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Folio uncovers plot by Sen Obiora, police to file further charge against Anosikes Continued from page 1 them by the Anosikes which comes up for hearing next week Monday.

One of our sources, an official of the Force Headquarters, who pleaded not to be mentioned because of the consequences on his job, told Daily Times that a plot has been concluded to bring fresh criminal charges against Folio Communications, Fidelis Anosike and Noel Anosike and that unless something happens, a charge to that effect may be instituted any time this week.

The source said, “The Police hierarchy and Ikechukwu Obiorah have been meeting everyday since Monday last week because of the N2billion Fundamental Rights suits against illegal detention and abuse of their rights. As I speak with you, they have perfected plans to bring up fresh criminal charges against Folio Communications and its owners.”

When reminded that the Court of Appeal had earlier ruled that the case involving Obiora and Folio Communications is civil and not criminal, the source said the Police hierarchy was legally briefed on that but decided that the only way to handle the coming fundamental rights challenge was to institute a criminal charge so that the Anosikes can be arrested and put away before next

week Monday when the case is slated to commence.

On why Festus Keyamo was involved in the case, the source said it was deliberate because of the new position the Senior Advocate holds in President Buhari’s government.

“You know that Keyamo is the new kid on the block in Buhari’s administration.

Their thinking is that once Keyamo is involved, the presidency would be seen to be interested in the case, thereby scaring the judges handling the matter. And you know Keyamo with his sensation and drama.

I think something sinister is in the offing,” the source concluded.

It would be recalled that the Nigerian Police had at the instance of Sen. Ikechukwu Obiorah in January this year invaded the Abuja office of Folio Communications Limited where they arrested and detained top management Officers of the company and went away with files and vital documents. The Anosikes were subsequently detained for many days at the Kuje Prison while an Abuja High Court later granted them bail just as the Anosikes sued the Police and Obiora.

Following petitions they wrote to several agencies of government including President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Prof.

Yemi Osinbajo, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, National

Judicial Commission among many others, the Inspector General of Police directed that all criminal charges pending against them be dropped which was complied with by the Police.

However, the Anosikes and their company, Folio Communications Limited, now Folio Communications Plc went to court seeking redress over the seven days they were illegally detained by the police as well as the damages caused to their businesses by that breach of their fundamental human rights which comes up Monday next week.

The latest decision of the Police to bring up fresh criminal charges against the Anosike’s as we were reliably informed, would amount to complete abuse of judicial process and disregard to the rule of law since the Court of Appeal has ruled that the conflict between Folio Communications and Ikechukwu Obiorah is civil as it bothers on ownership of the media organisation and therefore has nothing to do with criminality.

Obiorah is yet to challenge the Court of Appeal ruling.

Only two weeks ago, an Abuja Magistrate’s Court struck out another case instituted by Ikechukwu Obiora seeking to stop the publication of Daily Times

by Folio Communications Plc thereby reaffirming ownership of the company by the Anosike brothers.

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President Muhammadu Buhari (second right); Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed (extreme left); Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili (middle); Mr. Zhu Shanzong, Executive Director UNWTO (second left) and Ms. Elcia Grandcourt, Director, Regional Department for Africa of the UNWTO (extreme left) when the executives of UNWTO paid a courtesy visit to the president in the State House, Abuja on Tuesday.

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki with the Deputy Speaker Hon. Yusuff Lassun and the House Leader, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, during a closed joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja... on Tuesday.

Court strikes out suit to compel CBN disclosure of Buhari’s medical bill Andrew Orolua, Abuja Attempt by a NonG o v e r n m e n t a l Organisation (NGO) to compel the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to disclose the amount spent on President Muhammadu Buhari’ s medical treatment in London collapsed on Tuesday, as a Federal High Court Abuja struck out the suit.

In his verdict on the matter, Justice John Tsoho held that the application by the Incorporated Trustees of Advocacy for Societal Rights Advancement and Development Initiative (ASRADI) for review against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) was misconceived and misguided because the applicant has not prove injuries suffered.

Justice Tsoho further held that the CBN has met the requirement of what the Freedom of Information (FOI)

Act provided for , when an organisation or government department received a request for an information not within its reach, by sending the request to the appropriate department , in this case the office of the Chief of Staff to the President.

He added that the CBN having informed ASRADI of this development, “ absorbed itself,” of any wrong or blame because it has acted according to the provisions of FOI Act. Rather , the court blamed ASRADI who was aware that a letter has been send to the office of the chief of staff to the President for not following up the letter.

Besides, the judge held that the information sought about the medical bill of Buhari in London by the applicant falls under a personal information which requires his consent before disclosure in accordance with the FOI Act. Before the judgment was

delivered, Justice Tsoho had dismissed the objection raised by the CBN over the court jurisdiction to entertain the matter.

He added that the plaintiff did not violate any process of the law. It was properly instituted according to the Freedom of Information Act. The court also found that the AGF was not a necessary party and accordingly struck out his name.

But the judgment contained that the two other defendants; CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, and the CBN filed their responses out of time but treated the non- compliance as an irregularities not sufficient to strike out the processes.

He also held that the applicant initiated the suit in compliance with procedures of the Freedom of Information Act for “a prerogative order of mandamus” compelling them to provide the information requested.

L-R: President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Kaduna State Governor, Malam, Nasir El-Rufai, during a visit to El-Rufai in Kaduna State...on Tuesday.

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Impeachment threat: Presidency, NASS head for showdown Tunde Opalana and Henry Omunu, Abuja In what can be described as unprecedented and a deft move to preserve the sanctity of the Parliament and save the legislators from humiliation by certain agents of state and appointees of the executive, the National Assembly, on Wednesday, threatened to call for the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari should he fail to act on some resolutions passed on the state of the nation.

The two chambers of the National Assembly after a closed door session that lasted for hours vowed not to hold back its constitutional power of invoking certain sections of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), empowering the lawmakers to impeach President Buhari should he fail to accede to some far reaching decisions taken on recent happenings in the polity.

Categorically, the legislators charged the president to ensure that sectional harassment of members of parliament by agents of state must stop as well as ensuring the sanctity of the National Assembly as an institution that must be protected.

The legislators also vowed to resist further humiliation of

the legislative institution and legislators by appointees of government while warning Buhari to henceforth take responsibility for actions and inactions of his appointees.

The National Assembly further berated the unabated killings and complete insecurity in the land for which the security agencies seems ineptitude. It therefore once again expressed lack of confidence in the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris.

Members of the Senate at about 12.30 pm rose from a one and half hour closed door plenary and headed for the green chambers large enough to accommodate the joint sitting of the federal lawmakers.

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, had said the joint session, first of its kind since 1999, was aimed at discussing the state of the nation.

The three hours meeting lasted till 3.30 pm.

Reading the 12 points’ resolution, Saraki said: “The National Assembly held a Joint Executive Session today, Tuesday, June 5, 2018, where lawmakers resolved as follows; “The Security Agencies must be given marching orders to curtail the sustained killing of Nigerians across the country and protect lives and properties of Nigerians

as this is the primary duty of any responsible Government; “The systematic harassment and humiliation by the Executive of perceived political opponents, people with contrary opinions including Legislators and Judiciary by the police and other security agencies must stop; “There must be strict adherence to the Rule of Law and protection for all citizens by the President and his appointees; “The President must be held accountable for the actions of his appointees and must be ready to sanction those that carry out any act which will ridicule or endanger our country and democracy; “The Government should show sincerity in the fight against corruption by not being selective.

It should also prosecute current appointees that have cases pending against them; “The sanctity of the National Assembly should be protected and preserved by the Federal Government of Nigeria by not interfering in its business and prosecuting those who invaded the Senate to seize the mace; “National Assembly should liaise with International Communities through the IPU, APU, ECOWAS, CPA, Parliament, Pan African Parliament, EU, UN, US congress and UK Parliament to

secure our democracy; “Democratic elections must be competitive and inclusive by removing the present reign of fear and intimidation particularly as we approach the forthcoming 2019 elections; “The National Assembly will work closely with Civil Society Organisations, Trade Unions and NGOs to further deepen and protect our democracy; “The President must take immediate steps to contain the growing level of unemployment and poverty in Nigeria especially now that we have advantage of the oil price having risen to $80 per barrel; “Both chambers of the National Assembly hereby pass a vote of confidence on the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the entire leadership of the National Assembly; “We reaffirm our earlier resolution of vote of no confidence on the Inspector General of Police who does nothing other than preside over the killing of innocent Nigerian and consistent framing up of perceived political opponents of the President and outright disregard for constitutional authority, both executive and legislative; “Finally, the National Assembly

will not hesitate to evoke its Constitutional powers if nothing is done to address the above resolutions passed today.

But staunch supporters of President Buhari like Senators Abdullahi Adamu and Kabiru Marafa were absent when the resolutions were taken.

Senator Adamu (APC Nasarawa West) was said to have left the Senate chamber immediately after its closed door and did not go with his colleagues to the joint sitting.

Senator Marafa, on his own part, decided to attend the ongoing Joint Senate Committees on Petroleum sponsored three days public hearing on the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill which commenced on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington, held a closed door meeting with Saraki. The meeting held before plenary in Saraki’s office had in attendance the Speaker House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara.

Reacting to Tuesday’s joint resolutions of the National Assembly, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the resolutions against Buhari’s Presidency is a vindication of its stance on the Buhari administration.

The PDP commended the

members of the National Assembly for their patriotism and courage in unanimously standing up for democracy, rule of law, national stability and cohesion at this trying time.

The party’s spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan in a statement, said: “Nigerians would recall that the PDP had consistently pointed to the misrule of the Buhari presidency, as well as the unrelenting violations of our constitution, unprecedented executive highhandedness, abuse of the rights of citizens and the erosion of all known democratic norms under this administration.

“These are in addition to the foisting of siege mentality on Nigerians as well as presidential aloofness to important issues of state thereby resulting in the escalation violence, killings and daily bloodlettings in our country”.

The party said it has become evident that the president must be called to order through an appropriate legislative instrument.

The PDP therefore called on all democrats, across board, irrespective of party affiliations, to come together, support the National Assembly and save the nation’s democracy from the misrule of the Buhari presidency.

World Bank forecasts 3.1% growth for global economy Mathew Dadiya, Abuja Despite recent softening, the World Bank has revealed that global economic growth will remain robust at 3.1 per cent in 2018 before slowing gradually over the next two years, as advanced-economy growth decelerates and the recovery in major commodity-exporting emerging market and developing economies levels off.

The World Bank, on Tuesday, in its June 2018 Global Economic Prospects, said that activity in advanced economies is expected to grow 2.2 per cent in 2018 before easing to a 2 per cent rate of expansion next year, as central banks gradually remove monetary stimulus.

World Bank Group President, Jim Yong Kim, said: “If it can be sustained, the robust economic growth that we have seen this year could help lift millions out of poverty, particularly in the fastgrowing economies of South Asia.

But growth alone won’t be enough to address pockets of extreme poverty in other parts of the world. Policymakers need to focus on ways to support growth over the longer run—by boosting productivity and labour force participation—in order to accelerate progress toward ending poverty and boosting shared prosperity.”

Growth in emerging market and developing economies overall is projected to strengthen to 4.5 percent in 2018, before

reaching 4.7 percent in 2019 as the recovery in commodity exporters matures and commodity prices level off following this year’s increase.

According to the reports, a modest economic recovery has continued in Sub-Saharan Africa, supported by rising oil and metals production spurred by higher commodity prices, by improving agricultural conditions and by increasing domestic demand.

The reports noted that Nigeria and several countries including Ghana, Kenya have experienced a pickup in manufacturing activity, while renewed government commitments to macroeconomic and governance reforms have boosted investor and consumer confidence in Angola, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

Elsewhere, including in Kenya and The Gambia, consumer spending has risen, helped by low inflation and a rebound in remittances.

But the current account deficits are narrowing among oil exporting economies but have widened in others where import growth has been strong due to high public investment.

The World Bank further said that while inflation is declining in many countries including Kenya, Mozambique and Uganda, it is in high double digits in several others, including Angola, Nigeria, and Sudan.

Fiscal deficits have narrowed in oil exporters, but increased in metals exporters, and large fiscal

deficits have resulted in high debt levels in the region.

Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are shifting from traditional multilateral and bilateral sources of debt to bond issuances and non-Paris Club creditors, which are resulting in higher debt service costs and rising debt vulnerabilities in some countries.

The World Bank said that growth in the region is projected to rise to 3.1 percent in 2018 and to 3.5 percent in 2019, from 2.6 percent in 2017, as the recovery gradually strengthens in the largest economies.

Nigeria is anticipated to grow moderately by 2.1 percent this year as activity remains subdued in the non-oil industrial sector due to low investment.

Angola is expected to expand by 1.7 percent this year and 2.2 percent next year, helped by an increased availability of foreign exchange, rising natural gas production, and improved business sentiment. South Africa is forecast to expand 1.4 percent in 2018 and 1.8 percent in 2019 as a pickup in both business and consumer confidence support stronger growth in investment and consumption expenditures.

Rising mining output and stable metals prices are anticipated to boost activity in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is projected to grow 3.8 percent in 2018 and 4.1 percent in 2019 and Zambia, which should advance 4.1 percent this year and

4.5 percent next year. Growth in Ghana is forecast to moderate from 6.9 percent in 2018 to 6.7 percent in 2019 as the effects of high oil production dissipate.

Economic activity is expected to remain robust in non-resourceintensive economies, such as Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia, supported by improving agricultural conditions, infrastructure investment, and household demand.

Although per capita income in the region will turn positive, it remains below the long-term average and below the average for emerging market and developing

economies, highlighting the need for actions to boost potential growth. Sustained acceleration in per capita income growth is necessary for progress in poverty reduction in the region.

According to the reports, risks to the outlook remain tilted to the downside. Faster-thanexpected tightening of monetary policy in advanced economies could dampen investor appetite for higher risk assets in frontier markets.

A sharp decline in commodity prices would have an adverse impact on the region. While political transitions in several

countries – Angola, South Africa, Zimbabwe – have opened opportunities for reform, there is also the risk of a weakening of existing reform efforts. Risks to debt sustainability are also substantial.

The Ebola outbreak could slow growth in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the subregion, if it spreads faster than anticipated in major urban centers and into neighboring countries.

The recurrence of drought is another significant downside risk to the regional outlook, and could severely disrupt the economic recovery.

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Senate Leader, Senator Ahmad Lawan and other principal officers of the Senate arriving the House of Representatives for a closed joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja yesterday.

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Ambode’s wife empowers 50,000 pupils in Lagos Benjamin Omoike, Lagos Wife of the Lagos state governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, on Tuesday commenced the distribution of not less than 50,000 shoes and branded socks to primary one pupils of public schools across the state.

In her remarks at the Cherubim and Seraphim Primary School, Ikorodu, Mrs. Ambode said the initiative was geared at boosting the morale of the children and to sensitise the society of the importance of the welfare of pupils.

According to her, this was important so as to get the best out of them in their academic pursuits.

The initiative, “Project Bright Steps”, under the aegis of her pet project, Hope for Women in Nigeria, (HOFOWEM), is targeted at beneficiaries across major distribution centres.

The Centres include: Agege, Maryland, Yaba, Ojo, AmuwoOdofin, Epe, Lagos-Island and Ikorodu, which doubles as the flag-off venue.

A total of 175,000 shoes and socks were distributed to all primary one to three pupils of public primary schools in 2016, which marked the first edition of the project.

According to her, “We had observed with some pain, that many pupils were less than properly dressed to school, as some turned up in bathroom slippers while many others went barefoot.

“This sort of daily appearance for school activities, certainly cannot

guarantee for them the desired self-esteem, for confidence to excel in their academic work,” Ambode said.

She said the Foundation had pondered over this and settled for the mass procurement and distribution of shoes and socks to the pupils, so as to prepare them for school.

Mrs. Ambode urged the pupils to be serious with their academics and not to make excuses of either challenges or limitations facing them.

“You can learn something

new every day, if you listen attentively in class, and with strong determination, you can overcome all barriers to achieve your desired dream.

“Keep your eyes on the stars and feet to the ground, do small things in great ways. It is about your attitude of mind,” Mrs. Ambode said.

She stressed that ‘Project Bright Steps’ was an annual event and would continue to touch as many pupils as possible in public primary schools.

She also said that HOFOWEM was hinged on hope with focus on issues of children, women, widows, youths, aged women and the sick.

Mrs. Ambode said the Foundation carries out economic empowerment for youths, support for pregnant women and mothers of multiple births, among others.

Earlier, in a welcome address, Mrs. Oyefunke Olayinka, Chief Executive Officer of HOFOWEM, said

the programme was aimed at increasing school attendance by equipping pupils for school.

Mrs. Olayinka said that this would serve as a means of support for indigent parents who might find it difficult to provide the basic school needs required by their children and wards for enjoyable schooling.

She commended Mrs. Ambode for her love and care for the children, as well as her strong quest to ensure that they have a secure future.

$3000 Fraud: Court to hear bail application June 8 Peter Fowoyo, Lagos A Special Offences Court, Ikeja has fixed June 8, for hearing of a bail application filed by one Ajiboye Gbenga, who was remanded in prison custody by the court’s order.

Justice Mojisola Dada, adjourned the matter to June 8, for possible hearing of the bail application by Ajiboye who was arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC).

He was arraigned on a three-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of US$3,000.

One of the counts reads: “That you, Ajiboye Gbenga (a.k.a Joseph Markley) between April, 2017 and October, 2017 in Lagos within the Ikeja Judicial Division with intent to defraud obtained the sum of US$3,000 (Three Thousand United States Dollars) from one Karen H. by falsely representing to her that you are Joseph Markley and that you lost your wallet and needed money which pretence you knew to be false.”

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him.

In view of his plea, the prosecution counsel, Zainab Ettu, asked the court for trial date and to remand the defendant in prison custody.

Counsel to the defendant, Williams Dong prayed the court for a short date to allow him file and serve the bail application.

Founder of Hope for Women in Nigeria Initiative (HOFOWEM) and Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode (r) kitting one of the pupils of public primary schools in Lagos State, during the flag-off of the 2018 Project Bright Steps, organized by the foundation, at the Cherubim & Seraphim Primary School, Majidun, Ikorodu, on Tuesday. With them is HOFOWEM’s educational team.

FG donates relief materials to IDPs in Edo Crusoe Osagie, Benin City The National Logistic Committee on Distribution of Relief Materials has donated relief items to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), in Edo State.

Assistant Controller General of Customs, Azarema Abdulkadiri, disclosed this when he led members of the committee on a courtesy visit to Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki at Government House, Benin City.

Abdulkadiri noted that the donation marks the fifth round of distribution of relief materials to the IDPs in the state, stating that the relief materials include: “10,653 bags of 50kg of rice; 33 cartoons of 400mg tin of tomato paste; 1,232 cartoons of 70mg of tomato paste; 210 pieces of five litre galloons of vegetable oil and 40 pieces of two litre bottles of vegetable oil.”

Other items are: “5,822 small cartoons of Lucozade boost; 993 cartoons of Eva

soap; 4 cartoons of liquid soap; 11 cartoons of tablet soap; 329 bales of second hand clothes and 2,159 pieces of shoes”.

Abdulkadiri expressed appreciation to state government and people for accommodating persons displaced by the ongoing insurgency in the North East, as the Federal Government continues to make efforts to restore peace in the region.

“The judicious distribution of the materials

by officials in the camp would have tremendous impact on the lives of the IDPs,” he added.

Governor Godwin Obaseki, who lauded efforts of the President Mohammed Buhari led Federal Government in providing succour to the IDPs, urged the committee to include returnees who are victims of human trafficking in their programme of distribution.

He said “one of the challenges the state government is dealing

with is the resettling and reintegration programme for 3,000 returnees who are victims of human trafficking. We are expecting about 6,000 others.”

Obaseki assured the committee that the state government will ensure equitable distribution of the relief materials to the IDPs. He urged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) to also ensure that materials donated are properly stored to prevent damage.

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Buhari receives briefings from service chiefs, heads of security agencies

Joseph Inokotong, Abuja with agency report

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday met behind closed doors with service chiefs and heads of security agencies at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The meeting took place barely

24 hours after the President had met behind closed doors with the service chiefs, DirectorGeneral of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ahmed Rufa’i.

The Minister of Defence, retired Brig. Mansur Dan-Ali;

National Security Adviser to the President, retired Maj-Gen. Babagana Munguno and the Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, were among those who attended the meeting.

It was observed that some Directors from ministry of defence and security agencies

were also seen at the venue of the meeting.

The meeting is a routine weekly interaction between the President and the service chiefs as well as heads of the security agencies where they briefed (President Buhari) him on happenings in their respective agencies and units.

It would be recalled that the President and the VicePresident, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, had on June 4 met separately with heads of security at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The outcomes of the two separate meeting were not officially made known to the public.

Vice-Chancellor of University of Nigeria Nsukka, Prof. Benjamin Ozumba (middle) in handshake with the guest lecturer, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo (left) an the Dean of Faculty of Social Science, Rev. Fr. Hillary Achunike, after the lecture on the Value of Diversity: Restructuring to save Nigeria, held at institution recently.

World Bank partners Kwara Govt on vocational education

The World Bank has expressed readiness to partner with the Kwara Government to improve technical and vocational education in the state.

World Bank Senior Education Specialist, Dr. Tunde Adekola said this on Tuesday when he led other officials of the Bank, on a facility tour of the International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship College

(IVTEC), Ajase-Ipo. Adekola said the team was at IVTEC to explore available opportunities for partnership with the state government in skill development and technical and vocational training.

The senior education specialist expressed satisfaction with the facilities at the college and added that the curriculum was in line with the agenda of the World Bank.

He described the establishment of the college by the Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed-led administration as a step in a right direction.

Adekola added that the global financial institution was prepared to support Kwara government in its technical and vocational education reforms to increase access, improve quality and learning outcomes.

The state Commissioner

for Education and Human Capital Development, Alhaja Bilikis Oniyangi, said government was working on the Public Private Partnership with the World Bank as a prelude to the collaboration.

Oniyangi said that the state government would fast-track processes on all necessary requirements to facilitate the quick participation of the bank in the state’s vocational and

skill acquisition drive.

She said that the Kwara government anticipated full commitment from the World Bank in the shortest possible time.

The acting Rector of the College, Dr Ade Somide, and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Mariam Garba, led the World Bank representatives round the facilities.

7 News Suicide bombers kill 10 in attack on mosque in South-eastern Niger

Three suicide bombers killed 10 people at a mosque in Niger’s South-eastern city of Diffa who had gathered after breaking the Ramadan fast, an army spokesman said on Tuesday.

The area around Diffa, close to Lake Chad and the borders with Nigeria, Chad and Cameroon, is a stronghold for two factions of militant group Boko Haram, which have been fighting to establish an Islamic state in the region.

“It was last night that these three people exploded their charges during a religious service,” the spokesman said. He later said the three bombers were female.

Southeast Niger has seen sporadic attacks by militants loosely linked to Boko Haram. The Islamist group has gradually split into two factions, one of which has pledged allegiance to Syria-based Islamic State.

Troops from Niger and the United States killed 11 Islamist militants from that Islamic State affiliate in a fire fight last December.

Boko Haram sometimes uses female suicide bombers in their campaigns against security forces and civilians, in part because they attract less suspicion.

More than 15,000 people have been killed and millions displaced by the conflict in the Lake Chad region.

After a deadly assault on the Nigerien town of Bosso in June 2016 killed 32 soldiers, Chad sent 2,000 troops to help Niger, but they were withdrawn in October last year. (Reuters)

Suspected herdsmen kill 3 policemen in Nasarawa The Nasarawa State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed that three policemen have been killed by suspected herdsmen at Maraban-Udege village in the Nasarawa Local Government Area of the state.

The Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Samaila Usman told newsmen in Lafia that the three policemen were ambushed and killed on June 3 on their way to quell a crisis between Agatu farmers and Fulani herdsmen.

Usman said, however that the command had mobilised a reinforcement team, led by an assistant commissioner of police to fish out the killers of the policemen.

He said that the corpses of the policemen, an inspector, a sergeant

and a corporal had been recovered and deposited at a morgue.

The spokesman did not disclose the names of the dead policemen.

Nasarawa State and neighbouring Benue, described as the food basket of the nation have

witnessed recurring deadly attacks by herdsmen.

The development has raised concerns that Nigerians may contend with hunger in the near future because of the inability of farmers to cultivate their farms, due to incessant attacks by herdsmen.

Meanwhile, Gov. Umaru Al-Makura had commiserated with the police over the latest killings.

He stressed the need for residents in the state to bury their differences and work for peace and harmonious co-existence.

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Judge advocates more training for FRSC officials A Judge, Mr Oluwaseyi Adeniyi, on Tuesday advocated more capacity building and training of officers and men of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), as a way of enhancing their performance.

Adeniyi, who is attached to Omu-Aran Magistrates’ Court, in Kwara, made the call in a lecture he delivered at a

workshop organised by FRSC Omu-Aran Unit Command in Irepodun Local Government Area of the state.

The workshop, held at Landmark University International Conference Centre in Omu-Aran, had the theme: `Enhancing efficiency and Professionalism on the Job.’ Adeniyi said the FRSC Act

2007 establishing the body was very elaborate, all-encompassing and comprehensive in achieving a vibrant road safety regulation.

He, however, noted that there would always be room for improvement for the Act to conform to global acceptable standards and practices as regard the drivers of the Act. Adeniyi, therefore, called

for a review of the Act in the area of capacity building and development, especially through training and retraining.

“Officers and men of the FRSC need to be more informed and knowledgeable of their statutory powers and responsibilities to be able to function effectively and efficiently.

“Their operations nationwide must conform to globallyacceptable standards and practices to serve the objectives for which the body was established,” he said.

Adeniyi said the organisation of the workshop had opened a new vista of legendary hope and phenomenal prospects for a better road safety in the annals of our nation.

He said that this feat could only be realised through continuing education, increasing professionalism, practical discipline and singleminded commitment of every member of the Corps.

Adeniyi, speaking on the powers conferred on corps members by the Act, said Section 10 (4) of the Act arrogates powers to corps members, irrespective of ranks, to arrest and prosecute road traffic offenders.

He urged officers and men of the command to equip themselves with adequate knowledge of the Act to achieve optimum performance.

Vice-Chancellor, Landmark University, Prof.

Adeniyi Olayanju, in his remarks, noted that no organisation could perform beyond the capacity of its workforce, saying the workshop was timely and appropriately conceived.

“It is expedient we strive toward attaining continuous improvement in our service via training and retraining,” he said.

The FRSC Omu-Aran Unit Commander, Mr Festus Adetunji, on his part, said the workshop was informed by the need to equip the officers and men of the command with adequate knowledge needed to excel in their duties.

He lauded the management of Landmark University for its foresight, urging it to maintain the tempo.

“I had no iota of doubt in my mind this partnership would help to strengthen our relationship and also assist in no small measure to achieve our common objectives,” Adetunji said.

NSE inaugurates 8-member pioneer executive c’ttee Hon. Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, SAN(left), Hon. Minister for Justice and Attorney -General of the Federation, Mr Abubakar Malami,SAN (middle) and Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Walter Onnoghen(right) shortly after the Opening Ceremony of the 4th IIPEP/NJI Annual Judges Workshop on Petroleum, Gas and Power Sectors with the theme, “The Judiciary and Power Sector Recovery Programme : Legal, Commercial and Regulatory Issues,” at the Aloysisus Katsina –Alu Seminar Hall, National Judicial Institute . . .on Tuesday.

Bauchi to extend Drugs Revolving Fund to all health facilities Bauchi State Government is to extend its Drug Revolving Scheme (DRF) from the present 160 Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) currently benefiting, to cover other health facilities across the state.

Managing Director of the State Drugs Management and Medical Consumable Agency (DMMA), Mr. Abdulkadir Ahmed, stated this in Bauchi on Tuesday when the Advocacy and

Knowledge Management subcommittee of the Bauchi state Accountability Mechanism on Maternal Health Care paid him an advocacy visit.

He said this was part of efforts of the state government to improve maternal, neonatal and child health care in the state.

According to him, the target of the government is to ensure that by the year 2019, all health facilities across the state operated the

DRF to enable less privileged families enjoy quality drugs at affordable rate.

He said the advocacy visit would ginger the agency to continue its good work, but expressed regret that its (agency’s) take off fund had dropped from N27 million, to just about N2 million.

He noted that despite this financial challenge, the agency had continued to discharge its duties through effective management of the available

resources.

Earlier, the Chairman of the advocacy sub-committee, Mr Ladan Dalhatu, had said that most women of child- bearing age sought for medical support from health facilities within their immediate environment.

He lamented that current health index indicated that Bauchi was one of the state with highest maternal and child mortality in the NorthEast sub-region.

Alleged culpable homicide: Non-legal representation stalls trial of carpenter The trial of a carpenter, Shaibua Buba charged with culpable homicide was on Tuesday stalled at the FCT High Court, Maitama as a result of non legal representation.

The Police had brought a two-count charge, bordering on culpable homicide and attempt to commit suicide by setting himself ablaze against Buba.

Justice Hussein BabaYusuf had on March 8 entered non-guilty plea for

the defendant even when he (Buba) pleaded guilty to the two crimes.

The judge further held that the alleged murder offence brought under Section 221 of the Penal Code must be proven beyond reasonable doubt by the prosecution team before any pronouncement.

The judge urged the defendant to approach the Legal Aid Council for a counsel that would assist him in his defence and adjourned the matter until July 19 for

hearing.

The judge had on March 8 sentenced Buba to six months imprison without option of fine on the allegation of attempted suicide.

Baba-Yusuf held that the court was satisfied that the defendant appeared to have understood the essential elements of the offence before he pleaded guilty.

The prosecution counsel, Mr Patrick Ogele, had told the court that on November 16, 2017, at Kuruduma

village, Asokoro Abuja, the defendant did violate the law against culpable homicide.

Ogele said Buba had hit his wife Satrina with a plank which caused her death.

He further informed the court that the defendant then intentionally poured kerosene on himself in an attempt to set himself ablaze, before he was rescued by people.

Ogele said that both offences contravened Sections 221 and 231 of the Penal Code.

Vice-Chancellor, Bells University, Ota, Mr. Jeremiah Ojediran, on Friday said the role of engineers was critical to meeting the demands of the increasing global population growth.

Ojediran said this on Friday, when the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) inaugurated an eight-member pioneer executive committee of the Omu-Aran chapter of the society in Landmark University, OmuAran, Kwara.

The newly inaugurated branch, which is the 73rd in the organisation’s network, is saddled with championing the course of the organisation for the next two years in the area.

He expressed the need for members of the profession to be more focused, prepared and well positioned through innovation, capacity development to fulfil such demands.

Ojediran, who spoke on: “Engineering Innovation and Development: A Quintessential Nexus”, said it was the responsibility of engineers to create sustainable development and impact on human lives.

According to him, two decades from now, the world’s population will increase by almost two billion with 95 per cent from developing countries.

“This growth will occasion demands for energy, food, land, water, transportation, materials, waste disposal, health care, environmental cleanup, telecommunication, and infrastructure.

“Therefore, the role of engineers will be critical in meeting those demands at remote small communities to large urban areas, mostly in the developing world,” he said.

The NSE President, Mr. Adekunle Mokuolu, said the

inauguration of more branches within and outside the shores of the country was informed by sustainable capacity building toward service to humanity.

“What this means is that we will witness more research work, mentoring, service and collaborations with our government, academia and the organised private sector to move the nation forward,” he said.

The Vice-Chancellor, Landmark University, Prof.

Adeniyi Olayanju, urged the committee members to extend their tentacles to accommodate more members within the neighbouring communities.

He said the institution’s desire to prioritise mechanised agriculture could only be made possible through effective and efficient engineering input.

Olayanju requested for the body’s examination centre within the branch to serve educational institutions, private organisations engaging young and upcoming engineers.

The branch’s chairman of NSE, Mr Ayoleke Ibikunle, promised to partner with institutions within the area to develop a system that would enhance entrepreneurship development.

Other members of the executive committee are Olawale .O. , Vice-Chairman, Mr John Ramonu, General Secretary, Mr Raphael Davids, Technical Secretary and Mr. Ezegwu Chinedu, Treasurer.

Others are Mr Atoyebi Olumeya, Publicity Secretary, Mr Ogun .O., Financial Secretary and Mr Olumuyiwa Ogunwale, Assistant Treasurer.

The inauguration attracted members and fellows of engineering profession, traditional rulers, security agencies, among others.

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Court stops rescheduled Kaduna LG poll Kaduna State I n d e p e n d e n t Electoral Commission has postponed the rescheduled chairman and councillorship elections for Kajuru Local Government, scheduled to hold on Wednesday (today).

The commission’s Chairman, Dr. Saratu Dikko said on Tuesday at a press conference in Kaduna that the postponement followed an order by a high court to stop the election.

The commission had fixed Wednesday, June 6 for fresh election in Kaura, Jaba, Kajuru Local government areas as election did not hold there on May 12.

According to her, the commission was served

with the order signed by the state Chief Judge, Justice Tanimu Zailani, sequel to a suit no. KDH/ KAD/567/2018 between one Capra .A .B Caino and Danlami Usman Stingo and the commission.

“The court order is to the effect that the planned local government election in Kajuru local government area is prohibited.

“Accordingly, the commission met this morning and decided to comply fully with the order of the Chief Judge.

“There will be no election in Kajuru local government area tomorrow, Wednesday, June 6, 2018,“ Dikko told reporters.

The commission would

however proceed with all plans for the rescheduled election in Kaura and Jaba Local Governments, as well as some wards in Chikun, Kaduna South, and Makarfi local areas.

Meanwhile, Gov Nasiru El-Rufai in a broadcast to the people of the state, said movements have been restricted in all areas the election would hold.

“This restriction of movement will be effective from 11:59 p.m on Tuesday, 5th June 2018 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 6th June 2018. It will be strictly and vigorously enforced by the security agencies,” he said.

El-Rufai said the restriction was to create conducive environment for

free and fair elections.

“Only officials of SIECOM and the security agencies are permitted to move within the said hours. Any unauthorized person will be arrested and prosecuted.

“For the purpose of this election, security will be provided strictly and exclusively by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, the Nigerian Police Force and the Military.

“The security agencies are being deployed to guarantee free and fair elections, and to protect the right of the people to make their choice without intimidation.

“Officials of the FRSC and KASTELEA are authorized

to carry out their traffic control functions during the election hours.

“However, the Kaduna State Vigilance Service is prohibited from participating in any role whatsoever in the election.

“A c c o r d i n g l y , government has directed that the vigilance service shall stand down on 6th June 2018,” El-Rufai said.

The governor appealed to voters in the affected local government areas to turn out to cast their votes in a peaceful and orderly manner, In the May 12 elections, the All Progressive Congress won 14 local councils and Peoples Democratic Party won in four.

Not too young to run Act: Presidential aspirant hails Buhari

Presidential aspirant of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Mr Blessing Akinlosotu, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the “Not too young to run” bill into law.

Akinlosotu who said this on Tuesday in Akure hailed the decision of the president to give Nigerian youths voice in the country’s democratic setting.

President Buhari accented to the bill on May 31.

The bill was passed by the National Assembly last year to alter Sections 65, 106, 131, 177 of the Constitution.

It reduced the age qualification for president from 40 to 30; governor from 35 to 30; senator from 35 to 30; House of Representatives membership from 30 to 25 and State House of Assembly from 30 to 25.

He applauded Buhari for the boldness in signing into law the bill which would now give the youths the opportunity to contest for the post of President at the age of 35.

“The president has once more proven that he truly has the youths of this country at heart and we just need to appreciate him for the historic event. This is truly a right step in the right direction,” he said.

He later appealed to youths in the country to support the current administration so as to achieve dividends of democracy.

Akinlostu noted that his ambition was to better the lots of youths in the country.

He revealed that he was running because he had the support of youths from different platforms in the country.

On NYCN, Akinlosotu said he had picked the form to contest for the post of the president of the council and was ready submit it later in the week.

Former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives/ Imo Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), gubernatorial candidate, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha (left) and PDP stakeholders in continuation of Ihedioha’s visit to PDP elders in Umunuoha, Mbaitoli, in Imo State.

Akanbi had an enviable record, Amosun Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has expressed sadness over the death of the pioneer Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Justice Mustapha Akanbi.

The governor said he is deeply pained by the loss of the foremost jurist, because it came at a time the reform in the judiciary and the war against corruption have reached a stage, where his wise counsel could have been an impetus.

Amosun, in a press statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Otunba Adedayo

Adeneye, described the late former president of the Court of Appeal, as a highly revered judge with an enviable record.

“Late Justice Mustapha Akanbi excelled in his career as a legal practitioner, just as his tenure as the president of the Court of Appeal and chairman

of the ICPC were outstanding.

“In particular, he was an anti-corruption czar, whose selfless and fearless services were remarkable in the quest to check corruption in the public service.

“His life was characterised by principle, incorruptibility,

steadfastness, integrity and patriotism, qualities worthy of emulation by public servants”, the governor added.

Urging his family to accept the loss as the will of God, Amosun prayed that Allah will grant the late Akanbi mercy.

Sokoto Assembly gets new clerk Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Tuesday approved the appointment of Alhaji Umar Dodo, as the substantive clerk to the state House of Assembly.

Tambuwal said in Sokoto

that the appointment was in line with the law establishing the state House of Assembly Service Commission.

He said that a letter to that effect had been communicated to the new clerk.

Dodo’s appointment followed the demise of the former clerk, Alhaji Sulaiman Muhammad, who died on May 29, 2017 Dodo was the Deputy Clerk to the assembly before his elevation.

9 News ‘Butchers’ union can create 5m jobs with govt support’ National Butchers’ Union of Nigeria (NBUN), has said that no fewer than five million jobs could be created by the union, with support from all levels of government.

The union’s National President, Chief Osamede Adun, stated this when briefing newsmen on the activities of NBUN on Tuesday in Benin.

Adun described the union as a disciplined body, which has its membership spread across the 36 states and 774 local government areas of the federation, with a total strength of no fewer than two million.

He said the support needed from the government is in the area of provision of the necessary infrastructure as well as loans.

He explained that the loan is needed to enable its members buy cows directly from the dealers, to cut cost and also increase profit margin.

According to him, if we get the desired support from the government as enumerated above, we will assist the government fight crime by gainfully engaging the unemployed through thousands of job opportunities that will be created.

“You may not agree with me on the possibility of realising this but across the country on a daily basis our members slaughter no fewer than 25, 357 cows and 48,337 goats and rams.

“What we are saying is that we need the three tiers of government, especially the Federal Government, to assist us with loan on a single digit interest rate.

“This will enable our members to buy cows directly from the dealers without having to go through middle men.

“We also need the government to assist the union in the provision of mini trucks or vehicles that can be used to transport our meat from the abattoirs to the markets.

“Similarly, our abattoirs are in a terrible state without the necessary facilities, we can also partner with the government to provide modern ones fitted with facilities such as refrigerator among others.’’

Adun admonished the members who are aggrieved with the actions or in actions of others to always channel their grievances through the appropriate quarters.

The national president, however, revealed that the issue of Rivers State chapter of NBUN, which led to the crisis that lasted for over one year, had been resolved.

“In conjunction with members of the executive, along with some notable traditional rulers in River State, we were able to resolve the crisis last weekend.

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Osinbajo inaugurates North-East humanitarian innovation hub Matthew Onah, Yola The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday inaugurated the north east humanitarian innovation hub with a call that the future of the country, lies in technology and innovation, if the country is to meet the challenges confronting it as a nation.

Osinbajo, who paid a one

day working visit, said that the Federal government is committed to establishing innovation hubs across the 6 geo-graphical zones in the country to evolve solutions to identified problems in the country.

He stressed that each innovation hub will address challenges peculiar to the zone, adding that the federal government has designed

the north east makathon to partner with private sector stakeholders and the international committee of the Red Cross to find innovative solutions to existing socio economic challenges exacerbated by insurgency in the region.

He stated that the Northeast humanitarian innovation hub is conceived to tackle challenges of health care,

Education, unemployment and infrastructures amongst others.

The vice president observed that technology hubs globally are becoming platforms to promote and explore innovative opportunities that could spur speedy recovery and rebuilding of crisis affected areas.

Speaking at the occasion, the deputy governor, Engineer

Martins Babale commended the federal government under President Muhammed Buhari for working assiduously to bring the insurgency in the north east to an end and for efforts to rebuilding the region.

He asserted that the Adamawa state Government would key into the programme.

Dr Umar Bindir, secretary to the Adamawa state government, appealed to

Oil rises on expected stockpile drop Oil prices rebounded on Tuesday on expectations that inventories in the United States may decline, and that Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), may raise output continue to weigh on sentiment.

Brent crude futures 75.59 dollars a barrel on Tuesday.

U.S. West Texas Intermediate

(WTI) crude was at 65.19 dollars a barrel.

The OPEC is due to meet in Vienna on June 22.

It meets to decide whether the group and non-OPEC producers, including Russia, will raise output to ease concerns over potential supply shortfalls from Iran and Venezuela.

Over the weekend, OPEC and non-OPEC Arab oil ministers agreed on the need for continued cooperation to balance global supply, Kuwait’s state news agency KUNA reported.

Global oil supply has tightened with the OPEC-led production cuts that began in early 2017.

Crude stocks in the United States, the world’s biggest oil consumer were forecast to fall about 2.5 million barrels on average in the week ended June 1, according to five analysts polled ahead of the reports.

In March, U.S. crude output rose to 10.47 million barrels per day, the highest on record, according to a monthly report

by the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Industry group American Petroleum Institute (API) is due to release its data for last week’s U.S. crude oil inventories at 2030 GMT on Tuesday.

The EIA report is scheduled at 1430 GMT on Wednesday.

(Reuters/NAN)

From Left: Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon Seriake Dickson; Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa; former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori, and the State PDP Chairman, Barr. Kingsley Esiso during the commissioning of the Sapele Modern Market, Sapele, in Sapele Local Government Area.

Photo: BRIPIN ENARUSAI

Gov Ortom presents N28bn supplementary budget

Freddie Adamgbe, Makurdi

Governor Samuel Ortom Tuesday presented a Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N28.6 billion to the Benue State House of Assembly for consideration and passage through his representative, the Commissioner of Finance, Mr. David Olofu.

Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Terkimbi Ikyange who received the bill on behalf of the House, referred it to the House Committee on Business and Rules for necessary legislative work.

The House equally granted the request of the Governor for approval to allow the Federal Government to spend $1 billion from the Excess Crude Account for the purpose of procuring military hardware to tackle rising security concerns in the Country.

The approval followed a letter to that effect signed by the Governor and read on the floor of the Assembly by the Speaker, Terkimbi Ikyange.

Also on Tuesday, the House passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Terkimbi Ikyange and members of the House Leadership.

The confidence vote was sequel to a motion moved by the member for Tarka State Constituency, Mr. Bem Mnguityo and seconded

by Mr. Paul Biam of Ukum Constituency.

In the motion, Mr. Mngutyo explained that since he was made the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ikyange has demonstrated uncommon humility, commitment and effective leadership acumen that has put the House on the right track.

He said that the Speaker’s leadership style has led to the passage of high impact

legislation like the Open Grazing Prohibition Law, Chieftaincy bill and that of the Assembly Service Commission among many others.

Mr. Mngutyo disclosed that the Speaker has promoted the spirit of oneness among members of different political parties to the extent that there has not been any major crisis in the House and appealed to Rt. Hon. Ikyange and members of his leadership to sustain the efforts.

Speaking, the member for Ogbadibo Constituency, Mr. Joseph Ojobo noted that despite the turbulence that is

associated with all Legislative Houses, the Benue Speaker has been able to lead well and promoted harmonious working relationship between the House and other arms of government.

Responding, Speaker Ikyange said he was humbled by the show of love by his colleagues and promised not to take their confidence vote for granted.

Hon. Ikyange promised that having worked together for the past three years, his Leadership will continue to work for the good of the House and the State.

federal government to construct an alternative road linking the six states in the North-east.

The process, tagged “making a difference (MAD) in the North-east, was organised by the presidential committee on the North-east Initiative, PCNEI, and the International Committee of Red Cross, ICRC. The Vice President was accompanied by some ministers and personal aides.

TB kills over 1.6m people annually – UN Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja The United Nations (UN) has said that no fewer than 1.6 million people are killed annually by tuberculosis, noting the disease could lead to loss of $1 trillion in economic terms by the year 2050.

UN Secretary-General, Secretary-General António Guterres, said at an interactive dialogue with civil society groups that social drivers of the disease must be confronted in the fight against tuberculosis.

In this vein, Guterres, stated that poverty and inequality have to be addressed with a view to reversing the trend.

According to him, “universal health care provides an ideal umbrella to build cohesion across the global health landscape, on financing, programming and accountability.

“Let us use these meetings as an opportunity to inform a new way of thinking and working; lifting TB beyond its traditional silo.”

Besides, he called for greater efforts to provide universal health coverage and combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance strain of TB. The UN scribe lamented that ‘‘multi-drug-resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is rendering two most powerful drugs used to fight TB, Isoniazid and Rifampicin ineffective.

For his part, Miroslav Lajčák, President of the UN General Assembly, who convened the meeting, stressed that knowledge of the disease and factors that complicate treatment have grown, but the world “cannot stop at just knowing.”

“We know we need more research and development for new drugs and treatments; we need more funding; we need universal access to diagnosis and coverage; and we need partnerships and accountability of all stakeholders,” he said.

The civil society dialogue is part of the preparatory process for a high-level meeting, to be held in September, on tuberculosis.

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2019: Okorocha, stakeholders battle for soul of Imo and APC Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki The supremacy battle in the Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is at its peak now that the wards, Local Government Areas’ and state congresses are being held to determine the party’s Executives preparatory to the 2019 general elections.

With less than one year to 2019, from all indications, it seems Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State is set to fight the political battle of his life.

It will even be more turbulent and ferocious than he fought in 2011 and 2015.

Now, it is clear that Okorocha’s fate hangs in the balance after he lost out in the just concluded congresses in the state, his ambition is seen as an affront and insult to the collective psyche of Imo citizenry. The 2019 ambition of Okorocha runs contrary to the zoning principle of the state as well as defiles all human logic, and it has pitched the governor, not only against political foes, but against political friends, who have now turned to be his political enemies of immeasurable magnitude.

Findings by The Daily Times reveal that the endless political imbroglio was taking a toll on the chances of the APC in Imo State as citizens are not disposed to voting the party in the days ahead. Efforts by the National secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to intervene in order to restore peace was fruitless, as the governor has sworn never to have anything to do with the structure he met on ground.

The Imo APC headed by Hon. Hilary Ekeh who worked for Okorochas’ victory in 2015 have been engrossed in long battle with the governor. The long drawn fracas also saw the governor not working with any state or federal lawmaker under the platform of the party from the state.

Notwithstanding the fact that Governor Okorocha set up his faction of APC Executives in the state, thereby, created potential constitutional crisis, he insisted that the Ekeh led Executives must be disbanded, accusing them that they were working for his perceived political enemies.

As the Imo governorship race heats up, one of the stakeholders, Senator Godwin Ifeanyichukwu Araraume could be described as a serial contender for the position, having vied for the position in the past between 2007,2011 and 2015 but lost out in all the attempts. In 2019, his body language tilts towards intention to contest once again, he would want to replicate President Muhammadu Buhari’s feat, who failed thrice, but clinched his target at the fourth attempt.

With his vast political structure that cut across the nooks and crannies of the state as well as his cult following

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,one could deduce that Araraume is loved by the masses, but the elites seem to be afraid of him, as they see him as a big masquerade that cannot be reined in. He has the prerequisite experience, having represented Imo North (Okigwe zone) at the red chamber from 1999 to 2007 as well as the contact and huge financial war chest to prosecute his governorship ambition.

In 2015, he was part of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership who compromised Emeka Ihedioha’s victory when the former President, Goodluck Jonathan conceded defeat to President Muhammadu Buhari and he was described by Governor Rochas Okorocha as the “Hero of Democracy”, but now, both men are like cat and dog.

On several occasions, Governor Okorocha had insisted that Araraume cannot succeed him, saying, “But I want to say this for the sake of emphasis, Senator Ifeanyi Araraume cannot win the ticket of APC for the 2019 gubernatorial in the state and can never govern the state. So people

should not be deceived. In 2007, he won the ticket of PDP and failed the main election.

“In 2011, he also got the ticket of ACN and came fourth in the election.

In 2015, he also failed the PDP primary. So, what magic would he perform in 2019.”

Responding to the statement of Governor Okorocha against his perceived governorship ambition, Senator Araraume said, “No one person can decide for Imo APC. Rochas Okorocha is a leader. I am a leader and there are several others within the party. Decisions will not be taken by one person, “My personal interest is to strengthen the party as a leader of APC. All my activities are on how to build a stronger APC. No individual is God and Rochas Okorochas is not God and he is not in position to decide who becomes the governor of Imo State come 2019, only God can decide my fate.”

Another stakeholder of Imo politics who stood with others to stop Okorochas’s move in the state is

the former Speaker of the Imo State House Of Assembly from 2011 to 2015, and now, Senator representing Imo North, Benjamin Uwajumogu.

He was Okorochas’s political ally and together, they ran the state without much adherence to rule of law and laid down principles of governance.

During the Imo North re-run election, Governor Okorocha fought hard to ensure that Uwajumogu emerged victorious and became the only elected APC Senator at the upper legislative chamber from the southEast zone of the country.

However, Okorocha and Uwajumogu are no longer political “salt and pepper” over what Okorocha described as “Uwajumogu ‘s ingratitude,” but the senator said, “I am at war paths with Okorocha because of his present government’s anti-people policies, example, the demolition of markets without proper procedure and the governor’s unpopular decision to install his sonin- law.”

To make matters worse and as if the governor is losing in all fronts, Uwajumogu emerged as the secretary of the APC congresses and convention committee which he later resigned recently.

The once beloved son of Okorocha, in whom he was well pleased, the deputy governor of the state, Prince Eze Madumere, is now seen as a mortal political enemy that should be crushed at all cost and by all means.

Madumere, whose loyalty to his boss is unquestionable and almost to the point of “imbecility” to some people, shocked political pundits when he rejected his boss‘s offer to contest for Owerri senatorial zone (Imo East) in the 2019 election.

Madumere, pointedly told his

boss that he has made up his mind to contest for the office of the governor in 2019, because, Owerri zone, where he came from, has not produced the governor of the state since the advent of the Fourth Republic in 1999, a stance that conflicts with Governor Okorocha’s plan in 2019 as he has appointed his son-in- law, Mr. Uche Nwosu as his successor.

In order to hit back at the deputy governor and possibly truncate his governorship ambition, reports had it that Madumere, the number two citizen of the state is being shut out of governance and his office under –funded, while his supporters have removed their mufflers, which is seen worn by Okorocha’s staunch loyalists, to extricate themselves from the stranglehold of the governor.

This is an indication that the final battle has been drawn between the governor and his deputy, and it is fight to “death’ Senator Hope Uzodinma, representing Orlu zone(Imo West) at the upper chamber recently led Ali Modu Sheriff’s former faction of the PDP to a mass declaration for APC at the party secretariat in Abuja.

Uzodinma, whose political direction in 2019 is still not clear, whichever way the direction finally points to, it may be at cross purpose with that of Governor Okorocha.

If the governorship of the state is Uzodinma’s ambition, then it runs contrary to Okorocha’s, who thinks that the governorship seat of the state in 2019 is the exclusive reserve of his son-in- law, Mr Nwosu.

If the Senator wants to return to the Senate, it still conflicts with Okorocha’s 2019 plan, as he sees Orlu senatorial seat as a compensation for

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If the Senator wants to return to the Senate, it still conflicts with Okorocha’s 2019 plan, as he sees Orlu senatorial seat as a compensation for him, and a waiting process ahead of 2023 for the Presidency of the country. So, the coming of Uzodinma to the ruling APC, is not, from all indications favourable to Governor Okorocha and his ambition, hence, the ruling APC in the state denied not being aware of the entry of Uzodinma and his loyalists into APC.

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Stop embarrassing Rivers people with false alarms, Uchendu tells Wike Theresa Tekenah The Senator representing Rivers East Senatorial District of Rivers State in the National Assembly, Andrew Uchendu, has asked the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, to stop embarrassing Rivers people by raising false alarms that could trigger instability in the country.

Senator Uchendu, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Monday and signed by his Media Aide, Solomon Okocha , advised Governor Wike to only engage the Federal Government with facts on behalf of Rivers people when the need arises, but not with outright lies that have no bearing with reality.

The representative of Rivers East Senatorial District stated that in order to stop embarrassing citizens of the state, the governor should always consult with the three Senators and the thirteen members of the House of Representatives representing Rivers State in the National Assembly, to ascertain the appropriateness or otherwise of the type of information that he pushes out to the public.

He said: “For quite a while now, Wike has brought up so many delicate issues against the Federal Government or its agencies without adducing credible facts to support his usually outrageous claims.

“Only recently, Wike accused the Federal Government of planning to assassinate him, but from my personal findings, there is no iota of truth in this unnecessary alarm raised by the governor.

“Also, Wike publicly accused the Federal Government of planning to reduce the population of Rivers people by contaminating the atmosphere in the state with soot. However, in his usual manner, he presented no fact to

Sen Uchendu support this weighty allegation.

“Before the December 10, 2016, legislative re-run election in Rivers State, Wike was all over the media shouting that he would soon release an audio-visual footage of a plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in collusion with the police to rig the polls. Till today, has anyone seen the purported video clip?

“Last year, Wike, on behalf of the Rivers State Government, claimed ownership of the sum of 13 billion Naira uncovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a luxury apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos State, and he gave the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to return the money or risk legal

Goc Wike action. At the end of the day, Wike shamefully failed to show up in court to take possession of the money and to show cause why it should not be permanently forfeited to the central government” The federal lawmaker, urged Rivers people to discountenance the allegation by Wike that the Federal Government is planning to deny Rivers State its balance of the Paris Club Debt refund, as it was baseless and untrue.

“The question that Wike must answer is this: If Rivers State got its own share of the N1.7trn extrastatutory allocation known as bailout fund from the Federal Government, why then should the state be denied

its balance of the Paris Club Debt refund?”

Uchendu noted that it is not in the habit of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to deny any individual or group their constitutional entitlements.

“Wike is not the only governor in Nigeria. These false and unnecessary alarms are not good for the image of Rivers people. Wike should not create liabilities for our people by leaving a sour taste in the mouths of Nigerians before he leaves office,” he said.

He added that it was time for Wike to put himself together and stop embarrassing Rivers people with his unguarded utterances that threaten public peace.

2019: Okorocha, stakeholders battle for soul of Imo and APC Continue from page 11 him, and a waiting process ahead of 2023 for the Presidency of the country. So, the coming of Uzodinma to the ruling APC, is not, from all indications favourable to Governor Okorocha and his ambition, hence, the ruling APC in the state denied not being aware of the entry of Uzodinma and his loyalists into APC. According to Okorocha, “It is insulting on the party in the state for someone to be talking about joining APC from Abuja. The procedure is that you start from your ward, to your local government and then the state and the state will inform the party at the national level that you are now a member.”

He said that unless Uzodinma joins APC from the right source, “we will not welcome him into the party in Imo State.”

Recently, a pressure group led by a former commissioner for Information in the state, Dr. Theodore Ekechi, emerged in Imo State, named APC Restoration Coalition, to confront the impunity and excesses of Governor Okorocha within the party, with membership that spread across the three senatorial zones of the state.

They pointed out that if urgent steps are not quickly taking in calling

Okorocha to order, the APC is headed for shameful, abysmal and colossal failure in the state in the 2019 general elections.

The Imo APC Restoration Coalition took a swipe on the state government over the proposed local government election, stressing that it was not to deepen democracy at the grassroots, but allegedly a decoy to have greater number of statutory delegates at the primaries at the beck and call of the governor as the government intends to conduct the election using autonomous communities, instead of state or national electoral wards.

Apart from the stiff opposition that Governor Okorocha has to contend with within APC to install his son-inlaw as his successor, the opposition parties in the state are bent on wrestling power from him and his party. The PDP and its arrow head in the state, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha is not resting on their oars to take over Imo Government House, which they lost through Chief Ikedi Ohakim in 2011.

According to Ihedioha in a recent interview, ”It is one thing to be youthful yet another to be experienced.

Working with a godfather as your principal may not guarantee you all the needed experience to take up a job as Imo governor, especially as it is a known fact that you will only continue

from where you stopped as a stooge.

Imo State needs an independent minded person, a man with loads of experience, contacts and respect that can open doors among major political players at national level to move the state forward.

“It is not enough to ride on the crest of a godfather who will be deciding from his bedroom. Imo can no longer remain in the bondage of family ties. Imo is not a personal property which will be run or determined by a family or just one man. That is why I maintained that government and power must return to the people. Imolites are no slaves.”

Equally confronting Okorocha’s 2019 ambition is issue-based, such as the near fracas situation between the Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Province, Most Rev. Anthony Obinna and a group suspected to be Ugwumba movement, apologists of ‘Uche Nwosu must be Governor in 2019’ at the burial of Alex Mbata’s mother at Ngwoma, Owerri North Local Government, in which the highly revered cleric was verbally abused for stating his displeasure at the pitiable state of affairs in the state as well as telling Uche Nwosu that he can never be governor of the state come 2019.

The present administration in Imo State in the bid to remodel the capital city

through its urban renewal programme has embarked on demolition exercise of both properties and markets which have gravely affected the people, as most of them have had their means of livelihood destroyed.

The banning of tricycle in the capital city will be another nightmare that will also haunt Okorocha in his 2019 chances, as that policy removed food from the table of most citizens of the state. Considering the fact that then, tricycle operation was the highest employer of labour in the state.

With its ban, the life of the operators and their dependents further deteriorated. Painting of commercial vehicles at throat- cutting cost, uncompleted projects scattered across the state as well as 30 percent deduction of workers’ salaries are nagging issues that pose threats to Okorocha’s ambition in 2019.

Come 2019, it will also be payback time from the people of Owerri Federal Constituency for the humiliation they suffered in the hands of the governor over the impeachment of Chief Jude Agbaso.

Just as men and issues are striving to thwart Okorocha’s 2019 ambition, he is also fighting desperately hard to prove to Imo citizens that he came, saw and conquered.

Bayelsa APC leaders back Buhari for 2019 For President Muhammadu Buhari, his re-election bid come 2019 is a done deal, that is if the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State are to have their way, as the party have expressed their support for his return, saying his election will show corrupt politicians the exit door.

The APC leaders, including the former acting governor of Bayelsa State, Nestor Binabo; a former House of Representatives member, Dr Stella Dorgu; ex-Reps member, Indiamaowei Bolous; Senator Felix Otiotio; Maj. Andrew Oputa (retd.); Mr. Preye Aganaba; and Chairman, APC, Bayelsa, Joseph Fafi, expressed their support in an open letter to President Buhari.

In the letter, the APC leaders, who said they had decided to work towards Buhari’s victory, said, “We are aware that those who don’t want you back and those who spread hate against you are the very persons Nigerians rose to fight in 2015.

“They are treasury looters, corrupt elements who raped and sodomised this country for their selfish interest. They are afraid that your re-election will send them to jail and silence them politically.

“You have brought stability to the country. Nigeria has regained her lost glory in the comity of nations. With your style of leadership and your sterling qualities, the country is attracting massive foreign investments,” they said, adding that President Buhari has lived up to his campaign promise on anti-corruption and deserves to continue in office.

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Editorial Commentary OUR POSITION Drug abuse and need to tackle menace of codeine

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ollowing a codeine-propelled high drug addiction problem, the Federal Government in a swift reaction, banned the production and importation of codeine containing cough syrup. The syrup usually taken by millions of youths who mix it with soft drinks, alcohol or illegal drugs, leads to physical and mental reliance on the drug and can be fatal.

It would be recalled that the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, had on May 1, 2018 directed the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to ban with immediate effect further issuance of permits for the importation of codeine as active pharmaceutical ingredient for cough syrup preparations.

The documentary which went viral showed some Nigerian youths who were addicted to codeine displaying symptoms of mental illness and confined to an ill equipped rehabilitation centre.

The development however elicited a wide range of reactions from the public as well as stakeholders in the health sector.

It is worthy of note that many individuals and groups had raised alarm over the rising incidence of drug abuse in Nigeria especially among the youths.

This problem is made worse by the chaotic drug distribution system in Nigeria

which has left distribution of drugs largely in the hands of merchants who are usually not trained to handle such.

The fact that the Federal Government waited for a foreign media outfit to broadcast a documentary on this problem before taking such an action leaves a lot to be desired.

The ability of this move to solve the drug abuse problem in Nigeria has been queried by many industry watchers bearing in mind that a more wholistic approach remains the best option.

Its worthy of note that codeine is not the only frequently abused drug as tramadol abuse is also rampant.

It is also noteworthy that codeine is not only used for preparation of cough syrups as such it might not be appropriate to have a complete ban on codeine bearing in mind that this drug is needed for other conditions.

This makes it imperative that a more effective approach is one that ensures that only qualified persons get to handle these drugs.

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) which is the umbrella body of practising Pharmacists through her President, Pharmacist Ahmed Yakasai, has again drawn attention of the Federal Government to the continued delay in the implementation of the new national drug

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distribution guidelines which has been shifted on several occasions.

According to Yakassai, the new directive would be better implemented under the new drug distribution guildeline.

The implementation of the new drug distribution guildelines is expected to ensure that drug distribution is always done under the watchful eyes of Pharmacists and that the drug supply chain can be tracked from the manufacturer or importer to the final consumer.

The truth is that this ban is definitely going to decrease the amount of codeine containing cough syrups in circulation but does little neither to bring any sanity to the drug distribution system in Nigeria nor to curtail this public health threat posed by drug abuse.

It is gratifying to note that there has been increased advocacy on the dangers of drug abuse. We believe that there is the need for holistic approach to tackle the menace of drugs abuse while groups such as the Young Pharmacists group, Pharmaguide Nigeria and a host of non-governmental organisations have been quite instrumental in this direction.

We are of the opinion that relevant health authorities should wake up to the challenge by creating more awareness especially among youths on the long effects of codeine.

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Amnesty international and Nigeria’s triumph against odds

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girl stands in front of soldiers from Niger and Chad in the recently retaken town of Damasak, Nigeria, March 20, 2015. REUTERS/

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Emmanuel Braun It takes strong determination and focus to deflate enemies unleashed from the pit of hell against a nation. It is a patriotic task for both the leaders and the governed. It can only work when both are in one accord and have an unbreakable resolve to triumph over these hardened enemies.

Nigeria is one lucky country. It is fortunate to have had the privilege of its leadership by President Muhammadu Buhari at this point in history. Very dreary and fearful internal and external forces were unchained against Nigeria to cause the country’s destabilization and eventual breakup.

The Boko Haram terrorism was the kernel of this pot and plot. It has internal and external sponsors, who have been spending fortunes in hard currencies to cause crises of varying

dimensions. Boko Haram leaders in Nigeria publicly confessed their sponsorship from the Republic of Iran, a nation globally identified as the deadliest terrorism destination in the world.

A member of the United Nations (UN), but Iran displays consistent recalcitrance and disloyalty to UN unrestrained. The elusive Islamic State militant sect (ISIS) leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi branded Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria led by Abubakar Shekau as the West African Province of ISIS. That was the fathom of Nigeria’s insecurity dilemma.

So, with ceaseless funding and a dozen paid internal agents scattered all over Nigeria, Boko Haram insurgents were on the verge of capturing the entire Northern Nigeria by 2015, before President Buhari emerged to quench the fire. The Islamic extremists and fanatics mindlessly attacked, killed thousands, destroyed, abducted, displaced millions of natives and dehumanized its captives.

While Boko Haram terrorism raged to suffocating points, a demonic separatist movement by the identity

of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) led by a delinquent, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu budded from the South eastern region of the country. The assemblage of miscreants, touts, daredevil cultists and hoodlums who operated under the banner of secession agitations propagated violence as their central ideology.

They were fearless, crude and barbaric in the execution of their separatism agenda. IPOB members were incensed to the level that they could wake up any day and seal up the entire South east for days, looting, committing armed robbery, kidnappings and summary execution of scores of innocent people opposed to the struggle.

They flagrantly attacked and killed security agents without qualms and challenged the state to a combat duel.

They fruitlessly toyed with the idea of operating an independent state within a sovereign Nigeria, by declaring the “Republic of Biafra”; constituted a cabinet and launched its own security apparatuses it tagged ” Biafra Security Service (BSS) and Biafra National Guards (BNG)

As the dust whirled, the irritant and ferocious Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) popularly called the Shiites in Nigeria, led by a demented Islamic cleric, Sheik Ibraheem ElZakzaky staged their own onslaught against law abiding Nigerians in the ancient of Zaria in Kaduna state. They enunciated a bizarre religious ideology, which centered on bloodletting. It was yet another budding terrorists’ sect sponsored by Iran.

With enough weapons at their disposal, the Shiites recklessly terrorized residents during their socalled religious processions; attacked and killed innocent souls, including security agents. Each time the lawless Shiites stepped out on their irreligious procession, Nigerians in that part of the country would experience a saturnalia of violence and bloodbath.

However, determined to extricate Nigeria from the manacles of these terrorists in accordance with his oath of office to protect lives and property of Nigerians, President Buhari commissioned the Nigerian military to aid civil security in halting the menace of these satanic sects.

Democracy and matters arising ‘

Emmanuel Onwubiko

H

ow democracies die’ is a new book by two respected political science scholars teaching in one of the Ivy League universities in the United States of America- Havard University, Professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblat.

A polish commentator by name Stan Tetenman did a very brief commentary on this important work of scholarship which follows the comprehensive scholarly work done earlier by Professor John Keane which he titled “the death and life of democracy”.

Tetenman whose write up featured in the www.sunjournal.com, said the book, “How Democracies Die,” is an interesting analysis of what is happening in this country (USA). The authors say norms are important to a society. Two of the most important are mutual toleration and institutional forbearance.

The reviewer reported the authors as affirming that there are “Four measures on our litmus test for autocrats 1. Weak commitment to the democratic rules of the game (claiming voter fraud, wouldn’t accept results of election); 2. Denial of the legitimacy of one’s opponents (birther problem against Obama, locking up Clinton); 3. Toleration or encouragement of violence; (embraced and encouraged violence at rallies); and 4. Readiness to curtail the civil liberties of rivals and critics (threatening media, claiming media lies).”

The reviewer quoted the duo as stating In their powerfully written book ‘How Democracies Die that President Donald Trump and many Republicans meet those four tests. How can they credibly defend this country’s democracy?, he asked rhetorically.

“Politics should not be an “I win, you lose” situation. Politics should be reaching what is the best compromise for the good of this country. Rivals in the political process should be treated with mutual toleration and respect. Those

are not in the Constitution. They do set a standard for how politicians should behave to make democracy function”.

“Partisan hatred threatens the spirit of the Constitution. It can subvert the system of checks and balances. If norms of mutual toleration and respect are abandoned, this nation will cease being a democracy”.

But wait a minute! These authors could have expanded the scope of their academic enterprise to go beyond the shores of the Trump’s America and to capture the developing trends in a place like Nigeria which Donald Trump once called “a shithole country”.

Be that as it may, the writers of this scholarly work have also covered the broad representation of how Nigeria’s democracy is dying incremental death.

All those four factors highlighted in the new book by the two Harvard university professors of Political Science, as significant signs of dying democracies are present in huge quantity in Nigeria as I write.

First, the fundamental indices alluded to in that book are in large supply in Nigeria of today and many more are replicated such as the persistently annoying blame game that the current government in Abuja has elevated to a statecraft. For the better part of the last three days, Nigerians have been inundated by a government sponsored propaganda and campaign of calumny targeted at the major opposition Peoples Democratic Party which had peacefully handed over power to this administration in 2015.

Secondly, as Nigerians have been told to take a holiday on May 29th 2018 to mark the so-called democracy day, Nigerians in their millions are in total agreement that democracy is fast collapsing under the watch of the man some few percentage (15 million out of 180 million) gave the mandate in the year 2015 to run the administrative structure of the federal executive arm of government for four years.

Recently, a poll conducted by one of the respected online newspapers has it that majority of Nigerians think that corruption, has become widespread

even as insecurity and unemployment have expanded in the last three years.

The popular omline medium reported the majority opinions of those who partocipated in the opinion poll as arguing that the economy is at an all time low. These feelings of a collapsing economy even has some semblance of official stamp going by the frightening statistics that emanated from the International Monetary fund (IMF); World Bank and the local National Bureau of Statistics(NBS).

Even by the very modest and indeed conservative estimation of the publicly funded National Bureau of statistics, the rate of poverty and unemployment amongst Nigerians have ballooned beyond control just as the stark reality of job losses in the last three years have become very disturbing. 9 million Nigerians have lost their jobs in the last one year.

By some considerable estimate, it is stated that virtually all the states but few are insolvent and can’t meet their financial obligations without federal allocations. Some States that got the so called Paris Fund refund running into billions of Naira couldn’t still pay their workers due to manifest corruption on the part of the State governors. One of the governors who is even the Chairman of the cartel called Nigerian Governors Forum was accused of diverting billions of cash from his state’s treasury and is building a hotel in Lagos even as he had recently bought up a choice housing assets in the United States of America.

Die to the existence of section 308(1) of the Constitution which grants some 76 executive power holders in Nigeria (President;Vice president; Governors and their deputies) this indicted governor from one of the poorest states in the North is still walking around a free man. That section of the Constitution i cited is the beginning of the institutionalisation of inequity in Nigeria.

Sadly, inequalities and inequities have widened beyond control just as the rate of violent killings of the citizenry has become a common place thus negating the primary purpose of

government which is the protection of lives and property.

Nigeria under the current dispensation has also become a large killing fields with crimes and criminality becoming the order of the day with the heads of the various security organizations unable and unwilling to discharge the legal functions for which they were appointed to do in the first place.

The reoccurring decimal of official corruption and the total lack of transparency in the procurement mechanisms applied by government, have led to the expanding frontiers of insecurity and collapse of good governance in all of Nigeria without exception. The defence sector and the police are some of the most corruptly administered agencies of federal government. Almost all of the major defence procurement are marred by massive corruption.

So it can be submitted beyond any shadow of doubt that Nigeria’s social and political manifestations of collapse have by far surpassed the estimation made by some academic scholars including the two Havard University Political Science Professors who had affirmed that even in the developed Western societies, inequality and difference has increasingly become present.

Michael O’Shaughnessy and Jane Stadler wrote in their book “media and society”, fourth edition that: “looking at the world globally, and at individual Western societies, it soon becomes evident that there are major social inequalities. Societies consist of a complex network of group with different – sometimes competing, sometimes overlapping-interests”.

Some of these groups according the aforementioned authors are advantaged (in terms of such social goods as housing, education, and life opportunities) by virtue of their birth, their wealth, their class position, their skin colour, and their gender. Consequently, there are advantaged and disadvantaged groups in society, or, to put this another way, dominant and subordinate groups.

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The road to Babylon Times Columnist reuben abati

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Not the army of Nigerian youths either who supported Buhari and the APC in the 2015 elections only to be dismissed as an idle and opportunistic lot. Definitely not the social media crowd that carried Buhari on its head as if he was a crate of eggs

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igeria is on the road to Babylon: a place of confusion. Three years ago, the people were convinced that they had found a messiah who will lead them to the Promised Land, and meet all their expectations. Today, everyone is speaking in different tongues; “turning and turning in the widening gyre… the falcon cannot hear the falconer... things fall apart; the centre cannot hold/ Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world/ The blood-doomed tide is loosed, and everywhere/the ceremony of innocence is drowned…surely, some revelation is at hand…” But just may be, there is still, no cause for despair.The good thing about democracy is that it teaches people lessons – ask them in Malaysia and the United States - and even when the people refuse stubbornly to learn – ask them in Syria, Venezuela, and Libya - the lessons exist nonetheless. But it is a very bad thing not just for democracy but the entire society when the leadership elite ignores apparent lessons and fails the people.

About 23 years ago, we did a series of editorials titled “To save Nigeria.” As our country continues on a journey towards Babylon, such editorials may again be necessary.The pity is that those who are in charge at the centre do not seem to understand this. I once wrote that persons who wield power like a whip - a dated military strategy - that is completely out of place today in a democracy, have surrounded and “captured” President Muhammadu Buhari. But as we can see, their strategy of alienation has failed.

This is the biggest challenge facing this government.Each time their strategy fails them; their standard response is to say that the President is not “aware” of whatever transpired. They have been so adept in selling this line to the boss, that the President himself once declared publicly that he was not aware that his Inspector-General of Police ignored, perhaps modified, or changed his instructions and went on a frolic of his own.

Things have not only gotten worse since then, the entire country is in a state of shock, and I won’t be surprised if a funny character shows up before this week runs out to tell us, again, that President Muhammadu Buhari is not aware that the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, the Chairman of the 8th Assembly has been summoned to appear before the Nigeria Police under the authority of the same Inspector-General of Police who has been having a running battle with the National Assembly and its members – first Senator Isa Misau, then Senator Dino Melaye and now Senator Bukola Saraki. It doesn’t take much intelligence to figure out the script: what has happened between the Senate and the office of the Inspector General of Police is much less about the personalities involved but a lot more about the intragovernmental and intra-party crisis that continues to pose a threat to the Buhari government.

No other government in recent times

has been this divided and suicidal. I won’t be surprised anyway if some vocal, genetic trouble-makers on social media (specially made in Nigeria since 2015) argue otherwise but let the point be made that President Buhari’s problems have all been self-inflicted, and his loss of favour within and outside government and the party have been due largely to the saboteurs within.

And if indeed President Buhari is not suffering from what Nigerians call “home trouble”, let someone explain to me why the EFCC is fighting the Department of State Security and the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, why the woman who sees the President first thing in the morning and last minute at night inside “the other room” is fighting a so-called cabal and has had cause to chide her husband publicly, why the legislative arm of government has been systematically sabotaging the Executive arm of government and vice versa, why the security agencies have been busy making enemies for President Buhari, and why the judiciary behaves like a frustrated arm of government, and civil servants have had to condemn the government they should serve as obedient servants.

I believe that the chickens have now come home to roost with the latest attack on Senate President Bukola Saraki. The drama has reached its climax.

The Inspector-General of Police has summoned Saraki. It is pubic knowledge that this same public officer, Ibrahim Idris, publicly shunned the Senate when he was asked to appear before it.Now, exploiting the powers of his office as the country’s chief police officer, he has declared that Bukola Saraki has a case to answer at the police station in a typical my-Mercedesis-bigger-than-yours fashion, or for the benefit of those who will remember, if you Tarka-me-I-will-Daboh-you. Senate President Bukola Saraki has been called a thief by this administration. He is now being indicted as the Godfather of Offa Armed Robbers. When a government advertises its No. 3 citizen as a thief and an armed robber, whatever happens, it is the country that loses at the end of the day. It is good news that Saraki has agreed to appear before the police to clear his name. It is also good news – coming in as I write – that someone with some grey matter has quickly intervened and introduced a face-saving measure to wit: Saraki no longer has to go the police, instead, the police will go to him and take his statement.

Before that spoilsport intervention, I was already imagining very ugly optics.

Imagine: Saraki would have gone to the Police in Abuja with about two-thirds of the National Assembly of Nigeria in tow. Dino Melaye would have led the pack and organize placards. He and the

dancing Senator Adeleke could have added a special dance and song to create colour and tragic melodrama. Without knowing it, the Inspector-General of Police would have created a popularity contest between Saraki and Buhari and between the Executive and Legislative arms of the Nigerian government. In the eyes of the world, that will amount to a serious crisis in Nigeria. So, how does the public disgrace of Senator Saraki help us as a country, or Buhari as President?

Somehow, despite the last minute adjustments,President Buhari’s managers have turned almost the entire National Assembly against him. The Speaker of the House of Representatives who has been so far supportive has also been alienated.

The days ahead will not only be very interesting with the do-me-I-do-you tango that has been initiated at the highest levels of this government, the developments will have serious implications for the politics of the 2019 elections.

The Executive arm of government, for sure, has alienated the Federal legislature; it has similarly done the same to the judiciary. The humiliation of judges and lawyers was meant to be part of the war against corruption by the Buhari administration but the selective nature of that assault on the judiciary, and the brazen disregard for the rule of law, has left the entire establishment bruised. Not even under the military were the Bar and the Bench so badly treated. It is obvious that the judiciary is beginning to take its pound of flesh especially at the appellate courts. What kind of government would go out of its way to alienate other arms of government?

The media is the fourth estate of the realm. It has not been spared either.

In three years, the Buhari government has managed to intimidate, harass and frustrate the Nigerian media, including freedom of expression on the social media.

The relationship between this strategic institution and the government of the day has been propelled more by fear and caution rather than respect. Those media houses that used to be very aggressive under the previous administration have gone into a sit down and look mode. I can reveal for free that although a few sections of the Nigerian media are beginning to crawl out of their shells, the prevailing attitude is rooted in the belief that the media will always have the last say, and what we have is a media establishment that is waiting for the right time to take its own pound of flesh.Obviously, nobody is thinking of President Buhari’s legacy and how it will be remembered. “Making Enemies for the President: How President Buhari Won and Wasted the Presidency” would probably be an appropriate title for a future book.

Just imagine the number of enemies

that have been made, and how the number increases almost weekly. Do these guys really want a second term? In 2015, the likes of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who had contested against President Buhari during the primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ate the humble pie and supported him. Today, Atiku has left the APC. He is a leading critic of the same government and party that he helped to create and bring to power. Kwankwaso has been declared a persona non grata in the same state of Kano that he delivered to Buhari during the 2015 elections.

In 2015, President and elder statesman Olusegun Obasanjo wanted President Goodluck Jonathan out of Aso Rock by every means possible. He wrote letters, de-marketed the man locally and internationally and he told the whole world: anyone else but Jonathan. Three years later, Obasanjo is an unwanted guest at Aso Rock. The man he helped to bring to power has publicly dissed him. He has himself had cause to offer Buhari a compulsory reading lesson by referring him to a trilogy: My Watch written by him. Buhari’s attack dogs have warned Obasanjo to keep quiet or he would be dealt with. That is like asking for “double wahala” because Obasanjo is also obviously ready for a showdown. He is leading a Nigerian coalition whose ambition is to do in Nigeria what Mahathir Mohamad has done in Malaysia and if he succeeds, he has enough clout to do far more damage with his pen and mouth, than the entire Nigerian media.

So, who is left with President Buhari?

Definitely not President Goodluck Jonathan the man who lost power to him in 2015, and who quietly and dutifully handed over, only to be harassed and hounded later. Not the army of Nigerian youths either who supported Buhari and the APC in the 2015 elections only to be dismissed as an idle and opportunistic lot. Definitely not the social media crowd that carried Buhari on its head as if he was a crate of eggs. Many are those who have since apologized openly to Jonathan and Nigerians for allowing themselves to be misled. And certainly not Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the man who corralled the entire South West into the APC alliance in 2015, and who has been rewarded with ingratitude, insults and marginalization.

His relevance in his own immediate political constituency has just been queried with the rejection of the results of the recent APC party congress in Lagos State on wait for it – constitutional grounds. The APC National Working Committee has the guts to tell Tinubu that he is a law-breaker, and if he is not careful, he too will get the Saraki treatment?Really? Thesame man who risked everything to make the APC possible? But he knows what is good for him though; he has been wisely quiet. The South East has since turned its back on the Buhari government. Rochas Okorocha, the pro-Buhari governor of Imo state has been shown the handwriting on the wall.

Other Igbos having seen how their region was turned into a battle-field are quietly waiting for 2019, to use their voters cards in a more informed manner than they did in 2015.

So, really who is left with the Buhari government? Bukola Saraki, with all the humiliation he has received would have to be an “ogbologbo omo ale” (let some twitter trolls translate that for me), to deploy his political structures in support of Buhari in 2019. He won’t anyway.

Already, his political group in the APC alliance- the nPDP has declared that it is no longer interested in any further dialogue with the APC Federal Government.

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Police bust 3 suspected child trafficking syndicates Abia police command has arrested members of three suspected child trafficking syndicates, including 17-yearold Gift Daniel, who sold her two-day-old baby boy for N670, 000.

The Police Commissioner, Mr Anthony Ogbizi, said this on Monday, while briefing newsmen in Umuahia on the activities of the command.

Ogbizi also said that the command arrested no fewer than 22 other suspected criminals, following raids by his men in the wake of renewed criminal acts in different parts of the state.

Speaking in an interview with newsmen, Daniel said

that she was compelled to sell the baby due to financial difficulties.

She said that her first baby, also a boy, was sold by her own mother after delivery, hence her resolve to personally sell the second baby.

“My mother sent me away from the house, when I became pregnant for the second baby and because of the financial difficulties, I started looking for somebody to help me.”

Daniel said that she was given N50,000 by the woman that brokered the transaction, 38-year-old Ngozi Nwaiwu, while the nurse, Kate Charles, who helped her during her delivery, got N30,000.

Nwaiwu, who also confirmed the sale to newsmen, said she was trying to help Daniel, considering her plight.

Police also arrested 22-yearold Blessing Chukwu, who sold her three-week-old baby girl, along with the alleged buyer, 40-year-old Chinasa Okpara.

Other alleged accomplices, Mrs Puphemia Omende and his husband, Kelechi, a medical practitioner, were also arrested.

Police alleged that the couple facilitated the transaction at their facility, Winnies Hospital, Okigwe, where the baby was born.

Okpara said that she paid N360,000 for the baby and blamed her action on her

13-year-old fruitless marriage.

Chukwu said she already had four children out of wedlock.

She said that she was given N190,000, for the three-week old baby, blaming her action on financial challenges.

They were arrested at the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, were the baby had reportedly been on admission for the past three weeks.

The command also nabbed 23-year-old Rose Chukwu together with her relation, Joy Sunday, while allegedly attempting to kidnap a little boy at Uzuakoli in Bende Local Government Area.

Police alleged that the duo

kidnapped the boy at Township Primary School, Uzuakoli, after school and replaced his uniform with another shirt.

They were taking him away when someone alerted the police.

The suspects denied the alleged kidnap attempt, saying that they saw the boy wandering and felt that he missed his way and decided to help him to find his way back home.

No fewer than 22 other people, mostly young men, were arrested for various offences, including robbery, cultism and kidnapping.

Ogbizi expressed discomfort with the ease suspected

L-R: Artist and Film maker, Wilfred Ukpong, who recently won the Golden Film Award with his “Future World” film at the “Eco-Tourism” category, organised by the Internationale Tourisms Borse-Berlin Film Festival, in Germany in March 2018, explaining the artworks exhibited at the formal presentation of the award to him by Nigerian Ambassador to Germany, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar (1st left) and Senator Abdullahi Sabi of the National Assembly, who represented Senate President, Senator Olusola Saraki at the event held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.

Court orders AGF, NDLEA not to extradite Kashamu Andrew Orolua, Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), not to extradite Senator Buruji Kashamu to the United States.

It also ordered the Federal Government to stop taking any further steps in their alleged renewed plot to extradite Senator Buruji Kashamu.

Justice Babatunde Quadri gave the order while ruling on an ex-parte application filed by Kashamu that was argued by his lawyer, J. O. Odubela (SAN).

Justice Quadri particularly ordered parties to maintain

status quo pending the determination of the substantive suit marked: FHC/ABJ/ CS/530/18 filed by Kashamu.

The judge also granted the applicant leave to serve processes in relation to the suit, including the originating summons on NDLEA outside the jurisdiction of the court at 4 Shaw Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Odubela had, while arguing the application, said Kashamu is seeking the court’s protection following information that the respondents have renewed plans to extradite him to the US for an alleged offence he did not commit.

He said the applicant has been able to establish that, if the court did not intervene and

protect him, by restraining the defendants from abducting, arresting or detaining him with the intention to extradite him, his rights would have been breached before the hearing of his substantive suit.

Odubela added: “We have showed that the applicant had even been tried in England and exonerated. Our contention is whether, in view of the judgment of the court in England, the FG or any of its agencies can still request the US to file a fresh request for the extradition of the applicant.”

Upon enquiry from the court, Odubela said the Court of Appeal gave judgment on May 4 this year and reversed the judgment by the Federal

High Court, Lagos, prohibiting Kashamu’s extradition.

He said the Court of Appeal, in reversing the judgement, noted that there was no evidence that the AGF and NDLEA were taking steps to effect his extradition as at when the judgment was given.

Odubela added: “We have also appealed to the Supreme Court and filed a motion for injunction. Despite that, they (the defendants) have gone ahead to tell the US government that the case on the matter is over and that they can make fresh request for his extradition.”

He said but now, there are actual evidence of steps being taken by the defendants to extradite the applicant.

Odubela tendered a certified true copy of Punch newspaper of May 13, 2018 where it was reported that FG has demanded for fresh US request for the extradition of the applicant.

He added that two days after the judgement of the Appeal Court, an official of the NDLEA, Shehu Abubakar, told his client that plans were at advance stage to have him arrested and taken to the US within a week.

Ruling, Justice Quadri ordered parties to maintain status quo pending the determination of the substantive suit in line with the doctrine of lis pendens.

He adjourned to September 24 for the hearing of the substantive suit.

criminals were being discharged by courts during prosecution.

“I am worried about the way the Ministry of Justice discharges suspected criminals.

They should consult the police before releasing them.”

He said that suspected criminals, who got released during prosecution, return to society to continue with their criminality.

The police boss said that the suspects, who were paraded before newsmen, would be arraigned at the end of the investigation.

FG clears $600m belonging to international airlines, says IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says Nigeria has repatriated the 600 million dollars belonging to international airlines that was trapped in the country due to foreign exchange shortages.

Director-General of IATA, Mr Alexandre de Juniac, on Tuesday on its website gave the credence at the 74th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Sydney, Australia.

The funds were airlines’ ticket sales and other allied activities which the country could not repatriate due to fall in crude oil earnings in late 2016 and early 2017.

According to de Juniac, “we have had some recent success.

The 600 million dollars backlog in Nigeria has been cleared.

And we have made 120 million dollars of progress from a peak of over 500 million dollars in Angola.

“I encourage the government of Angola to work with airlines to help to reduce this backlog further,’’ he said.

De Juniac called on governments yet to clear theirs to abide by international agreements and treaty obligations to enable the airlines to repatriate their funds.

According to him, the amount of airline funds blocked in 16 countries totaled 4.9 billion dollars at the end of 2017.

He said that five out of the 16 countries which owed the airlines included Venezuela ($3.78 billion), Angola ($386 million), Sudan ($170 million), Bangladesh ($95 million) and Zimbabwe ($76 million).

“The connectivity provided by aviation is vital to economic growth and development.

Aviation supports jobs and trade, and helps people to lead better lives.

“But airlines need to have confidence that they will be able to repatriate their revenues in order to bring these benefits to markets,’’ de Juniac said.

News 18 APC Convention: Ndoma Egba takes over from Uwajumogu Tom Okpe, Abuja Ahead the All Progressives Congress (APC) June, 23rd National Convention, Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu on Tuesday (yesterday) officially handed over to his successor, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba following his resignation as the Secretary of the Committee.

Speaking during the handing over exercise at the Convention secretariat at Apo, Senator Uwajumogu revealed that no fewer than 60 aspirants have bought nomination forms, warning that the committee will stick to the timetable released earlier.

“Recall that during my resignation last weekend, I had hinged it on personal reasons especially as it coincided with the date of the Convention.

I am happy to inform you and to receive the good news about the appointment of a fine gentleman and the former leader of the senate who doubles as chairman of the refurbished NDDC, Senator Ndoma Egba.

“He is here to officially take over from me as the secretary of the National Convention Committee and let me assure you that the 2018 National Convention will be one of the best to be organized by the Party”, he said.

Uwajumogu who also gave update on the progress of the Convention said: “As at today, more than 60 aspirants have bought forms for the vacant positions yet the sale of forms is still ongoing. However, we are keeping to the timetable released earlier.

“Everything is still in order and my leaving the position will not affect the process.

I know very well that with the experiences Senator Egba has, he will bring more glory to this convention; I welcome and wish you the best”.

He noted that he was not disappointed that the national leadership of the party appointed a South-south party member to take over from him instead of South East person he requested during his resignation.

“I was not disappointed because Senator Egba is from the Eastern Region and I believe that he is most qualified and most positioned to succeed me as Secretary of the Convention. He has the competence to take the Convention to a successful conclusion”, he said.

In his response, Senator Egba said: “Senator Uwajumogu has set up a strong framework and very clear footpaths to a very successful 2018 convention.

You have done the bulk of the work, mine is just to continue and conclude the good work you started.

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Ekiti, Osun polls: PDP accuses INEC of registering 4,000 APC members as observers Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), under Prof. Mahmood Yakubu of secretly registering 4,000 All Progressives Congress (APC) members as independent observers for the July 14 and September 22 governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states respectively.

The party warned that the Commission is fuelling trouble if it refuses to withdraw the alleged

observers.

The PDP wants INEC to note that the people of Ekiti and Osun states are already aware of plots “to use the illegal observers to manipulate the electoral process, endorse irregularities, approve fictitious results and subvert the will of the electorate in favour of the APC”, and are ready to resist such.

The national publicity secretary of PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan in a statement Tuesday in Abuja said INEC, in this design, should not forget that these states are

immutable strongholds of the PDP and that the citizens are politically sophisticated and will in no way hesitate to confront, with all energy available in a democracy, any attempt by anybody to sabotage the election.

“It is an incontrovertible fact that the PDP has the largest demography of genuine followership and unprecedented mass appeal across Ekiti State, particularly due to the sterling performance of Governor Ayo Fayose; we also have the most popular candidate in this

election and the direction of the political tide is clear to all.

“In this regard, the national leadership of the PDP states in very clear terms that our structures across all the electoral wards in Ekiti and Osun states have been put at alert, as we will not allow anybody to use any means whatsoever to manipulate the electoral process.

“The PDP therefore issues this as a direct caution to these illegal observers to steer clear of Ekiti and Osun states and also to desist from testing the will of the people

as they will in no way stomach any attempt by anybody to subvert their will at the polls.

“On this note, we charge the INEC Chairman to immediately douse the tension by instantly withdrawing the illegal observers and constituting a process of selecting new and genuine observers with full participation of all major stakeholders, particularly the political parties contesting in the elections. Anything short of this is unacceptable and will be highly and firmly resisted by the people”, he said.

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FG replaces GES with AIMS for effective farm inputs delivery

Tom Okpe, Abuja

The Federal Government has disclosed that the earlier initiated agricultural programme, Growth Enhancement Scheme (GES), has been replaced with Agricultural Inputs and Mechanisation Services, AIM, for effective delivery of farm inputs to farmers across the country.

This was revealed by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, in his speech at the opening ceremony of a 2-day Seed Connect Conference Africa 2018 in Abuja on Tuesday.

The conference with theme, ‘The Nigerian Seed Industry: Evaluating the Seed Sector and Developing a Sustainable Framework to Bolster the Growth of the Seed Industry’ has over 300 participants from Ghana, Niger Republic, Cote D’Ivoire, Switzerland, and other countries with over 26

companies showcasing their seeds.

Chief Ogbeh said the essence of AIM was to cut huge cost incurred in GES established by the Goodluck Jonathan administration, which left a debt of N67 billion owed agrodealers that has been a huge burden on the shoulders of the government, and added that agro-dealers under GES are being paid their debt with an insignificant balance by the present administration.

According to him, while explaining about AIM which will soon be launched, will at the beginning have three trained distributors of farm inputs in each of the 774 local government areas, where farmers would access farm inputs including fertilizers, hybrid seeds and others adding that with AIM, fake seeds dealers would be easily traced and dealt with as he acknowledged that the negative effects of fake seeds have frustrated many investors

in the sector.

He said: “We are going to create a programme called Agricultural Inputs and Mechanization Services (AIMS); we will name distributors in the local government areas.

The good seed companies we know will use those distributors to sell those seeds to farmers depending on the crops they are growing, if it is rice, maize, sorghum or millet including soya beans or beans.

“If the seeds fail on the farm, the farmer will come back to the distributor and also complain to us then the Ministry will take the distributor up on the matter.

By that way we will know who is what and who is doing what.

The farmer does not lose money.

“Lots of young people, women, and professionals are going into agriculture and we don’t want people to go, spend and lose their money and go away regretting, that is the problem we have with agriculture now, and I have

had that bitter experience after planting seed nothing grows.

We hope that Nigerians will cooperate.

“The distributors will be trained, they will have the phone numbers of those producing the seeds, addresses, and we too will know who they are and what they are distributing and where so that there will be no question of buying stuff and running away”.

According to the Minister, adverts will be placed on newspapers and people will apply as distributors, and directors of agriculture at the states, even local government chairmen will know who is where, and there will be no question of running away.

He said they will be supported by the Bank of Agriculture to enable them lend, hire machines out, give seeds and give general support, then government will train extension workers to teach farmers on how to plant their

seeds.

In his remarks the Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Bagudu, said the government should do more to protect local seed companies with favorable trade policies, and also task local seed companies to partner with bigger and foreign seed companies for a win-win situation.

“Seed companies should partner with bigger and foreign seed companies for a win-win situation”, Bagudu stated.

While speaking on the essence of the conference the Director General, National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), Dr. Philip Ojo, pointed out that with Nigeria supplying 70 per cent of hybrid seeds in Africa, a lot needs to be done to boost it up.

Ojo said the seed industry in Nigeria needs more attention in the area of combating fake seed dealers, capacity building, improved infrastructure and quality control.

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We can lead worldwide end to plastic pollution - Osinbajo Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that Nigeria well placed to lead Africa and indeed the rest of the world in ending the menace of plastic pollution.

Osinbajo, who stated this in a speech to mark the 2018 World Environment Day at the State House, Abuja, pointed out that the country already have a good number of effective initiatives which ‘‘we are considering as we develop policies.’’

Besides, he emphasised that in order to control the proliferation of plastic sachets, Nigeria must go back to major producers of fast moving goods, with a view to putting in place recycling programmes that could effectively ensure environmentally friendly options for packaging.

The federal government, according to the Vice President, was also collaborating with state governments to establish plastic waste recycling plants, under the community-based waste management programme in the ministry.

He noted that two plants have been completed in Ilorin, Kwara State, one in Lokoja, Kogi State, while work on another is ongoing in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

He said, “In addition, two privately run programmes Bola Jari (means waste to wealth) in Gombe State and Leda Jari (means converting nylon bags to wealth) in Kano State. ‘‘Coca-Cola has committed to collecting and recycling the equivalent of all the drink containers it shifts each year,

including 110 billion plastic bottles. Consumer-goods giants such as Unilever and Procter & Gamble, have also begun to use more recycled plastics.

We expect that these consumer giants will make and fulfil these same pledges here in Nigeria and also partner with governments, including States and Local Governments, to ensure that we maintain the critical balance between economic growth and a safe and liveable environment,’’ Osinbajo said.

These initiatives are encouraged and supported by government.

He recalled that the last few decades have shown that on account of damage to the environment, there are no guarantees that we can hand over a liveable place to generations after us. That reality unfolds daily, as we observe the

consequences of climate change, and the environmental abuses that cause it.

He then called on members of the public to reflect on what to do with plastic pollution, an environmental epidemic, created daily, relentlessly, by consumption habits that favour the one-off use of plastics; plastic bags, plastic bottles, disposable cups, sweet wrappers, and toys, “most of which we are told, will take between 500 to 1,000 years to degrade.”

He said that current researches show that plastics that have not been burnt or recycled, could be in excess of 4.5 billion tons, adding that much of that has ended up in the ocean, becoming almost impossible to retrieve.

Worse still, Osinbajo noted that salt and sunlight cause plastics to break into smaller pieces, micro-plastics which

end up being eaten by fish and other marine creatures, and this may even find their way into our meals.

The Vice President said that Nigeria has tried to remain ahead of the curve in planning, policy and reform, noting that the Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with critical stakeholders, have developed a national strategy for the phasing out of non-bio gradable plastics.

Osinbajo, further said that the ministry was also developing a national plastic waste recycling programme, involving the establishment of plastic waste recycling plants across the country in partnership with State Governments.

A total of eight plants have already been completed and handed over to States while 18 others are at various stages of completion, he added.

Kachikwu urges sustainability of West Africa gas pipeline project Idu Jude, Abuja Minister of State for petroleum resources, Dr. Ibe Emmanuel kachikwu, has urged the African Gas Pipeline Authority committee of ministers to find a lasting solution to the sustainability of the West African gas pipeline project as a panacea to development in the sub region.

The committee is the gathering of all Ministers from West Africa oil producing countries Dr Kachikwu, while welcoming the body of ministers, in his opening speech, Tuesday in Abuja said that the development of the region should be collaborative through the sustainable gas pipeline project, which will also enhance power stability for key industrialisation.

He said “this is a job we in the committee cannot just afford to fail, and we should not forget that industrialization involves power generation, which needs gas exploration”.

He observed that the meeting has come at a right time when the federal government of Nigeria has put under control the political upheaval at the Niger Delta, which has made lifting of petroleum products easier.

Air passengers’ traffic surged by 28.3% in Q1 - NCAA

5 Years Anniversary of Jama’atu Ta’wunil Muslimeen Association-2 Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (2nd right); National President Jama’atu Ta’awunil Muslimeen Association, Sheik Daood Imran Molaasan (right), Wazeer of Yorubaland, Sheikh Yahquub Abdul-Baaqi Muhammed (left) and others, at the 25 Years Anniversary of Jama’atu Ta’awunil Muslimeen Association, ‎held at DC School Araromi in Iwo, Iwo Local Government Area, State of Osun. . .on Sunday.

Open defecation: FG urges Nigerians to build toilets The Ministry of Water Resources on Tuesday urged Nigerians to build and use their toilets to reduce the spread of preventable diseases that might occur from open defecation practices.

The two-day training on Validation of Open Defecation Free (ODF) Communities in Nigeria in Akwanga, Nasarawa State centred on this.

The Director, Water Quality Supply and Sanitation, with the ministry, Mr Emmanuel Awe, reiterated government’s commitment to abide by the Open Defecation Free Protocol for Total Sanitation in the country.

The Protocol are guidelines to guide the verification, certification and validation processes for declaring communities ODF. It limits a maximum of 15 people to use one toilet in a community, access to hand washing facilities in toilets, access to water, proper disposal of solid and liquid waste, among others.

Awe, who was represented

by Mr Emma Eze said Nigeria could achieve its target of meeting the National Roadmap of Ending Open defecation by 2025, if all stakeholders took ownership of policies in place to encourage behavioural

change for sanitation and hygiene.

The director noted that the aim of the training was to equip participants with necessary skills on validation of certified ODF communities, saying the role knowledge plays in meeting up the target of ending open defecation could not be over emphasised.

He added that the training was also an avenue to change the processes of verifying ODF communities toward the goal of changing the narratives of meningitis open defecation in the country.

Mrs. Chizoba Opara, a Scientific Officer with

the ministry, who spoke on Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS), noted that the overall aim was to see that Nigeria achieves and sustains total sanitation and end open defecation practices.

Opara said ending open defecation was possible with behaviour change, and called for a collective action to reverse the trend in the country.

According to her, collective action is needed to end open defecation through the promotion of private sector involvement to promote scaling up and sustainability.

“Sanitation can generate employment opportunities,

the private sector can begin in building sanitation facilities in the public places.

“We need to begin to recognise that sanitation cannot be free, some money must be paid to get value to maintain and dusting the facilities.

“The demand is available, there is the need to awaken the supply chain in sanitation to end open defecation by 2025.”

She urged participants to desist from compromising quality when assessing communities to be declared ODF, saying CLTS practice was all about behaviour change.

The Consumer Protection Directorate of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), says 3.2 million air travellers went through the Nigeria airports from January to March 2018.

This is contained in a document released by NCAA on its website on Tuesday.

The figures show 28.3 per cent increase compared to the 2.3 million passengers recorded in the first quarter of 2017.

NCAA said that 32 airlines on the international routes operated 3,757 flights and carried 779,936 passengers during the period under review.

It explained that 364,793 passengers came into the country, while 415,143 passengers were outbound.

On the domestic route, the eight domestic airlines operated 14,633 flights and transported 2.3 million passengers across the country during the period under review.

The document also stated that over 1.1 million passengers were inbound, while about 1.5 million passengers were outbound.

It said that the airlines on the domestic routes accounted for 59.87 per cent of the passengers’ traffic’, while the international route recorded 40.13 per cent.

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UNILAG generates 2.5 tons of plastic waste daily – Official

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has appealed to Lagos residents to reduce the use of plastic to protect the environment from further degradation.

The institution made the appeal at a walk for the environment to commemorate the 2018 World Environment Day (WED) on Tuesday in Lagos.

The theme for this year’s celebration is “Beat Plastic Pollution’’, aims at encouraging global action against the use of plastic.

Prof.

Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, said that the walk was to create awareness among students and members of staff of the institution to protect the environment.

“Plastic pollution is one

of the biggest environmental concerns facing us today and this has constituted a global problem,’’ he said.

Ogundipe said that residents should be cautious about the use of plastics considering the topography of the state.

“We are flagging off the occasion with a walk and we want to involve everyone because we all have roles to play in taking care of the environment,’’ he said.

A Senior Environmental Engineer with the Department of Works and Physical Planning, Mrs Sade Nubi, said that the event involved a walk for the environment and a presentation on beating plastic pollution on campus.

The presentation by Nubi revealed that UNILAG generates an average of 2.5 tons of plastic waste per day and a huge volume of 840 tons per year.

Nubi said that the

university had made progress in her recycling effort by being able to recycle an average of 10.4 tons of plastic per month.

She noted the need to cut down on the volume of plastic generation on campus through the use of reuse plastic.

Nubi urged the staff and students to pledge to keep to the habit of refusing single use plastic in line with international global practice and this year’s world environment day: “Beat

Plastic Pollution’’.

“The earth’s potential is being threatened by poor disposal of plastic waste into the environment affecting the air, water and land.

“Currently, the world generates an average of one million single use plastic per minute.

“These mainly find their ways into the water bodies disintegrating to micro-plastic which are consumed by aquatic animals and ultimately

kills them or are transferred into the food chain,’’ Nubi said.

She added that some health issues like cancer and food poison have been traced to issues of micro-plastic consumed from fishes and sea foods.

She urged everybody to think globally and act locally in order to prevent plastic pollution through adherence to reuse plastic and creating alternative to single use plastic.

8m workers register under RSA scheme in Q1 – NBS The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says 7,975,976 workers were registered under the pension scheme in the first quarter of 2018 compared to 7,823,911 registered in the fourth quarter of 2017.

The NBS disclosed this in its “Pension Asset and Retirement Savings Account (RSA) Membership data,” released on Tuesday.

According to the report, the Pension Fund Asset under Management as at the first quarter of 2018 stood at N7,943 million as against N7,515 million in fourth quarter of 2017.

It said the Federal Government (FGN) Bonds had the highest weight percentage of 48.61 per cent of the total pension fund assets, closely followed by treasury bills with 20.89 per cent weight.

It said the Domestic Ordinary Shares stood at 9.25 per cent weight while Agency Bonds had the least with 0.07 per cent weight.

The report said participants within the age distribution of 30-39 years had the highest percentage composition of 2,986,752 million.

It said this was closely followed by participants within the age bracket of 40-49 years with 2,203,123 participants and 50-59 years with 1,430,180.

It said participants who were above 65 years had the least percentage composition of about 187,461 participants.

L-R: President, Nutrition Society of Nigeria, Dr. Bartholomew Brai; Corporate Affairs Director, FrieslandCampina WAMCO, Mrs. Ore Famurewa; Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Barr. Olayinka Oladunjoye; and Lagos State Commissioner for Water Infrastructure Development, Dr. Samuel Adejare at FrieslandCampina WAMCO’s World Milk Day celebration, in Lagos...recently

Lagos APC faction faults Oyegun over inauguration of rival chairman The Fouad Oki-led group of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Lagos on Tuesday faulted the inauguration of Alhaji Tunde Balogun as the state party chairman by the National Chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie - Oyegun on Monday.

Oki, who convened a parallel state congress of the party on May 19, faulted the action in a statement he issued in Lagos.

Balogun who emerged at the main congress at the party secretariat in Ikeja was inaugurated by Oyegun along with 33 other state chairmen.

The inauguration of Balogun was in contrast to an earlier decision of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the

party which overruled the main congress over issues of legality.

The Publicity Secretary of the party, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi had explained that the NWC overruled the main congress held at the ACME Road Secretariat because it was based on 57 councils instead of the constitutional 20.

He added that the party could not have discountenanced the congress organised by Oki as it was held in the recognised 20 council areas.

The spokesman, however, said a five-man committee, headed by the Deputy National Chairman (North) had been set up to resolve the knotty issues.

However, Oyegun at the inauguration told the new

chairmen in crisis states like Lagos, Rivers and others not to inaugurate executive members as the party was working on harmonised committee members in the affected states.

Oki accused Oyegun as being compromised and said his group would do everything possible to challenge “the illegality”.

“I am certain we have not heard the last of this. Truth is, we knew they were going to do what they did because the Oyegun-led NWC is full of weaklings.

“But we are undaunted in our resolve and we will continue to show resilience on the struggle to free our people from the shackles of a bigot”, he said.

Oki called on President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi

Osnibajo to prevail on Oyegun-led NWC to reverse the inauguration.

He also called on NWC members to do everything possible to ensure that its earlier decision on congresses was upheld.

All the state chairmen sworn in by Oyegun: Abia - Hon. Donatus E. Nwankpa; Adamawa, Alh. Ibrahim Bilal; Akwa Ibom, Hon. Ini Okopido; Anambra, Barr. Emeka Ibe; Bauchi, Alhaji Uba Ahmed Nana; Bayelsa, Jonathan L. Amos; Benue, Comrade Abba Yari; Borno, Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori; Cross River, Hon. Godwin Etim John; Delta, Chief Cyril Abeye Ogodo; Ebonyi, Pastor Eze Nwachukwu Eze; Edo, Anslem U. Ojezua; Ekiti, No Congress; Enugu, Dr. Ben Nwoye; Gombe, Nitte

K. Amangal; Imo, Dr. Hillary Eke; Jigawa, Hon. Ado Sani Kiri; Kaduna, Air Commodore Emmanuel Jekeda (Rtd.); Kano, Abdullahi Abass; Katsina, Shittu S. Shittu; Kebbi, Arc. Bala Sani Kangiwa; Kogi, Abdullahi Bello; Kwara, Hon. Ishola Balogun Fulani; Lagos, Alh. Tunde Balogun; Nasarawa, Philip Tatari Shekwo; Niger, Engr.

Muhammed Liman; Ogun, Chief Dikia Adebisi; Ondo, Engr. Ade Adetimehin; Osun, No Congress; Oyo, Chief Akin Oke; Plateau, Hon. Letep M. Dabang; Rivers, Ojukaye Amachree; Sokoto, Hon. Isa S. Achida; Taraba, Alhaji Abdulmumini Vaki; Yobe, Alhaji Adamu Chilariye; Zamfara, Alhaji Lawal M. Liman, and FCT, Hon. Abdulmalik Usman.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE (1). BARR. ISA ABDULLAHI - CHAIRMAN. (2). ALH. MUHAMMED US MAN. (3).ALH.ISMAIL ABDULLAHI. (4).ALFA BABA MUSA. (5). MAL.ABDURRAUF IBRAHIM ONIWIRIDI. (6). QS.ABUBAKAR MUSA - SECRETARY. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROPAGATE ISLAMIC STUDY TO WORLD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED :- SECRETARY

AMBASSADORS CHAPEL WORLD WIDE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR MICHAEL FRIDAY IROEGBU 2. PASTOR NONYE THEOPHLINE MICHAEL 3. BROTHER IFEANYI OKEREKE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST OUR SAVIOUR. 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

NAWFIA BIBLE BELIEVERS ASSOCIATION

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

TRUSTEES: 1. REVD. ADELAJA OLUWEMIMO OKEOWO 2. PASTOR ADETUNJI OLUSOLA ELEGBEDE 3. REVD. JONATHAN DELEOLA KOLEADE 4. PASTOR JOSEPH ODUOLA FULANI 5. LADY EVANG. OLAYINKA MONSURAT OKEOWO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE NATION 2. TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST THE WEAK THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD 3. TO EXPAND GOD’S KINGDOM 4. TO RECOVER LOST GLORY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED:TRUSTEES

ZAKA CENTER FOR THE PROMOTION OF PEACE AND DIALOGUE FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. ZAKA AHUCHE PETER- CHAIRMAN 2. ANGO SAMUEL PENI- MEMBER 3. WUYE JAMES MOVEL- SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR DIALOGUE TOWARDS PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE 2. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TOWARDS TRAINING ON PEACE BUILDING 3. PROVIDE ALL ROUND SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE 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

HAGGAI ORPHANAGE HOME

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. CHUKWU TONYCYRIL OGBONNA - PRESIDENT 2. ANUMBA CHIKE - SECRETARY 3. MORAH PAUL CHINWEUBA 4. IFEKANDU FRANCIS NONSO 5. OKAFOR OBIORA EMMANUEL 6. CHUKWUEDOZIE CHRIS NWACHINEMELU 7. CHUKWUKEZIE CHIJIOKE OGU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO FOSTER LOVE,PEACE AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS 3. TO HELP IN IMPROVING THE RELIGION AND SOCIAL WELL BEING OF MENBERS 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 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. OYEBEFUN OSHUAH VERONICA 2. FALOWO ASHETU VICTORIA 3. ADEWOLE ITIADE IDOWU 4. ADEWOLE IBUKUN 5. OGUNSOLA RUKAYAT AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO HELP CATER FOR THE UNDER PRIVILEGE CHILDREN IN THE SOCIETY 2. TO HELP RAISE CHILDREN TO LIVE A PURPOSEFUL LIVES IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

ESTHER ADEDOYIN ABAKE AYOOLA FOUNDATION

ROYAL VICTORY INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES RC: IT18428

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. MAJOLIE SYLVIE MBELLA OBAJE-PRESIDENT 2. OBAJE CHINONSO VENANTIUS-VICE PRESIDENT 3. OLUWATOBA GBENGA JOSEPH 4. ADOTE ROCK 5.ADERONKE ADEMETAN -SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO SEEK AND SENSITIZE THE SOCIETY THROUGH ITS AWARENESS, CAMPAIGN AGAINST STIGMATIZATION AND DEHUMANIZATION OF COUPLES ESPECIALLY WOMEN SUFFERING FROM INFERTILITY THEREBY IMPROVING ON THEIR SOCIETAL INCLUSION 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. SIGN BY KDM SOLICITORS 08097479631

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES 1. AYOOLA ABIOLA PETER 2. AYOOLA ÀDEDOYINSOLA ALEKUNORE 3. AYOOLA OREOFE EMMANUEL AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO CATER FOR THE NEEDY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: P L. OYEWOLE. ESQ. ( MCIARB VK ) SOLICITOR

KURE EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION

UNITED ASTROLOGERS ORGANIZATION OF NIGERIA

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

ABIKURE OGHENETEGA. 2.

ABIKURE RACHAEL. 3.

EDMUND AUGUSTINE OSHIOKE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.

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

JESUS CORNERSTONE 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.

TRUSTEES: 1BASHIR BABATUNDE LAWAL 2. KAZEEM AJOLAYO RAJI. 3. ZHU NUREN OKANLAWON ADEYEMI. 4. SULAIMAN AYINDE BELLO. 5. TAOFEEK ISHOLA OSENI. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO ENLIGHTEN PEOPLE FROM DARKNESS INTO LIGHT BECAUSE GOD CREATED EVERYTHING AND ITS DESTINY. 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

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

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

ARBITRATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION SOCIETY OF NIGERIA THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. BAMIKOLE OLUMUYIWA OJO- CHAIRMAN, 2. HENRY TEMTAYO ADEGBUYI, V CHAIRMAN, 3. KAYODE AMOS OBIWALE - SECRETARY 4. OLUWASOMIDOTUN OLATUNDE GADE, 5. OLUWAKAYODE TEMITAYO ADEGBUYI, 6. OLUMIDE SOLOMON ABIFARIN. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROVIDE AND FACILITATE THE DETERMINATION OF DISPUTES BY ALTERNATIVE MEANS RESOLUTIONS OTHER THAN RESOLUTIONS BY THE COURTS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR JOHN BOLUWAJI

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, June 6, 2018

aIyeBo CHIoma

I formerly known as mBa CHIoma GooDness now to Be reffereD to as aIyeBo CHIoma GooDness. all former DoCument stIll remaIn valID, aBIa state PolyteCHnIC anD tHe General PuBlIC sHoulD take note.

amosu sulaImon

I, formerly known anD aDDresseD as sulaImon amosu, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as amosu sulaImon olaDImejI. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note.

Bukola olaBIsI

emmanuel tItIloPe

I, formerly known anD aDDresseD as osojatItIloPe GraCe new, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as emmanuel tItIloPe GraCe By vIrtue of marrIaGe . all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note.

BaBalola BaBatunDe

I, formerly known anD aDDresseD as BaBalola BaBatunDe rIlwan, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as BaBalola BaBatunDe oluwatoBIlola. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note.

oBIDaIro folasHaDe

I, formerly known anD aDDresseD as Bukola IPaDeola. now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as Bukola olaBIsI Bassey. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note,

formerly known anD aDDresseD as oluGBenro folasHaDe aDIat now wIsH to Be known anD aDDress as oBIDaIro folasHaDe aDIat. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC anD autHorIty ConCerneD take note

olowolaGBa kafayat

mrs oluBunmI folorunso

formerly known anD aDDresseD as ajasa DuPe kafayat now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as olowolaGBa kafayat DarasImI. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note.

onorIoDeH DanIel

I formerly known anD aDDresseD as ewuneH CHarles onorIoDeH now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as onorIoDeH DanIel CHarles. all former DoCuments remaIn valID, General PuBlIC anD tHe nIGerIa PolICe forCe to Please take note.

ConfIrmatIon of name

In some of my DoCuments anD my (Bvn) reGIstratIon at DIamonD Bank, my name was wrItten as aDeleke kuDIrat, my aCCount wItH DIamonD Bank name was wrItten as aDeleke kuDIrat yomI, aCCount wItH GtB,name was wrItten as aDeleke kuDIrat orIyomI, now as aDeleke kuDIrat orIyomI .all DoCuments BearInG tHe names are valID, General PuBlIC to Please take note.

olutoyIn aBoseDe

I was formerly known anD aDDresseD as olutoyIn aBoseDe aImakHu now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as olutoyIn aBoseDe aBraHam. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC to Please take note.

GeorGe nwakaeGo

I formerly known anD aDDresseD as CHIkeZIe nwakaeGo Helen now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as GeorGe nwakaeGo Helen. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC to Please take note.

emmanuel mICHael

formerly known anD aDDresseD as mIss oluBunmI folorunso talaBI now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as mrs oluBunmI folorunso Bankole. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. oGuntesCom anD General PuBlIC take note.

okon ImoH

I formerly known anD aDDresseD as eBonG ImoHokon now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as okon ImoH eBonG. all former DoCuments remaIn valID, General PuBlIC to Please take note.

mrs okofu vIvIan

I formerly known anD aDDresseD as mIss aDInGuPu oBIaGelI vIvIan now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as mrs okofu vIvIan oBIaGelI. tHIs Is Due to CHanGe In marItal status. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC to Please take note.

oyInloye toluwase

I formerly known anD aDDresseD as oyInloye toluwase alex now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as oyInloye toluwase HeZekIaH. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC to Please take note.

sHoPeHIn maGret

I formerly known anD aDDresseD as kayoDe maGret omolara now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as sHoPeHIn maGret omolara. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC to Please take note.

Inemo jennette

formerly known anD aDDresseD as emmanuel mICHeal, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as emmanuel mICHael Iyanasure. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note.

formerly known anD aDDresseD as Inemo jennette oPere, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as Inemo jennette monye. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note.

aDojIBe joy formerly known anD aDDresseD as kalIke joy anurIka, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as aDojIBe joy. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note.

formerly known anD aDDresseD as mIss aDetola omowunmI oGunsanya, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as mrs aDesanya aDetola omowunmI. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note.

mrs aDesanya aDetola

alexanDer-CHIjIoke jennIfer I, formerly known CalleD anD aDDresseD as nwonaH jennIfer nneka, now wIsH to Be known CalleD anD aDDresseD as alexanDer-CHIjIoke jennIfer nneka. all DoCuments BearInG my former name remaIn valID. all relevant autHorItIes anD tHe General PuBlIC sHoulD Please take note.

Irene CHuksokoronta

I, formerly known anD aDDresseD as Irene okoneBonG, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as Irene CHuksokoronta. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note.

oyewale raInat

formerly known anD aDDresseD as oyewale raInat oluwa toyIn/oyewale oluwatoyIn ZaInaB. now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as oyewale raInat oluwatoyIn. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. Banks anD General PuBlIC take note

olayInka GraCe

formerly known anD aDDresseD as muDaselIatunow wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as olayInka GraCe oluyemIsI. former DoCuments remaIn valID. Banks anD General PuBlIC take note.

offor CHInyere

I formerly known anD aDDresseD as CHInyere offor Donatus now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as offor CHInyere nonyerem. all former DoCuments remaIn valID, General PuBlIC to Please take note.

nGInonGen terHemen

I formerly known anD aDDresseD as aDI moses now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as nGInonGen terHemen. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC to Please take note.

oGanyI frIDay

I formerly known anD aDDresseD as frIDay frIDay CHIka now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as oGanyI frIDay CHIka. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC to Please take note.

oDuBela aBIoDun

23 Change of Names

lawal sHakIrat

I, formerly known anD aDDresseD as salIu sHakIrat aBolanle, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as lawal sHakIrat aBolanle. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note

aseBelaHIeovenomo

I, formerly known anD aDDresseD as florenCeovenomoomonaBe, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as aseBelaHIeovenomo florenCe. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note

mrs ayoDele tItIlayo

formerly known anD aDDresseD as mIss olatunjI tItIloPe elIZaBetH now wIsH to Be known anD aDDress as mrs ayoDele tItIlayo oluwaDamIlare. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC anD autHorIty ConCerneD take note

ola sarafaDeen

formerly known anD aDDresseD as sarafa 0laDele 0la now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as ola sarafaDeen olaDele. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC anD autHorIty ConCerneD take.

folaranmI aDerInsola

I formerly known anD aDDresseD as Iwatuje aDerInsola alaBa now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as folaranmI aDerInsola alaBa. all former DoCuments remaIn valID, General PuBlIC to Please take note.

oyewole olusesan

I formerly known anD aDDresseD as olusesan olanIyI oyewole now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as oyewole olusesan oluseGun. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC to Please take note.

aDeyemI favour

I formerly known anD aDDresseD as ekPo GraCe favour now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as aDeyemI favour GraCe. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC to Please take note.

eZeH CHukwuDI

nGerem olIve-vamela

I, formerly known anD aDDresseD as nGerem olIve CHIsa , now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as nGerem olIve-vamela CHInasa. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note

okeZIe CHukwuDI

I, formerly known anD aDDresseD as aloZIe CHukwuDI stePHen, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as okeZIe CHukwuDI stePHen. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note

mrs BIlIkIsu ayInle

formerly known anD aDDresseD as mIss BIlIkIsu ayInle BasIru now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as mrs BIlIkIsu ayInle akIntola. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. oGuntesCom anD General PuBlIC Please take note.

okwofu GoDwIn

formerly known anD aDDresseD as okHoufu GoDwIn now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as okwofu GoDwIn eDwIn. Born 26/06/1986. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. Banks anD General PuBlIC take note

aDefIoye temItoPe

I formerly known anD aDDresseD as aDefIoye temItoPe ayoBamI now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as aDefIoye temItoPe joHnson. all former DoCuments remaIn valID, General PuBlIC to Please take note.

yusuf mulIkatu

I formerly known anD aDDresseD as aDIsa mulIkatu aBIoDun now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as yusuf mulIkatu aBIoDun. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC to Please take note.

CHarles erHIre

I formerly known anD aDDresseD as CHarles DICkson eDafe now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as CHarles erHIre eDafe. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC to Please take note.

nwaCHukwu GlorIa

I formerly known anD aDDresseD as rasakI aBIoDun aDeola now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as oDuBela aBIoDun CeCIlIa. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC to Please take note.

formerly known anD aDDresseD as PrInCe CollIns eZeH, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as eZeH CHukwuDI CollIns. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note.

formerly known anD aDDresseD as oGwu GlorIa nwakeGo now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as nwaCHukwu GlorIa nwakeGo. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note.

okoH awele

aBDulaHI arInola formerly known anD aDDresseD as alIu muInat IyaBo, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as aBDulaHI arInola muInat. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note.

formerly known anD aDDresseD as orjIakor CHrIstIana CHetaCHukwu, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as oGuejI CHrIstIana CHetaCHukwu. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note.

formerly known anD aDDresseD as nwaBuoku awele stella, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as okoH awele stella. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note.

okereafor PerPetaul

formerly known anD aDDresseD as ekwelem PerPetaul ojIuGo, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as okereafor PerPetaul ojIuGo. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note.

okenwa sImeone

formerly known anD aDDresseD as Brown CHIDInma IsIuwa, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as okenwa sImeone CHIDInma. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note.

oGuejI CHrIstIana

oyefeso kafIlat

formerly known anD aDDresseD as salamI kafIlat onIlewura, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as oyefeso kafIlat ajIke. tHat my Date of BIrtH Is 10/12/1976. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note.

CorreCtIon of name

my nanewaswronGllywrrtten as olanIran funmIlola omolara InsteaD of olanIran oluwafunmIlola temItayo .my CorreCt name Is olanIran oluwafunmIlola temItayo all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note

nnenna nDukwe

I, formerly known anD aDDresseD as nnena nDuka, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as nnenna nDukwe. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note

sannI aDeDaPo

I, sannI aDeDaPo oluwasayo, DurInG tHe reGIstratIon of my B v n my name was wronGly wrItten as sannI aDeDaPo olaDolaPo InsteaD of sannI aDeDaPo oluwasayo. HenCefortH I wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as sannI aDeDaPo oluwasayo all former DoCuments remaIn valID anD General PuBlIC take note.

emIola marIa

I, formally known anD aDDresseD as emIola IretIola omolaDe now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as emIola marIa omolaDe. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC anD autHorIty ConCerneD take note

IsIkalu DamIlola

I formerly known anD aDDresseD as olofIn DamIlola now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as IsIkalu DamIlola fayokemI. all former DoCuments remaIn valID, General PuBlIC to Please take note.

atInuke aBIBat

I formerly known anD aDDresseD as onI tInuke aBIBat now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as atInuke aBIBat onIorIsan. I was 12/02/1960 not 15/02/1960. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC to Please take note.

jIm Ijeoma

I formerly known anD aDDresseD as oDoemelam Ijeoma Glory now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as jIm Ijeoma Glory. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC to Please take note.

eZeokolI-olIver anGela

formerly known anD aDDresseD as oBI anGela eBele, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as eZeokolIolIver anGela eBele. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note.

orIlaBawaye DoratHy

formerly known anD aDDresseD as josePH DoratHy CHIoma, now wIsH to Be known anD aDDresseD as orIlaBawaye DoratHy CHIoma. all former DoCuments remaIn valID. General PuBlIC take note.

loss of DoCument

I, mrs joy emIko okoturoH of no 20a anu CresCent, off BaDore roaD, etI-osa lGa wIsH to Inform tHe General PuBlIC of tHe loss of orIGInal letter of ProPerty alloCatIon; ref. no. lsG/rCPm/90/011/1837 anD otHers for flat 70 Ikota HousInG estate, etI-osa lGa, aja, laGos orIGInally alloCateD to mr justus okafor But solD to me By mr olakunle oluGBenGa tayo of 81 foresytHe street, lafIajI, laGos IslanD, laGos. all efforts to traCe tHe saID DoCument Have Been aBortIve. tHIs Is for reCorD anD offICIal PurPoses. General PuBlIC take note.

Change of Names 24 UZorka kInGsley

Formerly known and addressed as UZorka kInGsley maTHew, now wIsH To be known and addressed as UZorka kInGsley CHInedU. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

laTeeF rIsIwaT

Formerly known and addressed as waHeed rIsIwaT adewUmI, now wIsH To be known and addressed as laTeeF rIsIwaT oyIndamola. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe

mrs oyeyIpo moJIsola

Formerly known and addressed as mIss yUssUF moJIsola amInaT now wIsH To be known and addressed as mrs oyeyIpo moJIsola amInaT. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

komoleHIn Israel

Formerly known and addressed as komoleHIn TImIleHIn Israel now wIsH To be known and addressed as komoleHIn Israel TImIleHIn. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe

CorreCTIon oF name

THIs Is To InForm THe General pUblIC THaT my name was wronGly wrITTen as oGbebor blessInG osamade InsTead oF oGbebor blessInG osamede. THaT my CorreCT name Is oGbebor blessInG osamede. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

onUoHa-orJI IJeoma

I Formerly known and addressed as onUoHa IJeoma Franka now wIsH To be known Called and addressed as onUoHa-orJI IJeoma Joan. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

nworIeanI CHIbUIke

I Formerly known and addressed as nworIe CHIbUIke JoHn now wIsH To be known Called and addressed as nworIeanI CHIbUIke JoHn. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

reUben sHaIbU

Formerly GodwIn peTer , now reUben sHaIbU. Former doCUmenTs remaIns valId. General pUblIC sHoUld Take noTe. maJekodUnmI omome

I Formerly known and addressed as osIme omome now wIsH To be known and addressed as maJekodUnmI omome. all Former doCUmenT remaIn valId. General pUblIC sHoUld please Take noTe.

okoronkwo onyInyeCHI

I Formerly known and addressed as oGbonna onyInyeCHI Glory. now wIsH To be known and addressed okoronkwo onyInyeCHI Glory all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC sHoUld please Take noTe

aTTaH eno-obonG Formerly known and addressed as aTTaH GIFT, now wIsH To be known and addressed as aTTaH eno-obonG IkpaT. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe. blessInG TaIwo

Formerly known and addressed as blessInG peTer and blessInG TaIwo, now wIsH To be known and addressed as blessInG TaIwo TImoTHy. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe

osenI aZeeZ

Formerly known and addressed as HUsseIn abdUlaZeeZ damIlare now wIsH To be known and addressed as osenI aZeeZ damIlare. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

CorreCTIon oF name

THIs Is To ConFIrm and CerTIFy THaT my name was wronGly wrITTen as waHab adIsa lawal and wabI wabI adIsa InsTead oF lawal waHaIbI adIsa. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

IFeoma blessInG

Formerly known and addressed as IFeoma blessInG CHUkwUka, now wIsH To be known and addressed as IFeoma blessInG anIbUeZe. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

aJassoU nanny

my name was wronGly wrITTen on some oF my bank and oTHer doCUmenTs as aJasso nanny InsTead oF aJassoU nanny. THaT my CorreCT name Is aJassoU nanny. General pUblIC Take noTe.

olayIwola bIsola

Formerly known and addressed as adeoGUn damola bIsola, now wIsH To be known and addressed as olayIwola bIsola abenI. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

nkUaTU mabel

Formerly eboJIe mabel IsIoma now nkUaTU mabel IsIoma.

Former doCUmenTs remaIns valId. General pUblIC sHoUld Take noTe. davId FavoUr

I Formerly known and addressed as adaH reGIna ene wIsH To be known and addressed as davId FavoUr obaToye and my CorreCT daTe oF bIrTH Is 16-JUne-1988 noT 16JUne-1985.all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId, General pUblIC Take noTe.

amUsa rasaq

I Formerly known and addressed as amasa keHInde. now wIsH To be known and addressed amUsa rasaq keHInde. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC sHoUld please Take noTe.

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oyInlade esTHer Formerly known and addressed as FasaUn seUn esTHer, now wIsH To be known and addressed as oyInlade esTHer olUwaseUn. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe nkeCHI onyenobI

I, Formerly known and addressed as nkeCHInyere Carmela obI now wIsH To be known and addressed as nkeCHI onyenobI nkwoCHa. Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

CorreCTIon oF name

THIs Is To ConFIrm and CerTIFy THaT my name was wronGly wrITTen as adenIran adebayo aleX InsTead oF alabI adenIran adebayo. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

adeyemI abIsola

Formerly known and addressed as adeJUmo olUwabUnmI abIdemI now wIsH To be known and addressed as adeyemI abIsola olUwabUnmI. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

nnabUIFe makUoCHI

Formerly known and addressed as anUlI UdenGwU, now wIsH To be known and addressed as nnabUIFe makUoCHI anUlIka. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

mrs osUJI yeTUnde

I Formerly known and addressed as mIss FolorUnsHo yeTUnde rasHIdaT now wIsH To be known Called and addressed as mrs osUJI yeTUnde rasHIdaT. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

CHUkwU dIanne

Formerly known and addressed as amadI dorIs oGemdI, now wIsH To be known and addressed as CHUkwU dIanne dorIs CHIoma. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

akanbI FUnsHo

I was Formerly known as akanbI FUsHo ayandeJI now wIsH To be known as akanbI FUnsHo ayodeJI my CorreCT daTe oF bIrTH Is 3/3/1995. General pUblIC sHoUld Take noTe. ConFIrmaTIon oF name

THaT I am THe same person bearInG olUwayemIsI sUsan odUneye and olUwayemIsI sUsan oyewUnmI. THaT, above names reFer me To as one and THe same person. all doCUmenTs bearInG above names remaIn valId. General pUblIC sHoUld please Take noTe. mrs okoroCHUkwU JUlIana

I, Formerly known and addressed as mIss asIeGbU JUlIana nwannedInma now wIsH To be known and addressed as mrs okoroCHUkwU JUlIana nwannednma. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC sHoUld please Take noTe.

aGwU Tony Formerly known and addressed as eke elsIe aGwU, now wIsH To be known and addressed as aGwU Tony elsIe. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe peTer THankGod

I, Formerly known and addressed as ekwUeme THankGod IkeCHUkwU now wIsH To be known and addressed as peTer THankGod IkeCHUkwU. my CorreCT daTe oF bIrTH Is 22nd marCH 1982 InsTead 3rd marCH 1982. Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

ConFIrmaTIon oF name

THIs Is To ConFIrm and CerTIFy THaT akorede abIodUn marIam, maryam abIodUn akorede, maryam abIodUn bUrIamo and morIam abIodUn abeke akorede reFer To one and same person. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe

IloUno adaobI

Formerly known and addressed as UZoCHUkwU abaobI veronICa now wIsH To be known and addressed as IloUno adaobI veronICa. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe

Uwom FranCIs

I, Formerly known and addressed as IGwIlo FranCIs UGoCHUkwU now wIsH To be known and addressed as Uwom FranCIs UGoCHUkwU. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

prUdenCe Usman

I Formerly known and addressed as prUdenCe IboIH now wIsH To be known Called and addressed as prUdenCe Usman. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

CorreCTIon oF name

THIs Is To ConFIrm and CerTIFy THaT my name was wronGly wrITTen as moor Unwam James InsTead oF eno JImmy JonaH. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

oGUnGbemI moJIsola

I Formerly known and addressed as banJo moJIsola olUwakemI, now wIsH To be known and addressed as oGUnGbemI moJIsola olUwakemI. all Former doCUmenT remaIn valId. General pUblIC sHoUld please Take noTe.

abdUlaZeeZ TawakalITU

Formerly known and addressed as abdUlaZeeZ damIlare bIsola now wIsH To be known and addressed as abdUlaZeeZ TawakalITU bIsola.all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId.General pUblIC Take noTe.

eZe FranCIsCa

I, Formerly known and addressed as UGwU FranCIsCa nkemdIlICHUkwU, now wIsH To be known and addressed as eZe FranCIsCa nkemdIlICHUkwU. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC sHoUld please Take noTe.

addITIon oF name/ CorreCTIon oF bIrTH daTe

mrs THomas damIlola

Formerly known and addressed as osUolale rUkayaT, now wIsH To add TemITope To my name. HenCeForTH, I wIsH To be known and addressed as osUolale rUkayaT TemITope. THaT my CorreCT daTe oF bIrTH Is 07/12/1989 and noT 07/12/1987. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe

Formerly known and addressed as mIss olUmade damIlola enIola, now wIsH To be known and addressed as mrs THomas damIlola enIola. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe

IGboke emmanUel

alI moHammed Formerly known and addressed as alI abU now wIsH To be known and addressed as alI moHammed. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

I, Formerly known and addressed as emmaCo blessed okwUCHI, now wIsH To be known and addressed as IGboke emmanUel okwUdIlI. my CorreCT daTe oF bIrTH Is (05/08/1995) InsTead oF (01/05/1995).

Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe

IkHaGHU marGareT

Formerly known and addressed as IkHaGU maGreT adebanke now wIsH To be known and addressed as IkHaGHU marGareT obInwa. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

korodo ololade

Formerly known and addressed as oGUnJImI ololade bolaTITo, now wIsH To be known and addressed as korodo ololade bolaTITo. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

oGUbIe CHIdIebere

I Formerly known and addressed as oGUbIe CHIdIebere sopHIa now wIsH To be known Called and addressed as oGUbIe CHIdIebere makayla. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

akInlemIbola olUkemI

I Formerly known and addressed as ToyIn akInlemIbola now wIsH To be known Called and addressed as akInlemIbola olUkemI mary. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

eHIGIe a’aron

Formerly known and addressed as Imaboyor Gbon blaCkson dadon TUblas, now wIsH To be known and addressed as eHIGIe a’aron edosomwan. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

mrs. sHokoya olayemI

I Formerly known and addressed as mIss. FeHInTola olayemI elIsabeTH. now wIsH To be known and addressed as mrs. sHokoya olayemI elIsabeTH. all Former doCUmenT remaIn valId. General pUblIC sHoUld please Take noTe.

Falana TemITope

I Formerly known and addressed as adUnnITemI ekUndayo Falana. now wIsH To be known and addressed as Falana TemITope adUnola. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC sHoUld please Take noTe.

mrs odenIGbo Joy

I, Formerly known and addressed as mIss mbaH Joy UCHenna, now wIsH To be known and addressed as mrs odenIGbo Joy UCHenna. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC sHoUld please Take noTe.

olIakU CHUkwUma

I, Formerly known and addressed as olIakU CHUkwUma now wIsH To be known and addressed as olIakU CHUkwUma andrew. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

JoHnson olUwole

Formerly known and addressed as oGUnwole olUwole adekUnle, now wIsH To be known and addressed as JoHnson olUwole adekUnle. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

nnamanI IJeoma

I Formerly known and addressed as nwokedIke IJeoma nneamaka now wIsH To be known Called and addressed as nnamanI IJeoma elIZabeTH. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

mrs wIllIams olabIsI

I Formerly known and addressed as oladele olabIsI marIam now wIsH To be known Called and addressed as mrs wIllIams olabIsI marIam. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

aJayI ToyIn

Formerly known and addressed as pelemo ToyIn abeke, now wIsH To be known and addressed as aJayI ToyIn abeke. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC Take noTe.

baloGUn abdUlsemIU

I Formerly known and addressed as baloGUn abdUlsemIU baloGUn abdUlsemIU adewale baloGUn semIU baloGUn abdUlsemIU moHammed baloGUn abdUlsameeHI baloGUn a semIU, now wIsH To be known and addressed as baloGUn abdUlsemIU moHammed. all Former doCUmenT remaIn vallId. General pUblIC sHoUld please Take noTe.

osIFala–olUFemI

I Formerly known and addressed as osIFala olUGbenGa olUyemI. now wIsH To be known and addressed osIFala–olUFemI olUGbenGa olUyemI. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC sHoUld please Take noTe.

oGbUe IFeyInwa

I, Formerly known and addressed as oGbUe IFeyInwa roselIne, now wIsH To be known and addressed as oGbUe IFeyInwa CHInenye. all Former doCUmenTs remaIn valId. General pUblIC sHoUld please Take noTe.

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OPERATORS OF OUTDOOR ADVERT FORUM THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS OF 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE : 1. VICTOR UNUABONA AIKHUEMENLO 2. CHIEF OKE THEOPHELOUS AKANMU 3. MAURICE AMADI ONYEKACHI 4. ALADE ISIAKA AZEEZ 5. CHIEF BATHOLOMEO EHIMARE EHIABHI 6. DANIEL UZOR 7. OYETAYO BANKOLE OLUYOMBO 8. TEMITOPE OSUNDE 9. AYODELE SUNDAY 10. AYOADE ADEDEJI AIMS: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AND PEACE AMONG MEMBERS. 2. TO CONTROL AND REGULATE THE ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF MEMBERS. 3. TO ENGAGE AND PROMOTE HUMANITARIAN SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF HUMANITY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF TIRONSI STREET, MAITAIMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

ASHIGOLD INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

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

TRUSTEES ARE : 1. AJAKAYE OLUMIDE TOPE 2. ABON ISRAEL ADEBOWALE 3. OKOH BLESSING CHEKWUBE 4. AJIBOYE DAMOLA TOBI

AIMS: TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED THROUGH THE PROVISION OF THEIR BASIC NEEDS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAIMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

THE PROFESSIONAL NAILS AND MAKEUP ARTISTS ASSOCIATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: (1) AJIBOLA FUNMILAYO JOKE (2)ISHOLA TAWA RONKE (3)MOSES OLUWABUNMI AINA (4)ADENIJI MONSURA NIKE (5)ADU FOLASADE FASILAT (6) EMMANUEL OLALEKAN (7) DAVID LOLA PATRICIA (8) ADEBANBI ADEJOKE ADUKE (9) OJO ADESEYE (10) OLUWAFEMI YEMI AIM AND OBJECTIVES : TO PROMOTE UNIY AMONG MEMBERS, TO PROMOTE BEAUTY OF CURRENT CLASS IN SOCIETY TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS AND THE PROFESSION TO ENGAGE IN PROGRAMS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE BUSINESS AND LIVES OF MEMBERS TO CREATE A PLATFORM FOR THE SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS IDEAS OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAIMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: TRUSTEES

HEPHZIBAH INTERNATIONAL HOLY GHOST DELIVERANCE AND LIBERATION CHURCH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. LORA CHINYERE MARIRE - CHAIRMAN 2. BENJAMIN NWABUEZE MARIRE - MEMBER 3. IFECHINEKE STEPHEN BONAVENTURE - SECRETARY AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. 2.TO DESTROY THE ALTARS OF DECEPTIONS THROUGH THE GODLY ALTARS 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.

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JAMHIYATU DIYAU DAWATUL ISLAMIYAT TIJANIYAT SOCIETY OF NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS OF 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE : 1.ALHAJI SALAUDEEN RAZAQ AKANDE - CHAIRMAN. 2. ALHAJI ABDULAZEEZ ABDULHAKEEM 3. ALHAJI ABDULROFIU JAAMIU OLOKO 4. ALHAJI MOSHOOD AHMAD RUFAI 5. ALHAJI AMINULLAH YUNUS KEWUSOLA 6.ALHAJA AFSAT SITTU - SECRETARY AIMS: TO PROMOTE THE EXPANSION OF ISLAMIC RELIGION. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAIMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

THE HUB OF BENEVOLENT FRIENDS CLUB

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BUSARI MAROOF OLUSEGUN (PRESIDENT) 2. OLABAMPE ABIODUN FAGBEMI (SECRETARY) 3. IBIRONKE BAMIDELE OLAWOYE 4. ADENUGBA ADEWALE 5. DAHODU RICHARD OLUGBENGA 6. HASSAN AKINTOYE MUJEEB 7. OGUNMILUYI TIMOTHY OLUSOLA 8. SALAMI OLAYINKA 9. OMISADE OYEWOLE JACOB 10. ADEDEJI ADESINA AKANJI 11. AYEDUN SIKIRU ADETONA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ADVANCE THE MUTUAL INTEREST OF MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION BY PROMOTING LOVE AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS. 2. TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER IN BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL PURSUIT. 3. TO PUT RESOURCES TOGETHER FOR THE PURPOSE OF INVESTING INTO PROJECTS AND BUSINESS VENTURES. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), PLOT 565, WUSE ZONE 5, ABUJA P.M.B 198, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: OYEWUSI SULIYAT YETUNDE

THE VESSEL OF GRACE EVANGELICAL CHURCH INTERNATIONAL OF LANHAM THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS OF 1990 TRUSTEES: (1)AKINWUMI TEMITOPE (2) OYEBODE MARIAM TITILOLA (3) AJAYI JIDE JACOB (4)TEMIDIRE ISAIAH OMOTOSO (5) GBOYEGA ADENIRAN (6)ENGNR GABRIEL ADARAMOYE ADEREMI (7)ABOLOYE JOSHUA OLUFEMI AIM AND OBJECTIVES: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAIMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

DARUS SUNNAH ISLAMIC FOUNDATION FOR DAWAH AND CHARITY THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS OF 1990.

TRUSTEES (1)IDRIS LUQMAN SEKONI (2) MUSUBAUDEEN OLATUNDE IDRIS (3) HANAFI ABDULHAMEED ISHOLA (4) ADEBAYO IBRAHIM OPEYEMI (5) ABDULHADI ALLI SEKONI (6) KAZEEM IBRAHIM ABIODUN AIMS TO PROPAGATE ISLAM AMONG NATIONS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAIMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED - JIMOH ADENIJI FAMORORIYE ESQ 08060542724

YEMI ODUYEMI MINISTRY

HOW DOES GOD SEE ME FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) IBIYEMI ODUWOLE ODUYEMI ( 2) TEMITOPE ADENIKE YEMI-ODUYEMI ( 3) AKINDELE TITILOPE OLANREWAJU THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST AND TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMMES AS WELL AS OTHER ACTIVITIES CONSIDERED TO BE OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTEREST TO THE ASSOCIATION AND ITS STAKEHOLDERS. (2) TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF BELONGING, DIRECTION AND DISCIPLINE AMONG ITS MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION(CAC)PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

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

THE NAMES OF THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. AKINBAMIJO (PROF.) OLUMUYIWA BAYO 2. KOLEDADE ABIODUN 3. JOHNSON RUTH BOMA 4. AKINBAMIJO IBUKUN MOTUNRAYO THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) TO BRING ABOUT A POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE MINDSETS OF PEOPLE ABOUT HOW THEY SEE THEMSELVES THROUGH THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE WORD OF GOD. (2) TO HOST YEARLY CONFERENCES ALL OVER NIGERIA WITH THE HOPE OF HELPING PEOPLE OVERCOME IDENTITY ISSUES AND LOW SELF ESTEEM (3) TO WORK INTIMATELY WITH MEN AND WOMEN IN ORDER TO HELP THEM OVERCOME HURTS AND NEGATIVE EMOTIONS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION(CAC)PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

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FUNMILAYO ESTHER

THANKGOD URENNA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FUNMILAYO ESTHER KOSOKO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS FUNMILAYO ESTHER AWOYEMIALL DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES BEARING MY FORMER NAMES REMAIN VALID. RELEVANT AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS IJIOMAH URENNA CYNTHIA, NOW WISH TO BE ADDRESSED AS MRS. THANKGOD URENNA CYNTHIA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ONIWONLU LINDA I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NNAMANI LINDA NGOZI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS ONIWONLU LINDA ADEBOLA. ALL DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES BEARING MY FORMER NAMES REMAIN VALID. RELEVANT AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

EPUNA NGOZI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ORJI NGOZI FELICIA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MISS EPUNA NGOZI FELICIA ALL DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES BEARING MY FORMER NAMES REMAIN VALID. RELEVANT AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CHIDOZIE BEDE

MICHEAL IHUCHUKWU

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IFEDIEGWU CHIGOZIE .B., NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHIDOZIE BEDE IFEDIEGWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC/ AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IHUCHUKWU UCHE STELLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MICHEAL IHUCHUKWU -UCHE STELLA ALL DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES BEARING MY FORMER NAMES REMAIN VALID. RELEVANT AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OLAMMA IHUNANYA

OMOLOJU OLUWAKEMI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS EZE OLAMMA IHUNANYA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. OLAMMA IHUNANYA WONDER AKPEKI DUE TO CHANGE IN MY MARITAL STATUS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMOLOJU OLUWAKEMI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMOLOJU OLUWAKEMI OLUWABUSOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

NWODOM IYEDE

ADEAGBO MONISOLA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKAH IYEDE NWODOM NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS NWODOM IYEDE ONYEKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE .

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS MONISOLA HANNAH MERAYEBU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. ADEAGBO MONISOLA HANNAH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

NADINE NKWANTA I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS NADINE NKWANTA, NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS NADINE NKWANTA -CHINEDU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME MY NAME WAS WRITTEN AS SADIKU ARINOLA ON MY IDENTITY CARD AND AS SADIKU ARINOLA FAIDAT ON MY BANK VERIFICATION NUMBER AND ACCOUNT BUT NOW I WISH TO BE KNOWN, ADDRESSED AND CALLED SADIKU ARINOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO NOTE.

FAKOYA AYODEJI I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FAKOYA OPEYEMI DEJI, NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS FAKOYA AYODEJI OPEYEMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE .

JOHN CHUKWUDI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWANKWO CHUKS UGORJI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOHN CHUKWUDI WILSON. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING SERVICE PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 COMRADE, OCHIE CHIKWUKA CHAIRMAN 2. CHRIS IREOBA 3. EAGLE EKEANYANWU AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1. TO. ENCOURAGE QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY THROUGH PROMOTION OF BEST INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY PRACTICES. 2. TO PROFESSIONALISE THE LOCAL INDUSTRIAL THROUGH OFFERING TRAININGS ON GARMENT CARE TO MEMBERS. 3. TO SUPPORT GOVERNMENT EFFORTS IN EMPLOYMENT THROUGH CREATION OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE INDUSTRY. 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: COMRADE, OCHIE CHIKWUKA CHAIRMAN

Change of Names 26 JABEZ INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR THE REMOVAL OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART “C”‎ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE; 1. REV. EWORO EMENG - RETAINED. 2. BARR. ESEGE ELEMI EJA - REMOVED. 3. MRS. PATRICIA EWORO - RETAINED. 4. KNCHEWI EWORO - RETAINED. 5. EJA DONS ESEGE - RETAINED. THE NEW TRUSTEES; 1. AMABIBI-NSIRIM OZURUMBA - APPOINTED THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTERED -GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF. AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : REV. EWORO EMENG.

THE GRACIOUS LORD FAMILY MINISTRY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION WITH THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990 TRUSTEES 1. OKODUWA THANK GOD O. 2. ERIOFOLOH MARK OKPIAFOH. AIMS. TO TEACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTERED -GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF. AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED SECRETARY

SYLVESTER EGBEYON FOUNDATION

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POWER OF CHRIST APOSTOLIC AND EVANGELICAL CHURCH

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

TRUSTEES: (1) OLANIPEKUN OLUSEYI ISAAC -GENERAL OVERSEER (2) OLANIPEKUN MODUPE SERAH (3) BOLAJI ISRAEL OLUWASEUN - SECRETARY (4) JOHN WILLIE (5) FADOJUTIMI BOLAJI BADIRAT

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. APOSTLE OKOBOBA ALEX - PRESIDENT 2. OKOBOBA NANCY 3. AITANU MARTINS ITUA - SECRETARY 4. URHIE EFE CAROLINE

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

AIMS/OBJECTIVE:TO WORSHIP OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST AND TO PREACH THE GOSPEL

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

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

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: PRESIDENT

FAMILY RECONCILIATION/CHANGE OF NAMES

THAT SPJ-OKOTOR MADOJEMU IS MY NAME,ALSO SUNDAY PAUL OKOTOR, AND SUNDAY PAUL JULIUS OKOTOR. THAT DOCUMENTS BEARING SPJ-OKOTOR MADOJEMU,SUNDAY PAUL OKOTOR, AND SUNDAY PAUL JULIUS OKOTOR IS SAME AND ONE PERSON.THAT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS SPJ-OKOTOR MADOJEMU. THAT I WAS FORMERLY KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS SUNDAY PAUL OKOTOR,NOW SPJ-OKOTOR MADOJEMU,FORMER MRS.STELLA QUEEN IMHARIA OKOTOR,NOW MR’S STELLA QUEEN IMHARIA SPJ-OKOTOR,FORMER CASSIE EDOSE OKOTOR,NOW CASSIE EDOSE SPJ-OKOTOR(MALE) , FORMER JENNIFER ODION OKOTOR,NOW JENNIFER ODION SPJOKOTOR(FEMALE) , FORMER JESSICA AKHERE OKOTOR,NOW JESSICA AKHERE SPJ-OKOTOR (FEMALE) , FORMER FRANCES OBEHI OKOTOR,NOW FRANCES OBEHI SPJ-OKOTOR (FEMALE), FORMER FAVOUR ONOSETA OKOTOR,NOW FAVOUR ONOSETA SPJ-OKOTOR (FEMALE), FORMER MOSES AREBU OKOTOR,NOW MOSES AREBU SPJ-OKOTOR(MALE), AND FORMER PRISCA IRENOSE OKOTOR,NOW PRISCA IRENOSE SPJ-OKOTOR.THAT THIS IS DUE TO FAMILY DECISION.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ONA ABAYO HERBAL INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

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

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

THE TRUSTEE ARE 1. EGBEYON SYLVESTER A. - CHAIRMAN 2. SYLVESTER LOVETH HAWAWU - SECRETARY 3. EGBEYON FESTUS 4. EDOBOR FESTUS E. NWACHUKWU 5. EGBEYON OSAGIE DAVID

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. AKANNI ISMAIL OLUWATOBI - CHAIRMAN 2. IDOWU KEHINDE AYINLA - SECRETARY 3. SUNDAY OJO TEMIDAYO 4. AROLAWUN MICHEAL OLADAPO 5. ABDULWAHAB TIJANI 6. AZEEZ LUKMAN BOLA

AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGE.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO FOSTER PEACE AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS.

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

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

SIGNED SECRETARY

SAFE HAVEN EVANGELICAL MINISTRY

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

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AKINTUNDE MICHAEL AKINWA - CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT 2. BAMIGBOSE SAMUEL MOFOLUW - SECTRETARY 3. ISAAC OLAYEMI - TRUSTEE/MEMBER 4. MORAKINYO OLAOLUWA OLA - TRUSTEE/MEMBER 5. RASAKI MARIA - TRUSTEE/MEMBER 6. SUBAIRU PEDRO BUKOLA. - TRUSTEE/MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.

PREACHING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF PEOPLE’S SPIRITUAL, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. 2.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOTAL PERSON, INCLUDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND MENTORING. 3.

PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF CHRISTIAN LITERATURE AND OTHER MATERIALS. 4.

TELEVISION AND RADIO EVANGELISM, INCLUDING THE USE OF ONLINE MEDIA. 5. TO GIVE CHARITABLE EDUCATION ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIY IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

OYOSOWAPO SOCIAL CLUB

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

TRUSTEES ARE : 1. IBRAHIM ISMAIL ADEMOLA 2. AZEEZ SAKA OYEBISI 3. KASALI FATAI ORIYOMI 4. AKIMU MUSTAPHA TAWA 5. OYEKOLA HAKEEM ONISANYAN AIMS: TO FORM BOND OF UNITY AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAIMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

OMEGA LIBERATION COVENANT MINISTRY

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

SIGNED SECRETARY

LAGOS EASTERN TRADERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

JESUS FREEDOM COVENANT MINISTRY THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION WITH CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1,AIHEBHORIA LUCKY- GENERAL OVERSEER 2, OYEMA ROBERT KINGSLEY- MEMBER 3,OYEMA GRACE- MEMBER 4,IYOHA UYI HENRY- SECRETARY 5,AIGBEKEAN VICTORIA- MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1, TO PROMOTE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD. 2TO PROVIDE SOLUTION TO SPIRITUAL RELATED PROBLEMS AFFECTING MANKIND ACROSS THE WORLD. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION,ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: AIHEBHORIA LUCKY

THE PLACE OF POWER PRAYER MOUNTAIN MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION WITH THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990 TRUSTEES: 1; ADEBOLA OSATUYI LAWRENCE 2; OSATUYI TITILAYO TABITHA 3; JIMMY JOSEPH OBJECTIVES: 1,TO PREACH AND TEACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST 2,TO ESTABLISHED PRAYER MOUNTAIN FOR LIBERATION OF PEOPLE 3, TO CONDUCT INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CRUSADE FOR THE TOTAL LIBERATION OF TOTAL MAN. 4; TO GIVE SUPPORT TO THE WIDOWS,ORPHANS AND ELDERLY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTERED -GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF. AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: J.A OLADAPO & CO 08030696558

IJESHATEDO BOY’S/SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

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

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

TRUSTEES ARE 1)ECHETEBIH FIDELIS CHUKWUDI 2) ANIAGOLU ERNEST CHIGOZIE 3) ECHETEBIH ONYINYE HENRIETA 4) ANIAGOLU CHRISTIANA CHIAGOZIE 5) NRIALI PETER OKAY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES S/N NAME 1. PRINCE ADENIJI ADEGBAMI LYIADE 2. JUBRIL HAKEEM ABIODUN 3. AKANDE AKEEM TUNDE 4. ANIMASHAUN LUKMAN ADESINA 5. MRS AKINMADE, VICTORIA OLANREWAJU 6. OYELAMI GBENGA GABRILE

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1)TO ORGANIZED PROGRAMS GEARING TOWARDS SENSITIZE THE SOCIETY ON BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 2) TO FOSTER COOPERATION AMONG MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTERED -GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS ‎ CRESCENT, OFF. AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED SECRETARY

OSARETIN UWAMAEN ORHANAGE HOME FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION WITH THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990 TRUSTEES 1. UWAMAEN OSARETIN 2. PHIL-ENEMOSA HELEN OZIE 3. IDAHOSA PATRICK AIMS &OBJECTIVE 1. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGE 2. TO RENDER HUMANITARIAN SERVICES ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), PLOT 565, WUSE ZONE 5, ABUJA P.M.B 198, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY SECRETARY

AIM AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO CREATE CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND AUTHORITIES. 2.’ TO ORGANIZE, PROMOTE AND PROVIDE WELFARE PACKAGES. 3. TO ENCOURAGE SOUND EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND OLD STUDENTS NEEDFUL HOSPITALITY TO THE NEEDY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTERED -GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS ‎ CRESCENT, OFF. AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED SECRETARY

THE HUB OF BENEVOLENT FRIENDS CLUB

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BUSARI MAROOF OLUSEGUN (PRESIDENT) 2. OLABAMPE ABIODUN FAGBEMI (SECRETARY) 3. IBIRONKE BAMIDELE OLAWOYE 4. ADENUGBA ADEWALE 5. DAHODU RICHARD OLUGBENGA 6. HASSAN AKINTOYE MUJEEB 7. OGUNMILUYI TIMOTHY OLUSOLA 8. SALAMI OLAYINKA 9. OMISADE OYEWOLE JACOB 10. ADEDEJI ADESINA AKANJI 11. AYEDUN SIKIRU ADETONA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ADVANCE THE MUTUAL INTEREST OF MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION BY PROMOTING LOVE AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS. 2. TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER IN BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL PURSUIT. 3. TO PUT RESOURCES TOGETHER FOR THE PURPOSE OF INVESTING INTO PROJECTS AND BUSINESS VENTURES. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), PLOT 565, WUSE ZONE 5, ABUJA P.M.B 198, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: OYEWUSI SULIYAT YETUNDE

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OMEGA LIBERATION COVENANTSEC MINISTRY DG Gwarzo, gets N25m bail N114m fraud: FG arraigns suspended Mustapha (SAN) and A. A Malik , lawyer to Garuba, urged the court to grant bail to their clients.

They submitted, separately, that their clients have been on administrative bail by the ICPC and they have not defaulted.

The prosecuting lawyer, Mr Henry Emore, did not oppose the bail applications but urged the court to give stringent bail conditions to ensure that the defendants come to court to stand trial.

In a short ruling on the bail applications, Justice Yusuf held that as the prosecution did not object , granting bail to the defendants was sacrosanct, as it was not for punishment but to ensure they come to court to face their trial.

Justice Baba Yusuf thereafter granted bail to Gwarzo and Garuba in the sum of N25m each with one surety in like sum.

The judge ordered them to deposit their passports with the court’s registry, saying that they can formally apply

Andrew Orolua, Abuja The Federal Government on Tuesday arraigned the suspended DirectorGeneral of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mounir Gwarzo, on three count charge of alleged N114million fraud before an Abuja High Court in Maitama.

Gwarzo, who was suspended by the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, in November 2017 for alleged financial impropriety, was arraigned alongside SEC Executive Commissioner, Corporate Services, Zakwanu Garuba,who is facing a separate two-count charge for allegedly conniving with Gwarzo in the fraud.

But when the charges were read to Gwarzo and Garuba, the duo pleaded not guilty to the offence.

After they pleaded not guilty to the charge, lawyer to Gwarzo, Abdulhakeem

VOICE OF JESUS EVANGELICAL MISSION CAC/IT/NO/ 5544.

for their passports whenever they have cause to travel abroad Justice Yusuf added that sureties must be civil servants in the employment of federal government and must not below the rank of deputy director with landed properties within the jurisdiction of the court.

In the charge with suit no CR/185/18, the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC ) accused Gwarzo of receivingn over N104m as severance benefit between May and June 2015 when he has not retired, resigned or disengaged from service.

He was also accused of collecting N10,983,488.88 in excess of car grant” in the same period contrary to Section 19 of the ICPC Act, 2000.

The three charges read in part: “That you, Mounir Gwarzo, on or about June 2015, while being the Director-General of the SEC received N104,851,154.94 as

severance benefits when you had yet to retire, resign or disengage from the service of SEC; conferred a corrupt advantage upon yourself and committed an offence under Section 19 of ICPC Act, 2000.

“That you committed a criminal breach of trust to wit: dishonestly misappropriated N104,851,154.94 as your severance benefit contrary to Section 311 and punishable under Section 312 of the Penal Code Cap 532 Vol 4 of FCT Abuja 2007.

“That you conferred a corrupt advantage upon yourself when you received N10,983,488.88 in excess of car grant payable to you and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 19 of the ICPC Act.” Garuba, a former Speaker, Edo House of Assembly, and an Executive Commissioner, Corporate Services of SEC, was accused of conferring a corrupt advantage on another public officer in the person of Gwarzo by

ORIMOLADE ALUMNI GROUP

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED, HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

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approving the payments to the suspended SEC boss.

He was accused in the twocount charge of aiding and

abetting the fraud.

The case has been adjourned to June 28 and 29 for trial.

We can lead worldwide end to plastic pollution - Osinbajo Mathew Dadiya, Abuja Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that Nigeria well placed to lead Africa and indeed the rest of the world in ending the menace of plastic pollution.

Osinbajo, who stated this in a speech to mark the 2018 World Environment Day at the State House, Abuja, pointed out that the country already have a good number of effective initiatives which ‘‘we are considering as we develop policies.’’

Besides, he emphasised that in order to control the proliferation of plastic sachets, Nigeria must go back to major producers of fast moving goods, with a view to putting in place recycling programmes that could effectively ensure environmentally friendly options for packaging.

The federal government, according to the Vice President, was also collaborating with state governments to establish plastic waste recycling plants, under the community-based waste management programme in the ministry.

He noted that two plants have been completed in Ilorin, Kwara State, one in Lokoja, Kogi State, while work on another is ongoing in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

He said, “In addition, two privately run programmes Bola Jari (means waste to wealth) in Gombe State and Leda Jari (means okwor kInGsley converting nylon bags to wealth) I, formerly known and in Kano State. addressed as oGbUI kInGsley, ‘‘Coca-Cola now wIsh Tohasbe committed known to collecting recycling and addressed and as okwor the equivalent of all all former the drink kInGsley oGUGUa. containers it remaIn shifts each year, doCUmenTs valId. General shoUld please includingpUblIC 110 billion plastic bottles.

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Unilever and Procter & Gamble, have also begun to use more recycled plastics. We expect that these consumer giants will make and fulfil these same pledges here in Nigeria and also partner with governments, including States and Local Governments, to ensure that we maintain the critical balance between economic growth and a safe and liveable environment,’’ Osinbajo said.

These initiatives are encouraged and supported by government.

He recalled that the last few decades have shown that on account of damage to the environment, there are no guarantees that we can hand over a liveable place to generations after us. That reality unfolds daily, as we observe the consequences of climate change, and the environmental abuses that cause it.

He then called on members of the public to reflect on what to do with plastic pollution, an environmental epidemic, created daily, relentlessly, by consumption habits that favour the one-off use of plastics; plastic bags, plastic bottles, disposable cups, sweet wrappers, and toys, “most of which we are told, will take between 500 to 1,000 years to degrade.”

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Education

Provost urges FG to consider private institutions in scheme of things

Expert advocates more schools for children with special needs

Stories: Esther Taiwo

The need for the establishment of schools for children with special needs has again been highlighted, as such will bring out the best among the sufferers of several disabilities.

This, however, has become important as the case is on the increase in the Federal Capital Territory and other parts of the country.

According to the founder, Royal School of Educational Therapy Foundation (RSETF), Abuja, Dr. Badewa Adejugbe-Williams, government at all levels should support educational therapy for children with learning disabilities.

Speaking during the gallery of talents exhibition held in Abuja recently and meant to celebrate the achievements of children of the school, Adejugbe-Williams noted that educational therapy for children with learning difficulties is expensive in Nigeria due to lack of governmental support.

She noted that facilities for the training of children with learning disabilities, due to intellectual disability, autism, dyslexia, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, attention deficit hyperactive disorder and other learning challenges and conditions are very expensive, adding that it is only government can subsidise it.

Adejugbe-Williams also frowned that many children with learning disabilities in the society are often abandoned and stigmatised by their parents, instead of giving them the opportunities to develop their talents for the advantage of the society.

She said: “Educational therapy is recommended for students who may have learning disabilities, due to intellectual disability, autism, dyslexia, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, attention deficit hyperactive disorder and other learning challenges and conditions.

“Educational therapy demystifies learning problems and stimulates clients’ awareness of their strengths, so they can use those strengths to their best advantage to overcome or compensate for their areas of weaknesses.”

Adejugbe-Williams, who is an educational therapist, with core speciality in children and adult disabilities, maintained that educational therapists create and implement a treatment plan that utilize information from a variety of sources, including the clients’ social, emotional, psychoeducational neurophysiological context.

Also speaking, public diplomacy officer, US Embassy, Abuja, Joseph Schaller, maintained that the embassy would continue to support such schools in Nigeria to improve the learning abilities of children.

The Provost, Topmost College of Education (TOPCOED), Ipaja, Lagos, Dr. (Mrs.) Mabel Odunayo, has urged the Federal Government to see private institutions as partners in progress in moving the nation forward and include them in the scheme of things.

The Provost said this at the 2017/2018 matriculation for National Certificate in Education (NCE) and Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PDE) where about 100 NCE students and 40 PDE were matriculated at the Ipaja campus.

According to her, there is no doubt that government policy has shown that more attention is expected to be geared towards sound education and any right thinking academician would pitch with this laudable policy.

‘It is a common knowledge that it is passion that is now sustaining private colleges of education, it is therefore imperative that any assistance to this sector shall in n o small measure be an impetus”, she said.

Dr. Odunayo said one of the challenges weighing down the nation is the fact that while the government

is creating channels of employment by way of entrepreneurial involvement to curb restiveness in the society, some unscrupulous elements are involving themselves in sordid acts such as Internet scam, smoking, drug abuse, truancy, kidnapping, rape and rituals.

Declaring war against it in our nation is a task that must be done.

Also in his own address, Lagos State Director of Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Mr. Gbolahan Enilolobo, decried the poor capacity of teachers to deliver teaching service commensurate with their

qualifications and experience.

“Such occurrences are a consequence of low commitment, poor pre-service training and dispassionate psyche of most emerging teachers and all boils down to incompetence”, he said.

Enilolobo disclosed that TRCN as the regulatory agency for the teaching profession in Nigeria finds this scenario highly worrisome and thereby took step to mitigate the occurrence by introducing the Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) for all teachers seeking to register as professional teachers in the country.

Vice-Chancellor of University of Nigeria Nsukka, Prof. Benjamin Ozumba (middle) in handshake with the guest lecturer, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo (left) an the Dean of Faculty of Social Science, Rev. Fr. Hillary Achunike, after the lecture on the Value of Diversity: Restructuring to save Nigeria, held at institution recently.

Author lauds Ambode’s gift of N5m to LASU’s best graduating student The founder of Jordan Hill/ Young Authors Club, Mrs. Adeola Eze, has lauded Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, for his gift of N5 million to the Lagos State University best graduating student, Ogunsanya Adetoro.

The author said the gesture is a big step towards encouraging children and youths to be engaged in value-driven activities, stressing that Nigerians look forward to some or all of such youths and children getting endorsement deals for their achievement.

Eze said this at the launching of Children Books authored by five children between the ages of 5 to 8 who are members of the Young Authors Club by Jordan Hill Creative Writing as she urged parents and educationists to get children away from distractions and get them to spend quality time reading and writing which are the true

activities of a great leader, adding that the vision of Jordan Hill is to bring back the reading culture among young Nigerians.

“The real goal of Jordan Hill is to engage the young ones in valuedriven activities, nurture and raise children who would spend their time on activities that add value. We want to raise children who would not be distracted with various modern world distractions but would find time to give attention to what will take them in the right path. This is what drives us at Jordan Hill because right now, as it seems, there is a gap in our educational sector that we all as parents and educationists need to fill up to right some of the wrongs in our society”, she said.

Meanwhile, a Deputy Director in the Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mrs. Akinyemi Omolara, who represented

Governor Akinwumi Ambode at the event, has tasked Nigerians to see nation building as their collective responsibility, thus their priority should therefore be to see to the policies and programmes that will ensure good health, education and overall development for youths.

According to her, there is no doubt that children are the nation builders of tomorrow and without highly educated, skilled, intellectually brilliant and self confident youth, a nation may be toying with its future and undermining its existential capacity.

“I wish to mention that the State Ministry of Education has provided numerous programmes aimed at building and prepare the young ones for future leadership roles. It is pertinent to note that every country depends on future of its youths who later transform to adults. Their knowledge today will

advance the society tomorrow”, she said.

Keynote speaker of the day, Mr. Henry Agbebire, Chief Executive of Greenfield Consult, said the five books authored by the youngsters preached messages of focus, mastering one’s skills, learning and tenacity.

He said the books have messages for Nigerians which are: Building a Nation is not a question of so many words but actions; Nigerians should stop complaining, blaming and finding excuses but do what they can to advance the society; Not celebrating mediocrity but success.

He also urged parents to invest in their children in terms of quality education as the five Books: The Magic Botton, Lion Comes to Town, Max the Footballer, The Stolen Treasure and The Mischievous Old Woman were launched amidst grandeur at the La Cour Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos.

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29 Education Don makes case for adequate manpower in Geophysics

L-R: Mr. Eze, CEO, Jordan Hill initiative; Mrs. Deola Eze; one of the young authors, Miss Onyiye Udechukwu; CEO, Corona Schools Trust Council, Mrs. Adeyoyin Adeshina and keynote speaker, Mr Henry Agbebire, at the launch of the five books in Lagos recently by Young Authors Club, .

Cultivate reading culture, FUNAAB VC charges students Stories: Esther Taiwo The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogn State, Prof. Kolawole Salako, has charged students in the country to cultivate the habit of reading, declaring that “today’s Readers are tomorrow’s Leaders”.

Prof.

Salako, who was represented by the Deputy Director, AMREC, Dr. Olalekan Oyekunle, dropped the hint at a seminar tagged, “Education and the Nigerian Child” and Interschool Debate Competition.

The programme was organised

by Park Inn by Radisson Venture in conjunction with Kola

Obadimu (Jnr’s) Playhouse held at Park Inn. Prof. Salako charged students to take their education seriously, by improving on their reading culture and making use of the Library facilities at their disposal.

He also tasked them to be morally upright, eschew and flee from bad influences, choose associates and friends wisely and set goals and pursue them vigorously, in order to have an all-round education and achieve success in their chosen careers.

Speaking earlier, the Manager, Park Inn by Radisson Mr. Kayode Aina, stated that the Hotel was looking for an

educational initiative that will impact on children and it decided to choose the Schools’ Debate as its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), in order to encourage Secondary School students.

According to Mr. Aina, “Education gives knowledge and debating requires some form of research to oppose or support a point of argument.”

The seminar also had in attendance the Director, Grants Management, Professor Kolawole Adebayo, who presented a paper titled, “Park Inn By Radisson Abeokuta Schools’ Debate: The Journey so Far”.

The Debate was graced by

Veteran broadcaster laments falling standard of English language Veteran broadcaster, Mrs. Bimbo Oloyede, has lamented the falling standard of English Language proficiency among Nigerians, especially the poor pronunciation of English words among public speakers including journalists, customer service providers, teachers, and even politicians.

Oloyede, who linked the development to poor training, illiteracy, influences of dialects, among others, suggested that certain experts in the field of English Language should admit the responsibility of guiding the people to speak correctly.

She said such experts need to assume the role of custodians of good spoken words.

Towards addressing the challenge, the public speaking trainer has, therefore, published a book entitled; “Strictly Speaking” (Pronunciation Made Easy),

which she said is targeted at professionals within the education, information, political, corporate and entertainment sectors. She added that another one targeted at students will also be available during the public presentation scheduled to hold on Monday, June 25, in Lagos.

She said: “As a practitioner in the broadcast sector, I have been concerned about the falling standards of presentation and pronunciation permeating our air waves as well as the poor performance of public officials within our public space.

“The book is, therefore, based on the belief that articulation and effective communication, is an efficient tool that strengthens personal and corporate development, promotes educational advancement, and enhances dynamic

information dissemination and good governance.”

According to the author, the former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr. Christopher Kolade, will chair the book launch while the Chairman of Channels Media Group, Dr. John Momoh, will serve as one of the book reviewers.

Oloyede, however, noted that as nonnative speakers of English Language, Nigerians across major sectors, and particularly programmes presenters on radio and televisions, event compeers, custom officers, especially at our airports, teachers, motivational speakers and preachers require mastery of the language spoken globally to avoid bad influences on their audience, and especially the young ones.

Mr. Bayode Treasure-Olawunmi who is the holder of the Guinness World Record of the Longest Marathon Reading Aloud – for 122 Hours and he presented a talk titled, “The Importance of Reading to the Nigerian Child”.

The highpoint of the seminar was the Spoken Word Presentation by the representative of Golden Grace International School and African Church Grammar School, Abeokuta respectively and the Reading Game where the representative of the ViceChancellor, Dr. Oyekunle, Professor Adebayo and other guests were subjected to reading selected tests under a time frame.

The 56th Inaugural Lecturer of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, Professor Adeniyi Olowofela, has decried the shortage of manpower in Solid Earth Geophysics, calling on Government and stakeholders in the education sector to urgently address the challenge, in order to harness the financial prosperity in Geophysics.

Prof. Olowofela stated this while delivering the Inaugural Lecture titled, “The Use of Innocuous Geo (Physical) Tools in Discerning the Bowel of the Earth: A Strategy for Manpower Development”, at the Ceremonial Building of the university recently.

Dissecting the state of Geophysics in the country, Professor Olowofela, who is Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, noted that “As at 2018, the total number of universities in Nigeria is 158 with less than 2000 Geophysicists in these institutions”.

The Professor of Solid Earth Geophysics lamented that “for a population of over 170 million people, the intellectual “warehouse” of this subject is abysmally low”.

The Inaugural Lecturer attributed the development to “high cost of setting up geophysics research”.

He preferred that “If we can be creative and ingenious in our approach, as demonstrated in this Lecture, we shall be able to produce quality and adequate manpower (in Solid Earth Geopohysics) in the country and open ways to financial prosperity”.

Sex-for-mark scandal: UNILAG management promises thorough investigation

The attention of the University of Lagos Management has been drawn to a news report trending on social media in respect of an alleged sexual harassment involving an alleged lecturer in the university.

In a press release signed and issued by the Head, Corporate Affairs Directorate of the university, Mrs. Taiwo Oloyede, the Management said it has zero tolerance for allegations pertaining to sexual impropriety, and has a well-established policy against such practices.

“We wish to reassure all our stakeholders, students, parents, members of staff and the general public that Management will not treat this matter with levity.

Management will tackle the allegation with every sense of responsibility and seriousness that the matter deserves. The issue would be thoroughly investigated with transparency”, it stated.

The management therefore solicited information from members of the University community and pledged confidentiality and protection.

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FIFA files criminal complaint against online ticket seller Viagogo

Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel happy with Avita Resort as training base Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel says he is more than happy with the Super Eagles’ training base, the Avita Resort in Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Austria.

The Super Eagles are using the resort as their base ahead of the 2018 World Cup, which will see them play Croatia, Iceland and Argentina in Group D. “This place makes a whole lot of sense. I am truly impressed.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has improved so many things around the team, in terms

of organisation and logistics,” Mikel told the NFF’s official website.

“Whoever chose this place paid attention to details. We are happy here.”

Nigeria are preparing for their final World Cup warm-up friendly, which will see them play the Czech Republic in Schwechat, outside of Vienna, on Wednesday afternoon.

The West Africans were inaction this past weekend, suffering a 2-1 defeat to England

at Wembley Stadium in London.

The aftermath of the match against the Three Lions saw several players miss out on training on Monday evening.

Allnigeriasoccer reports that Alex Iwobi, Victor Moses, Leon Balogun, Mikel, William Troost-Ekong and Brian Idowu all failed to play a full part in training yesterday evening.

It is likely that these players will be left out of manager Gernot Rohr’s starting XI for the game against Czech Republic.

Andy Murray ‘closer’ to return, targets Wimbledon

Andy Murray says he “getting closer” to playing again following a frustratingly long injury lay-off and hopes to be fit enough to target a third Wimbledon title.

The former world number one has not played competitively since last year’s Wimbledon, undergoing hip surgery at the turn of the year.

With Wimbledon fast approaching, Murray, who has slipped to 47th in the world, said he had returned to training and playing the grasscourt season remained his aim.

“It’s been very slow,” he said in a video on the Guardian newspaper’s website. “I’ve been out getting close to a year now, which is a lot longer than I think me and any of my team kind of expected at

the beginning but I’m getting closer to playing again.

“I’ve started training a few days ago. I’m hoping to make my comeback during the grasscourt season.”

Murray, who has won two Wimbledon titles, said he is hoping to play at the Grand Slam event, which starts on July 2.

“I’m hoping I’ll be there but Roger Federer has obviously got a phenomenal record on grass,” said Murray.

“He’ll definitely be up there as one of the favourites, he added. “You never know.

It depends a little bit on the draw.”

Murray announced his planned return to the ATP Tour would be in the Libema Open in the Netherlands, starting

next Monday.

The 31-year-old is still on the entry list on the tournament’s official website, but can pull out at any time before the event begins.

Soccer’s ruling body FIFA has filed a criminal complaint against online ticket reseller Viagogo, saying it wanted to protect fans and prevent unauthorised ticket resale at the World Cup in Russia starting next week.

Zurich-based FIFA said on Tuesday it had filed a complaint, based on the law on unfair competition, with the public prosecutor’s office in Geneva after receiving complaints about the Swiss company’s practices.

Viagogo did not reply immediately to a request for comment.

“FIFA’s ultimate objective in the fight against the secondary ticket market is to prioritise the

safety and security of fans and enforce a fair 2018 FIFA World Cup ticketing pricing scheme,” it said in a statement.

FIFA said that its own website was the only legitimate place to buy World Cup tickets, which are on sale until July 15 – the final day of the tournament.

“FIFA regards the illicit sale and distribution of tickets as a serious issue,” it said.

“Tickets purchased via unauthorised distribution channels, including all tickets purchased through Viagogo AG, will be canceled once identified.

“FIFA reserves the right to refuse entry to the stadium to any holder of such tickets.”

Dudu Orumen: Alex Iwobi may be the creative spark Super Eagles midfield needs Arsenal ace Alex Iwobi could well be the creative spark the Super Eagles midfield need at the World Cup, according to top football expert Dudu Orumen.

There has long remained concerns about the creativity in the Eagles engine room and the recent friendlies against England and DR Congo have further given credence to this fact.

“I will suggest getting Iwobi into midfield,” said Orumen.

“He did well there against England and has played in that position for Arsenal.

“He will be the creative force missing in that midfield.”

“There is no creativity in the midfield,” Orumen added.

“The number of midfielders going to the World Cup is rather lean and with Ogenyi Onazi and Joel Obi struggling there, it calls for concern,” Orumen argued.

“The creative talent of the Nwakali brothers is missing, just a pity that they were not on the provisional squad.

“Joel Obi, for one, is no longer the player he used to be no thanks to injuries.”

Orumen said experienced campaigners like Mikel and Elderson Echiejile remain relevant to the team in Russia.

“Mikel gives the team the required balance, he is the ultimate ambassador, while Elderson may be slowing down, but he remains a stabilizing influence for the young players in the team,” he remarked.

Arsenal sign Stephan Lichtsteiner from Juventus Arsenal sign defender Stephan Lichtsteiner from Italian champions Juventus on a free transfer.

The defender, 34, spent seven years at Juventus, making 257 appearances and winning Serie A seven times in a row.

Lichtsteiner, who captains Switzerland, will become manager

Unai Emery’s first signing since succeeding Arsene Wenger.

“Stephan brings huge experience and leadership to us. He’s a player with great quality with a very positive and determined attitude,” said Emery.

“Stephan will improve us on and off the pitch.”

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David Beckham backs North America World Cup bid

David Beckham has thrown his weight behind North America’s bid to host the 2026 World Cup as the vote looms, saying the fans’ passion for football would make the event “very special”.

The US-Canada-Mexico joint bid is battling against Morocco for the right to stage the tournament, with FIFA members picking the winner at a vote in Moscow on June 13.

“A football competition as big as the World Cup deserves to be in great places and if the US, Canada and Mexico get that it will be very special,” said former LA Galaxy star Beckham in a video released

by Major League Soccer.

The former England captain, who played for

the Galaxy for six seasons and was awarded an MLS franchise in Miami earlier this year, said he had experienced the passion for the game in all three countries.

“I’ve been able to have played in one of these countries and I’ve been to the other two as well and also played in Canada for the Galaxy but I know the passion that runs through all three of those countries,” he said.

“Don’t get me started on the passion that runs through Mexico because the players that I’ve played against, I’ve played against them as a nation before and there’s not many nations that are as passionate as them.”

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star

said he attended matches the last time the United States hosted the event, in 1994, but that the game has grown enormously in recent years.

“I’ve seen how much the game has grown in the last 10 years and it’s incredible to have happened so fast and changed in so many different ways,” said Beckham.

“People are really getting behind the game now throughout the US and it’s great to see, it’s great to have been a part of. I’m excited about 2026 because if that really happens, if it does happen, I know for sure that as a fan I’ll be going to that World Cup.” A long-awaited report from FIFA inspectors last week left the North American bid as the clear front-runner after giving it a rating of four out of a possible five according to its criteria.

Morocco, bidding to become only the second African nation to host the tournament, received only 2.7 out of five, but advanced to the Moscow vote despite red flags being raised over several critical components of the bid.

The 2026 World Cup will be the first to be expanded to 48 teams, posing a severe test for the hosts.

FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigers to open camp June 19 Nigeria is to open Camp in Lagos on June 19 for this month’s FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers according to fillers from the Nigeria Basketball Federation, NBBF. Though, it is not yet clear the number of players that would be invited for camping doe the third window of the FIBA Qualifiers calendar, it was gathered that head coach Alex Nwora and his technical crew

are leaving nothing to chance as they look ahead to the match up against Mali, Rwanda and Uganda.

However, team captain Ike Diogu is expected to lead a star studded squad as many players have already indicated interest in playing for Nigeria on home soil with some being their first time home to play at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere.

Nigeria is currently leading Group B with 6 points after defeating Mali, Uganda and Rwanda during the first set of its group games played at Palais des Sports Salamatou Maiga in Bamako, Mali.

At the end of this window, only three teams will advance to the next round making the battle in Lagos a stiff contest between Mali, Uganda and Rwanda.

World Cup: Super Eagles get FIFA integrity briefing Nigeria’s 2018 FIFA World Cup–bound squad members have been taken through the paces of the world body’s integrity initiative, as they were fully briefed by the Assistant Director (Legal) of the Nigeria Football Federation, Barrister Okey Obi, in London on Thursday last week.

The session took place at the team’s Hilton London Wembley hotel in the evening, with Obi sharing the kernel of FIFA’s effort at fighting match manipulation with the players and officials.

“I must say that I was pleasantly surprised and delighted with the keen interest and attention that the players and officials paid to the presentation, and the level of acceptance that I could deduce thereafter.

“Players and officials excitedly downloaded the FIFA Integrity App on their phones and my attention was in fact drawn to the collective sharing of ideas on the presentation by the players. Immediately they had access to their phones, they downloaded the App and started talking about it among themselves.”

Players and officials sat with rapt attention through the 30-minute, 21-slide presentation, and Obi’s task was made easier by Captain Mikel John Obi leading the sense of absolute involvement in the programme.

All 26 players in the team camp in London as at Thursday night attended the briefing.

Officials present were Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr; Salisu Yusuf (Chief

Coach); Jean-Luc Royer (Assistant Coach); Imama Amapakabo (Assistant Coach); Alloy Agu (Goalkeepers’ Trainer); Enrico Pionetti (Assistant Coach); Bernard Gines (Assistant Coach); Dayo Enebi Achor (Team Administrator); Ibrahim Gyaran (Team Doctor); Nnaemeka Anozie (Team Physiotherapist); Pascal Patrick (Team Coordinator); Toyin Ibitoye (Media Officer); Hassan Suleiman (second Physiotherapist) and; Chidi Ngoka (Equipment Manager).

Barrister Obi is Nigeria’s Single Point of Contact (SPoC) on integrity matters for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup finals. Dr. Christian Emeruwa, the National Integrity Officer, will also be at the FIFA World Cup.

Mikel Obi: Super Eagles ready for Czech Republic friendly Super Eagles’ skipper John Obi Mikel has said the three-time African champions are battle-ready for their next friendly game against Czech Republic in Vienna, Austria on Wednesday.

The Tianjin Teda of China player via his Twitter handle @mikel_john_obi wrote: “Thank you for your support this weekend!

“It was a good test against a strong side – onto the next game.”

Super Eagles must improve before their participation in the 2018 World Cup.

Nigeria suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of England in a warm-up friendly played at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday.

With the African side set to face a tough Group D at Russia 2018, Mikel knows that they must learn from their defeat to England and improve before their World Cup opener against Croatia on June 16.

The Gernot Rohr lads will due with their Czech Republic counterparts at the Schwechat stadium, Austria. The tie is slated to kick off at 2 p.m.

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NCC to partner Nigerian Academy of Engineering to lift economy

Nigeria clears $600m airlines’ trapped funds

Insecurity at terminal: Stakeholders want NPA to sanction firm

Land reform, tourism key to Nigeria’s economic development – Dangote Motolani Oseni President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has said that land reform and tourism development are central to economic development in Nigeria.

Dangote Group is the major sponsor of the ongoing National Stakeholders Dialogue on Land Reform being hosted by the Presidential Technical Committee on Land Reform (PTCLR).

The Group is also the major sponsor of the 61st United Nation World

Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Regional Commission for Africa Conference which ends today June 6, 2018.

The UNWTO on Monday in Abuja conferred on the President of the Dangote Group Alhaji Aliko Dangote ‘Special Award for Responsible Tourism.’

The Dangote Group’s Executive Director on Stakeholders Management and Corporate Communication Engr.

Ahmed Mansur who represented Mr. Dangote said the award will further

spur the conglomerate to support the cause of tourism in Africa.

He said: “As I traveled round the world in pursuit of my business activities, I enjoyed the wonderful sights and sounds that tourism provides.

“I had opportunities to sample all that tourism could provide in the continent. I consider myself not only a committed traveller but a tourist.

“I want to thank the honourable minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed and his team

Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, SAN(4th left), Minister for Justice and Attorney -General of the Federation, Mr Abubakar Malami,SAN(middle), Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen(4th right), Founder/President, International Institute for Petroleum, Energy, Law and Policy(IIPELP), Mr Niyi Ayoola – Daniels Esq(2nd right), Administrator National Judicial Institute, Hon. Justice Rosaline Patricia Bozimo(3rd right) and others in a group photograph shortly after the Opening Ceremony of the 4th IIPEP/NJI Annual Judges Workshop on Petroleum, Gas and Power Sectors with the theme, “The Judiciary and Power Sector Recovery Programme : Legal, Commercial and Regulatory Issues,” at the Aloysisus Katsina –Alu Seminar Hall, National Judicial Institute on... Tuesday.

and other tourism bodies for the impact and opportunities made available to visit tourist sites,” he said.

Speaking, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said the theme of this year’s meeting, “Tourism Statistics: A Catalyst for Development,” is timely as Nigeria is witnessing major strides in its bid to diversifying the economy.

Meanwhile, at the land reform dialogue, Mr. Dangote said the discussion on land reform in Nigeria was timely, adding that it is central to any meaningful economic development.

Speaking through his representative Engr. Mansur, he said any initiative that will make transactions in land and transfer of ownership easier and transparent is of great benefit to the Nigerian economy and Dangote Group.

Speaking, the Vice-President Prof.

Yemi Osinbajo regretted that only 3 per cent of the Nigerian land is surveyed and documented, adding that there was the need to consider a wide range of views in the reform process.

He said the government of Muhammadu Buhari was desirous of enhancing the uses of land through diversification of the economy.

In his welcome address, the chairman of the Presidential Technical Committee on Land Reform (PTCLR) Prof. Peter O. Adeniyi regretted that land administration in Nigeria is largely opaque and centralized.

He said the dialogue was aimed at raising awareness on the benefits of national land reform programme.

In his keynote address Prof. Ezekiel Olukayode Idowu called for the setting up of a National Land Commission funded by all levels of government.

Human factor critical to success of shipping, says NIMASA DG

• Charges ILO to consider geopolitical peculiarities in reviewing labour convention Henry Omunu, Abuja The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stressed the importance of human factors to successful shipping, stating that it is one of the most important elements in achieving competitive edge and safety in the maritime industry.

Dr. Dakuku made this known today, while addressing participants

at the Business AFRICA meeting at the ongoing 107th session of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Conference in Geneva, Switzerland where consideration for the review of Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 would be made.

The DG who noted that the industry must partner with workers to develop a strategy that will contribute to the constant development of Human Resources in the sector said that investment in workforce is a sure way to guarantee success of firms and boost

profitability.

According to him, “employees are the most critical factor that determines the success of a firm, this is even truer in the Maritime industry that is capital intensive and where safety is paramount so constant training and development as well as welfare of workforce must be taken seriously“.

He further urged AFRICAN businessmen to pay great attention to welfare of workers in order to be able to compete favourably in the international market adding that the

maritime industry in particular could play greater role in the economic growth of third world countries if the right investment is made in the sector.

He commended the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for the review of Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 and also advised that considerations should be given to peculiarities of the different geopolitical areas of the world in the amendments, adding however that after 10 years, the MLC 2006 ought to be reviewed to meet the challenges of emerging trends.

ANAP calls for revocation of ‘illegal’ sale of Nigeria Airways to Arik Air Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The Federal Government has been advised to revoke the ‘Illegal’ sale of Nigeria Airways assets to the owners of Arik Air. The Secretary General of Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP), Comrade Abdul-Rasaq Saidu who gave this advice during an interview in Lagos said instead of wasting time and money floating a new national carrier, government should re-name Arik Air, Nigeria Airways after the takeover.. The airline owners, he alleged have not fully paid the amount the airline was sold to them by the liquidator, government should refund the owners the amount paid for the illegal transactions at the time of sale.

Comrade Saidu noted that his advice to President Buhari’s administration was based on the fact that the 1959 Act of Parliament that established Nigeria Airways out of the then West African Airways Corporation (WAAC) has not been repealed or revoked by the country’s National Assembly at the time of liquidation nor thereafter, after which it was sold to the owners of Arik Air. He said the sale of Nigeria Airways, albeit, illegally, marked the beginning of high level corruption in the country’s aviation industry and that the Buhari administration should beam searchlight on this alleged fraud and all those involved during the tenure of former President Olusegun Obasanjo be brought to book.

In essence, Saidu pointed out, “ Nigeria Airways , a public liability company was stolen by tricks. So, we want to know or in other words, Federal Government should take over Arik Air. Let the owners tell us how much they paid at the time of the ‘illegal’ purchase and let government refund the money and take over Arik Air and consequently re-name it Nigeria Airways “.

Comrade Saidu added that it was interesting when the President in 2015 asked:” Where is Nigeria Airways “, and up till date, all officials privy to the illegal transactions have not been able to provide answers to the knotty question.

He further asked:” Why are they dodging it, especially the present Minister of State, Aviation, who must have inherited documents on the transactions, if truly they are helping Buhari to fight corruption. It is on record that three quarter of the landed property in Ikeja, GRA, were owned by Nigeria Airways.

How much were those assets sold and to whom and where is the proceeds?

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Insecurity at terminal: Stakeholders want NPA to sanction firm Motolani Oseni Clearing agent operating at the Tin-Can Island port complex have called on the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), to sanction Josepdam Port Services (JPS) over porous and unsecured anchorage.

Josepdam, the operator of berth 1 and 2 at Tin-Can Island port complex, Lagos has experienced series of attacks at the terminal due to security lapses by the operator.

Although, Marine Police is expected to secure the quay, but other terminal operators are also providing security apparatus to secure their quays against potential attack on vessels at berth.

Clearing agents who bemoaned the incessant attack said failure of Josep‎dam to secure its quay led to attacks on the terminal leading to loss of confidence by importers.

However, the agents said the attacks may not be unconnected with insider sabotage.

Recall that on March 18, a group of sea robbers numbering about 20 gained access into Josepdam terminal through the waterfront and headed to the terminal’s fuel dump. The robbers beat up and tied the security guards at the fuel dump before they connected a hose from their standby boat to evacuate fuel from the terminal’s fuel tank. The robbers, who reportedly operated unchallenged for more than an hour, succeeded in carting away about eight drums of diesel from the terminals.

Four days later and precisely on March 22, 2018, the robbers called at Josepdam again. This time, they launched an attack on a ship named MV Kiana. The ship, which was discharging its cargo of bulk sugar belonging to BUA Sugar Refinery, has

Nura Shipping Limited as its agent in Nigeria.

The robbers, as usual, stormed the ship using canoe, which they brought alongside the ship and gained access onboard with the aid of a rope tied to a hook.

Speaking on the incident, a clearing agent, Ikechukwu Nwani asked the Nigerian Ports Authority to sanction the terminal operator over its poor security architecture.

Nwani said the porous nature of Josephdam can affect other terminal operator and affect the gains made by the country in implementing International Ships and Ports Security (ISPS) code.

“The incessant attacks and compromise of staff of Josepdam can affect the security of other terminals on the axis and the better the government sanction them in other to sit tight.

“If you visit their terminal, you will know it is the most porous and you imagine how they became compliant with the ISPS code.”

He continued, “Their berth is porous, that is why they recorded three consecutive attacks in one month.”

Meanwhile, investigations have shown that there was insider compromise from staff of the terminal operator who colluded with sea robbers to attack the terminal.

Confirming this, the PresidentGeneral of the Maritime Workers Union Of Nigeria (MWUN), Com. Adewale Adeyanju confirmed that staff of the terminal were complicit on the attacks successfully carried out on the terminal.

Adeyanju however disclosed that the compromised staff (name withheld) have however being sacked by the management of Josephdam.

L-R: Official of Nigeria Info, Kimberly Nwachukwu; Dr. Funmi Olubode Sawe and official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Samin Amaddin, during the grand finale of the corruption public integrity debate competition for students of tertiary institutions, organized by Bounce Corruption in Abuja … on Tuesday. Photo: Temitope Balogun

World Environmental Day: Stakeholders seek solution to plastic wastes in aviation environment Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo As part of activities marking the 44th World Environmental Day (WED), stakeholders in the nation’s aviation industry yesterday gathered at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA) Lagos for the purpose of examining the nature and extent of the pollution caused by the proliferation of plastic wastes in aviation environment.

The event organized by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) with the theme: Beat Plastic Pollution” also created a forum to discuss policy options required to address this menace for the sustainability of the industry.

Speaking at the event, Managing Director of FAAN, Engr. Saleh Dunoma stated that since 1974, the focus of integrating human interactions and developments and the environment has been that of keeping the only planet earth we have, safe and healthy.

Engr. Dunoma stated that this year’s edition is being used to specifically point global attention to the challenges of plastic pollution coming from all facets of human environment.

The FAAN boss who was represented

by FAAN’s Director of Engineering Services, Engr. Salisu Daura pointed out, that although, airports do not produce plastic products; however, they provide avenues for installations of plastic products in form of facilities as well as selling of items packed in plastic containers. This he said could contribute to plastic waste generation into the immediate and the larger environment.

According to Dunoma, the aim of the United Nations on this year’s theme is not to pass the bulk but to reduce the statistics by proffering solutions that will be far reaching and attract commitment from all stakeholders.

“Available statistics are evidences of everyone’s contributions to this challenge.

Only one sector could not have been responsible for the over 200,000 metric tonnes of plastic wastes that find their way into the water bodies every year in the country. Only one sector could not have been responsible for the ranking of Nigeria as one of the top twenty countries with the worst plastic waste management”, Dunoma said.

In his own goodwill message, Director of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Muhktar Usman stated that it is expected that the resultant effect of the gathering should affect aviation environment positively, starting with everyone’s determination to take ownership of our environment and to actively protect us from plastic and other pollutants.

Capt Usman who was also represented by a senior NCAA official, Mrs. Oyetu Adegbesan noted that implementing environmental best practices and policies at the airports is therefore essential to

achieve an environmentally sustainable aviation sector as a whole.

According to him, the use of plastic products has increased massively in aviation environment over the years which has caused massive pollution, adding that the cost of removing these pollutions has proved to be prohibitive.

Commending FAAN for putting the event together, Usman said “the primary objective of NCAA has been to create an enabling environment which will encourage and ensure dynamic growth of the aviation industry that is sustainable through safe, secure and efficient services”.

He equally advised that that all stakeholders as well as passengers passing through the airport to assist in putting an end to plastic waste with simple acts like using reusable water bottle.

The World Environmental Day was well attended by stakeholders in the aviation industry, including CEOs of agencies, experts, workers and the media.

PIB: NNPC calls for simplified fiscal terms for easy policy implementation Idu Jude, Abuja Efforts are being made to ensure that the Nigerian Senate considers simplifying the fiscal provisions in the Petroleum Industry Fiscal Bill (PIFB) to ensure easy implementation of the policy.

Group Managing Director of the corporation, Dr. Maikanti Baru, made this submission during the Senate Joint Committee Public Hearing on the Petroleum Industry Fiscal Bill (PIFB), Petroleum Host and Impacted Communities Development Bill (PHICDB) and Petroleum Industry Administration Bill (PIAB) at the National Assembly.

Represented by the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Gas and Power, Engr. Saidu Mohammed, advocated for the inclusion of clauses to make it easy for the law to be reviewed in response to economic, technical and other considerations.

The corporation also advocated for incentivizing oil and gas operations to attract investment into the country.

He said there was need to leave out all regulatory issues in the Bill to ensure progressivity and empower the regulatory commission to effectively regulate the industry.

He said NNPC was fully in support of the Petroleum Industry Reform Bill which has now been broken into regulatory, operational and administrative segments for easy passage.

Going down the memory lane, the GMD said the original Petroleum Industry Bill was borne out of the Federal Government’s desire to put in place a robust and desirable legislation to engender transparency, accountability and fairness in the nation’s Oil and Gas Industry.

He noted that although the process of getting the Bill passed had been very challenging, the National Assembly had taken the most practical step to advance its passage by breaking it into phases.

“It is laudable to note that the Governance Bill has been passed by the Legislature while the Fiscal Bill, Administration Bill, and the Host and Impacted Communities Development Bill are going through legislative processes.

“NNPC appreciates the opportunity to review these bills and we have employed our deep expertise and experiences in the Industry to assess their provisions and will gladly make contributions that will not only enforce the desires of the National Assembly but will ensure that the reform bills when passed into law meet the expectations of Nigerians and investors alike,” Dr. Baru stated.

Earlier, the Lead Senate Committee Chairman, Senator Kabiru Marafa, said the public hearing on the three (3) bills was the first time that the National Assembly was sponsoring the bills in bits and pieces for easy consideration and speedy passage of regulations that would lead to the reform of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry.

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NCC to partner Nigerian Academy of Engineering to lift economy Stories: Ladesope Ladelokun The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has expressed readiness of the commission to continue its collaboration with the Nigerian Academy of Engineering to improve Nigeria’s economy.

He noted that the impact of the Academy has been profound, especially in the manufacturing sector.

Danbatta made this known recently when the Vice President of the Academy, Professor.

Fola Lasisi, paid him a courtesy visit at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.

Expressing his commitment to collaborating with the Academy, Danbatta said, “We are committed to collaborating with the Academy in order to contribute our widow’s might towards the development of engineering in the country.

We believe by so doing we will bring solace to some citizens through these efforts as well

as carving a niche for ourselves.”

He added that the Commission has always worked in partnership with the Nigerian Academy of Engineering over the years, even before his emergence at the helm of affairs and that, he has only inherited the excellent tradition that has started in the past.

Earlier in his address, Lasisi, who led a delegation of the Academy noted that the visit was important to strengthen relationship with the Commission.

Why Microsoft may acquire GitHub for $5b Long standing rumours Microsoft has its sights set on acquiring popular code repository GitHub, it turns out, may have some substance.

A report from Business Insider cites sources close to both GitHub and Microsoft who claim the two companies came together to discuss a joint marketing venture, and are now contemplating a full acquisition.

If the rumours are true, the deal would be worth somewhere in the area of $5 billion – a price a source says is too high for Microsoft’s taste.

It’s unclear whether these talks are part of serious consideration, idle chatter over other business, or if they even continue at this time.

GitHub, in 2015, received a valuation of approximately 2 billion dollars. Indications, just a few years ago, were that Git Hub was happy to keep seeking funding on the way to an eventual public offering.

Things changed, perhaps, when GitHub CEO Chris Wanstrath stepped down last fall.

The company has yet to find a replacement, despite considering executives from both Microsoft and Google.

If you’re into conspiracy theories, here’s one: maybe GitHub hasn’t found a replacement for its CEO (who remains with the company during this transition period) because it’s considering allowing Microsoft to acquire it for an obscene amount of money.

And, were the acquisition to go through,

Microsoft would stand to benefit as well.

Owning Git Hub would give it direct access to hundreds of millions of developers, working at millions of companies, all more easily encouraged to use Microsoft’s cloud services and other products.

Furthermore, Git Hub is a gold mine of AI talent, data, and resources – acquiring it would, hypothetically, give Microsoft unbrokered access.

We reached out to both Microsoft and Git Hub to confirm these reports, but did not receive an immediate response. Unlike the stock market which, according to Nasdaq. com, had Microsoft stocks up two percent within minutes of the Business Insider report.

Nokia’s Snapdragon 710 smartphone to arrive soon Despite releasing a wide range of smartphones this year, plans have reached advanced stage by HMD Global to release Nokia –branded Snapdragon 710 in winter, a source has revealed.

Specifically, the source claims that HMD Global is currently working on a smartphone under the codename “Phoenix” that is set to use Qualcomm’s latest processor, the Snapdragon 710, which was most recently featured inside Xiaomi’s Mi 8 SE Now, aside from the processor, it’s unclear what the new Nokia device will offer, but

4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage are the most likely options. Additionally, a dual-camera setup comprised of two ZEISSbranded lenses is a possibility. Also, in regards to the overall design, Nokia could potentially opt for a slightly more premium glass build, with the front of the smartphone expected to adorn by a tall 18:9 display.

Currently, it appears the new Nokia device is on track for an autumn/winter 2018 release which, if true, could mean it will eventually compete directly with Google’s upcoming Pixel-branded Snapdragon 710 device,

codenamed “Bonito.”

Google’s offering is expected to make an official appearance in 2019 to compliment both the pixel 3 and pixel3XL which, according to recent information, are set to boast 5.3- inch and 6.2inch displays respectively.

Considering autumn is still quite a few months away, leaks are likely to remain minimal for the time being. However, for those wishing to get their hands on a more budget-friendly Nokia smartphone, the brand has just launched the Nokia 2.1,3.1, and 5.1.

Bayelsa State Governor, Hon Seriake Dickson (2nd left), assisted by his Delta State counterpart, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (2nd right), the State Deputy Governor, Kingsley Otuaro (left), former Governor Chief James Ibori (right), cutting the tape, during the commissioning of Sapele Modern Market, Sapele in Sapele Local Government Area. PIX: BRIPIN ENARUSAI

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Apple jams Facebook’s web-tracking tools Apple will attempt to frustrate tools used by Facebook to automatically track web users, within the next version of its iOS and Mac operating systems.

Apple’s software chief Craig Federighi, confirmed this at the firm’s developers conference.

He added that the web browser Safari would ask owners’ permission before allowing the social network to monitor their activity.

Maenwhile, Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook had previously described Facebook’s practices as being an “invasion of privacy” an opinion Facebook’s founder Mark Zuckerberg subsequently denounced as being “glib”.

At the WWDC conference held in San Jose, California - Mr Federighi said that Facebook keeps watch over people in ways they might not be aware of.

“We’ve all seen these - these like buttons, and share buttons and these comment fields.

“Well it turns out these can be used to track you, whether you click on them or not.”

He then pointed to an onscreen alert that asked: “Do you want to allow Facebook.com to use cookies and available data while browsing?””You can decide to keep your information private.”

One cyber-security exert applauded the move.”Apple is making changes to the core of how the browser works - surprisingly strong changes that should enable greater privacy,” said Kevin Beaumont.

“Quite often the changes companies make around privacy are small, incremental, they don’t shake the market up much.

“Here Apple is allowing users to see when tracking is enabled on a website - actually being able to visually see that with a prompt is breaking new ground.”

He added that the firm appeared willing to flash up a lot of prompts despite the potential for this to become annoying.

“Perhaps Apple is gambling on websites reining in tracking rather than users having to give constant permission to track their device,” he added.

Apple also said that MacOS Mojave would combat a technique called “fingerprinting”, in which advertisers try to track users who delete their cookies.

The method involves identifying computers by the fonts and plug-ins installed among other configuration details.

To counter this, Apple will present web pages with less detail about the computer.

“As a result your Mac will look more like everyone else’s Mac, and it will be dramatically more difficult for data companies to uniquely identify your device,” Mr. Federighi explained.

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Nigeria clears $600m airlines’ trapped funds Stories: Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it was encouraged by the recent developments in Nigeria where the Federal Government succeeded in clearing $600million backlog of airline funds trapped in Nigeria.

The Director-General of IATA, Alexandre de Juniac at the 74th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the clearing house for over 280 global airlines confirmed that the country had indeed cleared the amount that led to crisis in the sector in 2016 which

threatened the pull out of foreign airlines out of Nigeria.

De juniac, however called on governments to abide by international agreements and treaty obligations to enable airlines to repatriate revenues from ticket sales and other activities.

According to IATA, the amount of airline funds blocked from repatriation totalled $4.9 billion at the end of 2017, which was down seven per cent compared to year-end 2016. He however noted that airline funds remained blocked in some 16 countries.

He listed the top five markets with blocked

funds as Venezuela, where airlines have been unable to repatriate $3.78billion; Angola, where approximately $386 million remains blocked; Sudan where $170 million is blocked; Bangladesh, where $95 million is trapped and Zimbabwe, where $76 million remains unrecovered.

His words: “The connectivity provided by aviation is vital to economic growth and development. Aviation supports jobs and trade and helps people to lead better lives. But airlines need to have confidence that they will be able to repatriate their revenues in order to bring these benefits to markets.”

“We have has some recent success. The $600 million

From Left : Country Manager, Rwand Air; Ms . Ibiyemi Odusi; Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Rwand Air; Silver Munyaneza; Rwanda High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Stanislas Kamanzi, a pilot, Captain Joan Obasi, Representative of Minister of State Aviation, Engineer Mahmoud Ben Tukur and a staff of Connect Nigeria, Abdulrahman Suleiman Bawa during a dinner with stakeholders in Abuja.

IATA, AFRAA sign MoU to advance aviation in Africa The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and The African Airline Association (AFRAA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen their cooperation.

The MoU was signed by Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO and AFRAA’s Secretary General, Abderahmane Berthé on the sidelines of the 74th IATA Annual General Meeting in Sydney.

Under the MoU, IATA and AFRAA will exchange information, expertise and capabilities and work jointly to: Enhance safety by assisting airlines to successfully implement the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) and IATA Ground Handling

Manual (IGOM), Promote regional air connectivity by working jointly with governments to implement supporting the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), Encourage data exchange among aviation stakeholders to improve the passenger experience, enhance security through capacity building, while free airline funds blocked by governments from repatriation by advising governments on best practices to clear backlogs, Also, ahieve reasonable levels of taxes and charges by helping governments to focus on the social and economic benefits of aviation.

“Africa is full of potential. Unlocking

the economic and social benefits of aviation is a critical element of the continent’s development. Achieving Africa’s potential, however, will not happen by chance. Continuous improvement in safety, an effective regulatory framework, and fit-forpurpose infrastructure are essential.

To achieve that; strong partnerships are key. This MoU will strengthen IATA’s already close relationship with AFRAA and help ensure that global standards and best practices form the backbone of Africa’s aviation growth,” said de Juniac.

The MoU paves the way for further development in African aviation. Air transport already supports 6.8 million jobs and generates $72.5 billion of

economic activity on the continent.

“AFRAA and IATA share a common vision – the development of a safe, secure and sustainable aviation industry in Africa that facilitates business, trade and tourism and contributes positively to Africa’s economic growth and development.

This MoU with IATA will commit both our organizations to work together even closer on the main priorities for African aviation. In particular, we count on IATA to provide the requisite technical support across a number of areas such as improving aviation infrastructure and capacity building with national regulators,” said Abderahmane Berthé, AFRAA’s Secretary General.

backlog in Nigeria has been cleared and we made $120million of progress from a peak of over $500 million in Angola.

I encourage the government of Angola to work with airlines to help reduce this backlog further.”

He disclosed that given the deepening economic crisis in Venezuela, a resolution appears to be unlikely in the short term.

“We are encouraged by the recent developments in Nigeria and Angola and hope other states will also move quickly to address blocked funds”, he added.

At the height of the crisis in 2016, Spanish national airline, Iberia withdrew from Nigeria and is yet to return.

Followed in quick succession was United States carrier, United which stopped services between Houston and Lagos. Emirates scaled down its operations to daily flight into Lagos from the two daily flights it operated.

The carrier stopped its Abuja operation.

Other carriers reduced capacity on the lucrative Nigerian route. Job losses in the aviation sector was unprecedented in the sector.

No fewer than 200 Nigerian employees of the foreign carriers lost their jobs within the period. Seriously affected by the trapped funds were Emirates, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM, and Ethiopian Airlines.

Airlines’ funds were released in tranches until the government cleared the entire backlog. That singular situation brought sanity to the sector.

The reason for the scaling back or pulling out of the market was because of the impact of the depreciation of local currencies and the drop in oil and commodity prices in those countries.

So, in Nigeria, for example, they were forced to sell in the local currency, but, unfortunately, foreign currency was not readily available then for them to exchange and take it out of the country.

The clearing of trapped funds by the government has buoyed revived activities in the airline industry with some of the airlines that left in the aftermath of the crisis returning while many other foreign carriers have their applications with the Ministry of Transportation indicating their readiness to begin flight services to the country.

One of such airlines is Air Namibia which begins air services to Lagos from Windhoek on June 29, 2018. Rwand Air is connecting more Nigerian cities.

New routes are opening up both for domestic and international airlines.

Nick Fadugba becomes AfBAA new chairman African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has announced the appointment of Mr Nick Fadugba, CEO, African Aviation Services Limited, as its new Chairman.

He was appointed by AfBAA’s Board of Directors during the recent European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, and replaces Mr Tarek Ragheb, the Founding Chairman of AfBAA. Mr Fadugba established African Aviation Services, in 1990, with the raison d’etre of promoting aviation development in Africa and he is

widely recognised as an authority on the African aviation industry. He is a former elected Secretary General of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), is the Advisor to the Association of African Aviation Training Organisations (AATO) and a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), UK. Over the years, Mr Fadugba has provided a wide-range of consultancy and advisory services to international and African aviation organisations and governments.

Mr. Rady Fahmy, Executive Director of AfBAA said, “We are delighted with the appointment of Mr. Fadugba as the

new Chairman of AfBAA. The new Chairman is tasked with setting the vision, future direction and strategic agenda for AfBAA.” Mr. Fadugba stated, “My immediate goals are to build on the reputation of AfBAA, make it more relevant to its membership and ensure its financial sustainability. In this regard, I am pleased to confirm that AfBAA will now embrace both the business and general aviation industry throughout Africa, giving it a much wider and deeper footprint on the African continent.”

He continued, “Another urgent priority for AfBAA is to increase its

membership of African operators, Civil Aviation Authorities and other regulatory bodies. We will also seek to strengthen AfBAA’s relationships with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the African Union (AU). Having successfully become a member of the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), AfBAA is committed to encouraging its members to qualify for IS-BAO and ISBAH operations and safety certification as soon as possible.”

“In addition, we will re-examine AfBAA’s existing committees and where necessary streamline them so

as to make them more effective in delivering their objectives.”

AfBAA’s main event this year is the African Business & General Aviation Symposium in Nairobi from 21 to 23 November, 2018, which will be its first major international event in Kenya.

The event will be attended by both jet and turboprop aircraft operators from throughout the region and further afield and will be attended by numerous African Civil Aviation Authorities and international organisations.

AfBAA’s second AfBAC Expo will take place in 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Why foreign investment not easy fix for Africa’s energy needs

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he ConversationForeign investment in subSaharan Africa’s power sector has reached a record-high. Spurred on by the United Nations’ goal to ensure modern energy access for all by 2030, international donors have focused on increasing the region’s electrification access. It currently stands at only 35%, significantly less than any other part of the world.

The focus on electrification is illustrated by the type of foreign aid sub-Saharan Africa currently receives. While overall commitments from Western countries to the area have been largely constant over the last decade, aid to the power sector specifically is six times greater.

China has also upped its engagement, and is now responsible for a third of all new power plants in the region. And as private sector investments similarly rise, sub-Saharan governments now contribute less than 25% of power sector spending.

All those providing money have important short term interests.

International donors like the US want tangible, fast results from their aid spending – both to meet UN goals and appease taxpayers at home. Private companies require quick profits, especially for investments viewed as high risk. And for African governments, providing electricity to previously unconnected households can potentially lead to more votes in upcoming elections.

As a consequence, while electricity demand in sub-Saharan Africa will grow exponentially, little thought has been put into understanding the long term implications of current investment.

Foreign business versus domestic development The US and China are among those major donor countries that use aid to directly finance their own energy companies. This has led to electrification efforts being primarily motivated by foreign business interests rather than African development.

Non-African companies almost exclusively focus on high growth and profitable markets in a few relatively stable African countries. Meanwhile, countries considered less stable, such as the Sahelian countries of Niger, Mali, and Chad, or Central African countries like South Sudan and the Central African Republic, have largely been left out.

Progress on rural electrification has also been limited. Poorer customers, challenging logistics and long cost recovery times all make for a weak business case for investment outside the cities. Yet over 80% of the people without electricity in Africa live in rural areas.

So what is the impact of all this money streaming in from abroad? Arguing for

the importance of domestic ownership for long term skill development, the French economist Thomas Piketty has noted that none of the recent Asian development success stories (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China) has depended on foreign investments.

And for sub-Saharan Africa’s power sector, Western assistance comes with strings attached. In exchange for foreign support, African governments are asked to limit state intervention, liberalise energy markets and cut import taxes and local subsidies. So it is Africa’s industries which are likely to feel the implicit consequences.

When Kenya removed all import taxes for solar modules to help increase capacity in 2014, Kenyan businesses missed out. As Hajio Kruper, managing

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director of the first solar PV manufacturer in Kenya, explained: The new tax exemption, while being a very noble idea on the surface, will have negative effects on local manufacturers.

The vibrant solar energy market that Kenya has developed will be flooded with cheap imports.

An opposite approach – strong national intervention, subsidy schemes and financial assistance for the rural poor – was evident in recent successful rural electrification cases in East Asia, South Africa and Ghana.

Yet despite the long term concerns of current international investments in subSaharan Africa’s power sector, we are not calling for them to be reduced. Instead, we suggest a revised approach focused on self-sufficiency, inclusiveness and

Private companies require quick profits, especially for investments viewed as high risk. And for African governments, providing electricity to previously unconnected households can potentially lead to more votes in upcoming elections

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sustainability.

Building a strong domestic power industry in Africa is crucial to avoid long term reliance on aid, and vulnerability to political change abroad. To do so, it is key to implement efficient and stable sector regulations, as well as to foster African entrepreneurism.

However, scaling these efforts to a continental level is the bigger challenge, and cannot be achieved without also dispersing expertise.

It is widely known that sub-Saharan Africa features a fast growing renewable energy market with tremendous potential. Market access should be viewed (and priced) as an African asset.

The continent could look to China which requires foreign companies to find Chinese joint venture partners in certain industries before carrying out their business.

We will fall distressingly short of meeting the UN universal energy access goal without prioritising rural electrification in Africa. Households too poor to pay for electricity have to be granted feasibly low tariffs and cheap finance.

There is an unprecedented international focus on African electrification today.

It’s time to help build an African power sector which is fully able to address the challenges of the future.

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Ecobank to plant trees in 33 countries Ecobank is reaffirming its commitment to help save the planet by supporting World Environment Day. Through this initiative, management and staff will plant trees across all 33 countries of its pan-African operation, according to a Press Release distributed on behalf of the bank by African Press Organisation (APO).

The release also indicated that ‘‘in addition, garden implements will be donated to local authorities to help nurture and grow planted seedlings.’’

Globally, it is estimated that between 3.5 billion and 7 billion trees are cut down every year. To counter this, Ecobank’s charitable tree planting initiative, ‘Planting today. Protecting tomorrow’, illustrates the bank’s firm belief that its long-term success is intertwined with the sustainable development of the

economies, societies and environment in which it operates.

It added that ‘‘as a pan-African bank we strive to give back to our communities, to society and to the environment as a core tenet of our culture.’’

The released quoted Ade Ayeyemi, Group CEO of Ecobank as saying “Ecobank’s presence across 36 African countries gives us many advantages but it also imposes on us a huge corporate responsibility. It is absolutely right that we demonstrate our passion for preserving the environment for future generations through our actions as opposed to just mere words.

“As a pan-African bank we strive to give back to our communities, to society and to the environment as a core tenet of our culture. Our ‘Planting today.

Protecting tomorrow’ initiative is part

of our strategy to make a real difference and to ensure that we save the planet for all future generations: for everybody’s children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.”

Besides, ‘‘Ecobank takes its social responsibilities very seriously, regularly taking part in activities that illustrate its social and environmental conscience.

Since 2013, on the first Saturday of every October, Ecobank Day sees the bank giving back to its communities through volunteering in each of our 33 countries. In 2017, Ecobank Day focused on ‘Safe Water, Healthy Living’ to raise awareness of the millions of Africans who cannot access safe clean water, and it saw Ecobank management and staff give over 10,000 hours of their time volunteering for community development projects.’’

L-R: General Manager Environment, Federal Airport Authority Of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Janet Omere; Representative of FAAN MD, Director of Engineering Services, FAAN,Engr. Salisu Daura Guest Speaker, Prof. Babajide Ola and Chairman, Nigeria Environmental Society, Dr. Eugene Itua, during the World Environmental Day 2018 Celebration by FAAN and Nigerian Environmental Society at NCAA Annex, Muritala Mohammed International Airport Ikeja Lagos...on Tuesday. Photo: Olatunji Wale

Kogi builds plastic waste recycling plant Kogi State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Sanusi Yahaya, has said that the state government built a mini-plastic recycling plant at Felele, area Lokoja, the state capital to manage the huge plastic in kogi.

Yahaya, who made this known at a news conference to mark the 2018 World Environment Day with the theme: “Beat Plastic Pollution” said ‘‘when the plant is commissioned, it will encourage waste recycling, especially plastic materials, and create employment opportunities directly and indirectly through value chain.

“It is hoped that the general public will embrace the right attitude to reduce indiscriminate dumping of plastic materials in the environment, to help the government to achieve its goals.”

He said that poor management of plastics waste at all levels had affected the land, water bodies, atmosphere and habitats.

Pollution he added occurs when plastic waste impairs the natural environment and negatively creates problems for plants, wildlife, structures and humans.

The Commissioner then urged people in the state to complement the state government’s efforts in environmental protection by disposing their plastic and other solid wastes at the designated places for easy evacuation to the dumpsites for proper management.

He said that the government had involved the private sector in waste management to improve public health and environmental quality through effective partnership.

Greenpeace Africa launches online platform to strengthen environmental activism Greenpeace Africa has launched VUMA. EARTH an online campaign platform for ordinary citizens to run environmental petitions.

This was contained in a press release distributed on behalf of Greenpeace Africa by APO. The platform, according to the release seeks to grow an environmental movement and give a voice to millions of Africans across the continent.

The tool provides a space for Africans to start campaigns that address environmental issues affecting their local communities.

“It is important for African people

to stand up against the abuse of the environment because it is our heritage at stake. VUMA.EARTH is a tool to help facilitate this,” said Angelo C Louw, Greenpeace Africa Digital Mobilisation Officer.

VUMA.EARTH is a full-on campaign management tool that allows users to set up petitions, easily communicate with supporters and set up offline events. A particularly useful function of the platform, within the rural African context, is the ability to capture signatures offline for later use.

To garner momentum for this platform, Greenpeace Africa is calling on

supporters to get friends and networks to support any of the environmental causes on the platform which th ey believe in.

“By choosing a cause you care about, signing and sharing on social media and tagging friends, you will demonstrate how simple it is to take action during this World Environment Day. Using the platform will also demonstrate the potential of ordinary citizens’ networks to affect change”.

It is important for African people to stand up against the abuse of the environment because it is our heritage at stake

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B 7 Business Feature

Credibility question: 72% of Nigerians hold TRUST as No. 1 consideration • Report will impact efficiency, service delivery, says Deputy Gov Idiat Adebule

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Ladesope Ladelokun Trust and credibility survey in the mainstream institutions of government, business, media and non-governmental organisations among Nigerians conducted by Edelman Trust Barometer has revealed that 72 per cent of Nigerians rank trust in an organisation as number one consideration above other factors when buying a product or relating with an organisation.

In the first ever Edelman Trust Barometer Report unveiled in Lagos, Nigeria on Thursday 31st May, 2018 at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, top Nigerian stakeholders sampled in the survey said although a good reputation may get them to try a product, but unless they trust the company behind the product, they will soon stop buying it regardless of its reputation.

“Eighty-seven per cent of the respondents say companies that only think about themselves and their profits are bound to fail”, the report indicated, noting that respondents’ expectation is that businesses should be the driver of economic prosperity rather than mining profits to themselves only. “Fifty-seven per cent agree that driving the economic prosperity of our country is one of the most important things businesses should do”, it affirmed.

The presentation of the 2018 Edelman Trust Barometer in Nigeria by Edelman was organised by Chain Reactions Nigeria, Edelman’s Exclusive Nigerian Affiliate and the Preferred West African Partner with the theme, ‘The Battle for Truth’.

Speaking at the presentation of the global data from the report, Managing Director, Edelman South Africa, Jordan Rittenberry, expressed concern that the overall global assessment of the four mainstream institutions showed declines in trust about business and nongovernmental organisations in 14 of the 28 countries sampled, and therefore called on key decision makers in the respective organisations to be deliberate in building their trust asset through increased investment.

“Over time trends have shown there is low trust in business and non-governmental organisations, so it is important that people in these institutions pay more attention to how the citizens trust them”, he stated.

Rittenberry added that “media is now least trusted institution” as a result of the menace of fake news which he noted has moved from being just a phenomenon to a key factor in shaping perception. “People define media as both content and platforms, so nearly seven in 10 worry about false information or fake news being used as a weapon”, he declared.

Managing Director/Chief Strategist, Chain Reactions Nigeria, Israel Jaiye Opayemi, in a welcome speech enthused that the inclusion of Nigeria in the annual survey for the first in the 18-year-old history of Edelman Trust Barometer was in fulfillment of the company’s promise last year to ensure Nigeria was in focus among the comity of nations of reckon annually sampled by Edelman.

“Trust sits at the heart of social capital. For those who were here last year, we made a promise that Nigeria would be included in the 2018 deck of the Edelman Trust Barometer. I am happy to announce that we are here today to fulfill that promise”, he said.

Speaking on the Nigerian data from the survey which showed that government was the least trusted of the four institutions of the Nigerian society, Opayemi counselled against a quick condemnation of government by stakeholders. He cautioned that, rather than condemnation, government requires help from communications professionals to help redesign the architecture of government communications in Nigeria.

He likened the current situation in most government communications departments to a hospital that is manned by a pharmacist where people with cardiac conditions go to for help simply because the pharmacist is a product of a medical school. “A pharmacist and a doctor who specialises in cardiology may have passed through the same medical school, but their specialties are different. In human resources practice, the rule is,

L-R: Leader, House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajagbiamila, Deputy Minority Leader, Hon. Chukwuka Onyema and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Power, Hon. Daniel Asuquo, during a Public Hearing on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Electricity Power Sector reform Act at the National Assembly in Abuja, yesterday Photo: Temitope Balogun

the job description dictates the hire. Let us therefore help those in government articulate the job descriptions, skill sets and requirements for the office of strategic communications in all government houses at the federal and state levels. Such offices must be presided over by professionals in strategic communications who will work with Journalists, Policy Analysts, Digital Analysts, and Infographics Specialists amongst others. That office is not just about putting the penchant to put the President and the Governors in the news; it is about asymmetric communications. The structure being used to run government communications in most government houses is not only dysfunctional but also outdated”, Opayemi stated.

He therefore advocated engagement of communications professionals by key occupiers of government positions like the president and governors in order to overcome the challenges around trust and credibility assets of government.

Interestingly, the report showed the media and non-governmental organisations in Nigeria as being trustworthy with 78 per cent of Nigerians saying they still trust the media despite the rise of fake news while 81 per cent affirmed their trust in NGOs. The trust score for business is 62 per cent while government has 60 per cent.

Opayemi while expatiating on these indices said trust in NGOs was indicative of the fact that people acknowledge social interventions and humanitarian services rendered by non-governmental organisations in Nigeria especially during some of the major disasters the country has witnessed rendering thousands homeless.

He however cautioned, that businesses and governments are already sitting in what he called, “the cusp of the neutral zone” and so must urgently improve on their trust asset so they do not slide into what he called “negative zone”. “From what we have seen in the survey, Nigerians place a high premium on trust. It is therefore important for the business leaders to ensure that the company is trusted; that it communicates regularly with clients and customers, and their products and services are of high quality. They must also

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communicate regularly with employees and the CEOs must champion the effort”, he stressed.

Special Guest of Honour and Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Idiat Adebule, in her remarks commended Chain Reactions Nigeria for doing the country proud by ensuring the inclusion of Nigeria on the list of the countries surveyed by Edelman, and expressed confidence that the insights from the report would go a long way in better understanding how trust can be leveraged as an asset to improve relations between the government and the governed as well as service delivery from the government to the people.

Represented by the Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mrs. Ronke Shoyobo, the deputy governor said, “No doubt, this year’s report and the debate of its implications by eminent representatives of the Nigerian government, the business community, the media and non-governmental organisations here today will strengthen the fabric of healthy relations and communications in our nation, particularly government intervention policies and programmes.”

President, Public Relations Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (PRCAN), Mr. John Ehiguese, and President, Africa Public Relations Association (APRA), Mr. Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, respectively in their goodwill messages affirmed that trust is everything in today’s world and organisations must do everything possible to build trust and credibility and maintain same in order to remain attractive to their stakeholders.

They also decried the growing menace of fake news and post-truth as a threat to building trust and positive reputation and urged organisations to seek the services of competent communications professionals to navigate the curve.

The highpoint of the event was panel discussions on the report and its implications for Nigeria by a panel comprising seasoned business executives, media practitioners, government officials and civil society activists. Moderated by Data Analyst, Channels Television, Mr. Babajide Ogunsanwo, members of

The structure being used to run government communications in most government houses is not only dysfunctional but also outdated”, Opayemi stated

the panel included Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan; Mrs. Ronke Shoyobo; respected Financial and Investment Analyst and CEO of Financial Derivatives, Mr. Bismarck Rewane; Lead Consultant/CEO of Thistle Praxis, Mrs. Ini Abimbola; and Executive Head of Marketing and Communications, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, Mrs. Nkiru Olumide-Ojo. Others were seasoned Journalist and Editor of BusinessDay newspaper, Mr. Anthony Osae-Brown; President, Guild of Corporate Online Publishers Association of Nigeria, Mr. Dotun Oladipo; Executive Chairman, Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, Comrade Debo Adeniran; and Public Affairs commentator, Comrade. Nelson Ekujumi.

Dignitaries at the presentation ceremony cut across the four mainstream institutions of the Nigerian society such as government, business, media and nongovernmental organisations as well as the Nigerian marketing communications sector. They included Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Wale Oluwo represented by a Director in the Ministry, Mr. Adebayo Ajisebutu; Vice President, Centre for Value and Leadership, Mr. Adegbenro Rasheed; Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Lagos State Chapter, Mr. Olusegun McMedal; Chairman/ CEO, C&F Porter Novelli and past president of PRCAN, Mr. Nn’emeka Maduegbuna; CEO, Blueflower Communications, Mr. Chido Nwakanma; CEO, SY &T Communications, Mr. Simon Tumba; CEO, TruContact, Dr. Ken Egbas; Chief Operating Officer, Soulcomms Publicis, Moji Saka; Chief Operating Officer, BlackHouse Media, Mr. Moruff Adenekan; and Lead Consultant, StepCraft, Mrs. Eniola Mayowa amongst others.

Edelman Trust Barometer is the annual global trust and credibility survey conducted by Edelman Intelligence, the independent research arm of the Edelman – the world’s largest PR firm with presence in 65 countries across the globe The survey consists of 25-minute online interviews whereby respondents are asked questions on how much they trust the four mainstream institutions of society like government, business, media and non-governmental organisations to do what is right.

Since 2001, Edelman has been measuring trust in the four critical institutions in 27 countries, but this year is the first time Nigeria has been included in the survey. The inclusion of an exclusive deck on Nigeria

by Edelman Intelligence is on the heels of the significant impressions recorded last year when Chain Reactions hosted the presentation of the 17th edition of the annual global survey in Lagos, the first time ever in the history of Nigeria and since the survey was established in 2001.

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NCF moves to curb plastic waste pollution

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he Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) is raising awareness on plastic waste pollution reduction, thereby encouraging a revolutionized lifestyle in Nigeria. This is being done in commemoration of the World Environment Day (WED) 2018.

WED is an environmental awareness programme aimed at promoting environmental education, ingenuity, teamwork and general environmental friendliness among children and youths. The theme for this year is Beat Plastic Pollution. WED is used to producing environmental literate students and youths who are willing and capable of taking positive environmental actions. The event has over many years produced students and youths who are knowledgeable about their environment, having right attitude to the situation, commitment and skill to work individually and collectively towards solutions of current problems and the prevention

of new ones.

Plastic pollution, it would be recalled, involves the accumulation of plastic products in the environment that adversely affects wildlife, wildlife habitat, and humans; hence the theme urges all stakeholders – producers and consumers as well as policy makers to jointly explore sustainable alternatives and urgently reduce the production and excessive use of single-use plastics polluting our oceans, damaging marine life and threatening human health.

According to the World Bank, the generation of solid waste is tied to population, income and urbanization. Although official data indicates that Lagos currently generates 13,000 tonnes/day – a

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figure which many stakeholders consider to be grossly understated projections for the coming decades suggests a percent increase. United Nation Environment Programme reports that 80% of litters are plastics, that they may constitute more of foreign materials in the sea than marine mammals by year 2050, leading overtime to the obliteration of sea life, this will alter the ecosystem and human race negatively.

Most of the plastic waste generated comes from deliberate dumping of garbage into waterways and mismanaged waste disposal.

More than 50% of plastic waste generated comes from inadequate management due to lack or infrastructure associated with an

Most of the plastic waste generated comes from deliberate dumping of garbage into waterways and mismanaged waste disposal

ever-increasing population.

This disposal of plastic waste needs to be handled with urgency because everyone has a critical role to play in mitigating the issue at the household, national, regional and global levels.

Meanwhile, NCF has commenced an advocacy to promote proper waste disposal in Eti-Osa LGA; consequently, the organization has engaged 17 communities and schools within these communities on proper waste disposal as an organization concerned about the wellbeing of people and the environment which they depend on.

In commemoration of the 2018 WED, NCF plans to celebrate the event Thursday 7th June, 2018 at the Foundation’s Headquarters, Lekki Conservation Centre. The celebration will include inter-school competition as well as arts/crafts exhibition where students’ groups will showcase art works/crafts made with plastics, thereby showcasing their talents and creative instincts.

Corporate organisations and Individuals are being solicited to for sponsorship of this event.

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Uyi Michael Agho: Entrepreneur behind Still Broke Wears For Uyi Michael Agho (Godson), his hopes and desires have always been to be an entrepreneur who can in turn empower others via his various platforms. An entrepreneur per excellence, Uyi doubles as the CEO of fast rising underwear collection ‘Still Broke’ and equally ‘3D car online & 3D car wash amongst others. With his clientele ranging from top celebrities that includes Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Reminisce, Annie Idibia and Lillian Esoro amongst others. In this chat with MUTIAT ALLI, Uyi opens up on how it all started, his passion, take on the fashion industry amongst others. Enjoy…

How did it all begin for you?

The journey started from my childhood. I’ve always been fashion driven because my mum was into the fashion business. She owned a fabric store back then and I would always help her out with colour combinations.

What is a day in the life of Michael Uyi Agho (Godson)?

Every day is always full of life because I hate to be stuck in a boring environment; so I go out my way to make sure the people around me are in very high spirit and full of energy.

I work-out a lot and I talk a lot too. *laughs* How did you start your business?

To be honest, I’ve always wanted to own a fashion brand and when I started,

it came off as a joke to so many people.

Even though this isn’t my first business, a lot of people still didn’t believe I was going to actually start it.

What inspired the name, Still Broke?

Good question! The name ‘STILL BROKE’ actually took me a while to come up with. I wanted the name of the brand to be something anybody can relate with. I see my brand as a reminder of where we are coming from and what still needs to be achieved. ‘STILL BROKE’ has absolutely nothing to do with money; it’s all about being on your grind and your ability to constantly keep hustling regardless.

What influenced your interest to establish the Still Broke Brand?

I wanted to bring a luxury brand to Africa at a very affordable price. A lot

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of times, we see people running out of Africa to get luxury underwear. I wanted it to stop! Every time I travel out of the country, I keep getting calls from some of my friends to help them buy these underwear, which by the way, is quite expensive and I just felt the need to bring something that measures up to that same standard but at a more affordable price.

How would you describe the fashion industry in Nigeria?

I think that the fashion industry in Nigeria is a virgin industry because it is quite untapped. Most people come into the industry for the wrong reasons.

Some just want to penetrate the market in order to make money which is important. However, money shouldn’t be what drives you; passion should. To go into the fashion business, you have to be fashionable period!

What distinguishes your brand from others in its market category?

It’s simple. Quality and branding.

Did you gain support from anyone at initial stage?

Yes I did. I got support from my family and friends.

Earlier, you mentioned having other businesses you run apart from Still Broke. Tell us about it?

Okay. I have three other businesses that I run. The first one is ‘3D Cars Online’ and it is a car modification company. I also have ‘3D Wash’ which is a mobile carwash company. You don’t have to worry about bringing your car to us, we come to you and clean it up. The other one is a record label and it’s called ‘Band Wagon Entertainment’ Were you at any point discouraged? And what did you do to overcome the discouragement?

Yes, I was discouraged by a good number of my friends as well and it was as a result of the name ‘STILL BROKE’. It took me a while before I could convince them. I had to keep explaining the idea behind the name till they got it and accepted it. It sure was a lot of work, trust me.

What was the major challenge faced when starting the business?

Quality control and name acceptance were my biggest challenges. I sent back a lot of samples till I found fabrics of good quality that I liked.

What has been the best moment since the inception of brand, Still Broke?

The compliments! Since the official launch of the brand, people keep complimenting me especially because of the number of sales we’ve made so far.

Still Broke brand was launched officially in May. How does that make you feel?

I feel really proud of myself. As much as I knew what I wanted to achieve with the brand, I was also skeptical about the reception I might get, but I’m overwhelmed with the love so far and I cannot be less happy and grateful.

Where do you see Still Broke in five years’ time?

Worldwide acceptance! I’m going to break into all the big stores worldwide. ‘Still Broke’ is going to be on everyone’s lips just as Gucci, Calvin Klein and the likes.

What would be your advice to anyone who would love to go into fashion business?

Come correct! Come prepared with a lot of passion or else, it won’t work.

Nigerian fashion industry still very untapped -Uyi Micheal Agho, CEO Still Broke Wears

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L3 Fashion

Rock your Kimono jacket in style Mutiat Alli

Upper When a kimono is first mentioned, what pops into your mind probably isn’t this long, sheer, cardigan-type of clothing, unless of course you have seen one before, but indeed, Kimono jackets or cardigans are amazing.

They are perfect for warmer weather because they’re light and airy but still cover you up if you’re chilly or you just want something on your shoulders. They come in all sorts of beautiful patterns and can be worn with absolutely everything.

The kimono style can be a difficult one to pull off, because you can wear it and look like you just threw on a bathrobe or just got out of bed. It is really a tricky one, seeing a kimono jacket for the first time would have you wondering how to wear it.

Kimonos come in two forms – full coverage (like a mini dress) or could be long also or just a shoulder cover-up (cardigan shape). The good thing about kimono is that you can wear it as an alternative to a blazer to the office but just be sure the ends are neatly tailored and stick to a simple print.

So, fashion divas, here are few tricks

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Big round hoop earrings are fashion jewellery that is made into the shape of a circle which you insert into the holes of your ears. Many times, these big round earrings are larger than the wearer’s ears and they can be quite light. Wearing round big hoop earring is a sure way to instantly draw attention to a pretty face or a nice haircut, or even a new eye shadow!

Big round earrings add drama and they are even an excellent fashion statement jewellery that gives a whiff of fresh air to any plain outfit! Big round earrings are versatile and perfect with any party outfit, and even when you want to look sassy and dressed up. Big round earrings also complements a wide face, because when compared to smaller and thinner earrings, they won’t make your face shape look too big in comparison and also tricking the eyes into seeing that your face is smaller.

Big round hoop earrings are the best! And they are simply unique. Here are some reasons why this awesome round big earrings are the new germ in fashion and can be seen as one of the favourite accessories you can’t afford to mix out: It draws attention to the face: just like any statement earring,

on how to rock your kimono jacket in stunning ways.

• Add a kimono to your crop tops and shorts • Break up an all back ensemble by adding a patterned kimono. Long ones are also perfect with leggings.

• Change your all white dressing with a colorful kimono. The all white makes the kimono standout.

• Add a kimono to your white top and blue jeans • wear a long kimono on your swim suit to the pool or beach • wear a short kimono on a short tube dress for a pool party • wear a short kimono on a short jumpsuit • wear a short kimono on your jean and top to the office on a Friday, pair with a heeled shoe to give you a sophisticated look • wear a kimono on a skirt and a crop top to cover up some flesh • Add another face to your look by pairing a cap along with your kimono on a top and jeans

Go bold with Big Round Hoop Earring!

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round earring have an uncanny ability to draw the eye towards the face. But unlike a chandelier or stud earring, hoops are in the shape of a circle and so they are extra complementary to the jaw and cheek bones. Thereby defining your features with both the shape and shade they create.

They are fool proof: - Big hoop earrings are simply classic and they can never go out of style.

It all depends on how you style them, they can be dressed up or down and they are also perfect for a night out or just to grab a coffee. But the good is that they are super difficult to get wrong.

And that’s because they look good with virtually anything.

• They are an ode to the ’90s:big hoop earrings are one of those fashion from decades that have been easily overlooked and it didn’t necessarily go out of style but rather lost popularity.

Well, this is the time to start rocking big hoop earring again.

So hoop earring don’t necessarily have to be super large and graze your shoulder; but instead they just have to feel comfortable on you and also make you feel confident and important in what you are wearing. And that’s the most important thing. So get yourself ready and have fun with the earring!

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ROCK TO WEAR Mutiat Alli A man always looks good in a suit, every time.

Especially if it’s tailored to fit and worn stylishly by pairing colors, shoes, ties and accessories properly.

Celebrity stylist for Jim Iyke, D’banj, Desmond Elliot, Ramsey Noah and Yul Edochie, shows us why a man can never go wrong when dressed in a suit especially if he follows these ten tips on rocking the suit with suave.

Here are ten tips to get the best look when rocking a suit.

1. Fit is everything. Even the world’s most expensive suit will look bad if it isn’t tailored to the contours of your body. To judge true fit, put your fist between your suit and your chest. That’s the only distance your suit should have.

2. When you go without a tie, it’s best to keep your shirt collar on the smaller side. The suit collar should be able to cover whatever’s left of the shirt. Also, it’s fine to flip up the collar of a casual cotton jacket, but when you’re dressed more formally (say, in a black suit), you should always leave the collar down.

3. Patterns always work with single shades, either as the suit or as the shirt. Find the pattern that contracts stylishly without appearing gaudy. Burberry, Checks and Polka dots always make wonderful patterns.

4. Always unfasten your jacket buttons when you sit.

No exceptions. Also, never fasten the bottom button of a double-breasted jacket (unless it has only a single row of buttons).

5. A dark, patterned pocket square provides a welcome visual anchor to a light-colored suit. If you’re wearing a peach suit, a dark green and cream or navy blue and white patterned pocket square will give your suit the welcome visual it deserves. It’s all about using a darker patterned shade on cream suits. Two variations of the same color always look good together too.

6. A suit jacket should come down to the first knuckle on your thumb. Too many people are cutting short jackets now, and they just make men look too heavy in the middle. Your jacket sleeves should reveal about half an inch of shirt cuff. If they don’t, try a short size instead.

7. Undoing the button on your cuff looks kind of incomplete with the suit. It doesn’t signify quality anymore because there are plenty of working buttonholes done by machines. Keep your cuff buttons buttoned.

8. Choose fabric according to how often you’ll wear the suit jacket. The most versatile option is a soft but durable wool. Show some personality by mixing and matching patterns and shades between suits, shirts and ties —the contrast is what you’re after.

9. Your pants should sit at your waist (not your hips).

You should be able to fit one finger into the waistband comfortably.

10. You MUST own a black, brown and/or burgundy red shoe. MUST. No excuse

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Culture/Art/Hospitality

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Kunle Ajibade @ 60 Colloquium: A gathering of literary giants Chris Onuoha It was a convergence of Academia, media personalities, politicians, government officials as friends and well-wishers of Kunle Ajibade who came out en-mass at Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA Victoria Island, Lagos last Wednesday May 30 to honour a man known in the media industry as a pioneer of ‘investigative journalism’.

The programme entitled celebrating Kunle Ajibade, the author of ‘jailed for life’ and ‘What a country’ @ 60 hinged on a birthday Colloquium in honour of him with theme: “A brighter Future for Nigeria and how to get there.”

Leading the array of big names that deferred the early morning rain to give speech is a literary giant and Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka as guest speaker, former governor of Osun State, Aremu Segun Osoba as chairman of the day and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the Governor of State of Osun as special guest.

Others in the list are Sam Amuka, publisher, Vanguard newspapers, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, Ayo Obe, Aisha Oshori, Owei Lakemfa, Ambassador Tokunbo AwolowoDosumu, Omoba Prince Yemisi Shyllon, Dr. Kingsley Moghalu, Chief Femi Falana, Lai Babatunde SAN, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, Odia Ofeimu and host of others.

In a creative style to add colours to the event, a poem titled, “The were human after all” written by Obari Gomba was also presented by him to extol the virtues of man who had encountered and withstood life threatening case in the name of upholding truth.

Odia ofeimu in his spoken tribute to Kunle Ajibade narrated through his brief history the journey of a man who passed all hurdles of life through academic pursuit and sticked to true journalistic practices. “Kunle Ajibade is a very unobtrusive, but in the end quite an unrelenting pursuer of good causes.

He may be over sensitive to rough tackles and too genteel in wishing the world a place of calm and never over-done, camaraderie,” he said.

Speaking about his book, “Jailed for Life” Ofeimu said, “In his Prison Notes, Kunle Ajibade cuts into Nigeria’s practice of myth-making as history, by turning his own travails into a means of shedding light on the general malaise of the period.” He mentioned that it covered the imprisonment of other journalists who were equally incarcerated then, Chris Anyanwu, George Mba, Charles Obi and others. Above all, the narrative geared towards finding solutions to

L-R: Kunle and Lola Ajibade, Prof Wole Soyinka, Kingsley Moghalu, Cheif Segun Osoba at the colloquium

issues than has hounded Nigeria as a country over time with the theme of the colloquium pointing at how to get there for a democratically deranged country.

Professor Wole Soyinka in his concise speech lent his voice in defining a man he called the pioneer of ‘Investigative Journalism.’ He mentioned how Kunle was able to pursue a cause others dreaded without fear for what he believed.

“Kunle doesn’t know he was an eye opener to me because it reached a point where I felt that certain individuals in the society were untouchable, I mean the Police,” says Soyinka. Citing the case of Inspector General Police, Tafa Balogun and corruption charges against him and similar cases in the polity, Soyinka queried, “Who actually corrupted the Police and who made the agency of law corrupt. In finding out the truth about the matter, it is only an investigative journalist can do that,” he said. He also stated that Kunle dig facts as if it means nothing to him. He said that because of the way he pursed his career with all diligence, he consented to accept a movement of investigative journalism foundation instituted by Kunle named after him (Soyinka).

Soyinka also made case for young journalists in the country to purse same cause Kunle did. “I can only ask the young journalists, the would-be-sued, to follow the persistence and tenacity of Kunle Ajibade. Forget the fact he is a jailbird, sometimes it is a badge of honour.”

Other speakers who presented their speech all consented to the narrative that Nigeria democratic system is decaying. Most argued that crop of politicians we have today are corrupt and not pursing any agenda that benefits the masses as it should be. Kingsley Moghalu, a presidential aspirant chanted that Nigeria as country is failing with many challenges among which he mentioned disunity, economic backwardness and abject poverty ravaging the land of endowment and opportunities. While appealing for support for his mandate, he proffer solution by challenging the electorates to be wise and vote for a leader and not a ruler as seen in the current crop of politicians.

Aisha Oshori lamented how she was disappointed with the electoral process in the country by party leaderships. She was very factual by narrating her ordeal during an election period she

participated in her constituency as an aspirant under Federal House of Representative. According to her, it was very disheartening what party caucuses do with aspirants which she termed corrupt.

Erelu Bisi Fayemi bluntly told Kingsley Moghalu that she can’t vote for him but consents to his visionary presentations as very endearing. She argued through her presentation what it takes to vote for the right leader, saying such leaders would not be found at the ballot box, when they announce their intention to run for political post, but leaders are found when they start to interact with their children and family members at home and all the things that impact character building from home. Reading from her book published 5 years ago, she posed a question that how would a man like to be remembered when he dies. According to her, it is the only way integrity can be vouched and be voted for.

Other speakers were all in tandem with such assertion noticing that election in the country are not producing the right candidate but with too much money used as tips on the electorates, corrupt politicians find their way into offices.

Aremu Segun Osoba and Ogbeni

Rauf Aregbesola in their short remarks consented to the speeches pointing out that it is important to get it right during election to ascertain true democracy in the country.

On the issue of Policing the States, Chief Femi Falana made a strong argument quoting the Nigerian Constitution of 1999 which states that Governors of States have the right to manage their Police instead of been controlled by the President.

According to him, many security challenges in the country such as the killings by the herdsmen, kidnappers and dangerous armed robbery incidence are not managed well because the police take order from the president instead of the State’s governor. He said it is wrong and need to be put right.

The man of the moment Kunle Ajibade in his response was overwhelmed by the troop of people that gathered in his honour.

It was a moment of sob which he meticulously controlled and went further thank everyone present especially the Nobel laureate, Prof.

Wole Soyinka who he said, it was difficult to drag out. A birthday cake was cut for his 60th birthday chaired by the special guest, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and others.

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Stories: Chris Onuoha Photography industry in Nigeria today is taking another positive shape as many youths in the country are finding the career inspiring and as good choice in the creative space.

Just last Saturday at the ‘YouREAD Center, Herbert Macaulay Way, Yaba, Lagos, group of female youths who participated in the photography workshop titled ‘Days of Dorcas’, organised by the Corporate Affairs Department of GTBank Plc had a ball celebrating what they term a finest moment of their time usage in the creative space.

Days of Dorcas photography workshop is an all-female affair outing hinged on empowering the youths to utilise their talents and harness opportunities in the society. With seasoned photographers as workshop facilitators that include Benedicte Kurzen, TY Bello, Uche OkpaIroha, Jumoke Sanwo and Yetunde Ayeni-Babaeko, the GTBank Days of Dorcas Photography workshop, the participants had a great experience learning documentary photo shooting and other things about professional photography as a business. They were put through theory and practical classes while at the end of the workshop, two outstanding participants were selected as winners and runner-up. Grace Ekpu emerged as winner and Favour Ogundimu as first runner up.

Speaking with the Head, Communications and External Affairs, GT bank Plc, Oyinade Adegbite, she stated, “The Days of Dorcasphotography workshop is just providing a platform for young people, females folks precisely, for a start to empower them, encourage their creative space and it is just finding that connection for the young photographers in the country to leverage on.

“We had about 213 applications that

Photo Workshop: In the Days of Dorcas workshop, young females explore with lens

Group photo of facilitators and participants

applied for the workshop. The judges (facilitators) shortlisted 25 of them that were found suitably qualified for it. They had a 6-day intensive workshop that includes theoretical and practical classes and at the end of the day, we selected two winners.

Beyond the winning, the people who participated today have something to show for the intensive coaching they went through. By this, I mean they can easily be engaged by any professional in the industry for jobs based on the experience garnered from this

wonderful workshop they embarked upon. It is about finding a connection that will really help them progress their career.

“The two winners will have 12 months internship programme with the facilitators. In it, they will have full access to the facilitators and the bank as well. The bank will put more structures to it – more training and things that will help boost their career and exposure. With this initiative, the idea is to let them stand on their own as professionals if they are willing to

and let see more in the creative space pertaining photography.

The essence of this is one of our Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) to communicate the vision of the bank which is partnership with people in the creative space. Having done it with females alone doesn’t mean that it is a gender based affair.

We don’t believe that female should be empowered alone. We still need to extend it to other folk. It is just a beginning of many programmes to come under this platform to empower

the youths based on our CSR vision,” Adegbite said.

It was an all-important outing for Grace Ekpu, the winner. “I was excited about the outcome of the workshop,” she said. For Grace who just plays with her lens as a hobby outside her normal career as a broadcast journalist, she confirmed that it was such a big deal participating in the workshop.

“It was such an exciting moment and experience for me learning with the facilitators who were willing to show us the way. It was something different because when I got here, I wasn’t aware how my pictures should look like, that my pictures have to tell a story. I have to make a conscious effort to tell a story with my pictures. This was such a great learning experience for me.

In my winning story, I cut a picture of a female boxer on the street of Bariga, Lagos state. It is a story of upliftment and her getting herself out of her condition. For this project, I will thank my facilitator for showing me how to document a story with photographs. I did it for two days. After the workshop I have to go back to Bariga to do the shoot.

It was exciting to capture the series that got me the winning shots.

The elated Grace said that having seen how exciting it is to make documentary photographs, she can’t stop but continue to harness the opportunities therein alongside his normal career which she confirm works in synch.

Other participants equally showed enthusiasm having participated in the workshop. According to many, the experience will lead to many other things. Some are already contemplating on picking full time photography as a career.

‘Anyanwu’ by Enwonwu goes for N50m-N60m, Nigerian auction record Arthouse makes its 10th year of raising values of African art with its 20th edition at Kia Showroom, Victoria Island, Lagos, scheduled to hold Monday June 4, 2018. Enwonwu’s masterpiece sculpture titled ‘Anyanwu’ is the star lot. The work which is another masterpiece among his numerous is estimated to fetch between N50,000 000 - N60, 000, 000 million naira. The sculpture is one of the many editions produced by the late master after the index public one mounted on the facade of the National Museum, Onikan, Lagos.

It took more than one year and two editions of Arthouse auctions before Ben Enwonwu won the heart of collectors after the 2008 historic sale event in Lagos. Dr Bruce Onobrakpeya and Yusuf Grillo were among the leading masters in top sales of the first two editions.

Meanwhile, Enwonwu’s works make it big in international sales as recorded in Christie’s New York and Bonhams Auction house that markets African Contemporary Arts in London. Recently, his work ‘Tutu’ fetched a sum of over One million pounds in an auction monitored both in Nigeria and London simultaneously.

Last year, other edition of

the same sculpture was sold by Artgouse for over N54m. Also, in 2011, Anyanwu’ sold for the then record N28m by the same auction house.

The 10th anniversary edition, according to Arthouse, is sponsored

by Access Bank, Kia Motors, Veuve Clicquot, 7UP, Le Con-naisseur, and Shiro. Listed on the lots, among others are works by Onobrakpeya, Ben Osawe, Kolade Oshinowo, Ablade Glover, Chuks Anyanwu, David Dale, Ato De- laquis, Marvua Lessor, Uzo Egonu, Obi Ekwenchi, Okpu Eze, Lamidi Fakeye, Amos Odion, Abiodun Olaku, Muraina Oyelami, Jacob Afolabi, Susanne Wenger and Sam Ovraiti.

For Enwonwu’s ‘Anyanwu’ (The Awakening), its provenance takes off from depicting the Igbo sun god to becoming part of Nigeria’s history. “To symbolise the spirit of an independent Nigeria for the new National Museum at Lagos, the Nigerian Federal Government commissioned Enwonwu to produce the sculpture, which was completed in 1956,” a provenance note on the catalogue of the auction states.

Arthouse also quotes Enwonwu: “My aim was to symbolise our rising nation. I have tried to combine material, crafts, and tradition, to

express a conception that is based on womanhood—woman, the mother and nourisher of man. In our rising nation, I see the forces embodied in womanhood; the beginning, and then, the development and fowering into the fullest stature of a nation—a people! This sculpture is spiritual in conception, rhythmic in movement, and three dimensional in its architectural setting—these qualities are characteristic of the sculptures of my ancestors”.

The provenance further recalls that on October 5, 1966, the Nigerian government presented a copy of Anyanwu to the United Nations in support of world peace. As a masterpiece, ‘Anyanwu’ is such an iconic name as Enwonwu produced limited editions in miniatures, measuring about 142cm. Among such editions is the one for the Arthouse’s 10th anniversary auction edition. “It’s one of Enwonwu’s greatest and most visible works”, Arthouse says. “It best illustrates his pioneering contributions to modern art in Nigeria and Africa through the invention of a new visual language that not only fused indigenous aesthetic traditions and Western techniques and modes of representation but also engaged nationalist and Pan-Africanist ideals”.

Over 20 artworks from the collection of a prominent art collector are also featuring in the auction. In the collection are Enwonwu, Tayo Adenaike, David Dale, Okpu Eze, Abayomi Barber, Jimoh Buraimoh, Solomon Wangboje, Abiodun Olaku, Dele Jegede, Ben Osawe, Kolade Oshinowo, Bruce Onobrakpeya, Sam Ovraiti, Twins Sev- en Seven, Simon Okeke, Obiora Udechukwu and Ben Osaghae, Arthouse dicloaed.

Leading contemporary artists in the auction include El Anatsui, Peju Alatise, Rom Isichei, Sokari Douglas Camp CBE, Ndidi Emefiele, Lemi Ghariokwu, Alimi Adewale, Duke Asidere, Chike Obeagu, Uche OkpaIroha, Oluseye/Lakin Ogunbanwo, Ade Adekola and Michael Soi. Four charity lots from Gerald Chukwuma, Lemi Ghariokwu, Reuben Ugbine, and Uchay Joel Chima are included in support of Arthouse Foundation, the nonprofit artist residency programme based in Lagos.

The Arthouse Foundation provides a platform for artists to expand their practice and experiment with new art forms and ideas, offering live/work residencies throughout the year in three-month residencies.

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Buhari must act on our resolutions now or... – NASS

Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara

The National Assembly held a Joint Executive Session today, Tuesday, June 5th, 2018, where lawmakers resolved as follows;

fight against corruption by not being selective . It should also prosecute current appointees that have cases pending against them;

1. The Security Agencies must be given marching orders to curtail the sustained killing of Nigerians across the country and protect lives and properties of Nigerians as this is the primary duty of any responsible Government;

6. The sanctity of the National Assembly should be protected and preserved bythe Federal Government of Nigeria by not interfering in its business and prosecuting those who invaded the Senate to seize the mace;

2. The systematic harassment and humiliation by the Executive of perceived political opponents, people with contrary opinions including Legislators and Judiciary by the police and other security agencies must stop;

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National Assembly should liaise with International Communities through the IPU, APU, ECOWAS, CPA, Parliament, Pan African Parliament, EU, UN, US congress and UK Parliament to secure our democracy;

3. There must be strict adherence to the Rule of Law and protection for all citizens by the President and his appointees; 4. The President must be held accountable for the actions of his appointees and must be ready to sanction those that carry out any act which will ridicule or endanger our country and democracy; 5.

The Government should show sincerity in the

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Democratic elections must be competitive and inclusive by removing the present reign of fear and intimidation particularly as we approach the forthcoming 2019 elections; 8. The National Assembly will work closely with Civil Society Organisations, Trade Unions and NGOs to further deepen and protect our democracy;

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The President must take immediate steps to contain the growing level of unemployment and poverty in Nigeria especially now that we have advantage of the oil price having risen to $80 per barrel; 10. Both chambers of the National Assembly hereby pass a vote of confidence on the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the entire leadership of the National Assembly; 11. we reaffirm our earlier resolution of vote of no confidence on the Inspector General of Police who does nothing other than preside over the killing of innocent Nigerian and consistent framing up of perceived political opponents of the President and outright disregard for constitutional authority, both executive and legislative; 12. Finally, the National Assembly will not hesitate to evoke its Constitutional powers if nothing is done to address the above resolutions passed today.

Being the resolution of the joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, June 5, 2018

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Features

Best camera phone 2018: The top smartphone snappers around These are the top smartphone cameras to choose from It’s tough to work out the best camera phone on the market - there are so many smartphones to try out, so how on earth will you be able to work out which has the best snapper on the back?

The good news for you is that TechRadar tests them all thoroughly, putting them through their photography paces in all manner of lighting conditions and scenarios to help you work out which phone will give the right pictures for you.

Before choosing, it’s worth thinking about what you want from a camera phone. Do you want something that’s great at taking outdoor snaps and aren’t bothered if it’s good in low light? Is a great quick pic with friends more important than a really powerful sensor that takes amazing shots when you put the effort in?

It’s also worth thinking about battery size and screen quality - if you’re going to be heading out all day and doing longer photography sessions, you’ll need a battery that can keep up.

And if you’re mostly going to look at your photos on the phone, then a phone with OLED screen technology can really make your snaps pop - but if it’s social media, or even printing out your photos, that’s your plan then you’ve got a wider array of options.

We’ve listed all that information below, along with some of our top test snaps so you can make the right decision when it comes to choosing your next camera phone.

1. Google Pixel 2 / Pixel 2 XL Simply the best camera phones around Release date: October 2017 | Rear camera: 12.2MP | Front camera: 8MP | OIS: Yes | Rear camera aperture: f/1.8 | Autofocus type: Phase detection and laser | Weight: 143g / 175g | Dimensions: 145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8mm / 157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9mm | Battery size: 2,700mAh / 3,520mAh | Storage: 64GB / 128GB The Google Pixel 2 duo have decent sensors on the back, but amazing software processing - and both cameras are identical.

That means you can take an average picture, and instantly watch it improve before your eyes as the phone stitches together multiple images. Despite only packing a single lens, the Pixel 2 pair can both take stunning portrait shots, bringing some real definition to the mix.

The camera software isn’t always the best, with a tiny bit of lag in taking the picture (and waiting for the software to kick in) but the optical image stabilisation is a real boon.

The larger screen and longer battery life on the Pixel 2 XL will attract those looking for a more premium smartphone, but it is rather more expensive as a result.

But if you want the best pictures from a phone - we’d point you in the direction of the aptlynamed pixel.

Very close to the best smartphone camera around Release date: September 2017 | Rear camera: Dual 12MP | Front camera: 8MP | OIS: Yes | Rear

Huawei Mate 10 Pro photo samples

Autofocus type: Phase detection and laser | Weight: 158g | Dimensions: 151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3mm | Battery size: 3,300mAh | Storage: 64GB The LG V30 is a camera that takes the best of LG’s sensors and puts them to good use - it’s at its best when things get dimmer. Not in true low light, but if there’s a little bit of illumination the V30 really comes into its own, taking sharp and swift snaps when you need them.

The 16MP sensor is the main affair here, and when you just want to take a quick snap it works well. On top of that, the second sensor is a widerangle affair, so you can get in more of the image you’re trying to snap.

We also really like how LG has worked to explain the more complex settings to you, allowing you to learn how to use the professional mode and get more out of your smartphone photography.

The selfie camera isn’t quite up to the same standard - a shame when last year’s V20 was so competent - but overall, this is a great snapper attached to a top phone.

Huawei Mate 10 Pro

camera aperture: f/1.7 and f/2.4 | Autofocus type: Phase detection | Weight: 195g | Dimensions: 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6mm | Battery size: 3,300mAh | Storage: 64GB The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 camera is one of the very best we’ve tested for a number of reasons: firstly, because the dual sensors are impressive and powerful.

The blurred background, the telephoto lens, the speed of snapping - these are all the things we’re looking for on a top-end smartphone.

The longer battery life and the improved screen mean you’ll be able to keep taking photos over a longer time, and enjoy them with more vivid colors too.

The thing that we love about Samsung phones is that nearly every snap you take comes out looking clear and crisp, even in low light, which is what you want from an expensive phone... and the Note 8 certainly is.

Samsung has put so many modes on here, but also made the automatic settings incredibly easy to use... it’s touch and go between this phone and the Pixel 2 for best camera phone, so either will certainly satisfy you.

3. Samsung Galaxy S8 / Galaxy S8 Plus A slightly cheaper, but brilliant, cameraphone duo Release date: April 2017 | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 8MP | OIS: Yes | Rear camera aperture: f/1.7 | Autofocus type: Phase detection | Weight: 155g / 173g | Dimensions: 148.9 x 68.1 x 8mm / 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1mm | Battery size: 3,000mAh / 3,500mAh | Storage: 64GB The Samsung Galaxy S8 pair are the two best phones on the market at the moment, helped ably by their excellent cameras.

They might only be single sensors, which means portrait mode isn’t easily achieved (and the reason they’re not top of this list) but if you don’t care about that, then we’d recommend these phones.

The S8 is well-designed and fits more nicely in the hand for more comfortable photography, but the larger S8 Plus is longer-lasting and packs a more expansive screen.

The sheer range of camera settings is to be applauded here - as is an easy selfie mode - but overall, it’s the fact that a quick automatic snap always looks so good in our opinion.

These are great, great camera phones - definitely check them out.

4. iPhone X The best iPhone camera around Release date: October 2017 | Rear camera: Dual 12MP | Front camera: 7MP | OIS: Yes | Rear

camera aperture: f/1.8 and f/2.4 | Autofocus type: Phase detection | Weight: 174g | Dimensions: 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7mm | Battery size: 2,716mAh | Storage: 64GB / 256GB The iPhone X has the best camera ever seen on a device from Apple - and that’s on both the front and back.

The rear double sensor is capable of taking some stunning pictures in low light or bright scenes, capturing a lot of detail and erring on the side of natural colors.

Combined with the OLED screen, that brings a lot of vivacity to images, with the results still looking great on social media. The combination of two 12MP sensors, one being telephoto and both packing optical image stabilisation, is a nice move, and you’ll find the speed of snapping desirable.

The front-facing TrueDepth camera is also very capable, bringing clear selfies and also allowing you to take blurred background snaps without using a second sensor. It’s not the best camera on the market, but the iPhone X is easily the best Apple’s ever created and is very close to the top.

5. Huawei Mate 10 Pro A fantastically versatile smartphone snapper for enthusiasts Release date: November 2017 | Rear camera: Dual 12MP and 20MP | Front camera: 8MP | OIS: Yes (on 12MP) | Rear camera aperture: f/1.6 and f/1.6 | Autofocus type: Phase detection and laser | Weight: 178g | Dimensions: 154.2 x 74.5 x 7.9mm | Battery size: 4,000mAh | Storage: 128GB The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is another step forward for a brand looking to really focus (sorry) on its photography performance.

The interesting thing is the Mate 10 Pro has the weakest performance in ‘standard’ light of all the cameras on this list - it’s a phone for the more professional user, as the name suggests.

Getting close, or using the phone in low light, will result in some great shots - and that’s a lot to do with the fact Huawei is combining monochrome and color sensors into its handset for the best mix of low-light and rich images - and the results bear out.

The Aperture Mode also allows you to fit far more into the frame, so while Mate 10 Pro isn’t the best snapper overall in a smartphone, it does reward those looking to put effort into their photos - and it’s a sensor bolted onto a really rather decent camera too, with simply sensational two-day battery life.

A great alternative choice with strong snapping abilities Release date: September 2017 | Rear camera: Dual 16MP and 13MP | Front camera: 5MP | OIS: Yes | Rear camera aperture: f/1.6 and f/1.9 |

7. iPhone 8 Plus Most of the power of the iPhone X camera for a cheaper price Release date: September 2017 | Rear camera: Dual 12MP | Front camera: 7MP | OIS: Yes | Rear camera aperture: f/1.8 and f/2.8 | Autofocus type: Phase detection | Weight: 202g | Dimensions: 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5mm | Battery size: 2,691mAh | Storage: 64GB / 256GB The iPhone 8 Plus is only behind the iPhone X because it’s got a slight higher aperture on the second sensor, meaning low-light photography isn’t quite as good.

Apart from that, the main camera images are almost identical to those shot from the more expensive phone, and you’ll be pleased with the results time and again. Portrait mode continues to improve and can bring some stunning results, and while the front-facing camera isn’t TrueDepthenabled (so you can’t do blurred-background selfies) it’s still very good.

On top of that, the iPhone 8 Plus has another big advantage over the competition: you can record 4K in crisp 60 frames per second, or super slow motion video at 240 frames per second.

If you can’t quite afford the iPhone X but want a great camera from an Apple phone, this is the place to look.

Source: www.techradar.com

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