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Fidelity Bank sells $400m Eurobond, re-purchases $256m

Ï Records largest Nigerian new issue, liability offering Motolani Oseni, Lagos

ÏÏÏ Fidelity Bank Plc priced a

highly successful US$400million 5-year Eurobond with a 10.50 per cent in what is regarded as the

largest combined new issue and liability management offering ever by a Nigerian issuer. The lender represents the third Nigerian bank to sell Eurobonds this year, after Zenith Bank Plc Continued on page 6

Gunmen invade Plateau IDP camp, kill 27

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Looters’ trial: Heads to roll as Salami’s panel begins work

Ï To halt undue use of technicalities, fair hearing Ï May stop hanging of criminal trials for years Ï ’Non-implementation of NJC’s recommendations over’

Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Anxiety among judges

has now heightened as Justice Ayo Salami’s anti- cor-

ruption trial Committee begins work in earnest. Justice Salami was the former President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), who Continued on page 5

FG confirms 3 cases of Monkey pox in Bayelsa Ï Measles, whooping cough kill 17 in Kano

Anxiety as Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer says FG knows his whereabouts 5 Agbakoba asks court to disqualify Buhari from holding office as Petroleum Minister

Founder, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Mr. Tony Elumelu (middle); wife and Chairperson of Avon Medicals Service Limited, Dr. Awele Elumelu, flanked by Tony Elumelu Foundation entrepreneurs , during the TEF Entrepreneurship Forum 2017, supported by UBA Plc, in Lagos… at the weekend.

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Heads to roll as Justice Salami’s panel begins work Continued from page 1 was suspended for more than two years by former President Goodluck Jonathan and thereafter bowed out after attaining the mandatory retirement age. The Daily Times further learnt that the National Judicial Council (NJC) has charged Justice Salami Committee to be decisive

and ensure that disciplinary measures meted out to judges are implemented to the letter. The newspaper recalls that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, had recently led Justices of the Supreme Court and other superior courts on a courtesy visit to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Though, the CJN visit was purely on a courtesy ground, it was not lost on the judiciary in reassuring President Buhari that the judiciary is doing everything within its constitutional powers. The Daily Times further learnt that beside the gesture of the courtesy visit to Buhari, the leadership of the judiciary want the

executive arm to be swift in implementing the recommendations of the NJC on judicial officers, and avoid situations where its recommendations as far back as 2011 have remained unattended to by governments. But a source conversant with the issue of non- implementation of NJC recommendations by the federal and state governments

L-R: Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola; Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Hon. Idowu Korede; Senior Special Adviser on Osun Waste Management Agency, Alhaji Ganiyu Oyeladun and Acting Solicitor General, Adedapo Adeniji, during the Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Osun State Government and American Green Environmental Global Solutions Nigeria Limited at the Governor’s office Osogbo, Osun State… on Monday.

Treason: Anxiety as Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer insists FG knows his whereabouts

Andrew Orolua and Francesca Iwambe, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Anxiety is now trailing

today’s hearing of the treason trial of self acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, before Justice Binta MurtalaNyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Fears also heightened on Monday as the lawyer to Kanu, Mr Ifeanyi Ejiofor, insisted that the federal government knows the whereabouts of his client. Controversy has continued to trail the alleged military raid of Kanu’s Afara-ukwu residence in Umuahia, Abia State on September 14, 2017 while nobody is able to ascertain the whereabouts of the IPOB leader and his father. But the military had re-

peatedly claimed that Kanu is not in its custody. Speaking during a telephone interview with The Daily Times last night, Ejiofor insisted that the federal government, which he claims is holding his client, would bring him to court to defend himself in today’s trial. He said: “We have filed a suit at the court asking the federal government to produce him in court. It is obvious that the federal government will bring him to court to defend himself because it is the government that is holding him. The government knows where he is. I am fully convinced it (the federal government) will bring him to court”. When asked what would be the fate of Kanu’s sureties if the IPOB leader failed to appear to day, Ejiofor replied that those who

stood as sureties for Kanu have nothing to fear on the grounds that the federal government would produce his client. But The Daily Times learnt that there are palpable fears among Kanu’s sureties in case he failed to turn up in court today . The three sureties are the Chairman, Senate’s South East Caucus, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe, a Jewish priest, Immanuu-El Shalom and an accountant and Abuja resident, Tochukwu Uchendu. . It was gathered that the sureties risk taking the place of Kanu or forfeit to the federal government, the N100million bond signed on behalf of the IPOB leader in case he jumps bail. But speaking on the legal implication of his client’s likely failure to appear in court today, Ejiofor said that

the sureties have nothing to do with the proceedings of the court as he claimed that federal government is responsible for his client whereabouts. The Daily Times recalls that Kanu had on April 28, 2017 fulfilled the stringent bail conditions granted him by Justice Nyako when the sureties signed the said N100million bond Justice Nyako had further directed Kanu not to attend any rally or grant an interview and must not be in a crowd exceeding 10 persons. But the federal government later filed an application, asking the court to revoke the bail conditions on the grounds that Kanu had broken all the conditions attached to his bail. This was the prevailing situation before the confusion trailing his whereabouts emerged

said it is disappointing that Zamfara State government, only couples of weeks ago, sacked Justice Anka, six years after it recommended his dismissal for taking N200, 000 bribe. The source, who sought anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the matter, also confided in our correspondent that Justice Salami’s jobs are already cut out for him as it is an open secret that certain alleged corrupt practices within the judiciary must be addressed. The source said: “I can tell you that Justice Salami’s jobs are already cut out for him. You know that the man is a no-nonsense man. And with the terms of reference of his committee, Justice Salami now has the opportunity to prove his mettle. “I’m aware that certain members are not supposed to be in the committee, but that will not deter him because we know that he is courageous. “We definitely need synergy in the war against corruption in the judiciary and we need someone like Justice Salami to monitor looters’ trials in our various courts. This will also send a message to some judges who will like to hide under technicalities to subvert the course of justice. “But when such judges realise that members of Salami-led panel are sitting in the court and monitoring them, they will sit up and do the needful. The era of ‘this is my court and I can do anything is gone.’ Please note that no errant judge will go scot-free after messing up corruption cases in his court. “This is because the CJN’s directive on designation of certain courts to handle corruption cases is mandatory and some CJs have complied with the directives. So there is no hiding place for certain judges and some senior lawyers who specialise in hanging criminal trials for years under the guise of technicalities and fair hearing. “Please note that with the coming on board of Salami’s panel, the era of non-implementation of NJC’s recommendations on errant judges is over as any judge who crossed the red line will be dealt with instantly.” The fears of uncertainty following recent controversy over alleged corruption in the judiciary and counter accusations from the presidency and NJC over the commitment of each to the fight against corruption are now the main issues between the executive and the judiciary.

Though the executive arm and the judiciary seem to have put the bickering behind them with the return of Buhari from medical vacation, multiple sources said there are still gaps that need to be closed for an effective punch on corruption to happen. One of the sources said there is the need for synergy between Justice Salami panel and the executive arms at both federal and 36 states of the federation. For instance, what will happen to the work of 15 separate committees of the NJC recently set up to probe some judges in the event that it recommends an acceptable disciplinary measure that is not within the purview of the NJC to implement, such as a dismissal of a state judge? Will state governors affected not delay like what happened in Zamfara State where the state government put on hold the recommendations of NJC for the sacking of errant Justice Anka? The source further disclosed that the judiciary needs to work very hard to prevent such scenario from repeating itself or any hindrance that will make critics see the judiciary as “not on board with anti-graft war of the Federal Government.” The source noted that it is difficult to wholly blame the judiciary for problems that often times gave it up to criticism and ridicule. He said its leadership must block loopholes like the ones that led the Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption PACAC), Prof Itse Sagay (SAN), to accuse the judiciary of “not on board with anti-graft war of the Federal Government.” It is instructive to note that some of the NJC decisions in 2016 whose execution could not be confirmed at the time of this report were the recommendations for compulsory retirement of Justice O. Gbaja- Biamila of the Lagos State High Court and Justice Idris M. J. Evuti of the Niger State High Court. The council had found the petition against Justice Gbaja-Biamila to be meritorious when it discovered the judge delivered judgement in a matter that was before him 22 months after written addresses were adopted by all the parties and 35 months after the close of evidence in the court, while Justice Evuti was recommended for retirement for falsification of age. On December 15, 2016, NJC also ordered the compulsory retirement of two other judges, Justices Ugbo Continued on page 6

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Fidelity Bank sells $400m Eurobond, re-purchases $256m Continued from page 5 and United Bank for Africa Plc, while also following the lead of the country’s government, which plans to more than double its outstanding dollar debt to $9billion. The Eurobond is the first from Fidelity, which is rated B- by S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings. But the tender offer was very successful with the repurchase of $256m of its $300m existing USD notes due in May 2018. This represents a tender hit ratio of 85 per cent, one of the best

results recently achieved by peers. Proceeds from the new US$400m issue due 2022 was used to finance the tender offer of $256m; and the balance (net issuance cost) will be used to support the trade finance business of the bank. The company conducted a focused marketing campaign, on the back of the strong tender offer and new issue investor feedback. The strong demand for the new issue and the transaction structure favouring existing holders during the new issue allocation, led to a high conversion ratio with over 60 per cent of the

holders of the old notes subscribing for the new notes. The landmark Eurobond issue was 2.0x oversubscribed (Order Book of $630m), with the final coupon ultimately set at 10.50 per cent. The transaction achieved a wide market distribution with over 100 investors from the UK, US, Continental Europe, Asia and Africa subscribing to the new issue. Commenting on this development, Managing Director, Fidelity Bank, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo, said: “We are delighted to have successfully completed the offering, and we believe the transaction has a big posi-

tive signaling effect. It paves the way for other banking institutions, especially the Tier 2 Banks in Nigeria to explore the Eurobond source of funding in the international arena and talk to the global emerging markets investor community as Nigerian market rebounds and we see bigger demand for strong local stories.” Fidelity Bank’s $400m issue demonstrated strong trading upon entering the market post pricing, cementing the Eurobond’s robust position. Fidelity is a full-fledged commercial bank operating in Nigeria with over 3.8 million customers who are ser-

L-R: Managing Director, Clara’s Foods and Bakery, Mrs. Mobolanle Oshin; Head, Commercial Banking (North Central), Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, Mr. Christopher Okonkwo; Head, Business Development, Sales and Marketing (Africa), China Europe International Business School, Dr. Thelma Opara and Head, Enterprise Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Mr. Babatunde Akindele, during the Stanbic IBTC Bank 2017 SME Capacity Building series in Abuja… on Monday.

viced across its 240 offices and various digital banking channels. The bank is focused on select niche corporate banking sectors, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs); and is rapidly implementing a digital based retail banking strategy which has resulted in the following over the last 3.5 years; a 93 per cent growth in savings deposits, 50 per cent customer enrollment on debit cards and 30 per cent of its customers now using its flagship mobile/ internet banking products. Interestingly, Fidelity Bank’s recently released its Audited H1 2017 results showed a remarkable improvement on all indices, with Gross Earnings increasing by 22 per cent to N86bn, expenses declining by 2 per cent to N31bn and Profit Before Tax (PBT) increasing by 67 per cent to N10bn. Citigroup Incorporated, Renaissance Capital and Standard Bank Group Limited managed Fidelity’s deal, which included the repurchase of $256m of its $300m of existing dollar notes due in May next year. “If you take into account for the stage Fidelity is at in its evolution, the macroeconomic situation and the current apathy toward the Tier 2 banking space among investors, the pricing appears reasonable,” Head of Renaissance Capital in Nigeria, Temitope Popoola said.

Gunmen invade Plateau IDP camp, kill 27 Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

ÏÏÏ More than 27 Internal-

ly Displaced Persons (IDPs) taking refuge in a primary school at Nkiedonwhro, Irigwe Chiefdom in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, were reportedly killed by suspected Fulani bandits in the early hours of Monday morning. Our correspondent who visited the scene gathered from an eyewitness that the gunmen invaded the primary school and shot sporadically through the widow leaving scores of people dead and afterwards fled without being confronted by security operatives at a check point just opposite the school. The eyewitness, who gave his name simply as Bako, said the IDPs were ushered into the classroom by security operatives before their summary execution by the unknown gunmen.

Bako said: “Those who were killed were given mass burial while those injured are receiving medical attention in various hospitals in Bassa.” Our reporter also gathered that the unfortunate incident also happened at the time when the dusk to dawn curfew imposed by the state government 48 hours ago was still in place. The attack is about the third in a series of attacks in the LGA since the imposition of the curfew. However, the state governor, Mr. Simon Lalong, through a statement signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Emmanuel Nanle, and made available to pressmen, vowed to fish out the attackers. When contacted, the Police Public Relations officer of the State Police Command, ASP Tyopev Terna, said a village in the local government was attacked but cannot confirm the

number of persons killed. He said: “The Commissioner of Police in the state is on a spot assessment of the attacked village and will brief the press soon,” he said. Meanwhile, the member representing Jos North/ Bassa Federal Constituency of Plateau State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Suleiman Kwande, has called on the Federal Government to investigate the killings that has been going on in the Bassa LGA. Hon Kwande, in a press statement, condemned the killings and described it as unfortunate, particularly now that peace has returned to the state after decades of violence. “The new turn of killings of innocent people in Bassa LGA in recent time is very unfortunate and disheartening. The native of the locality in the last few weeks have suffered unprovoked attacks that resulted to the

killing of innocent people. “I call on the Federal Government to set up a committee to investigate the fresh killing on innocent persons, including children, women and men in a primary school where they were taking refuge. “Enough is enough of the killings and security agencies must wake up to their constitutional responsibility of protecting lives in the state: this evil must stop.” Hon Kwande called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide relief materials to the affected communities while the Federal Ministry of Health in collaboration with its State counterpart to move to the affected villages and provide treatment to the victims. He reiterated that security agencies must not relent in its efforts at identifying and prosecuting all those behind the heinous crime, which seeks to take the

State back to the dark days of violent Conflicts. The Northern chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Pam Yakubu, has also condemned in strongest terms the attacks and killings in Irigwe Chiefdom of Bassa LGA. In a statement made available to newsmen in Jos, Pam expressed his worry that people that have lived peaceful with one another in Irigewe chiefdom have taken up arms against themselves leading to the killings of innocent persons of the locality. The CAN chairman tasked the state government to do all it can to set up machinery in motion to unearth those behind the recent attacks in Bassa and Barkin ladi LGAs. The latest incident poses a fresh challenge for the government in its quest to rid the state of violent attacks.

“The other point is that we will likely see some tightening in the US over the next few months and this should very likely lead to more expensive access to funding,” he added. Fidelity Bank was also recently rated the 4th Best Bank in the Retail Segment in the 2017 KPMG BICSS, the Best Bank in Mobile Banking and the Most Improved Bank in Corporate/ Investment Banking at the 2017 Businessday Banking Awards.

Heads to roll as Justice Salami’s panel begins work Continued from page 5 Ononogbo and Nasir Gummi of the Abia State and Zamfara State High Courts respectively. The two judges were recommended to their governors for dismissal with immediate effect, pursuant to the findings by the NJC on the allegations written against Justice Ononogbo and Justice Umar Nasir Gummi. Also in same year, precisely, September 30, 2016, the NJC fired the presiding justice, Court of Appeal, Ilorin Division, Mohammed Ladan Tsamiya, the Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice I.A. Umezulike, who was said to have been relieved of his post belatedly and a judge of the Kano State High Court, Justice Kabiru M. Auta, for breaching the code of conduct for judicial officers. The three judicial officers, according to the NJC , carried out acts that constituted misconduct contrary to section 292 (1) (b) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and Rules 1.21, 3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 3.2, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 8.4a, 13.1, and Rule 15.2 of the 2016 Revised Code of conduct for Judicial officers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. While Justice Tsamiya of the Court of Appeal and the Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice Umezulike, were recommended for retirement, Justice Auta was dismissed. When one of the Special Assistants to the AttorneyGeneral of the Federation ( AGF), Chief Okoi ObnoObla, accused the NJC of not being on the same page with the federal government over war against corruption, the council response was apt and a disclosure that the federal and state governments were still retaining corrupt judicial officers it had recommended for dismissal.

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PDP: Obaze flags off campaign, promises to win Anambra guber poll Alphonsus Nweze, Awka

ÏÏÏ The candidate of

the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 18 Anambra State governorship election, Chief Os-

eloka Obaze, has assured the people of the state that he was set to demystify the ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in the state and dislodge Governor Willie Obiano from the government House in Awka.

Speaking in Onitsha during the flag off of the PDP gubernatorial campaign in the state, Obaze said himself and his running mate were in a mission to take back Anambra State Government House, saying “Anambra State is chal-

lenged. The state is broken. Despite the propaganda and the hype, the system is not working.” He lamented that Anambra which used to be the first in the country in education sector has now moved to sixth or seventh

Fans of President Muhammadu Buhari, Nicole Benson; Maya Jammal; Aisha Aliyu Gebbi and President Muhammadu Buhari, during a courtesy visit to the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja… on Monday.

FG confirms 3 out of 17 cases of Monkey pox in Bayelsa Ï Wants Nigerians to avoid self medication Ï Says suspected case should be reported to nearest hospital Ibeneme Ebelechukwu, Abuja

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The federal government Monday said it has received a laboratory confirmation of three cases of Monkey Pox virus from the World Health Organization (WHO) regional laboratory in Senegal out of the 17 suspected cases reported from Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State since it’s outbreak on the September 22, 2017. Briefing newsmen Monday, in Abuja, the Minster of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole, said the government through the Centre for Disease Control initiated an investigation on receiving a report of suspected case of Monkey Pox virus disease from the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH), Okolobiri, Bayelsa State. The Bayelsa State Ministry of Health initiated an outbreak investigation and response, supported by a team from NCDC, which was immediately deployed to the state. “As at 13th of October 2017, there were 17 suspected cases reported from Yenagoa LGA in Bayelsa State. We have received laboratory confirmation for Monkey Pox virus from three of these cases from the WHO Regional Laboratory in Dakar, Senegal. Samples from

12 other cases from Bayelsa were negative. With these results, four suspected Monkey Pox outbreak in Yenagoa have been confirmed with laboratory evidence. The most likely source of infection is a primary zoonotic transmission, from an animal, with secondary person-to-person transmission. “Since our initial announcement, a total of 43 other suspected cases have been reported from eight other states (Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ekiti, Lagos, Enugu, Nasarawa, Rivers, and FCT). Of these, four cases from Lagos have also been tested and confirmed to be negative for the Monkey Pox virus. We expect that many of these cases being reported from other states in Nigeria are not caused by the Monkey Pox virus, but we will continue to investigate all those cases that fit the case definition,” he said. “Further laboratory tests using whole genome sequencing are being carried out by the Africa Centre for Genomics and Infectious Diseases in Redeemers’ University Ede, Ogun State. Monkey Pox is largely a self-limiting disease from which all suspected patients that have been reported to date are doing well clinically. Even before

this confirmation, all the necessary public health measures have been put in place and will continue to be implemented. The Federal Ministry of Health through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has established an Emergency Operations Centre and will continue to co-ordinate the response across states and test samples from other cases. NCDC will also continue to support all states in their response and will keep the public informed as the situation evolves. Measures that can be taken to prevent infection with Monkey Pox virus include avoiding contact with squirrels, rats and similar animals, especially when these animals are sick or found dead in areas where the Monkey Pox virus is circulating. The public is advised to always wash hands with soap and water after contact with animals or when caring for sick relatives. The Monkey Pox begins with fever, headache, muscle aches, and exhaustion. Monkey Pox causes lymph nodes to swell (lymphadenopathy) and the incubation period (time from infection to symptoms) for Monkey Pox is usually 7-14 days but can range from 5-21 days. Nigerians are advised to

remain calm and supportive of public health authorities, avoid self-medication and report to the nearest health facility if feeling unwell or notice any of the above symptoms in anyone around you. It is important to note that there has been no confirmation of Monkey pox in any other part of the country, and it is likely that many of the other cases being reported are not caused by the Monkey Pox virus. Nigerians should continue to be vigilant at all times. Health care workers are strongly advised to always practice universal precautions while handling patients and/or body fluids at all times. They are also urged to be alert, be familiar with the symptoms of Monkey Pox and maintain a high index of suspicion. All suspected cases should be immediately reported to the local government area or State Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers. More information on the disease can be found in the advisory note developed by the NCDC- on the NCDC website: http://ncdc.gov. ng/news/106/05-october2017-%7C-monkeypox-advisory. However, in case of any suspected case, kindly call the EOC on 08148216538 or the Ag. Chief Epidemiologist on 08023212931

position, adding also that the money that the Peter Obi administration was giving to old people in the state was no more coming, hence the old people in the state are now suffering. Obaze said Governor Obiano had received about N455 billion in the last three and half years, but that the infrastructure on the ground in the state does not reflect such whopping amount, saying that this cannot be allowed to continue in the state. According to him, his mission is to hand power back to the people, urging those who are aggrieved, especially those who contested the primary with him to return to the party and join him to unseat Obiano from the Government House, Awka. Also speaking, former Vice-President of Nigeria, Dr. Alex Ekwueme said the party which was in control in the state before former Governor Peter Obi, unseat it when he defeated former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo in 2010 governorship election, said the party was confident of regaining power in the election. Ekwueme whose daughter, Chidi Onyemalukwe is the running mate to Obaze, said that Obi’s victory then was due to gross indiscipline in the party, noting that since Obi has joined the party in the struggle to reclaim its mandate, he was confident that the party will win on

November 18 because they have credible and qualified candidates. In his speech, the National chairman of the party, Alhaji Ahmed Markafi, told the people of the state that their destiny was in their hands, saying that with what has been said at the rally, they cannot miss the opportunity to install a PDP governor come November 18. He said “I am confident that we will connect with the electorates to vote out APGA. Don’t give up in uniting the party both in Anambra State and Nigeria in general. PDP is a Nigerian party. If we must return to the leadership of the country, Anambra must join the bandwagon. PDP government in the state and federal level will create employment opportunity for the youth.” Markafi said he has seen the manifestoes of Chief Obaze and stated that it was comprehensive enough to take care of every segment of the state, even as he urged the members of the party in the state to close ranks. However, PDP governors, the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, former President of the country who had been said would grace the occasion were conspicuously absent. Sources said it was not unconnected with the crisis said to still be rocking the party as another faction held their rally in Awka yesterday.

Agbakoba asks court to disqualify Buhari from holding office as Petroleum Minister Peter Fowoyo

ÏÏÏ Former

President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba SAN, on Monday sued the Federal Government at a Federal High Court, Abuja asking it to declare that section 138 of the constitution disqualifies the President (Muhammadu Buhari) from holding the office of Minister of Petroleum Resources, which is an executive office. Joined as defendant in the suit is the Attorney General of the Federation. In an originating summons brought pursuant to Order 3, Rules 1, 6, and 9(1) of the Federal High Court Civil Procedure Rules; Sections 1(1) & (2), 138 and 147(2) of the constitution, the claimant

asked the court for an order restraining the President from continuing to hold the office of Minister of Petroleum Resources, while in office as the President of Nigeria. Specifically, the claimant asked the court for an order declaring that by virtue of Section147(2) of the 1999 Constitution, the President purporting to hold the office of the Minister of Petroleum Resources, cannot lawfully do so without confirmation by the Senate of the National Assembly. Besides, Agbakoba asked the court for an order restraining the President from continuing to hold the office of Minister of Petroleum Resources. Meanwhile the matter has not been assigned to any judge for mention.

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Fire razes Kachikwu’s house Augustine Okezie, Abuja

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FCT Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr. Abdulrasak Salawu (right), checking blood pressures of a patient, during the inauguration of the health initiative for rural dwellers in Abuja… recently.

Court orders FG to serve Sen Misau Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÏÏÏFederal

Capital Territory (FCT), High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja on Monday ordered the Federal Government to serve Senator Isah Misau representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, with five count criminal charges it preferred against him. The FG had last week preferred the five-count charge against Misau bothering on alleged injurious falsehood against Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and the Nigeria Police Force. The Chief Judge of the Court, Justice Ishaq Bello gave the order after listening to the submission of the government prosecution counsel, Hadi Saleh in his chambers. Saleh who led a team of lawyers from the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), had asked for a warrant of arrest against Senator Hamman Isa Misau to facilitate his arraignment on the five-count charge filed before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), High Court, Maitama, Abuja. Justice Bello asked the lawyer “why aare you asking for court summons when you are at liberty to serve him with the charge. Is the defendant invading service? . If he is invading service, the

court needs to have particulars that he avoided service. So try and make efforts to reach him,” he ordered. Mr Saleh said that in the circumstances, he needed a short adjournment. Justice Bello said that he will allow him (the federal government) to come back on Thursday and that unless they come with particulars showing that the defendant invaded service, “ it is only then we can grant arrest warrant. It is only when you are unable to bring him voluntarily that the court can intervene.” The charge upon which the federal government is seeking to arraign Senator Misau reads thus: “That you, lsah Hamman Misau of Hamman Misau Residence, Turaki Street, Misau, Bauchi State, on or about August 10, 2017, at Abuja and other part of Nigeria within the jurisdiction of this honourable Court, did make a false statement of fact to wit: that police officers pay as much as two million, five hundred thousand naira (N2.5m) to get special promotion and posting through the Police Service Commission as published in the Daily Trust Newspaper dated August 10, 2017, knowing that such false statement of fact would harm the reputation of Mr. Ibrahim Kpotun ldris (the serving Inspec-

tor-General of Police), the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission and you thereby committed an offense. “That you, Isah Hamman Misau of Hamman Misau Residence, Turaki Street, Misau, Bauchi State, on or about October 5, 2017, at Abuja and other part of Nigeria within the jurisdiction of this honourable Court, did make a false statement of fact to wit: that about ten billion naira (N10bn) is being received by the Inspector-General of Police on a monthly basis from oil companies, banks, hotels and individuals as bribes for police protection and that is why you see people of dubious characters with sirens in the country which said false statement of fact was aired in the Channels Television programme tagged ‘Politics Today’ on August 27, 2017, and published in the Daily Trust Newspaper dated October 5, 2017, knowing that such false statement of fact would harm the reputation of Mr. Ibrahim Kpotun Idris (the serving Inspector-General of Police), the Nigeria Police. “That you, lsah Hamman Misau of Hamman Misau Residence, Turaki Street, Misau, Bauchi State on or about January 28, 2011 at Abuja within the jurisdiction of this honourable Court, did

utter a false document to wit: Affidavit in Support of Personal Particulars of Persons seeking election to the Office/Membership of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (INEC FORM C.F. 001/2011) which you submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission knowing it to be false and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1(2)(c) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act Cap M17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and punishable under the same section of the Act. “That you, Isah Hamman Misau of Hamman Misau Residence, Turaki Street, Misau, Bauchi State, on or about December 16, 2014, at Abuja, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did utter a false document to wit: Affidavit in Support of Personal Particulars of Persons seeking election to the Office/Membership of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (INEC FORM C.F. 001/2015) which you submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission knowing it to be false and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1(2)(c) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act Cap M17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and punishable under the same section of the Act.

Buhari meets girl who donated her lunch money to his presidential campaign Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received Nicole Benson, a 12-year-old girl who donated her lunch money in 2015 to his presidential campaign. Benson was nine years old at the time she donated her lunch money to Buhari’s campaign.

She was a pupil of Greensprings School, Lekki campus, when she made the donation of about N6,000 at a Town Hall meeting with Nigerian women in Lagos and read the letter she wrote to the APC Presidential Campaign team. Buhari, while receiving her at the Aso Rock Villa, expressed gratitude for her donation.

He said: “How are you? Thank you very much for your contribution.” Meanwhile, the president also received Aisha Aliyu Gebi, a 10-year-old girl who wrote a letter to inquire about his health. “Dear President Muhammadu Buhari, my name is Aisha Aliyu Gebi. I am from Bauchi State,” Gebi had written in the letter while

he was on medical vacation in the United Kingdom. “I am your biggest fan. How are you feeling? I heard you are sick, hope you are feeling better. Let’s go straight to the point. I wanted to ask you if I can come and see you. “I’ve also wanted to see a president face to face. Sorry I forgot to tell you my age, so I am 10 years old.”

Asokoro residence of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu in Abuja, was on Sunday evening gutted by fire. However, Kachikwu was not at home when the incident happened. According to reports, the fire, which started in his bedroom, was suspected to have been caused by an electrical fault to the air conditioners. The Daily Times gathered that the minister was away when the incident occurred. Confirming the incident during a chat with journalists yesterday, Kachikwu, who spoke through his spokesman, Idang Alibi, admitted that there was a fire incident at his Abuja residence as circulated, but that it was “nothing

serious.” He said: “It was a mere power surge that was contained immediately,” “No foul play was suspected in the fire incident.” The spokesperson further disclosed that no one was hurt during the incident, which he said, occurred between Sunday night and Monday morning. He said the fire incident was contained from spreading within a few minutes by police guard and others who were at the property, located in the highbrow Asokoro neighborhood. The development comes amidst raging controversy over the October 3 leakage of a memo, which Kachikwu addressed to President Buhari about alleged infractions by the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

UBA sustains strong performance; grows 9 months’ profit by 33% ….as African subsidiaries’ contribution increases to 40%

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institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced its unaudited third quarter financial results ended September 30, 2017. The results showed that the bank has raked in remarkable performance across key financial indicators, despite the challenging and competitive global business environment. According to the latest figures released by the financial institution, UBA’s gross earnings grew by 26 per cent to N333.9 billion, as against N265.5bn reported in September 2016. According to a statement signed by the bank and made available to The Daily Times, “This inspiring result was driven by the strong performance of its recurring core revenue lines, thus reflecting the increasing success of the bank’s enhanced customer engagement. The Group’s operating income stood at N236.9bn, compared to N183.3bn recorded in the corresponding period of 2016, representing a 29.3 per cent growth. The group also delivered an impressive profit before tax (PBT) of N78.3bn, marking a significant growth of 33.2% as against N58.8bn recorded in the similar period of 2016. This impressive performance defies the slow

economic recovery in Nigeria, as well as some African markets, where the bank operates. In the same vein, Profit after Tax (PAT) grew to N60.9bn, representing an impressive 23% growth over the N49.5bn recorded in the third quarter of 2016. This profitability further reflects the strong earnings’ capacity of the Group and its capability to progressively deliver superior returns to shareholders. The bank said, “While the Group closed the third quarter with total assets of N3.77 trillion, a YTD growth of 7.6 per cent, it prudently grew net loans to N1.6trn, a 6.0 percent YTD growth in the loan book. Reflecting a strong capacity for internal capital generation, the Group’s Shareholders’ Fund grew by 13.3 per cent to N507.6bn, whilst it delivered an annualised 18 per cent return on average equity (RoAE). Commenting on the result, the Group Managing Director/CEO, United African Bank Plc, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka said, “These extremely positive third quarter results are an attestation of our ability to sustainably grow earnings and market share, notwithstanding the challenging operating environment. They are a tribute to our enhanced customer engagement and focus on continuous improvement in service quality.”

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Monkey pox: We’ve taken precautionary measures, says Kwara govt Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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ernment said it has put in place measures to ensure that the monkey pox virus does not spread to the state. The government said it took the proactive measure because of the reported spreading of the disease to Ekiti state which it shares boundary with. The Acting Director of Public Health in the state ministry of Health, Dr. Oluwatosin Fakayode, revealed this during an interview with newsmen in Ilorin, the state capital on Monday. Fakayode said the Ministry’s disease surveillance and notification officers have been put on alert in case of any outbreak of the disease while en-

lightenment programmes involving traditional and spiritual leaders have begun in earnest to sensitize members of the public on the need to cook their food properly before consumption. The medical personnel warned that those eating uncooked food are at the risk of having the monkey pox virus and stressed the need for people to avoid body contact with those that already have the disease or contact with monkeys and other animals. According to him , some of the basic symptoms of the disease are fever, general weakness of the body, vomiting and after few days, rashes in the entire part of the body and therefore called for immediate medical attention in case of any suspected case.

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FG seeks global elimination of illicit trade on tobacco products

Francesca Iwambe- Abuja

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Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, on Monday said the best way to tackle the danger posed by illicit trade on tobacco products to public health, economy and the environment across the ECOWAS subregion is for the member countries to embrace international ratification of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products. The minister stated this at the regional experts meeting to validate the draft directive on the harmonization of laws establishing a system for tracing, tracking and tax verification of manufac-

tured or imported tobacco products in ECOWAS member states and review of the tax convention on income, capital and inheritance held in Abuja. Adewole said Nigeria has been proactive and positioned itself to be more responsive to tobacco control programme in the country, saying it identified specific actions that needed to be taken to ensure more effective interventions to safeguard the health of Nigerians. He said, ” An international tracking and tracing regime would help prevent, detect and eliminate the illicit trade of genuine tobacco products, making it more difficult for smugglers. Such systems according to him would be imple-

mented at an international level, rather than each entity developing its own domestic system, in order to ensure that tracking and tracing across borders are facilitated. “Hence the urgent need to harmonize all laws establishing a system for tracing and tracking of both manufactured and imported tobacco products across the ECOWAS member states. “The World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), advocates for an increase in the price of tobacco products by raising tobacco tax and levies, as the most cost-effective tobacco control strategy. It is also pertinent to state that this win-win result of

increased revenue from taxation and reduced consumption of tobacco, should be embraced urgently especially at this time when there is a dire need for effective ways of increasing revenue of government and funding health care across the region.” He pointed out that the meeting will encourage his colleagues and other stakeholders to look critically into the issue of an appropriate tax regime for the ECOWAS region as well as an effective system of tracking and tracing manufactured and imported tobacco products across member states with a view of discouraging demand and use of tobacco and protecting public health.

Sokoto sends 239 lab scientists back to school

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state government said it has sent 239 medical lab scientists back to school to upgrade their knowledge and prepare them for professional licensing before allowing them to continue work under the state ministry of health. Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal stated this when he received the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, who paid him a courtesy visit at Sokoto Government House. “We have sent 230 holders of Ordinary National Diploma (OND) who are presently working in our medical laboratories for a one year abridged program at the Sultan Abdulrahman School of Health Technology, Gwadabawa to update their knowledge and enable them write council examinations and become certified laboratory technicians. “Our intention is not to remove any staff from our labs. We will give them the opportunity to certify themselves and meet the requirements of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nige-

ria,” he added. Tambuwal said the state has also taken over the National Blood Transfusion Centre, Sokoto and so far, all its staffs have been absorbed into the state civil service. In addition to other measures, The Governor said the government has also established a biomedical engineering complex fully equipped with biomedical equipment, library, workshop, fabrication and maintenance unit. “The Sokoto state laboratory quality management task team has been inaugurated and is charged with the responsibility of ensuring quality in laboratory services and avpod false results that may endanger lives,” he added. In his remarks, the Minister of State said he was in Sokoto to flag off the nationwide inspection of medical lab science equipment. He said the inspection is important because medical lab science deals with clinical examination of patients hence the need to upgrade the service to tackle challenges for quality service delivery.

L-R: Graduand/Oba Toluwade of Akinale in Owu Kingdom of Egbaland, Olufemi Ogunleye and his Olori, Adenike, during the 9th Convocation Ceremony of Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State… recently. Photo: DAVID IDOWU.

Lagos records 100 % reports of domestic violence, others

Benjamin Omoike

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Chairman of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT), Omotilewa Ibirogba, in Monday said the State had, as at Friday last week, recorded 950 reported cases of domestic, sexual violence, and child abuse. The figure, she said, represented over a hundred percent increase from a total of 452 similar reported cases in the whole of last year. She added that of the reported cases, 10 offenders had been adequately registered and convicted. Ibirogba was speaking in Alausa during the unveiling of 6820 USSD and SMS short code, launched

*As DSVRT unveils USSD, SMS short code

by the the State government in a bid to be ensure that every resident of Lagos is able to report and receive prompt response to incidents of rape, domestic violence and child abuse. According to her: “The team obtained approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission to have a short code for reporting incidences of sexual abuse, child abuse and domestic violence in the State. The technology solution was developed by NOK 360 Global Limited, a value added company licensed by NCC to provide mobile content and billing services using SMS, USSD and IVR bearers.

“Simply by dialling *6820# or sending an SMS to 6820 with a keyword, e.g, child abuse, users will be fed information on steps to take for the responsible active case. A report would also be logged and forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement, Agency or Ministry.” She stressed that upon sending an SMS to the short code or dialling *6820#, an interactive menu browser opens to get the relevant information from such users such as name, location, specific case or complaint- which would in turn ensure that the whole response team is automatically activated. Ibirogba added the two

network providers namely; Airtel and MTN, had partnered with the initiative at no cost. She said with over 10 keywords that had been translated to Yoruba, English, Pidgin, Igbo and Hausa, the technology- which is home-grownencourages residents of the Lagos with access to a mobile phone, to make use of the device. When asked if there were provisions made for physically challenged people, e.g, the vulisually impaired, the amputated, etc; she stressed that such category of people would be carried along as people would be trained to cater for them. Also, she said provision would be made for assistive devices to help carry them along.

News 10 N2.6bn fraud: You’ve a case to answer, Court tells Akpobolokemi, others Peter Fowoyo

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Ikoyi, Lagos on Monday told a former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA ), Patrick Akpobolokemi, and others that they have case to answer over their alleged involvement in a N2.6 billion fraud. Akpobolokemi, through his lawyer, Dr. Joseph Nwobike (SAN) and others defendants’ counsel had filed a no-case submission in response to the charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC ) against them. Others docked alongside Akpobolokemi are: Ezekiel Agaba, Ekene Nwakuche, Governor Juan, Blockz, Stonz Limited and Al-Kenzo Logistic Limited. The EFCC, had on December 4, 2015, arraigned Akpobolokemi alongside five others for allegedly diverting N2.6bn from the coffers of NIMASA between December, 2013 and May, 2015. The funds, the anti-graft agency claimed, were approved by ex-President Goodluck Jonathan for the implementation of a security project, tagged, “International Ship and Ports Security Code in Nigerian Ports.” But the defendants pleaded not guilty to the 22 charges filed against them and the prosecution opened its case during which it called a total of 12 witnesses and tendered 77 exhibits in a bid to prove the allegations. Upon the closure of the prosecution’s case, however, rather than open their defence, the defendants, through their lawyers, filed no-case submissions, contending that the prosecution failed to established a prima facie case against them to warrant their entering any defence. In the no -case submission filed by Akpobolokemi and others, their counsel, contended that the EFCC failed to link their clients with the alleged diversion of funds from NIMASA. Specifically, Akpobolokemi counsel, Nwobike said that his client could not be liable because ex-President Jonathan, and not Akpobolokemi, approved the security project and the money disbursed.

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Policemen are frustrating execution of court order - Lawyer Peter Fowoyo

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Lagos - based lawyer, Mr. Kayode Fasetire has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris Kpotum to call to order, some of his officers who are been used to frustrate court orders in Lagos. Kayode who is counsel to Redorn Realtors Ltd said his client obtained a court order for the possession of a property located at 31a & b Gafar Animashaun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos but

that since they took possession, some mobile policemen has been trying to illegally reinstate the former owner into the property. Kayode said that his client bought the said property from Sterling Bank Plc in 2015 but that all their effort to gain entry into the property has been continuously frustrated by mobile police officers on the orders of someone with the top echelons of the police force. According to Kayo-

de, the former owners of the property Tonique Oil Services Ltd lost the ownership after failing to pay back a N2billion loan facility it secured from Sterling Bank Plc. He said, his client subsequently decided to buy the said property which was on sale from Sterling Bank Plc at a cost agreed by both parties. Kayode further noted that his client duly obtained a court order from a Lagos Magistrate Court for possession of

the property which was served on the occupant. “On 18 August 2017 we took possession of the property only for the Managing Director of Tonique Oil Service Ltd, Tony Adejuigbe to storm the property three days after with some policemen and some thugs. “We reported the matter to Maroko Police station and he was subsequently arrested but later released on bail. “We were shocked when on Friday another set of Mobile police of-

ficers again storm the property. We have been unable to know who sent them and what their mission is on the property. We believe someone high up in the police is using them to undermine the court orders. “Currently some guards who were mandated to secure the building by my client are being held hostage by the Mobile Policemen stationed in the building. Fasetire urged to the IG to urgently look into matter.

ERCAAN canvases unity among landlords and tenants Ajibade Alabi

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Foundation empowers teenage girls on leadership skills, sex education Iniobong Iwok

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Youth empowerment foundation, (YEF) has empowered about 2,000 teenage girls in Lagos, Ibadan and Abuja on life skills, sex education, financial literacy and sport under its goal project. The foundation which carries out the programmes in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank, as for the last seven years been working with teenage girls in public secondary schools in three states, while several girls had been transformed or rehabilitated. Speaking at a recently organised media forum

in Ikoyi lagos state, which also coincide with the celebrate of the world day of the girls child, the executive secretary of the Foundation Mrs Iwalola Jimoh, note that the foundation had empowered several teenage girls in the three states, through programmes such as the annual summer camp where they are taught on life skills, such as vocational training, leadership skills, sport and financial literacy. Iwalola Jimoh revealed that the foundation train girls in public schools who in turn train their colleagues, adding that the foundation next objective would be to

empower the successful girls from the vocational training with startup capital for them to start their business. She said that “the foundations operate in public schools in Lagos, Ibadan and Abuja, were the girls are taught life skills such as leadership, vocational training, financial literacy and sport, alot of them don’t remain the same again.” “We hold annual summer camp in Ibadan were they are taught this life skills for us the next target is to give capital to the successful girls in the vocational training and monitor their business grow”

Sharing her experience, Moyinoluwa Ajayi 11 Years old JSS 2 student of Akoka junior high school stated that since she joined the goal project her life has changed, adding that she was now aware of healthy education, financial literacy and had been trained in different vocation. “ It has really been a privilege joining the goal initiative I have learnt a lot since last February that I joined. I now know what it takes to lead people and I use to talk down on people before. Also I save money I don’t spend my money buying things that are useless”Ajayi said.

An appeal has gone to the Estate, Rent, and Commission Agent of Nigeria (ERCAAN) Ago – Okota Isolo Zone under the chairman of Hon. Akinlasotu Olugbemiro to struck a good relationship between its members, landlords and tenants Speaking during the ERCAAN 1st Conference and Award Ceremony recently Yusuf Ajafe the DPO of Ago Police Okota, Lagos stated that it is very crucial for all the groups and members of each association to live in harmony and peace for the betterment of the community and the state nay country as a whole Also speaking during the award event the state chairman of ERCAAN, Hon. Godwin Alenkhe stated that it is paramount for them to have a very cordial relationship among themselves. “I think it is high time we have a good relationship between landlord, tenant and agents which is the theme of this award, and incidentally this is the first ever annual general meeting , and I believe with this we can strike a very good cord which will be good for not only development of our association but the whole society “ his views were concurred with by Oba Adeniji who disclosed that he was happy to be part of the story of the maiden first ever conference and award ceremony

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Politics Patrick Okohue with Agency Report A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Tunde Ogbeha, has said that the choice of next National Chairman of the party at the December Convention is critical to its survival. Ogbeha stated this when Chief Raymond Dokpesi, a national chairmanship aspirant of the party, visited him in Abuja on Sunday. This is even as another chairmanship aspirant of the party and former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel also former Minister of Defence, Gen. TY Danjuma (Rtd.). Ogbeha said whoever emerges new national chairman of the party will determine its performance in the 2019 general elections. “The national convention of December will make or break the PDP in the sense that whosoever emerges as chairman will be critical to the survival of the party. “I think we are just trying to get out of `intensive care unit’. If we will get out of it, we need a proper chairman to make sure that PDP is brought back to life. “Why I said it is very critical is that we have so many people who have thrown their hats into the ring and one is not in a position to ascertain how passionate and determined these aspirants are,” he said. Ogbeha, a former military governor of Akwa Ibom and old Bendel, stressed the need for the convention to be conducted in a transparent, honest, fair and equitable manner. “I think that may be, some of us have not learnt our lessons; we have all been singing it, `it’, being the new national anthem of the PDP that no more impunity. “We are talking about justice, fairness and equity. We must not be seen to just be singing it; I think we should put them into practice,” he said. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ogbeha advised PDP governors to allow the wishes of the people to prevail and called on the party members to resist any form of impunity. “In fact, when PDP was on the brink, we thought of an alternative platform which we all subscribed to, but thank God we did not get to that option B. Now that we still have the option A in our hands, we must nurture it to fruition.’’ Ogbeha, who expressed confidence in Dokpesi’s capability to lead the PDP, prayed for him and assured him of his total support. He pledged to use his influence to mobilise support for the aspirant, adding that the support was to ensure that Nigerians benefited from the dividends of democracy. “I have worked closely with Dokpesi during the trying times of the PDP to ensure that the party did not go down, and today PDP is alive. We still have more hurdles to cross if PDP is to survive and form a government in 2019. “To that effect, we need a leader with focus who possesses the attributes the high chief himself has laid down,’’ he said. A former Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ibrahim Mantu, who was also visited by Dokpesi, advised PDP members to stand up for a free and fair convention. He said that those who caused leadership problems for PDP were at it again by trying to bring in the old National Working Committees members. “If you bring in any member of the former NWCs, it is like dropping small urine in pure water; you have contaminated it

s PDP chairmanship: Aspirants intensify lobby, consultation ...Next national chairman critical to PDP’s survival – Ogbeha

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and it will not be fit for drinking. If we allowed them before, we will not repeat the same mistake,’’ Mantu stressed. He commended Dokpesi for the bold steps taken in visiting a co-contestant, describing him as “a man that has all that it takes to lead PDP.’’ Earlier, Dokpesi had said that his visit was in continuation of his consultation towards the attainment of the goals and objectives to have a reformed and rebuilt PDP. According to him, PDP needs men of honour and integrity who will stand firm for a united Nigeria, its growth and development. “A man that will stand to strengthen, or-

ganise, revamp and rejuvenate the PDP in order to enable the party regain power in 2019,’’ he said. Also, as part of his consultations and campaign to be elected as the next Chairman of the PDP, Otunba Daniel was in the home of Gen. TY Danjuma (Rtd.). Daniel, a former governor of Ogun State, popularly called OGD visited the former Nigerian Chief of Army Staff in his residence in Lagos. The visit to the respected ex-army general and prominent Nigerian, it was learnt, was OGD’s way of carrying all the people that matter in the country along in a bid to rebuild the biggest party in Africa. It was reliably gathered that the tete-a-

tete that lasted for about three hours was exciting as the General went down memory lane and encouraged OGD to march forward with confidence. Danjuma reportedly made OGD realise the need to move the PDP forward, making it relevant once again and repositioned for success in the forthcoming general elections in the country. The respected elder statesman was said to have thrown his weight behind the candidature of OGD for the election and advised him to get as much support as he could, while declaring that his chances were high. On his part, OGD was said to have promised all those who believe in his capacity to move the party forward at this time and added that he was fully prepared for the task ahead if elected as the next chairman of the party in the forthcoming convention. It will be recalled that OGD had visited the likes of former head of state, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd.), ex-governor of Kano State, Alhaji Ibrahim Shekarau, and former head of state, Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar. Other people that OGD has consulted on his ambition included a former governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shema and former President Olusegun Obasanjo amongst several others. According to reports, all the prominent Nigerians and senior members of the PDP so far visited promised to work for OGD’s success as the next chairman of the party. Reports indicated that they all believe that time was ripe for the PDP to be led by a man with enviable achievements such as OGD who, they all agreed, recorded brilliant feats as governor of Ogun State for eight years and has continued to excel as a businessman.

Bindow deserves second term- APC leadership Tom Garba,Yola

The National leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has assured the governor of Adamawa State, Senator Muhammad Umaru Jibrilla Bindow of its support considering the rapid transformation of the state within two years in office. The North East national vice chairman of the party, Comrade Mustafa Salihu, who stated this when he led a delegation of party stalwarts to Government House in Yola, explained that the party is working in consultation with Governor Jibrilla in relation to political issues in the state. Comrade Salihu said the Federal Government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari has done much in ensuring peace and security of the nation especially in the North East region. Giving details of contributions of members of the National Assembly from Adamawa State, member representing Fufore and Song in the House of Representatives, Hon Sadiq Dasin, said one of their achieve-

ments at the legislature is the establishment of North East Development Commission among other things. Responding, Sen Muhammad Umaru Jibrilla said his administration has constructed 276 rural and urban roads, while renovation of hospitals and schools as part of emergency policy of the state government have been completed, with few of them in progress. The governor said his administration is fair to all people of the state and advocated for the return of all elected representatives on the platform of APC to consolidate on the gains achieved. He asked for forgiveness from politicians who feel offended by his administration’s policies of development and appealed to them to join him in the task of transforming the state for the benefit of all. Sen Jibrilla also stated that the executive and legislative arm of government in the state have a cordial working relationship adding that the state is peaceful. He thanked the people of the state for their support and reiterated his commit-

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ment to continue to provide development to the people of the state. In a remark, Secretary to the State Government, Dr Umar Buba Bindir, briefed the delegation on the dilapidated infrastructure inherited by the Bindow-led administration, emphasising that the effort of the present administration has led to great improvement in internally generated revenue which is now put at six hundred million naira

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Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Be patient with Buhari’s administration, Gaya tells Nigerians Patrick Okohue with Agency Report The Chairman, Senate Committee on Works, Sen. Kabiru Gaya, has urged Nigerians to be patient with the present administration at the center as it works towards entrenching good governance. Gaya made the call while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of the 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly on Sunday at St. Petersburg, Russia. Gaya, who is the Vice President of the IPU, Africa, urged Nigerians to engage in constructive criticisms of government policies rather than castigating the leadership. While admitting that Nigerians had a right to hold their leaders accountable, he said it was imperative to do so with caution. “Nigerians need to be patient with our leaders. When you have a leader, you pray hard for them because if you keep on castigating your leader, you will only end up frustrating them or hurrying to take bad decisions. “So, I urge Nigerians to support the present government and President Muhammadu Buhari, make constructive criticisms and offer advice on the way forward,” he said. On the theme of the 137th IPU, “Promoting Cultural Pluralism and Peace through Inter-Faith and Inter-Ethnic Dialogue’’, Gaya said it was apt in view of increasing level of conflicts around the world. He said that there could not have been a better time when people were resorting to violence in expressing their grievances. He said that Nigeria was not insulated from the trend as there were increasing agitations in different sections of the country. The parliamentarian, however, called for dialogue across board. “Generally, in any governance in a country where there are crisis or people are oppressed, dialogue is the easiest and best solution. “This is because unless people open up and express their grievances, there may be

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no solution and violence is never the answer to any problem. “Whatever peace cannot give, violence will not give. So it is better to discuss with the people and come up with solutions. “That is why in Nigeria’s government, most of the time falls back to dialogue. “For instance, the Biafra and Niger Delta issues were partially resolved on dialogue. “It is only the issue of Boko Haram that we were not able to resolve with dialogue and you can see the casualty figure,’’ he said. The chairman commended the Buhariled government for its effort in keeping the country one in spite of the daunting challenges. On causes of agitations, the lawmaker said that there was a need to do more to carry every section of the country along. He said; “the issue of marginalisation, for instance, is not peculiar to any section of the country, but we in the National Assembly will continue to champion the course of dialogue.

“This 137th IPU assembly is timely as those of us who are able to attend will carry home the language of dialogue. “On restructuring, particularly the issue of devolution of power, during the Constitution review, we looked at areas that are less controversial and we agreed on them. “We in the parliament are prepared for restructuring, but let us first understand ourselves. If the issue of devolution of power comes up again, we will open up and speak with the interest of Nigerians at heart.’’ Gaya said that more needed to be done to get every region to be on the same page before proceeding with the process. According to him, times have changed and it will take continuous dialogue to get everybody on the same page. “Nigeria was united under only three regions; people were not complaining at that time. Our leaders were honest and dedicated. “Nigerians were committed to being Nigerians but these days, it is different. However, we are prepared for dialogue,’’ he said. (NAN)

NASS working on legislation to end poverty in Nigeria – Dogara Patrick Okohue with Agency Report The Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has said that the legislature is in the process of passing laws to tackle poverty in Nigeria. Dogara made this known on Sunday in his remarks at a sensitisation programme tagged “kick out poverty”, organised by Elizabeth Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, in Abuja. The programme was organised to commemorate the United Nations Day for Eradication of Poverty. Dogara said that poverty eradication was closely linked to food security and rural development, and pointed out the relationship between poverty and social unrest. He recalled that recent data from National Bureau of Statistics indicated that fewer than 112 million Nigerians representing 67.1 per cent of the country’s estimated population of 167 million live below poverty level. “The global poor are already above the one billion mark. UNDP sources rate Nigeria’s poverty at 62.6 per cent per capita income at 1,280 dollars and human development index at 0.47.

“These figures are simply unacceptable and challenge all of us to rise to the occasion and vanquish poverty, disease and ignorance not only in Nigeria but in the whole world. “It is inconsistent with the social objectives set out in Chapter 2 of the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy in our Constitution. “I dare say that there is also a nexus between poverty and social unrest and insurgency. “Thus, as it is clear from the theme for this year’s International Day for Eradication of Poverty, poverty eradication is a sure path to peace building. “A society with more satisfied basic needs is less likely to turn to violence in solving its problems,” he said. Dogara cited previous attempts at eradicating poverty through several programmes and policies, including those geared towards providing primary healthcare and developing agriculture. “Nigeria as a country has evolved several programmes and policies and also set up several institutions to deal with the menace of poverty. These can be identified in the National Rolling Plans. “Some of these programmes include Operation Feed the Nation (OFN), Green Revolution, Better Life for Rural

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Women, Family Economic Advancement Programme and more recently, National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP).”(NAN)

APC warns PDP, ENSIEC against rigging Enugu LG election Moses Oyediran, Enugu With less than three weeks to the November 4 local government election in Enugu State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) against rigging. APC issued the warning at the flag-off campaign of Enugu North Senatorial District at Igboeze North Local Government Area at the weekend. The flag-off which attracted a mammoth crowd also witnessed notable party bigwigs including the Enugu State governorship candidate in the 2015 elections, Mr. Okey Ezea, former Speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Eugene Odo, the Zonal Chairman for Enugu East senatorial zone, Chief Anike Nwoga and his Enugu West counterpart, Chief Ikechukwu Omenkukwu. Speaking at the event, the State Chairman of APC, Dr. Ben Nwoye said the party was on ground and has commenced full mobilisation of people to win the election. “The large crowd of people at the APC campaign flag-off at Igboeze North LGA, the same with Udenu, the Governor’s home council, shows that the people are tired of PDP and their failed promises. The chairman stated that APC would not accept anything short of election that is devoid of any form of manipulation or rigging by PDP or ENSIEC. “APC will not accept anything other than a free, fair, credible and transparent election. “For the first time since 1999 no PDP chairmanship or councillorship candidate would be returned unopposed because APC is fielding candidates for the 17 chairmanship and 260 councillorship seats in the LG election in Enugu State,” he said. Nwoye said PDP lacks strategy and only resorted to propaganda by telling people not to come out on November 4 to vote as the results were already written in favour of the PDP candidates. He noted that APC is holding Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi to his words that he would not interfere in the election in favour of the PDP candidates. “I am happy that Governor Ugwuanyi told his PDP candidates to go and campaign. We believe every word from his mouth. If he has written results, he will not be campaigning. I believe he is a democratic man, I believe he will not interfere,” Nwoye said. Speaking in a similar vein, Ezea maintained that the elections must follow the rules according to the Electoral Act, from distribution of electoral materials at ENSIEC to the polling stations, collations of results to the point where the results would be declared. “If they do not want to hold the election, let them not hold it. But if they want to hold it, it must comply with the Electoral Act” he said. Earlier, the APC chairmanship candidate in Igboeze North LGA, Mr. Ogbonna Idoko said he came to right the wrongs of the past under the PDP government when the local government was in blackout and without good roads in spite of the massive allocation coming to Igboeze North as one of the largest local governments in Enugu State.

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Complete Zungeru Power Plant on time

ecent news that the Chinese company handling the 700MW hydro electric power plant in Zungeru, Niger State has given notice that the December 2019 delivery date of the project to the federal government might not be feasible is a clear indication of the levity with which Asian companies, particularly those from China treat contracts awarded to them in the country. It also shows their lack of concern for the sanctity of contracts once signed. The Deputy Project Manager, CNEEC- Sino Hydro Consortium, Mr. Xiao Nie, told journalists during a tour of the project site that the first unit of the project, which is currently at 47% completion, will be delivered in December 2019, while the remaining are to be released after every three months. The $1.29 billion project which was started in 2013 consists of four units of 175 mw each. When completed, the 700MW power plant would supply 2,640GWh to the national grid annually. About 3,000 Nigerians have so far been engaged with majority of them coming from Zungeru. One of the flimsy excuses given by the company was shortage of personnel. The company claimed that the project required more hands but due to certain constraints only about half of the required number could be engaged at the moment. We doubt the veracity of this claim. There is no amount of personnel that the company needs in the construction of a hydro electric dam that cannot be obtained within the country. The action of the contractor handling the construction of the power plant also shows the lack of understanding of the sanctity of contracts

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by Asian businessmen, particularly Chinese nationals. A contract once signed by parties to it becomes binding on all the parties. It is a known fact that if a contractor delays the delivery of a project beyond the time given to him, he risks being heavily penalised for such delay. In this case, the Chinese contractors must know the implications of delaying the delivery of the Zungeru power plant both for Nigeria which needs more electric power delivered to it and for the contractor itself which has given delivery date in the contract and is now giving indication that it would delay the delivery of the plant. Apart from the alleged shortage of personnel, the company also attributed the delay in completing the project on time to unresolved community issues. But it did not elaborate. It is preposterous for any contractor to claim shortage of personnel as a reason for delaying the completion of a major power project in a country like Nigeria where there is no shortage of personnel, particularly artisans needed at the project site. The reasons given by the company for shifting the date of delivery of the project to the federal government is therefore unconvincing and untenable. If there were community issues that could affect the delivery date of the project to the government such issues ought to have been reported to the government for better handling and for a new date for handing over of the project to be agreed. We therefore urge the federal government to reject the untenable reasons advanced by the contractor to extend its delivery of the project and compel the company to stick to its original delivery date.

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Being rich is no longer fashionable if it cannot be used for human development.

Pastor Tunde Bakare

Pope John Paul II

What God purposed and did before time cannot be destroyed by time, because once upon a time, there was no time at all.

Christianity is called to offer a genuine ‘DNA’ for a universal humanity; a Trinitarian vision and life that can animate a civilisation of love.

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Bishop Badejo’s10 years of service to God, humanity in Oyo

“ Peter Dada

Whoever aspires to the office of bishop desires a noble task. Therefore, a bishop must be irreproachable , temperate , self controlled , decent, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not aggressive but gentle, not contentious, not a lover of money .....He must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace; the devil”s trap.(cf. 1 Timothy 3: 1-7, The African Bible Version.} ‘’ Whaooh, on October 20, 2017, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo will be 10 years as the Chief Shepherd of the faithful in the Catholic Diocese of Oyo. How time flies. We give thanks and glory to God for all He has used Badejo to achieve as His vessel in an area thickly populated by more Muslims than Christians and practitioners of the African Traditional Religion. He has been able to learn fast on how to use tolerance, dialogue and understanding as the norms to lead the people thus achieving harmony and peace. Badejo’s acceptance at the beginning of his bishopric that he is in Oyo to serve God and humanity has been his unique selling point and the winning trick as a servant leader patterned after his predecessor-inoffice, Bishop Emeritus Julius Babatunde Adelakun. Congratulations to the people of Oyo area of Oyo State for accepting Bishop Badejo into their midst to serve them the good news of Jesus Christ not only in words but in actions thus fulfilling Christ saying “”

I am among you as one who serves’’( Luke 22:27). ‘’ Providentially, one can say God has been equipping our celebrant for the task ahead several years before this appointment, first as the coadjutor bishop to the then incumbent, Bishop Julius Adelakun 10 years ago, and his public assumption of office and enthronement as the second bishop of the new Catholic Diocese of Oyo on Friday, 29th November, 2009. His demonstration of what he believes in as an African began to manifest when he beat the hourglass (aka Gangan) drum at the opening mass of the first Synod of African Bishops at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome in 1994. Thus epochal event from the student-priest from Salesian University, Rome, is still evergreen in the memories of the fathers of the faith and others that participated in the event. On his return to his diocese from further studies, Bishop Badejo was appointed the National Secretary of the Social Communication Department (SCD) at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) and served under the then Rev Frs Matthew Hassan Kukah and George Ehusani who were the Secretary Generals one after the other . Kukah is currently the bishop, Catholic Diocese of Sokoto. Badejo’s duty then was to positively project and promote the activities of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria ((CBCN) and by extension the Catholic Church in Nigeria to Nigerians and the inter-

national community. This took him to almost every nook and cranny of the country and beyond as a representative of the Church. Bishop Badejo told me during one of our light moments from official duties at the CSN as the secretary of the Social Communication Department that his two prayers were answered by God in His own divine way thus confirming the saying, ‘’Man proposes but God disposes.’’ ‘’I had prayed that the then Holy Father: now St. John Paul II, should not visit Nigeria. I also prayed that Mother Teresa of Calcutta in India must not die while I serve as the Secretary of Social Communication Department (SCD) at the CSN. ‘’God answered those two prayers in His own way. The late Pope John Paul II’s second visit to Nigeria was from March 21 to 23 1998 for the beatification of Blessed Iwene Tansi while Mother Teresa died on September 5, 1997.’’ Providentially, Bishop Badejo as the Secretary of SCD was neck-deep involved in the plannings ahead of Pope John Paul11’s visit to Nigeria by travelling to Abuja from Lagos on several occasions to join other members of the committee set up by the Catholic Church to hold meetings with those of the Federal Government. He told me that during one of the trips, a police officer detained him at a checkpoint for close to an hour because he had a Jerry can filled with petrol in his car booth. This was the period when the country was saturated with imported adulterated pet-

rol and most vehicles’ engines got knocked from its effect. ‘’ I was dressed in my priestly cassock .The officer stopped me, checked my official car’s documents and found them to be up-to-date. He inquired about my itinerary and the reason for having extra petrol in my car booth which I explained. Instead of allowing me to continue my journey, he ordered me to park my car well off the road. ‘’I complied and sat under a shed while he was busy with his official duty. The mobile phone had not been introduced to Nigeria then through which I could have contacted my boss, Rev Fr Matthew Kukah regarding my plight. ‘’However, after about an hour, the superior officer to the one that detained me emerged. He beckoned to him for explanation on why he detained me. He called me and I introduced myself as a priest of the Catholic Church travelling to attend a meeting with other Church and State leaders ahead of the visit of the Pope. ‘’The superior officer intoned: Pope, Pope, Catholic Church. ‘’I said yes. He said, go, go. That was how I was released and continued my journey. ‘’ Bishop Badejo also said that he had a series of encounters with Major Hamza al-Mustapha, the then Chief Security Officer ((CSO) to the late head of state, General Sani Abacha. Peter Dada is the national secretary, Catholic Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (CAMPAN)

Open letter on restructuring to National Assembly, Buhari and Nigerians

Nosa Eweka

et me start by saying I love Nigeria and I truly believe in the unity of this great nation. Nigeria is an amazing country with so many beautiful and diverse people and an abundance of natural resources but our current system is not working effectively. We have to restructure our current system for our greater good. Some Nigerians keep saying that we need a new constitution, they say the Military gave us our constitution, yes General Abdulsalami’s Government gave us our constitution but it was done with the involvement of Nigerians. There was a Constitution Debate Coordinating Committee headed by Justice Nikki Tobi that worked on the constitution, this is in the public domain. The committee received suggestions and memoranda from Nigerians in and outside Nigeria. There were debates in five cities, the general consensus was for us to adopt the 1979 Constitution with some amendments. Even if we were to adopt a new constitution today, not every single Nigerian will be involved in the process, so the argument for a new constitution should cease. The constitution of the United States of America starts with “We The People” as well, it wasn’t written by the people but by the Elite, you don’t hear Americans clamouring for a new constitution. I like the majority of our constitution, its not a perfect document but that’s why we have a National Assembly to amend sections of our constitution that is archaic. The National Assembly is the only body that can amend our laws, the constitution and restructure our current system with inputs from we the people of course. It’s imperative that our

Representatives start holding town hall meetings in their constituencies on a regular basis. Restructuring our current system for me starts with amending our constitution, devolution of powers and the proper representation of every Local Government at the National Assembly. I don’t believe the solutions I am going to list below will solve all our problems but it will make our system more efficient and put us on the path to our zenith. My suggestions are as follows: Our development have to centre around Local Governments. Politicians always say politics is local or starts from the grassroots, the same should apply to development. Development should start from our Local Governments. Its time for land rights and mineral rights to revert to Local Governments. The only exception for now should be oil because it’s the country’s main source of revenue. 14 States are insolvent, Lagos state generates more IGR than 31 States combined, the Federal Government gave bailouts to States yet a huge majority still owe salaries and pensions. Its time for mineral rights and land rights to revert to Local Governments. Giving land rights and minerals rights to Local Governments gives Local Government Councils the ability to grow their respective economies, create new jobs and increase its internally generated revenue exponentially. This will also enable Local Governments effectively carry out all of its functions as stated in schedule 4 of our constitution i.e economic development, the provision and maintenance of primary, adult and vocational schools, the development of agriculture, the provision and maintenance of health services, the establishment and maintenance of markets, motor parks and public conveniences, the construction and maintenance of roads, streets, street lightings, drains, gardens and parks.

Our local governments should only pay royalties on revenue generated within their municipality to their respective states and the federal government. Land and mineral rights reverting to Local Governments will not place such a preponderance of power and blame of underdevelopment on the center anymore and most importantly it will improve the lives and living conditions of every Nigerian. I don’t believe in regional governments and I am vehemently against the creation of more States or Local Governments but we do have a constitutional process if a certain people within our nation want a new State created. I do believe in equality, its unfair and discriminatory that the Niger Delta region has a Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and an Amnesty Office while other regions don’t have the same and I am from the Niger Delta but I am a Nigerian 1st. The Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, NDDC and the Amnesty Office should be merged into one body and renamed Ministry of South South Affairs. We should have a Ministry of North West, North Central, North East, South West and South East Affairs as well, all headquartered in said regions to be closer to the people. There is no limit to the number of Ministers we can have according to our constitution, it’s up to the President to name his Ministers. Our President can have Ministers representing those regions if he wants to. Our President should also eliminate Ministers of State, there is nothing like Minister of State in our constitution, the constitution only states that there shall be a Minister from every State. We need to whittle down the items in the executive list. Aviation and airports, insurance, mines and minerals except oil, prisons, power,

railways, tourism, formulation and dissolution of marriages and the registration of business names should move from the executive legislative list to the concurrent list. I believe in freedom of religion but we need to eliminate sharia law from the constitution and the Nigerian state, it’s archaic, inhumane and barbaric. Archaic religious laws should have no role in our democracy. Most of the Muslim Elite that commit crimes in States where we have sharia law don’t get tried by Sharia Courts, it’s very clear sharia law is meant for the common man. Section 16(2)(d) of our constitution should be amended. It currently states that suitable and adequate shelter, suitable and adequate food, reasonable national minimum living wage, old age care, pensions, unemployment, sick benefits and welfare of the disabled are provided for all citizens. The Government does not have the ability to provide every citizen with what is listed here. In my opinion there should be a reasonable federal minimum wage, I am glad the National Assembly has at least suggested N30,000. The People, State and Local Governments should be involved in this process, if any State can afford a higher minimum wage then they should go ahead and do just that. The federal minimum wage should be reviewed every two years by the National Assembly and the minimum wage in our States should be reviewed every year by our State Houses of Assembly. Unemployment benefits, sick benefits, vacation and pensions should be guaranteed for every Government employee and every employee working at any corporation. Subsidized housing for university students, the elderly, the disabled and Government employees should also be guaranteed. Nosa Eweka (nosaeweka@ yahoo.com)

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NCC: Ease of doing telecom business our goal Stories by Tony Nwakaegho The Director of Public Affairs at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr. Tony Ojobo has reiterated the commission’s commitment at create an environment that can accommodate telecommunications’ investors, stressing that ease of doing telecom business is paramount to the commission. Ojobo stated this while representing the Executive ViceChairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta as a discussant at the NigerianBritish Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting, held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island-Lagos. According to the NCC spokesman, the Nigerian telecom regulator is consistently liaising with operators in the industry to create an enabling environment, especially building a robust infrastructure that would ultimately lead to the ease of doing business and allow telecommunications’ sector, which has been described as ‘Nigeria’s Poster Boy,’ to thrive. He called on the state governors to remove some of the bottlenecks

L-R: Segun Ogunsanya, CEO Airtel Nigeria; Ernest Akinola, CEO NTEL; and Tony Ojobo, Director Public Affairs NCC at Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting at Victoria Island, Lagos...recently.

hindering the successful uptake of telecoms’ services across Nigeria. He said that telecom, which is currently contributing about 10 per cent to the nation’s economy is capable of contributing more once those bottlenecks are removed.

According to him, the bottlenecks include vandalisation and pilfering of telecoms’ equipment; shutting down Base Transceivers Stations and multiple taxation by states and local governments, saying that it is threatening telecom companies.

NIPOST targets 1,500 outlets to reach rural communities Post Master General of Federation, Barrister Bisi Adegbuyi has said that thenational postal sector, which was in a state of comatose before the current administration came on board was undergoing reforms to generate more revenue for the country. NIPOST, he said, has at least 1500 outlets nationwide that will be used to reach the rural dwellers through e-government. Adegbuyi, who dropped the hint in Abuja during the World Postal Day, added that the NIPOST Stamp Duty Reform Bill before the National Assembly was a sure means to alleviate poverty and used to generate employment for the teeming youths. He said that the national addressing system is to be developed to enhance both

BISI ADEGBUYI Post Master General of Federation postal services and security services nationwide. The Deputy Chairman House Committee on Communications, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ujam said that the house will ensure speedy passage of the bill.

“Ease of doing business requires a robust telecom infrastructure. The Government should recognize this and work closely with the state governors to take away some bottlenecks on Right of Way,” Ojobo added.

On his part, the Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, who delivered the major paper with the theme: ‘The Role of Communications’ Industry in Economic Growth,’ has described the NCC as the most transparent agency in Nigeria. Ogunsanya attributed this to the ways and manners the regulator has handled spectrum auctioning and other processes in the industry since the liberalization in 2001. While describing telecom as the ‘Poster Boy’ of the Federal Government, he added that since the liberalization, telecommunications’ sector has created 10,000 direct and 1.3 million indirect jobs. He listed intense competition, power, low retail tariff, high leverage, multiple taxation, roll out cost and smart technology as some of the challenges telecom companies must surmount, while also challenging the regulator to do more in protecting telecom infrastructure. He asserted that Nigeria should probably replicate the Chinese example, where cutting of fiber can send people to jail, stressing that this will make the citizens see telecom infrastructure as critical national assets.

HP, Lenovo, Dell top traditional PC 3Q worldwide shipment HP, Lenovo & Dell tops Worldwide Shipment of Traditional PC’s (desktop, notebook, and workstation) totalled 67.2 million units in the third quarter (3Q17) of 2017, which translates into a slight year-over-year decline of 0.5 per cent, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. IDC said the results were better than projections of a 1.4 per cent decline, and further demonstrate the trend of market stabilization in recent quarters; Improvement in emerging markets as well as back-toschool promotions helped boost results; while the component shortages of recent quarters have continued to improve and did not factor as a significant hindrance to production volumes. Nonetheless, higher component prices and inventory in some markets meant limited shipments and validated IDC

assumptions about a muted third quarter. Not surprisingly, competitive pressures further cemented the dominance of the top five PC companies, which accounted for nearly 75 per cent of the total traditional PC market. From a geographic

perspective, mature markets as well as emerging markets both struggled, with the notable exceptions of Japan and Canada, which continued to see positive growth in 3Q17, and Latin America, which rebounded after a dismal 2016 CONTINUED ON PAGE 29

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IHS, Zain sign $165m tower portfolio agreemement ...as sub-Saharan Africa towers industry worth US$1.5bn in 4years Sories by Tony Nwakaegho M o b i l e communications infrastructure company, IHS, has entered into agreements to buy and leaseback the passive physical infrastructure of Kuwaitbased mobile operator, KSCP (Zain), for US$165 million. According to IHS, which has operations in Europe, Middle East, and in Africa, the transaction will result in the formation of a new entity that will acquire and manage Zain’s tower assets in Kuwait, with Zain assuming a minority shareholding in the newly formed entity. “I’m very proud of Zain team for its professionalism in completing the first agreement of its kind in the MENA region,” says Bader Al-Kharafi, Vice-Chairman and Group CEO of Zain, adding that the transaction is set to support Zain’s transformational strategy in becoming a digital lifestyle provider. “The transaction has

been approved by Kuwait’s Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA), and is still subject to other regulatory and statutory approvals, and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2018,” notes IHS in a statement. Under the terms of the transaction, Zain is selling only its passive, physical infrastructure to the new company and will retain its intelligent software, technology, and intellectual property with respect to managing its network. IHS says upon completion, the transaction will be the first sale and leaseback of telecom towers in the Middle East region by a licensed mobile operator, and creates the first independent tower operator of scale in the region. It adds:“This transaction is part of IHS’ broader strategy to apply its operational expertise from its international portfolio further throughout emerging

markets.” In Africa, IHS has operations in Nigeria (15,754 towers), Cameroon (2,408 towers), Cote d’Ivoire (2,560 towers), Rwanda (804) towers, and Zambia (1,966 towers). The company claims to be the largest independent tower operator in Europe, Middle East, and Africa by tower count and the third largest independent multinational tower company globally. Frost & Sullivan analysts estimate that the mobile network tower industry in Sub-Saharan Africa will be worth approximately US$1.5 billion in the next four years. “This will be on the back of increased takeup of tower management arrangements in some markets, with authorities in various regions also pressing telecom firms to share infrastructure.” In August, the take-up of tower management arrangements in South Africa was seen to be in stark contrast to establishments in Nigeria, where 77 per cent of

the country’s 28,241 towers are owned by independent towercos, according to Tower Exchange. Etisalat, MTN, and Airtel in Nigeria, had divested their portfolios through transactions with IHS Towers and American Tower Corporation. During January 2017, MTN exchanged its 51 per cent share of Nigeria Tower InterCo B.V. (the parent of Nigerian telecoms tower operator INT Towers Limited) for an increased stake in IHS. MTN’s stake in IHS increased to approximately 29 per cent from approximately 15 per cent. “This transaction enables MTN to simplify its tower ownership structure and diversify its exposure to tower infrastructure across the IHS Group,” said MTN. It will be recalled that in July last year, IHS completed the acquisition of Helios Towers Nigeria Limited’s 1,211 diversified tower sites throughout Nigeria.

19 Tech Times Expert urges Nigeria to embrace open data Specialist Marketing Manager of Smart Dubai Project, Mr. Ahmed Shahroot,has urged Nigeria to embrace open data policy at the just concluded Gulf Information Technology Exhibition week (GITEX). He made this remark when Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), led the Nigerian delegation on a tour to the Smart Dubai Hall at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition week. Shahroot, while engaging the Nigerian delegates on the concept of Dubai’s Decision Support System, called on the country to embrace an Open Data Policy that will allow for the citizens’ contribution in the decision making process. It would be recalled, that the Federal Government of Nigeria plans to enforce the adoption of open data policy to drive innovation, investment and economic

Andela raises $40m to connect Africa’s engineering talent to Global Technology Andela, the company that builds high-performing engineering teams with Africa’s most talented software developers, has announced that the company has secured $40M in Series C funding. The investment was led by Pan-African venture firm CRE venture capital with participation from DBL Partners, Amplo, Salesforce Ventures, and Africa-focused TLcom Capital. Existing investors including Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GV, and Spark Capital also participated. The round, which marks one of the largest investments ever led by an African venture firm into an Africa-based company, brings Andela’s total venture funding to just over $80M. Andela was launched in 2014 to combat the global technical talent shortage by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. With estimated 1.3M software jobs unfilled in 2016 in the U.S. alone, it’s clear that the growth of today’s major technology ecosystems is

Seni Sulyman of Andela with, Pule Taukobong and and Pardon Makumbe of CRE, with Andela team members inhibited by a severe lack of talent. To solve this, Andela invests in high potential pools of brainpower across the African continent to help more than 100 partner companies build distributed engineering teams. These partners range from industry leaders like Viacom and Mastercard Labs to high-growth technology companies such as Gusto and GitHub.

With offices in Lagos, Nigeria, Nairobi, Kenya, and Kampala, Uganda, Andela has hired 500 developers to date — the top 0.7 per cent of more than 70,000 applicants from across the continent. Selected developers spend six months in a rigorous onboarding program before being matched with one of Andela’s partner companies as full-time engineering team members. Beyond recruiting elite

development talent, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the continent by open-sourcing its content and partnering with organizations including Google, Pluralsight and Udacity to provide resources and mentorship to developers. “Andela is investing in our continent’s future technology leaders, who are already playing a muchneeded role in solving both

African and global problems. “With each new partnership, we are simultaneously proving to the global tech industry that brilliance is evenly distributed irrespective of gender, culture or nationality. As we unleash an entire generation of technologists, we will secure Africa’s role as an equal partner working alongside the rest of the world to advance human potential,” said Seni Sulyman, Country Director of Andela Nigeria. Pule Taukobong, Founding Partner of CRE Venture Capital, added: “At present, there is more capital to fund ideas globally than there are people to build them. Andela is providing a solution to this global talent dilemma while building a business case for one of Africa’s greatest assets: our people.” Andela will use the capital to fuel its aggressive expansion plans: The company aims to launch offices in two additional African countries over the next year, doubling its developer base from 500 to 1,000.

growth in the country. Barr. Adebayo Shittu, Minister of Communications indicated the policy thrust recently in Abuja. According to the Minister, governments want to adopt open data policy to reduce the cost of governance and improve service delivery in Nigeria. The open data initiative is a consultative and inclusive process hoped to open up high value datasets from across government ministries to Nigerian citizens, businesses and the rest of the world for free. According to the minister, “The Ministry of Communication, in conjunction with National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), will be ensuring all tiers of government in Nigeria consider the adoption of the open data policy as a means of creating jobs making data available for policy formulation and decision making.”

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and first half of 2017. “The traditional PC market performed much as expected in the third quarter,” said Loren Loverde, program vice president, Worldwide PCD Trackers. “Emerging markets rebounded slightly more than anticipated, but overall results reflect the stabilization we expected following component and inventory adjustments. The outlook for the fourth quarter remains cautious, likely with a small decline in volume for the quarter and the year. “The gains in emerging regions and potential for more commercial replacements represent some upside potential, although we continue to expect incremental declines in total shipments for the next few years.” “The U.S. traditional PC market exhibited lower overall growth, contracting 3.4 per cent in 3Q17,” said Neha Mahajan, senior research analyst, devices & displays.

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UMUCHIMA DEVELOPMENT UNION LAGOS BRANCH THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1) ODURUKWE GODWIN UZOMA 2) OKWARA EMMANUEL 3) MBAGHO CALLISTUS OBINNA 4) ANYIAM DONATUS CHIGOZIE 5) EKWEDIKE IKECHUKWU CYRIACUS (6). MUONEKE PASCHAL OLUCHUKWU THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1) TO BRING UMUCHIMA INDIGENES RESIDENT IN LAGOS STATE TOGETHER FOR UNITY OF PURPOSE, ACTION AND DECISION ON ISSUES CONCERNING OUR PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY; BE IT SOCIAL, ECONOMICAL AND CULTURAL MATTERS. 2) TO ENHANCE SOCIAL BENEFITS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO THE MEMBERS. 3) TO ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN IGBO CULTURAL EVENTS AND TO PLAY ACTIVE PARTS TO INSURING THE PROPAGATION, IMPARTATION OF IGBO VALUES AND ORIENTATIONS ON OUR CHILDREN. 4) THE UNION IS A NON-POLITICALLY ORGANIZATION. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION

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NZUKO OKAIUGA GBURUGBURU DEVELOPMENT UNION The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. - CHAIRMAN - SECRETARY -ASSISTANT SECRETARY -MEMBER -PATRON

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Ïj ƍƏ ƌ ƐƆ Ƌ ƒƆ Ɨ Ƒ ƈƐƕè ƍƏ ƏƆ Ɨ ƗƆƒƆƋ ƍƌƆ Ɛ ƈ RƊ ƈƑ 1ƄƑƏƑ ƄƑƏƑ Ɨ Ohuhu clan in general. Ïj ƈ ƈƐƈ ƐƆè Ƒ Ɛ ƈ Ɨ Ɠ Ɔ ƆƅƆ Əƕè ƇƑ Ɨ ƈ ƇƑƋ ƅ é ƍƆƏ ƐƈƒƆ Ɨƈ ƍ ƈƐƈ and development among our members and communities in Okaiuga Gburugburu, environmentally, socially, economically, educationally, morally and culturally. Ïj ƅ é ƍƆƏ ƐƆ ƇƑƋƋƕ ƓƈƐ ƒƆƏ ƌƆ Ɛ æ0ƆƗƆƏ Ƌè dƐ ƐƆè G ƅ Ƌçè M1R Ɨ Ɛ ƆƏ friendly bodies in the all-round development of all Okaiuga land. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registration-General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Igwe, C.A (Secretary)

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THAT I AM THE ABOVE NAMED PERSON , THAT I AM A BIOLOGICAL CHILD OF LATE {ALHAJA } SHIFAWU IBITAYO SALVADOR WHO DIED ON THE 19 DAY OF NOVEMBER ,2004, THAT MY SAID MOTHER PASSED UNTO ME A LANDED PROPERTY {BUILDIND} SITUATED AND BEIING AT NO, 40, TOKUNBOH STREET , LAGOS ISLAND ,LAGOS STATE OF NIGERIA . THAT A LOCAL SACK WHICH CONTAINED THE THE ORIGINAL CONVEYANCE { ,BUILDING } PLAN , PURCHASE RECEIPT AND TENEMENT RECEIPT GOT LOST AND ALL EFFORTS TO TRACE OR FOUND IT PROVED ABORTIVE . SIGNED, HAMEED ADEBOWALE LAWAL.

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I formerly known and addressed as OLALEYE TUMININU BABATUNDE now wish to be known and addressed as OBALOLA YUSUF OLALEYE-TUMININU .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

IJAOLA MORENIKE ADEOLA

I formerly known as EDEM MOSES NFON wish to be known and addressed as GODFREY CHIMEZIE CHRISTIAN .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as UWAH MABEL OLUCHI wish to be known and addressed as ELIAS-ORJI MABEL OLUCHI .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AUGUSTINE BENSON NWONWU, now wish to be known and addressed as AUGUSTINE CHINONSO NWONWU. My Nat. Driv. Lic. ID was wrongly written as “NWONU”. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

UMEH FAITH ANULIKA

I formerly known as INIOBONG ANGELA JOSEPH wish to be known and addressed as BASSEY ANGELA GABRIEL. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OYELAMI OYEBOLA FOLASADE now wish to be known and addressed as FASASI OYEBOLA FOLASADE .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as IBHAGBOSORIA FRANCISCA OMONZELE now wish to be known and addressed as OKPIABHELE FRANCISCA OMONZELE .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known as Adimachukwu Faith Anulika wish to be known and addressed as Umeh Faith Anulika . All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. KESHINRO OLUWABUKOLA OLUFUNKE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AGU UJUNWA LUCY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NKWONTA UJUNWA LUCY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. JUBRIL ABDULMALIK AJIYA

I, formerly known and addressed as JUBRIL ABDULMALIK, now wish to be known and addressed as JUBRIL ABDULMALIK AJIYA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General Public should please take note. MRS ENE CATHERINE KENECHUKWU CHIOMA I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NEBO CATHERINE KENECHUKWU CHIOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ENE CATHERINE KENECHUKWU CHIOMA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General Public should please take note.

I formerly known as Karimu Aminat Bolanle wish to be known and addressed as Ijaola Morenike Adeola. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. OLATUNJI PETERS OJO

I, formerly known and addressed as NWANCHOR SUNDAY .N., now wish to be known and addressed as NWANCHOR SUNDAY OKWEMGBE. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note. UCHE TOCHI OKONKWO

I, formerly known and addressed as UCHECHUKWU WENDY OKONKWO, now wish to be known and addressed as UCHE TOCHI OKONKWO. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General Public should please take note OKPOKWU HENRY NNAMDI

I, formerly known and addressed as ANIATU JUSTUS NNAMDI, now wish to be known and addressed as OKPOKWU HENRY NNAMDI. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ELIZABETH UMEH, now wish to be known and addressed as UMEH ELIZABETH AMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

UMEH ELIZABETH AMAKA

NGWE EMMANUEL CHEKWUBE I, formerly known and addressed as NGWE EMMANUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as NGWE EMMANUEL CHEKWUBE. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME/ DATE OF BIRTH I formerly known called and addressed as ALANI BILAWU, now wish to be known called and addressed as MUDASHIRU ALANI BILAU. Date of birth on my BVN was 14th day of January, 1951 instead of 7th day of January 1951. My correct date of birth is 7th January, 1951. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

MRS. OKE OLUSOLA DEBORAH I formerly known called and addressed as MISS FADARE OLUSOLA DEBORAH, now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS. OKE OLUSOLA DEBORAH. All former documents bearing my former name remain valid. General public, please take note.

MRS DAMIENNE AGBOLO LOGOSU

I formerly known and addressed as DAMISOLA AGBOLO and DAMI AGBOLO now wish to be known and addressed as MRS DAMIENNE AGBOLO LOGOSU .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note. OYENIRAN OLUWABUNMI GRACE

I formerly known and addressed as ODENIYI OLUWABUNMI GRACE now wish to be known and addressed as OYENIRAN OLUWABUNMI GRACE .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

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GANIYU ABAYOMI SALIU

I formerly known and addressed as SHAFFI SALIU ABAYOMI now wish to be known and addressed as GANIYU ABAYOMI SALIU .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note. ADEBAYO REMILEKUN OLUWARANTI

I formerly known and addressed as COLE REMILEKUN OLUWARANTI now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBAYO REMILEKUN OLUWARANTI . My date of birth is 18/07/1989 not 18/07/1982.All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

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Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, October 17, 2017 AROWOSHEGBE BABATUNDE DANIEL Formerly known and addressed as SAMUEL OLUWATOYIN JOHN, now wish to be known and addressed as AROWOSHEGBE BABATUNDE DANIEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AROWOSHEGBE BABATUNDE DANIEL Formerly known and addressed as OLORUNTOBA SUNDAY TUNDE, now wish to be known and addressed as AROWOSHEGBE BABATUNDE DANIEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

IYAMU ANTHONIA

WILSON ANITA AKABUA Formerly known and addressed as ISAAC ANITA now wish to be known and addressed as WILSON ANITA AKABUA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as IGIEHON ANTHONIA ODION now wish to be known and addressed as IYAMU ANTHONIA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS NGOZI FINETTE UNUIGBE

Formerly known and addressed as MISS NGOZI FINETTE OTIKE-ODIBI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NGOZI FINETTE UNUIGBE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS IHEANACHO CHIOMA ASSUMPTA

NWACHUKWU MERCY EBERE

I formerly known and addressed as MOJEED RASHEEDAT ADERONKE now wish to be known called and addressed as WAHAB ADERONKE RASHEEDAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note AMOS REBECCA TEMITOPE

CORRECTION OF NAME This is to inform the general public that my name was wrongly written as DAVID EBONG instead of DAVID ARCHIBONG. That my correct name is DAVID ARCHIBONG. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EMWINGHAMA OSAZEE IYASERE

Formerly known and addressed as EMWINGHAMA GBENGA OSAZEE now wish to be known and addressed as EMWINGHAMA OSAZEE IYASERE . That my date of birth is 16 June 1973. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS NWANAEKWU OLUCHI ALARIBE NNEBU

MRS UBAH JOVITA NGOZI Formerly known and addressed as MISS NWACHUKWU JOVITA NGOZI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UBAH JOVITA NGOZI. All former documents remain valid. FRSC and the general public take note.

MRS ENYI EVANGELINE IFUNANYA

SANYAOLU YETUNDE RACHEAL

Formerly known and addressed as MISS IHEYI EVANGELINE IFUNANYA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ENYI EVANGELINE IFUNANYA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as IBRAHIM YETUNDE RUKAYAT now wish to be known and addressed as SANYAOLU YETUNDE RACHEAL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MRS MARTINS OMOLEBI ILESANMI MABEL now wish to be and addressed as MISS AYEMO OMOLEBI ILESANMI MABEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. ALIU TOYIN ELIZABETH

I formerly known and addressed as RAHEEM Elizabeth Toyin now wish to be known called and addressed as ALIU TOYIN Elizabeth. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. NWOSU FRANCIS CHUKWUEMAKA

REMOVAL OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as OLANREWAJU ABIOYE BARUWA-ETTI now wish to be known and addressed as OLANREWAJU ABIOYE BABAYEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SOLOMON ELIZABETH OLUFUNMILAYO I formerly known and addressed as SOLOMON FUNMILAYO OMOWUNMI now wish to be known called and addressed as SOLOMON ELIZABETH OLUFUNMILAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AFANGIDE ANNE INNOCENT now wish to be known called and addressed as OLASITE ANNE INNOCENT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

NWAEZE UZOCHUKWU CHRISTIAN

Formerly known and addressed as ROLAND CHUKWUEMEKA FRANCIS, now wish to be known and addressed as NWOSU FRANCIS CHUKWUEMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ANAEKWE UZOCHUKWU CHRISTIAN, now wish to be known and addressed as NWAEZE UZOCHUKWU CHRISTIAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

UMEH UCHENNA FRANCISMICK

MRS UGURU JULIET CHINENYE

MRS ATTA JOY UKAMAKA I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UGWU JOY UKAMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ATTA JOY UKAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AJAH JULIET CHINENYE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UGURU JULIET CHINENYE. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General Public should please take note.

LOSS OF DEED OF SUB-LEASE DOCUMENT

This is to inform the general public of the LOSS OF DEED OF SUB-LEASE between H.F.P. ENGINEERING (NIGERIA) LIMITED and DOUBLE Q INVESTMENTS LIMITED for a parcel of land measuring approximately 453.195 sq. metres which is part of total land area 205.41 hectares allocated to HFP ENGINEERING and referred to as IKOTA Government Land Allocation Lekki Peninsula Scheme11 which is situated at Lekki Peninsula in the Eti- Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State of Nigeria. All efforts to trace the said documents have been abortive. SIGNED: OWOLABI PAUL LANRE CHAIRMAN/CEO; DOUBLE Q INVESTMENTS LIMITED

OLANREWAJU ABIOYE BABAYEMI

On my documents my name reflects as,Micheal Raheem Noma Itaman, i now wish remove Micheal Raheem,henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as Noma Itaman. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AMOS REBECCA MOTUNRAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as AMOS REBECCA TEMITOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. I, formerly known and addressed as UMEH UCHENNA FRANCIS, now wish to be known and addressed as UMEH UCHENNA FRANCISMICK. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General Public should please take note.

MUBARAK BILIKISU FUNMILAYO

Formerly known and addressed as OLADELE BILIKISU, now wish to be known and addressed as MUBARAK BILIKISU FUNMILAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OLUWASEUN OMOLARA OSHO now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWASEUN OMOLARA ASERE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MISS AYEMO OMOLEBI ILESANMI MABEL

OLASITE ANNE INNOCENT

TINUADE MARY SALAUDEEN

Formerly known and addressed as TINUADE MARY SALAWU, now wish to be known and addressed as TINUADE MARY SALAUDEEN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

OKEOMA STEPHEN NNAMDI

Formerly known and addressed as WILLCOX STEPHEN now wish to be known and addressed as OKEOMA STEPHEN NNAMDI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. NWOSU PERPETUA JOSEPHINE NWAKAEGO

Formerly known and addressed as UZOCHUKWU PERPETUA J.N now wish to be known and addressed as NWOSU PERPETUA JOSEPHINE NWAKAEGO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to confirm and certify that my correct name is EKEWUNWA SEBASTIAN NWAKUNA and not EKEWUNWA CHINEMERE SEBASTIAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

This is to confirm and certify that CHUKWUSA RITA CHINONYELUM, RITA . C. CHUKWUSA and CHUKWUSA RITA is one and same person but now wish to be known called and addressed as CHUKWUSA RITA CHINONYELUM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

AKINBOWALE FOLAKE ELIZABETH

I formerly known and addressed as SHODEKE FOLAKE ELIZABETH now wish to be known called and addressed as AKINBOWALE FOLAKE ELIZABETH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

UCHE ECHE BEKEE I, formerly called and addressed as ECHE UCHE now wish to be known called and addressed as UCHE ECHE BEKEE. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

RUKAYAT TITILAYO ADEGOKE

ABDULWAREES-SOLANKE, MONSURAT MODUPE

Formerly known and addressed as RUKAYAT TITILAYO GANIYU, now wish to be known and addressed as RUKAYAT TITILAYO ADEGOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS NWADIOGBU JENNIFER NNEKA

CYRIL ANAEKPERECHI CHARITY

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWAGU JENNIFER NNEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NWADIOGBU JENNIFER NNEKA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OGBADO ANAEKPERECHI CHARITY, now wish to be known and addressed as CYRIL ANAEKPERECHI CHARITY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SOCIETY FOR AFRICAN COMPARATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to confirm and certify that UKPABIA CAESAR CHIEDOZIE and UDECHUKWU CAESAR CHIEDOZIE is one and same person but now wish to be known called and addressed as UDECHUKWU UKPABIA CAESAR CHIEDOZIE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

Formerly known and addressed as UZOMA MERCY EBERE now wish to be known and addressed as NWACHUKWU MERCY EBERE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

GIWA ABIMBOLA RAFIAT

ODOZI-ANTHONY EFE BLESSING

Formerly known and addressed as METTHEW EFE BLESSING and IGBEYI EFE BLESSING, now wish to be known and addressed as ODOZI-ANTHONY EFE BLESSING. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EVELYN EROMOSELE

I, formerly known as Evelyn Ehianeta Osifo now wish to be known as Evelyn Eromosele. All documents bearing the former name remain valid. The general public should please take note.

OLUWASEUN OMOLARA ASERE

Formerly known and addressed as MISS OBANI OLUCHI ALARIBE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NWANAEKWU OLUCHI ALARIBE NNEBU. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and the general public take note.

WAHAB ADERONKE RASHEEDAT

ADEWOYIN-EZEKIEL JAMES

Formerly known and addressed as EZEKIEL JAMES now wish to be known and addressed as ADEWOYIN-EZEKIEL JAMES. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AYODELE SAMUEL BLESSING

Formerly known and addressed as SALAMI SAMUEL MIRACLE AYODELE BLESSING, now wish to be known and addressed as AYODELE SAMUEL BLESSING. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ADEBOLA ABIMBOLA RAFIAT now wish to be known and addressed as GIWA ABIMBOLA RAFIAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS AGOUWA CHIOMA ASSUMPTA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IHEANACHO CHIOMA ASSUMPTA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

My name was wrongly written as OFODILE IFEOMA JULIET instead of ONWUAZOMBE IFEOMA JULIET. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

This is to inform the general public that my name was shortly written on my BVN as NATO HOUEZE MATTHEW instead of NATO HOUEZE MATHIEU. That my correct name is NATO HOUEZE MATHIEU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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I formerly known and addressed as Balogun Monsurat Modupe now wish to be known called and addressed as AbdulwareesSolanke, Monsurat Modupe. All former documents remain valid. Financial institutions and General public take note. RAJI TEMILADE OLUWATOSIN

Formerly known and addressed as BAMIDELE TEMILADE OLUWATOYIN, now wish to be known and addressed as RAJI TEMILADE OLUWATOSIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MORE AND MORE GOSPEL OURTREACH

This is to inform the General public that the above named has applied for registration to Corporate Affairs Commission under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts No. 1 of 1990 Trustees are 1.Isimbabi Samaila Garba 2.Isimbabi Jibril Omukama 3.Ihundu Grace Iveren.

This is to inform the General public that the above named has applied for registration to Corporate Affairs Commission under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts No. 1 of 1990 Trustees are 1.Davies Ekanem Etim 2.Davies Ememobong Ekanem 3.Edu Ebong 4.Udo Sunday Jackson.

Aims and Objectives To advocate and sensitize Africans and their leader on some transformation agenda on sustainable development and growth in all areas of human endeavors.

Aids and Objectives 1.To spread the gospel of Christ to all. 2 To empower the less privilege in the rural area. 3.To win souls to our Lord Jesus Christ 4.To preach and teach Holiness and salvation.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General Corporate Affairs Commission, 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street. PMB 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28th days from the date of publication. Signed. Trustee.

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Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, October 17, 2017

OLUWARINDE ABIODUN MICHEAL

SOLOMON PRECIOUS OGADINMA

UKEJE EMMANUEL CHIDIEBRE

JOSEPH OLUROTIMI PAUL

I formerly known and addressed as OGUNRINDE ABIODUN MICHEAL now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWARINDE ABIODUN MICHEAL .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as SAMUEL PRECIOUS OGADINMA now wish to be known and addressed as SOLOMON PRECIOUS OGADINMA .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EZICHI EMMANUEL CHIDIEBERE now wish to be known and addressed as UKEJE EMMANUEL CHIDIEBRE .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

MATIU PATIENCE

I formerly known and addressed as ACHOKERE ANYIM CHILEZIEM now wish to be known and addressed as OKERE CHILE ANYIM .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as FAGBOHUN OLUROTIMI PAUL now wish to be known and addressed as JOSEPH OLUROTIMI PAUL .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

.I formerly known and addressed as PATIENCE MATHEW now wish to be known and addressed as MATIU PATIENCE .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

ADEJUWON ADEWALE BOLANLE

ADDITION OF NAME

AJASA SEMIU AJAO

NWACHUKWU LEARNARD I , formerly known and addressed as NWACHUKWU LEARNARD CHIDIEBERE , now wish to be known and addressed as NWACHUKWU LEARNARD . All former documents remain valid. General public take note

OKERE CHILE ANYIM

CORRECTION OF NAME

In some of my documents my name was wrongly written as OLAWALE-COLE FOLASHADE OLUFUNBI instead of OLAWALECOLE FOLASHADE REMI .All former documents remain valid. Financial Institutions and General public to please take note.

I , formerly known and addressed as AJASA MOSES SEMEU , now wish to be known and addressed as AJASA SEMIU AJAO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

SAMUEL SANOMI OFONI

MRS. AKAHARA, CHUKWUEMEKA MERCY

I formerly known and addressed as OMOPE ANDREW ASERE now wish to be known and addressed as ADEJUWON ADEWALE BOLANLE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as NWAKWO BEYA now wish to add ELIZABETH to my name now I wish to be known and addressed as NWAKWO ELIZABETH BEYA .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS. UKWU, ANTHONIA CHINEDU

MRS. ONU FLORENCE CHIBUZOR

OLUDI SAMUEL ALLEN

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS. AJA ANTHONIA CHINEDU , now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. UKWU, ANTHONIA CHINEDU . All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS. SAMPSON FLORENCE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ONU FLORENCE CHIBUZOR . All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AMIANELE ALLEN OLUDI , now wish to be known and addressed as OLUDI SAMUEL ALLEN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as OFONI, SANOMI EBIPUADOR , now wish to be known and addressed as SAMUEL SANOMI OFONI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS. MERCY EBERECHI AKOMAH, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AKAHARA, CHUKWUEMEKA MERCY . All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as GIFT ILOMECHINE , now wish to be known and addressed as STELLA ILOMECHINE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

MRS. RAYMOND GLORIA IHEOMA

ADDITION OF NAME

REARANGEMENT OF NAME

ISHOLA TENIFAYO OLUSOLA

MRS. DARAMOLA OLUWABUNMI CHRISTIANAH

CORRECTION OF NAME My name was written as Chigere Cynthia Chinwe on my certificate of degree result, my correct name is ,Chigere Cynthia Chinwendu. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

In some of my documents including my BVN my name was wrongly written as LAWAL SULIMON instead of LAWAL SULAIMON ONAOLAPO .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS. OZUZU GLORIA IHEOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. RAYMOND GLORIA IHEOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I, FORTUNE UWEM DONATUS AKPAN, wish to add FORTUNE to my name which was formerly AKPAN UWEM and AKPAN DONATUS UWEM. I now wish to be known and addressed as FORTUNE UWEM DONATUS AKPAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OWOLOWO PERFECT T., wish to rearrange my name as TEHOUNGUE OWOLOWO PERFECT. I now wish to be known and addressed as TEHOUNGUE OWOLOWO PERFECT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS ABIODUN GIFT EKAIDEM

ADEGOKE MARIA OLUBUNMI

MRS OKUNLOLA OMOBOLANLE ZAINAB

I formerly known and addressed as ISHOLA TOSIN OLAKUNKE now wish to be known and addressed as ISHOLA TENIFAYO OLUSOLA. All former document remain vaid. General public should please take note. MRS ADAEZE CYNTHIA IKELE

I formery known and addressed as Miss .Saturday Gift Ekaidem ,now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Abiodun Gift Ekaidem. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formery known and addrssed as ADEKOYA MARIA OLUBUNMI , now wish to bbe known and addressed as ADEGOKE MARIA OLUBUNMI . All former document reman valid. General public should pllease take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Davies Omobolanle Zainab now wishes to be known and addressed as MRS OKUNLOLA OMOBOLANLE ZAINAB. All other documents remain valid. General Public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ADAEZE CYNTHIA URURUKA now wishes to be known and addressed as MRS ADAEZE CYNTHIA IKELE . All other documents remain valid. General Public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

AMOS MARY

CHIDI LAWSON ASIEGBU

MRS DAMILOLA SIMISOLA ABOSEDE TOGBE

I ADEWUMI JULIANA OMOBO hereby state that My name was Wrongly Spelt as ADEWUNMI JULIANA OMOBO INSTEAD OF MY Correct name which is ADEWUMI JULIANA OMOBO All documents and certificates bearing my old and new names stated above remain valid. Banks, Nigeria Immigration Service, Relevant Authorities and General Public Please take note.

I Formerly known and addressed as Oatah Mary now wish to be known, called and addressed as Amos Mary. 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 CHIDI LAWSON ONYEDIAKO now wish to be known and addressed as CHIDI LAWSON ASIEGBU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLUWATOSIN SEUN MAZU

PETERS THERESA CHIMMEZIE

TEMITOPE ADEJOJU

I, formerly known and addressed as Oluwatosin Seun Oladugbewo now wish to be known and addressed as Oluwatosin Seun Mazu. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.s

I formerly known and addressed as ONYES THERESA CHIMEZIE, now wish to be known and addressed as PETERS THERESA CHIMMEZIE, all former document remain valid general public take note

I formerly known and addressed as TOLANI OLALERE , now wish to be known and addressed as TEMITOPE ADEJOJU , all former document remain valid general public take note

MEROKO ANUOLUWAPO ELIZABETH

CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

MRS. TITILOPE MARIA AFOLABI

Formerly known and addressed as OKIKIOLA ANUOLUWAPO ELIZABETH, now wish to be known and addressed as MEROKO ANUOLUWAPO ELIZABETH. All former documents remain valid. General Public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as SUARA MONSURU AYOBAMI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLADOKUN SUARA MONSUR AYOBAMI. That my correct date of birth is 8th day of August, 1990. All documents bearing my former name remains valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

JOHN OGBAGID

NUGA ALOWONLE TITILAYO NORAT

I, formerly known and addressed as OKABA JOHN OGBANDE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as JOHN OGBAGIDI. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note. OLUBANKE OWODUTI MEBRADU

I, formerly known and addressed as OLUBANKE OWODUTI ARIGBEDE, Now wish to be known and addressed as OLUBANKE OWODUTI MEBRADU. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note

I, formerly known and addressed as PRINCESS ‘FUNMI TITI ‘NUGA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as NUGA ALOWONLE TITILAYO NORAT. All documents bearing my former name remains valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Damilola Simisola Abosede kumolu-Johnson now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Damilola Simisola Abosede Togbe. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CORRECTION OF NAME

My name was wrongly written as ADENIKE ADEBAYO OPEOLUWA instead of OPEOLUWA ADENIKE AMUSA, now wish to be known and addressed as OPEOLUWA ADENIKE AMUSA. all former document remain valid general public take note MRS. ADEBIMPE OLUFUNKE ADEDIGBA

I formery known and addressed as MISS.SOETAN OLUWABUNMI CHRISTIANAH , now wsh to be known and addressed as MRS. DARAMOLA OLUWABUNMI CHRISTIANAH. All former document remain valid. General public shoulld please take note.

RAJI JELEEL TITILOPE

STELLA ILOMECHINE

OROBIYI BUSOLA HANNAH

I, formerly known and addressed as MUHAMMAD JAMIU JELEEL TITILOPE now wishes to be known and addressed as RAJI JELEEL TITILOPE . All other documents remain valid. General Public take note.

I Formerly known and addressed as ODUBIYI BUSOLA HANNAH now wish to be known, called and addressed as OROBIYI BUSOLA HANNAH All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Nigeria Immigration Service, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

MRS ADETULA FUNMILOLA MOTUNRAYO

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THE INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF F9 CONTEMPORARY ARTS FOUNDATION The general public is hereby notified that the above named association is applying to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for the registration of its Trustees under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act Cap C20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The Trustees of the Association are: 1. Emmanuel Ayorinde Akinwande 2. Brighten Onoriode Udezi 3. Folakemi Taiye Odesola 4. Ayo Noel Sobowale 5. Folakunle David Oshun 6. Omodolapo Dolly Eniola Kola-Balogun 7. Kristen Rose Russo 8. Abiodun Dorcas Oyebode 9. Ogonna Chidinma Okafor.

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The - Pentecostal New Life Church THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) Eze Chimezie Fidelis (2) Eze Uzoamaka Phina

The objectives of the Association are: 1. To foster inter cultural and creative conversations among artist living and working on the African Continent. 2. To create a Mobile residency platform for creative (artists, architects, poets, writers, photographers) in West Africa. 3. To assist less privileged artists with their projects. 4. To use the Foundation’s journal as a platform for publishing works of artists across different media. 5. To provide visibility for artists via exhibitions, talks, conferences. 6. To make the Foundation space as a platform for artistic experimentation in various media. Any objections thereto should be addressed to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent Maitama District P.M.B 198 Garki, Abuja within 28 days of this publication Signed: ADEWUNMI ADELIYI & CO Barristers and Solicitors 48 Adewale Adegun Street Karaole Estate, Ifako-Ijaiye,Lagos.

MERCY HEARTS SUPPORT INITIATIVE The general public is hereby notified that the above named initiative has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Decree No. 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. INYANG, ODIONG JOHNSON - PRESIDENT. 2. AKPABIO, UDEME SIMEON - SECRETARY. 3. EKOP, NATHANIEL NATHANIEL. 4. STANLEY, ETI-IFIOK BASSEY. AIMS and OBJECTIVES 1. To support and assist the less privilege in the society. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28days of this Publication.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To win soul for Christ/ 2. To preach the Gospel of God ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

KNOWLEDGE IN CHRIST PRAYER AND DELIVERANCE MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE 1. DUNG BILHATU VOU 2. JONATHAN UBANDOMA 3. YAHAYA BULUS BATURE 4. DUNG NYAM RACHAEL 5. TSOKPAM SAMUEL GYANG 6. ALFA MATHEW MICHAEL 7. ELEZEBETH MUSA JOSEPH 8. IBRAHIM MBWIDIFFU PATIENCE 9. YARI SARAH SENNOM ASABE 10. MARKUS REUBEN FELIX AIM AND OBJECTIVE: To propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

ASSOCIATION OF SKILLED PROFESSIONALS WELFARE IN OIL & GAS NIGERIA

E-WASTE RELIEF FOUNDATION

ASSOCIATION OF FORENSIC AND INVESTIGATIVE AUDITORS IN NIGERIA – CAC/IT/NO.8870

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO MONITOR THE DISPOSAL WASTE IN NIGERIA AND WHERE NECESSARY RECOMMEND APPROPRIATE POLICIES FOR EFFECTIVE HANDLING AND DISPOSAL ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

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

Aims and objectives: - 1. To provide succour to the distressed, disoriented and challenged; -2. To spread the Gospel of peace and new birth; - 3. To provide an avenue for teaching God’s Word and manifesting His will. 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: OJILE NATHANIEL ESQ 08023052262

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OCHONOGOR IFEANYI BONIFACE 2. OCHONOGOR IFEANYI 3. OSIBANJO OLADELE 4. GIWA-AMU ROSEMARY A. 5. AMOS STEPHEN 6. RHODES - VIVOUR GBADEBO PATRICK CHINEDU 7. ONWUBU ERNEST EZEMONYE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To assist indigent students of the Ekpon Community of Edo State acquire qualitative primary, Secondary and tertiary education. 2. Organise and sponsor educational and busines symposia, quiz, vocational training and commercial empowerment for women and youth of the Ekpon Community of Edo State. 3. Set up and maintain a library for the intellectual development of members of the Ekpon Community, promote sport and physical health education in the Ekpon Community of Edo State. 4. General welfare of widows and humanity in Ekpon Community of Edo State.

Name of Trustees: 1. Dr. Nwolisa Favour Afoma; 2. Professor Uchenna Nzewi; 3. Kate Uchenna Mkparu; 4. Nwolisa Chiamaka Glory; 5. Ezekiel Florence Ebele.

This is to inform the general public of loss of original certificate of occupancy (C of O) with no. LA 30004 for Block 7 flat 2 Plot no. 4052/6888/00 Usman Sabo Are - Ago street phase 2 site 2 Kubwa. All efforts to trace the said document proved abortive. Please, if found kindly contact any nearest police station or call this number 08065584243, 08035906251. 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. Akowe Raphael Osagie 2. Friday Esegboria Oshomagbe 3. Okororson Mabel Nkem 4. Omorodion Joseph 5. Igberase Cynthia

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

Signed: NKAMIANG, GODSWILL FRIDAY PRESIDENT

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OTU, VICTOR MONDAY - CHAIRMAN . 2. IWOK, DANIEL NSOBIKPO - SECRETARY . 3. SAMUEL, ESENEM EMMANUEL - V. P. 4. IKPAT, ABRAHAM JOSEPH - PRO. 5 ESHIET, ESHIET SUNDAY - TREASURER . AIM and OBJECTIVE: 1. To foster unity among members. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28days of this Publication. Signed: OTU, VICTOR MONDAY CHAIRMAN.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR ADDITIONAL TRUSTEES UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR. MRS. VICTORIA AYISHETU ENAPE 2. JOSEPH ENAPE 3. GRACE ILEMONA JOSEPH THE NEWLY APPOINTED TRUSTEES ARE: 1) PROF. BAYERO MUHAMMAD SABIR 2) MR. OKORO EDDYBROWN ONYEGBULA 3) MR. ABUH STEPHEN 4) MRS GRACE EJEH ONUMU 5) MR. OKPANACHI ABUH 6) GIDEON JOSEPH 7) IBRAHIM USMAN THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

REMAIN THE SAME.

ANY OBJECTION(S) TO THIS RE-REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

Signed: MUNACHISO M.

GOLDEN ULTIMATE DREAMS EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NKAMIANG, GODSWILL FRIDAY - PRESIDENT . 2. AKPABIO, MARK SIMEON - SECRETARY . 3. ETIM, GODWIN AMADU . AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: NKAMIANG, GODSWILL FRIDAY PRESIDENT.

DAWAKI ZONE “A” & VILLAGE EXTENSION RESIDENTS ‘ ASSOCIATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE ASSOCIATION IS SEEKING FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE COMPANINES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP C20 LAN 2004, PART C. TRUSTEES: 1) OKHIRIA AMBROSE E. BARR 2) OMERE OSAMEDE JOHNBULL 3) MOLAKE SHAFIDEEN OLAYINKA 4) ADEKOLA MUSTAPHA 5) OSAYANDE OSAMUDIAMEN 6) OGWUCHE JAMES 7) UWAZIE PETER ENYINNA 8) ABUDULLAHI SULEIMAN 9) ELEOJO BAMIJO SAMUEL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1). TO CREATE A SENSE OF COOPERATION INTEGRATION AND UNITY AMONG THE RESIDENTS. 2) . IN UNITY TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THE SECURITY AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS. 3). TO PROVIDE SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURES AIMED AT DEVELOPING THE SOCIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE AREA. ANY OBJECTION(S) 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 TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: STRAIGHT PATH CONSULTING

SIGNED: EZRA ENWERE (SOLICITOR)

SIGNED: OKHIRIA AMBROSE E. BARR. CHAIRMAN

WISE WOMEN ORDER EMPOWERMENT FORUM

UNITY ASSOCIATION OF AGEGE

AMBASSADORS FOR PEACE AND ENLIGHTENMENT FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. MRS OLUWATOSIN AYOBAMI VICTORIA-FOUNDER/COORDINATOR 2. MR. ABIODUN ODUNAYO ADEYEMO 3. MRS ABATAN IYABO 4. MRS TAIWO SAHEED BOLARINWA 5. MR SYLVESTER ABUDU OMOSE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES I) TO EMPOWERING/COUNSELING WIDOWS ON HOW TO RESETTLE DOWN AND START A NEW LIFE. II) TO IMPROVE WELLBEING/ LIVES OF AFRICAN WOMEN ESPECIALLY IN THE LOCALITIES THROUGH COUNSELING, ADVOCACY AND EMPOWERMENT. III) TO COUNSEL DIVORCEES AND COUPLES IN TROUBLED MARRIAGES AND HOW TO BUILD GOOD HOMES FOR BETTER 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: TRUSTEES

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. LATEEF MUYIDEEN TAYE 2. ALIU NAJEEM ADEWALE 3. ESAN SHEFIU ADEWALE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE UNITY AND PEACE AMONG MEMBERS

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. BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. COMRADE PRINCE SAVIOUR ICHE-PRESIDENT 2. MR FRANCIS ROTIMI BELLO 3. MR EMMANUEL NMADUABUCHI 4. COMRADE OLABODE ALADE 5. NWOKELEME FREDERICK AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO EDUCATE AND ENLIGHTEN CITIZENS ON GOOD CONDUCT. 2. TO ORGANISE SEMINARS AND SYMPOSIA FOR THE YOUTHS TOWARDS SKILL ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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The general public is hereby put on notice that the above-named organisation has applied for incorporation under Part C of Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR CHIMAH GODDAY MACAULAY - CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT 2. MRS YEMISI SHODIMU - SECRETARY 3. MR EKUNDAYO JOSEPH ADEOYE 4. PASTOR (MRS) ADEOLA ABIGAIL MACAULAY 5. MR. ADEKUNLE ADEWALE SOWEMIMO 6. MR ISAIAH OLAOLUWABO JOHNSON 7. MR. KAYODE ADEGBITE 8. MRS MODINAT SOLA ADEOYE - TREASURER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. Preaching the undiluted word of God to all nations and to make known to all the reality of heaven and hell. 2. Teaching the word of God and making disciples of all men. 3. Preparing people for greatness on earth and in heaven. 4. Giving hope to the lost, needy and discouraged. 5. Evangelism and planting of churches. Any objection to the above incorporation should be forwarded to The Registrar -General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Abujawithin 28 days of the date of this publication. SIGNED: IBHAFIDON AHAMIOJIE ESQ., LEGAL PRACTITIONER - 08023284443

ASSOCIATION OF NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE AND DISTRIBUTORS OF OGUN STATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1.OLABODE SABITU OLALEKAN -CHAIRMAN 2.OGUNSOLA OLUWATOBI ZACCHEAUS -SECTARY 3.ADEGOKE FEMI GABRIEL 4. LAWAL ADEREMI AIM AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO SECURE COMPLETE CONTROL OF NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES DISTRIBUTION AND VENDING THROUGH THE STATE (OGUN STATE) 2. TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF DISTRIBUTORS AND VENDORS ACCORDING TO NPAN REGULATION. 3. TO KEEP GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH ALL NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES PUBLISHERS AND THEIR STAFF 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

UDO WORLDWIDE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

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RECONCILIATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as EMMANUEL CLIFFORD UDI, Now wish to be known and addressed as UDI CLIFFORD EGIMEN. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

MR, EHIGIAMUSOE UYI CLIFF and NOSARUYINA is same person as MR. EHIGIAMUSOE UYI CLIFF and MR. CLIFF NOSARUYINA are same person. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

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ARAGBON FELICIA BIDEMI I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DANIEL FELICIA ABIDEMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ARAGBON FELICIA BIDEMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC, PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME MY NAME IS UGWUAGBO EMMANUEL ARINZE BUT EMMANUEL WAS MISTAKENLY OMITTED WHEN I OPENED MY FIRST BANK ACCOUNT, WHICH READS ARINZE UGWUAGBO RESULTING TO BVN PROBLEMS. HENCE THIS NOTICE TO RECONCILE THE DIFFERENCE, HENCEFORTH ALL MY ACCOUNTS SHOULD BEAR UGWUAGBO EMMANUEL ARINZE. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBIANAFO CYPRIAN LUIS, NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS CYPRIAN OSITA OBIANAFO ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGUNFOLU ABIODUN ISIKILU NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MUDASHIRU ABIODUN ISIKILU ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ISTIFANULUS FAIZA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABDULLAHI FAIZA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC, PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS OLUWATOSIN AYOBAMI I FORMALLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. OYEWOLE AYOBAMI TOSIN VICTORIA NOW WISHES TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OLUWATOSIN AYOBAMI VICTORIA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC ACADEMIC AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ALOM JAMES

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALOM MBATSAVHEMBA JAMES NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALOM JAMES. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. MR. NDUBUISI ENDY EZENWATA 2. MR. SANTOMA JOEL ZEREUWA IBENECHE 3. MRS. CHIOMA UGONMA OGBOGU 4. MR. MARSHALL CHUKWUEMEKA ONWUMERE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) GLORIA FURO WUZOR -PRESIDENT. 2) JUSTINA OGOLO -SECRETARY. 3) AUGUSTA ALAWARI JUMBO. 4) SARAH OGOLO. 5)PATIENCE IBNWANGI VICTOR. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. GRASSROOTS COORDINATION OF WOMEN AND YOUTH IN TERMS OF HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE.

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: GLORIA FURO WUZOR.

INDIGENOUS MOTHERS OF GOOD HEART ASSOCIATION

I formerly known and addressed as MRS ISIWAT ABIODUN SOLARINSODARA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ISABEL ABIODUN SOLARIN-SODARA .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS FOLASHADE ADEWUSI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MRS FOLASHADE ADUKE YAYA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITIES CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE POVERTY ALLEVIATION, EDUCATION FOR ALL, IRRESPECTIVE OF AGE, GENDER OR SOCIAL STATUS, AND ALSO TO ENSURE PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE AND UNITY IN OUR SOCIETY.

MRS ISABEL ABIODUN SOLARIN-SODARA

UNITED DRIVERS WELFARE INITIATIVE

MRS NGOZI AUGUSTINA

JOHN CHANGE EMEKA

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News 27 Ebonyi undergraduates get N2m bursary Egbe Ebere Blessing with agency report

ÏÏÏIhietutu community in Ishiagu

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose (middle); Deputy Governor, Prof. Kolapo Olusola, during the commissioning of Ise Ekiti Road in Ekiti State… at the weekend.

Ogbunike boils, properties worth millions razed John Ndu, Awka

ÏÏÏIt was a black Monday in Og-

bunike, Oyi local government Area of Anambra state, as Properties worth Millions of Naira were razed due to the alleged murder of one Mr Ndubisi Oye by the Commander of the Vigilantte group in the community. It was gathered that the Commander, Chief Levy Elobis from Ogbunike shot Ndubisi Oye at St. Monica’s Road, Ogbunike. When contacted, the fiancee of the deceased, Miss Oluma Agbugba who narrated their ordeal said “ We were coming back from a committee of friends meeting, in preparation for our wedding around 9.30 pm on

Sunday. We got to St. Monica’s road; my fiance alighted to refill the gas of his commercial bus. “As we were about driving off, one Hillux Jeep blocked our bus and a man from the jeep came down and ordered that both of us should come down from the bus. “I alighted and sighted the man with a gun. Out of fear, I wanted to make calls, but the man quickly stopped me, saying he will kill me if I raise my phone again for calls. “The man ordered my fiance (Oye) to come down from steering and immediately he shot into the air, threatening to shoot him (my fiance). “ As we were pleading, the man shot my fiance. I couldn’t shout out of fear. After some minutes he drove off, leaving him in his pool of blood.

“I started shouting after he left and some passersby intervened. Before we got to Iyienu hospital he died.” It was gathered that the deceased, 27 years, hailed from Ezza, Ebonyi State, while the bereaved, Miss Olumma Agbugba hailed from Imo state. On hearing what happened, Ebonyi people living in Ogbunike went on rampage in the early hours of Monday and set the house of the commander and his three cars ablaze. One of the indigenes of the community and the Special Assistant to the governor on Youth Mobilisation, Mr Junior Onwutaka, said he saw some men who went on rampage to the commander’s house, he tried to

Monkey pox: Reps charges states to pay attention to health sector

‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

ÏÏÏThe

Federal House of Representative on Monday called on states government to urgently draw attention to the health sector following the outbreak of the viral contagious Monkey pox disease. Hon. Bamidele Baderinwa, the Federal Lawmaker representing Idanre/Ifedore federal constituency in Ondo state made the call while speaking with journalists in Akure. Hon. Baderiwa who explained that giving close attention to the health sector will help forestall the spread of the disease, noted that the National Assembly was already putting in place legislative laws that will help safeguard the health sector. He noted that the health of the people of the country is very crucial

stressing that there is need to rise up and combat the dreaded contagious disease which had been reported in over four states. The lawmaker disclosed that the state governments even at local levels should urgently put machinery in place in order to guide the border towns to avoid the spread of the Monkey Pox disease. “We are calling on state governments to give more attention to the health sector in the interest of the people especially the masses who may not have the wherewithal to take care of themselves. “It is pertinent for states at this crucial stage of the discovery and outbreak of the monkey pox to rise up to the situation so as to reduce the magnitude of the effects on the citizenry. “The state government should quarantine officers at the border

posts to ensure that all humans and produce movement are checked at the point of entry to the state” he added. Hon. Baderinwa further maintained that the National Assembly would continue to suppress the health sector in its bid to develop the institution. He added that the federal government should also ensure that the territorial integrity of the Nation is safeguarded. “All government agencies at the border posts must be put on alert to forestall any influx of alien diseases” he added. According to him, the Ministry of health should continually put some measures in place to combat immediate outbreak of diseases rather than waiting till it also spread and becomes more dreaded.

intervened, but the mob overpowered him. “ I saw some angry mob moving on rampage to his house, I tried to intervened to know what was going on but they were much. They invaded the commander’s house and razed his duplex and three cars.” Onwutaka said. When contacted on phone, the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Garba Umar confirmed the incident, saying his command intervened and the Vigilante commander was now in police custody. “We have ordered for the arrest of those who burnt the commander’s properties. The commander is now in police custody while we do our normal investigation. “ Umar added.

Ivo local government area of Ebonyi state on Monday disbursed N2 million bursary to students in various institutions of higher learning from the area. The Chairman, Ihietutu Development Union, Mr Paulinus Okoro, who disbursed the money, said the gesture was to encourage students of the community to pursue their education with less stress. According to him, no fewer than 70 undergraduates of universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and related institutions received the bursary award. The chairman explained that the N2 million released for the bursary was part of the development funds paid as royalties by companies operating in the community. Okoro said that the payment covered the 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 academic sessions and urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the money. “Education is key to the development of human capital and by extension the overall development of the human society. “What we are doing today is to encourage our children who are studying in various institutions of higher learning and to cushion the effect of the economic meltdown through this financial assistance. “Each of the beneficiaries is expected to receive N15, 000 while those who gained admission in the 2014/2015 academic year will receive N30, 000. “We shared the bursary equally and hence there is no disparity between university students and those from the polytechnics and colleges of education and agriculture. “Also we did not attach preference for one course over the other; each beneficiary received equal amount. “In no distant time we will be inviting the students to come and receive the 2016 /2017 bursary, it is an ongoing exercise and we are committed to the payment,”Okoro said.

Northern govs’ wives move against domestic violence Samuel Luka, Bauchi

ÏÏÏThe Northern Governors’ Wives

Forum (NGWF) has on Monday reiterated its determination to tackle the incidences of domestic violence in the region, calling on their husbands to formulate programs that aims at empowering women and youth in

their various states. Speaking at a two days meeting held at Yankari Games Reserve Bauchi by Forum, the wife of the Bauchi state Governor, Hajia Hadiza Abubakar who decried the high rate of domestic violence among the women folks said the forum is poised to address the ugly trend. “It is sad that women and girls suffers rape and different kinds of abuses on daily basis, so all hands must be on deck to stop this menace which has sent some of them to their early graves”, Hajiya Hadiza Abubakar said. She added that, “the objective of the forum is to support our husbands in delivering dividend of democracy in our respective states, especially improving the living standard of women and youth who are the most vulnerable in the society”.

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Protests as darkness envelopes Ondo communities for over eight months ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

ÏÏÏOfficials

of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) at the weekend embarked on the demolition of structures within an “illegal settlement,” near the highbrow area of Kpaduma District, amid despair and weeping from the affected inhabitants of the place. Residents of Araromi streets and High School communities in the Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo state who had been living in total darkness for eight months on Monday protested the continued power outage in the areas. Daily Times learned that economic and commercial activities were paralysed in the areas as the protesters accused the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) of not been sensitive to their plight. The early morning protest which lasted for several hours frightened some traders in the communities to hurriedly shut down their shops to avoid been looted by some youths who are angry by the issue. Many residents who addressed reporters claimed that the electricity company had not been responding to their complains for over eight months since the outage. The residents amongst who are youths and artisans blocked the adjourning routes to the communities during the protest leaving motorists stranded. They accused authorities of the Benin Electricity Distribu-

tion Company (BEDC) of handing them crazy bills despite the perpetual blackout of the community. One of the leaders in the Araromi communities, Otaru Eshimakhe, said that the residents decided to embarked on the street protests after they had exhausted all the possible options of agitations. He also accused the management of the Electricity Distribution Company of being insensitive to the plight of the residents over the continue total outage the area. According to him, the nonavailability of the electricity to the communities has grossly affected economic activities in the area. Eshimakhe explained that artisans who mostly reside in the communities have been relocating to other places due to total blackout. “The communities have been in a total darkness for over eight months and management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has not deem it fit to even respond. “The majority of people (artisans) are moving away from here due to this total darkness which has crippled economic and commercial activities in the area. “Again, here we are - pleading with these managers of the BEDC to have mercy on us by restoring our light (electricity). “We have had enough of them, even with crazy electricity bills, some of us could no longer sleep well at night because of thieves,” he said.

Judge Buhari on his performance not World Bank President Statement- DG Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏThe Director General

of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr. Osita Okechukwu has advised those attacking President Muhammadu Buhari over the statement of President of World Bank, Jim Yong Kim, to, in the fullness of time judge him by his project performance across the length and breadth of the country. The World Bank President had disclosed that Buhari asked him to concentrate in the Northern Nigeria. Okechukwu in Enugu while reacting to the statement credited to the President of World Bank, said: “It is better we judge President Muhammadu Buhari in the fullness of time with his project deliveries across the length and breadth of the whole country.” “The statement Kim made is not as it sounds as our dear sister, Oby Ezekwesili posits; for as we approach 2019 general elections, more stories will surface either fake or real. After all, the

simple definition of election in liberal democracy is a referendum on the performance of the incumbent. Use your vote to judge his project performance not propaganda performance. Leaders like Buhari come once in a generation I bet you.” When confronted with more adverse reactions and criticisms from Nigerians of diverse cultural groups, Civil Society Organisations and politicians condemning the said statement as unpresidential and unpatriotic, Mr. Okechukwu said, “whether you agree that the North in question is the Boko Haram devastated North East or not, my primary position is that instead of listening only to the propaganda of the likes of Governor Ayodele Fayose and his clan, the cardinal questions are – are the $11 billion Coastal Railway, the N14 billion 2nd Niger Bridge payment, the $1.5 billion Lagos-Kano Railway Standardization, $500 million East-West road completion, N120 billion Bony-Bodo road, Enugu-Onitsha, Enugu-Port Harcourt etc in the North?”

L-R: Corporate Relations Director, Guinness Nigeria Plc (GN Plc), Viola Graham-Douglas; Customs Area Comptroller, Lagos Industrial, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Morenike Oladunni; Deputy Comptroller, NCS, Admin, Maureen Ajuzieogu and Regional Trade and Regulatory Affairs Manager, GN plc, Mojisola Akpata, during the visit of NCS to Guinness Nigeria Ogba Brewery, Ikeja, Lagos… on Monday.

INTELS: Don’t join politics of 2019, APC chieftain warns FIRS Tom Okpe, Abuja

ÏÏÏDeputy National Pub-

licity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Timi Frank, has warned federal government agencies, including the Federal Inland Revenue (FIRS) not to drag itself into the politics of 2019 general elections. Frank, speaking to journalists on Monday in Abuja reacting to media reports of sealing Integrated Logistics Services Ltd. (INTELS), a company belonging to the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, by the FIRS, said: “This is not the time to play politics with the issues of governance. Could it be another ploy to weaken Alhaji Atiku Abubakar ahead of his perceived ambition for 2019”, he queried. Frank, while condemning the sealing of INTELS by

FIRS, said: “It is pertinent to note that in its history, since establishment, no Central Government has ever brazenly persecuted the company like this present Government. “The act of the FIRS, NPA, and FTZ as agencies of government is and can be seen to be a calculated attempt to humiliate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. How come FIRS just realized the non- payment of tax by INTELS; the export free zone just realized that INTELS is operating illegally. If the agencies just realized all these, it means they have shown total failure in discharging their duties. Let’s learn to follow due process”. While pleading to the Presidency to promptly intervene before it gets out of hands added: “I want to believe that the presidency is not aware of this over bearing and over

zealousness on the part of these government agencies. By this, I plead with the presidency to promptly intervene on this matter appropriately in due course before it is late”. He warned the government agencies to tread carefully, saying “my thoughts are that some political leaders who are afraid of his profile and hell bent on truncating his perceived ambition are behind these. “The good news is that no Matter what these Agencies of Government do, the prerogative and his decision to run for presidency come 2019 is his fundamental right and rightly so, if he so desires. Nigeria as it is today has a lot going on and this latest brazen act by Government Agencies is the least on the minds of Nigerians. “We encourage government agencies to do their

work but also take note that governance should not be reduced as a tool to witch hunting individuals, by playing petty politics. I see this as an intimidation coming from agencies of government of the day on an innocent Nigerian. We must not be cowed by these agencies of government who wants to turn themselves to political actors to gain favor from the government of the day. “Today, it is Atiku, tomorrow it can be any other person and for this purpose we must all stand against this impunity. Let’s all thread carefully as we strive for a better country and democracy”, he said. The APC chieftain, however, called on Nigerians to rise up to any attempt of vilifying any individual in the guise of over zealousness of government agencies.

Dangote’s N50m donation: Taraba govt refutes media report on refusal to disburse funds to victims Okerafor Athanatius, Jalingo

ÏÏÏThe Taraba state gov-

ernment has refuted media publications that it vehemently refused to disburse the sum of N50 million Alh. Aliko Dangote donated to lessen the sufferings of the victims of the recent crisis that engulfed the people of Mambilla in Sardauna Local Government Area of the state. The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku on media and Publicity, Bala Dan Abu stated this during a press conference at Government

House, Jalingo. Bala Dan Abu said the publication contained insinuations suggesting that the Taraba state government had received the said donation from the donor but had refused to disburse it. “I have called you here this afternoon to enable me publicly react to recent Media publications concerning the pledge of a donation of N50 million by Alh. Dangote, President of the Dangote Group in aid of victims of the crisis that happened earlier in the year in Mambilla”, he said. Refuting the publication

Bala Dan Abu said, “I wish to categorically state here that as I am talking to you, the money promised by Alh. Dangote has not been received by the state”, “ Our enquiries have also confirmed that it has not even been released by the donor”. While blaming the accusers of the state government for lack of patience in crosschecking the facts of the issue before rushing to the media, SSA added that their intention was to embarrass government “but they have only succeeded in embarrassing themselves”.

He further disclosed that the delay in the release of the Money by Alh. Dangote is not surprising because he (Alh. Dangote) is an extremely busy man. According to him, the Taraba state government is disappointed by what he described as “this act of political indiscretion on the part of political opposition in the state”, stating emphatically that the Darius Ishaku administration remains committed to the welfare and comfort of victims of the unfortunate crisis in the Mambilla and other places in the state.

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FEATURES

Exam malpractice: An Albatross in Nigerian education system

Abbatoir

Esther Taiwo In what could best be described as a major setback for Nigeria’s education system - examination malpractice, a source at the West African Examination Council (WAEC), laments that the nation’s examination body is still struggling to eradicate the trend. It would be recalled that the Council has always introduced measures to curb this ugly incidence, but perpetrators have also introduced new devices and techniques to the act. The Daily Times learnt firsthand that perpetrators of exam malpractice have continued to devise ingenious and sophisticated methods of cheating, leading to an exponential increase in reported cases of fraud in examinations. WAEC record shows that after the May/June 1993 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Nigeria, for example, the results of only 58.494 candidates were withheld because of exam malpractice; but by 2017, the number soared to 214,952. According to the Council Registrar, Dr Uyi Uwadiae said the most notorious challenge facing examining bodies and other educational institutions in WAEC member states is examination malpractice. “Currently, the malaise has assumed dangerous and criminal dimensions on the heels of some advancement in technology which created the Smartphones, the social media etc.” Uwadiae said the Council has introduced several measures, adopted various strategies and deployed technologies at great costs in the fight against the ever festering menace. In furtherance to its fight against the scourge which has ravaged the nation’s education system, WAEC has urged the federal government to declare perpetrators as terrorists and treat them as such. “This is because candidates have devised various dangerous means such as carrying guns and dangerous weapons to the examination halls to prevent of-

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule

Dr. Iyi Uwadiae, Registrar to Council

ficials from monitoring and apprehending perpetrators of examination malpractice. Some even drug officials, they give them drinks which make them sleep throughout the conduct of exam”, he said. To this end, Uwadiae said WAEC will be organising an International Summit on examination malpractice slated for October 19 and 20, 2017 with the theme “Examination Malpractice: The Contemporary Realities and Antidotes”. According to the Registrar, research has shown that one of the ways of curbing the worrisome trend in examination irregularities is the mounting of public enlightenment campaigns to draw attention of stakeholders and the general public to the negative effects of examination malpractice on national development. “We are also calling on leaders of religious institutions to preach against the evil of examination malpractice. Let them tell their followers of the danger and the evil it does to our society”, he said. Other measures taken by the Council include introducing multiple diets of West African Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for private candi-

dates. In the 2016 WASSCE results for private candidates, results of 13,488 candidates (representing 7.81 percent) are being withheld in connection with various cases of examination malpractice. WAEC also cancelled 113 Secondary Schools Centers for malpractices. The results of 145,795 candidates, representing 8.61 percent were also withheld in connection with various types of examination malpractices which were reported both during the exercise and at the marking of the May/June 2014 West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Also in 2012, the results of 30,654 candidates were withheld for related offences. During its 62nd annual exercise, the Council directed that the entire results of candidates involved in proven cases of examination malpractice, which attract Cancellation of Entire Results (CER) be cancelled, while subject results of those involved in proven cases which attract Cancellation of Subject Results (CSR), be similarly cancelled. In addition, some candidates will also suffer other sanctions such as barring them from sitting for the Council’s examinations for a certain number of

years while some schools will be derecognised, their principals reported to the Ministry of Education for disciplinary action while erring supervisors will be blacklisted. The decisions of the Committee will be implemented without delay and the affected candidates and schools will be duly informed by the Council. However, the results of candidates who were exonerated by the Committee will be released. Furthermore, the Committee considered special cases, clemency cases, restitution, petitions and previous cases referred for further investigation from previous examinations. It also commended the Council for deploying a technology that can stop candidates barred because of malpractice from registration for its examinations for a stated period. In addition, because of the high incidence of schools writing on the chalkboards for their students to copy during the WASSCE for School Candidates in 2016, the Committee decided that if a school is warned for aiding and abetting cheating three times within a period of five years, such school would be de-recognised. It also took a decision to withdraw the recognition of two schools for assaulting a supervisor. Finally, the Committee resolved that, henceforth, any school that allows candidates to be impersonated during the WASSCE for school candidates will be sanctioned. It however, expressed dismay at the situation where candidates forge the signature of Supervisors on their scripts. Lending credence to the call against examination malpractice, Deputy Governor of Lagos State who also doubles as the Commissioner of Education, Mrs Oluranti Adebule has said during an Annual Education Merit Award held at Alausa, Lagos, that any teacher found aiding examination malpractice would be dismissed without any compensation - especially those reported by the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC), stressing that Education is the catalyst that drives every other factor towards the realisation of vision and aspiration.

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n update on the possible return of former Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper and captain Vincent Enyeama has been provided by coach of the team, Gernot Rohr. Enyeama has been on exile from the team after a row with former coach Sunday Olishe which lead to him losing the captain arm band

Rohr monitoring Enyeama’s recovery and also announcing his retirement from the team ?to focus on his club career with French club Lille. Rohr all but confirmed the return of the 35 year old goalkeeper who is presently working his way back to full fitness after an injury and also added that the motivation of making history by going to

the World Cup for the fourth time should spur Enyeama to pick up the challenge. “He has just been operated on his meniscus, he is presently doing a lot of works in terms of fitness. He has already played in three World Cup, he could be a record man as a goalkeeper to play in four

World Cup. ” It could be a challenge for him, I think. he is working on that but actually what is the situation we are unlucky in this position, because he was injured already for a long time”, he said in a radio interview with Lagos Talks Fm.

Rohr

Babaganaru confirms Yobe Desert Stars, approach

Babaganaru

he ex-Kano Pillars and Nasarawa United tactician, Mohammed Babaganaru, has confirmed he has opened negotiations with officials of the newly promoted side. Mohammed Babaganaru is the favourite to lead Yobe Desert Stars on their return to the Nigeria Professional Football League, the former Kano Pillars coach confirms. Babaganaru last coached Wikki Tourists at the beginning of last season but was relieved of his duties before midseason due to unfavourable results. The ex- Nasarawa United and Kano Pillars’ gaffer failed to divulge much information but hints that he would only speak after concluding discussions with officials of Damaturu outfit. “I can say much for now. I am on my way to Yobe and I will only talk

after everything has been sorted out. It will be too early for me to start talking. The club is a good club and the fact that they qualified for the premier league from the lower league indicated their seriousness,” Babaganaru told Goal. “By the time everything is sealed I will unfold my plans for the club to ensure that we their season in the topflight won’t be a mere fluke. “I can’t be judged by the last place I worked because I have handled teams that have demanded for my return in the past. There are so many things that can make a coach succeed or otherwise. I won three league titles with Kano Pillars and I don’t think I can become a bad good coach overnight,” he concluded. Yobe Desert Stars gained promotion to the elite division after coming second behind Kwara United in the Northern Conference of the Nigeria National League.

how are they expected to cope with the high financial demands of the league? “The minimum wage of a good player in the NPFL is about N150,000, while experienced and best legs collect as much as N600,000. “In addition, the club is expected to pay a N3 million clearance fee, and spends at least N2 million every weekend to prosecute a league match, to mention but a few others,’’ he explained. Ngwaogu also observed that there were many good players and coaches in the FCT. He noted that some of the clubs rarely went through a superb scouting network to sign the right players

from the grassroots. “The issue of scouting and the signing of the right players from the grassroots need to be taken seriously, so that these players can also be sold to other continents to generate income. “Some of these clubs do not see football as a business, hence funds become a major factor for them to have a successful season because the players’ welfare packages are paramount,’’ the FCT FA vice-chairman said. He therefore urged the private sector to support and sponsor FCT football clubs so as to make football fans in the territory proud of having a club.

‘Why FCT football clubs’ participation in top-flight league is low’

ice-Chairman of the FCT Football Association (FA), Patrick Ngwaogu, on Monday, said low financial capacity has been hindering FCT clubs’ promotion into and effective participation in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Ngwaogu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that this and many other factors were responsible for the non-representation of FCT in the top-flight league. He explained that it would be difficult for an FCT-based football club to gain promotion to the top-flight league because the organs running the clubs see it as a social responsibility. The FCT FA official believed that if such a club had the financial capacity to do the needful, then nothing would stop it from playing in the NPFL or continental competitions. NAN reports that no FCT-based football club has ever played in the NPFL, except for FC Abuja which managed to make it to the then Nigeria Premier League (NPL). FC Abuja gained promotion and played in the Premiership in the 2008/2009 season, but was relegated at the end of the season. However, Supreme Court, FRSC Strikers, Prisons FC and TEAP FC

have barely struggled to survive in the Nigeria National League (NNL), which is the country’s second tier league. Only FRSC Strikers and FC Abuja were part of the 2016/2017 NNL season, with the latter falling into the relegation zone. Supreme Court who last played in the 2015/2016 NNL season, Prisons FC and TEAP FC have all since been relegated to the third-tier Nigeria Nation Wide League (NNWL) Division One. The other FCT-based clubs in the NNWL Division One are Abuja United, Kuje United, NAF Rockets and Wazobia FC. NAF Rockets however gained promotion at the end of the justconcluded NNWL Division One season and would join FRSC Strikers to compete in the NNL next season. Ngwaogu, who doubles as Assistant Coach of NPFL side Abia Warriors, says it all goes beyond mere wishes. “On many occasions when some of these clubs gained promotion to NNL, their major objective was not to fight for an NPFL ticket, but rather to maintain their status in the second tier league. “This is due to the fear of coping with the financial demands that comes with playing in the top-flight league.

Abuja National stadium “Since clubs in the FCT are not state-owned, they are therefore faced with the challenges of funding, recruitment of top-class and experienced players, as well as players’ welfare packages, among others. “Only the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) can finance such clubs, because of their capital base and I am yet to see one FCT administrator willing to do that,’’ he said. Ngwaogu said the rationale behind the establishment of FCT football clubs needed to be re-examined, added that the clubs lacked a strong capital base to compete in the NPFL. “Even if FCT clubs gain promotion to play in the top-flight league,

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R-L: Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu receiving a souvenir from the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (2nd from left), when the monarch visited him at the Government House Umuahia...recently

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State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, at the weekend, flagged of the construction of the Ohafia ring road to ease traffic and enhance economic development of the state. Flagging off the road construction exercise, the Governor described the ring road as economically strategic to Ohafia and the state. He said that the road is part of his campaign promise to Ohafia people, describing Ohafia as important to the state. As a major access to Ohafia, the Governor assured that work will not stop on the project until it is completed, adding that it is his desire that congestion is not witnessed in Ohafia this coming Christmas. He therefore charged the contractor handling the project to do proper soil analysis to ensure quality job that will outlive

the administration. Addressing the people of Ohafia earlier during the second edition of the Pan-Ohafia new yam festival at Achichi Elu Ohafia, Governor Ikpeazu assured them that his administration places premium on Ohafia and called on the people to continue support his administration. The Governor, who was conferred with the chieftaincy title of Isibuzo by the Udumeze Ohafia, by Eze (Prof.) Emmanuel

Imaga, thanked Ohafia people for their support. Earlier, Chairman of Ohafia Local Government Area, John Eke Njoku, applauded the Governor for his love for Ohafia people, explaining that the road when completed will impact positively on his people. Also speaking, the member representing Ohafia South in the state House of Assembly, Hon Ifeanyi Uchendu, appreciated the efforts of the Governor

especially in road construction and assured him that the entire Ohafia people will re-elect in 2019. The Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Ukpai Agwu Ukpai, commended the Governor for paying back to the people of Ohafia for their support and assured him of their total support. The Governor later commissioned the Ohafia unity hall built by Hon Ifeanyi Uchendu.

…Frowns at findings by Abia judicial reform committee ÏÏÏThe

Committee on the Reform of the Judiciary set up by the Abia State Government has submitted its report to the Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, as the Governor frowned at some of the findings of the committee, describing it as unfortunate. The Governor said that what is happening in the socio-political milieu of the country calls for sober reflection, stating that he sees the judiciary as a sacred institution which is not supposed

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to produce persons who are not sincere and patriotic to the state through their attitude to government work. The Governor commended the committee for its dedication in discharging its assignment on time and promised to study and implement the recommendations of the committee. Presenting the report earlier, the chairman of the committee and Commissioner for Justice, Chief Umeh Kalu (SAN), said that in line with the committee’s mandate of identifying the staff strength of the judiciary and Court harmonisation, it toured the 17 Local Government Areas of the state, visited courts, 31

magistrates courts , 54 customary courts and 1 Customary Court of Appeal. He said that the committee observed falsification of age affidavit, recruitment of 85 staff without waiver and existence of too many courts and magistrate districts that were overstaffed among others. He said that some of the committee’s recommendation include that those who falsified affidavit of age be compulsorily retired, that the judiciary service commission redeploys the excess staff to the ministries where their services may be needed and lawyers among them be assigned to judges.

Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) on Saturday inaugurated water and electricity projects worth N200 million in different communities across Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State. The General Manager, SPDC, External Relations, Mr. Igo Weli, performed the inauguration of the projects in Ukwa, which include market stalls, town hall and scholarships to undergraduates in the area. Weli said that the inauguration of the projects was part of the SPDC’s contributions and social responsibility to develop its host communities. He said the project was executed by the Ukwa-West Cluster Development Board under the SPDC Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) model with its host communities. “SPDC introduced the GMoU model in 2007 with focus to place choice of development projects in the lap of beneficiaries. “The model is also a platform for community-led social investment strategy – funded by SPDC and its joint venture partners to fast track project delivery to our host communities. “This partnership model aims to bring sustainable development in every initiative and improve interface with communities with the focus to engender socio-economic development in communities where we operate,” he said. Weli recalled that the GMoU model launched in 2007 had expanded to 37 active GMoU clusters spread across the Niger Delta – with Ukwa West being the only cluster in Abia. He said the infrastructure projects and programmes were part of the company’s drive to attain key sustainable goals and economic development of its host communities. Mr. Martins Noah, Chairman of Ukwa West Cluster Development Board, said the GMoU impacted positively on the 13 cluster-communities in the local government area. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum in Abia, Mr. Anthony Ojinji, commended SPDC for the GMoU with the host communities.

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at the weekend disclosed that a double barrel gun, IPOB vital documents, other sensitive materials were found in Nnamdi Kanu’s home during the recent joint operation between it and army at the residence of the IPOB leader. Speaking to select journalists at the Police Officers Mess Umuahia, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Anthony Michael Ogbizi, said the joint operation was sequel to intelligence reports gathered during period under review, confirming that training of Biafra Security Service (BSS) was founded in an uncompleted building closed to the vicinity. The Commissioner of Police recalled on assumption of office on September 14, 2017 on the heat of the clash, it was difficult for him to meet with press and unfold his action plans for the state in the area of crime control just as he assured the media of his readiness to part-

ner with them to achieve the desired goals in the state. He observed that the state is one of the cardinal points that was so dare to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, hence necessary measures must be taken to avoid any break down of law and order. Ogbizi said the interaction was aimed at re-appraising the operation’s performance, pointing out that his command will soon embark on a town hall meeting with Students Union, the Youths and stakeholders in the state to curtail crimes such as kidnap, child traffic, armed robbery and other violent acts which he said have drastically reduced in Abia. On last Wednesday confusion that was triggered in the state over the alleged “Military Monkey pox Injection” leading to closure of schools, the Police boss appealed to parents to stop panic just as he urged them to allow their wards go to school, noting that unnecessary tension is uncalled for in the state.

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State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has warned soldiers deployed in the state to desist from alleged extortion and molestation of residents. Ikpeazu gave the warning in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information Communication Technology, Mr. John Okiyi, in Umuahia on Sunday. In the statement entitled, “Call Your Men to Order”, Gov. Ikpeazu expressed worry that soldiers were allegedly extorting money from residents and subjecting innocent people to unwarranted “corporal punishments”. He described the development as unwholesome, illegal and provocative, warning that the acts could trigger civil unrest and a breach of the existing peace in the state.

“The unwholesome activities of some men of the Nigerian Army, who have formed the habit of subjecting members of the civil populace to corporal punishments and extortion of money, have reached the government of Abia State. “These acts are more prevalent along the Bende-Umuahia road, Ohafia town and within Aba and environs. “These acts are not only illegal and extremely provocative, they are capable of triggering off civil unrest and a distortion of the peaceful atmosphere the government has worked hard to put in place,” Ikpeazu stated. He assured that his administration would continue to cooperate with all security agencies in the discharge of their lawful operations in the state. He, however, warned that government “shall not condone a situation where the presence of the army in the state becomes a

platform to assault our people and subject them to inhuman and degrading treatments”. The governor, therefore, charged the Commander, 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ohafia and all heads of army formations in the state to closely monitor activities of their men and ensure that the practices were stopped immediately. According to him, government shall no longer condone this unwarranted assault on the people of the state. “Our people, as law-abiding citizens, are fully deserving of their basic freedom and fundamental rights to life, personal liberty and dignity of the human person,” Ikpeazu added. Cases of assault, inhuman treatment, molestation and extortion of motorists, allegedly perpetrated by soldiers deployed to military checkpoints in strategic locations in the state, have been rampant.

Tribunal sacks Isialangwa council chairman

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tion Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, on Friday, annulled the election of Chief Ifeanyi Isikaku, the Chairman of Isialangwa South Local Government Area. The chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Christian Okeri, in his petition alleged that Isikaku (PDP) did not pay his tax as required by law. The Chairman of the tribunal, Justice O. O. Agbala, ruled that the petitioner proved his case beyond reasonable doubt. Agbala said Isikaku failed to provide evidence of his tax payment for three years as stipulated by law. He therefore nullified his election, ordered a fresh one and excluded the PDP from fielding any candidate. Isikaku said that he would appeal at a higher court and urged his supporters to remain calm and law abiding. But in an interview, the state chairman of APGA, Rev. Augustine Ehiemere, hailed the judgment, saying that “it has helped to restore the battered image of the judiciary in Abia.” Ehiemere, however, said

that the tribunal “should have declared the petitioner the winner and ordered his immediate inauguration since it disqualified his only opponent in the election. He congratulated Okeri “for his steadfastness and resilience, even in the face of intimidation and attempts to compromise him and make him to withdraw his petition.”

R-L: Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu; President General, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief John Nnia Nwodo; Abia State chairman, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Justice R.C Ajuzieogu and others, during the inauguration of the state and local government executives of Ohaneze Ndigbo in Umuahia... recently

Abia First Lady commissions bungalows for indigent widows

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Governor, Mrs. Nkechi IKpeazu, on Thursday, commissioned the 36th, 37th and 38th bungalows she built for indigent widows across the state since two years her husband became the state governor. The buildings were at Obingwa and Ugwunnagbo local government areas, while the beneficiaries were Madam Edith Peter Nwosu of Umudiogu village, in Ngbokom Umuori of Ngbokoriefula of Obingwa LGA; Madam Rachael Onyeukwu Nwokoh of Ihie Etiti in Ugwunnagbo and Madam John Ugwuala of Osusuaku. Speaking during the occasions, the wife of the governor said the essence of the

buildings was to ensure that democracy dividend gets to the downtrodden, who ordinarily may not feel the impact of the administration and governance at the state level. Though her office does not control any financial votes, she said through her Vicar Hope Foundation (VHF) she intends to get down to the grassroot and wipe away the tears in the eyes of the indigent in the society, widows and the sick. Funding of her pet project, she said is not easy but appreciated the governor of the state and other well-meaning Abians for their immense help in sustaining the organisation. The Abia First Lady used the opportunity to appeal to

public spirited individuals to help in assisting the needy in Abia society, stating that her pet project also undertakes medical assistance and more. The bungalows, she said, would go a long way to alleviate the shelter problems of the beneficiaries. Speaking during the occasions, the chairman of Umudiogu village in Ngbokom Umuori of Ngbokoriefula of Obingwa LGA, Mr. Blessing Chigbo; Chairperson, Golden Mothers, Ijeoma Ngozi; HRH Eze Matthias Ngozi Nwosu, the Eze Udo II of Ngbokoriefula; Obingwa LGA chairman, Hon. Hanson Amaechi; his Ugwunnagbo counterpart, Eze Nwanganga and the member representing Obingwa West in the state House of

Assembly, Barrister Thomas Nkoro, thanked the Abia First Lady for her gesture, assuring her of the support of Obingwa and Ugwunnagbo people over her husband’s second term bid, come 2019. In an exclusive interview with The Abia Times, a faithful of Golden Mothers and member, Okezie pro-group, Madam Favour Ernest, said that if any of the beneficiaries had high blood pressure, that it will now go down with the gesture of Nkechi Ikpeazu, stating that the gesture is a sure way of getting the people of the local government areas to vote Governor Ikpeazu again. She prayed God to replenish the First Lady and bless her family.

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Members of Ohaneze Ndigbo Women wing Abia State during the inauguration of state and local government executives of Ohaneze Ndigbo in Umuahia ... recently

NAO, UNICEF tutor Abians on hygiene over monkey pox Stories by Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

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National Orientation Agency (NOA) in collaboration with UNICEF, at the weekend, counseled communities on the need to embrace personal hygiene as a tool to fight the deadly Monkey Pox, which is on rampage. This is even as the people of Obohia community in Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State were informed that malaria is the number one agent of low productivity. Sensitising Uzuakoli women (about 400 in attendance) at Ekeukwu-Uzuakoli, Bende L.G.A of Abia State during Social Mobilisation and Technical Committee (SOMTEC), the resource person, Deaconess Alice Chukwuocha, said personal hygiene requires the cleaning of all parts of the body (face, hair, body, legs and hands). She said clean water, basic toilets and good hygiene practices are essential for the survival and development of children, pointing out that without these basic needs, the lives of millions of children are at risk. She pointed out that malaria remains a major public health problem in Nigeria, revealing that

thousands of children die of the disease each year, and many maternal mortality is caused by it. She said: “It is estimated that about half the population of Nigeria adults suffer from at least one episode of malaria annually while children under five years have as many as three or four episodes every year”. Chukwuocha, a retired State Director Nursing Services, said malaria can be prevented by simple cost-effective measures including consistent use of long-lasting insecticide treated mosquito nets by families and anti-malaria treatment for pregnant women. Earlier in her remarks, the State Director, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Uduma, emphasised the need for mothers to encourage Essential Family Practices (EFPs) in the community and be agents through which the sensitisation campaign will reach to individual homes. She lamented that in some communities, parents shun immunising their children, thereby not only forming a serious clog in the wheel of the enlightenment campaign but also jeopardising the lives of their wards. While commending Uzuakoli community for graduating from

the practices of open defecation to the modern day method of defecation, she appealed to the communities to register their children in the National Population Commission (NPC) and ensure that their children passed through the immunisation processes Other issues touched during the SOMTEC Meeting include malaria prevention, birth preparedness, immunisation, need for long lasting insecticidal nets, personal hygiene, dangers of drug abuse, proper child upbringing, ante natal services, open defecation, etc. Interacting with newsmen respectively, Mrs. Agnes Chinedu Kanu, acting Secretary of Uzuakoli women and Mrs. Comfort Enwere, commending UNICEF/NOA for organising the meeting which they described a memorable one. Mrs. Kanu further said that the meeting is very important and good for all women to be part of. She lamented that many homes in Uzuakoli community do not have toilets and appealed to the government, philanthropists and organisations to come their aid, while promising to carry the sensitisation campaign to the community so that the EFPs will be evenly distributed in individual homes.

MOUAU VC urges agric engineers to be innovative ÏÏÏAgricultural

Engineers have been charged to come up with new innovations that will attract youths to the business of farming and help the country come out completely of its current recession. Vice Chancellor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Prof. Francis Otunta, gave the charge at the 18th international Conference and 38th Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers held in Umuahia, Abia State, advising that measures should be taken to help move the

nation from mono economy to a diversified economy, adding that a lot is needed to attract people to develop interest in Agriculture. Also speaking, National Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers, Engr. (Dr.) Shuaibu Musa, said with the uncertainty and declining availability of income from oil revenue, transforming and industrialising agriculture for food and Agro-material production and processing offer a logical option. Shuaibu pointed out that despite the various interventions by the Federal and the state governments in agricultural production, the in-

terventions have not achieved the desired aim due to neglect or minimum involvement of agricultural engineers. Professor Umezuruike Linus Opara in his paper presentation stressed the need for Nigerians to start patronising its products and stop the importation of foreign goods which he described as setback to the growth of Agriculture in the country. He described agricultural investment as one of the most important and effective strategies for economic growth and poverty reduction in rural areas where the majority of the world’s poor live.

du of the Department of Banking and Finance, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) Abia State, says there is nothing wrong in requesting for foreign loans, so far the money when received, is put into right use. Reacting on the alarm raised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concerning plans by Federal Government to source loans to finance the 2017 budget, Prof. Uremadub said the alarm from the IMF was only cautionary, adding that if the money is channeled to investable projects, the gains would be wonderful and far-reaching. The Financial expert warned against “consumptive utilisation of the loan, when sourced, because that had been the bane of previous credit facilities”. He expressed satisfaction over the recent appointment of Mrs. Aishah Ahmad as the Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), describing the new deputy governor designate of the apex bank as a good thing to happen to Nigeria’s economy.

Prof Uremadu, who was a former lecturer of Ahmad at the University of Abuja, recalled her sterling qualities as a student, adding that the country’s financial policies and asset management has received a boost because of her appointment, while also canvassing support for her. He expressed disappointment with critics of her selection, emphasising that a thoroughbred expert has arrived to assist the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele. He reiterated his earlier call for the rejigging of President Buhari’s economic team, arguing that if technocrats were brought in to give the best advice in financial policy formulation and implementation, the economy would rebound to strength and profitability. Recall that Mrs. Ahmad was recently appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari to replace Mrs. Sarah Alade, who had retired. She was a top executive at Diamond Bank and also worked at NAL, Stanbic IBTC and Zenith banks before her appointment as the Deputy Governor of the CBN.

New group to reshape Ohuhu politics debuts ÏÏÏA group, New Face Organisa-

tion (NFO) which will likely spread to all the 17 local government areas of Abia State has been born into Ohuhu political activities in Umuahia North Local Government Area. The organisation was conceived to help show political direction in Ohuhu land and beyond. Though not affiliated to any political party, its formation came as a result of the neglect meted out to the downtrodden in the society, men and women who toiled night and day to contribute their quota to the development of Abia State. Presenting a welcome address during the unveiling of the group, Chairman of New Face Organisation (NFO) Ohuhu chapter, Chief Dickson Ogu Ohaeri, said “plans are underway to reach out to our brothers and sisters in Ibeku land in order for NFO to have a presence there. “New Face Organisation is a structure that houses all members of all registered political parties. For the first time, all members of different political parties agreed to come together to work for more political ideas to better our political needs in Ohuhu land, Umuahia and Abia State in general. “This organisation is a structured organisation whose mission shall be to support and deliver at any level, worthy aspirants contesting any of the future elections from the local government level to state and beyond,” he added. He assured that NFO will be the most credible political structure in Ohuhu land that will be rancour free, without the possibility of factionalisation in the foreseeable future.

He said: “We shall also maintain peace in our environments and in the polity thereby making Ohuhu land, Umuahia and Abia State safe haven for investments and development”. In his goodwill message, the PDP State Chairman, Hon. Johnson Onuigbo, commended the NFO for having the downtrodden in mind, describing himself as a man who grew up from the grassroots. He said the name NFO is a clear indication that a new thing has come into Ohuhu land. He advised members not to fight others with the organisation rather use it to bring investment, development, unity, progress and peace in the land. His words: “Do not oppose the government in power, rather support the government for more dividends of democracy. I will advise you to scout for membership because I strongly believe that this organisation is poised to do exploit in the state”. Speaking also, the Chairman, Umuahia North L.G.A, Hon. Chidiebere Nwachukwu, harped on the need for members to work in unity, support the government in power and shun any act of opposition. Prince Maduka Uwadi, former Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Empowerment, counseled members of the NFO to be supportive to the executive of the organisation for it to achieve the aim, vision and mission of the organisation. Also speaking, Mr. Ihedioha Okechukwu Onuoha (JP), counseled members of NFO to strive to win the confidence of the people.

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Autonomous Community in Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State has pleaded with the Federal and Abia State Governments to come to their rescue by fixing their road which is on a deplorable state. The traditional ruler of the community, HRH Eze Ishmael Nnakwu, disclosed this on Monday while interacting with newsmen, stating “Obohia road has been impassable for over fifteen years, in short is up to twenty years. Flood and erosion have made Obohia road so impassable that we are experiencing a lot of epidemics particularly malaria all over the place. Some faces at the Made in Aba Fair held in New York...recently “We have made efforts to reach the State Emergency “If it is not done, we will con- EFPs. Management Agency (SEMA), tinue to suffer, and I know we all He said: “I am very grateful who in turn involved the Na- voted and will continue to vote, for the programme. My people tional Emergency Management provided our environment is have learnt a lot that can imAgency (NEMA). They came okay. prove in their lives. I thank the and gave us some relieve but we “The flood from all the ad- National Orientation Agency are still passing through the or- joining streets of Aba is coming and UNICEF for the opportudeal. down to Obohia road. So we are nity”. “We are calling on the Fed- in trouble. We call on the FedEze Nnakwu expressed hope eral and State Governments to eral and State government to that his community will be one repair Obohia road, give it a assist us, to alleviate our suffer- of the safest communities if very important attention, such ings”. they implement all they have that the road will be constructHe however commended the learnt during the programme. ed with standard gutters to take NOA/UNICEF for organising a The traditional ruler also these flood to the nearby bor- sensitisation programme in his urged the NOA/UNICEF to row pits. community which was centered keep on doing their best to enon Essential Family Practices, sure all the communities ben-

ÏÏÏA middle aged man, Emma

Orji, last weekend was clubbed to death at Alayi Community Village in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State over alleged adultery with a married woman in the area. The incident, according to eye witness account, said the woman in question had informed her husband of her intended visit to her maiden home, only to be sighted in another man’s house in a nearby community a couple of days after. According to the source, following the spread of the sight-

Man dies over alleged adultery in Alayi ing, some angry youths invaded the man’s house and whisked him away for punishment but later found dead in the process, while the woman was reported to have ran away to an unknown destination. However, the man’s death did not go down-well with his relatives and close friends who felt the tradition only permits some level of punishments to anyone found in the act but not murder, and as a result, the deceased kinsmen invaded the residence

Ariaria APGA members defect to PDP ÏÏÏMore than 200 members of

the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) have declared for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during the occasion that held at the party’s secretariat in Umuahia recently, the Aba North APGA chairmanship candidate in the last general election in the state, Deacon Vincent Ogbonna, who also led numerous APGA candidates in that general election in the state, said they were coming back to PDP to work for the party with their mind. He pledged to support and drummed up support for Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, come his 2019 re-elec-

efit from the sensitisation campaign. Speaking also, the community’s women leader, Deaconess Florence Ikpengwa, said she benefitted immensely from the campaign, pointing out that it has helped to further drive home the sensitisation campaign on healthy homes which they had earlier carried out in the community. She appealed to the government to provide basic amenities to their community as it affects health of the people especially the children.

tion bid. Also speaking, another decampee and the former Aba North Coordinator for the APGA governorship candidate, Alex Otti Campaign Organisation, Emma Agu noted that as a governor, Sen. Theodore Orji left a legacy that is unparalleled in history of the state by enthroning equity, stating that Governor Ikpeazu was also doing his best in the state, especially in Aba, pointing out that it as this that made them to come back to the party they built. He assured that all APGA members in Ariaria Aba will come back into PDP, stating, “I am happy to come back and I am coming back with my

of another person suspected to have spearheaded the death of the deceased, whose house was also burnt down as well as his car and other personal belongings. Reacting to the incident, chairman of Bende Local Government Area, Chief Gabriel Okereke Elendu, who visited the scene accompanied by the Alayi Divisional Police Officer, condemned the act, pointing out that those involved in the murder of Emma Orji and setting

full weight. I and my members are coming back with our mind”. He urged the state party chairman, Sir Johnson Onuigbo, to work with them as they will give him 100% service. Earlier in his speech, the immediate past state Commissioner for Agriculture and now Commissioner Nominee, Uzor Azubuike, who introduced the decampees, described them as returnees, people who were in the PDP before they left and now felt “they would not leave or destroy the house they hey built”. He said that the PDP lost serially at the last general elections in Aba North was as a result of the activities of the returnees, stating that he was

ablaze houses and property will face the wrath of law. Chief Elendu re-iterated that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s administration in the state frown at violence and crime of any form and declared that security agents must fish out prime suspects to serve as deterrent to others in the Area. He warned youths to desist from taking laws into their hands and vowed to get to the root cause of the crisis, just as he observed government has been doing everything possible to promote peace as well as protection of lives and property of citizenry in the state. Speaking at the scene, Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Capt. Awa Udensi (rtd), warned that government will no longer tolerate such act, stressing that those involved in the crisis will be brought to book. He said the state government condemned the unholy act by youths of Alayi, noting that lives and property of the people remain paramount to the present administration hence government will use all avenue at its disposal to get those on the wanted list.

Assistant Secretary General of Amachara Welfare Association, Rotarian Ezekwem Nnabuihe Odigbo, has been installed as the second President of Rotary Club of Umuahia North district 9142 Nigeria for 2017/2018 Rotary year. In his speech during the event which took place at the multipurpose hall, Umuahia North L.G.A, the chairman of the occasion, Elder Chimechefulam Emelogu Obioma, encouraged members of the Club to strive to promote the course of humanity in their services and imbibe what they teach/preach, doing it objectively so that they will be successful as a chapter. He reminded those that gathered for the event that Rotary Club only engage those who are willing to give out, who care about others and the society at large. Speaking shortly after the installation, Rotarian Odigbo promised to do his best so that the club under his watch will create an indelible mark/footprint on the sand of time. He said each Rotary year comes with a call to service, adding, “This year, the RL President have asked us to make a difference. Ladies and gentlemen, we are actually going to make a difference in our community”. He pointed out that his administration will donate education kits and materials to primary schools in Umuahia, help to eradicate polio, provide end polio jacket to Umuahia North health centre, plant at least 1,000 trees within Umuahia North, create awareness for cervical and prostrate cancer, provide one blood bank fridge to Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Umuahia and carry out blood donation campaign in FMC, Umuahia. Earlier in his valedictory speech, the immediate past president, Rotarian Prince Onugu Okechukwu Mba, admitted that his tenures as both the charter President and first president of the club were very challenging, adding, “but when I remembered the promises I made during my installation, I did not allow these challenges to weigh me down”. He, however, said with the cooperation of the Board of Directors and the entire members as well as friends of Rotary, the club was able to stand to the chagrin of those who had thought that the Rotary Club of Umuahia North would have been delisted. He said his tenure was able to enhance Rotary image by constructing and installing a Rotary bill board in front of Umuahia North L.G.A, secure a permanent place of fellowship inside the Umuahia North premises and carried out End polio programme and free medical scheme to the populace in Umuahia North L.G.A.

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Ganiyu Obaaro, with Agency report A non-governmental organisation,( NGO), Society for Water and Sanitation, on Sunday, called for private sectors’ investment in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector. The Group’s National Coordinator, Mr. Benson Attah, made the call in a statement, in Abuja, to commemorate the 2017 Global Hand Washing Day, with the Theme: “Our Hands, Our future.” He said that this would help in promoting hand washing and prevent outbreak, spread and deaths from hand transmitted diseases. According to him, the private sector could show increased concern and commitment by supporting the WASH’s implementation strategies

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Group seeks more private sector investment in water, sanitation in the country towards overall disease prevention. Attah also called on all stakeholders in the sector to ensure that hand washing is made a continuous campaign rather than one in a year so as to curb its associated challenges. He said the whole essence of the celebration was to encourage everyone to imbibe the culture and practice of being conscious of hand washing at critical times. He said this would to ensure that citizens’ lives, health and well being are improved and sustained in line

with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “But our goals would not be achieved without every stakeholder being concerned and committed to the plight and well-being of the citizens, he said.” Attah said the group was aware the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Development Partners, have been making efforts and supporting the provision of required water, sanitation, hygiene services and facilities across the states.

He, however, said it was disappointing to note that some state governments have not been sensitive to the plight and conditions of their citizens whom they made promises to, particularly during electioneering campaigns and before their elections. He said, “The failure of some of the state governments to honour the agreement entered into with development partners have led to some partners suspending projects in such states.” He said, “The day is designed to

encourage every citizen, regardless of his or her age, sex or social status, to know and always remember to wash their hands at critical times such as, before, during and after preparing food, before eating, before and after caring for sick person. “Other critical times are; before and after treating a cut or wound, after using the toilets, after changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet, after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.

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host their Internet servers at home has received a boost as organizations in the country have in recent times started relocating their servers from abroad. Investigations revealed that relocation of website servers by private organizations to Nigerian data centres has recorded some 15 per cent increase over the past one year due merely to better understanding of connectivity, presence of interna-

tional content players in Nigeria among others. Commenting on the development, Managing Director, Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Muhammed Rudman, said the movement can be seen with the increase in business activities of data centre operators, as well as the springing up of new commercial data centre operators who encourage their customers to hoist with

them by charging on local currency. “Big Data centre operators’ charges are based on dollars, which means you are expected to pay the equivalent in n aira, but, these new data centre operators charge in naira without the clause of reviewing with change in foreign exchange rate,” he added. He mentioned that following the official announcement by InCONTINUES ON PAGE B2

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, at the weeken, presented Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) with the Special Recognition and Commendation Award for Excellence in Banking, at the BusinessDay Banking Awards 2017, which held at the prestigious Intercontinental Hotel in Lagos. The management of Businessday newspapers, led by the Publisher, Mr. Frank Aigbogun said that agencies, regulators, microfinance banks, deposit money banks, investment and merchant banks that were recipients this year were rewarded because they made excellence and dedication to quality delivery the core of their operations in 2016 inancial year. It would be recalled that AMCON, under the leadership of Mr. Ahmed Kuru, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer during the year under review made remarkable improvements that led to aggressive recovery of the nation’s assets from recalcitrant debtors. In 2016, AMCON, against all odds, secured a number of high-profile court orders that compelled it to take over a number of businesses from debtors. The government agency also disposed a number of the assets in its portfolio.

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ƑƊƓƑƆƌƆƊƆ 9ƓƆƋƑ ƌ The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Aireon LLC of USA on exploring the deployment of space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system in Nigeria. In a statement, the Managing Director, Capt. Fola Akinkuotu said the ADS-B solution which is a recognized next-generation standard for surveillance and air traffic management is a critical requirement in preparation for the implementation of the relevant elements of Aviation System Block Upgrades (ASBU). Signing the MOU at the agency’s headquarters in Lagos. The NAMA boss who expressed optimism that the ADS-B solution would ensure 100% real time surveillance coverage of the Nigerian airspace noted that management was committed to exploring every opportunity and relevant technology to ensure safety of air navigation in the country in compliance with world best practices and regulatory requirements. Meanwhile, Capt. Akinkuotu has described the role of human factor in Air Traffic Management safety as critical in the process of hazard identification and safety risk management.

FirstBank partners BrandZone on business’ innovation ƗƆ Ƌ Ƈ Ƌ Ƅƈ First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its partnership with BrandZone Consulting LLC for the 2017 Brand Innovation Conference. The two- day event is scheduled for today, Tuesday, October 17; and Wednesday, October 18, 2017. The theme for the 2017 edition of the annual event is: ‘Branding: A Catalyst for Development and Growth;’ and will be chaired by Chairman, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Ibukun Awosika. The programme will discuss how branding can serve as a catalyst for development and growth in Nigeria. Discussions will focus on public-private synergies aimed at seeking national transformation through sustainable alternative economic options for national development. This year’s conference would feature panel discussions by professionals from all sectors of the economy including serving ministers, MD/CEOs, captains of industries, industry regulatory bodies, business leaders and senior branding, marketing and communications professionals.

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For Africa to attain its desired goal in real growth and development, prominent African leaders and top entrepreneurs across the continent, have decided to work effectively together towards integrating their economies to enable free trade among its members. Specifically, the duo of former President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, and President of the Dangote Group, who are co-chair of the AfricanChampion Club urged top entrepreneurs in the continent to focus on job creation for their teeming unemployed youths as a way to ensure economic prosperity and poverty reduction in the continent. Speaking at the launch of Af-

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roChampions Initiative recently, Mbeki emphasized greater integration of African economies for real development and the VicePresident of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osibajo urged the private sector in the continent to take the lead in reshaping Government policies and strategies in the continent. Osinbajo congratulated the initiators of the Africa champions’ initiative on their visionary action and pledged that the administration was behind them. “We think that it is the private sector that would do what is re-

quired to bring the urgency and the sense of mission to all the plans in the AU. We will like to see greater synergy and collaboration in the Africa champions while all the organs of the AU get involved in economic integration issues”. He further said the continent: “still has one of the lowest trade integration levels under 20 per cent while Asia is at 40 per cent and European integration is very much further ahead at about 60 per cent. The fact remains that other regions play as a bloc, but Africa is still largely splintered into several economies and the

ease of doing business across the region remains a significant challenge”. He said that in the past few years it had become obvious to many African countries that both the momentum and common sense were in favour of the private sector leading the economies of the continent. Dangote on his part, said the Afrochampions initiative is for African businesses to cater to African needs to accelerate development in the continent and create more jobs to tackle unemployment of youths in the continent.

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NITRA: Okere canvasses for improved FinTech innovations Nigeria’s data centres

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The Founder, CWG Plc and Entrepreneur in Residence, Columbia Business School, New York, Austin Okere, has canvassed that it is now imperative for Nigeria and other developing economies to innovate on technology that will even cater for needs of rural dwellers as “money is going digital” around the world with central banks from England to China publicly floating the notion of issuing their own national digital currencies. He said conceptually, the idea of harnessing the upside of the digital revolution; mobile payments in particular, while preserving the existing legal and regulatory set up, practically, demonstrate the significant cost savings, a reduction of operational and fraud risks in the current payments systems, that blackchain, for instance, will bring in strengthening the ability to execute monetary policy.

Okere made these remarks while speaking on: “The Fintech Challenge and the New Face of Banking”, as chairman at the 3rd Quarterly Forum organized by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) in Lagos, adding that “From a consumer’s perspective, the prospect of total digital money is still mind-boggling. It is more likely that societies would not go completely digital overnight. Instead, central banks could start issuing digital currency units alongside notes and coins as base money, and adjust the mix over time, according to uptake. Once critical usage levels are reached and network effects kick in, universal adoption could happen very quickly. “For me, the biggest thing that has happened in ICT development here in Nigeria, properly in Africa, is the advent of broadband and smart phones. “If not that we have broadband and smart phones it will be im-

possible for this business module to exist or to book flights and buy things online.” According to founder of Computer Warehouse Group, money is going digital around the world; central banks from England to China have publicly floated the notion of issuing their own national digital currencies, stressing that they like the idea of harnessing the upside of the digital revolution; mobile payments in particular, while preserving the existing legal and regulatory set up. He pointed out that the changes coming financial sector will be as large as the original invention of the internet, and this may not be overstated. Rhetorically, he asked, who would have imagined a decade ago that e-commerce, championed by Amazon and Alibaba will be displacing high street retailers, or that ride hailing will be dominated by UBER, a technology platform.

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ternet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) of the depletion of the Internet Protocol Version Four (IPv4), the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has successfully migrated its network to the Internet Protocol Version Six (IPv6), which means that members who have migrated to IPv6 can now come on board with their IPv6 as they have been provided with a platform that would enable such to operate. Rudman said IXPN members, such as Web4africa, MainOne and Google presently exchange IPv6 content at the exchange, adding that, “Apart from giving our members the platform to experience enhanced connectivity, the implementation of IPv6 on our network will place Nigeria on the international map where other countries that have implemented IPv6 are placed.” He attributed the increase in website server relocation as well as domiciling it locally to an understanding of connectivity by organizations.

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Naira drops further at interbank forex market

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The Nigerian currency, Naira on Monday, dropped further at the official foreign exchange market to close at 305.55 to the US Dollar, against 305.50 sold on Friday. But, with the closing figure of $167.71 million daily turnover at the Nigeria Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) window, showed stability at the investors forex segment, while replicating the same amount traded on the last trading day

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day, represented 0.01 per cent, however, closed at a weaker rate of 360.75 compared to 360.43 sold on Friday. Also, at the parallel market, the Naira closed at 364 to the dollar, which was lower by a point to 363 that has been trading in the past few weeks. The Naira, as at close of Monday’s trading activities, sustained weekend rate against the two other major foreign curren-

cies, Pound and Euro at maintained 475 and 425 Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sold not less than $3.47 billion in the third quarter in its continued effort in ensuring stability and liquidity in the official foreign exchange market. Even though, the overnight lending rate on Thursday, dropped to 20 per cent on expectation that a cash squeeze will

ease after money market rates more than doubled previous session. It is however, worthy of notes that the apex bank has kept liquidity tight to support the currency, leaving its benchmark interest rate on hold at 14 per cent this year. The apex bank, also aims to keep rates high to attract foreign inflows into its bond market to boost dollar liquidity.

Heritage Bank: Premium customer services earn senior executives ICA awards Institute of Credit Administration (ICA) has conferred distinguished awards on two senior management executives of Heritage Bank Plc at the Nigeria Credit Industry Awards and Postgraduate School of Credit and Financial Management (PSCFM) graduation ceremony. The bank in a statement said that Mr. Jude Monye, an executive director of the bank, was awarded Credit Management Director of the Year and Mrs. Chinwe Ofulue, Regional Head who was recognised as Credit Relationship Director of the Year. Besides this, Messrs Obioma Emenike, Group Head, Market Strategy, Heritage Bank; Imomoemi Ibisiki, Group Head, Legal Services, Heritage Bank were inducted as Fellows of ICA, Lilian Oyinlonye Agada, Head, Marketing/Team Lead, Commercial Banking, was inducted as Member, while Blaise Udunze, Media Relationship Officer of the bank was inducted as an Associate of the institute. Commenting about the honour bestowed on the team, Monye, who also badged a Ph.D. in Credit Management, expressed gratitude for the recognition of the professional body of their commitment to efficient credit management in Heritage Bank. According to him, the management at Heritage Bank does and will not go for anything less than premium service delivery for its teeming customers, who cut across different sectors of the aggregate economy. Monye stated that the quality of banking and financial services that customers of Heritage bank are enjoying is second to none when compared to what is available at any other bank in the country.

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Afreximbank identifies agriculture, manufacturing, others for improved export-led strategy in Africa The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has said that African countries should adopt a coordinated strategy that encompassed agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and service sectors in order to attain the same success delivered by the old manufacturing exportled strategy. This was the submission of Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz, while delivering the inaugural Babacar Ndiaye Lecture in Washington D.C. on Monday, an international series introduced by the Afreximbank. In a wide-ranging presentation titled” “From Manufacturing Led Export Growth to a 21st Century Inclusive Growth Strategy for Africa” at the Inaugural Babacar Ndiaye Lecture, Prof. Stiglitz, an economist and professor at Columbia University, New York, argued that while ex-

port-led growth was the basis of success of growth over the past half century, the factors that enabled manufacturing to provide that growth spurt would not be able to do so to the same extent in the future. Another strategy that performed some of the essential roles that manufacturing export-led development did was, therefore, necessary, he said. “Successful development policy will need to be explicitly more multi-pronged, addressing the separate ‘challenges’ that the manufacturing sector addressed simultaneously,” said Stiglitz. According to him, governments will need to play an important role in the new structural transformation towards a modern economy. That economy would not, in general, be a manufacturing economy but a mod-

ern services economy, he noted, saying that in the next phase of Africa’s development, modern agriculture would be vital. Stiglitz highlighted the need for robust agricultural sector to provide full employment, including by stimulating manufacturing and services, and said that countries should seek to add learning dimension to agriculture and other sectors. Modern agriculture can be very “advanced”, he noted, saying that there should be focus on non-labor saving innovations, including better crop mix and better fertilizers. The focus on “learning” should emphasise developing skills that are useful in modern economy and there should be transformation of farming from traditional practices to modern farming. Earlier, Dr. Benedict Oramah,

President of Afreximbank, said that the Lecture Series was being launched to “recognize and immortalize the exceptional contributions of Babacar Ndiaye to Africa and, indeed, mankind”. “Dr Babacar Ndiaye was a visionary, consummate leader and a great institution builder who served the continent of Africa in an exemplary way throughout his well-documented and celebrated career,” said Oramah, who noted that he engineered a massive transformation of the AfDB and the financial landscape of the continent. He strategically used the AfDB’s platform and convening power to address some of the key constraints to economic development facing the African continent, emerging as a prodigious builder of development finance institutions across the continent.

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Medview to boost shareholders’ earnings via expanded operations Stories by Bonny Amadi Investors in Medview Airlines’ Plc, the only listed airline company in Nigeria, should expect better returns on their investments, following the company’s strategic business plan of boosting flight operations targeted at enhancing earnings. The company has announced the commencement dates for new routes in Francophone African countries and Dubai, new flight destinations expected to boost the Medview earnings and close the 2017 financial year on a better earnings’ ratio compared to 2016 results.

The company recently announced that it has commenced flight operations to Francophone countries, West Coast region, with the acquisition of its new B737800 aircraft. However, experts say that the new flights to Abidjan, Conakry and Dakar, would enhance the company’s financial fortunes to further better rewards to shareholders in terms of dividend payment. Also, Mediview Airline, in its plan to lift services and flight operations to wider international destinations, also recently acquired modern Airplane, B77-200ER; and has also scheduled to commence

its Dubai operations in December 2017. Daily Times Nigeria, recalls that the new earning opportunities embedded in the new flight destinations, are addition to the earlier Anglophone countries of Accra, Monrovia and Freetown. Medview in a statement signed by its Chief Executive officer, Muneer Bankole, said that the new the inaugural flight to the new Francophone countries, which has increased its west coast destinations to six, will take place on 27th October, 2017. Med-View Airline, on 31 January, 2017, listed by introduction on the offi-

cial list of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) 9,750,649,400 ordinary shares at N1.50 per share valued N14, 625,974,100 billion. Med-View Airline Plc for the earlier in the year of its listing on the NSE paid a dividend of 3 Kobo to shareholders, following approval secured at the AGM held on 17th May 2017. It will be recalled that Med-view Airline reported a growth of 27 per cent in profit after tax (PAT) to N857 million for the half year ended June 30, 2017, compared to N672 million recorded in the preceding period of 2016.

L-R: President, Institute of Credit Administration (ICA), Dr. Adetunji Oyebanji; Registrar/CEO, Prof. Chris Onalo and Grandaunt, Ph. D in Credit Management, Institute of Credit Administration (ICA), Monye Jude of Heritage Bank Plc, during the ICA National Credit Management Conference 2017 awards/Induction in Lagos…at the weekend.

Julius Berger: Board meets, set for higher shareholders’ returns Julius Berger Nigeria Plc is positioning for increased returns on shareholders’ funds, as its board’s audit committee meets on October 28th, 2017, as the company consolidates on recovery path from its loss position in H1. While it is expected that interim dividend may not be considered at the meeting, experts have expressed the view that though the scheduled meeting will center on approval of the company’s third quarter unaudited result, wiping off negative retained earnings ,greater earnings opportunities, cost savings and rewarding shareholders better with profitable performance for the 2017 financial year will be touched. The company announced through the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) that its board audit committee has scheduled meeting for 26th October to consider the company’s result for third quarter ended 30th September, 2017. Julius Berger Nigeria Plc’s Company Secretary, Mrs. Cecilia Madueke announced that following the scheduled meeting, the company has declared 12th to 27th October, as closed period when members, board/management and related or connected persons are barred from transacting in the shares of the company. “In this period, all who receive the notice of the closed period including insiders in Julius Berger Nigeria Plc; and all its sub-

sidiaries, under the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act Cap C20 LFN2004 CAMA, the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigerian Stock Exchange (“The Exchange”) are under restriction not to trade or deal in the equities of the company,” the company’s secretary revealed in a statement. For the 2016 financial year, the company could not sustain the dividend payment tradition, based on weak performance in the financial year. However, Julius Berger Nigeria rewarded shareholders with 150 Kobo for the 2015 financial year, as approved by shareholders at the 2016 AGM held on 16th June, 2016. Also, for the 2014 financial year, the company paid N2.70 dividend to shareholders, having been approved by shareholders at 17th June 2015 AGM, while for 2013 financial year, it paid N2.70 dividend as approved by shareholders on 19th June, 2014 company’s AGM. Daily Times Nigeria recalls that the firm reported H1’17 loss of 364.7 million, a modest improvement from the 426.9m loss recorded in the first quarter of the year. The company said, “The reported bottom line also came in better than our estimated loss of 1.3bn, driven by stronger-than expected Q2’17 PAT of 72m vs. our 11m loss estimated for the period.

Nestle: Shareholders optimistic about 300k interim dividend Going by dividend paying record of Nestle Nigeria Plc, projections have shown that shareholders of the company may be looking up to interim dividend of about 300 kobo, as the company’s board meets to endorse Q3 2017 unaudited result. The above amount was arrived at by our in-house analysts taking into consideration the company’s healthy dividend history and probability of rewarding shareholders with a quarter of what may be approved by shareholders for the 2017 financial year, as interim dividend.

The Company’s Secretary and Legal Adviser, B.B Ayeku in a signed statement, said that Nestle Nigeria’s board of directors has scheduled to meet on October 27, 2017, in the afternoon, to consider the unaudited financial statement of the period ended 30 September 2017. She added that, “The consideration of interim dividend is one of the issues to be discussed at the meeting.” Daily Times Nigeria recalls that Nestle Nigeria has sustained dividend payment tradition and rewarding shareholders with interim

dividend in order to keep shareholder liquid before the final dividend is paid in the coming year. Nestle Nigeria, for the 2016 financial year, paid 1000 Kobo dividend, following approval by shareholders at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 23rd May, 2017. The company, in 2016, also paid 1900 kobo dividend, following approval secured from shareholders at the company’s AGM on 24th May, 2016. In 2015, shareholders of the company were rewarded

with interim dividend of 1000 kobo, paid on 7TH December. In 2014, shareholders of Nestle Nigeria were rewarded with interim and final, the interim of N10.00 was paid on December 8, 2014, having earlier on 31 May, 2014 paid N24.00 reward to shareholders. Expectations of dividend interim dividend by shareholders, following release of expected Q3 2017 result is traceable to the remarkable performance in H1 and projected earnings in 2017 financial year, which may surpass its 2017 guidance.

Nestle Nigeria posted revenue of N121.9 billion, and Profit after Tax (PAT) of N16.5bn in its half year operations. The company’s unaudited half-year result showed 52 per cent rise in revenue from N80.4bn in 2016

to N121.9bn in 2017. According to its H1 2017 result, gross profit recorded in Q2 2017 stood at N48bn, compared with N32bn in 2016; while operating activities improved from N14bn in 2016 to N26bn.

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ULC : FG chasing shadows over ‘no pay no work policy’ Stories by Joy Ekeke The United Labour Congress of Nigeria, (ULC) has kicked against the Federal Government’s decision to pursue its ‘no work, no pay’ policy, especially in the essential services’ sector of the economy. The union described it as just an act of chasing shadows, urging government to address issues that induced strike actions in the country. The union, however insisted that if the government always kept to its agreements by promptly paying salaries, allowances; and conditions of service are honoured and made conducive, strikes would be minimised, if not eradicated. ULC president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, in a signed statement, called on the National Assembly to resurrect the bill criminalising non-payment of salaries in Nigeria. “If workers’ salaries are guaranteed, the spate of strikes actionswill surely reduce; and the worries of the minister and the Federal Gov-

ernment would have been largely addressed,” Labour said. While expressing shock over FG’s latest antics through the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, labour noted: “This is very unfortunate, especially coming from a Labour Minister, who understands the objective realities under which Nigerian workers live and work. According to the union.“We understand the frustration of the minister over the spate of industrial crises in the country, but we would have thought that the minister should have properly situated the dynamics of these issues and how they eventually led to crisis.” ‘’If he had properly queried it, he would have had a better understanding of what was the best way to engage it creatively and effectively.

“The minister and those canvassing this choice should be advised that Nigerian workers do not enjoy going on strike, as it is more tasking both physically and psychologically. The people that force Nigerian workers to go on strike should be held responsible. ‘’The minister should actually look for ways of ensuring that the employers who cheat on their workers and deny them their rights and privileges as workers are punished. We had truly thought that the concern of the minster should have been to seek ways to ensure that those who deny workers their wages are severely punished as it is done in other countries to avert strikes which the Minister seems so worried about. “We had thought that the Minster should be worried that workers are owed up to seven months in arrears of

salaries and are still expected to work. We are surprised that the Minister is not worried about the mass sack of workers from our workplaces without recourse to the provisions of the laws which the Ministry ought to be the custodian and protector.”. Labour added that,‘’We are surprised that the minister is occupied with seeking ways to punish the victim of workplace abuse and deprivation, rather than seeking to stop the perpetrators. “Very soon, we shall be forced to demand from our employers, especially the governments, payment for any time they force us to embark on strike to press home the drain that it has become to us as Nigerian workers. ‘’The minister should await this demand, as we put finishing touches to the proposal which we are still

working upon. This is to dissuade the government from refusing to act timely on workplace grievances, thus forcing us to embark on these dehumanising strikes. ‘’ULC will want to use this opportunity to call on the National Assembly once again to resurrect the Bill criminalising the non-payment of salaries in Nigeria. If workers’ salaries are guaranteed, the spate of strikes will surely reduce and the worries of the Minister and the Federal Government would have been largely addressed. “ We are sure that being on the same page with the honourable Minister of Labour on this desire to reduce strikes, we shall

invite the minister to partner with us to lobby the National Assembly to ensure that this laudable Bill is re-introduced in the floors of the NASS chambers. ‘’All sources of strikes must be seriously engaged in Nigeria and the Minister should be in the fore front while we pledge our support as he seeks to criminalise unpaid salaries in Nigeria which will help us reduce strikes.’’ Recall that the Federal Government, through the Minister of Labour and Employment, revealed that an enforcement of “no work no pay’’ doctrine will be introduced, as part of measures to restore harmony into the public service in the country.

Minimum wage review gets Reps ’ nod, proposes N30,000 .....labour rejects N30, 000 minimum wage for workers The House of Representatives has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Minister of Labour and Employment to commence the process of negotiating an upward review of the current minimum wage from N18,000 to N30,000. This followed the unanimous adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Peter Akpatason (Edo-APC),

Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige

President, United Labour Congress, Ajaero

SDG under threat as modern slavery, child labour thrive - ILO The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has raised the alarm over the actualisation of the Sustainable Development Goals, following an alarming figure of 40 million in modern slavery and 152 million children in child labour across the globe. New research developed by the ILO and the Walk Free Foundation, in partnership with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), has revealed the scale of modern slavery around the world. The data, released at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, showed

that more than 40 million around the world were victims of modern slavery in 2016. The ILO also released a companion estimate of child labour, which confirmed that about 152 million children, aged between five and 17, were subject to child labour. The new estimates also show that women and girls were disproportionately affected by modern slavery, accounting for almost 29 million, or 71 per cent of the overall total. Women represent 99 per cent of

the victims of forced labour in the commercial sex industry and 84 per cent of forced marriages. The research revealed that, among the 40 million victims of modern slavery, about 25 million were in forced labour and 15 million were in forced marriage. Child labour remained concentrated primarily in agriculture (70.9 per cent). Almost one in five child labourers work in the services sector (17.1 per cent) while 11.9 per cent of child labourers work in industry.

“The Minimum Wage Act of 2011 set the lowest payable salary at N18,000, but the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), the National Employers Consultative Association (NECA) and the Federal Government have agreed to set up a joint review team to study and recommend an appropriate rate. “Labour unions have submitted names of their nominees and have made several requests for the commencement of the review process, but the government is yet to respond positively to the requests,” he said. Akpatason, while noting that payments of outstanding debts to contractors and arrears of salaries and pensions to workers had contributed to the reflation of the

economy, said that an upward adjustment of the minimum wage would have similar positive effect on the economy. The lawmaker told his colleagues that a combination of high inflation rates and the weak exchange value of the Naira had eroded the purchasing power of fixed income earners in the country. “Such fixed income earners are the bread winners to millions of jobless Nigerians and the aged. “A nationwide strike action embarked upon by workers at this time is capable of rolling back recent economic gains. “Such strike could return the nation’s fragile economy into recession that will further exacerbate the suffering of the masses,” he added. Speaker Yakubu Dogara, mandated the Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity to ensure implementation of the directive. However, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has rejected a plan by the House of Representatives, seeking the upward review of the minimum wage for Nigerian workers to N30,000.

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B7 Business Feature

MSME: In dire need of support to thrive Bonny Amadi In a small street of Ajagun Kusimi in Ijegun, and its environs, in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos, studies show shops are easily abandoned by their owners barely one year after commencing businesses. Some identified micro businesses that have closed shops in this small neighborhood, which is a sub-urb of Lagos, cut across, fashion designing, shoe making, provisions, Internet café, condiments’ shops, printings, dry-cleaning, and drug stores amongst others. One of the identified shop owners Mrs. Onyeji Nwagbo, whose restaurant shop closed barley one year after she commenced business, told our correspondent that, “lack of funds, incessant increase in commodities and high credit demand from customers, ate deep into her business as was left with nothing to sustain payment for the shop. According to Nwagbo, her husband who could have assisted in her business also faced the same challenge in his spare parts enterprise, which she said, was also challenged than ever before. “My husband is into auto parts business; prices of parts have gone up, they import the parts, but now, it is not easy to import anything because of the high rate of dollar. Even if you manage import, people will not buy because of high cost” she explained. Another MSME Entrepreneur, Mr. Banji Owolabi, who owned a communication Centre with three people under his employment, had to close shop, and sought for greener pastures abroad. He said that low business volume, power challenge and very high operating cost forced him to close shop. The above, and many their similar scenarios in the country explain the challenges facing the nation’s real sector, driven by Micro, Small and Medium scale Enterprises (MSMEs) To buttress this, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) echoed that due to foreign exchange problems in the country, 222 Small and medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) closed shop in 2016, resulting to loss of 180,000 jobs. The Nigerian business operating environment for the small and medium scale Enterprises (SMEs) has sustained a trend, exterminating startups shortly after their inception. However, in the midst of the challenges, while many MSMEs have closed shops, very few are surviving and blazing the trail. The success of very few surviving SMEs in Nigeria were celebrated recently in Lagos Nigeria,

OKECHUKWU ENELAMAH as 10 successful SMEs had a rare opportunity of sounding the Nigerian Stock Exchange’s (NSE) closing bell for the day. Surviving SMEs need to be celebrated and further encouraged, hence this highest employer of labour records mere 20 per cent survival rate on annualized basis. The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation’s (UNIDO) Investment and Technology Promotion Office (ITPO) in Nigeria, in May, called for formulation of effective strategies to halt the speedy rate Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) collapse in the country. Studies, according to the organization, revealed that only 20 per cent of SMEs strive to survive in Nigeria. Coordinator, Arab Regional Center for Entrepreneurship & Investment Training (ARCEIT) Programme, UNIDO ITPO, Bahrain, Mr. Afif Barhoumi, stressed that in order to arrest the high mortality rate of SMEs, there must be continuous enterprise

(Minister of trade and Investment)

development and investment promotion in the country. According to Barhoumi, “Although everybody in Nigeria desires to become an entrepreneur, only 40 per cent of the dreamers get to start, but no more than 20 per cent survive,” he added that government Ministries, Departments and Agencies needed to entrench enterprise development and investment promotion as a key strategy to end the scourge. The government, policy angle to SME’s survival in Nigeria was re-echoed by the NIBC10 SME entrepreneurs recently recognized by the Nigerian Stock Exchange in Lagos. SME operator, the Initiates Plc, listed on the Alternative Securities Exchange (ASeM) segment of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) told Daily Times of Harrowing experience SMEs face in Nigeria, reason for high collapse rate of the real sector operators. Managing Director, initiates Plc, Mr. Reuben Ossai, driving a company listed on the NSE

ASeM’s segment of emerging companies, revealed to Daily Times that that he and his company have had very challenging experiences operating in the country. According to him, there were times when it looked like it was all over for his company, due to operational, regulatory, policy and other unforeseen challenges, but common sense and good will persevered. He said that running SMEs in the country has remained very challenging in all fronts, from funds, to regulation, policies, operating environment, laws, tax rules including multiple taxation and infrastructural challenges amongst other threats. The challenges he said, starts from the immediate operating community and local government level, who devised all forms of laws , bye laws and tariffs systems to stifle fund from the company, which also provides most of the infrastructures it requires to be operational as well as offers employment to indigenes of the host community. From the community and local government level, the SMEs face increasing operational stumbling blocks at the state level that also reels out all forms of licensing, policy, regulation, tax, standards among other inhibiting posers that focus on the revenue of the already suffocated company. Ossai said that the trend continued at the federal level where most of the issues that played out at the community level, local government and state levels are replayed with a federal touch where compliance is also required or sanctioned without recourse to the number of jobs that would be lost or the impact such closure will have on the overall economy and other SMEs that depend on it for survival. All, the challenges, including policy summersault, the Initiates Plc’s CEO, help to wisen the entrepreneur with the development of entrepreneurial thick skin which guards against shock and enhances the possibility to overcome more bottlenecks and problems that would lead to failure. Mr. Ossai said that running successful SME’s thrives not just on good ideas backed with honesty, and transparency, but also entails full disclosure, which will encourage others outside the business vision to buy into the dream of the entrepreneur and support it as a going concern. According to the initiates boss, developing the culture of ensuring that businesses outlives their founders ,is the beginning of sound entrepreneurial initiative and a move that would engender sustainability of the SMEs. Managing partners Ciciu Con-

sulting, Chukwuka Muonye, another thrilling story of a successful SME in Nigeria told Daily Times that the focus and strength of his consulting firm which clocked 10 years this year, is hinged on building systems that works, building collaborations and establishing sound relationship with the workforce. “People matters so much not just in deal making, but in organizations and this justifies the training and retraining that staff are given over time ‘as a continuous measure to build people’s confidence” Muonye did not just achieve success overnight, he worked for it tirelessly, “There has been challenges which has made it easier for us to meet better with our clients, hence we can now communicate better with them based on our challenging experiences” Acting head corporate services, Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Pai Gamde told Daily Times that SMEs could exploit the opportunity provided by the NSE Alternative Securities Exchange Market (ASeM), to attain global reckoning. Lauding successful SME entrepreneurs as example of success story of entrepreneurial initiatives in the country, Gamde said that successful MSMEs, including the NIBC10 companies, stand as celebration of business success of the SME’s in Nigeria and the possibility and probability of growth in the real sector of the economy driven by the SMEs. She said honouring that the NIBC10 with awards and privilege opportunity of sounding the Nigerian Stock Exchange closing bell, was aimed at promoting and encouraging Nigerian entrepreneurs and enterprises. “SMEs drive economic development and Nigerian has over 30 million SMEs which if well harmonized, have the ability to further enhance the nation’s economy” she said. Meanwhile, while 80 per cent of SMEs are bound to fail, some SMEs that have weathered the survival storms in Nigeria and looking up to global reckoning are, Bestman Games Limited, founded by Nimi Akinkugbe, DBH Solutions Limited founded by Dafydd BayleyHay and Oswald Osaretin Goubadia as well as Everyday supermarkets Limited founded by Charles Dimnwobi. Others are Healthcare Leadership Academy, founded by Kelechi Ohiri, House of Tarah Internationals founded by Tara Fela-Durotoye, and Iya Foods, founded by Toyin Kolawole. Also worthy of mention are L’Avyanna Skin naturals, founded by Dr May Ikeora and Massey Street Children Hospital, founded by Lagos State Government

Energy B8

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Electricity tariff may increase by 61.5% soon dƐ ƏƈƆ Ƅƕ dƈƌ n ƓƑ The tariff payable by electricity consumers may increase by 61.5 per cent any time soon following the latest revelation by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission on Friday, that it was waiting for a final approval from the Federal Government before implementing the new rate.

According to NERC, the actual tariff for one kilowatt-hour of power is meant to be N51, as against the current unit cost of N31.58 for which electricity distribution companies are selling the commodity. NERC explained that the actual tariff of N51/ KWH was arrived at based on the economic fundamentals considered when carrying out minor tariff

reviews, adding that the commission had completed the process for the new tariff, but had yet to receive an approval from the Federal Government to announce its implementation. When asked why NERC had mandated the Discos to continue selling power at N31.58/KWH, a development that had plunged the sector into a huge financial deficit, the

NERC’s Principal Manager, Tariff and Rates, Aisha Mahmud, denied claims that the regulator forced the Discos to sell power at the reduced price. Power distributors had argued that they were not remitting the amount required of them by the sector because the regulator mandated them to collect far less than the actual unit cost for a kilowatthour of electricity.

NNPC’s tanker at the tower.

Oil slips despite larger draw in U.S. stocks

ÏR^& ƆƔƍƆƅƐƆƗ Ɛ ƆƔƐƆ Ɨ ƍƏ ƗƑƅƐƈ ƅƑƐ beyond March 2018 Oil prices rebounded from earlier losses, but ended lower on the day, after the Energy Department reported a larger-thanexpected decline in U.S. inventories and a fall-off in weekly production. The market was pressured by a bearish outlook by the International Energy Agency( IEA), which lowered its forecast for oil demand for 2018. Oil has strengthened in recent weeks, but it is unclear whether U.S. crude prices will regain the high of nearly $53 a barrel reached in late September. A surprise build in gasoline inventories fed concern that crude stocks may begin to rise again, sapping some strength from the recent rally. Brent crude oil settled down 69 cents, or 1.2 per cent, to $56.25 a barrel, while U.S. light crude ended down 70 cents, or 1.4 per cent, to $50.60 a barrel. Both benchmarks have risen more than 20 per cent from their lows in June as world oil markets tightened. Crude inventories fell by 2.7 million barrels in the week to Oct. 6, compared with analysts’ expectations for a decrease of 2 million barrels. Distillate stocks

fell by 1.5 million barrels, but gasoline inventories surprisingly rose by 2.5 million barrels. “With the U.S. already out of the summer driving season, there will be less demand for gasoline over the coming weeks - this could result in weeks of crude builds as oil production in the U.S. remains high,” said Abhishek Kumar, senior energy analyst at Interfax Energys Global Gas Analytics in London. The IEA said demand for OPEC oil would be 32.5 million barrels per day next year - around 150,000 bpd lower than the group pumped last month. Gary Ross, founder of PIRA Energy and head of Global Oil Analytics for S&P Global Platts, said the global crude surplus has now largely been absorbed - and there was risk that OPEC could overshoot on its cuts. “We think (Brent) should make a new high before the end of the year,” Ross said, speaking to reporters as the annual PIRA client seminar in New York. He said he expects crude to stay between $50 and $60 a barrel through the end of the year.

Transporters, tanker drivers, laud Baru for efficient fuel supply NAPTIN trains 36 Liberians The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners, NARTO, and the Petroleum Tankers Drivers’ branches of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have commended the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, for ensuring seamless supply and distribution of petroleum products across the country. Speaking during a visit to the GMD by the associations, the NARTO President, Alhaji Kassim Ibrahim Bataiya, and Chairman of PTD, Chief Otumba Oladiti, were unanimous in their views that fuel supply and distribution matrix had improved under Dr. Baru’s

watch. According to Alhaji Bataiya, never in the history of the NNPC did the country record such an achievement which has brought about uninterrupted supply of petroleum products nationwide, due to the various strategic measures undertaken by the GMD “Petroleum products scarcity has now disappeared from our filling stations. In fact, the retail price of the product has also come down from N145 per litre to N143 per litre. You have also extended considerable assistance to transporters by allocating Automotive Gas Oil, (AGO), at subsidized prices to enable them keep their trucks on the road,’’ he said. The NARTO President also thanked Baru for the

settlement of their freight bills of about N80 billion owed by the Petroleum Equalization Fund, PEF, Management Board. PTD Chairman, Chief Otumba Oladiti, while reechoing the zero fuel queue strides of the GMD, noted that the sanity brought to bear on the fuel supply and distribution chain by Baru should be extended to the refineries said to be scheduled for rehabilitation. While urging the GMD and the NNPC’s management to remain focused on their mandate to the country, Chief Oladiti assured Baru of the tanker drivers’ due support. Responding, Baru thanked the members and leadership of the associations for their kind words, noting that his team would do all it could to remain fo-

cus. In a related development, NNPC and Bayero University Kano (BUK) have pledged to partner in the ongoing exploratory activities in the frontier basins across the country. The GMD, NNPC, Baru, made this known recently when the Vice Chancellor of BUK, Prof. Muhammad Yahuza Bello, paid him a visit at the corporation’s headquarters in Abuja. Dr. Baru said the Corporation would always identify with the Ivory Towers because its work force was drawn from the universities. “Your visit would open up opportunities for collaboration between NNPC and your university; and we are looking forward to receiving your inputs”, Dr. Baru Stated.

on power, others

The National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) has commenced training of 36 personnel of Liberia Electricity Company (LEC) on power generation, distribution and transmission. Its Acting Director General, Alhaji Ahmed Nagode, disclosed this in Lagos at the weekend during the official inauguration of the training programme. Nagode said that the training programme was being sponsored by West African Power Pool (WAPP) in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development. “This programme is designed to train the LEC staff for two weeks. “It

is aimed at promoting West African Countries’ integration on power sector training and to share experience among West African countries.’’ The acting directorgeneral said that WAPP came together to help grow and improve the technical skills of LEC personnel, adding that the trainees would in turn use this acquired knowledge to resolve their nation’s power challenges. “Leveraging on the strength of one another through proper synergy has proven to be a catalyst for growth and development. “World-class companies and institutions have at one time or another sought partnership with each other to grow,” he said.

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The reign of social media comedians

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Nigeria comedians trending online 2016!!! That wonderful year gave birth to a lot of internet sensations, as we would call them. They put smiles on our faces and sometimes made us forget there was a recession. If you are not following them on Instagram, one question I ask is who are you following? These comedians really have a thing for comedy and have been increasing in numbers, it was just as if they have been in hiding and have been waiting to come out and show their thing to doing one or two things and putting smiles on their faces. In no particular order, OMOTOSHO ZAINAB & OGBONNA OLIVIA ex-ray some of these social media comedians who have stolen our hearts since 2016. Craze Clown Emmanuel Iwueke, popularly known as Craze Clown is the undisputed king, and the most followed Nigeria comedian on Instagram. This year he did not drop a lot of skits, but together with his sidekick Tega and MushinBoi, he still reigned supreme in the world of comedy. He also signed a couple endorsement deals with top brands and hosted his own sold out show. Papa as he is popularly called by his son Ade has really been amazing right from day one and even with the numerous comedians that are trooping into the world of comedy he still gets the highest remarks. Great year for this guy. Emma (OH MA GOD!) Emmanuel Edunjobi is a comedian with fabulous act. His funny handsome face and wide smile with a funny character has made him outstanding in the world of comedy. He is known for singing songs taste and putting it in a funny way making people laugh once they are played. He has made great impact on fans by singing and also acting in funny ways. He really has made so many followers on his Instagram and Facebook page, he really is amazing. Aphricanape Dami Olatunde known for his gigantic lips and his receding hairline is one

Ebiye

we have never doubted for a day. He had our hearts in 2016, so much so that he was featured in BBC as the Nigerian man making Africans laugh. Referred to as the New Era king of comedy, his most used words in 2016 was Everlasting Bastard! But this year he has been trending making other comedians use his words on their own jokes. Examples of his words are: funke, Aye Mi, Blood of Nebuchadnezzar and Apostle must hear of this. Twyse_116 Ereme is one character that evolved with 2016. He became quite popular after a bout of depression that he fought with so much love and support from his fans. The young and gifted comedian knows how to switch into one scene. He is Baba Tobi, Mama Tobi, Tobi, Taofeek,

and Shade all

with brilliance, determination and hard work. KlintonCOD EKENE CLINTON EGBUNA also known by his stage name KlintonCOD is an extremely talented comedian who has managed to gain massive online presence from the production of short comic clips on Instagram as well as Facebook. With his numerous followers on both platforms combined, he has managed to gain the trust of people on his ability to make them laugh. He is a man with a pitiful face and abusive Igbo tongue, He has been able to get attention from fans. Mark Angel Without a doubt Mark angel comedy skit have really taken comedy into the next level, so far so good Mark Angel comedy is the number one talked about skits in Nigeria which make them the best. Mark angel has really made good impact in comedy alongside his little

Emma (OH MA GOD!)

niece Emmanuella who has been the talk of people all over. Her funny face and character has made people want to get to know more about her. Mark Angel and his crew Denilson Igwe alongside Emmanuella has taken comedy into the next level. Lizzy Jay (Omo Ibadan) How can we ever describe this girl, a girl with funny looks and tribal mark? Lizzy jay popularly known as Omo Ibadan has really made fans all over with her Ibadan intonation. Most people believed she is an Ibadan Iamkanmi girl but she is not instead she is an Osun state girl. She was blessed with that Ibadan intonation. Lizzy jay is also a dancer, a singer and also a rapper. And that was how she got the stage name Lizzy jay. Keep shining Omo Ibadan we expect more from you. Oluwakaponeski The famous Mama Tobi the one known for his undisputable Yoruba Yankee accent Kaponeski is a soldier cum comedian whose act is that of a problematic Yoruba Mother. In 2016, he was a blessing to Instagram and other social media platforms. We hope to see more of him in 2017. Iamkanmi Kanmi is one comedian who always has funny comments and replies for everything. He is absolutely fascinating to watch and his skits, OMG!! His skits will get you rolling. He is so good he featured in Wizkid song. After featuring to Falz Brilliant this chap, Brilliant.

Maraji G l o r i a Oloruntobi, the Edo state born graduate of covenant University came into limelight with her great lip-syncing ability. She is a regular customer on musically and has inspired a lot of people who also want to be in the lip-sync business. She has moved on to comedy and her hilarious skills are a source of joy. She is a great inspiration to many and one to look out for. Ebiye Comedian Ebiye slaughtered the internet with his perfect imitation of the robbery incidence involving our dearest OBO, Davido. His facial expressions will send you rolling especially when he is in a position where he has to explain something something that is not in his favour. 2016 has been awesome for him. Looking forward to him blessing our screen in 2017. Wofaifada Call her the queen of comedy and she came into limelight and has been doing well getting tons of followers and comedy skits making and ensuring that her fans ends up laughing. Ride on, we hope to see more from you.

Lizzy Jay (Omo Ibadan)

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Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Relationship L3

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Starting off a new relationship? Ask yourself if truly you are prepared!!

Entering a new relationship is a big deal, particularly when your past relationships have continually failed. If you are having reservations about starting fresh with someone new, it

things that went wrong in your prior What worked relationships?

past

aspects of a functional and healthy to ask yourself to ensure that your next relationship is the happiest, healthiest one yet. Am I ready? Relationships take time and energy. Make sure your current lifestyle is ready for the commitment. If you have a new job, if you are in pursuit of a dream, or if you are endearing a family emergency, it might not be best to throw another human being into the mix. Wait until you are settled before considering a relationship. Am I truly over my ex? Do not enter into a new relationship if your answer is NO, and you secretly want your ex back. Rebound relationships are not only destined to fail, they are destined to bruise the emotions of your new partner. No one wants to feel like they are a rebound, and no one deserves to be one. The best way to get over your ex is to work on yourself. Decide what and what personal aspect of your own life need adjusting to make your next relationship a success. What did not work in past relationships? for your last partner. Perhaps it lacked trust or honesty. Maybe your of distance. Make a list of all the

transfer those ideas into a new one. If your own relationships lack insight, look at the couples around you. Perhaps your own parent or friends have harbored long-term relationships, and can lend some advice. What kind of relationship am I looking for? In other words, how serious do you want it to be? This is important, not only for your own sake, but for the sake of your new, potential partner. you ready to settle down? Be sure to discuss your answer with them before the two of you get in too deep. Avoid wasting time by making sure you are on the same page. Do they share my morals? Just because someone likes the same activities, or the same movies mean they are right for you. You have to dig deeper. Do they have the same beliefs? Not religion or politics. I mean, how do they treat other people world? What are they passionate about? And if you are looking to settle down with this person; what will they teach their children? Is it the same thing you would want your own children to learn?

What do I want out of this relationship? Maybe you are looking for support, love or companionship. Maybe you are looking for a best friend or maybe you are simply looking for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;good timeâ&#x20AC;?. It is important to determine these things before entering

I, for one, have made the mistake of dating someone just because, I was bored and confused and blinded to the fact that they were completely wrong for me. They

to decipher whether you are in it for the right reasons, and whether or not this person can provide what you desire. Do I love myself? You cannot love someone else if you

Would I be proud to introduce this person as my partner? When you get into a new relationship, eventually, you will have to introduce them to everyone in your life. Are you excited about this? If the answer is NO,

deserving of love, you might doubt or deny the love you receive from someone else, which can be extremely frustrating for them.

Do my friends and family like this person? Usually, the people who know you best

What characteristics am I looking for in a partner?

because they are seeing something you

me, I was more interested in telling them about myself, than learning about them.

work? Does your prospective partner embody most of these characteristics?

Do I even want to be in a relationship?

Does this person bring out the best in me?

one, or if you just love being single, wrong with that. But if you have considered all these

to be your complete self? Am I really interested in this person?

ready, then go for it! We are all rooting for you.

Wellness L4

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Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Eyola

Setting up a sewing studio 1ne There are many advantages to setting up a sewing studio in your own home. While you can commission for traditional and modern outfits to be made by a dressmaker working from their own premises, a tailor working in your home will create a more desirable and well-made garment. Why? Because you’ll be on hand for fittings and to answer any niggling questions or make slight adjustments to the design in real-time, before it’s too late. Here’s a list of basic equipment you’ll need to get your studio up and running. 2wo An industrial sewing machine and an overlocker machine are essential. Machines come in a wide range of sizes, models and price points. However, if you have some money to splurge, automatic sewing machines will give you the best finishing. Commit to your sewing studio by investing in a blind hem machine, a coverstitch machine - great for sewing swimwear, knits and other stretchy materials -, a button-hole machine and a leather sewing machine, if you’re looking to make leather a regular staple in your designs. Different fabrics such as silk, cotton, suede and leather require different sewing needles, so make sure you stock up on a wide range of machine needles. It is also wise to purchase an adjustable stool or chair so that your seamstress can sit comfortably while tailoring your garment.

6ix Cutting and measuring tools play an important role in tailoring a beautiful garment. Tailoring scissors are required in all sizes from large scissors, for cutting thick fabrics, to shears with a zigzag blade, which create frayresistant edges on garments to embroidery scissors, for close-up detailed handwork such as unpicking hems. All scissors should be sharp and used specifically for garment cutting. Other tools required include: thread clippers, rotary cutter, tracing wheel, tape measure – preferably with centimeters on one side and inches on the other-, button hole spacer and sizer and both wooden and metal rulers. 7even Other essential bits and bobs you need include: a wide array of buttons in different sizes and styles, hook and eyes, diamanté stones and all other trimmings of your choice. Stock up on trimmings and fabrics whenever you spot one that catches your eye. Even though you might not use it that very week or month, chances are that one day you’ll find that a trimming you once purchased will be the perfect accompaniment to the irò, bùbà and gele that you commissioned.

8ight Miscellaneous sewing suppliers: Tailoring pins, the longer the better. A pin cushion or a magnet is also a great buy, perfect for keeping loose pins in one place. A thumb thimble. Safety pins of different sizes. Assorted sew3hree ing and embroidery threads (120 gauge sewing threads is a good quality Industrial steam irons usually come with an iron table. These irons will to use for most fabrics), thread clippers, at least one garment rail, tailor’s help you get professional and high quality results and are longer lasting dummy, tailor’s chalk, seam ripper and pattern paper or card. when compared to household irons. It is important that the room is always well ventilated when using these irons. 4our A pattern cutting table does not need to be a professional tailor’s table. As long as it is wide, long, stable and completely flat, it should do the job just fine. Should your pattern cutting table not be long or wide enough for a particular garment, a pattern cutting mat would be a good investment. 5ive Calico, also called muslin, is a cheap unbleached cotton fabric that tailors use to test out a design, after the pattern cutting stage, to ensure that the design and fit are perfect. Once the changes have been made and the pattern has been approved and adjusted, the tailor then sews the garment in the final, expensive fabric.