUEN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UTIBE EFFIONG NTUEN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS UDEH OGECHUKWU

MRS UMEIGBO EBUBECHUKWU I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ALAGBU EBUBECHUKWU CHINENYE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS UMEIGBO EBUBECHUKWU CHINENYE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NNADI CHIDERA FAVOUR, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NNAJI CHIDERA JANE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ALO JENNIFER CHIAMAKA

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

TRUSTEES (1 OGBUEBUNU HENRY UCHE)(CHAIRMAN) (2) JAMES BLESSING TINYAGRIMAM.(SECRETARY) (3)UMOYE IFEOMA (4)OSAGI EMMANUEL OZULONYE (5)OKE MERCY ORUAKPOR.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ENO EDEMEKA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ENO NWABUEZE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OJOBO JENNIFER CHIAMAKA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALO JENNIFER CHIAMAKA ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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: OLUGBODE AYOMIKUN

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ANIH BARTHOLOMEW ANIOGBODO, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ANIH BARHOLOMEW OGBUZURU. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 21ST JULY 1959. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS EZE OGECHUKWU ABIGAIL, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS UDEH OGECHUKWU ABIGAIL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES I) TO DIRECTLY IMPACT HUMANKIND IN THE AREAS OF QUALITY EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION. II) TO RAISE A NEW BREED OF NIGERIANS IN BUSINESS ESPECIALLY VIA ENTREPRENEURIAL TEACHINGS AND MENTORING. II) TO SOURCE FOR AND PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATE BODIES OF LIKEMINDS TOWARDS ACHIEVING THE ABOVE OBJECTIVE.

MRS EZENWA JENNIFER I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS IGWE JENNIFER AKUDO, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS EZENWA JENNIFER AKUDO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

NNAJI CHIDERA

NNAJI EDWIN I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EDWIN OBINNA NNAJI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NNAJI EDWIN UNEBUEZE. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 18TH OCTOBER, 1960. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS MADU DORIS

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS EZE DORIS CHIANUGWU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS MADU DORIS CHIANUGWU. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS AUGUST 27TH 1977. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

DICKSON NNENNA

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MRS NNADI LILIAN

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OKPO LILIAN TOCHUKWU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS NNADI LILIAN TOCHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

JOHN IRUKA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOHN IRUKA PAUL, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOHN IRUKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AKPUCHE CHINEDU I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS

AKPUCHE

EBERE

MIKAYLA

AND

AKPUCHE CHINEDU MIKAYLA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKPUCHE CHINEDU EBERE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OBASI-KALU UGOCHINYERE

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ELECHIOKE CORDELIA

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Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury pump up volume ahead of December 1 bout

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury were at it again on Wednesday, pushing and shoving and trading barbs as their three-city promotional tour for their heavyweight world title fight hit Los Angeles.

Two days after their London press conference was broken up after they traded shoves, the two scuffled again and were separated by their teams at L.A. Live’s Novo Club — just a stone’s throw from the Staples Center where they’ll battle for Wilder’s World Boxing Council heavyweight world title on December 1.

America’s Wilder brings a record of 40-0 with 39 knockouts to his defense against Fury, the 30-year-old Briton who formerly held the International Boxing Federation, World Boxing Association, International Boxing Organization and World Boxing Organization belts — now held by Britain’s Anthony Joshua.

Fury, unbeaten in 27 professional fights, made his comeback earlier this year after a near two-and-a-half year absence.

He was unstinting with his insults Wednesday, urging Wilder to clean his teeth as he animatedly walked the stage.

“Your breath stinks!” he said.

“Brush your teeth, mate, brush your teeth.”

Verbal jabs from both were lost as

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Boxing may be axed from Olympics

they shouted over one another, standing nose to nose.

When the shoving started the two were pulled apart.

Wilder acknowledged that it was all good theater — but he never intended to let it go too far.

“Who on stage is going to be able to hold two big fighters back?” he said. “If I want to, I’m going to get you. But then you jeopardize the fight, and I don’t want that.”

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Wilder told the Los Angeles Times of Joshua. “When I beat Fury, it’ll be a hell of a lot of pressure.”

In the meantime, Wilder told the Times, he’s looking forward to Fury.

“It’s going to be an interesting, challenging fight,” Wilder said. “We’re each going to get hit. It’s about who can withstand it.”

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The fight will be the first US pay-per-view appearance for both fighters, and Joshua (21-0 with 20 knockouts) will be under pressure to fight the winner next April when he has a reserved date at Wembley Stadium.

Wilder, shaken up before pulling off a 10th-round stoppage of Cuba’s Luis Ortiz in March, says he’ll be the champion fans are clamoring for Joshua to meet.

“He’s feeling the pressure,”

Boxing risks being thrown out of the Olympics unless the sport’s ruling body addresses “grave” concerns regarding its governance, the International Olympic Committee executive board said.

A strongly worded IOC statement on Wednesday warned that the International Boxing Association (AIBA) must tackle governance issues at its upcoming congress or it could face sanctions.

“The Executive Board of the IOC today expressed its ongoing extreme concern with the grave situation within the International Boxing Association (AIBA) and its current governance,” the board said in a statement.

“These include the circumstances of the establishment of the election list and the misleading communication within the AIBA membership regarding the IOC’s position.”

The executive board, meeting in Buenos Aires where the Youth Olympic Games begin on Saturday, said the troubles in the AIBA affect “not just the reputation of AIBA and boxing but of sport in general”.

“Therefore, the IOC reiterates its clear position that if the governance issues are not properly addressed to the satisfaction of the IOC at the forthcoming AIBA Congress, the existence of boxing on the Olympic programme and even the recognition

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of AIBA as an International Federation recognised by the IOC are under threat.”

The IOC warned in July that boxing could still be axed from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics if the AIBA did not put its house in order.

In February the IOC said they were worried by the nomination of Uzbek businessman Gafur Rakhimov for the AIBA’s interim presidency.

However Rakhimov, who has been linked to organized crime by the US Treasury Department, is now the only candidate for the presidency to be voted on at the AIBA congress in Moscow in November.

In attempting to force change at the AIBA this year, the IOC had already suspended financial contributions from the IOC to the AIBA. Even though the IOC believes sweeping change is needed at the AIBA, the governing body voiced support for boxers themselves.

“At the same time we would like to reassure the athletes that the IOC will — as it has always done in such situations and is currently doing at the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018 — do its utmost to ensure that the athletes do not have to suffer under these circumstances and that we will protect their Olympic dream

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AFCON: Libya suffers injury blow ahead Super Eagles clash

Libya have suffered an injury blow ahead of their crucial 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria, with one of the players named to their 22-man roster ruled out of both matches due to injury.

Libyan newspaper, Al Wasat has reported that manager Adel Amrouche has been forced to hand a call-up to Mahmoud Walou of Al Ahly Tripoli as replacement for Tarek Nassr Jemal, who was injured at his team’s camp.

Mahmoud has been invited to bolster the Mediterranean Knights squad after starring for Al Ahly Tripoli in their Arab Club Champions Cup matches against Wydad Casablanca

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last week.

Twenty-four players were named to the Super Eagles roster for the upcoming games and there are no injury worries heading into this weekend’s matches in Europe and Asia.

Nigeria will host their North African opponents at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on October 13 before traveling to Sfax for the return leg, which will hold on October 16.

Libya tops Group E of the 2019 AFCON qualifiers with four points, one more than the Super Eagles ahead of the first competitive match between the two countries.

FIFA welcome back NFF’s Amaju Pinnick Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), has formally ‘welcomed’ the President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Melvin Pinnick back to the fold of its elite Football Family.

This is after Pinnick’s re-election as NFF President at the Elective Congress in Katsina on 20th September.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) released the following statement: “This is a tradition after every member of a FIFA committee is elected or re-elected into position in his country’s FA or confederation.”

“At the meeting of one of FIFA’s most influential panels in Zurich, Switzerland

on Monday, 1st October 2018 (Organizing Committee for FIFA Competitions, of which Pinnick is member), the Nigerian received a special thumbs-up from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.”

“It would be recalled that in the city of Katsina, an overwhelming majority of members of the Nigerian Football Congress endorsed Pinnick for a fresh four–year term.”

“On Sunday, 30th September 2018, the NFF supremo was formally inaugurated as 1st Vice President of the Confederation of African Football, taking his place beside CAF President Ahmad at the 12th CAF Extra-Ordinary General Assembly in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.”

Aiteo Cup: Akwa United knocked out in penalties Defending champions of Nigeria’s most glamorous and oldest club competition, Akwa United have been bundled out in the quarterfinals of this year’s edition.

Playing at the Kano Centre, the Uyo side drew the first blood against one of the oldest teams in the competition, Rangers International of Enugu through Michael Ibe in the 43rd minute but Okey Odita leveled

the Flying Antelopes up in the 71st minute to stalemate the match.

Full time scores stood at 1-1 and both teams had to settle for the mandatory penalty shootouts with Rangers progressing to the semi finals on 4-2 advantage.

At the Agege Stadium, Lagos, Katsina United made mince meat of ‘landlord’ Kwara United with a 3-1 victory.

Bosso quits FC IfeanyiUbah over unpaid salary arrears FC IfeanyiUbah coach, Ladan Bosso, has stepped down from his position at the club over unpaid salaries.

Bosso is being owed five months salary, just as his players as well, it was gathered.

Bosso who joined the club in November 2017 taking over from former Ghanian international, Yaw Preko, revealed he walked away after his side’s win over Supreme Court in the Aiteo Cup round of 64 clash in Abuja.

“We are still been owed salaries, but aside that, I’m no longer with the team. I left the club after our Aiteo Cup Round of 64 win in Abuja,” he said.

FC Ifeanyiubah, winners of the Aiteo Cup in 2016, finished in 17th position after the 2018 Nigeria Professional Football League season ended abruptly.

They were also eliminated from the Aiteo Cup by secondtier league side J. Atete in the Round of 32.

Bosso however revealed that he will be willing to return should all the outstanding salaries are cleared.

“Once that is sorted we will sit again to negotiate fresh terms again.”

Youth Olympics: Coach expects good outing in table tennis

The national table tennis coach, Nosiru Bello, on Thursday said that he was optimistic of a good outing from the Nigerian athletes in the sport at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Argentina.

Bello expressed the optimism while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on telephone from Argentina on Thursday.

NAN reports that Esther Oribamise and Azeez Sholake will feature in table tennis at the Games which holds from Oct. 6 to Oct. 18 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

He said the players had adequate training and the required exposure to enable them to compete favourably with other participants in the competition.

“We arrived in Argentina safely; the players are trying

to acclamatise in spite of the hectic journey.

“The players have prepared well, and have been exposed to a lot of competitions both at home and abroad.

“The draws for table tennis will hold on Oct. 6, and we are hoping for a favourable grouping,” he said.

Bello lauded the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development for including table tennis among the sports the country would participate in at the Games.

NAN reports that the first batch of athletes and officials departed the country on Oct. 2, while the second batch is expected to depart for the Games on Oct. 10.

Nigeria will also participate in seven other sports, including athletics, badminton, rowing and canoeing, wrestling, golf and boxing.

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