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House leadership tussle: PDP suspends 7 Reps, carpets Gbajabiamila Demands retraction within 24 hours NWC, BoT stand by party decision

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the conclusion of its National Working Committee (NWC) meeting on Friday suspended seven members of the party in the House of Representatives

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Supreme Court affirms Oyetola’s election Adeleke congratulates Oyetola, says his ambition never a do-or-die affair Mixed reactions greet Supreme Court verdict

Andrew Orolua, Tunde Opalana, Abuja & Olaniyi Ajibola, Osogbo In a split decision of five to two justices, the Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Governor Adeboyega Oyetola, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the governorship election of Osun State held in September, 2018.

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by Senator Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who has challenged the judgment of the Court of Appeal.

Surprisingly, the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and the Osun State Governorship Election Tribunal were divided in arriving at their decisions.

The apex court in a majority judgment delivered by Justice Bode Rhodes-Vivour, after affirming the decision

of the Court of Appeal, went further and nullified the judgment of the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on the grounds that the tribunal was not properly constituted on February 6, 2019 when the evidences of key witnesses that formed the major reasons for its decision was taken.

Justice Rhodes-Vivour agreed with the lower court that the absence of Justice Peter Obiorah, who delivered the tribunal judgment, from the proceedings of February 6 was fatal to the case of the appellants.

He noted that Justice Obiorah, according to the court’s record, was absent on February 6, 2019 when the respondents witnesses 12 and 13 – Ayoola Soji and Oladejo Kazeem – testified and tendered exhibits which the tribunal admitted in evidence.

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tribunal’s sitting on February 6, 2019, Justice Obiorah did not see the two witnesses and was unable to examine their demeanour, as required and therefore, it was unlawful for the judge to have authored a judgment in which he reviewed the evidence given by the witnesses.

“The writing of or the participation of the Justice P. C. Obiorah in the writing of the judgment of the lower tribunal of March 22, 2019 and delivery of same, vitiates the entire judgment,” Justice RhodesVivour held.

The main issue for consideration was whether Justice Obiorah participated in the February 6 proceedings, adding that it was clear from both parties that Obiorah did not sit on that day.

“Failure to sit rendered the proceedings a nullity and the Judgment suffers a fundamental error and it irredeemably affected the competence of the judgment of the tribunal,” he added.

Four other justices on the panel, Tanko Mohammad, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Amir Sanusi and Uwani Aba-Aji agreed with Justice RhodesVivour’s judgment.

However, Justices Kummai Akaahs and Justice Paul Galinje, disagreed with the lead judgment.

Justice Akaahs said that Judge Obiorah alleged absence on February 6, was not resolved, adding that even if the issue was to be legally resolved, the respondents ought to file affidavit to challenge the record of proceedings of February 6.

The two dissenting justices further held that the findings of the majority judgment was based on conjecture and a well articulated speculation by relying on certified true copy of the tribunal’s proceedings instead of the original record.

The minority judgment also held that cancelation of election

in seven polling units of four local government areas of Osun State by a returning officer of INEC was illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional, adding that by Section 179 of the 1999 Constitution, Adeleke, who scored highest votes in the main election and fulfilled the section ought to have been declared winner of the election.

“INEC is supposed to be an unbiased umpire, cancelling election by a returning officer is not allowed by law, just like using manual to cancel election is also illegal,” the justices averred.

The minority judgment further accused INEC of using inconclusiveness in election to perpetrate fraud and to do what it wants to do even when it is illegal.

They therefore, set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal and declared Adeleke as winner of the election of September 22, 2018 Governorship election.

Reacting to the ruling, President Muhammadu Buhari congratulated Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State on the Supreme Court ruling which affirmed his victory in the state governorship election of September 2018.

President Buhari, in a message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, shortly after the apex court ruling, stated that the decision of the court lays to rest the tussle over the governorship of Osun State and removes all encumbrances on the path of the governor from fully delivering dividends of democracy to the good people of the State.

Buhari commended the government and people of Osun State in allowing the rule of law to run its entire course, urging them as well as security agencies to sustain the peace.

He called on the victorious governor and the ruling All Progressives Congress to be magnanimous in victory and make concrete moves towards inclusive governance as may be necessary.

The President also expresses the Federal Government’s continued willingness to partner with the State Government for the betterment of the people going forward.

Meanwhile, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2018 Osun State governorship election, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated Governor Oyetola on his victory, saying his ambition was never a do-or-die affair.

Adeleke made the statement through his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, in a statement issued after the court ruling on Friday and made available to journalists in Osogbo, the capital of state.

He said he has accepted the ruling of the apex court, irrespective of his feelings and perception about the verdict, declaring that “as a democrat and law -abiding citizen, I accept the ruling no matter my misgivings and wish Governor Oyetola well in the governance of Osun State.

“In all circumstances, we must thank God Almighty. We gallantly fought a good fight in pursuance of a democratic cause.

The ideals we fought for lives on.

“Our ambition was never a do-or-die affair. We aspired to serve and deliver democratic dividends to the people of Osun State. Our ambition was altruistic. We wish Governor Oyetola the best in governance of the state.”

He, therefore, expressed gratitude to his teeming supporters, leaders and members of the PDP for their profound support.

However, Friday’s Supreme Court verdict reaffirming Gboyega Oyetola as Osun State governor has been greeted with mixed reactions.

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) welcomed the ruling and congratulated Gov. Oyetola and indeed, Osun State chapter of the party

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L-R: Archbishop John Praise Daniel of Dominion Chapel International Churches; his wife, Pastor (Dr) Mrs. Hope John Praise and others at the occasion of the consecration of Pastor Hope John Praise as a Bishop, at the church’s headquarters, Area I, Garki Abuja...on Friday.

Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mr. William Alo (right) receiving the trophy of the monthly judging of Federal Civil Servants from Director, Human Resource Management, Abdulrahim Ajibola Ibrahim, while the Team Manager of the Ministry, Mr. Fasetire Abiodun Stand by in Abuja... on Friday.

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They were suspended for a period of one month after they were found culpable of working against the interest on the party in roles they played in issues surrounding the appointment of Minority Leadership of the House of Representatives.

The party noted the roles played by the under-listed members which resulted in the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, reading another list for Minority Leadership of the House other than the list submitted to him by our party, the PDP. Reading the resolution of the National Working Committee to journalists, party’s spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, said: “After

preliminary examination by the NWC, it was evident that the roles played by the above mentioned members, bordered on indiscipline, insubordination and disobedience of party directives contrary to Section 58 (1)(b)(c) (f)(h) of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017), which provides that: “Subject to the provision of this Constitution, the Party shall have power to discipline any member who says or does anything likely to bring the party into disrepute, hatred or contempt; disobeys or neglects to carry out lawful directives of the party or any organ or officer of the party; engages in anti-party activities; or engages in any conduct likely to cause disaffection among members of the party or is likely to disrupt the peaceful, lawful and efficient conduct of the

business of the party”.

“Consequent upon this, the above mentioned members of our party are hereby suspended for one month and this matter is hereby referred to the National Disciplinary Committee of our party, in keeping with Section 57(3) of the PDP Constitution.”

Recall that the party on Thursday summoned the seven members to appear before it at the PDP national secretariat, Abuja at 10.00am on Friday but none of the affected members responded to the summon.

However, Hon. Elumelu on behalf of other regretted not appearing before the party while pleading to be considered for another chance to appear next week.

Elumelu in a letter signed by his Personal Assistant, Sam Audu, said the invitation letter

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FCT Permanent Secretary, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa (right), formally flagging -off the fct Annual School Census in Abuja... on Friday.

L-R: HOD of Mass Communication Department, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Dr. Bolu John Folayan; proprietor of Sublime College, Lagos, Tajudeen Adeyemi; MD/CEO of Complete Sports, Mumini Alao; MD of Mediapro Consulting; Taiwo Osunsanya and Senior Lecturer of Mass Communication, University of Lagos, Dr Bunmi Ajibade at the burial of Dr. Afolayan’s mother, Hon. Christie Bola Ayelemi in Igbotako town, Okitipupa, Ondo State.

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Court orders interim forfeiture of $40m jewelleries allegedly owned

by Diezani Alison-Madueke Peter Fowoyo, Lagos

A Federal High Court, Lagos on Friday ordered the interim forfeiture of jewelries valued at about $40 million belonging to the former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Allison-Madueke, to the Federal Government.

The jewelleries were recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in homes traced to the erstwhile petroleum minister.

Mrs. Alison-Maduekeis believed to be in the United Kingdom where she is also being investigated for money laundering offences. She has forfeited several properties linked to her to the Federal Government since the EFCC commenced investigations into her activities as petroleum minister.

Justice Nicholas Oweibo made the order on Friday after granting an ex parte motion application brought before him by the EFCC prosecutor, Rotimi Oyedepo.

In the application, the EFCC said the expensive items, comprising wristwatches, necklaces, bracelets,

Diezani Alison-Madueke bangles, earrings and more, were reasonably suspected to have been acquired with proceeds of unlawful activities of the former minister.

Amongst the items recovered were expensive bangles -419; expensive earrings -304; expensive necklace - 267; expensive rings -315; expensive wristwatches -189; expensive necklace and earrings -174; expensive bracelets -78; expensive brooch - 77; expensive pendants - 74; expensive necklace

-48 and one customised gold iPhone.

The anti- graft agency also sought an order directing the publication in any national newspaper, the interim order for Mrs. Alison-Madueke or anyone interested in the properties to appear before the court within 14 days.

Meanwhile, Justice Oweibo has adjourned the matter till August 13, 2019.

FG gives full backing as Air Peace commences flight services to Dubai The Federal Government has lauded Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, for expanding its flight operations to Sharjah-Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Mr. Sabiu Zakari, Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Transportation (Aviation), gave the commendation on Friday at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, to flag off the inaugural flight of Air Peace to Dubai.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) aviation correspondent reports that the airline’s first long-haul flight has been scheduled to depart at 8.00 p.m. to arrive Dubai at 5.00 a.m. on Saturday.

Zakari, represented by Mr. Hassan Musa, Director of Air Transport Management, said the government would continue to support Nigerian airlines for them to sustain their operations.

“We are proud of you. The government on its own will continue to assist domestic airlines.

“We have gotten waivers on aircraft spares and also opened a special foreign exchange window for them

which shows the commitment of government to our carriers.”

According to Musa, the government is ready to approve new international routes for domestic airlines and assist them in liaising with foreign governments through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Chairman of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), Capt. Nogie Meggisson, said that Air Peace had made a bold move with the expanding of its services to the UAE. “As we move to the next level, I want to call on Air Peace to keep the flag flying and represent us as a flag carrier that we have been clamouring for.

“The Federal Government should also protect Air Peace from international aero-politics for them to be able to sustain the route,” Meggisson said.

The Chairman of Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyema, thanked Nigerians for their patronage, which he said, had made the company the largest airline in West Africa within four years of operations.

Onyema noted that the entry of

the airline into long-haul services would end the exploitation and shortchanging of Nigerians by foreign airlines.

“A six-hour flight from Lagos to Europe costs more than an 11-hour trip from Johannesburg to the same destination.

“So, we want to put an end to the exploitation of our people. We want Nigerians to know that patronising us instead of our competitors will put back their money into the country’s economy.

“We are optimistic that even if our competitors begin to drop their fares that Nigerians will be wise to stick with us,” Onyema said.

NAN reports that Air Peace has scheduled to operate flights on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays to Dubai while Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays would be for flights back to Lagos.

The airline is currently the only Nigerian carrier operating on the lucrative Lagos-Dubai route, following the suspension of flight services on the route by Medview Airlines in March 2018.

Man bags 3 years’ imprisonment for N14.8m car fraud An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced one Akiniyi Adekunle to three years’ imprisonment with hard labour for N14.8 million car fraud.

The Magistrate, Mrs. Bolanle Adebowale, sentenced Adekunle after finding him guilty on a fourcount charge of conspiracy, stealing, unlawful conversion and fraud.

Adebowale held that the prosecution proved its case beyond

reasonable doubt.

She, however, gave Adekunle an option of N750,000 fine.

Earlier the Prosecutor, Sgt. Ahmed Moshood, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on Feb. 28, 2016, at Olomore area of Abeokuta.

Moshood said that the defendant fraudulently converted N14.8 million belonging to one Mr Becklay Samuel.

He submitted that Samuel sent different cars worth N14.8 million from abroad to the defendant to sell for him.

The prosecutor said that the defendant sold the cars and converted the money to his personal use.

According to him, some of the offences contravene Sections 419, 390(9) of the Criminal Law of Ogun State, 2006.

3 suspected Boko Haram members arrested in Kano Ahmad Sorondinki, Kano

The Kano State Police Command has apprehended three suspected Boko Haram members during a raid at one of their hideous within the metropolis.

Parading the suspects at the Bompai Police Headquarters on Friday, the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Iliyasu, said that one of the Boko Haram suspects was arrested at a Hotel in Sabon Gari quarters, while the other two were apprehended during a raid at their hideout.

He said “it is clear that Boko Haram insurgents were making attempts to regroup in Kano State and these people confessed and identified to be members of the dreaded terrorist group” IIliyasu explained that one of them was heading towards Adamawa State from Abuja with the intention to upload his information, but made a stop-over in Kano where luck ran out of him and was eventually arrested in a hotel.

He said the suspects were among 87 that were paraded for various crimes; three kidnapping suspects were also arrested by a team of police men drafted from Kano to Kaduna for abducting a four-year old girl, Khadijat Riliwanu of Naibawa Quarters, who was rescued at the residence of the female suspects.

He said: “On 4 July, 2019, a team of Puff Adder detectives arrested one Ibrahim Musa of Ungwar Rimi in Kaduna. On interrogation, two female suspects of the same address were arrested and a victim, one Khadijat Riliwanu, four years old of Wailari Quarters, Kano was rescued at the resident of the female suspects, while investigation is in progress.”

He said 10 bandits were intercepted at Koki Quarters in a Toyota Hiace Bus heading to Badawa Quarters.

“When the vehicle was searched,

they were found to be in possession of 22 various dangerous weapons, including long knives, short knives, large quantity of hard drugs, and intoxicating/ hallucinating substances, with new weapons of violence known in local parlance as ‘fate-fate tsitaka and barandami,” the CP added.

Iliyasu further stated that 61 suspects were arrested at various criminal hideouts, while one Aminu who graduated from Kano University of Science and Technology, now undergoing a Master Degree progarmme at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), was arrested alongside his accomplice for stabbing the night guard of the University and was found to be in possession of 15 stolen laptops.

He said six armed robbers and kidnap suspects were arrested while Bashir Sani of Rimin Kebbe Quarters, Kano was apprehended in possession of a single barrel gun loaded with 15 rounds of cartridges, adding that during investigation, another one locally-made gun, one chemical/pepper spray, one jack knife, one walkie-talkie, one handcuff and a police belt were recovered from him.

Iliyasu said over 122 suspects that were arrested and paraded two weeks ago have been charged to various courts of law within the state for prosecution, adding those arrested now would be charged to court after investigation as well.

Items recovered from the suspects include 15 laptop computer; 26 parcels, 250 raps and other large quantities of Indian hemp; three stolen motor vehicles; 18 live ammunitions; 16 live cartridges; eight cut lasses; 32 clubs; 43 knives 32 sachets of Diazapam tablets and 220 bottles of Suck-and-die.

He said Operation Puff Adder which is currently yielding positive results as witnessed recently would be sustained throughout the state until all non-repentant criminal elements are arrested and brought before the law.

Roasted corn sellers make brisk businesses in Enugu Sellers of boiled and roasted maize, popularly known as `mouth organ’, in Enugu State have described the business as `lucrative’.

Some of the sellers told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Friday that the business was profitable.

NAN reports that the corns are sold in strategic junctions that constitute human and vehicular traffic in the state capital including GRA, New Haven, Uwani, new and old Artisan Markets and Transekulu.

A seller, Mr. Osondu Igwe said that he made about N3,500 from each bag of fresh corn bought between N6,000 and N7,000.

According to him, I buy a bag of corn at the rate of N6,000 to N7,000 depending on the size of the bag.

Igwe said that he used to sell two to three bags a day, both cooked and uncooked maize adding that he made more sales on roast corn than fresh ones.

He said the business was a good one, though seasonal, adding that the season started from May to November of every year.

Another seller and widow, Mrs. Uche Udeaku said that she

sustained her family with the profit made from the business adding that she sold both cooked and fresh ones with local peas.

Udeaku said that the business was seasonal though she switched over to fruit business when the season was no longer there.

“I am proud of this business because I make profit of between N8,000 and N9,000 in a day and most of my customers are bankers, civil servants and business operators,’’ she said.

A customer, Mrs. Amaka Ugwu said that `mouth organ’ was one of her favorite snacks as she could not do without it especially with peas and coconut.

Ugwu said that her children and husband loved them so she could not go home without buying some for the family.

Another buyer, Mr. Desmond Ugwueke, a civil servant, said that he bought the product every afternoon for his lunch adding that he preferred it to solid food.

Ugwueke said he used to buy a corn between N100 and N200 depending on the size and hoped that the prices would come down

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Dominion Chapel consecrates Hope John Praise as first female Bishop Our correspondent

Dozens of bishops, pastors and other ranking men of God on Friday converged at the Garki headquarters of Dominion Chapel International Church to witness the consecration of senior pastor, Dr. (Mrs.) Hope John Praise, as a bishop, making her the first woman to rise to such exalted position in the church.

The consecration which began at exactly 10 am with opening prayer and praises/worship was conducted by Archbishop John Praise Daniel, the founder of Dominion Chapel International and husband of the newly consecrated bishop who was supported by Archbishop Zakka Avong Bonet.

In his message preparatory to the consecration, Archbishop John Praise Daniel called on Nigerian leaders both in government and in the church, to imbibe and preach unity among the citizenry, admonishing the citizens to love humanity.

“Nigerians now live in fear, and people are not sure of themselves any more unlike before when Christians and Muslims wined and dined together,” he lamented.

According to him, a bishop in God’s holy church is called to be among those apostles in proclaiming Christ’s resurrection as well as interpreting the gospel to testify to God’s sovereignty as lord of lords and king of kings.

After her consecration, Bishop Hope John Praise said Nigeria needs more prayers, adding that Christians are called to obey the law.

She advised women to always be submissive to their husbands, saying that even though she has been made a bishop, she will still work under her husband’s instructions.

Also speaking, Archbishop Zakka Avong Bonet, who ministered during the event, said that a bishop is supposed to be blameless by living a life that is worthy of the calling of God. Other men of God at the occasion include Bishop

Bishop Hope Samuel Ocheja, the Secretary of the International Leadership Conference of Ministries (one of the several outreaches under Archbishop John Praise Daniel),

Bishop S.J. Wakili Power, Bishop Chuka Agwuegbo, Bishop David F. Zaky, Bishop Deborah Adesanya and Pastor Moses Shekari, among many others.

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by the party came at a time the members were out of Abuja.

“I am to Inform you that the House Minority Leader. Hon. Ndudt Elumelu and other Members invited are currently out of Abuja. Notwithstanding, I have notified him and Other Members about the letter of invitations and they requested that l notify you about their absence from Abuja,” said the letter by his Elumelu’s aide.

Hon. Elumelu and other members invited regretted any inconvenience caused by their absence not to attend the meeting with NWC They therefore, requested that the meeting should be rescheduled for either Thursday July 11 at 1.30pm or Friday July 12 at 4:00 pm.

The PDP on the other hand slammed the Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, for what it described as unlawful foisting of minority leaders on the House

of Representatives and lawless threat on Hon Kingsley Chinda.

The party expressed shock and dismay on how Gbajabiamila, in open chamber, jettisoned all parliamentary procedure to make hate statement, inciting comment and direct threats to the bona fide Leader of the Minority in the House, Hon Kingsley Chinda, for no justifiable reason.

“Hon. Gbajabiamila, in open chamber, exhibited personal hostility, with threats that Hon. Chinda will ‘regret’ taking his rightful seat as the bona fide Leader of the Minority in the House.

“This vicious outburst by Hon. Gbajabiamila is a direct threat and affront to our democratic order, the rights of the minority members in the House of Representatives, the people of Obio/Akpo Federal Constituency and sensibility of millions of members of the PDP who nominated Hon. Chinda as minority leader.

“The PDP, in the strongest terms, condemns this outburst

and demands that the Speaker retracts his inciting threats against Hon. Chinda within the next 24 hours. The PDP also invites the Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) to summon Gbajabiamila to explain the intents of his threats.

“Our party further invites Nigerians to hold Hon. Gbajabiamila directly responsible should any harm suddenly come to Hon. Chinda, any member of his family or any member of the PDP in the House of Representatives.

“It is indeed unfortunate and completely condemnable that Hon. Gbajabiamila is turning the chamber of the House of Representatives into a theatre of avoidable conflicts just because of his vested interest in the affairs of the opposition,” said the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, in a statement Friday.

PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus said all the organs of the party are united after consultation to affirm that Hon.

Chinda is PDP’s choice minority leader.

He said both the National Working Committee (NWC) and the Board of Trustees (BoT) met earlier on Friday to reaffirm that the party is one and united on the decision to suspend the erring members.

Secondus said: “This (Friday) afternoon, members of the NWC and Chairman of BoT representing other members of BoT met and reaffirmed that the party is one, united and working hard to recover our mandate at the courts.

“And on the issue of the leadership of the House of Representatives, the minority leadership, we want to reiterate that the party and the BoT is united, that in consultation with members of PDP and other minority parties, that Hon. Kingsley Chinda is our minority leader and all the other positions as we have communicated to the Speaker House of Representatives.

AWB condemns attacks on women, calls for resignation of Sen Abbo Ladesope Ladelokun African Women on Board (AWB), a non-profit dedicated to reshaping the future for African women and girls, has condemned the behaviour displayed in a recent viral video of a lawmaker attacking a woman in Nigeria and called for a greater societal shift in culture across the continent.

The clip of Senator Abbo showed him in a shop, assaulting a woman beside the cash register, while flanked by other men who were reticent to intervene and stop the attack. In the wake of the public reaction to the video, Senator Abbo issued an apology.

“Given the appalling

behaviour displayed in the footage, is an apology enough?

Shouldn’t we demand more from our elected officials to send a clear message that abuse of any form is unacceptable, no matter who carries it out?, the group asked.

AWB identified the behaviour as utterly disgraceful, adding however that the overarching culture which allows violence against women to thrive is even more deplorable.

“The continent as a whole can only move forward if we take time to reflect on how we are holding women back and physically keeping them in harm’s way,” said AWB Founder and Chair, Dr. Nkiru Balonwu.

The AWB while noting that the Nigerian Senate has ordered a two-week probe into

the incident, it wondered “if the situation were reversed, would the Senate hesitate to call for the woman’s arrest? Aren’t the woman’s account and the video sufficient evidence of what transpired? We cannot wait two weeks! The evidence is clear and the next steps are unquestionable. Senator Abbo must resign.

“The role of the bystander must be challenged. Ask yourself. Are my silence and inaction making me complicit in the abuse and brutalisation of another? Allyship on behalf of women requires that we the people speak out and stand up in the immediate,” said Dr. Balonwu.

The group also noted that Busola Dakolo recently faced backlash following her account of being

raped by Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, adding that this demonstrates the nature of victim-blaming in our culture, wherein the integrity and veracity of the survivor’s story is debated.

AWB laments: “Who will stand up for our women? Where are the men who will protect the agency of our women and defend the space for them to be unapologetically female?”

In the larger movement that AWB has launched to advance the causes of African women, the organisation is making demands for allies, particularly of all males. “Men: you are our Fathers, Brothers, Husbands and Sons; we need you on the frontlines. We cannot right societal wrongs without your support.”

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National Publicity Secretary of APC, Lanre Issa- Onilu, in a statement, said the ruling now cements the majority status of progressive governors in the country.

He said: “Undoubtedly a closely- contested election, we commend the apex court’s decision which is in tandem with the choice of the Osun State electorate who voted for continuity and our party’s Change Agenda.

“The ruling will now allow the Governor Oyetola-led APC administration in Osun State focus on the core business of governance and implementing the many pro-people developmental plans for the state.”

The APC sought the cooperation of all stakeholders in the state, particularly the political actors to support the Governor Oyetola administration in its bid to develop the state.

In his reaction, the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan congratulated the Gov. Oyetola over his victory and urged him to be magnanimous in victory.

Lawan, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mohammed Isa, described the judgement as victory to democracy, the All Progressive Congress (APC), the Governor and people of Osun State.

He charged Oyetola to put behind him past events during the electioneering and its aftermath litigation, and concentrate on tackling the challenges facing the state.

He urged him to run an allinclusive government where everybody in the state will be carried along for the betterment of the State.

Lawan said: “Your victory is a great joy and achievement for our party. We are delighted that after a long legal battle, Osun State can finally settle down for good governance.

“My advice to you as you champion the course of governance in the state is to see every indigene of the state as equal partner and stakeholder in driving the wheel of progress.

Let your reign be exceptional by being magnanimous and focused.”

The Senate President called on the people of the state to give maximum support and cooperation to the governor for the interest and progress of the state.

“Now that the legal battle is over, let us come together and embrace one another in the general interest of the State,” he said.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) whose candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke’s hope was dashed, expressed shocked at the ruling.

Describing the ruling as contentious, the party said the fact that the Supreme Court had a split judgment also speaks

volumes on its verdict.

The party’s position was contained in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan.

He said: “Our study of the judgment however shows that the Supreme Court did not negate the position of the PDP and millions of Nigerians that our candidate, Sen. Ademola Adeleke won the election, but based its verdict on reservations over issues of technicalities arising at the election petition tribunal.

“Nevertheless, our party stands with overwhelming majority of Nigerians on that undeniable fact that the people of Osun State, by the votes cast at the poll, preferred Senator Adeleke as their governor.

“The PDP as a law-abiding party, however, urges the people of Osun State to remain united, calm and not lose hope in our democratic process and the quest for a government that truly represents their wishes and aspirations.”

Meanwhile, PDP presidential candidate who is presently at the tribunal to challenge the election of President Muhammadu Buhari, gave courage to Adeleke, promising to stand by him.

Atiku said: “I join with people of goodwill all over Nigeria to say to Senator Ademola Adeleke, and the people of the great state of Osun, that we stand with them in good times and in difficult days.

“The Supreme Court has ruled and because of its judicial finality, the legal case is over.

However, the love, acceptance and endorsement that the people of Osun bestowed on both Senator Adeleke and the Peoples Democratic Party is not over and cannot be overlooked.

“Those who think this is the end of the road for Senator Adeleke and the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun, are greatly mistaken. This is not the end. Not even the beginning of the end. No. Today marks the continued ascendancy of Senator Adeleke and his party in the hearts and minds of his people.

“They had expected that the progress and development that the Adeleke family had consistently brought to Osun will be translated to their governance. That hope is not dead, but only delayed.

“I extend my right hand of brotherhood to Senator Adeleke in all his future endeavours and I assure the good people of the state of Osun that the Peoples Democratic Party remembers their love and acceptance and will never forget to stand by them no matter the situation.”

The former vice president urged the nation’s judiciary to take a pulse of the nation and reflect it, stressing that God has placed a great responsibility on the hands of the judiciary.

He said the judiciary holds it a duty to ensure that justice is done, irrespective of the pressure to do otherwise, by the powers that be.

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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and other related Matters (NAPTIP) has said it would open a register in strategic public places to display names of culprits convicted of rape and other form of abuse against women and children in Nigeria.

Speaking while addressing a news conference in Abuja on Friday, NAPTIP Director-General, Julie Okah-Donli expressed grief over the alarming spate of mindless abuse of children, rape and other forms of violence against persons in the country.

Reacting to the rape allegation against a prominent pastor and the case of assault of a nursing mother by a senator, the NAPTIP boss said that the register when opened would shame perpetrators of such wicked crimes as well as serve as deterrent to other people with the intention of committing such crimes.

“We are going to name and shame those who have been found to be culprits for this crime against children wherever they are located. If you are found wanting on any crime, the register had been set up and your names will be contained in that register.

“The spate of mindless abuse of children, rape and other forms of violence against persons has assumed an alarming dimension and concerted efforts must be made to minimize the development.

“Suffice to say that the effects and consequences of rape and sexual violence are too huge for any society to bear. Apart from the fact that many of the victims have met their untimely death in the process, a good number of such victims have been incapacitated while others have continued to nurse the psychological and emotional wounds inflicted on them even as they resign to fate in their silence.

“On our part, NAPTIP views rape and other forms of violence against persons as heinous crimes that must

be seriously frowned against and allow the provisions of the law to take its course, no matter the person involved. It is important, to say that the perpetrators of sexual violence and rape are the worst enemies as they sometimes kill the victims in order to cover up their crimes,’’ she said.

Okah-Donli called on the Nigerian Governors’ Forum to domesticate the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act, to address nagging issues relating to sexual violence happening in states throughout the federation.

NAPTIP also called on the society and precisely, children passing through similar situations to speak out and report to the appropriate agency for prompt response.

“Children who are victims of sexual violence and rape should defy any threat and open up, and I assure them that succour will come their way.

Parents and teachers should keep their eyes on their children and wards by ensuring that they are in safe hands,” Okah-Donli added.

of buildings on waterways Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has vowed to make true its decision to demolish buildings constructed on waterways which have contributed to the recent flooding experienced in parts of the nation’s capital.

Recall that the FCTA had recently issued a two –weeks- ultimatum to residents of Ipent-5 Estate in Lokogoma District, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) whose buildings are along waterways and road corridors to vacate the areas.

FCT Permanent Secretary, Chinyeaka Ohaa had explained that the buildings to be removed by the administration after the ultimatum are structures built on 20 meters from both sides of the river, adding that the buildings along the waterways and road corridors in the estate are the major cause of the perennial flooding in area.

Ohaa while receiving the members of Lokogoma District Residents and Owners Association in his office maintained that there is no going back on the plan to demolish all the structures obstructing the free flow of water in the area to avoid further loss of lives and properties to flood.

He also warned that the FCTA will not fail to punish any of its staff (past or present) found to have colluded with any estate developer to approve any illegal building that is not in line with the building master plan approved for any estate.

While empathising with house owners will be the first party to bear the brunt, he however, promised that compensation will be paid for buildings built with approval from the administration.

He noted that any building without approval due to developer’s violation of approval will be demolished and the developer forced to pay compensation to the off takers (house owners).

“All the houses and infrastructures on the waterways obstructing the free flow of water must give way. The developers that violated their approval will be brought to book, including our staff that colluded with them,” asserted.

Chairman, Lokogoma District Residents and Owners Association, Joseph Nnorom, appealed to government to conduct a proper investigation to ensure those found wanting are brought to book as the off- takers should not be left to suffer from the negligence of others.

He said that due verification was carried out from government agencies before they began the construction of any structures.

Speaking further, he also blamed the government for the illegal structures noting that the building of such structures was supervised by government agencies.

Buhari signs N243.3bn FCT 2019 budget into law

L-R: Chief Financial Officer, Lagos Free Trade Zone Company (LFTZC), Ashish Khemka; Relationship Group Director, Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLEL), Adesuwa Ladoja; Winner of 2019 Tolaram Science Challenge and Pupil of Albesta Academy (Lekki), Oreoluwa Ala; Assistant Director, Education District 3 (Lagos State), Morebise Ajibola and General Manager, Lagos Free Trade Zone Company (LFTZC), Kumar Padala during the prize presentation to the winner of the 2019 Tolaram Science Challenge held in Lagos.

Presidential tribunal admits 26,175 more exhibits against Buhari’s election Andrew Orolua, Abuja The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on Friday admitted an additional 26, 175 result sheets of the presidential election held on February 23, 2019 as exhibits.

The documents were tendered in support of the petition filed

by Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the election of President Muhammadu Buhari.

There were tendered through their lead counsel, Dr. Livy Uzoukwu (SAN) at the tribunal sitting at the Court of Appeal, Abuja on Friday.

Atiku and PDP who opened their case on Thursday, have tendered a total of 5, 196 documents .On Friday they

brought an additional 26, 175 documents from Katsina, Kebbi, Borno, Jigawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Kaduna and Kano states in support of their petition.

The result sheets were from polling units, wards and local governments in the eight states while receipts for certification of documents from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were also tendered and admitted as exhibits.

The breakdown of the documents indicated that, 3, 378 came from Katsina, 2, 106 came from Kebbi, 3, 472 from Borno, 3, 162 from Jigawa, 1, 912 from Gombe, 3, 539 from Bauchi, 3, 335, from Kaduna and 5, 271 came from Kano.

Atiku’s lawyer, while tendering the documents told

the tribunal that the remaining ones from Kano state would be brought on Monday, the next adjourned date.

Counsels to INEC, Buhari and that of the All Progressive Congress (APC) objected to the admissibility of the documents, but reserved reasons for their objections till final addresses.

The Vice Presidential candidate of the PDP in the election, Peter Obi stood for the petitioners, while former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu stood for Buhari and Dare Oketade for APC. Meanwhile, the tribunal has adjourned further hearing in the petition till July 8 for continuation of hearing.

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the N243.37 billion Federal Capital Territory Appropriation Bill 2019 into law.

The President’s Senior Special Assistant on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Sen. Ita Enang, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja. Sen. Enang told State House correspondents that N130.7 billion of the amount is for capital expenditure while the remaining balance is for recurrent expenditure.

He said that “this amount is from the statutory revenue allocation due to the Federal Capital Territory. This is in addition, to the budgetary provision of N23, 023, 593,146 for capital expenditure made in the 2019 budget earlier assented to by Mr. President on May 27.’’

The presidential aide also disclosed that the president assented to bills for the establishment of two federal polytechnics in Nigeria. He said the bills were signed “as part of his (President Buhari’s) desire to improve and expand admission opportunities for children in tertiary institutions in the country”.

He named the two polytechnics as the Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo, Gombe state and the Federal Polytechnic, Daura, Katsina state.

Enang added that “the law establishing the named polytechnics is standard with laws establishing other federal polytechnics in Nigeria’’.

Abuja residents demand justice for 4-yr –old rape victim

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja on Friday demanded justice for a four-year -old who was allegedly raped by the family’s cook, 28-year -old Ebiloma Idris.

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh led the protest of Abuja residents to the Apo High Court where the case was brought for trial. Dike said that the protest is aimed at raising voices and a call for justice for the minor who was allegedly raped by Idris in 2016.

The actress and singer said it was shocking that the alleged rapist was being protected by the father of the minor, adding that the mother of the minor has tendered all evidences and medical reports which showed there was a rape situation.

She quoted the mother of the minor as saying she was hoping the court in its final judgment would grant justice to the minor. Dikeh said that the accused, Idris should be given a maximum sentence when found guilty to serve as a deterrent to others who perpetuate such heinous crimes as child molestation.

The actress said that she would continue to lead the move for justice for the minor whose father has failed to support the mother in the case, but has rather taken the sides of the alleged rapist.

Dikeh said that the adjournment of trial to October 3, will give ample time for the prosecution to tender all evidences and witnesses to the case to prove that there was rape.

Also speaking, Ayisha Yesufu, co-convener of the Bring Back our Girls (BBOG) group called for fair prosecution and justice delivery which should not come as a result of outcry on social media.

She explained that in this case, the mother of the minor had reported the case to the police, but they failed to act immediately and were also concealing some evidences from the court.

“What the mother has been crying out for is that a lot of evidences that are supposed to be put in place have not been put in place as she alleged that the police are leaving out a lot of loopholes in this case.

“This case is painful one and it took an entirely different dimension because I have never seen a case whereby the father of the victim is the one defending the alleged rapist, getting legal counsel for him,” Ayisha added.

According to her, the instrument of justice must be used on every Nigerian, insisting that “justice is not for sale and is not for the highest bidder and we must insist on that.

“Like the case of Sen Elisha Abbo, the police did not do anything after he was reported since May 14 until there was an outcry on social media. This is what is playing out in this case again because the minor’s mother had written severally, but nothing was done, she is also being threatened.”

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FG restates commitment to curb insurgency in Nigeria Isaac Job, Uyo

The Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr. Garba Abari, has confirmed that the federal government would continue to partner with various security agencies to ensure that insurgency, kidnapping and cattle rustling in the country are reduced to the barest minimum or totally eradicated.

Abari, who was addressing a public forum on communicating government’s programmes, policies and activities to citizens which was held in Abak Local Government Área of Akwa Ibom state on Friday assured Nigerians that the federal government is ready to chase out insurgents from the nation’s borders Represented by the Akwa Ibom state Director, National Orientation Agency, Enoh Uyoh, the director general said insecurity arising from activities of criminal elements in various parts of the country was on the federal government’s front burner.

He said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is determined to bring back discipline in order to tackle

corruption in the country, asserting that “I am delighted to address this gathering, organised to keep citizens informed about the direction of the federal government for the purpose of deepening democracy.

“You may wish to know that government programmes, policies and activities are aimed at enhancing the quality of lives of citizens, providing congenial atmosphere for business to thrive and also to promote transparency and accountability in governance.

“The federal government is firmly committed to the protection of lives and property of citizens in all parts of the country. This shall be achieved through synergy among various security agencies and the provision of necessary equipment to aid their smooth operations in combating insurgency, kidnapping, cattle rustling and banditry, and oil pipelines vandalization.”

The director general further called on Nigerians to imbibe good values of discipline, integrity, social justice and religious tolerance in order to make the country a better place.

He said that protection of critical assets such as oil installation, electricity, roads,

railways and marine transportation nationwide would continue to receive serious attention by the federal government even as the President has directed states to give education priority by enforcing free basic education for children of school age.

Executive Chairman, Abak Local Government Council, Imo Williams called for the need for Akwa Ibom people to participate more in the affairs of the country by drawing the attention of government to issues that requires improvement.

“This programme is aimed at sensitising the people at the grassroots on what the federal, states and local governments have done and would do in the next four years.

This will help us look at various areas that need improvement and let the government know about it.

“I want to urge all participants to take this message to others who are not here.

Let them know what the government has done and would do,” Williams said He lauded the federal, state and local government councils for improving the lives of Akwa Ibom people through provision of free education, employment, healthcare delivery, ICT and infrastructure.

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Short News Cult groups to celebrate annual festival in Ilorin Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin Suspected members of different cult groups in Kwara state have reportedly concluded plans to celebrate their annual festival in the state capital today (Saturday).

Investigations revealed that previous celebrations in notable areas of the state capital were trailed by violence and criminal activities among members of the cult groups.

The violent cult activities, which are usually fomented by students of both secondary and higher institutions in the state, also involved artisans like vulcanizers, bricklayers, commercial motor-cyclist and tricycle operators among others.

However, following intelligence reports, the state police command says that it has put in place adequate security measures throughout the state to check the development, describing it as unacceptable.

Police Commissioner, Kayode Egbetokun, in a statement on Friday, called on parents/guardians to monitor activities of their children/wards, advising students to shun any suspicious gathering of young men and women in their environments and report every suspicious movement, and activity of criminal elements to the police.

The statement reads: “Credible intelligence available to the command indicates that some criminal elements with different identities/ nomenclatures have concluded plans to disrupt the peace and tranquillity currently existing in Kwara state on July 7 in the guise of marking the anniversary of cultism in the state.

“The Commissioner of Police, Kwara state, Kayode Egbetokun finds this development unacceptable and has put in place adequate security measures throughout the state.

Buhari re-appoints Boss Mustapha, Abba Kyari

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Boss Mustapha as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Malam Abba Kyari as Chief of Staff to the President.

A statement by the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Friday, said both appointments take effect from May 29.

Gombe will go ahead with Ruga scheme - Gov. Yahaya

Members of the Governing Board of Securities and Exchange Commission during their Inauguration by the Permanent, Secretary Ministry of Finance in Abuja, recently.

Mauritius includes Afreximbank Included in SEM-10 Index

The Stock Exchange of Mauritius has announced the inclusion of the African ExportImport Bank (Afreximbank) in the SEM-10 index.

An announcement posted on the SEM website listed Afreximbank among the SEM-10 constituents for the third quarter starting July 3, 2019.

Other companies on the list are MCB Group Limited, IBL Limited, SBM Holdings Limited, Grit Real Estate Income Group Limited, ENL Limited (ordinary A shares); CIEL Limited, New Mauritius Hotels Limited, Rogers and Company Limited and Lux Island Resorts

Limited.

The index tracks the performance of the 10 largest stocks on the SEM in terms of market capitalization and the 10 most liquid stocks in terms of average value traded and trading frequency during the preceding three months.

Being part of the SEM-10 index is expected to enhance Afreximbank’s visibility with local and international investors, and potentially, encourage institutional investors that track the index to include the bank’s depositary receipts in their investment portfolios.

Ninety per cent of foreign investors’ transactions on SEM-listed stocks are

targeted towards companies that are included in the SEM-10 index.

Moreover, some of the larger companies in the index are tracked closely by global data vendors like Bloomberg, Factset and Refinitiv as well as by global index providers, such as S&P, Dow Jones, MSCI and FTSE. The SEM-10 index is subject to quarterly reviews and to remain in the index, companies need to ensure regular trading of their securities.

Afreximbank currently ranks as the SEM’s third best performing stock on a year-to-date basis in 2019 with a performance of 26.5 per cent.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state has expressed reservation over the suspension of the Ruga settlement scheme by the federal government, saying Gombe state will go ahead with the scheme.

The governor stated this after a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday.

However, Yahaya, who spoke in Hausa Language said that “President Buhari’s intention on the Ruga settlement scheme is laudable and the people of Gombe, who are predominantly Fulanis will definitely key into it.

“As I speak to you now, Gombe state government has set aside over 200, 000 hectares of land for the implementation of the Ruga settlement scheme in the state.

“So because some states rejected the scheme doesn’t mean that Gombe state will not go ahead to implement it. Up till now, I don’t want to believe that the pilot scheme has been suspended. We are going to continue with it because to us it’s a very good initiative in view of the hardship our people (herdsmen) are now facing.

“We need to find a lasting solution to their predicaments so as to save their lives because they are Nigerians too. So, I don’t want to believe that the President has suspended the scheme – this is worrisome and may be inimical to our people,’’ he said.

The governor reiterated the determination of the state government to partner with the Buhari administration for speedy transformation of the state.

On the Dadin Kowa Dam project, the governor revealed that the water scheme has been resuscitated, saying that 40 million litres of water was being pumped daily for domestic consumption in Gombe and its environs.

Police smash five-man car snatching syndicate in Bayelsa A combined team of `Operation Puff Adder’ and the police command’s monitoring unit in Bayelsa state have smashed a five-man car snatching syndicate operating in the state.

A statement by the police spokesperson in the state, Asinim Butswat on Friday in Yenagoa, said they acted on a tip-off and arrested one Adebayo Bello, aged 43 years.

Butswat explained that Bello, a native of Osun state and one Onomis Idegbe, 35, were trailed by the operatives to Tombia Roundabout in Yenagoa.

“On July 1, 2019, some vehicles including a Toyota Camry L.E with plate number KMK 188 CC, Toyota Camry L.E withplate number AKD 925 FQ, Toyota Camry 2. O with plate number SMK 775 CC and Toyota RAV4 Jeep, with plate number LSD 134 DC were recovered from their hideout at Obungha Community, Agudama-Ekpetiama, Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa state.

“The suspects have confessed to the crime and investigation is ongoing to arrest other fleeing gang members,” he said: Suspected gunmen on Monday had invaded Agudama-Ekpetiama Police Station in Yenagoa Local Government Area and killed four police personnel on duty, including the divisional police officer.

The state police command however, appealed to members of the public to continue to assist the police with useful information about the activities of criminals in their communities.

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Lagos, Britain partner on water transport, smart city Benjamin Omoike, Lagos The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms. Catriona Laing on Friday met with Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to discuss bilateral partnership which focused on three key areas of technology-driven water transportation, investment and the smart city initiative.

The governor, his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, received the British envoy and her entourage in his office for the bilateral meeting which was held behind closed doors.

The envoy said the meeting was necessary as it was in continuation of a dialogue with state government on areas of partnership.

Addressing reporters after the meeting, Ms. Laing said discussion with the governor and his deputy focused on strategies to be adopted by the state government and private sector partners to enable Lagos realise its aspirations to be a leading city in technology and innovation on the continent.

“There are three topics in particular that we discussed. The first is around the governor’s vision and how the United

Kingdom can support Lagos to achieve that vision. Technology is changing the world. Lagos is one of the few citystates in Africa that is well positioned to take advantage of the fourth industrial revolution around innovation, robotics and artificial intelligence.

“The governor is very clear on achieving this objective. He said his job is to provide necessary infrastructure, particularly power and broadband. At the back of that, the private sector will come in and support in that aspiration,” Ms. Laing said.

The envoy said there was discussion around the African investment summit holding in London next January in which 20 African countries, including Nigeria would be participating. The summit, she said would come with significant benefits for Lagos because of unrestrained access to investors and finance.

She said the summit would offer a platform for Nigeria to rebrand itself by convincing some of the investors on how it is solving some of its challenges, especially in security and infrastructure.

Ms Laing said the UK would be willing to support Lagos specifically,

in two key areas of harnessing the waterways for efficient transportation and digital inclusion which are the hallmarks of smart cities.

She said: “There are two specific projects we are helping Nigeria to achieve in Lagos. One is around future cities which focus on how Lagos could use its waterways. The second is around digital inclusion bearing in mind that Lagos is an innovation hub. We want to ensure that there is inclusive approach to technology and training people to take advantage of the opportunity.”

The envoy described the meeting with Gov. Sanwo-Olu and his deputy as rewarding, noting that the British High Commission would be looking forward to achieving the goals with the state government.

The meeting was also attended by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Folashade Jaji, Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde and Deputy Chief of Staff, Gboyega Soyannwo, as well as the Political Adviser to the British Deputy High Commission, Lagos, Wale Adebajo and the outgoing British Deputy High Commissioner, Laure Beaufils.

Short News LAWMA shuts Sangotedo Market Benjamin Omoike Business activities at the Sangotedo Market in Eti Osa, Lagos have been put on hold by the Lagos state Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) due to the indiscriminate dumping of refuse and poor hygiene practices by traders, resulting in serious environmental problems.

The development was made known by LAWMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Mrs. Folashade Kadiri through a press release.

The release cited the governor’s executive order on traffic and sanitation matters, which stresses government’s zero tolerance for environmental abuse, including illegal and indiscriminate dumping of refuse, and defacing the environment.

It noted that government’s efforts at restoring environmental sanity in the area were being thwarted by unhygienic activities of traders, who have consistently violated environmental laws and refused to patronize assigned PSP operators.

It stressed that the management was working round the clock to reposition the organization to rid the state of waste, necessitating the introduction of ‘Lagos at 4 am’ operation and other laudable initiatives aimed at restoring environmental integrity in the state.

Akeredolu re-jigs cabinet as 3 new appointees get portfolios Adewale Momoh, Akure The Governor of Ondo state, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has reshuffled his cabinet.

The cabinet shake-up which has been in the offing since the sack of three commissioners last month saw to the movement of the Commissioner for Information, Yemi Olowolabi to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism while his counterpart from Land and Housing, Donald Ojogo is now the information commissioner.

Commissioners who were re-appointed by the governor were moved from one ministry to the other while the three newly sworn-in commissioners were allocated new portfolios.

A statement issued by the governor’s office stated that “in a bid to reposition his administration for optimal performance and for the actualisation of his redemption agenda, Ondo state Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has approved the allocation of portfolios to commissioners and special advisers.

The statement signed by the chief press secretary to the Akeredolu further states that “the governor has directed the affected commissioners and special advisers to handover all necessary documents within the next one week.”

The portfolios as allocated by the governor are as follows; Kola Olawoye (SAN), attorney general and commissioner for justice;. Wale Akinterinwa finance; Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan, economic planning and budget; Funso Esan environment; Yemi Olowolabi, culture and tourism; Julianah Omolola Fagbemi, local government and chieftaincy affairs; Prof. Bayonile Ademodi, regional integration and special duties and. Femi Agagu, education, science and technology.

Group calls for periodic psychological tests on policemen

L -R: Chairperson, Women and Children of Orgainisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) Lagos State, Prophetess (Mrs) Stella Okoroafor; Chairman, Man Wing Alimosho Local Government (OAIC), Primate Sunday Omosanya and newly inagurated Chairperson, Women and Children OAIC, Alimosho Local Government chapter; Special Apostolic Mother, Prophetess Olusola Rufai-Shorinmade, during the Inauguration and Induction of the new executives of OAIC Women and Children, Alimosho Local Government Chapter in Lagos.

A non-government organisation, Values Project has urged the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to institute periodic conduct of psychological tests on police personnel nationwide.

National Coordinator of the group, Chukwuma Okenwa, made the call in Enugu while speaking to reporters.

Okenwa spoke on the high rate of human rights abuses and scenes of psychological imbalances displayed by some policemen while discharging their duties.

He said it was regrettable that the police officers were always rated highly when on foreign missions and assignments, but while in the country they perform below expectations.

According to Okenwa, police officers and men fail to replicate such internationally-recognised efforts and award-winning services back home in the country.

The coordinator said that the use of excessive force or threat with guns by police officers in civil matters was becoming unbearable to Nigerians, adding that with periodic psychological tests, most of the personnel not suitable to handle guns would be stopped from wielding AK-47 rifles.

“Gradually, the psychological imbalanced officers and other bad eggs in the police system would be removed and the organisation will only have well-disciplined and well-coordinated personnel,” Okenwa said.

530, 664 subscribers register for health insurance in Delta AbdulRazaq congratulates Oyetola universal health coverage, especially facilities and ensuring good health for Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

Delta state government has said that 530, 664 subscribers have so far registered for its contributory health insurance scheme.

Deputy Governor, Kingsley Otuaro, who confirmed this to journalists in Asaba on Friday, said the health service plan was being provided under the health commission in over 110 primary healthcare facilities with 65 secondary facilities and 52 private hospitals spread across the state “We have demonstrated strong commitment towards attaining

in the last four years. We shall continue to do our best to deliver healthcare for all Deltans in line with the universal health coverage of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

“We have resolved to work tirelessly with all the relevant stakeholders at the state and at the federal levels in the next four years to ensure our primary healthcare system is responsive to the needs of all Deltans,” Otuaro said He noted that the Okowa led administration was committed to healthcare delivery service, stressing that the provision of healthcare

Deltans were of top priority that will be sustained in the next four years by the administration.

“We congratulate President Muhammadu Buhari on the successful launch of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund in January this year and Gov. Okowa conveys the gratitude of all Deltans for the opportunity availed them to participate in the programme,” Otuaro disclosed Otuaro said that the actualization of the National Health Act which was passed by the National Assembly states that health for all is a right.

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Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin Kwara state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated his Osun state counterpart, Gboyega Oyetola on his victory at the Supreme Court.

“The decision of their lordships is a boost for steady rise of the state and a fillip for my brother governor to continue to deliver the dividends of democracy to the good people of his state,” a statement by governor’s spokesman, Rafiu Ajakaye said.

“I also congratulate the leaders and members of our party (APC) for this victory as it again established the growing popularity of the party. I recall that the leaders and members of our party put in a lot of hard work into the campaign, resulting in the hard-won victory at the polls.

“We, as one of Osun’s closest neighbours are using this opportunity to express our readiness to work with Gov. Oyetola so that together we can better serve the interests of our people,” the governor added.

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AbdulRazaq okays N350m for colleges of education, FADAMA Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

Following the industrial action embarked upon by colleges of education in Kwara state, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the immediate release of N250million to pay at least two months of the outstanding salary of the protesting workers.

AbdulRazaq also assured the schools of subsequent prompt payment of their salary along with the gradual offsetting of the arrears inherited from the previous administration under which the schools embarked on strike.

The affected colleges are Kwara state College of Education, Oro, Kwara state College of Education, Ilorin, Kwara state College of Education (Technical) Lafiagi, Kwara state College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies, Ilorin, Kwara state College of Nursing and Midwifery, Ilorin and Kwara state College of

Nursing, Oke Ode. “The total amount the governor released for salary payment is N250, 774, 328.34. This covers salary for the months of May and June,” Rafiu Ajakaye, spokesman for the governor said in a statement on Friday.

He stated that concerned about the status of the schools, the governor also approved an additional N25million for the College of Education (Technical), Lafiagi for immediate re-accreditation and N24.8million for the College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies for reaccreditation.

Ajakaye said this along with similar steps over the last month represents a bold step by the governor to match words with action on his commitment to education, workers’ welfare and the socio-economic growth of the state “It is the intention of this administration to stabilise Kwara for growth. Greater things are coming, but the governor is working round the clock to first restore normalcy across all sectors,” he said.

The colleges of education had long

embarked on strike to protest the nonpayment of their salaries and other administrative issues leading to the shutting down of the schools The statement said the governor has also approved the immediate payment of N49, 786, 667 as counterpart funds for the FADAMA project.

The sum includes an outstanding of N13, 914, 667.00 third national FADAMA development project additional financing for 2018 and N35, 872, 000 already due as 2019 counterpart fund for the same project.

An initiative of the World Bank, FADAMA is a project that seeks to empower local farmers with funds to boost their production of staple foods like rice, cassava and sorghum in irrigable land areas.

The project is financed through a counterpart funding arrangement between the World Bank and the participating states, including Kwara which has so far benefitted up to $4, 685,500 since it keyed into the programme.

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Short News Northern govs commiserate with Benue over killings, explosion Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has condoled with his Benue state counterpart, Governor Samuel Ortom, over the gruesome murder of 35 persons worshiping in a church last Sunday in Agatu Local Government Area and victims of the explosion of a petroleum tanker which also claimed many lives in Makurdi.

Lalong on behalf of the Northern Governors Forum said those behind the killings will not go unpunished, saying that the people of Benue state will rise above the challenge.

Deputy Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor, Solomon Gujor in a statement signed by the governor, said that the 19 northern governors expressed regrets that at a time they taught lasting peace had returned to the state, unknown gunmen stormed some villages in Agatu council area to commit this heinous crime of unimaginable magnitude.

The statement said that the northern governors commiserated with Ortom over the petroleum tanker explosion in Ahumbe Village along the ever busy Makurdi- Aliade – Otukpo Road of Gwer West Local Government Area.

“We urge our brother governor to rise above the anguish and provocation these two incidents have generated in the hearts of the people of Benue. In the midst of these sad recurring human tragedies, Ortom should take the bull by the horn by providing leadership that brings hope to a despondent people of his state.

“We pray for the families of the victims of the twin ugly incidents and pray that the Almighty God grant the state the fortitude to bear the loss,” the statement added.

NEMA warns Adamawa, Taraba communities on flooding

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised people living along the banks of River Niger and River Benue in Adamawa and Taraba states to relocate to avert flooding.

NEMA’s Head of Operations in the two states, Abbani Garki, gave the warning while distributing livelihood support items to the 2018 flood victims in Yola South Local Government Area of the state.

Garki said the agency has received the 2019 rainfall data analysis from the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMET) which indicates that 30 states of the federation would experience flooding.

According to him, NEMA alongside its sister agencies in the states are monitoring and working closely in case of emergency, declaring that “we are advising communities, especially those along the two major rivers in Benue and Niger, to be on alert because there is possibility of flooding this year as predicted by NiMET. “State governments should also advise their communities to make sure that all drainage channels are regularly cleared and refuse dumps evacuated.”

He said that no fewer than 3, 000 victims of the 2018 flooding in Adamawa state have been assisted with livelihood items by the federal government from January till date.

Garki said the intervention items distributed include food and non-food items, such as building materials, consumables, sewing and grinding machines and water pump facilities.

He advised the beneficiaries to use the items for the purpose for which they were meant to bring succour to them.

A beneficiary, Mrs. Aisha Jidda, from Modire Ward thanked the federal government for its gesture and promised that the items would be used for the purpose for which they were supplied.

L-R: Manager of Asisat Oshoala, Mr. Tobi Peters; member, Asisat Oshoala Foundation, Mr. Ojetunde Adesina; C.E.O of the Foundation and FC Barcelona femena forward, Asisat Oshoala; First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; another member of the foundation, Mr. Kunle Akinde and Brand Manager, Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Mr. Ndubuka Emmanuel during their courtesy visit to the First Lady of Lagos State at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja... on Thursday.

Legal privilege committee promotes 38 lawyers to SAN Andrew Orolua, Abuja The Legal Practitioners’ Privilege Committee has approved the elevation of 38 lawyers to the rank of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) among them is the Solicitor General of the Federation, Adedayo Apata.

Others are Adedoyin Oyinkan Rhode- Vivour, the wife of Justice Rhode- Vivour of the Supreme Court and Ebun -Olu Samuel Adegboruwa a Lagos- based human rights activist and Alhassan Akeje Umar of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Also elevated are Abdullahi Haruna,

Manga Mohammed Nuruddeen, John Onuegbulam Asoluka, Adedokun Makinde, Daniel Chukwudi Enwelum, Emmanuel Adeyeye Oyebanji, Tuduru Uchendu Ede, Abdul Olajide Ajana, Ama Vemaark Etuwewe,Oladipo Adekorede Olasope, Leslie Arthur Olutayo Nylander,Olusegun Oyediran Fowowe, Andrew Essien Hutton, Olukayode Abayomi Enitan, Paul Harris Adakole Ogbole and Olaniyi Maruph Olopade.

Similarly, the new silk lawyers are Samuel Ngozi Agweh, Olusegun Omoniyi Jolaawo, Prof.

Alphonsus Okoh Alubo, Ayo Asala, Abiodun Adediran Olatunji, Olumide Andrew Aju, Chimezie

Victor Chikwem Ihekweazu, Prof.

Mamman Lawan, Prof. Uchefula Ugonna Chukwumaeze, Usman Ogwu Sule, Safiya Umar Badamasi, Echezona Chukwudi Etiaba, Godwin Osemeahon Omoaka, Emeka Onyemaechi Ozoani, Alexander Chukwudi Ejesieme, Jephthah Chikodi Njikonye, AIkhunegbe Anthony Malik, Alhassan Akeje Umar and Oyetayo Muyiwa Atoyebi.

According to the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and Secretary Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee, Hadizatu Uwani Mustapha, 117 lawyers applied for the rank, but only 38 of them were approved and among them are two female lawyers.

Man, 30, on trial for allegedly defiling 5-year-old girl

A 30-year-old man, Abednego Jacob, who allegedly defiled his neighbour’s five-year-old daughter, has been docked at an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

The defendant, whose residential address was not given is facing trial on a charge of unlawful sexual intercourse.

Police prosecutor, Peace Chukwudi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on June 29 at Mekuwen Street, Ikoyi, adding that Jacob unlawfully had sexual knowledge of the five-year-old girl by inserting his finger in her vagina.

Chukwudi said that the defendant went to the residence of the girl when her parents were out and defiled her.

According to her, the offence contravenes Section 261 of the Criminal Law of Lagos state, 2015.

The defendant’s plea was, however, not taken.

Chukwudi therefore, urged the court to remand the defendant in prison pending the legal advice from the director of public prosecutions in the state.

The Magistrate, Mrs. K. O. Doja-Ojo ordered that the defendant be remanded in prison and that the case file be duplicated and sent to the director of public prosecutions for advice and thereafter, adjourned the case to August 7.

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EFCC tenders 108 cheques used by Short News constitutes task force to tackle Fani-Kayode, others in N4.9bn fraud FAAN airport gridlock Peter Fowoyo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has tendered 108 cheques allegedly used by Femi FaniKayode and others in the alleged N4.9 billion fraud case before a Federal High Court, Lagos.

Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation alongside Nenadi Esther Usman, a former minister of finance, Danjuma Yusuf one time chairman, Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) and a company, Joint Trust Dimensions Limited are been tried before the court.

They are facing a 17 -count charge bordering on conspiracy, unlawful retention of proceeds of theft and money laundering before Justice Rilwan Aikawa.

Fani-Kayode, who was the director of publicity of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s presidential campaign organisation for the 2015 election was accused of conspiring with the others to directly and indirectly retain various sums which the EFCC claimed they ought to have reasonably known were proceeds of crime.

The defendants were accused of conspiring among themselves to indirectly retain the sum of N1. 5billion and indirectly, retaining N300million, N400million and N800million respectively, all proceeds of

corruption according to the EFCC. Also, the former minister was accused of directly using parts of the money at various times, including N250million which he allegedly used between March 20 - 25, 2015 and of making a cash transaction of N24million with one Olubode Oke, said to still be at large on February 12, 2015.

The duo were said to have made the transaction without going through any financial institution, an act the EFCC claims is contrary to Sections 1(a) and 16(d) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) (Amendment) Act, 2012 and punishable under Section 16(2)(b) of the same Act. The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charge.

When the matter came up, an EFCC investigator, Shuaibu Shehu, while being led-in-evidence by the prosecutor, Rotimi Oyedepo, tendered 108 Zenith Bank cheques which he told the court were recovered in the course of investigation into the matter.

The cheques were subsequently, marked as exhibit 11(1-108). The EFCC witness when asked by the prosecutor, who was the beneficiary of the cheques, answered that 103 of the cheques showed the names of Fani-Kayode, adding that the cheques were drawn from the second defendant’s account with the bank.

“100 cheques were of cash withdrawal and 96 of the cheques were withdrawn from the account of the second defendant,” the

witness stated.

Upon the conclusion of the witness evidence-in-chief, the prosecutor sought to tender in evidence all the Ministry of External Affairs’ Statement of accounts, account documents package and certificate of identification for admissibility, but the move was objected by the defendants’ counsel.

In urging the court to reject the documents, counsel to Usman, Yussuf and Jointrust Limited, K. C. Nwofor, who stood in for Chief Ferdinand Orbih (SAN), told the court that the documents are not legible, just as Fani-Kayode’s counsel, Norrison Quakers (SAN), urged the court to reject the documents as it fails to meet the provision of Section 84 of the Evidence Act. He said the current law is that a computer generated exhibit can only be admitted by the person that worked on it.

Quakers said the only person who can tender the exhibit is Eyituoyo Mogbetern, the Zenith Bank’s Compliance Officer. He added that the witness is not in position to tender the documents as he is not a staff of the bank.

Meanwhile, Justice Aikawa, has adjourned the matter till October 29, for ruling on the documents sought to be tendered and continuation of trial. The Judge also granted Nenadi Esther Usman’s application for bail variation, to enable her travel abroad for medical trip.

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo, Lagos

As a result of the unending gridlock on the Murtala Muhammed Airport Road, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has constituted a task force to ensure improvement in the flow of vehicular traffic.

A statement signed by the General Manager Public Affairs, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, said it was in a bid to foster effective landside traffic management on the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos According to Yakubu, the objective of the task force which is made up of officers from the aviation security department and other relevant security agencies is to control vehicular movement, prevent unauthorized parking at terminal forecourts/curb sides and enforce the drop-off/pick-up zone policy of the airport.

Yakubu urged passengers and drivers to cooperate with the officials and ensure compliance to the guidelines given by the officers.

Traffic on the Airport Road in recent times has been a source of concern to aviation workers. The traffic situation has become so notorious that passengers miss their flights.

Police arrest 10 suspects for alleged murder in Delta Nosa Akenzua, Asaba Delta state Police Command on Friday confirmed that 10 suspects have been arrested over the alleged murder of a teenager in Abraka Community.

It would be recalled that a teenage girl identified as Ruke Onovughkpo was allegedly murdered by group of persons after she was raped in Abraka Community, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state last Monday.

Police Commissioner in the state, Adeleke Adeyinka at a media conference in Asaba, said the victim’s lifeless body was found in a sack dumped in a heap of refuse in Abraka Community, disclosing that a prominent chief and politician (name withheld) were among the arrested suspects.

“On inspection of the corpse by the police, there were marks all over her body and it was obvious that she was murdered by unknown persons for ritual activities in Abraka Community.

“Subsequently, in the course of investigation, the deceased’s male friend, one Henry Ikechukwu, 32 -years -old who was last seen with the deceased was arrested too,” Adeyinka said According to the police boss, upon interrogation Ikechukwu confessed to have invited the deceased for an outing where he lured her into the bush where he handed her over to the prominent chief in Abraka community who allegedly hired his services for the evil act.

Adeyinka said that the suspected chief on interrogation has made useful statement to the police, saying that investigation was ongoing with a view to ensuring justice is done.

Osun legislator commends FG for suspending Ruga policy

L-R: General Secretary, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Lagos Branch, Engr. Adesina Osinloye; Treasurer, NSE, Lagos Branch, Engr. Olufemi Ogundipe; Education officer, Nigeria Prison Service, Ikoyi, Idris Ibikunle; Immediate Past Chairman, NSE, Lzagos Branch, Engr. Johnson Komolafe; and Deputy Controller, Nigeria Prison Service, Ikoyi, Tolu Ogunshakin, dueing a welfare visit and donation of food items to the Ikoyi prison by NSE, Lagos Branch, in Lagos recently.

Niger reaffirms commitment to reposition civil service Saka Bolaji, Minna The Niger state Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has reaffirmed the present administration’s determination at repositioning the civil service for optimal performance.

The SSG stated this when he received the Forum of Retired Permanent Secretaries led by the Chairman, Ndagi Aliyu, who were in his office to rejoice with him over his appointment by Governor Abubakar Sani -Bello.

Matane told the retired permanent secretaries that the reinvigoration of civil service by the state government

will enhance efficient service delivery, transparency and openness.

He assured the retired permanent secretaries that his office will engage technocrats and people of proven integrity by working closely with the forum with a view to attaining the restoration agenda of the present administration.

The SSG commended members of the forum for their resilience, doggedness and commitment to the development ideals of the state government, stressing that the visit would spur him further in his resolve to rededicate himself to the service of the state, nation and humanity.

Earlier, Chairman of the Forum of Retired Permanent Secretaries, Ndagi

Aliyu told the SSG that they were in his office to felicitate with him on his recent appointment.

He assured that the forum will not relent in offering advice that will assist the number civil servant to achieve the set objectives.

In their separate remarks, the former Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Daniel Clifford Shahere, former Head of Service, Yabagi Alhaji Sule and the Secretary of the Forum, Alhaji Aliyu Madugu stated that the appointment of Matane as the new secretary to the state government was as a result of his hard work, commitment and dogged determination to achieve greatness in service to Niger state.

The Chief Whip of Osun state House of Assembly, Tunde Olatunji, has commended the federal government for suspending the Rural Grazing Area (RUGA) policy.

Olatunji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), representing Ife-North, who made the commendation while speaking with newsmen in Osogbo, said the suspension was a confirmation that the APC-led government was responsive, responsible and accountable to Nigerians.

The lawmaker also said that the suspension would enable the government to throw the policy into the public space for more engaging discussion with Nigerians.

According to him, a large number of Nigerians have expressed their displeasure with the purported introduction of the policy due to their little knowledge and information about it and the volatile nature of ethnic suspicion in Nigeria.

Olatunji noted that after developing an acceptable modern cattle rearing/ grazing solution, it was also extremely important to complement with effective measures to address environmental factors.

He said environmental factor like the drying up of Lake Chad, growing desertification and other human activities that had over the years become enablers of the serious crises should be considered.

“We cannot move forward as a nation if we continue to hold ourselves back with primordial sentiments of politics, religion and ethnicity. It is very important for us to take conscious and bold steps to evolve policies that would bring sustainable development without compromising the peaceful coexistence of the country,” Olatunji said.

Ihedioha appoints new internal revenue board chairman Val Okara, Owerri

Governor Emeka Ihedioha has approved the appointment of Nze Charles Onwunali as executive chairman of the state board of internal revenue.

Nze Onwunali, a member of the Institute of Directors is vastly experienced in banking and attended numerous courses on advanced treasury and money market dealings among others spanning over 23 years.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Ihedioha, Chibuike Onyeukwu said that Nze Onwunali was the former executive chairman of Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area and was also an executive director of Island Bank of Sao Tome and Principe on secondment from Hallmark Bank Plc. He also was head, public sector banking at FinBank and later managing director of FinHomes, the mortgage arm of Finbank Group.

The appointment takes immediate effect.

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Spontaneous music is the new way I found to make music -TY Bello Singer and Renowned Photographer, Toyin Sokefun-Bello, better known as TY Bello, has sure carved a niche for herself in her two chosen fields. Prior to pursuing a solo career, she was a member of the defunct gospel band, KUSH. TY Bello is also a member of the Nigerian photography collective, Depth of Field. She is best known for her singles “Greenland”, “Ekundayo”, “This Man”, “Freedom” and “Funmise” and the most recent ‘ Logan ti o de’ with Tope Alabi. In this chat with MUTIAT ALLI, the mother of two spoke about motherhood, photography amongst others.

How did you get inspiration for Logan ti o de?

The song just came like waterfalls, it was effortless and easy

Of course, everyone is busy so whenever we get to connect, it’s always worth it Most of the time you carry a full hair, don’t you ever get headaches from it?

If my hair was smaller I probably would lose my balance, lol, I am just used to it and it fun.

Did you expect the kind of feedback you got?

Pleasantly surprised, I knew people would love it but I didn’t know people would love it like that. They took the song vey personal, it meant a lot to people because it sounded like their story. When I heard the song for the first time, I cried, so I guess everybody had the same response.

What aspect of photography do you specialize in?

I’m a portrait photographer.

Even though I still work in documentary and conceptual photography, my images have always been portrait, I’ve always been fascinated by the human face and I love making deep connections when I make images.

When gospel artistes come for photo session you do music with them, where did the whole concept come? Is it for fun? Is it for album?

Have been doing spontaneous worship for almost three years, basically it’s a new way have found to make music. Basically following the instructions “sing a new song unto the Lord” I’m taking it literally, so I come together with other musicians and we sing songs we don’t know You are talented behind the lens but we love you for the music and you bring out music as much as we hunger for it, why?

I think have found my new way, have always wanted to do it my way. I think spontaneous worship to me is more sincere and it’s more effortless in the sense that I’m not forcing things. So I think have found my space and I like it.

So we can’t expect more than that from you?

Never say never absolutely but we are gonna have a lot of albums coming up from

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the sessions. Right now we probably have like twelve albums…

Are you used to being called Iya ibeji now?

Absolutely, sometimes I forget it’s me and I would be looking behind me before realising that it’s actually me….

Do you sometimes look at yourself in the mirror and believe that you have two kids already?

God has been good, He has blown my mind. Every day I don’t forget, I try to remember what He has done for me constantly…

Before and after being a mother for years you haven’t really changed, what is the secret?

First that’s a big compliment, thank you for saying that, I guess you just keep living life and enjoy your work, your life and family

Would spontaneous worship ever see the members of KUSH coming back?

You know what I was thinking about it last week, which might probably happen.

A perfect platform for us to get back together because in reality that’s what we did. When we rehearsed, we sang songs we didn’t know and they became real songs How often do you guys communicate and do you miss the sisterliness?

Tell us about your passion for photography?

I have always believed that creativity is a wellspring of many virtues. I’ve learnt that it’s important to never let any of the gifts you have been given go.

Music and photography have been those two things that stood out to me; I think they really have a lot in common. Although photography takes a lot of my time, I make sure that I commit to spending a certain amount of time making music each year.

What exactly inspired you to become a photographer?

I think my inspiration for photography came first from the enjoyment I have in helping people feel beautiful. I started off as a beautician and I found it very fulfilling. I found photography a more exciting platform to explore this. I have also been greatly inspired by many of my mentors, from Jide Adeniyi Jones to Akinbode Akinbiyi and Jackie Phillips.

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I’m lyrically conscious of my kind of music-Singer, Nappy Fast rising music sensation, Jimoh Olayinka Dolapo, better known as Nappy, has revealed that aside the fact that he has a unique sound and style of music; he takes importance in the quality of message been pass across noting that he style of music cut across all age ranges.

The Ogun state born rapper, singer, Songwriter and Music producer is influenced by a wide range of artistes from different era such as Bob Marley, 2Pac, Drake, Wizkid amongst others.

Nappy started producing and recording music at age 15 with the intent of pursuing his musical career; his musical flexibility makes his genre extremely unique as such creating a sound that will completely change the music industry.

The freshly released single “She Didn’t Know” stings a satire on females who under estimates men based on social status. The song was written and produced by Nappy himself with the influence of record label member Elzanzi and Nappy Cheekychizzy.

New Drama series ‘The Bachelor’ debuts on StarTimes In an obvious move to improve on its entertainment offerings for its growing number of subscribers, Leading Digital Pay TV Company, StarTimes has introduced a new drama series ‘’ The Bachelor’’ starting from Friday, July 12, 2019 on ST Yoruba channel 412 and 160 at 8:00PM African Time.

According to StarTimes Content Manager, Abosede Adewara, the series centers on a rich young man who arrives in Nigeria from America with the hope of settling down with a young woman he fell in love with but little did he know that the journey toward marital goals is beyond beauty, kids or sexual prowess.

“The new series is a must watch as it paints a vivid picture of what is happening around us and notable lessons that both the young and old can learn from and it promises to be a mind blowing, intriguing and a nonstop one of a kind watching experience. ‘’StarTimes beyond doubt has gained ground as one of the leading Sitcom choices with quality programming that is packed with every tangible ingredient of a good production that will boost StarTimes growing entertainment portfolio, spice up viewers experience and enrich memorable digital TV moments,’’ she concluded.

Stefflon Don, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Ice Prince, others celebrate Burna Boy’s BET Award Stories Mutiat Alli DJ Jimmy Jatt, Ice Prince and a host of others joined Afro-fusion artiste Burna Boy at Club Quilox to celebrate his BET win. Burna Boy was recently announced the winner of the Best International Act award at the just concluded 2019 BET Awards.

Stefflon Don also graced the event looking rather radiant as she danced, proudly supporting her man. This visit marks the first time the UK rapper is visiting Nigeria.

Stefflon Don and her boyfriend, Burna, met earlier this year when she missed her flight while on a trip to Ghana and decided to attend a show where Burna Boy performed.

The lovebirds have been together since and even attended the BET Award show together.

Whilst speaking at the celebration, Burna Boy said, “Thank you everyone for supporting me and standing by me all these years. As Africans, we need to stick together and have a unified voice. This BET award is for Nigeria and Africa.”

The celebration put together by the BET Nigeria Team also had in attendance Sammy Walsh, Ernest Rabbi Audu, Larry Gaga, Sensei Uche and Nenny B who also joined in celebrating the African giant.

Congratulating Burna Boy, Country Manager, VIMN Africa, Bada Akintunde-Johnson stated, “We are indeed ecstatic to celebrate Burna Boy and his incredible win at the BET Awards

today. This win further reiterates the fact that Nigerian music is a force to be reckoned with in the global industry and cannot be overlooked.

We at Viacom International Media Networks Africa are particularly keen on sharing the reimagined African story to the world through music and we feel very strongly about starting conversations and actions that move us closer and closer to the realities we all desire”

The BET brand has always actively supported music and African artistes all over the world, and this celebration is just one of many to come.

The 19th annual BET Awards show held on 23rd June 2019 at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.

The ceremony celebrates the achievements in entertainment and honours music, sports, television and films.

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Sammy Walsh set to return as host for third season of MTV Base, Slayed or Shade

Burna Boy

Television is about to get even more interesting this month as MTV Base’s Slayed or Shade makes its highly anticipated return. The show, hosted by MTV Base VJ, Sammy Walsh, returns for a third season of fashion evaluation and ‘shady’ drama. The show quickly became a fan favourite in the previous seasons as it always comes through with the hard truths of celebrity styling.

Speaking on the new season of the show, here’s what host, Sammy Walsh, said: “I can’t believe that the new season is almost here! The team and I have worked extra hard to make this third season extra special for the viewers. If you thought our guests from former seasons had no filters, wait till you meet this season’s guests! It’s a

double dose of slay and shade and I know everyone will love it.”

The new season will feature everyone from Men’s Style Blogger, Dr. Akin Faminu, to Nollywood actress, Lilian Afegbai, as well as a number of other fashionista favourites. When talking about what the process of putting the show together was like, Solafunmi Oyeneye, Senior Channels Manager, had this to say: “After two successful seasons, we really wanted to do something special with this third season. We went back to the drawing board to see what was working and what we could improve on. The result is a show that I couldn’t be more proud of and I’m sure that when our viewers see what we’ve put together for them, they’ll be very pleased.”

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Big Brother Naija returns to Nigeria with a bang

….As house boasts of best of quality set up and locally sourced materials Mutiat Alli Since the announcement of the fourth edition of the Big Brother Naija was made public in January, Nigerians especially intending participants looked forward to the auditioning date across states slated for February 1&2 respectively.

As usual, there were large number of people who thronged the venues of the auditions in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Ibadan, Benin and Warri. The fact that it was announced that the year edition will now hold in Nigeria after some many year, tongue wagged as to the possibilities of a smooth and quality production considering the Nigeria factor.

However months later, organizer again announced the opening show and trust I had a fair share of questioning the integrity of the show as to whether it will come out nice compared to the previous edition held in South Africa.

Daily Times Reporter in the BBNaija House Having been selected

among the few journalists in Nigeria alongside media practitioners from Kenya, Ghana, Namibia and Zambia to have a firsthand experience of the first BBNaija House in Nigeria, my expectation was indeed high as I look forward to all the experience and instantly when we arrived at the BBNaija House, we met with the technical and production crew who explained all that have been put in place towards a successful show for not just Nigerians alone but the world at large.

To feel the exact experience the intending housemates would go through, immediately we became the ‘Test-run’ housemates, went through the microphone use (Later hanged it round our neck), No wrist watch, No Mobile phones, familiarize with the show host amongst others and GBAM!! We the approach the house and once the door was opened, the sight was jaw breaking from the colour, creative paintings and art, the kitchen arena to mention amongst others.

Unlike the other Big

Brother Houses; the made in Naija house is the first purpose-built facility in Africa housing all the zones in one complex. Previous facilities had the house, studio for the live shows, production and post-production units all in separate buildings and sometimes in different locations.

However this new and improved BBNaija house, measures about 1800sqm with an additional 250sqm for support building services such as the sick bay, laundry and artiste lounges, was designed and built to be bigger and better than any of the Big Brother Africa or Mzansi houses Some of the unique features of the first Big Brother Naija House It is important to state here that the house was built from scratch to finish as there were multiple teams working day and night shifts for 5months.

The house has 7x hand held cameras and 32 que ball cameras that will capture every activity in and outside the house.

One commendable effort of the organizer is the fact that all furniture and appliances in use in the house were locally sourced.

However for quality, smooth and seamless show; the first BBNaija show in Nigeria boast of a safe back end as both the operational and technical crew makes use of high-tech equipment which include a full digital audio and video mixers Vsm IP base and a Plus 4K camera with an optical fibre transmission that achieves high image quality.

And the contestants are a replica of the theme ‘Pepper Dem’ For every edition of the reality show comes a unique theme; From See Gobee to Double Wahala and there comes the 2019 theme ‘Pepper Dem’. Indeed the choice of the 21 Housemates this year is matured mind and their various entries into the opening show was definitely pepperish. A careful outline of the housemates varies from a Cop, to Banker, Lawyer, Fitness Coach, and Rapper amongst others. The contestants includes Seyi,

Tasha, Mike, Diane, Isilomo, Frodd, Ella, Khafi, Jeff, Mercy, Sir Dee, Thelma, Tuoyo, Omashola amongst others.

About the grand prize Each year there is always a mouth-watering grand prize to fight for and this year is no difference as the last contestants standing walks home with a cash prize of N30m, a top of the range SUV from Nigerian automaker, Innoson Motors, trip to Dubai, a home make-over and a year’s supply of Pepsi and One Africa Fest VVIP experience, a year’s supply of Indomie noodles &Munch it, brand new Oppo mobile smartphone and a bonus prize of two VIP Tickets to watch a European Football final game LIVE, courtesy BET9ja.

No Live Eviction Yet With Biggie giving housemates the privilege to get familiar with house and bond with one another, there will be no live eviction in this first week as the week commences on a lively note with different activities.

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Dr. Siju Iluyomade, Prof. Funlayo Olapade, others speak at WiLS 2019 Isaac Oguntoye The Handmaidens Women in Leadership Forum with a vision to enlighten and empower women positively impact the society held its Women in Leadership Series (WiLS) 2019 edition on June 25th, 2019 at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The Chief Convener of WiLS, Dr. (Mrs.) Siju Iluyomade, founding partner in the law firm Iluyomade & Co., brought the initiative to life from her mission of empowering women to fulfill their destinies in Christ.

This year’s edition with the theme, “Leading Women- Building Legacies”, had Dr. Olufunmilayo I. Olopade, a hematology oncologist and director of the University of Chicago Hospital’s Cancer Risk Clinic, as the keynote speaker alongside other distinguished panelists and speakers.

Also in attendance as special guest of honors are the Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo Olu; Ogun State First Lady,Mrs Bamidele Abiodun;Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki; Wife of the Speaker ,House Representative ,Mrs. Salamu Gbajabiamila.

Rear Admiral Itunu Hotonu (rtd) was also in attendance as she opened the program with a short prayer.

With a vision to building a network for women to leverage on and grooming up-

Dr. Siju and-coming ladies, the conference holds yearly and has never lacked for a massive audience. Comprising a wide range of personalities from media personalities to top bank executives, over 4,000 people were in attendance at this year event.

The convener in her opening speech, urged women to maximize their talent, strengths and skills to do what matters now as time waits for no one. She also said legacies are built when we monitor our impact on others. Furthermore, lasting legacies are built when poor or maleficent behaviors and attitudes that dilute impact are done away with.

Speaking as to the choice of Keynote Speaker and topic, Dr. Iluyomade who is

a lawyer by profession, said, “Poor health is one of the obstacles standing against a woman’s career, particularly the ravaging disease called cancer. Taking care of our health enables us maximize our full potential in all we take on.”

Also speaking on the evolution of the initiative, Dr. Iluyomade was thankful that an initiative that was birthed several years ago is still standing to see its 21st edition this year.

With focus on building lasting legacies, over 10 presentations were delivered by the accomplished panelists - Bolanle Austen Peters, Founder- Terra Kulture; TY Bello, accomplished photographer; Kofo Akinkugbe, founder and CEOSecureID; Prof. Sade Ogunsola, Deputy Vice Chancellor- UNILAG; Prof. Enase Okonedo, Dean- Lagos Business School; Adesuwa Onyenokwe, Editor-in-Chief Today’s Woman, Funke Bucknor-ObrutheFounder and CEO- Zapphaire Events; Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro, Award winning Entrepreneur and Cecilia AkintomideIndependent Non-Executive Director at First Bank.

According to the convener, Dr. (Mrs.) Siju Iluyomade who is of the believe that women enjoy each other’s company and draw strength from each other which was what informed her decision to start the Handmaidens, years ago as a vehicle to empower women to fulfill their destinies in Christ.

Nicholas is set to debut Klausified Music contest

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Nicholas disclosed that his intention towards the debut of the musical contest was as a result of the challenges artistes are facing in the Nigerian music scene.

He noted that there were a lot of talented musicians who are looking for opportunities to showcase their talents to the world.

“My drive to start a music contest like this is to bring talent together, and not just help them polish their arts, but sell their arts to the world. People don’t know that there are numerous opportunities in the Nigerian music space that are yet to be tapped,” he stated.

He added that the music contest is opened to everyone across the country, and contestants will not just enjoy the reward that comes with the winnings, but will also be exposed to the many things music can help them achieved.

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Soyinka at 85: Osaze-Uzzi, Salihu, Sesan, Sankore join Ezekwesili to discuss Nigeria’s democracy Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC); Amina Salihu, Senior Programme Officer, MacArthur Foundation; Gbenga Sesan, Executive Director, Paradigm Initiative; and Rotimi Sankore, Chair, Editorial Board, Nigeria Info Radio Group, will be discussants for the 11th Wole Soyinka Centre Media Lecture Series and 85th birthday anniversary celebration of Wole Soyinka, Africa’s First Nobel Laureate in Literature, scheduled to hold on Saturday, 13 July 2019, by 10am, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos.

The speakers will be joining Obiageli Ezekwesili, Senior Economic Advisor, Africa Economic Development Policy Initiative (AEDPI) and Co-Founder of #BringBackOurGirls Movement, to speak to the theme, “Rethinking

credible elections, accountable democracy and good governance in Nigeria”.

Organisers of the event, the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), chose the theme to urgently reconsider Nigeria’s electoral process in view of its complexities, how to ensure that governance becomes accountable and propound ways to make the people emerge as the greatest beneficiaries of democracy in Nigeria, even as the country takes its place of leading the way for other African countries.

The lecture is designed to raise debate on critical issues affecting Nigeria considering the crucial role of the media in a democracy. Admittance to the event, which started in 2008 and marks the birthday of Wole Soyinka, is open to members of the public.

Hon. Adedamola Kasunmu bags award It was a happy moment for one of the young and vibrant honourables at the Lagos state House of Assembly, Hon. Adedamola Kasunmu as he bagged award for the most outstanding young legislator of the year at the Timeline Awareness Initiative Lectures and award at the most prestigious Sheraton hotel and suite Lagos. According to the industrious cool lawmaker, “Many thanks to the organisers and special thanks Lagos State House of Assembly under the able leadership of Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa for the opportunity to thrive. I therefore dedicate

this award to God Almighty; also to My Late Mother, Chief (Mrs) Abiodun Arafat Kasunmu; to the good people of Ikeja Constituency 2; to the Youth of Nigeria and to all women out there who have suffered one form of violence or abuse. As a Youth and as legislators we will not relent until our society becomes free of injustices and imbalances. This award however spurs me to do more..Thank you all. I also seize this opportunity to thank all the Youth personalities of my Constituency who accompanied me to receive the award. God bless you.” He concluded

AAAN 46th AGM/Congress to hold in Asaba The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria will hold its 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM)/Congress from 11 to 13 July at the Best Western Plus Elomaz Hotel, Asaba, Delta State. This was made known in a statement signed by Jenkins Alumona, Publicity Secretary of the Association.

According to the statement, the AGM/ Congress, which has as theme “The War Within: Solutions for Survival”, will be declared open by the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State. Captains of the industry, top business leaders and policy makers within and outside the marketing communication industry are expected at the AGM. AAAN President, Mr. Ikechi Odigbo, said the Association aims to use the AGM as a platform to engage in intellectual and critical discourse on the challenges facing the business and practice of Advertising in Nigeria and advocate unorthodox solutions in rebuilding and rebranding the industry.

Chairman of the Events Planning Committee, Mr. Doyin Adewumi, stated that the Association has decided to invite its distinguished senior members to lead the discourse on the theme, adding that the discourse will be beneficial to delegates and members of the Association.

To underscore the importance of the AGM, the statement disclosed, the Association has invited Mr. Jimi Awosika, Vice Chairman, Troyka Holdings. Other panellists include Mr. Steve Babaeko, Group CEO, X3M Ideas, Mrs. Chizor Malize, CEO, Brandzone LLC and Mr. Igbo Amadi-Obi, CEO, BBDO. It equally revealed that some senior members will be honoured with special recognition awards for meritorious service at the AGM/Congress.

The Association’s AGM is a major event on the nation’s marketing communications calendar and attracts local and foreign media coverage.

Adedamola Kasunmu receiving award for the most outstanding young legislator of the year at the Timeline Awareness Initiative Lectures

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NNPC partners Belemaoil in donating water plants to Buhari’s LGA Michael Ajayi Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, in conjunction with Belemaoil Producing Joint Venture, has donated four water treatment plants, to Daura, the hometown of President Muhammadu Buhari and Musawa local government areas of Katsina State to ensure sufficiently water supply in the areas Speaking during the commissioning of the plants on Thursday NNPC Group Managing Director, Dr Maikanti K. Baru said NNPC has embarked on numerous developmental projects aimed at alleviating the plights of the rural dwellers.

Represented by Tolu Adefuwa, NNPC GMD said the corporation has also the extended the hand of fellowship to the Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs while noting that it would continue to support projects that have a direct bearing on the lives of the people.

The Founder of Belemaoil, Mr Jack Rich-Tein Jr. said he embarked on the project to assist humanity and improve the well being of society.

Rich-Tein Jr., however, called on other wealthy individuals in the society to also emulate the gesture by coming to the aid of the populace.

On his part, Governor Aminu Bello Masari called on the beneficiaries of the laudable 100,000 litres capacity water plants project to ensure effective use and sustainability of the facilities saying “water is life. There is no alternative of water hence the need to ensure maximum utilization of the facility.”

The Emir of Daura, Dr Umar Farouq Umar commended the individuals for their gestures which he said would go a long way to provide water for the populace.

The Emir, however reciprocated the gesture by turbaning the President and Founder, Belemaoil Producing Limited, Mr Jack RichTein Jr. with the traditional title of Sarkin Ruwan Kasar Hausa.

The project with components of communal taps or fetching point, water tanks and treatment plants were scattered across Daura (Daura Airstrip, Emir of Palace and Central Mosque) and Musawa (Musawa community) all in Katsina State.

The development also saw the donation solar-powered facilities.

MD/CEO, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Umaru Ibrahim (fist right) when he leads a delegation of the Corporation’s Executive Management on a courtesy visit on the Senate President, Dr Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan (first Left) recently.

Maritime workers suspend strike action Joy Obakeye The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria have suspended its strike action, pending the outcome of a meeting scheduled to take place between the management of the International Oil Companies (IOCS) and managements of NPA, NIMASA, NSC, NNPC with the leadership of the Union next week.

According to a statement jointly signed by the President General, Comrade Adewale

Adeyanju and SecretaryGeneral, Felix Akingboye, on Friday, the timely intervention by representatives of the Government and stakeholders follows a two weeks ultimatum to the IOCS on the same issue which expires on Monday 8th July 2019.

The union which embarked on strike action against the IOC’s alleged that dockworkers have not been paid salaries and wages for the past one year, and failed to recognise

the Government appointed Stevedores.

“We wish to thank you all for the solid support / solidarity given to the Union for the past few days we have embarked on strike action against the management of the International Oil Companies (IOCs) who have taken delight in breaking Nigerian laws with impunity and also denied us (the Dockworkers) payment of Salaries/wages for the past one (1) year.

“However, arising from the intervention of the Permanent Secretaries, Federal Ministries of Transportation, Federal Ministry of Labour & Employment, some notable Stakeholders, we have decided to suspend the strike action pending the outcome of the meeting scheduled to take place next week between the managements of NPA, NIMASA, NSC, NNPC and the IOCS with the leadership of Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria.”

Continental Investment Forum: AfDB to meet Nigerian industry, business leaders on Monday Motolani Oseni Ahead African Investment Forum (AIF) in Johannesburg, South Africa, between 11th to13th November 2019, the African Development Bank Group (AFDB) and Africa Finance Corporation will meet industry and business leaders in Abuja, Nigeria on Monday, July 8, 2019.

The meeting is part of its roadshow to woo investors ahead of its second Africa Investment Forum, which is the continent’s biggest investment marketplace for accelerated economic transformation.

The Bank in a statement obtained by The Daily Times stated that the event is dedicated to advancing projects throughout Africa

to bankable stages, raising capital, and accelerating the financial closure of deals.

The Abuja roadshow targets chief executive officers, captains of industry, State governments and other key players that will re-affirm Nigeria’s investment-ready status. The event will build on the quantity and quality of deals brokered in 2018, as

well as explore investment opportunities across the continent.

“By convening Nigeria’s premium project sponsors, borrowers, lenders and investors, the roadshow will showcase bankable projects, attract financing, and provide platforms for investing across multiple countries,” the bank said in a statement.

Airtel postpones NSE listing Temitope Adebayo The Scheduled listing of Airtel Africa Plc on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has been postponed.

Airtel Africa is unable to meet some of the NSEs

listing requirements such as a minimum number of shareholders, hence the postponement.

A statement from the NSE noted that Airtel Africa Plc. had planned a Cross Border Secondary Listing of

3,758,151,504 ordinary shares.

“This postponement was necessitated by the need to ensure that the Company meets all the post NSE approval pre-requisites for listing on the NSE,” it partly read.

The Facts Before the Listing

event, however, held as planned on Friday, July 5, 2019.

The NSE said it will provide further communication on this issue when all the conditions for the listing in its market has been met.

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Ministry, NAPPS extol Kellogg’s Superstars Scholarship awards Godwin Anyebe

L-R: Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, UACN, Mr Folasope Aiyesimoju; Chairman, Mr Daniel Agbor; and Company Secretary, Mr Godwin Samuel, at the 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the UACN, heldrecently in Lagos.

We’re not getting forex at N305/$1, oil marketers lament Michael Ajayi The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria has said its members are not getting foreign exchange at N305 to a dollar for the importation of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has been the sole importer of petrol into the country for more than a year as private oil marketers stopped importation due to a shortage of forex and an increase in crude oil prices, which were said to have made the landing cost of the product higher than the official pump price of N145 per litre.

Henry Ikem-Obih, the chief operating

officer, downstream, NNPC, had, during a panel discussion on Wednesday at the justconcluded Nigeria Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition in Abuja said the forex intervention scheme, which was rolled out by the Central Bank of Nigeria and comanaged by the NNPC had been extremely successful.

“Since that scheme was set up, we have received applications from marketers for $7.2bn worth of forex. In terms of actual disbursement, about 50 per cent of the applications got funding. But the truth is that the forex that came through that scheme, especially for PMS, got potential funding for the majority of the applicants and forex was available to the marketers. However, applications that came in for AGO, HHK,

ATK also got forex at N305. And so, I don’t agree that access to forex is a big issue for marketers,” he had said.

But Tunji Oyebanji, the Chairman, MOMAN, who spoke on the sidelines of the event, said marketers had not resumed petrol importation as they could not access forex at N305/$1.

“We don’t know who is getting foreign exchange at N305/$1. If we are getting it at that rate for petrol, we will be importing. But we are not getting it. Yes, when the scheme started, that was the plan and CBN was the one handling it. Eventually, the NNPC took over it, and we don’t know who is getting it at N305. So, maybe he can enlighten us by publishing the names of those who are getting it,” he said.

Oyebanji, who is the managing director of 11Plc (formerly Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc), said, “We are not importing PMS at all but if we want to import automotive gas oil (diesel) or aviation turbine kerosene (aviation fuel), we have to go and buy at N330 or N346.

You can’t compete because the NNPC is bringing everything at N305; so, it is not a level-playing the field at all.”

Asked what exchange rate would enable the marketers to resume the importation of petrol, he said, “If we were getting at N305, maybe we will be able to [import]. But again, technically, for the country as a whole, does it even make sense? In the market, your dollar is being sold at N360; so what Nigeria should be earning for every dollar is N360.

That is really the market value.

NCC joins fight against State taxes after MTN, Kogi face-off Ladesope Ladelokun The fight against multiple taxations in the Nigerian telecommunications industry has received a boost from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) after the regulator condemned the tax system by State Governments.

The NCC said the multiple taxations have a negative ripple effect as it spreads from the network operators to the economy.

This was made known by NCC’s executive commissioner for Stakeholders Management, Sunday Dare.

During the North-East Stakeholders’ Parliament meeting with relevant agencies in charge of telecommunications matters on Thursday in Yola, State Governments were cautioned against clamping down on

telecoms firms for state taxes which are said to have adverse effects.

MTN Nigeria and Kogi State Government, MTN Nigeria court case, Multiple taxations in Nigeria, Tax in Lagos and Nigeria The multiple taxations hit MTN Nigeria when the Kogi State Government shut down the company’s facilities. The State had also shutdown Airtel’s property.

However, MTN Nigeria insisted the Kogi State government didn’t have the jurisdiction to regulate telecommunications companies in Nigeria. The company argued that only the Federal Government and its agencies had the sole authority.

Meanwhile, the shutdown resulted in MTN Nigeria instituting legal action against the Kogi State Government. The telecom company demanded N5 million in damages and a declaration that nullifies the shutdown

and declares that the parties involved did not have the power to perform such acts in the first place.

While warning State Governments against multiple taxation, Dare said its repercussion could affect the growth of the telecommunication sector. He further stated that multiple taxations discourage investment in the long-term even if it generates substantial short-term revenue for the authorities.

“The current practice of imposing heavy sector-specific taxes and charges on telecoms infrastructure; levying huge Right-of-Way charges and decreeing onerous regulations may appear to bring immediate revenues to the coffers of the state. But let us be clear: multiple taxation and regulation of the telecoms industry discourage investment.

“They deny the government of long term

revenues and they destroy the foundation for future growth.

“This is why we must all work towards win-win solutions that enable operators to roll-out fast and efficient networks which create opportunities for our citizens and develop our economies.”

MTN Nigeria and Kogi State Government, MTN Nigeria court case, Multiple taxations in Nigeria, Tax in Lagos and Nigeria Telecommunication mast.

He advised that instead of hitting telecoms firms with multiple taxations that could affect the expansion of infrastructures, the State governments should provide every resource network operators need in order to contribute to the country’s economic growth because of the penetration of broadband and ICT infrastructure by 10 per cent would boost national GDP by 2.5 per cent in one year.

NNPC to replace all JV projects with IJV model Michael Ajayi Having cleared the $833.57 million owed to Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN), barely two years after it signed a cash-call Repayment Agreement with its Joint Venture (JV) partners, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is set to introduce the Incorporated Joint Venture (IJV) model.

The Corporation had paid the $833.57 million to MPN to defray cash-call arrears within a period of five years, and with the new development, it is

set to kick-start the IJV model in order to replace all the JV exploration and production projects in the country.

During a panel session at the Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Conference in Abuja, NNPC Group Managing Director, Dr. Maikanti Baru said the IJV model was conceptualised out of the need to encourage healthy business culture and growth in the energy sector.

Baru, who was represented at the panel session by the Corporation’s Chief Operating Officer (CEO), Bello Rabiu, said the IJV model, when

implemented, would make oil and gas business more productive and beneficial to investors.

Understanding IJV: As one may have thought, Incorporated Joint Ventures involve the creation of a new company through which the venture will be operated.

In this regard, the parties involved in the Joint Venture will be shareholders of the new company.

Thus, will appoint its directors. The company will operate the business of the JV, and will usually own or at least licence the venture’s assets.

Practically, companies in this type of venture,

create a separate corporation and divide their shares among one another as an equitable way to distribute income from the Joint Venture.

How laudable is this move for NNPC? Arguably, exploring the IJV model is a smart move for the Corporation. IJVs provide significantly better asset protection to the Joint Venture parties compared to the unincorporated ones. This is because the liabilities of the venture will usually be contained in, and limited to, the Joint Venture company, rather than being borne by the Joint Venturers directly.

During the presentation ceremony of the Kellogg’s Superstars awards to the 50 young winners, majority of whom were invited to Lagos recently along with their parents, Kellogg Tolaram Nigeria, makers of breakfast cereal was greatly extolled for touching the lives of the ordinary Nigerian child.

This statement was made by the DirectorGeneral, Lagos Ministry of Education, Mrs Ronke Soyombo, she said “I want specifically pour encomium on the directors of Kellogg’s Tolaram imbued with rare foresight aimed particularly at making the whole child, by not rewarding pupils through scholarships but by also investing heavily in educational infrastructure, educational partnerships, literacy commitment and all other primary needs that ensures brighter opportunities for the Nigerian child”.

“It is crystal clear that Kellogg’s Tolaram essay competition and reward initiative was borne out of passion and will no doubt contribute to the ever-expanding educational status of Lagos State and Nigeria” Soyombo stated.

Kellogg’s Superstars contest is a schoolbased essay writing competition designed for primary school pupils to sharpen their writing skills while also bringing out the creative uniqueness in them.

The Contest which began in March 2019 reached out to more than 1.8 million pupils at approximately 12,000 schools across Rivers, Lagos and Oyo State; these students were tasked to exhibit their writing talent on the topic “what makes you a Kellogg’s superstar”, after which 50 outstanding pupils emerged.

The major highlight of the ceremony was when the young Kellogg’s superstars read through their essays to the audience which comprised of the parents, representatives of their schools, representatives of the Ministry of education, National Association of Private Schools and the Press, an honourable member of the Federal House of Representatives.

Hon. Mrs Tolu Akande- Sadipe, Honourable House of Assembly Member said according to UNICEF, one in every five of the world’s out-of-school children are in Nigeria, even though primary education is officially free and compulsory, about 10 .5 million of the country’s children aged 514years are not in school and only 61 per cent of 6-11-year-olds regularly attend primary school.

She, however, explained some of the solutions would be for government, private organisations and individuals to all come together to ensure free early childhood education (Nursery and Primary level) for the underprivileged children, promotion of scholarship programs while also training and improve teachers’ welfare. “Kudos to the management of Kellogg Tolaram for this scholarship program and its numerous other investments on educational growth” she said.

Also speaking at the event was the president, National Association Of Private Schools (NAPPS), Lagos State Chapter, Mr Wasiu Adumadeyin, who equally confirmed that the impact is certainly far-reaching on the economy when corporate organizations get involved in educational support especially at this elementary stage where foundation becomes undeniably important.

According to the General Manager, Kellogg Tolaram, Mrs Vani Malik, who spoke on the premise of the speech delivered by the Honourable House of Assembly Member, Hon. Mrs Tolu Akande- Sadipe presently the society is still battling with the challenge of a substantial population of primary school pupils who are out of school, Vani however, confirmed this challenge was one the major rationale which brought about the concept of the Kellogg’s Superstars scholarship by way of the brand contributing its quota to the economic growth of Nigeria.

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Despite antics of APC, PDP is waxing stronger across Nigeria - Olafeso Dr Eddy Olafeso is the National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South West. He is happy with the inroads the PDP made into the South West in the last general election, and in this interview with PATRICK OKOHUE he speaks about the performance of his party at the elections and efforts made by him and others to make the party more attractive in the South West and across the country, just as he castigated the All Progressives Congress (APC) for meddling in the election of principal officers of the National Assembly among other issues.

What impression do you have about the last general election, viz a viz your party’s performance?

We thank the Nigerian people and the voters for their commitment in ensuring that the PDP is not dead despite the prediction of Adams Oshiomhole and his party the APC, we rose to the challenge of defending our position with the electorate. We did everything to convince them that we are far better than the APC government.

If you look at the destruction from 2015 and now, in 2015 we had less than 1.5 million people as internally displaced, now we have over five million people in IDP camp. We have over 20 million people displaced in North East, now the insurgency have moved from North East to four other zones of the country. The economy has actually been plundered, there is no hope for the common Nigerian, everything is upside down, that is exactly what the Nigerian people voted against.

You can see that the number of states controlled by the PDP has increased, as at today it is16 states and we still hope to get more states. People are voting the PDP to run away from the draconian administration of the APC, and the hopelessness in the environment in the last four years. It is not a surprise to me that we did very well, because it is obvious that the nation can no longer take another four years of the APC, the election was rigged, and we are at the tribunal over the presidential election, and we are very hopeful we will secure victory.

If you look at the election now, the reality of pattern of voting is coming out, you can see we have more states now, now democracy is really entrenching itself. The next step as I hope is the INEC. INEC did not prepare adequately for the completion of the complex assignment they had at hand.

We should not blame INEC all alone, the political class should share out of the scenario which INEC found itself, and that exactly is what we must watch out for in the next election.

The desperation, the attitude of even APC government against INEC, that they wanted to command INEC like part of their department in the APC, the party is part of the reason we have this unfortunate scenario of some election not being concluded a month after the election, the governorship election took place on the 9th of March and election of Rivers State just completed some days ago, a month after. How do you justify that under a democracy?

How come election period is now like a war, that people have to die, it is rather unfortunate we lost so many lives, in the process of electing people who want to rule over the people, they go through pain and mystery and poverty in the last three and a half years, now the position of the leaders have to be filled just to go through votes, it is really, really unfortunate.

I think by the time we will be writing the story of 2019, we have so many things to write concerning the feeling of that moment, and we all have a blame to share, not only INEC, political class, political parties, even Nigerians, those that did not actually raise alarm, when they see

EFCC all went to sleep, the police, the army, all the security operatives just turned a blind eye to it. We know that, their rule over the South West is over, because we will stop at nothing to ensure we route them out of here, the most sophisticated zone in terms of education advancement, and the economic nerve of the nation, and unless we take South West away from these people, there can’t be any meaningful development, we have done well.

We have to thank the people of the geo political zone, they have done well, we need to thank the people of the geo political region, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo all those that committed themselves to the struggle, unfortunately in some of our states, we still need to work on some of our leaders to do better, to be united, so that in the nearest future we will be able to take the largest percent in the South West, hope is rising in the South West and the PDP is doing very, very well out here, and we need to put enough energy into ensuring we convince our people and give them the better hope for tomorrow.

Olafeso things going wrong, or those that kept silent in the face of tyranny. We all have ourselves to blame. It is unfortunate that Nigeria is not going the way it should be going, we are not where we are supposed to be, we are not actually creating a foundation for a new beginning for our nation.

Well, the way things are at the moment, nobody knows what will happen in the future.

The insecurity is rising, no job, the economy is going down, down, we are rated as one of the poorest nations of the world and we have been tagged as poverty capital of the world, that shouldn’t be our portion, by virtue of the gift of God under and above the soil of this great nation called Nigeria, those are the questions we must begin to ask ourselves, where are we going from here? That is one of the reasons we insisted on restructuring Nigeria, maybe we can bring back the energy of the 60’s to bear upon

our productive energy and lead Nigeria to the destiny of our growth.

Despite the shenanigans your party still made an inroad into the South West, how do you feel about the development?

I am excited; I am the National Vice Chairman of the party in the South West. I thank God, it is a reflection of the energy and hard work we put on our job. We said it to all of you at the beginning that we are ready to work, and we are ready to take the pain that is associated with working hard, to convince the people that the government in power is bad for them, and the Tinubu dynasty has been punctured, it is ineffective and it is associated with corruption, and on the eve of the presidential election, the man drove two bullion vans into his premises in Bourdilion and nobody raised an eyebrow, DSS,

You can see that the number of states controlled by the PDP has increased, as at today it is16 states and we still hope to get more states. People are voting the PDP to run away from the draconian administration of the APC, and the hopelessness in the environment in the last four years. It is not a surprise to me that we did very well, because it is obvious that the nation can no longer take another four years of the APC

As the national vice chairman of the PDP South West, what are you doing about the crisis rocking the Lagos State chapter of the party, I mean the faceoff between your governorship candidate Jimi Agbaje and the party leaders, also the fight over who controls the state executive between Segun Adewale and Adegbola Dominic?

Segun Adewale is not a member of our party, about the blame game between Agbaje and leaders of the party that is always a true tale of defeat, we are stepping into it, and we will make sure that everybody comes together, the party is bigger and more authoritative than any individual, we have called and caution everybody, I know for sure at long last we will sit at the table and resolve our differences.

On Adewale issue, how can an individual, even if he is a raving mad man and in a democratic process where things are structured, just wake up one morning and say he is the state chairman of the party.

He said he had agreement with leaders of the party.

With who?

He said with Adegoke Salvador and others.

Where is Salvador now, there was a congress that produced Salvador, when he left, the National Working Committee ( NWC) of the party, looked into the situation , and Dominic is currently the state chairman of the party, who did Adewale had agreement with, he is sick, and the person is equally sick, they are oblivious of what it takes to become the party chairman, and the party constitution is very clear, he is not a member of our party, as far as I am concerned he does not exist. Who does he relate with, if they zone the whole thing and the national working committee is not working with him? He should go and find something tangible to do with his life.

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Despite antics of APC, PDP is waxing Supreme Court ruling: Ondo APC urges stronger across Nigeria - Olafeso Continued from page 17 What are you doing about the crisis raging in the party?

There is no crisis, I spoke with the DPO, Ikeja he has been routed out of the office, Dominic is completely in charge, you cannot brew crisis where there is none, I am building this party, we have had enough, I am not building any crisis, that was why we quickly ostracised him, if you read my press release, I made it abundantly clear that, this is not the era of Ali Modu Sheriff and co, where people just wake up early in the morning and make some pronouncements. Adewale is not a member of our party, how can you run in July 2018 as the governorship candidate of ADP in Ekiti State, and suddenly now say he has agreement with the party, with who? He must be insane and trying to wake up from his insanity.

Nobody will tolerate such characters any more in our party, this not the era of thuggerry, it is the era of reasoning, we must be compassionate to understand that, the people behind it all they are suffering, there is so much pain and poverty in this land. I am worried because this is not how we grew up.

People grew from poor background to the level we attained, because there was provision for education, provision for health, people fed well in school during Obafemi Awolowo era.

How could I have a PhD if there was no support from government, my parents could not afford the kind of education I have today, so Adewale and co must be serious, this party will not tolerate that. Anyway, the police is already investigating him over creating chaos in our party, he is not a member of the PDP, nobody had any agreement with him whatsoever.

Your party has won the governorship election in Oyo State, what efforts are on ground to win more elections in the geo political zone?

I congratulate the people of Oyo State for standing their ground against oppression and inversion, and eventually when the election held, you can see they (APC members) are not popular in Oyo State , I congratulate the elected governor of Oyo State for his outstanding brilliance and leadership in that election for bringing everybody together.

Oyo will be a launch pad for our return to South West, we have returned in Ondo State, we won two senatorial seats, we won the presidential election massively, even when they did everything to cut down our lead.

We are coming, we are telling the rest of the world that Ondo State is coming back into the PDP fold, alongside with Osun State, since Oyo and Ondo States are in the basket, it is just a matter of time to return to the South West, to re - enact the lost glory of the Awolowo era and time, believe me, it is doable, it is just reducing all the humongous stealing under APC. They claim that the PDP is corrupt, believe you me what the APC is doing right now is digital stealing, they have done nothing in the last three and the half years, and they are trying to explore their way through another four years, that is what they are doing, they spent four years blaming the PDP,

well the remaining four years, I don’t know who they will continue to blame, I don’t know may be they will continue blaming APC (themselves) for the first four years, they are irrational, they are insane, that is why I don’t listen to them in the social media and the news, I wonder why Nigerians still listen to that kind of insane utterances from people who don’t know exactly what they are trying to do.

They have no principle or any ideological position that they are hinging governance in Nigeria on and that is the truth. I am passionate about what I am saying because, I know we can do better than what we are trying to do. PDP did better despite the fact that we were disconnected from the people.

The reasons advanced why the PDP lost election in 2015 were given as arrogance on the part of PDP members, disconnection from the people and indiscipline on the part of party members, will you say your party has addressed these lapses?

All what you said about us are correct, and we have addressed them, if we did not address them, we couldn’t have done better in the last general elections, we have eliminated this idea of victors sharing all the positions, and public office being for the highest bidder internal democracy have improved, things are done right in the open, we criticise ourselves, we have apologised to the Nigeria nation, we have called to order some of our leaders and some of them are even retired.

Before God and man we made it abundantly clear to anybody who want to run that the wish of the people must prevail, that was the decision of NWC which I am a member, that is what we are doing exactly differently from the APC, you could see that all our primary processes were different from their own, they just sit in the office and write results , they just write names and submit and say those are their candidates, that was why many factions of APC submitted candidates’ names, and in the end none was accepted by INEC. I am not saying we don’t have our own problems, we had problems in Ogun and Lagos states, but I am sincere enough, and honest to know that those are problems and I have to resolve them, I have to bring everybody to the table to resolve them.

Like I have been tough on Adewale of Lagos State, who decided to open his mouth wide and vomit insanity, that is what the party has to do, discipline, internal democracy, good leadership, commitment to goal and ensuring that when you go wrong you have to apologise. How many times have you seen APC apologising to Nigerians for insecurity, for lack of infrastructural development, for not ruling well, except abusing everybody and blaming everything on the PDP. For us, the future is very, very bright and we will get back our stolen presidential election, mark my words, by the time the presidential election litigation is declared in favour of Abubakar Atiku at the tribunal, court of Appeal and Supreme Court, you will come back and interview me. You will see that these people just sold dummy to the Nigerian people and finally the dummy will kill them.

Oyetola to settle down for governance

have convinced all observers that they cannot be intimidated nor bribed.”

With the judgement, he argued that the elected governor of Osun State could now settle down to attend to the development and welfare needs of the good people of the state.

He also counseled political parties to see elections as contest to serve, and not a do-or-die affair, warning that such is inimical to political development.

Adetimehin urged Governor Gboyega Oyetola to be “magnanimous in victory” and view the entire state as his constituency for attention.

“With this, His Excellency would have allayed the fears of many, and enjoy the support of all and sundry,” the party boss admonished.

Stories by Patrick Okohue The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ondo State, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, has described the Supreme Court verdict on the governorship election in the State of Osun as a vivid vindication of the party’s sincerity.

Adetimehin therefore commended the courage of the judiciary, particularly that of the Justices of the highest judicial in the land for dispensing justice without sentiments.

The party chairman in a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Alex Kalejaye, noted that “The judiciary has once again made us proud; the Supreme Court justices

Gboyega Oyetola

NNPP announces change of baton in leadership of its Anambra State chapter The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has announced the appointment of Hon. Martins U. Ekweozor JP as the Acting Chairman for Anambra State chapter for a period of three months commencing from Thursday, July 4, 2019.

The party said its National Executive Committee (NEC) took the decision of appointing Ekweozor in acting capacity following the dissolution of the John Ojukwu - led Interim State Executive Committee of the party in the state.

The party in a statement signed by its Head, Research, Planning and Strategy Mr. Dipo Olayoku, noted that “the dissolution of the John Ojukwu-led Interim State Executive comes on the heels of

the expiration of the 3 months given him and his Executives to conduct a democratically acceptable State Congress to put in place a substantive State Executive Committee of our great Party.

“The NEC has therefore appointed Hon. Martins U. Ekweozor in acting capacity for a period of 3 months within which an interim State Executive Committee is put in place to work with him and at the same time conduct a State Congress where the substantive democratically elected State Executive Committee would emerge.

“NEC is taking these strategic giant strides towards positioning the party for the forthcoming 2020 Gubernatorial Election in

Anambra State in line with the spirit and the provisions of the Constitution of our great Party.

“As a forward looking party, geared towards evolving the New Nigeria of our dream, NNPP is poised to making its impact felt in subsequent elections following the cheering and encouraging results recorded by the party in the recent 2019 elections, cutting across Bauchi State and other states of the federation where we won State Assembly seat, House of Representatives and Senatorial seats being contested at the Election Petition Tribunal.

“We consider all these as a huge step for us and it is a mandate that we must start now to reposition NNPP for the 2023 general elections,” the statement read.

Ondo APC chieftain charges politicians to serve with integrity A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ondo State, Chief Fola Dabo, has charged politicians and political office holders to render service with dedication and integrity.

Dabo spoke in his country home at Igbekebo, headquarters of Ese-Odo Local Government Area, when he received the State Chairman of the party, Engr. Ade Adetimehin and members of the State Working Committee.

The party elder in a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Alex Kalejaye emphasised that it takes integrity to win trust, confidence, and consistent loyalty of the people.

He said, “You must be passionate about serving the people; you must do this with integrity and sincerity.

“You must be steadfast and promote selfless service to the people; positions and gains will come thereafter.”

The party chieftain said the secret of his success in political sojourn was his foresight and “good philosophy about life.”

Dabo urged the Chairman to remain focused and be more committed to building the chapter, and ensure a united party ahead of future elections.

“You must mend all fences within the party, and unite all members for them to be on one page, so that you can lead the state to another electoral success,” he admonished.

Earlier, the State Chairman, Engr. Adetimehin told the octogenarian that he led the SWC to the area to rub

mind w i t h leaders a n d executive of the party on and

members ways to enhance

strengthen the party.

Ade Adetimehin Adetimehin said the task of rebuilding a party was enormous, saying “the process has begun”.

The party boss also encouraged the party executive and leaders in Ese-Odo to hold regular meetings to discuss issues and challenges they may be facing, with a view to proffering solutions.

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Mohamed al-Hacen Lebatt (left), AU envoy to Sudan, sits next to General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo as he shakes hands with an army general following a press conference in Khartoum

Sudan military council, opposition reach power-sharing agreement Sudan’s ruling generals and a coalition of protest and opposition groups have reached an agreement to share power during a transition period until elections, in a deal that could break weeks of political deadlock since the overthrowing of autocratic President Omar alBashir in April.

Both sides agreed to establish a joint military-civilian sovereign council that will rule the country by rotation “for a period of three years or slightly more”, Mohamed Hassan Lebatt, African Union (AU) mediator, said at a news conference on Friday.

Under the agreement, five seats would go to the military and five to civilians, with an additional seat given to a civilian agreed upon by both sides The ruling Transitional Military Council (TMC) and the civilian leaders also agreed to launch a “transparent and independent investigation” into the violence that began on June 3 when scores of pro-democracy demonstrators were killed in a brutal military crackdown on a protest camp in the capital, Khartoum.

TMC deputy head General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, who is widely known as Hemeti, welcomed Friday’s deal, which, he said, would be inclusive.

“We would like to reassure all political forces, armed movements and all those who participated in the change from young men and women … that this agreement will be comprehensive and will not exclude anyone,” added Dagalo, who also heads the feared paramilitary unit Rapid Support Forces (RSF) accused by the demonstrators of crushing the sit-in outside the military headquarters.

Omar al-Degair, a leader of the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC), an umbrella organisation of opposition groups, said the agreement “opens the way for the formation of the institutions of the transitional authority, and we hope that this is the beginning of a new era”.

In a statement on Friday morning, the Sudanese Professionals Association (SPA), which is part of the FFC, said the transition period would last three years and three months.

The military would lead the sovereign council for the first 21 months, and a civilian would take over for the remaining 18 months, it said. The FFC would appoint a cabinet of ministers, the SPA said, adding that a legislative council would be formed after the appointment of the sovereign council and the cabinet.

The two sides also agreed to set up a committee of lawyers, including jurists from the AU, to finalise the agreement within 48 hours.

The deal came after two days of talks following the collapse of the previous round of negotiations in the wake of the crackdown on the protest camp. Opposition medics say more than 100 people were killed in the dispersal and subsequent violence on June 3.

Officials put the death toll at 62.

The TMC and the opposition coalition have been wrangling for weeks over what form Sudan’s transitional government should take after the military deposed al-Bashir on April 11 after months of mass protests against his 30-year rule.

Protesters had remained in the streets following alBashir’s toppling, fearing the generals intended to cling to power or preserve some form of authoritarian rule.

The AU and neighbouring Ethiopia stepped up mediation efforts to end the crisis and negotiations resumed earlier this week, following massive protests last weekend in which tens of thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Sudan’s main cities in the biggest show of numbers since the June 3 crackdown.

In Khartoum, thousands of people took to the streets to celebrate the breakthrough.

But many called for continued protests and pressure on the military to implement its side of the deal.

“We would like to see many more guarantees from the TMC because they’ve made many promises on handing over power only to backtrack later on,” said Mohamed Ismail, a 34-yearold engineer who was part of a crowd in Khartoum’s al-Sahafa area.

Ashraf Mohamed Ali, another protester, called the agreement a “good move for Sudan”.

“It is important to see the implementation of the deal on the ground because the TMC’s actions over the past month proves this council is not serious about giving up power to civilians,” he told Al Jazeera via telephone.

“And so to have an agreement is in itself a good thing. I am happy but we want to see the deal being implemented.”

Welcoming the two sides’ decision to launch an investigation into the June 3 killings, Ali said “any deal that doesn’t include a real investigation isn’t going to be satisfying for the majority of the civilians.”

The protesters were not happy about the possibility of Hemeti “being part of a new government”, Ali said, referring to the RSF’s role in dispersing the Khartoum protest camp.

“But this is the reality,” he said.

“The RSF control everything in Sudan. So if you want to make a deal or if you want to have a civilian government, you need to know how to deal with them, in a way that could serve your agenda and without dragging the country into war.”

The United Arab Emirates, which backs the TMC, congratulated the two sides on the power-sharing deal.

“We hope that the next phase will witness the foundation of a constitutional system that will strengthen the role of institutions with broad national and popular support,” UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash said in a post on Twitter.

Abu Dhabi will stand with Khartoum in “good times and bad times”, he added.

A strong aftershock has hit Southern California as residents were still assessing the damage from the strongest earthquake in the region in 25 years on July 4, which was felt by more than 20 million people.

Friday’s magnitude-5.4 aftershock, the biggest so far, struck the same desert region as Thursday’s earthquake.

Its epicentre was about 18km west of Searles Valley, the US Geological Survey said.

The aftershock was also felt in Los Angeles, about 240km to the south, and the surrounding area, with many residents posting on Twitter that they were awakened by it.

There had already been more than 80 smaller aftershocks since Thursday’s magnitude-6.4 earthquake near the city of Ridgecrest, which was felt from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, USGS seismologist Lucy Jones said.

“We should be expecting lots of aftershocks and some of them will be bigger than the 3s we’ve been having so far,” Jones told reporters on Thursday. “I think the chance of having a magnitude 5 ... is probably greater than 50-50.”

Only a few injuries were reported in Thursday’s earthquake, but two houses caught fire due to broken gas pipes, officials said.

Water gushed from

zigzagged cracks in the pavement from burst water lines. Deep fissures snaked across the Mojave Desert.

The quake sent 30 residents of the desert community of 28,000 to emergency shelters, knocked some houses off their foundations and left many homeowners wondering if their insurance would cover the damage, Ridgecrest Mayor Peggy Breeden said.

“The most important thing is that we have not had any loss of life or any major personal damage to people,” Breeden told CNN on Friday.

Breeden said officials were still assessing the extent of the damage, but added that emergency state and federal aid would enable the city’s overwhelmed agencies to start the cleanup without worrying about their budgets.

The Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, from which 15 patients were evacuated earlier, appeared intact - apart from some new cracks in the walls.

Thursday’s quake was the biggest in Southern California since the 1994 magnitude-6.6 Northridge earthquake, USGS geophysicist Paul Caruso said.

That earthquake, which was centred in a heavily populated area of Los Angeles, killed 57 people and caused billions of dollars of damage.

People clean up broken bottles at a store after the powerful earthquake that struck Southern California on July 4

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Manchester United working on more signings

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hopeful of adding more new arrivals to his squad before the start of the season.

United have signed Dan James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka for a combined £65 million and there remains interest in Leicester defender Harry Maguire, Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes and Newcastle’s Sean Longstaff.

“We’re always looking to improve the squad and, all over the summer, I’ve been in touch with Joel [Glazer] and Ed [Woodward] and all the recruitment people, and analysis people,” Solskjaer

READ MORE ON: www.dailytimes.ng told MUTV. “We are quite calm.

“We have been good in the market so far. We’re still working on a case or two. There will probably be some more business done but I’ve got to say it’s been very good so far. I’ve got the backing and we’ve got the people we wanted.”

Solskjaer welcomed the players back to Carrington this week with the bulk of the squad reporting back for preseason training on Monday.

They are set to fly to Australia for the start of their preseason tour on Sunday before their first game of the summer against Perth Glory on July 13, with

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“There is a chance for everyone,” Solskjaer said. “They are all going to be a part of this.

“Well, most of them anyway. I always felt the first couple of weeks was a big chance for me to impress the gaffer and to show him that I am ready for the season.

“We gave them a programme [over the summer] and they all followed it.

Some are in better shape than others.

Overall the squad is in very good nick, so we can get the real hard work and good quality work straight away.”

Gernot Rohr to start Jamilu Collins against Cameroon, Shehu Abdullahi trains Super Eagles head coach Genort Rohr has confirmed that Jamilu Collins is available for selection when Nigeria face Cameroon Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash at the Alexandria Stadium.

The Franco-German coach stated this while briefing journalists about the injury updates in his team ahead of Saturday’s all-important clash against the Indomitable Lions

at the Alexandria stadium.

But Rohr could not ascertain whether the SC Paderborn 07 of German defender will make the starting lineup or come on from the bench.

In the same vein, Rohr revealed that the Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel will not be available for selection due to injury while he confirmed that Shehu Abdullahi has started training with the rest of the

squad but he will not be part of the team for Cameroon’s game.

“We have good news from Collins because he can play now, I don’t know yet if he can start or not, but it is good if he can start from the bench. We have injury of our captain Obi Mikel he will not be able to play this match and Shehu is still improving. He has started training now. But he cannot play yet,” Rohr said.

Gianni Infantino: France 2019 ‘best women’s World Cup ever’ France 2019 has been “the best women’s World Cup ever”, FIFA President Gianni Infantino insisted on Friday.

Infantino said the tournament had been “phenomenal” and “incredible” as he promised to increase investment in the

women’s game and to propose further expanding the tournament for the next tournament in 2023.

“There was a before and there will be an after”, he added ahead of Sunday’s final between holders the United States and the Netherlands in Lyon.

Samir Nasri joins former Manchester City teammate Vincent Kompany at Anderlecht Belgian side Anderlecht have confirmed the signing of former Arsenal, Manchester City and France midfielder Samir Nasri, reuniting him with his former City team-mate Vincent Kompany.

The 32-year-old hasn’t played since leaving West Ham at the end of last season, six months after signing a short-term deal with the Hammers in January.

He arrived at the London Stadium just as he completed an 18-month ban from football for doping offences, having tested positive for a banned substance in 2016 that he claimed had administered unknowingly.

And in a bizarre animated short which boasts that Nasri is “quicker than a horse”, the 34-time Belgian champions confirmed via their Twitter account that the former France international has joined them, linking up once again with his former skipper at City.

Kompany left the Premier League champions at the end of this past season having scored the most important goal of the team’s run-in, a 30-yard bullet to earn Pep Guardiola’s side a 1-0 win against Leicester City in their penultimate game.

He was appointed as playercoach by the Brussels giants 19 May, just a week after lifting the Premier League trophy for the fourth time as City captain and bringing to an

end an 11-year association with the club he joined back in 2008.

Nasri joined Arsenal from Marseille in 2008 and spent three seasons in north London before becoming restless and agitating for a move to big-spending City in 2011.

He played alongside Kompany in 2012 as the team won its first top-flight title in 44 years, pipping arch-rivals Manchester United to the championship on goal difference on the season’s final day. The pair won the league again with City in 2014.

Anderlecht are about to go into their

first season with European football in five years after they finished sixth in Belgium’s Jupiler League, and their season was marred by violent protests, crowd trouble and incidences of flairs being thrown onto the pitch.

Anderlecht’s sporting director Michael Verschueren said of Kompany’s appointment: “With Vincent’s return we have achieved something that everyone thought was impossible. Vincent is the child of the house and the person we need to give a new impulse to the club and to use for RSCA 2.0.”

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AFCON: Daniel Akpeyi returns for Cameroon clash Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi will be between the sticks when Nigeria tackles the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Round of 16 fixture at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations at the Alexandria Stadium in Egypt on Saturday.

Akpeyi was in goal for the Eagles opening two matches against Burundi and Guinea but was on the bench for the final group match against Madagascar which Nigeria lost 2-0.

For both matches, he made some vital saves even though he appeared shaky.

Home-based keeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa replaced him for the Madagascar game The Kaizer Chiefs of South Africa keeper became the first choice ahead of Francis Uzoho who has been relegated to the third choice position by head coach, Gernot Rohr.

The kickoff for Nigeria vs Cameroon is 5pm Nigerian time.

How Super Eagles will beat Cameroon tomorrow – Peterside Idah Former Nigeria international Peterside Idah has given his formula to how the Super Eagles can fly past the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon tomorrow to reach the 2019 AFCON quarterfinal.

Idah said he expects Daniel Akpeyi to return between the posts with Kenneth Omeruo, Alex Iwobi and Moses Simon all starting.

“It will be a very, very tough game. The clash of the Titans,” he said on television today.

“We have a better strike force, they don’t score too many goals even though they have been unbeaten in their last seven games, and we have recent history going for us.

“Cameroon may be the defending champions but the last time they beat us in 2000.”

Idah continued: “We also very quick players like Moses Simon, Ahmed Musa and Alex Iwobi.

“Odion Ighalo is still our best striker and I expect he starts alongside Ahmed Musa, Moses

Zhang Zhang stuns Caroline Wozniacki to make first Wimbledon 4th round

China’s Zhang Shuai has despatched former world number one Caroline Wozniacki, in two straight sets to make her first Wimbledon fourth round.

She rallied back from 0-4 down in the opening set on Friday to beat Wozniacki.

Zhang, the world number 60, is the first Chinese woman since Peng Shuai in 2015 to reach the second week at the All England Club thanks to her 6-4, 6-2 win over the 14th seeded Dane.

Before this year, the 30-yearold Zhang had never won a main draw match at Wimbledon in five attempts.

It was a record which reflected

her previous struggles — she was 0-14 at the Slams until she broke through to the 2016 Australian Open quarter-finals.

On Friday, she fired 26 winners against just eight for Wozniacki and goes on to face either Viktorija Golubic of Switzerland or Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska.

Wozniacki, the 2018 Australian Open champion, has never made it past the fourth round at Wimbledon.

Her affection for the tournament would not have been helped by her unhappiness at what she claimed to be a number of poor calls by the Hawkeye review system.

Simon and Alex Iwobi.

“Iwobi has to be considered ahead of Mikel Obi because he is more offensive player.

“Mikel dropped so deep against Madagascar when he was supposed to play behind the two strikers.

“The return of both (Daniel) Akpeyi and Omeruo is good because they were not part of the disastrous loss to Madagascar.”

The TV pundit also suggested the selection of Wilfred Ndidi and Oghenekaro Etebo in midfield, while Chidozie Awaziem and Ola Aina in defence.

He also said Villarreal youngster Samuel Chukwueze suffers from youthful exuberance should start from the bench and only come in as replacement for Ahmed Musa on the right side of attack.

Kick-off time tomorrow is 5pm in Alexandria.

Orji Okwonkwo wins MLS Goal of the Week Orji Okwonkwo’s rising profile in Major League Soccer (MLS) has received a massive boost after one of his goals against Portland Timbers was voted Goal of Week 17.

Okwonkwo scored twice for Montreal Impact to beat Portland 2-1.

His second goal was an absolute beauty as with his back to goal, he turned sharply

before he shot into the roof of the goal.

The forward has scored four goals for Montreal Impact this season on loan from Serie A club Bologna.

He has also played on loan at another Italian club Brescia.

Okwonkwo has been capped

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Rohr: No room for errors against Cameroon Cutting out individual errors will be a priority for Nigeria when they take on holders Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations in Alexandria on Saturday.

A defensive lapse from centre back Leon Balogun saw Nigeria concede early and go on to be upset 2-0 by Madagascar in their last group game.

It was result that relegated Nigeria to second place in the group and effectively set up a meeting with their neighbours and arch rivals in the first knockout round.

“I’m scared of us committing individual errors and I hope we won’t have individual errors again tomorrow that will cost us,” said Coach Gernot Rohr, who is hoping the hiccup against the Malagasy might yet turn out to be a positive.

“The match against Madagascar was a little deception but we and the fans have learnt to be humble.”

He said the team wanted make amends after that disappointment.

“There were changes in the team to play some players and keep them in the rhythm of the competition but now the best team has to start against Cameroon to do their best and make Nigeria proud,” the

coach added.

Nigeria and Cameroon have a long history of struggles for hegemony in the African game, with the Super Eagles having the upper hand in their last contest, in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

“You know when you hear Cameroon and Nigeria there is always a sense of revenge,” he said.

“We know that Cameroon are very strong with good

footballing education in France and we hope we can find their weak points,” he added.

“It is now that the real tournament is starting for us and we have seen the fixtures.

All eight games are very difficult for everybody. Even for Egypt and of course for ourselves.”

Rohr confirmed captain John Mikel Obi is ruled out of the game because of injury.

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Serena Williams recovers to beat Kaja Juvan Seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams recovered from being a set down to beat teenage qualifier Kaja Juvan and reach the third round.

Williams was surprised by the 18-year-old

world number 133 from Slovenia, who twice broke serve to win the first set.

The 11th seed, 37, responded to take control in the second and eventually closed out the decider for a 2-6 6-2 6-4 victory in one hour 36

minutes.

“She played well and I started out a little slow,” said the American.

“I like the pressure. I would rather be in this position than any other and I play best when I am down sometimes.

I am a fighter.”

Afcon: Nigeria’s awoken from Madagascar nightmare – William Troost-Ekong

Afcon: Nigeria will be tough, but we’re motivated to win – Andre Onana Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana expects the Super Eagles of Nigeria to be at their best when both teams clash in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash at the Alexandria Stadium, but he says the Indomitable Lions are ready to fight and win.

The Super Eagles who have won two and lost one of their three games at the competition are yet to play to their full potentials in Egypt 2019.

Their failure to top Group B following last Sunday’s shocking 2-0 loss to the Barea of Madagascar meant they have to navigate through a tough second round encounter against their perennial rivals.

Onana, who plays for Dutch champions Ajax Amsterdam, has however challenged his teammates to give their all in the game.

“We have total respect for the Super Eagles. They are a good side and can improve on what they have shown so far is this competition, “Onana told reporters at the Alexandria Stadium on Friday.

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“For us, it is a big motivation to face a good side like Nigeria. You don’t need extra motivation to play a big game like us.”

The Super Eagles stopped their archrivals from featuring at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia beating the Indomitable Lions 4-0 in Uyo before been forced to a 1-1 draw in Yaounde in the reverse fixture.

But Onana is not thinking of avenging that defeat, but instead is focused on

securing a berth in the quater-final.

“The defeat to Nigeria in the World Cup qualifiers is all in the past, and tomorrow’s game is a different ball game . We are confident and relaxed ahead of the game . it’s what we’ve been training for.

“We expect a tough game against the Super Eagles. We know it will be tough. I’m preparing myself well and I am ready to play against them.”

Nigeria defender William TroostEkong believes the embarrassing 2-0 defeat against Madagascar in the group stage will inspire his side to victory in Saturday’s clash with the reigning Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) champions Cameroon.

The Super Eagles, who have been tipped as one of the tournament favourites, suffered a shocking defeat to Nicolas Dupuis’s men courtesy of goals from Lalaina Nomenjanahary and Carolus Andriamatsinoro on Sunday.

“We feel sad about the Madagascar game; it will give us a boost ahead against Cameroon,” Troost-Ekong told the media on Friday.

“We’ve been in this situation before when we’ve lost games when we might have been favourites beforehand. The same thing happened at home versus South Africa at the start of qualifying. Games like that happen.

“I think everyone now has woken up from that game. I don’t think anyone was satisfied from that performance. So we

have to be very driven to show Nigeria and Africa that we feel otherwise. If you need motivation for this game you’re probably not in the right mindset. We’re going to be very eager to prove a point.”

Troost-Ekong, making his Afcon debut in Egypt, has featured twice for Nigeria so far: starting in both the defeat against Madagascar and the 1-0 win over Burundi in the opener.

The 25-year-old defender also spoke about his personal mission for the match.

“We aim to win and this game [against Cameroon] for me as a player will be pivotal,” he stated.

“We have faced them a number of times and know how good they are.

“We faced them in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers and they might be out for revenge so we have to be ready for them.”

This will be the seventh encounter between Nigeria and Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations, with the record between both sides being perfectly balanced: two wins for each side and two draws.

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