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Anambra guber debate: Obiano, Obaze, Nwoye, Chidoka list priorities if elected

Alphonsus Nweze and John Ndu, Awka

ÏÏÏ Major candidates for Satur-

day’s governorship election in Anambra State were on Sunday subjected to governorship debate at the Emmaus House Complex, Awka, the state capital. The debate, organised by Channels Television, was an opportu-

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nity for the candidates to intimate the people on their administrative blueprints and canvassed for votes from the electorate. The candidates were Dr. Tony Nwoye of All Progressives Congress (APC); Governor Willie Obiano of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA); Dr. Oseloka Obaze of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP); Chief Godwin EzeeContinued on page 5

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Digital Broadcast switchover: Reps seeks amendment to NBC Act

Ï Says analogue broadcast should wait until 95% PSC coverage is achieved Ï ‘There’s need for collaboration between Information Ministry and NBC’

Ganiyu Obaaro

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up of the Ad-hoc Committee by the House of Rep-

resentatives to set a new template for the broadcast industry in the country, the committee has made far Continued on page 6

N13bn recovery: Whistleblower ‘ll be paid this month - Finance Minister 7 Govs Umahi, Ugwuanyi, others champion roadmap for economic integration of S’East 6 Moody downgrades 8 banks’ long-term local currency deposit 5 North won’t succumb to blackmail over 5 restructuring - Prof Ango Abdullahi

L-R: Director General, South East Governors’ Forum, Profs. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya; former Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji; former Editor of Champion Newspaper, Emma Agu and Publisher/Chairman, Folio Communications Group, Mr. Fidelis Anosike at the South East Governors’ Forum Economic Summit Gala Dinner/ Honour organised by Ndigbo and Entrepreneurship in Enugu... on Saturday

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Obiano, Obaze, Nwoye, Chidoka list priorities if elected Continued from page 1 mo of Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA); and Chief Osita Chidioka of United People Party (UPP). Fielding questions at the events, Governor Obiano said the vision of his administration is to make Anambra State the first choice investment destination and a hub for industrialisation and commercial activities. Obiano noted that his mission is to create a socially stable, business-friendly environment that will attract both indigenes and

foreigners to seek wealth creating opportunities in Anambra State. The APGA candidate stressed that prior to his administration, insecurity had eaten deep into the economic fabrics of the state, saying that within a year, he arrested insecurity which gave rise to influx of investors, social and economic activities. He said, “69 people were kidnapped in the previous administration, but now, people are enjoying, walking freely and bringing traditional marriages home. “The security in the state has attracted wealth to the

state. Today, Anambra gets a billion naira every month. I have maintained constant payment of salary. My policies prevented Anambra from experiencing recession.” Obiano said he would sustain heavy investments in agriculture. He observed that Anambra State today has started exporting tubers of yam to the United States and Europe. Speaking on the ongoing construction of International City Airport, Obiano explained that Anambra had no financial obligations as it was a tripartite arrangements with Chi-

nese Company. Obiano said he grew the Anambra State economy by N1 trillion from N2.8 trillion in the administration of his predecessor to N3.98 trillion within three and half years in the office. He said that was possible because of inflow of investment outside the state due to effective security he has provided for the state. But Obiano declined to speak on the quarrel between him and his predecessor, Mr. Peter Obi, who has been leading the campaign against him through the candidature of Oseloka Obaze, the PDP governor-

ship candidate. He however said a demand to pay certain amount of money was made on him for allegedly funding his campaign but he declined because they did not owe any body. Obiano said he was the only person who can drive the state not his opponents who have not actually have the experience to govern the State. On his part, the candidate the APC, Dr. Tony Nwoye, said his vision had been to engage every youths meaningfully and take them off the streets. Nwoye, who debunked the allegation associating him with cultism and vandalism, said he had been protecting the rights of the people as an activist. He said: “I have employed over 150 youths as a legislator. I condemned the proscription of IPOB by the present administration. They are fighting for their rights and they need to be given fair hearing.

“I will build vast roads especially in the rural communities to connect other agrarian communities to expedite exportation. Nwoye said his administration would anchor on education, health, housing, infrastructure, portable water and many more. Also, the candidate of the PDP, Dr. Oseloka Obaze, noted he would conduct local government election within six months of his emergence as governor. Obaze maintained that he would fix the state to retain its glorious position which it had lost. In another development, the candidate of the UPP, Chief Osita Chidioka, restated that he would apply principal of wisdom and morality in his government. Chidoka explained he would embrace high vision and sustainability as well as change the bearings of the state and invest more on individuals and infrastructure.

North won’t succumb to blackmail - Prof Ango ÏÏÏ A former Vice Chan-

L-R: Executive Director, Small and Medium Enterprise Bank of Industry, Mr. Waheed Olagundu; President, Guardians of the Nation International (GOTNI), Mr. Linus Okorie; former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof. Kingsley Mohgalu and Managing Director, NANET Hotels and Suite, Mr. INI Akpabio, during the GOTNI 2017, Emerging Leaders conference in Abuja... on Sunday.

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Moody downgrades 8 banks’ long-term local currency deposit Motolani Oseni, Lagos

ÏÏÏ Moody has downgrad-

ed to B2 from B1, the longterm local currency deposit and issuer ratings of eight banks over weaker capacity of the government to provide support. The eight banks are Access Bank Plc, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank), United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) and Zenith Bank Plc. Others are Union Bank of Nigeria Plc (Union), First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FBN) and Sterling Bank Plc and Bank of Industry. Concurrently, Moody’s downgraded the baseline credit assessments (BCAs) of Zenith and GTBank to B2 from B1. According to the rating agency report, “The rat-

ing action follows Moody’s downgrade of Nigeria’s government bond ratings to B2, with a stable outlook, from B1, with stable outlook, on 7 November 2017” The globally rating agency attributed the downgrade to government’s reduced capacity to provide support to Nigerian banks in times of stress and, the banks’ significant holdings of government securities linking their credit profiles to that of the government. “The decision to downgrade banks’ long-term foreign currency deposit ratings follows the downgrade of the relevant country ceiling for foreign currency deposits to B3 from B2,” the report stated The report further disclosed that, “The primary driver of the rating action is the weaker capacity of

the government to provide support to banks, in case of stress, as reflected in the downgrade of the sovereign issuer rating to B2 from B1. “Subsequently, Access Bank and UBA’s long-term local currency deposit ratings and Bank of Industry’s long-term issuer ratings no longer benefit from a onenotch uplift from their b2 BCAs (or standalone credit profile, as is the case for Bank of Industry) as these are now at the same level as the government bond rating. “The long-term local currency deposit ratings of Sterling, Union and FBN have been affirmed at B2, as their b3 BCAs continue benefiting from one notch of government support uplift. “The secondary driver rating action is the Nigerian banks’ significant holdings of government

securities, which generally exceed 100 per cent of their core capital, linking their credit profile to that of the government. In view of the correlation between sovereign and bank credit risk, the banks’ stand alone credit profiles and ratings are constrained by the rating of the government. “As a result, the BCAs for Zenith and GTBank have been downgraded to b2 from b1, in line with the downgrade of the government issuer rating, despite the resilient financial performance witnessed by both banks over the last 24 months. “The BCAs of the other rated Nigerian banks have been affirmed as they already capture risks emanating from their sovereign exposures,” the report added.

cellor of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria and a member of the Northern intelligentsia, Prof Ango Abdullahi has described the strident calls for restructuring as a tool for “cheap blackmail whenever a Northerner is at the helm of affairs” in Nigeria. Speaking exclusively to The Daily Times at his Garmin Zaria, Kaduna State, the professor who is also the spokesman of Northern Elders Forum, noted that the southern political elite have invariably used the persistent calls for restructuring as a weapon for extracting political and economic patronage of the Federal Government in favour of their regional interests whenever political power resides with the North. Ango recalled that the strategy of whipping the Northern political leadership into submission started with “the National Question campaign” during the era of former President Shehu Safari. He argued that whenever southerners held sway as Nigerian presidents, “the proponents of restructuring that you are seeing today lost their voices”. He went on to say that throughout the era of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and later “the five

or six years of President Goodluck Jonathan, there was no such thing as the strident calls for restructuring because their own was at the helm of affairs”. Turning to the challenge of increased poverty, unemployment and insecurity, Abdullahi said, “These are all the fallout of poor leadership, which, at best ends results from bad governance.” He lamented the political culture that has made elections more important to elected representatives than their records of performaces in office, adding that “this was the culture that shaped the 2015 politics and must be avoided in 2019 to give room for deepening democracy. Turning to the reports of giving special premium to ongoing alliances across the nation ahead of 2019 and the question of performance by elected representatives, Abdullahi said it is misplaced. He explained that the culture of being re-elected taking precedence over performance that could impact positively on the lives of the electorate should be discarded. He then urged Nigerian voters to “look before they leap in 2019, to avoid bad electoral choices with dire consequences to their socio-economic advancement”.

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Reps seeks amendment to NBC Act Continued from page 1 reaching recommendations that it considers will make the critical sector more sustainable and meet current and future challenges. The committee, according to a report made available to The Daily Times among other recommendations, said: “There should be an amendment to the NBC Act to strengthen its regulatory responsibility

and develop a standard regulatory documentation for digital broadcasting as contained in the White paper report; Amendments to existing legislation to incorporate Government policy recommendations on digital broadcasting in Nigeria and to legalise Digital Access Fee (DAF) and Conditional Access Fee (CAF). “There should be an amendment to the NBC Act to strengthen its regulatory responsibility and develop

a standard regulatory documentation for digital broadcasting as contained in the White paper report. “There should be an effective collaboration between the Ministry of Information and NBC on the digital switch over process. “NBC and the Ministry should develop the proposed National Media Content Policy for the Digital TV era, covering a media content master plan including media content fund

(MCF) to fund content production. Management of the fund should be as proposed by the Ministry with necessary legal backing. “That optimal management of Spectrum for the DSO should be ensured by the Ministry. It is equally important to confirm the total amount harvested from the sale of the spectrum by NBC and how these monies were expended. “That Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON)

L-R: Alhaji Abdulazeez Usman; former Minister of Sports and Social Development, Alhaji Seidu Sambawa; former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) and former Governor of Ogun State/ Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),National Chairmanship Candidate, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, during a courtesy visit on Babangida in Minna, Niger State ... at the weekend.

should be involved in the activities of STB Manufacturers to ensure standard and avoid a situation where the country is turned into a dumping ground for substandard and obsolete equipment. “That NBC should collaborate with Nigcomsat on the best way to use its facilities for the switch over to enable the country conserve foreign exchange. “The Government should offer more incentives to STB Manufacturers to encourage local manufacturing of STBs, but not necessarily subsidy. “That the license issued to Set Top box Manufacturers who have failed or neglected to establish manufacturing plants to engage our teeming unemployed youths and create other opportunities in pursuit of local content should be withdrawn forthwith in accordance with the terms of the license and consider licensing or replacing them with Nigerian companies who have capacity in accordance with the provisions of the White Paper. “The Ministry and other key stakeholders should initiate effective public enlightenment programme to create awareness on the process and expectations of the digital switch over.

“That the ongoing phased/State implementation of the DSO strategy should be thoroughly supervised and monitored by the Ministry. Signal Distributors must exhibit capacity to cover at least 80% of an assigned state before being allocated or proceeding to another state. Other recommendations by the committee include the following: “That the issue surrounding the quality of equipment purchased by one of the licenced Signal Distributors as observed during the oversight tour of the Committee, should be further investigated in order to assure Nigerians and ensure standard in line with global best practices. The actual amount paid to ITS by NBC must be ascertained for the records. “NBC should coordinate activities of STB Manufacturers and the Content Aggregators in the manner recommended by the white paper. “That Inview Technology should be further investigated on public procurement infractions observed during the investigation as well as status of funds generated and utilised. The committee also recContinued on page 7

Govs Umahi, Ugwuanyi, Ikpeazu, others champion roadmap for economic integration of South East

Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏ The Chairman of

the South-East Governors Forum and Ebonyi State Governor Dave Umahi has said that the zone is motivated to purse the 2017 South East Regional Economic Summit with new vigour. Governor Umahi stated this in Enugu at the weekend during the three-day South-East Economic summit with a theme titled: “Repositioning South-East for Rapid Economic Development.” According to Umahi, the summit will address the perception of lack of consistency and will bring about the long awaited development of the region economically. He said, “We have the potential to change our story by coming together as a people. If we begin to imbibe hard work, we will get it right in the south-east. The lessons of the summit would help us to get it right.” Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi while welcoming the participants stated that the three-

day summit was timely, considering the mounting economic challenges in the country. Ugwuanyi commended the four other governors from the zone for their commitment to the Forum and the unity of purpose. According to him, “The South East zone needs to be rejuvenated economically in the face of dwindling and unsteady fortunes from oil. Our industries need to be reactivated while new ones are required to jump-start our much needed economic growth as a region. In this way, the internally generated revenue portfolio of the states will be enhanced”. Ugwuanyi urged industrialists and entrepreneurs from the South East to, as a matter of necessity, invest in the zone for rapid and sustainable economic development. “I am confident that at the end of this Summit, a roadmap for massive and rapid economic development of the South East Zone would have emerged”, he added. The Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, also commended the SouthEast Governors for organ-

ising the summit, noting that the National Assembly members from the region would complement their efforts by seeking for the passage of the South-East Development Commission. He said they would avoid the mistake made which aborted the previous bill by engaging members of the National Assembly from other parts of the country in consultations before a fresh bill is presented. Ekweremadu said, “The South-East Commission Bill failed in the House of Representatives but was passed in the Senate. “We are believing God, we are going to work with other lawmakers from other parts of the country to make that commission a reality.” The deputy senate president stressed the need for regional cooperation but expressed regrets that there was no legislative backing to compel the implementation of the resolutions reached. He said that the Senate was working had to devolve more power from the Exclusive list to the Concurrent list. In his goodwill message,

Chief Nnia Nwodo, President, Ohaneze Ndigbo, commended the governors for the event, saying the summit was a phenomenon as it will help in moving the region forward. ”The summit is timely because the zone is faced with serious economic challenges”, he added. In his keynote address, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa said that the South-East must return to upholding quality education and discipline to fully regain its lost glory. He noted that the zone lost its glory when it started paying less emphasis on education and discipline but started glorifying the “get-rich-quick-syndrome without principle’’. The socio-economic critic noted that prior to the independence and the civil war; the socio-economic status of the region was built on a flourishing agro-allied and intellectual capital base; thus, growing more than any other region. “The problem start with cash-and-carry politicians that pay less importance to education but glorified getting money without labour or principle,’’ he added.

Ohuabunwa, however, said that the condition was redeemable with concerted efforts to revamp education in all ramifications and get every child back to school. He noted that there must be practical industries to create jobs for the youths to checkmate the growing youth restiveness and hopelessness among them in the region. “There must be a new grand plan to revival agroallied businesses through mechanized farming and processing; agricultural extensions; improved seedling; land provision; soil study etc. “Introduce smart internet and digital cities within states in the zone. “Introduce leather product clusters and introduce bouquets of incentives for investors to come and invest in the region,’’ he said. Also, in a keynote address, former Minister of Power, Prof. Bart Nnaji, said that the South-East must wake-up from its slumber and rise to the occasion of funding futuristic progressive projects. Nnaji, who spoke on the topic: “Reliable and Sus-

tainable Power and Supply in South-East Region’’, said that the amount of power need in the region needed concerted efforts to provide. “Every other development of our dream in the region depends on power supply and we cannot fold our hands and expect that it will be done by magic or other people. “It lies on Ndigbo, who knows the import and benefit, to rise and find lasting and futuristic solution since the issue of power is currently at the concurrent list,’’ he added. Important personalities that graced the occasion include: Governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State; David Umahi of Ebonyi State; Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State; the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu; President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo; President General, Ndigbo Lagos, Prof Anya Oko Anya; Chief Executive Officer of Brenthurst Foundation of South Africa, Dr. Greg Mills; Representatives of DFID, Captains of Industry, and many other personalities from different walks of life.

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Reps seeks amendment to NBC Act Continued from page 6 ommended that the Ministry and NBC should ensure regional collaboration on DSO timelines/final switch off date and that Analogue broadcasting should not be switched off until 95% DSO coverage is achieved in the country. Furthermore, the committee recommended “that all parties that were not contemplated by the White Paper but were somewhat brought in albeit inadvertently by the regulator in

furtherance of this process should be excised in the spirit of equity and integrity of the process as well as the country in general.” The Daily Times recalls that the House of Representatives adopted a Resolution on Tuesday, June 22, 2016 to set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the current process of digital switch over (DSO) from analogue transmission to digital terrestrial transmission in Nigeria. The 14- member-committee, which has Hon,

Sunday Marshal Katung, as the Chairman and Ipaye Abimbola, as the clerk, was mandated by the House of Representatives to, among other issues: “Invite all the Stakeholders involved in the DSO programme with a view to ensuring that the process will meet the deadline, ensure quality and cost effective services to Nigerians. “Investigate the sale of the harvested 700 MHz bandwidth to MTN and the concession of the GUI value added services to Inview

Technologies of the United Kingdom. “Ascertain whether the aggregators that were paid millions of Naira to supply over 20million Set top boxes (STB) were capable of meeting the deadline”. The committee was also mandated to investigate all stakeholders involved in the DSO programme with a view to ensuring it meets deadline, guarantees quality and cost effective services to Nigerians. It said it was also mandated to investigate the sale

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Executive Secretary, Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), Sharon Ikeazor (middle), during the on-going Pension Verification Exercise in Ilorin, Kwara State… on Sunday.

N13bn recovery: Whistleblower ‘ll be paid this month - Finance Minister Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The

Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has said that the whistleblower who provided information that led to the recovery of N13 billion cash by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) in Ikoyi, Lagos private home will be paid this month. Adeosun, who explained that the delay was due to the need to follow due process, stated that the whistleblower’s payment is among those being processed for payment in November batch. The minister spoke in a statement made available in Abuja on Sunday by her Media Assistant, Mr Oluy-

inka Akintunde. Adeosun also stated that the Federal Government has not withheld any fund due to any whistleblower, saying that the ministry has detailed procedures for processing payments due under the Whistleblower Policy. According to her, the procedures are designed to prevent abuse and legal disputes and to ensure protection of the information providers. The minister said: “These procedures include an application by the agency who recovered the funds including evidence of the recovery, confirmation that there are no pending legal issues on the recovery, verification of the identity of

the information provider, calculation of the amount payable and computation of relevant taxes. “It must be stated also that payments are made in monthly batches to ensure control and to protect the identity of information providers. To date, over 20 of such persons have been paid. From available records, the payment due on Ikoyi is among those being processed in the November batch, which will be released within the current month.” The Minister reiterated that the Whistleblowing Policy of the Federal Government remains one of the current Administration’s successful initiatives and that the Government is fully com-

mitted to ensuring that all those who responded to the policy and partnered with Government in the recovery effort are paid in full and most importantly have their identity protected. The Whistleblower Policy was introduced in December 2016 by the Federal Government as part of the initiatives to wage war against corruption.

of the 700MHz bandwidth to MTN and the concession of the GUI to Inview Technology of UK as well as to ascertain whether the aggregators paid millions of Naira for the delivery of 20 Million boxes were capable of meeting the deadline. The committee said its investigations covered the following relevant agencies and other players in the broadcast sector- Federal Ministries/Agencies and Private organisations and Associations involved in the digital transition programme, such as; The Ministry of Information and Culture; National Broadcasting Commission (NBC); Nigerian Communication Commission(NCC);National Television Authority (NTA);MTN Telecommunications Ltd; Radio Television And Theatre Workers Union. ( RATTAWU);Nigerian Union Journalists (NUJ); Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON);Plateau Radio and Television Corporation (PRTVC); Nigeria Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT); Nigerian Film Corporation; Digiteam Nigeria; Pinnacle Communication Ltd;Integrated Television Services; Inview Technologies Lt; Cable Channels Nig. Ltd; National Frequency Management Council (NFMC);Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON);National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA);Voice of Nigeria (VON);National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB);State Government owned Radio and Television Stations;Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN); STB Manufacturing Companies (list of companies authorized/ certified to Manufacture Set Top Boxes);Gospel Digital Technology Co. Ltd;Zinox Technologies Limited; Digitune MediTechnologies Limited; TrendCorp Africa Limited;M.K. Engineering & Construction Ltd; Trefonics Engineering Ltd; Africa Decoder Company Limited; TV Enterprises;IBOX Engineering Nig. Limited;Innoson; Communications Limited;Design Build Concept Limited; STB Manufacturing System Lim-

ited (DTH FREESAT; African Cable Television Limited. While the Ad-hoc Committee employed various strategies to arrive at its recommendations, including analyses of memoranda submitted by stakeholders and oral presentations at the Public Hearing, as well as findings from interactive Sessions with Stakeholders, Oversight visit to STB manufacturing companies and Signal distributors, the AdHoc Committee painstakingly scrutinised, among others, analyses of memoranda submitted by Stakeholders and oral presentations at the Public Hearing as well as findings from interactive sessions with Stakeholders, Oversight visit to STB manufacturing Companies and Signal distributors, it observed: “Digital switchover deadlines, guaranteeing quality and cost effective service delivery; sale of the 700 MHz Bandwidth to MTN Communication; Concession of GUI to Inview Technology of UK ; set top box manufacturing companies/ plant integrity, among others. For example on the set top box manufacturing companies/plant integrity, the Committee analysed the licenses and registration status of each stakeholder involved in the DSO process with relevant regulatory Agencies (CAC, FIRS, PENCOM, NSITF and ITF), and stated thus: “The Committee discovered that the Set Top Box (STB) strategy was a critical Platform in the DSO process. Yet the Companies were supposed to be carefully selected not licensed as recommended in the White Paper. These Companies were to be selected based on their financial and technical competence and not dependent on free Government funds; the process is supposed to be self-sustaining going by the White Paper report.” It noted that,” NBC granted licence to each of these Companies for N50 million. However, the Commission offered some form of trade incentives to support these Companies.

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APGA tasks INEC, Police on credible poll Myke Uzendu, Abuja.

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All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and other federal government establishments to ensure that the vote of the people count in the forthcoming governorship election. The ruling party in Anambra State further stated that INEC must provide favourable environment for credible election slated for a Saturday and also ensure that the candidates of all the 37 participating political parties are treated equally. According to a statement made available on on Sunday in Abuja by Ifeanacho Oguejiofor, the party’s National Director of Publicity, APGA called on INEC and security agencies to be “above board, non-partisan and ensure that the electoral guidelines, rules and regulations are strictly adhered to the letters”. The party also demanded a credible poll to make sure that every vote counts and for the electorate to be the ultimate decider of who wins the election. The statement reads in part, “APGA implores them not to give in to anti- democratic agents and negative reactionary forces moving about with their filthy lucre, seeking the connivance of willing hands to conspire against our fledging democratic ethos, produce fake electoral materials, engender seemingly crisis in order to compromise the voting process, manipulate the collation of results, undermine the emergency of the popular choice of the Anambra people and invalidate the genuine outcome of the election”. The statement further advised politicians who are bent on obtaining victory at all cost to have a change of mind as their strategies will not come to fruition. It said, “Moreover, the APGA earnestly advises the purveyors of electoral malfeasance and brigandage who are neck-deep and hell bent on rigging the election to have a rethink, repent and jettison the unwholesome, diabolical and untenable idea because with the high level of political consciousness created by the party, the traditional and the modern media, such will never be tolerated by the people of Anambra State, Nigerians and the apostles of democratic principles and norms across the world.

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We’ll deploy 26,000 police officers for guber poll Francesca Iwambe-

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Force has been deployed to the state and will be assisted by an Assistant Inspector General of Police and 3 Commissioners of Police to be in charge of each Senatorial District, to coordinate the security Operations and Supervise the deployment of Security Personnel for the elections throughout the state. The statement also revealed that the officers would come from the Police Mobile Force, the Counter-Terrorism Unit, the Anti-Bomb Squad, the

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breach of peace during and after the Anambra State governorship poll on Saturday, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr Ibrahim Idris, on Sunday, disclosed that about 26,000 police officers would be deployed in the state for the election. The Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, stated this in a statement made available in Abuja. The IGP also outlined the detailed security arrangement for the period of the election, saying that the personnel dispatched to Anambra State for the governorship poll would display a high level of professionalism in their conduct and would ensure that polling units are adequately protected. He said, “Purely for this election, we are deploying an additional 26,000 police officers. These officers are going to enforce security at the polling units; each polling unit will have a minimum of five policemen in addition to other sister security agencies.” He said that the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Department of Operations of the

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Marine Police, and the Sniffer Dog Section, in addition to conventional NPF officers. Idris also said that three aerial surveillance helicopters, 20 gunboats, 12 armored personnel carriers (APCs), and 300 patrol vehicles would be deployed for the Saturday governorship election. He added that the surveillance helicopters would be deployed to each of the three senatorial district of the State for effective policing.

The police boss maintained that the police would use dogs and horses for the protection of the State Headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He said that the force, in collaboration with other sister security agencies, would be decisive on the restriction of movement of electorates on the day of the election. The IGP further implored the good people of Anambra State disregard

the “Vote and Die” threat campaign by the prescribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by going out enmass to vote. According to him, enough security measures are in place to protect them and that every available resource of the Force are being deployed to make sure that IPOB don’t actualize the threats. The statement further warned IPOB and its leadership to steer clear of Anambra State, adding that the police will not hesitate to use all legal means within the ambit of the law to checkmate and prevent IPOB from interfering with the conduct of the election. The police boss also advised political parties, their leadership and flag bearers contesting in the election to warn and prevail on their members, supporters, children and wards to be law abiding and not allow themselves to be used to cause disturbance of the peace or disruption of the election anywhere in the State. “The full weight of the law will be applied on any person or group of persons found violating the electoral act or indulging in any criminal conduct capable of causing violence during the election, Idris added.

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Ist year anniversary: CAN chair, Oshiomhole, others laud Gov Obaseki Titus Akhigbe, Benin

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as the governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, led members of his cabinet, thousands of Edo people, federal government officials and friends from other states to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, in Benin City for an anniversary thanksgiving service on Sunday. In his sermon titled “The Set Time Has Come,” the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Edo State, Rt. Rev. Dr. Oriname Oyonnude Kure, said: “With Godwin Obaseki, the set time for the state has come as the governor in his one year in office has been able to touch the lives of the people of the state with his people-oriented programmes such as the provision of infrastructure.” He noted that the governor has been able “to present a clear vision to stakeholders and the people are behind him, urging him to run with the vision and should not allow himself to be distracted.” Former Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole commended the leadership quality of Obaseki and said he was proud of his achievements. “I am proud he has not disappointed the people of the state. His commitment to delivering the dividend of democracy to the people of the state is not questionable. He is developing the state’s infrastructure and the safe environment he has created in the state for business to thrive is laudable and worthy of emulation. He has started well and I wish him well in the leadership task before him,” Oshiomhole said. Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, commended Governor Obaseki for the success he has recorded in his one year in office and called on him to be focused and ignore distractions from anyone. He urged Obaseki to do all within his power to fulfil his electioneering promises to the people of the state, while calling on Edo people to pray and support the governor. “Leaders need prayers to be able to do what they promised their followers. I call on you to pray for Obaseki to do more for the state. He has started well but can do much better with your support,” Dickson added. In his address, Obaseki said that despite the difficult times, his administration has been able to make considerable progress in various areas and thanked God and the people of Edo State

for all the successes his administration has recorded. “I stand here today to give thanks to God Almighty for his mercy and blessings. I specifically thank all the men and women of God praying for the success of this administration, their prayers have been fruitful and God has been faithful to Edo State,” the governor said. He expressed his appreciation to members of his cabinet for their support and dedication to duty and for ensuring that the administration succeeds even in the very difficult times the nation is going through. “I have been nicknamed Wake and See Governor, my cabinet and members of the state House of Assembly have been doing so much work and with zeal, to ensure we succeed as a government. The chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria has given me the name “God Servant Governor,” I accept it because in the past one year, it is God’s mercy and favour that have helped us through the difficult times and today we are celebrating. I thank all Edo people, religious leaders and our Royal Father for the great support they have given to me to succeed.” Dignitaries at the occasion included the Minister of Transportation and former Governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Chief Mrs. Yetunde Onanuga, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Uguru Usani and officials of the Edo State Government amongst others.

L-R: Director-General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Sani Aliyu; Professor of Immunology and Infectious Disease, Harvard Teachers School of Public Health, Prof. Phyllis Kanki and Chief Executive of Officer, Centre for Integrated Health Program, Dr. Bola Oyeledun, during the Nigeria Implementation Science Alliance conference in Abuja… at the weekend.

Plateau crisis: Defence Hqrts mobilises team on fact finding mission Kingsley Chukwuka,Jos

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Headquarters has mobilised a team of it finest officers to Jos, the Plateau State capital to access the situation that led to the wanton loss of lives in the past few months and find a lasting solution to the problem. Speaking at the weekend during a stakeholders meeting conveyed at the instance of the team, led by the Chief of Training and Operation, Defence Headquarters Abuja, Major General Ahmed Mohammed, the Army boss said the team is in Jos on a fact finding mission.

He said, “This is the first time a team is coming from the defence headquarters to actually find out the root cause of the problem between the waring communities. “It is also a fact finding visit that will also be used to appraise the performance of security agencies on ground, seeking to know if they are really doing what is expected of them and if there are other things that we need to do to make them more potent. “We are also going to collaborate with the state government, stating our position based on what we have found out, aimed at

putting a lasting solution to the lingering problem” Gen. Mohammed said that his meeting with the stakeholders is productive and that the Army will mobilise all modality withing it’s power to ensure that the civil unrest bedevilling the state is brought to a halt. He said, “All stakeholders has given their words to cooperate with the security agencies and also among themselves; so we are hopeful to see them live in peace”. On his part, the Director General, Plateau Peace Building Agency, Mr. Joseph Lengmang, commended the Defence Head-

quarters for the initiative of coming down to Jos to discuss with stakeholders on the burning issues bordering on security. Lengmang said that the gesture will enable the affected communities feel the impact of governance in terms of response to the emerging security situation in the state , adding that it shows that government is working hard to get to the root of the problem. The Daily Times reports that the stakeholders meeting was attended by all religious bodies, civil society organisation, security agencies and the affected communities.

Consumer satisfaction, key to loyalty, corporate trust - CPC boss Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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Director General of the Consumer Protection Council (CPC), Mr Babatunde Irukera, has tasked businesses to understand the signs of times and embrace the new order of prioritising consumer protection as the pre-eminent factor in protecting brand, businesses, managing crisis, building confidence and corporate growth. Irukera emphasised that customer satisfaction is the most vital pillar of loyalty and trust. He stated this at a meeting with Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of food and beverage companies and members of the Association of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employers (AFTBE) in Lagos. The DG, in statement by the Deputy Director, Public

Relations, Abiodun Obimuyiwa on Sunday, noted that customer service cannot be ancillary to business, especially in the food and beverage industry, rather it must be the core of business and operations. He expressed his gratitude for being invited to a meeting of CEOs because it is an important and powerful gathering and it demonstrates their companies’ resolve to ensure consumer protection, admitting that CEOs are vital to customer satisfaction and economic growth. Irukera said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration recognises the role of business and their CEOs in economic expansion as such is always listening to “credible, transparent, genuine, fair-minded, well-meaning and societally committed businesses”.

The CPC boss argued that consumer protection was more important than Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), noting that CSR is sometimes viewed with “suspicion and characterised as self-serving in part because the companies have not truly satisfied their customers”. He expressed what he believes is the welcome “optional Corporate Social Responsibility”, but stated his insistence on what he termed “mandatory Corporate Obligatory Responsibility (COR) which is customer service or consumer protection, stressing that, a “vibrant combination of both is the best possible brand and reputational investment possible”. The CPC boss maintained that “nothing repairs or maintains reputation and eliminates distrust better

than fairness to customers and satisfaction in the products they purchase or consume”. He emphasised the uniformity of CPC’s objective with companies in the association which is to please consumers and this, he said, made the case for industry and CPC collaboration According to him , “When customer service is at its best, consumers are truly happy, spending is up, economic indicators are encouraging, my job is done, your performance is assured, and your brands endure”. Irukera further noted that collaboration in consumer protection was not just an imperative, but a sensible approach to a joint objective, pointing out that “for you (businesses), consumer satisfaction is a means to a

commercial end, and for me (CPC), its an end in itself and fulfillment of a constitutional duty”. He pointed out that the global convergence in sophistication and expectations of consumers should be treated fairly and equally irrespective of their location. He said, “A consumer protection regulatory challenge in any part of the world can damage a brand internationally, so companies should prioritise consumer protection, diligence, transparency and forthrightness in dealing with consumer protection authorities. “This constitutes the most meaningful approach to crisis management” in addition to industry understanding the powers of regulators while recognising those “powers are existential, even if not exercised”.

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Ist year anniversary: CAN chair, Oshiomhole, others laud Gov Obaseki Titus Akhigbe, Benin

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Politics

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‘Gov Obiano has touched lives in 177 Anambra communities’ The November 18 governorship election in Anambra State is fast approaching; can you assess the parties participating in the election and their campaigns so far? Let me tell you right away that the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) is the only party genuinely contesting this election. It is the only party with a legitimate candidate. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are gold diggers in the November 18 governorship election. They are being sponsored by godfathers. In the PDP, a former governor of the state who is a new joiner, a fresh member so to say brought his foster son and school mate at Christ the King College (CKC) Onitsha to join him hijack PDP. He has made him the party’s candidate in the election, but from all indications, they have not officially joined the party as I learnt. So, but the party’s governorship candidate and his deputy including their financier hijacked the primaries of the PDP to the annoyance of original members. They have caused the disintegration of the PDP in Anambra State as I speak. There is now the Senator Annie Okonkwo and his group, the Dr. Alex Obiogbolu faction which have ended up in court over the same reasons. You now see that the PDP will be going into the election factionalised and disintegrated. How can a house divided against itself stand? As for the APC, some principal actors in that party led the burning of Anambra State during the reign of Dr. Chris Ngige as governor. They also abducted him. By our efforts then, myself and Igwe Peter Anukwu of Mbaukwu, Ngige secured his freedom at Choice Hotel in Awka, where he was held hostage. We were able to disperse the hoodlums and brigands who burnt the state down. Now, they are the people shamelessly aspiring to come and lead the house they burnt down. What a disaster? What an irony of fate? There is this controversial issue of N7.5Billion which the former governor of the state, Mr. Peter Obi now aPDP member alleged he used to make the incumbent governor, Mr Willie Obiano Governor in 2013 for which he now ask for a refund, but which Obiano was said to have dismissed. What is your take on this? You see, shortly after he left office, former Governor Peter Obi came to my house in Abuja to complain to me how he spent the sum of N7.5 Billion on Obiano in 2013 to make him governor. That while he needed a refund that Obiano is not yielding. I was sort of taken aback and asked him a few questions. How come this claim; I asked him. He repeated in my own house in Abuja the N7.5 Billion. I then reminded him that when he was aspiring to be governor in 2003, I was one

Chief Joseph Anene Okonkwo, is the pioneer chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State. In this interview with some Journalists in Awka, Chief Okonkwo widely referred to the Guru of Anambra State politics, tried to assess the parties campaigning for the November 18 governorship election n the state, among other issues. NKIRU NWAGBO who was there, reports.

N2 Billion. Again, when he forcefully took over public lands in Onitsha and forced the original owners out with the excuse that brews “Hero Beer” in the name of the state, little did we know that it was a personal investment against what he told us. So what I am trying to say is that he lacked the moral rectitude to attack Obiano who is clean as perfect gentleman saying he refused to repay N7.5Billion spent on him during the 2013 governorship elections if he did. But sir, these things you just said have not explained what transpired in your house at Abuja when he complained to you about the money and Obiano’s refusal to reimburse him? When he told me Obiano owned him N7.5 Billion and sought my help to recover it, I asked him how he got that kind of money when I know that before he became governor he was indebted to some individuals and banks. He didn’t answer me the question but said that I was insulting him because he came to my house and stormed out. But I told him that I won’t be a party to fleecing the people of the state with the sum of N7.5million if ever he spent it. Obiano is using that money prudentially to build bridges in Awka and some other places which is visible, pay salaries while some states can’t, provide security, build roads and revolutionise agriculture and we are happy for that. But I know that Obi didn’t spend that kind of money on anybody if you knew him very well.

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of the few people approached. In fact, he visited my home in Enugu with drinks in company of one Oscar Onumdiwe from Ogbunike and Chukwudi Okafor from Enugwu-Ukwu, my home town. He gave me his manifesto and told me his

Obiano has touched lives in all the 177 communities in the state. There is no town in Anambra State that has not benefited from him in the last three years. Think about the N20million grant he gave to each of the 177 communities in the state to do any project that is dear and beneficial to their communities. The communities through their Town Unions and Traditional rulers sat down to chose their projects, appointed contractors themselves and monitored the execution of the projects to their satisfaction.

ambition while soliciting my help and advice as a political “guru” in the state as he said who know Anambra State in and out. So, when he sought to contest, I thought he was genuine, having told me his elder brother and sister were reverend father and sister in the Catholic Church. In fact, I felt he was coming from a religious background. But at a stage as we talked, I found out that he run out of money with which to prosecute his ambition and had to rely on friends some of whom are businessmen from Anambra resident in Lagos. It was then I also found that he was indebted to some banks. So, when he made this claims of N7.5 Billion that he spent on Obiano to make him governor, I asked how come, knowing that before you won the election you were not buoyant again. You see, after he was sworn-in as governor, because of his low profile style, little did we know until we got the information that he was taking a security vote of N1.5 Billion, and later

Are these things building three flyover’s in Awka and perhaps a bridge in Aguleri enough to earn Obiano reelection when people now say that he under performed? See, let me tell you, Obiano has touched lives in all the 177 communities in the state. There is no town in Anambra State that has not benefited from him in the last three years. Think about the N20million grant he gave to each of the 177 communities in the state to do any project that is dear and beneficial to their communities. The communities through their Town Unions and Traditional rulers sat down to chose their projects, appointed contractors themselves and monitored the execution of the projects to their satisfaction. Today, towns that were unable to build town union secretariats have down so, those without markets and parks and or civic and health centres have done so depending on their priority. He has practically driven away armed robbers in Onitsha and people now come to do business. Everywhere is now secured and you can drive from one part of the state to the other 24hours a day without fear of being robbed or kidnapped. Also look at what he is doing in the agriculture sector.

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Director counsels engineers on need to join politics for economic growth Stories by Patrick Okohue with Agency Reports Members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) have been advised to go into politics to provide direction in leadership, revolutionalise the nation’s infrastructure and ensure rapid economic growth. Mr Wale Adeniran, the Director, Human Resources, Flour Mills Plc, made the call on Saturday while speaking as a guest speaker at the 8th memorial lecture of the late Dr Ralph Alabi, the first chairman of Ikeja branch of the society organised by Ikeja branch of the NSE to honour Alabi who died on Nov. 11, 2008. He spoke on the topic: “Political and Human Re-Engineering: An Exemplary Passion of an Icon for his Nation.” Adeniran said that political leadership should be accessible and affordable to engineers in order to make the desired

impact needed in the nation’s economy. The guest speaker said that engineers were trained to provide solution and manage human resources, and as such, would do better in political leadership. He said that engineers provided leadership in most developed countries, noting that China revolutionalised its infrastructure and economy because it had engineers in politics. Adeniran explained that some countries like Indonesia with history of military rule developed rapidly because their engineers were given opportunity in governance. “The NSE must take it as a challenge to mentor engineers to provide leadership. “In the case of China, they have engineer politicians. Where are our own engineer politicians?” he asked. The chairman Ikeja branch of NSE, Mr Akin Akintola, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines that the branch was ready to lead the campaign to mentor engineers into politics.

“I am a politician myself and will encourage and give my members optimum support to go into politics for the overall good of Nigeria,” he said. Akintola said that the legacies of the late first chairman, Dr Ralph Alabi, being celebrated, was worthy of emulations. Mr Tunde Zedomi, an elder and past chairman of NSE Lagos Chapter, stressed the need to take the campaign for participation of engineers in politics serious. NAN reports that awards were given to some members for distinguished contributions to engineering field, while new inductees were absorbed into the fold. Some of the awardees included Mrs Adediran Halimat, a mechanical engineer; Mr Joseph Akinteye, a civil/transport engineer; Mr Bashiru Adewale, an electrical/electronics engineer and Mrs Atinuke Owolabi, an electrical engineer and entrepreneur.

Restructuring: Gani Adams craves stakeholder’s summit in South-West states The 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Dr Gani Adams has urged the organisers of the recently held South West Stakeholders Education and Economic Development Summit, to host the programme in every state of the South West zone to sensitise the people on the need for the restructuring of the country to enable the zone operate as a unified region. The Aare Ona Kakanfo designate, according to his Director of Media and Communications, Femi Adepoju made the charge in Lagos in a statement. Lauding the initiators of the summit which was chaired by Dr Christopher Kolade, Adams said it is important the Summit is held throughout the South West states so that the citizens can also understand the need to give full support to the clamour of the leaders of the zone for a revert to regional system of government. The first edition of the summit, initiated by The Southwest Patriots Movement (SPM) and powered by Awolowo Foundation among others, held in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun state on Tuesday. “Going by the submissions of every one at the summit in Abeokuta, it became obvious that the South West cannot develop beyond the pace allowed for it by the Federal system we are operating at the moment,” he said. This he mentioned, was one of the reasons he believes, the economic and education development in the South West has a lot to do with its running its own budget and policies under a regional government. “The need for the South West to operate under a regional formation came into the

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fore more forcefully at the Summit and everybody discovered, more than ever before, that we have potentials in the South West that can launch us into our comfort zone only if the federal system will allow it. “This is the message our people need to know, majority are aware no doubt, but we need to let everybody know why we desire a regional system now, so this summit must be taken to every state in the zone” According to the Aare Ona Kakanfo, Ambassador Tokunboh Dosunmu Awolowo highlighted many of the achievements of Chief Obafemi

Awolowo as the Premier of Western Region at the summit, these he posited, were made possible because the Nigerian government at the time operated a system that allowed the regions to tap into their potentials and administer the regions in the most profitable way that serves the best interest of their people. He said if we dream of witnessing the glorious era of Chief Awolowo again, it is important a regional government is allowed adding that he “continue to wonder how possible it will be for the South West to drive the kind of education that suits it when it doesn’t have control of the economic policies the nation operates on.”

PDP Chairmanship: Gbenga Daniel visits IBB again in Minna, promises to deliver on his promises

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As part of his nationwide campaign tour on his ambition to become the next national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otunba Gbenga Daniel again on Saturday visited a former President of Nigeria, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) in his home in Minna, Niger State. Otunba Daniel had earlier visited the former President in his house prior to embarking on the nationwide tour where the former President described OGD as his Chairman in waiting and urged other members to support his candidature. The latest visit was however part of Otunba Daniel’s determination to visit the party leaders and delegates across the nation on his ambition. While receiving the leading aspirant for the PDP National Chairmanship position and his entourage, Babangida expressed delight with the sophisticated campaign of the OGD team as they criss-cross the length and breadth of the country and prayed for the success of what he described as an unprecedented campaign efforts. The former President reiterated his earlier position that Otunba Gbenga Daniel possesses all the qualities the party needed in a National Chairman, adding that he would bring in a fresh breadth of air into the largest political party in Africa if elected into the office. General Babangida urged the party members to see OGD’s ambition as selfless, while praying for his success in the National Convention of the party, which holds in Abuja on December 9, 2017. In his response, Otunba Daniel promised to do his best to uplift the party and restore its lost glory if voted into office as its next National Chairman. He emphasised that time had come to rescue the nation and its people from the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government, which he said has not offered the people anything good in terms of leadership and development since they got to office in 2015. The former governor of Ogun State was joined on the campaign tour of Niger State and the visit to the elder statesman by a three-time former minister of Foreign Affairs, Interior and Sports, Alhaji Samaila Sambawa; a former Minister of State for Works, Alhaji Saleh Shehu, a former Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Jelili Kayode Amusan and several others. It will be recalled that while informing the Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the party, Senator Ahmed Makarfi through a letter dated 31st October, 2017, of his intentions, OGD said that he would be going on the tour ahead of the National Convention of the party slated for 9th December, 2017.

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Lessons from Benue floods

nce again, the rains have wrecked havoc in many parts of the country especially along the flood plains of many rivers, taking the lives of many people, submerging hundreds of houses and sacking many people from their homes. Worst affected were Benue, Kogi, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states. In Makurdi, the Benue State capital and its environs alone, at least 110,000 people were sacked from their homes. The flood also washed away many roads and drains and cut off many inhabitants from the main town. In Kogi State, many parts of Lokoja, the state capital and the confluence of Rivers Niger and Benue were submerged. The Benue flood, apart from being a natural disaster, was made worst by blocked drainage and the erection of buildings on drainage channels. People built houses on the flood plain of River Benue and also blocked drainage channels, thus preventing free flow of excess water from flowing into the River. Hardest hit areas were Achuasa Media Village, Wadata Rice Mill, Behind Police Zone Four, Larozone Nyiman Quarters, Judges Quarters, Gboko Road, Logo, New Bank Road, Abu, Shuluwa Road and the neighbourhood of Radio Benue, where all the houses in the community, including the transmitter of the state-owned radio station, were submerged. The lessons to learn from the Benue flood are many and varied. The indiscriminate building of houses along the flood plains and on storm water channels of rivers across the country must henceforth be checked. Evidence has shown that flooding is made worst by those who build houses and structures on the flood plains of rivers and on drainage channels,

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L-R: Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Togo, Ninsao Gnofam; President of the ECOWAS Commission, Marcel Alain de Souza; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola; Commissioner of Infrastructure, ECOWAS Commission, Antoinettee Weeks and representative of the Minister of Works, Infrastructure of Cote D’Ivoire, Lancina Coulibaly, during the 9th steering committee meeting for the Abidjan –Lagos Corridor Highway Development Programme, in Abuja… at the weekend.

L-R: Speaker House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Barnabas Bala Bantex and former Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon (rtd), during the inauguration of the Congress of Northern Nigerian Christians (CNNC) in Kaduna State… at the weekend.

L-R: Rivers State Chief Judge, Justice Adama Iyaye-Laminkara; Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Ikuinyi Ibani; Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, during a Thanksgiving Service at the State Ecumenical Centre in Port Harcourt, on Sunday.

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thereby blocking the free flow of flood water. In the Benue floods, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) response was quick just as it was quick in many of the other states. Temporary shelters were provided for flood victims while relief items such as clothing, beddings, food and water were provided Also, human life is very precious. No amount of money can equate with human life. Government must be prepared to provide for the security of every Nigerian anywhere within and outside the country. The rainy season is still around and flood prone areas of the country must always be prepared for flood , while NEMA must be prepared to reach any affected people with relief materials without delay. In addition, accurate weather forecast is important to enable the government, NEMA and the people to prepare adequately for bad weather, the accompanying rains and floods. The country must use its satellites to accurately predict the weather. Nigeria must learn from the experience of the US where accurate weather forecast using satellite imagery has enabled that country to predict the arrival of violent hurricane storms and to cope with them. Above all, urban and regional planning is important. All the major towns and cities in the country should be better planned than they are now. The issue of flood is a perennial one and there should be better response to distress calls from people whenever flood hits any place. In addition, every state should have its own state emergency management outfit to cater for people who are involved in flood disaster, or other emergencies and to liaise with NEMA whenever there is need for it.

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Chelsea and football’s struggle for the right manager

Tega Onojaife

ast week, Chelsea defeated Manchester United by a lone goal and all is right at Stamford Bridge, at least until the Premiership resumes this weekend. The hammer that hangs over manager Antonio Conte’s head will never really go away. Yes, he won the league title for this team last season but in this campaign, he has to outperform or at least equal last season’s achievement to keep his job. That is the managerial life at Chelsea and the reason is simply this; the club has spent good money to get trophies and that amount of money spent has not cohered with the time it requires to build a consistent winning system. Chelsea has spent about £2 billion since Roman Abramovich bought the club. When you spend that kind of money, you can’t simply entertain bad days or mood swings. Both the fans,

the investor and yes, the media demand that you win no matter what. Winning is evidence that you are successful but success, elusive as it is, is not a destination, it is a journey. It takes the process of time to be successful. It is that process that nobody wants to wait for anymore and that is why Chelsea have hired and fired eleven Managers since 2004 (well, about that number. Some have had second comings and reincarnations). A new manager will bring his own style to the club and a few players that would suit it. This change, especially with the quality of players coming in, can get you results but what happens is that other teams study and imitate your style after a while. If you get a run of bad results, your style is questioned, even when you won a trophy with it. The players start to question you, and at dawn, you are out of a job. Ancellotti, Mourinho , Di Matteo all won trophies but their styles were questioned the season after successful campaigns

and they were fired. They were given no time to recover from a bad patch, especially after spending something like £117.3 million in Ancellotti’s case, proving that time honoured rule that whatever you throw money at to get, will always demand more money. The time when teams were ‘built’ seems to have ended, most teams are bought now – complex assemblages that rival the imaginations of many a fan who is familiar with creating his dream team on Football Manager or FIFA ‘17 - and that is why the crazed European transfer market currently seems to defy the conservative whims of economics. What is even crazier is that football followers seem to be pining for successful teams which, history suggests, takes time to evolve, where they have only created result oriented teams which simply requires a cash splashing bonanza. Chelsea is the case study for the time being but other clubs have caught the fever, most notably Manchester

United - fans demanding for the “United way” of playing football when Jose Mourinho, a man who seems to be the logical conclusion of the Football Manager generation, is the manager. If you want results, throw money at it. If you want a successful system, give it time. Managers are going to keep getting fired for bad patches in form until football returns back to its process oriented roots and not simply seek ‘results.’ In a way, the current reality in football is a symptom of wider trends. This is the jet age and we want everything instantly, food, money, social status, so it is probably wishful thinking to hope that the current state of things change anytime soon. While this fast lane football living goes on, we will enjoy the banter. Tega is Nigeria’s top female sports journalist, and can be found doing analysis on NTA, Supersport and Smooth 98.1 FM in Lagos.

AGF should be fired, and President Buhari impeached

Nosa Eweka

he Attorney General of the Federation holds the most important office in our Nation. The Attorney General (AG) is our Chief Law Officer, the Head of the Ministry of Justice, the Chief Constitutionalist and the Legal Adviser to the Executive Branch. Nigeria needs an Attorney General who is very intelligent, one who protects the fundamental right of every Human, ensures that no Public Official violates the constitution and the oath they swore to and last but not least, his/her loyalty must be to the constitution and the rule of law only. Our current Attorney General, Mr. Abubakar Malami does not fit this bill. Our Attorney General (AG) continues to violate the rule of law and the constitution he swore to uphold. No Attorney General (AG), President, Public Official or Security Agency has the authority to violate a court order, the rule of law, our constitution or the fundamental right of any Human. Violating the above mentioned amounts to abuse of power and gross misconduct. Our Attorney General (AG) has refused to obey four separate court orders that compels the Department of State Services (DSS) to release the Former National Security Adviser, Retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki on bail. Sambo Dasuki has been in custody for over two years. Section 17(2)(e) of our constitution is very clear, in furtherance of social order, the independence and integrity of courts of law shall be secured and maintained. Our Attorney General is destabilizing our social order and abusing his powers by infringing on the powers

and independence of our courts. Violating one court order is unconstitutional and a NO NO not to talk about four. The Attorney General (AG) and the Department of State Services (DSS) have also refused to release Islamic Cleric Ibrahim El-Zakzaky from custody after a court dismissed the charges against him and asked the Government to compensate him for his unlawful imprisonment. Why are the Judges whose court orders are being violated not holding the Attorney General (AG) and the Department of State Services (DSS) for contempt? Why have they not issued a warrant of arrest for the Attorney General (AG) and the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS)? To even make matters much worse, the Court of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was approached and they gave a ruling that Sambo Dasuki should be freed on bail but our Attorney General (AG) and the Department of State Services (DSS) have ignored this court ruling as well. Section 19(d) of our constitution is explicit, Government will respect treaty obligations and international law. Nigeria is the mainstay of ECOWAS. By not obeying the ECOWAS Court judgement, our Attorney General and the Department of State Services (DSS) have both violated the ECOWAS treaty and international law. What kind of message is Nigeria sending to other West African States, Africa and the world? The Attorney General (AG) and the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS) should both be fired and made to face our Courts, the ECOWAS

Court and the International Criminal Court (ICC). I am sick to my stomach that our Vice President, His. Excellency, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, a Seasoned Lawyer, a Former Attorney General, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and a Pastor who swore to defend the constitution is mute about the violation of the rule of law, our constitution and the fundamental rights of two Humans, beyond sick. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, our Judges, the National Judicial Council, our Constitutional Lawyers, the National Assembly and the Press continue to let our Attorney General (AG) and the Department of State Services (DSS) make a mockery of and belittle the Temple of Justice, I weep for Nigeria. I spoke at length about the Attorney General (AG) because he should know better, he is supposed to be our Chief Law Officer and the Legal Adviser to the Executive. It’s time to put the focus on our President who gives the orders but pretends not to interfere in our judicial process. I am going to quote one of my favorite Presidents of all time “Theodore Roosevelt”, he said this when he was President “To announce that there must be no criticism of the President or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable. Nothing but the truth should be spoken about him or anyone else. But it is even more important to tell the truth, pleasant or unpleasant about him than about anyone else”. His. Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari implicated himself on national television in

his only media chat with Nigerians. Our President said “ Sambo Dasuki will not be released on bail because of the enormity of his crimes”. Who made President Buhari Judge and Jury? Our President’s statement and the continued detention of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky by his administration amounts to abuse of power and gross misconduct, which are both impeachable offenses. Our President was part of an ECOWAS Presidential delegation that went into Gambia twice a few months ago to help uphold that nation’s constitution and democracy meanwhile he continues to violate ours. After our President is impeached, he should be made to face our Courts, the ECOWAS Court and the International Criminal Court (ICC). On October 31st, 2017, Garba Shehu, our President’s Spokesman said this on Sunrise Daily “The President will not stand against the law of the country. The law of the land is very clear, this country is governed by the constitution, by law and if for any reason anybody runs counter to the law or the constitution of the land then they must account for that”. I am glad this was said on national television. President Muhammadu Buhari, The Attorney General (AG), Mr. Abubakar Malami and the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Lawal Daura must account for violating court orders, our constitution, the rule of law and the fundamental rights of two Humans. Nosa Eweka is an Entrepreneur and a Member of the Benin Royal Family, he can be reached at nosaeweka@yahoo.com

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Tax: Lagos moves to shut down headquarters of defaulting companies …Gives Nov 20 deadline to remit all outstanding payments Benjamin Omoike

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Lagos State Government on Sunday said it will commence the process of shutting down the corporate headquarters of organisations in the state who have defaulted in remitting statutory taxes to government from Monday, November 20. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Akinyemi

Ashade, the state government said some banks have failed to remit statutory taxes including withholding taxes on bank interests for more than 10 years, stating that the government has resolved to result to all lawful means to ensure compliance with statutory tax remittances. He warned that any company found to have evaded tax would not be spared, adding that it was in the interest

of defaulting companies and their management to remit the statutory taxes to the state within the grace period to avoid embarrassment to them and their shareholders. “All law abiding corporate organisations are advised to adhere to this directive as the state government has given enough grace period for them to remit their taxes. The government will on Monday, November 20, commence the process of shut-

ting down the headquarters of corporate organisations, including banks who have failed to remit statutory taxes to government coffers. It is in the interest of companies who are yet to remit their taxes to do so on or before Monday,” Ashade said. “Prompt payment of tax will enable the government provide the necessary infrastructure and improve the standard of living of the people, but when people pay

their taxes promptly, government is encouraged to do more. The administration of governor Akinwunmi Ambode has shown in the last two and half years that taxes paid are judiciously spent on projects that have impacted positively on the lives of Lagos citizens,” Ashade said. It would be recalled that the state government had last week directed all its revenue agencies to ensure prompt payment of taxes

including land use charges and also commence enforcement of payment by all tax defaulters with immediate effect. The government had lamented that many residents were not fulfilling their civic obligation of paying their taxes and that the prevailing situation would adversely affect government’s infrastructural renewal drive currently ongoing across the state, thus necessitating the decision to go all out to recover unremitted taxes.

Chevron contributes US$5m to Global Fund to reduce HIV infections in Nigeria Angela Onwuzoo

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mitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS,tuberculosis and malaria in developing countries , Chevron Corporation, has contributed US$5 million to the Global Fund to reduce HIV infections in Nigeria especially the Prevention of Mother-ToChild Transmission of HIV (PMTCT). Disclosing the contribution in Lagos, Chevron Nigeria Limited, (CNL), an affiliate of Chevron Corporation, announced the disbursement of US$2.5 million donated by Chevron to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria for the implementation of the Chevron-Global

Fund Anti-Retroviral Treatment Service Maintenance Program (ART Program), in Delta, Bayelsa, Ondo and Lagos States. According to the company, in 2018, a final installment of US$2.5 million will be disbursed to support these HIV programs, amounting to a total contribution of US$5 million by Chevron. With over three million affected, Nigeria has the second highest number of people living with HIV/ AIDS in the world. And report shows that only 900,000 persons living with HIV in the country are currently on a treatment program as against the estimated total number of 3.2 million persons nationwide.

Speaking during the announcement, General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, CNL,Mr Esimaje Brikinn,said these funds were in addition to US$6.7 million earlier donated by Chevron to HIV PMTCT in Bayelsa State. Brikinn said:“The ART Program will help bridge a critical national health gap and continue Chevron’s work in achieving an AIDS-free generation. The program will help reduce new HIV infections and improve the quality of life for people living with HIV and other affected people in the communities of the targeted states. Additionally, it will provide Nigerians with universal access to highquality, patient-centered prevention, diagnosis and

Probe Okorocha’s ‘N1bn statues of Zuma, Johnson-Sirleaf’-SERAP tells CCB, ICPC

Peter Fowoyo

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of interest in connection with the exercise of his public functions and leadership of the Rochas Okorocha Foundation, a group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has asked the Acting Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Dr Muhammad Isah, and the Acting Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Professor Bolaji Owasanoye to investigate allegations of incompatibility and abuse of office against the governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha. The non governmental organization also urged the duo of CCB and ICPC to collaborate with the Economic and Financial Crimes Com-

mission (EFCC) in any such investigation. The organization said that “Such investigation would help to improve public confidence in public authorities, and minimize the risks of bad government by public officials.” In the petition dated November 10, 2017 and signed by SERAP executive director Adetokunbo Mumuni, the organization expressed “serious concern that Governor Okorocha may have spent over N1 billion of public funds to build statues of South African President Jacob Zuma and Liberian President Mrs Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.” According to the organization, “the spending on statues and apparent misuse of public resources may have violated constitutional provisions and international

standards on code of conduct for public officers. The initiatives cannot be justified under any circumstances whatsoever, especially at a time when Imo state is unable or unwilling to pay teachers’ salaries and pensioners’ entitlements.” The petition copied to Ibrahim Magu Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) read in part: “Inviting Zuma and JohnsonSirleaf to attend the opening of his Foundation and then ‘honouring’ them with statues suggests abuse of office and apparent conflict of interest situation, as such acts were undertaken by Governor Okorocha in the exercise of his public functions to presumably promote and advance the commercial and other interests of the Foundation.”

treatment services for tuberculosis, HIV and drugresistant tuberculosis by 2020.” With 60, 000 new infections yearly, Nigeria has the highest population of babies born with HIV /AIDS , according to the United Nations programme on HIV /

AIDS . Nigeria is the only country dragging the world back in the global plan to reduce HIV infections by 50 per cent, according to a UN report titled, “Progress Report in the Global Plan .” He noted that these disbursements were part of

a nine-year, US$60 million commitment from Chevron to the Global Fund. “The Global Fund raises and invests nearly US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts to fight the three diseases in countries and communities most in need”,he added.

NUHU BAMALLI POLYTECHNIC, ZARIA INVITATION FOR TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL BID FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE TETFUND (MERGED) 2015/2016 NORMAL AND MAINTENANCE INTERVENTION PROJECTS

ADDENDUM TO ADVERT Please refer to our adverts of 16th October, 2017 in the Federal Tenders Journal page 11, Independent Newspaper page A7 and Daily Times Newspaper page 9 calling for Invitation for Technical and Financial Bid for the Execution of the Tetfund (merged) 2015/2016 Normal and Maintenance Intervention projects, We wish to make the following additions: 1. The advertisement is solely for Technical Bid. Only Contractors that have met up with the 2. All mandatory requirements shall include b - Evidence of registration on the National Data Base shall be Interim Registration Report (IRR) Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria or the Bureau of Public Procurement is a former or present Director, presented in its bid are true and correct. 3. The opening of the Technical bid shall hold on the 27th of November 2017 at 11am 4. The minimum annual turnover for every bidder for construction works shall be a minimum of 50million Naira 5. All bidders shall not bid for more than two (2) lots 6. Every other condition and information remain as previously advertised

SIGNED: The Registrar, Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria

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The Nigerian Guild of Editors has expressed worry over the threat by the Niger Delta Avengers to resume attacks on oil facilities in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. The Guild stated this is a statement at the end of its Standing Committee meeting which ended at the weekend in Katsina, calling on the Avengers to drop the threat and embrace dialogue in resolving their grievances. The Guild urged the Federal Government not to resort to the use of force in resolving the matter, stressing that the use of force has never solved any problem. As stakeholders in the task of nation-building, the Guild said it is worried by the recent show of military force in the quest

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NGE urges Avengers to rescind threat to resume hostilities to neutralise the threat of the militants, adding that the move has done little to calm the tension, instead it has aggravated it. The NGE urged the government to dialogue with all stakeholders, including the aggrieved militants to resolve the problems in the region, insisting that the only path to peace is dialogue. “The Guild notes that renewed hostilities in the Niger Delta will reduce Nigeria’s daily oil output, which will in turn deny the country the benefits of the current marginal increase in the price of crude. Anything that’s capable of returning Nigeria to economic recession should be avoided,” the Guild stated.

The NGE appealled to traditional rulers in the region to use their offices and goodwill to call the Avengers and any other militant group in the region to order. “As royal fathers and leaders of thought, we urge them to play a leading role in the resolution of any breakdown in communication between the Federal Government, oil majors and the militants. We cannot afford another bout of force majeure by oil majors on account of insecurity in the region”. The Guild also noted the increasing crime rate in the country, especially kidnappings and communal clashes and called

on security agencies to rise to the occasion. The Guild urged the Federal Government to deploy the relevant security agencies to check the pervasiveness of these crimes. “The widening spread and growing frequency of kidnappings and allied criminal acts do not only threaten the nation’s socio-political stability, they also rob Nigeria of income as potential investors are scared of coming into the country while in some instances, existing investors are being forced to leave the country. Either way, the nation loses,” the NGE stated. On the 2018 budget proposal currently before the National

Assembly, the NGE expressed concern on the size of the recurrent as against the capital expenditures, stressing that the trend, which is inimical to any country’s development, has continued for so long. The Guild therefore called for prudence and innovative budgeting in order to achieve a reversal in the nearest future. On the state of the media, the Guild expressed worry that in spite of the country exiting economic recession, the media industry is mired in distress and recommend that stakeholders should come together to seek the way forward.

3500 delegates for NAPPS conference in Rivers By Titus Akhigbe, Benin

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L-R: Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefeile; General Manager, Sterling Bank Plc/member, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Planning Committee, Mrs. Mojisola Bakare and President/Chairman of Council, CIBN, Prof. Segun Ajibola, during the CIBN 2017 Bankers Dinner in Lagos... at the weekend.

Igbo Day: Ndigbo kick against intimidation, demand equity Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

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against the intimidation meted out against their people across Northern Nigeria, saying that the humility and non-aggressive nature of Igbo people should not be interpreted as acts of cowardice. Speaking yesterday at a press briefing in Jos, the Plateau State Capital to mark the Igbo Day celebration, the President General of the Igbo Community Association (ICA), Barrister Innocent Asogwa, also stated that ‘Ndigbo’ should be given favorable atmosphere to continue to carry out their lawful businesses. He said, “Ndigbo in Plateau State as law abiding citizens should be given favourable atmosphere to continue to carry out their lawful businesses and to participate in the development of the State.

“The lives and properties of Ndigbo must be guaranteed and defended by security agents against all forms of unwarranted and unprovoked threats and aggression: the humility and non-aggressive nature of our people should not be interpreted as acts of cowardice; our people should not be provoked or molested any further. Asogwa added that the ICA has vowed to resist further killing and destruction of Igbo properties in the state, saying that the Igbo in Plateau had lost several members and properties worth billions of naira without any form of provocation since violence erupted in the state. “Anytime there is crisis in the state, our people are always at the receiving end: and in all these crisis our people often have nothing to do with it. “Our members have been killed

and properties destroyed in the past and we will no longer tolerate that: We have always suffered 80 percent lost in Plateau once there is a breakdown of law and order and we have vowed to defend ourselves because we are not cowards. “The lives and properties of Ndigbo in Plateau State must be guaranteed and defended by security agents against all formsc of unwarranted and unprovoked threats and aggression”. While urging all members to remain peaceful and cooperate with their host communities and other ethnic nationalities, the ICA President call on the Igbo community to about with their lawful and legitimate businesses and to desist from any act or business that are prohibited by law and other regulations which will tarnish the image of Ndigbo,” he said.

No fewer than 3500 delegates are billed to attend the 11th annual conference of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS). A joint statement by the national publicity secretary/Chairman Mobilisation and Contact Committee, Bishop Opukeme and the South-South President of NAPPS, Martins Osakue, which was made available at the weekend to journalists in Benin City, has said. The statement named Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State as the special guest of honour of the two-day event scheduled to begin on Wednesday 15th November 2017 at Obi Wali International Conference Centre, Road in Port Harcourt, the state Capital.

“Funding Education in a volatile economy” is the main theme of the event which would feature resource persons from the world of business and academic who are expected to provide the knowledge gap towards engendering growth in the education sector, according to the statement. It said Dr. Adun Afolabi, Director at the Centre for Educational Development, Federal Ministry of Education will deliver a paper on “the mandatory continuing Education programme for proprietors”. It further explained that the national executives Council (NEC) meeting before the commencement of the Conference which would also feature aerobic activities and flag parades by the participating delegates across the states and the Federal Capital Territory.

We’ve saved N65bn worth of property in 10 months- Delta Govt Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

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has said that in the last 10 months properties worth N65 billion were saved from various fire outbreaks across the state. Barr. Ernest Ogwezzy, the State Commissioner in charge of Bureau for Special Duties who spoke to journalists yesterday in Asaba noted that during the period under review, properties worth N11bn were lost to various fire disasters in the State, adding that his office responded promptly to 175 distressed calls, 12 out of which were false. Ogwezzy explained that the highest numbers of distressed calls came from Asaba with 69 followed by Warri with 38, Ughelli 17 while Sapele recorded 16 among

others. The Commissioner disclosed that in the course of responding to distressed calls, his office rescued six persons alive while three others died in the pathetic inferno, adding that the budget breakdown of 2017 which included the provision of Water Hydrant and Bore hole at the Headquarters of the State Fire Service was at the cost of N11.6m. He said that the project when completed will enhance effective service delivery adding that his office was currently depending on a private Bore Hole for Water Supply as Contract for the construction of water hydrant and borehole within the event complex in Asaba had been awarded in the cost of N10m saying that the Directorate was proposing N412m for the 2018 fiscal year.

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ADEGBOYEGA KAFAYAT ADESOLA I formerly known and addressed as BAIYEWU KAFAYAT ADESOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEGBOYEGA KAFAYAT ADESOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note. UCHENNA UCHEFUNA OBIKA I, Formerly known and addressed as BARTHLOMEW UCHENNA NWEKE, now wish to be known and addressed as UCHENNA UCHEFUNA OBIKA. all former documents remain valid. general public should please take note.

ILO BLESSING ADEBIMPE

Formerly known and addressed as. ADEOSI BLESSING ADEBIMPE , now wish to be known and address as ILO BLESSING ADEBIMPE . All former documents remains valid. The general public should please take note. ORDU GOODNAME NKECHINYEREM

I, formerly known and addressed as OKEKA GOODNAME NKECHINYEREM, now wish to be known and addressed as ORDU GOODNAME NKECHINYEREM. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

EDOBOR GIFT.E.

MRS.OVEH DAMARIS I formerly known called and addressed as MISS ABADA DAMARIS ,and Mrs OVEH CHARITY. Now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS.OVEH DAMARIS. Former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

OKPE MIRACLE GLORY I formerly known called and addressed as AJAYI OSAZEE. Now wish to be known called and addressed as OKPE MIRACLE GLORY. Former documents remain valid. General public please take.

That my name was written in zenith bank as OKPE MIRACLE,while my BVN is written as EDOBOR GIFT.E. And voters card as. OKPE MIRACLE that documents bearing OKPE MIRACLE should be change to EDOBOR GIFT.E. General public and authority concern please take note.

MRS OGBONNA CHINYERE COMFORT I formerly known and addressed as MISS OKECHUKWU CHINYERE COMFORT now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OGBONNA CHINYERE COMFORT. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ANEKE FELIX CHIGOZIE I formerly known and addressed as ANEKE JAMES CHIGOZIE now wish to be known and addressed as ANEKE FELIX CHIGOZIE.All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS UDUAKOBONG KUFRE ALOYSIUS I formerly known and addressed as MISS UDUAKOBONG ARCHIBONG EKPA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UDUAKOBONG KUFRE ALOYSIUS. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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MRS. ELENWO OYALAYILE BLESSING NGOZI I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. WORLU BLESSING NGOZI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. ELENWO OYALAYILE BLESSING NGOZI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, IHEKANI ONYEMA SUNDAY, now wish to be known and addressed as, IHEKANI WILLIAMS SUNDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME I, ROCKY REGINALD DANIELS, and ZION REGINALD DANIEL, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, ROCKY REGINALD DANIELS. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME

I, EYONG MOSES EBRI, wish to add, EBRI, to my name which was formerly, EYONG MOSES, in my bank account details. I now wish to be known and addressed as, EYONG MOSES EBRI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

This is to confirm that my name was wrongly spelt as AKPAN BERNADATE ENO. Instead of AKPAN BERNADATE MONDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLAOSEBIKAN SHERIFAT TEMITOPE

WHEDOKU JULIUS

I formerly known and addresseed as GLADYS MEBA, now wish to be known and addressed as GLADYS ARCHIBONG ENE. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

CHUKWU EMMANUEL CHIAWUOKE I formerly known and addressed as BLESSED EMMANUEL.now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWU EMMANUEL CHIAWUOKE. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OLAOSEBIKAN TEMITOPE., now wish to be known and addressed as OLAOSEBIKAN SHERIFAT TEMITOPE. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as DJOUMBISSIE JULIUS , now wish to be known and addressed as WHEDOKU JULIUS. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

OHIORENOYA MAXWELL IKHIDE

I formerly known and addressed as IKHIDE MAXWELL DEDEAZE now wish to be known and addressed as OHIORENOYA MAXWELL IKHIDE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

JOY CLETUS FLORENCE I formerly known and addressed as OFUONYEBUZOR FLORENCE NNEKA now wish to be known and addressed as JOY CLETUS FLORENCE All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

MRS EZEAGBA NKECHI GERTRUDE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ILO NKECHI GERTRUDE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EZEAGBA NKECHI GERTRUDE. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note

This is to certify and confirm that MRS CHIBUZOR JULIET ONYEDI, ONYEDIKA, ONYEDIKACHI NWADIMKPA and MRS CHIBUZOR JULIET ONYEDIKACHUKWU NWADIMKPA refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CHIBUZOR JULIET ONYEDIKACHUKWU NWADIMKPA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to inform the general public that my name RAPHEAL COSMOS EZE was wrongly written during my BVN registration and National I.D. Card but now wish to be corrected and addressed as ONUOHA COSMAS EZE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MARK NENGI DAVID

I, formerly known and addressed as, OKPOKIRI NENGI DAVID, now wish to be known and addressed as, MARK NENGI DAVID. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MARK OTONYE PRAISE I, formerly known and addressed as, OKPOKIRI OTONYE PRAISE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MARK OTONYE PRAISE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, SAMUEL CHIOMA PERPERTUAL, now wish to be known and addressed as, OKAFOR CHIOMA PERPERTUAL. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

ABDHAADI QASEEM IDUNNU

ODILICHUKWU JOSEPHINE CHINENYE

GLADYS ARCHIBONG ENE

I formerly Know and addressed as LIADI ABDULSALAMI QAZEEM, now wish to be known and addressed as ABDHAADI QASEEM IDUNNU. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ODILIMMUO JOSEPHINE CHINENYE, now wish to be known and addressed as ODILICHUKWU JOSEPHINE CHINENYE. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

OKAFOR CHIOMA PERPERTUAL

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

I formerly known and addressed as OPUTU SUNDAY UGOLO now wish to be known and addressed as SUNDAY OLEM . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

SUNDAY OLEM

OYEWUSI ALICE MOPEOLA I formerly known and addressed as OYEWUSI OMOLOLA ALICE now wish to be known and addressed as OYEWUSI ALICE MOPEOLA All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OMERHI AFONYA AFOKE I formerly known and addressed as WHYTE AFONYA now wish to be known and addressed as OMERHI AFONYA AFOKE . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS EDOHO NNEKA UMEM

CORRECTION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as UZOWIHE NNEKA CORDELIA ONUAWUCHI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EDOHO NNEKA UMEM. All former documents remain valid. Nigeria Banks and General public to please take note.

DORIS NKECHI AGADA I formerly known and addressed as DORIS NKECHI IWUNZE now wish to be known and addressed as DORIS NKECHI AGADA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

In some of my documents (BVN) my name was wrongly written as ELUONYEOBIA CHUKWEKU A. instead of ELUONYEOBIA ANTHONY CHUKWUEKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OLAREWAJU ADEBOLA FADEKEMI I formerly known and addressed as ADEYINKA ADEBOLA FADEKEMI now wish to be known and addressed as OLAREWAJU ADEBOLA FADEKEMI . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADAJI OCHECHI EMMANUEL

DANGANA LAWAN

MRS OGUNSANYA ASHIRU ABIBAT

ADEDEJI PAUL ADEKUNLE

I Formerly known and addressed as MISS ABIODUN ASHIRU ABIBAT now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS OGUNSANYA ASHIRU ABIBAT. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Nigeria Immigration Service, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

I Formerly known and addressed as Muniru Kunle Muraina now wish to be known, called and addressed as Adedeji Paul Adekunle All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Nigeria Immigration Service, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

IMORU OLUWAKEMI BALOGUN

NDUKWE PAMELA AMAECHI Formerly known and addressed as BENJAMIN PAMELA ABASIONO, now wish to be known and addressed as NDUKWE PAMELA AMAECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ANIKE CHIDINMA ESTHER

I formerly called ADAJI OCHECHI now wish to be reffered to as ADAJI OCHECHI EMMANUEL. All former documents still remain valid,general public and other affected institutions do kindly take note. BALOGUN ABIGAIL OMOLEYE

Formerly known and addressed as ABIGAIL IBUKUN, now wish to be known and addressed as BALOGUN ABIGAIL OMOLEYE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. ELEMOSHO KAMORU FUNSHO Formerly known and addressed as ELESH KAMORU FUNSHO, now wish to be known and addressed as ELEMOSHO KAMORU FUNSHO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly JOB ANDREW LAWAN NoW DANGANA LAWAN. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note. ADELEYE OLUFEMI JULIUS Formerly known and addressed as ADELEYE OLUFEMI KOLADE, now wish to be known and addressed as ADELEYE OLUFEMI JULIUS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. AGBO BLESSING CHIDIEBERE Formerly known and addressed as UDONG BLESSING SUNDAY, now wish to be known and addressed as AGBO BLESSING CHIDIEBERE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHRISTIAN TEACHERS GLOBAL NETWORK 19, BALOGUN CLOSE, ILEKE ESTATE, OMOROGA BUS-STOP,MEIRAN, LAGOS. THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. ADEFESO OLUFUNMILAYO 2. ODUNAYO TITLOPE DEBORAH 3. ODUNAYO DAVID DEOLA THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) TO REACH OUT TO STUDENTS AND PUPILS THROUGH INTERCESSION, SCHOOL FELLOWSHIP AND DISCIPLESHIP (2) TO INSPIRE AND EQUIP CHRISTIAN TEACHERS TO FULLY EXPRESS JESUS CHRIST DAILY (3) TO DAILY INTERCEDE FOR STUDENT S BY CHRISTIAN TEACHERS (4) TO ORGANISE INTERACTIVE BIBLE STUDY CLASSES FOR STUDENTS 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 BY: NWAJINMA STEPHEN CHIBUIKE SECRETARY

Formerly known and addressed as IMORU OLUWAKEMI BOSEDE, now wish to be known and addressed as IMORU OLUWAKEMI BALOGUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS. UDEH MAUREEN NWANNE

Formerly known and addressed as MISS. KALU NWANNE DIKE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. UDEH MAUREEN NWANNE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

GLADYS AMAKA- ONYENENUE CYRIL- OGBOKOR I, formerly known and addressed as Gladys Cyril Ogbokor now wish to be known and addressed as Gladys Amaka- Onyenenue Cyril- Ogbokor. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

REMILEKUN FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN

ADDRESS: 9 LANRE ELEGUSHI, ILASAN, LEKKI THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) DAMISA BERNARD (2) AYANBADEJO OMOBONIKE ADEFOLAJU (3) ADEBOLA ADEDEJI -CHAIRMAN (4) ADEDEJI ADEGBOYEGA OLUWASEGUN (5) NEWCOMB ROGER DALE

(6) OYENUGA ENITAN ADEDAYO (7) ADEDEJI ADEDAYO ADENIYI (8) ABRAHAM GBENGA FOLORUNSHO -SECRETARY (9) SIMPSON OLUWANRI OMOKOREDE

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. TO PROVIDE FREE EDUCATION FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN NIGERIA 2. TO PROVIDE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT ON THE EDUCATION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN ESPECIALLY THE GIRL CHILD 3. TO LIAISE WITH RELEVANT AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS TO SUPPORT WOMEN AND CHILDREN LITERACY 4. IMPROVED ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND ADVOCACY FOR HUMAN AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN ACCESS TO START UP CAPITAL AND WELFARE PACKAGES TO IMPROVE SOCIO - ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN 5. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RIGHTS ADVOCACY AND ACCESS TO VACCINES AND THERAPY FOR ABUSED WOMEN AND CHILDREN 6. TO FOSTER INTER - COUNTRY ADOPTIONS IN NIGERIA ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA DISTRICT, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED BY SECRETARY

IHEKANI WILLIAMS SUNDAY

BAKARE MAYOWA OLUWATOSIN

I formerly known and addressed as BAKARE MAYOWA D. now wish to be known and addressed as BAKARE MAYOWA OLUWATOSIN . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note. OLUWAMAYOWA BOLAKUNMI WILLIAMS

I, formerly known and addressed as Oluwamayowa Bolakunmi Role now wish to be known and addressed as Oluwamayowa Bolakunmi Williams. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. PROGRESS NKECHINYEREM WUCHE I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. PROGRESS NKECHINYEREM NWAIGWE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. PROGRESS NKECHINYEREM WUCHE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

SORONNADI MARTINA ONYINYECHUKWU ADA I, formerly known and addressed as NGEREGWOM MARTINA ONYINYECHUKWU ADA, now wish to be known and addressed as SORONNADI MARTINA ONYINYECHUKWU ADA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. OMOTAYO EYIWUAWI Formerly known and addressed as OMOTAYO TOLUWALASE, now wish to be known and addressed as OMOTAYO EYIWUAWI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

GIRLS TAKE TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:( 1) BETTY ABAH (PRESIDENT) (2) ANULIKA UDUEKWESI MARSHALL (VICE PRESIDENT) (3) PRINCESS DUPE OLUFEMI-KAYODE. (SECRETARY) THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:TO EMPOWER THE GIRLS IN THE RURAL AREA TECHNOLOGICALLY. 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: BETTY ABAH -PRESIDENT WEST AFRICAN COCONUT & BY-PRODUCTS DEALERS ASSOCIATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. TAJUDEEN ADISA SEKONI 2. SAMSONDEEN ABIODUN ONIKATE-AMOSU 3. SEGUN EMMANUEL ADEBAYO 4. SEWANU JOESAPHAT HUNSU 5. KAKU MATTEW OKEJALE 6. NATHANIEL EBUN JULIUS THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) TO BE AN UMBRELLA BODY OF COCONUT DEALERS IN THE WEST AFRICAN SUBREGION (2) TO MAINTAIN COOPERATION WITH COCONUT DEALERS IN OTHER NON-ECOWAS COUNTRIES IN AREAS OF REVENUE GENERATION AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY (3) TO FORM A COMMON FRONT IN THE WEST AFRICAN SUB-REGION IN PROMOTING THE INTERESTS OF MEMBERS AND MEMBER STATES ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA DISTRICT, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED BY: BARR. JULIUS AJIBULU SOLICITOR

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AJETUNMOBI ISMAILA JIMOH

I, formerly known and addressed as AJETUNMOBI ISMAILA now wish to be known and addressed as AJETUNMOBI ISMAILA JIMOH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. SANYAOLU MBA YETUNDE REBECCA

I,Sanyaolu Mba Yetunde Rebecca. formerly known as Mba Yetunde Rebecca wish to be known as Sanyaolu Mba Yetunde Rebecca. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS. REBECCA TOUKLI I, formerly called and addressed as MISS REBECCA KALU now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS. REBECCA TOUKLI. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note. ABAWARU MARIA Formerly known called and addressed as MARIA MARCYNWAYIOCHA ABAWARU, now wish to be known and addressed as ABAWARU MARIA . All former documents remain valid. General public take note. ADANDE JOSEPH DEHINDE

Formerly known called and addressed as ADESHINA JOSEPH DEHINDE, now wish to be known and addressed as ADANDE JOSEPH DEHINDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. AROH CHRISTOPHER OZORUGO

Formerly known and addressed as ODO CHRISTOPHER, now wish to be known, called and addressed as AROH CHRISTOPHER OZORUGO. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

LILIAN OBIAGELI ANYAGHARA I, formerly known and addressed as LILIAN OBIAGELI CHUKWUNONYE now wish to be known and addressed as LILIAN OBIAGELI ANYAGHARA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. OLANIYAN PAUL ADEYEMI I, formerly known, called and addressed as MUHAMMED MALIK OLUMIDE now wish to be known, call and address as OLANIYAN PAUL ADEYEMI. All former documents remains valid, the general public should please take note. MAKURDI ONOME ENEYI I, formerly called and addressed as AKPOLO FELIX now wish to be known called and addressed as MAKURDI ONOME ENEYI. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Esther Eseoghene Edokpa now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Esther Eseoghene Gbambisomo . All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS PRISCILLA ERDOO UCHE I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Priscilla Erdoo Menger now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Priscilla Erdoo Uche. All former documents remain valid . General public take note.

PRINCE LANRE ADEGBUYI

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as OLANREWAJU SOLOMON ADEBOWALE OPEOLUWA, and PRINCE OLUWAREMILEKUN ADEGBUYI now wish to be known and addressed as PRINCE LANRE ADEGBUYI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

Aims and objectives 1.To make sure that every single help and sponsorship from our passion foundation makes difference in the life of receivers, believing that poverty and economic mess will no longer hold our help dreams captive 2.Provision of support, protection and shelter to orphan and vulnerable children Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affair Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this Publication. Signed: Trustees JUST RIGHT INITIATIVE This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the corporate affairs commission (CAC), Abuja for registration under part C of the companies and allied matters Act 1 of 1990 5.Barr.Oluo Kelechi 6.Mr Chibuike Egbunefu 7.Amachree Soibi Ephraim 8.Chijioke Jude Ubani

Aims and Objectives 1.To carry out free civic rights awareness and enlightenment campaigns. 2 To protect the fundamental and civic right of Nigerians. 3.To enlighten and sensitize Nigerians on their civic rights,duties and obligations. 4.To organize free leadership training for Nigerians Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affair Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this Publication. Signed Trustees

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss AZUMA GLORIA now wished to be known and addressed as Mrs EDEH. N. GLORIA, All former documents remain valid,. General public take note. OKECHUKWU-AKOGUN BUNMI FEHINTOLA

PRINCE ABDUL SULE MUSTAPHA I formerly known and addressed as Mustapha Abdulsulaimon now wish to be known called and addressed as Prince Abdul Sule Mustapha. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

KIYESOLA KEMISOLA OPEYEMI

OJOMU BISOLA ABIODUN Formerly known called and addressed as AGBALAYA BISOLA ABIODUN, now wish to be known and addressed as OJOMU BISOLA ABIODUN . All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AKOGUN BUNMI FEHINTOLA now wish to be known called and addressed as OKECHUKWU-AKOGUN BUNMI FEHINTOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known called and addressed as GANIYA SHUKURAT OPEYEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as KIYESOLA KEMISOLA OPEYEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS OLAYIWOLA SEFIAT ABOLORE

EDET VICTOR

AFOLABI OMOLARA ADEWUNMI

Formerly known called and addressed as BASSEY VICTOR, now wish to be known and addressed as EDET VICTOR. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known called and addressed as AFOLABI ADERONKE OMOLARA, now wish to be known and addressed as AFOLABI OMOLARA ADEWUNMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

THOMAS IMO NOAH Formerly known called and addressed as UFFIA SUNDAY EMMANUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as THOMAS IMO NOAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLUBODE ROTIMI AYOKUNNUMI

Formerly known called and addressed as ADEKOLUREJO OLUWATOBI ADETOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEGOKE OLUWATOBI ADETOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Names of Trustees 1.Ajibola Samuel Olajide 2.Mrs Modupeola Ajibola 3.Special Apostle Timothy Odedele 4.Oba Esan Ajibola

OLADELE BISIOLA OLUWAKEMI

Formerly know and address as OJEDELE BUSAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as OLADELE BISIOLA OLUWAKEMI. All former documents Remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm that HART NKECHI GENEVIEVE and GENEVIEVE NKECHI UKUTA refers to one and the same person. But now wish to be known called and addressed as GENEVIEVE NKECHI UKUTA. Any documents bearing these names should be treated as same. All former document remains valid. The general public please take note.

MORUFAT IDOWU AGBAJE Formerly known called and addressed as MORUFAT IDOWU BALOGUN, now wish to be known and addressed as MORUFAT IDOWU AGBAJE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MAKING LIFE EASY FOR THE MASSES FOUNDATION

This is to confirm that I, PETER BABATUNDE OYALEGAN, is d same person bearing PETER BABATUNDE OYALEGAN as well as PETER OYALEGUN that henceforth I wish to be know called and addressed as PETER BABATUNDE OYALEGAN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS EDEH. N. GLORIA

JOSHUA KINGSLEY SOPURUCHUKWU Formerly known called and addressed as UMEOBI KINGSLEY SOPURUCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as JOSHUA KINGSLEY SOPURUCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly known called and addressed as MISS AKINDELE SEFIAT ABOLORE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OLAYIWOLA SEFIAT ABOLORE . All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Trustees are 1.Chief Jude Ubani 2.Barr.Kenneth K.Ubani 3.Barr.Letam William Nzidee 4.Barr.Smart Ikenga

MRS ESTHER ESEOGHENE GBAMBISOMO

TAIWO AZANNI HASSAN Formerly known called and addressed as TAIWO OGUNTOYE, now wish to be known and addressed as TAIWO AZANNI HASSAN . All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

DEDE IHUDIYA BLESSING Formally known as DEDE NDUKAKU IHUDIYA BLESSING now wish to be known and addressed as DEDE IHUDIYA BLESSING. Former documents remain the same, general public please take note.

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ADEGOKE OLUWATOBI ADETOLA

CORRECTION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH

My name was wrongly written as AKINBODE JUMOKE BOLA Instead of AKINBODE OLAJUMOKE BOLA. Henceforth wish to be known and addressed as AKINBODE OLAJUMOKE BOLA and my correct date of birth is 13 November 1980 All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

OLUWAROTIMI ADEDAYO JENYINOLUWA

I, formerly known and addressed as OLUWAROTIMI ADEDAYO JENFA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLUWAROTIMI ADEDAYO JENYINOLUWA due to our spiritual belief in Christianity. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

UNBREAKABLE UNITED BROTHERS CLUB

This is to inform the general public that the above named BODY has applied to the corporate affairs commission (CAC), Abuja for registration under part C of the companies and allied matters Act 1 of 1990 Names of Trustees 1.Mr Nwankwo Okechukwu M. 2.Mr Igwe Chukwudi Daniel 3.Mr Akam Okechukwu Melody 4.Mr Ukagume ThankGod Kelechi 5.Mr Utobo Monday 6.Mr Ota Lazarus 7.Mr Otubo Chika Ezekiel Aims: To Improve social activities of the members and community development Signed: Trustees SAVE THE PLANET FOUNDATION

54, IRE AKARI ESTATE ROAD, ISOLO, LAGOS The General public is hereby notified that the above named Foundation has applied for Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part C of the companies and Allied matters Acts. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: (1) EZE CHIBUIKE ANTHONY - CHAIRMAN (2) EZE CALLISTA NWAKAEGO- SECRETARY (3) EZE ANTHONIA CHINENYE- MEMBER AIMS/OBJECTIVES: To promote practices that will save the planet from adverse effect of climate change. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication. Signed: TRUSTEES

I, formerly known and addressed as OLALEYE ROTIMI AYOKUNNUMI, Now wish to be known and addressed as OLUBODE ROTIMI AYOKUNNUMI. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note. MULIKAT ABOLANLE JENYINOLUWA

JEREMIAH OLUWASEUN MAXWELL Formerly known called and addressed as JEREMIAH TOIKAYE IBEZI, now wish to be known and addressed as JEREMIAH OLUWASEUN MAXWELL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS. ANUMBA ADANMA GLORIA I, formerly known and addressed as EDOH ADANMA GLORIA, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ANUMBA ADANMA GLORIA. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note. EMMANUELLA GBOHUNMI OMOTARA JENYINOLUWA

I, formerly known and addressed as MULIKAT ABOLANLE JENFA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MULIKAT ABOLANLE JENYINOLUWA due to our spiritual belief in Christianity. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

That I, OLUWAROTIMI ADEDAYO JENYINOLUWA is the father of EMMANUELLA GBOHUNMI OMOTARA JENYINOLUWA. That she was formerly known and addressed as EMMANUELLA GBOHUNMI OMOTARA JENFA, she now wish to be known and addressed as EMMANUELLA GBOHUNMI OMOTARA JENYINOLUWA due to our spiritual belief in Christianity. All documents bearing her former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MS REBECCA OLUFISAYO TITILOPE ABEGUNDE I, MS OLUFISAYO TITILOPE ABEGUNDE, henceforth wish to be called and addressed as MS REBECCA OLUFISAYO TITILOPE ABEGUNDE. All documents bearing my previous name remain valid. WAEC/GCE, EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY EKSU (UNAD) and general public should please take note.

ADETUNBI BARIYU LATEEF Formerly known and addressed as ABDULAHI BARIYU LATEEF, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADETUNBI BARIYU LATEEF. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

TITIANA ANUOLUWAPO JENYINOLUWA

OZODUWA OGOCHUKWU PATIENCE Formerly known and addressed as NWAOSU OGOCHUKWU PATIENCE, now wish to be known and addressed as OZODUWA OGOCHUKWU PATIENCE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

That I, OLUWAROTIMI ADEDAYO JENYINOLUWA is the father of TITIANA ANUOLUWAPO JENYINOLUWA. That she was formerly known and addressed as TITO ANUOLUWAPO JENFA, she now wish to be known and addressed as TITIANA ANUOLUWAPO JENYINOLUWA due to our spiritual belief in Christianity. All documents bearing her former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

BLESSED EMPIRE MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the corporate affairs commission (CAC), Abuja for registration under part C of the companies and allied matters Act 1 of 1990 Trustees are 1.Aguwa Ugochukwu Samuel 2.Godstime Etim 3.Blessing Egoma Aguwa 4.Ilu Samuel Eleanya 5.Aguwa Nkechi Esther

Chairman Secretary

Aims and Objectives 1. To preach the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ. 2. To deliver people held captive through the word of God. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affair Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this Publication. Signed Chairman

24 Public Notice CONVENIENT EVANGELICAL AND DELIVERANCE OUTREACH 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. AYODEJI HEZEKIEL AJAYI. (FOUNDER) 2. PASTOR MOSES OLUWOLE. 3. BOLA DAUDA. 4. PASTOR FADOJU CHRISTOPHER KAYODE. 5. ADEJOKE PHILICIA AJAYI. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOOD TIDING OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST AND TO SET FREE THOSE ARE IN BOUNDAGE. 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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CHIEF EMEKA ANYAOKU HOUSING ESTATE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR A RECONSTITUTION OF ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. SOYINKA OLAOKUN OLUWOLE, 2. ODEYEMI OLATAYO ADETOUN, 3. SHADARE ABIODUN DANIEL, 4. ADEBISI ABDULHAMEED ADEOYE, 5. GBADAMOSI DAUDA KOLAWOLE, 6. LAWAL OLUSEUN AYOTOPE.

THE RETAINED TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHIEF SYLVESTER MADUABUCHI OGUIHE 2. HRH.EZE DURU UGOCHUKWU CEASAR 3. MR.OKECHUKWU SAMUEL 4. MR.ANAEDUM CHUKWUMA JOSEPH 5. CHIEF BARR. NICHOLAS DARU NKEMDEME 6. ENGR. ERIC OWUAMA 7. MR. CHRISTOPHER OKECHUKWU JOSEPH-ANYAEGBU 8. MR. HYGINUS OKECHUKWU NNUBIA 9. MR. CYPRAIN EDIMOBI

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO FORMULATE POLICIES TOWARDS THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ESTATE 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.

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) AGADA NNAEMEKA JUDE 2) AGADA ELVIS CHUKWUMA 3) EZE OFORMA RAPHAEL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1) ALLEVIATE EXTREME POVERTY IN COMMUNITIES BY ENGAGING IN AND ENCOURAGING WOMEN EMPOWERMENT 2) ENGAGE IN SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH AWARENESS AND CHILD EDUCATION ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, PLOT. 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: STAN UCHE OBI ESQ

A WALK WITH A THOUSAND FRIENDS INITIATIVE

GOD’S DREAMERS’ AND VISIONARIES INTERNATIONAL CHURCH

NAMES OF TRUSTEES 1. OLUSHINA ABAYOMI DANIEL OLUKAYODE. 2. BANKOLE OLUBUSOLA TAIWO. 3. ADEOYE OLUBUSAYO KEHINDE. 4. BALOGUN ABIODUN EBUNOLUWA.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MATTHEW UGWUEZUMBA( GO). 2. NICHOLAS MBA 3. FRANCIS COMFORT( SEC.)

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

LABOURERS TOGETHER MISSIONARY OUTREACH

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) PST. IDOABASI SAMUEL IKPO (2) BARR. SYLVANUS ARCHIBONG OBOT (3) EVANG. MARSHAL EMMANUEL ETUK (4) MR. UKOANIE GABRIEL UDOROH AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: (1) TO PREACH AND SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THROUGHOUT NIGERIA AND ELSEWHERE AROUND THE WORLD WITH SPECIFIC FOCUS ON THE UNREACHED PEOPLE/ GROUPS. (2) TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN MISSION FIELDS AND DISCIPLESHIP CENTERS THROUGHOUT NIGERIA AND IN FOREIGN LANDS FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE WORD OF GOD. (3) TO GATHER, ASSEMBLE AND CATER FOR SPIRITUAL WELLBEING OF MEMBERS. (4) TO MOBILIZE, TRAIN AND DEPLOY MEN AND RESOURCES FOR GLOBAL EVANGELISM. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, P.M.B. 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY – EIGHTY (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

MARYLAND DEVELOPMENT FORUM

SASA EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOUNDATION

SIGNED BY BARRISTER EMMANUEL URAMA

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED 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.

THE REMOVED TRUSTEE 1. MAJOR GEN. SUNDAY NLEMCHUKWU CHIKWE (RTD) OBJECTIONS (IF ANY) SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, P.M.B,198,PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

AGADA FOUNDATION FOR GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT

ASSOCIATION OF IMPORTERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF LAGOS TRADE FAIR COMPLEX (CAC/IT/NO.53778)

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAME 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. OGBODU ANTHONY NICKS 2. SHEIDU ABUBAKAR 3. ALPHONSUS IYKE 4. OKOYA-THOMAS JUDD OLUBUNMI 5. AGEMA VICTOR 6. NWOSU CHIMA MOSES 7. OLADUNJOYE FELIX ADEWALE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE, NURTURE AND ENGENDER FRIENDSHIP, UNITY OF PURPOSE AND COMRADESHIP AMONG MEMBERS. 2. TO BE EACH OTHER’S KEEPERS AND TO HELP DEVELOP AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER. 3. TO GIVE EACH OTHER’S BUSINESS OR TRADE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL WHEN SUCH TRADE BUSINESS OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED BY ANY MEMBER 4. TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST AND WELFARE OF MEMBERS. 5. TO COLLECTIVELY RENDER AIDS AND ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY AND ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTE HELP FOR THE AGED, VULNERABLE YOUTH AND THE SICK OR MENTALLY AND OR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED. 6. TO PROMOTE THE IDEALS AND VALUES OF BROTHERHOOD OF MAN WITH THE CONCEPT OF LOVE CARE AND CONCERN FOR MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE SOCIETY AT LARGE. 7. TO CREATE VARIOUS AVENUES FOR RECREATION OF MEMBERS IN FURTHERANCE OF CORDIAL SPIRIT OF TRUE BROTHERS. 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.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO THE LESS PRIVILEGE CHILDREN 2.TO REACH OUT IN SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO THE INDIGENT IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: UDO RAPHAEL, ESQ. (SOLICITOR).

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: SECRETARY

OUTLIERS ESTATE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

JESUS INTEGRITY APOSTOLIC MINISTRY

LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSPECTOR FORUM, OGUN STATE BRANCH

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

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED CHRISTIAN ORGANISATION HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DIOKA ONYEKACHI (CHAIRMAN), 2. LAWAL SOLOMON (GENERAL SECRETARY), 3. ADEKOLA ABIMBOLA (TREASURER), 4. ADEYEMI MICHAEL (PUBLICITY SECRETARY) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO DEVELOP A RESIDENTIAL ESTATE. 2. TO MAINTAIN AND SERVICE THE ESTATE. 3. TO PROVIDE ESTATE AMENITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE, OFFER PROPERTY LEASEHOLD AND LETTINGS TO POTENTIAL CLIENTS WHILE OVERSEEING SALES OF ALLOCATED LAND TO INTERESTED BUYERS. 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.

LIGHT TRIUMPHANT LIBERATION MINISTRY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHIJIOKE PAULINUS 2. RUTH DURUGO 3. PATIENCE IYERE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD. 2. TO ASSIST THE NEEDY AND LESS PRIVILEGED PERSONS IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PETER NWORIE - LEGAL PRACTITIONER

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR OLUDARE OLUSEGUN FOLARIN - PRESIDENT/FOUNDER 2. PASTOR MRS ADERONKE YETUNDE FOLARIN - VICE – PRESIDENT 3. PROPHETESS BERNICE ADUNNI FOLARIN - TREASURER 4. ELDER OGUNTUGA PAUL OLUSEGUN - SECRETARY 5. REVD. MOSES AJAYI - MEMBER 6. DEACONNESS ADESOLA ONAYIGA - MEMBER 7. REVD. TAIWO ABIDEMI ISRAEL - MEMBER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO WORSHIP GOD IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH. 2. TO PRESENT AND PREACH JESUS CHRIST AS THE ONLY LORD AND SAVIOUR OF MANKIND. 3. TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN BRANCHES OF THE MISSION THROUGHOUT NIGERIA AND IN FOREIGN LANDS. 4. TO ADMINISTER TO MEMBERS ALL THE ORDINANCES AND SACRAMENTS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT MINISTRY. 5. TO AFFILIATE AND NETWORK WITH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS WHO SHARE SIMILAR INTERESTS AND VALUES WITH THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MISSION. 6. TO DEPOPULATE HELL THROUGH ROBUST EVANGELISM. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, CAC P.M.B 198, MAITAMA ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: HAKEEM S. HASSAN –FCIS - TEL. 08023093881

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAME 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. MRS. FAGBOHUN OLUFUNKE CHRISTIANA - CHAIRPERSON 2. MR. ILO TAIWO AKANGBE - TREASURER 3. MRS. SOBOWALE MODINAT KEHINDE 4. MR. OBASESAN MICHAEL IDOWU - SECRETARY. AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ADDRESS THE CAREER WELFARE OF ALL MEMBERS AND SOCIALLY ESTABLISH A CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP AMONG MEMBERS. 2. TO ACT AS A LINK BETWEEN THE ASSOCIATION (MEMBERS) AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION AND OTHER APPROPRIATE WHERE ASSISTANCE CAN BE OBTAINED. 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

AZZIYAADAH RELIEF FOUNDATION

OGANIHU NDIGBO EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAME INITIATIVE 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. CHAIRMAN: BELLO ISMAIL ADEWUNI 2. VICE CHAIRMAN: AJOFOYINBO ABDUL WASIU MOBISINUOLA 3. SECRETARY: BABATUNDE SHERIF ADENIYI 4. TREASURER: AFOLABI AHMED OLUSOLA 5. FIN SEC: AKA MOHAMMED AYODEJI 6. MEMBER: LAWAL MUSIBAU ADEBAYO 7. MEMBER: FAYINKA WAIDI ADEWALE 8. MEMBER: BADMUS JAMIU ADEREMI 9. MEMBER: SHITTA SULAIMON OLAJIDE 10. MEMBER: SHONOIKI GANIU OLAWALE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1). CHIEF ANSELM E.S NJOKU (2). FELIX IKECHUKWU ORAKWUE. (3). BARR JOY NKEIRUKA ANIZOBA. (4). MRS HELEN NNADOZIE. (5). ELDER ADOLPHUS ANUM. (6). SUNDAY OTU OKO. (7). KENNETH CHUKWUNWIKE NWAEZEIWE. (8). CHUKWUDI BENJAMIN OKAFOR.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROPAGATE THE RELIGION OF ISLAM THROUGH DAWAH AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF THE WOMEN AND YOUTHS.

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY.

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SAFEGUARDING HER EXISTENCE INITIATIVE NIGERIA 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) NWACHUKWU CHIKA VERONICA (2) STELLA MARIS OGBENYAL AIKIONBARE (3) ZAINAB BABA AHMED (4) CHINAZO LILIAN OSONWA AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1. REACHING OUT TO WOMEN AND GIRLS AT DIFFERENT LIFE CHALLENGES ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

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OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC PRAYER MINISTRY 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) VERY REV. FR. MADUKA JOSEPH UKWU- CHAIRMAN (2) VERY REV. DR. JOSEPHAT NWANKWO (3) ENGR BARR. PETER CHUKS DURU - SECRETARY (4) BARR. KINGSLEY (5) EZE SIR CHARLES ONUOHA (KSJ) (6) BATHOLOMEW NWUGO (7) EMMANUEL IBE OKOLOJI (8)CHIEF JUDE DURUOMA (9)CHIKAODI AHAMEFULE (10) SIR DANIEL ONYEAGHALA (KSM) AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD AS TO BLESS, HEAL, DELIVER AND SAVE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

GBADAMOSI MOGAJI FOUNDATION

CATHOLIC CHESS CHILDREN’S HOME EDUCATION & SOCIAL SUPPORT

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ALHAJI OLUFEMI OKUNNU (SAN) CON =CHAIRMAN 2. SAMUEL RUPERT SOLOMON OLAITAN 3. AROMASHODU MUSTAPHA ADENIYI. 4. LABINJO ARAMIDE RADHIYAT

CAC/IT/NO: 14824

TRUSTEES (1) VERY REV. FR. MADUKA JOSEPH UKWU- CHAIRMAN (2) VERY REV. DR. JOSEPHAT NWANKWO (3) ENGR BARR. PETER CHUKS DURU - SECRETARY (4) BARR. KINGSLEY CHIKAODI AHAMEFULE (5) EZE SIR CHARLES ONUOHA (KSJ) (6) BATHOLOMEW NWUGO (7) EMMANUEL IBE OKOLOJI (8)CHIEF JUDE DURUOMA (10) SIR DANIEL ONYEAGHALA (KSM)

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

SIGNED: SECRETARY

PUBLIC NOTICE

THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2004 NOTICE OF MEMBERS VOLUNTARY WINDING UP AND APPOINTMENT OF LIQUIDATOR (PURSUANT TO SECTION A 458 & 491) PROVIDENCE SCHOOLS LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION) RC: 291064 AT THE COMPANY’S EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING DULY COVENED ON THE 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2017. “IT WAS RESOLVED THAT THE COMPANY BE WOUND UP VOLUNTARILY, AND MESSRS A. S. OYEWALE – FREEMAN, ESQ. OF 2, COLLEGE ROAD (OYEMEKUN BUS STOP), IFAKO/IJAIYE, OGBA, LAGOS STATE BE AND IS HEREBY APPOINTED AS THE LIQUIDATOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF WINDING UP THE COMPANY”.

THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2004 PRIVATE COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES MEMBERS VOLUNTARY WINDING UP AND APPOINTMENT OF LIQUIDATOR SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS AT THE EXTRA ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOLS LIMITED RE: 291064

1. THAT FOLLOWING DECLARATION OF SOLVENCY PASSED BY THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY, THE AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY SHOULD BE WOUND UP. 2. THAT MESSRS A. S. OYEWALE-FREEMAN, ESQ. OF 2, COLLEGE ROAD (OYEMEKUN BUS STOP), IFAKO/IJAIYE, OGBA, LAGOS STATE BE AND IS HEREBY APPOINTED AS A LIQUIDATORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF WINDING UP THE COMPANY. 3. THAT THIS RESOLUTION FOR THE WINDING UP THE COMPANY AND APPOINTING THE LIQUIDATOR SHOULD BE ADVERTISED IN THE GAZETTE OR TWO DAILY NEWSPAPERS. 4. THAT THE ABOVE SHOULD BE EFFECTED AN FILED AT THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA. DATED THIS 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2017

NEW ELECTED TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHIEF OKAFOR DANIEL CHUKWUEMEKA 2. BRO. JOSEPH OKEKE 3. CHIEF MIKE IZUEGBUNE 4. CHIEF DR. CHARLES OKEKE 5. SIR THOMAS ANIOKOH 6. EBEKU NNAMDI INNOCENT 7. EGWUATU JOSSY 8. GARUBA MABAYOMIJE KAYODE

MR. ADEMOLA ODUYEMI, DIRECTOR

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

AWESOME SHEKINAH MINISTRY 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) PASTOR OKORO NNENNAYA EBERE -PRESIDENT (2) PASTOR CHUKWUEMEKA SUNDAY - SECRETARY (3) ELDER OKORO FELIX KALU (4) SIS. EKWURUKE CELESTINA UGONMA (5) BRO. ONUOHA EBERE EMMANUEL (6) OKORO KELECHI FELIX AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

MRS. SUSAN A. ODUYEMI DIRECTOR

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Buhari on mission to return South East to Nigeria’s mainstream politics-VON DG Charles Onyekwere, Enugu

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ardent supporter of President Muhammadu Buhari and Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr. Osita Okechukwu has expressed optimism that Mr President’s visit to the South-East this week is on a mission to return South-East to the mainstream of Nigeria’s political landscape President Buhari is expected in the South-East this week, the first time since he assumed office as President on May 29, 2015. Asked what he thinks will be the takeaway for the South East from President’s visit, the chieftain of All Progressives Congress(ACP),said that Buhari is on mission to re-

turn the South East to its formal past glory. Speaking in an interview with journalists in Enugu at the weekend, Okechukwu said the election of Hon. Tony Nwoye of APC in this Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State, would be the fastest trunk to the return of Ndigbo to the national grid of Nigeria’s politics. “Let me start by saying that I didn’t discuss with President Muhammadu Buhari on the specifics of his mission to the South East. However, methinks that Mr. President wants to return the South East to the mainstream of Nigeria’s political landscape. He wants to fill the void left by Ndigbo on the tripod on which Nigeria politics rest. “By halting the lamenta-

Hate speeches: Not true representation of Nigerian media-NUJ President Bassey Willie, Uyo

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national President of Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ), Alhaji Abdulwaheed Odusile has said that current hate speeches being promoted by social media does not reflect the true image of Nigerian journalism and journalists. Odusile made the observation in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Friday during zone F conference of the union and conferment of grand patron award on the state commissioner for works, Mr Ephraim Inyang-Eyen. He said, “Most of those things you see on social media, they are not a true representation of a Nigerian media, those hate speeches that you see are

not from Nigerian journalists, they are so many social commentators who have assumed the role of opinion leaders and now want to behave and believe they are journalist, they are not. I want the society to distinguish between journalists and the so called citizen journalists. “Hate speeches have now crippled into our political system, it’s very bad, very divisive, very corrosive, but unfortunately, you found these hate speeches coming from the mouths of our respected leaders”. He explained that journalism as a profession is founded on truth of facts and fairness, un-bias reporting, adding that if any practitioner does otherwise, such person is not a journalist.

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tion arising from the marginalization of my people. He already has started by his elaborate plan to provide critical infrastructure - power, water, railway system and other physical and social infrastructure. He has paid in N14 billion and has additional N10 billion for 2nd Niger Bridge, N16.7 billion for Enugu-Onitsha and Enugu-Port Harcourt highways. Don’t forget that the revamping of Enugu Coal has left the pipeline. It will soon commence. Asked if it is only through projects that Buhari will return Ndigbo into the mainstream, he chimed in: “No, far from it, but recall that these projects were abandoned in the era of squandermania, which characterized the 16 years of Peoples Democratic Party’s rule. We

cannot dismiss the goodwill Buhari demonstrated by paying the pension arrears of Biafra Policemen. A debt long abandoned by successive PD He, however, advised the Ohanaeze Ndigbo leadership to consult as quickly as possible to present Mr. President with their choice additional State, for South East. Okechukwu recalled that in the penultimate week visit of Igbo leadership to Aso Villa, Buhari challenged Ndigbo to submit one name for him to appeal and lobby other geopolitical zones to approve additional State for the South East. “It seems Ohaneze Ndigbo leadership is glossing over this very crucial State matter which popped up during the meeting. To me

no harm in trail, as Buhari commands tremendous respect across all the geopolitical zones. He can lobby for South East, based on equity and justic “Compatriots, we must not as well gloss over the truism that the re-election of Buhari in 2019, is the surest bet for election of Nigerian president of Igbo extraction in 2023. Going by the subsisting zoning or rotation convention, after Buhari the presidency goes South and within the South our brothers in the SouthWest and South- South had a taste of the pie. Accordingly based on equity and justice we stand a good chance, especially if we support President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019.” “Lastly, the election of Hon Tony Nwoye as said

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before will be the fastest trunk to the return of our people to the national grid. One therefore appeals to Ndi-Anambra to throw sentiments away, as APGA is a big contradiction and should be voted out, more so when His Excellency, Governor Willy Obiano played the folklore Blind Man role. “The folklore says that a Blind Man was given an apple by a Good Samaritan and when asked who gave him the apple quipped that he stumbled on it, Angered the Good Samaritan admonished him to come and take another after he finished the first. He showed bad faith to his predecessor, Peter Obi, the Good Samaritan, and failed woefully to account for the humongous N75 billion he inherited” Okechukwu said.

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My late father served his people, his country with passion – Emeka Ojukwu Jnr Nkiru Nwagbo, Awka It took a long while before the dust settled after former Anambra state Governor, Peter Obi’s hand was raised by his late political mentor, Dim Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu during the 2010 governorship election. The Ikemba had implored the people to re-elect Obi for a second term; a wish that was honoured but which triggered off a heated controversy. In retrospect, Ojukwu Jnr had this to say. “I do not think it would be wrong for anybody to say Obi’s emergence as a political force was directly linked to the backing he received from my late father. I know what you are referring to and I would not want to go into the issue of who raised whose hand because everybody knew that my father was ill at the time. The fact still remains that Obi was Ezeigbo‘s choice for that election. “I can tell you I was not comfortable with that development, especially on account of statements later made by Bianca and others during Gov. Willie Obiano’s campaigns. I wish to let that matter die.” Would that account for his conspicuous absence at Gov Obianbo’s second tenure campaign even though the governor personally invited him to join his team – even now that the people are celebrating Ezeigbo’s birthday posthumously across the state? “It is one of many reasons. In the last three years, has Anambra state celebrated Ezeigbo’s birthday? Have they celebrated the anniversary of his death? Had any memorials been put up in his honor? Has any edifice or institution been named after him? How come that suddenly, on the eve of the election, it has become expedient to celebrate his birthday? “To be honest with you, the stench of the hypocrisy has become nauseating. I was once an unwilling participant in this charade and I can no longer abide by it. You have a situation where my father’s memory was invoked to help usher him into office and once elected, everything concerning Ezeigbo where promptly set aside. Billboards with his pictures were taken down, new party clothes and materials were printed without his image while the incoming governor was focused on creating his own identity. Now, three and half years later, Ezeigbo’s pictures are back in full gear in an attempt to use his image yet again for some people’s personal political ambitions.” Indicting his late father’s widow, Bianca, Ojukwu Jnr declared he would have nothing to do with her. “This is a woman who wants to create an impression that she loved Ezeigbo, but while Ezeigbo was sick she chose not to take care of him and rather pleased herself until she got tired of waiting for him to die.

Late Odumegwu Ojukwu

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Emeka Ojukwu Jnr

“She had made many disparaging remarks about the former governor Peter Obi in an attempt to curry favour with Obiano, forgetting that when Ezeigbo was gravely ill, Obi with the help of his friends was able to get a private jet and took my father to England, so that he could get medical attention. She forgets also that it was Peter Obi and other wellmeaning folks who were instrumental in persuading the then President Goodluck Jonathan to accord my father what was, in essence, a state funeral. I remain grateful for what he did for Ezeigbo and for the family. “Mark you, inspite of whatever support my father gave to him, it was not

mandatory that he extend himself in that manner. After all, his name is Obi and not Ojukwu.” Ojukwu Jnr expatiated more on Bianca’s relationship with his father during the years of his health crises. “When Ezeigbo had a stroke, he was being treated at home. He was neither given a CAT scan, M.R.I nor subjected to any of the standard procedures applicable to a stroke victim. For two weeks, Bianca insisted on having him treated in his bedroom by her doctor against the wish of the family. At some point, family members were stopped at the gate from inquiring about Ezeigbo’s condition. “On several occasions, I had to force

myself in to see him. So all this grandstanding that Bianca is putting up is just to create a false impression about her relationship with my father and unsuspecting members of the public are buying into it. It is a shame. “Of course, changes were made in terms of treatment centres. Lynden Hill Clinic was the third place Ikemba was moved to. We were dismayed by the decision, because you have to understand that throughout his treatment, he required twenty-four-hour nursing care, and that particular centre was illequipped to handle a patient in his condition, even with twenty-four-hour nursing. That was why he was transferred, yet again, to the Royal Berkshire when his health, predictably, deteriorated. “Several members of my father’s immediate and extended family, including myself, made concerted efforts to have him moved to a neurological rehabilitation centre where he would receive the sort of treatment he needed. But again, Bianca blocked all our efforts, and on the 25th of November 2011, a date I will never forget, without reference to the family, she had him discharged from the Royal Berkshire and transferred to yet another ill-equipped nursing home, this time in London, where he died a few hours after arrival.” Responding to Bianca’s alliance with the former governor while he had problems with Umeh, the former national chairman of APGA, and now she is on the side of Umeh against Obi, Ojukwu Jnr said the very situation speaks volumes. “Perhaps, this seeming flip-flop is due to the expediency of the moment. What I can tell you, again, is that it seems that at a point, it became expedient to her, for Ezeigbo’s treatment to be discontinued. As far as I am concerned, I know a man must die sooner or later. But in the case of my father, but for her actions, he would not have died that day. In fact, his remains were not immediately released to us until an investigation was conducted, because the circumstances of his death were deemed worthy of further investigation. “We were told that because he had been ill for so long, a specific cause of death could not be ascertained and the result of the investigation was therefore inconclusive. But as far as we are concerned, she is directly responsible for Ezeigbo’s death. I wish to say that out so that my father’s spirit will allow me to rest and that is why I have refused to show up, in any event, to do with Obaino’s re-election campaign in which she features prominently. I do not want to be associated with a person whose hands are soiled with blood.” Please log on to www.daily.ng for the full interview

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Nigeria is unmasking citizens online at record levels Mercy Abang

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laboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) revealed an emerging trend of user information and content removal requests by African Governments to Internet and telecommunications companies. These companies, including Facebook, Google, Yahoo, Twitter disclosed a surge in requests for user information – Nigerian government had the highest number of user information with 113 accounts, according to a study funded by the Department for International Development (DFID) Facebook listed Nigeria as one of the nations with highest request made for 96 users’ information during the second half of 2015, signalling that the requests were made after President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office on May 29, 2015. I spoke to experts in the area of Internet Security and Privacy , digital rights campaigners and activists in the political scene and they suggested the activities were a tad high but not yet worrisome. “I’m not sure the Buhari administration understands the implications of monitoring without judicial oversight”, said Gbenga Sesan, a digital rights advocate who is the Executive Director of the Paradigm Initiative.. “This is why we drafted the Digital Rights and Freedom Bill so that citizen rights to seek redress can be outlined in cases of illegal monitoring.” Section 24 of Nigeria’s 2015 Cybercrimes Act, signed into law by former President Goodluck Jonathan outlaws “cyberstalking” and stipulates: “any person who knowingly or intentionally sends a message or other matter by means of computer systems or network that is grossly offensive, pornographic or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character or causes any such message or matter to be so sent; or “He knows to be false, for the purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience danger, obstruction, insult, injury, criminal intimidation, enmity, hatred, ill will or needless anxiety to another or causes such a message to be sent commits an offence under this Act and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of not more than N7,000,000.00 or imprisonment for a term of not more than 3 years or to both such fine and imprisonment.” Section 2 of the legislation further stated that any person who intentionally transmits any communication through a computer system or network to bully, threaten or harass another person, where such communication places another person in fear of death, violence or bodily harm or to another person “commits an offence under the act and shall be liable on conviction to a term of 10 years and/or a minimum fine of N25,000,000.00.” So far, Nigerians in numbers have been detained and arrested over comments

Buhari posted on social media, from Twitter to Facebook. Only recently, a Nigerian journalist was detained over a Facebook . The journalist, Danjuma Katsina, was invited to the Katsina state Police Command over a complaint filed by a lawmaker from the state, Mansur Mashi. He was subsequently detained overnight. Mr. Katsina had posted a comment on Facebook in which he analysed the outcome of the Mashi/Dutsi bye-election conducted in May, wondering why Mr. Mashi was allowed to contest the polls despite facing court action on alleged corruption. But, an Internet security analyst argues that not all government requests for data information are meant to crackdown on dissents. Azeenarh Mohammed, an Independent security researcher based in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital explains, “the thing to notice is that, in the context of Boko Haram, of course I imagine government tried to get information on certain account, I would consider them stupid if they didn’t. Requests are normal, no big deal and routine”. Nigerian politicians do not think existing legislation is sufficient and several attempts have been made to to regulate online users and their activity. Most feel this is an attempt to stifle and crackdown on free speech. One significant effort was the widely resisted attempt to regulate social media, led by Bala Ibn Na’Allah, the senator rep-

resenting Kebbi South senatorial district. The bill introduced in 2015, christened the “anti-social media bill” was originally called the “Frivolous Petitions bill’ sought to put a rein on messages sent through social media. Section 3(4) of the bill reads: “Where any person through text message, tweets, WhatsApp or through any social media posts any abusive statement knowing same to be false with intent to set the public against any person and group of persons, an institution of government or such other bodies established by law shall be guilty of an offence and upon conviction, shall be liable to an imprisonment for two years or a fine of N2, 000,000.00 or both fine and imprisonment.” The Nigerian Senate immediately withdrew said bill on the 17th of May 2016 shortly after nationwide public outcry. “The days of absolute freedom is far gone, however safeguards must be in place to make sure governments do not abuse the process”, Kayode Ogundamisi, a Nigerian public commentator and social media user based in the UK says. In Mr Ogundamisi’s argument, Facebook live is the choice platform for a number of bigoted hate speech and if prosecution must take place in court “it makes sense for governments to request social media companies to preserve evidence”. Suspected State Security Service operatives also did arrested a blogger in Akwa Ibom State, in what activists see as as the latest in a string of crackdowns against

free speech online. Emenike Iroegbu, who publishes Abia Facts Newspaper, was arrested in front of his family by men suspected to be attached to the SSS field office in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, his wife, Ekaette, told newsmen. In Kogi state, where a civil servant was arrested for posting a drone captured photo of a home allegedly owned by the governor. Not too far from there is Kaduna state, where the governor arrested Mr Audu Maikori, despite his retrieval for “malicious intent” after he shared a photo from an unverified source. Nigerian politicians are unrestrained from going after their critics on social media. From the Cybercrime act to the social media bill and only recently another bill seems to be in the works, the Non Governmental Organisation bill currently before lawmakers, sponsored by the Deputy Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Umar Buba Jibril, representing Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency. These are disturbing attempts according to Activists, by the Nigerian government to to crackdown on dissents from all fronts. The bill is recommending the setting up of yet another government agency, to be known as the NGO Regulatory Commission that is meant to issue licences to all NGOs, which would require renewing such licenses, every two years. In essence, if the commission’s board declines to renew and group’s licence, the NGO would cease to operate in the country. “Nigeria is the only government in Africa to have made a user information request to Google and it was fully complied with,” the CIPESA report disclosed. The emergency disclosure request was made by the Nigerian authorities in the second half of 2016 and it related to five user accounts. According to the contents of the document, Twitter, in its transparency declaration, stated that Nigeria made three emergency requests, of which two were complied with. For Deji Adeyanju, a social media user, and political activist, the present government’s actions in requesting for users’ information backs his claims that Nigerians “are in a dictatorship not a democracy.” “It’s only a matter of time before this government starts assassinating online voices.” Adeyanju said, expressing alarm over the growing tendencies of government. Adeyanju who has been arrested a few times since 2015 said the government “has demonstrated the intention to do so with the arbitrary crackdown of armless protesters”. Are the obvious attempts at widespread government crackdown a much bigger plot for Nigerian citizens to expect? Mercy Abang is a freelance journalist, focusing her work on development Journalism

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FG using Court of Appeal to cause crisis in Rivers State, Wike alleges Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

ÏÏÏThe Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, led Federal Government was using the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, to cause crisis in Rivers State through contrived judgments and pronouncements.

The governor alleged that the Court of Appeal President has used her position to set up a Special Panel for the purpose of dissolving Local Government Councils in Rivers State and enthroning APC members sacked by the Federal High Court as council chairmen. Speaking during a Thanksgiving Service at the State Ecumenical Centre in Port Harcourt on Sunday to mark the “Global Human Settlements Outstanding

Contribution Award “ by the Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards (SCAHSA) supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Governor Wike said that he resolved “to bring the ugly actions at the Court of Appeal to the attention of Nigerians, Law Professionals and the Political Community for them to take the necessary steps. He said: “The President, Court of Appeal is being

used to cause crisis in Rivers State. When you see that something is going bad, you let your people know. That is what I am doing. “Despite the fact that the appeal on the Local Government matter has been scheduled for February 2018 at the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal at the last sitting resolved to respect that position, the President Of the Court of Appeal has set up a Special Panel for the matter,” he said.

The governoralleged that the aim was to create an atmosphere of conflict in Rivers State, so that the APC Federal Government would use security agencies against the people. According to the Rivers State Governor, “The Court of Appeal President has consistently used Justice Gumel and a few selected justices to carry out an illegal agenda against the state.” He alleged that the same set of judges were used by

the President, Court of Appeal to nullify all the National and State Assembly elections in Rivers State, despite the provisions of the law. He said of the 36 states, only Rivers State suffered that fate. “We will not accept anything that is contrary to the law. We will put up a petition to the relevant authorities to protest the actions of the President of the Court of Appeal,” Governor Wike said.

NCAA warns Pilots, airlines of bad weather

Idi-Araba serial scammer lands in police net

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ation Authority (NCAA) has alerted pilots and all airline operators that with the arrival of the harmattan period, extra caution should be exercised in embarking on flight operations if the weather is bad. This warning is coming on the heels of the seasonal rainfall prediction issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) which indicated that the prevailing weather condition is likely to herald a long and severe dust haze in the months ahead. In a statement, spokesman for the NCAA, Mr. Sam Adurogboye says this warning is important as Harmattan is known to pose an obvious threat to aircraft particularly in areas of challenging terrains due to low visibility. The statement says,” The Advisory circular AC: NCAA- AEROMET-24 is intended to alert pilots of the hazards associated with dust haze which is a dry and dusty wind that blows southwards from the Sahara across Nigeria during the months of November to March. The effect of the dust and sand stirred by the wind is known as Harmattan Dust Haze”. “Therefore, Pilots should note that air-to-ground visibility may be considerably reduced due to the dust haze. In addition, aerodrome visibility may fall below the prescribed minima and in severe conditions; dust haze can blot out runways, the markers and airfield lightings over wide areas. This makes visual navigation extremely difficult or impossible.

L-R: Senior Education Specialist, World Bank, Dr. Tunde Adekola; Minister of State for Education, Prof. Anthony Onwuka; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Mr. Sunny Echono; Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Adeniyi Olowofela and Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Dr. Tolorunleke Sunday, during the public presentation of a book, Nigeria Digest of Education Statistics 2014-2016 and Nigeria Education Indicators, in Abuja… at the weekend.

Plateau crisis: DHQ mobilises team on fact finding mission Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

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Nigeria Defence Headquarters at the weekend, mobilised a team of its finest officers to Jos, the Plateau State capital, aimed at accessing the situation that has led to the wanton loss of lives in the past few months, with the aim to finding a lasting solution to the problem. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting convened at the instance of the team, led by the Chief of Training and Operation, Defence Headquarters Abuja, Major General Ahmed Mohammed, the Army boss said the team is

in Jos on a fact finding mission. He said: “This is the first time a team is coming from the defence headquarters to actually find out the root cause of the problem between the warring communities. “It is also a fact finding visit that will also be used to appraise the performance of security agencies on ground, seeking to know if they are really doing what is expected of them and if there are other things that we need to do to make them more potent. “We are also going to collaborate with the State government, stating our position based on what we have found

out, aimed at putting a lasting solution to the lingering problem”. Gen. Mohammed said that his meeting with the stakeholders is productive and that the Army will mobilise all modalities within its power to ensure that the civil unrest bedevilling the state is brought to a halt. “All stakeholders has given their words to corporate with the security agencies and also among themselves; so we are hopeful to see them live in peace”, he said. On his part the Director General, Plateau Peace Building Agency, Mr. Joseph Lengmang, laud the Defence

Headquarters for the initiative of coming down to Jos to discuss with stakeholders on the burning issues bordering on security. Lengmang said that the gesture will enable the affected communities feel the impact of governance interns of response to the emerging security situation in the State, adding that it shows that government is working hard to get to the root of the problem. The Daily Times reports that the stakeholders meeting was attend by all religious bodies, civil society organisation, security agencies and the affected communities.

Command through its operatives from the Rapid Response Squad have busted a group of money scammers. One of the suspects, Dare Yusuf, 31-year-old who resides at 1, Abayomi Jones, Oke-Ilube Ikotun Lagos, was arrested after tricking a road user into buying a substance claimed to double any cash by applying one ‘Adija’ to the money given. The suspect in connivance with two other suspects (still at large) who specialise in defrauding innocent Lagosians of their hard earned money tricked a road user who does not want his name on print around Ilasa in Isolo area of Lagos State. The trio namely Seun, Ayo and Dare are suspected serial scammers who dupe unsuspecting members of the public using different tricks to rip them off their valuables and immediately desert the scene without a trace. Dare, while speaking with RRS Decoy team, confessed the role each member of the group plays, their intrigues and how they share the loot afterwards. Ayo is the ‘Catcher’, Seun is the ‘Jejeti’ while he Dare is the ‘Sitter’. He disclosed that, the Catcher is the one who roams streets in Lagos for the victim. The Catcher approaches road users to inquest about a location he is going to and systematically tells the road user he didn’t get the description of the place and it’s important for him to get to the place because he is going there to sell one ‘Adija’ worth between N800,000 to N1m.”

Monday, November 13, 2017

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Stories by Frank Jumbo with Agency reports apoel Be’er Sheva of Israel midfielder, John Ugochukwu Ogu has described his remarkable performance with the Super Eagles against Algeria as a ‘dream come true,’ following his starting role and goal in the final World Cup qualifier.

Ogu celebrates ‘dream come true’ Though the former Academica de Coimbra of Portugal playmaker initially appeared lost in the Eagles’ squad that rolled out their newest armoury in Constantine against The Fennecs, Ogu appeared to have made up for it all with his dramatic second half goal. The effort has been labeled ‘television goal’ by many soccer fans and

pundits alike, with additional descriptions even rating it above a similar scorcher from Real Madrid defender, Marcelo in Brazil’s 3-1 thumping of Japan earlier same day. Ogu, though, is not talking about any form of competition on his remarkable day, as he prefers instead to mark his personal

celebrations in few words and took to Twitter to express his emotions. Such is his modest and choice of few words, that the towering left-footed battler simply posted on his official handle @ogujohnugo four symbolic words: “Dream come true.”

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Moses recovering as Balogun rallies fans to vote him for BBC award

Gabonese referee defends penalty against Nigeria Dybala

Argentina to start Dybala against Super Eagles

rgentina have started preparations for Tuesday’s international friendly against Nigeria in Krasnodar, with another training session held at the Moscow Spartak Olympic Stadium today. La Albiceleste skipper Lionel Messi has returned to Catalonia to link up with Barcelona ahead of their La Liga clash against Leganes, so will not play against the Super Eagles. According to Ole Argentina, the players that started Saturday’s friendly against Russia took part in a recovery session, while the rest of the players in the squad trained more rigorously. Manager Jorge Sampaoli gave a hint of the three strikers that will start against Nigeria, with Paulo Dybala, Darío Benedetto and Diego Perotti forming an attacking trident during the session. Dybala is enjoying a fine season, with 13 goals (2 assists) to his name from 17 appearances across all competitions for Juventus. The former Instituto AC Córdoba wonderkid has 11 caps for Argentina’s senior national team, and played the last three minutes against Russia on Saturday.

he referee who officiated Nigeria’s World Cup 2018 Qualifiers tie against Algeria in Constantine has given an explanation on why he awarded a controversial penalty to the host. Algeria forced Nigeria to a 1-1 draw thanks to a late penalty awarded to the Fennecs when Shehu Abdullahi was adjudged to have fouled Algerian winger Yacine Brahaimi in the box. However replays suggest the defender didn’t do much to warrant a penalty to be awarded against him, but referee Eric Otogo-Castane told explained to some Nigerian officials the reason behind the harsh spot kick awarded to the Algerians. ” Expectedly we asked questions after the game and the referee explained to us that the decision was taken based on a newly introduced law into the game, which allows for intention to be punished”, the NFF board member told Owngoalnigeria.com. ” He interpreted Shehu’s intention to impede the man, who stayed on his feet instead of going down from the tackle. The fact that the Algerian attacker Brahaimi didn’t go down is what made the decision to look like the wrong call according to him. ” Let’s be frank he did his best considering the atmosphere he was under and especially after turning down numerous attempt by the Algerians to con him into giving them a penalty. ” Maybe Brahaimi should have been sent off before the incident which lead to the goal, but I guess he didn’t want to lose grip of the match, which a red card to the Algerian captain would have triggered. It’s called game management and we understand his explanation “.

Finidi

helsea of England right-wing-back, Victor Moses has stepped up his recovery process by lining himself out for some minor drills on grass, as he aims to be part in action at the restart of the season. With the international break putting a pause on club matches this weekend, Moses has opted to use the time out to put himself back in top shape, as he envisages getting back into action with The Blues in the middle of the month. With that in mind, Moses has intensified his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury he got against his former club, Crystal Palace on October 14, and says his treatment is going exactly as the doctors planned. Davide Zappacosta filled the vacant right wing-back position while Moses was receiving treatment and missed games against AS Roma, Everton, Watford, Bournemouth and Manchester United. The long wait for the Super Eagles star may now be over, as Moses took to social media to reassure his fans that his chances of being fit for Chelsea’s next competitive game are high. He posted on Twitter, with a picture of himself and an unnamed Chelsea fitness coach: ”Good to be back training outside #CFC”. Meanwhile, Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has called on football loving Nigerians to get behind compatriot and national teammate Victor Moses to win the 2017 BBC African Footballer of the Year award for. The Chelsea star made the final shortlist of five alongside Pierre Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund & Gabon); Naby Keita (RB Leipzig & Guinea); Sadio Mane (Liverpool & Senegal) as well as Mohammed Sallah (Liverpool & Egypt). Moses is attempting to become the first Nigerian player since Austin Okocha in 2004 to win the award and Balogun, who plays for Mainz in the German Bundesliga, has taken to Social Media to rally Nigerians to make it possible.

NFF Shuns Finidi, appoints new coach for U-17 team

he Technical Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation ( NFF) have announced the appointment of Abdullahi Maikaba as the new coach of the Nigeria U17 male football team. Despite reports linking former International Finidi George, the NFF announced Maikaba who presently handles Akwa United as the new coach alongside four others as his assistants. Maikaba will be assisted by Abubakar Bala as his first assistant while Oluwafunsho Bunmi Haruna will work as his second a ssistant, and Baruwa Abideen will be in charge of the goalkeeping department as trainer. The NFF also announced the appointment of Bala Nikyu as coach of the Women team with Toyin Ayinla as his first assistant while Ajuma Peter Otache got the job of second assistant, Christian Obi was also announced as the goalkeeper trainer.

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Contract extension with Bayern impossible - Heynckes

Bale will be ´devastated´ by latest injury, says Coleman

eal Madrid star Gareth Bale will be “devastated” by his latest injury setback, according to Wales manager Chris Coleman. Bale, 28, is set to miss another month after confirmation of a strained adductor muscle. The star attacker has played just nine games in all competitions this season, with the last of those coming in September. Coleman said he was unsure about the severity of Bale’s latest setback, but he knows the Wales international will be shattered. “I don’t know the full extent of it. He’ll be devastated,” he told UK newspapers. “We haven’t had dialogue with Real Madrid, but we’ll speak with Gareth in the next few days and find out exactly what it is. It’s bad luck, bad news, and he’ll be gutted. “The harder you try to get back you get a setback and sometimes you have to go through that. “He’ll get over [it] and he’ll be back. He just needs to get settled again and get his fitness. He needs to take his time and not rush himself back.” Coleman has no plans to change the way he uses Bale for Wales, saying he would be picked to play as long as he was fit for Madrid. Wales, who missed out on qualifying for the 2018 World Cup, will play in the China Cup – alongside the hosts, Uruguay and the Czech Republic – in March next year. “It all depends on his fitness whether he’ll travel. Hopefully he gets back before Christmas or just after and then we’ve got two or three months before the China Cup,” Coleman said. “We expect all our players if they are fit to play for their club then they are fit to play for us. “We never take risks, we’ve never done that and I don’t see that changing in the future. If he’s fit for Madrid then obviously he’s fit for us.”

Voller

England, Belgium can win world cup - Voller R udi Voller believes England and Belgium are capable of challenging a Germany team he feels is capable of becoming just the third nation to successfully defend the World Cup. Germany remain the top-ranked side in the world having lifted the World Cup for the fourth time in 2014. They are unsurprisingly the favourites to retain the title but Voller expects 2010 winners Spain and Euro 2016 finalists France to be in contention, along with England and Belgium. England have not reached the quarter-finals of a World Cup since 2006 and were stunningly beaten by Iceland in the knockout stages of Euro 2016. However, they went through qualifying unbeaten and held Germany to a 0-0 draw at Wembley on Friday. Belgium, quarter-finalists at the last World

Cup and European Championship, were similarly dominant in qualifying, dropping just two points. Asked if Germany could defend the title, Voller - who the World Cup as a player in 1990 and took them to the final in 2002 as a manager replied: “Yes, of course. It’ll be complicated, because except Brazil no one ever defended the title, maybe before the war Italy did, too, but only five teams participated back then. “Generally speaking, it’s very difficult, but four years ago before the World Cup in Brazil, no European team had ever won a World Cup title in South America. “Our guys are definitely the big favourites, maybe with Spain and France, maybe England, who have a very good team, Belgium, but from the quarter-finals onwards, sometimes what’s decisive is the daily form and then you’ll see. But the possibility is given, that’s for sure.”

upp Heynckes has labelled talk of him extending his contract with Bayern Munich as “impossible”. Heynckes has revitalised Bayern since taking over from Carlo Ancelotti until the end of the season in October, winning all seven of his games so far. Bayern are four points clear at the top of the Bundesliga following their 3-1 win away to rivals Borussia Dortmund last time out, while qualification to the Champions League last 16 has also been secured. But asked about the possibility of staying at Allianz Arena long term, Heynckes told Welt am Sonntag: “No, that’s impossible.” However, Heynckes, in his fourth spell with the club, will offer his opinion over what Bayern should do in the transfer market. And he believes Bayern should look to extend the contract of 33-year-old winger Arjen Robben, which expires at the end of the season. “Of course, I will say what I would do, and I also believe that the people in charge value my opinion,” Heynckes added. “Arjen is having fun playing football again, and for me he is now better than ever at 33. “He is a great role model for young players who want to make a career, because many have talent, but do not know how to behave professionally. “Arjen does not have to say that he should do the exercises at 100 per cent, he does it anyway, you have to slow him down more. “He is unique, he does everything for his job. Arjen does not need to play anymore to make money, he plays because he enjoys it.”

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Disgraced Evra targeted by several clubs

atrice Evra has already been contacted by several clubs in the wake of his sacking by Marseille, according to his agent. Left-back Evra was sacked for kicking out at a supporter before Marseille’s 1-0 Europa League loss to Vitoria Guimaraes this month, the former Manchester United and Juventus defender receiving a red card prior to kick off. The 36-year-old has been banned from UEFA competition until the end of the season as punishment for his actions, but his representative Federico Pastorello says he now has a number of suitors. “He knows he was wrong, but his career cannot stop like that,” Pastorello told Gazzetta dello Sport. “We have already been contacted by several clubs. He is even stronger physically than he was five or six years ago.” Asked about a potential move to Napoli, who will be without left-back Faouzi Ghoulam long term after he had surgery on a knee ligament injury, Pastorello replied: “Patrice does not see himself in Serie A after several years at Juventus.”

Patrice Evra was sent off after appearing to kick this fan before his Marseille’s Europa league tie

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Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano presenting a cheque for N10 million recently to fire victims of timber market Nnewi that occurred in January 2017 where properties worth millions of Naira were destroyed.

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State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has attributed his successful security measures to heavy procurement of security apparatus to security agencies in the state. Governor Obiano stated this while addressing some Anambra indigenes who are based in Enugu, at Enugu Sports Club, Enugu State recently. Some of the indigenes included market leaders in Enugu, religious and social leaders, youths and many more. The Governor noted that he purchased over 100 security vans for the Nigeria Police, Navy, Nigeria Army and

other security agencies serving in Anambra State. He said: “The security vans are equipped with state-ofthe-art facilities to detect and fight crime and criminality and as well cripple their command and control centres”. He explained that he would continue improving on the welfare of teachers and students, as well as patients and medical personal in the state. The Chairman, Obiano Reelection Committee, Chief Victor Umeh, said that Obiano’s came to politics to successfully drive to vision of APGA government, which anchored on provision of basic amenities. Umeh stressed that Obiano’s administration had the

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requisite experience to project the state to limelight. The Managing Director, Rockland Company, Chief

Obi Ene, said the event was an opportunity to interact with him on his second term agenda for the state.

Guber poll: We must vote to avoid state of emergency –Sen. Oduah

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bra North in the Senate, Sen. Stella Oduah has urged the people of Anambra State to come out en masse to vote in next Saturday’s governorship election to avoid creating a vacuum of governance in the state. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Sunday, Oduah said that if the people failed to vote, they would be giving room for a possible declaration of a state of emergency. She explained that the Constitution did not allow for a vacuum in any state and as such if the current term lapses and a governor had not been elected, then an administrator would be appointed. “Therefore if we fail to cast our votes, if we fail to come out to vote and have a new governor, what will happen is that the Federal Government will provide an administrator and declare a state of emergency. “That is not what we want. It

means that democracy will elude us, who is governing us would not be who we voted for or who we desired. “This is not about which party I belong to. It is about saving our state, it is about making sure that our youths, our women, our children have a peaceful and enabling environment where good governance and policies will strive. “Therefore we must make sure that we come out on the 18th and vote,” she said. The PDP lawmaker also charged political leaders in the state to call on their followers to come out and vote at the November 18 exercise. The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) had threatened Anambra voters with death if they vote at the election. They also vowed to disrupt the poll. But in a swift reaction, the Anambra State Police Command asked resiCONTINUED ON PAGE 2

State Government is to asphalt all the major roads leading to the College of Education, Nzugbe by 2018. Governor Willie Obiano made this known during his visit to the institution for an interactive session with the students recently. The Governor explained that one of the dreams of his government is anchored on welfare of students in providing them with enabling environment that will enhance academic excellence. He promised to procure 20 fans to be hung in their classrooms and other necessary facilities that would their learning. The Governor noted that his successful development in all sectors simultaneously was due to his lofty policies in partnering with various donor agencies, which had also formed source of revenue for the state. According to him, some of the windows of revenue include Public Private Partnership, Internally Generated Revenue, and Federal allocation among others. “Through the developments, we have attracted over $ 7.8 billion investments from 27 companies and 15 companies have commenced production. “Over 1.6 million jobs have been created within my three years in office. We will continue to create more jobs to ensure youths’ independence. “ The Provost of the institution, Dr. Ego Uzoezie, said they had benefitted immensely since Obiano administration, especially in the area of infrastructure and welfare of students and lecturers. Uzoezie commended Obiano for his moves in upgrading the institution into university. The former President of the Students Union, Mr. Betty Okoye recalled that Obiano had donated 300 KVA generator which had enhanced their night studies and enable them take a lead in any external competition. The highlight of the occasion was the “Man of the Year Award of Excellence” to Governor Obiano by the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS).

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Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano(9th Left) in a handshake with Brigadier General Martin Enendu (7th left), during a courtesy visit by the members of Course 26 of Nigerian Defence College, at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia...recently

Guber poll: Group warns INEC, parties, security agencies against rigging Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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bra State has vehemently warned electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), political parties, police and other major agencies to eschew any planned arrangement targeted towards manipulating the November 18 governorship election. The group, Independent Media Support Organisation (IMSO), released the warning during a press conference in Awka, the state capital. The Executive Director, IMSO, Ogbuefi Harris Chuma, said the group has mobilised men of integrity who are ICT compliant to

monitor various polling units and stream live for public consumption. Comrade Chuma furiously condemned the motives of some political parties that had sworn to utilise their connection at the federal level to manipulate the election in their favour. He said: “They boast about their connections at the centre, telling the electorate about their might in the game of power and how they have no choice in determining who emerges as their leaders. Now this is a dangerous trend which must be avoided, especially in Anambra State, as we get set for the polls on November 18. “The most worrisome aspect which seems to be the last in their

chain of arsenal is the plan to militarise and intimidate the citizens of the state using state powers that will be monitored from Abuja. This is ugly and portends great danger considering the history of the state democratically. “This evil plan to shave the heads of Anambra people with despotic bravado will only stimulate resistance from Ndi Anambra and could lead to break down of law and order”. The IMSO boss commended the people of Anambra for the discipline they have exhibited so far and urge them to continue to do so, but must rise to make sure that their votes count to determine who governs them.

Obiano, wife bag chieftaincy titles ÏÏÏAnambra Central Tradition-

al Rulers’ Council has conferred “Ife Anambra” title to the State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano and “Ugegbe” to Ebelechukwu Obiano for their unaccustomed achievements within three years in office. The Council which consist 56 traditional rulers and their subjects from the 56 communities in Anambra Central, gathered at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka Anambra State. Conferring the titles, the Chairman Anambra Central Traditional Rulers’ Council and the Traditional Ruler of Ukwulu, HRH Peter Uyanwa, said Obiano administration had touched several lives through his numerous developments to the state. Igwe Uyanwa noted that “Governor Obiano is supporting the entrepreneurial creativity of Ndi Anambra with over 7000 beneficiaries in the 21 local governments already benefiting from the almost N20 million which has

been disbursed so far to Micro, Small and Medium Scale enterprises in Anambra State”. “Governor Obiano launched a revolutionary and humanistic, wide-ranging stimulus package to alleviate the suffering of Anambra indigenes and provided shuttle buses at subsidised fares for workers on strategic routes, at a time when Nigeria continues to suffer under seemingly unrelenting economic and financial problems,” Igwe Uyanwa pointed. Igwe Uyanwa described Obiano as a hero of this generation who had transformed the state and made it a pride of place. Receiving the title, Governor Obiano said he would uphold the trust bestowed on him and would always respect traditional institution as stipulated in Igbo land. Obiano promised to make Anambra traditional institution the best in the country by providing them with better opportunities to survive. The Governor, who urged them

to ensure total victory for APGA, come November 18 governorship election, revealed various packages that would transform their traditional status. He however charged them to ensure proper utilisation of N20 million choose-your - projects Community projects to further attract development at the grassroots. “There is no doubt that traditional rulers in Anambra State contributed tremendously to the success of my administration. I will continue to partner them for more meaningful developments,” Obiano stated. Also on her part, the wife of the governor, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, expressed elation, saying the title was significant, coming from 56 traditional rulers. Mrs. Obiano promised to continue responding to the basic needs of the masses and further sustain the tempo of empowering widows and youths in general.

State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has assured that the state under his leadership will continue to distribute power generation equipment across the state to achieve steady power supply. Governor Obiano said having achieved security, steady power supply would be his next agenda. The Governor was speaking while addressing a mammoth crowd at Ifeanyi Ubah Stadium, Nnewi North Local Government Area recently. He remembered them of various programmes his administration had mapped out for youths geared towards engaging them meaningfully. “We encourage the youths to en-

roll in Chinese Language in any state owned institutions. My administration we take responsibility of the first batch of students. “We are already training 5860 students in different technical schools in the state. All these will ensure independence of the youths in the state,”Obiano explained. The convener of the political rally and the Chief Executive Officer, Capital Oil, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, restated his resolve to sustain his unalloyed support to Obiano administration as Anambra South would take over governance after four years. Ubah urged the youths to vote for APGA government come November 18th, and as well protect their votes against any manipulation.

Ikukuoma mobilises for Obiano

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Anambra Governorship election, the Ikukuoma Solidarity Movement has collapsed its political structure and rallied support for Governor Willie Obiano for his re-election. The event which took place at Unity Park, Osumenyi, Nnewi South Local Government Area pulled over 400,000 loyalists of Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu with a total resolve to vote en mass for APGA. Speaker after speaker and the people bore testimony to the unique administrative style of Governor Obiano which makes him deserving of a second term. The convener of the programme, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu gave words of reassurance to the governor that the “massive crowd that turned out for the event are genuine people who believe in Obiano’s honesty and are ready to work for the victory of APGA in the November 18 governorship election.” He described Governor Obiano as a leader with genuine commitment towards the development of the state and said Ndi Anambra are in safe hands under him. The member representing Orumba North and South Federal constituency, Chief Ben Nwankwo said the political heavyweights and their supporters in the entire three senatorial districts have declared unalloyed support for Governor Obiano and with that, the coast is clear for landslide for APGA in the upcoming election. In their separate remarks, Speaker of the State House of Assembly,

Barrister Rita Maduagwu and the member representing Nnewi South II Constituency in the State Assembly, Mr. Kingsley Iruba while describing Prince Ukachukwu as a man of integrity, maintained that he must have declared support for Governor Obiano because he has seen the transformation which his administration has brought to the state. For his part, the Chairman of the governor’s re-election campaign committee, Chief Victor Umeh acknowledged that APGA has never defeated Prince Ukachukwu in the area, and said his open endorsement of the governor offers great prospects for APGA in its efforts to forge a united political front for Ndigbo. Mounting the pavilion, Governor Willie Obiano commended the people for the massive turnout to support him and assured them that their support will not be in vain as he has mapped out strategies to affect their lives better in his second term bid. He harped on the need for the people to vote for him and protect their votes, saying that his government will intensify efforts in the areas of road infrastructure, health, agriculture among others, if reelected. The National Leader, New Nigeria Initiative for Better Leadership, one of the groups working for Obiano’s re-election, Chief Omenife Uzuegbu assured that his group only would ensure landslide victory for Obiano through its networks of connection.

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dents of the state to go out en masse to exercise their franchise on the day of the election. Giving more reasons why Anambra people must vote, Oduah said that the state had enjoyed peace, stability and investments had started accruing. “What Anambra needs now more than anything is peace, we need peace for progress, we need peace for security, we need peace for the development that is coming and that has come. “We do not need violence, we have had enough killings, thank God we have security in Anambra more than

most states, we must ensure that is sustained. “Most importantly our basic human right that is enshrined in the constitution that gives us the right to choose who governs us must not be denied us. “We will be denying ourselves that if we fail to come out and vote and protect our votes. “I am pleading that all leaders come out and tell their followers to ensure that they come out and vote come 18th of November. “We must not stay at home on the 18th, we must exercise our civic rights,” she said.

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Guber poll: We want to maintain Guber poll: Nnachetta at INEC office, sanctity of rotation –Onuzulike urges support for electoral umpire ÏÏÏThe chairman of

Iron Rod Market Dealers Association, Atani, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chief Nnaemeka Onubuike, has said Governor Willie Obiano must be re-elected to maintain the sanctity of rotation principle in the state. He said former Governor of the state, Mr. Pater Obi, who is now pushing Oseloka Obaze, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate, was the initiator of the zoning system in the state by canvassing that power should go to the North. “Unfortunately, in a very strange manner, Obi for reason best known to him wants to destablise it, and the implication was that the South Senatorial zone, where he comes from may wait for a long time to come,” Onuzulike said. He said to ensure that zoning system was followed to the letter, Governor Willie Obiano should be re-elected because he is the only candidate in

this election who will go for the statutory four years, while others have eight years. Onuzulike said apart from that, Obiano has provided security to the people of the state and for them as the traders, and they were the most beneficiaries because no serious business can thrive without security which this Governor has provided. He said the regular payment of salaries and pension has not only helped the workers who are direct beneficiaries but sustained the economy of the state because with the payment, the workers spend money in the purchases from traders. The Iron Rod market chairman called on former Governor Obi to return back to APGA to fulfill all the promises he made to the late leader of the party, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, saying that it is still not yet too late to dismantle his structure in PDP and collapse it into APGA.

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Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Communication Strategy, Ogbuefi Tony Nnachetta, has asked the people of the state to give the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) the benefit of doubt to conduct free and fair governorship election this Saturday. Nnachetta, who spoke to newsmen shortly after courtesy call on the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Dr. Nkwachukwu Orji, in Awka, the state capital, said he had useful interaction with the REC. According to Nnachetta, the REC assured that he and his team would hold credible election in Anambra State that would become a reference point in future. He said: “The REC assured me that he was in the state to give

Anambra people a good election like none before now.’’ Nnachetta quoted the REC as saying that they had made all arrangements for the effective distribution of materials at all the wards in good time to ensure the poll commenced at the scheduled time. ``The INEC said the election will commence at 8 am and end on or about 2pm. Dr. Orji also said that this time, it will be accreditation and voting at the same time, unlike in the past, where accreditation will end before the commencement of voting,” the Commissioner said. Nnachetta said given the type of scenario painted by the REC, the release of results might be hastened. He enjoined the people to cooperate with the electoral umpire, who he, said was doing its best to see that everything is done to ensure that free and fair election. Earlier, Nnachetta was told by the INEC Head of Department,

Voter Education and Publicity (VEP), Mr. Leo Nkedife that they had since established Resident Area Centres (RAC) in all the Wards in the State. Nkedife explained that under the arrangement, all electoral officers involved in the poll will reside within immediate vicinity of the centres to facilitate easy deployment to their polling wards. He stressed the RAC would house the officials and election materials overnight in a bid to ensure that as early as 5am on Election Day, the officers would be deployed to the polling centres. He urged all registered voters to endeavour to obtain their Permanent Voters Card (PVC), the only facility to entitle them to exercise their franchise. ``People should go to their various Local Government Headquarters without further delay to obtain their cards,’’ Nkedife said, adding that PVC collection would close on November 15.

Flood victims in Anambra receive succour John Ndu, Awka

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nities of Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State have received relief items from the Federal and state governments. Handing over the items to the representatives of the affected communities, the Executive Secretary, Anambra State Emergency Management Agency, Chief Paul Odenigbo, said the items was provided to cushion the effect of the 2017 flood incident which ravaged houses and destroyed farmlands. The relief items were jointly provided by the Anambra State Government and the Presidential Committee on flood, Relieve and Rehabilitation. Some of the items donated to the flood victims include bags of rice, garri, beans, tin tomatoes, foam, buckets, cartoons of bar soaps, and detergents, among others. Presenting the materials to the representatives of the affected communities on behalf of the Governor, Executive Secretary, Anambra State Emergency Management Agency, Chief Paul

Odenigbo, enjoined them to ensure evenly distribution of the materials to the flood victims. The SEMA Director was represented by a director in the agency, Mr. Chukwudi Onyejekwe. Some of the Presidents General of the affected communities who received the items on behalf of the victims including Augustin Nwakpudo from Owelle, Boniface Enebeli from Olumba Nasaa, and Jamigbola Samuel thanked the Governor Willie Obiano-led administration for the timely rescue while promising to ensure proper distribution of the materials to the affected persons. The Transition Committee Chairman of Anambra West Local Government Area, Mr. Tony Nwabunwanne, commended government but however appealed for loan and seedlings to be among items that would be procured for distribution to flood victims. Ene recalled that Anambra State in the past had experienced political violence, kidnapping and vandalism, saying Obiano had restored security and stabilized peace in the state.

Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano (first right), receiving “ Ugegbe” title from the 56 traditional rulers in Anambra Central senatorial zone at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka , Anambra State at the weekend, while the traditional ruler of Nibo Kingdom, Michael Ngene (left), performs the ritual.

With this mammoth support, Obiano’s victory is sure –Akudolu ÏÏÏThe

Vice-President of Amalgamated Market Traders of Anambra State (AMATAS), Chief Gozie Akudolu, said with the massive support enjoyed by Governor Willie Obiano in this campaign is a clear sign that he would be victorious at the November 18, 2017 governorship election. Akudolu said the broad based support enjoyed by Governor Obiano was based on his numerous achievements in the last three and

half years he has been on the saddle. He said most significant was Obiano’s love for the traders in Anambra State, which resulted in the constriction of choose-for-yourself N10 million project in all the markets in the state, which most of them have been completed. The AMATAS Vice-president said the provision of security of lives and property which has been the anchor programme of Obiano has endeared him to the traders in the state because this has

ushered in confidence among customers, hence boom in business activities. He contended that with all these, this was the right time to pay him back for all these achievements and good gestures to traders in particular. Akudolu dismissed the fear of electoral malpractices by the opposition, stressing that “the issue of rigging has gone. It was in the past. Whoever is planning to rig this election is doing that at his /her own risk”.

The Anambra Times 4 Why Anambrarians should re-elect Obiano –Nze Okeke Nze Dozie Okeke is the President-General of Aboji Akanano, Oba in Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra State. In this interview with ALPHONSUS NWEZE, he speaks on the need for Anambra people to vote Governor Obiano to complete his programmes among other issues. Excerpts: As a stakeholder in Anambra State, what advise do you give to Anambra people in this election? It is a golden chance for Governor Willie Obiano to come back and complete his tenure of office. His nomination as the flag-bearer of APGA is a golden opportunity. His choice is a wise decision on part APGA. I want our people to vote for Obiano because the devil you know is better than the angel you don’t know. If he is given opportunity, he will use it to correct the mistakes of the past. But whoever we choose except Obiano on November 18, 2017 will disorganise the rotation of Governorship in the state. I urge my people to vote for Obiano. He has acquired experience in the last four years. Obi started second tenure in Anambra State. Before him nobody had gone for second tenure before Peter Obi. So, Obiano should continue for his second tenure to give the people of the North the complete eight years tenure. Even if he has made a mistake, he should be forgiven and advised how to write the wrongs. Obiano’s second tenure will be gift to Anambra State because he will continue to pay salaries of workers, provide security, and improve agriculture. A lot of people are blaming South East Governors for Operation Python Dance. No, it was not South East governors that initiated it, it was above them. People are supposed to know the truth on the true situation of things. It is utter nonsense to blame Operation python Dance on Obiano. If Anambra people lose Obiano, they will suffer because they don’t know whether the person coming will sustain the payment of salaries and maintain security. A lot of people are blaming South East Governors for Operation Python Dance. No, it was not South East governors that initiated it, it was above them. In any case, there was no need for Python dance here, there was no violence here to have warranted their coming to this place. We have not seen anything from Federal Government rather what we see is the Operation Python dance. Their presence here have created fear among the people. In fact, their activities in the South East took a lot of lives. For us in Oba, the army authorities should pay compensation to our people for the tension and fear they created in the town. But I want to warn: if Anambra people lose Obiano, they will suffer because they don’t know whether

the person coming will sustain the payment of salaries and maintain security. There is fear that APC will use federal might to rig this election. What is your take? APC will fail in Anambra. They failed in Rivers, in Ekiti State. In fact, they have failed in Anambra. I don’t see the Federal might here. Community leaders in the state have decided that Obiano will be re-elected. They have spoken and directed our people where to vote. I don’t know why we must struggle and fight for everything in Anambra State. The issue of Oba airport land is still raging. It is like the Anambra State Government has not let go your land. What is the position now? No Government has the right to Airport land in Oba again. The Anambra State Government has acquired another land elsewhere. Government has been sued over the land. The case is in court. Government should forget the land, but if they want the land for another purpose, they should come for renegotiation because the original purpose why the land was given to government has not been met. They cannot come through the back door to take the land again without the consent land owners. What is your advice to youths these days? I advise the youths of Oba and other communities in Igbo land to create conducive atmosphere for development in their communities. Every youth has a family, and that your youth or child will grow to become an adult, one day. So, they should conduct themselves to become responsible citizens in the society. Who knows you can become a Governor, Senator, commissioner, minister or hold any other position. The Prime minister of Australia is 31 years; Macron of France is 39 years. So, as a youth you can become anything you want if you are committed to what you’re doing. Don’t begin to insult elders, don’t carry weapons around or engage in drug addiction, rather be of good behaviour. Let the youths join hands to put a credible person in power, instead of causing problem in the society. In my capacity, I have been having meetings and advising them how to become responsible citizens. If Government don’t employ you, employ yourself. What do you tell Igbos in Diaspora? I challenge Igbos living outside Igbo land to bring their investments home. Most of the investments in Abuja and Lagos belong to Ndigbo but some of them don’t even have a hut in their villages. We should imbibe take home philosophy. People like Charly Boy Oputa were busy in Abuja carrying placards, while their people are suffering in the East and they have no single investment here.

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Anambra-born film maker unveils homemade TV series, Anyanwu Ututu Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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producer and the Chief Executive Officer of Purple Ribbon Entertainment, Ms. Chioma Okoye, has premiered her latest drama series, titled ‘Anyanwu Ututu’ in Awka, the Anambra State capital. The film, which aims at promoting the culture and tradition of Ndigbo, was centred on the lifestyle of people living along the riverine areas of Anambra State, otherwise known as Omambala, first premiered in Awka, joining the likes of Chigozie Atuanya’s “Chetanna” which also hit the cinemas for the first time in Awka. Speaking on the movie project, Okoye said the project was inspired by her love for Igbo culture and family history. She said: “As a filmmaker, your starting point should be telling the world about your culture and tradition. Unfortunately, about 90 per cent of us have not made movies about our states; most of them do English films. We are going to bridge that gap by focusing on the cultures of our people, starting with Anambra State. We also intend to cover other parts of the region to

highlight out rich cultural heritage. “Igbo has 623 dialects, which are very unique. Let us tell the world our true stories and rich culture. Already, we have reached agreement with state - owned TV stations in the region to show the series after the premiere. This is one way of getting our children to understand our culture and also imbibe it. I want to specially thank Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State for his support towards the premiere. “Since the story is centred on the life of Omambala people, we worked with people, who could speak the dialect. Basically, the role you play is based on your acting ability. And I must tell you, we have abundant talents waiting to be discovered. “Veteran actor, Chief Pete Edochie, acted lead character. Anyanwu Ututu tells the story of Nwugo and Ikedinobi, who were in love, not knowing of the enmity that had existed between both families for decades. “Meanwhile, Ikedinobi, the only son of Nwafor, has been forced into marrying Ugoye, whom he has no love for, thought his parents believe the love will grow with time. “But instead, Ikedinobi falls in love with Nwugo, not knowing she

is the daughter of Agbogidi, an archenemy of his family. Agbogidi and Nwafor warn their children to stop seeing each other, but their love knows no bounds. “Agbogidi does everything within his powers to break the bond that exists between his daughter Nwugo and Ikedinobi, but all his efforts fail, as Ikedinobi passes through every storm to be with Nwugo, his love”. Sharing her experience on location, Okoye said: “It was an interesting experience for me; the first thing I noticed was good relationship and understanding. Nobody buys anything and eats it alone; you don’t select friends because we were all friends to each other. God was with us all through”. On the cast for the production, she said aside from established actors such as Pete Edochie, “what we did was to use people from the communities where we worked; we provided jobs for the youths”. To Okoye, film remains a viable tool for promoting culture and propagating the tradition of a people, adding that plans have reached advanced stage to ensure that all the South Eastern states get to watch the series.

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (4th left); Catholic Bishop of Awka, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor (5th right); Chairman, Willie Obiano Re-election Committee, Chief Victor Umeh (4th left), after a Holy Mass to mark the second Synod of Awka Catholic Diocese, at St Patricks Cathedral. Awka...recently

Guber election: NYCN cautions youths against violence ÏÏÏThe National Youth Council

of Nigeria (NYCN) has appealed to youths in Anambra State to be law-abiding and eschew violence during the Nov. 18 governorship election in the state. Mr. Obinna Nwaka, the council’s Director of Political and Democratic Matters, made the appeal at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. Nwaka said the youths must shun all negative acts and use their votes to install credible leadership in the state. The director also warned poli-

tician against enticing the youths with filthy lucre to perpetrate violence for them to achieve their selfish interest before, during and after the election. Nwaka, however, implored government at all levels to engage the youths positively by creating employment in order to reduce crime rate and youth restiveness. He urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the Nigerian Peace Corps bill into law to further create jobs for the youths across the country. The director dispelled the notion in some quarters that many

youths in the country were unemployable. He said that many young people in the country were creative and blazing the trail in commerce, ICT, finance, engineering and other endeavours. Nwaka said that many young men and women behind the scene were responsible for the successes of most leaders in the country, saying “it is time for them to be seen.’’ He urged the electorate in Anambra to support INEC in its constitutional duty of ensuring free and fair elections.

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Economy: MPC may reduce benchmark interest rate in 2018 - CBN Motolani Oseni As the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) set to meet for the last time in 2017 later this month, it has becomes more clearer that the committee may change its monetary policy position comes next year, as the Governor of the apex bank, has indicated over the weekend. This development is coming after several pressures from different financial stakeholders, seeking for reduction of the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from its current of 14 per cent. But the CBN had stood steadied for eight consecutive periods holding to the benchmark interest rate.

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But speaking in Lagos over the weekend at the annual Bankers Dinner, the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has said that the committee may change stance from the current tightening position of the MPR at its current 14 per cent, which is believed to help in reducing the high interest charges from the commercial banks. According to him, “when the underlying fundamentals become supportive and the pace of disinflation becomes adequate and we see inflation at predicted levels, I am very optimistic that MPC may begin to see strong justification for an easing of monetary policy, which may further accelerate the recovery process.”

The apex bank Governor, in his 2018 economic forecast, noted that the inflation rate might drop from the current 15.98 per cent to a single digit in the year ahead, while centered his forecasts on the foreign exchange and exchange rate management policies of the apex bank in recent months, which has led to a drop of 65 per cent in the monthly food import bill of the country from an average of $5.5bn to $1.9bn as of June 2017. The CBN also said the country’s external reserves, which had faced daunting challenges, rising since the wake of the fall in oil prices in June 2014, would hit $40bn next year from $34.3bn as of November 3, 2017. In his words: “The economy has

recorded some remarkable improvements in recent times and if the pace continues, the apex bank will adopt a growth-focused monetary policy stand that will see more credit to the economy. “We have also seen a significant appreciation of the naira from over N500/$1 to about N360/$1. In addition, we have seen stability in the rate for over six months now. I am glad to note that the exchange rate is not only stable, it is also converging across various windows and segments of the market. He said that since the establishment of the I&E FX Window, the largest econ0omy in Africa has recorded about $10billion in au-

The Kaduna Electric Distribution Plc, said it spent N100 million to purchase and install 7.5MVA transformer at the Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto. Mr Garba Haruna, the Managing Director of the company disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Sokoto The transformer was installed at the university’s injection substation in the state. The electricity distribution company covers Sokoto, Kebbi, Kaduna and Zamfara states. According to Haruna, the project is part of the company’s priority investment to ensure adequate power supply to the institution as well as communities in the region. “The transformer which cost N100 million will service the university and the surrounding communities. “We are fully committed to achieve the desires of our customers; huge amount of money has been spent in projects across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states on power supply. “Our mission to deliver the required service for our deserving customers will surely be achieved, as the university is among our key partners in the state,” Haruna said. According to him, the company is planning to partner the university on its diversification to solar energy supply and other sources of energy.

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Equities market: Investors sustain weekly gain with 0.49% growth Stock Exchange (NSE) have recorded a second consecutive weekly gain, as the NSE’s All-Share Index (ASI) advanced by 0.49 per cent for the week ended November 10th 2017. The positive performance increased the Month-to-date and Yearto-Date returns to 1.20 per cent and 38.12 per cent, respectively. Consequently, the ASI and market capitalisation closed the week at 37,120.28 points and N12.847 trillion.

The gains recorded during the week were driven by price appreciations in Forte Oil that grew 10.25 per cent , Mobil that gained 2.48 per cent, Diamond Bank that appreciated 9.43 per cent, Guaranty’s 4.34 per cent increase, and Dangote Cement’s 0.89per cent growth. As a result, the NSE’s oil & gas index recorded the highest gain amongst sectoral indices with a week’s growth of 0.83 per cent. The Banking and Industrial

goods indices also advanced 0.50 and 0.38 per cent each subduing profit taking in the insurance sector as indicated by the insurance index that dropped 1.09 per cent by the end of the week. Sell offs persisted slightly in the Consumer goods which closed the week 0.07 percent lower. Moving market turnover were the financial services institutions. Notably, 18.4 million units of FBNH, 16 million units of Guaranty, 13.5

million units of Zenith Bank, and 4.9 million units of MOBIL were crossed at average prices of N7.07, N41.85, N25.29, and N165.00, respectively. With Q3-17 earnings season now over, activities in the market will be driven by the outlook for Q4/FY2017 earnings releases. Whilst noting the possibility of momentum profit-taking, given the two consecutive weeks of gains, analysts at Cordros apital believe market

Business News B2 FBNHoldings partners WIMBIZ to promote women economic empowerment Sam Nzeh In line with the commitment to drive sustainable diversity and parity for women in business and public service, First Bank of Nigeria Limited and FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, both subsidiaries of FBN Holdings Plc have partnered with Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) in its 2017 annual conference themed “The Next Frontier: Women, You’re your Place”. The event is scheduled to hold on November 13 – 14, 2017 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Annual WIMBIZ Conference now in its 16th edition continues to inspire and empower women through the delivery of insightful and empowering lectures/sessions charged to take women to the next level in their careers, professions and businesses. The conference is focused on increasing and supporting the success rate of female entrepreneurs and the proportion of women in senior positions in corporate organizations and public service. This year, the conference will attract over 1,500 Nigerian & International delegates. FirstBank and FBNQuest Merchant Bank have supported the WIMBIZ conference over several years to entrench the support for women economic empowerment, consistent with the United Nations Global Compact and the Nigerian Sustainable Banking Principle where FBNHoldings is well represented by FirstBank. According to Folake Ani-Mumuney, Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the WIMBIZ annual conference is one of the women driven initiatives supported by FirstBank. Her words: “We are particularly keen on providing enabling opportunities for women to achieve their financial goals and aspirations, hence our support for women-led businesses in recognition of their role in driving socio-economic change through diverse areas of human endeavours”. In addition, the Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications at FBNQuest Merchant Bank, Lolade Sasore, said: “Our objective at FBNQuest Merchant Bank is to continuously contribute to the development of skills in Nigeria and to improve educational and entrepreneurial prospects; as well as to reduce the gaps in inequality. To ensure this is achieved, we constantly participate and sponsor initiatives such as this that are geared towards reducing gender imbalance and promoting economic growth.”

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Pension: Ex- Nigeria Airways workers accuse finance ministry of delaying payment Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Ex-workers of the Nigeria Airways Limited, NAL, have accused the Ministry of Finance of delaying the payment of their severance benefits as approved by the Federal Executive Council meeting eight weeks ago. The ex-workers say the continued delay was due to the bureaucracy the civil service is known for. Speaking at meeting of the workers at the Skypower Catering Service premises in Lagos, one of the elders of the group and former chairman, Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, Dr. Steve Mahowu said the minis-

try of finance is frustrating their efforts, a ploy he said is not funny. He said, “ Bureaucracy, bureaucracy, that is the working term of the government civil servants, the president has approved, is there any follow up, we have lost up to 30 people since the approval, they have been dying in quantum, we wrote to the president, the Vice President, the minister of state, aviation and the ministry of finance, when you write they reply you, it means communication is taking place but when you write, there is no response, it means they are in communicado.” Another member of the group, Mr. Sheri Kyari said

since the airline was liquidated in September 2004, the ex-workers have had a bad experience with successive administrations except that of Late president Ya’adua who paid them five years of their pensions. He said many of their colleagues have died and many afflicted with different types of ailments that required a lots of money to treat. “We have had nasty experience with our governments over the years, minus the years of late of president Ya’adua who approved and paid us 5 years of our pensions, since then it has been a battle till this day to the extent that even when president Buhari campaign, it was an issue, so when they came in, they

have been able to give approval for N78 million to be made paid to us which is equivalent to 10 years. Since the approval about also 8 weeks now, the payment had not been made so we are beginning to feel that people are beginning to politicking our fate.” Many of the ex-staff lament that they were unable to cater for their family, pay house rent and cater for their health. They said, “We are tired, how can the president of a country approve money, so people so where are holding on to it, it is unheard off. Sincerely, am not happy, I cannot pay my house rent, I cannot feed my children, am weak, am sick and tired, please, Nigerians help us.”

L-R: Representative of the Commandant-General, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Mrs. Lucy Fakoya; representative of the Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Danladi Matawal; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Alhaji Mohammed Abbas and Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, during the inauguration of the Integrated Automated and Interactive Solid Minerals Portal in Abuja… on Thursday.

NCC plans new spectrum auctions

Ganiyu Obaaro, with Agency report

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it will soon auction and assignment new spectrums to boost broadband penetration in the country. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta made this known in Lagos during the Telecom Executives and Regulator Forum, organised by the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON). The theme of the forum was: ”Removing Barriers To Growth

And Innovation”. Represented by the Deputy Director, NCC Technical Standards and Network Integrity, Mr. Bako Wakili, Danbatta said that spectrum was a critical mobile infrastructure. He said that the commission would strive to provide the required frequency spectrum capacity needed for broadband deployment. According to him, the process for new spectrum auctions and assignments to drive mobile and wireless broadband is ongoing. ”The commission will facilitate the re-farming of existing spectrum held by operators to provide broadband services without impacting their Quality of Service (QoS) de-

livery. ”We will auction the 2.5/2.6 Gigahertz (GHz) spectrum for Fourth Generation (4G) Long Term Evolution (LTE) capacity requirements. ”The commission will also auction the 700 Megahertz (MHz) band once available, for 4G LTE coverage requirements and will open up and assign other spectrum bands in an open and transparent manner,” he said. Danbatta said that according to the Nigerian Broadband Plan, Broadband within the Nigerian context was defined as an internet experience where the user could access the most demanding content in real time, at a minimum speed of

1.5 megabit per second. According to him, broadband also means high-capacity networks that can deliver very large amounts of information simultaneously, as a result, they can deliver voice, data and video all at the same time. ”The broadband industry ecosystem comprises of government policies and programmes, regulatory frameworks and environment, then the supply and demand sides of the services. ”The industry is currently seeing the trend of increasing use of data enabled devices such as smartphones, dongles, MiFis, among others.

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ExxonMobil passionate about developing local content – McGrath

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The Chairman, ExxonMobil Nigeria Unlimited, Mr Paul McGrath, has thrown his weight behind local content development in Nigeria, saying that ExxonMobil was passionate about local content development. McGrath, gave the assurance on behalf of the company on its support to local content development in the country during a Spotlight session at the just concluded 7th Practical Nigerian Content Conference organised by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State. He said, ‘Am very passionate about local content development in Nigeria, stand here before you today, is an example of local content. ``Local content and development of local content is so important to me and also ExxonMobil is concern in deepen Nigeria content in our industry. `` ExxonMobil gives first consideration to local produced companies in Nigeria. We have been at the forefront of local content development in Nigeria. `` Nigeria local content is a moral obligation and is good for business because in Nigeria we have highly and semi skilled workforce which we give total support to at all categories. ``When we talk about practical Nigeria content and implementation of local content, ExxonMobil has been at the vanguard.” McGrath said that the company was one of the country’s highest producers of crude oil, accounting for almost 600,000 barrels per day of crude, condensate and natural gas liquids, which joint venture operation is over 90 offshore platforms from its Qua Iboe terminal operations area in Akwa Ibom State, comprising about 300 producing wells. He said that ExxonMobil company which had been in Nigeria for over 40 years with track records, operates a world class facility in the country and also looks forward to boost its crude oil production. The company’s boss said that the company was committed to growing its production in Nigeria safely and with much integrity. McGrath, also the managing director said the company had made tremendous impact on nation’s economy in the past 54 years of operation and would continue to invest for many more years to come. He said that the company had invested massively on human development, and human development which was very significant in bringing about competition for national growth.

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NNPC to promote in-country technology Simon Ugwu The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has pledged to promote the development and commercialization of homegrown technology in collaboration with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). Delivering the Lead paper at the 47th Conference and Annual General Meeting of Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers in Port Harcourt on Friday, Group Managing Director of the Corporation, Dr. Maikanti Baru, said the effort would be

driven by the Research and Development (R&D) arm of the Corporation. Throwing more light on the plan, Baru said the collaborative effort with the NCDMB was already manifesting with the joint establishment of research clusters that will specialize in different areas of the oil and gas activities. The GMD declared that Nigeria was in dare need of urgently clawing back, from foreign yards, most fabrication works and other services in the industry to boost the contribution of the industry to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). ``The new operating philoso-

phy should lay emphasis on in-country manufacturing, job creation, skills development, technology development, capital retention, research and development and fostering sectorial linkages with other critical sectors of the economy in order to drive industrialization,’’ he said. The theme of his paper at the occasion was Nigerian Content Development: Catalyst for Industrialisation. The GMD revealed that the Corporation was currently in collaboration with NCDMB with a view to aligning the Nigerian Petroleum Exchange, NipeX portal and the Nigerian

Oil and Gas Industry Content Joint Qualification System, NOGICJQS portal, to adequately capture the capacity of local companies. Baru called for a closer examination of the compliance level of the extant legislation and policy on Nigerian Content to evolve new models that would shape the policy and legislation on the subject in many areas. Some of the areas include: fiscal incentives to attract foreign direct investment, access to credit facilities among others. Highlight of the conference was the conferment of Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers on Baru.

L-R: Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Babatunde Fowler; Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Prof. Stephen Ocheni and Chairman, Chartered Institute of Taxation, Abuja District Society , Mr. Benjamin Ogbeide, during the 2017 Tax Week in Abuja… at the weekend.

N30trn revenue scam: Senate vows to expose culprits Ganiyu Obaaro, with Agency report The Senate says it is set to publish names of companies found culpable in investigation into the alleged N30 trillion revenue scam in the import and export value chain. Sen. Hope Uzodinma, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff and Marine Transport, made this known in an interview with journalists on Sunday. He said the committee had completed its first batch of investigation involving over 60 companies and would publish names of companies involved in various infrac-

tions leading to loss of government revenue. He said the committee was releasing the names because it had established culpability against the companies. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Uzodinma added that the names to be published would contain details of how much of recoverable government revenue was with each of the companies. The lawmaker stressed that companies found to be involved in infractions bothering on money laundering and foreign exchange abuses would be referred to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for prosecution and recovery of the monies.

He added that those bothering on smuggling and import infractions would be referred to the Nigeria Customs Service for recovery of such revenues and possibly blacklisting. “We got up to the point that even the companies themselves have seen that they are culpable and that is why we want to publish the names and hand them over to EFCC and Customs. “The reason for the delay in publishing the names all the while is to establish culpability against the companies. “Now through various reconciliations, it has been established and we are no longer in doubt, including the companies that are involved,

that these things are in existence and that they are culpable. “We have presented the interim report which detailed how much we have recovered so far and the Senate approved it in plenary, while an extension was given to us to do the final reconciliation. “We do not want emphasis to continue to be on how much we have recovered even though it is contained in the report. We want those companies found culpable to go to government and make payments,’’ he said. The chairman further said that “some of the companies have started paying while others have not. None of them have fully paid what we have established against them.

Money Market B4 Stories by Motolani Oseni Due to the dogged implementation of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on foreign exchange restriction on 41 items, coupled with other forex policies in the last one year, there have been significant improvements in domestic production, while investments on most of those items have increased, Governor of the apex bank has disclosed. However, excess forex wastages have been identified has the cause for depleting a whopping $39 billion from the nation’s forex buffers in the last eight years, while compared the balance of $62bn in September 2008 and $23bn in 2016. In his keynote address at 2017 Bankers Dinner, organized over the weekend by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, explained that owing to the bank’s FX restriction policy on certain items, many local manufacturers have reported major boosts to their

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How 41 items FX restriction boost local investment -CBN Ï ƠÖƂ ƄƒƎƄƍ Ɖ ƍƄ ƄƍƐƄ ƕƄƋƉƄƎƄƕ Ɔ Ƣ ƓƄ ƍ revenue, while reducing unemployment rate in the country. The CBN boss, in his speech entitled: “Policy Options for Sustaining Nigeria’s Economic Upturn,” cited Psaltry International Limited (PIL), an agro-allied manufacturing company based in Oyo, which produces starch, saying: “Before the policy, it had few customers and plenty of backlogged inventories. Today, PIL boasts over 50 multinational clients including Nestle and Unilever, among many others. The company has saved Nigeria $7million in foreign exchange draw-down over the two years of the policy. This policy has even freed Nigeria from a perennially embarrassing import:

toothpicks, as Baton Nigeria has also taken advantage of the policy and now producing high quality, a competitive toothpick that is 25 per cent cheaper than their Chinese competition. “As most of you know may know, Unilever moved its blue band production facility to Ghana some years ago, which means that we have to import this product from that country, with scarce FX. But as part of the gains from our policy and in line with an agreement we reached with Unilever, the company will be commissioning a new Blue Band Factory in Agbara, Ogun State early next month.” According to him, when we introduced a policy restricting

41 items from our FX markets, wefall in rice exports to Nigeria by were called all manners of names. 99 per cent to only 784 Metric “Today ladies and gentlemen,Tonnes, noting that this is sigamong the benefit of that policynificant reduction in imports of is the considerable decline in ourrice from Thailand, while saving import bills. From an average of over US$600 million to Nigeria in about US$5.5bn, our monthly im-2016 alone. port bill has fallen consistently to “These are clearly verifiable US$2.1bn in 2016 and US$1.9bn bysuccesses of government’s athalf year 2017. This is indeed com-tempts to create jobs locally, immendable”, he stated. prove the wealth of our rural He added that there is also apopulation, improve industrial sharp drop in imports of rice fromcapacities and ultimately attain several countries, with data fromeconomic growth in Nigeria”, he the Thailand’s Rice Exporters As-further explained. sociation indicate that in 2012, It would be recalled that in Sepabout 1.2 million Metric Tonnes of tember 2008, Nigeria’s FX Reserves rice was exported to Nigeria. hit a whopping US$6bn, even after However, in 2016, which was thethe largest economy in Africa had first full year of implementation of spent about US$12bn settling her the restricted forex policy, recordedexternal debt obligations.

Pension: Stanbic IBTC pays N279bn to retirees in 11 years Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Limited has paid over N279 billion to retirees in 11 years, specifically since its inception in 2006. Between January and June this year, over 5,000 new retirees also received their benefits from the PFA, increasing the number of individual retirement savings account (RSA) holders nationwide with it to over 1,500,000. A total of N16.6bn was paid to retirees from January to June this year. These figures were reeled out as the company examined its 2017 half year performance with a view to retooling for higher performance in the years ahead. This was also as the PFA continued its national awareness and engagement campaigns across the country. The 2017 employers’ forum organized by the company held in six key cities namely Benin, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Enugu, Lagos and Abuja. In a chat, Mr. Eric Fajemisin, Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Limited, stated

that the company has more than N1.7 trillion in assets under management, a feat that reinforces a strong evidence of its proficiency at ensuring safety and return of value on investment to RSA holders through higher standards of service delivery. The performance also demonstrates the potential of the pension industry to pool the requisite funding to support Nigeria’s economic development Fajemisin noted that the Pension Reform Act 2014, which replaced the 2004 Act, addressed a number of lacuna in the original Act such as the application of a portion of pension assets towards the payment of equity for a residential mortgage by the RSA holder as well as the inclusion of the informal sector in the Contributory Pension Scheme. “We believe that every able-bodied Nigerian who earns a living is entitled to a pension at the point in time when that person can no longer work and would not want to be a liability to the nation or to the kith and kin.

Hon. Asadu Patrick, Chairman, House Committee on Ports, Harbours and Waterways (first right); Hassan Bello, Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (middle) and other participants during the Financing Transport Infrastructure: Inland Dry Ports and Truck Transit Parks meeting held in Lagos…on Thursday

Naira stabilises as overnight rate falls on liquidity injection .I&E FX window gains, record $908m value in one week The Nigerian currency, Naira, over the weekend, remained stabled at 363 to the US Dollar at the parallel segment of the foreign exchange, and 305.95 at the official forex market, while the overnight lending rate fell to 9 per cent in late trades on Friday from around 21 per cent in the previous session after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) repaid maturing treasury bills to boost liquidity on the money market.

This is even as the Investors & Exporters Foreign Exchange (I&E FX) window, gained at an opening trading rate of 360.00 per US Dollar against 360.15, represented just 0.01 per cent, but slightly closed at a better rate of 360.40 per dollar over 360.55 traded the previous day, indicated 0.04 per cent. At the close of the official forex market for the week on Fiday, the I&E FX window, had declared total traded value of $908 million,

against $655.06m traded a week ago, which was a total gain of $252.95. The local currency, also, stood steadied against the Pound Sterling and the Euro at 473 and 420, respectively at the parallel market. In the other hand, the apex bank has kept rates high in the country in order to continue to fight inflation and currency weakness, while attracting foreign investors with incessant selling of treasury securities, so

as to soak up naira liquidity in the system. However, the overnight lending rates hit 120 per cent two weeks ago after a court ordered a freeze on millions of bank accounts with incomplete identity documents, and the bank sold treasury bills. Traders said money market rates trended downwards after the monetary authority on Thursday, repaid around 200 billion naira worth of open market bills that matured.

Capital Market B5 Stories by Bonny Amadi Investors in Morrison Nigeria Plc with intent is boosting their investment portfolio in the company , now have the opportunity to buy more as the company has opened rights issues to existing shareholders , to close December 19th 2017. Morison Industries Plc, into production and marketing of pharmaceuticals, hygiene products, is to raise N502 million by issuing 836,983,125 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at 60 Kobo per share on the basis of 11 new ordinary shares for every two shares held by the existing shareholders. According to the company, the qualification

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Morrison Industries rights’ issue to close December 19 date for the rights issue is August 25th 2017. In a release by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) titled: “Morison industries plc - proposed rights issue-‘the company urged shareholders to ensure compliance with acceptance opening date of Friday, 10 November 2017, as all rights submission deliveries would end on Acceptance list closes: Tuesday, 19th December Morison Industries Plc is engaged in the production and marketing of pharmaceuti-

cals and hygiene products. The Company’s pharmaceuticals and hygiene products include Morigade range of disinfectants; the importation and distribution of medical, surgical and hospital equipment, and consumables made by various companies. Its range of information technology solutions and services include enterprise business applications, servers and networking infrastructure, and power systems engineering. It allows supply and installa-

tion of telecom and computer equipment, medical or surgical equipment and furniture, pharmaceuticals and disinfectants, and medical consumables. Its business products are classified under woundcare solutions and bone graft, among others. Its wound management business offers a range of products, such as initial wound bed preparation and full wound closure. Its division, Morison Agro Allied, focuses on agricultural and farm management techniques.

Rights Issue: NSE facilitates over N305bn equity capital …as firms shun alternative market Adesola Afolabi Nigeria’s Stock Exchange has facilitated the capital raise of over N305.1 billion through rights’ issue, DailyTimes investigation has discovered. A rights issue is one of the two major ways public corporations can raise capital. It involves the issue of shares offered at a special price by a company to its existing shareholders in proportion to their holding of old shares. According to our findings, more than ten different companies listed on the NSE has in the course of the year, applied to raise diverse sums of money through equity and has received approval from the NSE. Nigerian business owners and entrepreneurs agree that the rights issue has become a preferred method of raising funds to run their businesses given the prevailing high-interest rate in the alternative (debt) market. Nigerian business mogul and President of the Nigerian Employers Consultative Association (NECA), Mr. Larry Ettah had recently implored monetary authorities to consider acceptable measures in reinflating the economy through monetary easing and reduction of the high-interest rate which he said are currently stifling Economic growth. According to Ettah, the high interest said has informed the recent decision of listed companies to approach their shareholders to raise money through a rights issue which aims at reducing foreign loans by converting debts to equity and provision of capital to effectively run the affairs of their businesses through other avenues the capital market offers.

-R: Oscar N. Onyema, OON, CEO, Nigerian Stock Exchange ( NSE) , Timothy E. McPherson, Minister of Finance, Sovereign State of Accompong and Kamil Olufowobi, CEO Most Influential 100 Limited during a courtesy visit to the NSE CEO in Lagos, Nigeria recently. The NSE CEO after some informal discussions presented Macpherson with a special edition of city of Lagos monopoly board game which was co-branded by NSE...recently.

N234bn OMO maturity forces down money market rates Ilion Open Market Operations (OMO) on Thursday 09TH November, 2017, in the fixed inurement market forced rates to relapse Report of transaction for the week showed that Maturity of the Federal government’s N234 billion. The one month, 3month and 6month NIBOR rates fell by 6bps, 12bps and 8bps to 19.13 per cent, 20.63 per cent and 22.71 per cent respectively. However, we may see upward pressure on money market rates in the near term as we expect CBN to maintain its OMO sales, with N67bn worth of bills sold today. Investors were largely bearish in the bond market today, with the rise in yields most prominent on the Feb 2020, up +13bps to 15.05%. Yields on the 5yr and 10yr benchmark bonds inched up +2bps and +6bps to 14.85% and 15.19%, respectively, while the yields on the 7yr benchmark bond ended relatively flat. In the near term, experts’ forecasts that market activity may be influenced by liquidity levels and foreign investor participation. Although the local currency continued to close at N360 levels against the USD, it shed -0.67 per cent to N475.16 against the GBP and -0.26 per cent to N419.71 against the EUR. At the parallel market, the NGN ended unchanged at N363 against the USD, N473 against the GBP and N420 against EUR.

FG urged to close ranks with National Assembly on budget Nigeria’s former minister of finance. Dr. Shamsudeen Usman has called on the Federal Government and the national assembly to close the gaps that has frustrated early passage of the national budget. Shamsudeen, also former minister of national planning made the call in Lagos in an address as the guest of honour at the Securities and Exchange’s Commission seminar on 2018 budget recently delivered to the national assembly by President Mohammadu Buhari. According to him, his wealth of experiences as former finance minister showed him tat much can be achieved if the presidency and the assembly

close ranks on budget and its implementation as well as how the people benefits from the huge funds that pass through the budgets. The former minister said that early budget passage should also be aided when the national assembly est up budget office to be manned by experts who have first class knowledge on budgeting and implementation monitoring. “Budget is an economic document, but highly political, what steps can we take to fine tune how budgets could be made to start from January” he queried. He said that the word budget padding is real hence ma y politicians including people in the executive arm that have one or two things to do with the budget would

like to have their interests in community development reflected in the budget. “Padding is associated with the National Assembly , even with the executive. Almost everybody in the process wants to get one advantage or the other” According to him, at the end the difference may not be much, but what matters in the budget always is what is inside the document “ the overhead is where the padding takes place” He said it is imperative for the executive to work closely with the assembly for early passage of the budget , taking into account that the national assembly members are representatives of the people and also mandated by law to vet the document and

bring the final copy. The former minister said that since the year 2000, only four budgets have been a[[roved and signed before the end of December. Lauding the national assembly members on the proficiency, Shamsudeen said his experience as finance minister who liaised with the assembly regularly found that “early passage of budget requires working closely with the assembly. They are good at times and do find out mistakes in the proposal, listen to them.| He added “I have to give credit to Senator Ike Ekweremadu, we took that budget to the National Assembly on second week of December and it was approved on 19th December, two weeks before

year end” The former Nigerian minister of finance, now the National chairman of Association of evaluators, (NAE) called on the citizens to ensure that budget monitoring forms part of their schedules, hence without monitoring impact of benefit on the people will not be measures. “How are you implementing the budget, by how much are you impacting on the quality of life of Nigerians. We need to pay more attention to building g institutions. we need to agree on the methodology to access budget performance, it is not that you have spent tis money, did the people get value for the money you have spent?

Insurance B6 Stories by Bonny Amadi Lagos State Government said a total of N80billion has been paid into the Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) of its workers since the state embraced the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in 2007. The state’s move to improve well-being of workers in the state, was revealed at the 13th Retirement Benefits Documentation Seminar organised by the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) in Lagos, adding that the amount excludes remittances from parastatals.

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Lagos motivates workers with N80bn RSAs payments The Director-General, LASPEC, Folashade Onanuga, making this public, said in the last 25 months, the Government had paid accrued pension rights of approximately N30.658bn into the RSA of 7,522 workers, adding that the state remains the only state in the federation that is up to date in its monthly

remittances into serving employees’ RSA. The LASPEC DG explained that in the last two years, the state under the leadership of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, had witnessed dramatic changes, as it is the Government and LASPEC’s desire to see that retirees in the state lived comfort-

ably in retirement. She urged the future retirees to begin to think what they could do to keep themselves busy in retirement, while encouraging them to commence voluntary pension contributions so that they would have something to fall back on before they begin to draw from their

pension benefits. Similarly, the State Government has approved the release of N710million for another batch of 153 retirees for the month of October, according to Governor Ambode at the 44th batch of the Retirement Benefit Bond Certificate presentation in Lagos.

L-R: Mr. Olusola Teniola, President Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON); Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria; and Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, Former EVC of NCC when Prof. Danbatta received Telecom Man of the Year award from ATCON in Lagos... at the weekend.

Insurance Brokers go retail for industry growth Nigerian insurance industry has reaffirmed its commitment to embrace retail insurance business to enhance insurance penetration and value addition to members. The President, NCRIB, Shola Tinubu, declared this at the maiden press conference in Lagos, saying a 10-year agenda has been set out for this pur-

pose. The Council said it is determined to continually invent ingenious programmes, and explore opportunities for members to enhance their interest and commitment to the NCRIB as their professional body. “We shall explore all our latent potential, and see to it that they become cash cows for us,

bearing in mind that our Council does not enjoy any form of subvention or statutory financial support from any quarter,” he said. He further explained that that the NCRIB will be more proactive in dealing with industry issues, and stop at nothing to ensure positive relationship that will project the industry in

a positive light. Tinubu said: “We shall encourage members to embrace ethical practices, promote selfregulation, and strengthen the Investigation and Disciplinary committees of the Council, to be able to meet the daunting task of entrenching sound discipline and ethics amongst our members.” Moves that will en-

trench discipline and ethics as the hallmark of the profession, Noting that no constituent body can stand alone but would be more effective through effective collaboration, he said the NCRIB would forge more progressive relationships with other stakeholders in the industry, namely; the NIA, CIIN, and ILAN to foster growth.

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How corporate governance affects social responsibility Stories by Godwin Anyebe Corporate social responsibility, which is critical to business owners and the communities at large has suffered lots of setback in Nigeria. This, many attribute to failure of corporate governance in a society which practices are essential to achieving and maintaining public trust and confidence. Analysts believe that what is happening in Nigeria more often than not is nothing but corporate investment where brand handlers use subtle marketing skill to make the larger society believe that it is corporate social responsibility. For these analysts, while a strong corporate governance culture in an organization encourages success and business sustainability, poor corporate governance may contribute to bank failures which could in turn lead to a run on the bank, unemployment and negative impact on the economy as well as corporate social responsibility. Checks by Daily Times revealed that, effective governance requires a proactive culture of commitment and engagement that drives both the board and the organization it governs toward high performance. Engaged cultures are characterized by honesty and a willingness to challenge, and they reflect the social and work dynamics of a high-performance team. Speaking on this issue recently in Enugu during the

fifth annual conference of the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BIJAN) with the ‘corporate governance, public accountability and the challenge of repositioning Nigeria, chief executive officer core experiential marketing limited, Solabomi Okonkwo said; “the failure of some companies in the area of corporate social responsibility in Nigeria is as a result of weak or complete absence of corporate governance structures.” According to her,” in 2005, there were eighty nine deposit banks operating in a highly concentrated market with the top ten banks accounting for over eighty per cent of the total assets/ liabilities. The statutory capitalization requirement was N2 billion and the small size of these banks had an adverse effect on their cost structure thus making the cost of intermediation high.” Further, she pointed out that, “the total capitalization of all Nigerian banks then stood at N293 billion, which was just the size of the fourth largest bank in South Africa. As a result Nigerian banks were unable to finance major transactions in the growing oil and gas, and telecom sectors, which constitute the fastest growing sectors in the Nigerian economy.” While commenting on the way out she stated that, “in my opinion for a code of ethics to be global, it must

entail some generalist as well as generic attributes. For instance, an international code of business ethics must traverse countries, cultures, race, and environment. Also speaking on this issue, A management consultant, pemi Samuel disclosed that; “I have come to appreciate the fact that societies are complex and dynamic in nature. Necessitating the need to conduct proper stakeholder analysis achievable only through effective communication methods and managing expectations.” While speaking on forward of how corporate

governance affect corporate social responsility, he pointed out that, “exploring the various approaches to adopt in ensuring that Leaders within Nigerian organisations begin to drive the required change and implement standards that will forestall non-compliance to in-country business and regulatory policies.” “Managers as well as leaders can effectively improve their sense of right and wrong in themselves, in a work place and in the society by conducting what I reference to as a personal reflexive test. Helps in emphasizing eureka moments in a workplace, referred to

as the three-defining moments.” He said. He also disclosed that, in reviewing the similarities of the narrative above, all three models require reflexive unbiased thinking with an ability to accept critique, ability to collect and analyze gaps in morals and seek out solutions to fixing unethical gaps identified For him, “Ethical Room For Maneuvering is a time bound process that takes into consideration socialeconomic variables and interest such that it breaks into the fabric of society and all its inhibitions to ethics. It’s all encompassing as it considers the threats

as well as opportunities that can be derived by the citizen or customer within the society and off course with the probability to extendable such variables across other countries and regions, thereby providing the ground rules for establishing a truly international code of ethics. “ For instance, he continued, the needs of one society can be mapped onto the needs of others such that ethical codes can be replicated and re-usable across boundaries and bounders as emphasized by the “EU general Food Law, based on its ability to enable full compliance with strict rules”.

L-R: Director at Vice-Minister Level of the Office, China, L.I. Xiaohong, presenting a souvenir to Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ag Chairman, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, during a courtesy visit to Ibrahim Magu in Abuja… at the weekend.

Uniport don releases new guide to linguistic hygiene A Professor of English language at the University of Port Harcourt, Nkem Okoh has released a new guide to “usage and grammar” in English. The book was presented to the public recently at Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. In the book titled: Keep Your Language Clean, the author avoids what he calls the teaching of mere grammar and the mere teaching of grammar. He

considers grammar a means to, even a handmaiden of, usage. The work, according to him, is “indeed concerned with producing, not language learners, but language users.” The central imagery explored by the book concerns keeping our language clean. Okoh argues that while people are commonly concerned about their personal hygiene, Nigerians ought also to give even more attention to linguistic hygiene.

Considering the great apathy and lackadaisical attitude to language use in our society, the book remains the result of the author’s longstanding concern or dissatisfaction with the common malaise of poor linguistic usage in the country. While all the language skills are, of course, important, the book identifies the immediacy of the oral medium, appropriately underscoring it by giving

more attention to oral skills as a crucial component of keeping our language clean. In its organization, the book pursues a simple, straightforward A–Z pattern, with the individual language points arranged alphabetically. Such an alphabetical arrangement gives the book a far more userfriendly look, making it also not just a textbook but also a reference work. This, the author agrees, will enable the reader to go direct-

ly to the grammatical, usage or collocation item desired, without necessarily reading the book from cover to cover. Okoh, has had a relatively long academic career, teaching at the University of Port Harcourt and other universities. With an ESP background, he has 40 years’ university experience of language teaching, in addition to teaching literature courses.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, October 2, 2017

Bonny Amadi Mrs. Olumuyiwa Afolabi, a middle aged woman is usually seen on entering the first gate of Ikotun market in IgandoIkotun Local Government Area of Alimosho area of Lagos, she sits with her wares displayed right in front of her as one meander right into the market. Usually one sees people buying from her, yellowish creamy butter cut into sizes that reflects prices attached to each size. She tells you that her product “Ori” is original and not fake “taste it” she would say, biting a bit of the creamy substance and offering you to taste. According to Ventures Africa report, Nigeria, presently accounts for over 57 per cent of the global Shea with a value of $3.8 billion, largely untapped Shea butter market can yield the country $2bn annually. Like Mrs. Afolabi, and unlike other products found in the highly populated market, there are few other women selling the same product in and around the market, yet one thing is certain, there are always many people of different social and economic standing searching for the same product that is now relatively scarce and more expensive in the market. Speaking on the local way of Shea butter production, she said that the nuts are picked from the forest when they fall from Shea trees. the nuts are dried with the sun, and later broken to extract the nuts which is later fried as production process for the Shea butter. she said that some people instead of using sunlight to dry the nuts, use fire heat , which is not good. However, with industrialization of the process to meet global standard, the production process has become more technical. Daily Times research across Lagos, showed only middle aged, or advanced women are currently engage in the sale of Ori in markets, while the users range from infants to grand or great grandparents. “People are now taking ‘Ori’ to overseas and they are buying all the ‘Ori’ in the market, which is why the quantity is small” a woman popularly known as Iya Abike that sells Ori “ Shea butter” at Ajagun Kusimi Street, off Ijagemo road, Ijegun , explained to

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Daily Times on why the product’s price has risen remarkably. Daily Times Nigeria findings show that different, but similar colours of the product exist in the open retail market, colours vary from deep yellow, to smoky ash, and some colours are sharp and crispy while some are dull. President, National Shea Producers Association of Nigeria (NASPAN), Mr. Jibril Bokani, told Daily Times that the total global Shea production is estimated at around 600,000m/ tones of dry kernels per annum, the Shea industry, he said supports employment for more than 16 million women across 21 countries in Africa, however Nigeria still lags behind in tapping inherent opportunities in global Shea business. The NASPAN President said that Nigeria currently produces 300,000 tons of Shea nuts per annum, as the highest producer, but the volume is estimated at 40 per cent of the real potential. He said that irrespective of Nigeria being the highest producer of Shea global-

ly, the country still remains the lowest exporter of Shea butter and Shea nuts. “There exists a clear opportunity for Nigeria to create wealth and employment to be driven by value addition and export of Shea butter and Shea cake, not only Shea nuts” he said. Nigeria ranks as world’s highest producer of Shea butter and has global highest reserve of Shea trees, but instead, neighbouring African countries have continued to grow their foreign exchange earnings through Shea butter, while Nigeria’s fortune is wasting, as nonglobally competitive product. if the fortunes hidden in Shea trees, lying waste in thick forest, is processed to global standard Shea butter, abundant in Nigeria, is derived from Shea tree which grows only in the Northern Savannah belt of West Africa, Nigeria’s economy will record a boost through higher foreign exchange earnings from Shea. Global organizations including the United states Agency for International Development (USAID) have acknowledged Nigeria’s untapped wealth in

Shea, and organized programmes towards creating awareness on the hidden treasures as well as opening up fresh forex earner for the country. CEO Shae Origin, Abuja based company, and Vice president, National Shea Producers Association of Nigeria, Mrs. Mobola Sagoe,told Daily Times in an interview that she focus more on her business (Shae Origin;” and also collaborate with the USAID on programs at boosting Shea production in Nigeria. Sagoe, who is into Shea butter production and also has finished shae products told Daily Times that Shea comes into multiple range of skin care products and that her organization is working towards taking Shea business to a higher rewarding level. “We have improved a lot, for the past five years, a lot of people have gone into Shea business. They are now improving the quality training the women who are into the business. We train women to pick properly, we train them to process it into butter and then take your butter to the in-

ternational market and sell the way Ghana is doing. She said that Ghana is currently the highest exporter of Shea butter, but Nigeria has the highest depository of Shea trees and likely to overtake Ghana in few years to come because of increased interest in Shea business now by many Nigerian entrepreneurs. “In the very near future we will be able to catch up with Ghana and take over from them. By the special grace of God, people will begin to see Shea as real business in Nigeria, to provide the local women real means of making money , hence Shea business it is now known as business for rural women” She said that the local women who are into Shea business wants to be uplifted and any energy expended towards uplifting the rural Shea farmers, would also help to uplift the economy. The recent effort at boosting Shea production and lifting the lives of Nigerians, must trickle down to empowering the rural women show thrive to extract wealth from Shea trees tucked in Nigeria’s deep forests. According to Sagoe, the improved action on Shea production is focused on raising the earnings of rural women in the trade as well as enhancing the quality, offering and quantity of the produced that are exported from Nigeria the global Shea market. Dr Oyeleye Olukayode, Senior special assistant to the Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbe, told Daily Times in Lagos that government is not to do everything in its agriculture policy, but for the private sector to drive agricultural

endeavors, a call that cross section of Shea butter producers in the country have responded to. However, investigations on harnessing opportunities in agriculture revealed that there is need for government to establish structures that will empower the private sector to key into programs aimed at becoming globally competitive in businesses, including Dates, Cashew nuts, Shea butter and many others. The USAID, understood what Nigeria and her people stand to gain, if the fortunes hidden in Shea trees, lying waste in thick forest, are harnessed. This prompted the “Unlocking market opportunities in Shea Value Chain” organized by USAID in Lagos earlier in the year. CEO Sekaf Ghana Limited, a major player in Ghana Shea industry, Mr. Senyo Kpelly, told Daily Times in the course of this research that great opportunities abound in Nigeria Shea business. But standard has to meet the global level. He told Daily Times Nigeria that though more Nigerians are not the business now, but they need enabling operating environment and buy in by the financial institutions. Shea business in Nigeria currently suffers from lack of funds due to inability of banks to lend to the sector, low quality Shea Butter, poor pricing, and lack of education. Also there is no regulatory body in the country for quality certification to meet global standard, lack of a body to coordinate national Shea business, similar to the Cocoa board, lack of national researches on Shea business global trend, among others.

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How does Nollywood portrays women? L2

Interview L2 Mutiat Alli

Daily Times Nigeria

Monday, November 13, 2017

How does Nollywood portrays women? should be adequately protected. This stems from the sociological point of view of what the family unit contributes to the society, and in terms of civic responsiveness, decency and sense of traditional values. In this regard, who is believed to be at the most vantage regard because people tend to believe more in what they see than what they hear. It becomes imperative therefore to assess the content values of most Nollywood movies and see if the woman is portrayed in the light of a role model for the African society. It is generally believed that an average woman in top position is high handed and often abuses her biblical obligation of is a woman who abandons her husband and children due to refuses his wife to work because he believes she could not control Iyabo as she falls in love with a younger man. As much as these are

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in any society, there is little or no effort on the part of the The Nigerian entertainment industry has witnessed successes and roles played by women in the society at large. The movie industry can attest to the fact that women have taken up heavy challenges of producing and directing their jobs unlike the the kind of roles they play, character wise, some are just their normal selves. Today on industry issues, Life &Times x-rays how Nollywood portrays women in the light of the different roles they act and as role models for the African society. Films according to Ryan and Keller (1988) transpose the discourses of social life into cinematic narratives. They play a notable role in the placement of particular ideologies and values cultural form, can, as Kuhn (1990) suggests, be regarded as a gauge of social attitudes and change. overwhelming synergetic marketing, operates to legitimate dominant institutions and traditional values. Indeed, several to versions of the American dream and dominant America myths and ideologies is that money, success and patriotism are important values. Issues relating to sex, nudity and crime may be dominant in Hollywood movies, the Americans sure possess a different psychology that appears to suit their history. Attempts by Africans to consequences on the part of the youth. This is more so because bias for nudity and semi-nudity are very much biased in the favour of men. Some experts in sociology who differ on this ground feel that males are no better off in regards to nudity and sex exploitation than women. They argue that men are regularly stripping in clubs and now in movies and in advertisements. Of course, Calvin Klein for instance, modeled by Djimon Hounsou, uses the male sex appeal to sell. it appears will continue to push the boundaries of what is acceptable in the cinema and with nudity becoming part of everyday life, it is be how to draw the line between nudity and obscenity. society on the symbol of the African woman? Has the movie industry

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the movies portrayed the women folk as responsible business leaders, enviable career persons and successful home managers?

by educating the viewer on the propelling factor, leading to not convincing because obviously, little or no research was done. Such characters in the Bank manager and Emotional Blackmail are the kind of women we see, and that is where the story is not about a widow who is made to lick sour of barbaric not making efforts to portray the African woman in leading light. in politics, exposes the risks and complexities involved while appealing to the understanding and support of the husbands to shun the believe that such women are objects of sex to political the problems of the widow. Another movie, the Mourning After, by Jimi Odumosu, shows women from their different professional backgrounds taking their resolution in the Nigerian movies where by a woman resorts to the pastor, Imam or a native doctor , we see how women who are schooled and traditionally inclined employing the tools of

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and coming out victorious. that suggests that an undergraduate can preserve her virginity because the tradition in her is never lost to the alluring ambiance There cannot be a better encouragement for girls of school age. Other than the few movies mentioned is a prostitute, second personality. The man on the other hand is often strong, corny and ritualistic. Nigeria is a country with a peculiar culture and sense of traditional value. It is for this reason that our movies should not be seen as another version of Hollywood style. Effort should be geared towards our sense of national unity and cultural identity. Our movie should as much as they entertain, also educate. They be capable of molding opinion at the national reorientation. placed under the Information Ministry; a ministry that is led by professionals to be able to change the image of the country, which in the view of foreigners is a nation of fraudsters and voodooists. Let our movies promote unity in diversity; let our movies portray us as a people with a cultural of national pride; a people with sense of shame; a place of succor for women and children, and a land where men are hardworking, protective and patriotic.

Uche Elendu

Daily Times Nigeria

Monday, November 13, 2017

Wellness L3

Mutiat Alli

Want your skin to glow naturally? Try this Looking good should be your number one priority. You should always maintain the look and also give it the best treatment it needs. Every woman wants picture-perfect, feel beautiful as well. Your skin care regimen and lifestyle Some of the leading factors that take toll on the quality and texture of your skin are stress, lack of sleep, poor rays, excessive smoking and drinking alcohol. There are thousands of skin and beauty care products that promise to give you clear and glowing skin. Instead of relying on these products, you can try some simple and easy home remedies to improve the overall health and appearance of your skin. These could actually makes your skin looks prettier without you using any product that promises to give you clear and glowing skin. The solution to your skin glowing are as follows: 1. Lemon Lemon is one of the best ingredients that you can use to promote clear skin. The citric acid present in lemon helps keep the skin clear by removing dead cells, and its ing the cell renewal process. Lemon also has bleaching properties that will help improve your overall skin complexion. Apply fresh-squeezed lemon juice to your entire face and neck. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water. After this, rub cucumber slices on your skin to soften and moisturize it. Do this daily or every other day. Another option is squeeze the juice of one-half lemon and mix one to two tablespoons of raw honey in it. Apply it on your face, leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and then rinse it off. To exfoliate your skin, mix two teaspoons each of lemon juice and sugar. Apply the mixture on your face, neck and hands. Scrub in a circular motion and leave it on for 10 minutes. Then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Follow this remedy once a week to enjoy glowing skin. 2. Turmeric Turmeric is an excellent antiseptic and skin-lightening agent that helps minimize scars and other marks. Plus, tious skin disorders that make your skin look dull and lifeof turmeric powder with enough pineapple juice to make a paste. Apply the paste to your face and neck. Leave it on until the paste dries completely. Then wash it off with lukewarm water. Follow this remedy two or three times a a paste by mixing equal amounts of turmeric powder on your skin and leave it on until it dries. Wash it off with lukewarm water, scrubbing your skin gently in a circular motion. Follow this remedy once a week to lighten your skin tone and remove scars. 3. Honey To enjoy clear skin, you need to keep your skin well antibacterial properties that help ward off infection. Apply raw honey directly on your skin. Let it dry naturally and

then rinse it off with lukewarm water. The water content in honey will deeply moisturize the skin, making it soft and supple. Do this simple remedy once daily or every other day. Alternatively, mix two teaspoons of milk and one teaspoon of honey. Then Apply it all over your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water. Use this face mask once a week to enjoy radiant and clear skin. 4. Aloe Vera antibacterial properties that help kill bacteria that soothe irritated skin, and astringent properties that help heal scars. Plus, Aloe Vera moisturizes the skin and stimulates new skin cell growth. 1, Extract the gel from an aloe Vera leaf. 2, Apply the gel on your face using a cotton ball. 3, Allow it to dry on its own for about half an hour, and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. 4, Follow this remedy daily or several times per week. 5. Baking Soda is very important to maintain clear skin. Plus, its mild with problems like acne, pimples and spots. It also works as an excellent exfoliating agent to keep the skin free from dirt, impurities and dead skin cells. teaspoon of water or lemon juice to make a paste. ate the skin. Finally rinse your face with lukewarm water and pat it dry with a towel. Follow this remedy two or three times a week. soda and raw honey. Apply this mixture onto damp skin and massage gently for just one minute. Then wash with lukewarm water. Finally, splash some cold water on your face to close the pores. Follow this remedy once a week. 6. Cucumber astringent properties that are very good for skin. They can improve the overall appearance of your skin by repairing damaged skin cells, removing dead skin cells and adding a fresh glow. 7. Papaya and maintain clear skin. It has natural bleaching properties that help reduce the appearance of scars. Plus, the enzyme papain present in papaya has antibacterial and wound healing abilities and also aids in spoon each of sandalwood powder and honey. Grind these ingredients into a paste. Apply the paste all over your face and neck. Leave it on for half an hour. Then rinse it off with cool water and pat dry your skin. Finally apply some rose water on your face. Follow this remedy once a week to notice a visible change in your skin tone. Walnuts can bring a beautiful glow to dull, dry and lifeless skin. 8. Walnuts Walnuts have antioxidants that help repair skin cells and promote radiant skin. Walnut in powder

form can be used to exfoliate your skin and remove impurities and dirt that an ordinary cleansing product cannot do. make a paste. Apply this paste on your face and neck. When the paste dries, scrub the mixture around your face and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Use this face mask once a week. rose water to make a paste. Apply the paste on your face. Leave it on for an hour and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Follow this remedy once a week. You can also eat two or three walnuts with a glass of milk every morning. 9. Coconut oil one of the reasons behind dull and lifeless skin. Also, its antibacterial and antifungal properties help maintain clear skin. Plus, it will keep your skin soft and moisturized as this oil can penetrate deep into underlying tissues of the skin. Gently warm up some coconut oil in a microwave. Apply the warm oil to your face, neck, hands and legs. Gently massage it into the skin for 10 minutes. Finally rinse it off with lukewarm water. Use this treatment once daily. 10. Mints ties that help keep the skin healthy and glowing. Also, it has wonderful healing 1, Put one teaspoon of mint powder and one tablespoon each of plain yogurt 2, Set it aside for half an hour so that all ingredients get soaked properly. Then stir it to get a smooth paste. 3, Apply this homemade face pack on your face and neck. 4, Leave it on until it dries naturally, and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. 5, Use this face mask once a week to enjoy clear skin.

Nutritions L4

Daily Times Nigeria

Monday, November 13, 2017

Healing spices Mutiat Alli

Humans have been using spices on their foods as far back beyond this, these dried seeds, fruits, root or bark can also add years to your life. Spices are rich in phytonutrients and other active ingredients that protect against disease and promote healing. Worldwide studies have linked spices to the prevention and treatment of chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer, Type II diabeused long- term without concern for side effects. In short, spices are among the great gifts nature has bestowed upon us. They include: Nutmeg Nutmeg (Myristicafragrans), a nut-like pit or seed, gives a savory taste when added to meals. Aids digestion; when used in small doses, nutmeg can reduce vomiting and nausea. matory. Massaging with the oil helps ease muscular and joint pain joints in arthritis, rheumatism, lumbago, etc. High cholesterol: Animal studies have found that nutmeg reduces total and LDL (”bad”) cholesterol. Anxiety: Nutmeg is a relaxant, used in folk medicine to relieve anxiety and depression. Animal studies in India found that nutmeg had an effectiveness similar to common anti- anxiety drugs learning and memory. As mentioned, large amounts of nutmeg can be toxic. It is considered safe, however, when used for culinary purposes, even in generous amounts. Turmeric Turmeric has been used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine for a thousand years; its active ingredient, curcumin, is a strong antioff cancer growth, amyloid plaque development, and more. Turmeric might also boost heart health -- a 2012 study showed that adding turmeric and other high-antioxidant spices to high-fat meals could help regulate triglyceride and insulin levels and protect the cardiovascular system. Turmeric may also help regulate the immune system -- a series of studies in 2010 and 2011 showed that curcumin might have positive effects on people with autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis. Like all herbs and spices, however, too much turmeric might not be a good thing -- it can inhibit blood clotting in large doses and may exacerbate gallbladder issues; so check with your doctor before using more than a typical culinary amount.

combined with its status as a good source of manganese, give thyme a high standing on the list of anti-oxidant foods. Ginger Traditionally used to relieve colds and stomach troubles, ginger is rich in Thyme Thyme has a long history of use in natural medicine in connection with chest and respiratory problems including coughs, bronchitis, and chest congestion. Recently, researchers pinpointed some of the components in thyme that bring about its healing effects. The volatile oil components of thyme are now known to include carvacolo, borneol, geraniol, but most importantly, thymol. In studies on aging in rats, thymol (found in thyme) percentage of healthy fats found in cell membranes and other cell structures. In particular, the amount of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid) in brain, kidney, and heart cell membranes was increased after dietary supplementation with thyme. In other studies looking more closely at changes in the brains cells themselves, occurred when the food was introduced very early in the lifecycle of the rats, but was less effective in offsetting the problems in brain cell aging when introduced late in the aging process. ing apigenin, naringenin, luteolin, and thymonin. These

pain. In a recent study, people who took ginger capsules daily for 11 days reported 25 percent less muscle pain when they performed exercises designed to strain their muscles (compared with a similar group taking placebo capsules). Another study found that ginger extract injections helped relieve seems deserved: studies show ginger extracts can help reduce nausea caused by morning sickness or following surgery or chemotherapy, though Garlic garlic has been used as a medicine to prevent or treat a wide range of diseases and conditions. Garlic is used for many conditions related to the heart and blood system. These conditions include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, coronary heart disease, heart attack, and “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis). Some of these uses are supported by science. Garlic actually may be effective in slowing the development of atherosclerosis and seems to be able to modestly reduce blood pressure. Some people use garlic to prevent colon cancer, rectal cancer, stomach cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and lung cancer. It is also used to treat prostate cancer and bladder cancer. Garlic has been tried for treating an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyIt is also used for building the immune system, preventing tick bites, and preventing and treating bacterial and fungal infections. Other uses include treatment of fever, coughs, headache, stomach ache, sinus congestion, gout, rheumatism, hemorrhoids, asthma, bronchitis, shortness of breath, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, high blood maintaining healthy liver function. Curry leaves

Onions The humble onion is found in every kitchen, but its curative powers make it an important medicinal plant too. Onions were historically as a preventative medicine during epidemics of cholera and the plague. They were apparently eaten by Roman emperor Nero as a cure for colds, and its reputation has made onions a popular component in the diets of many countries. Onion is so much more active in its raw state than when cooked, as it contains a variety of organic Sulphur comThese are partly destroyed by heat. Onions as well as other Allium vegetables have been studied extensively in relation to cancer, especially stomach and colorecin part to their rich organosulfur compounds. Although the exact mechanism by which these compounds inhibit cancer is unknown, possible hypothesis include the inhibition of tumor growth and mutagenesis and prevention of free radical formation.1 Onions are also a source of the strong antioxidant vitamin C that helps to combat the formation of free radicals known to cause cancer. Also, Folate, found in onions, may help with depression by preventing an excess of homocysteine from forming in the body, which can prevent blood and other nutrients from reaching the brain. When eaten raw, its juice can act as an irritant and some peoof eating raw onions can follow simple cooking methods that may make them more palatable. For people with sensitive stomachs,

pleasing aroma. They contain various antioxidant properties and have the ability to control diarrhea, gastrointestinal problems such as indigestion, excessive acid secretion, peptic ulcers, dysentery, diabetes and an unproperties and are known to help protect the liver. Fights diabetes Curry leaves help lower the blood sugar levels. They help your blood

from diabetes, curry leaves is a good natural method to keeping your blood sugar levels in check. Improves digestion Curry leaves is known to help improve digestion and alter the way your body absorbs fat, thereby helping you lose weight. Since weight gain is one of the leading causes of diabetes, curry treats the problem right at the root. Lowers cholesterol Many researches show that curry leaves have properties that can help leaves prevent the oxidation of cholesterol that forms LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol). This in turn helps in increasing the amount of good cholesterol (HDL) and protects your body from conditions like heart disease and atherosclerosis. Prevents greying of hair Curry leaves has always been known to help in preventing greying of the hair. It is also very effective in treating damaged hair. The best part about this hair woes or apply it to your scalp as a remedy.