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Bribery: Police, Rivers in counter claims

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disclosed that it has recovered about N111 million from some officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) involved in the legislative rerun-election in Rivers State.

The amount was said to have been facilitated by Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike.

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Editorial Ending global Child Labour

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here is no denying that child labour has become one of the most contentious issues facing mankind today. Every day, we are assaulted with pictures of children in many Third World countries working as farmhands and labourers under the most inhuman conditions. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), there are hundreds of millions of girls and boys throughout the world involved in work that deprives them from receiving adequate education, health, leisure and basic freedom, thereby violating their rights. Of these children, more than half are exposed to the worst forms of child labour. These forms of labour include work in hazardous environment, slavery, or other forms of forced labour, illicit activities such as drug trafficking and prostitution as well as involvement in armed conflict.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child stipulates that children should be protected from economic exploitation.

Any work that is hazardous, interferes with children’s education or is harmful to their health and development is considered as child labour.

All across Nigeria, several children are indentured by either their parents or guardian to do all kinds of trades and businesses in order to make money for them. Incidentally, poverty has been the major reason for child labour in the country.

Those stressing such reason claim that parents, who cannot provide for the family, put the care of their children in the hands of relations.

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Spontaneous visits to factories, workshops, fisheries and such other establishments will reveal the extent to which child labour is a grave matter. This is why we are calling on the National Assembly, non-governmental agencies and all relevant authorities to take legislative and legal steps to end this shameful practice in Nigeria. Children are not in anyway supposed to be a source of the family income. Parents bring children into the world and so, they should be able to cater for their financial, educational, material, health, and emotional and psychological needs. Furthermore, children are tomorrow’s leaders. However, they cannot be true leaders and future champions if they are denied their right to quality education, and are turned into child labourers. It is a truism that child labour not only undermines the root of human nature, it also threatens future social and economic progress worldwide.

Childhood is a part of human life in which the child enjoys the pleasures of life and parents love and pampering and should not be involved in various menial jobs at that tender age. That is why parents should be sensitised on the dangers of hiring out their children to people who end up exploiting them. We, therefore, advocate that perpetrators of child labour in the country should be prosecuted and jailed.

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STATEMENTS BY THOSE WHO MATTER

Goodluck Jonathan

Matthew Ashimolowo

Julius Nyerere

“Nobody’s political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian”.

“If you must make a difference in life, then change your mind set”.

“Independence cannot be real if a nation depends upon gifts.”

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ment through the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr. Austin Tam-George, while denying the allegations, described it as shameful, defamatory and reckless in the extreme.

It would be recalled that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Ibrahim Idris, had set up a panel to investigate allegations of fraud and bribery in the December 10 election.

The chairman of the panel, Mr. Damian Okoro, while presenting his report on Tuesday, said a “total sum of N111m out of N360m was recovered from 23 electoral officials.”

He said three senior INEC officials got as much as N20m, some got N15m to influence the election.

Okoro alleged that there were some cases of misconduct on the part of some electoral officers, who were compromised in the line of duty.

“By this investigation, this panel has diligently unraveled what went wrong with the re-run election in Rivers, details of which are contained in the report,” he said.

“We discovered that failure of leadership and followership rather than law enforcement was responsible for the political upheaval in the state.”

He added that the task given to the panel was challenging because of the tense political and security atmosphere in the state.

The chairman said lawless elements targeted political opponents of their sponsors and law enforcement agents, especially the police.

He attributed some of the vio-

lent acts to inflammatory statements by some “narrow-minded” politicians.

“Apart from their utterances, politicians in their desperation for power, also armed thugs, who unleashed terror on their opponents,” he said.

Describing the allegations as blackmail, the Rivers State government said, “never in the annals of infamy have we seen a vital state security institution descend to the lowest depths of blackmail and criminality, as the Nigeria Police Force has done in

this case.

“A month ago, we alerted the world to the dark, Orwellian plot by the Nigeria Police to implicate Governor Wike in a phoney bribe scandal. Now, the police appears to be acting with shocking predictability, by making wild and completely groundless allegations against Wike.

“The Rivers state government challenges the Nigeria Police to show proof that Governor Wike financially induced any official of INEC. “Does the Police have bank records of the purported transac-

tions between Governor Wike and the electoral officers? We challenge the Nigeria Police to move quickly to prosecute and imprison the so-called electoral officers on the basis of this dubious investigation.

“We strongly believe that the police panel is part of a bitter, politically-driven smear campaign launched by the federal government against Governor Nyesom Wike and the people of Rivers State.

“We also believe that the police is desperately seeking to divert at-

tention from the disgraceful and criminal roles played by its officials, in the snatching and stuffing of ballot boxes during the December polls.

“Rivers State will not succumb to the juvenile antics of the All Progressives Congress and its security surrogates,” the statement reads.

Ibrahim Idris, Inspector-General of Police, said the report and recommendations would be forwarded to the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice for his advice.

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N2.7tn power funding has yielded no results -Dogara Henry Omunu, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Tuesday declared that the N2.74 trillion spent on the power sector from 1999-2015, has yielded no results because the sector has continued to depreciate in spite of the huge funds pumped into the sector.

Dogara gave the verdict while speaking at a 2-day stakeholders’ interactive workshop on the Nigerian Power Sector organised by the National Assembly at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

The speaker stated that the challenges facing the power sector calls for concerted efforts by all stakeholders to address them.

“Perhaps, the most important question is what happened to the N2.74 trillion spent on the sector from 1999-2015. Why is it that the more we spent on the power sector, the more darkness we attract,” Dogara queried?

He said it was in order to change the epileptic power situation in the country that the National Assembly organized the workshop to do a holistic diagnosis of the challenges plaguing the sector.

“It is important we solve the

challenges impeding the development of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) and proffer practical solutions. These challenges run across the entire power value chain of Generation, Transmission and Distribution.

“The myriad issues are apparently exacerbated by inadequate funding, poor energy mix, fuel supply issues, flawed regulatory framework, commercial issues among others.

“There is therefore a need for concerted efforts by all stakeholders to address these myriad problems,” he said.

Dogara also urged the partici-

pants to find solutions that will lead to the repositioning of the power sector for effective service delivery to Nigerians.

He wondered why power generation remained at less than 5000Megawatts in the last 56 years and Why various policies by successive governments had failed.

“Why has the transmission infrastructure remained inadequate in wheeling the available power.How can the Federal Government rapidly expand the transmission infrastructure.

“Why are electric meters not available to most consumers thereby leading to contentious es-

timated billing,” he added.

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, speaking at the event, noted that the problems facing the sector were made as a result of fraudulent tendency and ignorance.

Saraki therefore said that sacrifices should be made to address the issues.

He said that during privatisation of the sector, licences among others were sold to people who had no knowledge of the business.

“We must be blunt and we must accept mistakes, sacrifices must be made. Some of the problems are fraudulently, ignorantly and intentionally made,” Saraki said

Court freezes Ozekhome’s account over N75m deposit Peter Fowoyo

ÏÏÏ A Federal High Court Ikoyi,

Lagos on Tuesday, ordered temporary forfeiture of the sum of N75 million discovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the account of Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), domiciled in Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB).

Justice AbdulAziz Anka gave the order while delivering ruling

RƖƆƊ ƌƆ ƊƈƅƊ è Ɛ ƏƆ ƐƆ Ɛ ƗƏ &0 Ɛ ƅ ƑƏƐ in a Motion Ex-parte filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking that Ozakhome’s account be temporarily frozen on the ground that the sum of N75 million deposited in it on December 15, 2016, was suspected to be proceed of crime.

This is even as Chief Ozekhome on Tuesday vowed to drag the EFCC to court for alleging

that N75million found in his frozen bank account was proceeds of crime.

In arguing the application which was filed before the court

by Rotimi Oyedepo, the EFCC lawyer, Mr. Idris Abdulahi Mohammed, informed the court that the application was brought to court pursuant to section 29 of EFCC Act.

Idris also informed the court that three exhibit marked exhibit 01, 02 and 03 are attached with the Motion Ex-parte. He added that an affidavit of urgency sworn to by an investigator of the agency, Tosin Owobo, is also attached with the application.

He urged the court to grant motion ex-parte and order temporary forfeiture of the account

for 120 days.

Justice Anka while ruling on the Motion Ex-parte, ordered that Ozekhome’s account with the sum of N75 million be forfeited for 120 day.

The judge however ordered that any party that is not satisfied with the ruling can appeal.

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the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to court for alleging that N75 million found in his frozen bank account was proceeds of crime.

In a statement on Tuesday, Ozekhome, explained that the money which was frozen on the order of Justice Abdulazeez Anka of the Federal High Court in Lagos, was part payment for professional services he rendered to Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State.

He described insinuation by the anti-graft agency that the fund was proceed of money laundering, as “an invidious lie from the pit of hell”.

The statement reads: “It is with rude shock and personal sense of consternation that my attention

has just been drawn to online publications with numerous calls from Nigerians, that my account containing N75 million domiciled with GTBank has been temporarily frozen, allegedly based on an exparte order obtained by the EFCC from the Honourable Justice Abdulazeez Anka of the Federal High Court, Lagos.

“It is alleged that the said sum of N75 million is ‘’suspected’’ to be the proceeds of crime or that it is from money laundering. This is an invidious lie from the pit of hell.

“For the records, the N75 million was paid into my account by my client, Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, as part payment of Professional Fees for the numerous cases my chambers is currently

handling for him (in his personal capacity) and his aides across Nigeria. The money is neither ‘’suspected proceeds of crime’’ nor of money laundering.

“On the 13th day of December, 2016, I defeated the EFCC in a judgment delivered by the Honourable Justice Taiwo O Taiwo, sitting at the Federal High Court, Ado Ekiti.

“In his judgment dated 13th December, 2016, the court ordered the EFCC to immediately defreeze two accounts belonging to Governor Fayose and domiciled with Zenith Bank Plc, which accounts EFCC had, illegally , unconstitutionally, an in a most uncouth and cavalier manner frozen and blocked in Zenith Bank Plc. The court described the action of the EFCC as ‘’illegal, wrong-

ful, unconstitutional and unlawful’’.

“Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo, the same lawyer who was said to have obtained the ex-parte order blocking my account from Honourable Justice Abdulazeez Anka, is the very counsel for the EFCC in the case I won for Governor Fayose before the Federal High Court, Ado Ekiti.

“After the accounts were defrozen by the judgment of the court, I urged Governor Fayose to make part payment of N100 million for the numerous cases I am handling for him and his aides across Nigeria, but which he did not have funds to pay for.

“He then transferred, with the cooperation of Zenith Bank Plc, which was actually the 2nd Defendant in the suit, the sum of N75

million as part payment of my Professional Fees.

“I have since utilized the funds for the payment of salaries, school fees of my children schooling in Nigeria and abroad, with spirally inflation, and for my Mike Ozekhome Foundation (MOF) activities.

“On the 19th of January, 2017, Honourable Justice Taiwo O Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Ado Ekiti, took argument on a motion for injunction pending appeal restraining Governor Fayose from withdrawing the remaining balance in his said accounts. This same motion was argued by the same Rotimi Oyedepo. “The court on the 31st of January, 2017, dismissed EFCC’s motion. He has now appealed to the Court of Appeal, Ado Ekiti, with a similar motion.

“The present action of EFCC is clearly calculated to overreach Governor Fayose in the appeal and also to embarrass and intimidate me from defending Governor Fayose.

“This will never happen. I will continue to defend beleaguered and oppressed Nigerians from the antics and high handedness of publicly funded government institutions that breach their fundamental rights.

“It is sickening and inconceivable that money legitimately and legally paid by a client to his Solicitor from an unencumbered account wholly and totally defrozen and unblocked by the judgment of a competent court of law can be termed “suspected proceeds of crime or money laundering’’.

N2.2B fraud: FG withdraws charges against S’Court registrar, others Andrew Orolua, Abuja Nigeria Police Force displays recovered N100 million allegedly used by River State Governor, Nyesom Wike, to bribe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Officials over the legislative rerun-election in Rivers State in Abuja… on Tuesday.

PDP berates APC for hiring thugs to disrupt anti-govt protest Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned in strong terms, the unnecessary interference of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for allegedly hiring thugs against citizens’ peaceful protest demanding good governance and improvement of our battered economy.

The PDP, in a statement by the national publicity secretary of its national caretaker committee, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, pointed out that the alleged hiring of thugs by the APC against Nigerians, who were only air-

ing their frustrations and expressing dissatisfaction on the current state of affairs in the country, was in bad taste and symptomatic of Nigeria descending into anarchy.

The opposition party stated: “For emphasis, freedom of speech, association and assembly are fundamental and constitutional rights of citizens of this country and the police or any other security agency have no right or power to stop or interfere with lawful and peaceful gathering under any pretext, nor is it necessary for anybody or group to organize a simultaneous counter protest. We therefore commend the police

and other security agencies for ensuring that the pro-Nigeria protest took place peacefully, especially in other states.

“The idea of APC and its cohorts pushing hoodlums out in the guise of “I Stand With Buhari” to counter the “I Stand With Nigeria” protest was cheap politics for selfish gains, although it was only visible in Abuja, where they could easily pay thugs to frustrate the event,” the statement read.

It further noted that “It is ironic that the APC leaders and members that led series of protest and demonstration against the government while they

were in opposition, has now turned around to prevent peaceful gathering, protest and free speech by Nigerian citizens against their government.

‘We salute the courage of Nigerians, who turned out in their numbers to demand for their rights in the face of intimidation and harassment by the APC and some security personnel.

“We wish to reiterate our agreement with their non-partisan, nonreligious and non-cultural protest agenda and hereby further re-echo the demand for good governance and better living conditions for all Nigerians as promised by the APC.”

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Federal Government on Tuesday withdrew the 9-count criminal charge filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja against the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Mr. Ahmed Gambo Saleh and two others.

The 9-count charge was filed against Mr. Ahmed Gambo Saleh, Mr. Muhammed Abdulrahaman Sharif and Rilwanu Lawal by the Attorney General of the federation, who alleged the discovery of N2.2 billionf raud bordering on diversion of public fund, criminal breach of trust and bribe taking from contractors to the tune of 74.4 million Naira.

Defendants were to be arraigned on Tuesday before Justice Abba Bello Mohammed of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory after two other previous attempts failed.

Earlier arraignments that were fixed for November 17, and December 2016 could not hold due to the absent of one of the defendants, Muhammed Abdulrahaman Sharif reported to have been on hospital admission on an account of an undisclosed ailment.

But at the resumed date yesterday, counsel representing the FG, Mrs. Hajara Yusuf informed the court that she has been directed to withdraw the charges against all the defendants. She did not give reason for the withdrawal of the charges.

The presiding judge, Justice Abba-Bello Mohammed, subsequently struck out the charges.

It would be recalled that the Federal Government had on Nov. 4, 2016, slammed a nine-count corruption charge against Saleh, Muhammed-Abdulrahman Sherrif, the director of finance and Rilwanu Lawal, the chief accountant of the apex court.

They were all charged with conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and accepting gratification as public officers.

The defendants were also accused of diverting the sum of N2.2 billion belonging to the Supreme Court of Nigeria, between 2009 and 2016, to their personal bank accounts domiciled with the United Bank for Africa Plc. The offence, according to the charges contravened Section 10(a) (i) of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000 and punishable under the same Section of the Act. The defendants were also said to have contravened the provision of Section 96 of the Penal Code Act. They were also alleged to have obtained gratification to the tune of N80 million contrary to the ICPC Act. The Federal Government alleged that the defendants obtained N2.4 million gratification from Welcon Nigeria Ltd, N16 million from Dean Musa Nig. Ltd and N19 million from Ababia Ventures Ltd, all private contractors who provided services to the SCN.

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Tribunal upholds Idoko’s election as member House of Assembly The National/State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Kogi State has upheld the election of Mr Haruna-Musa Idoko as elected member representing Idah State Constituency.

The tribunal, sitting at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Jabi, equally dismissed the petition filed by Mr Ukubile OchijenuAcharu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for lacking in merit.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ochijenu-Acharu, the petitioner had dragged Idoko, APC and INEC before the tribunal for violating the provisions of the electoral law.

Ochijenu-Acharu had contested the April 11, 2015 State House of Assembly general elections with Idoko of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

NAN reports that due to the irregularities perceived in one of the polling units, Ogegele polling unit 003, the Court of Appeal, Abuja had in its judgment of Dec. 11, 2015, canceled the election and ordered a fresh one.

Following the Appeal Court judgment, a fresh election was conducted on Feb. 20, 2016, and another supplementary election on July 23, 2016, in that same polling unit.

The petitioner, OchijenuAcharu, had prayed the tribunal to cancel the whole election

and order a fresh election.

The petitioner alleged that the elections of Feb. 20 and that of July 23 were distorted and fraught with violence throughout.

Ochijenu-Acharu alleged in his facts of issues for determination by the tribunal held that the nomination of the first respondent, Idoko was not in compliance with the electoral laws.

He contended that the documents presented by Idoko did not satisfy the provisions of the electoral laws.

The petitioner also informed the tribunal that INEC did not comply with all the orders given by the Court of Appeal in its judgment of Dec. 11, 2015.

Ochijenu-Acharu also contended that Idoko did not secure the highest majority of the lawful votes cast during the Feb. 20, 2016 and July 23, 2016 elections.

In her judgment, Justice Cathrine Nwobodo, the tribunal chairman upheld the election of Idoko as valid and totally in line with the provisions of the electoral laws.

According to Nwobodo, the 3rd respondent, INEC, also complied with the Court of Appeal judgment.

She declared that the Feb. 20, 2016 and July 23, 2016 elections were valid as against the view of the petitioner.

“This election tribunal has no jurisdiction to declare the petitioner the winner of the Feb. 20

and July 23 elections.

“The 3rd respondent fully complied with the provisions of the law as regards the elections, the signature of the returning officer attest to the fact that the elections were done in line with the law.

“It is a clear fact in the document before the tribunal that the petitioner restricted his supporters from participating in the election, he also intimidated voters from voting during the election,’’ Nwobodo said.

The tribunal chairman also said that the petitioner did not substantiate his allegation that INEC did not comply with the provisions of the electoral laws.

Edo Tribunal: PDP calls eight additional witnesses Titus Akhigbe, Benin

R-L: Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; President, 100 Resilient Cities, Mr. Michael Berkowitz and Commissioner for Finance/ Economic Planning & Budget, Mr. Akinyemi Ashade during a workshop for a more Resilient Lagos at the Renaissance Hotel, Issac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos

Pray for Buhari, Onovo urges Nigerians The 2015 presidential candidate of the National Conscience Party (NCP), Chief Martin Onovo, has urged Nigerians to continue to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Buhari is in the United Kingdom for vacation and routine medical tests.

“We want the President to come back to Nigeria in sound health. I call on all Nigerians to pray for our president.

Leadership is critical to devel-

opment.

“The extension of his vacation is to complete his medical check-up, according to the Presidency; this is good but the Presidency needs to dispel all the rumours,” he said.

He told NAN that the rumours were a distraction to governance.

NAN reports Buhari, who left Nigeria on Jan. 18, has written a letter to the National Assembly, informing it of his desire to extend the vacation to enable him to complete tests recommended by his doctors.

In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, Buhari’s Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, said that the President had planned to return to Abuja on Sunday, but was advised to complete a test cycle before returning. ”When he was leaving on Jan. 19, we announced that it was a vacation during which he would do routine medical check-ups. ”Now, those check-ups have thrown up things that need to be further looked at; that is why he is asking for this extension of the vacation,” Adesina said.

The total number of witnesses who have testified for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate in last September’s governorship election, Pastor Ize-Iyamu before the Justice Ahmed Badamasi-led three member election petition tribunal, sitting in Benin City, came to 79, yesterday.

The number is expected to increase, if the tribunal ruling is in favour of the petitioner’s plan to subpoenaed witnesses tomorrow.

The figure followed the testimony of eight additional witnesses from Ovia North-East Local Government of the state who functioned as polling agents for the petitioners during the elections.

Mr Osarenren Edomwandagbn, a PDP polling agent at Igioshodinikpemagba in Oghode ward, Ovia Nort East, led in evidence by the party’s counsel, Roland Otaru SAN said, there was multiple voting and over voting in his unit.

He also admitted that the INEC voters register used for the election was fraudulent as it had so many names that were not supposed to be inside.

“I testify that even my junior sister’s name on the voter register was ticked to have been voted in that election even when she was never around but abroad during election.”

The petitioners are challenging the declaration by the Independent National Election Commission(INEC) of Mr Godwin Obaseki as winner of the election and named INEC, Obaseki and the APC as first, second and third respondents respectively in the petition.

INEC had declared Obaseki winner of the Edo governorship election after he pulled more than 319,483 votes to defeat Ize-Iyamu, his closest rival, who it said scored a total of over 250,000 votes.Mr Omorogieva Osayemwenre, who also functioned as PDP agent in Oghode ward in Obaretin village in the same council area, in his testimony said, “I stated that there were either no accreditation, over voting and wrongful collation of results.”The other witnesses who testified before the tribunal at press time included Mr Jonah Osazuwa, Johnbull Idehen, Omorogieva Osayemwenre, Stanly Osazumwande, Alohan Osakpamwan and Ekhator Peter.

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Anambra Guber: The people knows the quality of candidate they will vote for -Oronukwu Hon. Shedrack Anakwue-Oronukwu is the former Chairman of Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. A founding member of a pressure group, Olu na Adagbe and now the state Chairman of the Movement For the Greater Anambra State (MOFGAS), the former council boss in this interview with SAM NZEH, explains factors that the candidate who wants to win the gubernatorial election in the state later this year should possess among other issues.

It seems the structure of the pressure group, Olu na Adagbe, which you co-founded has collapsed after the emergence of Governor Willie Obiano in 2013?

Olu Na Adagbe was launched on 14th July, 2012 and its aims and objectives were to move as a pressure group, to sensitise the people of Anambra North Senatorial zone and Ndi Anambra as a whole in order to pursue equity and fairness in terms of political power sharing. It was formed with the help of some people from the North Senatorial zone and the government of former Governor Peter Obi. The group was headed by the former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Paul Odenigbo. I was the initiator of it but it was funded by the then Commissioners and SSG, Paul Odenigbo including the then Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dubem Obaze. They made financial commitments that sustained the programme.

I was then the field marshal; I organised the traditional rulers, the Presidents General, and others from the North and partly Central and the South. Remember that 12 out of 21 local government areas in Anambra State make up the Olu Na Adagbe.

The 12 local governments included some parts of the North, Central and parts of Aguata which is Oraeri area.

The likes of the then Governor Peter Obi and Engr. Arthur Eze, (Eze n’Ukpo) were the people that stood firm, insisting that there must be equity in political power sharing in the state. Then, the people of the central have had theirs through Peter and Ngige; the South Senatorial zone then was Mbadinuju, but North had not got their own fair share. That was why they supported the project.

After much sensitisation, it yielded positive result that at last, PDP, through Arthur Eze fielded Hon. Tony Nwoye, from Anambra East and APGA fielded Chief Willie Obiano and because of the power of incumbency, Willie Obiano eventually became the governor of Anambra State.

Since after his emergence, nobody talks of the existence of Olu na Adagbe any more, nobody talks about the pioneers and driving force of Olu na Adagbe, most of the people that contributed to the success of Olu na Adagbe were entirely abandoned and forgotten by this present government. That was Obiano’s failure number one.

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Secondly, the Church waded into the governance of Obiano and warned him not to listen to politicians that made him what he is. In Obiano’s cabinet, most of the Commissioners and other aides were nominated by Bishops and priests not the king makers, which I see as evil before God and man.

Is that why you are now fronting another pressure group called MOFGAS? The Movement for the Greater Anambra State (MOFGAS) came to be because of the collapse of Olu Na Adagbe, because immediately after the 2013 election, everybody abandoned the group including the beneficiaries.

In 2002, before the emergence of Peter Obi and Ngige, there was a

pressure group called Central focus, which I was also part of. It was a pressure group that wanted power shift, from South to Central and from other churches to Catholic Church.

The group insisted that every political party should nominate a catholic member as their candidate and that power should shift to the Central and most of the party’s nominated people from the Central and Catholics. Then in 2012 and 2013, it was power shift to the North.

The formation of MOFGAS hinges on those who are not happy with the present government in Anambra State. Remember then, everybody virtually became an APGA member but they lacked internal democracy.

APGA is one party that doesn’t practice what they preach.

‘We have stated it categorically clear on the qualities of candidate we will support in the November election. One is that we will not support any candidate from the Central, but any qualified candidate from either North or South that is better than the incumbent governor and from our research, it seems we have found one. Two, the candidate will not be sponsored by anybody and must be somebody that is on ground’

That was why we formed MOFGAS; it was not Olu Na Adagbe thing as it cuts across the 21 council areas of the state. Central Focus then comprised of seven local governments, the Olu Na Adagbe was 12 local governments, while MOFGAS cuts across the length and breadth of Anambra State.

In your last MOFGAS outing, you said you are shopping for a candidate that is on ground, have you found one?

We have stated it categorically clear on the qualities of candidate we will support in the November election. One is that we will not support any candidate from the Central, but any qualified candidate from either North or South that is better than the incumbent governor and from our research, it seems we have found one. Two, the candidate will not be sponsored by anybody and must be somebody that is on ground, somebody that has created jobs for our people, somebody that feels the pulse of the people, somebody that knows the Anambra terrain very well and not seasonal politicians that only comes home when election comes.

You said you have found one, who is this lucky bride?

You will know him when the time comes.

You said the group, MOFGAS was formed by aggrieved members who felt dissatisfied with the administration of Governor Obiano; can you tell us the areas you think he has failed?

The first is that the foundation of this present government started with deceit and lies. When you go to the social media that is where you see a lot of projects executed by the governor that do not exist in the state.

Secondly, before the election of the governor, we had a programme on the issue of continuity, to continue from where Mr. Peter Obi stopped, but I can tell you today that all the projects that Mr. Peter Obi started and the ones he used to campaign for this present government are still in the same position till today.

The reason why I volunteered to support Obiano with all I had is the feeder road leading to my community, Amanuke in Awka North and the link road to other communities in the area. Mr. Peter Obi assured me that he will give link road to my people and then, his successor will link us to Otuocha and Ayamelum but today, go through Amansea to Awba Ofemili, you will find out that nothing is happening there.

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From Isuaniocha to Amanuke, the same story; from Amanuke to Achalla, the same old story. Nothing is happening there and that is failure number one. We have Cottage Hospital in my area which Mr. Peter Obi’s government was about developing, having erected about two buildings there, and dug borehole and it is still lying fallow till today.

Even the MDG drugs that were sent there, nobody gives attention to that and they have all expired by now. This is in my area alone, other members of MOFGAS have their own personal grievances. If you go to Aguata and Dunukofia area, you will see situations that are worse than our own, abandoned projects, everywhere.

What issue or issues will you like the next governor of Anambra to address?

The person that will emerge should start from where Mr. Peter Obi stopped. Mr. Peter Obi tried a lot for the people of this state.

He opened our eyes to good governance, tarred all roads, developed infrastructure, revived school sys-

Anambra Guber: The people knows the quality of candidate they will vote for -Oronukwu tem and many others.

Do you see sense in what some APGA stakeholders say that Governor Obiano should be given a chance to complete his eight years term?

There is no atom of sense in it at all. They don’t need to beg for that.

If the governor performed well, his good work will give him second tenure, but if he performed below average, voters will vote him out, so there is no point for that propaganda.

It is not his right, I would have loved a situation where the traditional rulers, the Presidents General from the North Senatorial zone to stage a big rally in honour of Mr. Peter Obi and Arthur Eze for giving them that opportunity. Power shift to the North became realisable because of Engr. Arthur Eze and Mr. Peter Obi. I know that Arthur Eze spent over N7 billion for Tony Nwoye to emerge and Mr. Peter Obi did same for Obiano. Instead of doing that, they de-

cided to fuel the crisis between Mr. Peter Obi and Chief Willie Obiano which everybody knows. To me, anybody that writes exam and fail cannot go to another class.

You mean the governor should repeat the class in Anambra Government House in order to pass before leaving?

That is not what I mean. Second tenure is another new class. For him, he will end in one class like Mbadinuju. His brother then, Obinna Uzor begged to be allowed to complete the tenure; Ndi Anambra said no that another zone should try.

You talked about church playing a major role in the administration of Governor Willie Obiano; don’t you see the church as a major threat in staging a come back for the governor?

The church is deviating from its apostolate. Jesus Christ did not combine conversion of souls and miracles with politics. My advice is that a bricklayer should leave the work of a carpenter.

11 Politics The church should mind their vessels and the scripture and leave politics for politicians, but instead, pray for politicians.

So, their actions are unacceptable, a situation where most of them nominated their relations for appointment is unacceptable to Anambra people. I had expected the church to have brokered peace between Mr. Peter Obi and Chief Willie Obiano, but it seems they are benefiting from the crisis. Nobody is talking about the bad governance and over bloated cabinet, because they are neck deep into the mess.

Your last Message Let us think twice and think of enthroning a better candidate than the one on the seat today. Obiano has no good political background, and we need somebody who has the interest of Ndi Anambra at heart to come on board and wipe our tears.

If this happens, we can collectively make Anambra a better state, because since Mr. Peter Obi left, it was from one propaganda to the other and one ill-fated campaign to the other. There was no good governance, I dare to say.

Yobe holds council elections Saturday The Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) has said that it had concluded preparations for Saturday’s council elections.

Chairman of the commission, Mr Jauro Abdu, said this at an interactive session with journalists in Damaturu.

He said that materials and manpower for the exercise were ready for deployment to the local government areas.

Abdu also disclosed that polling would be conducted in all the 17 councils in the state, adding that seven political parties were participating in the exercise.

“Elections in Gujba and Gulani Local Government Areas

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will be done in the councils’ headquarters to ensure provision of adequate security during the exercise,’’ he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gulani and Gujba, initially occupied by insurgents, were liberated by the military and now enjoying relative peace.

On his part, Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Abdulmaliki Sumonu, told newsmen that no fewer than 2,000 policemen would be deployed on election duty to maintain security during the exercise.

“The police command has been working with all stakeholders to ensure a free and fair election across the state,” he said.

Abdulmaliki called for the cooperation of the public and politicians to ensure success of the exercise.

Alhaji Umaru Kukuri, Chairman, Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in the state, urged political parties, their candidates and supporters to avoid actions capable of breaching the peace.

“We should cooperate with SIEC and the security agents for a peaceful and fair election that will be acceptable to all,” he said.

Kukuri also commended the state government for consistently conducting council elections and bringing democracy closer to the people.

Ekiti PDP crisis: Appeal Court threatens anti-Fayose exco with arrest warrant Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti Uncertainty seems to be setting in the more for the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Ekiti State as an Appeal Court sitting in Ado Ekiti on Monday threatened members of the Williams Ajayi-led faction of the party with warrant of arrest over a letter allegedly written against members of the 3-member appeal panel, accusing them of corruption and bias. The justices are: Ahmad Olanrewaju Belgore, Fatima Omoro Akinbami and Ayobode Olujimi Loluko-Sodipe.

Ajayi’s faction, had in a letter dated 19th January , 2017 and signed by the Publicity Secretary of the party, Dayo Owolabi, accused the justices of the Appeal Court of being conscripted into alleged conspiracy by Gboyega Oguntuase’s group to arrest the January 24 judgement of the Federal High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti.

The Federal High court, had earlier slated the judgement on who was the authentic chairman of the party between Oguntuse (respondent), and an ally of Governor Ayo Fayose and Ajayi (applicant), Senator Bu-

ruji Kashamu’s protégé for that date, only for the respondent to come up with a motion on notice stopping the delivery of the judgement .

He predicated his action on a motion on notice pending before the Appeal Court, praying for the expunction of the December 13, 2016 proceeding of the court.

Justice Taiwo Taiwo went ahead to deliver the judgement in favour of the applicant based on the argument canvassed by lawyer to Ajayi’s faction, Mr Niran Owoseeni.

At yesterday’s proceeding, which was centred on the hear-

ing on the stay of execution of the judgement of the Federal High Court filed by the counsel to the appellant (Oguntuase), Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), the justices confronted Owoseeni with a copy of the letter purportedly written by his client and submitted to the Registrar of the Appeal Court.

The justices also flaunted a copy of the publication in one of the Nigerian newspapers which carried the contents of the letter and instructed Owoseeni to read to the audience.

The Justices said: “Are you saying you were not aware of

the contents of this letter? We have our own names to protect.

We could not have been party to any attempt to arrest the judgement of the High court.

“We didn’t sit on the 19th of January because one of us was indisposed and we didn’t form quorum to sit. Judiciary must not be destroyed, because if such happens the next stage is anarchy.”

Based on the information from Owoseeni that the author of the letter has traveled to Abuja, the Appeal Court justices thundered: “Ask him to come back or else, he will be arrested.

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NJC seeks tenure extension for Onnoghen Continued from page 1 while the three- month tenure will expire on Friday, February 10, 2017.

A source close to the NJC also confided in The Daily Times that the council will hold an emergency meeting today (Thursday) over Onnoghen’s matter, adding that its decision will be communicated to the acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), for his necessary action and pronouncement.

The source, who is also a prominent member of the NJC, further disclosed that the main agenda of the crucial meeting is the demand for an extension of Onnoghen’s

tenure as the acting CJN for another three months in line with section 231 (4) and (5) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

The source, who sought anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the matter, said: “I can tell you authoritatively that the NJC will be meeting today for a likely one point agenda- seeking the extension Of Onnoghen’s tenure for another three months pending the confirmation process.

“The emergency meeting will begin at about 10am and may last for one hour.

“You will agree with me that this is a peculiar period but we

are ready to do the needful. Since nature abhors vacuum and the office of the CJN is sensitive, we are going to write to the acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, asking him to extend the tenure of Onnoghen for another three months.

“We have recommend his name to the President and that settles the issue. We are delighted that the acting president is a member of the profession and he knows the importance of our communication in this matter. Our decision will guide him in order to act on or before Friday (February 10, 2017). His pronouncement on the matter will put the issue to rest”.

The Daily Times recalls that the

NJC had recommended Onnoghen’s name to Buhari in accordance with section 231 of the Constitution, following the retirement of the then CJN, Justice Mahmood Mohammed, who bowed out after attaining the statutory retirement age of 70.

The Daily Times further learnt last night that the presidency had concluded necessary action on Onnoghen while Osinbajo is expected to forward his name to the Senate for confirmation as the next substantive CJN. Multiple sources at the Presidency also disclosed that Onnoghen’s name could have been forwarded to the Senate before now

but the upper chamber’s decision to suspend plenary due to budget consideration prevented it from taking the action.

The sources added that once the budget issues are concluded, Onnoghen’s name would be forwarded to the Senate for confirmation.

The Senate president would thereafter read the communication to his colleagues while the matter would be referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary for screening. Onnoghen would later be invited to face the whole Senate for his plans and reforms for the judiciary while the senators will ask him questions over the justice sector.

Extended vacation: Senate confirms receipt of Buhari’s letter Chris Emetoh, Abuja

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Nigeria to stop fuel imports in 2019 –Kachikwu Henry Omunu, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr Ibe Kachikwu, on Tuesday in Abuja said that Nigeria will stop importing refined petroleum products by 2019.

The Minister said this at a public hearing on the review of petroleum pricing template for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) organised by the House of Representatives.

He said that within two years, the Federal Government had revived hitherto refineries that were non-functional to contribute about eight million out of the over 20 million litres of petrol consumed in the country daily.

Kachikwu added that the Federal Government initiated a model which attracted foreign investors to partner the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to repair the country’s refineries within the two years’ period.

“This has consistently served as a target for this government so that by 2018 December, NNPC

must be able to deliver on some of the terms given them, one of which is to reduce petroleum importation by 60 per cent.

“By 2019, we should be able to exist completely the importation of petroleum products in this country.

“Cognisant of the fact that Dangote is building one refinery, we expect to have an excess situation then,’’ he said.

The Minister said that Nigeria must also have the capacity to stop exporting crude oil, adding that selling crude as crude is not different from selling agricultural produce in an unprocessed manner.

“The world is leaving that, every member of OPEC is leaving that because of the prizing, volume and market challenges is now shifting from selling crude to selling refined petroleum products.

“That is what this country must do and there is a template we are working on.

He further said that the minis-

try intended to create an enabling environment that will promote local refining of crude oil.

“The issue is not giving licenses to illegality, the issue is how do we ensure that we create an investment environment that pulls individuals from illegal creek activities to legal business activities.

“We are looking at modular refineries, about 60 licenses were given out just before this government came in and none of that was utilized because it requires a lot of money, land and crude security.

“But now, we are going out to identify refineries, get individuals who can build co- location refineries on the same platforms where our refineries are and identify some key specific modular refineries backed up by foreign investments working with state governments.

“Hopefully, this will address the restiveness you see in the Niger Delta,’’ The Minister said.

On the possibility of reducing the fuel pump price, Kachikwu

said there was no padding in the petroleum pricing template for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) currently sold at N145 per litre.

According to him, 71 per cent of the cost is for the production and freight, 18 per cent balance is covered by depot charges and retailers margin.

“In other words, the storage tanks, the amount you get by verge of operating a filling station takes another 18 per cent, the output of those is already taking you to roughly about 90 per cent.

“The transportation is less than 10 per cent; we probably can do better with some of those because the effect of that to the templating is an insignificant 1 or 2 per cent but that’s not where the problem is.

“The problem is with foreign exchange rate of conversion.

There are two key elements in the template, how much you buy it is internationally fixed, it is not a Nigerian issue the cost of foreign exchange is a monetary policy issue.

hari has formerly written the Senate to demand for extension of his vacation.

Buhari, had earlier in a letter dated January18, 2017, informed the senators that he was proceeding on a vacation for 10 days as provided in the constitution.

But the senate spokesman, Senator Abdulahi Sabi, briefing Senate Correspondents on Tuesday, said following the inability of the president to return as earlier scheduled, he has written another letter informing that he’s extending his vacation because in the cause of his routine medical checkup, there were still some tests his doctors still want to run further and so because of that he’s extending his stay.

Sabi said, “As you are aware, the Senate suspended plenary to carry out one of the most important duties, which is the interaction with the MDAs on the 2017 budget and you will recall that we received before we suspended plenary, a letter from Mr. President, which was dated January 18, 2017, where he informed the Distinguished senators that he was proceeding on his vacation for 10 days and this is to meet the constitutional provisions.

“In the letter, he stated very clearly that the vice president will take charge of the running of the country. This is a normal thing and of course based on that timing, Nigerians were expecting the return of Mr. President. Now, in this second letter, he is informing the senate that he’s extending his vacation because in the cause of that routine medical checkup, there were still some tests his doctors still want to run further and so because of that he’s extending his stay. This is a constitutional provision and let me say it is within his prerogative to do so and we are in receipt of that letter, accordingly.

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Not in our character?

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he late General Sani Abacha was one bloody former Head of State who rose to national prominence by announcing successful coup d’etats against constituted authorities, some democratic and others anti-democratic. A professional soldier from Kano Abacha, like Generals Ibrahim Babangida, Abdulsalami Abubakar, Yakubu Gowon, and President Buhari , believed supremely in the born-to-rule power philosophy of many northern soldiers -- even up till this moment in time. They may be barely-educated and buffoons but their belief in this biologically-superior ruling bloodline cannot be under-estimated. They believed (rightly or wrongly) that the British colonialists handed Nigeria over to their forebears in order to balance up the socio-economic equation of the federation. For them, therefore, the rest of us from other parts of the country are infidels that should answer to their whims and caprices.

When ex-President Goodluck Jonathan was there in Aso Rock, Reuben Abati, his then media aide, had told us recently how imaginary ghosts and demons were stalking everyone in the seat of power except himself who never slept inside the breathtaking edifice of state. Jonathan himself could not have seen any ghost or revenant hence his decision to seek for yet another 4 years in office as puppet Commander-in-Chief. The truth is that the core north from whose stock GEJ’s late boss, Umaru Yar’Adua, hailed never hid their anger about being short-changed after the untimely demise of the good man from Katsina. Some of these core northern politicians believed so much in fetish powers that they considered it right in Allah’s name to use same to strengthen themselves physically and spiritually. GEJ believed in God and used prayers and fasting for his own presidential survival. The Dame could have borne the brunt of the spiritual attacks targeted at GEJ given her constant battle with strange ailments overseas!

The late psychotic ruler was the one that announced the successful overthrow of the democraticallyelected government of ex-President Shehu Shagari. The Buhari bloodless take-over was welcomed across the board by majority of Nigerians given the terrible situation of things at the time. As a professional coup plotter, Abacha was again on duty to announce the bloodless seizure of power from Gen. Buhari/Idiagbon. This time Gen. Ibrahim Babangida was the conquering Prince of the Niger.

The crafty man from Minna locked Buhari away in Benin City for years as he consolidated power. Buhari’s then deputy the late Gen. Tunde Idiagbon was in far away Saudi Arabia worshipping Allah when the martial change occurred.

The late Abacha, popularly called Khalifa by those who saw him as a potential ruler of the country, after

supervising some successful coups seized his moment of glory when Babangida was consumed by the June 12/Abiola saga. IBB, as a martial master of the game, had decided reluctantly to relinquish power to an illegal Interim National Government led by the malleable Chief Ernest Shonekan from the same area with the late Bashorun MKO Abiola. When IBB withdrew from Aso Rock to his Hill-top Mansion in Minna, Shonekan only lasted for few months before Khalifa struck with his boys. Abacha simply announced that he had taken over control of the national institutions to the surprise of no one. And Shonekan was thus swept aside without any protest.

Apart from being a master coupist Abacha would be remembered for other things. One, the dramatic consumption of the last poisoned apple administered to him by an imported Indian prostitute commissioned to do just that: permanently take out the paranoid kleptocrat; two, the killing of June 12 pro-democracy activists in Lagos; three, the famous Abacha-loot; four, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha and the killing of the late Kudirat Abiola in broad daylight in Lagos; five, the deposition of the late Sultan of Sokoto, Dasuki. But above all, upon settling down to the business of governance, something that tasked his infantile brain beyond its capacity, he had introduced a national mass-mobilisation programme called “Not in Our Character”. Perhaps he was trying to copy Babangida’s MAMSER. According to him and other organisers of the programme it was not in the character of Nigerians to be unruly, to peddle in drugs, to be 419ers, to be prostitutes in Europe and elsewhere.

It was not in our character to steal the national wealth and be indisciplined!

It was not in our national character to antagonize one another or loathe other ethnic groups. It was not in our character to be lawless!

It was not in our character to be unruly and indiscipline? Well, we disagree! It was in our character during the Abacha Locust years to be indiscipline and unruly at home and abroad.

Nigerians in general are generous with their mouths. We like talking big and bragging about our wealth and academic acquisitions. When we travel abroad we like behaving to be noticed thereby attracting loathsomeness or scorn to ourselves. It was in our character during the years of the late martial Sani for some of our compatriots to peddle globally in narcotics. Cocaine and cannabis business was going strong then and even today it has not abated! NDLEA officials keep apprehending some smart people hiding the stuff in many places unimaginable; some women among them concealed theirs inside their private gardens!

We export our ugly and beautiful girls to Europe and the Americas for prostitution. It was in our character, then and now, to do so by exploiting their naivety and state of poverty (especially those from Edo and Delta states) shipping them abroad and selling them to established madams (some of them old retired prostitutes themselves) and making huge profit out of same. It has become a big business that some security personnel of some European countries were used to raiding some of the residences of the international human traffickers, arresting them and freeing their sexual hostages. But the trans-atlantic trade in sex continues unabated!

It was in our character, of course contrary to what Maigida Sani had told us, to empty the national treasury as elected or selected politicians and workers. If we tabulate the staggering amount of money stolen from Nigeria in the last decades (starting from the IBB era) then we would be shedding tears for our unfortunate nation. It was indeed in our character to despise other ethnic groups and loathe one an-

other. This federation is not working and cannot work unless we radically reform it and make it true in form and meaning. Ours still remains a nation of haters where people prefer to be selfish and care less about the condition of others.

I could remember majority of Nigerians refusing to buy into this bogus scheme of national deception, one carefully orchestrated to hoodwink the gullible population and lure them into forgetfulness of the democratic challenges of the time. But Abacha soldiered on! The dictator digged in in moments of national political trouble associated with June 12 maintaining a troubling silence and nursing a secretly-kept illness that saw his lips at a time broken up. He dared everyone -- the international community inclusive -- and pro-democracy agigators had to scamper abroad for safety. His security goons led by Al-Mustapha turned the state into a terrorist one imprisoning or killing any opponent that voiced out any dissent. Even his son Mohammed was in the middle of the terror machine! The dark-goggled Khalifa was having a good time dictating the national tune while the economy shrunk and the population terrified into silence of the graveyard.

Nothing demonstrated Abacha’s hypocritical and unpatriotic character more than the famous Abacha-loot!

Years after his timely organized elimination we are still being regaled with the infamous tale of the Abacha-loot.

No one knows for sure how much of the loot has been repatriated and how much more are still hanging offshore.

But one thing we are sure of is that some of the pilfered millions and billions had ended up in private pockets of highly-placed Nigerians!

When Baba was in power any inquiry about it was met with buck-passing.

And when the late Yar-Adua was coronated by OBJ and his gang nothing much was heard or done to disclose the exact amount involved or how much had (then) been remitted back to our national coffers. When GEJ came in following the death of the husband of Turai the otiosity of authority and acute corruption under the Ijawman ostensibly took precedence over calls for rendition of account of the Abacha-loot. The World Bank wonder Lady, Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and the other OBJ/GEJ economic witches and wizards sought rather to bamboozle us with figures. And the soap opera goes on and on!

And now under PMB nothing is being said and no question is being asked because the President as opposition leader years ago had told a bewildered nation that Khalifa never stole a dime! Then one was wondering if the retired General was engaged in empty grandstanding -- defending the obvious indefensible or defending a fallen Fulani brother-in-arms! It was a serious disservice to the nation and an insult to our collective intelligence!

We refuse to give honour to an executive thief no matter his tribal origins or status in the society! Speaking the inconvenient truth to power constitutes our national duty as writers.

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Another glimpse on restructuring

P Msgr. Livinus Ukah

olicy re-orientation will bring about the change we need. Nigeria has been waiting for the Messiah that will unite or reunite the nation in the last forty six years.

There were speculations on who is the Messiah. The incumbent regime was there and we are still looking for a Messiah.

Consequently in 2015, Buhari surfaced on the political scene.

His integrity narrative rented the air. When Buhari came into power, Nigeria expected him to start from where Jonathan stopped. Continuity is the epitome of good leadership.

Surprisingly, Buhari jettisoned the 2014 National Conference policy document which represented the general will of all Nigerians. He was to go ahead to validate it through a referendum or pass it to the legislature for validation. In jettisoning the 2014 Conference documents, President Buhari has left Nigerians with an unfinished business in their hands. On account of this albatross, Nigeria has not moved even an inch away from where Jonathan left it. Nigeria voted in Buhari by voting

out Jonathan so that Buhari will create discipline and order. These hopes have become a mirage.

What we see today is a state of disorder. The anti-graft war is slanted against the opposition. Instead of concentrating on governance, the government spent all its energy staging anti-corruption war.

But this political gimmick even if it means bringing all Nigerians in handcuff to refund the stolen money, this cannot substitute for restructuring. Then, why does he waste Nigeria’s time blowing anticorruption out of proportion. The more Buhari fights corruption, the more corrupt people surround him. This is very glaring. The untouchables and the politicians among us are not affected by the anti-graft war even when they are mired in corruption.

God gave Buhari the second chance to achieve what no Nigerian leader could achieve. One might ask what this chance is.

It is the chance to really restructure Nigeria. The parameters for restructuring were given to him ready-made by the outgoing President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. President Buhari is a man of destiny. God threw him up as a president of the federal republic of Nigeria to rebuild, reunite and restructure the nation by merely

implementing the general will of the people, implementing the 2014 confab policy document. Two years have almost elapsed; he still has two years to go before he runs out of his terms and covenant with God. God has a large heart and has given him a long rope to do God’s will by implementing the will of the people of Nigeria. Failure to comply with the general will of the people this time, may affect his chances of being their shepherd for the third time. There is a biblical basis for this line of thought: when the people of Israel asked for a king, God gave them the man called Saul. When Saul ignored the will of God, he ran out of God’s favour. President Buhari should know that power comes from God. God watches how the leader uses the power vested in him by God. Buhari should know that the voice of the people is the voice of God. This is where the dictum of Patricia Sowell Harris comes in that “None of us is greater than all of us.” We can emphatically say that Nigeria cannot be united until “the 2014 confab policy documents are implemented.” We can analyze consequential policy failures. There will be restiveness among the youths on account of high and rising unemployment

index. Already there is stagnation in the economy. Businesses are not growing. We are facing foreign exchange crunch on account of slump in the oil prizes in the international market. Activities at state level are comatose. Aside oil, every other segment of the economy is operating at a low level. This economy gloom, this dark cloud can be dispersed with restructuring as a master- stroke.

Once the 2014 confab policy document becomes operationalized, Nigeria will bounce out of this ugly recession to a boom. Public expectation from the performance of naira and the national economy at large will be positive. If the 2014 confab policy is implemented it wouldn’t be long the states will take full charge of their own economy, pay off arrears owed to staffers of the state bureaucracy, debts owed to foreign countries and the central Bank of Nigeria will be paid off. Industries across states and local governments will bloom and employment generation will be the consequential effect. If I were Mr. President, I will implement the general will of the people so that God will bless me.

Nigerians are still looking for the leader that will make the difference and that leader could be you, Mr. President.

Did the Special Adviser tell a fib?

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Uddin Ifeanyi

hat the Buhari administration has a sense of humour is no longer in doubt.

However, when one considers how dreary the outlook on the country must look from its vantage, the ability to laugh is the least of the virtues one in such position could wish for. The downside to all this, though, is that however pathetic the administration’s current position, its appetite for the ludicrous and mirthful is of a dark vintage.

This latter aspect of its predicament was vividly illustrated recently when one of its special advisers breezily put the amount of personal home remittances that came into Nigeria in the 11 months to end-November 2016 at US$35 billion. Against the fact that this amount has remained around US$20 billion in the preceding two years, the special adviser’s number was remarkable. But the biggest problem with the number was that it simply did not add up with the trajectory of the domestic economy. Still, within the context of the skepticism with which certain parts of the citizenry now approach the government’s policies, it is easy to understand why the government would want to bruit

all its brownie points about town.

But how could Nigeria have received in the first nine months of 2016 alone, more personal home remittances than the whole of sub-Saharan Africa did in the previous year? Was it the case that our Diaspora was sufficiently spooked by global uncertainties to have rebalanced their portfolios in favour of domestic asset? Could it be that the yield on domestic asset now compensate retail fund holders in the Diaspora for the new volatility in the Western world’s asset portfolios? And how does a weakening naira play in determining the volume and direction of remittances?

The truth is that, as with that now infamous currency swap with the Chinese that was to have led to an infusion of the yuan into the economy (according to the Buhari government’s boosters), and seeing as China had become such an important trading partner, helped ease demand pressure on the naira, the special adviser’s numbers on inbound personal home remittances was woven out of the ether. The World Bank, which totes these numbers annually the world over, estimates personal home remittances into sub-Saharan Africa, this year, at around US$35.2bn, with Nigeria expected to account

for 58.7 percent of this.

Incidentally, this has been the pattern over the last three years.

In 2013, total personal home remittances into sub-Saharan Africa stood at US$34.7 billion with Nigeria accounting for US$20.8 billion of this. In 2014, the respective figures were US$34.8 billion and US$20.8 billion. While in 2015 they were US$35.2 billion and US$20.7 billion respectively.

For added measure, South Asia, on the other hand, saw inflow of US$115.2 billion in 2014, and is estimated to receive US$123.3 billion this year.

So, was the special adviser misled? She could have quite credibly mistaken the number for sub-Saharan Africa’s personal home remittances for Nigeria’s. Or did she simply tell a fib — one that was designed to make her government look good?

Increasingly, the answers to these questions matter if we are not to readily compromise the sanity of our space. “Post-truth” is in the running for the “word of the year 2016”, in part because of how a cavalier attitude to facts came to dominate politicking (almost globally) last year. But despite the extreme partisanship that the portmanteau word has incited, attitude to the facts matter, because it is

impossible to properly organise human society around anything less.

This is why recent reports on the government’s next move in support of the naira are of some concern.

Apparently, it has been decided, at a meeting between the central bank and bureaux de change operators, that the latter will commence posting their effective exchange rates on their websites effective this year.

This development was advertised as necessary to combat the (higher) exchange rates for the naira quoted in the unofficial market.

In a sense, the monetary authorities might be on to a good thing. Markets function better the more information is available in them. So, if an existing asymmetry of information favoured parallel market operators, then this new source of information on the naira’s price is a welcome move.

All of this, though, is until you remember that the price at which any good or service is available is but a “symptom” of how much of it is available, and how much is demanded by those with money to buy.

And in the case of the naira, the extant demand-supply imbalance is a fact that neither (dark) humour nor can post-truth messaging (massaging) wish away.

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Declare state of emergency in education, stakeholders urge FG Education stakeholders’ have called on the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency declare a state of emergency in the sector to give room for massive investment.

The stakeholders spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday.

Mr. Simeon Abiina, founder of Elshadai Kiddies Varsity, said adequate investment in the education sector would make the teaching profession more attractive.

According to him, 20 per cent of the budget should go to the sector as this will spur proper investment in the research institute, training and retraining of manpower.

“There should be a deliberate policy on the part of the Federal Government to develop the technical know-how, manpower and research institutes to forestall nonprofessionalism.

“Government should help improve on the sector by declaring a state of emergency and investing in the sector.

“Teaching profession should be made attractive, training and retraining of teachers as well as lucrative salary package will grow the sector, “he said.

Mrs. Olayemi Adeyemi, Headmistress, Methodist Primary

L-R: The Visitor, McPherson University (McU), Ogun State, Rev. Felix Meduoye; the Guest Lecturer, Prof. Oluremi Sonaiya and the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adeniyi Agunbiade, after the 2017 Pre-Matriculation Lecture and the 5th Matriculation ceremony at the university Multi-Purpose Hall ...recently.

School, Oke-Omi, Osun State, noted that declaring a state of emergency in the sector would fast track measures that would lead the sector to its greater height.

Adeyemi called on the Federal Government to embark on an aggressive motivation for teachers across the state of the federation, especially at the primary and second-

ary school levels.

She said that judging by the statistics of education graduates in recent times; “many are looking elsewhere for lucrative jobs because the remuneration in the system is poor’’.

“It is worrisome to see that students don’t want to go into education-related careers because they

believe teachers are the poorly paid in the society.

“This trend, I believe must change; the career should be made to be one of the best, if not the best.

“There should be an improvement in the quality of teachers by training and retraining, while new ones should also be recruited into the system.

Varsity chief hails TETFUND on infrastructure, equipment Augustine Okezie, Abuja The Vice-Chancellor, Olabisi Onabanjo University, AgoIwoye, Ogun State, Prof. Saburi Adesanya, has commended Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for its role in the provision of state of the art infrastructure in the university and other tertiary institutions in the country.

Prof. Adesanya, who made the commendation in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State during the combined 25th and 26th Convocation Ceremonies of the university which had in attendance the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Dr. Abdullahi Bichi Baffa, represented by the Director Academic Staff Training and Development of the Fund, Dr. Jacob Alada, further noted that the institution has witnessed unparalleled development in terms of provision of befitting physical infrastructure, facilities and equipment in all its campuses.

Expressing special thanks to the management of TETFund from the tenure of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu,

who is currently the INEC Chairman, down to the present Executive Secretary for their interest in the university, the Vice Chancellor said: “Management has left no stone unturned towards rebuilding the university. The university has witnessed an unparalleled development in terms of befitting physical infrastructure, facilities and equipment in all campuses of the university.

“To achieve the above, Management judiciously utilised the allocations from TETFund, FGN-NEEDS and IGR to build befitting structures that now adorn the various campuses of the university. Presently, we have about 29 new building projects most of which had been completed and occupied while others are nearing completion. In fact, some of these buildings were commissioned as part of highlights of events for this Convocation ceremony in the university, by the donors”.

“We must appreciate the efforts of our various donors whose valuable contributions had assisted the University in the past four and half

years. I wish to specially thank the Management of TETFund led by Prof. Mahmud, through to Dr. Baffa here present for their special interest in this university. They made us proud. They are my friends and Insha Allah; we shall continue to be so”, he added.

Prof. Adesanya further stated that the building projects embarked upon by the institutionhave succeeded in assisting the university to meet its accreditation needs as well as transforming the landscape and aesthetic value of the institution.

Delivering the Convocation Lecture titled “Research, Funding Higher Education and the Role of Universities”, the TETFund boss described research as the singular tool available to the scholar in the development and dissemination of new knowledge.

While enjoining managers of tertiary educational institutions in the country to encourage more cutting edge researches in their institutions, the convocation lecturer also urged government to make sustainable improvements in policy frameworks

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and adopt new management systems in order to overcome the various challenges inhibiting the carrying out of meaningful research work in Nigerian higher educational institutions.

He said “the adoption of new concepts and proven models from other progressive countries will go a long way in halting the decline in research activities in Nigerian higher educational institutions”.

Highlighting some models of funding that have been developed and adopted in the administration of higher educational institutions the world over, the lecturer pointed out that in view of the fact that there are more public owned higher institutions than privately owned ones in Nigeria, funding has been majorly carried out by government through such intervention funds as the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) and others but that UBEC may be excused since it caters for lower level of education.

Uniabuja, Saudi Kingdom to collaborate on peace studies Augustine Okezie, Abuja The University of Abuja and the kingdom of Saudi Arabia are to collaborate on programmes that seek to boost academic learning, research, and the promotion of world peace.

Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Professor Michael Adikwu and the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Fahad Abdullah Sefyan, jointly gave the above indication when the Saudi Arabian Ambassador visited the Uniabuja VC recently in his office in Abuja.

Ambassador Sefyan said that there were a lot of benefits that the two countries could derive from mutual cooperation between the University of Abuja and their counterparts in Saudia Arabia. He also called for joint efforts towards ensuring the development of academic programmes and researches aimed at enhancing the capacity for economic growth of the two nations and the promotion of world peace.

The envoy further expressed the readiness of the kingdom of Saudia Arabia to sponsor some of the projects or programmes that would be identified by both the University and the Saudi officials, and urged the university to identify those areas that were critical to its development for further discussion.

… Appoints Deputy Vice-Chancellors The Governing Council of the University of Abuja has approved the appointment of Professor Edmund Joseph C. Nwana and Professor Muhammadu Abdullahi Katcha as Deputy Vice-Chancellors Academic and Administration respectively.

This followed their election by the Senate of the university during its 163rd regular sitting held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017.

A statement by the Registrar and Secretary to Council of the university, Mrs. Rifkatu Hoshen Swanta, said that the 43rd Extra-ordinary meeting of the Governing Council which held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, approved the University Senate’s election of Professors Edmund and Katcha and that their appointment was effective February 7, 2017 for a period of two years in the first instance.

Professor Nwana, who was born in Awka on October 25, 1958, was until his appointment the Dean, Postgraduate School of the University. A 1982 graduate of medicine from the University of Ibadan, Professor Nwana started his working career as Senior House Officer, Department of Pathology, and University of Jos Teaching Hospital and had served as Senior Registrar/Chief Resident of the de-

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Lagos: Ambode takes giant steps towards reforming public schools Esther Taiwo As a further testament of his administration’s commitment to the reformation and strengthening of the Public School System in Lagos State, Governor Akinwumi Ambode has taken another giant step by laying foundation for a new model school at Angus Memorial High School, Somolu.

The Governor, who spoke recently at the foundation laying ceremony, said: “Our commitment is to ensure that students in public schools are given the best in terms of quality teaching and learning environment. Since my assumption of office, we have made conscious efforts through policies and programmes that place high premium on education as a vehicle for continued and future prosperity of our state”.

He declared that the result of these efforts are becoming manifest in the improved performance of public school students particularly in the last West African School Certificate Examination, adding that this development is most assuring and a measure of what to expect when the various performance enhancing programmes being put in place are fully implemented.

“Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, today, we are introducing a new model of block of classrooms in

our public secondary schools. This edifice, the foundation of which we are laying today apart from aiding teaching and learning, will compare favourably with high schools structures in leading countries of the world”, he said.

Ambode stated further that apart from its aesthetic value, the new structure is capable of enhancing security of students, staff and schools materials in the face of the recent security breaches in our schools as it comprises 36 classrooms, library, staff rooms, multipurpose hall, laboratories, principal/vice-principal’s offices and modern toilet facilities for both Junior and Senior Schools.

He assured the students that his administration’s commitment is to build a future of great opportunities, possibilities and prosperity through the provision of qualitative education that is consistent with the demands of the 21st century as he enjoined them to fully embrace the opportunity by showing serious commitment to their studies and shun all negative values that will not make them realise their dreams.

The Lagos State helmsman also assured parents that his administration will continue to do the very best to ensure that schools are safe from intruders having put in place measures to secure pupils, students, teaching and non-teaching staff.

In her welcome address, Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Idiat Adebule, said the words and actions of the Governor about education in Lagos State has spoken loud and in unequivocal terms about his passion to ensure the provision of high quality education that is accessible to all learners through effective and efficient management of resources for the attainment of self- reliance and socio-economic development.

Adebule, who doubles as the Commissioner for Education, said the intervention of this administration in public schools has been yielding results with the improved students’ performance outcomes in the results of examinations, national and international competitions, improved morals, etiquette, and confidence in public speaking.

“The introduction of this new model structure will no doubt add value to our education sector; the aesthetics will complement the skyline and boost morale of students and teachers alike and more of medals and laurels will be won”, she said.

Adebule also spoke on behalf of the Governor at the Foundation laying ceremony of another model school at Awori College, Ojo with facilities to include Football Pitch, Basket Ball Court, Long Tennis Court, 36 classrooms, 12 laboratories, a multipurpose hall, Library and Admin Section among others.

Caption: Deputy Governor Idiat Adebule laying foundation for the New Lagos Model School at Awori College, Ojo in Lagos recently.

Uniabuja medical students hold programme on Hepatitis Augustine Okezie, Abuja University of Abuja Medical Students Association (UMSA) has set February 20 -25, 2017 as its “Health Week” during which members would engage in activities that promote health within and around the university community.

President of the Association, Mr. Kingsley Emeka Onwuka, said the week was an annual event organised by all medical schools across the country aimed at addressing certain health challenges in the communities.

He said in a statement that the theme of the Health Week is “A Healthy Life: Stemming the Scourge of Viral Hepatitis.”

Onwuka said the choice of the theme was informed by the frightening statistics where more than two billion people the world over were infected by the Hepatitis B Virus with four million

acute cases recorded every year with more than one million deaths recorded.

He said that more than 350 million people were chronic carriers, 25 per cent of who die of the disease, adding that more than 70 per cent of the Nigerian population show evidence of past infection with between 13 and 15 per cent of the country’s population having the disease.

The UMSA President said that the week will feature such activities as free medical check-ups, free testing for the Hepatitis virus, free vaccination and counseling, lectures and talk shows, among others.

He said that the idea was to reduce the burden of the disease and promote healthy environment, promote Viral Hepatitis awareness, reduce poverty related to cost of treating the disease and promote academic excellence in the health sector.

...Hosts newly admitted medical students The University of Abuja Medical Students Association (UMSA), over the weekend, held a welcome party for newly admitted medical students made up of 145 Year 1 and 80 Year 2 students totaling 225.

Speaking at the reception ceremony, Head of the Department of Anatomical Science, Dr. Andrew Abue, urged the new students to work harder and try to justify their newly acquired academic opportunities.

He said: ‘’In medical school, you must throw comfort away

and face your studies, avoid resit of courses, plan your reading, whatever you believe in face it seriously, think of the time of the day to read’’.

President of the Association, Mr. Kingsley Emeka Onwuka, told newsmen at the event that the association has mapped out several academic and welfare assistances that will ensure the new students integrate fully into the university’s academic calendar and perform optimally in the course of their stay in the institution.

Separate tradition from religion, LASU VC tells Nigerians

Esther Taiwo

Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Professor Olanrewaju Fagbohun, has advised Nigerians not to forget their traditions for the sake of religion just as he stressed the need for individuals to take good cognisance of their traditions.

Prof. Fagbohun said this while fielding questions from journalists after the delivery of the 57th inaugural lecture of the university by Professor Danoye Oguntola-Laguda, a Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the university main auditorium

recently.

The VC warned Nigerians against becoming extremists on the basis of being religious, adding that people should not be enslaved to religion.

“I believe so much in tolerance when it comes to religion. We should not judge others based on their religion. Rather than concentrating on religion, we should focus on the progress of the nation, think of how to make difference to humanity, impact on others and treat others like human beings”, he said.

On the lecture of the day titled “Esu, The Individual and the Soci-

ety,” the VC said the inaugural lecturer traced the origin of the Deity called Esu by Yoruba Traditional worshipers to the context of African religion to make people realise that unlike what they see as a bad deity, he is actually the one that monitors the morals of people.

“That is why when people do bad things they should not attribute it to Esu but to their own desires because they have the power to make their choice. The negative concept that people have of the Deity is the aftermath of what Christianity and Islam had impacted to demonise the Esu Deity. Meanwhile, all the Dei-

ties are more or less like servants of God. We must recognise our traditional values as Nigerians”, he said.

In his lecture, Prof. OguntolaLaguda said the influx of imported religious ideologies such as Christianity and Islam to Yoruba religious space has affected the traditional concept of Esu. “The pristine traditional conception of the deity as noted in Yoruba traditional religion has been abandoned and positions of Christianity and Islam on the deity have become popular. To these religions, Esu is evil and works against the salvation plan of God for mankind, he should

therefore be avoided at all cost.

“The general belief is that Esu leads men astray and encourages them to do evil, thereby determining their negative actions and immorality. However, Yoruba Muslims and Christians are convinced that man is a determined moral agent who has come into the world to act according to the script as designed and sealed by Olodumare (God).

Therefore, man cannot do otherwise since there are no alternative courses laid out for him”, he said.

The don said people place their evil and immoral activities at the door step of Esu with the saying, “It is the work of Esu”.

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Rotary rewards diligent LASUTH staff Babajide Okeowo The Rotary Club of Ikeja, Lagos, recently rewarded five diligent staff of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) for their excellent performance and dedication to duty.

Those honoured were Mrs. A.F Aina (Best Nursing Staff); Mr. Kingsley Igbenosa (Most Valuable Male Staff); Mrs. Adekola Funmi Aderonke (Most Valuable Female Staff); and Mr. Osisanya Samsondeen (Most Punctual Staff).

The event which took place at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, had in attendance some of the hospital staff including the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Professor David Oke, who eulogised the club for deeming it fit to encourage his staff through the presentation of awards.

The President of Rotary Club of Ikeja, Rotarian Olaitan Ojuroye, stated that the selection of the awardees was strictly carried out by the management of LASUTH, adding that the Club was convinced it was necessary to reward and encourage the staff who had adjudged to have performed excellently well in 2016.

Ojuroye disclosed that the presentation of awards was part of the presentation the Club did on last year Christmas day at the hospital, disclosing further that gifts were given to the hospital and patients to celebrate the Christmas day.

Korea ambassador pledges support for Nigeria’s education sector The Republic of Korea’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. NOH Kyu-duk, on Monday, pledged his government’s continued support toward improving Nigeria’s education sector.

Kyu-duk made this pledge during the opening ceremony of the second workshop on the projects for the establishment of model primary and junior secondary schools in Abuja.’’

The 10-day workshop was organised by the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for teachers of the proposed NigerianKorean Model School in Abuja.

He said that the workshop was a product of the excellent cooperation between the government and the people of the Republic of Korea and Nigeria.

“Nigeria, under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, is on the right track to advance beyond the African continent.

“As a friend, Korea is more than willing to share our experiences and assist your noble endeavours.

“It is no wonder Korean government’s official development assistance to Nigeria, since 1991, has mostly been focused on education, human resources development, vocational training, governance and agricultural development.’’

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Parents kick as FCE (T) Lagos increases acceptance fee Some parents have expressed concern over the 500 per cent hike in the acceptance fee for new students imposed by the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, Lagos.

The parents, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said the acceptance fee, outside the main school fee, was a strain in the budget for their wards’ education.

One of the parents, who pleaded anonymity, told NAN that only FCE (T) hiked its fee unlike other federal colleges, whose acceptance fee was far less.

He, therefore, called on the Federal Ministry of Education to intervene by stopping the college from putting parents in difficult situation.

NAN report that the college had increased the acceptance fees from N5,000 to N50,000 for fresh students.

Another parent, Mr. Folorunso Akinlabi, whose son was admitted into the college last session, said he paid N5,000 as an acceptance fee then.

“I was surprised to hear that the FCE, Akoka raised its acceptance fee to N50,000 this year.

“That is killing! How do you expect a civil servant whose salary, rather than increase, had reduced, to cope with such hike.

“I think government should intervene by calling the provost of the college to order,’’ he said.

Checks by NAN in other FCEs in Ogun and Ondo indicated that the acceptance fee charged by them was far below N50,000.

Fresh NCE students of the Federal College of Education (FCE), Oshiele, Abeokuta paid N12,500 as acceptance fee while the degree students paid N25,000 .

A 100 level degree student of the

Cross section of the graduands of the University of Lagos during their convocation...recently

college, who does not want his name in print, told NAN that he paid N73,500 as school fees while he paid N25,000 as acceptance fee.

He pleaded with the Federal Government to speak with the college management in order to reduce the fees.

But, Mr. Moses Akinfolayan, the Public Relations Officer of the Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, said that the college did not charge its new students acceptance fee.

He said that fresh students for NCE 1 of Arts, Languages and Education pay N25,500 as school fee while their degree counterparts pay N55,500 in the 2016/2017 academic session.

Similarly, the Public Relations of-

ficer, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Ijanikin, Lagos State, Odunayo Adebowale, told NAN that the college charge N5,000 as acceptance fee for new students.

“The acceptance fee paid by the every new student was N5,000 but they also pay N10,0000 levy for sports, laboratory fees, Identity card and ICT,” Adebowale said.

According to him, about 1875 students are admitted into the college this year as against 1,250 admitted in 2015.

Meanwhile, the management of FCE(T), Akoka while confirming the hike in fees for new students, blamed the situation on increment in running cost of the college.

The Deputy Provost of the institution, Mr Kehinde Olojede, confirmed the hike but that the N50,000 acceptance fee was for the degree students.

He said that acceptance fee for the NCE programme was increased from N5,000 previously to N20,000 for the new students in the 2016/2017 academic session.

According to him, the increase in the tuition and other fees are unavoidable because of the increase in the running of public utilities in the college.

Olojede added that the dwindling subvention received from the Federal Government also compelled the college management to review upward the acceptance fee.

2017 Inter-House sport was a milestone –School Proprietress Mathew Dadiya, Abuja The sixth annual Inter-house sport competition organised

by The Centagon International School (TCIS), Abuja, has been described as a huge success and a milestone in the development of sports in Abuja in particular and Nigeria in general.

Proprietress of TCIS, Mrs. Orumenosen Omoluwa, who stated this while speaking with journalists at the National Stadium Abuja where the 2017 event held, said that the competition has continued to increase in terms of games and invited participatory schools compared to the previous ones.

Mrs. Omoluwa said: “This year we have seven schools in Abuja that

participated in our Inter –House Sport competition. It is a remarkable success and we have also included some new games.”

“I am a big proponent of physical activity for kids because I know the positive impact it has not only on their physical development, but on child brain development and perceptual-motor, social, and emotional development”.

Some of the invited schools that took part at the 6th TCIS InterHouse Sports Day include NigeraEgyptian International School, Premier Academy, Olumowo Basic School, Lead British International School, Royal Family Academy, Adupe International School and International Community School, Abuja.

Principal of the School, Mr.

Christopher Spring, said that the importance of sport and exercise in schools cannot be overemphasized, adding that school is where children spend a large amount of their time each week, so the physical benefits of playing sport in school are obvious.

Mr. Spring pointed out that aside from obesity, the problems that children face further down the line if they do not participate in any form of physical activity can include diabetes, hypertension, back and joint pain and heart disease.

Mrs. Aisha Ibrahim Babangida, daughter of the former military head of State, who was one of the invited guests, said “sport in schools is also crucial if we are to nurture future sporting greats.

Many Olympic athletes started out

doing sport at school, and without regular chance to practice their skills, would not be where they are today. They are great role models for children as they promote a healthier lifestyle.”

At the end of the completion, Green Bee Eaters (Green House) emerged winner with 923 points, Yellow Weavers (Yellow House) came 2nd with 905 points while the 3rd and 4th place went to Red Bishops and Blue King Fishers polling a total point of 904 and 781 respectfully.

Some of the games competed for were Catching the train, Fill in the bottle, 50m race G1, G2-G3, 25m race PK, Hula Hoop G4-G5, Sac race, 50m Lemon race, Obstacle Course, and 4x10 race, amongst others.

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Formerly known and addressed as MISS ABBA HANNA BLESSING, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ABUTU HANNAH BLESSING. That my correct date of birth is 28 December 1986. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as DAVID ONWUZURIKE ISONG, now wish to be known and addressed as ISONG VICTOR ONWUZURIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AIWUYO EFOSA EMMANUEL

LAWAL BOLAJI AREMU

Formerly known and addressed as EFOSA AIWUYO EMMA, now wish to be known and addressed as AIWUYO EFOSA EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as LAWAL BABATUNDE AREMU, now wish to be known and addressed as LAWAL BOLAJI AREMU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. SARAH SENAMI ABOSEDE AJOSE

x OGAH SUNDAY ODEWU

ONONIWU IFEOMA LORRETTA Formerly known and addressed as ONYIA IFEOMA LORRETTA, now wish to be known and addressed as ONONIWU IFEOMA LORRETTA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

GABRIEL CHIKODI SAMUEL

Formerly known and addressed as NWAUZOR CHIKODI SAMUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as GABRIEL CHIKODI SAMUEL. All former documents remain valid.

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OLUWADAMILARE EMMANUEL AKINOLA

Formerly known and addressed as AKINOLA OLUWADAMILARE OMOTOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWADAMILARE EMMANUEL AKINOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLANEGAN TAIWO MORADEWUN

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ABDULAHI RAMOTU

PIRFA IKEDANAN Formerly known and addressed as MAMDIP SILAS IKDANAN PIRFA, now wish to be known and addressed as PIRFA IKEDANAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OWOOMO ISIAKA Formerly known and addressed as OWOOMO YAKUBU ISIAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as OWOOMO ISIAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

INEST SOMINE MIRAD

AKINTOYE OLAMIJI ADEDAYO

Formerly known and addressed as FINEST SOMINE MOMODU, now wish to be known and addressed as FINEST SOMINE MIRAD. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ODUFARASIN AKINTOYE OLAMIJI, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINTOYE OLAMIJI ADEDAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. ETILA REUBEN AJIMI

HASSAN FOWOSIRE OWOWUNMI

Formerly known and addressed as JOY PETR INEM, now wish to be known and addressed as JOY PETER UBOH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS EBENEHI AJIMI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ETILA REUBEN AJIMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as FOWOSIRE OWOWUNMI OPEYEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as HASSAN FOWOSIRE OWOWUNMI OPEYEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

KADIR REMILEKUN DORCAS

ILESANMI IFE AYINKE

Formerly known and addressed as MISS OLORUNTOBA REMILEKUN DORCAS, now wish to be known and addressed as KADIR REMILEKUN DORCAS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as GOMEZ IFE AYINKE,now wish to be known and addressed as ILESANMI IFE AYINKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

JOY PETER UBOH

Formerly known and addressed as MISS SENAMI ABOSEDE DOVEDO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. SARAH SENAMI ABOSEDE AJOSE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ARUBI IDAH, now wish to be known and addressed as OGAH SUNDAY ODEWU. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as MISS ADESOYE TAIWO MORADEWUN, now wish to be known and addressed as OLANEGAN TAIWO MORADEWUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ISHOLA RIDWAN AKOREDE

BALOGUN IBRAHIM BADA

FRANK DELLAH AGBASAH

JULIET ONUAWUCH TIJANI

DANIEL EMMANUEL CHINAGOROM

Formerly known and addressed as DAVID FRANK DELLAH, now wish to be known and addressed as FRANK DELLAH AGBASAH. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as JULIANA ONUAWUCH TIJANI, now wish to be known and addressed as JULIET ONUAWUCH TIJANI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ONWE EMMANUEL CHINAGOROM, now wish to be known and addressed as DANIEL EMMANUEL CHINAGOROM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OGUNTUBO YEWANDE ABIODUN

Formerly known and addressed as AMZAT RIDWAN KOREDE, now wish to be known and addressed as ISHOLA RIDWAN AKOREDE. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as IBRAHIM AMOO BADA, now wish to be known and addressed as BALOGUN IBRAHIM BADA. All former documents remain valid.

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CORRECTION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to inform the general public that my name was mistakenly written on as VICTORIA OLAMIDE instead of VERONICA IZIOGBA. That my correct name is VERONICA IZIOGBA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm and certify that SIMON CHRISTIANA LYOP is same person as CHRISTIANA. L. SIMON, SIMON LYOP DONGO, SIMEON LYOP DONGO, SIMON DONGO LYOP. That my correct date of birth is 25th December 1992. All former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OKOLI MODESTA CHIDINMA I, formerly known and addressed as EZEAKA MODESTA CHIDINMA, now wish to be known as OKOLI MODESTA CHIDINMA. All former documents remain valid.

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SSUMPTA KAHLIL Formerly known and addressed as ASSUMPTA ANUWE BETTY, now wish to be known and addressed as ASSUMPTA KAHLIL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AUDU RAMOTU BALIKISU, now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULAHI RAMOTU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly bearing ATULE SHLAONDO wish to add HYICENTH to my name. Henceforth, I wish to be known and addressed as ATULE SHLAONDO HYICENTH to my name. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MUDASHIR ADEOLA BUSHIRAT Formerly known and addressed as OLALEYE ADEOLA BUSHIRAT, now wish to be known and addressed as MUDASHIR ADEOLA BUSHIRAT. All former documents remain valid.

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AYOTUNDE MARY AFOLABI

OLANREWAJU ADIJATU ORITOKE

Formerly known and addressed as ADETOYE YEWANDE ABIODUN, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNTUBO YEWANDE ABIODUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AYOTUNDE MARY SHOFELA, now wish to be known and addressed as AYOTUNDE MARY AFOLABI. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as AI-AMEEN ADIJAT, now wish to be known and addressed as OLANREWAJU ADIJATU ORITOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

BEATRICE EKENE NNAJIOFFOR

MRS ANEKE LOVE ONYINYE

MRS OYEDEPO TEMITOPE ADUNNI

MRS LAWAL MARIAM OMOTARA

CORRECTION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as MISS AGBO ONYINYE LOVETH, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANEKE LOVE ONYINYE. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as MISS ADAMS TEMITOPE ADUNNI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OYEDEPO TEMITOPE ADUNNI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

STELLA ANULIKA UDOH

Formerly known and addressed as BEATRICE NNAJIOFFOR NWOBODO EKENE, now wish to be known and addressed as BEATRICE EKENE NNAJIOFFOR. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS OKANLAWON MARIAM OMOTARA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS LAWAL MARIAM OMOTARA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as STELLA ANULIKA AJUMORAH, now wish to be known and addressed as STELLA ANULIKA UDOH. All former documents remain valid.

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My name was wrongly written as AGBETU SAMUEL OLUWASEUN instead of AGBERT SAMUEL OLUWASEUN. My correct name is AGBERT SAMUEL OLUWASEUN. All former documents remain valid.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ADAEGBA, ELIZABETH ONYINYE

OLAWUMI TAWAKALITH OMOYEMI

MRS. ESELE BUNMI OLUTUNBI

KINGSLEY OGOCHUKWU OLISEHZUAH

CHUKWUEMEZIE CHINWE BLESSING

This is to certify that in some of my documents my name appear as EVANS GLORIA and EVANS GLORIA AKPAN. Any document bearing the above names remains mine. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as EZE, ELIZABETH ONYINYE, now wish to be known and addressed as ADAEGBA, ELIZABETH ONYINYE. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as OKWUDIBIA KINGSLEY AUSTINE, now wish to be known and addressed as KINGSLEY OGOCHUKWU OLISEHZUAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as IWUOHA CHINWE BLESSING, now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUEMEZIE CHINWE BLESSING. All former documents remain valid. First Bank and general public take note.

EKWEANUA RITA CHIKA

JOHNSON ENO IME

USMAN ISMAIL OPEYEMI

Formerly known and addressed as YEMI HISMAHEEL, now wish to be known and addressed as USMAN ISMAIL OPEYEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ALAO TAYO EBELE SHANTY Formerly known and addressed as UDEORAH EBELE SHANTY, now wish to be known and addressed as ALAO TAYO EBELE SHANTY. All former documents remain valid.

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NWANKWOR STEPHEN ONUEKWU Formerly known and addressed as CHUKWURAH NWANKWOR STEPHEN, now wish to be known and addressed as NWANKWOR STEPHEN ONUEKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ABDULRAHMAN BILKISU ALEIRO I, formerly known and addressed as BILKISU ABUBAKAR ATIKU, now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULRAHMAN BILKISU ALEIRO. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OYEDOKUN TAWAKALITH OMOYEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as OLAWUMI TAWAKALITH OMOYEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

RUTH STEPHANIE IGBINOSUN Formerly known and addressed as RUTH STEPHANIE IWUCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as RUTH STEPHANIE IGBINOSUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS. ESELE BUNMI ODION, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ESELE BUNMI OLUTUNBI. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS. AJUONU CHINYERE SILVALINE

Formerly known and addressed as MISS ORLU CHINYERE SILVALINE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AJUONU CHINYERE SILVALINE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AGBAKURIBE EBENEZER NWADINOBI

MRS. ADEGBITE OLUWAFUNKE

I, formerly known and addressed as AGBAKURIBE EBENEZER OLIVER, now wish to be known and addressed as AGBAKURIBE EBENEZER NWADINOBI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKE OLUWAFUNKE OLUWATOYIN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ADEGBITE OLUWAFUNKE OLUWATOYIN. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MADUIKE RITA CHIKA, now wish to be known and addressed as EKWEANUA RITA CHIKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. OLUGBADE MERCY ADEOLA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ADEBAYO MERCY ADEOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OLUGBADE MERCY ADEOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as JOHNSON ENO EME, now wish to be known and addressed as JOHNSON ENO IME. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

TIALA OGADINMA COMFORT I, formerly known and addressed as KAJURU OGADINMA COMFORT, now wish to be known and addressed as OTIALA OGADINMA COMFORT. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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ALEXIS BEEL FOUNDATION

KARU SCRAPS DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA 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 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:

1. MOHAMMED D IBRAHIM - CHAIRMAN 2. BASHIRU ADAMU - VICE CHAIRMAN 3. SANI MOHAMMED - SECRETARY 4. IDRIS IBRAHIM - ASSISTANT SECRETARY 5. MUSTAPHA USMAN - P.R.O 6. SANI ISHIYAKU - ASSISTANT P.R.O 7. NASIRU IDRIS - TREASURER 8. SABIU IBRAHIM - ASSISTANT TREASURER 9. ASHIRU SULEIMAN - AUDITOR 10. SULEIMAN MU’AZU - ASSISTANT AUDITOR 11. UMAR ISHIYAKU - LEGAL ADVISER 12. SHALIU ISA MOHAMMED - ASSISTANT LEGAL ADVISER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote and empower the members in general 2. To foster unity and progress among members.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Maitama, Abuja.

Signed: BARR. IDRIS BUBA

THE CHAPEL OF THE BEATITUDE 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.

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.AYEMO FOLAKEMI JENNIFER 2.AYEMO SOLA ORIOYE 3.ABRAHAM OLA OSOKO 4.MUSIBAU AYODELE - SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR - GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION,PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT,OFF AGUIYI IRONSI MAITAMA,ABUJA,WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BARR.ALBRIGHT

BELIEVERS HOUSE OF PRAYER 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) REV. DAVID AYOKUNLE FAMUYIWA 2) REV. ISAAC AREMU OGUNYINKA 3) REV. HEZEKIAH OLUKUNLE AKINDELE 4) MR. SAMUEL ABIODUN OLANIRAN 5) MR OLUWALOSEYI TIMOTHY ADEBOYE 6) MR. ADEBAYO MOYOSORE FAMUYIWA 7) MRS KOFOWOROLA HASTRUP 8) MRS REBECCA ADELOWO

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) PASTOR BAMIDELE EMMANUEL IBILOYE 2) MRS CHRISTIANA FUNMILOLA IBILOYE 3) MR OLUMIDE ABIDEMI OKUSANYA 4) MRS TEMITOPE AMINAT OKUSANYA 5) MR ABIDEEN SHOLADOYE BELLO 6) MRS TEMITOPE CECILIA AROGUNDADE 7) MRS JOSEPHINE ESOYIBO SAMSON

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (i) To Preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. (ii) To promote peace and godliness in our society.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (i) To Preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all soul (ii) To promote godliness and peace in our society.

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

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: OLUSOJI EMMANUEL

GOD’S GOODWILL OF GRACE & RESTORATION 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. AGBAIRE SOLOMON PAUL 2. EGOT KINGSLEY RITA EVARE 3. AMUJI BENJAMIN CHEKWUBE 4. EKOT KINGSLEY EGBE 5. AGBAIRE MARY TEMITOPE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROPHET MONDAY EZEH - G.O 2. PASTOR GIFT EZEH - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES.

SAVE INDIGENT AFRICA CHILD SUPPORT PROGRAMME

CHRIST POWER OF ANTHONY FOR ALL NATIONS

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

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

NIGERIAN NAVY SECONDARY SCHOOL ABEOKUTA CLASS OF ‘97 ASSOCIATION ALUMNI

The general public is hereby notified that the above named ASSOCIATION has applied to the Corporate affairs commission Abuja for registration under the part C of the companies and allied matters act 1990.

The Trustees Are: 1. Charles Keku.

2. Mohammed Abubakar Tanko.

3. Dr. Denis Taiwo.

4. Efe Paul Azino.

5. Dr. Akintayo Adisa.

6. Adakole Agbogo.

7. Dr. Abubakar Musa.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To enhance and encourage mutual understanding among the school authority, staff, students and members of the association.

2. To establish, provide, assist and promote scholarship schemes.

Any objections to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar general corporate Affairs commission plot 420 tigris crescent off aguiyi ironsi street maitama, Abuja within 28days from the date of this publication.

Signed: Secretary

CHRIS BANNER CHURCH INTERNATIONAL Notice is hereby given to the general public that the above christian ministry with headquarters in Akute has applied for registration under part ‘’C’’ of the Companies and Allied Matter Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Pastor Best Ugo Egobuokei 2. Evang. Sarah Umeadim Egobuokei 3. Pastor Chuks Nkemdilim Tobi 4. Bro Stephen Onyekwere 5. Bro Sunday Ochei 6. Bro Samuel Etop Obot AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and make disciples throughout Nigeria and the World in general.

2. To organize witnessing, campaigns, crusades, camp meetings, workshops, counseling sessions for the purpose of instructing believers in the doctrine of the Holy Bible.

3. To establish and maintain christian ministry, branches, run bible institutions, charitable programmes, employ ministers and non-ministers for the good of mankind.

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: Pastor Best Ugo Egobuokei - 08180082022

SETTHEMFREE INITIATIVE FOR AFRICA 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 NAME OF TRUTEES ARE: 1. CHARLES CHINEDU ECHEFU 2. CHINEMEREM EMMANUEL ECHEFU Aims And Objectives: 1. To provide free legal services to poor prisoners and all victims of oppression in Africa 2. To promote Christianity in Africa 3. To promote and defend human rights and good governance in 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, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. Signed by Secretary

CKCIUSA WORLD OUTREACH MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL 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. BISHOP PRINCE JOHNSON NDUKWO 2. PROPHETESS EKI JOHNSON NDUKWO 3. GRACE OLUCHI JOHNSON PRINCE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Dr Ikechukwu Onyemaechi Oji - Chairman.

2. Mrs Peace Chidinma Ubamadu- Secretary.

3. Mrs Lovina Nnennaya Oji -Member 4. Mr Oji, Michael Chinedebenkwa - Member 5. Mr Daniel Chimeremeze Oji

TRUSTEES: 1. PROPHET CHRISS EZUGWU GODSHAND -FOUNDER/GENERAL OVERSEER 2. CHINAGOROM EZUGWU -SECRETARY 3. EZE EMMANUEL LEBECHI

The aim and objectives: 1. To cater for the welfare of children and girl child 2. To educate the less previlige children 3. To do away with the business of child traficking in Africa

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD TO ALL NATION

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD. 2. TO TAKE CARE OF THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS. 3. TO ESTABLISH LOCAL BRANCHES FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL WORLDWIDE.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: BARR. DIRIBE E.C

USANA TRUST FUND 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. MAL ABUBAKAR ABDULLAHI (BABA LABARU) 2. ALHAJI RILWAN ALIYU 3. LUQMAN USMAN -SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO HOLD IN TRUST ALL MONIES, DONATIONS, GIFTS AND ANY FUNDS ACCRUING TO THE TRUST FUND FOR MAINTAINING OF FAMILY ESTATE. 2. TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELLBEING OF THE FAMILY OF THE DECEASED. 3. TO PROVIDE A MEDIUM OF UPLIFTING/ASSISTING THE LIVES OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED AND ORPHANAGE HOMES IN THE SOCIETY. 4. TO GIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIGENT PEOPLE TO EXCEL IN ACADEMICS TO ANY LEVEL OF TRAINING AS MAY BE DETERMINED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE TRUSTEES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY.

URU YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION 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. MR. BENJAMIN ENEKWIZU 2. MR ONYEBUCHI EJEFOBIRI 3. MR. IFENNA UKACHUKWU. 4. MR UGOCHUKWU MUOJEKWU 5. MR. MADUKA EJEFOBIRI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE MEMBERS’ WELFARE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: BARR GERALD OGOKEH-GREEN ESQ SOLICITOR

ROYAL WOMEN HEALTH AND RIGHT INITIATIVE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990.

OLD TRUSTEES 1. AMAKA ENEMO - REMOVED 2. ANAYO ABANO - REMOVED 3. ESE BLESSING AWHATORHE, -RETAINED NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEES ALL APPOINTED 1. ENWEFAH EVANS IFEANYI - (MEMBER) 2. DR. SUNDAY CHIMEH - (TREASURER) 3. VERONICA AKPOJOTOR (CHAIRMAN) 4. KADIRI ARAFAT OLADAPO - (MEMBER) THAT THEIR ENTIRE CONSTITUTION BE AMENDED ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

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TODAY SHAREHOLDERS ASSOCIATION LAGOS This is to inform the general public that the above named Association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘’C’’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Cap C2O, LFN 2004.

TRUSTEES IGBOKWE LAMBERT EJIKE – CHAIRMAN AZUBUIKE JULIE CHINONYE – SECRETARY OHERI ELIZABETH OKWUDIRI – TREASURER ALLISON ROSELINE NNEKA – MEMBER NWOSU PEACE CHIDI – MEMBER ADEYEMI STANLEY OZIOMA – MEMBER IDRIS LATEEF OLANREWAJU – MEMBER ELELIA UKAMAKA BLESSING – MEMBER PRINCE ISAIAH JOSHUA – MEMBER ISAIAH ROSELINE NGOZI – MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To represent the interest of Shareholders at relevant for as and when necessary.

2. To promote cooperation and understanding among members.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission plot 429, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. UMOREN EDIKAN BASSEY 2. PROFSSOR UDO GODFREY OKON 3. MR. USEN ANIETIE ETIM 4. PROFESSOR NKANGA DENNIS GEORGE 5. DR. AKPANUKO ESSIEN EKERETTE The aim and objective: 1. To promote and organize free mentorship, training and coaching for fresh graduates of tertiary education on how to discover and manage opportunities and challenges.

2. To promote and carry but research on issues affecting Tertiary education graduate starters.

3. To promote and provide free web-based information and resources repository for Tertiary education graduates offering opportunities and support towards self-improvement, entrepreneurship.

4. To promote and provide sensitization programs and publications that project the peculiar needs and resourcefulness of the fressh tertiary education graduates.

5. To promote and provide volunteers’ online mentorship support program to. fresh graduates.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: Quality Brain Mgt. Consultancy Services

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SADEEQUE ABUBAKAR ABBA 2. ISHAQ RABILU NUHU 3. ABDULLAHI ABDUL-AZIZ 4. MARWAN MUHAMMAD SANI 5. ABDULMALIK MAGAJI 6. MUHAMMAD SANI

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Rosemary Peter oche 2. Jacob oche Peter 3. fidelis Nnaji 4. Anthony Agbo 5. Maryann Peter Akogwu

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TEACH AND RECITATION OF QUR’AN

The aim and objective: 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR JOEL SINDAY 2. PASTOR MRS ANGELA JOEL The aim and objective: 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

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

The aim and objective: 1. To help the less privileged persons in the society

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO CATER FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

AFRICAN VOICELESS MOUTHPIECE FOUNDATION The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. ENGR. EUGENE AKHAMIOKHOR IGHABOR ( CHAIRMAN ) 2. AGHEDO CELESTINA OLERE ( SECRETARY ) 3. DR. UMARU ALKA ( MEMBER ) AIM AND OBJECTIVE:1. to create an enabling environment for development through skill development and economic empowerment for the less Privileged children, youths and women for alleviating poverty.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. TSEGBU ENGUM DAN ( chairman ) 2. MATHEW BALA SHEKARAU ( treasurer ) 3. BULUS EZEKIEL AWHIGBO ( Secretary ) 4. ELDER MALO GARBA AIM AND OBJECTIVE:1. To propagate the word of God and the gospel of Jesus Christ interdenominationally and worldwide Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

ATTE IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION

SAMUEL OLAFEMIWA OLADEHIN FOUNDATION

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLAKUNLE OLADEHIN (CHAIRMAN) 2. OLUFEMI OLADEHIN (SECRETARY) 3. TEMIDAYO OLADEHIN

SIGNED: SECRETARY

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. HAUWA IBRAHIM 2. KASHIM IBRAHIM 3. ABBA TUJA

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

GATE WAY TO HEAVEN GLOBAL MISSION

FIRE HOUSE RESTORATION MINISTRY

SAHEL NETWORK FOR SKILL ACQUISITION FOR WOMEN YOUTH AND CHILDREN

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

DIVINE WORD GLOBAL PRAYER OUTREACH

TARBIYYATUL ADUFAL LITAHFEEZUL QUR’AN

GENERATIONAL EMPATHY MENTORING AND SUPPORT INITATIVE The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BISHOP DUKE AKAMISOKO 2. DR. ANDREW YACIM 3. MR. JOHN AMAJE 4. MR. STEPHEN OBADIAH THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO SEEK, PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE INTEREST AND WELFARE OF THE ATTE COMMUNITY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. REV. KADUM TORTUMAN DANBAUCHI (PRESIDENT) 2. HAJARA KADUM TORTUMA 3. SULEIMAN KALA MUHAMMAD (SECRETARY) AIM AND OBJECTIVE:TO PROTECT THE RIGHT OF ORPHANS AGAINST ANY FORMS OF ABUSE

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PRAYER LAND CHRIST ANOINTED MINISTRY

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Dominic Onyemegbulem Amaechi 2. Okwuchi Irene Amaechi The aim and objective: 1. To spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: ENGR. EUGENE AKHAMIOKHOR IGHABOR

SIGNED:- SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

GREEN PASTURES RESTORATION BIBLE MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

YOUTH AWARENESS INITIATIVE FOR SOCIAL REFORM AND IDEAL CHANGE

THE HEART OF JESUS HEALING CHURCH

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the corporate affairs commission for registration under part “c” of the companies and allied matters act 1990.

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

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

Trustees: 1. Pastor (Engr) Joel Babatope Meseko 2. Pastor (Mrs) Tayelolu Korede Meseko 3. Mr Justin Bankole Meseko Aims and objectives: 1. To propagate the word of god to every part of the earth.

2. To promote the welfare of church members.

3. To promote and provide educational facilities such as schools, libraries and every other thing incidental to promotion of acquisition of knowledge both secular and religion.

4. To provide and manage old and vulnerable, person’s and children home.

5. To promote seminars, lectures, and generally create awareness through mass media (including radio and television programmes ) social media, publications of every kind ( including books, pamphlets and fliers) no religion, social cultural and christian life.

6. To liaise with government institutions, international organisations and other charitable organisations in nigeria in carrying out the above objectives.

7. To promote any other thing that will assist the church in achieving her above objects.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the registrar_general, corporate affair commission, plot 420, tigris crescent , off Aguiyi Ironsi Street , Maitama , Abuja within 28days of this publication.

Signed: Chairman

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.Adekanye Olajide Timothy 2.Akinola Temitope 3.Diaro Olubunmi Gabriel THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.To sensitise and orientate the youth on social reform policies and youth empowerment.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WETIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

Trustees: 1. Bishop Onyenso Nwanosike_ Chairman 2. Apostle David Nwanosike- Secretary 3. Apostle Kelvin Nwanosike_ Member.

Aims: 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2.To propagate the gospel of Christ and provide consolation for all Christians worldwide.

3. To raise and train Ministers of God and Missionaries for the propagation of the gospel worldwide.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Barr. Peter C. Ihunweze

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AMENDMENT OF THE ENTIRE CONSTITUTION OF AFRIHEALTH OPTONET ASSOCIATION

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JESUS OUR BANNER CATHOLIC MINISTRY ABA

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

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE ENTIRE CONSTITUTION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, DEGREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

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

TRUSTEES 1. EKEOZOR HENRY FRANKLIN... . PRESIDENT 2. ONYEJIAKA COLLINS UCHENNA..SECRETARY. 3. JEFF WILLIAMS.

TRUSTEES 1. MADAM ESTHER AKUJEKWE 2. LADY VERONICA OBIAJULU 3. DR. UZODINMA ADIRIEJE

TRUSTEES 1. EZE ONYEKACHI ALPHONSUS. - PRESIDENT 2. EZE VIVIAN AKUDO. - SECRETARY

AIM: TO FOSTER UNITY AND PEACE AMONG YOUTHS IN NIGERIA..

AIM AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME

AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

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

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED BARR EJIKE EJIOFOR

SIGNED SECRETARY

GIVERS REWARD INITIATIVE

ITESIWAJU CASHEW NUTS DEALERS ASSOCIATION

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

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

TRUSTEES: 1. MR. OLANIYI KAZEEM YUSUFF 2 , MR. OLU OLORUNLOGBON DANIEL 3. MRS. BOLA IDIA YUSUFF 4. MRS. TOMILOLA AKINNIBI

TRUSTEES 1. MR. MUDASIRU BALOGUN, - CHAIRMAN , 2. MR. ADEGBOYE ASIMI, - SECRETARY 3. MR. WASIU ADEGBOYE, 4. MR KAZEEM BUHARI, 5. MR. ADEBISI TIRIMISIYU, , 6. ADEBAYO BINTU, ADEBAYO

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE (1) TO CREATE A PLATFORM FOR INTERACTION BETWEEN GIVERS AND TAKERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT,OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BARR TESLIM AGBOOLA

THE LIVE ABUNDANTLY EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

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CHIEF ATAPA ISRAEL OJO AGORO FOUNDATION

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

TRUSTEES: 1. AGORO PHILIP ADEOYE. 2. ADEBAYO AGORO.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF ITS MEMBERS ON DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF CASHEW NUTS.

AIM: TO RENDER ASSISTANCE TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED.

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

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

SIGNED BARR TESLIM AGBOOLA

SIGNED: TOPE ADEYEMO

OSUOFIA OXFORD FOUNDATION

ASSOCIATION OF TABLE WATER PRODUCER’S KISHI, OYO STATE.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

Trustees 1. DR. NIKKIE AMAMONYERINMA - OKUWA 2. MR. PETER BOYO 3. PRINCE OLUGBENGA OGUNTAYO 4. MRS NNEKA GLORIA ISAAC - MOSES 5. MRS TOLULOPE SADIPE.

Trustees 1. ALHAJI ABDULLAHI OLAIYA 2. ALHAJI SOLIUDEEN AL-HABIB 3. ALHAJI JIMOH SIJUADE AMODU 4. ALHAJA NASIRU RISIKAT 5. MR. ADEBAYO MAJEKODUNMI

Aim and objectives 1. To transform lives of women and children through education, Advocacy & social Awareness.

2. To establish programmes in school &communties which will empower individuals

Trustee 1. EBEDE CHRISTIAN BENJAMINE 2. BARR. MRS MICHELLE MARCHIE 3. IYERE ODION DARLYNSON 4. MR NONSO MARCHIE 5. SUSAN LEO

Aim and objectives 1. To provide peaceful and harmonious among the members of tables water producers association 2. Providing development assistance in the community 3. To promote unity, peace and harmony among members

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent,Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this Publication.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent,Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this Publication.

Aim and objectives 1. To inform and educate members of the community on health , agriculture and educational issues 2. To sensitive members of the community for the promotion of peace and unity and youth empowerment Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent,Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this Publication.

Signed: Chairman

Signed: Secretary

Signed : AULE. T. ISAAC

THE PRAYING WOMEN FELLOWSHIP ABUJA

ABEL OGUNDOKUN ODELEYE FOUNDATION

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OCHUKO MOMOH 2. JAYNE UGBOMA

NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 1. ODELEYE ELIZABETH WURAOLA 2. ODELEYE DONALD ABIDEMI 3. ELEMIDE OMOLOLA OLAJUMOKE

3. NOSEN EFAREH 4. BARBARA MANUEL 5. ADANNA ORJI The aim and objectives: 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ 2. To assist women in building spiritual intimacy with God Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: SECRETARY

EDOMWONYI DONALD OSARENIRO FOUNDATION The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

Trustees 1. Osareniro Edomwonyi Donald. -Charman 2. Agbeje Emmanuel. - secretary 3: Osareniro Ezekiel 4. Osareniro James.

Aims and objective To promote the welfare and progress of members Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent,Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this Publication.

Signed Jacob u. Blessing esq

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AMONG THE LESS -PRIVILEDGE STUDENTS WITH HIGH POTENTIALS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SCHOLARSHIP AND SUPPORT IN VARIOUS FORMS 2. TO PROVIDE AND SUPPORT A BETTER HEALTHCARE DELIVERY THROUGH TARGETED HEALTHCARE SCREENING, MAINTENANCE, PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND EDUCATION SCHEME FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT,OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

Names of Trustees: 1. Odeleye Elizabeth Wuraola 2. Odeleye Donald Abidemi 3. Elemide Omolola Olajumoke Aims and Objectives 1. To support the advancement of education among the less -priviledge students with high potentials through the provision of scholarship and support in various forms 2. To provide and support a better healthcare delivery through targeted healthcare screening, maintenance, prevention, Intervention and education scheme for children and adults Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent,Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this Publication.

EDUCATE NIGERIA USING TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION

THE GIRL SHOULD THRIVE INITIATIVE The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

Trustees 1. AGUNLOYE JENNIFER BUNMI 2. AGUNLOYE VERONICA LAI 3. OKOLIKO TIMOTHY ENEMONA 4. DAVID ERUOTOR Aim and obj 1. Encouraging girls to stay in school by giving those thing they would need to make their studies 2. Creating a mentor ship platform aimed at providing role models and transmitting values Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent,Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this Publication.

Signed AGUNLOYE JENNIFER BUNMi

ABEL OGUNDOKUN ODELEYE FOUNDATION

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

Trustess 1. ADEBOWALE ODUNLAMI 2. OLUSEYI AYINDE Aim and objectives 1. To support initiative in secondary education especially the technological and scientific including information technology ( IT) literacy.

2. To interface and facilitate private initiatives with public ones for promotion of elementary , technical and I T programs Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent,Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this Publication.

Signed Secretary

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UCHENNA NDIDIAMAKA DORIS

MRS. PREVAIL-AGBABIAKA

I, formerly known and addressed as ROGERS NDIDIAMAKA DORIS, now wish to be known and addressed as UCHENNA NDIDIAMAKA DORIS. All former documents remain valid.

General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ADEFEHINTI ADERINSINUOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. PREVAIL-AGBABIAKA ADERINSINUOLA. All former documents remain valid.

General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEAGBO OJEKALE FOLAKEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as OJEKALE FOLAKEMI OPEYEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

OKERE MICHAEL KELVIN

RASAQ TAIWO LATIFAT

MRS. IBRAHIM MUINAT TITILOPE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ADEOKUN MUINAT TITILOPE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. IBRAHIM MUINAT TITILOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS MRS SHESIYA HUSSIANI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS MISS NDOMA MBAMBA AGBOR. ALL DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID F.C.E OBUDU AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known and addressed as OKERE MICHAEL, now wish to be known and addressed as OKERE MICHAEL KELVIN. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

UFUAH CHARLES I, formerly known and addressed as EGHERAVBA OSAS, now wish to be known and addressed as UFUAH CHARLES. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

LOSS OF DOCUMENT

This is to inform the general public that certificate of occupancy registered as Number 85 at page 85 in Valume 1998N at the lagos state land. registry belonging to Mr Edwin Chinye got missing in Transit and all efforts to trace it proved Abortive This publication is for official and record purpose HIS SHOULDER MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, DEGREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

OJEKALE FOLAKEMI OPEYEMI

I, formerly known and addressed as RASAQ TAIWO DAMILARE, now wish to be known and addressed as RASAQ TAIWO LATIFAT. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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ODUNAIYA RUTH TAIBAT I, formerly known and addressed as OLORUNLEKE RUTH TAIBAT, now wish to be known and addressed as ODUNAIYA RUTH TAIBAT. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ELIZABETH MFON MOYUHO l, formerly known as Asukwo Elizabeth OKON now wish to be known and addressed as ELIZABETH MFON MOYUHO. All former documents remain valid.

The general public should please take note .

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

TRUSTEES: 1.AJAYI IZEHINONSEN OJIBHO 2. DEBORAH DAVID 3.OLUSEGUN DAVID 4. FATULU EBENEZER SUNDAY 5.OMOTOSHO OMOLOLA ELIZABETH AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROVIDE WELFARE ASSISTANCE TO THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYIIRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BARRISTER SEYE AWOPETU

CORRECTION OF NAME

OKECKUKWU ERNEST OKWUCHUKWU

That my name was wrongly writing in my United Bank for Africa (UBA) account as ADIGUN WALE TUNDE, my correct name is GENE TESLIM BOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OKWUCHUKWU ERNEST A., now wish to be known and addressed as OKECKUKWU ERNEST OKWUCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME:

CHANGE OF NAME

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS DESTINY AUGUSTINE. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS DESTINY AUGUSTINE THEOPHILUS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS MRS CATHERINE OJEBE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS MRS KATE OJEBE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. FIRST BANK, WEST AFRICA EXAMINATION COUNCIL AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EVANGELIST NDUKWE O. COMFORT (FOUNDER/GENERAL OVERSEER) 2. BROTHER EZEOCHA C. NDUKWE (TREASURER) 3. EVANGELIST CHUKWUDI V. CHISARA (P.R.O) AIMS AND OBJECTIVE 1. WINNING SOULS 2. EXPANDING GOD’S KINGDOM 3. PREACHING THE GOSPEL ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRATION-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PASTOR SAMUEL AWAZIE (GENERAL SECRETARY)

THE REDEEMER’S SOUL HARVEST BIBLE CHURCH

THE UNOAKU ANYADIKE FOUNDATION

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1DARAMOLA STEPHEN ADEGBOYEGA – GEN. OVERSEER 2. DEACON BABATUNDE BAMIDELE PAUL – GEN. SECRETARY 3. IDOWU SAMUEL OLUMIDE – FINANCIAL SECRETARY 4. ADENIRAN JOHN AYORINDE – CLERGY 5 ADEKANMBI SOLOMON OLUWADAMILARE

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. THE EMPOWERMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS THROUGH CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT. MENTIONING SEMINARS ACTIVITIES AND FORUM THAT WILL EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO REALIZE THEIR POTENTIALS. 2.THE EMPOWERMENT OF ORPHANED/ABANDONED CHILDREN DUE TO HIV/ AIDS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF BASIC AMENITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYIIRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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SIGNED: SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1 . TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. BRINGING MEN UNTO THE ORIGINAL PLAN OF GOD THROUGH THE SPOKEN WORDS OF PEACE, HOPE AND COMFORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BIBLICAL INJUNCTION 3 TO TRAIN BELIEVERS IN THE BIBLE BASED CHRISTIAN LIFE

DOMINION EMPOWERMENT CLUB OF NIGERIA The general public is hereby inform that the above named Club has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

REHOBOTH EMBASSY OF MIRACLE CHAPEL The general public is hereby notified that the above named Church has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja, for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts No. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. Apostle Emmanuel Chidera Obasi - General Overseer.

2. Pastor Macdonald Arinzechukwu - Secretary.

3. Elder Chidi Nebo - Treasurer.

4. Elder George Iheme - Member.

5. Pastor Charles Chima - Member.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR CHRISTOPHER ENOCH ABUAJAH 2. PROPHETESS (MRS) JULIANAH CHINYERE ABUAJAHCHUKWU 3. PASTOR TEMITOPE AKANBI 4. PASTOR NLEMADIM IFEANYI 5. MRS. CAROLINE UGWUEKE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Ekanem, Iniabasi Asuquo - President.

2. Uko, Peter Ephraim - Vice President.

3. Okon, Emmanuel Asuquo - Secretary.

4. Usoro, Emmanuel Godwin.

5. Nsembo, Enefiok Edem.

6. Akpan, Christopher Bassey.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO PREACH THE LOVE OF GOD BY REPENTANCE.

AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To Foster Unity among members.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1. To preach the gospel of Christ for salvation of humanity.

2. To harvest souls for God’s kingdom.

3. To heal the sick in body and soul by fasting & prayers, holy oil, water and other elements of nature.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tiqgris Crescent, Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this Publication.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this Publication.

Signed: PRESIDENT

Signed: Apostle Emmanuel Chidera Obasi.

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THE HOUR OF SOLUTION POWER & LIGHT MINISTRY (A.K.A. SOLUTION GROUND) THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, DEGREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR CHRISTOPHER ENOCH ABUAJAH 2. PROPHETESS (MRS) JULIANAH CHINYERE ABUAJAHCHUKWU 3. PASTOR TEMITOPE AKANBI 4. PASTOR NLEMADIM IFEANYI 5. MRS. CAROLINE UGWUEKE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO PREACH THE LOVE OF GOD BY REPENTANCE. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT,OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

DIVINE REALITIES BELIEVERS CENTRE

JOHN HEAVENS MUSIC MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE

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

1. DR DANIEL CHIJIOKE AGU 2. D R ASMANI DANIEL AFRIYE 3. DR CHIKELUBA OKOLI 4. DR ANGELA UFUOMA AGU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: .

1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS GLOBALLY 2. TO HEAL THE SICK AND DELIVER THE CAPTIVES 3. TO ASSIST THE POOR IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR, GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: B. C. OGUINE ESQ.

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1 DR JOHN DELE KINGSLEY 2. MRS ANTHONIA JOHN OKHIAODE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE 1 TO EVANGELIZE THE WORLD 2TO PREACH THE GOSPEL THROUGH MUSIC 3TO PROMOTE POSITIVE MORAL VALUES IN OUR YOUTHS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. Sign: B. C. OGUINE ESQ

News 28 Stop relying on foreign support, FG counselled Isaac Olamikan, Warri

ÏÏÏ The Chief Executive Officer,

Samguono International, Apostle Samuel Emiaso, has charged the Nigerian government to take responsibility of the nation’s development and stop relying on international support, saying that the earlier we come out with a template of economic revival using available local resources the better for the country.

Emiaso said Nigeria got it wrong when it jettisoned her early sources of economic mainstay which were mainly agriculture, trade and local manufacturing, and relaxed because of the free money coming from oil. “We missed because we did not see tomorrow.”

Emiaso made the observations at a press briefing to herald a free training agricultural and other avenue aimed at exposing the people of Delta State to local opportunities available for the citizenry to change their economic fortune.

The training christened “Hope for Nigeria and Economic Power,” will hold at Flock of Christ Gospel Church Enerhen between February 9 to 11, 2017. The programme is powered by Go Ambassadors International in partnership Samguono International.

“It is shocking that Nigeria is a blessed country yet we cannot take care of ourselves. I once was in Israel as was shocked when a man asked where are you from and I said Nigeria. The statement he made I don’t forget it till tomorrow. He said rich country and when I was about smiling, my smile was punctured by his next statement when he said poor people. Rich country, poor people!”

“We have wealth but cannot harness it. There are so many people out there without job but there are things we can do to create wealth.

My father once said to me in the 80s, my son go and study agriculture because this country will later return to agriculture. Thirty something years have gine and Nigeria is returning to agriculture.”

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Show resilience than dwell on challenges, Ambode charges cities Benjamin Omoike

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Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has stated that cities of the world should show resilience rather than dwell on numerous challenges being encountered, especially in the face of natural disasters and other attendant untoward situations.

He made this assertion on Tuesday at the Renaissance Hotel in GRA, Ikeja, while receiving a plaque and certificate of admittance into 100 Resilient Cities on behalf of Lagos State from Michael Berkowitz, President, 100 Resilient Cities.

The 100 Resilient Cities- pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation

(100RC), is dedicated to helping cities around the world become more resilient to the physical, social and economic challenges that are a growing part of the 21st century.

According to Governor Ambode, “Resilience dictates that, rather than dwell on our challenges or shortcomings, we capitalize and exploit the massive opportunities that exist therein.

“Being part of the network of 100 Resilient Cities comes at a good time when Lagos is looking to join the leading city-states of the world. We are open to new ideas, new technology and new methods,” he said.

“On Wednesday 25th May, 2016, the Lagos State Government re-

ceived they news of our selection to join the group of 100 Resilient Cities network, a cause pioneered by the highly-esteemed Rockefeller foundation.

“This news was a proud moment for our State and a confirmation that our efforts to build a globally competitive State has received international recognition.”

He stressed that there are challenges and needs but that being a member of the 100 resilient cities of the world, presented a platform to compare notes with cities who had similar experiences and also to create innovative and mitigating strategies.

In his opening remarks, Lagos

State Commissioner for Finance, Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Akinyemi Ashade, said the selection of Lagos among the 100 Resilient Cities was sign post of a new dawn for the State in terms of ability to adapt to some of the risks and shocks it may be exposed to and how to effectively treat and overcome them.

Earlier, President of 100 Resilient Cities, Mr. Michael Berkowitz said out of the over 1,000 applications received and three rounds of selection process, Lagos was chosen for its innovative leadership, infrastructural strides and influential status not just in Africa but in the world.

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (left), in a handshake with President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nnia Nwodo, during a courtesy visit on former Vice President in Abuja… Tuesday.

Court fixed Feb, 14 to hear former Finbank MD N10.9bn fraud case Titilope Joseph

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Lateefat Okunnu of a Lagos High Court in Ikeja on Tuesday adjourned the hearing in the case of Former Managing Directing of the defunct Finbank Plc, Mr. Okey Nwosu who was charged with N10.9bn fraud till February 14, 15 and 16, 2017 for further hearing in the case.

The trial, which was earlier scheduled for continuation on Tuesday, was again stalled, as Nwosu’s counsel informed the court that they were unable to get the necessary documents to the the witness’s evidence.

Nwosu is standing trial alongside with three former directors of the defunct Finbank – Dayo Famoroti, Danjuma Ocholi and Agnes Ebubedike.

They were arraigned in 2013 before Justice Lateefa Okunnu, but the Court

of Appeal had on November 21, 2013 dismissed the charges against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and set them free.

The EFCC, however, headed to the Supreme Court, which later upheld the appeal and ordered Nwosu and others to return to the high court for their trial.

At the resumed of the proceedings on Tuesday, counsel to the first defendant, Mr. N.K, informed the court that they had been having difficulty bringing their witnesses to court.

Oragwu, told the court that he had filed a subpoena to summon a witness but when he brought it to court for endorsement on Monday, the court registrars declined his request on the basis that it was too late as the case was fixed for Tuesday.

He further confirmed to the court

that their witness was present in to court but it was rather unfortunate that he could not get the necessary documents to open his client’s defence.

“We have difficulty in bringing the necessary documents to the court, that is why we required a subpoena to take the evidence of our witness though he was in the court.

Since the removal of the defendants from the bank, they have had no access whatsoever to documents. We need to subpoena the documents.

“We crave the court’s indulgence for a short adjournment. This is not intended to delay. We have a witness already but we have a constraint,” Oragwu said.

Counsel to the second defendant, Mr. Seyi Sowemimo (SAN), also pleaded for an adjournment, saying his client equally had the same challenges as the

first defendant.

Sowemimo said: “Ever since the defendants were removed from the bank since 2009, a lot of people who were in the bank are no longer there.

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THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR THE REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990 (CAP, C20, LFN 2004) THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ONYEKA MARY ODIEGWU 2. CHIOMA ELENDU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO AUGMENT AVAILABLE MEDICAL CARE TO NIGERIA’S UNDERPRIVILEGED SENIORS THROUGH FUNDS FROM THE FOUNDATION AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM WELLMEANING PERSONS .

2. TO PROVIDE AND CATER FOR NEGLECTED ELDERLY CITIZENS AROUND THE COUNTRY AND TO PARTNER WITH DONOR AGENCIES TO PROMOTE THIS CAUSE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA PMB 198 GARIKI, ABUJA, WITHING 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BARR. CHARLES OKPALA

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FG to provide incentives to investors in critical sectors Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

Vice-Chancellor, Landmark University (LU), Omu-Aran, Prof.

Aize Obayan (middle); Institution’s Registrar, Dr John Izebere (right), attending to patients during a free medical outreach organised for inmates of Oke-Igbala Leprosarium by LU in Osun State… on Sunday.

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Power outage halts screening of ambassadorial nominees

Chris Emetoh, Abuja

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An unexpectedly prolonged power outage at the National Assembly complex, on Tuesday, marred the screening of 46 non-career ambassadorial nominees, forcing the federal legislature joint committees on Foreign Affairs to suspend the exercise for over two hours.

The Senate had last week mandated the committee to screen the nominees following their re-nomination for consideration and confirmation by

President Muhammadu Buhari after the previous 46 nominees were rejected by the legislature following series of petitions against them.

The committee, chaired by Senator Munsirat Sumonu and co-chaired by Hon Nnenna Ukeje, shortly after declaring the screening open and screened about six nominees including Zanna Bura (a former senator) from Yobe state; Yusuf Maitama Tigga, (Bauchi); Ahmed Ibeto (Niger); Hon Kabir Umar (Sokoto); and Baba Madugu (Bauchi), suspended the exercise as there was an instant power out-

age during screening of the fifth nominee, Baba Ahmad Jidda (Borno), who was caught in the midst of questions being thrown at him by the lawmakers.

The committee, having waited for close to one hour with the light not quickly restored, resolved to commence with the screening in order to conclude with Jidda, after which it later decided to suspend the exercise pending the restoration of power.

Earlier, Chairman of the Committee, Senator Sumonu who recalled the essence of the screening following refusal of

Senate to consider the first list of 46 nominees initially sent to it by the president on the November 01, 2016 due to protest from various quarters, said that the screening exercise, which is in line with section 179 (14 ) of the 1999 constitution as amended, which vested on the Senate the power to screen and confirm nominees of the president, will be just and fair to all nominees without compromising the quality of representations that Nigeria will have abroad.

The committee will continue with exercise tomorrow.

Chairman of Rivers revenue board faults use of consultants for tax collection Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

ÏÏÏ The Chairman-designate

of the Rivers State Board of Internal Revenue Service, Mr. ThankGod Adoage Norte, has faulted the use of consultants for tax collection in the state. He said that the practice had always disrupted the process of revenue drive.

Mr. Norte revealed this while fielding questions from the lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly during the screening of members of the Board on Tuesday during which his appointment was confirmed.

He told the lawmakers that

under his leadership, the board would explore new ways of driving revenue for the state by tapping into the informal sector.

According to him, the Pay As You Earn, PAYE, system accounted for 87% of tax revenue in the state, and attributed the inability of government to drive much revenue from taxes to over-concentration on PAYE and withholding taxes.

The Chairman designate decried the situation where some individuals under-declared their income and promised not to over tax the people of the state.

He said: “PAYE accounts for 87% of tax in Rivers State. That situation is not acceptable and

sustainable. We have to expand our tax net. What we intend to do at the Board is not to squeeze people. We intend to create a tax friendly regime. The banana republic type of tax drive must end.”

After the confirmation, the lawmakers looked into the executive bill to repeal the Rivers State Honours Award Law, 2000, which eventually passed the first reading. The bill was presented by the Majority Leader the House, Hon. Martin Amaewhule.

When passed into law, the bill which was intended to enact a new Honours Award Law for the state, would empower the governor to confer state honours on

any indigene of the state; any other person or body, unit, association of persons, or a corporation.

Some of the awards will include: the Grand Service Star of Rivers State (GSSRS), the Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State (DSSRS), the Governor’s Medal of Service (GMS) and the Rivers State Merit Award (RSMA).

Also in the Assembly on Tuesday, the House also screened and confirmed chairmen and members of Caretaker Committees into the 23 local government areas of the state. While 13 CTCs were for reconfirmation, the remaining 13 were for new membership.

said it would provide incentives and the necessary logistics support to investors whose areas of interest are in the development of agriculture and energy sectors as well as industrialization.

These are also the major execution priority areas of the Economy Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) being developed by Government to get the country’s economy out of recession and put it on a path of growth and sustainable development.

Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, the Minister for Budget and National Planning, told a group of foreign investors coordinated by the Renaissance Capital Group, on Tuesday in Abuja, that although government will appreciate investments in any sector of the country’s economy, emphasis of government for now was on areas that will lay a solid foundation for self-sufficiency in food production and raw materials’ provision, power and petroleum resources development as well as industrialization.

Udoma explained that these three, coupled with massive infrastructure development, will give the economy a head start towards growth and sustainability as agriculture will not only provide food security but also raw materials to feed local industries; and in the process reduce demand on foreign exchange on imported raw materials.

Ambode’s wife charges women groups on genital mutilation Benjamin Omoike

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gos state, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has called on mothers, women groups and high-powered government organizations, to step up advocacy towards total eradication of female genital mutilation.

She made the call in Alausa, Ikeja, while interacting with journalists on the occasion of the 2017 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Bolanle, who noted that FGM constituted an extreme form of discrimination against women and girls, violating their rights to health, security and physical integrity, wondered why women should continue to suffer such level of dehumanization, just to get social acceptance or avoid social stigma.

She said, “It is surprising that 45 out of every 100 adult women living in Lagos State have undergone FGM at one time or another as reported in the National Demographic Health Survey 2013. This is largely due to migration from those states where the prevalence in much higher.”

Speaking further, she disclosed that FGM is mostly carried out on young girls sometimes between infancy and age 15, and this causes much bleeding and health issues which include but not limited to cysts, infections, infertility, as well as complications and even death in some cases.

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Ghanaian coaches commend NTF after bagging ITF certificate

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wo Ghanaian coaches that participated in the ITF Level 1 Coaching Course, which was concluded over the weekend in Lagos have expressed gratitude to the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) for helping

them become professional coaches.

Samuel Appiah and Hilda Amankwei, who are respectively from East Legon and Accra described as priceless, the ITF Level 1 coaches certificates they bagged alongside thirty seven other Nigerians in the nine-day course conducted by ITF Instructor,

Rotimi Akinloye.

Appiah, a coach for over ten years, said he can now return to his country with his head high knowing he is now an ITF-certified coach.

“I have waited for almost eight years to have this course in Ghana but our Federation could not arrange it. It’s

a very important course as far as tennis is concerned and I’m very happy to have this certificate. It means I’m not just an ordinary coach but a professional,” he stated.

Amankwei, a female coach, on her part said the NTF shows that it’s a well-organised and functional body to

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have the programme which will develop the game further.

“We are really grateful to the NTF for facilitating this course because we don’t have it in Ghana. We know the value of the course and that is why decided to take advantage of our closeness to Nigeria. The instructor, who

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Chris Giwa

FIFA’s hammer falls on Giwa, 4 others

Pescara boss vows to quit after arson attack

WCQ: Onazi plots Cameroon’s fall N igeria midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has further raised the stakes in a 2018 World Cup double header against Cameroon after declaring – Cameroon can never beat us.

The Super Eagles top their qualifying group for Russia 2018 and will welcome newly crowned African champions Cameroon in August with the return clash four days later.

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon will be high on confidence after clinching a

fifth AFCON title in Gabon.

But Turkey-based Onazi has insisted Nigeria will still soar over Cameroon on their way to the World Cup in Russia next year.

“I believe Cameroon can never beat us,” vowed Onazi, who is now one of the most experienced players in the young Super Eagles.

“Not just Cameroon, but any other team.

“We will face them just as we approached our first two World Cup qualifiers. We are

looking forward to the games.

“We wish to congratulate Cameroon for their AFCON success, they have done very well.

“But that notwithstanding we are also working on our own. All our players are doing well all over Europe and as a team we are doing very well.

“We wait for them and we will see what will see what’s going to happen as I believe so much in our team.”

Nigeria and Cameroon last clashed in a 2015 friendly in

orld football governing body FIFA have handed a worldwide extension to the ban of Chris Giwa and four other officials who have been involved in a leadership tussle with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

The other officials are Muazu Suleyman, Yahaya Adama, Sani Fema and Johnson Effiong.

In May 2016, the NFF first banned Giwa, owner of one-time Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club Giwa FC, and the other officials after they sought redress from a civil court over a leadership tussle and this is against the NFF statutes.

Nigeria were severally threatened by a FIFA ban as a result of this leadership tussle.

Giwa claimed he was duly elected NFF president in August 2014 and asked the court to overturn the elections of September 2014, which produced Amaju Pinnick as NFF boss.

This five-year sanction was later extended by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

“In accordance with art. 136ff of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to extend the five-year ban from taking part in any kind of football-related activity imposed on the five officials to have worldwide effect,” according to a statement by FIFA on Tuesday.

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Onazi Belgium with the Super Eagles running away 3-0 winners.

he president of Pescara has vowed to quit the club in the wake of an alleged arson attack outside his home.

Daniele Sebastiani said he was “outraged” after two cars parked outside his house were set on fire.

The fire brigade was called after a neighbour spotted the flames and it took an hour for the blaze to be extinguished.

Sebastiani further said: “I’m outraged. I’ll be leaving the club at the end of the year.”

Pescara are bottom of Serie A with only nine points from 23 matches and their sole win this season came after they were awarded a 3-0 victory against Sassuolo because their opponents fielded the ineligible Antonino Ragusa.

Sebastiani was left furious with supporters’ protests following last weekend’s 6-2 home defeat to Lazio and suggested he could walk away from the club, although he stressed he would stand by head coach Massimo Oddo.

“It is a club that is well-run, not damaged,” he said following that loss. “If I do leave, it will be down to someone else to lead Pescara into next season.

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overnor of Benue State, Dr. Samuel Ortom, says he will collaborate with the Ministry of Youth and Sports to boost employment and create wealth for the youths of Benue State.

Ortom made the remark when the Youth and Sports Minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung, paid a two- day working visit to the state.

“Our Ministry of Youth and Sports will work with you. I want to urge you to include Benue State in your provisional programs so that our youths can benefit from skills acquisition, youth policy formation, training, sports, etc.

“We are soliciting that you kindly facilitate our hosting of national and international sports festivals as this will open our state to investors. We propose a partnership with your ministry to host competitions such as schools sports, sports festivals and inter-collegiate competitions. These activities will help in identifying talents, promoting recreation, tourism as well as physical fitness of our young people,” Ortom said.

He also charged the minister to use his good office to assist the state in the establishment of a national football academy and upgrade the Aper Aku Stadium to international standard as the state lacked such facilities where international activities can take place.

Earlier, Barrister Solomon Dalung thanked the governor for providing good leadership attributes to the people of Benue State despite huge challenges facing the state. He noted that the key actors in the conflict theatre were the young people whose lack of engagement had made them easy tools of manipulation in the hands of ambitious political elements and urged the governor to invest also serves as club house for Lobi Stars, the Aper Aku Stadium including the main bowl, the abandoned swimming pool project, dilapidated Tennis and basketball courts, the APC headquarters as well as the NYSC camp at Wannune Benue state.

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ormer Nigeria World Cup star Osaze Odemwingie has said he will consider a move to China even though it could be difficult for him because the clubs there now consider younger players.

Osaze has played in France, Russia, Belgium as well as in the Premier League in England with West Bromwich Albion, Cardiff City and Stoke City.

Now 35, the former Nigeria international is now in the twilight of his career, but he said he will consider offers outside England, where his family has fully settled.

“There is a possibility to move to China even though it is becoming more difficult for players of my age now to go there,” he admitted.

“We had our third baby in October in England and now my wife does not mind travelling.

“Earlier in my career I had the chance to move to the Emirates, Qatar and China but I did not take it.”

Younger Nigeria stars Mikel Obi and Odion Ighalo have been lured this year by the big money Chinese football now offers.

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Nigerite honours 50 staff Building/construction support company, Nigerite Limited, has rewarded 50 staff for their commitment and diligence to work as well as loyalty and contribution to the growth of the company.

The recognition of these outstanding members of staff took place recently on the premises of the company in Lagos. The event, which was used to also socialize with the entire workforce, saw the awardees going home with various prizes.

Prior to the party, a novelty football match was organized between the Technical and Administration staff members.

The Managing Director, Nigerite Limited, Mr. Frank Le Bris, said the event was an annual ceremony that has been designed to encourage bonding and camaraderie amongst members of staff as well as reward loyalty for their contribution to the growth of the company.

“As a responsible company, we appreciate the contribution of our people to the growth of the brand and business, hence this Award, which is designed to thank all workers for what they have done this year. Aside from using this to socialize, some of our people, who have spent 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years would go home with gift items, which will serve as a token of appreciation for their loyalty,” he stated.

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Arms seizure: NPA calls for more vigilance at Nigerian Ports Page B6

Increase in electricity tariff inevitable – Expert Simon Ugwu An increase in electricity tariff is one of the solutions to the power sector crisis as operators cannot break even without increasing the tariff to reflect cost.

The Managing Director of Frontier Oil Limited, Dada Thomas, stated this in an interview n Lagos.

Dada Thomas, also the President, Nigerian Gas Association, said Nigerians should realize that whenever they turn on their generating sets, they spend two to three times what they would have spent on electricity bills. “Why do you pay more than you should have paid on electricity tariff ?” he asked.

“The increase is very necessary to get the power sector out

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of the situation now. We are losers as long as we resist increasing electricity tariff. This is because an increased electricity tariff is cheaper than what we are paying every day to generate our own power supply,” he said.

“The benefit of paying your bills is that you will start getting closer to the 24-hour power supply.

Secondly, you don’t have to worry about the pollution of environ-

ment and health, noise pollution and inhalation. You don’t have to deal with those mechanics who cheat you every time. Now even the rich are controlling wastages of electricity, so the laws of economics are taking place in Nigeria”, he stated.

The Frontier Oil Limited boss maintained that the power sector reform was a good thing because it is taking the power system out of the government daily operation and putting it into the private sector hands. “However, any private investor wants to see a return on his investment after investing CONTINUED ON PAGE B2

From left: Director, Ikobho Anthony Howells; Managing Director, Pius Apere, Chairman, John Anderson Eseeimokumoh, Company Secretary, Kehinde Ayodele and the Director, Taukeme Koroye, all of Linkage Assurance Plc, during the 22nd annual general meeting of the company held in Lagos. February 6, 2017. Photo:

Bonny Amadi The minister of state for aviation, Hadi Sirika, has lauded the Nigerian capital market for providing the enabling platform for corporate bodies to be availed of greater opportunities and positioned for better performance.

The minister also called on the private sector to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the federal government and the aviation industry to invest in the sector to further enhance the nation’s economy and the aviation sector in particular.

Making the commendation recently at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Sirika lauded the Exchange’s robust platform which has helped the exposure of highly-rated companies to global funds, view, and acceptance. He

Sirika lauds NSE, solicits private investment in aviation assured that the federal government is working towards restoring the past glory of the Nigerian aviation industry.

Sirika said that huge liquidity required to operate in the aviation industry buttresses the core weight and position of the industry.

The vibrancy of the aviation industry, Sirika said, also further enhances the effervescence of tourism in the country, hence tourism hinges on the aviation industry to excel.

“Finding money to operate in the sector underpins the aviation market and this further enhanc-

es the vibrancy of tourism and earnings of the country as well as the operators,” He said.

While decrying the depressed nature of the aviation industry, Sirika said that the federal government is working towards ensuring that prices of air travel decline to make room for a more vibrant sector with higher traffic and enhanced turnover.

He said that investors stand to gain from the investments through transformational initiatives of the federal government that will ensure better airports, low rates, and global standards.

“I will tell you that the prices of

tickets that are going up, I will translate it to more money for the airlines, but the government is pushing out policies to force the prices down and if the prices go down, that will translate to more passengers to the airlines”.

He assured that as soon as government’s effort at bringing down the cost of air travel in Nigeria becomes effective, earnings of airlines operators in the country will increase dramatically as they would have high volumes of passengers to contend with on daily basis. “Their earnings will increase and their passenger volume will also increase”

Business News B2 The National Association of LPG Marketers (NALPGAM) has appealed to the Federal Government to address the challenges confronting availability and price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) popularly known as cooking gas in the country.

Mr. Bassey Essien, the Executive Secretary of NALPGAM, made the appeal in an interview with newsmen in Lagos.

Essien said that there was a need for urgent intervention by government to curb the artificial hike and scarcity of the product.

He said that issues of pricing and gas off-takers bottleneck needed to be addressed by government.

According to him, in spite of gas supply by Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) to Lagos, most gas terminal operators in Lagos still sell between N5.4 to N5.5 million for 20 tonnes, against N3 million earlier sold in the year.

“Berthing schedule of the vessel is another problem, for now; out of three terminals, we have no one that principally serves LPG vessels but serve other products as well as LPG. “So, most times if the vessels that are carrying other products come, they are given preferential treatment.

“For instance, the current epileptic flight operations in the country now occasioned by an inadequate supply of aviation fuel, the government gave berthing preference to aviation fuel carrying vessels and same goes for PMS too.

“When these situations arise,

Group wants FG to intervene on scarcity, price of LPG the LPG vessels may not berth and an artificial scarcity is created and of course, price starts escalating when supply cannot meet the demand,” he said.

Essien, however, lauded NLNG for its urgent intervention in the supply of LPG to Lagos, adding that without them, it would have been difficult for marketers to meet their demands.

He appealed to NLNG to increase the volume of LPG supply to Lagos terminal for domestic consumption and to close local consumption demand gaps.

The NALPGAM scribe said

his fund. You can only do that if your plants are working and producing. Unfortunately, the actual implementation and execution of the process were corrupted. And we had what I call chronic capitalism that put us in the situation where we are today. In my view, those who bought the 10 Gencos and 11 Discos did not do adequate due diligence and they did not fully understand the power business.

“This is why we have Discos that are insolvent, where Discos are alleged to be collecting money but are not remitting it. Where Discos are refusing or claiming they do not have capital to roll out prepaid meters and are carrying out the illegal estimated billing. But the government has also failed to meet its own part of its obligation of increasing tariff to be cost reflective. Where we have a judicial system that is upholding lawsuits, whereby Discos

that foreign exchange scarcity also posed a serious challenge to the importation of the product, adding that it was difficult for marketers to access Forex from banks.

“We are a Forex dependent nation and even though LPG is gotten from within the country (through the NLNG in Bonny), it is still subjected to international pricing (Mont Belvieu pricing).

“All the filling plants in the country virtually provide their own source of power supply, the cost of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) otherwise called diesel, to

run the generators, haulage cost are all contributory factors,’’ he said.

Essien urged the government to provide incentives such as tax holidays and enabling infrastructure like power to attract investors to go into production.

“The costs of other accessories have equally gone up; cylinders, burners, hoses, regulators etc and all these are imported components.

“All these things put together are responsible for the high price new convert from kerosene or firewood to cooking gas face.

L-R: Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah; Chief Executive Officer of Erisco Foods Limited, Chief Eric Odinaka Umeofia; and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in Abuja recently

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are suing Gencos and preventing them from tendering letters of credit which they committed to,” he stressed.

This mess, according to him, is as a result of encouraging a lack of sanctity of agreement in this country. If we are going to benefit from the power sector we need the enforcement of law and enforcement of agreements and contracts. If we enforce laws of agreements and contract, this madness in the power sector will stop and we begin to see improvement.

Secondly, the NGA president stated that Nigeria has a very weak regulation, adding that the National Electricity Regulation Commission has not had a commissioner for almost one year. As a result, the enforcement of the electricity power sector law that would have forced the Discos to behave themselves and which would have forced government to do what it ought to have done has not taken place.

Expert advises FG to encourage domestic refining of bio-fuel Mr. Hussaini Solomon, a bio-fuel practitioner, has urged the Federal Government to adopt a policy to encourage the masses to take interest in refining biofuel to reduce dependence on petroleum products Solomon, the Managing Director of Biodiesel Nigeria Limited, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja that it was easy to establish biofuel refineries because it did not require heavy machinery or intensive capital to start.

According to him, every home in Nigeria can have a bio-fuel refinery, thereby halting the overdependence on petroleum products.

Solomon said Nigerians had no business being idle or unemployed.

Solomon said, “Every household can own a biofuel refinery.

I have a farm in Dekina, Kogi State, and the electricity is generated from my plants; from producing bio-fuels, power my farm and my whole community.

“The technology is not cumbersome; all that is required is policy, will of government and the private sector and we are good to go.

“We supply places like MTN and for years we’ve not had any complaints because another thing is that it burns slower.

“We can have resource control domiciled in each family in the country. It can be planted on 10 hectares and four million could be made every year for 50 years without replanting.’’

ECA decries low intra-African trade The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has decried the low share and volume of intra-African trade .

Ms. Heini Suominen of the African Trade Policy Centre, ECA said this in a statement issued by the Commission’s Communications Centre on Tuesday.

The statement noted that Suominen said this in Addis Ababa during the regional Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) workshop.

“The share of intra-African trade is low compared to other regions and we have failed to effectively act as a shared force in the global arena.

“The Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) under negotiation can act as a vehicle for change in this respect.’’

The workshop was organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) with the Ministry of Trade of Ethiopia.

The workshop forms part of a wider capacity building programme being run by the EIF to provide Least Developed Countries (LDCs) with the tools to deliver results in the implementation of programmes on trade.

It is also expected to help such countries to become more active players in the the global economy.

The statement quoted Ms. Joy Kategekwa, Head of the Regional Office for Africa, UNCTAD as saying “EIF is unmatched in efforts to support trade as a propeller for LDCs national development’’.

“The EIF is keeping the trade agenda alive in LDCs with the key implementation of on-going efforts for national priorities to support poverty reduction and sustainable development.

“UNCTAD is proud to be a core partner supporting analytical work in Ethiopia and strategies in The Gambia.’’

The statement said that Ethiopia’s Minister of Trade, Mr. Bekele Bulado, highlighted the analytical work already undertaken by Ethiopia under the EIF through the Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS).

He said that the DTIS update of Ethiopia had identified various constraints which hindered the smooth growth of the trade sector to generate the foreign currency required for sustainable development.

The workshop aims to help countries to get acquainted with the changes in Phase Two of the EIF, enhance their capacity to implement the programme, show results and ensure the long-term sustainability of the programme.

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Stories by Motolani Oseni The Naira on Tuesday dropped to 498 per dollar against 493 that was sold on Monday by open market dealers; this is even as a group of experts at Financial Derivates Company Limited (FDC) predicted that the Nigerian currency is expected to depreciate further to N520 in February despite recent intervention by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

In our fact findings, we discovered that the naira on Monday appreciated by total points of N7 to close at 493 per US Dollar, against N500 it traded at the parallel market on Friday, but relapsed at the end of yesterday trading to close at 498 per dollar

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Naira steadies at 498/$, as experts predict further depreciation at parallel market.

At the official window, nothing seems changed as the naira closed at 305.25 the same rate it has been trading since August 2016.

The CBN last week had release of $660 million, measure expert said was to tackle illiquidity in the system.

The Chief Executive Officer, FDC, Mr. Bismarck Rewane in its presentation for February economy outcome noted that attempts by market stakeholder to use forwards to stabilize the market will

be futile.

He noted that the nation’s foreign exchange market is polluted and needs sanitization.

The local currency was quoted last Friday at N500/Dollar on the parallel market, while banks quoted the currency at N314.50/ Dollar at the interbank market rate.

According to him, the CBN will need to fund the spot market consistently.

Rewane disclosed that the capital market will trade flat to negative in February with more

surprising negative corporate earnings to be announced in MarcHowever, a group of Researcher at FSDH noted that the current foreign exchange shortage and the pressure on the economy from the external sector are changing the consumption and the production patterns in the country.

“These challenges provide exceptional opportunity for Nigeria to look inwards and build comparative advantage. This will create employment opportunities, industrialise the economy

and provide the platform to earn the needed foreign exchange, the company in its Economic and Financial Markets Outlook for 2017 – 2021 explained.

The company noted that under a managed float foreign exchange system, it is difficult to forecast the foreign exchange rate.

However, the researchers believe that Oil Price Forecast / Crude Oil Production, Political Stability, Political Stability, among other factors will drive the foreign exchange rate in the short-term.

DMBs non-performing loans climb to 11.7%

L – R: Chief Operating Officer, 7even Interactive Media Limited, Taiwo Agboola; Managing Director/CEO, Fidelity Bank Plc., Nnamdi Okonkwo; Executive Director, Lagos & South West, Fidelity Bank Plc., Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe and Executive Director, Corporate Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc., Adeyeye Adepegba, when 7even Interactive Media Limited presented awards it won at the last Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival to the Exco of Fidelity Bank … recently.

FG targets 7% economic growth by 2020 The Ministry of Budget and National Planning Udoma Udo Udoma on Tuesday said the federal government was targeting economic growth of at least 7 percent a year by 2020.

Nigeria’s economy is heavily dependent on exports of crude oil and is undermined by decades of endemic corruption. It has been hobbled by low global oil prices that have slashed government revenues and the availability of foreign currency.

In the third quarter of 2016, gross domestic product contracted 2.24 percent from a year earlier.

With inflation also at an 11year high, frustration is rising, with protesters taking to the streets of Lagos on Monday to

call for a change in government.

The 7 percent target for gross domestic product growth is part of a medium-term economic recovery plan that seeks to address some of Nigeria’s issues, the budget ministry said in a statement.

“Our goal is to have an economy with low inflation, stable exchange rates, and a diversified and inclusive growth,” Udo Udoma said at an economic forum on Monday, where he addressed private enterprise, according to the statement.

The plan’s priorities are agriculture and food security, energy, small businesses and industrialisation and stabilising the macroeconomic environment, the minister said.

“Nigerian growth faces various supply constraints including

fuel, power, foreign exchange, and even business unfriendly regulation,” the statement said, adding that the recovery plan would seek to address these issues.

But the federal government has concluded all plans to raise about 142.43 billion naira ($453.60 million) in short-dated Treasury bills at an auction on Feb. 15, the central bank said on Tuesday.

The bank said it would raise 32.43 billion naira in three-month debt, 30 billion in six-month bills and 80 billion in one-year notes, using a Dutch auction system.

Payment will be due the day after the auction.

Nigeria issues Treasury bills to fund its budget deficit, manage banking system liquidity and curb rising inflation.

Experts at the Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) have said that harmonization and implementation of the right policies (both fiscal and monetary) will optimize various fundamentals that are contributing to the high Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) in Deposit Money Banks (DMBs).

They believe this will help in stimulating economic activities and maximizing productivity, which appear to be the missing presently.

It is worthy of note that the ratio of non-performing loans in the banking industry have doubled the threshold currently at 11.7 percent.

They disclosed this in their 2017 Economy Outlook, titled: Macroeconomic and Banking Sector Themes for 2017 said the banking industry has been plagued by declining asset quality in the wake of the decline in crude oil prices, devaluation of the naira and FX scarcity, with ratio of non-performing loans rising to 11.7percent from 5.3percent in Dec 2015. The bank worked out two scenarios that will determine the recovery or otherwise of the economy in the 2017.

“For the purpose of this publication, we consider two (2) scenarios: First Scenario: Oil prices remain circa US$57 pb levels and the successful resolution of the militancy attack on oil facilities in the delta region (best case).

Second Scenario: Oil prices crash below US$40 pb and the attacks on oil facilities continues following the inability of government to resolve issues with the militants (worst case).

The analysts said the oil and

CEO GTB, Segun Agbaje

gas loans alone account for about 30percent of total industry exposure, “an improvement in oil sector receipts as detailed in scenario 1 will provide relief for banks, enhance repayment of obligations and improve asset performance.”

“FX scarcity and epileptic economic activities is further constraining earnings. With the first scenario successfully achieved, the system liquidity will improve and banks will witness better asset performance as customers will be able to meet the repayment of maturing loan obligations which raise earnings. Conversely, scenario 2 will see system illiquidity situation linger further into the year and asset quality deterioration will impact the industry.

On the capitalisation of the banks, the analysts said with banks reeling under the pressure of naira devaluation and earnings challenges, capital adequacy buffers might have been eroded below minimum regulatory requirement level.

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Stock market further declines by 0.55% Stories by Afolabi Adesola Investors yesterday transacted 207.2 million shares in 2,791 deals for N1.6 billion, as market capitalization dropped

by N48.4 billion to close at N8.769 trillion, from N8.818 trillion which opened trading.

The Nigerian Stock Exchange

All-Share Index (ASI) depreciated by 0.55 percent to close at 25,446.66 basis points from 25,587.09 it opened for trading, bringing equities market performance year-to-date to -5 percent.

Caverton and Betaglass led the 14 gainers with a growth of 5 percent each to close at 84 kobo and N31.50 per share respective-

ly. Presco added 4.94 percent to close at N46.30, PharmaDeko gained 4.84 percent to close at N1.95, while Axamansard completed the top five gainers list with 4.83 percent appreciation to close at N1.52 per share.

Forte Oil led 21 other decliners with a loss of 6.47 percent to close at N56.82 per share,

followed by Nestle which shed 5 percent to close at N646 per share. PZ Nigeria lost 4.97 percent to close at N12.23 per share, while International Breweries and NASCON dropped 4.94 percent each to close at N16.15 and N7.51 per share, respectively.

Diamond Bank was the mosttraded with 31.5 million shares

worth N27 million, followed

by Fidelity Bank with 25.1 million shares valued at N21.8 million. UBA recorded 22.2 million shares worth N108.1 million.

Standard Trust Assurance exchanged 20 million shares valued at N10 million, while Zenith Bank traded 18.7 million shares worth N280.4 million.

Fraud: Capital market regulators re-echo need for whistleblowing ... silence of investors on suspected crime counter-productive Bonny Amadi

Capital market regulators have been urged to deploy preventive market regulatory methods to enthrone confidence in the Nigerian market rather than its current curative method which leaves investors more bruised.

To usher in a more vibrant capital market, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) should end the era of treating stock brokers with kid gloves and adequately detect fraud before it is committed to deter huge losses suffered by investors in the hands of stock alleged and identified fraudulent stockbrokers.

This comes as capital market regulators have fingered delayed disclosure of suspected crime which aid criminal activities in the market; late report would foreclose proactive action to forestall the crime from being committed.

An investor in the Nigerian capital market, Mr. Arnold Ekpe, former helmsman of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, currently contesting alleged theft of N1,237,246,095 and USD80,000 by a stockbroker, Mr. Victor Ogiemwonyi and his firm Partnership Securities Limited (PSL), alleged that treating stock brokers with kids gloves empowers them to defraud investors.

He said that such scenario would liken the Nigerian market to a “swamp with crocodile stockbrokers waiting to ambush their clients and rob them of their hard-earned savings.”

Meanwhile, a reliable capital market regulator source speaking on condition of anonymity to Daily Times said that silence of investors when they suspect a crime about to be committed helps to boost unethical practices in the market and should be avoided.

The source, while sympathizing with investors who lost their money through fraudulent acts of their brokers or erstwhile

Arnold Ekpe friends in the market was quick to ask: “Why would an investor receive more than 70 alerts of sale of his shares from the Central Securities Clearing Systems (CSCS) without receiving value in his bank account, yet refuses to report to the regulators and law enforcement agents?”

The source further queried the rationale behind an investor losing N1.2 billion and yet waited for three months before contacting the Exchange or the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for help.

For clearer direction on regulatory activities, the source was also quick to ask: “Why would an investor mandate his broker to sell shares at a particular price and what he was selling was short of the mandated price, yet no report was made?”

The source said that even as the alleged fraudulent stockbroker,

Former Ecobank MD Mr. Ogiemwonyi is not a member of the council of the NSE, yet the Exchange went beyond its call of duty to even report to other institutions and blocked monies that could be saved at the point of information reaching the NSE. The source urged investors to ensure that they deal with registered members of the exchange, revealing that many investors don’t even know that the affected companies are not licensed members of the exchange nor the product a tradable on our platform.

“PICO – the company where most investors lost money is not a member of the NSE and the product (PSDA) is not traded on the stock exchange” These manifested from allegations against Mr. Ogiemwonyi and Partnership Securities Limited (PSL) by Mr. Ekpe alleging that the PSL misappropriated

the sum of N1,237,245,000, being part of the proceeds of the sale of his shares (96,077,872 units of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated Plc) and dividends of US$80,000.00.

Ekpe alleged that although he completed a form indicating that the proceeds of the share sales should settle into his bank account under the Direct Cash Settlement system, PSL elected to settle the proceeds into its own account and misappropriated the funds.

He acknowledged that his mandate to PSL to sell 96,077,872 shares were executed at N16 per share; amounting to N1,537,245.952, while a deposit” of N300,000,000 was paid to his account while the balance sums of “N1,237,245.95 and $80,000” remained unpaid.

Daily Times findings revealed that the issue is currently in the court, and also being looked into by the capital market regulators, Reactions from the NSE made available to Daily Times acknowledged complaints from MR Arnold O. Ekpe against Partnership Securities Limited and Mr. Victor Ogiemwonyi which also alleged that even though he filled forms for Direct Cash Settlement, proceeds from sales of his shares were not paid directly into his bank account.

The NSE pointed that Mr. Ekpe took to other avenues for recovery, including self-help instead of exhausting The Exchange’s internal dispute resolution process, revealing that on 17 October 2016, it suspended PSL from trading on all floors of The Exchange, effective 18 October 2016, and has since remained under suspension from trading on the floor of the Exchange.

It further revealed that the NSE same day requested the Central Securities Clearing System Plc. (CSCS) to request the settlement bank to place N42, 499,761.20 proceeds from the sale of ETI shares for Mr. Ekpe made by PSL on 14

October but due to settling on 18 October 2016 into a special CSCS bank account in order to prevent the proceeds from settling into the account of PSL. “Subsequently, the sum of N 43,301,792.70 being the proceeds of sale less statutory charges was paid to Mr. Ekpe’s Union Bank Plc account on 3 November 2016 as a direct result of the steps undertaken by The Exchange immediately upon its receipt of Mr. Ekpe’s complaint.”

The NSE said that it followed up with formally informing the SEC of the complaint and requested for a joint examination of PSL and its associated companies. This formal notification was a follow up on an earlier oral notification to relevant personnel of the Commission shortly after receipt of the complaint on 17 October 2016.

According to the NSE, Ogiemwonyi’s continued detention has made it impractical for The Exchange to take him through its internal disciplinary process of The Exchange. It also noted that Mr. Ekpe complained on 16 October 2016, several months after the first trade occurred on 30 June 2016.

“This is despite the fact that he received 80 trade alerts regarding the transactions in his shares. However, he did not notify The Exchange that anything untoward was occurring on his account, i.e., that the proceeds of these transactions were not being paid into his account directly as he had directed PSL to do” The Exchange acknowledged other instances of alleged regulatory infractions by Partnership Investment Company Plc (PICO) (a related company to PSL) which is not a Dealing Member of the Exchange and is, therefore, not subject to the regulatory supervision or jurisdiction of The Exchange. Furthermore, the investment products offered by PICO are not under the supervisory jurisdiction of The Exchange.

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D aily M ark e t Ro u n d U p To p 10 Tr a d es b y V olu m e

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Th e curre n t d o w n tre n d in th e local b o urse co n tin u e d yest erd ay as t h e A ll Sh are In d ex close d in t he re d f or t h e t hird co nsecu tive tra din g sessio n, d o w n 0.6 % t o se t tle a t 25,446.66 p oin ts d espit e a 0.6 % up tick in D A N G CE M .

A ccordin gly, YTD p erf orm a nce w orse n e d t o -5.3 % t h e d eclin e yest erday ca n b e bro a dly a t trib u t e d t o price d e precia tio n in N ESTLE (-5.0 %), NIG ERI A N BRE W ERIES (-2.0 %) a n d ZENIT H (-2.2 %). Co nse q u e n tly, t h e m ark e t lost N53.1b n as t h e t o t al ca pit aliz a tio n close d a t N8.8t n. H o w ever, activity level surg e d as volu m e a nd valu e tra d e d increase d 43.8 % a n d 82.7 % t o 207.2m u nits a n d N1.6b n respectively.

M ix e d Pe r f o r m a n c e a cr oss Se c t o rs Perf orm a nce across sect ors w as mixe d. Th e Insura nce a n d In d ustrial G o o ds in dices w ere t h e o nly a dva ncers, a d din g 0.8 % a n d 0.4 % resp ectively a g ainst t h e b ack dro p o f g ains in M A NS A RD (+4.8 %) a n d D A N G CE M (+0.6 %). O n t h e flip sid e t h e Co nsu m er G o o ds in d ex le d sect or losers, d o w n 2.5 % o n acco u n t o f d eclin e in N ESTLE (-5.0 %) a n d NIG ERI A N BRE W ERIES (-2.0 %) w hile t h e O il & G as a n d Ba n kin g in dices slid 0.6 % a n d 0.3 % as a result o f losses in F O RTE

(-6.5 %),

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(-1.7 %),

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(-2.2 %) a n d

ETI (-2.9 %)

Tick er C A VERT O N BET A GLAS PRESC O PH ARM DEK O M A NSARD T O URIST TRA NSC ORP U NITYBN K NEIM ETH TOTAL

Price (N) 0.84 31.50 46.30 1.95 1.52 3.65 0.77 0.83 0.61 270.00

Price Ch g % 5.0 % 5.0 % 4.9 % 4.8 % 4.8 % 4.3 % 4.1 % 3.8 % 3.4 % 3.1 %

Price (N) 56.82 646.00 12.23 16.15 7.51 2.14 3.33 2.21 0.86 14.50

Price Ch g % -6.5 % -5.0 % -5.0 % -4.9 % -4.9 % -4.9 % -4.9 % -4.7 % -3.4 % -3.3 %

Tick er DIA M O N D BN K FIDELITYBK UB A ST A C O ZENITHB A N K DE APC AP FC M B FBN H A CCESS TRA NSC ORP

V olu m e (m) 31.5 25.1 22.2 20.0 18.7 10.8 10.5 10.1 9.9 6.4

Price Ch g % -1.1 % -3.4 % 0.0 % 0.0 % -2.2 % 0.0 % 0.0 % -4.9 % -0.8 % 4.1 %

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To p 10 Losers Tick er FO NESTLE PZ INTBRE W N ASC O N U A C-PROP FBN H VIT A F O A M FIDELITYBK U A CN

Tick er ZENITHB A N K PRESC O G U ARA N TY NB UB A INTBRE W NESTLE FO A CCESS FBN H

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Maritime B6 Arms seizure: NPA calls for more vigilance at Nigerian Ports

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Single Window: Stakeholders chart way forward Stories by Babajide Okeowo As the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigeria Customs Service are to collaborate to implement the Single Window platform in the Nigerian ports, stakeholders in the industry have continued to laud the initiative and advised the two agencies on how the initiative can yield results.

According to Fola Ojutalayo, a Senior Lecturer at the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, Lagos, the agreement by the two government agencies is a good development.

“ It is a good development by NPA and Customs as long as they are focused to follow it up and achieve it, the problem the industry have is about not been focus and policy inconsistency. These agencies are proposing the policy now but the problem is, can there be consistency in it until it is achieved? The issue of sustainability is a major issue that needs to be looked into and find a way of establishing it. If they bring up the policy now and ensure that it is kept and implemented, then it will be a good development for our country. It is a welcome policy as long as it is maintained

because another government can take up administration and destabilize the whole thing and that is where the fear comes in but apart from that, the single window is good for Nigeria,” he said.

Speaking in the same vein, a maritime lawyer, Osuala Emmanuel Nwagbara, called for increased technology to make the Single Window Platform resistant to fraud and hacking by fraudsters.

“National Single Window is meant to be a one-stop shop that every stakeholder can benefit from as far as data is concerned.

There is a need for high-level

technology that will stand the pressure of the traffic into the portal and need for highly trained manpower to administer it; the technology must be such that it should resist hacking easily into by fraudsters,” he said.

Speaking further, he said for a successful single window operation, “there is need for independent power supply for the port industry and until there is uninterrupted power supply, the single window can’t be effective.

So far what has been implemented by Nigeria Customs Service has not been comprehensive enough,” he added

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Following the seizure of 661 pump action rifles by the Nigeria Customs Service Lagos, the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman, has enjoined security agencies serving in the port, to be extra vigilant, to avoid a re-occurrence of such totally prohibited cargo entering and exiting the ports.

This is even as the Usman called on whistleblowers to avail themselves in future, of platforms already put in place by the Authority to ensure timely presentation of information and intelligence needed to nip in the bud such illegality.

She commended the Customs Comptroller-General, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd.), and his management team on measures put in place which resulted in the seizure of the arms cache.

“The Authority is particularly impressed with the fact that the controversial 40-feet container manifested to be carrying steel doors had actually exited the port, before it was timely intercepted somewhere around Mile 2, Lagos.

This remarkably is a proof that the customs management has put in place more than one layer of security arrangement to ensure that nothing dangerous actually escapes the eagle-eye of a customs service under the meticulous watch of a military mind, exemplifying the leadership of the Nigerian Customs Service,” she said.

“Without this interception, the Authority would rather not want to imagine what could have happened to the peace, lives, and properties of innocent Nigerians.”

R-L: Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside; Executive Director, Finance & Administration, NIMASA, Mr. Bashir Jamoh; and Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Dr. Abdulahi Bichi Baffa; during a human capacity development partnership meeting in Abuja.

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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have commenced the process to establish partnership with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) to develop human capacity in the maritime sector.

The Director General of the Agency, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, stated this during a meeting in Abuja with stakeholders and Vice Chancellors of the Nigerian Universities where the NIMASA sponsored Institutes of Maritime studies are domiciled.

Dr. Peterside, who chaired the meeting, restated the agency’s commitment towards growing capacity in the maritime sector and urged universities in the country to include maritime-related courses in their curriculum in order to expand the job potentials of Nigerian youths to help grow the economy, as maritime is a global business with vast opportunities.

The NIMASA DG said that a virile maritime trade is an economic asset to any nation and therefore urged the institutes to continuously improve on their maritime curriculum for the economic benefits of Nigeria.

He also called on public and private organizations to partner with the agency in ensuring adequate funding of these institutes, stating that it would not be out of place for TETFUND to partner with NIMASA or intervene where necessary in funding them as NIMASA cannot go it all alone.

According to him, “more than ever, we are open to partnership in order to ensure that our maritime sector continues to thrive and impact positively on the Nigerian economy in the long run.”

In his address, The Executive Secretary of TETFUND, Dr. Abdulahi Bichi Baffa, commended NIMASA for the robust and bril-

liant initiative in establishing the Institutes of Maritime studies in these universities, while announcing that TETFUND will look into areas of intervention.

Present at the meeting were Vice-Chancellors of the universities who attended with the Directors of maritime institutes of the various universities amongst who are; Prof. Rahamon Bello,

Vice Chancellor(VC), University of Lagos, Prof. Muhammad Maiturare, VC, Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, Prof. Humphrey Ogoni, VC, Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State as well as Prof. Alhassan M. Gani, VC, Federal University Kashere, Gombe State and Prof. James Ogbonna, Deputy VC, University of Nigeria, Nsukka,.

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Committee seeks stringent measures to curb cyber threats Stories by Tony Nwakaegho

The inter-ministerial Technical Committee on the implementation of the National Cyber Security Strategy has held its inaugural meeting at the headquarters of the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) with a call for stringent measures to curb cyber threats.

In his remark on the occasion, Dr. Isa Pantami, director general of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), frowned at the report that out of the 2,175 Nigerian websites hacked in 2015, 585 were government-owned, and called for stringent measures to curb incessant cyber threats witnessed in the country.

He reiterates the advantages of technology and also the ills prevalent in the society arising from the misuse and abuse of access to the tools of information technology, “These Information Technological tools that have become vital

in our critical activities are also avenues adopted by individuals and groups to carry out a range of malicious activities,” Pantami stated, adding that these threats could be targeted at national critical infrastructures, government/private institutions or in-

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dividuals.

“Today, information assets are very valuable and various sectors of the Nigerian government have come to rely on technological tools to carry out their processes both critical and noncritical. Financial services, Tele-

Director general of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)

ICT can reposition Nigerian economy – LCCI President The President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, (LCCI), Mrs. Nike Akande, has said the nation’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector can revive the Nigerian economy with the needed infrastructure and policies in place.

Mrs. Akande made this submission at a pre-event meeting of the 2017 Information Communication Technology Expo (2017 ICTEL Expo), billed for July 2527 with the theme “The digital economy-strategies for growth in a connected world.”

She said “Technology-backed service delivery and mobile payment solutions have transformed the way we do business today. The ICTEL Expo is a veritable platform to explore new technology possibilities and trends.

“The ICT sector can contribute more to our national development if the needed infrastructure and policies are in place. We urge the government and private sector to consider the model of PublicPrivate-Partnership to mobilize needed investments for necessary and critical infrastructure with the government providing a con-

ducive policy environment where ICT business can thrive.”

The Chairman, Trade Promotion Board of the LCCI, Mr. Sola Oyetayo, said that the Expo will offer information, inspiration, innovation, optimal brand exposure and platform for diverse business and investment opportunities.

Oyetayo said that there will

also be conferences to address the current trends in the ICT sector and an overview of government policies and how business has been impacted by these policies.

“Best practices in ICT regulations would also form a critical part of the discourse at the various scheduled side-events during the EXPO,” he added.

The President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, (LCCI), Mrs. Nike Akande

communications, Navigation systems, Manufacturing Sector, Oil and Gas, Power and Energy, Food and Agriculture, Emergency Services, Public Healthcare, Water and Waste Management Systems amongst others now strongly rely on digital systems networks”, he said.

The DG further disclosed staggering statistics that have necessitated the setting up of the committee.

Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Head, NITDA Corporate Affairs & External Relations, confirmed in a statement the research figures which indicated that out of about 97 million internet users in Nigeria, 14 percent suffer cyber-attacks.

In 2013, global payment giant, paypal.com, disclosed that Nigerians lost about N159 billion to cybersecurity threats. Since 2014, the country has been losing about N90 billion to cybercrime and in December 2015, Nigeria was the 17th most attacked nation in the world based on threat intelligence drawn from Check Point Software Technologies.

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Office of the National Security adviser (ONSA) recently disclosed that of the 2,175 Nigerian websites hacked in 2015, 585 were government owned.

The scale and dimension of these threats, according to Dr Pantami, has compelled the agency to develop and implement a new cybersecurity strategy for the Federal Civil and Public Service Sector.

He also called for a continuous collaborative effort as information security is not a one-off programme, as the threat landscape keeps changing.

The committee consists of representatives from Federal Ministry of Communications; Office of the National Security Adviser; National Information Technology Development Agency; Nigeria Postal Service; Nigeria Computer Society; NigComSat; and CS2.

The Technical Committee is aimed at countering an increasing number of threats and develop a strategy in the following areas: Greater inter-agency coordination, cooperation, and information sharing; Maintaining a better and up-to-date IT security management systems; Raising awareness among the population of the need to protect against cy-

Danbatta seeks for appreciation of role of digital transformation Prof Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has highlighted the role of digital transformation in the society beyond the realm of statistics rolled out in the telecommunications sector.

Prof Danbatta made this remark while delivering the 46th Convocation Lecture of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, recently and also called for more deployment of ICT to facilitate socio-economic development of the country.

“We talk about the benefits of ICT and we normally do this by dishing out e-readiness indicators. We say Broadband penetration is 21 percent, internet penetration 97 percent. All these are ICT-readiness indicators that do not tell the entire picture.

“We can go beyond that and explain how ICTs have impacted to provide shared and sustainable prosperity; how ICTs have succeeded in reducing poverty; how they improve learning and make the society more open, more mobile and cohesive. And, above all, how they encourage the economy to be more competitive and innovative. These are the ends of the digital transformation and not the input-output

Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, EVC NCC figures we normally reel out,” he said.

“It is in Nigeria’s national interest to harness potentials that exist in the information-driven age through the deployment and exploitation of ICT to facilitate socio-economic development and improvement of the human condition,” he stressed.

He pointed out that developing countries like Nigeria are currently grappling with a broadband divide in addition to infrastructure, knowledge, and information divides.

“Of the world’s over 5 billion broadband subscriptions, North America and European Union control over 50 percent while South America and Sub-Saharan Africa, where Nigeria is account for only 3 percent of this global share,” he observed.

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IATA presents Overland Airways with membership, IOSA certificates Overland Airways has been presented with the Certificate of its Membership of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Certificate of IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Registration by IATA. Overland Airways became a Member of IATA in July 2016 and has since been listed among 268 global airlines that control about 83% of global air passenger traffic.

Overland Airways achieved the IOSA registration in June 2016 after the rigorous audit process, which further endorsed the airline’s excellent operational safety standards over the past 15 years of its existence.

The presentation which took place at a ceremony in Lagos in January involved key regional officials of IATA in West Africa and the executives and personnel of Overland Airways.

Accountable Executive and Chief Executive Officer of Overland Airways, Capt.

Edward Boyo, received the Certificates on behalf of Overland Airways from Dr. Samson Fatokun, the Area Manager, South West Africa of IATA. According to Boyo, “The joy of a leader is the success of his team. It is a joyful day for us as we are here

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to receive our IOSA Certificate and IATA Membership Certificate. The successful audit of our operational safety gives our passengers the assurance that Overland Airways is doing the right thing, which we are more than ever now committed to.”

On the attainment of IATA Membership by Overland Airways, Capt. Boyo says: “We are very proud and pleased to be associated with IATA. Membership of IATA brings further confidence to our customers. We celebrate being a member of IATA, and our goal is to maintain the membership and make an impact in that group. We have to make a constant effort as an organization to grow. To maintain our Membership requires working hard, which is one of our core values.

Airbus delivers 25 airplanes January 2017 Airbus began 2017 with orders logged during January for three of its new A350 XWB wide-body jetliners and one booking for the best-selling singleaisle A320, while delivering 25 aircraft during the month from its A320 Family, A330 and A350 XWB product lines.

The three A350-900s are for Air France, which already is a major customer for this version of the A350 XWB. Mexico’s VivaAerobus placed the order for an A320ceo (Current Engine Option) aircraft, which will join the low-cost carrier’s growing fleet of A320ceo and A320neo

(New Engine Option) airliners.

Taking a conversion into account, Airbus’ net orders for 2017 totalled two aircraft as of 31 January.

The month’s deliveries were composed of 21 A320 Family aircraft (including two A320neo versions), three A330s and one A350 XWB. These airliners were received by 21 customers.

With the year-opening 2017 order and delivery activity, Airbus’ overall backlog stood at 6,851 airliners at the end of January, representing approximately 10 years of production.

Expert decries poor employment relations, job loss in aviation sector Stories by Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Prominent and versatile labour union leader, Comrade Martin Adekunle has said that the liberalisaton in the aviation industry has increased competitive pressure, which has led to growing flexibility and a broad range of working arrangements implying outsourcing and downsizing that deviate from more traditional forms of employment relationships.

Comrade Adekunle who made this known in a paper presented at the second quadrennial national delegates conference of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Associations of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) held at Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, pointed out that, while several of these tendencies aim to safeguard the economic survival of the aviation industry,

worries exist about the impact of these changes on the protection of the workforce in the industry.

Adekunle therefore, opined that there is need for concerted action to promote a culture of work life and institutional relationship that enhances the collective interests of both the workplace and the larger society.

In the presentation titled: “Strengthening Labour Management Partnership: A Viable Recipe In An Era Of Economic Recession”, Adekunle advised that management relations should be borne out of the realization that employers and unions must partner so that productive enterprises take full advantage of opportunities for growth, and the optimal utilization of potentials.

To ensure corporate growth and survival of the aviation industry, the labour leader said that mutual understanding and trust; respect for

fundamental rights; bargaining in good faith; honour collective agreements; interests accommodation; social dialogue and consensus building; consultative and collaborative Partnership must come into play.

Advising Nigerian workers on how to achieve success in unionism, Comrade Adekunle said “Nigerian workers must come to terms with this grim reality. This reality demands solidarity among workers, it demands collective action and it demands a united front of the labouring masses if they are to overcome the adversities they face not just in the world of work but within the larger society”.

He also said that Trade Unions in Nigeria need to strategically re- ining themselves nationally and globally; adopting social movement unionism strategies; understanding their sources of power and keying into them.

L-R: Sadiku Rafindadi, Director, Commercial & Business Development; Mr. Sait Jallow, Regional Director, ICAO; Arc. Mahmud Oyarelemi; Ag. Director, Operations; Mrs. Victoria Shin-Aba, HOD, Operations, MMIA; Capt. Usman Mukhtar, DG, NCAA at Lagos recently.During the International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO team, pre-assessment visit to Lagos airport ahead of planned certification of Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja

African airlines record 13.6% volume increase, as global freight grows The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released statistics for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) grew by 3.8percent in 2016 over 2015.

According to the data released recently, African carriers’ had the second fastest growth in year-on-year freight volumes, up 13.6 percent in December 2016 and a capacity increase of 5.3 percent.

This was nearly double the industry’s average growth rate of 2.0 percent over the last five years.

Freight capacity, measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs), increased 5.3 percent in 2016.

African carriers had the second fastest growth in year-on-year freight volumes, up 13.6 percent in December 2016 and a capacity increase of 5.3 percent. This contributed to an annual growth in freight demand of 3.1 percent in 2016, down from 4.5 percent in 2015. However, capacity surged by 25.5 percent in the 2016 calendar year on the back of long-haul expansion, particularly by Ethiopian Airlines, causing a fall in the freight load factor.

All regions, excepting Latin America, experienced positive freight growth in 2016. Carriers in Europe accounted for almost half of the total annual increase in demand.

After a weak start to 2016, global freight volumes recovered in the second half of the year. A strong peak

season, an increase in the shipment of silicon materials and a turnaround in new export orders contributed to the later uptick in demand. The early timing of the Lunar New Year (in January 2017) may also have helped push demand higher in December.

“In terms of demand, 2016 was a good year for air cargo. That was boosted by solid year-end performance.

Looking ahead, there is good news in strong export orders. But there are headwinds. The most significant is stagnant world trade which also faces the risk of protectionist measures.

Governments must not forget that trade is a powerful tool for growth and prosperity,” said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s director general, and CEO.

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Chika Ike

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Why I can’t tamper with any part of my body-Chika Ike Beautiful screen diva, Chika Ike, is one of the most sought -after actresses in the industry as her acting prowess speaks so well for her. As a UN Ambassador and founder of Help a child foundation, Chika Ike has been able to change lives of numerous less privileged through her foundation, assuring them of a better tomorrow. As a graduate of Human Kinetics and Health Education from the University of Lagos, her love for the art is second to none as she has proved featured in countless movies.

In this chat with MUTIAT ALLI, Chika disclosed what she would like to be remembered for in the country, relationship and her late business and I like generating funds for myself, so I can Marriage is a beautiful institution.

I will never talk down on marriage

I do acting; I have a beauty store, and ventured into Real down low because of the recession.

achieved. Every day I wake up, I want to get to the zenith hoping to achieve more which would eventually make me a

Life is all about growth. The day you stopped growing, thought of failure, scare me. It makes me to want to do more for myself every day.

I started acting since 2005. I knew there was a world I

on my career.

Yes I do, I have a very special person in my life right now.

Some years back, it bothered me a lot. But right now, I have learnt to develop thick skin waste my time responding to them. I just sieve; the good, bad and ugly ones. I take note of the good ones, do what I need to do with them and discard the rest.

at Ikotun- Egbe area of Lagos State. The last eleven years have been very rewarding.

to get to higher places in life, but we all know that no matter how far and wide you project, you can only get there by the about God and his plans for me. I know he would crown my efforts and hard work with great success.

want you to fail. She preached the gospel all over the world; American, London, everywhere. She was like a role model to me. She shaped me into the woman I am today.

folding up every day. We just have to go through all these for a reason. Americans too went through recession. But

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L3 Fashion & Style

Mutiat Alli

Brooches: Accessorize your look with unique brooches Many today might not be familiar with Brooches, but how would you like to try brooches to look unique to any event of your choice?

A Brooch is a pin featuring a large central cut jewel surrounded by diamonds or pearls, typically a decoration or ornament, fastened to a piece of clothing. The fashion world has

to add a little sparkle to your Ponytail, attach a brooch to a plain Ponytail holder and tie up your hair as you would norHat /Beret: hat or beret, pick your favorite brooch and stick it onto your plain colored hat to create a signature piece that looks great. shimmering crystals and cubic zirconia will look good on any jeans. If you do not already have a sequin-clad pair, funky brooches have their place on jeans also place them strategically to attract even more attention.

one accessory that has withstood the test of time. In fact, the fashion industry has become so good at using brooches as an ornament realize the decadent design, piece of jewelry, or embellishment you are admiring a removable brooch.

Brooches are like a magic touch from a fairy godmother, it either makes you look stylish

brooch can make a big difference to your plain skirt. Place it in the middle or to your side whichever suits the style.

Clutch /Bag/purse: for your personal taste, you can add pins and brooches to make it unique, but be sure to choose ones that are smooth on the top to avoid snagging with your bag.

notice your face; make it too small and people one. Put a heavy brooch on a thin dress and you are asking for unattractive saggy creases; put an elaborate and colorful - too much brooch on a formal dress and you will attract unwelcome attention. to rock your brooches.

Facts you should know about your fascinating brooches It started as a pin to hold clothes together.

During times when fabric was pinned together using designed brooches. ans including the Celts to pin together their clothes.

A brooch is an accessory for an article of clothing. be used for some casual wear, depending on the design, but most brooches are reers, dates. Be sure the design matches not

accurate. brooches Do: look for designs and shapes that or abstract objects. force yourself to wear something Do: if you are completely lost for choice of your jewelry. disregard the impact you could make if you choose the right accessory.

Do: spend some time when choosing a brooch, compare similar style brooches, and pay attention to the general feel of it.

can make sure your brooch placement is of your clothes, brooch is an accessory for a dress not the other way.

Do: create and re-create again your own style. blindly follow the latest trends.

Dress: Accentuate your best lines by placing an attractive brooch at the bottom of the Vee. Lapel: is a traditional place to wear brooches and pins, this is the most versatile place where you can put pieces of any type, size or color, let your imagination go wild and your personality shine. place a medium sized geometric brooch near the collar of your blouse or shirt, to join both ends of the fabric. sophisticated brooches with loads of elements, perhaps in boho style, will serve as a good decoration to your bottom top or a sweater.

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L5 Teen World

Agboola oluwarantimi

For many parents, yelling at their adolescent child is a normal event. Although most parents who yell at their teen would not dream of physically harming their teen, shouting or cursing or using insult may be detrimental to the long term wellbeing of the adolescence. Researchers found out that adolescents who had experienced harsh verbal discipline suffered from increased levels of depressive symptoms, and were more likely to demonstrate behavioural problems such as vandalism or antisocial and aggressive behaviour. “Parental warmth”— i.e., the degree of love, emotional support, and affection between parents and adolescents— did not lessen the effects of the verbal discipline. The sense that parents are yelling at the child “out of love,” or “for their own

Yelling at your teen

may be more harmful than you think

Neither does the strength of the parent-child bond .Even lapsing only occasionally into the use of harsh verbal discipline, can still be harmful.

When parents aggressively yell at their teenagers, the teens feel rejected and that their parents dislike them. When parents act hostilely towards their children, the teens tend to become angrier, more irritable and more belligerent. Rather than feeling nurtured, the teen frequently becomes suspicious of his or her angry parents and feels the need to defend him- or herself. This often leads keep your cool but less yelling means better communication. raising your voice?

Upping the ante, losing the message: Yelling often fails to get the point across because emotions can overcome the message. They will also likely escalate the situation and their verbal or physical.

Heard it all before: If parents yell all the time, “kids may either nothing new, they feel that if they are wrong all you do is yell at them, it makes them even worse.

Hard on self-esteem: We know that yelling and harsh parenting are associated with lower self-esteem for kids, and can affect their performance in school. Kids who are the object of verbal aggression are at risk for aggressive or disruptive behaviour, when parents yell too much the child or even like them” and can only criticize.

Missing out on the positive: When yelling is the chronic mode of communication, both children and parents are missing out on the chance to form positive, affectionate bonds. And for kids predisposed to anxiety and depression, internalizing these negative interactions may be the tipping point.

You feel bad, too: Meanwhile, blowouts can leave parents feeling guilty, frustrated and demoralized. Adults who express anger in negative ways increase their chronic stress, which contributes to health problems.

Addressing inappropriate behaviour calmly enables you to focus on teaching behavior, and following through with effective consequences.

Modeling behaviour is major: When parents practice healthy self-regulation, it helps kids learn how to self-regulate themselves.

Kids feel safer: The best style of parenting

features “a high degree of

rewards.

Consider triggers: Being aware of the context of the behavior allows for c a l m e r responses.

If we recognize when a child is cranky because he missed his snack or is overtired, it can be easier to temper our own frayed feelings. important for parents to know and understand

as children and teens may act like they want control, what really makes them feel safe are

help yourself feel calmer, you can help your children learn to regulate better. Below are tips parents can use: Identify problem interactions: Pinpoint the recurring problems that frequently set you and your kids off. If getting out the door for school in the morning is a chronic issue, solutions might include laying out their clothes and showering the night before, or everyone waking up a bit earlier. Try to break it down into steps you can tackle calmly.

Create consistency: With younger kids, it helps to create a set routine with simple, onestep directions that could include visual aids, not to mention plenty of labeled praise and

help them become more patient. You can become calmer, she says, when you “accept kids as they are, love them as they are, and recognize that half the problem is how you react.”

Time management: Trying to do too much causes stress. Parents trying to multi-task increases the risk of kids misbehaving. “Just

the situation until you regain your composure, be done when a child is being aggressive or destructive.) Instead, by responding positively to only desire behaviour, parents reinforce Plus, by allowing kids to practice “slowing their engines down” on their own, without handle frustration.

Learn to let go and when to laugh it off: Along with ignoring comes learning to loosen

Do what you have to do to make it easier on yourself.

Seek support: Long adds that it also helps to have a safety net of friends and relatives feel you can calm yourself down and need to call in reinforcements. Blogs, support groups, other parents and clinicians can all help by

the age and developmental level of the child, parents may, after things have calmed down, model for their kids how to talk about feelings.

Count to 10: All the parents interviewed for this article had one key piece of advice:

so you can step away from the situation.

Disengage: Actively ignoring problem behaviours is another strategy that helps stop parents from yelling. If you disengage from

then we have a brief conversation about the situation.”

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Joseph Daniels

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Pairing Patterns:

Ahuekwe Chioma

Do’s and don’ts

Wearing one pattern alone sometimes could be boring. You need to spice it up most times with other patterns and designs to get a whole new fabulous look, but before you lo.se your fashion sense and look awkward. that the focus is on the pattern and not the accessories.

1. Mix big and small prints: Combining big prints and small prints is cool or a busy print with a less busy one, this will keep it simple and still give you that glamorous look.

2. Mix designs in the same colour family: Ensure that what you are mixing are of the same colour family even though they are of different prints. Complementary colours should come in here, this will help keep the look together.

3. Pair mixed prints with neutrals: You can step up a bit and mix your favourite prints and patterns with neutrals. For instance you could rock a plain white tee shirt with a polka dots skirts or vice versa.

4. Double up the same prints in bold contrasting colours: same prints in different colours will give you an off the edge look in a cool fashionable way. For instance rocking leopard prints in red and gold.

5. Polka dots and stripes always work: When in doubt, you can spice up your look with polka dots and stripes. Ensure that there is a contrast though, one of the patterns must be on the greater side. For instance, big polka dots and small prints or the other way round.

6. Know your neutrals: Stripes and leopard prints are considered as neutrals in the world of mixing and matching patterns, and tey can go with just about anything.

supposed to be fun. Avoid going out head-to-toe in one pattern, that is too matchy-matchy and can give you an awkward look rather than what you want.

accessories. You know you are already mixing patterns and colours and sometimes accessories can unbalance or

this can cause a big mess. If the prints or patterns are not balanced you will lose your focal point and this will give you a ridiculous look.

Always space the patterns out, there is no need to wear a patterned skirt with a patterned skirt and a patterned shoe.

effortless chic look.

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Oluwatope Opeyemi

Must haves for the Rainy season The Rainy Season is here and the rain has been slowly dominating our days. We can actually decide to stay indoors covered with a warm blanket, tucked in bed with a cup of tea and a good movie.

However, we still have to carry out our daily responsibilities and duties .So being outside in the rain is entirely a different story. We actually ourselves from it when it comes unannounced.

1. Umbrella This is by default. It is a must have for rainy season except you like the rain showering down on you. An umbrella protects your hair, clothes and yourself from necessary protection. withstand the force of the wind or rain .So, a sturdy one is what you need. Instead of the boring black umbrellas, you can go stylish with different colours, prints and patterns.

2. Raincoat People often wonder why we should wear a raincoat. And others think it is just for kids in schools but that is a wrong assumption.

Sometimes, umbrellas might not be fashionable or come in handy but a raincoat does. Sometimes, carrying convenient as a fashionable raincoat.

Just because the sky is a bit doom your clothes have to be.

3. Waterproof Handbags and wallets We as people need to go about

purses in very attractive colours. We have the transparent carry-alls which are also chic and this is an option advisable to always have one of these accessories in your closet

4. Waterproof Makeup I am sure we ladies do not want to be a victim of teary eyes or as some call it the raccoon eyes. When rain wet but also your face. For a rainy season you should invest in water- proof makeup like Mascara, eyeliner. They keep your makeup intact before you step out in case the rain catches up with you.

Also a lip moisturiser is an essential waterproof makeup must have as it helps to moisturize and heal dry, chapped lips care of your lips on a wet humid day.

5. Rain Friendly Sandals worry about walking in the rain. They are water friendly and you can make it stylish too. These are shoe savers. You can always carry your shoes in a bag job, meeting or appointment.

plain or decorated, there are rain boots

feet warm.

8. Darker Jeans It is very advisable to keep your whitish clothes especially the jeans in your

6. Sweater important that you cover up nicely during this chilly season as you can see protect yourself from comes attached with the rainy season.

stop the rain. Both leather and cloth-

without your makeup on, phone and other gadgets you may need for work or school. The solution is to go for plastic totes and large colourful

of water. You can pull off a fashionable and chic attire with Welles or rain boots and look

7. Rain Boots Rain boots might not be in vogue in some parts of the world but a trend can be started. Protecting your feet during this season is very important

to darker shades of jeans as it can be washed off easily and ward off stains and