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Osinbajo, PDP in war-of-words Ï Osinbajo should account for missing NNPC N19trn, N18bn NEMA - PDP Ï Osinbajo: The difference between us and past govt is that we are not thieves Tunde Opalana, Abuja

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Vice President Yemi Osinbajo of com-

plicity in a large scale sleaze in the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.

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Experts to NASS: Pass 2018 Budget to reflate economy Ï Say action ‘ll spur GDP growth Ï Want execution of critical projects

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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the passage of 2018 Appropriation Bill

by the National Assembly, financial experts have said that although the federal lawmakers’ resolve to do

the needful this week came seven months after President Muhammadu Buhari Continued on page 5

Regional Bank Head, Victoria Island, Fidelity Bank Plc, Chinwe Ighodalu (fourth left) and female entrepreneurs during a lecture on ‘Loan Readiness for Women in Business’ in Lagos ... on Friday

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Ekiti APC guber primary: Fayemi, Ojudu, Daramola trade blames 8

Transactions in commercial banks hit N32.48trn in Q1– NBS B7

Aircraft poaching: FAAN begins regular patrol, escort on B1 arrival, departure

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Buhari’s second term will further divide, impoverish Nigerians -PDP Tunde Opalana, Abuja

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has informed President Muhammadu Buhari that his quest for re-election, if permitted

by Nigerians, will further divide and impoverish Nigerians.

According to the PDP, President Buhari’s first term score card showed anti-people policies and failure to serve the good of the ordinary citizens, contrary to what he would want Nigerians to believe when he spoke at the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congress in Daura, Katsina State on Saturday.

In a statement made available on Sunday by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan , the PDP alleged that President Buhari’s second term agenda is directly a quest to continue to enrich the Presidency cabal, promote nepotism and protect cronies and corrupt members of the APC from the long arms of the law.

The statement reads in part, “President Buhari’s second term is also a quest to continue to ignore and

destroy democratic principles; to continue trampling on the rights of citizens and persecution of opposition and perceived political opponents; to continue the derailing of democracy with manifest disdain for constitutional order; to continue with the intimidation and harassment of the legislature and the judiciary; perpetuation of mediocrity in governance; de-marketing Nigeria at international fora and to blame everyone else but himself for manifest incapacity to govern.

“Nigerians know that the agenda is being pushed by members of the Presidency cabal, who are desperate to protect huge economic empires and to cover their atrocities in government.

“What President Buhari’s handlers fail to understand is that Nigerians, being direct victims of his misrule, are aware that the harsh and reckless policies of his incompetent administration, coupled with his body language, are expressly responsible for the untold economic hardship, ethnic division and daily

bloodletting currently ravaging our nation.

“Nigerians do not need clairvoyants and psychics to know that another term for the President will lead to decimation of the middle class, over-taxation of the poor, the complete erosion of freedom and secret fight against free enterprise.

“It will surely lead to the complete destruction of our economy, our democracy and most importantly the unity of our nation”.

The party challenged Buhari to show any of his 2015 campaign promises he has fulfilled or any development project initiated and implemented to the benefit of the people in the last three years.

The PDP said as a repositioned party, it stands with Nigerians in the unwavering determination to rescue the nation and restore democratic order.

“Our platform therefore remains open for all citizens to rally irrespective of creed, ethnicity and class to produce that selfless and truly Nigerian President that has the interest of all at heart”, the PDP added.

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President Muhammadu Buhari (3rd right); Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorochas (3rd left) and others, during a courtesy visit to President Buhari in Daura, Katsina State...on Sunday.

L-R: Former Grand Khadi of Kwara State and Chairman, Committee on Hajj, Umrah and Jerusalem Pilgrimage, Justice Abdullahi Haroon, President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki and Prof. Lanre Badmus during the inauguration of the committee by Saraki in Ilorin... on Sunday

Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, inspecting a fish pond section, during a visit to his farm...at the weekend.

Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi (middle) and others, during the inspection tour of some sections of Port Harcourt International Airport before departing for Abuja..at the weekend.

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presented the N8.612 trillion budget before them, its passage will further help in reflating the economy as well as support the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate.

For his part MD/CEO, Cowry Asset Management Limited Lagos (Member of the Nigerian Stock Exchange), Mr. Johnson Chukwu, told The Daily Times in an interview that ‘‘this (passage of the budget) is expected to enhance job cre-

ation with the consequent positive impact on personal income, consumer demand and productivity’’.

Chukwu, also said that when the approval is granted, the Federal Government should be able to engage in more physical infrastructure development in the course of implementing the capital expenditure component of the budget.

Commenting on the late passage of the budget, he enunciated that the ‘‘delay until almost the end of the second quarter of 2018 implies that it will be near

impossible to have a 100% implementation of the capital expenditure component of the budget’’.

Such failure, the financial expert noted, is ‘‘partly responsible for the dearth of supporting infrastructure in the economy’’, saying ‘‘until we begin to fully implement our development plans, which the budgets represent, we will not be able to close the huge infrastructure gap that is required to make our economy competitive’’. ‘‘The government is yet to achieve full budget imple-

mentation in the three years it has been in power. The challenge, Chukwu pointed out, ‘‘has always been the failure of the Executive and Legislature to harmonize the content of the budget and reduce the multiple frictions that have led to consistent delays in the budget approval’’.

Also reacting on the implications of late passage of the bill, Professor of Economics, Nasarawa State University, Joseph Uwaleke, said that the delay in the passage of the 2018 budget is slowing down the pace of economic recovery given

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NAPTIP raids Abuja hotel, rescues 13 trafficking victims Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja

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the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have bursted a human trafficking gang in Abuja.

In the operation carried out jointly with the police at the weekend, 13 girls were rescued while four people were arrested.

A statement by NAPTIP’s Head, Press, and Public Relations, Nneka Aniagoh, further disclosed that the hotel where the girls were harboured, Amazonia Guest House located at Dagri area of Gwagwalada, Abuja, was also sealed up.

According to NAPTIP, the raid was carried out based on intelligence and in the process, a suspected

human trafficker, Afeez Abdulsalam, who has been on the Agency’s watch list in Abuja as well as the Osogbo Command was also arrested.

The Hotel manager, Matthew Masi, who is a long time friend and business associate of Abdulsalam and 2 others were arrested.

The statement reads in part, “ In accordance with sections 43 and 52 of the Trafficking In Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015, NAPTIP further sealed off Amazonia Guest House, a hideout suspected to be used for human trafficking activities.

“A search was also conducted in the hotel where vital evidence was also got including some property of

the victims which the hotel manager had earlier denied knowledge of. “ Most of the rescued girls confessed to being invited to Abuja by Abdulsalam who is notorious for sending young girls to Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Malaysia for house help jobs that are exploitative.

Abdulsalam claims to work for Western Royal Manpower Solutions which specialises in mass recruitment of young girls for work in Saudi Arabia.”

Reacting to the development, the Director-General of NAPTIP, Dame Julie Okah-Donli, expressed her satisfaction with the successful raid and arrest, saying that saving the lives of young vulnerable Nigerians remains of paramount

importance to her.

She also urged members of the public to report any unwholesome and suspicious activities going on in their neighbourhood as this will save lives and assist the Agency in fighting human trafficking.

Okah-Donli said, “We will not allow another Libya to happen again in Nigeria through mass movement of our young and vulnerable girls to different parts of the world under questionable circumstances by criminal gangs. Nigeria is yet to come out of the Libyan problem and Saudi Arabia will not be our major problem at this time”.

She further disclosed that the suspects will be charged to court after investigations have been concluded.

that the execution of critical capital projects will have to wait until funds are duly appropriated.

Uwaleke said, ‘‘It is also contributing to uncertainties in the business environment with many investors both local and foreign choosing to stay on the sidelines till a clear economic direction is provided following the approval of the budget”.

According to him, this has impacted negatively especially on the stock market since February this year.

He noted that with a few months to the end of the year and the rainy season now at hand, coupled with the lengthy procurement process and possible distractions from heightened political activities, the execution of the capital component of the budget may not record significant success.

“Like the previous budgets which also suffered the same fate, the implementation of the 2018 budget will spill over to 2019”, the economist said.

Uwaleke also said that ‘‘with very high chances of meeting projected revenue against the backdrop of improvements in crude oil price and output as well as non oil tax revenue, all the critical capital projects provided for in the 2018 budget should be undertaken’’.

The Professor of Economics added that any uncompleted portion should be carried over to subsequent budget periods.

The Daily Times recalls that President Buhari had on November 7, 2017, presented the N8.612 trillion budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly with an expectation that it would be passed by the end of December and signed into law very early in January.

Buhari had met with Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and other principal officers of both chambers to lobby them with a view to ensuring timely passage of the 2018 Appropriation Bill.

Based on the outcome of the meeting, both chambers on December 5, 2017 had suspended plenary to accelerate the budgetary process of meeting with heads of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of government for the defence of their respective budget estimates.

Saraki, had also directed the Joint Committee on Finance, Appropriation and National Planning to submit its report on the Appropriation Bill.

Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Legislative Budget and Research, Hon. Timothy Golu, noted that late submission of Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to the National Assembly and refusal by MDAs to comply with relevant laws guiding budget preparations had always been the causes of challenges dogging Nigeria’s budgeting process.

Adedayo emerges new NMA President Angela Onwuzoo with Agency Report

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Francis Adedayo has been elected as the new President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).

Adebayo was elected on Sunday at the end of the association’s 58th Annual General Conference and Delegates Meeting held in Abuja.

Also elected into the National Officers Committee of the NMA to run the affairs of the association for the next two years were Dr Kenneth Tijo, first Vice President; Dr Ofem Enang, second Vice President.

Dr Olumuyiwa Peter, was elected Secretary General; while Dr Benjamin Ikechukwu, became Deputy Secretary General.

Others were Dr Ayuwaja Nayagawa as National Treasurer; Dr Abdulgafar

Jimoh, National Financial Secretary; and Dr Obitade Obimakinde National Publicity Secretary.

In his acceptance remarks, Adebayo said that the new executives would deliver their duties with vigour and carry every member along in the running the affairs of the association.

He said, “Every part of the health sector would be represented; we want to be fair and promote the profession, and also to see that our workers work well.

“We also want to sensitise the public on what NMA is doing so that they can support us as we need public support to move forward.”

The NMA president also called on government to improve the work environment and upgrade the infrastructure in the health sector to meet international standard.

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Osinbajo, PDP in war-of-words Continued from page 1 The PDP also accused Osinbajo of allowing himself and his office to be used for the diversion of public attention from the impunity and corruption that saturate the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government.

However, in a swift reaction, the Vice President has denied any wrong doing, saying that in fact the present administration has been able to do more for Nigerians despite the very sharp decline in National income than the previous government did for the people at a time of abundance.

But, the PDP further alleged that Prof. Osinbajo has been silent on the exposed corruption under

the Buhari administration, including the leaked memo detailing N9trillion corrupt oil contracts at the NNPC, exposed sleazes in oil subsidy deals, diversion of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) intervention funds, which includes the probe of a misappropriated N18billion in National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), under his direct supervision as well as other looting in government agencies such as the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

The PDP in the statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Sunday, alleged that Osinbajo, in an attempt to defend the performance of the Buhari administration, has been bandying unsub-

stantiated figures.

Ologbondiyan stated that “the party has noted that Vice President Osinbajo has refused to heed wise counsel and accord respect to his office by desisting from such unguarded comments only because he has been sucked in and entangled in the propaganda, deception, impunity and sleazes that not only brought their administration to power, but have become its trademarks in the last three years.

“As a professor of law, and an occupant of the exalted seat of the Vice President of our country, Prof.

Osinbajo should know better than allowing himself to be used to bandy figures and make unguarded statements at public events, such as his comments at

the APC ward congress in Lagos, where he described everyone else as “thieves”.

The PDP further accused the vice president of being ominously silent about the prevailing high-handedness and human rights violations and the aloofness of government resulting in daily blood-letting in various parts of the country.

The party advised Osinbajo “to take heed, retreat to the inner room, and conduct a soul searching before the great cloud of witnesses. He should also note that propaganda and, particularly, false accusations are not only abhorred by the Holy Books, but will also not deliver the APC and its incompetent administration from the resolve of Nigerians to kick them

PETAN Chairman, Mr. Bank-Anthony Okoroafor, presents the PETAN Award to the GMD NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, in recognition of the corporation’s support and promotion of the growth of Nigerian companies at the 2018 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, United States , recently.

out, come 2019”.

But faulting the claims of the PDP through a statement credited to his Senior Special Assistant Media, Mr. Laolu Akande, Osinbajo took out time to explain what the present Federal Government has been able to do despite the paucity of funds in the last three years of its administration.

Osinbajo added that Nigerians are conscious of what the government is doing and that no one can mislead them.

He said: “Nigerians cannot be fooled by the calculated attempt to befuddle the issues, deny and deflect the weighty allegations and the hard facts of grand corruptions and crass stealing that went on under the past administration.

“We have presented credible and unassailable information and facts regarding the grand corruption that has taken place under the previous administration”.

He noted that the government has done much and is still working to give Nigerians a better life, adding that: “We have set out a Social Investment Programme, which currently is providing, under one of the clusters, the National Homegrown School Feeding, where we are providing one free meal a day to 7.6 million pupils across 24 states in the nation. This is at a time when the income of the country is down. The difference between us and the past administration is that we are not thieves. We are using public resources to take care of the people.

“In the past, public resources were shared by a gang of looters who found

protection within government, and we have given this information and the facts are out there.

“Make a note of this, there hasn’t been any serious contests of these claims for the most part.

“So, we have under the Social Investment Programmes, the N-Power.

This programme is designed to hire half a million otherwise unemployed Nigerian graduates, we have done 200,000 to date who are engaged in their local communities and receiving 30,000 per month stipend.

They have a tablet that they can work with, which also gives them exposure and more skills.

“We are doing this at a point in time when the income of this country is lower than what it was when they were stealing it. The difference between us and the other government is that we are not thieves.

“Look at the micro-credit programme, where we have about 300,000 soft loans that have been written; interest free loans to artisans, market women and men, between N10,000 and N100,000 have been given to over 300,000 people and we are hoping to do a million. We are spending the resources of this country on the people of this country.

“The same thing under the Conditional Cash Transfer, we have done close to almost 300,000, we are giving N5,000 every month and again, we intend to do this for one million people.

All of these programmes are on, and we have given N5000 to those deemed to be the poorest and most vulnerable.”

African World Heritage Day: Obaseki assures of sustenance of Edo cultural heritage

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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured that his administration’s well-thought-out policies for education and sustainable development will guarantee the transmission of Edo peoples’ heritage to future generations.

Obaseki gave the assurance in commemoration of the African World Heritage Day, marked on May 5, each year.

According to him, “As part of the ongoing reforms in the basic education sector, the state government has completed training for selected teachers to teach

Benin language, culture and history in selected primary and secondary schools in the state.”

On this year’s theme of the celebration, “Cherishing Our African Heritage and the need to preserve it for future generations,” Obaseki said the adoption of the Queen Idia Mask as a communication tool was to signpost the centrality of culture to the government’s development planning.

He added that support is being extended to bronze casting guild in Igun Street to equip them with relevant structures to preserve their

trade and ensure it survives for the benefit of future generations.

He said, “The plans to deploy the teachers to teach children the Benin language, culture and history would enable us preserve our unique culture which we inherited from our ancestors and transmit same to the present and future generations. As a government, we are committed to ensuring that elements of our culture are not lost.”

“In addition to teaching children our culture, my administration is also making effort to preserve other

cultural asset. They are priceless and part of our heritage, which command global appeal. We have commenced with the reclamation of the Benin Moat, while plans are ongoing to restore others,” he added.

Obaseki explained that: “With culture being one of our unique assets as a state, we will ensure we preserve our prized inheritance for present and future generations. This includes the partnership with the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, to build a world-class Royal Museum to hold stolen artefacts being recovered by the

Benin Kingdom.”

“We believe that operating the museum will put an end to arguments by holders of these stolen works, that we lack world class facilities for preserving our heritage objects and ensured that future generations gain past knowledge from the objects.”

Obaseki urged stakeholders of Edo culture and tourism promoters, to enlist in his administration’s inclusive policies to preserve the state’s cultural assets.

According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisa-

tion (UNESCO), the African World Heritage Day is an international observance held on May 5, each year across African countries with different types of activities, including visits to monuments and heritage sites, conferences, round tables and newspaper articles.

The day was proclaimed by 38th session of the General Conference UNESCO in November 2015, to afford people around the world and particularly Africans, the opportunity to celebrate the continent’s exceptional cultural and natural heritage.

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Pension Arrears: Edo begins verification, payment of LG pensioners

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given by the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, to use the N1.5billion Paris Club refund to liquidate part of the outstanding pension arrears due to local government retirees, all local government pensioners have been asked to report for verification and payment.

In a statement issued by the Commissioner of Local Government and Community Affairs, Hon. Jimoh Ijegbai, the state government directed “all local government pensioners to go to the local government where they retired, from Monday, May 7 - Wednesday 9, 2018 with all relevant documents for verification to enable us commence immediate payment of their arrears as approved by the

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Governor of Edo State.”

At the 2018 Workers’ Day celebration in Benin City, last Tuesday, Obaseki told workers in the state that he has instructed that all outstanding salaries and pension arrears due to local government staff and pensioners be paid before the end of the year.

“To ensure that this happens, I have approved that the sum of N1.5billion from the Paris Club refund should be used to liquidate part of the outstanding N2.5billion pension arrears due to local government employees,” the governor said.

While assuring the workers that the balance will be paid before the end of 2018, he said the goal of his ad-

ministration “is to ensure that local governments move into the Contributory Pensions Scheme next year, thus putting an end to the pension crises.”

Noting that extensive reforms have been carried out to make the local governments more responsive to the needs of the people, he said, “We are

great full to the Almighty for the very peaceful and successful local government elections. With the new chairpersons and elected officials, we are now poised to change the future and fortune of local government in Nigeria.”

Obaseki explained that: “We have commenced payment of pension and gra-

tuity arrears as far back as the year 2000. So far, we have paid batches 37, 38, 39, 40 and 41. As we resolve a few lingering problems, other Batches will be paid though I must note that resources are limited.

“We have meetings with retirees every two weeks and we have an open line of communication to avoid

misunderstandings.

Our commitment is to make our retirees that have laboured so much for our present and future, feel comfortable.

“In line with my promise last year to resolve all outstanding pension issues, I have directed that the amount used for paying outstanding pension arrears be doubled by 100 per cent from N100 million monthly to N200million.”

WHO commends Saraki on commitment to universal healthcare ÏÏÏ President of

the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has been commended by the Director General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, for his commitment towards ensuring that Nigeria’s primary healthcare system is strengthened by the inclusion of one per cent (1%) of the country’s Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) to be used to provide basic primary healthcare services across the country.

According to Olu Onemola, the Special Assistant on New Media to Saraki, Tedros, in a tweet on his personal Twitter handle, @ DrTedros, also stated that political will is needed to provide universal healthcare coverage.

“Good news! The President of the Senate of #Nigeria @BukolaSaraki committed to ensure 1% of the Consolidated Revenue Fund is included in Nigeria’s budget to strengthen primary healthcare. Political will at all levels is needed for #HealthForAll,” the WHO Director General Tweeted to the Senate President’s official handle @SPNigeria.

Earlier this week, Saraki, in a keynote address delivered at the 58th Annual General and Scientific Conference of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), stated that Universal Healthcare is a promise that he and his colleagues in the National Assembly

have made to Nigerians, and it was one that they were also determined to keep.

“As I intimated when the delegation led by the NMA President and the Executive called on me at my office, and as I reiterate now, Primary and Universal Health Care provision is a key legislative agenda for the 8th Senate under my leadership. It is a promise that we have made to Nigerians, and one that we are determined to keep”, Saraki stated.

Recall that on June 24th 2017, the Senate President launched the Legislative Network for Universal Health Coverage and urged the Federal Government to honour the Abuja Declaration of 2001, while also calling for the full implementation of the National Health Act of 2014, which he helped to formulate in the 7th Senate (2011 to 2015).

“There is no better place than here today, to announce that the issue of funding will be attended to in our budgetary review of the 2018 Appropriations Bill. The Senate has, with the cooperation of the House of Representatives, resolved to mandate our Committees on Appropriations to ensure that the pledge to set aside 1 per cent of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) is met,” the President of the Senate said.

President Muhammadu Buhari receives the Outgoing Ambassador of United Arab Emirate to Nigeria, Mohammed Mahmood Al Mahmood accompanied

by Embassy Attache, Ahmad Mohammad Al-Tenaiji during a farewell visit at the State House in Abuja.

Media must rise to check dictatorial tendencies, defend democracy - Dogara

Henry Omunu, Abuja

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has urged journalists to ensure that they unreservedly monitor public office holders in order to stop all dictatorial tendencies and protect Nigeria’s hard-earned democracy.

The Speaker stated this at the weekend while delivering brief remarks at the NUJ 2018 Press Freedom Awards night.

He also emphasized that as the watchdog of the society and fourth estate of the realm, the media plays a pivotal role in protecting and promoting democracy, human rights and the rule of law.

Dogara further asked journalists to always “tell the right stories, especially

those that promote unity, peace and harmony as well as stand up for the right to truth, especially now that we inch towards the 2019 general elections.”

Dogara commended the Nigerian press for the role they played in the struggle for the restoration of democracy in 1999, while noting that many journalists paid the supreme price during military dictatorship.

He said, “The theme for this year’s celebration, which is “Keeping power in check: Media, Justice and the Rule of Law,” is apt and timely because those who hold levers of power must be put in check so as to stop all dictatorial tendencies and protect our hardearned democracy.”

While speaking on free press, he stated that it is a necessary ingredient of true democracy as the im-

portance of the media in promoting democracy and the rule of law cannot be over emphasised.

“Thus,” he continued, “unhindered press must be encouraged to guarantee right to information.

“As a watchdog of the society and fourth estate of the realm, the media plays a pivotal role in protecting and promoting democracy, human rights and the rule of law.

“Journalists must also tell the right stories, especially those that promote unity, peace and harmony as well as stand up for the right to truth, especially now that we inch towards the 2019 general elections.”

The Speaker also called for improved welfare for journalists by media organisations, harping on the need to pay salaries and provide health insurance

for their staff who are exposed to all sorts of risks while doing their jobs. I will call on all proprietors of media organisations to promptly pay the salaries of their staff.

He said , “I will urge the NUJ to work towards implementing life insurance for journalists in Nigeria.

“I will also like to urge media practitioners to be objective, fair and balanced in their reportage and editorial policies and decisions because we cannot have freedom without responsibility.

“The House of Representatives and indeed the National Assembly in general will continue to partner and support the media in guaranteeing free press including the safety of journalists through the instrumentality of the legislature, as practiced in other climes.”

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President’s second term will further divide, impoverish Nigerians - PDP

By Tunde Opalana, Abuja The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has told President Muhammadu Buhari that his quest for

the PDP said President Buhari’s second term agenda is directly a quest to continue to enrich the Presidency and protect cronies and

order; to continue with the intimidation and harassment of the legislature and the

policies of his incompetent administration, coupled for the untold economic

initiated and implemented international

fora

and nation.

The party said President card showed anti-people the good of the ordinary

of the law. second term is also a quest to continue to ignore and destroy democratic principles; to continue trampling on the rights of

to know that another term for the President will lead to decimation of the middle to protect huge economic

spokesperson,

Kola

political opponents; to continue the derailing of democracy with manifest disdain for constitutional

in the last three years.

The PDP said as a repositioned party, it

poor, the complete erosion

misrule, are aware that the harsh and reckless

complete destruction of our economy, our democracy and most importantly the

Oyo: Ajimobi expresses satisfaction with peaceful Ward congress

determination to rescue satisfaction with the the nation and restore peaceful conduct of the rescheduled ward congress of democratic order. therefore

remains

ethnicity

and

open held across the state, on Sunday.

against free enterprise. handlers fail to understand

congress in Daura, Katsina state on Saturday.

The party challenged Buhari to show any of his

class

to

that has the interest of all party posited.

the state suggested that the

forced the postponement of the congress till Sunday, as in a political gathering of highly placed political leaders followers

and

supporters

known to instigate crisis another and to impress their principals, who often time

across the state indicate that the congress went peacefully without any form of acrimony or rancour. That is what we

to all and that informed

L- R: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus at the Freedom Park, Oshogbo, Osun State during the PDP SouthWest Mega rally...at the weekend.

good father will stand aloof while his children are at loggerheads. Thank God all today (Sunday).

Metu’s trial: Lawyer faults ICPC boss over public comments

By Idu Jude Lawyer to former spokesperson to the People’s Democratic Party(PDP), Olisa Metu, has lashed out at the chairman of the independent corrupt practices and other related

has amended its charges technicalities to delay the case.

the Economic and Financial

the statement made at a

knowledge of what goes

not delayed his trial. This

of a highly orchestrated the trail is unfounded. The Metuh in his trial. going media trial that put unnecessary pressure and forced the hands of the court

ignorance of the law. the following facts, he will interlocutory appeals delay his defence’’

to

a recent statement credited Olisa Metuh, and claimed

for the stakeholders’ meeting were well protected.

on its own.

principle of law accepted in

of such law enforcement agency.

party secretariat on Saturday when our supporters were trying to outdo one another.

the month prosecution closed its case. The case is not

partisanship.

appealing his interlocutory decisions. prosecution nor the court accepted our request that an independent medical

progressed faster than any other trial that commenced at the same time with it.

the health situation of our

alleged that the prosecution

deterioration.

peace among our leaders is the cardinal programme administration. Our party and administration are known for peace and that some newspapers report, which claimed that the

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2019: Why I want to be President of Nigeria – Garba Adamu Garba, an IT expert, recently declared interest to contest the presidential seat of the country with the incumbent, President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking to some selected journalists in Abuja he bared his mind on his plans for the country, why he won’t step down for anybody and his choice for the party’s national chairman, among other issues. TOM OKPE was there for The Daily Times.

we, young generation of Nigerian has decided to make sure that credible candidate for the coming

the internal wrangling that is happening in the party is calling for all young Nigerians to rise up and take responsibility.

Why have you decided to choose the presidency as your starting point in your political career; not even the State House of Assembly, National Assembly or even the governor of your state?

The only reason I chose the presidency is because of the program

Who is your choice for the next national chairman of APC? Our senior credible and

table, which is called structural reform. What I am proposing to do in the Nigerian system is structural

of Nigeria and therefore we the young generation are fully ready to continue with the legacies of our founding fathers. Therefore, we are

tired with the happenings in the country which is not in the interest of the country and the ruling party

the president of National Youth Coalition for sustainable democracy. that we the youths’ participating in politics is more than just and waiting for politicians to come and serious problem because it is really not addressing the problem. When you look at the surrounding, people are just going down; situations are becoming worse, nobody is adding to start looking deeply into why Nigeria is what it is today and what

this country is because we are a collection of economies, Nigeria is a market place it is not really all those natural boarders.

What we need to do is enable the market so that people can transact, buy and sell to each other. expense of politics as opposed to the economic opportunities that is will naturally take it far and the identity will now keep polarising

to implement structural reform to the exact conclusion when you’re the president, especially in a country where 60 percent of the power is concentrated at the presidency. If you mistakenly say you want to go you will not be able to shed the light, you will complain, you will raise the Bills, you will shout like Senator Abaribe and Ben Bruce are doing, but it can’t change anything because at the end of the day you’ll still share the pile.

I became the youngest president of Jimeta Youth Association, which

regionalized, so from there we now

in the wrangling within the APC to

not in support of this side or that side, but we are in support of the party and the interest of Nigeria for Nigerians. Therefore what we stand for is to focus on making sure that APC continue to be the party of choice for all Nigerians. We chairman for the APC and this new chairman should come from among the young, fresh, neutral blood within the party.

Garba free, fair and transparent election as stipulated by the party constitution, that I will emerge as winner at the presidential primary of APC.

anybody that has anything in this

looking forward to the party to stay true to the constitution and ensure that free, fair and transparent and that is our main target.

We are fully ready for the there and demonstrate the fact that the young Nigerians are now ready to be the agent of change, they

Security has been a very big challenge; call it Boko Haram or herdsmen and some say they want structural reform, how is it possible noting that your state is You see, from independence this country has not taken conscious people that collected independence

back to life my late mum that will of my country, it is not possible, I will go to the ballot and let me loose there. I’m not losing anyway; I will win the primary I’m sure about that.

You have chosen APC as your party, don’t you think you can be bought over?

I think the only thing that can

What is your take on the postponement of APC convention recently?

It’s still not a problem to us. Our main target is to ensure that there is true, free and fair democracy within

primary election is the ballot. If delegates decide to say no and in a

duly elected person who will be the candidate for the election. We are

is postponed and we are actually disappointed, especially with the

“

and great men, but their primary allegiance was to their origin not to

I think the only thing that can make me give up in the presidential primary election is the ballot. If delegates decide to say no and in a free, fair and transparent election as stipulated by the party constitution, then that is all, but I am very sure that I will emerge as winner at the presidential primary of APC.

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rising up, people will carry arms you see Boko Haram will come out and say we don’t want Nigeria, we want our own country same goes to

why we need to be together which is economy. Because if an Aba man can comfortably sell his product to the man in Maiduguri and the Maiduguri man knows that he has

we need to do in our proposal. We’re going to come up with a tangible cause to rectify the principles of why we are in Nigeria, because people are confused and don’t know where to go to.

Party primaries will take place in the next few months and you are yet to identify with any political party. What are your plans?

If you look at the structure of what is happening within the PDP and APC, the two major political parties, there is a lot of wrangling and polarisation. Secondly, I carry a card of one of the political parties I don’t just want to disclose it because of political reasons, so I’m not party, but am already a member of a particular political party, all I need is just to look into whether they are right for me to incline with them the two major political party or maybe I’ll just go into any of the new political parties entirely. If you sooner these guys are tired and they not working the way it is, they also

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Why I’m contesting Borno governorship election under Labour Party – Mshelia

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

Renowned pilot and aviation Mshelia has said that he is pitching tent with the Labour Party because he strongly believes that the party will not only take the government house come 2019, but will lay a foundation for unstoppable progress that the youths of Borno State can enjoy for hundreds of years to come.

Captain Mshelia disclosed this while making a speech in his formal presentation to the Labour Party in Maiduguri, Borno State capital.

Stating that the current leadership has done their best, but that their best simply isn’t good enough, Mshelia made it clear that the 2019 election for impunity, mediocrity and empty promises of the governing party are over.

Mshelia said “They might have great resources at their disposal; they might have the so called “advantage of incumbency”. But we are not afraid. We will rise to the challenge.

We will build our economy in a manner that allows anyone willing to work to do so and enjoy a decent life from the proceeds of his labor.

“We will restore the dignity of our people and we’ll build a path to recovery for our numerous internally displaced who all can still contribute to our economy.” the enormous tasks ahead, the Labour Party will not let themselves to be overcome by challenges because Borno people are resilient and dynamic at all times since immemorial.

Mshelia also expressed happiness that Labour Party has not participated in the lacklustre leadership that has altered the course of Borno State and indeed the entire country from the path of vitality and promise to that of frustration, fear and despair.

“I feel a deep sense of pride to identify with the Labour Party because it remains the party of hope and Borno State remains strong in the face of the great challenges at this crucial time in our history, because of the hope that the people see when they look at the face of our dear

Mshelia party,” he said.

As a Labour Party, Mshelia pledged a deep commitment to the working people who give the best of their time and energy so that they is through provision of decent education for the workers’ children, so that they can grow old in comfort and with dignity.

He decried the insurgency ravaging the state, adding that it is a tragedy of epic proportions that Borno State which served as a home of greatness and hospitality insurgency that has left so many people living in fear and many brutally driven from their homes.

Lamenting that the state has not enjoyed peace and prosperity for the past nine years, Mshelia pointed out that what such situation means is that the state has hundreds of thousands of children who have lived more than ten years and not known what it means to enjoy peace and prosperity or even a stable life.

“Very soon they will become adults and the full impact of years of uncertainty and desperation can birth a generation of angry young men and damaged young women.

We must not let this be the fate of fail in the mission to bring true and lasting peace to this land,” Mshelia emphasised. the nation’s brave compatriots who are in military and security services, willing to pay the highest price so their neighbors can sleep with their two eyes closed.

“However, there is still great work to be done. The leaders who have come before us may have performed well at times and not so well at others, but it is time to pass the torch to a new generation of leadership in Borno State that can tackle the problems that have plagued us for far too long.

“A new generation of leaders that will not rest until every man, woman and child in Borno can feel secure wherever he or she is. A new generation of leaders that can bring prosperity to our people and ensure that Borno takes its pride of place as one of the most prosperous states of Nigeria. A new generation of leaders that can inspire the people to dare to dream and be the best of who they are,” Mshelia said.

2019: Get your PVCs to make your votes count, Senator Tinubu tells Nigerians The Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District of Lagos State, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged registered voters resident in the state to ensure that they collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), which is the key to participating in the forthcoming 2019 general election.

The lawmaker made the call following revelations by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that over seven million and eight hundred thousand (7,800,000) PVCs are yet to be collected nationwide. About one million and four hundred thousand (1,400,000) of these are from Lagos State alone.

It would be recalled that prior to the 2015 elections, INEC had introduced the use of smart card readers. This has necessitated issuance of PVCs authentication process.

After the 2015 elections, about twelve million (12m) PVCs had remained in the electoral body’s custody.

“With previous elections, Nigerians developed voter

apathy due to a distrust of the system. The 2015 elections taught us, however, that as individuals, our votes count.

Thus, we must rise up as responsibility and ensure accountability in governance,” Senator Tinubu said.

Towards the 2019 elections, INEC has released modalities for ongoing Continuous Voter Registration. These centres open from 9 am to 3 pm daily. But Senator Tinubu has pleaded that the period should be extended; and should include weekends to allow people who are unable to visit the centres during work hours do so during the weekend.

In addition, she said INEC should ensure that it has adequate resources to make the process quick and easy.

The Lagos Central Senatorial District representative also called for increased voter education and sensitisation.

She asked the Federal Government to declare public holidays in order to give ample time for collection of PVCs ahead of the December 2018 deadline.

Remi Tinubu

‘Why I want to be President of Nigeria’ Continued from page 11

know clearly that it is not about having plenty money, staying in a very big place and driving a very big car, they know it’s not working, for this reason they need to open the door and allow other people to come in, serious people with the right policies, so that we can make this country work for us once.

of

the

president

of

Nigeria,

president, what will be your take on Restructuring Nigeria is a very big debate. There are areas that I so much advocate for; the area of removing state of origin, very important. I don’t believe in state of origin, I believe in state of residence, also the area of removing (FAAC) regime, where you have people converge in Abuja to collect money that they don’t work for, I don’t believe in that. I believe that these

monies should be used to build our infrastructure. The areas I have some questions is in the area of resource control. Countries that you see succeed like China, Taiwan and South Korea; they use their available resources, the strategic resources to build their country, they understand that there is need for integration across the supply chain so that the country can get a sound function, but unfortunately for us in Nigeria the natural resources we have at the end of the month are put as piece of pie

and people take their share and then it becomes a problem.

The major challenge is, people use to ask questions, are you sure you’re serious, are you sure you are aspiring for presidency or you want to identify with any of the organisations to see if they will give you your share, or maybe make you Minister or an Adviser. That is usually the challenge among the youthful

population in Nigeria. I don’t want to say that there is nobody that came up this way, but maybe some came and they were making noise.

But what I usually give them is the assurance that the business that I do and what I have is more than what a Minister earns if he doesn’t steal money and even if he steals money. So am not interested in any other thing other than making this country work. Personally, I don’t even like politics. What I want is to open the country economically.

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Hate speech as beginning of the end

week before the arrival of President Muhammadu Buhari from his 103 days medical vacation, the then Acting President Yemi Osinbajo had sent a draft bill to National Assembly which, when passed into law, will criminalise or outlaw hate speeches in the mediaprint, broadcast or social media. This was in reaction to an alarming attack on people on the basis of their tribes, religion and gender. He had remembered that Rwanda’s genocide started from vulgar vituperation against one another on the basis of the aforementioned natural attributes. He even equated hate speech with terrorism.

But how did we get here?

We arrived at this port because of politics of hatred, antagonism and bitterness that have become the stock–in–trade of Nigeria’s politics. These had reached a crescendo towards 2015 general elections. Issues and parties’ manifestoes were relegated to the background while tribal and religious matters were kicked to the front burner.

Certain sections of the country would not bear sight of power being retained in a certain part of the country, while certain parts of the country would not accept power being taken from where it then resided.

And so the foot soldiers of both camps went into the trenches and there they have been, ever since.

There is a Yoruba adage that a King is

not abused in his presence. But today, our Kings are being abused right in their presence, calling to question our age-long cultural values and orientation. I remember the then spokesman of APC who incidentally is the spokesman of this government, threatening to form a parallel government if APC failed to win 2015 election. There were threat and counter threats from both sides of the divides. But as the then President Goodluck Jonathan promptly conceded defeat even before the last count of the 2015 Presidential election results and congratulated General Muhammadu Buhari (GMB) as he then was. It was like cold water had been poured on a raging fire or so we thought.

Shortly after President Buhari mounted the saddle, he embarked on foreign tours in his effort to market Nigeria of his dream. It was in one of such trips that he was quoted to have said that those who gave him 5% votes should not expect to be favoured in equal measure with those who gave him 97%, whatever that would sum up. That assertion must be admitted to have given rise to this round of tirade exchanges in conventional and social media.

To mark the beginning of the end of hate speeches, there is no need of law or enactment from the National Assembly. There is no need to unleash the police or military on the citizens. What is required and urgently too, is the soothing words of our President

to the ‘5%’ voters who have felt alienated and ostracised by no less a person than the President.

No President / Prime Minister in this country or any other country for that matter, ever won election squarely and evenly, Balewa did not, ditto Shagari, Obasanjo, Yar’Adua and Jonathan. But once an election is won, the winner becomes a President of all and the father of the whole country. He becomes the President of those who voted and those that did not vote for him. That is the way to unite Nigerians.

The Acting President who has reverted to his post as Vice President must prevail on his boss to be more conciliatory and sensitive in his approach to issues of National importance. He must be manifestly seen to live to his inaugural statement of “I belong to everybody, I belong to nobody”. He must not take governmental criticisms to mean “hate speech”, for most of the positive adjustments this government has done so far could be attributed to those criticisms than praises. Nnamdi Kanu, militants in the Niger Delta, Arewa Youth etc could be reined in through kind words and egalitarian assurances by the President.

All policies in education and employments which seek to favour a particular section or sections of the country must be discontinued. If these are done, it will surely mark the beginnings of the end of “hate speech” in our country. Welcome back once again Mr. President.

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Ekiti APC gov primary: Fayemi, Ojudu, Daramola trade blames Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti and Tom Okpe, Abuja

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Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, Mr Babafemi Ojudu and Hon Bimbo Daramola have expressed divergent views over the violence that marred the governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital on Saturday, by thugs believed to be working for some aspirants in the race.

Fayemi, one of the governorship aspirants during the botched exercise, said the APC does not deserve the type of ridicule which the shameful act of the hoodlums had subjected it to.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, Fayemi said the disruption of the primary election was the height of desperation on the part of some aspirants, who having seen defeat staring them in the face, conspired together to ensure that the exercise was not concluded.

He added that the aspirants resorted to violence and destruction, having realised that he was already in a clear lead in the five

Ï Move your primary to Abuja, PDP counsels local governments that had cast their votes.

Fayemi, who said he was not surprised by the disruption of the exercise, revealed that the security agencies had, a few days to the primary, been notified of plans by some aspirants to deploy hoodlums to disrupt the voting exercise.

He, however, said that the security agencies took note of the information and promised to beef up security at the venue.

He said, “It is quite painful seeing some desperate elements trying so much to rubbish the party we all laboured to build to national reckoning, out of share lust for power.

“If the quest for political position is to serve, then one wonders why the desperation being displayed by the likes of Femi Ojudu and Bimbo Daramola.

“Certainly the conduct of these desperate aspirants falls short of the minimum standards expected of anyone that professes progressive ideals.

“We urge our teeming supporters and loyal party members not to be discouraged by this despicable act.

This surely shall pass, and

better days are ahead. Our collective rescue mission has indeed begun.”

Also, the forrmer Ekiti State Governor Segun Oni, who is also an aspirant in the governorship race on Sunday advised the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun and the National Working Committee(NWC) of the party on the need to investigate the errors that led to the inconclusive Ekiti Governorship primary .

Specifically, Oni, former APC National Deputy Chairman (South), said the way some people who were discovered to be friends of a particular aspirant were nominated into the Ekiti governorship primary committee put the integrity of the party’s national leadership to question.

Oni said the election had got to the fifth local government when some agents had raised serious allegations bordered on fraud against the agent of Fayemi and that led to the disruption of the election.

He however saluted the Chairman of the Governorship Primary and Nasarawa State Governor Tanko

Al-Makura for doing a thorough job, saying that it is regrettable that his efforts were allegedly sabotaged by unscrupulous elements around him.

Oni, who described the violence as very unfortunate, said Oyegun must investigate how the Secretary, Hon. Mogaji Aliyu , a known ally of one of the aspirants was made member of the committee.

He said, “Those who have penchant for cheating and fraud structured the primary to favour a particular aspirant. I was the APC National Deputy Chairman for four years and despite that, I never used my position to influence anything about a primary I was directly involved.

“When you have penchant for fraud or to cheat the system, it makes democracy to look sour and uninteresting.

“How would one feel to get to the field of play and found out that the referee was nominated by one of the teams? We found out that the Secretary of the committee, Aliyu Mogaji was nominated by an aspirant and Governor AlMakura later got to know

about this and dropped him from functioning as the Returning Officer.

“Even the fraud festered to the ranks of the security agencies. I quite appreciate the fact that violence was not the right way but it was caused because of pent up anger.

“That is why the NWC led by Chief Oyegun owes all of us a thorough explanation about how Mogaji found himself in the committee and how to prevent such in future, except that we are hiding under democracy to fool ourselves.

“Whether I will be governor or not or hold political office in the future, I think enough is enough about people being desperate to get positions, because we must give confidence to our people”.

When asked whether consensus will be best option, Oni said he quite support the idea but such would be difficult to attain with the level the fierce battle has reached.

He said, “I support consensus but now impossible, because the perception of the society makes it difficult for politicians to reach compromise.

“Politicians are always under pressure from their admirers and announc-

ing to them that you have stepped down for someone could create bad impression about you, so it will be difficult to achieve at this level”.

Similarly, Senator Babafemi Ojudu has dispelled the allegation that he and Hon. Bimbo Daramola allegedly masterminded the violence that marred the primary, describing it as spurious and senseless allegation.

Ojudu clarified that he never exhibited any desperation and that accounted for why he didn’t go to the election venue with party supporters. I even hate seeing thugs around me.

He said, “They said I was desperate, let us ask ourselves, who among the aspirants took delegates to Igbara Oke and Owo in Ondo State to camp? It was Fayemi. He was the one who compromised the committee and bought over security agencies to compromise the system.

“I brought him to Ekiti, I did a lot for him to be governor, so I had always known him to be desperate and we were getting video clips about how he offered bribes to delegates and how he was making calls at the election venue to top security brass in Ekiti and Abuja to cheat the system.

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Democratic recession and open governance in Nigeria

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CHUKWUEMEKA JIDEANI

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There is a lack of drive towards embracing the cultural and religious platforms in Nigeria and this cuts off a large chunk of the populace who are otherwise attached to these institution

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igeria will join other members of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in celebrating the open government week between the 7th and 11th of May 2018.

The weeklong event includes a series of activities where stakeholders in government, civil society, academia and the private sector get together to discuss solutions, and commit to taking real action that would help governments become more responsible, accountable and inclusive.

The Nigeria open government celebrations will provide an avenue for citizens to learn more about the various reforms and commitments under the National Open Government Action Plan and also engage directly with government employees, civil society and private sector operators who are implementing the OGP initiative in Nigeria.

Nigeria has lived the last 20 years in what would be described as a democratic system government. The 37 governments in Nigeria (36 states and 1 federal government) are consecrated by the veneer of legitimacy of the electoral process whilst ignoring the democratic content.

The past few years have visited Nigerians with two types of recession – an economic recession and a democratic recession. The economic recession is widely appreciated and directly felt by the populace but the more dangerous democratic recession is subtle and not readily apparent in public discourse.

Upon the return to civilian rule in 1999, we achieved electoral democracy - a system in which citizens were to choose and replace political leaders in periodic, free, fair, and regular elections.

At this stage relevant citizens’ engagement was aimed at getting the populace to understand and take part in the electoral process and the promotion of democracy was largely geared towards this goal.

Development and strengthening of democratic institutions that were to ensure the observance of rule of law, transparency and accountability were given very little attention and citizen’s participation in this area was non-existent.

As may be expected these institutions over a few years began to breakdown and the little value existing in them began to erode. Instead of tangible dividends of democracy the country began to witness a recession in democracy, a backsliding democracy that found expression in corrupt enrichment, fraudulent electoral process and abuse of state

power. All these led to a loss of faith and lack of trust by the citizens’ in government.

To revive the confidence and trust of the people in government and to achieve better public service delivery some reform minded government officials alongside civil society and private sector advocates began to seek an innovative way of promoting democratic norms and improving government performance through citizens’ engagement.

This led to the movement for Nigeria to join the Open Government Partnership (OGP).

The Open Government Partnership was formally launched on September 20, 2011, with 8 founding governments (Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Norway, the Philippines, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States) Nigeria became a member in 2016 as the 70th member; today there are 76 member state and about 15 subnational entities.

Open government proposes a new model of state reform and modernization of public administration to improve the value to the public of the delivery of public services in an equal and reciprocal manner. It is based on an innovative way of coordinating transparency initiatives, citizen participation, and stakeholder collaboration.

The unique feature of OGP is that it operates on the premise that the government and civil society operating together as equal partners on the same platform would make greater achievement on citizen centric, transparent and accountable public service delivery.

The OGP process identifies reform champions in the public service and those in the non-state actors sector and empowers them to work together for the good of the people.

In Nigeria several reformers were buried deep in bureaucracy – Dr. Joe Abba and his team were working on public service reforms; the Nigerian Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (NEITI) was working on transparency in the extractive industry, the Bureau of

Public Procurement was working on open procurement and Mrs. Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu was leading a team on Justice Sector reforms where the movement for the establishment of a public register on beneficial ownership was in top gear.

The Freedom of Information Unit of the Federal ministry of Justice led

by Mr. Benjamin Okolo was working on achieving access to information for the citizens.

Within the civil society and private sector Budgit, Public and private Development Centre, the Media Rights Agenda, Open Judiciary Initiative, Ethics and Corporate Compliance Institute of Nigeria, Nigeria Economic Summit Group, etc were all making impacts on areas of budget transparency, open contracting, access to information, judicial openness and accountability, anti-corruption and regulatory compliance etc.

What OGP did was to provide a platform for them all to work together and achieve the common purpose.

Upon joining the OGP in 2016, Nigeria made 14 commitments in 4 thematic areas as follows:1. Fiscal Transparency 2. Anti-Corruption 3. Access to Information and 4. Citizens Engagement These commitments address OGP 5 grand challenges which are geared towards:sures that address the full range of citizen services by fostering public service improvement or private sector innovation; Measures that address corruption and public ethics, access to information, campaign finance reform, and media and civil society freedom; Public Resources: Measures that address budgets, procurement, natural resources and foreign assistance; Measures that address public safety, the security sector, disaster and crisis response, and environmental threats; and -

ability: Measures that address corporate responsibility on issues such as the environment, anti-corruption, consumer protection, and community engagement.

The people and government of Nigeria in conjunction with civil society and private sector organizations integrated ongoing reform into the OGP initiative to address the relevant principles and OGP challenges.

These include: (a)Financial Management Systems: Implementation of the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) and the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) has brought greater transparency to public financial management processes. (b)Treasury Single Account (TSA): Full implementation of the TSA has enabled the government to better monitor the financial activities of over 900 MDAs from a single platform, reduced the amount the government loses in interest rates on borrowing from commercial banks, eliminated the process of cash backing MDAs’ accounts with commercial banks, improved the reconciliation process for MDA accounts and saved the government several billions of naira which would otherwise have been lost through corrupt practices. (c)Bank Verification Number (BVN): The implementation of the BVN initiative has created a centralized biometric identification system for the financial system. It has reduced fraudulent practices by dubious individuals and restored confidence in our banking industry given that it makes it possible to follow the trail of money.

Today five states namely- Kaduna , kano, Anambra, Ebonyi and Niger are all in the process of achieving open government as members of the OGP family in Nigeria.

In the 1 year since its implementation OGP has made appreciable impact in the area of Budget process transparency – there is now a citizens guide to the Nigerian budget which is accessible on the website of the Budget Office of the Federation; Open Contracting platform has been established in the Bureau of Public Procurement, Asset recovery is easily monitored by civil society organisations and the general public; the Corporate Affairs Commission has designed forms of annual returns that will enable it publish a register of beneficial owners of shares in Nigeria.

It is not all a complete success story.

There is difficulty in enforcing compliance with commitments because the OGP is a voluntary initiative and not a convention neither was it brought about by a treaty.

There is also a lack of drive towards embracing the cultural and religious platforms in Nigeria and this cuts off a large chunk of the populace who are otherwise attached to these institution.

That said it is safe to state that the foundation is laid and the pillars have been erected such that continuous working together will enable us build a society founded on open, transparent and accountable government.

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Civil War: We’re not involved in Asaba Massacre -Gens Akinrinade, Nwachukwu

By Peter Fowoyo More than 50 years after the civil war, two retired Army Generals, Lt. Gen. Alani Akinrinade and Maj. Gen. Nwachukwu, have denied the allegation making round that they were part of the federal troops who carried out the bloody execution that took place in Asaba.

The Asaba massacre occurred in early October, 1967 during the civil war, fought over the secession of Biafra. Asaba, Delta state was ethnically and linguistically Igbo, but was never part of Biafra.

They both harped on the need to restructure the country especially, away from the unitary system to a federal system of government, where states would be allowed to control its resources and contributes to the federal government.

When states are allowed to manage its resources, they opined, governors can determine how much they will servants in their respective states and salaries would not be owed as in the case of some governors currently.

For instance, the governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, owes some workers in the state more than one year salary while those workers who are paid could get as low as 20 percent of their minimum wage. The state has equally not witnessed any meaningful infrastructural development since the years ago.

The retired Generals spoke at A Brief Political History of the Nigerian Army”, authored by Dr. Akintunde Akinkunmi, a Maj. General in the Army, held at the weekend at Metropolitan Club, Kofo Abayomi, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The panel of discussants

Alani Akinrinade (rtd), who also represented the Chairman of the occasion, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, former Chief of Adekeye (rtd), former Chief Abdullahi Bello (rtd) and Maj. Gen Ike Nwachukwu (rtd).

They blamed politicians for being afraid to restructure the country advising them that they should take a cue from the Army, which, notwithstanding its enormous challenges was able to restructure itself into eight divisions, four in the South and four in the North.

repercussions on the military institutions and the Nigerian state. It is clear from the book that the author feels that the and a victim of its promenade into politics. He also says the the double jeopardy of lack of development and tyranny even though he points out that the military left a few physical infrastructure like roads, bridges as well as some institutions and reforms that are of lasting importance like adopting the metric system and driving on the right hand

side of the road put in place by General Yakubu Gowon.

“Creation of states which made sense with Gowon’s 12 states structure was bastardized by successor regimes. With the exception of Buhari and the Abdulsalami Abubakar all the other military administrations existing states interminably as a strategy for seeking support and placating opponents until we got to our present states structure of unviable states unable to pay public servant for a whole year or carry out any developmental projects.

“The military has imposed on the constitutional development of Nigeria its command structure of centralization giving no room for regional and cultural uniform administrations and imposing unity of direction thereby destroying innovation variety and competitive but cooperative federalism in the land.

“General Akinkunmi’s book is divided into 16 chapters and the chapter titles such as in the beginning, the political

and its overt entry into politics, the second military government and the civil war years and the post war years, the third military government and return to civil rule, the brief civilian interregnum, the fourth military government and war against indiscipline, military government shaken and stirred, the sixth military government, descent into abyss, the seventh military government and partial legacy of Hubris.”

their generation has failed the country, they challenged the youths to wrestle power so as to install a government that would give everyone a sense of belonging.

Professor Akinjide Osuntokun, who reviewed the book, noted that “since 1999 to the present two former heads of military government have held the post of civilian president.

This can only be explained either as a failure of politicians to organize themselves in order to be in power or the power of the military to draw Nigerians to themselves. What is obvious to this reviewer is politicians have neither been all devils nor the military been all saints. “ But in reading this book, Gowon, Obasanjo and Buhari in that order stand out to have positively impacted the country. In total the military has lost out in the wastage of in war, coups and premature retirement. Nigerians have also paid dearly with the loss of lives in the civil war and the ethnic cleansing in the North in 1966.

“This is a book on the incursion of the military into Nigerian politics and the

Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South West mega rally in Osogbo, Osun State. . . at the weekend

My 2nd term ambition borne out of will to serve, not personal gain - Buhari

By Mathew Dadiya, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has said the driving force for be to serve the people, and see their lives improved, not for frivolity or personal ambition.

The President said that his decision to seek a second out of a deep passion to serve Nigerians, and not for personal gains.

Buhari said this at the

All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward Congress held at Bayajida Model Primary School, Saturday in Daura, Katsina State.

He said that the passion to serve and see real changes in the lives of Nigerians informed his choice to join place, and inspired him to contest elections in 2003, 2007, 2011 and 2015.

Buhari noted that his administration had already started the process of ensuring fairness, justice and

equity, in spite of challenges, and would work hard to consolidate on the gains.

“I am not in politics for fun, frivolity or to amass wealth, I have always been driven by a deep sense of commitment lives of our people.

“After my retirement from the army, or forceful retirement, I sat back and watched as events unfolded on the political turf, and realised the country needed an intervention for fairness, justice and inclusion of

Nigerians in the issues that The President called for patience, maturity and orderliness as the 2019 elections’ calendar begins to unfold, urging political parties, candidates and the electorate to put the country that victory ultimately belongs to God. “After going to the court so many times to challenge results of elections in 2003, 2007 and 2011, and going up to the Supreme Court, I

concluded that ultimately it is God who determines who will win elections, and in 2015 I got here,’’ he added.

In his remarks, the Katsina State Governor, Alhaji Aminu Masari, said the process of electing the leaders of the party at the ward level was hitch-free, orderly and based on the constitution of the APC. “What we have here are our leaders that were chosen based on consensus and we the will of the people and

the APC constitution. We followed the process to also ensure that there is Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity stated that the Chairman of the Organising Congress, who is also the Commissioner of Justice Ahmad Usman El-Marzuq urged the party leaders to remain loyal and live up to expectations.

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Foundation unveils plan to reduce out of school children in Nigeria, Kenya, others

By Mathew Dadiya, Abuja Education Above All (EAA), a foundation founded by Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser of Qatar has unveiled a programme targeting 10 million Out-ofSchool children in Nigeria, Ghana and other countries across the world.

Sheikha Moza who is also a United Nations Sustainable Development Goal advocate and Chairperson of EAA Foundation, alongside partners, announced that 10 million out of school

children in some of the most challenging situations around the world, will receive quality primary education.

In an event that saw the gathering of world leaders at the New York Public Library, Sheikha Moza says, “We did not achieve this remarkable goal by just writing checks.”

EAA’s ‘Educate A Child program’ has over 80 global partners, and operates with 42 of them in 50 countries, to tackle the barriers to education and close the

gap on the 63 million out of school children.

“I have watched as schools were built from scratch…

I have listened to lessons taught under the shade of a tree,” Her Highness said in her opening address.

“The desire to learn is one of the most powerful forces of human nature is in every child and helping children responsibility of us all,” she pointed out.

With a total of over $1.8 billion invested to reach the milestone, EAC has already enrolled over 6

million children worldwide discrimination, Securing

desperate need of our help.

“Let’s work together to

natural

commitments

Sheikha Moza’s 2012 promise and demonstrates that progress is possible, even amid the worsening education crisis it is understood.

Sheikha Moza calls for more partners to replicate and scale up EAC’s successful formula as “the world is not a safe place, yet… Millions of children are still waiting and in

of them and for the world we share. Believe me, it is possible.”

At the event, United Nations Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. António Guterres, speaks on the power of education, saying, “Our dream of a sustainable future cannot be realized if we do not support children’s dreams to gain an education.

“When we educate a child we give her more than books, papers, pencils or a calculator.

“We give her the tools, skills and imagination she needs to shape the world around her and to make her community, and her society, more peaceful.”

The event bring together

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, his wife, Olufunso, Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun and Senator Daisy Danjuma, at day two of the Lagos Bridal Fashion week 2018, in Lagos

as the President of Ghana, Mr. Nana Akufo-Addo, model and philanthropist, Ms. Naomi Campbell, as well as international and local NGOs, development agencies, development banks, governments and private sector companies from countries as widespread as Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Kenya, Palestine, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.

EAC works side-by-side with children, their families, communities, governments and partners, to identify barriers to education and support children to overcome them.

This successful partnership approach allows for EAC to take local knowledge and expertise from the community itself and scale it up using multi-

sector solutions.

Educate A Child has focused on enrolling hardto-reach marginalised children, children in poverty, or those who face social or cultural barriers to education, and children Some successful programmes that are being implemented include by the foundation includes children living in rural remote areas far from school buildings, such as nomadic populations in Mali.

Also, children living in areas where the natural environment is challenging, Bangladesh, and children areas where schools cannot operate, such as Syria and Yemen.

The foundation also covers children living in densely populated urban areas where schools may be over-crowded and dangerous, such as the favelas of Rio de Janeiro Also children living in severe poverty and may have to work instead of going to school, such as children in domestic labour in Haiti.

Nigeria accounts for a huge number of Out-ofSchool children Esperanto in the North East which has been ravaged by poverty, religious extremism, hunger, diseases and recently violence.

A combination of these factors have forced millions of children out of school, an area the foundation is targeting so as to mitigate the use of these children for terrorism purpose.

Investors flood Enugu for business opportunities

By Moses Oyediran, Enugu

New set of investors have made presentations to the Enugu State Executive Council (EXCO) on the possibility of establishing business investments in the state in line with the robust investment drive of the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi administration.

A Morocco based company, producer and exporter of phosphate rock and phosphoric acid and the number two in phosphate-based fertilizers, made a presentation at the EXCO meeting on its plan to establish a fertilizer blending plant in Enugu State.

Addressing newsmen after the presentation, the company’s Country Manager and Deputy Managing Director, Nigeria, chose Enugu State as one of the

states to invest in the fertilizer business because of “the peaceful, secure and friendly investment atmosphere” in the state.

Usoh added that the by the investment drive of the state government and the infrastructural development in the state, stressing that the state government has exhibited serious commitment that “Enugu State is open and ready for business”.

“We have seen the level of drive by government of Enugu State to woo investors to the state. We have a more peaceful environment here to operate business and it is really key for any business.

You can’t operate a business where you are not sure of your safety. So we’ve seen in Enugu recently that there is a lot of investments on food security and infrastructure”, he said.

The country Manager explained that the company is seeking development relationship with the state government on agriculture expansion through collaboration on the fertilizer blending project, adding that what it requires from the government was between four documentation and approval processes for selected site”.

He noted that “the collaboration will ensure steady access to supply of customized fertilizer for Enugu State Agricultural support projects at most competitive price for farmers”, stating that it will create employment, empower the youth, improve farmers’ income as well as the corporate social responsibility Revealing that the company had a fruitful discussion with

the EXCO as “the governor has promised to put the machinery in motion to make sure that we get access to land”, Usoh further disclosed that “the plant is an investment that we should be able to actualize within 15 to 18 months, if we have access to land.

He also stated that the investment is at $7 million and has the production capacity of 100,000 MT/Annum of fertilizer for farmers in the state, adding that the site for the plant requires “industrial area, possible access to rail line, access to power and road infrastructure and good topography”.

Also at the EXCO meeting was an international company based in London and Abuja, Nigeria, White Page International Concept, which made a presentation on the need for the commencement of exploration of the state’s

mineral deposits.

Addressing newsmen after the presentation, the acting General Manager of the company, Ifedinma Okafor, said that the governor has expressed desire on the need to begin the exploration because bring to the government and the people of the state.

Shedding more light on of the company, Onyiluka Ikechukwu stated that “Enugu enormous wealth, mineral resources”, saying: “Why we are here is to explore and engage the government on how to begin to harness these potentials that are hidden under the ground for the Speaking further on the choice of Enugu, Onyiluka said that “Enugu State is good for doing business”, commending

Gov. Ugwuanyi for making the state business friendly through his people-oriented programmes and commitment to robust investment drive.

Responding, the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Ogbuagu Anikwe, his counterpart from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Sam Ogbu-Nwobodo and the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Industrialization and Public Private Partnership (PPP), Hon. Chibuzor Okafor, to Enugu State was as a result of the existing peace and good governance in the state.

They stated that the governor has created an enabling environment for business to thrive in the state and has also engendered a robust investment drive, stressing that “Enugu State is peaceful, secure and open for business”.

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‘Ebonyi spends N690m on road infrastructure maintenance’

By Edward Nnachi, Abakaliki In a bid to keep its road network at par with what obtains in other parts of the globe, Ebonyi State government weekend said it had spent over N690million on road infrastructure maintenance across the state, in the last two years.

This is even as it has said that it would

Awujale’s 2nd annual lecture to discuss civil society, governance The Board of Trustees of the Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, (CFR), Professorial Chair in Governance of the Department of Political Science, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State has announced that the second annual lecture will hold on May 10, 2018 at Ijebu Ode. The lecture is part of activities to commemorate the birthday of the donor of the Chair.

This year’s lecture will look at the civil society and governance in Nigeria’s budding democracy.

According to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, of the Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona Professorial Chair in Governance, Olatunji Ayanlaja (SAN), “the professorial chair will keep striving for the enthronement of transparency and good governance in Nigeria.”

He disclosed that the professorial chair-holder, Prof Ayodele Olukotun will deliver the annual lecture on the topic, ‘Civil Society and Governance in Nigeria’s Evolving Democracy, 1999-2018,’ to further awaken public consciousness on the need for all hands to be on deck to achieve the noble objective of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, in endowing the chair.

The inaugural lecture for the endowment of the professorial chair was held annual lecture took place in 2017 with governance and media discussed by the professorial chairholder, Prof Ayodele Olutokun, under the topic “Governance and the Media in an Emergent Democracy: A Study of the Role, Record and Nigerian Media 1999 – 2017.”

be disappointing and laughable for people to say that the state government, led by Engr.

Dave Umahi was ‘vindictive’ with its infrastructural development. It added that the various projects so far executed by the state government cut ethnic and political leanings and were evenly spread in all the 13 local government areas of the state.

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Infrastructural Maintenance, Chief Ali Odefa made this disclosure in Abakaliki during an exclusive chat

with The Daily Times.

Odefa, who also superintends and supervises the Ebonyi State Roads Maintenance Agency (EBROMA) said prior to the advent of the current administration, most roads in the state were impassable and in dilapidated state, adding the state government had embarked on massive infrastructural projects, its meager resources notwithstanding.

On why the Ebonyi State government has embraced concrete road technology instead of asphalted road considering its high capital cost, he noted that although it was more expensive to do concrete

road than asphalted, adding that, “The truth soil texture of Ebonyi is so bad that you can’t put the guarantee on asphalted roads, even if they are done by a multinational construction company. But concrete roads give you a lifetime guarantee. They last longer. So that’s why the state government has deemed it necessary to consider concrete roads, as against asphalted roads. We want to do something that will last for our children, and the generation after them long after we are gone.

The state government wants to do something that’s sustainable”.

Describing Governor Umahi as a practical man, Odefa said part of the reasons why the governor was always on sites to inspect projects, was to ensure that international best practices were followed and to enhance strict adherence to quality, pointing out that why jobs are not properly done in this part of the world was because of lack of supervision.

“This is there is no local government area in this state, where a multi-billion-naira project, especially road has not been executed or is ongoing. So it feels disappointing and laughable for people to come up

and say the governor has been vindictive with his infrastructural development”.

“It’s not strange; it’s the man who has the ball that’s being tackled.

The Governor’s projects in this state are being spread and done in such a you are you, you will feel the impact. Dividends of democracy are going round judiciously in Ebonyi State, under Dave Umahi’s administration unlike what we had before now here. And the man is a highly detribalised person. Therefore, his programmes and projects cut across every nook and crannies of this state”, Odefa said.

R-L: Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (right), Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi (middle), Olori Oluwo of iwo, Chanel Akanbi (left), during the Goodwill Visit by Mr. Governor to Iwo / Ayedire/ Ola-Oluwa Federal Constituency at Iwo. . .on Friday

TSWSA instals ATM to dispense water, proposes metering customers in Taraba

By Okerafor Athanatius, Jalingo The Taraba State Water Supply Agency (TSWSA), an Agency under the State Ministry of Water Resources has propelled towards of the State Government, geared towards making common man and at all times.

The Agency has therefore, commenced installations of Automated Teller Machines (ATM)

to distribute Water to all nooks and crannies of the State.

The General Manager (GM),TSWSA, Engnr. Buba Siam who stated this while speaking exclusively with Daily Times in Jalingoa also said, government’s plans to introduce the use of ATM machines as in Commercial Banks was aimed at taking Water to the door steps of the citizenry.

Engnr Siam told our Correspondent that installations of ATM machines at strategic positions in Jalingo, the State capital started last

year, 2017, pointing out that the exercise has been tremendous and successful. were installed last year, 2017, tested and are all working well”, “One mounted at Roadblock area, while the other one mounted behind the Bureau for Land and “As we speak, we are expecting additional Ten Machines to be installed”, said Buba Siam.

The GM, further disclosed that the Contractor, saddled with responsibility of installing

the Ten new Machines has been mobilized.

He also revealed that in the next Ten months, additional Ten ATM machines would be installed at strategic points within the State.

The issue of metering Customer’s Houses across the State before Water could be dispensed, the GM had this to say, “All our residential houses within Jalingo will be metered and we have started the metering procedure”, “What we mean by metering is that every household, every of our

customers will have a Meter before the Water gets to his or her house”.

According to him, “Under the Metering system, Customers only pay for Water consumed”.

“We want to discourage Customers whether Water is consumed or not” he added.

He however, described vandalism and erosion on Water Pipes as some of the constraints of the Agency.

Others are desperate Customers and people who at all cost break their pipes.

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HIV: Lagos treats over 7,000 persons

By Benjamin Omoike The Lagos state government has said about 67,763 persons are currently on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), treatment care in the state as against the 64,000 it had as of June last year.

The state Commissioner for Health Dr. Jide Idris, who revealed this at the on-going ministerial briefing in Lagos state, said its Malaria, HIV and Tuberculosis programmes have been very effective.

Idris said 64,000 doses of oral anti-malarial and 10,000

doses of injectable Artesunate were procured and distributed across the state in the last one year. ‘’The programme has been able to place and retain 67,763 HIV positive persons on treatment care and support across the state out of which 1,989 persons are on treatment in three Global Fund supported LGAs (Ikorodu, Oshodi-Isolo and Epe), as at December 2017.

The above achievement has earned the state GF supported HIV Control programme an extension period of implementation of 18 months.

‘’The programme had been able to counsel, test and give results to 1,125,939 persons.

The state has been able to scale up Provider-Initiated Testing and Counseling (PITC), Option B+ for pregnant women and test and start strategies in government tertiary, secondary and primary health facilities,’’ he said.

The Commissioner added that the state has been able to scale up Anti-retro Viral Therapy from 44 sites to 65 sites, adding that they also upgraded 10 per cent of its Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT), sites

with optimisation of services from Option B to Option B+.

He explained that Lagos sub-national government in all countries in the world to be appointed as a Principal Recipient by the Global Fund towards the implementation of comprehensive HIV Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support program across 70 health facilities in the 3 LGAs of Epe, Ikorodu and OshodI Isolo.

According to him, ‘’the key objectives of the grant are to, among others, reduce new HIV infections, and improve

the quality of life for the 10,337 number of PLHIVs on treatment of which 3,876 are children. ‘’Provide people living in Epe, Ikorodu and OshodI Isolo LGAs with universal access to high-quality, patient-centered prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services for TB/HIV by 2017.

“Contribute towards achieving HIV epidemic control in Epe, Ikorodu and Oshodi/Isolo LGAs by year the 2020 with epidemic control least 80 per cent,” he said.

All Progressives Congress members waiting to cast their votes at the party’s rescheduled ward congress, at Ward 4, Afijio Local Government, Fiditi... on Sunday.

Photo: Governor’s Office

T & G Varsity will boost healthcare delivery system in Nigeria – Gov Emmanuel Akwa Ibom State Governor Udoh Emmanuel has

of this magnitude comes with a lot of value addition and

the construction of Thompson and Grace Medical University in the state as a major boost in the healthcare delivery system in Nigeria.

Governor Emmanuel stated this during the foundation laying ceremony of the Community Primary Healthcare Hospital of the Thompson and Grace Medical University in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, on Friday.

In his speech, the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Dr. Udoh Emmanuel, who was represented by his deputy, Mr. Moses Frank Ekpo, said he was particularly delighted that with the strategic objective of Thompson and Grace Medical University, there is every reason to believe that the institution will become a centre of excellence that will further fast-track the process of technology transfer in the vital area of quality healthcare service delivery.

According to him, the project

the area of job creation.

“As from projected statistics, I am told that when fully operational, this medical city has the capacity to accommodate up to 35,000 workers in what appears to be one of the biggest foreign direct investment drives in this part of the world,” he said.

He assured the management team of the T&G Medical University and its promoters that “our state government project and will continue to do whatever is required to provide the convivial environment for the success of this great initiative.”

The German Envoy to Nigeria, H.E. Dr. Bernhard Schlagheck, who led another German medical expert, Prof.

Dr. Dr. med. Uwe KochGromus, Executive Dean of the Medical Faculty of University Medical Center Eppendorf (UKE), Germany, to perform the foundation laying

ceremony of the Thompson and Grace Medical University’s (TGMC) Senate and General Administration Building, and the Community Primary Healthcare Hospital of the university.

The Envoy, who was represented by Mr. Christopher Wenzel, Head of Corporation at the Embassy, said that his government and people of Germany are concerned about the health service delivery in Nigeria and are willing to support this kind of project designed to improve the health standard of the people of Nigeria.

He called on the governments and institutions across the globe to support the Thompson and Grace Medical University which he believes would create the environment for the provision of quality medical services in Nigeria, noting that “a healthy nation is a wealthy nation.”

Similarly, Prof. Dr. Dr. med.

Uwe Koch-Gromus noted that TGMC will lead in medical research in this part of the

world as it will leverage on the experience of the University of Hamburg (UKE) to develop quality curriculum for medical students in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.

He believes that “TGMC is a good strategic partner that my institution needs in the area of medical research which is lacking in most institutions in Africa.”

Welcoming the guests, Dr. Isaac Thompson Amos, Managing Director and CEO of Thompson & Grace Investment Limited, principal promoters of the TGMU, noted that this project was driven by three critical and closely-related needs in healthcare and medical education in Nigeria.

They include the “need

needs led to his organisation’s collaboration with some international medical and research institutions across the globe such as USTAWI Research Institute, USA; HKS Inc., USA; Center for Health Systems & Design, Texas A&M University USA, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, USA; University Medical Center of Hamburg Eppendorf (UKE), Germany; UKE Consult Und Management GmbH, Germany, Hellmann Worldwide Healthcare Logistics GmbH, Germany, among others to carry out research, planning and design of the medical city that would create a healthcare model where people can “Work, Live, Learn, Heal and Play.”

professionals in Nigeria; the need for world-class medical university capable of innovative research and development (R&D) in Nigeria and Africa;

the Akwa Ibom State Governor and other top medical experts from Nigeria, Germany and the USA, formally signalled the construction of the university’s infrastructure at the expanse land located in Afaha Obong, an ourskirt of Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom State.

accessible healthcare services in Nigeria.”

According to him, these

OPC warns FG on Dino Melaye, demands his immediate release Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) President, Dr. Frederick Fasehun, has kicked against police arraigning Senator Dino Melaye on a hospital stretcher, saying, it represents a gross violation of human rights by the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.

OPC called for the immediate release of the Senator.

The Yoruba socio-cultural group berated the InspectorGeneral of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, over the incident and condemned others that, OPC complained, were contributing to the government’s sordid human rights records.

Fasehun said: “Transporting Senator Melaye on a stretcher from Abuja for arraignment in Lokoja, Kogi State, the IGP is behaving like a Gestapo police chief in Adolf Hitler’s Germany.

“That action is unacceptable.

It is man’s inhumanity against man.

The Distinguished Senator’s arraignment in a stretcher is degrading, dehumanising and draconian, and it deserves universal condemnation by all rightthinking persons.”

The Senator reportedly tried to escape tear-gas fumes in a police vehicle transporting him to Lokoja, following which hospital, from where police brought him to court on a stretcher in the Federal capital and subsequently to Lokoja, Kogi State.

“Senator Dino Melaye must not die!” Fasehun warned.

“Whoever is maltreating him can only hide under the cover of this regime, but that person will surely account for this gross misdeed not only to Nigerians but the international community.”

In a press statement issued in Lagos at the weekend, Fasehun said, it was clear that the police were mishandling and maltreating the Senator as part of an ongoing script designed to silence the opposition.

“They just want to cow everyone into silence. This the patriotic voices that have tried to hold the PMB regime accountable in the National Assembly, in the Judiciary, in the social and traditional media, in civil society and in opposition political parties,” OPC said.

“It is a throwback to the era of Decree 4 of 1984, when as maximum dictator, General Muhammadu Buhari made it dangerous to exercise your Freedom of Speech.”

He recalled that the IGP similarly displayed this tendency in the Benue killings, where the police chief disobeyed to relocate to Makurdi, the capital, to stem the wave of

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I stole 1200 phones from Lagos commuters – Suspect

By Joy Anyim A phone thief arrested by the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command has confessed that he has stolen over 1200 from Lagos commuters since he joined pickpocketing gang.

The suspect, Femi Solomon, from Ogun State was arrested last Thursday by the operatives in Iyana Oworo, Lagos, after stealing a Samsung phone from a commuter in a bus stampede at the bus stop.

Solomon, an auto technician noted that he joined pickpocketing

gang in Obalende, where he was ushering people to buy used cloth popularly called “Okrika”.

According to him, one of his customers, Ismaila, who was about 50 years old, “introduced me to pickpocketing. I noticed he was coming to with so much money.

I told him I was looking and he assured me that he was going to assist me with one. And, when he was going to introduced me to one, he said I should be following him, while I learn from him”.

He continued I was following from behind

and monitoring what he was doing. We were moving from one bus stops in Lagos to the other from morning till evening. He was stealing phones and wallets from passengers inside bus and at bus stops.

Throughout the six months “I followed him, we could pick 6 to 8 phones and wallets from people without them knowing.

He kept everything to himself, but at the end of the day, he would give me between N4,000 to N6,000 depending on his wish”.

“On August 2016, I started on my own. I wasn’t bold enough to pickpocket during

the day. Besides, I was still a “green horn” and inexperienced, so I deviced to go out from evening since nobody pickpocket at night.

I start operation at 6:00 p.m and I end at 9:00 p.m.

My target is between 4 to 5 mobile phones in a day.

Once am able to hit that and I retire. I sell phones to a friend based in Lagos Island”.

“In my rough estimation, I would have stolen 1200 phones both by standing in Lagos bus stops and inside commercial buses.

The routes I normally go to are Ajegunle, Iyana

Oworo to Ketu, Ketu to Ojota and Oshodi to Mile 2. I operate on Monday, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. I also operate at night parties and where there are overnight events”, he stated.

Recovered from the suspects were four mobile phones.

The suspect has been transferred to the SCID for further investigations.

Commenting on the development, the Command’s PPRO, SP Chike Oti sàid that the onslaught against criminal elements still operating in the state is still on going and that no criminal would be spared.

Representative of the Speaker, House of Representatives,Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, Minority Whip of the House,Hon. Yakubu Umar Barde(left),receiving Award of Excellence in Leadership and Humanitarian Service on behalf of the Speaker from the District Governor, Rotary District 9125,Nigeria,Rotn. Mbanefo Nnoka(Middle) and Council President,Rotn. Waheed Shittu,at the 31st All Nigeria Rotaract Multi-District Conference, in Abuja on Saturday 5th May,2018 Photo: Speaker’s Media Office

Explosions: NEMA donates medical equipment to hospital

By Tom Garba, Yola National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has donated medical equipment for the treatment of survivors of Tuesday’s twin bomb blasts in Mubi, Adamawa. and a market left at least 69 dead and scores critically injured.

Mr Abbani Imam, the of Adamawa and Taraba, presented the equipment to the management of Mubi General Hospital on Friday in Mubi.

He made the presentation on behalf of Alhaji Mustapha Maihaja, the Director General of NEMA. Imam said the emergency medical intervention was a directive from Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to assist in treating the injured.

He added that “Vice President Yemi Osinbajo directed the agency to supply all necessary medical equipment to bring relief to victims of Tuesday’s Mosque and market bomb blasts.”

He noted that equipment donated included surgery items and drugs, explaining that some drugs were also supplied to Federal Medical Centre, Yola, where many critically injured in the blasts were referred to for treatment.

Dr Terry Dauda, the Chief Pharmacist of the hospital who received the equipment, commended Federal Government for the intervention.

Dauda said the donation was timely and would go a long way in saving lives of many critically injured victims.

Ozubulu Church Massacre: Trial suspects denied bail

By Moses Oyediran, Enugu The presiding judge, Justice Fidelis .I. Aniukwu in the case of the killings at St Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu at the Anambra State High Court refused bail application for the four suspects standing trial in the August 6, 2017 killings.

The Judge in his ruling said the danger in granting the suspects bail could be risky, especially when the suspects could not prove overwhelming circumstances to warrant their bail. Justice Aniukwu said it has never been easy to grant bail to someone accused of murder or involved in a capital tempo of trial is encouraging”,

therefore granting bail might jeopardize the case.

The suspects, Chinedu Akpunonu, Chukwudi Ugwu, Vincent Ike and Onyebuchi Mbanefo had in their separate applications for bail stated that they were stressed that even before the law they remained innocent and were entitled to bail.

They also stated that they had health conditions that Nnewi Medium Prison health facilities could not handle.

The judge agreed that ill health was enough argument to grant suspects bail in may choose to keep faith in their plea of innocence or jump bail.

In the case of Akpunonu, the judge stated that the court

could not rely on a referral by a doctor who last saw the accused in November 2015. He asked the prison authorities to ensure that the suspects were given proper However, Festus Keyamo, SAN, counsel to Akpunonu interlocutory appeal on the ruling.

2018, Emeka Nzelu, a dealer in cosmetics in Johannesburg, South Africa, narrated how Onyebuchi Mbanefo, a.k.a.

Dog; the fourth accused, called him on phone in April 2017 and threatened to deal with Aloysius Ikegwuonu a.k.a Bishop for abandoning him when he needed him most.

Nzelu, who is the sixth

witness in the trial claimed that Mbanefo told him that had concluded plans to join “forces with Akpunonu to deal with Bishop for failing to assist him to foot his bill for bullet wound surgery, despite the fact that it was because of Bishop that he sustained the wound”.

But during cross examination by Festus Keyamo, SAN, Nzelu, who spoke through an interpreter, said he did not report such threat to law enforcement agencies either in South Africa or Nigeria.

Nzelu claimed that he to the chairman of Ozubulu Development Union in South Africa. It was also discovered that Nzelu’s statement at the police was inconsistent with

his evidence in court.

Emeka Obi, another witness based in Johannesburg, South Africa alleged that the suspected killers had threatened to kill him, his father, and his younger brother in Brazil Ozubulu.

Led in evidence by Jay Jay Ezeuko, SAN, the prosecution counsel, Obi said he was accused of betrayal because he coincidentally travelled with Ikegwuonu from South Africa to Nigeria and rode in bishop’s carfrom Lagos to Ozubulu in April 2016.

“Armed robbers Gozila and Afam, who are in jail in South African prisonclaimed responsibility

killings of Ozubulu people.

“They also are demanded one million dollars from us or they will wipe out all of us.

Chinedu Akpunonu, Gozilla and Afam are close friends”, he alleged.

However, during cross examination by the defense Akpunonu has never been tried or convicted of any crime both in Nigeria and South through

an

interpreter,

Orakwe once gave evidence in relation to Akpunonu’s innocence in all the killings in Igwe in council’s meeting in Ozubulu. to May 16 and 25; June 8 and 22; and July 6, 2018, for further hearing.

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FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MUYIWA DAMILARE GBENGA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LEMO OLUWAMUYIWA OLUDAMILARE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERNED PLEASE TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLOYEDE NIKE OYE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLOYEDE MUDIRAT OYEBUKOLA .ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

AKANBI ADEBIMPE FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ADENEKAN ADEBIMPE OMOLARA NOW MRS AKANBI ADEBIMPE OMOLARA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

AKINTOLA TITILAYO

AUSTIN IFEANYI

I FORMERLY MISS AROGUNDADE TITILAYO RISIKATU AND MRS JIDEAKINTOLA TITILAYO AYOBAMI IS THE SAME PERSON BUT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS AKINTOLA TITILAYO AYOBAMI. ALL FORMER DOC UMENTS REMAIN VALID OGUNTESCOM AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IFEANYI CHIDUBEM AUSTIN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AUSTIN IFEANYI PAULINUS, ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

EZEONYE BLESSING

SAVIO KANYIDA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OKORO JOVITA NGOZI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. EZEONYE BLESSING NGOZI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DOMINIC MUSUNGU NOW MANDE SAVIO KANYIDA . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

KABIAWU ADEJOKE

AKAGHA PETER

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ADELAJA ADEJOKE SIDIQAT, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS KABIAWU ADEJOKE SIDIQAT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT AKAGHA PETER NDUBUISI AND AKAGHA PETER EZEMADU IS THE SAME PERSON; NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKAGHA PETER EZEMADU. ALL DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. ECO BANK AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

APEH NNABUIKE

NGOZI UCHECHUKWU

ELOHO AWELEWA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NNABUIKE EMMANUEL, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS APEH NNABUIKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC/ AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

UWAJE LYDIA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS NGOZI UMETITI NDUKAIFE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NGOZI UCHECHUKWU NDUKAIFE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC/AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ELOHO EMAKPORE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. ELOHO AWELEWA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC/AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UWAJE KATE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UWAJE LYDIA AND MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 27TH NOVEMBER 1957. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC/ AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

ONOKAY OLAITAN

BISIRIYU OLADIMEJ

TUNDE SOJI

IGHOKO OJO

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ORISILE MORUFAT OLAITAN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONOKAY OLAITAN DARLENE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC/AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BISI OLUWOLE OLADIMEJI KAZEEM, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BISIRIYU OLADIMEJI KAZEEM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC/AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MICHAEL OLUSOJI-ADEWUMI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TUNDE SOJI OLADEJO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC/ AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOHN OJI PROMISE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IGHOKO OJO PROMISE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

HAMMED RAMOTA OPEYEMI

ABRAHAM AHMED

CORRECTION OF NAME

MARIAM MODUPE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AHMED YEMI AKINYEMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKINYEMI ABRAHAM AHMED. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I, ALAYO OLALEKAN OLASEYI WRONGLY WRITTEN AS OLALEKAN ALAYO OLAMILEKAM SEYI. NOW TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALAYO OLALEKAN OLASEYI. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS MUFUTAU MORIAMO MODUPE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. BOLARINWA MARIAM MODUPE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ADENIRAN AJOSE

AUDU DOGWO

SHUAIB BILQIS MURJANAT

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGANMUYI ADENIRAN A ADEBIMBO WISHES TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGANMUYI ADENIRAN AJOSE ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MUSA ADAMU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MAME AUDU DOGWO ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. CONCERNED AUTHORITIES AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MURJENET MUKTAR ,NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS SHUAIB BILQIS MURJANAT .

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MOSES ELIZABETH I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ELIMIHELE ELIZABETH EJIBOSELE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MOSES ELIZABETH EJIBOSELE.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

ILOKA SUNDAY FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ILOKA JUDE CHUKWUNWEIKE NOW,ILOKA SUNDAY CHUKWUNWEIKE .

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CHIANOTU VICTOR

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS VICTOR UCHECHUKWU KENNETH, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHIANOTU VICTOR UCHECHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC/ AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

ROTSHAK HARUNA I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GOWONG H ROTSHAK NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ROTSHAK HARUNA AND MY ADDRESS IS NO.20 IGBO OGEDE LOSI OBA AGODO,ALARA IKORODU LAGOS STATE.

EWEJE OLAMILEKAN FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEBAYO EMMANUEL ABIODUN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EWEJE OLAMILEKAN ABIODUN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

RAHAMAN ADEWALE FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEWALE LATIFAT ABIMBOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS RAHAMAN ADEWALE LATIFAT ABIMBOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE NOTE

ADEYEMI FEMI I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEYEMI PHILIP FATAI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEYEMI FEMI PHILIP. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC/AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

EMMANUEL AZUBUIKE

ODUNAYO OMOBAYONLE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GODWIN OKWUDIRI GODWIN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EMMANUEL AZUBUIKE EJIOGU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ENIADE OMOBAYONLE TOLULOPE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ODUNAYO OMOBAYONLE TOLULOPE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

EZIAKU ESTHER

RABI FUNMILAYO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TAWA OPEYEMI IBRAHIM NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS HAMMED RAMOTA OPEYEMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OKORIE EZIAKU ESTHER NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. MADUABUCHI EZIAKU ESTHER. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

AUGUSTINA CHINYERE

OLUWASEYI KAFAYAT

CORRECTION OF NAME

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ADEOYE KAFAYAT OLUWASEYI , NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS OLA OLUWASEYI KAFAYAT .ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

I, OKUBOTE SERIFATU WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS SERIFAT RASHEED. NOW TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKUBOTE SERIFATU. BORN 15/11/1959.

FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZEOOKE AUGUSTINA ,NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS EGBELAGU AUGUSTINA CHINYERE .

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLORUNDARE FUNMILAYO RABI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IBRAHIM RABI FUNMILAYO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

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TOOCHUKWU NWIGWE FOUNDATION

23 Companies Registration

CHRIST THE BEGINNING AND END DELIVERANCE & MIRACLE MINISTRY INT’L

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

TOOCHUKWU NWIGWE ( CHAIRMAN) 2.

CHIOMA NWANGUMA ( SECRETARY).

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES IT’S A FOUNDATION THAT IS CONCERN WITH NUTRITION AND WELL-BEING PROJECT, AS WELL AS SUPPORTING THE MOST VULNERABLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES SUCH AS CHILDREN INNEED AND WIDOWS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. JOHN ABUCHI OHAMADIKE 2. OBI AMUNIKE LAWRENCE 3. THOMAS CHIJIOKE OKPO 4. GODWIN OYIBO ITUMA 5. BLESSING NKECHINYERE ORJI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST IN THE WORLD 2. TO MINISTER THE GIFTS OF GRACE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO PEOPLE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

THE LORD’S COVENANT SIGNS AND POWER SANCTUARY

PETER HERBERT ROUTLEY FOUNDATION

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

TRUSTEES: 1) REV. DR. ABIODUN EMMANUEL OKOJI 2) NNAMDI OKOJI 3) OGUGUA OLUWAREMILEKUN OKOJI 4) IJENU YETUNDE OKOJI 5) OMOH RASHIDAT ODUNIFA AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1) TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION [CAC], PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

UNIBEN PROACTIVE MANAGERS 2006 ASSOCIATION

SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU 08028466838 (SOLICITOR)

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

TRUSTEES: 1.

CHIEF OYENIYI AKANDE (CHAIRMAN) 2.

OLUSHOLA ABANIKANDA, ESQ. 3.

MR. EMMANUEL AKINOLA OYEBISI 4.

MR. LAWAL OLATUNJI KARIM -SECRETARY 5.

MR. ANTHONY FAMORIYO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO INDIGENT STUDENTS 2. INSPIRE CONTRIBUTIONS CAPABLE OF BRINGING ABOUT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION IN ILA ORANGUN,OSUN STATE, NIGERIA. 3. ENCOURAGE OUTSTANDING AND DESERVING STUDENTS OF ILA GRAMMAR SCHOOL, ILA ORANGUN, OSUN STATE THROUGH AWARDS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

READY MADE CLOTH AND COSMETICS SELLERS ASSOCIATION OF BADAGRY

TOTAL MAN FULL GOSPEL CHURCH

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

PASTOR MATTHEW AIGBOKHALIA -CHAIRMAN 2.

MRS FAVOUR AIGBOKHALIA -SECRETARY 3.

MR. CHUDE OBOLI -MEMBER 4.

BRO RALPH IBE IRONKWE -MEMBER 5.

MRS EZINNE EZE -MEMBER 6.

MRS ROSE EZE -MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS TO ALL MANKIND 2. TO FEED THE POOR IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PASTOR BARRISTER BEN UMEILECHUKWU 08036746768

ASSOCIATION OF FARMERS IN THE RAIN FOREST ZONE OF NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.

MR OBIOMA CHINDIRIM NNADOZIE - PRESIDENT 2.

MR RAYMOND IKONTAGA UMAGU – VICE PRESIDENT 3.

IMMACULATE AFULUCHI ONUABUCHI – SECRETARY 4.

MR KENNEDY OVIE EDIWORO- FINANCIAL SECRETARY 5.

MR ETETE HARRY SOBERE- TREASURER 6.

MR STANLEY ONUABUCHI WOKPE - PRO 7.

MR ANAYO OBIEFULE EBENEZER - PROVOST THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO SENSITIZE FARMERS ON CURRENT TRENDS IN MODERN FARMING PRACTICES AND TECHNIQUES TOWARDS ACHIEVING FOOD SUFFICIENCY IN NIGERIA; 2. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF FARMERS IN THE RAIN FOREST ZONE OF NIGERIA; 3.

TO PROMOTE UNITY IN SOLIDARITY FOR MEMBERS IN PARTICULAR AND FARMERS IN GENERAL. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ANSLEM IKE ESQ. SOLICITOR

SUPREME VISION CHARITY HOME

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) OLANIRAN AKEEM OLUSEGUN - CHAIRMAN (2) ADEOYE GANIYU (3) AYANTOLA SERIFAT (4) FARINU NUMU TITILOPE (5) ALABI COMFORT OLUWASEUN (6) MOBEE MODUPE AMOPE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1) TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS. (2) TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IROKO, ADEMOLA DAVID, ESQ 2. IROKO, OLAYEMI ABIMBOLA. 3. DR. OGUNSINA, BABATUNDE SUNDAY 4. SONIBARE , LAWRENCE ADEKUNLE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO PROVIDE QUALITATIVE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT THE INDIGENT CHILDREN TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS.

THE TEN PLUS HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION

LIVING PRAISE GLORIOUS ASSEMBLY INTERNATIONAL

OLD GIRLS ASSOCIATION GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL AWKUNANAW 1990 SET

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

NAMES OF BOARD OF TRUSTEE 1) ALIEMEKE, OKERUWA GABRIEL.- POST: CHAIRMAN. 2) OGBUNANKWO, AZUBUIKE FRANCIS 3) EGBANABO, OKACHE ALPHONSUS 4) AHUKANNA, KINGSLEY CHIKE. - POST: SECRETARY. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG MEMBER ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES: 1. DOE DANIEL HOSEA 2. GIDEON NYINFAWA JAPHETH 3. KUNAMA JOSEPH EZEKIEL 4. CHUNU TEJIRI JERRY 5. AYAH TIMOTHY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

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

TRUSTEES 1. IJEBOR NONYELUM PHINA. - CHAIRMAN 2. CHIEDOZIE-UDEH NNEKA 3 OKAM CHINYELU MERCY 4. OKOYE JACQUELINE NNEKA 5. NWABUEZE LINDA OBIANUJU 6. AZODO CYNTHIA ADAOBI. - SECRETARY 7. ALUMONA NNEKA DORIS AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO WORK WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO RESTORETHE GLORY OF THE ALMA 2. TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF THE MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: VICTOR MUONEKE

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OKWEYEH CHARLES CHUKWUKA. 2. OCHUGBUA, LINDA CHUKWUFUMNANYA. 3. ATAGAMEN, SUNNY EMEJAYO. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONGST ALL GRADUATES OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, UNIBEN 2006.

2. TO ARTICULATE THE INTEREST OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. 3. TO ASSIST MEMBERS IN AREAS WHERE ASSISTANCE MAY BE REQUIRED ESPECIALLY IN CAREER, PROFESSION, FINANCE, ETC. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, P.M.B. 198.GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

DE EASTER ROYALE BROTHERS CLUB

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

THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE COPY GOT MISSING, ALL EFFORT TOG TRACE PROVED ABORTIVE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION [CAC], PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: MUSA MOMOH

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

FIREHILL MINISTRY

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

TRUSTEES: 1: PROPHET AJAYI OLABODE- FOUNDER/ CHAIRMAN 2:PASTOR MRS AJAYI GLADYS - ASSISTANT GENERAL OVERSEER 3 PASTOR AJAYI OMOTOLA - GENERAL OVERSEER. 4 AJAYI OLUWATOMIWA - SECRETARY. 5. ELDER AROWOLO OLAMPEMI - MEMBER AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

CELEBRATION TABERNACLE INTERNATIONAL

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

TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR YUKE ODJE 2. PAST. ABIBA ODJE 3. DEACONESS AISHAT OMOKHOREPO ADEBAYO 4. PAST. ANDIE OGHENECHUKO NAKPODIA 5. MR. DAFE ODJE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO ALL NATIONS 2. TO TEACH CHRISTIANS KINGDOM PRINCIPLES AND PRAYER WARFARE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR VINCENT ODJE

Companies Registration 24 INDEPENDENT INITIATIVE FOR SELF RELIANCE AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHUKWU HUMBLE ANYAOHA (CHAIRMAN) 2. BAR. IMIETE AKEBIN ONYIGHI (SECRETARY) 3. ISAAC C. CHUKU(TREASURER) AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FIGHT CORRUPTION AND UNEMPLOYMENT BY EMPOWERMENT THROUGH SKILLS AND POSITIVE IDEOLOGY TOWARDS THE NEW NIGERIA AGENDA. 2. TO CURB YOUTH RESTIVENESS AND SOCIAL VICES IN OUR SOCIETY. 3. TO CROSS BRIDGE FOR RESOUNDING SUCCESS AND EXCELLENCE AMONG GREEN LIFE YOUTH IN NIGERIA AND AFRICA. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES ARE 1. BARR. SEYI AKINWUNMI CHAIRMAN 2. MRS BIMPE BAMGBOSE MARTINS - MEMBER 3. MR ADEBOLA OLANIPEKUN MEMBER 4. MRS NIRETI ADEBAYO - MEMBER 5. MR AYODELE ONI - MEMBER 6. MRS MOROUNRANT ALEBIOSU - TREASURER 7. MRS BODUNRIN OLANIPEKUN - EXECUTIVE SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: CATER FOR CHILDREN IN NEED ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

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

LETTER OF ALLOCATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT JOSEPH OKEKE THE DIRECTOR OF GUBABI & CO LTD, 6 ADELEKE STREET IYANA ERA OJO LAGOS. THE ITEM LOST IS LETTER OF ALLOCATION TO SHOP NO B 710 ALABA INTERNATIONAL MARKET OJO LAGOS STATE. OJO LGA TAKE NOTE.

SHIDA FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. MONSURAT MUHAMMED 2. SUZIE DUNG 3. DR SHUAIBU ADAMU 4. MARUF IBRAHIM 5. MOSHOOD MUHAMMED 6. WASIU FOLORUNSHO 7. OMOBOLANLE LIPEDE OSHIKEN 8. HILDA UKUOMA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN OUR SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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MASJIDULNIYASS ISLAMIC ORGANISATION OF NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999 TRUSTEES: 1. AL AMEEN ADEOLA AREMU 2. ADEOLA ISMAIL AKANMU 3. ABDULAZEEZ SAHEED ADENLE 4. ABDULAZEEZ MOSHOOD ADEKUNLE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO SPREAD KNOWLEDGE OF ISLAM THROUGH SENSITIZING THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOT BEEN FAMILIAR IN DEPTH WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF ISLAMIC RELIGION. 2. ALSO RENDERING ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR SUCH AS ORPHANS, WIDOWS, AND COUNSELLING FAMILIES FOR BETTER MARITAL STABILITY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ADENIYI OLUWAFUNMILOLA

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

TRUSTEES: 1. MR. OMOTAYO OLUWATOSIN 2. MR. ADEMUYIWA ADEWOLE TIMOTHY 3. MRS. OLAWUNMI MUSILIAT BOLANLE 4. MR. OLORUNJU DANIEL GBENGA 5. MRS. FAMAKINWA YEMI ELISABETH 6. MR. IJAGBA AKEEM YUSUF 7. MR. SOLARIN TAOFIK OLABANJI 8. MR. INAKU JOSHUA 9. MISS. BELLO FUNMILAYO REBECCA 10. MRS. BANJO YETUNDE ADERONKE SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO FORM A BODY AND FOSTER UNITY AMONG PHONES AND COMPUTER TECHNICIANS IN OGUN. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

THE NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 1 OKUNGBOWA CHRISTOPHER IZIENGBE 2. IFEZUE VICTOR OBL 3. ONYEKWELU JONATHAN CHUKWUJEKWU 4. ADEBOWALE JOSEPH ADELAKUN S. AINA AKINTOMIDE MORONKEJI THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE: 1. TO REUNITE GRADUATES OF THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE, WITH THE VIEW TO FOSTERING AND FURTHERING FRIENDSHIP AS WELL ENCRANCING SOCIO ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF MEMBERS WORLDWIDE. 2. TO STIMULATE AND ENCOURAGE ALUMNI OF THE UNIVERSITY WORLDWIDE TO SHOW INTEREST IN THE AFFAIRS OF UNIVERSITY AT ALL TIMES. 3. TO PROVIDE A FORUM THROUGH WHICH GOOD IMAGE OF THE UNIVERSITY CAN BE PROJECTED TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD. 4. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG ALL BRANCHES OF THE ASSOCIATION IN ALL PARTS OF NIGERIA AND ABROAD 5. TO SEEK AVENUES FOR ASSISTING THE UNIVERSITY FROM TIME TO TIME. 6. TO FORGE USEFUL LINKS BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY AND HER ASSOCIATES. 7. TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR MONITORING THE PROGRESS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. 8. TO UNDERTAKE SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. ADETUNJI MARTIN AKINFENWA - PRESIDENT 2,ADETUNJI GRACE FOLAKEMI -VICE PRESIDENT 3. ADETUNJI ABISOLA OMOTAYO -TREASURER 4. ADETUNJI OLUWATOBI RUTH 5. ADETUNJI AKINTAYO DANIEL -SECRETARY 6. ADETUNJI TEMITOPE ELIZABET AIM AND OBJECTIVE HELPING LESS PRIVILEDGE CHILDREN BY PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS LIKE FOODS, ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES: 1.

OBINALI MERCY OLUCHI 2.

ONWUBIKO JESSICA 3.

NWOSU CHIDINMA ESTHER 4.

IGWE FAVOUR CHINASA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO ASSIST, PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE WELFARE AND INTEREST OF MEMBER ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

PUBLIC NOTICE

WE THE UNDERSIGNED DISTRIBUTORS OF COSHARIS MOTORS ASSURED THE COMPANY THAT WE WOULD NEVER PATRONIZE OR BUY ANY PRODUCT THAT HAS SAME TRADEMARK IN COLOURS, ETC, WITH ABRO PRODUCTS. MR. SEGUN AGBOLADE MR. WASIU ALAYANDE

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

TRUSTEES: 1. KELECHI CHIMA AJA 2. CHIEF MARK IGWE 3. PETER OBASI 4. LJEOMA PERPETUA ONUOHA 5. OKECHUKWU KENNETH CHITA 6. BENJAMIN OGBONNA MKPUMA 7. INNOCENT UNA. 8. CHIKA ORIE ALEZE. 9. CHIEF DALAS ELEBE 10. GODFREY NNAMDI CHUKWU AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1. TO BE THE HOME AND NATIONAL BODY OF OSHIRI TOWN UNION WHICH CATERS FOR THE WELFARE OF THE INDIGENES OF OSHIRI COMMUNITY IN ONICHA L.G.A.OF EBONYI STATE. 2. TO BE THE PARENTAL AND UMBRELLA BODY OF ALL BRANCHES OF OSHIRI TOWN UNION WHEREVER BASED. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED SECRETARY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE (1) ONWULIRI MAGRET C - CHAIRMAN (2) APUAMADI JOVITA CHIDINMA - SECRETARY (3)NDIKE JOHN CHIDORON (4) OBI KODILICHUKWU PERPETUA (5) MANUKWE CHRISUGOCHI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. ADETUNJI MARTIN AKINFENWA - PRESIDENT 2. ADETUNJI GRACE FOLAKEMI -VICE PRESIDENT 3. ADETUNJI ABISOLA OMOTAYO -TREASURER 4. ADETUNJI OLUWATOBI RUTH 5. ADETUNJI AKINTAYO DANIEL -SECRETARY 6. ADETUNJI TEMITOPE ELIZABET AIM AND OBJECTIVE HELPING LESS PRIVILEDGE CHILDREN BY PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS LIKE FOODS, ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES: 1. ANYAMELE PRISCA- PRESIDENT, 2. ERUDE MITCHELL OGHENEFEJRO- SECRETARY, 3. ANYAMELE BENJAMIN BENSON- TREASURER, 4. ERUDE KINGSLEY OGHENERUKEVWE. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO EMPOWER MEMBERS FINANCIALLY, ECONOMICALLY, SOCIALLY, MORALLY TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRINCE OBINNA ORJI OOA

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OWOLABI ABIMBOLA

ENAMUOTOR-SIMON

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ISAH MUYIDEEN BALA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OWOLABI ABIMBOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMALLY MISS CYNTHIA TCHOJA IDJAI NOW MRS ENAMUOTOR-SIMON JOY TCHOJA. FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE

ADEMOLAKE PATRICIA

COKER OLUBUKOLA

FORMERLY BANJO PATRICIA ODUYEMI NOW ADEMOLAKE PATRICIA ODUYEMI. FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE .

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AJAYI OLUBUKOLA TAIWO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS COKER OLUBUKOLA TAIWO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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TOUCHING LIVES INT’L SKILL ACQUISITION INITIATIVE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAME ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. GOSPEL CHRISTIAN (PRESIDENT) 2. GREG URIEME ERUMAGBORIE (SECRETARY) 3. SHERIFF EJASHAN AZEKE 4. SAMSON SUNDAY..

5. NNAETO UGOCHUKWU NWANISOBI 6. MOSES UWEMEDIMO ESSIET. AIMS: 1. TO FACILITATE CHARITY ACTIVITIES BY REACHING OUT TO THE INDIGENT AND LESS PRIVILEGE WITHIN VARIOUS COMMUNITIES GLOBALLY ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

IBEZIM MAJESTY

SAFI ABDULLATEEF

OLAYEMI ADURAGBEMI

ONUSULU EMMANUELLA

FORMERLY IBEZIM ONYEDIKACHI IFEANYI NOW TO BE ADDRESSED AS IBEZIM MAJESTY ONYEDIKACHI. FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY LATEEF TOLULOPE NOW SAFI ABDULLATEEF TOLULOPE. FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE

FORMALLY ODUWOLE ADURAGBEMI DAMILOLA. NOW OLAYEMI ADURAGBEMI DAMILOLA. FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWANKWO EMMANUELLA IFEYINWA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONUSULU EMMANUELLA IFEYINWA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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OSUNKOYA NICHOLAS

I FORMERLY KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS DAVID ESTHER DOMINIC NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ESTHER BRORIEN DAVID. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERNED TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY AKINWALE TOYIN NOW BASHUA TOYIN. FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS SANNI ESTHER FEYISARA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OKUNLOLA ESTHER FEYISARA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE NOTE.

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FORMERLY MISS BASHORUN AWAWU OYINDAMOLA NOW MRS ARE AWAWU OYINDAMOLA. FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

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OLURIN TEMITAYO

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OYEBO IYABO FUNMILAYO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS IYIOLA FUNMILAYO IYABO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ADEBOYE TEMITAYO KOFOWOROLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OLURIN TEMITAYO KOFOWOROLA.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMIAN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE NOTE.

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IYIOLA-SULAIMAN

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FORMERLY IYIOLA ALIMAT ABIKE NOW IYIOLA-SULAIMAN ALIMAT ABIKE. FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

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CORRECTION OF NAME

FORMERLY MISS TEMITOPE AFOLABI IBISOMI OLOWU NOW MRS TEMITOPE AFOLABI IBISOMI ADETIBA. FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS ADEOYE OLABISI CHRISTIANA. MY CORRECT NAME IS AND I WANT TO BE ADDRESSED AS AS OLUSILE, CHRISTIANA OLABISI. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

GRACE ANOINTED PROPHETIC AND GOSPEL OF CHRIST POWER CENTER THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR DR. MOSES OKUBRE 2. BARR. BLESSING MFON OKUBRE 3. BROTHER PATRICK EBIALA FELIX 4. BROTHER VITALIS NZE 5. PASTOR ELIJAH DANIEL 6. SISTER CHUKWU HAPPINESS OBIMEFULA 7. BRO. MOSES AHMED ABU THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1) TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. 2) TO LIBERATE PEOPLE FROM SATANIC BONDAGE. 3) TO ESTABLISH A SEED OF LOVE THAT WILL PROMOTE MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING RESULTING TO PEACE AND UNITY AMONG MEN AND BRETHREN. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: DANIEL O. ANYANWU, ESQ. (SOLICITOR

THE FATHER’S CHURCH

CAC IT NO: 2722I

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

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

BRIDGE FOR KIND HEART WOMEN INITIATIVE

ADESANYA ADEOLA

ABDUL OLUWASEUN MARTINS

FORMERLY AKINWANDE ADEOLA ASHAKUN NOW ADESANYA ADEOLA ASAKE. FORMER DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known and addressed as ABDUL SEUN AFEEZ, Now wish to be known and addressed as ABDUL OLUWASEUN MARTINS. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

SOSANYA OLUWADAISI

MRS. OLUBUKUNOLA ADEDOYIN ABIKOYE

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUWADAISI OLUWASEUN MICHEAL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SOSANYA OLUWADAISI OLUWASEUN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE NOTE.

I, formerly known and addressed as OLUBUKUNOLA ADEDOYIN OMITOGUN, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OLUBUKUNOLA ADEDOYIN ABIKOYE due to marital status.

All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

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Ondo youths protest over 10 years power outage ÏÏÏYouths

from the Southern Senatorial district of Ondo state, on Sunday, protested over the ten years power outage in the area and the marginalisation of the people in the coastal communities in the state.

The protesting youths, under the auspices of Ilaje Advancement Forum (IAF) blocked all the major roads leading to Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of the state, chanting anti-govern-

ment songs, “No light, no election.”

This led to traffic gridlock in the town and paralysed all commercial activities for more than eight hours as the youths armed with placards embarked on a peaceful procession.

Some of the inscription on the placards read: “Ilaje: enough is enough;” What offence has Ilaje people committed;” “Ondo State government has failed us;” OSOPADEC is fake,” NDDC is fraud;” The Federal Gov-

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ernment has failed in service delivery,” “Our leaders are rogues;” “No light, no election” among others.

Speaking to newsmen, the coordinator of the youths, Tokunbo Ehinmowo, frowned over the deplorable state of the communities in the coastal area, saying the Ilaje nation, despite its huge natural resources and contribute to the country’s GDP, is suffering neglect.

Ehinmowo said the unavailability of power sup-

ply in the area has plunged the people into untold hardship for the past 10 years.

According to her, “The movement is purposed at resisting all retrogressive changes that are socio-politically and economically created as a result of bad leadership.

“Ilaje people must intervene in the process of Ilaje development, rather than remain spectators or passive participants in the ebb and failure of governance in the state.”

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She lamented that there is the dearth of industries, factories, the prevalence of infrastructural decay, environmental degradation, poor empowerment programmes, attributing it to a failure of their representatives at all levels.

She said “For the past ten years, there has not been electricity in all our communities; and this has meted untold hardship on us.

The artisans can no longer work, businesses are collapsing and life has become so unbearable for us.

“We are the local government producing the largest chunk of money to the Federal Government through our oil resources. We surrender everything we have for the government under social contract to take care of us.”

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The group condemned the recent Federal Government Amnesty Program, saying the program was fraught with irregularities as there were reports of fraud, while most projects initiated by Ondo State Oil Producing Development Commission (OSOPADEC) and Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) were abandoned.

According to Ehinmowo, the over N6b Ayetoro Shoreline Protection project and other intervention funds by government agencies were embezzled by the community leaders in the area “Our governments at all levels are fake, especially the Ondo State government. We are the hen laying the golden egg for this state and nation at large through our oil, yet we suffer the most.

“Our governor is flagging off fake projects around the state without execution: the Araromi-Akodo/IbejuLekki road and a flyover bridge, yet no contractor has moved to site. We are tired of them,” she said.

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Foreign Affairs Mozambique President calls for Lebanon elects new parliament since 2009 calm after Dhlakama’s death President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique has urged people to do everything they can to keep the peace process on track, following the death of the opposition leader Afonso Dhlakama.

Nyusi, said Mr Dhlakama had been working hard to restore peace between his movement Renamo and Mozambique’s government.

Hundreds of armed Renamo supporters remain in the bush, where Mr Dhlakama lived for several years prior to his death on last week Thursday.

Analysts say it is unclear what will happen to them now, as power was concentrated in the hands of Mr Dhlakama.

Lebanon has held parliamentary elections for

decade.

The last elections in the country were in 2009, for what was supposed to be a four-year term.

But parliament extended its term twice due to instability in neighbouring Syria, and to reform the country’s electoral laws.

It changed the voting system, reduced the number of districts, and allowed expatriate voting for

The late opposition Renamo leader Afonso Dhlakama

Gunman injures Pakistan interior minister A gunman has shot and injured Pakistani Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal, while he was visiting his constituency in the north-eastern city of Narowal. in the Punjab city when he was hit at least once in the arm. He was taken to hospital and his life is not in danger. motive for the shooting is not yet clear.

Pakistan is due to hold a general election on 15 July.

Mr Iqbal is a senior member of the governing Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz).

How did the shooting happen?

A senior government source told Reuters news agency that early information suggested Mr Iqbal had been returning from a meeting with a Christian group.

“We are not sure whether it has got anything to do with the motive,”

the source said. “We will know only Mr Iqbal was shot in the right arm, Punjab government spokesman Malik Ahmed Khan told AFP news agency. second shot when police and people in the meeting overpowered him,” he said.

Mr Iqbal was rushed to a local hospital for surgery and then transferred by helicopter to the Services Institute hospital in Lahore. supporters and to ask for prayers.

Allah Almighty has been very kind. We request all friends and well wishers to remember him their special prayers.

Pakistani media named the suspected gunman as 21-year-old Abid Hussain. hardline Islamist Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah party, Reuters news

agency reported citing a police report.

The new ultra-religious party any weakening of Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy laws.

In a statement, party leader Khadim Hussain Rizvi condemned supporters were not authorised to take up arms, Reuters added.

What has the reaction been?

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi “strongly condemned” the

Hezbollah, the armed group considered a terrorist organisation by the United States and others, is seeking to increase its parliamentary representation.

Voting for all 128 seats was supposed to close at 19:00 local time (16:00 GMT), however it was extended by an hour at some polling stations. until Monday or Tuesday, but analysts expect early details to emerge on Sunday night.

Tens of thousands of Lebanese citizens living aboard already cast their votes earlier this week - the has been allowed.

The change is down to the new electoral system being used.

It reduces the number of

districts, and uses a list-based proportional system for voting, with seats distributed among the various Christian and Islamic groups.

Lebanon has long had a power-sharing political system denominations. The number of seats in parliament is split between Christians and Muslims, and the president, prime minister, and speaker of the parliament must background.

Current Prime Minister Saad althe country for Saudi Arabia, announcing his resignation in a televised address in which he said He “suspended” his own resignation two weeks later after speaking to President Michel Aoun back in Lebanon, and withdrew his decision entirely in December.

The European Union said it had deployed election observers to all of Lebanon’s voting districts.

Major issues facing the newlyelected parliament include the fate of a large number of refugees who have entered the country since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war, and continuing economic

report into the incident by Punjab’s chief of police.

Opposition leader Syed Khursheed Shah said the incident “raised a major question mark on the security situation in the country” and said tighter security was needed for the upcoming elections.

The US ambassador to Pakistan, David Hale, said the US condemned speedy recovery. BBC

Voters in the northern city of Tripoli cast their ballots

North Korea’s denuclearisation policy not because of US sanctions -Jong Un Agency reports say the President of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, is not happy with claims by the United States that his country’s decision to denuclearize as well as restore diplomatic relations with South Korea are as a result of sanctions and pressures by the United States. Kim therefore warned the US not to mislead public opinion on that. news agency said Washington was “misleading public opinion” by claiming the denuclearisation pledge was the result of sanctions and other pressure.

The United States should not “deliberately provoke” the North by moving to deploy strategic assets in South Korea and raising human rights issues, KCNA said, citing a foreign ministry spokesman.

“This act cannot be construed otherwise than a dangerous won atmosphere of dialogue and bring the situation back to square one,” the spokesman was quoted as saying. It would not be conducive to resolving the issue of denuclearisation if Washington miscalculated North Korea’s “peace-loving intention” as a sign of weakness

and continued to pursue its pressure and military threats, KCNA said.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae have together vowed to restore relations and work

next few weeks, has said he will maintain sanctions and pressure on the North and “not repeat the mistakes of past administrations” and has said his tough stance had led to the breakthrough. Trump told the

their two countries. The North Korean leader also vowed to halt further test of nuclear warheads as a sign of commitment to that deal. The two leaders also

annual convention in Dallas on Friday that he had toned down his rhetoric in anticipation of the talks after labeling Kim

inter-Korean summit in more than a decade.

President Donald Trump of the United States who plans to meet Kim over the

and fury”.

Moon said Trump deserved a North.

The White House said that Trump’s national security adviser, John Bolton, met his South Korean counterpart, Chung Eui-yong, on Friday and both said there were no plans to change the U.S.–South Korea bilateral defense posture.

North and South Korea are technically still at war because in a truce, not a peace treaty.

South Korea said U.S. troops need to stay in the area even after a peace treaty is concluded to replace the armistice. The United States stations 28,500 troops in South Korea, a legacy of the war.

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8 surprising benefits of olives

stimulates peristaltic motion in the intestines, ensuring smooth bowel movements. Fiber also makes you feel full, so ghrelin, the hunger hormone, doesn’t get released, and therefore, overeating can be controlled. Not only can fiber increase your digestive and gastrointestinal health, it can also help you lose weight. Fiber also boosts heart health by working to eliminate excess cholesterol in the blood.

Treat allergies In relation to their anti-inflammatory activities, olives can also help to reduce the intensity or frequency of allergic reactions.

Certain components of olives function as anti-histamines by blocking the receptor sites for histamines, which induce allergic reactions. By adding olives to your diet, you may reduce the signs of seasonal allergies, as well as specific allergic reactions. This is a powerful and beneficial aspect of olives that is often overlooked.

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Olives are nutritious and delicious fruits with a range of health benefits including their ability to protect against antioxidant damage, heart disease, reverse bone loss, prevent various cancers, reduce inflammation and arthritis and improve digestion. They help to soothe allergic reactions, improve blood circulation, boost cognitive function, defend against infections, and lower blood pressure.

What are olives?

Olives are oval-shaped fruits, botanically known as Olea Europaea. Olives are native to the Mediterranean region, tropical and central Asia, warmer regions of South America and various parts of Africa. They have been used for their culinary value and medicinal benefits for thousands of years, way back to ancient Greece and Rome. They are a staple ingredient in the Mediterranean diet and are enjoyed in salads, sandwiches, pizzas, pesto, or tapenade. Table olives (the ones which are not grown for extracting oil) can be consumed as a salty snack or appetizer.

There are close to 2,000 varieties of olives grown across the world, and each of them has more or less of the important components that add to your health. The two main types of olives are black olives and green olives.

Nutritional value of olives The health and medicinal benefits of olives mainly come from iron, calcium, fiber, copper, vitamin E, vitamin K, choline, sodium, phenolic compounds, and oleic acid present in them. Olives are a rich source of antioxidants like oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, oleonalic acid, and quercetin. They also have a low glycemic index (GI).

Health benefits of olives Let’s explore the health benefits in greater detail below.

Antioxidant properties

Olives are antioxidant powerhouses, which work right from reducing inflammation to fighting bad bacteria. Studies have shown that eating olives can raise levels of gluthathione, a powerful antioxidant, in the blood. These fruits also act as a defense against bacteria that cause airway and stomach infections.

Improve heart health Olives possess a monounsaturated fat called oleic acid, which has been linked to preventing heart diseases like atherosclerosis, heart attacks, plaque build-up, and strokes.

The oil of olives is where this oleic acid is located, and it is responsible for lowering the blood pressure and cholesterol, which reduces the chances of cardiovascular complications and general stress on the system.

Furthermore, olives are rich in antioxidants which are commonly linked to cancer prevention, but also protect the heart.

Phenolic compounds like hydroxytyrosol are antioxidants that act as anticoagulants to thin the blood, which reduces the chances of developing blood clots that block the flow of blood. It further eases the blood vessel tension and dilates the blood vessels, which reduces the strain on the heart and increases blood flow. This ensures a proper functioning and oxygenation of the various organ systems.

Also, the fiber present in olives boosts heart health by eliminating excess cholesterol in the blood.

Prevent cancer The mystery surrounding the “cure for cancer” remains a major problem in the world today. There are many alternative ways to treat, slow down, or even prevent cancer from occurring. First of all, olives contain anthocyanins, which are positively connected to cancer prevention as an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory substance. Antioxidants defend the body against free radicals, which mutate healthy cells into cancerous ones, so

adding as many antioxidants as you can is the best way to protect yourself.

Secondly, olives have oleic acid as mentioned earlier, which inhibit certain growth factor receptors that trigger the development of breast cancer. Lastly, hydroxytyrosol comes into play for a third time, working to prevent DNA mutation and abnormal cell growth.

In other words, it acts as a second type of antioxidant. Even the skin of the olive contains maslinic acid, which has been connected to a programmed cell death (apoptosis) in colon cancer cells.

Lower bone loss People eating a traditional “Mediterranean diet” have been found to have lower instances of bone loss and osteoporosis, but the definite explanation behind this phenomenon was only discovered recently. The compound mentioned earlier, hydroxytyrosol, as well as oleuropein, have been positively linked in research studies to increased calcium deposition and bone growth, leading to a distinct drop in osteoporosis. Add a healthy amount of olives or olive oil to your diet if you are already at a risk for bone degeneration, or if you have some family history of it.

Reduce inflammation Various compounds in olives function not only as antioxidant compounds but also as anti-inflammatory ones. These reduce the inflammation from the body, which includes a reduction in pain and irritation in the joints, muscles, injuries, tendons, and other extremities. Particularly in terms of arthritis, gout, and other rheumatic conditions, olives can be a major benefit and it alleviates the associated pain.

Aid digestion Olives are a healthy source of fiber, supplying almost 20% of the daily requirements for fiber in a single cup. High fiber content ensures a proper functioning of your digestive system. It

Improve circulation Olives are a rich source of both iron and copper, two essential components for the creation of red blood cells. Without these two minerals, red blood cell count in the body will diminish, resulting in anemia. It is characterized by fatigue, upset stomachs, headaches, cognitive malfunction, and a general decline of organ health and functionality.

Antibacterial qualities Oleuropein, a valuable chemical component of olives, also functions as an antimicrobial and antibacterial agent for the body. Eating plenty of olives increases the presence of this chemical, which defends against bacterial infections throughout the body, both internally and externally.

Skin care Intake of olives helps reduce signs of aging such as wrinkles and other skin-related diseases.

Olives can be used as an effective skin cleanser.

The presence of copper, iron, fiber, and vitamin E along with other nutrients in them aid in keeping skin soft and healthy.

Side effects of olives Olives are generally an extremely healthy food. However, there are some seasonal allergies associated with olive tree pollen, which can sometimes get into the olives so allergic reactions are not unheard of.

Also, consider the potent acids and organic compounds in olives and olive oil. It is not recommended to eat too many olives while pregnant or breastfeeding, as insufficient studies have been done on the transference of material from the mother to the child.

Finally, olives do contain high levels of sodium.

If you already suffer from high blood pressure or cardiovascular disorders, you should limit the consumption of olives, rather than exacerbating your body with more sodium.

Other than these, enjoy olives in their different forms and see how healthy they can make you feel!

Source: www.organicfacts.net

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The National Financial Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Tajudeen Bello (second right), handing over the membership card of the APC to the Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, in the presence of other party chieftains in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Saturday, 5th May, 2018.

Kaduna APC Ward Congress satisfactory – Comrade Modibo

By Tom Okpe, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) Wards and Local Governments Congresses Committee for Kaduna State has expressed its satisfaction over the conduct of ward congresses in the 255 wards of the state.

The Chairman of the committee, Comrade Adamu A. Modibo said in Limanci Kuna Ward in Zaria Local Government Area, while speaking with journalists after monitoring the congress in some wards across the three

senatorial districts of the state Comrade Modibo who led a team said that the exercise was conducted peacefully and in a well organized manner without any untoward incident in all the wards he visited adding that the reports he got from the teams that went to other zones were equally positive.

The committee chairman told journalists that he was particularly impressed with the large turnout of party members for the congress and the orderliness they displayed in the conduct of the congress.

Comrade Modibo also commended the security agencies in the state for the profound work they did in ensuring peace in all the venues of the congresses and all other places before and during the exercise He commended the party leaderships at state, local government and ward levels for their sense of organization, peacefulness and commitment to the party.

According to Modibo, “in its unwavering efforts to ensure smooth conduct of the congress and guaranteeing justice

and fairness to all party members and aspirants, his committee worked round the clock since Thursday issuing out all the necessary materials including forms to aspirants who approached the committee for forms.

“With all members of the committee, we have been working round the clock since we arrived Kaduna in order to ensure that everything about the congress goes on without any hitch. In accordance with the guidelines, we met with the APC stakeholders at the party secretariat after which we constituted

three member congress committees for all the wards and gave them the needed materials for the exercise, promptly.

“Some aspirants, including their leaders requested for forms from us and once they met the stipulated conditions, showing evidence of payment, we gave them the forms. Those were few of the measures we took and to the glory of Allah; the preparedness of the party leaderships at all levels in the state, the exercise was a huge success. We are highly satisfied”, he said.

Gov Ortom denies plot to dump APC Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom of Benue, has denied a newspaper report that he is planning to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC), for another party.

A statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Terver Akase, noted that the false, misleading report was the handiwork of detractors.

It said that ‘‘we read a report in a national daily of today which named Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom as one of the All

Progressives Congress (APC) leaders planning to defect to another political party. ”The report which is obviously sponsored is not only false but also misleading.

Governor Ortom has no intention to leave APC for another party and has not consulted anyone on the Ortom, it also said enjoys cordial working relationship with other leaders of the party both at the local, state and national

levels, and the main focus of the governor was to of democracy to his people including tackling the security challenges confronting them.

It further indicated that the Governor was being made by President Muhammadu Buhari in ending killings in the state. ”It must be noted that the killings predate the APC as a party and the present administration.

The governor’s focus is

on solving the problem in collaboration with other stakeholders”, the statement read in parts.

On the other hand it dismissed insinuations that Ortom had fallen out of favour with other leaders of APC in the state, including two term governor and Federal Lawmaker, Senator George Akume.

“The report is aimed at creating acrimony between the Governor and the Senator.

”Governor Ortom was popularly elected to lead Benue State and he has demonstrated uncommon commitment reposed in him. ‘‘What is of greater concern to the governor now is how to stop the killings in the state and also tackle the humanitarian crisis that displaced nearly 500,000 people’’, the statement noted.

70% of Jigawa APC ward congress through consensus – Chairman Chairman

Jigawa

Progressive Congress (APC), Alhaji Inuwa Musa, has said that 70Ward Congress says about 70% of the exercise was done through consensus.

Musa, who spoke after receiving results of the exercise from the Local Organising the state capital on Sunday, expressed satisfaction on the development saying that “we are impressed with the gesture, this is because it proved to us that the part is united in Jigawa.

“Even though there were some hitches in some places, but as political party with majority in the state, you don’t expect 100 per cent hitch-free congress, but still as I said earlier, about 70 per cent are returned as consensus candidates”, he said.

He also commended the Chairmanship, Alhaji Idris Garba, for properly handling some of the issues raised during the exercise.

For his part APC Chairman in the state, Alhaji Ado Sani, said ‘‘For me, being the APC State Chairman, is to members for their capacity and ability all cases recorded during the exercise, as it just can’t be 100 per cent hitch-free exercise’’, he said.

There are 278 wards in Jigawa State.

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Monday, May 7, 2018

Sir Alex Ferguson remains in intensive care Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson remains in intensive care after having emergency surgery on Saturday for a brain haemorrhage.

A United statement said the procedure “had gone very well” but there is no update on the 76-year-old’s condition.

The Scot retired as United manager in May 2013 after winning 38 trophies during 26 years in charge.

Leon Balogun:

Fitness key for Nigeria’s World Cup hopes Nigeria defender Leon Balogun says it is crucial his fellow international team-mates stay injuryfree ahead of the 2018 World Cup. Nigeria, the first side from Africa to seal a spot in Russia, have been drawn in Group D alongside Argentina, Croatia and Iceland.

Unbeaten in qualifying and with impressive friendly victories against Argentina and Poland, Balogun says the fitness of players will be key to having a successful campaign this summer.

“We have a team

capable of doing well in Russia and this team can perform to expectations if we have everyone in great shape,” Mainz defender Balogun told BBC Sport.

“As a professional you don’t think so much about getting injured or avoiding it, you just give everything on the pitch for club and country.

“I know injuries come with football and if we are very lucky not have it, then all the players in Nigerian colours have the spirit to fight for success until the end.”

Three-time African

Champions Nigeria continue their impressive run of appearances at the finals, having missed only one tournament – Germany 2006 – since qualifying for their debut in 1994.

At their last appearance, the experienced Super Eagles led by Joseph Yobo and Vincent Enyeama reached the second round in Brazil before losing to France, and Balogun says the current team is focussed on success.

“I was very unlucky to miss the last tournament in Brazil and we’ve seen

changes since then (managers and players), but we now have a good spirit going into the World Cup,” the Germany-born player added.

“Many players will be going for the first time and ready to shine on the biggest stage for football.

It’s the dedication and passion that drives us as a team.

“Some so-called big teams will also miss players due to injuries but we can only hope for the best and go to Russia with same spirit we have now,” said Balogun.

At last Manchester City lift Premier League trophy It took three weeks for Manchester City captain Vincent on the Premier League trophy but, on a day of celebrations at the Etihad, a goalless draw may Town as the big winners.

A strong showing from the struggling visitors earned a valuable point which may be enough to keep them in the Premier League next season, an impressive achievement given their limited budget.

They also kept at bay the bid

by Pep Guardiola’s runaway champions to set new Premier League records for the most goals, points and wins in a season — all marks which could yet be claimed by City in the season’s

Brighton and Southampton.

But, after a delay while uninvited supporters were see his team presented with the trophy, the third major country in which he has managed a team to a title following successes in Spain and Germany with Barcelona and Bayern Munich respectively.

The celebrations for City’s third title in seven seasons began and outside their Etihad home ground.

Supporters were issued with a colourful vista to greet the champions as they were given yet another guard of honour on

They were also met by the survivors of City’s famous 1968 Championship-wining side, a squad led so memorably by club legends Colin Bell, Francis Lee and Mike Summerbee who were all on hand to receive an emotional welcome from fans who remember their legacy half a century on.

Sunday when he presented Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger with a commemorative trophy.

Ferguson’s family have requested privacy as he recovers in Salford Royal Hospital.

“We will keep Sir Alex and his loved ones in our thoughts during this time, and we are united in our wish to see him make a comfortable, speedy recovery,” United later said in a tweet.

“He needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery.”

The most successful manager in the history of the British game, Ferguson’s trophy haul at Old League titles, two Champions and four League Cups.

Ferguson famously won the Treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in 1999, the year in which he was knighted.

United’s club captain Michael Carrick said he was “devastated” to learn his former manager had needed emergency surgery.

“All my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Be strong boss,” he posted on Ferguson began his playing Park as a 16-year-old striker while working as an apprentice tool-worker at Clyde Shipyards.

His most notable spell as a player came in a two-year stint at Rangers from 1967. He retired as a player in 1974 when he was on Ayr United’s books.

Alvaro Morata regrets playing for Chelsea with injury Alvaro Morata believes his underwhelming debut season in the Premier League is largely down to a recurring back injury, which has required him to use pain-killing injections in order to play for Chelsea.

Morata joined the Blues in a £58m move from Real Madrid in July and began his career at Stamford Bridge in impressive form, scoring six goals in as many league games at the start of the campaign.

However, the 25-year-old struggled to maintain his bright start and has spent time out of the starting line-up under Antonio Conte due to both a lack of form

through a tough year. It all started so well. Everybody loved me and I

Morata is now at risk of missing the upcoming World Cup in Russia after being left of Spain’s latest squad that faced Germany and Argentina in March.

The Spaniard has revealed he has been abused in public as a result of his recent struggles at Chelsea and the striker admits he regrets playing through the pain barrier while injured earlier in the campaign.

“It has been a complicated year for me and I don’t think it’s been the best year for the team either,” Morata told Marca. “I’ve gone

now.

“People say things to me on the street, but they don’t know what I’ve gone through. The person who does know what I’ve gone through is my wife.

“I would rather have torn a muscle and be out for three months than not know exactly what I had. I wanted to play and to keep scoring, but I couldn’t. I didn’t know what I had.”

Morata added: “I had to go several times to Germany to receive a treatment in which they put injections in my back.

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Tony Bellew beats David Haye again in British heavyweight grudge match

After 22 years as Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger took charge of his

Cardiff back in the Premier League as Warnock promoted again Cardiff City returned to the Premier League on Sunday when a goalless draw at home to Reading was enough to give veteran manager Neil Warnock a record eighth promotion.

Only the top two at the end of the regular season were guaranteed a place in English football’s lucrative top flight and second-tier title-winners Wolves had already secured one of those spots heading into Sunday’s final round of regular-season Championship matches.

A draw left Cardiff waiting on Fulham’s result at Birmingham, but the Cottagers 3-1 loss left the London club facing the lottery of the play-offs, where the teams finishing third-sixth compete for the lone remaining promotion place.

The draw saw Cardiff return to the Premier League after a single season in the competition in 2013/14.

When Warnock took over some 18 months ago, Cardiff were at the other end of the table but Malaysian owner Vincent Tan’s decision to bring the experienced manager to the Welsh capital paid dividends.

Birmingham were still facing relegation when they kicked off but first-half goals from Lukas Jutkiewicz (15) and Harlee Dean (43) settled their nerves.

Tom Cairney scored for Fulham with six minutes left but Che Adams’s 89th-minute goal put the result beyond doubt.

Barnsley’s 4-1 loss at Derby ended their brief stay in the Championship, with Burton — managed by Nigel Clough — also relegated after a 2-1 loss at Preston.

Meanwhile Bolton beat the drop in remarkable fashion after beating Nottingham Forest 3-2.

Bolton were going down with three minutes left when Forest led 2-1 after goals from Ben

Osborn (70) and Jack Colback (79) overturning Adam Le Fondre’s early volley.

But David Wheater (87) and Aaron Wilbraham (88) scored to keep northwest side Bolton in the division to the delight of their delirious home crowd.

Elsewhere, bottom club Sunderland stunned champions Wolves 3-0, in front of prospective new owner Stewart Donald.

On-loan pair Ovie Ejaria (19) and Ashley Fletcher (45) put the hosts 2-0 up before Paddy McNair scored Sunderland’s third midway through the second half.

Atdhe Nuhiu (14, 60 and 90) hit a hat-trick in Sheffield Wednesday’s 5-1 thrashing of Norwich at Hillsborough, with Wednesday’s city rivals United winning 3-2 at Bristol City.

Leeds beat QPR 2-0 with goals from Kemar Roofe (30) and Kalvin Phillips (47), while Brentford and Hull drew 1-1 at Griffin Park.

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Investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector

NNPC refutes recruitment advertisement The recruitment advertisement trending in the social media about the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is false publication originated by either mischief makers or criminal elements out to defraud unsuspecting members of the society.

According to a statement in Abuja on Sunday by the

advertisement is set in NNPC’s corporate colour with its logo, inviting candidates with background in Sciences, Engineering, Business/ Finance, Social Sciences, Arts/

”It gave required educational to include Master’s degree, National Diploma. ”The advertisement is phantom. The corporation calls on unsuspecting members of the public to be wary of the scam. NNPC advises members of the public to disregard any announcement of recruitment or invitation to recruitment interview appearing in the social media. The corporation is not carrying out any recruitment exercise now,” he said.

seekers to be alert on the antics of scammers who deploy such communication strategies as text messages and vacancy announcements on social media platforms, adding that the scammers also job seekers for non-existing job interviews with a view to extorting money from them. ”As an equal opportunities employer, NNPC will, as usual, advertise vacancies in the corporation through the said and called on those that had already fallen victims to volunteer information to the law enforcement agencies for appropriate actions.

NNPC GMD, Dr. Maikanti Baru

NNPC, NCDMB collaboration Nigeria expects $25bn aimed at reducing contracting investment from gas in 10years circle, says Kachukwu Nigeria expects to have about 25billon

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Dr. Ibe Kachukwu has said that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) will start using a onestop shop arrangement before the end of this year for reviewing and approving oil and gas projects and contracts in a bid to shorten the industry’s contracting cycle.

According to a statement by the NCDMB, the Minister while Yenagoa, Bayelsa State at a meeting with top management of the board also explained that the collaborative approval process between the NCDMB and the NNPC would help to reduce the contract approval cycle time to six months and the cost of crude oil production to $15 per barrel.

The statement equally stated that the minister commended the NCDMB for adopting the use of Service Level Agreements with its key stakeholders, promising to ensure that other agencies within the Ministry of Petroleum Resources

Producers Trade Section, the umbrella body of major international and indigenous operating oil companies.

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Dr. Maikanti Baru made the disclosure this week while speaking at a and Procurements in Sub-Saharan Africa at

Baru described the Nigerian Petroleum

within organisations.

Limited in May 2017, said it was preparing to sign similar agreement with the Oil

in the next 10years due to the abundance of natural gas deposit in the country as well as infrastructural provision by the present administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Dr. Ibe Kachikwu

Industry as the largest and the most vibrant in Sub-Saharan Africa with lots of potentials, especially in terms of deep water and untapped gas resources.

transportation, power, distribution and marketing of petroleum products,” Dr. Baru said.

According to a statement by NNPC

country, stressing that the Corporation has adopted a multi-pronged approach aimed at ensuring a sustainable solution to the

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PEF to earn 5% from petroleum products as NASS passes PIGB Following the recent passage of the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB) in law by petroleum products sold in Nigeria will now be

President gives his consent on it.

The passage followed the consideration and

services rendered as well as net surplus revenue recovered from petroleum products marketing companies.

Senate had in May 2017 passed the PIGB.

way for the recent passage of the harmonised version.

Baru excited as NPDC set to lead IOCS on oil and gas exploration The Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) is on its way to becoming Nigeria’s top oil and gas exploration and

of output levels with other International Oil Companies (IOCs) in the country.

The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian

National

State.

Petroleum barrel per day (bpd) from

Saraki had hailed the move as one that represents a historic milestone for the country. would modernise the petroleum industry and overhaul the system to create a conducive business environment for petroleum industry operations.

“The PIGB will also promote openness and transparency in the industry — by clarifying the

Facebook.

Maikanti Baru who stated this currently produces. of the NNPC was to make the become the top E&P company in Nigeria.

NNPC is already responding to that mandate and would soon have its oil production

the NNPC boss said this when he spoke at the 18th annual General Meeting (AGM) of

satisfaction with the performance of NPDC. He also explained that NPDC’s production level was

which he added would almost place it at par with the highest producers in the country.

limited supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS); the poor import planning schedule that leads to fuel

and the absence of deregulation in the sector.”

NNPC boss commends ARCO Group Managing

that their stories will continue

Engr. Alfred Irabor Okoigun has received commendation

time for generations yet unborn to read and learn from.”

Congratulating Alfred on his fellowship by the nation’s

The

Engr. Irabo Okoigun

Group

Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for his contributions to the oil and gas sector.

Baru made the commendation while speaking during the induction ceremony of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE) and the conferment of honorary fellowship on Okoigun in Lagos. He said that NNPC will continue to support ARCO Group and many other indigenous companies alike so

Baru said he was a leading example in the development and promotion of engineering education in the country.

O. Maduka described the fellowship conferred on Okoigun as well-deserved following his contributions to the development of engineering education in Nigeria.

She charged him to be a good ambassador of the Academy

by striving to do more for the engineering profession as several young engineers are looking up to him for his remarkable achievements.

Former Vice Chancellor Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe who delivered the lecture at the in the engineering profession to look towards providing solutions that would make the While thanking the various speakers for the encomium that the fellowship award would enable him give more support to the engineering profession.

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Investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector In today’s Nigeria, Oil and Gas is

Within a short time of its operational of: and grease many years now, depended on oil as its

to engage in open, transparent and

Historical background

Investment opportunities downstream sector include:

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Investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector Continued from previous page

Independent power plants Government is encouraging JV and PSC multinational oil companies operating in Nigeria to embark on IPPs,

5.

Linear Alkyl Benzene, Carbon Black and Polypropylene producing industries.

6.

Development of Phase II (Phase III to commence later) in Nigeria’s ]= 7. ;-p0/[Petrochemical Programme.

8.

The NLNG Projects.

9.

Small-scale production of chemicals and solvents e.g. chlorinated methane, Formaldehyde, Acetylene etc. from natural gas.

transmission and distribution of electricity in the country to improve its boost electricity supply but also, provide necessary infrastructural support for additional revenue to the participating

export facilities.

strengthen the oil companies’ social responsibility in the local economy as

undertake turn- around maintenance of

environmentally sustainable operations and industry best practices. This strategy

small-scale joint venture manufacturing

Government’s intention to increase the national electricity generation to enhance economic activities.

of supply at competitive prices.

Products Transportation and Marketing and marketing is a chain of manufacturing and maintenance businesses e.g. and accessories, oil cans reconditioning etc.

Opportunities in the upstream sector Businesses can take advantage of openings in the Nigerian Up-stream Exploration

and

Baru

received a strong boost..

The Corporation says that comprehensive and integrated gas utilization Master plan/programmes LNG and IPP developments are being given priority. The expected increased export earnings from LNG, coupled

a.

Petroleum

i. ii.

Medium pressure valves Pumps

iv.

Drilling mud

vi. b.

Drilling cement Manufacturing of consumable

integrating the Host communities into the mainstream of national development

i. ii. iii. iv. c.

Explosives Detonators Steel castings Magnetic tapes Other areas available in the

its fourth plank being improving Niger Delta and Security.

i. ii. iii. iv. v.

Construction and installation Maintenance, pipelines Well services Transportation support services Others

broaden economic expansion and urbanization, increase the income generating capacity of Nigerians and

Gas projects Domestic gas market expansion As a result of various projects established, total gas utilized in the

Nigeria Gas A lot of investment opportunities abound in the natural gas sector of the Nigerian petroleum industry. Increasing sector. Government’s aspirations for the out of the old oil industry; capturing economic value and generating as much revenue from gas. Others are developing the domestic gas market and, ending gas areas over the years.

been achieved.

According to information on the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) expanding as a result of the ongoing

country increased from about 197 million scf/d in 1999 to about 573 mmscf/d in 2004. This continued to increase till date. Investment opportunities therefore abound in the domestic gas market.

Refinery

Gas cylinders

Since production started from trains 1& 2 in 1999, NLNG has been one of

LNG projects.

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OTC: Gov Dickson, Mayor of Houston to collaborate on industrialisation of PG B2 Bayelsa

NPC officials insist on DG’s removal Mathew Dadiya, Abuja Members of Staff Union of the National Population Commission (NPC) have demanded for the sack of the Director General of the Commission, Dr. Ghaji Bello for incompetence and financial misconduct.

The demand was contained in a petition addressed to the President, Muhammadu Buhari and signed by the management staff of the Commission.

In the petition which was disclosed to Daily Times, the staff union stated that the Director General violated all civil service rules in the Commission and Public Procurement Act. The staff also alleged that he reneged from the agreement reached with the Union in January which was midwived by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in the presence of other stakeholders.

According to the Union, the agreements were: “That with the paucity of funds in the Commission, due to the prevalent economic situation, the Commission will commence the process of clearing the backlog of outstanding staff allowance within the realms of the overhead in the first quarter.

“That the Commission is to look for Programmes in the capital vote of NPC to collectively address the issue of staff training as part of capacity building within the first quarter of this year; that only approved allowances specified in the Public Service Rules (PSR) would be paid to Board Members and staff of the NPC. “That all critical issues to financial misappropriation would be investigated by appropriate government agencies; and that a time frame of sixty days is given to both parties to monitor the implementation of the Agreement after which the meeting will reconvene to report progress and many other agreements”.

In the petition to the President, NPC staff Union alleged that the funds released to the Commission to carry out Enumeration activities for the proposed 2018 National Census were diverted to the award of contract for renovation of 7 Data Processing Centers (DPCs), just as they alleged that “Dr. Bello, is the most incompetent Director General, the Commission had witnessed since inception.”

PG B7 Transactions in commercial banks hit N32.48trn in Q1 – NBS

Social media menace: NNPC disowns recruitment PG B2 rumour

FG wants private sector to emulate Dangote’s support for economy development Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Health Minister, Professor Isaac Folorunso Adewole has described as unparallel and enormous the intervention of the Dangote Group in the Health sector and urged other private sectors to take a cue from his public spirit.

The Minister, in an interview with a team from Dangote News, an in house journal of

Dangote Group, Global, hailed the support and partnership with the Aliko Dangote Foundation, even as he sought further collaboration with the conglomerate in the areas of malnutrition and malaria eradication.

President of the Dangote Group Aliko Dangote has been advocating that the private sector operators in the country commit one percent of their profit annually to funding

health care services.

The Minister said the partnership with the Dangote Group is crucial in view of the inadequate funding in the healthcare sector, adding that Mr. Dangote has enormous influence in the sector and that his involvement in the general economic well being of the nation is unquantifiable.

The Aliko Dangote Foundation has been championing the eradication of Polio Virus and

malaria in Nigeria as well as providing micro grants to vulnerable women in all the local governments of the federation to boost the economy at the grassroots.

He said: “It is worthy of note that as I mentioned earlier, Dangote Foundation and BMGF have contributed immensely to the reduction of inaccessible population in Borno State by CONTINUED ON PAGE B2

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Aircraft poaching: FAAN beings regular patrol, escort on arrival, departure Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo As a way of addressing recent incidents of alleged aircraft poaching at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has set up a regular patrol which escort aircraft on arrival and departure from

the airport.

Airport Manager of MMIA, Mrs Shin-Aba who disclosed this recently in a chat with journalists pointed out that since the incidents were reported, the Authority had made it mandatory that aircraft departing, day or night must be escorted to the holding position.

Shin-Aba said that before

the Authority took such decision, the management had looked at other prevailing factors that could encourage such things like the stalls, bushes around the runway which were completely destroyed.

Since then, the airport manager said they have not been having issues with aircraft poaching.

Informing that the video

surveillance was equally used to address the problem, she said “We tried the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras; though we had a little hitch but we can still monitor the aircraft on CCTV when taxing. That is just a stop gap because headquarters is doing a holistic one that will cover CONTINUED ON PAGE B2

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OTC: Gov Dickson, Mayor of Houston to collaborate on industrialisation of Bayelsa The Mayor of Houston, Mr. Sylvester Turner has pledged to collaborate with Governor Henry Seriake Dickson on the Industrialization of Bayelsa State.

A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Bayelsa State, Francis Ottah Agbo noted that Mr. Turner dropped the hint recently when the Bayelsa State Governor paid a courtesy visit on the Mayor in Houston, USA to solicit for investment collaboration and partnership.

The Governor applauded the leadership qualities of

the Mayor, stressing that his people-oriented leadership has further consolidated the political economy of Houston.

Dickson specifically listed the Agge Deep Sea Port, economic diversification using agricultural investment opportunities in the state, oil and gas and the utilization of the abundant gas reserve in the state to catalyze the industrialization of Bayelsa, as areas where Bayelsa State Government seeks partnership and collaboration with the Mayor.

Dickson said he led a strong Bayelsa delegation to attend the 2018 edition of the OTC,

and expressed satisfaction with the event which he noted, gave his government further opportunity to “take Bayelsa to the world and bring the world to Bayelsa.”

The Governor expressed delight at the success of his visit to Houston. He expressed his willingness to visit Houston again, so as to have a closer interactions with the business community. He also solicited the support of the mayor in enlisting Bayelsa into the World Energy City Partnership.

The Governor also took advantage of his visit to offer

condolence to the Mayor and the people of Houston on account of the January 1, 2017 Hurricane Harvey.

Turner appreciated Governor Dickson and his team for the gesture stating that the city of Houston is the most diverse city in the country and there are over 150,000 Nigerians resident in the city. He promised to provide support for Bayelsa state especially in line with the specific requests made by the governor.

The Mayor solicited Governor Dickson’s support in getting a Nigerian Consul office situated in Houston.

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one third within a period of six months through funding of the two key programme innovations to reach trapped populations know as Reaching Every Settlement (RES) and Reaching Inaccessible Children (RIC).

“The duo are very influential in the public health sector in Nigeria as the President of Dangote Foundation and the Co-chair of BMGF have direct access to the highest level of political leadership. The duo in February 2009 successfully mobilized the Nigerian Governors’ Forum to sign a commitment to support polio eradica-

tion with funds and oversight.

That commitment, popularly known as ‘Abuja Commitment’ was revalidated in January 2016.”

Only last week, his philanthropic arm-the Aliko Dangote Foundation- was rebranded and endowed with $1.25billion, making the Foundation the largest private foundation in sub-Saharan Africa. It would focus on health, education and economic empowerment among other things.

Commenting last on the difference between Dangote Cement CSR and Aliko Dangote Foundation, the CEO of the Foundation Zouera Youssou-

fou said “all projects of Dangote Cement CSR are located in communities in which they have factories, and such CSR initiative include community relations, health, education, employment, infrastructure, water, electricity, roads and buildings (schools, hospitals).

“Aliko Dangote Foundation projects and funds are allocated on need basis in each part of the country where we have intervened and in projects such as health (including nutrition), education, empowerment, humanitarian crisis and disaster relief,” she stated.

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the whole perimeter of the airside.

She said the CCTV was just an attempt to temporarily address the issues because they were under pressure at that point in time.

“We had to do that particular area which is helpful too.

We are going to do another fence just around that area too”, she said.

Appreciating the efforts of the federal government on improving security at the MMIA airside, the airport manager said “the government is trying because we have a perimeter fence and an inner fence and even now we want to do another third layer fence just to make sure that the place is secure. In the last two months we have not had any issue and I believe it shall be so” .

On the ease of doing business at the airports, Shin-Aba affirmed that the airports especially the international airports as entry points into the country should by all means made to be business friendly.

She said that is why FAAN is trying to make sure that everybody coming into the country to do business has an enabling environment in such a manner that they are not harassed; and that they don’t pay what they are not supposed to pay.

She therefore, said the the basic thing is that no government official should handle cash, starting from May 14, 2018 as a result of the introduction of cashless payment.

Social media menace: NNPC disowns recruitment rumour Idu Jude

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has disowned a recruitment advertisement currently trending in the social media.

The advertisement, set in NNPC’s corporate colour with its logo, invites candidates with background in Sciences, Engineering, Business/Finance, Social Sciences, Arts/Humanities as well as Medical/Health Sciences to apply, giving required educational attainments of prospects to include: Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Higher National Diploma (HND) and National Diploma.

The NNPC in a statement signed by its Group General Manger Corporate Affairs Mr. Ndu Ughamadu, advised members of the public to disregard any announcement

of recruitment or invitation to recruitment interview appearing in the social media, saying the corporation was not carrying out any recruitment exercise now.

Describing the advertisement as phantom, the corporation called on unsuspecting members of the public to be wary of the scam.

The corporation reminded job seekers to note the antics of scammers who deploy such communication strategies as text messages, vacancy announcements on social media platforms as well as forged letters inviting job seekers for nonexisting job interviews with a view to extorting money from them.

NNPC cautioned that any applicant who entertained such invitations would have himself or herself to blame, encouraging those who had already fallen victims to volunteer information to the law enforcement agencies.

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Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (5th right) and members of Education management during the commissioning of the new Administrative Building of the Post Primary Schools Service Commission,(PPSSC), Onitsha Zonal Office of the Ministry of Education, Onitsha...recently

We’re constructing legacy projects in Anambra, says Obiano Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has expressed his administration’s commitment toward executing legacy projects across the state.

The governor made the remark while inspecting the construction of Okpuno– Isuaniocha-Urum-Achalla road and bridges.

The Deputy Governor Nkem Okeke, who represented Governor Obiano, during the occasion, said that the road when completed would provide access link to surrounding communities.

He added that it would also connect Awka North to the

rest of the state.

The 16.2km road was awarded in 2013, and is being handled by Grand Star Construction Ltd. About 10km of the road has been asphalted while the remaining 6.2km has been undergoing earthwork pilling.

The Commissioner for Road Construction, Road Furniture and Maintenance, Mr. Marcel Ifejiofor, said that the ministry would ensure strict supervision of the road and bridge construction.

The Chairman Grand Star Construction Ltd., Leo Okoye, assured that they

would overcome their major challenge - bridge construction.

Okoye commended the

governor for reposing trust in them and assured that the job would be completed within the next two months.

ANSG assures of improved power supply, more social amenities ÏÏÏThe

Chairman State House of Assembly Committee on Power and Domestic Water Development, Mr. Uche Okafor, says Ndi Anambra would soon experience improved supply of basic amenities for a better living.

Okafor, who made the ascertion in Awka while speaking to the media said, the committee will work with the Ministry to ensure that basic amenities get to the people in remote villages.

He added that the state government is committed to providing the people with electricity, water and other amenities necessary for

a better livelihood.

Also speaking, the Commissioner, Ministry of Public Utilities, Mr. Obi Nwankwo, said the Ministry is committed towards working with the Committee to provide the people with the best services.

Nwankwo enjoined Ndi Anambra to always take ownership of government projects in their domain to ensure that they are not vandalised.

He said that work is continuing on the operation light up Anambra programme of Governor Willie Obiano, until it gets across all parts of the state.

Anambra have been urged to take ownership of government projects and programmes to achieve the desired goals.

Speaking to journalists in Awka, the state Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Barrister Charles Nwoji, noted that a lot of people in Diaspora are responding to Governor Willie Obiano’s “Think- Home Philosophy’s mantra.

Barrister Nwoji said stakeholders should contribute toward the development of communities and the state in general by bringing new ideas and resources that would help government to consolidate on achievements already on ground.

He noted that Governor Obiano has done very well in many areas including security and has provided conducive business environment for investors.

On the on-going Continuous Voter Registration, the NOA State Director noted that sustained mass mobilisation and sensitisation by the Agency and other stakeholders have increased people’s participation in the exercise as they are now more aware of their civic responsibilities.

Also speaking, a social Affairs Analyst based in the United kingdom, Mr. Hurbert Oragui, observed that Governor Obiano’s administration has done very well in comprehensive development of sectors of the state economy including providing effective and efficient security infrastructure that has eliminated all forms of crime in the state using modern technology in crime fighting as obtained in developed world while the street lightening project has not only restored night life but has equally added to the state security apparatus.

He, however, called on government to sustain efforts towards the implementation of the use of close circuit television in surveillance and security as well as continue the present drive to tackle street trading and illegal revenue collection to restore sanity on roads and markets in the state.

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ANSG to re-introduce sanitation inspectors ÏÏÏAnambra

State Commissioner for Environment, Architect Michael Okonkwo, has reiterated the resolve of Governor Willie Obiano to bequeath a clean and healthy environment to Ndi Anambra.

Speaking to journalists on “Issues of the Moment”, Architect Okonkwo noted that Governor Obiano has instituted a new Agency that will be responsible for beautifying the state with parks and gardens to enhance the aesthetics of the environment.

He explained that waste management in the state has

Commissioner for Indigenous Art Works, Diaspora Affairs, Culture and Tourism, Anambra State, Mrs Sally Mbanefo (centre) with some elders of the state, after a meeting to revamp tourist attractions in the state... recently

Herdsmen-farmers clash: Police host stakeholders meeting in Anambra Stories by John Ndu, Awka

ÏÏÏIn a bid to ensure cordial co-

existence between farmers and Fulani herdsmen in Anambr State, the state police command has organised a stakeholders meeting to brainstorm on the best approach.

The meeting which was attended by traditional rulers, Presidents General, security officials, farmers and cattle rearers was an opportunity for all concerned to air their grievances and chart the way forward.

Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Garba Umar, stated that for there to be lasting peace, no herder should come into a community without notifying the traditional ruler of the community.

He, however, cautioned communities not to take laws into their hands and report any damage to their crops or property to appro-

priate authority reminding them to respect the Nigerian constitution which gives room for freedom of movement.

The Chairman Farmers/Herdsmen Menace Committee and the Director of SSS, Mr. Ishaku Yusuf, said the committee has been operating in line with Governor Willie Obiano’s vision for peaceful co-existence amongst all, where everyone has freedom to reside anywhere in the state with the right to graze anywhere but cautioned that they must not bear arms.

In their separate speeches, the traditional rulers of Aguleri, Igwe Christopher Idigo, Umueri Igwe (Sir) Ben Emeka and Ufuma Igwe Chika Ezeh complained that the Fulani’s do not identify with their host communities and lauded the meeting which he said would chart a new course for engagement.

The South East Chairman of

Miyetti Allah Cattle Rearers Association, Sariki Siddiku Gidado, said ninety five percent of Fulani herdsmen are illiterate, hence some of their ill-informed actions most times and called for the support of all in the pursuit for peace.

Others who spoke, including the National President of ASATU, Chief Alex Onukwue, who regretted that the herdsmen are usually middle aged boys who should be in school, advocated that compensation should be commiserate with what was destroyed.

A Fulani herdsman Mr. Akeem, who had been accused of not paying compensation in Ufuma, said he is only owing for 2017 and some farmers, Anthony Nnamah from Umumbo, and Ken Okolo from Omor narrated their ordeals in the hands of the herdsmen.

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fifty five students of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, on Sunday, renounced their membership of different cults in the university.

The renunciation was performed during an inter-denominational service organised by the university authority at the old site school field, Igbariam.

The inter-denominational service and renunciation of cultism, attracted students from different faculties in the university, the clergy, lecturers, as well as principal officers of the institution.

Addressing the students, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Greg Nwa-

koby, explained that the students who renounced cultism have been saved by God. He reminded them that their primary aim in the university is to get educated, noting that they must be found worthy in learning and in character.

Professor Nwakoby, who advised the students to take their studies serious as the era of sorting has gone, warned them to report any lecturer who engages in the sale of self authored books as well as engages in harassing female students sexually among others.

Earlier in a sermon to mark the inter-denominational service, Venerable Joshua Onuora

VIO proposes use of automatic number plate recognition system ÏÏÏThe

Commissioner, Ministry of Road, Rail and Water Transportation, Hon. Uchenna Okafor, has described the proposed Automatic Number plate recognition system by Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) as a good idea which will project the state to limelight.

The VIO proposed innovation involves the use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition Device in detecting if a vehicle has complete papers and also the construction of Driving Testing Range for Testing Drivers applying for fresh driver’s license.

A Vehicle Inspection Officer, Mr. Christopher Okeke presented the plan on behalf of the VIO to the Commissioner at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat Complex, Awka.

Okeke explained that the

from Accountancy Department, reminded the students that as they make their bed, so they will lie on it, warning them not to allow anybody to deceive them into joining cultism which can ruin their future , stressing that there is no short cut to success.

The Parish Priest of Saint Anthony’s Parish, Amansea, Reverend Father Sylvester Dunu, conducted the renunciation service with special prayers for the students, urging them to trust in God. Official renunciation of cultism, taking of oath by the students and presentation of Bibles to them formed the highpoint of the service.

device can be used to get information of a vehicle before it approaches the VIO check point, thereby reducing the risk of an officer been run down by a moving vehicle during road check.

He pointed out that the construction of Driving Testing Range at Onitsha, Awka and Nnewi, will help reduce the use of some major roads or schools as a driving centre for beginners.

He also highlighted their job description, duties, challenges and achievement so far since the resuscitation of VIO in Anambra State to the Commissioner.

Okeke, however, requested for a branded Headquarter for the outfit which he said would help promote its existence in the state.

ANSG to carry out census of private schools –Education commissioner ÏÏÏThe Anambra State govern-

Over 55 students renounce cultism in Ojukwu Varsity

advanced from waste evacuation to a new approach of transforming waste to wealth, adding that indiscriminate dumping of refuse, pouring of garbage in drainages when it rains and unauthorised structures that block the water ways are some actions that degrade the environment The Environment Commissioner further announced that his Ministry will re-introduce environmental sanitation inspectors that will be going from house to house to ensure that people keep their homes and surroundings clean as it used to be in the years back.

ment has said it will carry out a census of all private schools across the State.

Addressing a sensitisation meeting of private investors in the Education Sector in Awka, the Commissioner for Basic Education, Professor Kate Omenugha, disclosed that the exercise which is designed to generate the needed data base for grading private schools in the State is not intended for taxation of such schools.

Professor Omenugha stated that the grading would form the basis for Government’s planning that would lead to interventions in private schools.

Commissioner Omenugha informed the gathering that the exercise was borne out of Governor Obiano’s conviction that children in private schools are Anambra State children, and should therefore have their fair

share of government’s attention, just like their counterparts in public schools.

The Basic Education Commissioner argued that without data, there cannot be any effective planning for sustainable intervention, pointing out that Anambra is the only State that gives money to private schools.

Commissioner Omenugha urged the leaders of the various private schools associations that attended the meeting to galvanizSe the support and co-operation of their members towards the success of the exercise, which was aimed at getting Anambra children right through quality education.

In her welcome speech, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic Education, Mrs. Ifeoma Ezeaku, re-emphasiSed the importance of data in planning processes and called on the participants to ensure the realization of this laudable objective.

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has cautioned against indiscriminate erection of mortuaries and funeral homes and other unhealthy practices of their operators in the state.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joe Akabuike, gave this warning in Awka when a representative of Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU) paid him an advocacy visit.

Akabuike said that the state had rules guiding the operations of the mortuaries and declared that those flauting them would be appropriately sanctioned.

He said the state health reforms stipulated how such organisations should operate in order to enhance their service delivery.

Commenting on the association’s request and position on the issue, the health commissioner commended them for their interest and efforts, promising that government would certainly do the needful to address the situation. ``As part of the measures to address unhealthy practices of the mortuary operators, the morticians will be trained and given certificates of qualification for the services they render to Ndi Anambra,” Akabuike admonished.

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Boundary disputes: Obiano restates commitment to peaceful co-existenc

Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has said his government is committed to the peaceful resolution of intra and inter- community boundary disputes across the state.

Governor Obiano was speaking during a ceremony to mark the end of land boundary dispute between Mgbuke Village, Umunachi and Uruoji Village, Ogidi.

It was a ceremony that emphasised the need for peace and adherence to the voice of reason as the two communities came together on the table of brotherhood to put an end

to the disputes.

The crisis which dates back to the 1930s, had brought strife to both communities, resulting in repeated invasions and attacks, kidnapping and loss of life.

It however took the intervention of the State Government and some sons of both communities notable of whom were Chief Sam Anyanwutaku and the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Uzuegbunam Okagbue, to kick-start a process that would lead to the reunion.

Governor Obiano, who spoke through his Deputy, Dr. Nkem Okeke, commended the two communities for un-

derstanding the importance of peace for any meaningful development to ensue, calling on other communities where there are such issues to emulate them.

The Executive Secretary of the State Boundary Commission, Nze Emma Nwokoye, acknowledged that the State Government followed through the processes leading to the truce. The Convener of the reunion, Chief Anyanwutaku, thanked God for using him as an instrument to actualise the age long yearnings of people of both communities and appreciated all who worked with him to make the event a reality.

For a former Director-General of National Orientation Agency (NOA), Prof. Elochukwu Amucheazi, the settlement underscores the merit of the Igbo Arbitration System over the imposed Western Judicial process while a community leader, Chief Ifeanyichukwu Egwim, called on youths in the communities to ensure that the truce lasts.

The event later climaxed with blessing of the land by the Anglican Bishop on the Niger, the Right Reverend Owen Nwokolo and presentation of survey documents and signed agreement to Presidents-General of both communities.

Reckless drivers in Anambra to undergo heavy sanctions –Commissioner ÏÏÏThe

Anambra State Commissioner for Road, Rail and Water Transportation, Hon. Uchenna Okafor, has warned reckless drivers in the state to desist from such or face the wrath of the law.

The Commissioner said emphatically that any commercial or private driver caught plying on a one way route in the state road will be sent to Psychiatric hospital for a test and will also face heavy sanctions.

He said this in an interview held in his office at Jerome Udoji Secretariat complex, Awka.

The Commissioner said that “it is a sign of insanity for a driver to ply one way on unauthorised roads and that such drivers should undergo a thorough check on the head by a Psychiatric Doctor “.

Meanwhile, he said that such act has contributed immensely to a lot of road mishap and traffic gridlocks in the state.

Furthermore, Uchenna Okafor warned the drivers in the state to observe the driving road rules.

Members of Farmers/Herdsmen Menace Committee in Anambra State after a protracted meeting at the Police Command headquarters, Awka... recently

Over 130 students in Anambra inducted into FRSC Club ÏÏÏOver one hundred and thirty

students from different Secondary Schools across Anambra State have been inducted into the Federal Road Safety Corps Club.

By this inauguration, it brings to nine hundred and forty, the number of students who are now members of the club in twenty one secondary schools in the state.

The students selected from eleven secondary schools from the state include students from

Burbendorf Memorial Grammar School, Adazi-Nnukwu, Father Aaron Ekwu Memorial Grammar School Amawbia, Capital Secondary School, Awka, Community Secondary School Nimo and many others.

The Sector Commandant, Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State, Mr. Sunday Ajayi, said the import of setting up the clubs at both secondary and primary schools is to inculcate in the young people the consciousness of safety on the roads and use

them to reach other young people.

He noted that young people are most endangered groups in road accidents and there is need to teach them different skills to serve as first responders in issues of accidents in their different schools.

In her speech, the Commissioner for Basic Education, Professor Kate Omenugha, represented by the Director of Schools, Dr. Ray Offor, said road safety is the responsibility of everybody and

falls within the State Government’s vision of ensuring safety of lives and property.

He said the State Government will continue to support any move that is aimed at reducing crashes on roads.

Some of the students who were inaugurated as members of the club said the opportunity given to them will help reach more young people in their schools.

The students were later led in an oath of allegiance.

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Anambra Assembly moves to enact law to prohibit hawking of drugs Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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State House of Assembly on May 3 passed a motion making it an offence to hawk drug on streets or markets in the state.

Leading the debate, member representing Awka South1 Constituency, Nnamdi Okafor said the bill sought to stop

such hawking since the drugs might not have been tested nor the source and content known.

Okafor said that any drug advertisement should obtain advert permit and licence from National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC). ``Get an outlet or location if

you must practice where the manufacturer can be traced.

In case of adverse effects, the manufacturer can be easily traced,” he said.

The member representing Anambra East, Obinna Emeneka maintained that some of these drugs could be sub-standard as they did not pass through accelerated test-

ing to forecast how they could work on the body.

More so, Mr. Emenaka emphasised that these hawkers expose these drugs to the sun, causing degradation of the drugs, thus, harming the body especially the liver and kidney.

At the end of the debate, the Speaker of the House Rita

Mmaduagwu, called for voice vote and then, the bill was referred to two committees to report back in two weeks.

The two committees were House committee on Health and House committee on Judiciary; for professionalism, legal issues and objectivity for a positive and sound input before final passage into law.

Protests trails distortion of zoning arrangement in Oyi/Anyamelum constituency ÏÏÏIn the run-up to the 2015 gen-

eral election, zoning was quite a contentious issue in Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency.

Recently, as APGA primary elections draw nearer, the zoning formula adopted by the party which saw to the emergence of Hon Gabriel Onyewife, the incumbent Federal House member representing the constituency, has been resurrected with all sorts of arguments and counterarguments.

In an interview with a key APGA stakeholder from Oyi LGA, Chief Pius Okoye (Oyi of Oyi), he maintained that there was an agreement between Oyi and Ayamelum APGA chieftains which took place in his country home.

“The truth is that there was an agreement to allow Barrister Gabriel Onyewife conclude the turn of Ayamelum, and the gentleman swore before our very eyes to a single tenure. He solicited our support to stand as a sole candidate of APGA for the primary election. We knew his political clout and antecedents, here was a 2-term House of Assembly member. Sincerely, we desperately needed a break at the National Assembly polls.

He had assured us that after the expiration of his first term, that he would not recontest, that Oyi should be supported to take their turn. Before 2015 elections, APGA stakeholders had agreed on 8-year tenure per Local Government Area. And 2019 will mark the end of Ayamelum’s 8 years at the Federal House of Representatives. We, the people of Oyi LGA, should be allowed to take our turn in the interest of fairness and equity,” Chief Pius disclosed.

Zoning is equally a contentious issue at the grassroots. It has always been and it is already so regarding this year’s Federal

House of Representatives primary election which is expected to be held in four months as may be resolved by the party.

Most APGA stalwarts from Ayamelum LGA have appealed to the party’s National Leadership to respect the established zoning principle in the election for the House of Representatives position to avoid unnecessary tension and instability in the area.

Meanwhile, protests have continued to trail alleged distortion of zoning arrangements ahead the APGA primary election.

“The old zoning arrangement subsists and it is the turn of Ndi Oyi for the House of Representatives seat. I’m a party chieftain from Ayamelum and was instrumental to the zoning arrangement that Barrister Onyewife is the beneficiary today. We have agreement with Ndi Oyi that after the completion of Anyamelu’s turn in 2019 that we will not seek for re-election of Onyewife. We wish to advise our great son, Barrister Onyewife Owelle Umunbo, to respect the Spirit of the agreement with Ndi Oyi and do the needful,” said a party stalwart who pleaded anonymity.

According to him, it is a delicate and potentially explosive issue if not handled with care, adding “it is a tricky issue which will require much tact to handle by the political leaders of the Oyi and Ayamelum council areas because of the precedent it is likely to set.

Recently, major stakeholders of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and other interest groups in Oyi and Ayamelum have alleged attempt to endorse the incumbent House member by a selfish cabal as APGA candidate in the forthcoming election.

Anambra State Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Barrister Charles Nwoji (centre); a Social Affairs Analyst based in the United kingdom, Mr. Hurbert Oragui, (left) and a renowned journalists, Dr. Dennis Ekemezie, (right), during a briefing recently on ways to move Anambra State forward.

Ifejiofor hails Obiano’s worker-friendly disposition ÏÏÏAnambra

State Commissioner for Works, Mr. Marcel Ifejiofor, has hailed Governor Willie Obiano’s worker-friendly disposition.

Ifejiofor, who made the commendation at the Alex Ekwueme Square during this year’s May Day Celebration, praised his magnanimity toward enhancing the welfare package of the state workforce to meet their daily challenges.

The commissioner, then, urged the Federal Government to ensure enhanced welfare package for workers to cushion the effects of the inflation in the country.

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Mr. Ifeatu ObiOkoye, expressed delight at the sustained convivial relationship between the Obiano led APGA administration and workers in the state.

Obi-Okoye described the day as remarkable for both the government and workers.

He said that efforts to enhance workers’ welfare should be speedily executed for enhanced productivity.

A former member of the House of Representatives, Chief Chukwuma Umeorji

commended workers for their dedication and service toward nation building. ``I wish that issues concerning welfare of workers will be addressed at all levels of government,’’ he said.

President-General of the Anambra Town Union, Mr. Christopher Nwoye, urged the Federal Government to fast-track negotiations for enhanced living wage for workers in the country.

Nwoye thanked God for the efforts of Nigerian workers, their patience and sacrifice toward the creation of national wealth.

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NASFAT supports one million members for Hajj With ease, Nigerian Muslim faithfuls can now fulfil their Hajj obligations in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, through the Hajj savings plan launched by the Non-Interest Banking Group of Sterling Bank Plc in partnership with Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT) last week in Lagos.

The bank also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TAFSAN, the investment arm of Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT) to create awareness and drive uptake of the product among the over one million Muslim members of NASFAT across the country.

Speaking at the product launch, Divisional Head, Institutional Banking, Sterling Bank Plc, Mr. Tunde Adeola, commended NAFSAT and TAFSAN for the novel savings plan which will make Hajj pilgrimage more accessible and easier for intending pilgrims to achieve.

He noted that the product had become imperative because of the rising financial implication of embarking on Hajj on a yearly basis, thereby making it difficult for some Muslims to go on the holy pilgrimage.

Affirming the benefits of Hajj, Chief Missioner of NASFAT, Alhaji Mahroof Onike, said it is one of the five pillars of Islam and Allah commanded that every Muslim should go on Hajj at least once in their lifetime. He encouraged Muslims who had not gone on Hajj to take advantage of the savings plan to set a future pilgrimage date for Hajj (major pilgrimage) or Umrah (minor pilgrimage).

Alhaji Onike thanked Sterling Bank for introducing the savings plan to create opportunities for those who intend to perform Hajj at a future date. He enjoined everyone present at the event to be advocates of the savings plan by helping to create awareness about it so that a lot of Muslims could benefit from it.

The Group Head, Non-Interest Banking, Sterling Bank Plc, Dr. Basheer Oshodi, who gave details of the Hajj savings plan, said it would make it easy for desiring Muslim pilgrims to choose the year they want to perform Hajj and plan their contributions, either weekly or monthly.

On the features of the plan, he said “It offers benefits that include profit sharing on savings at an agreed profit sharing ratio, takaful (insurance) cover of up to N500,000 and early payment for Hajj in the year the pilgrim is scheduled to perform Hajj. The plan could be set up and maintained by the intending pilgrim or on behalf of a beneficiary who could be a parent, spouse or child.”

Oshodi added that deposits for the plan would be received by the bank based on Mudaraba (profit sharing) principle and the prospective pilgrim could perform Hajj before his or her planned period by making up the Hajj fare in the year he/she wished to proceed on Hajj.

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Transactions in commercial banks hit N32.48trn in Q1- NBS

Stories by Motolani Oseni

The Central Bank of NigeriThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that banks recorded N32.48 trillion worth of transaction in the first quarter of 2018.

The Bureau in its ‘Selected Banking Sector Data’ during

the weekend said during the period under review, a total volume of 457,226,406 transactions were achieved by the banking sector.

According to the NBS, data harvested from the Electronic Payment Channels in the Nigeria Banking Sector revealed that Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions

dominated the volume of transactions recorded with 212,370,853 volume of ATM transactions valued at N1,568 billion were recorded in Q1 2018.

It explained that in terms of credit to private sector, the total value of credit allocated by the banking sector stood at N15.60 trillion as at Q1 2018.

Oil & Gas and Manufacturing sectors got credit allocation of N3.42 trillion and N2.07 trillion to record the highest credit allocation as at the period under review.

The report said as at Q1 2018, the total number of banks’ staffs decreased by 0.93 percent from 90,453 in Q4 2017 to 89,608.

L-R: Uzoma Dozie, CEO Diamond Bank Plc and Winners of Season 10, DiamondXtra regional draw at the prize presentation ceremony held in Lagos…recently

Analysts predict 12.43% inflation rate in April A group of analysts at FSDH Research have predicted slowdown in inflation to 12.43per cent in April 2018 from 13.34per cent recorded in the month of March.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is expected to release the inflation rate for the month of April on 13 May, based on the data release calendar on the website of the NBS. According to FSDH report, “despite the increase recorded in the prices of some food and non-food items, the base effect of the Composite Consumer Price Index (CCPI) in April 2017 will depress the inflation rate.

“The Food Price Index (FPI) from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the month of April 2018 shows that the Index aver-

aged 173.5 points, 0.25per cent higher than the revised value for March 2018, and 2.72per cent higher than the April 2017 figure. According to the FAO, sugar prices recorded the highest drop; vegetable oil and meat prices also declined.

“However, prices of dairy and cereal continued to trend upward. The FAO Dairy Price Index was up by 3.4per cent between March and April. Increased demand for all milk products, coupled with reduced exports supply, led to the increase in the Index.

“The FAO Cereal Price Index also appreciated by 1.7per cent from the previous month, on the heels of improved prices of wheat, coarse grains and rice.

“On the flip side, the favourable supply glut in the

market, and a weaker Brazilian currency (Real) continued to weigh on the prices of sugar. Hence, the FAO Sugar Price Index fell by 4.8per cent in April to a 31-month low.

“The FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index was down by 1.43per cent, driven by a fall in prices of palm and soy oil, the key commodities in the Index. The FAO Meat Index was down by 0.94per cent driven by the decrease in the prices for bovine and pig meat.

“Our analysis indicates that the value of the Naira depreciated at both the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) and parallel markets.

“The value of the Naira lost by 0.09per cent and 0.14per cent to close at Dollar/N360.17 and Dollar/N363

respectively at the NAFEX and parallel markets at the end of April.

“The rise in the international prices of food coupled with the marginal depreciation in the value of the Naira led to an increase in the prices of imported consumer goods in Nigeria between the two months under review.

“The prices of certain seasonal food items we monitored appreciated in April 2018, leading to 0.86per cent increase in our Food and Non-Alcoholic Index. This Index increased year-on-year by 14.71per cent, up from 234.39 points recorded in April 2017. We also observed an increase in the prices of Transport and Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & Other Fuels divisions between March and April.”

Capital Market B8 Diamond Bank readies N433.2m to reward customers Karimot Tukur, Diamond Bank’s Head Consumer Banking, has said DiamondXtra Season 10 will reward a total of 4,957 customers with N433.2 million.

Speaking at a reward ceremony held in Lagos recently, Karimot said, “10 out of these customers will win N1 million and a star prize of salary for life at each monthly draw while 3 car winners, 3 educational allowance winners, 9 Rent-for-a-Year winners and other consolatory prize winners will emerge each quarter.”

The highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of the DiamondXtra regional star prize, a Hyundai Accent car to Catherine Onwusonye, a businesswoman based in Abuja.

Shortly after the prize presentation, Catherine told journalists that she thought it was a joke when she received the call informing her that she had won the star prize of the draw. “I have never won anything free in my life before and I never expected that a new car would be the first free thing I would win. I want to encourage other customers to open a DiamondXtra account, you can never tell when it will be your turn” she expressed excitedly.

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Gains to return on NSE, as investors lose N9.5bn Stories by Afolabi Adesola

Regardless of the loss recorded in the first trading week in May, equities market experts insist that relatively stable and positive market conditions are in place to restore gains on the local bourse.

Overall performance from Monday 30th April to Friday 4th May showed returns on the domestic bourse turned negative in the holiday-shortened week, albeit marginally.

Investors lost N9.5bn as equities market capitalisation dropped to N14.93 trillion, while the All Share Index lost 0.06 percent to close at 41,218.72 points.

In an investor’s note sent at the

weekend, researchers at Cordros capital stated that “We look for return of gains on the bourse in the medium to long term, amidst fast-declining yields in the alternative fixed income market; more so, as macroeconomic fundamentals continue to impress.”

The immediate past week consisting of a four-day trading session as the Federal Government of Nigeria declared Tuesday May 1st 2018 a public holiday to mark the Workers Day celebration, was that of mixed trading where two of the major sectoral indices recorded strong gains against three others that declined, bringing the Monthto-Date and Year-to-Date returns to -0.06 percent and 7.49 percent respectively.

A total turnover of 1.331billion shares worth N20.835 billion in 18,695 deals were traded during the week by investors on the floor of the Exchange in contrast to a total of 1.825 billion shares valued at N24.653 billion that exchanged hands last week in 23,148 deals.

The Financial Services Industry led the activity chart with 1.042 billion shares valued at N11.275 billion traded in 9,665 deals; thus contributing 78.32 percent and 54.11 percent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively. The Consumer Goods Industry followed with 84.124 million shares worth N4.322 billion in 3,691 deals.

The third place was occupied by Oil and Gas Industry with a turnover of 51.918 million shares worth

N596.463 million in 2,307 deals.

Top three traded equities in terms of volume transacted were United Bank for Africa Plc, Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc and Access Bank Plc. They accounted for 457.930 million shares worth N3.784 billion in 1,469 deals, contributing 34.41 percent and 18.16 percent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively.

Meanwhile, equities market stakeholders are expected to receive two top tier banks at the Exchange on Tuesday and Wednesday. The event is expected to shed light more light on affairs at the banks and improve investment knowledge of the sector they operate.

Chairman, Transnational Corporatio Helen Iwuchukwu (1st right); Direct recently

Chairman, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp) Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu ( 2nd right); President/CEO, Mr. Adim Jibunoh(3rd right); Company Secretary, Mrs. Helen Iwuchukwu (1st right); Directors – Dr Stanley Lawson and Emmanuel Nnorom, at the 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company held in Lagos

FBF: NSE, market stakeholders host two banks this week Stock brokers, financial analysts, economic experts and management of both Sterling and Jaiz Banks will gather at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday and Wednesday to consider the facts behind their recently released financials.

The facts behind the figures (FBF) is an event organised by the NSE as a platform for listed companies to receive and answer questions from investors as well as other market stakeholders and intimate the public with affairs on-going affairs at their various institutions.

“The management team of Sterling Bank Plc will present its Facts Behind the Figures to the Capital Market Stakeholders on Tuesday, May 8th 2018” while “The Board and Executive Management of Jaiz Bank will visit the Exchange for a Facts Behind the Figures presentation and Closing Gong Ceremony on Wednesday, May 9,

2018.” the NSE said in an email statement on Friday.

Sterling Bank’s 2017 financial year results was released at the NSE mid-April and showed growth across major line items, save for the Net interest income which recorded a decline in the full year. Gross earnings grew by 19.79 percent to N133.49 billion, while profit before and after tax increased by 43.47 percent and 65.12 percent to N8.61 billion and N8.52 billion respectively.

Defying predictions of a positive reaction to the impressive results, the share price of the Sterling bank depreciated 14 kobo to N1.61 per share during the month of April.

Mr. Abubakar Suleiman, CEO of sterling Bank however reaffirmed the bank’s underlying institutional strength. He said in a note to investors and shareholders following the release of the results that “Our 2017 result highlights

positive performance across key financial indices despite challenging operating conditions, The non-interest banking business continued to gain significant traction, adding positively to our bottom-line. This performance underscores the commitment of the entire team to our corporate goals and the resilience of our business model.”

Mr. Suleiman disclosed that the bank maintained a disciplined and prudent approach to loan growth in line with its risk management framework, a development which resulted in a significant improvement in asset quality as reflected in the reduction of non-performing loan ratio by 370 basis points to 6.2 percent.

He added: “Sterling Bank continued to scale its business with support from a well-diversified funding base. For the first time, we recorded N1.1 trillion in total assets from N834.2 billion in 2016 rep-

resenting a 28.7% growth. We also gained traction in our retail drive with an active customer base that exceeded three million resulting in 17.1% growth in deposits.”

During the year, the bank’s liquidity and capital adequacy ratios remained sound and well above the required regulatory benchmark at 33% and 12.2% respectively. The bank prioritized efficiency across its businesses as it progressed on its digital transformation journey by successfully launching “Specta”, an innovative online lending platform which offers personal loans within five minutes. It also invested in a firstrate business process management tool to optimize operating efficiency while providing its customers with ‘best in class’ service.

On the part of Jaiz Bank, Nigeria’s first full-fledged Non-Interest Bank, its 2017 full year financial reports a 161 percent profit before tax increase to N894 million in

December 2017 as against N343million reported in the corresponding period of 2016.

The results show a Gross Income from financing of N6.24 billion, up from N5.29billion posted in the corresponding period of 2016. The bank also realized N1.76billion from Non-Financing Income in the year 2017, compared with N0.71billion in 2016. Income from Sukuk soared from N189 million in 2016 to N371 million as at 2017 year end.

The bank’s first quarter results however showed that the company’s profit after tax for the period ended March 2018 decreased 28 percent to N124.59 million compared to N173.13 million reported in March 2017. Jaiz Bank Plc also reported earnings per share of 0.5 kobo for the period ended March 2018 compared to 0.69 kobo reported for the period ended March 2017.

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Miracle Igbokwe: On a miraculous move to stardom

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Why I want to be a Captain-Billionaire -Miracle, BBN 2018 winner With the passion to set standard for himself and further empower others via his planned Agricultural Business, Miracle Ikechukwu Igbokwe winner of the 2018 edition of the Big Brother Naija ‘ Double Wahala’ season is sure smiling to the bank now having won the converted N25M cash and other exciting prizes . The Imo state superstar is a trained Pilot and fitness model is ready to make an impact in not just his state alone but the country at large; Miracle was recently appointed as the Youth Ambassador by the Imo State Governor. In this chat with MUTIAT ALLI, Miracle tells us his journey into the Big Brother Naija House, Winning, relationship with Nina and why is bent on becoming a captain-billionaire.

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Nothing changes from my end with Nina – Miracle, BBN 2018 winner How do you feel about this?

I feel happy. I feel great. Of course, who won’t feel happy? I won 45 million - 25M Cash and 20M worth of prizes and I have a car. So, it actually a privilege and I feel great because this is like a kick-start for my main goal to becoming a billionaire we have been talking about. I am really excited.

So, did you see this coming?

To be honest with you, I didn’t see it coming. You all know in the house, you don’t have the idea of what is happening outside and that is why if you notice anytime I am up for eviction, I am always tense because you never can tell what could happen. I was always nervous because I have no idea of it coming. Let me even burst you guys bubble. I was given a captain outfit on the last day. I knew and it was obvious because I won Payporte games. So I felt, if you win the Payporte game; there is no how you won’t win these prizes. At the end of that day, it was Cee-C and I remaining on the stage. It was at that point I knew that she was very strong because she was always saved in all eviction and she is always coming back. So it’s only natural for you to feel that she was very strong and anything could happen. When I heard my name as the winner, I was so surprised and I fell on the floor because I did not see that coming. At that point the only thing I had in my head was the 25Million. Every other prize I did not know until much later when Nina and Tobi told me about the car and other gifts.

Three weeks into the game, you were still trying to find yourself in the house. Was that part of the strategy or that was the real miracle?

People keep talking about strategy; Trust me! I had no strategy. The First day of Audition, I never knew I would make it with the amount of crowd I saw. If it was by fine boy, I no reach. If it’s by being tall and all that, i no reach all these things.

Then again, I was selected. Before I even went for the Audition I said to myself that whatever questions that would be asked, I would just be myself. Then they picked me for being me. And I was like; if I go for this game I would keep being me. No strategy attached with it. Then again, I am a kind of person that likes to observe wherever I find myself. I used to take my time. That’s right why now, I don’t even have a manager yet. I am still trying to put up a team. I am taking my time.. So, getting into the house, the first thing is Miracle observed because I needed to know the kind of people I am living with. It was just all of observation.

I have never met a CaptainBillionaire before; how then do you intend to achieve this?

Now, I will tell you about captain Nosan. You have heard about it? He is one of my role models. I always know I have three stages. The stage one which is the main one is flying. Before I went to Big brother house, I did my PPL training.

But I was having funds issue and that was why I came to Big brother house as against my PPL training. But God has blessed me right now and I am sure a lot of people knew my dreams of becoming a pilot and that is one of the reasons most people voted for me because they wanted to help me achieve the dream.

Now, they have helped me achieved the dream and God has blessed me.

Obviously, I will go for my CPL training that’s for the passion for miracle. Now, the second stage is me becoming a billionaire and how is this possible?

Most people say it is not being realistic.

Someone did it so I can do it. That Nosan was a pilot if you can research about him. In fact, he has the same story like I do. So, I look up to him as my mentor.

So, that is the second stage. Another Person I look up to in terms of achieving my Agricultural zeal is Aliko Dangote because these are people I want to gain from their wealth of knowledge and in building that billionaire dream of mine; I just have to meet with Dangote.

You sure showed your painting skills on the Big Brother wall while in the house; is it an aspect you also want to explore?

That is the entertainment part of me but that is for the fun. Let me tell youwin or no win, the house will teach you a lot of things and further bring out your skills. Painting was what I did while I was younger and left it but Big brother brought that out again. So many things I discovered about myself in the house including modelling because most times my fellow housemate commend my outfits and physique As a Pilot, what informed your decision to go into the Big Brother House?

One thing with me is that I don’t do things I don’t have passion for or love for. Like I said earlier on, I just finished my PPL training and I was also into entertainment even before the house, I went for Most Island that was also a reality TV show. So, I do all these things just by the side because I wasn’t rich.

Initially I wasn’t a fan of the Big Brother Naija Show until I watched the last season and I said to myself that it can be this interesting because most times

I pass through, I see people sitting down, doing nothing. Then again, I saw the last season and I saw that the Payporte activities are usually fun. Then again; it was my sister that actually told me that “Miracle, I think you can actually do this. And I looked at it again and said to myself that if I can emerge the winner; my CPL training is taken care of. And that if I did not emerge the winner, the platform would make me meet people I wouldn’t have met on a normal day like my Governor now, Governor Rochas Okorocha.

You have just been made an Ambassador of Imo State. How do you feel?

I hear am. I am very humble As part of your winning the competition comes an all expense paid trip to Dubai; in one of your radio rounds you did mention to pick either of your mum or Nina on the trip?

As you all know, it is obvious that Nina and I bonded in the house firstly because we met at the Audition and its being natural you go with the face you are familiar with. Apart from all this if I won’t be going with my Mum, it will be Nina or Tobi.

What is the status of your relationship with Nina now that you are both out of the house?

From my end, I won’t speak on her behalf. Like I always said, nothing changes from my side and the kind of

relationship we have still continues.

Like I said, I don’t like forcing things as I like things to happen naturally. You know this grace that God has given us has a validity period. It is something that if you don’t make good use of it right now, you will lose it. And Nina and I are still very young. Like I was telling her while we came back that this is the right time we make good use of this God given opportunity and let’s try and put more money in the bank. We will just be focus right now.

Has the mention of Collins ever unsettled you for whatever reason during conversations with Nina?

First of all, since I came back, I just took over my social media accounts.

I just choose not to go into social media for a while because there will be positivity and negativity. So I don’t want to see things that would bring me down or draw me back. So, the first time I heard about Collins was in the house and it was only natural for you to feel somehow. But then again, Nina told me something that before she came into the house that she had a discussion with Collins that she was going to Big Brother Naija show and he should expect anything. So, that was it. Now, we are out and people are saying things about that. It’s her decision. I can never fight because of a lady. You know my intention towards you; you have the right to make your decision. The only time I will fight for a woman is only if he is imposing himself on the lady.

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Society Circle Zidora Group opens new office in Abuja Stories By Isaac Oguntoye

Zidora Group; a leading service delivery company with multiple subsidiaries and businesses, has just opened a new office in Abuja, the Nation’s capital.

The company is founded

by Dr. Arinze Madueke, Anambra born medical doctor turned entrepreneur, less than a decade ago, with just one office in Lagos, has risen to dominate Nigeria travel and tours industry, with considerable stakes in other business areas such

as oil and gas, agriculture and food production, pharmaceuticals, real estate, travels and foreign education placement.

The Abuja office located around Emeka Anyaoku Street, Garki is a combination of class and excellence.

According to Dr. Madueke, Zidora Group is a brand that passionately pursues excellence and will go the extra miles to ensure that their five star service delivery is given in a five star environment. In his words, “At Zidora, we go after excellence with everything

we have. We believe our workers need to work in a perfect or near perfect environment.

We also believe our clients deserve the best. We offer the best quality services comparable to what can be obtained in developed world”.

He further said, “For me personally, it is not just about business. It’s about establishing and pursuing a culture of excellence”.

Zidora Group has three main branches in Lagos; Okota branch,Lekki and Ikeja.The company also has a

branch in Onitsha, located at Awka Road; Onitsha. The Abuja office is the newest addition.

In all, there are over 200 workers in direct and indirect employment with Zidora.

Aare Adams appeals Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams has lent his voice to the growing voices of prominent Nigerians and beyond, in total condemnation of the continuous killings in Benue, Taraba and other parts of the country.

Speaking to Journalists during his 48th birthday celebration at the Martinos, Hotel, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Adams said the present killings in Benue, Taraba and Nasarawa states have shown that Nigeria is seriously bleeding.

He, however,

appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to do something urgently to stop the killings “I sympathize with our brothers and sisters in Benue, Taraba and Nasarawa states in the Middle Belt. “ It is unusual that we have been experiencing these unwarranted killings since 2015, particularly, in the Northwest. I can understand the frustrations of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) that was why they rose and protested against the unnecessary killings, I a m using this

opportunity to appeal to president Buhari to urgently stop the killings. The president was at the White House recently and the United States President, Donald Trump, made some salient remarks, noting that Christians were being killed in the country; we don’t want religious war in this country. We don’t want ethnic cleansing; we want to live in peace and harmony so that we can be proud of this country.

The number one duty of every reasonable government is to protect the lives and property of the citizenry. If the country is secured and the citizenry are protected, other things will follow. A situation where people are secured, the nation will thrive, however, these killings are highly condemnable by any right thinking person in Nigeria,’ ‘he said.

Fela Durotoye’s ambition In a bid to unseat the old and long serving leaders from the public office come 2019 general election many youths have shown interest forming different coalition and groups. One of the youth at the forefront of new era in the political circle is Fela Durotoye who has been fighting his way into people’s consciousness in other not to re-elect the same political carber in the next election. If response and good will message, the young and vibrant presidential aspirant gets on social media on a daily basis is anything to consider, one can conclude that, there is hope at the end of every turnel. Fela who is one of the advocate of not too young to run campaign have started telling those who care to

listen that the only way to right the wrong on this country is through voting which mean everyone must have his or her PVC saying “We need to get our PVCs. PVC is not a nice thing to have, it’s a need thing to have if you want a future that you can choose. In fact, for me PVC is not just permanent voter’s card, it’s the power to vote your choice.”

“I have started a little movement where I’m asking every young lady to insist on asking any toaster for their PVC first. No PVC, no toasting.”

“More than that, I’m working to collaborate with a few key people to ensure that every married woman whose husband does not have a PVC by July 1st, they’ll lock up. No PVC, no jangilova”

Some of the guests present at the event were, wives of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi,,Zaki of Arigidi, Oba Yisa Olanipekun, representatives of Lagos monarch, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, chief Layi Labode,representing the Egba monarch, and other prominent monarchs in the Southwest, Amb. Wada Sodiq, special adviser to Gombe state governor on protocol, Dr. Adeleke Ipaye, special adviser to Osun state governor,prophetSamuel Kogberegbe, Mrs. Joe- Okei Odumakin, Shina Peller,Sally Mbanefo,Prof. Akintoye and several others.

Others groups include executive members of Eze Ndigbo, Ohaneze Ndigbo,Oodua Maritime, and top exco of Association of Nigerian Licensed Custom Agents(ANLCA)among others.

Raymond Dokpesi’s albatross Raymond Anthony Aleogho Dokpesi is a Nigerian media businessman with series of controversy hanging around him and his political career. The chairman DAAR Communications Plc is definitely not in good mood at the moment as United State of America revoke his visa following the recently released name of the looters by the Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed. This burden is said to have cause him a lot of international deals, which has been affecting his businesses all over the world. Although, some are saying nemesis is catching up on one time roving politician who have his hand soiled in many

shady deals that involved federal government during the last administration. According to those close to the man with seven wives and many girlfriends, Dokpesi has been running helter skelter seeking N5billion damages for alleged defamation of character.

Pastor Sam Adeyemi, wife celebrates Dove they say will never nest in a burning tree, nor will love ever reside in unforgiving heart. And when the power of love overcomes the love of power, world will know peace. This is belief is what best described the Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre (DCC) Sam Adeyemi and his wife, Principal Consultant of Gabriel and Princess Limited Nike Adeyemi who have every cause to celebrate their 25 years wedding anniversary. The couple, who are currently vacationing in the Carribean posted photos from their wedding ceremony 25 years ago, as well as sharing sweet words for each other. Pastor sam described his wife, Adenike as ‘Omoge’ saying “It’s been 25 years of doing life together: of praying, playing, sharing, preaching, traveling, making babies, and changing the world together.

We began with dreams, hopes and a sure word from God. Here we are, blessed in every way, with beautiful children, loving relationships, and with the opportunity to affect many around the world with the love we have received through Christ. One fact stands clear: my world would never have been the same without you. You are God chosen. You are super-beautiful in and out. You are God-fearing, humble, caring,

charming, and very diligent. As we begin another quarter-century, I pray for God to give us more wisdom, favour, health, increase, and more love for each other. I love you to bits and it’s for eternity In Adenike Adeyemi’s voice “25 years ago today, May 1st 1993 I said Yes, to my Sweetheart, grateful to be on this journey with you and no other. Grateful to God for His mercies, for opportunities to walk in His wisdom, grow, walk, build and adventure together…

I love you forever @thesamadeyemi May we continue to grow in love, humility and wisdom. may our seed go further.

Islamic singer, Ahmad Alawiye clocks 45th Ahead of the fast approaching Ramadan fasting and his 45th year birthday on June 1, Islamic singer Ahmad Alawiye has release fresh new photos to celebrate in advance. The singer who is also the pioneer President of the Professional Islamic Musicians Association of Nigeria, PISMAN has also hinted about his desire to drop a new album ahead of the celebration in JUNE. He also uses the opportunity to preach unity among all Islamic singer saying they should embrace love in other to move the industry to a greater height.