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Corruption: We’re prosecuting errant Nigerians with evidence – Buhari

Ï Says no plan to colonize any part of Nigeria Ï Presidency backs state police Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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hari has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the fight against corruption in the country, saying that government will be guided by the law in the investigation and prosecution of all graft-

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Buhari also disclosed that ‘‘people are being prosecuted systematically with evidence.”

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DSO: DSTV, GOTV may shutdown by June 2019 Myke Uzendu and Tom Okpe, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Director General

of National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Modibo Ishaq Kawu, has disclosed that all paid DTT operators including DSTV, GOTV and Star Times will be shut down by June 2019 unless they begin discussions with the two signal distributors, ITS and Pinnacle.

The regulatory authority has also notified the management of MultiChoice DSTV/GOTV in a White Paper that their operations in Nigeria will come to an end in 2019 as their licence expires June next year.

The broadcast giant was also fined $14 million (R180 million) in South Africa for price fixing in Nigeria with the aid of former NBC Director General, Emeka Mbah.

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, Kawu said that in preparation for full implementation of switch over from analogue to digital signals, all operators in the sector including signal distributors, content aggregator, Set top Box manufacturers ought to be on the same page now, to help in delivering a seamless Digital Switch Over (DSO).

The NBC boss also said in line with a Federal Government White paper, Multichoice who are the owners of DSTV and GOTV as well as Star Times owned by the Nigerian Television

Authority (NTA) will no longer be able to operate as both signal distributor and content provider.

He said: “NBC has also informed the pay DTT operators, GOTV and NTA/ STAR TIMES, to begin discussions with the two signal distributors, ITS and Pinnacle Communications.

“This is because, in line with the Government White Paper on the Transition from Analogue to Digital Broadcasting, after June 2019, these pay DTT operators would no longer be licenced to operate as both content providers and signal distributors”.

Kawu further explained that DSO has been implemented in two mores states of Kaduna and Kwara at the end of 2017, bringing the number of states on DSO to four with FCT and Plateau topping the list.

He informed that NBC has already scheduled Monday, February 12, 2018 to switch on Enugu Atate while February 23 has been affirmed for Osun State just as Delta and Gombe states will be the next.

Kawu, who gave a schedule of the planned DSO, stated that the next phase will include one state from each of the six geo-political regions, during this year, 2018.

“We envisage that by the end of the third quarter of 2018, we would have switched on in 12 states around Nigeria,” he assured.

The NBC boss also com-

mended stakeholders in the implementation process for their resolve to work together. He said that at a retreat in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, players in the sector were made to appreciate each others responsibility and a clear role was carved out for each player to guarantee a seamless transition in the DSO eco-system.

“We have also consciously delineated revenue streams for all players, an issue which was the basis for some of the rancour that existed before. The broadcasters, signal distributors,

content aggregator, Set top Box manufacturers are all on the same page now, to help strengthen the work of delivering the DSO. “Similarly, we are going to also begin a phased Analogue Switch Off (ASO), in Plateau State and the FCT, by the end of the First Quarter of 2018.

“And as part of acceleration of the work, we have commenced the digital mapping of Nigeria. It is a process that would help to give clarity to the entire DSO process,” he added.

Kawu also stated that

NBC has submitted a long list of new radio and television stations to President Muhammadu Buhari for presidential assent.

He said, “The President has always been encouraging the NBC to open up accesses for Nigerians to be able to register newer radio and television stations, because of his belief that they help to deepen democratic discourse, while also helping to create new jobs through the broadcasting value chain.”

He urged broadcasters to use their medium to pro-

mote democratic ethos and discourage hate speeches as election year approaches and to be moderate in their reportage of sensitive national issues.

“Broadcasters are reminded that they have a duty to respect all extant laws related to the reportage and coverage of the electoral process. Don’t broadcast campaigns when the period for commencement of campaigns have not commenced.

“We are disturbed by Continued on page 7

L-R: Kufre Ekanem, Corporate Affairs Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc; Oladunni Morenike, Customs Area Comptroller, Lagos Industrial Area Command, Festac; Patrick Olowokere, Corporate Communications and Brand PR Manager, Nigerian Breweries Plc and Ajuziego Maureen, Deputy Comptroller, Enforcement, Lagos Industrial Area Command, Festac, during the courtesy visit of the Nigeria Customs Service to Lagos Brewery.... on Wednesday

Corruption: We’re prosecuting errant Nigerians with evidence –Buhari Continued from page 1 Ignatius Kaigama, Buhari also said that “the intention of government is to create grazing locations for cattle rearers, which has now been misconstrued as another form of colonisation.”

He explained that the policy proposed by Federal Government in response to the frequent clashes between herdsmen and farmers in the country is not meant to colonise any part of the country.

Buhari regretted that the well-thought out policy of the Federal Government, which was conceived after wide consultations with stakeholders, had been largely misunderstood by a section of the public.

He said, ‘‘If a permanent secretary has five houses in Abuja, two in Kaduna and one in Borno and Sokoto and he can’t account for the properties and there

are bank transactions linking him to the properties, the prosecuting agencies will not have difficulties to make progress on the case.”

He, however, assured the Catholic Bishops that the Federal Government will continue to explore all opportunities and support initiatives to ensure peace and stability in restive areas.

Condemning recent spate of killings in Benue, Adamawa, Taraba, and Zamfara states, the President said security operatives would ensure prosecution of perpetrators and all those found with illegal arms in the affected areas.

He said, ‘‘The impression created that I was sitting in an air-conditioned office and home, enjoying myself while these things happened, is dishonest. ‘‘At every step, I have tried to foresee these problems because I have the experience as a former military officer who commanded

three out of the four divisions of the Nigerian army, in Lagos, Ibadan and Jos. ‘‘I am quite aware of the problems we have and I am doing my best to get law enforcement agencies to be on alert.”

The President told the Catholic Bishops that he would not be tired of recounting remarkable progress recorded in the areas of security, economy and the fight against corruption. ‘‘We have done very well on security in the North East, when you compare what the condition was before we came in and what it is now. ‘‘On the economy, particularly agriculture, I am very pleased that God answered the prayers of Nigerians who prayed for bountiful harvest. ‘‘People have taken advantage of Federal Government policies and programmes to return to the

farm and they have not regretted,’’ he added.

On the question of Federal character, the President declared that no ethnic group or political zone has been deliberately marginalised in the appointments made so far.

He, however, added that he would take a second look at areas on which issues have been raised, when a compendium of all government appointments is submitted to him.

In his remarks, Archbishop Kaigama pledged that the Catholic Church in Nigeria would continue to support the Buhari administration and make its contribution to nation-building through prayers, admonitions and assistance to needy Nigerians. ‘‘As the voice of the people, we shall continue to highlight the plight of our people and play our prophetic role of sensitising the government, thus pro-

moting good governance, national unity and cohesion,’’ Kaigama said.

The Catholic Bishops told President Buhari that the enormous goodwill with which he assumed office in 2015 is being fast depleted by some “glaring failures” of his government, saying that there was too much suffering in the country, with poverty, hunger, insecurity, violence and fear, among others, pervading the land.

The bishops said this on Thursday when they paid the President a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The address of the bishops at the visit, copies of which were made available to State House Correspondents, was jointly signed by the CBCN President and Archbishop of Jos, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama; and the Secretary, the Bishop of Gboko, Most Rev. William Avenya.

The bishops said: “Our beloved country appears to be under siege. Many negative forces seem to be keeping a stranglehold on the population, especially the weaker and defenceless ones.

“There is a feeling of hopelessness across the country. Our youths are restive and many of them have taken to hard drugs, cultism and other forms of violent crime, while many have become victims of human trafficking. The nation is nervous.

“There is no doubt that when you came into office, you had an enormous amount of the goodwill of Nigerians, since many saw you as a person of integrity who would be able to bring sanity into a system that was nearly crippled by endemic corruption.

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Corruption: We’re prosecuting errant Nigerians with evidence –Buhari Continued from page 5 fast depleted by some glaring failures of government, which we have the moral responsibility to bring to your notice, else we would be failing in our duty as spiritual fathers and leaders,” the bishops told Buhari.

“Just as we seem to be gradually emerging from the dark tunnel of an economic recession that caused untold hardship to families and individuals, violent attacks by unscrupulous persons, among whom are terrorists masquerading as herdsmen, have led to a near civil war situation in many parts of the country.

“We are saddened that, repeatedly, innocent citizens in different communi-

ties across the nation are brutally attacked and their sources of livelihood mindlessly destroyed.

“Lives are wasted and property, worth billions of Naira, including places of worship, schools, hospitals and business enterprises are torched and turned to ashes.”

The CBCN said that they were still saddened by the recent massacre of unarmed citizens by suspected terrorists in some communities in Benue, Adamawa, Kaduna and Taraba states, which has caused national shock, grief and outcry.

The Bishops said that the Federal Government’s silence in the wake of the attacks was shocking.

Meanwhile, as security challenges continue to

increase unabated from various states across the federation, the Presidency has thrown its weight behind the call for the establishment of state police in Nigeria.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo made the call on Thursday at a National Assembly security summit, as he believes this would help tighten security across the nation.

Osinbajo said that “the state policing system is the way to go because having a centralised system – as is currently practiced, cannot effectively secure the nation.”

But Osinbajo also said that the Nigeria Police Force should be strengthened, adding that the current number of police in the country be tripled.

He also called for more funding for the police as well as other security agencies.

Osinbajo’s comments came at a time when the police have come under criticism with some questioning its ability to effectively play its role.

The Vice President also rejected insinuations that the President is ignoring the killings by herdsmen because he is Fulani.

He said no other issue preoccupies the President as much as the killings in the country.

Osinbajo therefore, warned stakeholders not to allow the conflict between herdsmen and farmers assume ethnic and religious dimensions.

The two-day summit,

which is taking place at the NAF Conference Center, Ahmadu Bello Way, Abuja, is aimed at providing an all-inclusive platform for finding long-term solutions to the security challenges in Nigeria.

Peaceful transition of power in Africa is no longer negotiable - Buhari In a related development, President Buhari has said that political transitions in Africa must be properly managed to safeguard countries from slipping into crises that slow down economic growth, and row citizens into avoidable hardships.

In a ceremony on Thursday to receive Letters of Credence at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, President Buhari told the Ambassa-

dor of the Republic of Togo, Mr. Lene Dimban, that peaceful transitions on the African continent were no longer negotiable, considering the heavy toll of political crises on the economy and ordinary citizens.

“At this stage in ECOWAS, we are working on consolidating our relationships to ensure that we bequeath a safe and secure region to the next generation by ensuring peace transitions,’’ he said.

The President said the political challenges faced in some African countries, like South Sudan, usually spiraled into neighbouring countries, leaving the entire continent more vulnerable and forcing governments to channel meager resources into fighting internal crisis.

Workers protest reinstatement of NHIS boss, say action mockery of anti-graft war Ï Demand for his immediate removal

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L-R: National Public Relations Officer, Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporation and Government Owned Companies (SSASCGOC)Mrs. Abiodun Adedayo; President, SSASCGOC,(VON chapter) Mrs. Abiodun Ozurumba; National President, SSASCGOC, Mohammed Yunusa; Secretary, SSASCGOC,(VON chapter) Mr. Anthony Sagbele during the election of new executives of the association in Lagos...on Thursday.

World Cancer Day: Oyo in massive embrace of Akeredolu’s programme Adefolalu Afolabi

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Ondo State’s First Lady and wife of the Executive Governor of Ondo State, Mrs. Betty Akeredolu was ecstatic, as her pet project got massive support among the people of Oyo State recently.

This was because, on Wednesday in Ibadan, Oyo state capital witnessed a massive turn out at Oritamefa Baptist Model School, where the Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN) marked the 2018 World Cancer Day with a school outreach and public lecture titled: Cancer Prevention and Lifestyle.

The lecture was delivered by Dr. Abimbola Kareem.

Speaking at the event, which witnessed large turnout of students from

ICAST Group of Schools, Oluyole, All Saints College, Tobi International School, Community Grammar School, George Duke International School and the host school, Oritamefa Baptist Model School among others Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the founder of Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN) and a survivor, highlighted the need for the students to adopt healthy lifestyles so that they are not at the risk of cancer.

Most of the myths surrounding cancer She also highlighted behavioural lifestyle risks, such as smoking, obesity, alcoholism that predispose one to cancer.

While urging the students to eat well- balanced diet with lots of fruits and

vegetables and also exercise, Akeredolu also emphasized the need for regular breast check.

In his lecture on Cancer Prevention and Lifestyle, Kareem explained that cancer is a public health problem occurring worldwide and affecting all categories of persons and the second common cause of death in developed countries and among the 3 leading causes of death in developing countries.

“According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 24.6million people live with cancer worldwide while about 12.5 per cent of all deaths is attributable to cancer. It further estimates that over 100,000 Nigerians are diagnosed with cancer yearly, while about 80,000 die from the disease yearly.

“Data from various parts of Nigeria, show that cancer incidence is increasing with female cancers leading.”

He further explained that the most common types of cancer in Nigeria are Breast, cervix, prostate, colorectal liver cancer and NHL (non-hodgkin’s lymphoma).

Kareem said that inadequate knowledge of the risk factors for the different cancers and the adoption of a western diet, is responsible for the rising incidence of cancer in Nigeria.

He however said many cancers can be prevented by avoiding exposure to common risk factors, such as tobacco smoke, obesity, exposure to sun, lack of balanced diet, lack of exercise and unsafe sex.

workers of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), on Thursday, staged a peaceful protest against the reinstatement of the suspended Executive Secretary of the scheme Prof Usman Yusuf

by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The workers staged the protest at the NHIS office in Utako, Abuja, to demand the reversal of Yusuf ’s reinstatement as he is reportedly under probe by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over his alleged involvement in about N919million fraud.

According to the workers, reinstating Yusuf at the time the federal government is claiming to be fighting corruption is contrary to fairness and equity.

“The man has a case in court. We are calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to revisit allegations against Mr. Yusuf and investigate this matter before reinstating him.

“EFCC is investigating him and President Buhari should allow the investigation before recalling him,” the chairman, Association of Senior Civil Servants, NHIS chapter, Razaq Omomeji, said.

The workers also called on President Buhari to reverse the reinstatement.

The Daily Times recalls that President Buhari had on Tuesday reinstated Yusuf exactly six months after he was suspended

by the Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole, following allegations of gross misconduct.

A probe panel put in place by the minister after Yusuf ’s suspension later found him culpable of infractions that ranged from nepotism to theft of public funds.

Meanwhile, Yusuf has already resumed work at his office in Abuja on Thursday.

Reports had it that he (Yusuf) had a meeting with some key officials of the agency.

“I have resumed. You know, the reinstatement is with immediate effect. I will be in the office tomorrow,” he was quoted as saying.

Adewole had on July 6, 2017 suspended Yusuf over allegations of fraud levelled against him.

He was alleged to have violated procurement laws by dishing out contracts to cronies since his appointment on July 29, 2016.

According to reports, the final straw that led to his suspension was the alleged purchase of a Prado SUV

by Yusuf for N58 million shortly before Ramadan while his approval limit was N2.5 million.

His suspension at the time had resulted in intrigues after the NHIS boss told the minister that he lacked the powers to suspend him.

The House of Representatives had also called for his reinstatement, pending the outcome of the probe into the allegations leveled against him.

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DSTV, GOTV may shutdown by June 2019 Continued from page 1 the pattern of insensitive and inflammatory broadcasts emanating from some broadcast stations, especially in their coverage of national crises, like the Herdsmen/Farmers crises.

“We have observed that some stations deliberately and repeatedly air very inciting contents long after the events break. We have warned stations that they must follow the tenets of the Broadcasting Code.

“Having warned broadcasters, we shall follow up with appropriate sanctions should any station continue to violate the Broadcasting Code,” Kawu warned.

The Broadcast umpire reported that NBC on Wednesday, published on its website, sanctions profile for Nigerian broadcast stations for the 4th quarter of 2017 containing list of stations fined for hateful and inciting broadcast.

He called on presenters and On-Air-Personalities (OAPs) to professionally detach themselves from the stories and reports of crises phenomena.

“They are to offer platforms for Nigerians to present all the sides to issues in the news, not become the subjects of these stories, as they are wont to doing on many programs. This is especially true of political programs on broadcast stations”, he added.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian authorities have further notified the management of MultiChoice DSTV/GOTV that their operations in Nigeria will come to an end in 2019 as their licence expires June next year.

According to a letter sighted by The Daily Times and issued on Tuesday by the NBC on the matter, licence issued to the affected companies in 2014 by NBC will not be renewed because it was not in line with Digital Switch Over (DSO) White Paper.

The letter stated that if Multichoice DSTV/GOTV will ever operate in Nigeria again after expiration of its licence, the only option left for them is to go to licenced Signal Distribution firms Pinnacle Communications Ltd or ITS. GOTV has been accused of being used as a conduit to siphon foreign exchange from Nigeria by its parent company, South African MultiChoice DSTV. This is even as MultiChoice’s DStv has been fined $14 million (R180 million) in South Africa for price fixing after being found guilty by South Africa’s Competition Commis-

sion to have contravened the country’s Competition Act in relation to “price fixing and fixing of trading conditions”.

The company whose largest market is in Nigeria where it has been in operation for about 22 years has been in the news for ripping Nigerians off with its inflexible subscription conditions and unfriendly quality of service (QoS) which could be attributed to its monopolistic status in the Nigerian market.

The House of Representatives had in April, 2017 instructed its Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Values to investigate Multichoice Nigeria’s ‘exorbitant charges’ for its DStv and GOtv packages.

In May 2017, Multichoice Nigeria increased its prices by 5% on all its packages, after it had increased it prices by more than 20% earlier.

The Chairman of DSTV Nigeria, Mr. Adewunmi Ogunsanya is being questioned for his shady practices in Nigeria and NBC has stated in a White Paper that its GOTV brand circumvents the licence of digital switch over, DSO, a service provided by ITS and Pinnacle communications.

It has been alleged that this contravention was perpetuated with the collaboration of Emeka Mba, former National Broadcasting Commission DG but the circumventions are currently being reversed by the current NBC DG , Modibo Kawu.

Investigations by Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) alleged that MultiChoice exercised undue influence to change government policy on digital migration.

The Democratic Alliance (DA), which lodged the complaint last November, confirmed ICASA conducted an inquiry into payments made by MultiChoice to news channel ANN7 and public broadcaster, SABC. Furore erupted last year in South Africa over the allegation that the pay-TV company sought to pay the SABC R100 million a year for its 24-hour news channel in exchange for the public broadcaster’s political influence over digital migration.

MultiChoice has maintained that the payments were above board, with its board announcing it will also conduct its own investigation pertaining to the alleged dubious payments.

In a statement, the DA’s shadow Minister of Com-

munications, Phumzile Van Damme, revealed that ICASA confirmed in writing that the matter has been referred to its compliance and consumer affairs division for investigation.

The DA is pleased that ICASA has agreed the payments require investigation, says Van Damme in a statement.

She explains: “South Africa deserves to know whether the payments were indeed above board, as MultiChoice has maintained.

“The DA believes that

while companies like MultiChoice should be allowed the space to do business and create much-needed employment, their conduct must at all times be within the bounds of the law, in line with business ethics and in an environment where competition is not stifled.

“There is no issue with companies lobbying for policy positions through debate, but a situation where policy is bought cannot be allowed. It is tantamount to policy capture,” Van Damme stated.

The Publisher of The Daily Times, Mr. Fidelis Anosike, also alleged that the DSTV boss is a very shrewd business magnet and will stop at nothing to realise his business interest even if he runs foul of the law.

Commenting on the role of the DSTV boss on the recent clampdown of The Daily Times, Anosike alleged that the DSTV boss is “a property magnate and this is what he does.

“He sees where there is conflict, he moves in there, provides the weaker party

or so to speak money and in this case, he gave them N700 million to prosecute this because he targeted Daily Times properties.”

According to him, Ogunsaya, the DSTV boss is doing everything within his power to continue to milk Nigerians dry with their monopoly of the DTT which explains why they are not ready to subject themselves to either Pinnacle Communications or ITS who have been officially licenced by the Federal Government to provide digital content for the DSO.

Oyo State Commissioner of Police.Abiodun Odude parades suspected ritualists arrested with fresh human parts during the Press Briefing held at Police Headquarter Eleyele Ibadan...on Thursday

Dickson hosts AIG Zone 5, identifies politicisation of crime as bane of national security

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Bayelsa State, Hon Seriake Dickson on Thursday identified the politicisation of crime and criminality as the bane of security in the Niger Delta and the country as a whole.

In a press statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Francis Ottah Agbo, the Governor stated this, while granting audience to the new Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 5, Mr Rasheed Akintunde, who paid him a courtesy visit in Government House, Yenagoa.

Hon Dickson, who stressed the primacy of peace and security in national development, said his administration would soon launch a crackdown on those who sponsor criminal activities under

the guise of politics.

According to the Governor, machinery has already been put in place to expose and shame such sponsors, who are hellbent on destroying the successes the state government has recorded, particularly in the area of security in the last six years.

While assuring the security agencies of the government’s continued support, he called on the new AIG to show courage in fighting against the politicisation of criminal activities in the region.

His words, “We call for selfless dedication and commitment to apolitical security measures. If a crime occurs in any community or local government, it should be treated purely as a crime.

We don’t believe that crime and criminality has any political affiliation.

“Some of the challenges are mostly from some people who feel they belong to one political party or the other which confers immunity on them. So, they go about carrying arms to overrun communities creating insecurity.

“In this state, we don’t play politics with security.

So, I call on the AIG to ask and demand from all your men and officers. We have set up a machinery in motion and very soon, we will bring those sponsoring them to book.

“If you see people committing crimes, take law enforcement action. If people think they can commit crime and go scot-free, then you have created an

encouragement to disrespect our men and women in uniform” Speaking earlier, the new Assistant Inspector General of Zone 5, Mr Rasheed Akintunde said he was in the state as part of a familiarisation tour of states that fall into his span of control.

Mr Akintunde, who expressed appreciation to Governor Dickson for supporting the Nigeria Police, noted that, reports at his disposal speak volumes of the security friendliness of the Governor.

While pledging his commitment to strengthening the fight against insecurity in the zone, the AIG pointed out that, the visit would provide him firsthand information on the security situation of the state.

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Sack Police spokesman - APC North-central youths

Kwara communities decry influx of internally displaced persons

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state Governor, Samuel Ortom a drowning man, the zonal youths forum of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) has demanded an immediate sack of Nigerian Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Moshood Jimoh.

The youth wing of the party in North-central also said that the police spokesman be made to render a public apology to the governor within the next seven days.

In a statement signed by the APC North-central zonal youth leader, Comrade Terver Aginde, on Thursday in Abuja also threatened that President Muhammadu Buhari needs to carry out a total re-organization of the security agencies in the country.

While calling on Presi-

dent Muhammadu Buhari to wake up and fulfill the promises he made during the 2015 general elections, the zonal youth leader, said: “The youths of North-central would be pushed to the wall if the killings in the North-central states is not stopped.

No individual has monopoly of violence.

“President Buhari should wake up and do what he promised Nigerians that he was going to do for Nigerians when he was campaigning for our votes”.

On why the PPRO should be sacked, Aginde said: “We cannot believe that under President Buhari’s government that we know of discipline, honesty and integrity, will allow an unprofessional officer like the PPRO and the IGP to be disgracing and tarnishing the image of his administration. We also demand for the to-

tal Reorganization of the security agencies in the country.

“On behalf of the youth of the North Central States of Nigeria, we demand that the PPRO be sacked and asked to apologize to the governor of Benue state, for calling him a drowning man within seven days.

“The governor of Benue state swore to protect life and properties of the people of the state when he was taking oath of office, likewise the president, why play sentiment and politics with the herdsmen crises? We don’t want to believe that the IGP and his co-conspirators are not making fortunes out of the crises just like what happened during the Boko Haram insurgency under President Jonathan. We say no to cattle colony in the North-Central”, the statement said.

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THE Kwara South Advancement Agenda (KSAA), has advocated for the conversion of some of the existing national Parks and Game Reserves to Livestock Parks.

National President Opeyemi Olabanji, who made the suggestion during a press Conference in Ilorin, Thursday, also said that about three per cent of the entire Nigerian land mass is currently utilized as either National Parks or reserves, a luxury he felt Nigeria could no longer afford to retain especially in the face of the current threats to peace and tranquillity.

The KSAA said the reason for their proposal stemmed from the influx of displaced persons to their communities each time there is a crisis in the adjoining states.

He noted: “The present peace we are enjoying in the Kwara South Communities is not by accident but due to the ingenuity of our traditional rulers. Accord-

ing to a Yoruba adage, ‘Igi Ganganran ma gun mi loju, okere lati nye e’ (a stitch in time saves nine), we need to take proactive measures that will prevent crisis in our land.

“The situation is such that if people who had fought in a place suddenly meet themselves in another place the tendency to re new their hostilities are very high. This is what we don’t want to happen that is making us to look inward and proffer the needed solution to it.”

Kwara South has wide deciduous vegetation and alluvial topography rich in both farming and grazing. Besides, the people of the Senatorial district are noted for their hospitality making the environment, conducive for settlers.

Olabanji said his people have designed a frame work that could serve as a permanent solution to the frequent clashes between the farmers and the herdsmen.

According to him, since many states are refusing the Federal Government’s propositions of establish-

ment of cattle colonies the Federal Government should convert at least one or two of the nation’s National Parks into Livestock Park.

Already, a proposal has been packaged for submission in the coming days to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Mr Boss Mustapha “who many Nigerians have said to be a proactive official under the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.”

He said, the development should start with the amendments of the National Park Service Acts to suit the proposition and make same acceptable to majority Nigerians. He added that Nigeria needs both the herdsmen and farmers for economic growth.

According to him, “even if all the 36 states of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory, decide to donate 10,000 hectares each, we will have 370,000 hectares, whereas the Kanji Lake National park alone covers 534,082 hectares.

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Lagos Population incentive, not liability - Obasa Tom Okpe, Abuja

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The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has said that the State is determined to turn its fast growing population into incentive for growth rather than allow it become a burden on its developmental initiative.

Speaker Obasa who said this while speaking to newsmen recently in his office observed that since the State is constrained

by law not to regulate the influx of people, it will do everything possible to make its population growth an asset rather than a liability.

“You cannot stop anyone coming into the State from any part of the country provided they are Nigerians” the Speaker said, adding “people come into the State everyday which in turn affects the social amenities available”.

You cannot lament what you cannot change,

he said; but that what you can do in the circumstances is to plan to accommodate this population growth in a visionary manner that enhances economic development.

He said that the plan for a 24-Hour economy for the State is one of many initiatives intended to maximize the benefits of a fast growing population, adding that “tourism is already witnessing a 24-hour boost in pubs, clubs and

malls”.

Speaker Obasa said that in anticipation of this the State Assembly is working towards the enactment of more and more novel legislation necessary to guarantee the security of life and property.

Already he said the Assembly has enacted a law causing the establishment of a Neighbourhood Safety Corps and that plans are also afoot locally to generate and distribute electricity.

IGP orders probe of ACP Ayilara over alleged N10m bribe ÏÏÏThe Inspector Gen-

eral of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has summoned an Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr Ayilara Olukayode to Abuja for questioning, over allegations of a N10 million bribe on his authority.

The summon followed a protest by a coalition of civil society organisations in Benue state over the bribery allegations.

They alleged that the executive chairman of the Benue State Board of Internal Revenue was assaulted on Tuesday, by the head of the IGP X-Squad, Mr Olukayode, who was said to have demanded the sum.

The group, therefore, demanded the proscription of the IGP X-Squad, for alleged extortion, kidnapping of tax agents and serial collection of revenue.

This comes at a time when the police have come under criticism with some questioning its ability to effectively play its role.

The herdsmen attacks

across the country, most notably in Benue state, have also led to a trade of blames between the government and the Police Force, and there is yet to be an end in sight to the controversy.

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives called for the removal of the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, and the Police Public Relations Officer, Moshood Jimoh, after condemning their actions and utterances in connection with the killings in Benue.

While the lawmakers wanted the IGP out for his “failings”, they condemned the PPRO for referring to the Benue State Governor as a “drowning man”.

In the recent development, involving the Assistant Commissioner, Mr Idris, however, promised to carry out an unbiased investigation into the matter, assuring both the Benue state government and the coalition of civil society, that the police will address any form of injustice.

N5bn fraud: FG files amended charge against Ex- Gov Goje, others Andrew Orolua, Abuja.

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Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state(M), flanked by his Deputy, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (Rtd)(R), and the newly sworn-in Commissioner for Youths Development, Mr. Ibarakumo Otobotekere, shortly after the swearing-in ceremony, at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Yenagoa.

MAUTECH Riot: Varsity sets up committee to investigate crisis Tom Garba, Yola

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The authorities of Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH) Yola have constituted a 10 man committee to investigate Sunday religious riot in the school which led to the death of a student.

The riot was caused by alleged blasphemous post against Prophet Muhammadu on a group WhatsApp by an engineering student.

The committee has Prof. Bashir Aliyu as chairman while Mr

Hamman Aminu would serve as Secretary.

Other members included Prof. Justice Onu, Prof. Jafaru Ali, Prof.

Aisha Mubi, Dr Iliyasu Thuku, Dr Ezra Enock, Dr Ibrahim Bakari, Dr Magaret Nadro and Mr Gambo Matudi.

The committee which has four weeks to submit its report is to investigate cause of conflicts, identify major drama personae, cost of damages to university and recommend disciplinary action and measures to curtail future occurrence.

Meanwhile, students of the university have called for the speedy reopening of the university which was closed down indefinitely following the riot.

A statement signed by the university Student Union Government (SUG) President, Haliru Amos, and the Zone C Coordinator of National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) Usman Umar condemned the incident and called for tolerance.

“We urged the management and relevant stakeholders as a mat-

ter of urgency facilitate speedy reopening of the university...

“We sincerely condemn the recent happenings in MAUTECH which led to the closure of the university and call on our students to respect each other’s faith and belief. We cannot be the said leaders of tomorrow when we can’t each other today.”

The statement showed appreciation to role played by the university management and security agencies in handling the crisis.

The federal government has filed 21 count amended charge against the former Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Danjuma Goje and associates over N5bn fraud allegedly committed while he was in office in 2010.

According to the amended charge filed by the prosecution counsel Wahab Shittu ,the 1st defendant ,Alhaji Danjuma Goje between September, 2010 and November, 2010 forged document titled “Resolution Authorizing His Excellency the Executive Governor of Gombe State to Acquire loan of N5,000,000,000.00 only The resolution with Ref. No: GM/HA/RES/VOL. 1/17 purporting to have been signed by Shehu Mohammed Atiku, the Clerk of the Gombe State House of Assembly,” was also made look as if it arose from proceedings of the Gombe State House of Assembly.

That in fact , Alhaji Goje knew the information to be false, went ahead to use the forged document as genuine and allowed Access Bank Plc to act upon

it in approving a N5bn loan for infrastructural projects inEFCC said the former governor by the act committed an offence contrary to Section 1 (2) (c) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act, CAP M17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and punishable under Section 1(2) (c) of the same Act. The anti graft agency further stated that the former Gombe governor also contravened the law by allocating the N5bn which was strictly for infrastructural projects to other purposes unconnected with infrastructural projects, including transfers to several individuals and corporate bank accounts as reflected in Gombe State Government Account No. 0003273131 and 0003273227 with Access Bank Plc. That it was an illegal act to have concealed the illicit origin of the sum with a view to evading the illegal consequences of his action, thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 14 (1)(a) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act, CAP M17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and punishable under Section 1(2) (c) of the same Act.

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Tinubu can’t sell a bad product, PDP tells Presidency Myke Uzendu, Animal

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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lampooned the Presidency for abandoning its responsibility of governance and now deploying resources meant for the good of the people to push a desperate but ill-fated mission to perpetuate on Nigerians, an obviously unpopular Presidential candidate in 2019.

The party said the Presidency has become so panicky that it effectively hijacked the functions of the leadership of its

dysfunctional and ideologically vacuous All Progressives Congress (APC), by appointing people into partisan offices, outside its much-desired responsibility of governance.

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, in a statement on Thursday, said it is ludicrous that after almost three years of failure to deliver on the littlest of its campaign promises, the Buhari Presidency is now moving around, cap in hands, looking for those to use once again to beguile Nigerians ahead of the 2019 elections.

The PDP stressed that the Buhari Presidency has failed to be remorseful for its misrule noting that the disagreements in their party are fallouts of members’ resentment towards its desperation for power.

‘There is widespread disenchantment and indignation across the nation resulting from hunger and the inability of the Buhari Presidency to provide the people with basic necessities of life, which they had always enjoyed in the past.

‘Nigerians are therefore waiting to see how Asi-

waju Bola Tinubu, who has also openly expressed his concerns and disapprovals on the mismanagement of the economy and whose large constituents are direct victims of the ineptitude, impunity, nepotism, dictatorial tendencies, corruption and insecurity that has characterized the Buhari Presidency, will now turn around to preach that all is well and attempt to sell a practically bad product to the nation.

‘It is instructive to further state that the desperate move by the Presidency to politically prey on individuals is mere

foolhardiness and a totally decadent approach to pitch key leaders against the people on an issue that has already been thrown overboard.

This is more so as the political institutions and front runners that threw up the Buhari Presidency in 2015 have now, not only regretted their actions, but have also strongly advised that President Buhari should not contemplate contesting a second term in office.

Nigerians today suffer from pains inflicted on them by this administration and no amount of manipulation of individuals

and public institutions can make them change their resolve to vote out APC in 2019, particularly as the party is stuck with an unpopular candidate.

The PDP therefore finds APC’s attempt to reconcile its dwindling ranks as laughable, cosmetic and politically inconsequential.

It will interest the APC to know that Nigerians are already rallying with the repositioned and rebranded PDP as we are poised to present a credible, competent and reliable candidate through a free, fair and transparent presidential primary.

SPIP arraigns Tumsah brothers in court over assets declaration Andrew Orolua, Abuja.

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The Federal Government, on Thursday, arraigned the Director of Finance and Account in the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Ibrahim Tumsah at Federal High Court in Abuja for refusal and neglect to declare his assets without reasonable excuse.

Ibrahim was arraigned with his brother Mr. Tijani Tumsah who was a member of the Presidential Committee on North East Initiative and a former interim national secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The two defendants however pleaded not guilty to the two-count charge that was prepared by the Chief Okoi ObonoObla-led Special Presidential Investigation Panel on the Recovery of Public Property. Trial court judge, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba admitted the defendants to bail in the sum of N20 million with two sureties. The court said the sureties must either be business men or public civil servants not below the rank of grade level 15, and must own landed properties anywhere in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The court, further, ordered the defendants to surrender their international passports, and that they should not travel out of the country without the court permission. Justice Dimgba ordered that the defendants should be remanded in Kuje prison in the event that they failed to perfect their bail conditions within three days.

The case was subsequently adjourned till March 1 for trial.

The two count charge read as follows: That you Ibrahim Musa Tumsah “M” and Tijani Musa Tumsah “M” on or about 20th and 25th day of October, 2017 being public officers with federal ministry of power, Works and Housing Abuja and Presidential Committee on North East Initiative Abuja respectively within the jurisdiction of this court committed an offence to wit: refusal to declare your assets without reasonable excuse and upon notice to declare your assets before the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the recovery of Public Property,Abuja contrary to and punishable under S. 3 (3)(1) (a)of the recovery of Public Property (Special Provision ) Act 2004.

Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Seriake Dickson (centre) and his Deputy, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah rtd, (left) pose with the Assistant Inspector General of Police Zone 5, Mr.Rasheed Olatunde Akintunde (right) during a courtesy call at Government House Yenagoa.

Herdsmen killings: Reps demand inclusion Unlawful firearms possession: of Kaduna, Plateau among crisis states Court gives nod to hold trial without Dasuki lawyer Henry Omunu, Abuja

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House of Representatives on Thursday demanded the inclusion of Kaduna and Plateau states among the states ravaged by herdsmen and which will be visited by a subcommittee setup by National Economic Council .

The resolution to include the two states the adoption of the motion sponsored by Rep. Sunday Marshall Katung, under matter of urgent public importance.

Following the resolution, Kaduna and Plateau states will now be among the states affected by the herdsmen/farmers crisis that would be visited by the National Economic Council Working Group Subcommittee for consultation.

Leading debate on the motion, the lawmaker declared that Kaduna and Plateau states, which are the hotbed of the conflicts were inadvertently omitted from the states to be visited by the subcommittee.

Rep. Katung explained that the mandate of the subcommittee headed by Ebonyi state Governor David Umahi is to hold consultations with stakeholders and

interested parties on how to bring an end to the perennial herdsmen/farmers conflict.

He pointed out that Kaduna and Plateau states have witnessed several killings, adding that “the omission of these states from the interactions and consultations with the federal government’s subcommittee will only ensure that “the conflicts are not finally, comprehensively and conclusively addressed, which we believe is the true intent of the federal government.

“Every effort must be put in place to save Nigeria from these needless and brutal killings and that the inclusion of Kaduna and Plateau states will advance this objective.”

The House, however, mandated its Committee on Public Safety and Intelligence to immediately contact and liaise with the office of Vice President Yemi Osibajo to ensure the inclusion of both Kaduna and Plateau states among the states affected by the crisis that the National Economic Council Working Group Subcommittee will consult with and report back to the House within two weeks for further legislative action.

Andrew Orolua, Abuja.

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day gave a nod to the Federal Government request to proceed with the trial of ex-National Security Adviser (NSA), Col Sambo Dasuki(rtd) should his counsel, Mr. Joseph Daudu (SAN) failed to appear in court at the next adjourned date April 9.

The trial Court judge, Justice Ahmed Mohammed gave the go ahead to the prosecution counsel, Oladipo Okpeseyi (SAN), after he objected to a letter written to the court by Daudu praying for an adjournment.

Dasuki is standing trial on allegation bordering illegal possession of firearms and money laundering.

However, at the resumed trial on Thursday, the court registrar read out a letter from Daudu chambers informing the court that he (Daudu) was attending the body of benchers meeting at the Supreme Court.

He prayed the court to adjourned the matter to enable him appear at the next adjourned date. This development did not go down well with the prosecution counsel Okpeseyi who had at previous sitting complained of incessant adjournments on behalf of the defendant.

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When Benue Reps came fuming Henry Amunu, Abuja If there is one thing the Eight (8) Assembly, as far as the House of Representatives is concerned, has been able to throw up, is the uniqueness with which legislators from Benue State have been able to marshal out points in resolving issues that concern their state in unison.

They have spoken with one voice on issues despite the diversity of the state that is polarised along three ethnic divide, viz a viz; the dominant Tiv nation, the Idoma and Igede to the south. While the Idoma have consistently accused the more populous Tiv of holding tenaciously to the governorship position since the berth of this Republic in 1999, the Tiv on the other hand accuse the Idoma of preaching what they cannot practice. They point to their neighbour’s hold to the lone senatorial seat for Benue south to the detriment of the Igede nation.

However, when they had to speak on the threat to a perceived plan to exterminate their people, they were unanimous in calling for a stop to herdsmen atrocious acts to the people of Benue State. Penultimate Wednesday, February 7, 2018, they marched to the media centre located in the Green Chambers to say enough is enough.

Speaking on behalf of the other members on the topic; “The Grand Conspiracy Against Benue Will Fail”, Hon John Dyegh said they were unequivocal in condemning statements made by some security top officers putting the blame for the killing of 73 of their people by herdsmen at the foot of the anti-grazing law under operation in the last few month of Governor Samuel Orton administration.

First, they took a swipe at the Defence Minister, Gen. Mansur Dan-Ali (rtd), who they accused of taking sides with herdsmen through his utterances in his declaration that the ceaseless killings of innocent and hapless citizens of Benue State, was caused by the implementation of the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law enacted by the state House of Assembly.

Next, was the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris who they also accused of repeating and concurring with what the Minister of Defence had earlier said when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Police Affairs.

If they had soft warnings for the duo of the Minister and the IGP, they came real hard on the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP. Jimoh Moshood for his comments while appearing on a TV programme ‘Sunrise’ on Channels which they said further exposed the partisanship of the Nigeria Police.

“While appearing on Channels TV Talk Show ‘Sunrise” on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, the PPRO made copious unguarded statements and ascribed unprintable names to the person and office of the Executive Governor of Benue State, Chief (Dr.) Samuel Ortom. The PPRO apparently playing a script of his masters eventually called for the resignation of the governor, whom he accused of failing to protect the lives and property of his people.

“This is the first time since the return of democracy in 1999, a public official would openly call for the resignation of a popularly and democratically elected governor, simply for exercising his statutory and constitutional responsibilities. It is unfortunate that the PPRO has the tacit support and approval of his boss, the IGP”

Members of the Benue State Caucus of the House of Representatives during the briefing This the lawmakers said has cast a doubt on the credibility of the Nigerian Police and IGP Ibrahim Idris, a man they insist, President Buhari had to prematurely retire several competent and thorough bred officers to pave way for his appointment. “In other saner climes, IGP Idris would have been sacked long ago for incompetence and complicity.

“Governor Ortom has exuded an uncanny courage and high level of responsibility in an attempt to rid the state of crime especially the criminal activities of the killer Fulani herdsmen. Even though, the governor does not control the Police, it is a fact that he never failed as the chief security officer of the state,” they said.

Alluding to complacency of the police in the whole drama playing out in Benue, they insist that it is disheartening that two police men were brutally killed by herdsmen in Logo LGA and one in Guma LGA, yet the Police High Command is not bothered instead it is bent on executing a hidden agenda.

Hear them in anger; “This Caucus want to state without mincing words that having digested and assimilated the evil campaign and nauseating utterances of the Minister of Defence and the IGP, which are capable of aggravating the fragile security situation in the state; and having watched and listened to the PPRO, it is now clear that the ongoing

That the nepotism-induced campaign to abolish the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law, led by the Minister of Defence, and the IGP Ibrahim Idris to pave way for criminal elements and blood sucking vagabonds, who disguise as herdsmen to invade the state and continue to destroy farms and kill innocent inhabitants of the state is dead on arrival and will collapse like the wall of Jericho. For the umpteenth time, we want to reiterate our earlier resolve that there is No Land For Cattle Colonies Or Grazing Routes in Benue State.

pogrom in Benue State is not a consequence of the Anti-Grazing Law or any communal clash, but a well-crafted plot by the killer herdsmen working in cahoots with some partisan and shameless security officers to perpetuate the genocidal war against the peace-loving people.

“PPRO Jimoh’s outing on Channels TV Sunrise on Tuesday has indicted the Police as a willing tool in the insidious plan to annihilate and decimate the Benue population, ruin the social and economic life of the people and ultimately bring to the knees the ever courageous, industrious, hardworking and law abiding citizens of the state for the benefit of marauding Fulani herdsmen.

“It is disheartening that the Nigeria Police is in the vanguard of the dubious campaign for the review/repeal of the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law instead of ensuring its proper and full implementation.

“The PPRO has further exposed the partisanship of the Police in favour of the blood sucking killer herdsmen, and confirmed the allegations of bias against the Police in aiding and abetting the violence and other unlawful acts by Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, which has vowed to cause more bloodshed in the state even after gruesome slaughter of 73 people in January.”

They carpeted the Federal Government in playing the ostrich, by allowing herdsmen to still carry sophisticated weapons and continue with their killings.

Speaking on the deployment of security personnel to the state, the Rep members said they were keenly watching the development, accusing the Federal Government of bias in the posting of a Fulani officer to head the Army in Makurdi, while also posting a new Police Commissioner to the state aftermath of the killing of 73 Benue people.

The Caucus draw the attention of the Commissioner of Police in Benue State to the impunity being perpetrated by one ACP Olukayode Ayilara, who two days earlier harassed the Chairman of the Benue State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS), Mrs. Mimi Adzakpe-Orubibi and warned that vehicles conveying wood should not pay tax to the state boasting that he was acting on “orders from above”.

“We view this as another plan to cripple

the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).”

The Caucus therefore demanded for the immediate resignation of the PPRO, Jimoh Moshood for professional misconduct and partisanship. “But he should be fired if he fails to resign.” Additionally, that the PPRO should withdraw his description of Governor Ortom as a “drowning man”, and the IGP should tender an unreserved apology to Governor Samuel Ortom and the people of the state. Moshood’s tirade they insist against the governor is hate speech and therefore a criminal act.

“We condemn and reject the calls for the resignation of Governor Samuel Ortom by the Nigeria Police, as openly canvassed by Jimoh on Television. Governor Ortom has done excellently well to protect the lives and property of all residents of Benue State within the limits of his powers and the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“We therefore, stand with Ortom and support the full implementation of the antigrazing law as the only panacea to resolving the perennial herdsmen attacks on our farmers and communities and a peaceful co-existence of all residents/inhabitants of Benue State.”

The Caucus was unequivocal that no amount of intimidation or killing of Benue people including pregnant women, children and unborn children would deter the governor and people of the state from insisting on the full implementation of the Anti-Grazing Law. “We want to remind those sponsoring the genocide in the state that their alleged plan to plunge Benue into a state of chaos and anarchy for a state of emergency to be declared on the state to perish the thought henceforth, because their antics have been unveiled and it will not work.

“That the nepotism-induced campaign to abolish the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law, led by the Minister of Defence, and the IGP Ibrahim Idris to pave way for criminal elements and blood sucking vagabonds, who disguise as herdsmen to invade the state and continue to destroy farms and kill innocent inhabitants of the state is dead on arrival and will collapse like the wall of Jericho.

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Stories by Patrick Okohue The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Dr. Gani Adams, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently mandate security agents to “arrest the blood-thirsty maniacs on the rampage in the country, masquerading as herdsmen, and bring them to justice, to avoid a total breakdown of law and order.”

While reminding the government that every Nigerian has right to life in a statement on his behalf by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Kehinde Aderemi, Adams said, “The first fundamental right of a Nigerian is the right to life. It is when you are alive that you can enjoy other rights. Once this right is taken away from you through killings and murder, you cannot enjoy any other right.

“Nigerians demand Right to Life. More than a thousand Nigerians have been killed in the last one year. Is Nigeria at war? There is more to all these killings,” he said, The Yoruba Generalissimo, who described the killing of the Officer-inCharge of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Saki Unit, Oyo State Police Command, by suspected Fulani herdsmen on Tuesday night as “one killing too many”, declared that the spate of insecurity in the country was worrisome.

The Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) was macheted to death by suspected Fulani herdsmen during an operation in a forest on the Saki-Ogbooro Road in Oke-Ogun area of the state.

To him, all right-thinking Nigerians must condemn activities of these killers “who are now bold enough to start killing security officers.”

Aare Adams also vowed that Yorubaland would resist any conspiracy “aimed at killing our people at will.

“The diplomacy of the Yoruba on national issues, especially when it borders on security, should not be misconstrued for cowardice. It is part of our nature to accommodate people from other ethnic nationalities but now, our people cannot go to their farms again because of the fear of the unknown. The Federal Government must immediately check activities of these killers to avoid plunging the country into an avoidable war.

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BUHARI no famine, no earthquake, but the numBUHARI ber of IDPs in the country is more than what obtains in countries where war is going on. Murder of Nigerians, including pregnant women and children continues every day. What is really going on?

“Perception is everything. The Federal Government is not helping its own image with the belief by Nigerians that the Presidency is always silent when the issue concerns Fulani herdsmen.

“Let me remind the government that killing and murder remain serious crimes in our law books. No level of politics can change this. Nigerians are being killed and the government seems helpless. Utterances from government officials such as the Defence Minister, Brig–Gen. Mansur Dan–Ali (rtd), and the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim

Idris, are not helping matters. One wonders if we are in the same country.

“Peace and security cannot be guaranteed where there is no justice. To enforce the law, security agents must ensure justice for all and sundry. Nigerians were shocked to wake up on New Year Day and hear the news of killings in Benue State. Now, Nigerians living in Nasarawa, Taraba, Adamawa, Kogi and others don’t feel safe.

“Senseless killing is like cancer and if not quickly checked, the situation can lead to a complete breakdown of law and order because Nigerians have the right to defend themselves.

“Historically, the Yoruba are known to have the capacity to defend themselves.

These killers are testing waters by burning the farm of Chief Olu Falae and invading the farms of prominent people in

the South-West. We will no longer accept activities of this murderous gang in Yorubaland. Enough is enough.”

Aare Adams also told Buhari that the only solution to the various crises in the polity “is restructuring”.

“Restructuring is the only system that will bring about a just, fair and egalitarian society. I welcome the report of the Governor Nasir el-Rufai APC Committee which also recommended restructuring, what the committee has done is not different from the position of the 2014 National confab.

“If Nigeria is going to survive as a nation, this country must be restructured.

This is the time to have true federalism, state police, resource ownership and control, and an entirely new constitution deriving its legitimacy from the people,” he said.

Group backs Atiku for presidency in 2019 Sunday Nwakanma – Umahia Former Vice President and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has been identified as the best suited for the position of President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2019.

In a press statement by a group, the Alliance for Northern Development Initiatives (ANDI), based in Kaduna, the group said it zeroed in on the former Vice President because of his many good qualities as well as his interest and deep concern for the well-being of young people and all Nigerians in general.

The group said in the statement signed by its Secretary General, Mr. Juris Tanko that Atiku Abubakar is highly recommended because of his acumen in running businesses, his detribalised nature, his compassion and philanthropy and his abiding interest in the progress, unity and development of the Nigerian nation and

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people without discrimination.

The statement notes that Atiku Abubakar is a tested politician and leader

who has been Vice President of Nigeria, during which time he discharged his responsibilities with a sense of purpose and integrity. The statement notes further, that even within the limited space available to him as Vice President between 1999-2007, Atiku Abubakar acquitted himself as a defender of democracy and the nation’s Constitution and one who would not swap the supreme interest of the country for political favours from those who arrogated to themselves the ignoble position of godfathers in politics.

The statement reminds that another quality which makes the Waziri Adamawa the best choice for the Nigerian people, is that he is a hard-working businessman, and investor who provides thousands of jobs for Nigerians of all walks of life and consequently is well-wired to replicating same peradventure he is given the opportunity to lead the country thereby ensuring that millions of our people are shielded from hunger, unemployment and

destitution.

The group stressed that Atiku’s interest and investment in education exemplified by his founding of the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, Adamawa State, shows that with him as President, education in Nigeria would have a champion who from experience and interest would deal a deadly blow to the current low education standard confronting the country plus the vexed issue of the right type of education to guarantee future employment and unleash the entrepreneurial endowment in the Nigerian youth.

The statement urged all Nigerians irrespective of political affiliation and ethnic origin to reflect dispassionately on this matter and join hands with the PDP and other patriotic Nigerians to ensure that Atiku Abubakar, the entrepreneur, educationist and philanthropist who loves his country men and women is not only on the ballot for 2019, but goes on to get the people’s mandate to get Nigeria working again for the good of all.

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Corruption: People are prosecuted systematically with evidence – Buhari Mathew Dadiya,

Reps condemn Malami, Magu manipulation of judiciary

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Buhari has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the fight against corruption in the country saying that government would be guided by the law in the investigation and prosecution of all graftrelated cases.

Buhari disclosed that ‘‘People are being prosecuted systematically with evidence.”

Receiving Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, led

by Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama, Buhari also said that “the intention of government is to create grazing locations for cattle rearers, which has now been misconstrued as another form of colonization.”

He explained that the policy proposed by Federal Government in response to the frequent clashes between herdsmen and farmers in the country is not meant to colonize any part of the country.

President Buhari regretted that the well-thought out policy of the Federal Government, which was conceived after wide consultations with stakeholders, had been largely misunderstood by a section of the public. ‘‘If a permanent secretary has five houses in Abuja, two in Kaduna and one in Borno and Sokoto and he can’t account for the properties and there are bank transactions linking him to the properties, the prosecuting agencies will not have difficulties to make progress on the case.”

He, however, assured the Catholic Bishops that the Federal Government will continue to explore all opportuni-

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Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Zhou Pingjian (right) presenting a scholarship award to one of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) students in Zaria.... on Thursday ties and support initiatives to ensure peace and stability in restive areas.

Condemning recent spate of killings in Benue, Adamawa, Taraba, and Zamfara states, the President said security operatives would ensure prosecution of perpetrators and all those found with illegal arms in the affected areas. ‘‘The impression created that I was sitting in an airconditioned office and home, enjoying myself while these things happened, is dishonest. ‘‘At every step, I have tried to foresee these problems because I have the experience as a former military officer who

commanded three out of the four divisions of the Nigerian army, in Lagos, Ibadan and Jos. ‘‘I am quite aware of the problems we have and I am doing my best to get law enforcement agencies to be on alert,’’ he said.

The President told the Catholic Bishops that he would not be tired of recounting remarkable progress recorded in the areas of security, economy and the fight against corruption. ‘‘We have done very well on security in the North East, when you compare what the condition was before we came in and what it is now.

‘‘On the economy, particularly agriculture, I am very pleased that God answered the prayers of Nigerians who prayed for bountiful harvest. ‘‘People have taken advantage of Federal Government policies and programmes to return to the farm and they have not regretted,’’ he said.

On the question of Federal character, the President declared that no ethnic group or political zone has been deliberately marginalised in the appointments made so far.

He, however, added that he would take a second look at areas on which issues have been raised, when a compendium

of all government appointments is submitted to him.

In his remarks, Archbishop Kaigama pledged that the Catholic Church in Nigeria would continue to support the Buhari administration and make its contribution to nation-building through prayers, admonitions and assistance to needy Nigerians. ‘‘As the voice of the people, we shall continue to highlight the plight of our people and play our prophetic role of sensitising the government, thus promoting good governance, national unity and cohesion,’’ Kaigama said.

The House of Representatives on Thursday condemned the alleged manipulation of the judicial system of the country by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami and the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu in the ongoing trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki.

The House has therefore summoned the justice minister to explain the alleged manipulation of the Code of Conduct Tribunal case involving the Senate President.

This was sequel to the adoption of a motion under matters of urgent public importance sponsored by Rep. Yakubu Barde (Kaduna/PDP).

Rep. Barde, in moving the motion expressed concern that the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Mr. Danladi Umar had been charged with a two count charge of corruption before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court by the EFCC. He explained that the same EFCC and attorney general had previously cleared Umar of the same allegations that formed the basis of the fresh two count charge.

“Any possible convictions or findings which the CCT may make from the same Danladi Umar being charged, may be rendered null and void by the Court of Appeal and thereby frustrating the course of justice.

“The House should also recall that this same EFCC and attorney general are equally prosecuting cases such as the case against the Senate President before the same CCT which Umar sits as chairman,’’ Barde said.

2019: Buhari has no choice than to re-contest - Igbo Youths

Tom Okpe, Abuja

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A group, Ohandigbo Youths Organization (OYO) has said that President Muhammadu Buhari has no choice than to seek re-election in the 2019 general elections.

The group, however, said its members across the country were already mobilizing for a mega rally in Abuja to compel President Muhammadu Buhari to seek re-election come 2019.

Speaking at a meeting held on Thursday at the Abuja residence of the group’s national coordinator, Chief Nduka Anyanwu, attended by youths from the six geopolitical zones of the country and

representing various youth groups in the country, the leader of the group revealed that they have elected directors into various positions to coordinate mobilization for the rally.

He said: “All is now set for the mega rally scheduled to take place in Abuja by first week of March, 2018, and Mr. President has no choice than to once again listen to the voice of reason and declare to contest in 2019”. Also speaking, the coordinator of Southwest zone Ahmed Bamidele faulted former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s letter to president Buhari saying it is a calculated attempt to tear the ruling party, APC apart.

Bamidele said that the former president did not exhibit

a real character of a statesman as he could have personally sort audience with president Buhari.

“The news making the rounds that former president Obasanjo is floating a national movement and luring APC governors and National Assembly members to remove President Buhari from office by defeating him in 2019 general election makes his motive politically suspicious and his letter an ill conceived one that must never be taken seriously”, Bamidele stated.

On his own, Mallam Saidu Kabiru who spoke on behalf of the northern youths thanked Ohandigbo Youths Organization for taking the initiative to mobilize youths across the country in support

of President Buhari for a second term in office.

He said: “It is good that this movement started from the South-East, embraced by all young Nigerians because we have all realized that the future of the youths is guaranteed unlike in the past when the collective commonwealth of Nigerians are stolen without conscience. Mallam Kabiru assured the South-East delegates to the meeting that come 2023, northern youths of the 19 states would support a Nigerian president of South-East extraction to balance the power equity in Nigeria since the return of democracy in 1999.

Earlier, the group’s director of Strategy and Mobilization, Kelechi Shedrack,

stated that the youths were in Abuja to decide on the final proposed date for the rally adding that a tentative date has been fixed while a final meeting will be held to ascertain its authenticity. Youths of the various zones took turns to reiterate their support for president Buhari and demonstrated commitment to make the rally a success.

The national coordinator of the group Chief Nduka Anyanwu maintained that Nigerians have decided to support president Buhari, “therefore no amount of blackmail from anybody will work because Power comes from God and only him can decide the fate of any man but never a fellow man no matter how highly placed”.

He frowned at the argument that president Buhari has performed badly in office and advised chief Obasanjo to avail himself the opportunity of reading the Federal Government’s reply to his letter which clearly stated achievements of the Buhari’s administration which Ohandigbo Youths has persistently outlined.

“Transforming a highly corrupt society like Nigeria is not easy as it requires a rare political will which president Buhari has demonstrated. This is why the president was honored as the champion of Africa’s fight against corruption at the African Union’s summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia just on Sunday, 28th January 2018.

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Okowa mourns ex- NFA spokesman, Austin Mgbolu Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

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Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed deep sadness over the death of Austin Mgbolu, a former spokesman of the Nigeria Football Association.

Governor Okowa in a condolence message to the Mgbolu family signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu, described the late Mgbolu as a gentleman who was passionately devoted to his career as a reputable sports journalist.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Delta State, I identify with the Mgbolu family of Ibusa in Delta State, the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Nigeria Football Federation,

and Sports Writers Association of Nigeria over the irreparable loss.

“He was a committed journalist who approached his job with truth and served the country diligently as the longest serving spokesman to the then NFA, adding that “his wise counsel as an experienced sports journalist would be sorely missed.

The Governor commiserated with the family and associates of the deceased and prayed that God would comfort them.

“As we mourn his painful departure, I pray that God will bring solace to his family who will miss him the most and grant him eternal rest.” the Governor said.

Presidential aspirant flays bill barring married women Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, Professor Olufunmilayo AdesanyaDavies has decried the National Assembly’s recent bill, an amendment that will prevent women who married outside their place of origin, from contesting elections or being appointed into political offices in their states of origin.

She said that the review of terms of such constitution need not be visited but should be maintained and to remain at status quo -ante.

AdesanyaDavies added that the federal lawmakers in their bid to improve the laws through constitutional amendment should not in any way be seen to be turning the clock anti-clockwise on their duty posts as lawmakers as they have been engaged to improve the laws.

She appealed to the state Houses of Assembly nationwide to ‘reject the recent Bill, “an amendment, that prevents women; who married outside their place of origin from contesting elections in their place of origin” where they were born and nurtured; engrafted by nature, well

established and very well known before contracting any form of marriage.”

The presidential hopeful added that: “This amendment has definitely crossed the national red lines and must be stopped.

“A daughter has the same right as the daughterin-law, or even more for regents from palaces, and this amendment must not be so. Or is this geared at encouraging divorce and discouraging national unity through Interstate and inter-ethnic marriages? Or could it be an advice to all women to remain single, unmarried and stay at home!

“Nigerian women can now see that this APC government does not want the women to be married, nor contest elections into political offices. Nigeria having made the ticket opens for women; after making our potential husbands to lose their jobs, and with the ongoing killings in the nation. They have decided to perfect it all with a law, so we cannot help as mothers.

“We want to remind the National Assembly that, “every woman according to nature’s endowment is entitled to her father and marital homes and this is no bone for any contention.

L-R: Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi; Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Ambassador Ahmed Musa Ibeto; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Muazu Abdulkadir; and Practice Manager, Energy and Extractives Global Practice, World Bank, Christopher Sheldon; during the presentation of the New Nigeria Airborne Electromagnetic Surveys Results at the African Mining Indaba, in Cape Town, South Africa…on Wednesday.

Lagos to provide 24 – hour supply, protect Yoruba language ÏÏÏLagos

State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday signed seven important bills into law among which is the law to guarantee 24hour power supply in line with the vision to attain a 24-hour economy and make the State globally competitive.

The Laws are Lagos State Electric Power Reform Law, Amended Land Use Charge Law, School of Nursing Law, Cooperative College Law, Cancer Research Institute Law, Amended Customary Court Law and the Yoruba Language Preservation and Promotion Law Speaking on the import of the new laws, the State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Adeniji Kazeem said the development was a

great day for the State as it signpost the commencement of the journey to further advance the dividends of democracy to the people.

He said: “This is a great day; the Governor has just signed these bills into law and this shows that the House of Assembly is working in tandem with the Executive. It also shows that Lagos is working. These laws are going to benefit the people of Lagos State and this is what the people are looking for in terms of the dividends of democracy.”

Giving details on the benefits of the Power Sector Reform Law, the State’s Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Olawale Oluwo said the law would allow the State Govern-

ment to intervene in major areas of the power value chain to the overall benefit of the people.

He said: “One, the law puts the government in a position to be able to extend our guarantee to private sector participants who will come and generate power for us and by this guarantee, we are putting the balance sheet of our State on the table and assuring investors that as they generate power, they will get paid.

“Second, is to help the distribution companies to upgrade their infrastructure because if they generate the power and their infrastructure is still where it is today, clearly they will not have the capacity to carry the incremental power. The third area of intervention

is that it empowers us to be able to open up the gas market in Lagos so that we can have gas on a consistent basis and that is how we can attain the 24hour power supply.”

Speaking further, Oluwo said the law would also enable the State Government to collaborate with the distribution companies to collect tariff from customers efficiently in a way that the said guarantee would not crystallize, while in the area of enforcement, the law will prevent power theft.

According to him,”What has happened today is that the first power theft law in Nigeria has been signed today by Governor Ambode and this is the first time any government in Nigeria will institutionalise the power theft law.

Okowa fires two commissioners, redeploys four others Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

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Ahead of 2019 stability, the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has relieved two commissioners of their appointments over alleged incompetence and maladministration, while four others were redeployed for sundry offences.

In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Festus Ovie Agas, a copy made available to our reporter, stated that the affected commissioners;

Dr. Nicholas Azinge, (Health), and Mr. Dan Okenyi (Culture and Tourism) were sacked for alleged incompetence and maladministration, adding that the four others; Asupa Fortete, (Directorate of Youth Development) was moved to urban renewal, while Karo Illolo redeployed to Directorate of Youth Development.

As for Bright Edejero, former Commissioner Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, was moved to ministry of Science and Technology

to Local Government Affairs.

Sources within the corridor of Government, strongly indicated that Dr. Azinge had alleged been sighted in the “bad book” of Dr. Okowa after he was said to have made his ambition to contest Oshimili South Constituency at the State House of Assembly come 2019 known.

As it was believed that the centre cannot hold when things fell apart, Governor Okowa’s anger allegedly stemmed from the fact that Dr.

Azinge failed to heed to his warnings that there was no vacancy at the constituency.

But one of his aides, who did not want his name in the print, dispelled the story as being untrue, adding that it was the usual re-shufflement of a state cabinet.

Since the release of the sacked and redeployed commissioners, there has been palpable tension in Asaba over Dr. Nicholas Azinge who some Asaba indigenes described was humiliated by the governor.

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Insecurity: We must restore order in Nigeria – Saraki

2019: INEC worries over votes buying

Tom Okpe, Abuja

Tunde Opalana, Abuja

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President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Thursday in Abuja called for concerted efforts toward addressing insecurity challenges confronting the country.

Saraki made the call at the opening of a two-day Security Summit organised by the Senate Ad hoc Committee on Review of Current Security Infrastructure in Nigeria.

He described the attacks and reprisals in parts of the country as “intolerable cycle of hell that must be broken”.

According to him, the killings, kidnappings, mayhem and general lawlessness are not normal. We must therefore take this country back and restore order.

Saraki decried a situation where people, who should be neighbours, were turning against one another and taking up arms.

He noted that the summit, which was or-

ganised in the face of escalating threats to the peace and security of the country, was a forum to share ideas and map out strategies to see the country out of its current predicament.

He said: “The coming together of the executive and legislative arms of government for the discussion about security is a pointer to the seriousness of the situation and our determination to tackle the problem.

“To the executive, I say this: you cannot do it alone; that is why we are all here to join efforts.

“It is all hands on deck. No one person, organisation or arm of government can singlehandedly tackle the hydra-headed monster of insecurity.”

He said that the Constitution made it clear that the safety of lives and property of citizens was the responsibility of government.

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The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, Thursday, expressed deep worries by the Commission over open buying of votes at polling stations by politicians and political parties.

The fear of the Commission hinges on how to ensure that results of the various level of voting in the 2019 general election are not money induced.

Prof. Yakubu therefore declared the prepared-

ness of the Commission to guide against buying of votes. He said “open vote buying will not be tolerated by the Commission. We don’t want the 2019 election to be determined by money.

The INEC chairman stated this while playing host to Mr. Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), who paid him a courtesy visit on Thursday.

He said “our democracy must never be on sale at the open market”.

He called for collaboration with the EFCC on arresting the ugly occurrences of buying of votes openly.

He also asked the EFCC chairman to put machinery in motion to track party campaign and electoral finances in line with the stipulations of the Electoral Act. “We look forward to collaborating with INEC in the best interest of the country. If we get our election right, we will get our democracy right”, he said stressing that if we get our democracy right, anti- corruption agencies like the EFCC will have its

burden of tracking corrupt politicians reduced.

The Commission, he said will not condone impunity from its staff. He made reference to the 205 staff of INEC that were prosecuted and punished after they were indicted by an investigation carried out by EFCC after the 2015 general election.

Despite the few bad ones, the chairman said staff of the Commission are dedicated to duties and ate diligent in carrying out national assignments. This, he said led to the promotion of 7,330 staff last year.

Care for Abia Senior Citizens: Home harvests more than 160

By Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

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The Free Home Health Care for Abia Senior Citizens initiative for the Senior Citizens in Abia by the State Governor, has recorded an impressive boost as about 160 patients from Ukwa East, Obingwa, Isialangwa South and Ikwuano LGA’s have received medical attentions from the home since launching.

The Administrator of the programme in the State, Chief Emenike Osondu made this known to newsmen in Umuahia, stating that the medical outreach will be extended to other local government areas of the state Chief Emenike Osondu disclosed that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has so far invested millions of naira in the project and thanked him for his interest in elongating the lives of the elderly in the State.

He informed journalists that the programme

would also create employment opportunities for the youths in the State, and called on well meaning Abians to come and partner Governor Ikpeazu to sustain the programme so as to get the Abia senior citizen healthier.

According to Chief Osondu who is popularly known by his alias name, “Chuck”, “Those folks look like they are being abandoned. They train their kids, invest a lot of money on the community, but they look like they are forgotten. So we need to go back to them because they are the bank of history, the bank of knowledge, and the bank of everything we need in life”.

The Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu had few months ago launched the Free Home Health Care for Abia Senior Citizens to create avenue for the care of the state’s elderly ones, usually called senior citizens who had retired from different endeavours of life.

L- R : Commissioner, Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC),Mr.David Adeagbo;Chairman Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission [OYSIEC],Mr.John Ajeigbe; OYSIEC Commissioner’s, Mr.Sunday Aborisade and Mrs Omolola Odekunle at the Oyo State Stakeholders Meeting towards the Conduct of Local Government Councils/Local Council Development Areas Election held at House Chief Secretariat Ibadan...on Wednesday.

We’ll checkmate herdsmen, farmers clash - Aregbesola Chris Eze, Yenagoa

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Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state on Thursday said his government will leave no stone unturned in order to forestall conflicts between herdsmen and farmers in the state.

He gave the assurance after the State’s Executive Council meeting held in Osogbo.

He said his government was aware of attacks on farmlands by herdsmen and that it would ensure the protection of farmers and other victims.

The meeting was informed of reports of the menace of nomadic herds-

men who bring their cattle to eat up crops on farms and commit other crimes in the state, the report of the meeting signed by Sola Fasure, the Media Adviser to the governor stated.

The State Government said it viewed the issue with deep concern and condemned it strongly.

The Council stated “It is the council’s strong position that this development constitutes a threat to security of lives and food production in the state. Council is dismayed that many farmers in the state have been forced to abandon their farms, some of which have now been converted to criminal hideouts.”

The State government also sympathised with the farmers and urged those affected not to take laws into their own hands but should bring this to the attention of law enforcement agencies and other relevant government agencies that are in the best position to address their plight.

The State Government also considered and approved a memorandum on the appointment of Prince Michael Babatunde Sunday Adeyemi Adedeji from Adujelewu ruling house as the next Ado Oko of Ido Oko in Obokun Local Government.

Prince Adedeji emerged as the sole candidate of Adujelewu Ruling House

at the end of its meeting on December 10, 2016 and was ratified by the kingmakers on October 12, 2017. Council wished him a peaceful, prosperous and successful reign.

Other considerations at the meeting were reports that harsh weather condition and old age have affected some of the general hospitals in the state.

Council consequently directed the Ministry of Works to carry out physical assessment of all the general hospitals in the state to determine their physical condition, where and what need to be fixed therein and at what cost and report back to council.

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Amnesty on wanted cultists Ikpeazu flags off aberration in law – Security Expert Ovom auto industrial

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Rivers and Imo States governments over the amnesty granted to Rivers state wanted cultists by the Imo state government heightens, a security expert has condemned the Imo state action, describing it as political and an aberration of the law.

The security expert, Emperor Jackson Lekan Ojo also posited that the Imo state government action is not a good security practice and a dangerous precedent capable of undermining the entire security architecture of the country.

In an exclusive chat with the Daily Times Thursday in Port Harcourt, Ojo stated that, “the amnesty granted in Imo state is highly political because at the end of the day, when politi-

cal mobilization would start, those people granted amnesty over there would never work for the PDP, they would work for APC. If they have people that have sympathy for them in Rivers state, they would convince those people too to work for APC. That’s to say that Gov Okorocha is doing that one for his party.”

Emperor Ojo, who runs a security outfit in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital and a member of several national and international security organizations further added that, “our security system is becoming a laughing stock in the comity of nations because by the time you discover that you can commit a crime in Lagos state and run to Osun state and the state grants you am-

nesty, then some people can commit crimes in Lagos state and run to Osun state and get amnesty.”

According to him, “there is no way a governor could declare somebody wanted without inputs from the Police and Police in Imo state, Police in Delta state, Police in Plateau state and the Police in Rivers state, they are one Police” because once a person is declared wanted, all the States Police formations would be on the look out for such wanted persons.

He said that what ought to have been done was that immediately the persons declared wanted in Rivers state resurfaced in Imo state seeking for amnesty, the Imo state Police Commissioner should have raised an alarm,

get them arrested and detain them while the two States Police commissioners put heads together and inform the Assistant Inspector Generals and the Inspector General of Police even as the two states governors also put heads together to resolve the issue.

It would be recalled that Gov Nyesom Wike of Rivers state had last Monday raised the alarm that two of the notorious cultists and kidnappers, whose names he didn’t disclosed, declared wanted in Rivers state for their roles in the new year day killings in Omoku, headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA of the state have been granted amnesty by Gov Rochas Okorocha of Imo state.

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State (middle) on a condolence visit to the government and people of Benue state took time out to the grave yard of the Benue 73, killed during violence which erupted in the state early in the year...on Thursday.

cluster in Obingwa

By Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

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Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State early in the week, performed the official ground breaking ceremony of Ovom auto industrial cluster in Obingwa LGA, even as he undertakes inspection of various road projects in the state.

Speaking at Ovom auto industrial cluster in Obingwa LGA, the Governor said that over 5,000 jobs will be created for youths from the exercise, explaining that the aim of the project is employment creation as well as to revive the economy of Aba and generate needed revenue for the state.

He said that the industrial cluster which was acquired and remained undeveloped over the years will accommodate people from various parts of the country and beyond and called on the Aba business community to take full advantage of the opportunity created by the project.

In his address, the Commissioner for Industry, Chief Henry Ikoh disclosed that the cluster is designed to house auto and spare parts dealers and thanked the donor communities for donating land for the project.

He explained that many gains are derivable from the project, pointing out that similar clusters are replicated in Lagos and other parts of the country.

The auto industrial cluster which is to house 2,000

shops is expected to be completed soon.

Also inspecting various work is progressing at the various road projects embarked upon by the state government in parts of the state in company of some of his aides, Ikpeazu urged the contractors handling the projects to speed up work so as to maximize the opportunities offered by the dry season window.

He expressed satisfaction with the quality and progress of work done so far, stressing that the essence of the inspection was to ascertain areas how the work was progressing as well as areas that need correction.

The Governor announced that he would soon revisit the sites with some visitors being expected in the state and made public that the roads which link rural communities will help in evacuation of farm produce from the hinterland.

The state Commissioner for Works, Hon Eziuche Ubani conducted the Governor round the the projects which included the Ndi- Oji –Ndiokereke Abam Road, Eluama-Amibo-Acha Road, Abiriba junction-Mkporo Road,the Obulo Nneato road and the Nkpa Road in Abia North zone and the Umuchim- Umuoru road, the Umuaro- Umuanunu- Ekwereazu Road,the Umuobiakwa-OwoahiaforOnicha Ngwa Road, the Ovom Street and the New Umuahia Road all in Abia South zone.

Alleged N5.5bn debt: Otudeko appears in court in obedience to summons

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Managing Director of Honeywell Group Plc, Dr Oba Otudeko, on Thursday, appeared before a Federal High Court Lagos, to give evidence; in relation to N5.5billion debt allegedly owed Ecobank Nigeria Plc. Justice Mohammed Idris had ordered his appearance in court, via a subpoena (witness summons), while ruling in a suit by Honeywell Flour Mills Plc, and its sister company - Anchorage Leisures Ltd against Ecobank Nigeria Ltd. The plaintiffs are challenging the alleged indebtedness to the bank, to the tune of N5.5billion.

Justice Idris had ordered that a witness summons be personally served on Otudeko, following insistence of defence counsel, who argued that he (Otudeko) was his first witness.

The court had accordingly, issued a summons, to enable him (Otudeko) appear and testify before the court.

At the resumed hearing of the case on Thursday, the witness arrived the courtroom before commencement of proceedings, and when the case was called, he moved into the witness box.

He was sworn on the holy Bible and was permitted by the court to sit down.

Before his evidence in chief,

Otudeko prayed the court for permission to speak and it was granted.

He told the court, that the said witness summons was not served on him personally, but that he was only informed by his legal officers.

Otudeko: “This is a first experience, and I am extremely delighted to be here to see all professionals in practice; I was away from Lagos, and only got a call from my officers who informed me of the position, and I came back yesterday.

“I have great respect for the institution of the court, and so I have deposed to my witness statement and have filed same,” After his address to the

court, Counsel to Ecobank, Mr O.A Divine, then began his examination in chief and asked the witness to tell the court his names, occupation and address.

In response, the witness replied: “ My name is Dr Oba Otudeko, I am a businessman, and my place of business is at No 6, Mekuwen St. Ikoyi Lagos,”.

When asked about his professional qualification, counsel to the plaintiff, Mr Olabode Olanipekun, raised objection, and pointed out to the court that the proper practice in such proceeding, was for the defence to lead the witness to adopt his written deposition.

He added that the defence

cannot embark on a journey of questions, in such proceedings, adding that after adoption, the plaintiff is entitled to cross examination and then re-examination.

In his response, defence counsel argued that the witness was a subpoened one, and so he is entitled to lead his witness in evidence without hindrance.

In a short ruling, however, the court held that the witness could only be led to adopt his witness statement.

After the court’s ruling, defence counsel, then declined to lead the witness to adopt his statement.

Meanwhile, during cross examination, Olanipekun asked

the witness to tell the court: “Whether the then Managing Director of Ecobank, was in attendance at the plaintiff’s office, on July 23, 2013, when it was agreed that N3.5billion will be full and final settlement of the plaintiff’s debt,” Before the witness could respond, defence counsel quickly raised an objection.

He argued that having refused to lead the witness in adopting his depositions, and since the statement had not been admitted, the witness cannot answer questions on same.Justice Idris then adjourned the matter to February 14 to rule on the objection.

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Gas explosion: Ijaw youths threaten to attack Conoil facility in Bayelsa Chris Eze, Yenagoa

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in Koluama area of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa, where Conoil facility has caused a massive pollution on the environment.

As a result of the unmitigated pollution, Ijaw youths, under the auspices of Ijaw Youth Council, Central Zone, have threatened to invade the facility, over the company’s alleged failure to address the gas explosion which occurred at its Agulo oilfield, wells 4 and 5, in Koluama.

At a press conference on Thursday in Yenagoa, Chairman, IYC, Central Zone, Tare Porri, lamented that since the explosion occurred on Monday, nothing had been done to tackle the explosion which spills had spread to other communities near Koluama, Tamazo area of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state.

He said, “Today, we are very pained and as I address this press conference, Ijaw youths, especially Koluama clan, have mobilized massively to invade the Conoil facilities in that domain.

“We are, therefore, using this forum to call on the authorities of the oil company that we are giving them within the next 24 hours to send their officials to address the issue that is currently going on at oilfield, well 4 and 5 gas explosion.

“We hereby affirm that if nothing was done within the ultimatum period, Ijaw youths will have no other choice but to vent their anger at the firm’s operational sites.”

Porri further said that the Central Zone had reached out to security agencies, particularly the Commissioner of Police and the Director of the Department

of State Services on the situation of things around that environment.

According to him, if the firm failed to remedy the situation, Ijaw youths would interpret it to mean that the company was no longer interested in doing business in their area.

Said he, “We don’t want anything to happen in Koluama community; our environment is being damaged, our people’s means of livelihood, the ecosystem, and all of that are being affected. As we speak, the only livelihood which is fishing has been drastically affected.

For the past three days, our mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters, cannot go for fishing as the entire waterways have been contaminated.

As it appears, nothing can be done by communityfolks on their own because they do not have what it takes to clean up that quantum mess in the environment.

“So, as a body, we are calling on the management of Conoil to quickly stop the spills from the explosion, believing that they will also immediately commence clean-up of the impacted environment.

“There must be remedial measures to ensure that environment is cleaned up within the shortest possible time because this community has suffered this kind of damage a few years ago.

We cannot fold our arms this time around and watch our aged mothers and fathers go through the same situation.

“It’s on this note that we are calling on the Joint Military Task Force, Operation Delta Safe; the DSS; the police; the Minister of State for Petroleum and the NNPC to prevail on the management of Conoil to please come urgently and remedy the terrible danger awaiting Koluama community. “

Some men who claimed to be local hunters from the northern part of the country arrested with dangerous weapons by the Ondo State Police Command in Akure and paraded on Wednesday...Photos by TOSIN AJUWON

Buratai calls for caution in personnel’s use of social media Joy Anyim

ÏÏÏ The Chief

of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has called for caution in the use of social media by personnel of the Nigerian Army.

Buratai who was speaking during the official opening of a three- day workshop titled ‘Office Management and Document Security Workshop 2018’, stated that the social media posed an additional challenge in information security.

At the event which held at the 81 Division Officers’ Mess in Lagos, Buratai who was represented by the Chief of Administration (Army) Major General Idriss Alkali said some misguided personnel have abused the use of social media contrary to the rules of the service.

Speaking further at the quarterly event which was organized to improve the capacity of clerks within the service, the COAS said, “The Nigerian Army has a policy on the use of social media. The use of social media to discuss or disclose service matter is absolutely wrong. It is very unprofessional for personnel to resort to social media to disclose classified information or express grievances when the Nigeria Army has well established channels for addressing complains.

“It is equally saddening to find operational issues and utterances including some gory pictures involving our personnel and equipment been circulated on social media by troops to the embarrassment of the service and affected families. I want you to take particular of the presentations as it will also

highlight the inherent risk associated with the advent of social media and all the steps you must take not to compromise information as clerks.”

As part of his action plan to curtail the risk associated with the use of social media by personnel, the COAS also revealed that he had initiated a process that will lead to the establishment of a Directorate in the Nigerian Army that will focus solely on the management of social media the service.

Emphasizing on the reason for the workshop, Buratai noted that the workshop will draw the attention of clerks to the importance of securing service documents in a manner that will not jeopardize Nigerian Army operations and administration.

“This workshop will help you towards playing your

expected roles in actualizing my vision which is to have a professionally responsive Nigerian Army in the discharge of its constitutional role. I directed the holding of office management and document security workshop for clerks haven known the important roles the clerks play in the handling and management of our documents, some of which are highly classified and their disclosure dangerous to our national interest,” he stated.

The Director of Manpower Planning (Army Headquarters) Major –General Kay Isiyaku who was also present at the opening of the workshop also disclosed that the service was faced with the issue of leakages as documents that are supposed to be treated as confidential find their way into public domain.

Plateau vows to maintain zero tolerance on corruption

By Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

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Plateau state government on Thursday said it will continue to maintain zero tolerance on corruption by ensuring discipline in all financial transactions as it relates to managing the State lean resources.

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of finance in the State, Alhaji Sani Yahaya made this known while addressing journalists at the 2018 Budget breakdown in Jos. He said the Simon Lalong

led administration would continue to maintain its stand by dealing decisively with any citizen both in public and private sector that try to frustrate efforts of Revenue Authorities and the task.

Yahaya said this year’s budget implementation will be different as the budget has been approved in good time, saying that the State will explore all necessary avenues to source for funds to finance the budget.

According to him: “the 2018 Budget tagged, Budget

of Rescue and Consolidation is aimed at consolidating on the gains and achievements of this administration; since the beginning of its Rescue mission, the budget estimate was projected based on the Macro-Economic variables from the medium term expenditure frame (MTEF) and the Medium Term Sector Strategy MTSS. “As usual the implementation of the budget will be anchored on the 5 pillar policy trust of this administration with emphasis on the completion of the ongoing

projects.

“The budget has a total size of one hundred and forty six billion, four hundred and six million, seventy four thousand, nine hundred and twenty one Naira (N146,406,074,921.00 only, this is more than the 2017 budget with the sum of N6,911,766,665.00.

“The sum of seventy billion, five hundred and five million, four hundred and seventy seven thousand, five hundred and thirty Naira (70,505,477,530.00) only has been earmarked in the bud-

get for capital projects and programmes this fiscal year, this represents 48.16 percent of the total budget, attention will continue to be focused on the completion of ongoing projects”.

He further said that to revamp the education standard in the state, the administration has committed the sum of N11,930,062,607.00 to this sub sector, representing 16.92 percent of the capital estimate, this amount will be used for the completion of the ongoing renovation and construction of second-

ary schools and provision of infrastructures at tertiary institutions, some of which includes, renovation and building of Government Technical College Bukuru to gulp N150,000,000.00, renovation and building of 3 science secondary schools, in Kuru, Mangun and Shendam for N300,000,000.00, renovation and building of 15 secondary schools, 5 per senatorial zone for N800,000.00, furnishing and equipping of the newly constructed and renovated schools to gulp N300,000,000.00.

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Why Buhari was made Anti-corruption champion by African leaders Myke Uzendu, Abuja The African Union Assembly of Heads of States in its 30th meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia declared 2018 as the ‘African Year of Anti-Corruption’.

The meeting with the theme, “Winning the Fight Against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation”, unanimously conferred on President Muhammadu Buhari, the title of “Champion of Anti-corruption” in the region for the next one year.

This honour did not come to many as a surprise as the President since the day he took the oath of office at the Eagle Square Abuja in 2015, was emphatic on his plans to ensure that corruption was rooted out of the Nigerian society.

Buhari from day one drew a battle line with corruption and has not spared any effort to ensure that the monster is tackled headlong.

In his inaugural address after taking the oath of office, Buhari said, “At home we face enormous challenges. Insecurity, pervasive corruption, the hitherto unending and seemingly impossible fuel and power shortages are the immediate concerns. We are going to tackle them head on. Nigerians will not regret that they have entrusted national responsibility to us. We must not succumb to hopelessness and defeatism. We can fix our problems.

“As far as the constitution allows me I will try to ensure that there is responsible and accountable governance at all levels of government in the country. For I will not have kept my own trust with the Nigerian people if I allow others abuse theirs under my watch” Buhari stated.

Living up to his promises, anti-graft agencies like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) descended on those fingered with the looting of the nation’s treasury after a presidential investigations committee into arms procurement under former President Goodluck Jonathan disclosed its interim report which revealed the embezzlement of funds to the tune of N643.8 billion and an additional $2.2 billion.

Top on the list of the economic saboteurs was Col. Sambo Dasuki, the National Security Adviser (NSA) who was arrested for mismanaging $2.1 Billion earmarked for the purchase of arms to quell insurgency in the North East. Others included PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh who received N400 million from the NSA. The Media magnet, Raymond Alegho Dokpesi was also asked to account for the N2.1 billion while a former Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA ) Director-General Dr. Patrick Akpobolokemi was held over N2.3billion.

The military were not spared as former Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Adesola Amosu and his wife were told to account for $2 billion and another N29 billion arms procurement deals while his Head of Accounts and Budget, Air Vice Marshal Jacob Adigun (rtd); and a former Director of Finance and Budget, Air Commodore Olugbenga Gbadebo (rtd), are currently standing trials for allegedly stealing N22.8bn. Former Sokoto state governor, Attahiru Bafarawa was also quizzed over

African Heads of State in a summit

N25 billion fraud.

Also facing prosecution is former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh for allegedly embezzling N3.1billion belonging to the military.

President Buhari beyond all imaginations took the war to the Judiciary leading to the arrest of several high profile Judges including Justices Sylvester Ngwuta and Inyang Okoro of the Supreme Court, Justice Mohammed Tsamiya, Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, Ilorin Division as well as Justice Kabiru Auta of Kano State High Court.

Others were Justice Adeniyi Ademola, Federal High Court Abuja, Justice I. A. Umezulike who was Chief Judge of Enugu state and Muazu Pindiga of Federal High Court, Gombe Division.

Security operatives in what was described as a sting operation invaded the residence of some of these Judges just as foreign and local currencies to the tune of N93,558,000.00; $530,087; £25,970; and N5,680 (a total of over N270m) were recovered from their houses.

The legislature was not spared as several lawmakers including the President of the Senate, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, is standing trial for false asset declaration.

In his address to the African leaders, Buhari acknowledged that corruption has become endemic in Africa but stressed his resolve to tackle it. He urged African leaders to establish a strong institutional frame work that will support the fight.

“Corruption is indeed one of the greatest evils of our time. Corruption rewards those who do not play by the rules and also creates a system of distortion and diversion thereby destroying all efforts at constructive, just and fair governance” Buhari told AU leaders.

He pointed out that the continent has made significant strides by putting in place legal and policy frameworks, notably the African Union Convention on Prevent-

Buhari

ing and Combating Corruption (AUCPCC) which has not produced the desired results.

“In this connection, I cannot over-emphasize the value of strong institutions.

A Judiciary which stands firm against arbitrariness and injustice by the executive is a vital pillar in the anti-corruption fight. As leaders, we must build synergy between the Executive, Legislative and Judicial arms of government in order to entrench good governance, transparency and accountability.

“We must adequately empower our national anti-corruption agencies and insulate them from political influence. We have to encourage increased institutional collaboration between Law Enforcement Agencies and anti-corruption Agencies in order to win this fight” Buhari stressed.

Some of the programme put in place by the Champion of Anti-corruption to

ensure that the fight gets the desired result include, - To organize African Youth Congresses against Corruption, in order to sensitize and engage African youth in the fight against corruption; Mobilizing all African Union Member States to implement the AUCPCC and Advocating for the strengthening of the criminal justice system across Africa through exchange of information and sharing best practices.

While addressing the media at the end of the Summit, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama stated that President Buhari’s unflinching commitment to root out corruption in Nigeria earned him the Anti-corruption Champion from the African Union leadership.

Onyeama stated that African leaders unanimously endorsed President Buhari as the Champion that will lead the continental war against corruption in recognition of his efforts, firm commitment and the enviable successes already recorded in the fight against corruption in Nigeria.

“He was appointed because of his own unimpeachable integrity and he is recognized around the world not just in Africa.

African leaders believed that this was the time to take this evil phenomenon.

“A road map is being elaborated on activities that will be undertaken throughout the year with Mr. President being at the heart of all that. Every single African country will be part of this programme. It is widely believed that this can and should be a game changer.

“One thing we took away from Mr. President’s performance was that Nigeria was very strongly at the head of the leadership of the African Continent” Onyeama emphasized.

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu reinstated the commitment of EFCC assist the President as he leads the continental war against corruption.

He said, “Nigeria has made significant progress in the fight against corruption by laying the legal framework, strengthening institutions, introducing policies and measures aimed at enhancing transparency within the system and making Government more accountable in the conduct of its affairs”.

Magu said that Nigeria should through the EFCC continue to support and build the capacity of other African Continent similar to the support given to Liberia, Sierra Leone and Ghana.

“Our goal is to achieve a continent that is free from corruption, illicit financial flow, money laundering and other criminal offences. It is expected that our efforts in the fight against graft will support the realization of the Agenda 2063 on Africa’s transformation to sustainable development on the continent” Magu stated.

Commenting on Buhari’s Anti-corruption speech at the AU, The League of Patriotic Lawyers said that his speech showed that the world has acknowledged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as truly prosecuting the war against graft.

According to the Chairman of the group, Mr. Abubakar Yesufu, “Allowing President Muhammadu Buhari to speak and head a session on anti-corruption crusade at the

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ANCHOR OF HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTRE The General public is hereby informed that the above- named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Companies & Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. DR. FRANCIS OHIWERE OLEGHE -CHAIRMAN 2. BARR. FRANK BIBOWEI AKPOFURE NABENA -SECRETARY 3. MRS. RASHIDAT ABIODUN OLEGHE 4. DEACON OBI NDUBUISI ONWURAH THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. PREACHING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF PEOPLE’S SPIRITUAL, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT .

2. DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOTAL PERSON, INCLUDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND MENTORING. 3. PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF CHRISTIAN LITERATURE AND OTHER MATERIALS. 4. TELEVISION AND RADIO EVANGELISM, INCLUDING THE USE OF ONLINE MEDIA. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED BY: DR. FRANCIS OHIWERE OLEGHE CHAIRMAN

GOD’S LIBERATION REVIVAL INT’L IMPACT MINISTRY.

(Trustees)

FAMILY CHANGE OF SURNAME

JOSEPH ANICHUKWU GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE ASSOCIATION

We, formerly known and addressed as 1) OMEJE IFEOMA UKAMAKA 2) OMEJE CHIKODILI NWANNE 3) OMEJE NKECHINYERE NWANNEKA 4) OMEJE UCHENNA NONYELUM 5) OMEJE EMENIKE ANAYOCHUKWU 6) OMEJE KOSISOCHUKWU OZIOMA 7) OMEJE CHUKWUNONSO NZUBECHUKWU,

This is to inform the general public 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.

now wish to be known and addressed as 1) ONWUEGBUNAM IFEOMA UKAMAKA 2) ONWUEGBUNAM CHIKODILI NWANNE 3) ONWUEGBUNAM NKECHINYERE NWANNEKA 4) ONWUEGBUNAM UCHENNA NONYELUM 5) ONWUEGBUNAM EMENIKE ANAYOCHUKWU 6) ONWUEGBUNAM KOSISOCHUKWU OZIOMA 7) ONWUEGBUNAM CHUKWUNONSO NZUBECHUKWU.

AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1) To enlighten people on dangers of pollution especially to young one.

2) To raise awareness about mortality in Nigeria

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. JOSEPH ANICHUKWU 2. MR. UCHENNA JOSEPH OTEH 3. MR. KELECHI NWOKEDIUKO

Chairman Secretary Member

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 MR. JOSEPH ANICHUKWU Chairman

All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

BATTLE AXE AND FIRE PRAYER MINISTRY.

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MOUNT ZION FAMILY IMPACT INT’L 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 Acts, Decree 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 Acts, Decree 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 Acts, Decree No. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; (1)PASTOR ALPHORSIUS NNOSHIRI NWODO .

(2)PASTOR FRANK NWANKWOALA. (3) DEACON FELIX ANUM OKERE.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; (1) APOSTLE ELIJAH ERNEST OYIKPA. (2). EVANG. COMFORT ERNEST. (3.) ELDER SUNDAY AMADI. (4) ELDER JACOB ADAM’S KALU (5) COLLINS NWANKWO.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; (1)APOSTLE SOLOMON ASUQUO UDOH.(2)EVANG. NATHANIEL UDOFIA UDO. (3)DEACONESS ESTHER SOLOMON ASUQUO.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1.To preach the gospel of Jesus to the whole world.

2.To win souls for the Kingdom of God. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi street Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED; PASTOR ALPHORSIUS NNOSHIRI NWODO.

WORD OF FIRE AND FAITH BIBLE INT’L CHAPEL. 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 Acts, Decree No. 1 of 1990.

(1)Pastor. Shatimehin Adebayo Henry.

(2) Pastor Mrs. Udogwu Magdalene Ndali.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1 To preach the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ to the whole nations.

2.To win souls for the Kingdom of God. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi street Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED; Pastor. Shatimehin Adebayo Henry.

RAISING FAITH DELIVERANCE 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.JOHN COLLINS OBINNA NATHANAEL 2.COLLINS PEACE IFEOMA

PRESIDENT SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD. 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: PRESIDENT

IFE MUSLIM YOUTH ASSOCIATION Trustees are : This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990.

1. MALEEM ADESOJI FATAI ADEWALE - PRESIDENT 2. ALFA MUSTAPHA ISMAILA ALAO- TREASURER 3. ALFA AYUBA AKEEB AYANSOLA - SECRETARY 4. ALFA ADESOJI BAKARE ADEGOKE- FINANCIAL SECRETARY AIMS: 1. TO PROMOTE ISLAMIC RELIGION 2. TO PROMOTE UNITY AND PEACE AMONG MEMBERS. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitaima, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1 , To preach the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ .

2.To win souls for the Kingdom of God. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi street Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED; APOSTLE ELIJAH ERNEST OYIKPA.

CENTRE OF COVENANT & RECONCILIATION MINISTRY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1. To propagate the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ.

2.To preach the gospel of Jesus to the whole world.

3.To win souls for the Kingdom of God. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi street Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED; APOSTLE SOLOMON ASUQUO UDOH

EDO REALITY FOUNDATION WORLD WIDE

This is to inform the general public that the above named organisation has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Abuja for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied matters Act No. 1 of 1990.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the corporate affairs commission Abuja for registration under part C of the companies and allied matters act No 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MRS JULIET BIKIKORO - CHAIRMAN/GENERAL OVERSEER 2. MR TARI TATUA - VICE CHAIRMAN 3. MR ALEX ARIAGA - SECRETARY 4. MRS STELLA EDUHO - MEMBER 5. MRS IJEOMA ATUZIE - MEMBER 6. MR ELIJAH BIKIKORO - MEMBER 7. MRS ROSELINE AKE - MEMBER 8. MR GIDEON OGAMBA - MEMBER 9. MRS GLORIA ARIAGA - MEMBER 10. MRS VICTORIA ALUBEZE - MEMBER 11. MR PREYE BIKIKORO - MEMBER

TRUSTEES ARE : 1,Prince Edwin Idahosa (chairman) 2,Prince Roland Omo-Edoh (Vice) 3,Mr.Efosa Imafidon(speaker) 4,James. E. Edorisiagbon(secretary) 5,Happy Imafidon 6,Uyi Osewingie 7,Agho Osayanmen

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the gospel of Christ to the people.

2. To set the captives free through the word of God. 3. To create awareness and prepare soul for heaven.

4. To propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ in Nigeria and beyond.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1,Fighting human trafficking and prostitution 2,Free care to women and children 3,To take up Advocacy work on behalf of victims

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, Garki 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 Aguyi Ironsi street, Maitama, P.M.B 198,,Garki Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: MRS. JULIET BIKIKORO (CHAIRMAN)

Signed by chairman

ODECHI CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY The general public is hereby notified that the above named club has applied to the corporate affairs commission for registration under part C of the companies and allied matters act of 1990 TRUSTEES ARE 1,APT. DANIEL BABAGBEVBOR -chairman 2,PROPHETESS MRS. GLORY BABAGBEVBOR-secretary 3,EVANGELIST AKUGBE ALEX- member 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 Aguyi Ironsi street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication Signed secretary

BETTY IFALUYI

IRUANU OMOVIGHO NICE

I formerly known called and addressed as AGNES IMADE UWADIE. Now wish to be known called and addressed as BETTY IFALUYI. Former documents remain valid. General public and authority concern please take note.

I formerly known called and addressed as IRUANU OMONIGHO SUNDAY. Now wish to be known called and addressed as IRUANU OMOVIGHO NICE .

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BOYEDE DAVE OLAOLU

GIWA OLUWASEUN OPEYEMI

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MUSHIN MUSLIM FORUM 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 Trustee Are: 1. Ramoni Idris Babatunde - president 2. Aganran Adebowale Mushaf - Treasurer 3. Oluseye Lukman Adisa 4. Aganran Aliu Adewumi 5. Jimoh AbdulGaniyu Adenle 6. Ajani Muritala Muhydeen Aims and Objectives: To propagate Islam.

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KUKOYI TAIWO OLUFUNMILAYO.

SHEIKH SAHEED MUHAMMAD

ORJI ABIODUN MERCY

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AMAECHI CHRISTOPHER IKENNA

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AGADA EDITH NNEKA.

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MRS EZEIHU FAVOUR CHINYERE.

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I, formerly known and addressed as MADUBUIKE IJEOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MADUBUIKE IJEOMA FAVOUR. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS ONWA EBERE VIVIAN

MRS NWORLU LILIAN CHIBUZO

CHIDIEBERE VICTORIA AKUNNA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NNAJI EBERE VIVIAN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ONWA EBERE VIVIAN. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWOSU LILIAN CHIBUZO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NWORLU LILIAN CHIBUZO. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

OFILI CHUKWUEMEKA OFILI

MRS UJUNWA ELIZABETH NWANKWO

IKEDINMA BLESSING UCHENNA

MRS EDEH CHIKA CONFIDENCE

I, formerly known and addressed as OKEKE GODWIN, now wish to be known and addressed as OKOLI GODWIN CHUKWUJEKWU. All former documents remain valid.

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OMEJILICHI ABUCHI SOLOMON

I, formerly known and addressed as OMEJILICHI ABUCHI NWASOUTH, now wish to be known and addressed as OMEJILICHI ABUCHI SOLOMON. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWOYE JOY OBIAGELI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NGENE OBIAGELI JOY. My correct date of birth is 26/06/1980. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OBIECHINA UCHENNA, now wish to be known and addressed as IKEDINMA BLESSING UCHENNA. All former documents remain valid.

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OJO OSEYEMI AYOMIDE

PETER SAMUEL OWOICHOFIE

I formerly known and addressed as AYOLEYE OSEYEMI AYOMIDE now wish to be known and addressed as OJO OSEYEMI AYOMIDE .

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I formerly known and addressed as SAMUEL HASSAN now wish to be known and addressed as PETER SAMUEL OWOICHOFIE . All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

IFEOMA NKIRU MADUAKO

PHILOMINA CHIKA CHIKWE

I formerly known and addressed as IFEOMA NKIRU NJOKU now wish to be known and addressed as IFEOMA NKIRU MADUAKO . All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as PHILOMINA CHIKA SIMEON now wish to be known and addressed as PHILOMINA CHIKA CHIKWE .

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ADELEYE CHINENYE LOVELYN

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

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I formerly known called and addressed as ATOLAGBE SHERIFATU BOSE,now wish to be known called and addressed as BABALOLA SHERIFATU BOSE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

EDEH TONY SUNDAY

I formerly known called and addressed as EDAH TONY BEST,now wish to be known called and addressed as EDEH TONY SUNDAY. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as NNANA MBA, now wish to be known and addressed as BASSEY AKPA PAUL. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OGBODO JOY AMOGE, now wish to be known and addressed as NWOBODO JOY AMOGE. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

MRS NGENE OBIAGELI

MRS QUEEN OGECHUKWU NWAODOGWU

I, formerly known and addressed as OGUNMODEDE ABOLADE OGUNMODEDE now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNMODEDE ABOLADE OLAWOLE. All former documents remain valid.

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BABALOLA SHERIFATU BOSE

In some of my documents my name was written as IJIOMA CHINEDU while in some other ones it was written as UWAKWE CHINEDU. The names refer to the same person. All documents bearing all the names remain valid.General public to please take note.

ADEYEMO TOMILOLA TOYIN.

TANPINU GBENGA GREAT

I formerly known and addressed as OYELOLA ADEOLA TEMILOLA now wish to be known and addressed as ADEYEMO TOMILOLA TOYIN. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as TANPHINOU GBENGA GBENAYON now wish to be known and addressed as TANPINU GBENGA GREAT .

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I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UMEH CHIKA CONFIDENCE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EDEH CHIKA CONFIDENCE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note MRS RUKAYAT OMOSALEWA ADEDEJI

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GODWIN JOHN I formerly known and addressed as WISDOM OBADIAH .O. now wish to be known and addressed as GODWIN JOHN . All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

BASSEY AKPA PAUL

I, formerly known and addressed as AJAH AKUNNA, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIDIEBERE VICTORIA AKUNNA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to certify and confirm that UMENNAIKE CELESTINE .C., UMENNAIKE CELESTINE CHUK, COLLINS CHUKWUEMEKA UMENAIKE and CELESTINE UMEH refers as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as UMENNAIKE CELESTINE CHUKWUEMEKA. All former documents remain valid.

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ADEPOJU ADEDAYO STEPHEN I formerly known and addressed as IWUANYANWU LYNDA OBIAGERI now wish to be known and addressed as CHIKWEM GIFT OBIAGERI .

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EMIABATA-OLAGBEGI ITUNU ADETUTU FELICIA

I formerly known and addressed as OLATERU-OLAGBEGI ITUNU ADETUTU now wish to be known and addressed as EMIABATA-OLAGBEGI ITUNU ADETUTU FELICIA . All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OFILI PROGRESS LUCKY, now wish to be known and addressed as OFILI CHUKWUEMEKA OFILI. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UJUNWA ELIZABETH OZULUMBA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UJUNWA ELIZABETH NWANKWO. All former documents remain valid.

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ONYIUKE MOYEKWU JAMES

ARALU IFEYINWA JANE

That I was formerly known and addressed as ONYIUKE MOYEKWU, that I now wish to add JAMES to my former name that I now wish to be known and addressed as ONYIUKE MOYEKWU JAMES. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take notes.

I formerly known and addressed as IFEYINWA JANE CHUKWUMA and JANE IFY CHUKWUMA now wish to be known and addressed as ARALU IFEYINWA JANE . All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

ADEPOJU ADEDAYO STEPHEN

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I formerly known and addressed as SERGE THERRY now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBAYO THERRY . All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

MRS WURAOLA ABIODUN OWOLAWIA

SAMUEL EMMANUEL CHIBA

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ALAO OLUWAFUNKE RACHAEL

I formerly known and addressed as IBRAHIM EMMANUEL now wish to be known and addressed as SAMUEL EMMANUEL CHIBA .

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I formerly known and addressed as BECKLEY OLUFUNMILAYO OLATEJU now wish to be known and addressed as AJANAKU OLUFUNMILAYO OLATEJU . All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

ONYEBUCHI BENJAMIN KENECHUKWU I formerly known and addressed as OSAJIUBA BENJAMIN KENECHUKWU now wish to be known and addressed as ONYEBUCHI BENJAMIN KENECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Obasa Oluwafunke Rachael now wish to be known and addressed as Alao Oluwafunke Rachael. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as BOUSTANI MOHAMMED ALI now wish to be known and addressed as ALI EL BOUSTANI. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

ORAZULIKE CHINENYE JENNIFER

OSENI IDRIS MUDASIRU

ATOYEBI JUMOKE RUTH

OLANIRAN KAOTHAR AYOWUNMI

Formerly known and addressed as AKINLEYE JUMOKE RUTH now wish to be known and addressed as ATOYEBI JUMOKE RUTH. all former documents remain valid, general public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ADENIRAN KAOTHAR AYOWUNMI now wish to be known and addressed as OLANIRAN KAOTHAR AYOWUNMI and my correct D.O.B 27/06/1998 not 27/06/1996.all former documents remains valid,general public take note.

AJANAKU OLUFUNMILAYO OLATEJU

I formerly known and addressed as UMEH CHINENYE JENNIFER now wish to be known and addressed as ORAZULIKE CHINENYE JENNIFER. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OSENI PAUL IDRIS now wish to be known and addressed as OSENI IDRIS MUDASIRU. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

ALI EL BOUSTANI

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OSAYANDE OMOZUSI EVELYN

I formerly known and addressed as IBHARALU OMOZUSI EVELYN now wish to be address as OSAYANDE OMOZUSI EVELYN, All former documents still remain valid.

General public and other affected institutions ,kindly take note.

NNENNA LOVETH NGWOKE

I, formerly known and addressed as NNENNA LOVETH ABEL, Now wish to be known and addressed as NNENNA LOVETH NGWOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note AJIBOLA BADIRUDEEN ABIMBOLA I formerly known and addressed as OKOOSO AJIBOLA now wishes to be known called and addressed as AJIBOLA BADIRUDEEN ABIMBOLA. All former documents remain valid.

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EKORO PRINCE AMOS I formerly known and addressed as AMOS PRINCE now wish to be known and addressed as EKORO PRINCE AMOS and my correct D.O.B is 02/08/1991 not 02/08/1989. all former documents remains valid, general public take note.

ABOLAJI ABEEB MUSA I formerly known and addressed as ABIBU MUSA. Now wish to be known and addressed as ABOLAJI ABEEB MUSA. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

OBI-OLIVER CHINELO ESTHER

I formerly known and addressed as ALAKWE LINDA CHINELO now wish to be known and addressed as OBI-OLIVER CHINELO ESTHER. all former documents remains valid, general public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME I, SABITU MURITALA OLAMILEKAN is the same person as MUHTHAABIT MURITADOH O. Now wish to be known and addressed as SABITU MURITALA OLAMILEKAN. All former documents bearing both names remain mine and valid. GTBank general public/authorities concerned should take note

MRS. ADEYEMO ADENIKE FUNKE

I, formerly known and addressed as ADESANYA ODUNOLA GRACE, Now wish to be known and addressed as ADEPOJU ODUNOLA GRACE. All former documents remain valid. general public/authorities concerned should take note MRS. NWADIOGBU NNEKA AMARA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as Ogunleye Adebola Clara now Ajayi Adebola Clara. All former documents remains valid.

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TAIWO OLUWANIFENI OLUWABUSAYO

MOMODU WAHAB is the same person known as ADISA MOMODU all documents bearing the above names belongs to me am now wish to known as ADISA MOMODU WAHAB. All former documents remain valid. General take note.

Formerly known and addressed as TAIWO BUSAYO VICTORIA, now wish to be known and addressed as TAIWO OLUWANIFENI OLUWABUSAYO. All former documents remain valid.

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OKPACHU ROSE EDANYA

ADESUNLOYE ADEOLA ISAIAH

AJAYI ADEBOLA CLARA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UMEIFEKWEM NNEKA AMARA, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. NWADIOGBU NNEKA AMARA. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note

I, formerly known and addressed as OCHE ROSE EDANYA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OKPACHU ROSE EDANYA. That my correct date of birth is 30/11/1982. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ADESUNLOYE OLASENI ISAIAH now wish to be known called and addressed as ADESUNLOYE ADEOLA ISAIAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ADEGOKE (surname) ADERONKE NAIMOT now wish to be known called and addressed as ABD’QUADRIABOJUKORO (surname) ADERONKE NAIMOT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

DIRISU SALIU I formerly known and addressed as IDRIS.O, SALIUDEEN now wish to be known called and addressed as DIRISU SALIU. All former documents remain valid.

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OMOKUNGA FUNMILOLA MUYIBAT I formerly known and addressed as BABATUNDE FUNMILOLA MUYIBAT now wish to be known called and addressed as OMOKUNGA FUNMILOLA MUYIBAT. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as ODELEYE TAIWO OMOKHUWA now wish to be known called and addressed as JACOB TAIWO OMOKHUWA. All former documents remain valid.

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GEORGE CHIEKEZI ONYEAGOR (CHEZ) I formerly known and addressed as George Chiekezi (chez) Okoro, now wish to be known and addressed as George Chiekezi Onyeagor (chez). All former document remains valid. The general public take note.

CHUKWU OGECHI HELEN

MRS ESTHER GIDEON ANUMEGE

I formerly known and addressed as DEBORA OGECHUKWU CHUKWU now wish to be known as CHUKWU OGECHI HELEN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

Formerly known as miss Esther John igbe, Now wish to be known as Mrs Esther Gideon Anumege. All former documents still remains valid. General public pls take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ADESOPE ADENIKE FUNKE, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ADEYEMO ADENIKE FUNKE. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note ABD’QUADRI-ABOJUKORO (SURNAME) ADERONKE NAIMOT

SHEMILOGO OLOMODE

OLUREMILEKUN ESTHER LAWAL.

MRS .TAREBI ASHERE ALEBIOSU

I formerly known and addressed as OMONUA SHEMILOGO AJAKA.now wish to be known and addressed as SHEMILOGO OLOMODE. All former document remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as OLUREMILEKUN ESTHER ADEBAYO,now wish to be known and addressed as OLUREMILEKUN ESTHER LAWAL. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Miss. Tarebi Ashere Jituboh ,now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs .Tarebi Ashere Alebiosu . All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

CHIBUZOR EFEMENA JOY

MRS .HUNTON ATIM BLESSING

I formerly known and addressed as ETAGHENE EFEMENA JOY now wish to be known and addressed as CHIBUZOR EFEMENA JOY.all former documents remains valid, general public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS .ASUQUO ATIM BLESSING, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS .HUNTON ATIM BLESSING . All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

SHUKRA ADEJOKE MUHAMMED--LAWAL

GBOGENIYI HERITAGE FOUNDATION The general public is hereby inform that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Company and Allied Matter Acts No 1 of 1990.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SANNI SUKURAT MODUPE - CHAIRPERSON 2. ADEKOYA OLUWATOYIN RALIAT - VICE -CHAIRPERSON 3. SANNI MUKTAR OMOSHOLA - TREASURER 4. ALLIOWE MUFUTAU OWOLABI - SECRETARY 5. ABASS BILIKISU OLABIMPE - ASSISTANT SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVE : To cater for less privileged 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 28 days of this publication Signed: SECRETARY

THE SIX STARS CLUB OF LAGOS The general public is hereby inform that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Company and Allied Matter Acts No 1 of 1990.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DANIEL ADEKUNLE KOLAPO 2. IDOWU OLUSOJI OLAKUNLE 3. AKINBUNMI AKINSOLA AKINDE 4. OKI JULIUS OLUWAFEMI 5. JIMOH OLATUNDE DANIEL 6. AKINADE EMMANUEL ADESHINA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : 1. To promote the spirit of oneness among members 2. To render financial/moral assistance to members whenever the need arises 3. To cater for the less privileged 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 28 days of this publication Signed: TRUSTEES

ADEPOJU ODUNOLA GRACE

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I formerly known and addressed as SHUKURAT ADEJOKE MOHAMMED. now wish to be known and addressed as SHUKRA ADEJOKE MUHAMMED--LAWAL. . All former document remain valid.

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SELFAID CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE tive has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Mrs Ngozi Eze- Chairman 2. Miss Chika Eze -Secretary 3. Mr Kayode Farm - Member 4. Mr Jonas Katung -Member.

5. Miss Chinyere Eze. - Member. 6. Miss Chidimma Eze. Member.

JACOB TAIWO OMOKHUWA

UDUMA

JOHN

ONYEKACHI

I formerly known and addressed as John Uduma Idika , now wish to be known and addressed as Uduma John Onyekachi.

All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

YUSUF ABIODUN RAFAT formerly known and addressed as SHOBOWALE ABIODUN RAFIAT now wish to be known called and addressed as YUSUF ABIODUN RAFAT. All former documents remain valid.

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AREMU ABEEB ADIO I formerly known and addressed as AGBALAYA HABEEB OLAWALE now wish to be known called and addressed as AREMU ABEEB ADIO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS.UBA ONYELOWE CHIOMA SALOME I, Formerly known as MISS. ENWEREMADU CHIOMA SALOME,NOW wish to be known as MRS.UBA ONYELOWE CHIOMA SALOME. All former documents remain valid. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

TEMI-SPRINGS EDUCARE FOUNDATION This is to inform the general public that the above named NGO has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the company and allied matter Act 1 of 1990.

4. To help sponsor the education of less privileged children, young adults and persons with a disability for a sustained period of time 5. To help restructure and provide educational resources or materials to low income schools in the communities.

Names of Trustees: 1. Kumapayi Temitope Adebanke

2. Mrs Oluyemi Osifeso 3. Dr Olayinka Kumapayi

AIMS& OBJECTIVES 1. Educational empowerment (formal and informal) for children and young adults who are less privileged and persons living with a disability in Nigeria. of personal growth and development.

3. To provide formal and informal training/ education through job-oriented vocational training

education among the less privileged children, young adults and persons with disabilities.

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 By: Kumapayi Temitope Adebanke.

BREAKING BOUNDARIES FOR POSITIVE LIFE INITIATIVE applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Miss Chinyere Eze-Chairman 2. Mrs Nogozi Eze-Secretary 3. Mr Kayode Fahm- Member

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To empower and equip individuals to discover themselves by exposing them to self-sustaining values thereby positioning them for positive contributions in the society.

2. To provide platforms for individuals for self-discovery towards personal development.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To groom women and girls to discover and re-discover themselves to overcome social challenges and limitations and become functional members of the society with a view to making positive contributions and impacts in the Nigerian society and beyond.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent off Aguyi Ironsi Street, PMB 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the day of this publication.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent off Aguyi Ironsi Street, PMB 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the day of this publication.

SIGNED Solomon Okedara Esq. 08034781490.

SIGNED Solomon Okedara Esq. 08034781490

UNIQUE WOMEN IN AGRICULTURAL CLUSTER INITIATIVE The general public is hereby inform that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Company and Allied Matter Acts No 1 of 1990.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Bridget Okonofua - President, 2. Ume Vivian Chioma - Secretary 3. Adesina Olusola Adebiyi 4. Merenda Motunrayo Rita 5. Chukwu Emeka Kelvin. 6. Ogunrinola Biyi 7. Umoru Cynthia Mosunmola 8. Clark Olubunmi Foluso.

9. Aseru Omoyemi AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: To inspire and influence women’s leaders in agriculture to maximize their potential for economic growth.

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: TRUSTEES

thereby bringing positive changes.

THE LORD’S COVENANT SIGNS AND POWER SANCTUARY This is to inform the General public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja, for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

TRUSTEES 1. Rev.Dr ABIDUN OKOJI. 2) NAMDI TUNDE OKOJI. 3) OGUGUA REMILEKUN OKOJI, 4). IJENU YETUNDE OKOJI. 5). OMOH RASHIDAT ODUNFA. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Hearing and greatness,Inspiring words of his power Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama District, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication Signed: Secretary

24 Companies Registration JESUS SHINNING LIGHT FAMILY CHURCH INT’L THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES 1. APOSTLE SOBOMABO OBENE DASO 2. PASTOR RAWLINS S.O. DASO 3. DCN. MERCY S.O. DASO 4. PASTOR BOMA LYDIA ALALIBO 5. SOBOKOFINJITE S.O. DASO AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

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

TRUSTEES 1 REV. JACK PATRICK ENEAWAJI 2 SIS. CHINYERE ALOYSUS JECINTHA 3 BRO. PATRICK JACK PATRICK 4 BRO. BOWARI PATRICK JACK AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

CHRIST IN ME ETERNAL LIFE MINISTRY

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

TRUSTEES 1 APST. CLETUS MATTHEW EFFAH 2 PST. (MRS) THERESA CLETUS EFFAH 3 APST. BRIGHT EFFIONG ASUQUO AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

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

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

SIGN: BARR. ATAIMA AKPAN

SIGN: BARR. ATAIMA AKPAN

SIGN: BARR. ATAIMA AKPAN

GOD IS REAL RESTORATION BIBLE CHURCH WORLDWIDE

ROYAL PRIESTHOOD REHABILITATION AND RECONCILIATION MINISTRY

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.

TRUSTEES 1. PASTOR MICHAEL UCHENNA CHUKWU 2. ‘’HENRY BLUE-JACK 3. ‘BROWN FELICIA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

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

TRUSTEES: 1 REV. SUOTOR, IPEGHAN GODDEY 2 MRS. NAOMI EBI SUOTOR 3 EMMANUEL IGBANIBO 4 MICHAEL WOWO 5 ‘IDIEDUGH SUNDAY EZE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

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

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TRUSTEES 1. PST. MRS. TAMMY GODDY 2. LOVE CHRISTOPHER NTA 3. BROWN DAGOGO MANCYIBO 4. MORGAN NATHAN AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGN: BARR. ATAIMA AKPAN

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TRUSTEES 1. EVANGELIST DANIEL CHUKWU 2. PST. IFEANYI EDEH 3. JOSEPHAT DURU 4. BLESSING N. CHUKWU 5. ESTHER DANIEL CHUKWU AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

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TRUSTEES : 1 PRAIZ OLUFEMI DUKE. 2 FEYIBO PAUL AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO TOUCH LIVES BOTH SPIRITUALLY AND PHYSICALLY AND TO LEAD PEOPLE TO CHRIST THROUGH THE GOSPEL. 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

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. JESUKUNLE TEMITOPE ABIODUN 2. JEPHTHAH OMONILE TUESDAY 3. ONYEMAIZUCHUKWU ANTHONY UZOCHUKWUAMAKA 4. IDUMA MICHAEL 5. IWEZOR EPHRAIM THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.

TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRISTI. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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TRUSTEES 1. VEN. SAMSON IKEDINMA C. 2. MR. AZUKA UMEANIEBUE. 3. MRS. UCHE EZIKE. 4. MRS. CHARITY OKOLI 5. MRS. MARGARET AZUBIKE. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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TRUSTEES 1. CHARLES ROBERT ENEOTU 2. ADASIGINU AWAJI-ORUTE 3 . TITY CHARLES ENEOTU AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGN: BARR. ATAIMA AKPAN

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TRUSTEES 1 APOSTLE JOHN BRIGHT ORIAKU 2 REV. GABRIEL C. PRECIOUS 3 ELDER FRANCIS O. ESINWOKE

TRUSTEES 1 GODSEND ASINYETOGHA BANIED 2 RACHEAL NNENDA MILLER 3 GRACE AKUROSEKIKA KALAIYO

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TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SIR VAL ATTAH-CHAIRMAN 2. MR NDUESE EBONG 3. AMB. ANIEFIOK JIMMY 4. DR AHMED ADAMU 5. DR CORDELIA ETUK 6. LUCY EKPENYONG 7. UDUAK EFFIONG ISAAC 8. MR NDIFREKE EKANEM 9. MR. RUNAE CHIDEBE 10. BARR. SAM IKPO AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1 A CONTRIBUTION FOR DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, INTERVENTION / WELFARE SUPPORT TO HELP AFRICA MAXIMIZE THE OPPORTUNITIES OF THE TIMES FOR RAPID AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. 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. SIGND: JOY AKANG

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THE TRUSTEES ARE. 1. SISTER CHUKWUNALU AUGUSTINA - GENERAL OVERSEER. 2. BRO. OBINALI STEPHEN CHUKWUDI. - EVANGELIST. 3. EZENWAJIAKU ANTHONIA CHI - EVANGELIST. 4. SISTER DURU ANGELA - MEMBER. 5. SISTER EZEONYEJEKWE PERPETUAL - MEMBER. 6. BRO. EZEONYEJEKWE ERNEST - MEMBER. 7. EZEONYEJEKWE MARY CHIDINMA SECRETARY. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH SALVATIONS TO SOULS, TEACH THE WORD OF GOD, INTERPRET DREAMS, DELIVER THE AFFLICTED AND HEAL THE SICK AND OTHER SPIRITUAL CHALLENGES. ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS 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. OBI IBE. OBI IBE & CO., SOLICITORS & ADVOCATES, 5 OGUTA ROAD ONITSHA.

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TRUSTEES: 1 CHIEF PAUL NNODIM IBEKU, 2 MR. CHIJIOKE NNANNA IBEKU, 3 MR IKECHUKWU CHIBUZO IBEKU, 4 MRS OGECHI ADAOBI OBI, 5 MISS UCHECHI IBEKU 6. ENGR CLETUS NWOHA ONYEKWERE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EMPOWER YOUTHS WITH ACCESS TO EDUCATION SO AS TO INCREASE THEIR CHANGES OF A BETTER LIFE. 2. TO EMPOWER YOUTHS WITH ACCESS TO NECESSARY SKILLS SO AS TO ENCOURAGE SELF RELIANCE, 3. TO CONTRIBUTE OUR QUOTA TO THE REDUCTION OF EXTREME POVERTY BY SMALL SCALE EMPOWERMENT TO ENTERPRISING YOUTHS 4. TO CONTRIBUTE TO BETTER STANDARD OF LIVING FOR YOUTHS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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SWORD OF MISSION 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.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR .OLALEKAN ABIODUN PAUL 2. MRS . ABIODUN BUKOLA ABIOLA 3. MR. CHUKWU GILBERT CHUKWUDI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST 2. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO ALL NATIONS 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

RESURRECTION SWEET SAVOURY ASSEMBLY

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TRUSTEES 1. AJAYI DUROJAIYE JOHNSON ,-CHAIRMAN 2. AJAYI CHIOMA JUDITH - SECRETARY 3. FATILE OLAYEMI JOSEPH 4. UGBIEDAH ANTHONY OKEDE 5. OTOYO LUCKY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR 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: BARR JAJI

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. COMRADE FRIDAY SANI 2. BARR. REUBEN AYEGBA 3. MR. YUNUSA GABRIEL ENAMALI THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.

TO CREATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOBLESS YOUTHS. 2.

TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT TRANSFORMATIVE AND INNOVATIVE IDEAS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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TRUSTEES: 1) OKORIE MARK CHIBUZO (FOUNDER) 2)EKE ANSELM CHIJIOKE 3) OKORIE GEORGE CHIJIOKE 4) ADIELE MAGNUS NNAMDI. 5) OKORIE CAROLINE IFENYINWA 6) ANYANWU PARACULETA CHINWENDU (SECRETARY).

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EVANG. EDWARD IHEANYICHI UMUNNAKWE -RETAINED 2.

BRO, VICTOR CHIDI NWAOGU -DECEASED 3.

GIFT CHIKA UMUNNAKWE -RETAINED 4.

SIS. EUCHARIA EGO UMUNNAKWE -DECEASED 5.

JULIANA NZEI EBINUM -REMOVED 6.

GLORIA OLUCHI KALU -RETAINED 7.

BRO. VICTOR NNANYEREUGO -REMOVED 8.

REV. (MRS) CHINWE CHIJIOKE REMOVED NEW TRUSTEES ALL APPOINTED: 1.

ROSE NKECHI IHEWUNWA 2.

KOPURU CHIMEZIE OBINNA CHANGE OF TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE AND AMENDMENT SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

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DAVID AKPAN UDOH 4.

ASUQUO AKPAN UDOH NEW TRUSTEES ALL APPOINTED 1.

BISHOP ABASIANKAN DANIEL OTONG 2.

EVANG. UYOBONG RICHARD UDO 3.

REV (DR) ENO GEORGE PETER 4.

CHIEF LAWRENCE OSARO OYOR 5.

ELDER GABRIEL JIMMY USORO

OTHER PARTS OF CONSTITUTION REMAIN THE SAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE OF TRUSTEES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

CHANGE OF TRUSTEE OLD TRUSTEE NAME 1 .DR J.O.J OKEZIE 2. DR J.C OGBONNAYA 3. DR CHIMEZIE OBINNA NEWEM 4. DR A. U IBELEGBU 5. MR ALLAN OKPOKIRI 6. CHIEF ONYRBUMBU AKOMAS 7. CHIEF ISAAC IROEGBU 8. CHIEF NWANNE NWABUISI 9 MR OBED OGBONNA 10. OKEY AMECHI ESQ 11. DENNIS OTUONYE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN SAME

NEW TRUSTEE NAMES 1.OGBQNNAYA CHARLES OBIOHA 2. ONIGBO JOHNSON O 3. NWABUKO EMMANUEL 4. ENYIAZU CHUKWUEMEKA 5.AGOMOH KENNETH NGADIUBA 6.NWAKODO SUNDAY 7. SAM ODOEMENAM ENYINNAYA 8.OGBONNA UDOCHUCHWU GODFREY 9. APUG O SUNDAY EMMANUEL

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE 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: SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES 1. APST. USEN AKPAKPAN 2. ‘PROPHETESS GLORY USEN AKPAKPAN 3. SIS. ANI SHOLA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGN: BARR. ATAIMA AKPAN

DENNIS MEMORIAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL CLASS OF 1989 ASSOCIATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION AS AN INCORPORATED TRUSTEE UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP. C-20, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). OKEKE CHUKA OBI PRESIDENT 2). UNOKA PROSPER CHIDIEBERE SECRETARY 3) DR EMEGOAKOR CHIEMELU DICKSON 4). AKUDU WILLIAMS NNANUGO 5). NWOKEDI BENNETH ECHEZONACHUKWU 6) VEN DR PAUL ENWONWU 7) OSIGWE NWABUFO EJIM 8) ONYEIZUGBE CHINEDU UZOCH 9) EGWUONWU OZUOMBA THEO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: I). TO PROMOTE THE UNITY AND SOLIDARITY OF ALL ITS MEMBERS II TO PROMOTE MUTUAL COOPERATION OF MEMBERS OF THE CLASS IN IDEAS, BUSINESS AND THE PROFESSIONS III). TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER WHEN CONDITIONS AND EVENTS CALL FOR SUCH SUPPORT IV TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER WHEN CONDITIONS AND EVENTS CALL FOR SUCH SUPPORT ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRESIDENT

AWKA TOWN ANGLICAN FORUM

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.

SIR. EZIDINMA IFEJIKA -CHAIRMAN 2.

CHIEF SIR PATRICK NEKE OKAFOR -VICE CHAIRMAN (1) 3.

LADY HARRIET ANARAH -VICE CHAIRMAN (2) 4.

ENGR. ISAIAH OKECHUKWU -TREASURER 5.

RAPHAEL UZODINMA NWANGWU -CORDINATOR /SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO CONTRIBUTE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE TOWARDS THE GENERAL PROGRESS OF THE CHURCHES AND THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION IN GENERAL AT AWKA. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR (MRS) CHRISTIE AMECHI DIKE 08033243908

IGBOMINA PEOPLES NETWORK AMERICA

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. SALAWU TAIWO OLANIRAN, 2. OJELEYE LARRY OLABODE, 3. KADRI HAMZAT, 4. OLORUNNISOLA OLASUNKANMI TIMOTHY, 5. AWONIYI STEVEN OLAREWAJU: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.

ASSISTING IGBOMINA PEOPLES BOTH HOME AND ABROAD, 2.

TO UNIFY IGBOMINAS BOTH HOME AND ABROAD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY THE SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES: 1) NNAMDI CHINEDU LOUIS 2) UGWU BENNETH TOCHUKWU 3)EGWUNWOKE AKUNNA AGATHA 4)NWACHUKWU MARY ANN 5)OGBUNOBI DESTINY CHIKWENDU 6)NWAJUAGU PATRICIA CHINWENMA. AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

BUILDING MATERIALS DEALERS AND ALLIED WORKERS ASSOCIATION ABAK TOWN

STANDOUT ARTS AND TALENT SEARCH INITIATIVE (C.A.C/IT/58469)

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF NAME, 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 CHANGE OF NAME, CHANGE OF TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION OLD NAME: BUILDING MATERIALS DEALERS AND ALLIED WORKERS ASSOCIATION ABAK TOWN TO: NEW NAME: BUILDING MATERIALS DEALERS AND ALLIED WORKERS ASSOCIATION ABAK OLD TRUSTEES : 1.

GABRIEL UDO AKPAN -REMOVED 2.

IBORO SUNDAY UDO -REMOVED 3.

NDIFREKE EZEKIEL JAMES -REMOVED 4.

SIR TONY UWAH, -REMOVED 5.

IMOH AKARA EDUOH -REMOVED 6.

OWOEDINYENE SUNDAY UDO -RETAINED 7.

SUNDAY GEORGE -RETAINED 8.

IDORENYIN ASUKWO -RETAINED 9.

PETER MARK -RETAINED 10.

JOHN OTU -RETAINED NEW TRUSTEES APPOINTED 1.

EZEKIEL ETUKUDO 2.

HANNAH EYO UDO 3.

ANIEFIOK UKO ARCHIBONG 4.

MIKE PETER AMIANG 5.

ANIEFIOK ISAIAH

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

JUDITH CHINEDU UDUJE -RETAINED 2.

MICHAEL JOSEPH -REMOVED 3.

PASTOR KELECHI IBEKWE -REMOVED 4.

DR. ESTHER UDUJE -RETAINED 5.

DONATUS EGBUJOR -RETAINED NEW TRUSTEES ALL APPOINTED 1.

EMMANUEL ODIAKAOSE DIBIA 2.

GERALD OGBOLU OTHER PARTS OF CONSTITUTION REMAIN THE SAME. CTC OF CERTIFICATE THEREFORE, THE ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR THE CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE (CTC) NO CAC/IT/NO 58469 WHICH GOT LOST AND WAS DULLY REPORTED TO POLICE STATION. ALL EFFORT TO GET IT BACK HAS PROVED ABORTIVE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES AND APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

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

BAKKA AUDU BAKO FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.

SANI TASIU IBRAHIM 2.

ABDUL-RAHMAN SANI BUHARI 3.

IBRAHIM KABIRU RABIU 4.

AMINU DAHIRU YAKASAI 5.

MUHAMMAD BASHIR UMAR 6.

GAZALI HAMZA SULAIMAN 7.

MARWAN HABIB YAKASAI THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.

TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE PUBLIC IN ALL ASPECT MATTERS AND ISSUES THAT WILL PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT AND ENSURE PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE 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 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE CITADEL OF KINGS WORLDWIDE CHURCH

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

TRUSTEES 1. PST. JOSEPH HALLIDAY 2. EVANG. PRECIOUS CHIDI HALLIDAY 3. EVANG. CHUKWUMERIJE HENRY IHEZIE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGN: BARR. ATAIMA AKPAN

SIGNED: SECRETARY

PROJECT ONE FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. OKO KINGSLEY TOCHUKWU 2. OLAWALE KHAFEEL DOSUNMU 3. KENECHUKWU ANIKENE EMMA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO RAISE FUNDS FROM WELL MEANING NIGERIAN AND UTILIZE THEM TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF NOT-SOPRIVILEGED NIGERIANS BY MAKING DONATIONS, PROVIDING SUPPORT AND BUILDING CAPACITY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: KENECHUKWU ANIKENE EMMA SECRETARY

THE RESURRECTED ASSEMBLY

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

OLD TRUSTEES ARE 1. PASTOR PRIZE FELIX ALUKO -- RETAINED 2. PASTOR EMMANUEL ANORUO -- RETAINED 3. EVANG. IJEOMA NKWOCHA -- RETAINED 4. ELDER LEONARD OBANI -- RETAINED 5A. EVANG. CHINEMERE PRIZE ALUKO -- REMOVED 5B. PASTOR MRS PRECIOUS PRIZE -- REMOVED NEW TRUSTEES 1. DR. MRS CATHERINE GINIKANWA OKPAREKE. FCA, MNI, PP AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION 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: ELIZABETH CHARLES (ESQ)

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EKO COMMUNITY CULTURAL ORGANISATION

THE ABOVE-NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION WITH THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLUWASEYI JOSEPH AJEIGBE 2. OJO JULIUS IMONEKO 3. EMMA NATHAN 4. DARYN BERL WOBER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EMPOWER CHILDREN AND YOUTHS TO BE AGENTS OF CHANGE IN THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH CREATIVITY, ARTS, CULTURE AND ANY ACTIVITY THAT IMPROVES OVERALL HEALTH AND WELLBEING; 2. TO PROMOTE INCLUSION, LONG LASTING CHANGE, RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND CONNECTIVITY THROUGHOUT ALL THAT WE DO THROUGH MEANINGFUL AND SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS 3. TO EMBRACE INNOVATION AND ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTION TO CREATE A POSITIVE SPACE FOR COLLECTIVE CHANGE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: MEJULU HENRY ESQ FOR: HIGHTOWER SOLICITOR AND ADVOCATES.

CHANNEL OF SALVATION MINISTRY

Companies Registration 27 (Trustees)

ST. GAETANO VOICE OF THE VOICELESS FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999.

TRUSTEES: (1) ONYEJIETO PAULINUS NNAWUGWU (2) OHAERI OLUCHI (3) MADUFORO OSONDU CAMILLUS,

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1) TO RESTORE HOPE TO VICTIMS OF MISFORTUNE THROUGH WORDS AND AIDS IN MATERIAL, (2) TO LOOK OUT FOR THE POOR AND HELP THEM CHANGE THEIR MINDSET AS WELL AS SOCIAL STATUS, ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ONYEJIETO PAULINUS NNAWUGWU,

THE ENGRACED ONES PRAYER SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY INITIATIVE

CTC CERTIFICATE OF HOST COMMUNITIES OF NIGERIA PRODUCING OIL & GAS CAC/IT/NO 23281

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR C.T.C UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS OF 1990 THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATION IS MISSING ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION OF CTC 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: SECRETARY

ISA MAINA FOUNDATION

AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999 TRUSTEES: 1. YINKERE EBIMOBOWEI DENNIS 2. GERALDINE GBEMISOLA ALADE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO SERVE AS A PRAYER AND SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEED 2..TO ENLIGHTEN PEOPLE ABOUT THE CARE AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

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

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

SIGNED :SECRETARY

SIGNED: BARR GIFT MADUFORO.

SIGNED: CHIJIOKE EZEH. ESQ

RIVERPARK ESTATE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION. CAC/IT/NO.85718

THE EXCELLENT WOMAN OF TWON BRASS KINGDOM ASSOCIATION

NEW REVIVAL GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CERTIFIED TRUE COPY (CTC) FOR LOSS OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999.

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. HRM ( BARR ) JOSEPHINE DIETE-SPIFF JP. CHAIRMAN 2. MRS. MILDRED FRANCIS EGELE SECRETARY 4. DR. GEORGIANA KIENTE NGERI NWAGHA OON AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AND PROGRESS AMONG MEMBERS

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999.

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. ADIBE ERNEST CHUKUMA 2. ADIBE FRANCISCA NGOZI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST IN ALL NATIONS.

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

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

SIGNED. BARR FAVOUR OBAYE.

SIGNED:- BARR GIBSON

SIGNED: SECRETARY

HOME OF FAVOUR BIBLE CHURCH

DIVINE NON-DENOMINATIONAL OUTREACH FOR SOUL WINNING

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999 TRUSTEES ARE : 1. APOSTLE EJEDAFETA DANIEL - GENERAL OVERSEER 2. PASTOR MRS. EJEDAFETA FLORENCE - SECRETARY 3. EVANG. EJEDAFETA EMMANUEL - TREASURER 4. EVANG. OMODION SUNDAY- FINANCIAL SECRETARY 5. EVANG. SIMON DORIS - ASSISTANT FINANCIAL SECRETARY

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS (CTC) 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.

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

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE AND APPOINTING OF TRUSTEES UNDER THE PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OKPE EVEREST CHIKERE (PRESIDENT) 2. ODIADIOLA EVANS OKOBA (SECRETARY).

3. CAROLINE OKPE

TRUSTEES 1. REV. OSONWA EMEKA COSMAS -PRESIDENT 2. EVANG.OSONWA EBELE FLORENCE - SECRETARY 3. ONWUKA UGOCHUKWU 4. PASTOR OLABAYO FELIX OLAITAN

AIMS & 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, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: TO WIN SOULS TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD WORLD WIDE. TRUSTEES ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: PRESIDENT

BETHEL GLOBAL LIVING FIRE MINISTRY

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.OKOYE FRANK ANAERIOBI, 2. MR INNOCENT ACHIGBO(SECRETARY), 3.CHIEF,ELDER FERDINERD ONAH(CHAIRMAN) 4.OGENYI BENJAMIN CHIDIEBERE.

EZI DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. ENGR. MICHAEL ESENWA. 2. DR. LAWRENCE OGBECHIE 3. MR. ANTHONY NJUGOH.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD WORLD WIDE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES A. TO FOSTER POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIETY. B. TO ASSIST THE POOR AND THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY.

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: BARR. LIVINUS UTAZI. SOLICITOR

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AMINA ISA MAINA - PRESIDENT 2. TSALHA HADI GAMBO 3. CHIJIOKE EZEH ESQ - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO SUPPORT THE LESS PRIVILEGED,WIDOWS AND VULNERABLE PERSONS IN THE SOCIETY 2. TO FOSTER EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIETY ESPECIALLY AMONG THE YOUTH THROUGH SKILLS ACQUISITION PROGRAMS 3. TO CREATE MORE AVENUE FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE YOUTH, WIDOWS AND THE LESS PRIVILEGED ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

VICTOR OGAH FAMILY SUPPORT INITIATIVE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999.

TRUSTEES 1)HRH CHIEF OGA-ERO - CHAIRMAN 2)ESTHER OGA-ERO - SECRETARY 3)REV. JEREMIAH GADO 4)PATRICIA ORI KUPCHI 5)THOMAS AGILE 6)WINIFRED OGAH 7)CATHERINE JULIUS AGILE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC STATUS OF WOMEN AND YOUTHS 2. TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE FOR THE VULNERABLE. 3. TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INTEGRATION AMONGST THE PEOPLE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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Tinubu’s midas touch behind Lagos golden opportunity –Obasa The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has said that the current pioneering strides of La-

gos State in virtually all sectors of socio economic development owe to the vision, initiative and continuity of the Bola Ahmed

Tinubu brand of leadership.

Speaking to newsmen recently in his office, Speaker Obasa said that

it was the Midas touch of the Asiwaju followed by the successive leadership roles of Governors Fashola and Ambode that have

led to the emergence of the most progressive, most rapidly developing state in Nigeria, which Lagos is.

Said he: “Asiwaju has al-

Herdsmen attack: 8 teachers killed in Adamama – NUT Chairman Tom Garba, Yola The Adamawa Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has said that it lost 8 of its members to the herdsmen attacks in the state.

Mr Rodney Nathan, Chairman of the state wing made this known while briefing newsmen men in Yola.

Nathan said that the crises had led to displacement of hundreds of teachers from the flashpoint areas.

The chairman urged the Federal government to stop the killings and bring

the perpetrators to book.

He added that such would serve as deterrence to criminals.

He commended Gov. Mohammed Bindow of Adamawa for constituting a high profile committee of enquiry with the aim to bringing perpetrators of such dastardly acts to book.

CORRECTION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH I, ISSAC CHUKWUDI CHRISTIAN hereby notify the general public that my name and date of birth were wrongly written as OGUEKUSI CHUKWUDI .C. and 4th of June, 1987 in my bank documents. My correct name is ISSAC CHUKWUDI CHRISTIAN and my correct date of birth is 4th of June, 1988. Former documents remain valid. For record purposes general public and Authorities concerned take note.

He encouraged the governor to match words with actions.

“In the recent crisis that engulfed some parts of the state, we lost eight teachers.

“We lost one Headmaster in Damsa, three teach-

ers in Numan, three in Song and one in Madagali.

“We do not have the adequate number of those displaced but are over a hundred, ‘ Nathan said.

The chairman appealed to the people of the state to uphold tolerance towards

a peaceful coexistence.

According to him, without peace, there will be no development; no one can go about his normal social life.

He further advised teachers who indulge in to taking drugs to desist.

MRS BOLANLE TINUKE MAXWELL

MRS. LAUREL OKWUCHI FRANKLIN-OKPARA I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. GLADYS OKWUCHI AKA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. LAUREL OKWUCHI FRANKLINOKPARA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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ISLAMA DASUKI YUSUFF

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ways been there for us, and he has been a father figure.

He laid the foundation of new Lagos; it was Fashola who came to establish the plan of Asiwaju, and here is Ambode solidifying the works of Fashola”.

The Speaker emphasized the need for investment in sincere, progressive and visionary leadership saying “when you have the right people in the right place with experience, then you will have quality output as a result”.

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Ahmedu tips D’Tigress to do well at FIBA World Cup in Spain

eter Ahmedu, the coach of Nigeria’s senior national women basketball team, on Thursday said he was optimistic that the team would do well at the 2018 FIBA World Cup in Spain.

The competition holds from Sept. 22 to Sept. 30 in Tenerife.

D’Tigress are grouped alongside Turkey, Australia and Argentina.

Ahmedu told newsmen in Lagos

that with good preparations and the right players anything was possible.

The coach, however, described the group as a very tough one, assuring basketball fans that with Nigeria could surpass all expectations.

“We will do well if we start preparations early and have the right players on ground to train

and build a good team towards the competition.

“We are the current African champions, a feat we achieved not too long ago where nobody gave us a chance. We proved the doubters wrong.

“The World Cup challenge is obviously a different terrain, but with the array of players we have in Europe, Asia and the U.S., we

can make spring some surprises,’’ Ahmedu said.

Speaking also, Sam Ahmedu, the President of FIBA Zone 3 West Africa, assured that all necessary things would be done to ensure that Nigeria performed well at the competition.

“It is going to be a very tight group but we can shock the world of basketball.

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“Preparations have started already as we have informed the players. So, when we call for them to resume camp they will be ready to perform their task,’’ the retired Nigerian Army Colonel said.

Also, the FIBA Executive Director for Africa, Alphonse Bile, while assessing Nigeria’s chances at the World Cup, acknowledged that it was going to be a difficult task.

“Nigeria is a good team, but playing against Turkey who are one of the strong teams in Europe and Australia who are one of the best teams in the world will not be easy.

“But that is not to write the Nigerian team off, because in basketball anything is possible. I wish them well however,’’ Bile said.

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Nigeria’s female wrestlers win 10 medals Africa Wrestling Championships

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igeria’s Green Eagles manager, Coach Gernot Rohr yesterday at far away Cassablanca praised the performance of Super Eagles at the just concluded African Nations Championship (CHAN) that took place in Morroco.

According to coach Rohr who assisted the Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf at the tournament said: “When everyone looks back, they will be satisfied with the exposure, results, and the incredible performance of the team.”

He said it will be unprofessional to judged the performance of the Super Eagles with the end results without putting into consideration where the team

are coming from, how they managed to qualified from the group stage, to semi final then final.

According to Rohr, in the history of the competition coupled with the exposure, the current Super Eagles performed well. Coach Rohr said, ‘Fans has forgotten that the team are local, they do not have international exposure. If at least 45 percent of the team that participated at this year CHAN mundial are well exposed, in fact they will defeat all other team at the competition.”

“This is the first time Nigeria will reach final in the history of the competition.

Nearly all the players are locally based players. By the time you give them the nec-

essary exposure, the sky is the limit.”

Rohr, who closely followed the performance from the stands as he looks to finalise his squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, refused to fault the negative outcome of the final.

“Personally, I think there were lots of positives out there, far more than what people expected from the team,” Rohr said.

“For the group it is good for them at this level, the players can also be proud of what they have done here in Morocco.”

Nigeria finished third in 2014 and were knocked out of the last tournament in Rwanda at the group stage so Rohr believes the result

in Morocco is huge progress.

“You don’t define the overall performance based with the final result, they reached this stage against all odds and deserve nothing but our praise and support,” said Rohr.

Critics had roundly criticised the team performance and most notably, coach Yusuf’s selections in the build up to the final, but Rohr wants to shift focus to the positives.

“I’ve been really impressed and see this as big progress for us,” he added.

“When everyone looks back, they will be satisfied with the exposure, results, and the incredible performance of the team.”

ach of the 10 wrestlers, who represented the country in the cadet freestyle, won a medal in this category which ended late on Wednesday night.

The wrestlers clinched five gold, one silver and four bronze medals.

The gold medalists are Yetunde Olatunji (40kg), Christian Ogunsanya (46kg), Mercy Adekuoroye (53kg), Simisola Olatunji (65kg) and Cecilia James (68kg).

The only silver medalist was Natasha Essien (73kg) while Esther Asaolu (43kg), Aina Ohida (49kg), Jumoke Adekoye (57kg) and Esther Kolawole (61kg) clinched bronze medals.

Purity Akuh, Team Nigeria Female Coach at the competition, said that this record tells a lot about Nigeria and the Nigeria’s Wrestling Federation.

Akuh said that it showed that they were putting so much effort into training and that it was producing good wrestlers.

“This result shows that we are on the right course and we will keep striving to record more success.

“The Youth Olympic Game is coming up later this year and this championship is also a qualifier to it.

“In this championship, our athletes took part in four of the weight categories that will be featured at the Youth Olympic Games,” Akuh said.

He added that prior to the championships he was thinking that each of all the 10 wrestlers would win a gold medal.

“With my assessment of them, I had boasted of 10 gold medals. I’m very sure what affected them all is lack of exposure.

“This championship is actually their debut at the international competition. With more exposures, they are all good to go and will conquer at future competitions,” he said.

The championship with contingents from 16 countries participating in different events will end on Feb. 11.

The countries are Liberia, Guinea Bissau, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Namibia, Kenya, Burundi, Senegal, Ghana, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Central Africa Republic (CAR), Madagascar and the host, Nigeria.

Also, contingents from some other countries were still being expected at the championship.

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nthony Joshua ripped and ready as he shows off incredible physique in training ahead of Joseph Parker fight Anthony Joshua appears to have sent the strong message that he is fit and ready to step back inside the boxing ring after showing off an incredibly cut physique in his latest Instagram post.

The world heavyweight champion shared a photo of himself lifting a medicine ball in his latest training regime and looked fitter than ever as he displayed a torso that any champion bodybuilder would be proud of.

But the 2012 Olympic gold-medallist will find a much more functional use for those muscles than mere display on March 31, when he defends his IBF, IBO and WBA belts against Joseph Parker at the Principality Stadium.

It will be Joshua’s 21st professional bout and the sixth defence of his IBF heavyweight title. He will also have the chance to win another belt with Parker the current holder of the WBO heavyweight title.

Both go into the bout unbeaten with Parker boasting 24 wins and 18 knockouts compared to Joshua’s 20 wins and 20 knockouts. The New Zealander’s last fight came against Hughie Fury last September, which he won by a controversial split decision after 12 gruelling rounds.

In comparison, no one has really come close to defeating except Wladimir Klitschko who sent him to the canvas in their Wembley showdown last April.

That famous night in front of 90,000 fans is likely to go down in British sporting history and Joshua has previously stated his belief that the experience gives him the edge over his more experienced opponent.

‘I think you can either become overwhelmed or perform under pressure - it’s either or,’ he said.

‘I think I’m at a stage now where I don’t know everything but in terms of being thrown in the deep end, with the [Wladimir] Klitschko and Takam fights, how I felt with the Klitschko bout is different to how I felt for the Takam fight and it should be different for the Parker fight due to experience.

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Alexis Sanchez jailed for tax fraud

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lexis Sanchez has been handed a 16-month prison sentence for tax fraud in Spain.

Manchester United’s new signing accepted the punishment for defrauding the tax authorities of £900,000 during his time at Barcelona.

Sanchez, 29, will not have to go to prison because it is his first offence and the sentence is less

than two years.

But the Chile star, who is the highest paid player in the Premier League, on £350,000-a-week, must pay a fine of £525,000 in addition to the tax he owed on image rights earnings over his three years at the Nou Camp.

The court heard that Sanchez set up a company called Numidia Trading in Malta to avoid paying the tax between 2012 and 2013,

having moved his earnings from a Chile-based company called Inversiones Alsan.

Sanchez is the latest big name to become embroiled in the tax investigation into leading figures in Spanish football.

United manager Jose Mourinho remains under investigation over £2.94m of unpaid contributions despite claiming at a court hearing in November that his financial af-

fairs are in order.

Sanchez’s former Barca teammate Lionel Messi was given a 21-month prison sentence in 2016, but exchanged it for a £223,000 fine last year.

Javier Mascherano and Ricardo Carvalho both settled after being given suspended prison sentences, while Cristiano Ronaldo’s case over unpaid taxes of £13m is ongoing.

Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather ‘in talks Trump’s tax reforms is affecting Manchester United - Coach over MMA rematch worth up to $500m’

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onor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather are reportedly in talks over a sensational MMA rematch potentially worth $500million (£360m).

The pair met in August when McGregor was stopped in the 10th round of their glitzy Las Vegas boxing match, Mayweather’s favoured discipline.

However talkSPORT presenter Jim White has reported the pair are discussing a potential rematch in the octagon and believes the fight will happen.

‘My soundings are that there are a lot of talks going on in the background, there are a lot of talks around people with Mayweather,’ White said.

‘There are a lot of talks about him potentially having an MMA fight with McGregor. McGregor

Conor McGregor had no chance in a boxing match with Mayweather.

‘People will tune in to see Mayweather get stopped by Conor Mc-

Gregor and it won’t affect his boxing record.

‘I think it’s going to happen and I think it will be a three, four, five hundred million dollar fight again.’

anchester United have suffered their biggest financial loss in nearly eight years as a result of Donald Trump’s new tax reforms in America.

United were knocked into the red by a non-cash write-off of £48.8million, leading to an overall loss of £29m for the six months to December 31, according to the club’s latest financial figures announced on Thursday. It represents United’s worst results since a third-quarter loss of £65.8m in 2010. In the same period last year, they had made a profit of £18.7m.

The club blamed it on Trump’s tax cuts which have slashed America’s corporation tax rate from among the highest in the west to one of the lowest as the US president tries to get the country’s economy moving.

Donald Trump

It has affected many companies worldwide, even those like United who only pay a fraction of their taxes in the US.

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ABCON bemoans continuous delay of NFIU’s autonomy

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Sirika defends single African Air Transport Market

Fuel queues: NNPC proposes 100 million litters per day for February

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has proposed to inject in two cargoes of petrol per day for the rest of February 2018 to boost supply, just as fuel situation in the nations capital bites harder with motorists go on physical scuffle in an attempt to buy a dint.

The NNPC Thursday, in a press statement said that each of the two cargoes is 50 million litres making a total of 100 million litres that will be brought in per day for the rest of February to increase supply and replenish strategic reserves. Also, it said that to enhance supply, 45 million litres of petrol was discharged from ships into jetties across the country yesterday. According to the NNPC. prior to the fresh 45 million litres discharge, there was 324 million litres of petrol on land and 432 million litres in marine storage making a total of 756 million litres, enough to last for 22 days at 35 million daily consumption rate.

The statement read in part “jetties that received the 45 million litres shipments include Nacj, Apapa; Bop, Apapa; Techo Jetty, Lagos; Dutchess, Oghara; Vine Jetty, Calabar; Chipet Jetty, Lagos; and ECM Jetty, Calabar.

To ensure efficient distribution of the product to depots in the hinterland, the Nigerian Pipeline and Storage Company (NPSC), a midstream subsidiary of the NNPC, has been mandated to fix relevant pipelines to facilitate seamless pumping, in addition to massive trucking arrangement that is in place”.

The corporation however, assures that with the measures in place, the fuel queues being experienced in some cities would soon be a thing of the past.

Meanwhile fuel queue in Abuja has turn a new twist as motorists and buyers engage in exchange of blows at several fuel stations to have access to the scarce commodity.

Ahmed Babaganaru, a bus driver, was taken to near bye clinic Wednesday morning for medications after being stabbed twice by a fellow commercial bus driver

at a fuel station (name withheld) , owing to the struggle to have access to the commodity.

An eye witness had it that Babaganaru, whose vehicle, breached the cue protocol, had to bribe himself through to get fuel before other which led to the scuffle.

Our source, stated that there has been a repeat of similar incident across the petrol stations , despite a clamp down on marketers by DPR and NNPC. In similar incident, the resurfacing of the fuel queue across

the FCT, as well as other neighbouring states, has become increasingly unbearable as passengers are stranded along to road on the efforts to get to their work places and getting back home.

As a result of the development, commuters has increased transport fares from the Abuja suburb to the city centre from 100 naira to 200 naira as a against. While a litter of fuel at the available black market is sold at 300.00 per litre.

Passengers moving from one point of Abuja, has berated the ruling party for not keeping its campaign promises as it has failed to bring under control the perennial case of fuel scarcity.

L-R: Folakemi Fatogbe, Director, Risk Management, Central Bank of Nigeria; the Chairman, Benin Electricity Distribution PLC (BEDC), Victor Gbolade Osibodu; Chief Executive Officer –BEDC, Funke Osibodu; and Founder, Elizade University, Chief. Michael Ade-Ojo (OON) at the graduation ceremony of Graduate Trainees and Technician Trainees Programs held in Benin City.. on Friday

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56 million viable Nigerians don’t pay tax – Finance Minister ÏdƐƏƆ ƆƗ Ɔ Ɔ ƅƆ Ƈ regular tax payment to Nigeria’s growth Ganiyu Obaaro The Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, on Thursday, declared that regular payment of taxes by Nigerians was fundamental to the growth and development of the country.

A statement by the Special Adviser Media and Communications to the Minister of Finance,Oluyinka Akintunde, Adeosun affirmed that predictable tax revenue inflow would lead to more investment by the Federal and state governments in infrastructure and job and wealth creation across the nation.

She stated this in Enugu at the sensitization programme on the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) hosted by the Enugu State Government.

The statement said that, “The VAIDS programme was attended by the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi; Deputy Governor, Hon. (Mrs.) Cecilia Ezeilo; Speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Edward Uchenna Ubosi; Enugu State Commissioner of Finance, Hon. Eucharia Uche Offor, members of the State Executive Council, members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, and traditional rulers, among others.

“The Minister remarked that Nigeria had a poor scorecard in tax payment, saying that only 14 million people pay tax out of about 70 million economically active people”.

Adeosun said, “Payment of taxes is a fundamental requirement for our growth story. Nigeria has a very poor scorecard in tax payment. When oil came, we abandoned the old systems of tax collection that provided most of our infrastructure since colonial days.

“Currently, we have just 14 milContd;. on page B3

Fitch affirms Sterling Bank’s ratings, outlook stable Ganiyu Obaaro

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sterling Bank’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of ‘B-’

BUSINESS TIMES Business Editor Ganiyu Obaaro

Deputy Business Editor Simon Ugwu Capitak Market Editor Bonny Amadi Money Market Correspondent Motolani Oseni

and National Long-Term Rating of ‘BBB-(nga)’ with a stable outlook for reasons that include its coherent strategy and ability to attract more stable deposits in challenging operating conditions.

Cutting through the industry’s jaded product offerings through innovation, the leading Tier Two lender’s IDRs are driven by its standalone creditworthiness, coherent strategy, business transformation initiatives, and strong management team, in an updated rating released yesterday by the global credit rating agency.

According to Fitch, Sterling Bank’s Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio,

based on prudential requirements, was 6.1% at end of nine months in 2017, while impaired loans ratio and NPL ratio are below sector averages.

Remarkably, Fitch noted that the lender has successfully attracted more stable retail deposits. “Positively, we also noted that the bank has successfully attracted more stable retail deposits, including strong growth in ‘non-interest bearing’ deposits (albeit from a low base)”.

It added that Sterling Bank’s capital adequacy ratio based on Basel II of 11.4% at end of nine months in 2017 was above the regulatory minimum of 10%. “In addition to higher

retained earnings and by repositioning its balance sheet, the bank is expected to raise subordinated debt in the domestic market (which counts towards Tier 2 regulatory capital) to improve capital buffers”.

“In the medium term, we expect Sterling’s prospects to improve as the franchise strengthens with the expansion of its retail/SME and ‘noninterest-bearing’ lines and business reorganisation.”

Commenting on the rating, Suleiman Abubakar, Executive Director, Finance & Strategy, Sterling Bank, said, “The rating affirms the potency of our growth strategy and trans-

formation into one of the most respected financial services franchises in Nigeria offering world-class retail and non-interest banking solutions alongside the traditional corporate, commercial and institutional banking products and service.

“As we continue to reposition Sterling Bank towards achieving its long-term objectives amid economic uncertainties and disruptive technological changes, agility, flexibility and speed to market have become our driving force.

‘We are poised for sustainable growth and remarkable long-term profitability’.

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Sirika defends single African Air Transport Market Ïd ƕ Mƈ ƆƏƈ óƋƋ ƏƆ ƍ Ƅ Ƒ ƐƈƇƑƋƋƕ

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika yesterday defended the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) which Nigeria recently signed, would be the greatest beneficiary.

Speaking with journalists at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) Lagos, Sirika noted that the need to take full advantage of the SAATM informed the decision of the Federal Government to establish a private sector-driven national carrier.

The national carrier he said would become a reality in the first term of President Muhammadu Buhari administration, saying it would be the

biggest in Africa.

He disclosed that Lufthansa Consortium was dropped as transaction advisor because of its affiliation with Lufthansa Airline even as they gave a condition not to pay tax which he said was against Nigerian law.

He said: “At the time Nigeria was pushing for this SAATM, you and I know we had Nigeria Airways and we thought we would take advantage of it.

“Now, we don’t and our airlines for one reason or another have not grown to that capacity and this is why the government felt that we should set in motion to create a robust carrier that would take advantage of this SAATM for the benefit of the Nigerian people.

“Nigeria is among the first 11 countries that went to Yamousoukro and took a decision to liberalize the sector and open the sky for Africa and this means growth. This means development.

‘This means more jobs. This means more security and this means more connectivity. This means more passenger experience and comfort.

“Now arising from that and Nigeria being a signatory to that, the Single African Air Transport Market became the issue and Nigeria also joined to become the first 23 countries to make that solemn declaration on Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and I think Nigeria with population of 173m people, half

the size of West Africa, would be the greatest beneficiary to this.”

“I think is getting their priority right and doing the business model that would bring money for them. Everybody wants to run into scheduled passenger flights. There is a lot they can do in aviation’.

On Dana Airline incident, the minister said it was just a minor incident, saying it is being investigated.

“Now that is well documented and NCAA is presently investigating it and the reason why NCAA is investigating is because it falls within their purview to investigate minor incident of this nature”.

He said, “If it had been serious accident or serious damage to the aircraft it would have been the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) investigating it.”

“ I’ve been following up since yesterday when I learnt of it with NCAA. They are investigating it and within very few hours, within one day also, they will come out with a report and we will explain to Nigeria what happened. And I want to use this opportunity to say that what has happened though very scary and uncomfortable, it is an incident that is minor and that kind of thing would not happen in-flight at altitude as to cause an accident or serious degree incident. So we thank God for that. The airlines ate being investigated and NCAA is doing its job and I cannot be preemptive of their investigation and the investigation and I hope the investigation would not last longer than a day or two”

Gov Ambode ƈ ƣ ƅƏƈƐƈƅ Ƌ bills into law Benjamin Omoike Lagos state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday signed seven important bills into law among which is the law to guarantee 24-hour power supply in line with the vision to attain a 24-hour economy and make the state globally competitive.

The Laws are Lagos State Electric Power Reform Law, Amended Land Use Charge Law, School of Nursing Law, Cooperative College Law, Cancer Research Institute Law, Amended Customary Court Law and the Yoruba Language Preservation and Promotion Law Speaking on the import of the new laws, the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, said the development was a great day for the state as it signposts the commencement of the journey to further advance the dividends of democracy to the people.

He said: “This is a great day; the governor has just signed these bills into law and this shows that the House of Assembly is working in tandem with the Executive. It also shows that Lagos is working. These laws are going to benefit the people of Lagos state and this is what the people are looking for in terms of the dividends of democracy.”

Giving details on the benefits of the Power Sector Reform Law, the state’s Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Olawale Oluwo, said the law would allow the state government intervene in major areas of the power value chain to the overall benefit of the people.

“One, the law puts the government in a position to be able to extend our guarantee to private sector participants who will come and generate power for us and by this guarantee, we are putting the balance sheet of our state on the table and assuring investors that as they generate power, they will get paid.

“Second, is to help the distribution companies to upgrade their infrastructure because if they generate the power and their infrastructure is still where it is today, clearly they will not have the capacity to carry the incremental power.

L-R: Abimbola Meshinoye, Brands & Stakeholder Management, First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank); Ego Boyo, President, International Women’s Society(IWS); Bukola Oluyadi, Head, Brand Management, FirstBank; Ibiwunmi Akinnola, Chairperson, IWS Widows Trust Fund; Chinwe Bode-Akinwande, Head, Brand Quality Assurance, FirstBank; and Chinwe Okpala, Marketing and Corporate Communications, FBNQuest Merchant Bank; and at the IWS Widows Trust Fund Annual January Feast and Fundraising event which took place ... in Lagos recently.

Sokoto Govt, BoI to disburse N2b to small businesses

Motolani Oseni

Sokoto Government and the Bank of Industries (BoI) will disburse the sum of N2bn to support small scale businesses in the state.

Already, the state government said it has released its counterpart fund of N1bn to BoI for the scheme.

Malam Imam Imam, the Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, stated this while fielding questions from reporters in his office in Sokoto.

“All necessary processes have been concluded and we expect disbursements to start soon after a thorough screening by both the Sokoto State

Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Development Agency (SOSMEDA) and the BoI. “We hope to support these entrepreneurs to enable them improve on their businesses.

“A large section of the beneficiaries will be women. By engaging more female entrepreneurs, government is seeking to enhance their economic status which will have ripple effect on the economy of the state in general.

“As for all the beneficiaries, we believe this support will allow them to be more selfreliant and create additional employment opportunities,” he added.

The media aide noted that the terms of the MoU with the Bank stipulate that the N2b fund will focus on micro, small

and medium scale enterprises.

“This is important because SMEs are critical component in implementing the industrialization policy of this administration.

“Sokoto state government is determined to give the people all the required support to improve their businesses. The government thereby urges our entrepreneurs, businessmen and women to partner with government to ensure the success of this important policy,” he stated.

Imam said government will continue to explore avenues to support businesses in the state, adding that government’s decision to set up SOSMEDA was done to harness the potential in the sector for the benefit of the citizenry.

“As you are aware, the role of small scale enterprises in changing the fortune of a given society cannot be overemphasized.

“Globally, there has been decisive shift of emphasis from the capital intensive, large scale industrial projects to small and medium scale industries because of their enormous potentials for rapid and sustainable development.

“Apart from their prospect of ensuring a self-reliant industrialization, in terms of ability to rely largely on local raw materials, small scale enterprises are also in a better placed to boost employment and guarantee a more even distribution of development in the state, especially the rural areas,” he added.

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B3 Business News 56 million viable Nigerians don’t pay tax – Finance Minister Contd. from page 1

L-R: Director of Flight operations , Captain Segun Omole, Newly promoted captain Kalu Sylvester Kalu, First officer Wahab Lawal , First officer Ilesanmi Ayotunde and Chief Operating officer , Obi Mbanuzuo, during the decoration of Dana Air’s newly recruited pilots and newly promoted captains recently ...in Lagos

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo As part of its human capital development, domestic carrier, Dana Air yesterday decorated two of its captains and three First Officers at the Murtala Mohammed Airport (MMA2), Lagos.

The two captains were Capt. Kalu Sylvester and Ibrahim Kazeem, while the three First Officers were Ilesanmi Ayodele, Afolabi Damilola and Lawal Wahab.

They were all decorated at the MMA2 conference centre by Dana Air Director of Flight Operations (DFO), Capt. Segun Omole and the Accountable Manager / Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Mr Obi Mbanuzuo.

Speaking after the decoration, Capt. Omole said that Dana Air believes in the transfer of management into the hands of Nigerians, stressing that they had earlier employed for-

Dana air decorates 2 captains, 3 first officers

eigners because they were already trained on the aircraft they have.

Noting that, they were only two captains when he joined Dana Air, Omole pointed out that the percentage of Nigerians working for Dana Air has risen from 20 per cent to 90 per cent over the years.

Omole who said that Dana Air has trained about 27 Nigerian pilots in 2017 alone stated that, “We have continued to train Nigerian pilots year-in-year-out. I congratulate the new pilots and I charge you to maintain the safety records Dana is known for.

Apart from male pilots, Omole said that Dana Air is also open to employing

female pilots, stressing that females are more intellectual, more manageable and that they always abide by the rules.

“Female pilots are more manageable and you have less problems from them.

They are not very many in the market, but the ones we had were very well trained but they have joined other airlines”, he said.

The DFO said that most of their pilots are trained in the International Aviation College, Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) while others come from South Africa and USA. He however, made it clear that pilot training doesn’t end because they need to go for proficiency checks

every 6 months to be able to fly the plane legally and safely.

Emphasising that Dana Air prefers to train its own pilot, Omole said “What we do is to bring in the new graduates in our flying school because we can actually mold them into our culture. When we bring them from other airlines, there is always this culture clash. “But when we bring them as First Officers, they seem to have more experiences flying”.

On bonding with its airline, Omole said “we used to do the bonding system before I started with Dana.

We later found out that some don’t return to Nigeria after they have been trained. The procedure

was for Dana to bond them but it has its challenges.

We then put something in place. We ensure that a fraction of that money put in training will be taken from the pilots’ salary and within 18 months, they must have finished paying for it”.

In his remark, Obi said that the Dana Air training initiative is to be armed for future plans, adding that it takes an average of 4 sets of pilots to fly an aeroplane.

According to Obi, Dana is training the pilots for the future and also sees it as way of planning ahead.

With 16 captains and about 17 pilots, the CEO added that one of its aircraft that are in Europe for checks and maintenance will soon arrive the country.

Nigerian firm emerges top at African Mining Indaba ÏM ƊƄƕ Ɗ Ǝ Ƌ ƎƄ ƊƆ Ɔ ƕƄ Ɔ ƎƆ ƅ ƍ ƼƞƟÖ Ganiyu Obaaro

A Nigerian firm, Thor Exploration Limited (also known as Segilola), a gold mining company operating in Osun State, Nigeria, has emerged as the winner of the 2018 Investment Battlefield for their gold exploration project in the South west state.

The company was selected as the most promising of the 22 junior mining companies that participated in the battlefield, after beating Algold Resources, a Mauritanian gold explorer and developing company to the second place.

According to a statement VB by thr Special Assistant to the Minister of Solid Mineral

Drvelopment,Olayinka Oyebode, “The company’s CEO, Segun Lawson, accepted the award after pitching the project to a panel of judges made up of leading analysts and investors, Wednesday night in Cape Town, South Africa.

The award came just as Nigeria was named among the top ten mining designations for 2019.

The company, which has considerable interest in some West African countries is also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Thor’s flagship asset is its 100 per cent owned Segilola Gold Project in Osun State’.

Thor has been developing the Segilola Gold Project since it acquired it 15 months ago and

aims to break ground this year by commencing construction.

The Segilola Gold Project was presented

by Thor to a number of investor panels at the 2018 Mining Indaba in the extremely competitive Investor Battlefield Competition which ran over the course of three days. Thor and Segilola emerged victorious over all participants with Segilola being declared the “Best Emerging Mining Project in Africa”.

“The economic robustness of the project, the progressive Mining Code of Nigeria and the regulatory framework of the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development as well as the potential to increase its size through

further exploration were the key critical factors considered by the panel”, declared Lawson.

Head of Nigerian delegation to the conference and Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, who hailed the developments, said the various reforms being put in place by government were designed to create enabling environment for thriving mining activities.

“We are looking forward to more cheery news of great exploits.

We want to be a big mining destination, in addition to our dual mandate of job creation and economic growth,” the Minister added.

General Manager, Global Business Report,

Alice Pascoletti, said Nigeria’s inclusion among the top mining destinations for 2019, was premised on factors such as legal and regulatory framework, ease of doing business, risk profile as well as experiences of operators in the country.

According to the statement, “Thor’s CEO, Segun Lawson, 39, a geologist who was educated in the United Kingdom, had a brief stint in investment banking before venturing into mining, when he founded the company some eight years ago.

“Thor Explorations currently employs 52 people in the three West African countries, but Lawson said this would rise to about 250 once production starts at the Segilola Gold project, which is its flagship”.

lion tax payers out of 70 million who are economically active.

So, many people who should be paying are not paying anything. It is the development of taxes that will help the States and the Federal Government to achieve their true potentials.”

She explained that payment of taxes had become imperative to avoid the recent collapse in oil prices and the resultant recession.

She assured that the Federal Government would avoid the boom and bust cycles by aligning with nations that have predictable revenues in order to ensure progressive improvements in the quality of life for the citizens. She recalled that after years of neglect, the Federal Government has revived Federal Road projects including the 9th Mile - Ngwo to Milken Hill to New Market.

“Indeed, the President Muhammadu Buhari Administration has completely transformed road expenditure. In 2015, the figure was N19 billion for the whole nation, in 2016 we increased it to N220 billion and we plan to do much more.

“This Government has recognised that infrastructure is the key to creating jobs, growth and wealth. We have already released N1.2 trillion in capital so far for the 2017 Budget, which commenced in June 2017 and most of this was applied to roads, bridges, rail, power, our airports and other key infrastructural projects. “How will this capital investment translate to jobs? Not only do we get the direct jobs with construction companies and others but there is indirect opportunity for suppliers of building materials and aggregates.

“In the longer-term, efficient infrastructure reduces the costs of doing business and makes many ventures viable and profitable. We are seeing young entrepreneurs springing up to replace imported items with locally made goods of the highest standards, we are seeing export of foods and finished goods into international markets,” Adeosun said.

Speaking on the VAIDS, the Minister disclosed the scheme was initiated to provide opportunity for tax payers to regularise their tax status relating to previous tax periods.

She maintained that tax defaulters who failed to take advantage of the VAIDS programme would be subjected to tax investigations as well as made to face criminal prosecution for tax offences. The Executive Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, lauded President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Finance for their “resourcefulness and dynamism” in the establishment of VAIDS. He enjoined all tax payers to take advantage of the VAIDS to regularise their tax liability.

According to the statement.

‘The Governor appealed to the President and the Minister to prevail on federal agencies in Enugu State to pay their taxes.

He disclosed that the State Government was committed to growing its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR)”.

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, February 9, 2018

FBNQUEST sees likely improvement in credit extension The FBNQUEST capital research has revealed that there its need for improvement in credit extension in 2018 as the recently released data by the Nigerian Bureau of Statics (NBS) , on capital inflow has revealed.

According to the analyst, due to the low credit advanced by the deposit money banks in the fourth quarter 2017, compared to the 3rd quarter, there is need or growth in capital inflow to the real sector , economic drivers,.

It added that , the agriculture sector, which is at the forefront of the economic diversification initiative of the government, received just 3.4 per cent in Q4 2017, and as such, the sector will continue to struggle until agriculturists can gain better access to credit. However, we note the multiple interventions by the CBN. It noted “the NBS has recently released a report for Q4 2017, entitled Selected banking sector data, drawn from the CBN. This report shows that banking sector credit to the private sector totaled N15.7trn in Q4 2017, compared with N15.8trn recorded in the previous quarter. The oil and gas sector was the largest recipient of loans from DMBs, accounting for 23% of total credit to the private sector.

We understand that some banks are seeing demand for loans for additional working capital requirements to boost oil production.

The second largest recipient of loans was the manufacturing sector, which accounted for 14% of the total in the same period, unchanged from the previous quarter. The report further stated that outlook for Nigeria’s economy is now relatively stable as some uptick in growth is expected on the back of an increased fiscal stimulus, and a pick-up in oil prices and production as well as selective private sector investments.

NDIC MD/CE, Umaru Ibrahim (4th from Left); representative of Ag. Chairman, ICPC, and Head, Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), Mr. Justin Kuatsea (2nd Right); some NDIC Executives and ICPC ACTU Staff at the inauguration of the re-constituted NDIC ACTU, held at the NDIC Head Office, Abuja

Consumer goods, insurance, banking stocks selloff prevail ÏMd& ƕƐƗ ƏƆƐƑƏ ƗƏ ƍ Ɛ ơƢêƾÖü Stories by Bonny Amadi

That the market would close second consecutive week in red is no more in doubt as the equities market on Thursday sustained the descent pattern losing 0.49 per cent for the NSE ASI to close at 43,326.89 points.

The decline on Thursday, was due to sustained sell off in consumer goods stocks.

Consequently the Month-toDate and Year-to-Date returns fell to -2.29 per cent and 13.29 per cent respectively.

Investors yesterday transacted a total volume of 2,220,961,649.00 billion shares worth N7, 495,019,385.81 in 5,468.00 deals. As total market equity capitalization close at N15,548,132,082,738.43, BOND capitalization closed

at N9,663,434,251,035.18, while ETF capitalization also closed at N7,611,694,735.34 Consumer Goods index led the decliners with -1.98 per cent drop followed by the Insurance sector with -0.59% decline and the Banking sector with -0.11% loss in the measuring index.

Indices, as investors took profit in NESTLE (-5.00%), AIICO (-4.76%), and SKYBANK (-8.93%) shares, respectively.

On the flip side, the Oil & Gas (+0.61%) and Industrial Goods (+0.26%) indices closed in the green, driven by demands for FO (+4.90%) and DANGCEM (+0.38%) shares, respectively.

Market breadth remained negative with 16 gainers and 26 losers, led by SKYEBANK (-8.93%) and UNITYBNK (+9.38%) shares respectively.

Total volume of trades surged by 336.94% to 2.22 million units, valued at NGN7.50 billion (+63.98%), and exchanged in 5,468 deals.Top five decliners for the day was led by NESTLE which dropped -5.00% to close lower at N1372.8 per share, Nigerian Breweries followed with -3.24% loss to close at N137.4 per share, while STANBIC closed lower at N45.05 per share , having lost N-0.3 or -0.66% UBN declined by -2.37% to close at N8.25 per share, while FBNH closed the top five decliners table at N12.55 having lost N-0.2 or -1.57% The top five gainers table was led by Forte oil with 4.90% or N2.25to close trade atN48.2 per share, followed by INTBREW with 2.61% gain a sit

closed at N59 per share, while DANGCEM grew by 0.38%, o close at N265 per share.

FLOURMILL appreciated by 2.48 er cent, closing at N33 per share, while CADBURY closed the top five gainers table with 4.38 per cent or N0.65 growth, to close at N15.5 per share.

Meanwhile, the USD/NGN remained flat at NGN363 in the parallel market, while it weakened by 0.05% to NGN360.40 in the I&E FX window. Also, total turnover in the I&E FX window declined by 21.54% to USD166.58 million, consummated within the range of NGN358 to NGN361.50.

In the fixed income instrument, the overnight lending rate declined for the first time this week, dropping 508 bps to 48%, as inflow of matured OMO bills worth NGN67.68

billion outweighed outflow of NGN23.42 billion via OMO sales. Investors remained downbeat in the NTB market, as average yield rose by 13 bps to 14.30%. Yields expanded across all ends of the curve – short (+23 bps), mid (+16 bps), and long (+2 bps) – owing to selloffs of the 56 DTM (+102 bps), 112DTM (+61 bps), and 210DTM (+43 bps) bills , respectively.

Proceedings turned bullish in the bond market, as average yield inched lower by 6 bps to 13.72%. Yield contraction at the mid (+15 bps) and long (+5 bps) ends of the curve, outweighed expansion at the short (+4 bps) segment, following demands for the FEB-2020 (-22 bps) and MAR-2036 (-14 bps) bonds, and the selloff of the JUN-2019 (+4 bps) bon

Analysts retain underperform rating on Guinness Nigeria A key market analyst has retained underperformance rating on Guinness Nigeria irrespective of buoyant performances the company posed in its recently released Q2 2018 result.

FBNQuest Capital Limited in its recent rerk on the company’s performance e and forecast, maintained under performance rating, as good earnings were hedged by

high operating and interest expenses. .According to FBNQuest “ Having underperformed the broad index by 23% last year, the shares are up 17% this year (NSEASI: 14%).

Guinness shares are trading on a 2018E P/E multiple of 31.4x for EPS growth of 57.5% y/y in 2019E. From current levels, the shares show a -17% downside potential to our price target. We

have maintained our Underperform rating on the stock”.

On increase to earnings estimates, the report noted that Guinness Q2 2018 ended –Dec 31 2017 results were stronger than expected. . it however pointed that “Although sales were in line and gross margin was softer, these were offset by interest expense and operating expenses surprising positively. As

such, we have increased our earnings estimates by 11% on average over the 2018-19E period.”

The analyst company said that its long term vie of the company has remained unchanged as its price target at N91.3 remains unchanged because “our long term view of the company has not changed significantly” The report noted that Guinness Nigeria scored

many positives in the Q2 result, as major key P&L items in Q2 2018: Q2 2018 sales grew by 12% y/y to N40.7bn. PBT and PAT advanced to N3.5bn and N2.1bn compared with pre-tax and after-tax losses of -N2.4bn in the corresponding period of 2017.

The strong y/y growth in earnings was driven by a gross margin expansion of 601bps y/y to 33.5% and a 70% y/y

reduction in interest expense.. On a sequential basis, sales grew by 36% q/q, largely driven by seasonally stronger sales in the final quarter of the year. Thanks also to the clean-up of the firm’s balance sheet, PBT and PAT accelerated by 50-85x. However, outlook for the sector remains broadly positive as top line growth is expected to be driven by the value segment.

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NAFDAC nabs distributor of fake tramadol, cough syrup with codeine Angela Onwuzoo

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says it has arrested one Mr. Pius Ochigbo for sale and distribution of fake tramadol and different brands of cough syrup with codeine.

Besides the arrest, the agency said it has intercepted a trailer and two trucks laden with tramadol at the Dan Lami’s Trailer park, Marine Beach, Apapa,Lagos, following a tipoff by a whistle blower.

Tramadol is an opioid pain medication used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. However, the agency is worried at the increasing rate of abuse of these drugs among Nigerian youths.

The Director General of NAFDAC , Prof. Moji Adeyeye, disclosed this in Lagos on Thursday while briefing journalists on recent activities of the agency, especially the seizures of expired,substandard and falsified medicines, and unwholesome food.

At the press briefing tagged: “NAFDAC and Your Health”, the NAFDAC boss, said Ochigbo was arrested after the agency received a complaint of a notorious patent medicine store in Abule Oja, Yaba that stocks prescription drugs.

She explained: “Enforcement officers gathered that the suspect had been arrested severally by the police in connection with sale of dangerous drugs.

After due surveillance, the team of Enforcement officers arrested Ochigbo (the suspect) on the 18th

January, 2018. Some quantities of Rohypnol, different brands of Tramadol (225mg, 200mg and 120mg) with several brands of cough syrup with codeine were discovered in his shop.

The drugs were carefully hidden on different sides of his shop which doubles as a grocery store.”

According to Adeyeye,on interrogation, Ochigbo claimed to have purchased the drugs from a registered pharmaceutical company.

“He also admitted to selling the controlled drugs to university students, area boys and members of the public”,she added.

The NAFDAC boss also said that the agency carried out an investigative raid of a ramshackle shop in a busy market in Dopemu, Agege, a popular suburb of Lagos, where several empty individual outer labels

of the various cough syrups with codeine were discovered in some of the unused rooms attached to the medicine shop.

Adeyeye noted that many of these drugs were drugs of abuse or narcotics such as codeine and tramadol.

“The user and abuser of the drugs get addicted or dependent on the drugs upon repeated use. The addiction could lead to crime such as sexual abuse, robbery, murder and terrorism. Most of the people that use the drugs are young people below 40 years old”, she said.

Adeyeye further stated that the agency had noticed with dismay the upsurge in street and bus hawking of drugs in Lagos and its environs.

She however, affirmed that enforcement officers of the agency have commenced intensive raids

on this menace and have arrested some hawkers and confiscated their wares,stressing that the exercise will be intensified until the agency completely dislodges them.

Adeyeye also revealed that the agency arrested one Dr.Olayemi Lateef of Kolaq Herbs Limited for illegal advertisement of Libigal Herbal Capsule and Univasur herbal capsule, adding that the agency’s investigation discovered that the listing approval of the product expired in October 2006.

To further curb the menace of drug abuse among youths, Adeyeye said NAFDAC would be recruiting young pharmacists to visit secondary schools across the country to warn them of the repercussion of drug abuse including the misuse of prescription medicine like codeine.

Dangote Group to set up 10,000ht tomotoes farm, plant in Katsina Segun Olaniyan Katsina

The Dangote Group has concluded plans to commence growing and processing of tomatoes with the establishment of a 10,000-hectare tomato farm in katsina state.

An Executive Director with the Group, Engr.

Mansir Ahmed who led a delegation on a visit to the Governor at the Government house in katsina said a tomato processing plant covering a space of 2,000 hectares would also be established.

While presenting Governor Aminu Bello Masari with maps and layouts of proposed tomato farm and processing plant, Ahmed said same is to be established within the second

Dangote

quarter of the year.

According to him, the farm and plant would be established close to Zobe dam in Dutsinma council area, adding that, the project’s commencement would however depend on the federal and state government’s approval for the dam and land use, respectively.

“The tomato farm would be divided into three sections of about 3,500 hectares each, with the crop to be rotated on each plot to check pests and related infection on the tomatoes”, he posited.

The Group Executive Director also maintained that, other crops like soya beans would be planted on the land, while the company was also considering investing in commercial ranching and production of diary products.

He said the company had gone round parts of the state in the last one year and decided to invest in the sector, appealing to the state government to lease the Songhai farm to the company to be used as a training facility.

Responding, Governor Masari lamented on the challenge that could be faced when relocating farmers owning farmlands on intended project site.

The Governor who noted that forest area close to the proposed site had been encroached upon over the years, said consideration must be given to cattle routes when setting up the farm and plant.

Fake tramador and cough sycrup packed by NAFDAC to be destroyed in Lagos

Alleged N5.5bn debt: Otudeko appears in court in obedience to summons Ibe Uwaleke

Group Managing Director of Honeywell Group Plc, Dr Oba Otudeko, on Thursday, appeared before a Federal High Court Lagos, to give evidence, in relation to a N5.5billion debt allegedly owed Ecobank Nigeria Plc. Justice Mohammed Idris had ordered his appearance in court, via a subpoena (witness summons), while ruling in a suit by Honeywell Flour Mills Plc, and its sister company - Anchorage Leisures Ltd against Ecobank Nigeria Ltd. The plaintiffs are challenging the alleged indebtedness to the bank, to the tune of

N5.5billion.

Justice Idris had ordered that a witness summons be personally served on Otudeko, following insistence of defence counsel, who argued that he (Otudeko) was his first witness.

The court had accordingly, issued a summons, to enable him (Otudeko) appear and testify before the court.

At the resumed hearing of the case on Thursday, the witness arrived the courtroom before commencement of proceedings, and when the case was called, he moved into the witness box.

He was sworn on the holy Bible and was permitted by the court to sit down.

Before his evidence in chief, Otudeko prayed the court for permission to speak and it was granted.

He told the court, that the said witness summons was not served on him personally, but that he was only informed by his legal officers.

Otudeko: “This is a first experience, and I am extremely delighted to be here to see all professionals in practice; I was away from Lagos, and only got a call from my officers who informed me of the position, and I came back yesterday.

“I have great respect for the institution of the court, and so I have deposed to my witness statement and have filed same,”

After his address to the court, Counsel to Ecobank, Mr O.A Divine, then began his examination in chief and asked the witness to tell the court his names, occupation and address.

In response, the witness replied: “ My name is Dr Oba Otudeko, I am a businessman, and my place of business is at No 6, Mekuwen St. Ikoyi Lagos,”.

When asked about his professional qualification, counsel to the plaintiff, Mr Olabode Olanipekun, raised objection, and pointed out to the court that the proper practice in such proceeding, was for the defence to lead the witness to adopt his written deposition.

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Diamond Bank supports NYSC with SAED initiative As part of efforts in ensuring youth development in the country, Diamond Bank, has again embarked on youth empowerment and support for young entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Scale Businesses through the National Youth Service Corps Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (NYSC SAED).

This year edition of the initiative will make it the fifth consecutive edition in a row that the bank is rewarding a set of Youth Corp members.

Speaking on behalf of the Bank Head, Sales, Mrs. Ogechi Altraide, said that Diamond Bank understands that the youth constitute about 60 per cent of the nation’s population and are the driving force of the economy.

Altraide, noted that the NYSC SAED initiative was borne out of the bank’s love for the youth and passion for grooming young entrepreneurs who will become employers of labor and business leaders of tomorrow.

She, however, added that Diamond Bank is doing a lot to ease the pains of the young graduates as job search which was why it created the first ever Curriculum Vitae (CV) bank ,which allows young graduate to upload their CVs to a digital bank where employers can easily asses the documents for employment purposes. She also encouraged the corps members to take advantage of all the Diamond Bank entrepreneurship grooming platforms; SAED and BET so as to acquire all the necessary skills to build a formidable business career.

“The edge I have in business today is as a result of the trainings and funding I got from the Diamond Bank full scholarship to Enterprise Development Center (EDC), which fortified me for the task ahead”.

Those where the words of Mr. Abiodun Folawiyo a past winner of the BET (Building Entrepreneurs Today) program, another platform through which Diamond Bank grooms and supports young entrepreneurs.

He also encouraged corps members to tap into the SAED program to be able to stand out in the tough country’s business terrain.

Prince Mohammed Momoh, the NYSC State coordinator in his speech, appreciated Diamond Bank for their unrelenting effort in training and supporting young businesses and entrepreneurs.

L-R: Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Hon. (Mrs.) Cecilia Ezeilo; Executive Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, during the sensitisation programme on the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) hosted by the Enugu State Government on Tuesday in Enugu.

ABCON bemoans continuous delay of NFIU’s autonomy

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The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has bemoaned the continuous delay in granting operational autonomy to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), saying, the action would derail progress in Nigeria’s financial system.

The ABCON President, Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, told journalists in Lagos that ABCON, a self-regulatory body of over 3,500 Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)-licenced Bureaux De Change (BDCs) registered to sell foreign exchange to end-users is worried over the delay and controversies surrounding NFIU’s autonomy.

He said that despite the looming threat of Nigeria’s expulsion from the Egmont Group, a 153-nation network of national financial intelligence units, the Senate and House Committees on Anti-Corruption have disagreed over the domiciliation of the NFIU and need to grant the body full autonomy.

The Recommendation 29 of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) permits the domiciliation of the Financial Intelligence Unit in any larger organisation as long as it has its operational and financial independence.

The bill to grant financial and operational autonomy to the unit,

which has been passed by both legislative chambers, is before the conference committee of the National Assembly, which is required to harmonise the discrepancies in both versions of the legislation.

Gwadabe said the delay should be avoided as it portends dangers for the entire financial market and could lead to Nigeria’s suspension by the Egmont Group.

According to Gwadabe, should such suspension occur, Visa, MasterCard and other credit cards issued

by Nigerian financial institutions would be rejected by global financial institutions. He added that such suspension could also adversely affect Nigeria’s credit rating by global financial markets.

Another adverse implications, the ABCON boss said, is that it would derail the anti-corruption war as recovery of looted funds abroad and other follow up by anti-corruption agencies will be hindered, making cooperation by sister global corruption agencies difficult.

He added that it could also affect the international ratings of Nigerian financial institutions, restricting their access to some big-ticket international transactions.

Nigeria will also no longer be able to benefit from financial intelligence shared by the other member coun-

tries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

He said that ABCON has zero tolerance for poor Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance, and therefore wants the relevant parties to unite to save Nigeria’s financial institutions from an unintended vulnerabilities, threats, risks and losses that would follow suspension

by Egmont Group.

The ABCON is also worried that the CBN continues to sell dollar to its members at N360/$1, while commercial banks buy at N357/$1. Gwadabe wants the CBN to address this unfair price mechanism which is working against the interest of BDCs adding that the group is also preparing to train its members on anti-money laundering compliance models that would enable them operate within regulation.

Speaking further on the NFIU autonomy, he explained that while the Senate committee recommended that the NFIU unit be moved from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the House committee has remained adamant that the autonomous unit must be retained within the EFCC, hence, delaying the transmission of the bill to President Muhammadu Buhari for his assent.

NDIC, ICPC strengthen partnership on corruption Due to its zero tolerance for all forms of malpractices within the corporation and in all the initiatives, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has strengthened its partnership with Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) to further curb corruption in the country.

The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Corporation, Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim, disclosed this development during the inauguration of

the re-constituted Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the Corporation by the Acting Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC), who was represented by the Head of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit, Mr. Justin Kuatsea.

Alhaji Ibrahim stated that based on its mandate and supervisory activities, the NDIC is at the forefront of the fight against corruption through the enforcement of good

corporate governance, transparency and accountability to minimise the risk of bank failure in order to protect depositors and ensure safety and soundness of the financial system.

He described the inauguration of the NDIC Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) as good development as it will further strengthen the Corporation’s resolve and its partnership with other government agencies involved in the anti-corruption fighttowards promoting credibleand effective service delivery in the public sector.

To that end, Alhaji Ibrahim further noted that the NDIC has been organising annual capacity building seminars for strategic stakeholders such as the ICPC, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Special Fraud Unit and Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit of the Nigeria Police Force in the area of financial crime investigation.

He also expressed the readiness of NDIC to sustain its participation in the capacity building programmes organised by the ICPC Training Academy.

Gwadabe said that if the impasse is not resolved, Nigeria, which was suspended from the group in July 2017, would be expelled at its next meeting expected to hold next month, a development which holds dire consequences for the nation’s financial sector.

Section 1, Sub-section 2(c) of the EFCC Act states that the commission is the designated financial intelligence unit in Nigeria charged with the responsibility of coordinating the various institutions involved in the fight against money laundering and enforcement of all laws dealing with economic and financial crimes in Nigeria.

Also, Section 6(l) pertaining to the functions of the commission provides that the EFCC shall be responsible for the collection of all reports relating to suspicious financial transactions, analysing and disseminating them to all relevant government agencies.

The Egmont Group provides a platform for sharing criminal intelligence and financial information pertaining to money laundering, terrorist financing, the proliferation of arms, corruption, financial crimes, economic crimes and similar offences geared towards the support of local and international investigations, prosecution and assets recovery.

Responding,the Acting Chairman of ICPCAlh. Abdullahi Bako, said ACTU was created by the ICPC in 2001 in all government agencies to curb corrupt practices and to establish transparent processes and procedures in the public sector.

He commended the NDIC for its commitment to transparency and accountability in the discharge of its regulatory responsibilities.

He concluded his remarks by expressing the hope that the inauguration of the unit would create synergy for effective collaboration between the two agencies.

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House Committee lauds PTAD on verification of NITEL, MTEL Pensioners

Adeosun hails Ugwuanyi over use of IGR

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Pensions, Hassan Shekarau has said that the attestation by NITEL/Mtel pensioners on the ongoing verification exercise by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) in Kano is an affirmation of the quality service rendered by the agency.

Hassan said this on Thursday in Kano during a surprise visit to the centre where the pensioners from adjoining states in the North West zone.

The lawmaker, who was

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there as part of oversight functions by the committee interacted with the pensioners and personnel of the agency to observe the conduct of the exercise.

Hon Shekarau said that he was pleased with the exercise describing it as another example of the well-organized procedures embarked upon by the Directorate.

He assured that the House would support the Directorate to hasten budgetary process for funds to be released to pay the pensioners their entitlements while advising the pensioners to adhere to the processes.

The Executive Secretary of PTAD, Barrister Sharon Ikeazor also monitored the exercise to ensure the exercise is a hitch-free.

The verification involved review of the pensioners documents, scanning and biometric capture as well as ensuring quality assurance towards computation of their entitlements.

The North West Zonal Chairman of NITEL Pensioners Association, Mr Engineer Samuel Johnson expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for approving their verification after they had waited for many

years.

He said that they were treated with dignity, proper care good welfare.

The Chairman and Coordinator of the Association’s Kano territory, Mohammed Ishaq also said that their hopes have been restored towards receiving the retirement benefits.

Another pensioner, Akomoh Francis who came from Gusau in Zamfara state where he has lived and worked for over thirty years said he was so pleased to have been verified, having been assured of a thorough exercise.

Edo Govt reopens job portal March 1 Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed that the state government is finalising arrangements to reopen the EdoJobs portal on March 1, 2018.

In a statement on Thursday, in Benin City, by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr Crusoe Osagie, the governor said the reopening of the portal would extend the window of opportunities for more youths to be captured in the state’s jobs database.

The governor reassured youths in the state of his administration’s commitment to fulfil his campaign promise of creating 200,000 jobs for the teeming unemployed youths.

According to Obaseki, “The reopening of the job portal is to capture more youths in the state, who are to undergo employability and capacity building training. After their training, these youths will be matched with employers of labours, who have indicated interest in employing young people.

“It is clear that we have a crisis of youth unemployment and we are making frantic efforts to address it. There are various options the applicants on the jobs portal can choose from.The EdoJobs initiative trained a batch of 500 youths late last year, and also supplied over 4,000 people trained by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) this year.

EdoJobs is an employment initiative of Godwin Obaseki-led administration to train and retrain graduates with post-secondary school certificates on business writing, workplace ethics, problem-solving skills, emotional intelligence and managing conflicts, among others. The initiative gives applicants the opportunity for job placements in companies across the state.

The portal provides the state government with data of applicants, which it uses for planning skills training for the job seekers in collaboration with companies requiring skilled labour.

L-R: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo; Co-Managing Partner, 8miles, United Kingdom, Mr. Nathan Mintah; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Beloxxi Industries Limited, Mr. Obi Ezeude and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, at the commissioning of Phase 2 and foundation laying of Beloxxi Industries’ Phase 3 Expansion Project, supported

by Fidelity Bank in Agbara, Ogun State ...on Thursday.

Court jails 6 rural electricity agency directors over N5.2bn scam Justice Adebukola Banjoko of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court sitting in Gudu, Abuja today, convicted and sentenced former directors of the Rural Electricity Agency, REA, to various jail terms for their culpability In the N5.2bn scam. The convicts include Engr.

Samuel Ibi, former managing director, REA; Dr. Abdullahi Aliyu, former permanent secretary of the ministry of power; Simon Kirdi Nanle, an Accountant in REA; Engr. Kayode Orekoya, Director of Projects; Abdusamad Garba Hahun, Assistant Director and Kayode Oyedeji, Head of Legal Department.

They were charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for criminal breach of trust in fraudulently awarding contract for Grid Extension and

Solar Electricity from the amended 2008 budget of the REA. They also allegedly fraudulently facilitated the withdrawal of the sum of N119.7million from the account of the agency domiciled in Central Bank of Nigeria.

In the course of trial, the prosecution led by Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, called 7 witnesses before closing its case. Rather than open its defence, the defendants through Paul Ewekoro SAN made a no case submission which was overruled by the Court and thereafter were called upon to open their defences.

The 1st-3rd defendants rested their cases on that of the Prosecution. The 4th - 6th Defendants testified in person. Final addresses were filed, exchanged and adopted. Upon adoption of the

respective final addresses by the prosecution and the defendants, the court adjourned to February 8, 2018 for judgment.

The court in a well considered judgement today, dismissed the 1st defendant’s (Gekpe) application challenging jurisdiction of the court to entertain the charge.

On the substantive charge, the court found that the prosecution had established by evidence all ingredients of the offences against the defendants.

The defendants were accordingly convicted and sentenced as follows: 1st defendant sentenced to 3yrs imprisonment with an option of N5million fine; the 3rd - 6th defendants sentenced to 3yrs imprisonment with an option of of N500,000 fine each, payable within the 30 days.

By Moses Oyediran,

The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun has expressed delight at the impressive pace of development in Enugu State, attributing the stride to the focused leadership of Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and his prudent management of the state’s meagre resources to address the basic needs of the people.

Mrs. Adeosun, who described Gov. Ugwuanyi as a “brave” leader, noted that the governor has done very well in growing the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) “transparently” and has also ensured that the revenues collected are utilized for the development of the state.

The finance minister spoke at the launch of the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) in Enugu, which offer taxpayers an opportunity, within a limited time, to regularize their tax status relating to previous tax periods.

She emphasized the need for the development of taxes that will assist states and the country achieve their potentials and vision for the people, stressing that “with regular taxes, we will avoid the pain that the recent collapse in oil prices and the consequent recession inflicted on Nigerians”.

Mrs. Adeosun also commended Gov. Ugwuanyi for the massive road projects in the state, especially his administration’s intervention on federal roads such as the 9th Mile-NgwoMiliken Hill-New Market road, adding that “Enugu State is one of the states where a lot is going on”.

The minister disclosed that the federal government has recognized that infrastructure is the key to job creation, growth and wealth, stressing that “payment of taxes is a fundamental requirement for our growth story”.

She said: “We have already released N1.2 trillion in capital so far for the 2017 budget, which commenced in June and most of this was applied to roads, bridges, rails, power, our airports and other key infrastructural projects”.

Also speaking, the Executive Secretary of Joint Tax Board, Sir Oseni Elamah, who applauded the finance minister for initiating the scheme, also commended Gov. Ugwuanyi for his giant strides in Enugu State.

Describing Ugwuanyi as a “digital governor”, Sir Elamah said that the governor has been able to manage the resources of the state in a transparent manner that has added value to the lives of the people, wondering how he has been able to achieve such remarkable feats with the meagre income of the state.

“The governor (Ugwuanyi) is doing it in a digital way, because we all know that Enugu State is not one of the oil producing states, it is among the states that get the least federal allocation. We wonder where the governor gets the resources to do that he is doing”, the Executive Secretary said.

In his address, Gov. Ugwuanyi while appreciating the minister for her resourcefulness, dynamism and commitment, which he said saw to the establishment of the scheme, disclosed that his administration, despite daunting economic constraints, has through prudent management and application of its meagre resources, made substantial progress in actualizing its set objectives for the benefit of the people.

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Why a lot of musicians fail –Oyinkansade He was the cynosure of the eyes when he came 4th at the season 5 edition of the MTN Project West Africa where he displayed his unique skills in singing and stage performance. Born Oyinkansade Dare style of music differs from others. He caught the watchful eyes of music mogul, Tee Y Mix, who went on to sign him to his record label, Known for his fusion of Yoruba and English in his music, Oyinkanade since, it has been back-to-back music production for the promising singer. He kicked off 2018 with two amazing songs, Oluwa Feat.

Qdot and Ayo (My Prayer). In this chat with MUTIAT ALLI, he tells us more about his music, plans for the year, and how MTN Project Fame Enjoy‌

stared at you in the face when you kicked off?

for me at that time when I started was selfwhat impact would you make?

You mentioned the fact that you are a song writer and how long does it take you to come up with a song?

With your experience as an artiste that broke from the norm, why do you think musicians fail?

I think basically a lot of musicians out there

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Have you ever been sucked?

Tell us a few things about Oyinkanade that a When you started this professionally after the music reality TV show, how did you carve a niche for yourself and what were the goals you had set for yourself at that time?

I learnt I could do Fuji easily with a blend of my Were there any other professions you were thinking of pursuing in, or were this like your childhood dream?

It has always been music but sometimes I often Did you have a weakness at that time that

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‘I learnt the fusion of Fuji & RNB songs from MTN Project Fame’

Fast Track to 2017, you put out a few songs, Adebanke and Jekanmo, How well are those songs doing in the society and how was 2017 like for you generally?

has the response been so far?

and Albums coming soon?

What standard or criteria does someone out there who wants or you want to work with meet?

Are there any collaboration, projects, E. Ps

Any Shout outs?

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Love wax cold between Otunba Alex Onabanjo and wife Socialite Otunba Alex Onabanjo and his wife, Yeye Lanre Onabanjo, were a model couple to their children, family and friends.

They rocked many society parties together and were obviously

Quincy Ayodele celebrates birthday with less privileged

daughters: Mojisola, Olabisi, Moyosore, Omobusola and Omodunni.

Many celebrity tabloids never hesitated to list them as one of the most celebrated couple.

But that was when the going was good. Report swirling around the grapevine suggest that the famous couple could no longer keep the as they have ended their over 40 years union. It was gathered that the former in-laws to former President Olusegun Obasanjo decided to collapse their celebrated union due to estrangement.

The Daily Times source have it that the seed of controversies culminating in this separation was

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when Gbenga dropped the earthshaking allegations among others that Moji, the mother of his two children, slept with both his father (Chief Obasanjo) and the father-in-law (Otunba Alex). That allegation of incest rocked the once happy Onabanjo family to the base and things have never remained the same.

The Onabanjos not quite long after that incident, left their palatial mansion in Ikeja GRA husband, Gbenga Obasanjo, opt- for another place in Ikoyi. ed to walk in different directions,

Princess Adesola, Ooni of Ife sister celebrates birthday in style

Cross section of Oni sisters

One of the three beautiful elder sisters of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Princess Adesola Ogunwusi, last week Monday, celebrated her 46thbirthday in style The cool and mien high society lady, who hosted important dignitaries at her cozy Victoria Garden City, Lagos home, was the cynosure of all eyes as she twinkled her toes on the dance

guests who were on hand to wine and dine with her The Ooni was ably represented by the patriarch of the family, Prince Ogunwusi and her siblings, Princess Folashade Ogunwusi- Fadairo and Bimpe Ogunwusi-Daudu, who were on hand to make it a fun day for Princess Adesola as she is fondly called, with Ile-Ife high chiefs, family and friends in attendance.

Quincy Ayodele deep sea trip

Founder and Chief Executive of Quincy Herbals International, Mrs. Quincy Ayodele, recently celebrated her birthday not with elites or celebrities rather she celebrated to mark her birthday quietly with the less privileged in expression of her love and affection for them and further appreciates the glory of God on the success recorded by the brand in its over two decades of operation The delectable World Health Organisation (WHO) expert on natural health, who pioneered professional herbal slimming in this part of world, visited Lagos State Special Destitute Home in

Ebute Metta, Lagos with gifts, snacks and other items to over 1000 destitute living in the expansive compound.

Coincidentally, one of her daughters, Marita Abdul, who is the Executive Director/Company Lawyer of Quincy Herbals, also shares same birthday date with her mother and was on the trip, along with the grandchildren, to show love.

Quincy and her husband later in the afternoon entertained some few close family and friends who came to merry with them inside their Ikoyi Lagos home to some cool music and sumptuous meal.

Omotola and hubby lend support to World Creative Conference As part of effort to achieve the knowledge economy in Nigeria, the World Creative Conference and Awards has been scheduled to hold in Nigeria in 2018.

The event according to organisers will be held in the third quarter of 2018. The World Creative Conference (WCC) is to celebrate the Creative industry towards realising a global success in the effort to create a knowledge economy globally.

According to the President of the awards, Mr. Kola King, the WCC is for the Creative industry. “Nigeria has relied for too long on Oil. It is one of the reasons why we are here in recession. We need to diversify to make the economy buoyant. This is why we are bringing together the world under one umbrella to recognize the stakeholders in the creative world.�

The event is already gathering momentum as corporate bodies have started throwing weight behind it. Organisers revealed that Aquatic Jungle Entertainment owned by Captain Mathew Ekehinde and his celebrity wife, Omotola Jalade Ekehinde is a partner. The likes of Wikky Entertainment and Islanders Magazine have also showed interests in the event.

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Among the important personalities that have also expressed interests in the WCC 2018 is Mr. Dapo Aruwajoye, a politician and Special Adviser to the Ondo State governor.

The Creative industry has been described as the next oil in the world.

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Barbara Uchenna Okereke takes a leap

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Ajimobi, Ganduje set for classy white wedding After a successful traditional

Barbara

While many ladies dread adventures, some other relishes it. Barbara Uchenna Okereke is never tired of exploring new grounds Like a lady on a mission, and nail to restore Nigeria s moribund bakery business to its glory days Uchenna, a graduate of Electrical Electronics Engineering from Anambra State University, holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in oil and gas management, from Coventry

University, London Campus, in the United Kingdom.

Having discovered her talent in cake crafting and decoration, coupled with a passion for arts, she improved her skill by enrolling in Fair Cake Premier School London, where she learnt the art of cake decoration.

Taking advantage of the current unemployment situation in the country and capitalizing on her skills, she created a niche for herself in the cake industry.

Social Media Week Lagos 2018 debuts AfricaNXT One of the most anticipated event Social Media Week Lagos will once again converge the biggest names and players in the Tech Space.

With attendance of about 15,000 people in its last edition and 454 million global online view social media week Lagos is back for its 6th edition tagged “Closer�. The event would run from 26th February to 2nd March 2018.

The venue is The Landmark Center Victoria Island Lagos.

The Social Media Week Lagos has an array of exciting features one of which is the highly anticipated AfricaNXT. Scheduled to hold from Tuesday 27th to Thursday 1st March 2018, AfricaNXT seeks to merge the gap between non technology enthusiasts and technology to add values to their businesses and open their minds to new opportunities and ideas to grow their businesses and their brands.

AfricaNXT will have a designated space within the same venue; a purpose built

pavilion to accommodate 2000 participants who would engage in workshops, exhibitions and enlightening conversations centered around Africa such as the following: Virtually African A Pop Up VR Film Fest: this pushes the boundaries and thinking around the African experiences. This would feature the using virtual reality science to tell their stories and showcase how African artists are ingeniously collaborating to blend art and technology together.

Chop and Chat Small Bites Big Conversations: chefs, food enthusiast and cultural mavens would be leading an intimate conversation on the future of food in Africa and the impact of the continent on global food culture. The chefs table is not left out as discussions would be on while our chefs shows us tricks and tips to better our cooking.

The segment would be cocurated by Pop up Africa.

son of Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, Abolaji Idris, and one of the beautiful daughters of Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, Fatima, last November in Kano, arrangements for the solemnization to seal the marriage proceedings has been concluded and it is certain to be grand.

There are indications that the wedding, slated for next month (March), would hold in Abuja and Kano State. The traditional wedding that held last year is still a talk of the town, as it was a very colourful event, with the ladies looking super gorgeous in her Ankara

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It was a display of culture and

by the troupe from Kano. The

were accompanied by traditional dancers from Oyo and welcomed

by the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sansui II.

When Ogun went agog for Gbenga Daniel and wife Sagamu in Ogun State was agog recently when former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, held his annual and 13th edition of thanksgiving on Sunday, January, 28, Termacle, Erinwole Road, GRA, Sagamu Ogun State The church was filled beyond the capacity as the congregation made up of important dignities, VIP guests, government officials and politicians from all over the country made it to the annual thanksgiving and memorial service put together by Daniel.

Guests were entertained with sonorous praise and worship songs from over 20 choir groups that came for the competition at the annual event, where Daniel and

Olufunke Daniel and husband

his ageless wife, Yeye Olufunke, hosted the people of their hometown.

With the large turnout, it was glaring that Daniel is still loved by his people whom he governed for eight years as virtually all

his loyalists were in attendance at what looked like a reunion of sorts for them.

They were full of smiles as they exchanged pleasantries.

Daniel then deputy, Alhaja Salimot Badru, came with her husband,

Titi Oseni, the then Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Kayode Amusan and Mrs. Folake Marcus Bello were some of the known loyalists of the former governor that were present.

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Jeff Akoh to headline second edition of ‘Live & Wavy” alongside Iyanya, 9ice, Tjan

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State of the music Will Nigerian artistes ever penetrate more than the African Diaspora in the US and Europe?

The truth here is, for much of the shouts about

platforms), as a key limiter of Nigerian musicians from crossing over into other markets.

The truth here is, for much of the shouts about

on Nigerian artistes, much of the progress we have made have been in African Diaspora communities.

You have seen the pictures on Instagram. Those classic images where a Nigerian artiste stands

on Nigerian artists, much of the progress we have made have been in African diaspora communities.

The same way we dominate the continent right here at home, we are doing the same to Africans who have created their small continents in these cities. They consume local content, chase the art with the same passion of local fans, and are willing to see their favourite artistes live.

who are caught in various poses, most of it midscream. The captions are usually alike: “Thank you Houston, we killed it.” Or “London came through for me. I love you guys.”

All of them simply telling the story of how a Nigerian artist has carried the art created in a dingy studio in Lagos, to a huge venue, and had supporters in a foreign country appreciate the art enough to pay money, clear their schedules and come out to witness it live. It is the stuff that gets people on Instagram drooling, and the fanboys praising.

But truly, who are the people attending these concerts and spinning these record? What demography do they fall under, and what communities do they belong to?

Bizzle Osikoya, the Nigerian music entrepreneur rarely ever comes out in public. He shared a video of Cardi B talking about her keys to success,

the same as playing Eko Hotel, only this time, Ghanaians and Liberians have accents, and visas.

They are serving Africa, whether in Lagos or New York or Paris. The crowd remains the same, and the communities unchanging.

I asked a black American colleague who is a Music Editor at a top news platform in the UK and his report was stark but through. According to the promotional moves with Drake and other artistes,

artiste. Much of the wave and noise about him are from African communities who are embracing his music.

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do showcase(s) in (the) UK or US, everyone is have some underground following, but in Atlanta in the African community. If you need to expand investment.”

Of course, it got people triggered. The reaction was swift instant. This was a rare moment of truth from a member of the industry support structure, who have worked, managed and ensured that musicians have moved closer to the spotlight.

Tiwa Savage, dropped a lengthy reply in the comment section, explaining her point of view.

Read it below: “Wow @bizzle two sides to EVERY story ... you are always talking about Nigerian artistes not promoting their shoes, Nigerian artists not doing this or not doing that but you manage artists and should know better than to generalize and always put blame on the artists.

“Many artists do invest EVERYTHING back in their craft, work long hours creating music only to have to pay for their music to be played on various platforms ... so many things I can touch on but not enough characters on IG. You can post this video and encourage us artist and not

truth. And much of the time, the truth in the Nigerian music industry, is suppressed and discredited.

The point here is for artistes from Nigeria seeking to make their music penetrate new markets to there. Think about it, there are upcoming artistes that are local to these countries. Why would the done that to them?

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artists that you celebrate when they achieve milestones internationally and usually with no help but themselves and their manager. The world is

DJs, promoters, artists, etc”.

Tiwa is preaching for more support for musicians and insinuating that payola, (the practice of paying media houses for airplay and features on their

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, February 9, 2017

Daniel Nwaokocha

5 healthy eating tips to maintain your figure The statement “See, I am fat!” is what most

is very obsessed with their weight and there is a lot of confusion regarding what to eat and what not to. With thousands of varieties of food containing nutrients, minerals and

desired result but never follow the path and that is where we lack. “Dieting these days has become a fad. Following a particular diet has become a status symbol. It gives you results too but at the cost of your inner body system and the moment you stop doing it, the weight usually bounces back. The focus should be on a healthy approach with a balanced diet to have long-term results. A simple way to put Tomar, Cinical nutritionist, yoga expert and She further adds, “The most common and unfortunate myth which has become a belief, that eating less will make a person weigh less.

Right food at right time and in right quantity is the only effective and long-term solution.

Today you might not feed your body, and it might not demand for food but ill effects like hair loss, fatigue, loss of concentration will

in a day – breakfast, lunch and dinner. A balanced diet is when it has 60-70% of Carbohydrates, 15-20% of Proteins and 1015% of Fats. Therefore, skipping these meals can result in poor digestion capacity, stress, fatigue and a disturbed immune system.

ourselves to provide 5 simple, yet effective healthy eating tips that you can follow every out that they become less productive at work.

5. Five servings of fruits and vegetables:

various colors of fruits and vegetables in your diet, which is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. A human body needs a certain Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamins and minerals, which is considered as essential micronutrients. In addition, it is a forerunner of many vital functions such as for the maintenance of skin, hair and heart health. So the next time you sit down to have lunch, be sure to include some vegetables in the menu.

4. Four pints (2 liters) of water: A lot of you ladies want the glow on your important component of healthy eating tips is to drink at least 8-12 glasses of water every day. A human body contains 55 per cent to

i.e. breakfast, should be a taboo to you. Make sure you look forward to having all meals to have a healthy productive day.

2. Two hours of gap: If you are in the habit of eating your dinner and immediately going off to sleep, then you should stop that right now. As the day passes by, the metabolism decreases and your body needs at least two hours of gap between your last meal of the day and sleeping time. Moreover, if the meal you had is left undigested then it can lead to toxin accumulation, weight gain and bloating. Most people tend to get back home from work very late and they still end up eating heavy. It is not right. You should stop over somewhere and eat before getting home or better still, have fruits for dinner instead of eating heavy.

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the toxins and adds in weight loss. Moreover, it balances the immune system, maintains brain, blood functioning, and helps in carriage of nutrients throughout the body. So after eating, walking, working, be sure to drick a good glass of water.

3. Three major meals: The foundation of health consists of the three major meals that one should not skip

One hour of physical activity: Whether you are young or old, one hour of physical activity that keeps you charged is absolutely necessary. A proper workout should be a combination of strength training and cardio but if you do not have so much time to spare, then 30 – 35 minutes of brisk walking and stretching will also do. It will help you keep your weight under control and reduce stress and lifestyle disorders to a great extent. Do not neglect getting involved

in physical activities. Even at an old age, you could still look younger and stronger than your age.

We do hope that these tips have been useful to help you your dreams. If you have any more questions or contributions or issues you need to discuss, feel free to hit us up on our