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Andrew Orolua & Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the National Judicial Council (NJC), the Federal Government, the Senate and four others to appear before it on May 13, to show cause why they should not be stopped from appointing Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad as the Chief Justice of

Nigeria. The Board of Incorporated Trustees of Malcolm Omirhobo Foundation had, in an exparte motion filed on April 15, 2019, asked the court for an order restraining President Muhammadu Buhari from appointing Justice Ibrahim Muhammad as the chief justice of Nigeria. The plaintiff also asked the court Continued on page 3

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2019 polls: Wike accuses Army of staging Short News coup against Rivers people FCTA promises land for construction of Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt Although the 2019 general elections have come and gone, Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike, has accused the Nigerian Army of staging a coup against the state, describing their alleged actions as the worst in the nation’s democratic history. Addressing the joint House of Representatives Committees on Army, Police, Human Rights, and Justice at the Government House Port Harcourt on Monday, Gov. Wike said that the Nigerian Army acted illegally because they were working to impose a predetermined leadership on the state. “It is really unfortunate. All of us know that there was a coup in this state, organized by the Nigerian Army. In the history of this country, it has never happened where during ordinary elections, the army will begin to kill people for no just cause. “Because they believe a particular person or a particular party must win, it doesn’t matter how many people die. It was shown on national television. We watched how the army invaded the whole electoral commission,” he stated.

He alleged that the federal government has never worked to assist the state government fight insecurity, adding that “this is the only state the federal government has never assisted to fight insecurity. Instead of us to team up and fight insecurity, you politicize it. “Even if you make recommendations, nothing will happen. I don’t know whether we are in a military regime or civil administration.” Wike also alleged that aside the army, the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARs) has been a major antidemocratic force in the state since the 2016 re-run elections. He pointed out that the F-SARs allegedly murdered a Ph. D holder and chartered accountant in cold blood, “simply because they wanted to subvert the will of the people.” He wondered why the general officer commanding 6 Division of the Nigerian Army was still unpunished, despite “the negative roles he played during the elections. “The GOC here is a politician. Nothing has happened to him because he was sent. If it was when the country was a country, you cannot be keeping that GOC. He is sabotaging the security

network.” He suggested that urgent measures be taken to rejig the security architecture of the country, in view of the nationwide security challenges, asserting that rather than address the security challenges facing the country “security agencies move against critics of security failures.” Earlier, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Army, Rep. Rimande Shawulu Kwewum, said that they were in the state to investigate killings by the F-SARs on the basis of a motion by the member representing Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency, Rep. Kingsley Chinda on the killing of Dr. Ferry Gberegbe during the elections. He said that the joint committees of the House of Representatives were in the state on a fact-finding mission, reiterating that the committees would sit down and allow all stakeholders to state their positions for the committee to arrive at the truth and make relevant recommendations. According to him, there was a correlation between insecurity and under development, saying that countries that suffer insecurity hardly make progress.

model rehabilitation centre Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja

As a measure to curb drug abuse and other social vices in the Federal Capital Territory, Minister of the FCT, Malam Muhammad Bello, has promised to provide land for the construction of a model rehabilitation centre in the FCT. The minister made the promise when the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Elimination of Drug Abuse (PACEDA), led by Brig.- Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd) paid him a visit on Monday. He said the building of such a model facility would lay a solid foundation for the sustainable fight against drug abuse. While calling on the need to strengthen relevant anti-drug abuse institutions, especially in the area of funding, providing well equipped facilities and the provision of enabling laws to stop drug abuse, he however pledged the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) support for the activities PACEDA. ‘‘Institutions need to be properly funded to get the right manpower and equipment. Secondly, it is necessary to strengthen enforcement and by extension, prosecution. The third is rehabilitation, which is the most difficult because it has to be done on a long-time basis in quality facilities,’’ the minister said He said it is possible to arrest the situation with the strong political will President Muhammadu Buhari has been exhibiting, adding that ‘‘I think the key is that there has to be a strong political will to fight this issue and under President Buhari that is obtainable.’’

Midwives decry poor infrastructure, staff shortage in public hospitals Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has decried the poor state of infrastructure in the nation’s hospitals, saying this remains a great challenge to the delivery of quality services by health professionals. Speaking during a free medical outreach service at Dutse Market, a satellite town in the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja on Monday, NANNM Third Vice President, Mrs. Mercy Azonwu said that there were many things midwives were expected to do that they could not do as a result of poor facilities. While appealing to the federal government to ensure health facilities across the country are in good shape, with functional facilities Mrs. Azonwu added that recruitment of more professional nurses would promote adequate staffing and improve quality healthcare service delivery. “Employment of frontline healthcare workers is unavoidable as a nation because it will reduce maternal and child mortality rate and avoidance of needless death of our citizens. “If you check the hospitals today, you will see that the midwives are not many. A lot of them are retired. A lot of them are not in the system. How can there be no issues of high mortality rate when the midwives are not enough to take care of patients. “There are no employments; we have been asking the government for more infrastructure to perform maximally in vain. When those things are not in place, you will discover that this will fall back on the issue of high mortality rate.

Court upturns sack of 5 Akwa Ibom Assembly members Isaac Job, Uyo

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle); Rtd. Bishop Ephraim Ademowo (3rd left); his wife, Oluranti (2nd left); Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire (left); Diocesan Bishop of Lagos, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev, Humphrey Olumakaiye (3rd right); his wife, Motunrayo (2nd right) and wife of the Governor-elect, Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu (right) during the Opening of 34th Synod of the Diocese of Lagos at Our Saviour’s Church at Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan, on Monday.

EFCC reveals plans to probe Saraki’s 16-year activities Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has disclosed plans to launch an investigation into the 16-year activities of the Senate President Bukola Saraki from 2003 when he was elected governor of Kwara state. According to reports, the anti -graft agency has already written a letter to the Kwara state government requesting information on all of Saraki’s earnings during his tenure from 2003 to 2011. The EFCC on its Facebook post did not give reason why it is probing Saraki, but there were insinuations that the development was in connection with

his new appointment as the ambassador at large by the International Human Rights Commission. The post reads in part: “For the avoidance of doubt, an investigation into the Senate President’s activities while he held sway as the governor of Kwara state started long before his nomination and emergence as IHRC ambassador. “In fact, the commission’s letter to the Kwara state Government House which sought an inquest into Saraki’s earnings as the state governor from 2003 to 2011 was dated Friday, April 26, 2019, predating his announcement as IHRC ambassador at large which came on Sunday, April 28, 2019, with two clear

days. “We wish to restate our resolve to resist distractions from any quarter in our efforts to rid the country of corruption and corrupt elements.” The EFCC and Saraki have been at loggerheads since 2016 when the Senate President ensured that the acting Chairman of the commission, Ibrahim Magu, was not confirmed by the Senate. The commission also gave evidence against Saraki when he was facing trial before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, a case he eventually won. Some of Saraki’s aides have either been arraigned or are facing probe by the EFCC, which claims the probe has nothing to do with politics.

A Federal High Court sitting in Uyo on Monday ordered the immediate recall of members of the Akwa Ibom state House of Assembly whose seats were declared vacant by the Speaker, Onofiok Luke. The court also ruled that their sack by the speaker was illegal, null and void and therefore, ordered their immediate reinstatement. It would be recalled that the speaker of the Akwa Ibom state House of Assembly had on November 19, 2018, declared the seats of Nse Ntuen, Victor Udofia, Idongesit Ituen, Gabriel Toby and Otobong Ndem vacant following their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ruling in the suit, FHC/UY/CS/171, Justice F. O. Riman ordered the management of the Akwa Ibom state House of Assembly to pay the entitlements of the affected lawmakers from the date it was stopped till date. Justice Riman also ruled that the affected lawmakers should be allowed access to their offices, the chamber and participation in all legislative proceedings. The judge who said the sack of the members who defected to the APC was illegal, ruled that they were still bonafide members of the state House of Assembly until otherwise ruled by the court.

Ramadan: PDP calls for spiritual introspection, national rebirth Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has admonished Nigerians to use the holy month of Ramadan to fast and earnestly supplicate for national unity, peace and stability of the nation. The party also called on Nigerians to use the period to re-dedicate themselves to a life of total submission and faith in the Almighty Allah as well as rekindle the virtues of love, selflessness, forgiveness and brotherliness in all their affairs as a people. According to the party, the holy month offers a time of soberness for personal and collective spiritual introspection for peaceful coexistence, which the country intensely needs to rescue it from its present security, social and economic challenges. “We must use the holy month to build on the values that bind us together as a people and shed off all divisive inclinations that destroy the fabric of our nation. We must revive our bond of unity by forgiving one another, sharing in love and reaching out to all those that are hurting, particularly as victims of insurgency, banditry and other acts of violence. “The PDP also calls on those behind the killings, kidnappings and bloodletting in various parts of our country to have a rethink and know that their actions cannot be justified under any guise. “The party however, expressed optimism that with prayers and commitment to the national course, our nation will rebound on the path of peace, national cohesion and economic prosperity,” said the party’s Spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan in a statement on Monday.

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Stalking the affluent society

Louis Odion

John Galbraith characterized the affluent society in part as the showpiece of the promise of capital in the post-industrial age. Once normalcy had been restored to America’s economic climate after the Great Depression of the 1930s on account of optimized production cementing her prestige as the wealthiest nation on earth, the acutely perceptive scholar often hailed as the “father of liberal economics in America” noted that certain indulgences would be inevitable. It was no longer enough to just get employed to afford a roof over your head and two cars in the garage for the family; the new average American worker would also prefer a job that brings more personal fulfillment in the overarching pursuit of pleasure. For most folks, there was a new shared sense of contentment in that the rising economic tide lifted their individual boats. Futuristically, Galbraith then postulated that what would be expected of the state is to foster social balance by deploying fiscal and monetary policies with a view to bridging the gulf of inequalities. Of course, the policy option pursued by the presiding political party is a direct reflection of its own core values. Against the backcloth of the recent discovery in Nigeria of a vast tribe of mute billionaires across the country with vast fortunes locked down in bank vaults (a good number with little or no visible source of income), Galbraith’s theoretical template would then sound more like a vacuous abstraction here indeed. The shock find was enabled by technology. Working with banks and other financial institutions, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) reported that these stinkingly rich Nigerians had always operated outside the tax net. But with BVN, it is very easy these days to track who owns what figures anywhere in the banks. The code of anonymity is thus broken. As the story goes, several hundreds of such accounts had cumulative turn-over in billions of naira without evidence of the owners paying any form of tax. Even on ethical grounds, the question of the affluent evading tax can never be excused.

Nothing could be more provocative, more unfair to relatively less well-off ordinary workers in both public and private sectors made to part with a chunk of their wages in PAYEE (Pay As You Earn) monthly. Their plight provides a perfect illustration of the proverbial dysfunctional trap that catches small preys and lets the big ones escape. It is, therefore, very doubtful if the nation’s proletarian class who had borne the tax burden over the years would object to any crackdown FIRS might be plotting on the secret billionaires in the times ahead. Indeed, under Tunde Fowler, FIRS has shown more efficiency in haunting tax evaders. It probably explains why figures generated by the service has almost doubled within three years (from N3 trillion in 2016 to N4 trillion in 2017 and N5.3 trillion in 2018) at a time when the national economy was supposed to be contracting due to the severe recession of 2014/2015. Even more significant is that the revenue has averaged a ratio of 40 percent to oil sector and 60 percent to non-oil receipts during the period, indicating the potential of the national economy beyond perennial over-reliance on the oil mineral. Well, only those unfamiliar with the story of Lagos in the last two decades would be entirely surprised at the recent quantum leap in FIRS’ returns. The same Fowler was the architect and enforcer of the blueprint that grew Lagos’ IGR (internal generated revenue) from a paltry N600 million in 1999 to N8 billion by 2007 and N20 billion by 2015. So, the prodigious “Lagos boy” would now seem to have found a wider canvass to express himself, deploying technology to plug leakages and cut costs. But while Abuja would be too glad to have Fowler rake in more trillions in the years ahead to sustain its voracious consumption, the enduring challenge remains: how do we dismantle the monstrosity of a rentier system that had aided and abetted a thousand billionaires to game the system without paying tax for so long? We cannot, in good conscience, attempt to answer this question without first addressing

the issues of disincentives to local production. Of course, among the referenced nocturnal rich would be found career middlemen and emergency briefcase contractors who exploit access to political power to make cheap money which, in turn, is warehoused as fixed deposits in banks in the mindless quest for double rents. They become rich not necessarily by producing like Dangote. By amassing wealth without labour, they stand guilty of one of the seven deadly “social sins” identified by Mahatma Gandhi. Not paying tax only doubles the iniquity. For, in the classical definition of economics, tax is supposed to be the primary oxygen that nourishes the society. So, the idle rich and rent-seekers are like leeches. Their lack of exertions by not engaging in the production of goods or services robs the society of the basis to levy tax, thereby denying an opportunity to foster the sort of “social balance” Galbraith mooted. Part of Nigeria’s own distortion is graphically reflected by the revenue distribution itself. According to statistics, Lagos accounts for a whopping seventy percent of the N5.3 trillion generated by FIRS in the 2018 financial year. To accept the foregoing figure without question is to endorse the fiction that such represents a true picture of wealth creation or potential in the country. Of course, this is not true. The other states have potentials to create wealth and add to the common pool. For those with comparable advantage in agriculture, for instance, opportunities available for processing in the value chain remain largely unexploited. But without FIRS continuing to push the frontiers elsewhere, we will never be in a position to know what is available to tax. And without working to bring a semblance of parity to what everyone brings to the table, Lagos will continue bemoan gross injustice since it does not get seventy percent share of the tax earnings at the end of each month. Overall, to an extent, it is however difficult to blame the secret billionaires reluctant to invest their fortune in production in an environment where critical factors like energy are not guaranteed. This affliction accounts for the rapid

de-industrialization of the nation in the past four decades. Also, the worsening security situation across the land that has forced most companies involved in field operations to factor in the cost of hiring vigilante or militia men for protection, compounds an already bad situation. Indeed, billions of dollars sunk into the electricity sector in the last two decades is yet to deliver stable power in Nigeria, leaving a nation of 200 million population with less than 7,000 megawatts. On top of its notoriety as the biggest importer of refined petroleum products despite being the sixth largest oil producer, the country is also arguably now the largest market in the world for generator marketers on account of epileptic electricity supply. Truth be told, there is no way goods manufactured in Nigeria can compete favorably with those imported in view of present prohibitive costs of running generators as alternate power source. Were light stable, for most entrepreneurs, production costs would be down by at least fifty percent. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, therefore, struck the right chord in his last Workers Day address by admitting that the deficit in the energy sector constitutes a major clog in the wheel of Buharinomics. Of course, that is putting the nuisance of nation’s rickety DISCOs today mildly. A decade ago, part of the promise of the power sector reforms was greater efficiency. But the Jonathan administration only succeeded in making a mockery of the privatization exercise as cronyism, rather than competence, became the sole criterion for signing the power distribution franchise away. So, wheeler-dealers who knew little or nothing about even mere cable now found themselves managing the complexity of power distribution. Hence, the disaster the nation has witnessed since. Indeed, the first critical step to reindustrializing the nation is fixing the energy sector. Only then will there be more opportunities for sales tax more than income or property tax, as Galbraith had proposed for the sustenance of the affluent society.

Furthering the Diaspora remittance debate

Femi Odere

The recently released “Migration and Development Brief” of the World Bank for 2018 that scored Nigeria as the highest recipient of Diaspora remittances, once again, in subSaharan Africa (which stood at $25.1 billion), and had triggered my response with an article, has generated quite a significant amount of interests from Nigerians in Diaspora by way of the commentaries that barged into my email. It was as if the piece opened the Pandora’s Box. But rather than all kinds of evil to have flown out of this mythological box, it was some thought-provoking commentaries, more data about the implications of Diaspora remittances on Nigeria’s growth and economic indices, efforts of diasporic professional bodies in trying to make Nigerian governments (over the years) see reason why not only Diaspora remittances should be strategically redirected for national development, but also tapping their skills-set for national rebirth that flew out of the box that this article ‘opened.’ Some people sent me mind-boggling statistics of Diaspora remittances that, over the years, dwarfed the country’s budgetary allocations to capital expenditures and foreign aids, among others. These astounding revelations, I must admit, triggered this piece once again. After all, if the lice insist on living on our scalps, its blood must necessarily continue to play host to our fingernails. Or so it is said. And here are some breathtaking facts that has since been brought into my knowledge. Fact 1: Diaspora remittances exceed gross oil revenue: Nigeria’s 2018 gross revenue was $18.2 billion while Diaspora remittances into the country for the same year stood at $25.1 billion. Fact 2: Diaspora remittances far outweighs capital expenditure: Nigeria’s 2019 capital expenditure budget is $6.7 billion. Since it is no longer news that Nigerians has witnessed the largest capital expenditure for the first time in the country’s budgetary history in the Buhari administration, it means, using the 2018 figure, that one-year Diaspora remittances can be equated to at least four years of Nigeria’s capital expenditures—-and still have some change left. Fact 3: The 2018 remittance of Nigerians in

the United States of $7.2 billion was more than the entire $6.7 billion earmarked for capital expenditure for 2019. (Afrinvest) Fact 4: Diaspora remittances equals 84 percent of the federal government’s budget: Nigeria’s 2018 budget was $29.9 billion while Diaspora remittances stood at $25.1 billion for the same year. Fact 5: The 2018 remittances, which saw a 14 percent increase from the 2017 figure of $22 billionremittances of Nigerians living abroad was 7 times the size of foreign aids of $3.359 billion to Nigeria. Fact 6: The $25.1 billion remittances in 2018 represented 6.1 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This means that the remittances were 11 timesthe Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), which stood at $2.200 billion for the same year.(Price Water house Coopers) Fact 7: With an average remittance fee of 6 percent, Nigerians generated an average $1.5 billion in fees for the moneytransfer corporations per year. (The Kmask Group) While one may never know or be privy to the fundamental reason(s) why Nigerian governments has serially failed to utilize the human and material resources of the Diaspora community that other developed countries of the world had effectively utilized, and continues to do by usingthem, in most cases, as catalysts for their developmental aspirations, it is important to mention at this juncture some countriesthat has used the Diaspora communities as their developmental templates as well as making them integral to theirgrowth and development in the research works in my “Roadmap for engaging Diasporas in development: A Policy Direction” with the hope that this would create a clearer picture on the Diaspora issue. “An increasing number of countries have established institutions to facilitate ties with their Diasporas more systematically. The number of countries with Diaspora institutions has increased, especially in the past ten years, and spans multiple continents. The institutions they have created occupy different levels of government and exhibit diverse priorities and

degrees of organization. For instance, some are concerned only with their citizens abroad while others specifically target permanent residents, naturalized citizens, and second and later generations. Countries such as Mexico, China, and the Philippines have multiple institutions and represent Diasporas at various levels of government. A survey of states participating in the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) identifies more than 400 institutions in 56 countries that are directly engaging Diasporas through various programmes and policies. Of these institutions, 77 were created specifically to engage Diasporas on a formal basis. These Diaspora institutions are of roughly six types, depending on whether they function at a ministry, sub-ministry, national, or local level; are part of a consular network; or are a quasi-governmental institution.” “Since 2001, an increasing number of developing countries have established ministries whose explicit purpose is to address the needs of Diaspora populations. Twenty-six of the countries have separate Diaspora ministries. Twelve of these ministries are dedicated solely to Diasporas. By establishing a separate, ministry-level Diaspora institution, a government recognizes that traditional ministries such as Labour and Foreign Affairs cannot manage the expatriate portfolio in all its dimensions. A more recent example is India’s Ministry for Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA). Established in 2004 to address the lack of government policy coordination on migration, the ministry has programmes that reach out to the Indian Diaspora, in particular to youth. One of the programmes, known as “Know India” is a three-week internship to promote social, economic, and cultural awareness of India among the second and subsequent generations of emigrants. Another initiative, the Scholarship Program for Diaspora Children, is designed to assist emigrants in enrolling their children in Indian institutions of higher education. Other activities range from hosting an annual Diaspora conference to facilitating Diaspora investments.” “China’s Overseas Chinese Affairs Office (SCOCAO) is uniquely positioned within the

Chinese central government. SCOCAO is an administrative office under the State Council, the country’s highest executive body which includes the premier and ministers, among others. Similarly, Sierra Leone’s Office of the Diaspora is directly under the Office of the President. It encourages the return of professionals and other experts from the Diaspora in order to fill critical human resources gaps within the country’s government. Specifically, the office provides a list of jobs in government departments, a list of educational institutions and professional associations in Sierra Leone, contact details of government officials, and information on dual citizenship and other acts.” The few examples given above attests to the fact that the engagement of Diaspora communities of the developed and developing countries of the world is a time-tested initiative that has not only yielded, and continues to record tremendous growth results in these countries, but also to assuage any fear on the part of the Nigerian government or its component parts that engaging the Diasporas for the country’s socio-economic growth is not asking the authorities to embark on the arduous task of re-inventing the wheel. It is also to emphasize the fact, however,that Ekiti State government under the leadership of Dr. John Kayode Fayemi is desirous of taking the Diaspora road that’s hardly travelled by any state in growing the state, in partnership with not only Ekiti Diasporas but Nigeria’s diasporic communities the world over in accordance with his four-point Agriculture and Rural Development, Infrastructural and Industrial Development, Knowledge Economy, and Social Investment agenda.The governor’s philosophical approach to governance is to include all people with genuine interest of the state and its people in their hearts. Our objective as an administration is to blaze the trail in effective inclusion of the Diasporas in our developmental aspirations in which Ekiti State would be the go-to state in domestic and international investments based on Trust and Integrity, which the Ekiti chief of state has in abundance as part of the contents in his cups of leadership credentials.

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Editorial Commentary

Godfatherism and its negative tendencies in Nigeria

Times Guest Columnist Dr. Jumai Ahmadu

The political term ‘godfather’ came to limelight from a classic movies adapted from a bestselling novel that has stood the test of time. Not only is the godfather an entertaining gangster saga, it is also a story about power, family and capitalism, all traits of the modernday successful man. It has so much substance and offers some very important life lessons. That is certainly an offer a would-be successful man cannot ignore if indeed he needs to be successful without necessarily having a godfather. It is important that you don’t make promises that you would not fulfill. Your word is the most important thing that you can offer. Don’t take it lightly. For genuine Christians, Jesus admonishes his followers in Matthew 5 verse 37 “Just let your word ‘Yes’ mean yes, your ‘No,’ no, for what goes beyond these is from the wicked one”. Always be cautious if you can or cannot fulfill a promise. It is always okay to say no to a request and be at peace than making promises you cannot keep. In our society today, hardly can one identify someone who has made it to the top without the influence of a godfather or godmother and in some cases, god aunty or uncle. This ugly development in our political and personal lives has greatly affected our productivity and commitment to our country as our allegiance is to the godfather who influences the decision to make us who we are. In some cases, the opinion of these individuals comes to bear in the beneficiary’s family life. I once heard someone said if his godfather asked him to divorce his wife, he won’t think twice. In fact, I was shocked to my bone marrow wondering the level of loyalty that will make a man think that way. Sadly, the reality is that many people don’t believe that they can make it to the top without the help of some persons at the top. This has crept into the civil service too as promotions and postings are done based on who you know, which explains why productivity and respect to the extant rules is nose-diving. This can be said in virtually all sphere of human endeavour particularly in the developing world. We must make deliberate efforts to get out of this clog that has hindered our total commitment to our country. Coming home to Nigeria, before independence we had youths who became the pioneer leaders of our country by share hard work. They had no allegiance to anyone except to the country they were all trying to reclaim from the colonial masters. These young Nigerians in their 20s and 30s were so dedicated to the movement for the actualisation of our independence that they were willing to remain in exile and in prison just for what they believed in. Whenever I reflect on the type of society we had then I say to myself, can we ever go back to that era where merit and one’s ability to deliver was the consideration for appointment? The level of development recorded during these periods was possible because round pegs were placed in round holes, if you are not qualified you don’t get the job. Some people may be of the opinion that due to the small size of our population then and the fact that we did not have as many qualified people competing for limited available openings, it was easy to fill the vacancies available as at that time. This also can be said for elective positions; those who are politically aware were very few. The likes of Ahmadu Bello, Nnmadi Azikiwe and Obafemi Awolowo and a few others were the major actors then. During this time, no one had the time to

look for who can be his godfather because they were all at par with one another. But upon the attainment of independence, the leaders whose responsibilities it was to treat all Nigerians equally irrespective of tribe and religion started thinking more about their region and whenever there is opportunity for job placement what comes to their minds was their kinsmen who can fit in before anyone else is considered. This started on a small scale until the imbalance necessitated the establishment of the Federal Character Commission which again has made us to sacrifice merit on the altar of mediocrity just to fill some quarter. What one becomes in life ordinarily should be as a result of what one has to offer based on the profession chosen, ability to deliver, and availability of opportunity and not based on who you know. Today in Nigeria, some jobs are the exclusive rights of the children of who is who in the country while the core civil service jobs is left for the children of the poor. The most painful aspect of this sad development is the fact that the civil service jobs available are so limited that even among the poor there is class struggle on whose child should get the ‘juicy’ position. That’s why you have some directors who are not among those calling the shots ensuring that their children get into the service at all cost thereby denying the children of a poor farmer the opportunity of securing a white collar job thus the circle of poverty and the widening gap between the poor and the rich keep increasing. This development has adverse effect on our productivity as most of these rich kids are not committed to their roles and the fear of being penalised will not allow their superiors call them to order. Apart from tribal and geographical considerations, religion is another factor that has affected the process of decision making particularly in the area of employment and political positions. This explains why in some states no matter how qualified someone from the minority religion of the state he/ she cannot be elected so also when someone from a particular religion is in position he first considers those who are of the same faith with him. A story was told about a young lady whose name was of the same with that of person sharing faith. He actually skipped some names just to select the lady he thought was of the same faith with him. This fellow became so disappointed upon the realisation that he made a mistake. My question is why select just because of a name? In this particular instance capacity wasn’t considered at all. It doesn’t matter to this fellow if the lady can perform on the job or not. All he was after was for her to secure the job just because they are of the same faith. The effect of godfatherism in Nigeria is the reason why we have remained underdeveloped as allegiance goes first to the godfather other than the country. We have cases where some godsons/daughters are made to give huge sum of the state resources to their godfathers who also decide who get what in the state thereby impeding the developmental agenda of the person in power. Some seating governors who tried to neglect their political godfathers paid dearly for it even though few of them survived it. The way out of this is for the leaders at all levels, elective or appointive, to serve the people with all their might. When this is achieved, they will be able to stand by the side of the true servant leader and call the bluff of the godfathers. This will also give the people the powers to call all those who have not represented them well to order.

Our POSITION Beyond passage of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Bill Recently, the Senate passed the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Bill which the House of Representatives had passed almost a year ago. The bill if transmitted to President Muhammadu Buhari and receives his assent before the 8th National Assembly winds up in the first week of June this year, will definitely upgrade the funding of Nigeria Police. As it is now, only the Federal Government is legally responsible for the funding of the Nigeria Police, even though we all know that States Government, some corporate entities and individuals are bearings some of its day to day running expenses if not the larger part of it. The Nigeria Police Trust Fund Bill is meant to address the inadequacy in funding of police particularly the training of its personnel and acquisition of modern equipment that would enable optimal and effective policing of the country. One of the major objectives of the bill is to improve funding for the Nigeria Police Force. This point was further stressed by President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, who presided over the Senate that belatedly passed the bill. He was very clear in his remark that by the passage of the bill the National Assembly had fulfilled its promise to pass it before expiration of the 8th Assembly. “By passing this bill, we will be creating big strides towards providing and improving security and policing in our country. We agree with him that “one of the major concerns about our police has always been the issue of funding”. We believe that this bill will provide leeway for the funding needed for training, recruitment and equipment. It will also act as a relief to the Federal Government who had borne the burden all these years. Technically, the bill is aimed at providing a legal framework for the management and control of the special intervention funds established under the Act for the training of personnel of the NPF. The trust fund should also be

utilised to enhance the skills of the personnel of the Police in order to ensure their effectiveness in the overall performance. Needles to state that constant improvement in the performance of their duties is what the country is craving for. We also expect that the trust fund would be used to ensure that the NPF has the necessary operational equipment, instructional materials, build and maintain police stations and living quarters. We therefore appeal to the President to consider assenting the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Bill as soon as it is transmitted to him to avoid it been elapsed in June this year. Though, we are not expecting that the bill may contain contentious provisions, we plead that in case there is any, it should be resolved hastily. The management of the police force should be thinking how to make best use of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Bill and safeguard it to ensure that it is not bedeviled by graft and all forms of vices.

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Plateau election petition tribunal Short News NNPC trade surplus hits N15.04bn in chair pledges neutrality January Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos The three-man National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal for Plateau state begun its inaugural sitting on Monday in Jos. Chairman of the panel, Justice T. M. Nzeogwu, said at the opening of the session that their mandate was to deliver justice to the people. He said the panel would proceed with the petitions before it. Nzwogwu pledged that tribunal members wouldn’t discuss matters pending before it with unauthorized persons, stressing that he would not condone any form of corruption and not accept any kind of gratification from anyone. He therefore, warned litigants to steer clear from approaching the panel with any inducement as the tribunal members were people of integrity. Our correspondent reports that other members of the tribunal are Justice M.L. Lawal and Justice I.M. Adejumo and that pre-hearing of petitions started immediately after

the inaugural session with four petitions. The petitions include, that filed by Pam Dongs of the APC against Dachung Bagos of the PDP; the PDP’s Jonathan Dabo against the APC’s Murtala Haruna; Bitrus Tawal of the APC against Simon Mwadkon of the PDP and Sanusi Inuwa of the APC against I.D. Gyang of the PDP. In the matter involving Dongs, who is challenging Bagos, as member-elect for the Jos East/Jos South Federal Constituency, INEC’s application for preliminary objection agasint the petition was declined by the tribunal. Counsel to Bagos (1st respondent), Mr. Sunny Odey, had earlier filed for a preliminary objection by way of motion on notice challenging the competence of the petition against his client. Also, the counsel to INEC, Mr. Desmond Yamah, also prayed the tribunal for leave to file a preliminary objection to regarding the competence of the petition, but the prayer was denied by the panel. The chairman of the tribunal ruled that INEC has lost its right to file an objection as it failed to do so in

its trial answers to the pre-hearing questions which was already before the tribunal. In the petition filed by Dabo, who contested for the House of Representatives for Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency and lost, his counsel, Mr. Sunny Odey, stated that he had three applications which he intends to file. Odey listed them as the application for a subpoena, motion for additional witness statement on oath and an application challenging the competence of the respondents’ processes and replies. He requested for three days to enable him do that and was granted leave by the tribunal. Mr. L.D. Dafer, the counsel to INEC, said the respondents also indicated intention to file an application by way of preliminary objection to the competence of the entire petition and applied for five days to enable him do that which was granted by the tribunal. The matter was adjourned to May 14 for hearing of applications, just as the tribunal also adjourned to May 16 for hearing of other applications.

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it posted 24 per cent trade surplus of N15.04 billion in January 2019. The corporation’s monthly financial and operations report states that this is up from the N12.13 billion surplus posted by the state oil company in December 2019, which was driven by increased oil and gas outputs. According to the report, Nigeria’s gas output increased by two per cent at 245.83 billion cubic feet compared to a 240 billion output in December 2018, translating to an average production of 8, 194.34 million standard cubic feet of gas per day. Also, the report showed that the state oil corporation’s recent trade surplus is driven by its upstream subsidiary, the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) producing 332, 000 barrels of crude oil per day. The NNPC failed to make profits for three years (2015 – 2017), turning a two per cent profit margin in 2018. In a statement by the corporation’s Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Ndu Ughamadu, the NNPC said that “in terms of sales and remittance of crude oil and gas proceeds, the corporation announced total export receipts of $381.70 million in the month under review as against $345.68 million posted in December 2018.”

Ramadan: Bauchi gov-elect urges incumbent gov to pay workers Samuel Luka, Bauchi Bauchi state Governor -elect, Sen. Bala Mohammed has appealed to incumbent Governor Abubakar to direct the immediate payment of workers’ salaries to enable the people commence fasting with ease, especially as funds from the federation account have been received by the state government. The appeal was contained in a congratulatory message to the Muslim Ummah on the beginning of this year’s fasting season in the state signed and circulated to journalists by the Spokesman to Governor- elect, Dr. Ladan Salihu yesterday. In the statement, Bala said that “this year’s Ramadan is coming after a period of intense and trying campaigns and elections in which raw nerves were put to test and political differences have in some instances set our people apart.” The governor-elect added that “it is imperative for all of us to embrace peace and forge ahead with a collective will to make Bauchi state a shining example to all.”

Taraba election petition tribunal begins sitting, receives 21 petitions Okerafor Athanatius, Jalingo

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (left) with his wife, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki at a dinner organised by the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) for newly elected and returning governors in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Absence of judge stalls trial of Melaye, alleged husband killer, Maryam The absence of Justice Yusuf Halilu of an FCT High Court, Maitama, on Monday, stalled the trial of Sen. Dino Melaye and an alleged husband killer, Maryam Sanda, on Monday. The judge was absent due to his official engagement on election tribunal duty in Ogun state. While the court rescheduled the trial of Sanda until June 11, Melaye’s case was fixed for hearing on June 17. Senator Melaye was on January 22 arraigned by the inspector-general on police before Justice Halilu. He was arraigned on an eight-count charge bordering on alleged conspiracy, resistance to arrest, failure to honour police invitations and intentionally giving false information to the public. The police had alleged that the senator

conspired with one Silas Omenka on December 28, 2018 to commit an offence of illegal obstruction to lawful arrest, thereby committing an offence contrary to Section 97 of the Penal Code. Melaye was said to have intentionally resisted lawful arrest, thereby committing an offence punishable under Section 172 of the Penal Code. He was also alleged to have intentionally tweeted with the intention of inciting the public against the police. The police alleged that Melaye tweeted that the police inspector-general planned to arrest and inject him to death, an allegation the prosecution said was false and was punishable under Section 416 of the Penal Code. The senator, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against him by the

police. Also, Justice Halilu had on April 4 while ruling on a no-case submission filed by Sanda and her co-defendants, discharged Maryam’s mother, Maimuna Aliyu, brother, Aliyu Sanda and housemaid, Sadiya Aminu. They were earlier charged with concealment of evidence by cleaning the blood of the late Bilyaminu from the scene of the crime. Halilu further ruled that Maryam Sanda, who was charged with culpable homicide punishable with death for allegedly killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, had a case to answer and as such should enter her defence. Maryam was alleged to have stabbed her late husband to death with a knife in their residence in early 2018.

A three-man National Assembly and state House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal was Monday inaugurated in Jalingo, the Taraba state capital. Delivering his speech at the inaugural ceremony held at the Magistrate/ Appeal Courts Mile Six, Jalingo, the tribunal Chairman, Justice Eyewumi Oritsejafor said 21 petitions have been filed before the tribunal. The chairman, who reminded the counsel to various parties that election petition matters are time bound, added that the tribunal has 180 days within which to deliver its final judgments. “The record at our disposal reveals that results of the National Assembly elections in Taraba state were declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on February 25-27, while those of the state assembly elections were declared on March10, 11 – 12,” he said. Justice Oritsejafor further stressed that the tribunal was already in the third month since the National Assembly election results were declared and in the second month in the case of the state House of Assembly elections. According to him, three petitions were filed against the Senate results declared by the electoral umpire, four for the House of Representatives while 14 petitions were received for the state House of Assembly results. Justice Oritsejafor noted that the number of petitions filed before the tribunal underscores the need for the expeditious hearing and determination of all petitions within the time frame provided for the determination of the petitions in the Electoral Act.

Ramadan: Ogun League of Imams tasks Muslims on charity

President-General, the League of Imam and Alfas in Ogun state, Alhaji Liadi Orunsolu, has urged Muslims to seize the opportunity of the Ramadan to demonstrate more love for humanity through acts of charity, kindness and generosity. Orunsolu said this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta on Monday. He said that it was important to use the opportunity to remember the less privileged and those going through challenges. The president-general also enjoined Muslims to devote themselves fully to the worship of Allah throughout the holy month and use the period to pray for the progress, peace and prosperity of Ogun and the nation. “On behalf of the League of Imams and Alfas in Ogun state, I hereby congratulate all Muslims all over the world, especially those in Ogun state and Nigeria on the commencement of the Ramadan fasting. “Fasting is not just about avoiding food and drinks. Rather, it is an opportunity to strive for inner purification and self-accountability. Ramadan is meant to inculcate righteousness and self -discipline.

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PENGASSAN demands immediate overhaul of security architecture Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja

Following reports of the growing rate of insecurity recorded in most states, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called for the immediate overhaul of the country’s security architecture. This demand is contained in a statement issued on Monday and signed by its spokesman, Mr. Fortune Obi, said the immediate declaration of state of emergency was necessary because “the security networks as presently constituted have lost their value and focus. “We demand an immediate declaration of a state of emergency and overhaul of the nation’s security apparatus. “The growing rate of insecurity in the land has become a nightmare. Daily stories of killings in states, especially Borno, Zamfara, Kaduna, Sokoto, Yobe and Adamawa

saturate the mass media. “The Boko Haram sect and violent herdsmen have been notorious for blood shedding and destruction of property of innocent victims. We condemn in totality these atrocities and find the situation highly unacceptable.” While lamenting that the activities of the groups was putting Nigeria in a negative perspective and scaring prospective investors away, the union appealed to the federal government to apply the same level of force used in curtailing the activities of MASSOB, OPC, MEND and lately IPOB in dealing with current security challenges that had led to the wanton destruction of lives and property. Furthermore, PENGASSAN recalled that it was reported recently that Boko Haram hijacked a commercial bus conveying passengers from Port Harcourt and killed them, adding that “this occurrence and other related activities have made travelling

through Nigerian roads, including the EastWest Road in Rivers a nightmare. “The police in reaction to this, declared a state-of-emergency on the Rumuji, Ndele, Rumuekpe axis on April 28.” It said that the story was not different in Lagos state with extra-judicial killings now the order of the day in the state with the existence of notorious cult groups cutting down lives at no provocation which have made citizens around the Ikorodu axis to live in constant fear. “The existence of these criminalities suggest leadership failure. That is why we call for a systematic mop up of arms and ammunitions illegally acquired by politicians in the build-up to the general elections, especially now that the electoral process is over,” it added. Furthermore, the union criticized agencies in charge of the nation’s borders for not living up to their responsibilities because of self-aggrandizement.

Short News Ex-corps member writes SGF over exclusion from award list Akam James, Yenagoa

A former corps member from Edo state, Mr. Aimuan Endurance, has sent a protest letter to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, over his alleged exclusion from the recent federal government’s list to deserving corps members who excelled during service in their state of primary assignments. President Muhammadu Buhari had last Friday presented awards to 168 ex-corps members at the combined 2015/2016/2017 President’s NYSC Honors Award held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. President Buhari, who was represented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, also announced automatic employment to the awardees into the federal civil service and scholarships up to doctorate level in any Nigerian universities. But, Mr. Aimuan Endurance, who graduated from the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state and bagged the Bayelsa state best corps member award for initiating and completing 16 community development projects during his mandatory one -year service between 2016/2017, in the protest letter dated May 1, 2019 and addressed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, stated that instead of being included in the list of beneficiaries, one Otto Chimenemem, who came second in Bayelsa state with six development projects received an award from the federal government.

Varsity condoles family of student killed by phone thieves Isaac Job, Uyo

Authorities of the Akwa Ibom state University have expressed their condolences to the family of a student, late Emem Samuel Jimmy, who was shot dead last weekend by a notorious gang of phone snatchers along Ikot Okoro Road, near Obio Akpa campus of the university. Until the fatal shooting, the victim was a 200 level student of the political science department of the institution. He was shot dead on Wilson Idiong Street in Obio Akpa close to the university sub -campus in Oruk Anam council area of the state. Eyewitnesses said that fracas ensued between the phone snatchers and the late student when the deceased attempted to resist gunmen from snatching his phone before he was shot dead. In a statement signed by the Head, Directorate of Information, Public Relations and Protocol of the University, Mr. Akaninyene Ibanga, said the victim was rushed to hospital immediately for treatment as the institution took over the payment of his medical bills in an attempt to save the life of the deceased, but regrettably, he died in the process of receiving medical attention.

NDLEA siezes 10, 000 bags of cannabis in Kwale, Ogume, others

Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Uja Tor Uja (middle); Airport Regional General Manager South South, South East and Airport Manager Port Harcourt Airport, Akinbinu Felix (r) with NCPC Head of Operation, Amos Yohanna (l) during a visit by NCPC to the Port Harcourt International Airport Authorities.

UniJos female student, 23, found dead in hostel Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos The police in Plateau state has confirmed the death of a female 200 level student of the University of Jos, who was found dead in her room. The deceased, 23- year- old Mercy Naan was occupying Room 23 at the Naraguta Zion Hostel, University of Jos. Police say students raised the alarm when they perceived an unusual odour coming out of the deceased’s room. According to a statement by the Police Public Relation Officer, Tyopev Matthias, the corpse of the female student has been deposited at the mortuary while an autopsy

is being carried out to determine the cause of death. The statement reads: “On May 5 at about 1530hrs, the Angwan Rogo Police Division, Plateau state Command, Jos, received a distress call from the security department, University of Jos to the effect that on same date at about 15OOhrs, some students of the institution raised an alarm over an unusual odour coming out from Room number 23, Zion Hostel in Naraguta, University of Jos. “After the report, a combined team comprising of the police, the university’s security and the medical personnel of the university mobilized to the scene of crime. “On arrival, the suspected hostel door was forced open and the motionless body

of one Mercy Naan (f’), a 23- year- old 200 level student from the department of marketing was seen and recovered to the university clinic. “She was confirmed dead by the medical doctor on duty at the university clinic and her corpse has been deposited at the anatomy mortuary of the same university for autopsy. “Preliminary investigation further revealed that Miss Mercy was reported missing by her parents to the Security Department, University of Jos on May 3. Meanwhile, the detectives of the Plateau state Police Command have since commenced investigations to unravel the mystery behind the unfortunate death.”

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Delta state have confiscated 10, 000 bags of Cannabis, popularly known as Indian hemp in Kwale, Ogume and other communities in the state during its routine intelligence operations. Commander of the NDLEA Delta state Command, Chidi Obiefulu, who confirmed this to journalists, said the bags of Cannabis were uncovered and confiscated during operations conducted by operatives of the command, adding that the suspects arrested in connection with the weed and who claimed to be farmers are currently being prosecuted. Our correspondent recall that few days ago, the NDLEA had destroyed over 89, 652 kilogrammes of Indian hemp in Ogwashi Uku Community with the anti-drug agency regretting the high rate of recruiting indigenes of the state as workers in farms cultivating Indian hemp.

Buhari to inaugurate 17 projects at UNIZIK’s 13th convocation

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday inaugurate 17 projects and lay the foundation for 16 others as part of activities to mark the 13th convocation of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra state. Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Joseph Ahaneku, on Monday disclosed this while addressing newsmen on activities mapped out for the convocation ceremony in Awka. Ahaneku, who noted that the president would be represented by the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, said the programme would commence with an inter-denominational church service on May 6. “Some of the projects listed for inauguration are the institution’s main entrance called the ‘beautiful gate’, six classroom blocks, professorial offices, the remodeled multi-purpose hall and Uzodike Hall.

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Buratai charges media to cross-check facts Short News Chioma Joseph, Lagos Chief of Army Staff, Lt. – Gen. Tukur Buratai, has advised media practitioners to verify information at their disposal before they are published or aired. Buratai gave the advice during the commissioning of completed projects at the 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Yaba, Lagos and other army formations in the state. He said some reports especially, those carried on social media, propagate and eulogize terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements in the country at the expense of national security and the lives of troops. According to him, some non- governmental organizations also engage in the deliberate misinformation of the public for reasons best known to them. “Some media outfits especially, the social media where we have a lot of challenges, propagate or eulogizes the terrorists, the bandits and other criminal elements at the detriment of our national security and the lives of our gallant troops that are deployed in various areas of

operation. “We call on the media to be very cautious, to be very careful in disseminating or reporting certain incidents or certain issues without proper verification. “Also, there are some non-governmental organizations that for one reason or the other or for their selfish gains take issues they don’t verify without confirmation from the army authorities and they go and publish it on the social media and it spreads,” Buratai stated. According to the army chief, the projects being commissioned were embarked by the army high command in order on to improve the welfare and morale of serving officers and men of the force. He said that “we commissioned some projects and inspected ongoing projects. You know that our effort to improve on the welfare of our officers and men has been at the uppermost part of our minds and indeed, our activities. I will urge you to ensure that these facilities are kept neat at all time. Let me assure you that we will continue to improve on our facilities. “Accommodation is a major issue here, both for officers and men, but we will continue to see

how we will improve on them. We are renovating a lot of blocks for officers and men, and we are reconstructing more to enable us develop such facilities and accommodate more of our troops that we will be recruiting and commissioning.” Similarly, Buratai asserted that the army is taking proactive steps to improve the welfare of the families of soldiers who died in active service, adding that “we are also having a lot of welfare projects for the widows of our fallen heroes; we have a project called Barracks Initiative Investment Programme, which is targeted at widows, barracks youth and members of their family as well. “We have the Super Green Securities Nigeria Limited which is a security outfit of the army. We have the army farms and ranches that is also, absorbing the barracks youth, the widows and the orphans. “We have also continued to sponsor all the children of deceased personnel from primary to university level. This is a standing programme that has been ongoing and we will continue to do that because their bread winners served this country and paid the ultimate price and we will not leave them.”

Delta monarchs task FG on ending insecurity Nosa Akenzua, Asaba The Delta state Traditional Rulers’ Council on Sunday in Asaba, appealed to the federal government to end the state of insecurity in the country, especially in the state and have endorsed community policing as a solution to tackling the activities of criminals. Expressing fears that the country may be sliding into anarchy because of the rising wave of crime and criminality, said they were concerned about the unabating insecurity situation across the state and the nation, and urged the federal government through the security agencies to swing into action by adopting decisive strategies to curtain the activities of criminals. Addressing journalists after their monthly meeting, the Chairman of the Delta state Traditional Rulers Council, Obi Emmanuel Efeizomor 11, said that “we condemn the attacks and killings of innocent Nigerians in Kastina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Benue and other flash points across the country. “We are worried by the increasing insecurity and lack of value for human life. We are worried that kidnapping, armed robbery, cattle rustling, herdsmen attacks on farmers and trading on human parts have remained unabated, and we feel government should act fast and stem the tide.” The monarchs however, charged thei nspector general of police to come up with strategies for effective community policing, adding that it is the only way out of the menace and allow Nigerians heave a sigh of relief as well as sleeping with their two eyes open. Accordingly, the monarchs added further that “we wish to urge Nigerians not to regard security as the sole responsibility of security agencies and the military alone, rather all Nigerians should see security as the collective responsibility of all.”

Aiteo reiterates commitment to host community devt Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja Aiteo Group has reiterated its commitment to continue to work with host communities in achieving an amicable relationship that will lead to the development and growth of its host communities. This follows a mild drama that took place in the early hours of Monday, where a section of the Nembe Community, Bayelsa state, converged, without prior notice and barricaded the entrance to Aiteo’s logistics base, interrupting operations and ignoring the intervention of the state security task force. After a protracted engagement with the protesters, they agreed to disband, leaving behind representatives to present their demands to the company. According to Aiteo group in a statement signed by its Senior Corporate Communications Manager, Ndiana Matthew, the development coincided with the resumption of operations at the Nembe Creek trunk line. “These disturbances disrupt our operations and lead to production deferment which affects not just the company, but revenues accruing to the government and people of Nigeria. “Moreover, the Nembe Community provides most of the supply, logistics and security contracts going into our local operations. Apart from encouraging community participation in this manner, the company has, in addition, continued to provide considerable amenities and services directly to the community in a most beneficial and impactful way. “Hence, we remain open and are committed to constructive dialogue for the development of both the nation and the community. It takes several layers of engagement to get key deliverables to the community as the asset is operated under a joint venture with the NNPC, therefore, key decisions must be made upon due consultation with all stakeholders,” the statement read. L-R: Managing Director, Continental Reinsurance, Botswana, Mr. Cassim Hansa; Programme Leader, UNEP PSI, Mr. Butch Bacani; Group Managing Director/CEO Continental Reinsurance, Dr Femi Oyetunji and Executive Head: Underwriting and Reinsurance, Santam , Mr. John Melvile, at the UNEP Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI) 2ndAfrican Market Event hosted by Continental Reinsurance PLC, in Lagos...on Monday. Photo: Olawale Rotimi

Plateau group backs Buhari, APC on choice of Maje as deputy speaker Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressive Congress (APC) have been commended for backing a House of Representatives member from Plateau state to emerge as the deputy speaker in the 9th National Assembly. A group known as ‘All for one, one for all’ which made the commendation, said the choice for Rep. Ahmed Idris Maje, member representing Wase Federal Constituency of Plateau state as deputy speaker couldn’t have come at a better time than now when Plateau is clamoring for an inclusion at the center. The group’s Coordinator, Yakubu Maram in a statement issued on Monday

in Jos, assured that Rep. Maje will not only pilot the affairs of the House professionally, but will also enact laws that will better the lots of Nigerians. “He is an astute leader who is known as a man of simplicity, honesty and hard work; virtues which became visible since he came to lime light in 2005 till date and is a man with an exceptional display of leadership. “He took it upon himself to close the gap and the imbalances created across various state, in terms of employment and infrastructural distribution to bring them in line with the federal character principle, and has equally, distinguished himself to his constituents and has excelled in youth empowerment, increased access to quality education and provision of infrastructure.

“He has sponsored several bills and has supported the passage of some executive bills that have impacted on the good governance being experienced in the country. His contributions are legendary on the floor of the House. “However, our great party, the APC and Mr. President has thought it wise by zoning the deputy speaker to the North Central and micro -zoned it to Rep. Maje in particular. “Maje acceptance to respect the party’s position and Mr. President’s inclination to accept him as the deputy speaker shows how deeply committed he is in supporting party ideals and ensuring the unity of purpose that is needed to move the country to the next level,” the statement said.

APC calls for prayers for nation at Ramadan Tom Okpe, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Nigerians to pray for the wellbeing of the country, saying that citizens should do everything possible to resist divisive agents. The party in observance of this year’s Ramadan fast, urged the Muslim Ummah to use the holy month to pray for the peace, security and development of Nigeria and against agents of division. APC through its spokesman, Mallam Lanre Issah Onilu on Monday in Abuja said “Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, improvement, sacrifice and increased devotion and worship. We implore Muslim Ummah to follow and apply the teachings of Islam in our relationship with our neighbors, fellow Muslims and non-Muslims. “We should remember and cater for the less-privileged in our midst, stay humble and abstain from all bad deeds. It is our inalienable right as humans to safely go about our daily activities and to live in peaceful coexistence with our neighbors. “Hence, in our places of worship, educational institutions, sociopolitical gatherings, markets, social media and all other public spaces, we must resist divisive agents and their equally divisive messages and actions.” Onilu further urged Nigerians to report to the relevant authorities, agents of destruction who disguise as ethnic or religious champions to achieve their diabolic, selfish and heinous agenda by exploiting perceived national differences. “The cases of kidnappings, banditry, ethno-religious and resource fueled crises and other violent crimes recorded in some parts of the country are undoubtedly serious sources of concern.

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Let the Judiciary be Andrew Orolua As the struggle to upturn the decision that removed Justice Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) ranges on, a Non Governmental Organisation have approached the Federal High Court Abuja seeking to inhibit the appointment of Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. Code of Conduct Tribunal last month, in its judgment legally removed Justice Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) even though he had resigned his appointment as a judicial officer, two weeks earlier before the judgment . Even before the judgment, the fact that he was put under suspension on January 23, 2019 robbed him the powers to exercise authority as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. So it can be said that in the past five months the Judiciary has no substantive head. Until his appeals before the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division and possible appeals at the Supreme Court are legally resolved, the order of the Code of Conduct Tribunal confiscating his property can not be said to be final. What is final for now, is that Justice Onnoghen will never return as the Chief Justice of Nigeria following two occurrences or events. First, the fact that he remain suspended by President Muhammad Buhari who is yet to consider the recommendations of the National Judicial Council (NJC) disciplinary committee. Secondly, by his own resignation Justice Onnoghen ceased to be a judicial officer. These facts are now clear to keen observers of the emerging developments that are reshaping the Judiciary or worsting its already bad image on the eyes of the public. Though, not detached from happening and scheming between different groups within the Judiciary , the recent suit by the Board of Incorporated Trustees of Malcolm Omirhobo Foundation against the National Judicial Council(NJC), Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC), Justice Ibrahim Tanko

Muhammad , Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammad Buhari, Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is difficult to understand real motive of the plaintiff or whether the objective of the suit is to advance the cause of the Judiciary. However, one thing look certain .Assuming that all the appeals filed by Justice Onnoghen progresses to the apex Court, it will take not less than five years to resolve them. Between now and the next five years are we saying that the Judiciary can afford to operate without a substantive head, in a country where the two other arms of government continues to oppress it and in most obvious situation have tried to subdue it even in the face of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended that guaranteed each arms of the government independent. Chief Malcom Omirhobo who brought the recent action as a human rights lawyer, may have the locus standi to file the fresh suit at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court seeking to bar President Muhammadu Buhari from appointing Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria CJN. National Judicial Council (NJC) at the weekend extended the appointment of Justice Ibrahim Muhammad as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria by three months following the directive of the presidency. But, in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/ CS/420/2019, the plaintiff is praying the court to declare that Justice Muhammad who is currently the most senior jurist at the Supreme Court, is unfit to replace the sacked CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen. Omirhobo is also praying the court to declare that the Acting CJN, Justice Muhammad, having made himself available as a tool that was used in the violation of the Constitution, especially with regards to the “illegal” removal of the former CJN, is therefore not a proper and

fit person to be recommended for appointment to head the judiciary. It is the contention of the plaintiff that the Acting CJN conducted himself in a manner that reduced the confidence of the public in the integrity and impartiality of the Judiciary. The 1st to 7th defendants in the suit were the National Judicial Council (NJC), the Federal Judicial Service Commission(FJSC), the Acting CJN Justice Ibrahim Muhammad, the Federal Government of Nigeria, President Buhari, the Attorney General of the Federation, and the National Assembly. The plaintiff, among other things, urged the court to declare that the suspension and/ or removal of a CJN from office, is a shared responsibility of the 1st Defendant (NJC), the 5th defendant (Buhari) and 7th Defendant (National Assembly). He argued that President Buhari lacked the Constitutional powers to unilaterally suspend and/or the removal a sitting CJN from office, as was done in the case of Justice Onnoghen. He further prayed the court to declare that by combined interpretation sections 1(1 ) (2), 231(4), 292(1)(a)(i)(b), 153(1)(i), 158(1) and paragraph 21 (a)(b) of Part 1 of the Third Schedule of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, “it is unlawful and undemocratic for the 4th and 5th Defendants (Federal Government and President Buhari), to declare the office of the CJN vacant on January 25, 2019 and consequently appoint and swear in the 3rd defendant as the acting CJN”. He, therefore, applied for a court order to restrain the National Assembly from confirming any appointment of Justice Muhammad as the substantive CJN. Likewise, for, “An order, compelling the 2nd Defendant (FJSC), to select and the 1st defendant (NJC), to recommend the most qualified Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria that is fit and proper, to the 5th defendant, for appointment to office of the CJN, and for the confirmation of the 7th defendant with a two-thirds majority vote”. Aside praying the court to bar President Buhari from appointing Justice Muhammad

as the substantive CJN, the Plaintiff, in a 65-paragraph affidavit he filed in support of the suit, stressed that unless restrained by the court, the Executive Arm of Government would continue to violate the extant provisions of the Constitution and sanctity of the judiciary. Justice Inyang Ekwo who the matter was assigned to, has heard an exparte application brought by the plaintiff who sought the following orders: An order asking the court to restrain President Muhammadu Buhari from appointing Justice Ibrahim Muhammad as the CJN. The plaintiff also asked the court to stop Justice Muhammad’s appointment as CJN, pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice filed by the foundation. They also asked for an order of interim injunction restraining the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (7th defendant) from confirming the appointment of Justice Muhammad as CJN pending the determination of the substantive suit challenging his appointment. In his ruling on the exparte motion , Justice Ekwo said that haven read through the affidavit in support of the motion sworn to by Chief Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo,he was of view that: “None of the prayers made on this motion exparte can be granted in the absence of the defendants”. The judge therefore ordered the National Judicial Council (NJC), Federal Judicial Service Commission, Justice Muhammad, Federal Government, President Buhari Attorney General of the Federation and the Senate, who are the first to seven defendants in the motion to be put on notice to show cause why the plaintiff prayers should not be granted. Nigerians are demanding a fearless and corrupt free Judiciary that will put the country on the path of justice. The earlier the Judiciary achieve the objective of dispensing true justice without favour and delay, the better for this country. Let the Judiciary be.

Election postponement: inec and the law By: Dinne, Israel Chukwuemeka Esq. 08068613825 Abuja Election postponement is one of the many challenges facing the Nation’s electoral system. Election postponement comes in various forms and degrees such as rescheduling or cancellation of an election. This article was borne out of the recent postponement of the just concluded 2019 general election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This is sui generis because, the postponement came barely 5hours to the opening of the poll. The Electoral umpire postponed the election under the guise that, delays in transporting electoral materials, rather than external pressure was the reason Nigeria’s 2019 general election were postponed. In further justification of the postponement, the Chairman of the Commission stated that the decision was entirely taken by the commission. It has nothing to do with security, nothing to do with political influence, nothing to do with availability of resources. The electoral umpire therefore took this decision solely, regardless of the near complete distribution of election materials, the posting of electoral observers and reporters. This article questions the rationale behind the

sole handling of the postponement aspect of an election by the Commission. The relegation of the key players in the election to the background and timing of the postponement (if any). What the law says about postponement of an election. The Electoral Act, 2010 made provision for the issue of postponement of an election, however the question is how adequate is this provision? Section 26 (1) of the Act(1) provides that where a date has been appointed for the holding of an election, and there is reason to believe that a serious breach of the peace is likely to occur if the election is proceeded with on that date or it is impossible to conduct the elections as a result of natural disasters or other emergencies, the Commission may postpone the election and shall in respect of the area, or areas concerned, appoint another date for the holding of the postponed election, provided that such reason for the postponement is cogent and verifiable. The above provision in my view did not do justice to the critical indices that ought to be considered before the postponement of an election in a geographical setting like Nigeria can be made. The Commission should not have the final determination on the issue bothering postponement of any election in Nigeria. The key players in any election especially the political parties, the observers, the security

and the media are necessary contributors to the credibility of any election anywhere in the world. The two key issues which shall play a crucial role in the postponement of any election are well captured by the Act. The Act provides in part under s.26(1) thus ...and there is reason to believe that a serious breach of the peace is likely to occur. The critical question to ask is, in whose mouth or authority does it lye to determine whether there is a serious threat to the breach of peace. It is my submission that to determine the issue of breach of peace, the Commission alone cannot make an informed decision in this aspect without involving critical stakeholders listed above. There is need for proper consultation thereto. Again, the Act provided thus... or it is impossible to conduct the elections as a result of natural disasters or other emergencies. This paragraph is divided into two arms, first is when there is a natural occurrence such as earthquake or flooding. The second arm which appears to be under the guise wherein Prof. Yakubu led INEC postponed the 2019 general election (in cases of emergency) is still not justifiable. Recall in the second paragraph of this article, the Commission attributed the reason for postponement of the 2019 election to the delays in the distribution of the electoral materials. You now ask, does delay in the

distribution of electoral materials fall within the considerable indices allowable by the Electoral Act 2010 as preconditions that must be considered before any postponement in any election in the country can occur. The answer is definitely in the negative. May I state that the dangers associated in leaving the issue of election postponement in the sole hands of INEC needs not to be over flogged. We must understand that the job of the conduct of an election is a strenuous task, and if left only in the hands of the Commission, it might suffocate it. I therefore call for the further amendment of the Electoral Act, 2010, especially section 26 of the Act, in order to accommodate the key players in an election including and where necessary, pressure groups. Except in cases of emergency, postponing an election should not be an 11.59game; it is something that should be done some days to or even few weeks to the date slated for the election. By so doing, a repeat of the 2.30am announcement of the February 16, 2019 by the Commission would have been nipped in the bud. Elections play critical role in the development of any legal system because it is the systematic process which ushers in new leaders. Such process requires continuous and constant purification. Our democracy can only thrive where there is proper consultation before a decision is taken. See you next week.

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NSE: Market capitalisation sheds N6bn on first trading day Temitope Adebayo Trading on the Nigerian bourse opened for the week on Monday on a negative trend with the market capitalisation dropping by N6 billion or 0.05 per cent to close at N10.973 trillion against N10.979 trillion on Friday. Also, the All-Share Index which opened at 29,212.00 lost 15.13 points or 0.05 per cent to close at 29,196.87. The performance was influenced by price depreciation in medium and large capitalised stocks, among which are, Mobil Nigeria, Cement Company of Northern Nigeria (CCNN), Guaranty Trust Bank, UACN Property and Ikeja Hotel. Analysts at United Capital Limited noted that “Looking ahead, we expect activities in the local bourse to remain tepid in absence of positive triggers that could spur massive buying interest. “However, we do not rule out the possibility of intermittent gains in the market on the backdrop of bargain hunting of stocks with relatively cheap prices.” NEM Insurance recorded the highest price gain of 9.95 per cent, to close at N2.43 per share. Courteville Business Solutions followed with gain of 9.09 per cent, to close at 24k, while Chams appreciated by 8.89 per cent to close at 49 per share. Regency Alliance Insurance and Sovereign Trust Insurance went up by 8.70 per cent each to close at 25k per share, respectively. Conversely, UACN Property Development led the losers’ chart by 8.93 per cent, to close at N1.53, per share. Ikeja Hotel followed with a decline of 8.57 per cent to close at N1.60, while Goldlink Insurance declined by 8.33 per cent to close at 33k per share. Japaul Oil & Maritime Services declined by 7.69 per cent to close at 36, while CCNN down by 3.47 per cent, to close at N15.30 per share. Total volume traded went down by 23.93 per cent with an exchange of 271.08 million shares valued at N1.49 billion traded in 3,814 deals. This was against a turnover of 356.33 million shares worth N2.31 billion transacted in 4,270 deals on Friday. Japaul Oil was the toast of investors with 58.61 million shares worth N23.4 million. United Bank for Africa (UBA) followed with 36.99 million shares valued at N244.78 million, while Courtville sold 30.68 million shares worth N7.36 million. Access Bank traded 23.62 million shares valued at N163.28 million, while Transcorp transacted 17.16 million shares worth N21.38 million.

Sterling Bank appoints three new directors Mathew Dadiya, Abuja Nigeria’s most innovative bank, Sterling Bank Plc, has appointed three new directors to strengthen its board of directors. The new directors are Messrs Tunde Adeola, Raheem Owodeyi and Subbaramaiah Rajapur. Prior to their appointments as executive directors, Mr. Adeola was Divisional Head, Commercial Banking while Mr. Owodeyi was the bank’s Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Rajapur was however appointed as a nonexecutive director to the Board. A seasoned professional with over 29 years’ experience in the financial services industry, Mr. Tunde Adeola started his career with Liberty Merchant Bank Limited, before joining Kakawa Discount House as a pioneer staff. He later moved to Trust Bank where he distinguished himself and rose to through the rank to the grade of Deputy General Manager. Following the consolidation exercise and the emergence of Sterling Bank in 2006, he was appointed Head, Telecoms and Corporate Banking Group; and was later assigned to head the business of 33 branches in Lagos as the Regional Business Executive. He was promoted to General Manager grade in May 2013 and was appointed Business Executive, Commercial & Institutional Banking, Ikeja & Beyond in March 2015.

Chief Executive Officer, SB Telecoms and convener of TAMS/Nigeria’s Employee of the Year Award (NEYA) Summit, Mr Afolabi Abiodun (3rd left), flanked by Onabajo Ayodeji (L); Hamzat Olarenwaju; Mrs Aina Funmilayo Olawale; and Emmanuel Ojo, all winners of the TAMS/NEYA award at the press conference to announce the upcoming 2019 TAMS/NEYA Summit, on Friday, in Lagos

Smuggling of textiles into Nigeria gulps over $2.2bn annually - CBN Motolani Oseni The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday has said that it costs the nation above $2.2 billion to smuggling of textiles goods alone annually. The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, made this disclosure while delivering a keynote address on Monday in Katsina, during the flag -off of the distribution of high yielding cotton seeds and other farm input to cotton farmers. Emefiele, also, noted that Nigeria currently spends about $4 billion on the importation of textile materials and ready-made clothing annually. The apex bank in a bid to

encourage local textile production, revive Nigeria’s moribund cotton, and garments sector, has, however, threatened to blacklist individuals, banks and companies involved in illegal textile importation. According to him, we must reverse these trends, and in doing so, the CBN is currently gathering data about, and investigating the accounts of individuals and corporate organisations involved in smuggling and dumping textile materials into the country. “This investigation is also being extended to the 42 other items restricted from FOREX in Nigeria. “After our investigations, the names of these individuals will be publicised and will be barred from conducting any banking

business with companies or their operators”, he said. The CBN governor, who opened the distribution of the seeds said the exercise will help improve cotton production in the country from about 80,000 tonnes in 2018 to over 300,000 tonnes by 2020. He explained that with a projected population of over 190 million in Nigeria, that the needs of the domestic market are huge and varied with immense prospects for growth of the domestic textile industries. He, however, said that cotton, textiles and garment sectors had been in difficulty in the past 20 years. Emefiele added that farmers and processors have had to deal

with low-quality seeds and rising operation cost, weak sales due to high energy costs of running factories and poor access to finance. According to him, with the provision of seedlings to over 100,000 farmers cultivating over 200,000 hectares of farmlands, we expect production of cotton to be high. ‘’These measures will help to improve cotton production from 80,000 tons produced in 2018 to over 300,000 tones by 2020. ‘’We also believe that these steps which we are embarking on today, will not only resuscitate this vital sector but will also help to support our efforts at creating jobs for a large number of Nigerians”, he said.

Azman Air violates regulation, flies into closed Kebbi airport Chukwuemeke Azman air has violated the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) regulation by flying into the closed Kebbi airport over the weekend. The airline it was gathered, flouted the Notice To Air Men (NOTAM) issued last week by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to all operating airlines in the country warning them not to fly into Kebbi and Gombe airports following over N800 million debts owed the

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Investigation revealed that Azman air flew into Kebbi airport on Friday and Sunday putting the lives of passengers on board at risk as none of the passengers was screened as the aviation security personnel have been withdrawn from the airport. A reliable source told Daily Times that the airline disregarded the NOTAM to fly into the Kebbi airport without fire cover putting the passengers in danger. It was gathered the air traffic controller informed the pilot

about the closure of the airport without fire cover and aviation security personnel at the but the pilot still went ahead to land the aircraft without the services of FAAN. The general manager public affairs NCAA, Mr Sam Adurogboye told Daily Times that the organisation has reached out to the Kebbi airport and investigation was ongoing to determine the sanction to be taken against the airline. But aviation experts have frowned at the action of pilot saying it was a violation that

warranted sanctions and urged NCAA to take action immediately. Before the airport was closed May 1, FAAN got NAMA and NCAA informed about the debts owed the agency by two airports, Gombe and Kebbi and the intention of FAAN to sanction the airport and NOTAM was issued to effect the closure. This led to the withdrawal of both fire and rescue and aviation security personnel from the airport. Kebbi airport is a state-owned airport

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Mathematics Education can make Nigeria great - Ayodeji Godwin Anyebe

L-R: Managing Director, Nigerian Export-Import Bank ( NEXIM), Abubakar Bello; Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Dr Babatunde Fowler; Managing Director, Bank of Industry, Mr Olukayode Pitan and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, during the First Quarter of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development ( MSME) stakeholders meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja... on Monday

Kano, Port Harcourt airports on course for certification – FAAN Chukwuemeka Iwenlumo The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has fulfilled all necessary requirements for the certification of the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano and Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, in the next few months. General Manager, Corporate Affairs, FAAN, Mrs Henrietta Yakubu disclosed this on Monday in Lagos. Yakubu said this followed the successful certification of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja in 2017. She said “Sometime late last year, a team from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) visited Nigeria to

conduct an airport audit.” It is from that audit that we now have a checklist of open items which we will now try to close up. “After we have closed all the open items, then ICAO will give us the go-ahead for the certification of the airports, but I can assure you that we are still on course. “Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport will soon be certified. Not too long after that, we will certify Port Harcourt. When the audit team came on that inspection, they went to Port Harcourt and went to Kano. “So, I can assure you that it will be not too long from now. “The FAAN Managing Director, Mr Saleh Dunoma, promised that during his tenure, he was going to deliver at least all the international airports; and he has already delivered Lagos and Abuja.” According to her, the current drive towards the certification of Nigerian

airports is very significant not only as a requirement by ICAO and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, but even more importantly as one of the critical safety targets of the Abuja ministerial declaration. On the completion of the new international terminal buildings, Yakubu disclosed that Kano International Airport Terminal would be inaugurated within the next two months as work had already reached an advanced stage. She, however, explained that the new terminal the building of the Lagos International Airport was delayed because the project had to be sited in another area from the initial design. “Within the next two months, Kano airport will be inaugurated and when we are done with that, we will now move on to MMIA, Lagos. “Where the Lagos terminal is sited now was not the original place and now; there

has to be connectivity between the new terminal and the old existing terminal. “Also, a lot of structures will have to move for the runway to be connected. Those are the issues we are grappling with right now,” Yakubu said. She lauded the achievements of FAAN under the leadership of Dunoma and the Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika. “FAAN has performed very well under this administration . In the course of these four years, two airports were certified. “We also received an award for safety for Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and also for the rehabilitation of the airport runway. “Good things happened to us under this administration. We were able to deal with issues of touting and pilfering on our airports with the installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) monitors.”

Systemspecs urges FG to optimise data mining, automate Foreign exchange payments Ladesope Ladelokun The formidable IT Company, Systemspecs has urged the federal government to automate foreign exchange payments and to optimize data mining. This charged was made by the Chief Executive Officer, Systemspecs, Mr John Obaro at the First Accounting Technology Summit (ACCOUNTEKS) hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) in Lagos. According to him, technology has become a major enabler worldwide

with businesses and nations are now leapfrogging and competing with the use of technology. While presenting the paper titled “Technology-Enabled Transformation of the Public Sector”, Obaro stated that there is an urgent need to initiate GovernmentPrivate partnerships in technology to undertake significant national initiatives. “Although there have been a number of initiatives to apply technology to the public sector transformation in Nigeria, the government must be deliberate to build a digital society. Also, he noted that “the Public Sector

is charged with the responsibility of formulating and executing government policies for the advancement of the country. “Therefore, no nation can be developed beyond the competencies of her Public sector”, he said. Speaking on this, Obaro stated that it was commendable that Government now appreciates the need to harness indigenous solutions to solve national problems like leveraging Remita to drive the Treasury Single Account (TSA). “Remita manages an interbank the platform which rests on a Straight Through Processing (STP) integration with all banks

and over 400 microfinance banks while merging over 17,000 MDA’s accounts. He said that this allows a hitch-free collection of funds for all government parastatals into the Treasury Single Account at CBN “TSA has most importantly empowered FG to undertake efficient and effective planning, budget control and cash management among many others”, he emphasized. Furthermore, Obaro recommended that to deepen TSA, the Ofice of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) and Central Bank of Nigeria must work more closely.

Forte Oil records 14.3% increase in PAT to N3.39bn in Q1 Moptolani Oseni Forte Oil Plc has reported an increase of 14.3 per cent profit in its unaudited group financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2019, to N3.39 billion from N2.96 billion reported in the first quarter (Q1) in 2018.

A leading player in the downstream sector recorded a 50 per cent increase in the group revenue from N28.4 billion in Q1 2018 to N42.6 billion posted in Q1 2019. This was driven by a 48.9 per cent increase in the Fuels business (white products & ATK) to N38.5 billion and a 21.1 per cent rise in its Lubricants & greases business to N4.2 billion.

The group’s gross profit increased by 22.2 per cent from N2.51 billion in the first quarter, 2018 to N3.06 billion in Q1, 2019 despite cost pressures arising from Cost of sales which rose by 52.7 per cent to N39.5 billion in Q1, 2019 from N25.9 billion in Q1,2018. Furthermore, earnings per share declined by 68.1 per cent, to 13 kobo in Q1 2019 from 41 kobo in erstwhile Q1 2018.

The EPS declared by the Group was based on Total Profit after tax to ordinary shareholders only which declined by 68.12 per cent to N172.1 million in Q1 2019. However, The Board of Directors has proposed a special dividend of N1.15 per share from the proceeds of the divestments of the subsidiaries of the company to its shareholders.

Mathematics education which is the bedrock of science and technology can truly make Nigeria the giant of Africa and the black race. This is the view of Abiodun Ayodeji, the Marketing Manager of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, makers of Cowbell Milk brand, the sponsor of Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics TV Quiz Show. Ayodeji who was speaking to journalists in Lagos last weekend asserted that with Mathematics education, Nigeria can truly become the giant of Africa since modern development, technology and even commerce revolves around Mathematics. He added that the objective of Cowbellpedia which is a brand asset of Cowbell Milk is to provide a platform to reward excellence in the subject area of Mathematics irrespective of economic and social strata. This, he said, was in line with the essence of the brand which is to provide affordable quality nutrition to every Nigerian Child. According to him, Cowbellpedia has three major legs: Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools TV Quiz Show; Cowbellpedia Radio Maths Class and Cowbellpedia Mobile App that can be downloaded on Google Play store on android devices and App Store on Apple devices. “No nation can truly develop without a conscious investment and effort in Science and Innovation and Mathematics is the bedrock of these two. Even in commerce, if you are doing a “Profit and Loss” statement, you need to be able to add and subtract…everything revolves around Mathematics.” Ayodeji said. He disclosed that student enrolment has been increasing on a yearly basis and in 2019 a total of 56,073 students sat for Stage One examination of the competition. This marks a 34 per cent increase over the 41,730 students who took part in the examination last year, when the registration format became strictly online. Ayodeji acknowledged that this is a record entry in the history of the competition, adding that the brand’s top and bottom line has also moved in sympathy with this direction. The competition he said, has also witnessed progressive increase in participation in the last four years, during which period 195,474 students had featured in the Stage One examinations. Ayodeji equally maintained that the Cowbellpedia the initiative has met its objectives of awakening the consciousness and interest in Mathematics amongst Junior and senior secondary school students in Nigeria; improving students’ performance in Mathematics Pan Nigeria, and creating a credible platform for identifying outstanding students and encouraging excellence in the subject area. He stressed that over the last 21 years, the brand and the Nigerian child has gained a lot from the Cowbellpedia initiative, citing the example of Master Ayodeji Akinkuowo, the senior category winner of the maiden edition of the Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics TV Quiz Show who got a government scholarship to Russia, studying aeronautic engineering.

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Ondo APC denies Akeredolu has link with PDP Patrick Okohue The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has described as a wicked lie the rumour making the rounds that the state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, is hobnobbing with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with a view to defecting to the party ahead of the next governorship election. The party said it does not only consider this rumour as wicked and a complete lie, it also urge the public to disregard it. The party in a statement by its Publicity Secretary in the State, Mr. Alex Kalejaye, said that though its initial thought was to ignore the rumour, but that on a second thought decide to react to it, “Though we would have preferred to ignore this irresponsible rumour, it is however expedient to dispel the rumour, so it will not pollute the minds of our members, and mislead the public.” Adding that, “the governor has never contemplated joining a party of the conservatives, let alone contesting election on its platform. He hails from the bedrock of progressives in the state, and has always been a progressive. “It is also imperative to inform the rumourmongers that Arakunrin Oluwarotimi

Akeredolu

Akeredolu, SAN, is well respected and appreciated in the APC, and therefore not under any pressure whatsoever to flirt with another political party. “We are not unaware that some opposition parties are feeling intimidated by the sterling performance of the Akeredolu-led administration, and are planning to distract him through whatever means. This is a mission in futility. “The government is not perturbed about this or any other ploy. The revolution in the infrastructure development will be sustained; massive investment drive won’t slow down; commitment to workers’ welfare remains a top priority. “For the avoidance of doubt, the good people of Ondo State, who are the ultimate beneficiaries of these initiatives have consistently maintained that they are comfortable with the present administration, and will always support it. “The Ondo State APC is confident that the party will continue to fortify its strength, and support the government in its development drive, building of the party and its members. “The party appeals to its supporters to disregard the baseless and misleading publication, and consign it to the dustbin of history, where it rightly belongs,” Kalejaye said.

Leadership, not religion, Nigeria’s problem, says Gani Adams The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland land, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, has said that leadership, not religion is Nigeria’s problem, pointing out that no religion that is worth practising will appreciate the senseless killings by Boko Haram. Adams, who spoke at the National Headquarters of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (Throne of Grace), Redemption Way, Ebute Metta, Lagos, on Sunday, said religion was all about faith. He said though he was a Muslim by birth, but that he is a thorough breeding both in Christian and traditional religions. According to him, “It is sad that many people believe religion is Nigeria’s problem, but in truth, leadership, not religion is Nigeria’s problem. For instance, I am a Muslim by birth, I grew up from a Christian background and as the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland and culture activist, I also believe in our traditional religion. “So coming to the Redeemed Christian Church of God headquarters today is a pleasure, and one needs to appreciate God for the life of the General Overseer worldwide for keeping faith

Gani Adams with God for over 40 years, with branches in over 200 countries across the world. “ While praising the humility of the General Overseer worldwide,

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Adams said he is truly a man of God, saying every content of his sermon is about prayers. In his sermon, Pastor Adeboye,

urged all Christians to strengthen their faith, saying there is always a storm in the lives of the believer. Adeboye said there are two seasons in a day, adding that there is always a night before the day. “When a day breaks, there must be a night. A day time may endure for years, as a matter of fact, in heaven there is no night. First a night, then a day, then the night. Whenever you find yourself in the night season, talk to the lord. He will restore your life. Weeping may be long for a night, but joy Cometh in the morning. In your homes there will always be joy,” Adeboye said. The thanksgiving service came barely five days after Adams celebrated his 49th birthday anniversary in Lagos. The Aare Onakakanfo was accompanied by his wife, Ayinba Mojisola, with a retinue of convoy, including two traditional rulers, Chief Jimoh Adebayo, Baale Imedu - nla, Mowe Town, Chief Olufemi Bolaji Thomas-Jaji, Baale of Alade/Allen community, Ikeja, Osi and Asoju Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Chiefs Gani Balogun, and Yinka Oguntimehin, members of the Aare Gani Adams event planning committee and aides.

Obasa, Abiru seek prayer for peace, love in Nigeria, Lagos at Ramadan Alade Tasma The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, and the Chief Whip, Hon. Rotimi Abiru have enjoined Nigerians, particularly Muslims, to use the Ramadhan period to pray for peace and love to continue to reign in the country. Obasa in his Ramadhan message said, “The Ramadhan period calls for sober reflection for all of us. It is a period that calls for us to move closer to God and we should not relent in our prayers for peace and love to reign in Nigeria,” the Lagos Assembly Speaker, who is also Chairman of Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, said. Rt. Hon. Obasa gave this as advice in his message greeting Muslims for the commencement of the Ramadhan (fasting) released and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Rasak. According to him, “It is a period for us to be tolerant of each other. Ramadhan goes beyond abstinence from food, drinks and sexual intercourse alone. It is also the period for us to be reinvigorated and reinvest ourselves spiritually. We should continue to pray for continuous peace and love in the country,” he said. Rt. Hon. Obasa urged Nigerians to remain security conscious by being vigilant at all time. “We have to assist security agencies in combating crimes by being vigilant at all times. We should refrain from utterances and actions that can cause breach of peace in the society. We should also endeavor to be watchful of our environment by promptly reporting any suspicious action, person or group of people,” he said. “On behalf of my colleagues in the Lagos State House of Assembly, I wish all Nigerian Muslims a fulfilling and rewarding Ramadhan. I pray that Almighty Allah accept it as an act of ‘Ibadah from all of us,” the Lagos Assembly Speaker said. Also in his message, Abiru called on Muslims to use the period of Holy Month of Ramadan to pray for solutions to the country’s challenges including security issues. The lawmaker who is representing Shomolu Constituency 02 at the State Assembly explained that the state of security in Nigeria calls for prayer. “I believe with prayer and the efforts of our security agents, the wicked activities of kidnappers, Boko Haram and other forms of criminality will be solved.” The Lawmaker noted that “this is the period Muslims should use to pray mostly for peace, unity and prosperity of the country,” noting that the swearing in of another administration coincidentally falls in the holy month of Ramadan. Abiru further advised Muslim faithful to seize the opportunity to pray for themselves and the nation. He urged Nigerians to shun all forms of criminality and activities that can engender unrest and also be vigilant in their various communities. As the holy month of Ramadan begins today, Abiru Urged Muslims faithful to preach love, tolerance and seek forgiveness of sins as he wished all Muslims a happy Ramadan.

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THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANISATION HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION WITH CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BISHOP ISRAEL AJAYI - CHAIRMAN 2. REV. (MRS) VICTORY OLUFIKAYO AJAYI - SECRETARY 3. MRS.FLORENCE BAMITALE AJAYI 4. ELDER GABRIEL BOLARIN IGUNNU 5. MRS.MARGARET MODUPE IGUNNU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO LIBERATE MANKIND FROM THE POWER OF DARKNESS THROUGH DELIVERANCE. 2. TO CONVERT SOULS AND MAKE THEM MINISTERS UNTO GOD. 3.TO CARRY OUT CHARITY/ CHARITABLE WORKS SUCH AS BUILDING OF ORPHANAGE HOMES AND REHABILITATION CENTRES FOR DRUG ADDICTS.

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TRUSTEES: 1. UZOR NDUKA VITALIS, 2.ONWUALIA EMEKA KINGSLEY, 3. IZUNNA UZODIKE, 4.UCHENDU JIMBO CHUKWUEMEKA, 5. UGWUEYE PAULINUS ONYEMAECHI.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1) CONTINUE THE INTELLECTUAL WORK AND ADVANCE THE VISION OF PROFESSOR OGBU KALU ON CHRISTIANITY, PENTECOSTALISM, MISSION AND HISTORIOGRAPHY IN AFRICA. 2) RESEARCH INTO THE PRESENCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHRISTIANITY SPECIFICALLY PENTECOSTALISM IN INDIGENOUS AND LOCAL ENCLAVES IN AFRICA.

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TRUSTEES: 1. EMMANUEL CHIMEREMEZE NWAUZO – CHAIRMAN 2. ANICHO AUGUSTINE – SECRETARY 3. PRECIOUS AYOZIE 4. CHUKWUDI OGUGBUAJA

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO UNITE AND REBUILD AFRICA 2. TO MAKE AFRICA A BETTER PLACE TO STAY 3. TO PROMOTE PEACE, UNITY AND PROGRESS IN AFRICA.

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OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT ALUMNI SET OF 1998 THE ABOVE-NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION AS AN INCORPORATED TRUSTEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT. NO. 1 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE (I) BRIGHT OLUFESOBI ADEKOYEJO (II) LAOLU-ADEWALE GBEMINIYI YETUNDE (III) ABITOYE DAVID ABIMBOLA (IV) OTUYEMI BUKOLA MOJISOLA (V) ALABI OMOBOLANLE KHADIJAT (VI) IWANEFUN DICKSON IDOWU (VII) AWOYUNGBO TEMITOPE OLADI (VIII) ADEKEYE ADEKUNLE (IX) AMUSU SENAMI THE OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDE: 1. TO BUILD AND NURTURE LASTING RELATIONSHIPS, CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUOUS SOCIAL, PROFESSIONAL, BUSINESS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT, CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR ALMA MATER INSTITUTION (ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT- O.A.U. ILE-IFE) AND HELP SHAPE THE REIMAGINATION OF NIGERIA’S FINANCIAL, BUSINESS, ECONOMIC AND POLICY SPACE INTO A FULLY DEVELOPED ECONOMY AND A SUCCESSFUL WORLD MAJOR ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION AT PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN (28) DAYS OF THIS NOTICE. SIGNED: SOLICITORS TO THE ASSOCIATION ARGYLE & CLOVER ATTORNEYS AT LAW

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AIM: TO SUPPORT ABANDONED CHILDREN AND THE NEEDY. TO SET UP HOME AND SCHOOL FOR THE CARE OF ABANDONED CHILDREN AND THOSE THAT NEEDS SUPPORT.

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OKOGWU JOSEPH NWABUAKA 2. OKOGWU BESSIE NKECHINYELU

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TRUSTEES: 1. OBOT JOHN JIM GREATNESS. .(2) MBAH IFEOMA QUEEN. (3) EKWEM EGO GEORGELYN.

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ENADO RITUS

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.CONFIRMATION OF NAME

POPOOLA OLAYINKA

. FORMERLY KNOWN AS ANYIAM CHUKWUEBUKA

GREAT

NOW

WISH TO BE KNOWN AS UZOMA CHUKWUEBUKA FORMER

GREAT.

DOCUMENTS

ALL REMAIN

VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

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THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT JAMES OKEME DANIEL & JAMES OCHE JOHNSON, REFERS TO ONE AND SAME PERSON. ALL DOCUMENTS REFLECTING ANY OF THE STATED NAMES REMAIN VALID AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS ONE PERSON. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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OSADOLOR DAVID

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CORRECTION OF NAME THAT ON MY BANK DOCUMENTS, MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS JAIYEOLA PAMILERIN MORENIKEJI INSTEAD OF JAIYEOLA PAMILERIN AZIZAT. THAT MY CORRECT NAME IS JAIYEOLA PAMILERIN AZIZAT. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

BLESSING ITSOYA

ISAAC OLUWATAYO

BANKOLEOLUWADAMILARE

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AZEEZ BABATUNDE

IGANGA JOHN

MRS OWOLABI TAWA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME:

OMEH OSONDU

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BLESSING ILUNAMIE ETU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BLESSING ITSOYA ETU BELLO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, IJEBOI CELESTINA OLOHITARE IS THE SAME PERSON BEARING IJEBOI CELESTINA A. I NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IJEBOI CELESTINA OLOHITARE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS

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ADELEYE ADEWALE

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLAGBAJU OLUWADAMILARE OLAPEJU OLAYINKA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BANKOLE OLUWADAMILARE OLAPEJU OLAYINKA. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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DECLARATION OF MARRIAGE: FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ACHUFUSI ONYINYE STEPHANIE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OJIALO ONYINYE STEPHANIE. THIS IS DUE TO MY MARRIAGE OF 02/01/2016 WITH OJIALO STEPHEN OLISAEMEKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

EZIKE OGOCHUKWU

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KEN-NWAFOR OGOCHUKWU JACINTA FAVOUR, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZIKE OGOCHUKWU JACINTA MICHELLE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ABDULMOJEED ROFIAT

ALONGE OMOTUNDE

.FORMERLY KNOWN AS EMODADI

ADESOLA AJIUN NOW WISH TO

JOY OJOR NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN

BE KNOWN AS MRS KOLAWOLE

AS EMODADI BLESSING OJOR. THAT

ADESOLA

FORMER

MY DATE OF BIRTH IS 14/02/1992.

VALID.

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN

AJIUN.

DOCUMENTS

ALL

REMAIN

GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

SHODEHINDE PEGGY FORMERLY KNOWN AS OGO PEGGY EMUOBO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS SHODEHINDE PEGGY EMUOBO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

EGBOR THERESA

MAZERE CHRISTOPHER FORMERLY KNOWN AS MANZERE DAVID RANDUNG NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS MAZERE CHRISTOPHER RAYDONG. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

OYEDELE MARIA

MRS. ALLEN OLUFUNKE

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

SAIDU ADAMU AS SAHEED ADAMU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SAIDU ADAMU. ALL DOCUMENTS

BEARING

MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ALAKPA

OGHENEOCHUKO

JOSHUA

DESTINY

NOW WISH TO BE

KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBADINA JOSHUA DESTINY OGHENEOCHUKO . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

SURAIYA RABIU

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DECLARATION OF AGE I, HAKEEM JIMOH EHIZOGE WISH TO STATE THAT I WAS INFORMED BY PARENTS THAT I WAS BORN ON 19TH OF APRIL, 1994 AT GARRISON, BORNO STATE. THAT THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE OBTAINED THEN GOT LOST AND ALL EFFORTS TO TRACE IT PROVED ABORTIVE. GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

UZOZIE PRECIOUS

THAT ON SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS/ BANK DOCUMENTS, MY NAME APPEARS AS EDOGUN OLUFUNKE OLAJUMOKE, ON MY MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE, IT APPEARS AS OLUFUNKE OLAJUMOKE OLADELE. THAT HENCEFORTH, I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALLEN OLUFUNKE OLAJUMOKE. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

JINDU, NDUBUISI

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NWARU PRINCE

OBADINA JOSHUA . I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UZOZIE OLUCHI LYNDA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UZOZIE PRECIOUS OLUCHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

ABAYOMI MUSTAPHA

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED

EMODADI BLESSING OJOR

FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOWEMIMO

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SADIQ MUTIAT GBONJUBOLA ADUFE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALONGE OMOTUNDE OLUFUNMILAYO . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE. I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. EDOGUN OLUFUNKE OLAJUMOKE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. ALLEN OLUFUNKE OLAJUMOKE DUE TO MARITAL STATUS. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

UZOMA EBUBECHUKWU . FORMERLY KNOWN AS ANYIAM EBUBECHUKWU AWESOME NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS UZOMA EBUBECHUKWU AWESOME. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

OKIDI ENEBI I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EKAYE ENEBI EBI, NOW TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKIDI ENEBI JOY. THAT I WAS BORN ON THE 10TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1978. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

BODUNRIN OLUBUKOLA I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MOGAJI OLUBUKOLA MARIAM, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BODUNRIN OLUBUKOLA MARIAM DUE TO MARITAL STATUS. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS. NNABUCHI CHINAZA FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS. OBIGAJU CHINAZA JANE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. NNABUCHI CHINAZA JANE. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS OKAH BLESSING

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWARU PETER CHIJOKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWARU PRINCE PETER. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

. I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ONYA BLESSING AND ONYA BLESSING STEPHEN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OKAH BLESSING ELEJE. DUE TO CHANGE IN MARITAL STATUS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

OKOH LOLADE YETUNDE

. CONFIRMATION OF NAME: I, OYEKANMI ADEDUNMI YEWANDE MARY IS THE SAME PERSON BEARING OYEKANMI YEWANDE MARY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

LAWAL GANIYAT OLABISI

MRS OKWESILEZE JUDITH

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CHUKWU DONATUS

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OKPALA JUDITH IFEOMA,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OKWESILEZE JUDITH IFEOMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS EZEOBA OGONNA I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS

MISS

UGOCHUKWU

OGONNA

OGECHUKWU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND

ADDRESSED

MRS

EZEOBA

OGONNA OGECHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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MRS IFEMENAM ROSELINE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EMMANUEL EVELYN UKAMAKA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABUGU EVELYN UKAMAKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS MADUKA ROSELINE CHINELO, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS IFEMENAM ROSELINE CHINELO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

APEJAN PAMELA

MRS IGBOKWE NDIDIAMAKA

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OKEKE SAMSON IKECHUKWU

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IDIKA DESTINY EMEKA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS APEJAN DORATHY CHINYERE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS APEJAN PAMELA CHINYERE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS EZENWANNE NDIDIAMAKA ANNE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS IGBOKWE NDIDIAMAKA ANNE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KALU EMEKA AND IDIKA EMEKA DESTINY, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IDIKA DESTINY EMEKA. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 13TH MAY 1993 NOT 15TH MAY 1993 OR 13TH MAY, 1992. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ONAH OHAHA

GEORGINA CHINONYELUM

CHUKWUNONSO CLEMENT

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONAH AGBO CHARITY, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONAH OHAHA CHARITY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED

PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHINONSO CLEMENT NJOKU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHUKWUNONSO CLEMENT NJOKU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS CHIOMA ABBA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS CHIOMA ELOM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS CHIOMA ELOM

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EMELIKE ANDREW

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ADDITION OF NAME THAT I WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONWUEME PRINCESS UCHECHI, THAT I NOW WISH TO ADD CHINONYE TO MY FORMER NAME THAT I NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONWUEME PRINCESS UCHECHI CHINONYE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MOHAMMED NEMA

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CORRECTION OF NAME THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT MY NAME NWANKWO RITA UCHECHUKWU, WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN, BUT NOW WISH TO BE CORRECTED AND ADDRESSED AS NWACHUKWU RITA UCHECHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. ENUGU STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL) AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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EIREYI-FIDELIS

CONFIRMATION OF NAME:

CHIJIOKE MAUREEN

NSHI CHINENYE

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EMMANUEL EDWIN

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MUSA ABDULLAHI

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THAT SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS WRITTEN AS PAUL OLATUNDE, PAUL OLATUNDE FADILE, OLATUNDE PAUL, OLATUNDE PAUL FADILE, FADILE PAUL OLATUNDE AND FADILE OLATUNDE PAUL, REFERS TO ONE AND THE SAME PERSON, NOW KNOWN AS FADILE TUNDE PAUL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS SALIM IDRISS. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MUSA ABDULLAHI. THAT MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 28/11/1996. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. JOHNSON JOY QUEEN

NWANKWO SAMUEL

ONABIYI OMOLOLA

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I FORMERLY KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS RUFAI OMOLOLA IBUKUNOLUWA. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS ONABIYI OMOLOLA IBUKUNOLUWA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

WISDOM REBECCA

VICTOR EDWARDS

EMEASOBA SABINA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED

FORMERLY KNOWN AS VICTOR DOBOR

AS WISDOM REBECCA, NOW WISH TO BE

IWEREBOR NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS

KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS WISDOM

VICTOR EDWARDS IWEREBOR. THAT MY

REBECCA OLUWASEUN. ALL FORMER

CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 27/01/1982

DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL

AND NOT 27/01/1981. ALL FORMER

PUBLIC AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED

DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL

SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY

KNOWN

CALLED

AND

ADDRESSED AS MRS. JOY NMORKA. NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. JOHNSON JOY QUEEN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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ENEH JAMES CHIMAIJEM

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AMUKA CHIKEZIE

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MRS LOVE NNENNA I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS LOVE NNENNA UKEJE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS LOVE NNENNA OKAFOR EDEH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.

GENERAL

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DURUEZEALA PROSPECT I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CLEMENT KEVIN OBUMNEKE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS

DURUEZEALA

PROSPECT

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JOSEPH PEACE INYANG I FORMERLY KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS PRINCESS PEACE NWANKWO. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS JOSEPH PEACE INYANG .ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

JONES OLUWATOYIN

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AKANNI SULAIMAN

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FORMER

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REMAIN

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Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, May 7, 2019

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Libya’s Haftar urges troops to ‘wipe out’ military opponents Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar urged his soldiers to teach unity government forces an “even harder lesson” after launching an offensive to capture Tripoli - an attack that so far has been repelled. Haftar’s Libyan National Army (LNA) began the assault on April 4 aimed at deposing the internationally recognised government from the capital. That set off another deadly escalation in a country mired in violence since the fall of dictator Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. Haftar urged his troops to “uproot” opposing forces from “our beloved

country” in a message late on Sunday. “Officers and soldiers of our armed forces and affiliates, I greet you during these glorious days and call on you to inflict on the enemy, with your force and determination, an even harder and bigger lesson than before,” Haftar wrote in a message read out by LNA spokesman General Ahmad alMesmari. Forces backing the Government of National Accord (GNA) recently launched a counter-offensive against the LNA, leading to a stalemate on the southern outskirts of the capital. Haftar’s message also vowed that “in the event of a retreat by the enemy,

troops should pursue it with speed and force, prevent it from fleeing and wipe it out” with support from LNA air forces. “Respect the lives of citizens and their goods,” the message added. “Carry out the orders of this letter and those of your superiors.” The strongman’s message came just hours after the United Nations mission in Libyacalled for “an extendable oneweek humanitarian truce” to mark the beginning of Ramadan. The GNA’s status with world powers, meanwhile, is increasingly shaky. US President Donald Trump, in a

phone call with the LNA’s leader last month “recognised Field Marshal Haftar’s significant role in fighting terrorism and securing Libya’s oil resources”, according to the White House. Closer to home, Haftar is backed by Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. Since April 4, fighting between the LNA and forces backing the GNA has killed at least 432 people, wounded 2,069 and displaced more than 50,000, according to the UN. The North African country has been in a state of chaos since the long-time leader Gaddafi was toppled in 2011 with Western intervention.

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The Director, Human Recourse Management, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Ajibola Ibrahim, (3rd left) and Administrator/CEO Public Service Institution of Nigeria, Alh. Abdul-ganiyu Obatoyinbo (4th right) in a group photograph with some participants during the induction of newly employed Staff of the Ministry in Abuja.

NSITF: NLC comes hard on Ohaneze over Ngige’s defense have any tinge of ethnic or Stories: Ukpono Ukpong, not religious colouration. We are, Abuja therefore, surprised at the recent The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has taken the leadership of Ohaneze in the Federal Capital Territory to the cleaners over what they termed as the defense of the “less than honourable conduct” of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, over the matter of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). Disparaging the group for trying to apply ethnic sentiments to the issue, the NLC General Secretary, Dr. Peter Ozo-Eson, said the Congress being a pan Nigerian organization with a reputation for conducting itself dispassionately and for speaking truth to power is populated by workers from all religious and ethnic orientations and can never play the sectarian or ethnic card. He however warned that gone are the days when a public officer will commit an offence or steal public money and then hide under ethnic or religious banner for protection. “Our attention has been drawn to a statement published in the Vanguard of 2nd May 2019 and The Nation of 3rd May 2019, and credited to the FCT Chairman of Ohaneze, Federal Capital Territory, one Odozi Nwodozi, in the defense of the less than honourable conduct of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, over the matter of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). “The facts of what have transpired between Nigerian workers and the Minister of Labour are in the public domain. The issue at stake does

borrowing of ethnic voices in the defense of the Minister of Labour and Employment. “As sad as this new low by the Minister and his hired voice is, we must remind the Minister that gone are the days when a public officer will commit an offence or steal public money and then hide under ethnic or religious banner for protection.” He noted that the decision to engage the Minister of Labour was taken at the recently held NLC’s 12th National Delegates Conference after all efforts including quiet persuasions from the NLC, the advice of the national leadership of the political party to which Dr. Ngige belongs and even a straightforward directive by Mr. President himself failed to make the Minister of Labour see reasons and do the needful. The NLC’s scribe further noted that it was not the first time that Organized Labour was engaging “less than altruistic Labour Ministers” adding that “Comrade Adams Oshiomhole engaged very robustly a former Minister of Labour, Chief Alabo Tonye Graham Douglas over some of the latter’s anti-labour positions despite the fact that they are from the same geopolitical zone. “During the time of Comrade Hassan Sunmonu, the then Minister of Labour, J.M. Johnson was engaged robustly on labour issues. Mr. Johnson never resorted to ethnic jingoism for cover. It is most unfortunate that Dr. Chris Ngige is the first Labour Minister to introduce ethnic colouration as an escape route from the smoke of industrial disquiet emanating

from a fire entirely stoked by him. Even workers from the village of Dr. Chris Ngige had protested against the stand of the Minister on this matter.” He said While reiterating the Congress deep respect for Ohaneze as a pan Igbo socio-cultural organization, he stressed that it was, however, unfortunate that somebody in the lower cadre of Ohaneze leadership could be seduced to misuse his position to achieve the narrow objectives of a politician. “We urge the national leadership of Ohaneze to be wary of such characters who are not only to tarnish but also to destroy the good image that Ohaneze has built for itself over the years. “We wish to candidly advise the Minister to quit using the press to malign the people he should be protecting. The way and manner that Dr. Chris Ngige is going about this NSITF issue clearly shows that he has a lot to hide and there is a lot he is not willing to tell Nigerians. The Minister should stop twisting the truth as most Nigerians are in the know of what he has been doing with the NSITF. “We urge the Minister of Labour and Employment to redeem whatever is left of his image by inaugurating the NSITF board under the chairmanship of Chief Frank Kokori without further delay. Finally, for the benefit of Nigerians who are unaware of the intrigues of the Minister of Labour to keep the NSITF under his Sole Proprietorship, we challenge him and other stakeholders to an electronic media debate on this matter so that the truth can be exposed.” Said Ozo-Ezon.

The President, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Comrade Bobboi Kaigama, has felicitated all Muslims faithful on the special occasion of Ramadan, a month long fast observed by the over 1.6 billion Muslims worldwide, even as he observed that the spiritual exercise is one of the five pillars of Islam, which also include prayer, charity and total abstinence from all activities that gratifies the body. Comrade Kaigama stressed that it was never enough to deny ourselves food, water and sex for one month, only to return to looting and sponsoring communities against themselves “World over people know that Nigerians are very religious people. We adhere to virtually all spiritual activities (including peganism) but we never get to practice what we are taught. How then are we trying to perfect your relationship with our creator? Our problem is that we have a form of godliness but we deny the power thereof. That is hypocrisy. “From the president to the councilor and ward chairmen/ women belong to a particular

religion but how have we fared as a country? Isn’t it obvious that we are deceiving ourselves and taking the grace of God for granted? In Nigeria political office holders swear by either the Quran or Bible/ pray at the beginning of every meeting but lie throughout. “We are spiritual beings housed in a physical container, we must not allow this physical body dominate our narrative. This is the time to focus as much as possible on our creator. This is a time to be patient and yielding. It is an opportunity to have a month long discourse with the creator. It is very, very personal. We must use this period to match our words with action. “When we reflect on Ramadan it should remind us that as a country we need to be upright and honest if we must measure up with other nations of the world. We all should understand that our purpose in life here is to live in obedience to our Creator’s will and make other people happy.” He said Furthermore, Kaigama added that for Nigeria to come out of her doldrums Nigerians must allow spiritual exercises like this to impact on them.

Perm Sec charges labour officers to be good ambassadors of the ministry The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mr. William Alo, has called on the newly recruited Labour Officers to be good ambassadors wherever they are called to represent the Ministry. Mr. Alo, made this call in Abuja, during the flagged-off of a 2-day Induction Programme for the newly recruited Labour Officers in the Ministry. Represented by the Director Human Resources Management, Alhaji Ibrahim Ajibola, Alo said the essence of the workshop was to educate the officers in the discharge of their duties and equip them to be at their best in the pursuit of their chosen career in the Federal Civil Service.

He however urged them to be knowledge driven, dedicated, diligent, honest in the discharge of their duties and aspire to promote the image of the Ministry, while noting that their inputs are relevant to promoting and achieving the Agenda of the present administration. Earlier, in her remarks, the Director, Trade Union Services and Industrial Relations, Mrs. Omoabie Akpan, welcomed participants and enjoined them to erase any wrong impression they might have had about the Civil Service, being a place for third class and the never do well. She added that, the Officers must determine to add value to the Service, to make their stay worthwhile.

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Gernot Rohr: Samuel Chukwueze right to dump U-20 for Super Eagles Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has hailed the decision of the Villarreal of Spain wing attacker Samuel Chukwueze to play for the Super Eagles despite being eligible to play for the Flying Eagles in the FIFA U-20 World Cup holding in Poland. Chukwueze who has turned to a beautiful bride who is also eligible to play for the the Olympic Eagles. He was invited to the U-20 national team to strengthen the team. The Villarreal striker has the tendency of playing for the 2019 AFCON in Egypt as well

as the U- 20 c since the FIFA U-20 World Cup will be the first International tournament to be first played as from 23 May to 15 June this year while the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held from 21 June to 19 July 2019. But Chukwueze eventually followed the advice of his club and has agreed to stay with the Super Eagles that he has bonded with since joining the team. The Eagles Coach however praised the player’s decision to opt for the Eagles and play the tournament instead of two within two months.

“I am happy that Chukwueze has made the best decision to play for the Eagles. He will have time to rest and give his best in the AFCON tournament instead of playing in two competitions”, Rohr said from his base in France. He also explained how tedious it could have been for the player to have participated in both AFCON in Egypt and the World Cup in Poland. “He needs like everybody at least 10 days rest after a long season with French league and Europa league. So he has made the best decision”, Rohr disclosed.

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Liverpool’s Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino ruled out of Barcelona game Liverpool will be without forwards Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino when they face Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final as they look to overturn a 3-0 deficit, Manager Juergen Klopp said on Monday. Egypt international Salah was carried off the pitch with a head injury in Saturday’s 3-2 Premier League win at Newcastle United and has not recovered for the game

against Barca at Anfield on Tuesday. Brazilian Firmino has a muscular injury and was not included in the squad for Saturday’s game at St James’ Park. “They both are not available for tomorrow (Tuesday),” Klopp told a news conference. “It’s a concussion for Mo. He would not be allowed to play. He feels Ok but it’s not good enough from a medical point of view. He’s desperate but we cannot do it.”

Roger Federer happy to return to clay after three-year absence

Oghenekaro Etebo wins Stoke City fans award Oghenekaro Etebo has been named the South West Stokies Stoke City Player of the Year in his debut season. The 23-year-old who joined

the Potters from Portuguese outfit CD Feirense last summer was beaten to the club’s best player award by goalkeeper Jack Butland, but

support. “It’s a thing of joy winning the SW Stoke City player of the year and I just want to use the opportunity to appreciate the fans for their support, though we didn’t achieve our main target for the season,” Etebo wrote on Instagram. “But we still need to keep up the positivity that’s why we all love the game!!! Once again respect from my heart to you guys.” On Sunday, Etebo was in action as Stoke played out a 2-2 draw with Sheffield United in the season finale, with the Potters ending in a disappointing 16th position and set for a second straight season in the Championship. The midfielder was a key part of Nathan Jones’ setup, making 37 appearances with two goals to his name.

His performances earned him praise from players, fans and even the opposition. On the international scene, he is set to help Nigeria at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations billed to kickoff on June 21. The Super Eagles will hope to navigate past Burundi, Guinea and Madagascar to seal a place in the knockouts.

took home SW Stokies’ top gong. He took to social media to revel in his triumph, appreciating the fans for their

Former world number one Roger Federer says he is glad he made the decision to return to clay courts. The Swiss has been preparing for the Madrid Open this week, three years after his last match on the surface. Federer had skipped the clay court season the past two years since last competing in Rome in May 2016, but confirmed his participation for the tournament in Madrid earlier this year. “I’m happy that the decision I took last December, when I started feeling like I definitely want to play on the clay, was the right one,” Federer, 37, told reporters. “I haven’t looked back yet during the clay court buildup, thinking, `Ah, maybe I shouldn’t have.’ I’m happy I’m here, I’m happy I am on

the surface. “It takes some time getting used to how to construct the points a little bit more because there is more baseline (play), a possibility to play with more angles and height. It’s been interesting and fun, but not so challenging.” Federer, who recently won his 101st singles title in Miami, is the tournament’s fourth seed behind world number one Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal and Alexander Zverev. However, the 20-times Grand Slam singles champion said he was not trying to burden himself with expectations when he steps out on court at the Caja Magica. “It will be interesting to see how this tournament goes,” Federer added. “I do not have high expectations in some ways. “But at the same time I also

know that things are possible. Madrid always plays fast with the altitude here. I’m intrigued to find out.” Having received a bye to the second round, Federer will play the winner of the match between France’s Richard Gasquet and Spanish teenager Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. The Spaniard reached the semi-final of the Estoril Open last week.

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