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Buhari marks Nigeria @ 57 with troops in Maiduguri

Ï Osinbajo wants leaders to take responsibility towards nation’s building Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏ In his usual way of

boosting the morale of men and officers of the Nigerian military, President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday marked the 57th Independence anniversary in Maiduguri, the Borno

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Unpaid salaries: Uproar as President

says 36 states received N1,642trn Ï Govs signed undertaking but not true to their words - NLC Ï Govs owing should be subjected to fiscal scrutiny, says ex-Commissioner Ï ‘With devolution of power, non-performing governors will be voted out’.

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NUC scraps PGDE training for lecturers with PhDs 5 Produce Nnamdi Kanu, family asks Nigerian Army 5 Failure to restructure Nigeria, cause of stunted growth, says Wike 7

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Uproar as Buhari says 36 states received N1,642trn to no avail Continued from page 1 mark the Nigeria’s 57 Independence anniversary may have come and gone, but the ripple effects it has left behind may continue to be an important national dis-

course in days to come.

Among other critical aspects of the broadcast was the President’s disclosure that his administration has disbursed a whopping N1.642 trillion to the 36

states in 2 years and four months.

Buhari listed the processes of the funds’ disbursement to the 36 states and 774 local government areas as follow: State Excess Crude

Account loans, Budget Support Facility, Stabilisation Fund Release - N200billion in 2015; N441billion in 2016, and N1trillion in 2017.

According to the President, altogether, these funds

totaled N1.642trillion. He said the Federal Government’s action was hinged on the consideration that would enable the “states to pay outstanding salaries, pensions and small business suppliers who had been all but crippled over the years.”

He said: “With respect to the economy, the Government has remained pro-active in its diversification policy. The Federal Government’s agricultural Anchor Borrowers Programme, which I launched in November 2015, has been an outstanding success with N43.92billion released through the CBN and 13 participating institutions; 200,000 small holder farm-

ers from 29 states of the federation benefitting; 233,000 hectares of farmland cultivating eight commodities, namely, rice, wheat, maize, cotton, soya-beans, poultry, cassava and Groundnuts, in addition to fish farming.

“These initiatives have been undertaken in close collaboration with the states. I wish to commend the efforts of the Governors of Kebbi, Lagos, Ebonyi and Jigawa states for their support to the rice and fertilizer revolutions.

“Equally commendable are the contributions of the governors of Ondo, Edo, Delta, Imo, Cross River, Benue, Ogun, Kaduna Continued on page 6

Produce Nnamdi Kanu, family asks Nigeria Army Sunday Nwakanma, L-R: Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu; his deputy, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu and Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chikwendu Kalu, during an Inter Denominational Church Service to mark the 57th Independence Celebration at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Umuahia, Abia State... on Sunday.

NUC scraps PGDE training for lecturers with PhDs

Augustine Okezie, Abuja

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sities Commission (NUC) has adopted pedagogical training as an alternative to postgraduate diploma in education (PGDE) for academics with PhDs. Director of Research, Innovation and Information Technology in NUC, Suleiman Ramon-Yusuf, who made the above disclosure in Abuja at the end of a weeklong training for lecturers on pedagogical skills, jointly organised by NUC and Nile University in collaboration with University of Sussex in the United Kingdom, said NUC does not believe university professors needed to acquire PGDE to be good lecturers, adding that though some opinion leaders have tried to force PGDE on the Nigerian University System (NUS), NUC has adopted Pedagogical training as an alternative route to PGDE. He said “We are proposing that yes it is important to have pedagogical training but it does not have to be at the level of the PGDE

because they are different ways, such as what we are doing now, to approach this training in modular format so that there is continuous improvement in the competencies of our lecturers.’’

“Now, this course which we have organised as NUC in collaboration with the University of Sussex is part of a long process through which we hope to incrementally improve the standard of teaching and learning in Nigeria.’’

“At NUC we believe that the modular approach to faculty development through pedagogical training is a more realistic approach given the fact that many academics have resisted suggestion that they needed to acquire the PGDE to be considered as effective lecturers,” he said.

The NUC director further maintained that over 80 lecturers took part in the weeklong course, adding that the training was one of the series of steps taken by the commission to ensure that over time; more Nigerian lectures are exposed to the modern method of teaching in line with global

best practices.

Also speaking, the University of Sussex Director of International Recruitment and Development, Prof Richard Follet, described the training as absolutely astounding by the quality of participants who engaged in everything that was done.

Follet said the training was a new venture between University of Sussex and NUC, working with different universities, adding that in the past, the research centre at the University Of Sussex Centre Of International Education historically carried out a lot of research in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.

“We were encouraged by the NUC to share some of the pedagogy and practice that we use, what we have also enjoyed from the session is that we’ve had the pedagogy and practice from the Nigerian lecturers shared with us.

“So we go home knowing a lot more about higher education in Nigeria and ideas about how we can teach and we hope that we’ve also shared the same with col-

leagues who we participated in the course,” he said.

One of the participants, Prof Denis Aribodo, a professor of Public Health Parasitological, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, expressed confidence that Nigerian lecturers who have been doing very well, will do better with this new method.

Aribodo said when fully applied, the pedagogical skills learned at the training will not only make Nigerian lecturers better, but also benefit Nigerian students and make them better graduates, which will translate to a better Nigerian society.

Another participant, Dr Musa Bawa, from Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai, described the pedagogical method learned at the training as a very good one as it is a modern approach.

Bawa noted that the traditional approach was teacher-centred where the teacher dominates the class, does most of the things, leaving out the students, but here the students are guided through to discover the facts themselves.

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The family of the leader of the Independent Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Sunday, asked the Nigeria Army to produce their son.

This was even as Kanu’s whereabouts remains unknown since after the September 14 military raid of the family house at Afaraukwu, Umuahia thje Abia State capital.

His younger brother, Prince Emma Kanu, who made the call on Sunday, expressed his strong belief that the IPOB leader was captured by the army during the raid or may have even killed.

He made a strong assertion that his brother is in the custody of the army and urged the military to release him to the police.

“It is either they (soldiers) captured him or killed him when they attacked our house. If they captured him they should release him to the police, and if they killed him they should produce the corpse because he was last seen moments before the raid,” he said.

Prince Emma also alleged that the whereabouts of his parents, HRM Eze Israel Kanu, and Ugoeze Sally Kanu, has remained unknown since after the attack, stating that the family had been searching for the IPOB leader and his parents since after the military attack but with-

out success.

However, in a response, the Army said that Kanu was not in its custody, dismissing the allegation as false.

Recall that traditional rulers in Ibeku land had last week asked the army to produce the monarch who they said they had not sighted since after the unprovoked invasion.

The monarchs had also accused the army of desecrating the throne for raiding the palace without provocation while condemning the attack.

Kanu’s younger brother who said the family had remained in shock over the attack called on the international community to prevail on the Nigeria Army to produce his parents and the IPOB leader.

He further expressed shock that the palace of a serving traditional ruler could be raided by the military without provocation in a broad daylight under democratic administration.

When contacted, the Army Public Relations Officer, Major Gbadamosi Oyegoke said he was not authorised to comment on the matter, and simply referred our correspondent to a contact he said “ is in charge of the Operation Python Dance in Abia.”

When contacted, the owner of the contact who did not disclose his name simply said “Kanu is not in army custody.”

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Buhari marks Nigeria @ 57 in Maiduguri Continued from page 1 Staff (CDS), Gen Gabriel Olonishakin landed at the Nigerian Air Force base in Maiduguri.

The President and Governor Shettima then boarded a waiting chopper to the parade ground of Maimalari Army Cantonment where a joint military outfit, codenamed ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ as well as the 7th Division of the Nigerian Army both have their operational headquarters.

Buhari, inspected a guard of honour and parade by

troops before addressing soldiers, policemen and paramilitary personnel involved in fighting Boko Haram in Borno State.

In his address, Buhari said the efforts put in place by security forces in sustaining peace, unity and progress of Nigeria as an indivisible country is highly commendable. He pledged federal government’s continuous support for troops of ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ to end lingering crisis of insurgents and terrorism in the north east.

He said, “We are here today in Borno State to interact

with you (troops) and to celebrate the 57th Independence Day anniversary. I want to commend you for your sacrifices in the fight against insurgents. I am here as a morale booster and I assure you that we will continue to do our best to support you in the frontline and end all forms of terrorism in our dear country.

“We as government will continue to improve on the economy to create jobs for the teaming youths. We are also determined to kick corruption out of this country.

I was a state governor some-

times ago and Borno was my base. At that time, nobody thought Borno would witness any crisis, but I want to reiterate that we will do our best to restore peace in any part of this great country.”

After addressing the troops, the President cut the anniversary cake and interacted with soldiers wounded in action including Sergeants Owen Eze who was shot on the neck during an operation in Gwoza.

Earlier in his welcome address, CDS Olonisakin appreciated President Buhari for his decision to celebrate

the 57th Independence Anniversary with gallant troops who have all sacrificed their lives in the fight against Boko Haram Sect.

He said, “This visit by Mr. President is really a morale booster to us on the frontline. In the last two years, the people in the North -East witnessed series of wanton killings and destruction of properties by insurgents, but we are glad for the relative peace being enjoyed now. And this could not have been achieved without the tremendous support we have been receiving from Mr. President.”

Other heads of security establishments present during the President’s visit include the Chief of Army Staff ( COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, Chiefs of Air and Naval Staff, Air Marshall Abubakar Sadique and Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas, the Director General of the Department of State Services, Alhaji Lawal Daura among others.

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L-R: Representative of the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, Capt. Iheanacho Ebubeogu (rtd); representative of the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Adm. Silvanus Abbah; Chairman of the occasion, Gen. Jonathan Garba (rtd); Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside and Chairman, House Committee on Maritime Safety, Usman Bago, during the harmonised NIMASA stakeholders interactive forum, in Lagos… at the weekend.

An Igbo man saved my life during the civil war – Gov Lalong Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

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nor, Simon Lalong, has appeal to Nigerians to stop beating the drum of war and anything that will cause chaos in the country but to embrace genuine dialogue as an alternative for the cry for marginalization and injustice.

Lalong said the gory images and experience of the civil war still remain green in his mind and how an Igbo man who was his guardian was brutally killed after saving his life.

Lalong stated this on Sunday during the Independence Church Service at the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Headquarters Jos, Plateau State.

He said: “The memory

of what happened to me when I was three years old is still fresh in my mind; an Igbo man who was my guardian that married my aunty was killed and before he was killed, he took me and locked me inside a room and he was killed.

“After that, the people came and opened the door and saw a three year old boy, they bang the door and left, that memory is still fresh in my mind and anybody who is beating drums of war has not seen it,” he said.

The governor admonished Nigerians to stop carrying arms against each other and expressed dismay over those beating drums of disintegration of the country.

He expressed optimistic that the country would not break after surviving

many upheaval and urged various regions to pursue genuine reconciliation that will strengthen the bond of peace and unity in diversity.

“In the midst of clamour for agitation and restructuring, Nigeria still stand strong in unity with each other; I am sure that if a referendum is conducted on whether Nigeria should break up or remain united, those who want the country break will not be up to 10 percent.”

Mr. Lalong said Nigeria has come a long way and cannot break now that it has attended 57th years of togetherness despite the upheavals and the challenges the country has went through.

“If true federalism will address the injustice and

cry for marginalisation in the country, government should be ready to address it but we should all agree to live together: but for anybody to give any excuse on why the country should separate, this is because the person has not seen war,” he said.

However, our correspondent reports that the state is calm despite the quit notice of October 1 deadline given to the Igbo people to quit northern Nigeria, even though most shops remain under lock and key.

The state government had earlier announced the celebration will be low key and survey round town by our reporter indicated that Christians attended church service using the opportunity to pray for the nation.

and Plateau states for their support for the Presidential initiative for palm oil, rubber, cashew, cassava, potatoes and other crops.”

While sounding optimistic of a bumper harvest in the new cropping season, Buhari said that “with the abundance of rainfall last year and this year, agriculture has enjoyed Divine intervention.”

The President also said that, since December last year, “this administration has produced over 7 million 50Kg bags of fertilizer. Eleven blending plants with a capacity of 2.1 million metric tons have been reactivated. We have saved $150 million in foreign exchange and N60 billion in subsidy. Fertilizer prices have dropped from N13, 000 per 50Kg bag to N5, 500.

“Furthermore, a new presidential initiative is starting with each state of the Federation creating a minimum of 10,000 jobs for unemployed youths, again with the aid of CBN’s development finance initiatives.”

Buhari also admitted that his administration was facing some challenges, but said they were being addressed: “Power remains a huge problem. As of September 12th, production of power reached an all-time high of 7,001 Megawatts.

Government is increasing its investment, clearing up the operational and financial logjam bedeviling the industry. We hope to reach 10,000 Megawatts by 2020.

“Key priorities include

better energy mix through solar and Hydro technologies. I am glad to say that after many years of limbo, Mambilla Power Project has taken off.”

He said the government has made moves to address macro/microeconomic challenges facing the economy. “Elsewhere in the economy, the special window created for manufacturers, investors and exporters, foreign exchange requirements has proved very effective. Since April, about $7bn has come through this window alone.

The main effect of these policies is improved confidence in the economy and better investment sentiments.

“The country has recorded 7 consecutive months of lower inflation, Naira rate is beginning to stabilise, appreciating from N525 per $1 in February this year to N360 today. Broad-based economic growth is leading us out of recession.”

As parts of the ongoing efforts to stabilise the economy, Buhari said that, “In addition, the government’s current N500bn Special Intervention Programme is targeting groups through Home Grown School Feeding Programme, N-Power Job creation to provide loans to small-scale traders and artisans, Conditional Cash Transfer, Family Homes Fund and Social Housing Scheme.”

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Failure to restructure Nigeria, cause of stunted growth, says Wike Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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Governor Nyesom Ezebunwo Wike of Rivers State has declared that the slow developmental pace of Nigeria has been worsened by what he described as the failure on the part of our leaders to successfully redefine and restructure the country towards a progressive path since indepen-

dence.

In an independence day address at the Sharks Stadium in Port Harcourt, Sunday, Governor Wike said Nigerians must unite behind the national flag, setting aside the narrative of division, violence, and hate and replace them with the narrative of peace and unity.

He said: “After nearly 18 unbroken years of democ-

racy and despite positive assertions to the contrary, our democracy keeps floundering under the watch of the Federal Government just as the vast majority of Nigerians are alienated from the State and estranged from the development process and denied the dividends of democracy.

“If economic progress is the test of our democracy then we have woe-

fully failed as a nation. For 57 years we abandoned all other economic options and depended on a single economic product derived from the natural bowels of the Niger Delta,” the governor asserted.

Governor Wike said that the reality was that the country was deeply divided, constantly flirting with crisis from the hegemonic tendencies of the powers

L-R: Guest Speaker, Mrs. Adesua Onyenokwe; Mrs. Mavi Isibor; Wife of the Governor of Lagos-State/Chairman of Committee of Wives of Lagos-State Officials (COWLSO), Mrs. Bolanle Ambode; Lagos State Police Commissioner, Imohimi Edgal and another speaker, Mrs. Janet Adetu, during the COWLSO one-day training programme in Lagos… on recently.

Uproar as Buhari says 36 states received N1,642trn Continued from page 6 bursed to the states.

Among those who have raised questions for the state governors and local government managers to answer is the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

In an interview with one of our correspondents, the NLC, while reacting to Federal Government’s claim, said that, “the governors signed an undertaking that they will fully utilise the monies released over the years, but evidently, they are not true to their word.

According to the Secretary General, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Dr. Peter Ozo-Esan: “It is very true that the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration released resources to state governors to meet up the wages and emolument of its workers

and pensioners. It is unfortunate that some states, after receiving those monies, have not applied them properly or transparently. They continue to owe backlog of salaries and pensions.”

He said, labour leaders, including the NLC have “embarked on several struggles to compel the state governors to pay the people they owe. Most recently, we were in Makurdi, Benue State capital, to continue the struggle. The state is one of the worst states owing workers’ salaries. The government owes civil servants 7 months, local government workers and teachers are owed 11 months; and pensioners 13 months”.

‘The state chapter of NLC has issued the state government a warning strike notice; and we, at the central, have thrown our full support; and we are

ready to provide them with whatever they want.”

He said although, not all the 36 states have defaulted in payment of salaries and pensions, as some have utilised the funds to address workers’ plight, however, he disclosed that, “From state to state, we have had different struggles. Zamfara State just concluded two weeks of strike; and at the end, the government now came to an understanding on how to release resources; these are what needed to be done; and we encouraged our state councils to engage effectively and when necessary, we are ready to come to their aid to prosecute the struggles.”

The union scribe added that, “Even in Imo, Oyo states and all over the place, we are in a continuous struggle to ensure that workers are paid.”

He said: “We have data and statistics of states that owe; and those that do not owe; and the amount released so far to them. We released only recently, every state, those owing and those not owing.

“So far, there are 10 states that have problems out of the 36 states, including the FCT. The 10 states owing are of different degrees and amounts, while other states are up to date.”

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that be, who he said, had failed and were unwilling to even acknowledge the depth of injustice against other sections of the country, especially the minority resource-bearing communities.

He continued: “We all crave for strong national institutions to support our democracy, protect our freedoms and advance our development. Unfortunately, instead of advancing our democracy and protecting our liberties, some of our most important national institutions, especially the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigerian Police have become the undertakers of their destruction by acts of deliberate compromise, partisanship and even sabotage in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities.”

The governor added: “How else can we attribute INEC’s misfeasance and criminal complicity in the emerging but strange jurisprudential contraption in election disputes where fake results produced and procured from the custody of terribly partisan Police agency were validated and accepted as evidentially superior to its own results by the electoral tribunals to overturn the returns it genuinely and rightly made in respect of the outcome of the 2016 legislative re-run elections in Rivers State?”

Governor Wike said that after 57 years of independence, the nation’s judiciary constantly suffered from systemic intimidation and denied the strength to act with courage and conviction to defend the constitutional rights of Nigerians to freely elect their leaders through free and fair elections.

“It is obvious that for so

long as the Federal Government continues to weaken the nation’s democratic institutions, in including the judiciary our democracy will continue to stutter and Nigerians would never have the genuine chance to effectively exercise their constitutional right to freely and fairly elect the right leaders to move the country forward.

“Apart from its visible involvement in election rigging, the Special AntiRobbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigerian Police has ironically and manifestly become the most serious threat to the security of lives and property in Rivers State. So many people who have been victims of criminal extortion, robbery, kidnapping, and torture continue to recount their ordeals from this criminal gang masquerading as security operatives in the State,” he said.

The governor said Nigerians collectively have the key to a peaceful, united, and better Nigeria which, according to him: “We must therefore all commit ourselves to sincere leadership, socio-economic justice, fiscal federalism, the rule of law, free and fair elections, respect for human rights, eradication of poverty, access to quality education, full employment and the guarantee of peaceful existence.”

The event was marked by parade by the Nigerian Police, Para-military Organisations, school children and voluntary youth organisations. There were presentation of trophies to winning schools and voluntary youth organisations.

The highpoint of the 57th Independence Celebration in Rivers State was the release of Peace Pigeons by Governor Wike.

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Nigeria @ 57: Buhari has made significant achievements - Gov Abubakar Samuel Luka, Bauchi

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med Abdullahi Abubakar of Bauchi State has said that the Buhari administration has, despite numerous challenges, recorded some remarkable achievements within the last two years of its inception.

“57years is a significant milestone in a nation’s life cycle, it has keep Nigeria as one country since independence which is a great achievement despite the challenges the nation had faced in the past and the ones it is facing at present,” the governor noted.

Governor Mohammed made the remark in a speech on Sunday to mark the country’s 57th independence anniversary.

He said: “Within the last 57 years, this country has had its ups and downs. Such is however to be expected in any country that is struggling to attain a nationhood. Some of our greatest achievements are our ability to keep the country as one indivisible entity and the entrenchment of democratic rule through successive elections without any military intervention which span a period of eighteen years. This indeed is an important achievement and is an indication of paradigm shift.”

Abubakar who pointed out that the 57th Independence anniversary is coming halfway into the life of the Buhari’s administration observed that despite challenges; the President has recorded some laudable achievements within the last two years.

The governor added that, “the APC led administration in the country has within this period made significant achievement in the areas of security, healthcare delivery, education and tackling unemployment as well as provision of infrastructure, human capital development and the fight against corruption which brought some

sanity in the system.”

He informed that the APC administration in Bauchi State has also recorded some achievements within the same period saying that the areas which his administration recorded the achievements include; security, healthcare delivery, education, youths and women empowerment, provision of infrastructure and other areas.

“We intend to do more in these and other areas so that our people will continue to enjoy the dividends of democracy.

My administration is committed to protection of lives and properties of all Bauchi State citizens and residents,” he assured.

The governor who noted that Bauchi State is the most peaceful and safest state in the North East attributed it to the peaceful disposition of the state, adding that the state has been home to a good number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who were dislodged from their hometowns as a result of the insurgency that ravaged some parts of the North East region.

C’River APC urges Nigerians to look beyond challenges Edem Edem, Calabar ÏÏÏThe

Cross River State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has called on Nigerians to look beyond the challenges facing the country and continue to preach and live in peace.

In a statement signed by the state chairman, Mr. John Ochala, to mark Nigeria’s 57th independence anniversary, the party also urged Nigerians to be patriotic citizen who love their country and not people who believe they are better apart.

The APC chairman said

that one of the challenges drawing Nigeria backward is that not so many people including those in leadership positions believe and love the country which is why most leaders are so committed to looting than developing the country.

The party commended the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari to build a prosperous, United and peaceful Nigeria.

“We congratulate Nigeria and Nigerians for the journey so far. It has not been easy but we need to take the positives and continue to see reasons to live in peace as well as

love our dear country.

“The single bane to Nigeria development is that most Nigerians don’t think and act as people who believe in this country that is why you see people loot this nation like Nigeria will vanish from the surface of the earth. Some leaders are more united in looting than developing the country.

“We sincerely commend the achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari so far. His policy on agriculture is paying off as our economy is now gradually moving away from over

dependent on oil. His anti-corruption war has given Nigeria a good image in the international community, job creation through the N-Power and many others.

“The truth is that as a country, we are not yet where we want to be but we are definitely not where we used to be therefore we have every reason to be thankful to God for everything. For us, our greatest achievement is remaining together as one indivisible nation and we commend President Buhari efforts in this regard.”

Ogun State Governor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun (middle), during the 57th Independence Day Celebration at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta, Ogun State...on Sunday.

Nigeria is waxing strong at 57 -Okorocha Val Okara, Owerri

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state governor, Chief Rochas Okorocha, says Nigeria is waxing strong despite certain challenges, saying that with the sound policies of the current administration, such challenges would soon be things of the past.

Okorocha made the observation in a statewide broadcast marking the country’s 57th independence and said it was not the time to discuss the country’s shortcomings but a time to discuss the successes of the

Country but what must be done to move the nation forward.

He remarked that all that the nation needs now is to persevere in a unity of purpose.

He said: “In Imo State, we have tried to contribute our quota by providing the much needed dividends of democracy in all we have promised our great people of Imo State. It is a fact that today Imo state has witnessed unprecedented level of development in all dimensions. Worthy to mention is the free education at all levels from primary, second-

ary to University in this State. Our landscape has changed for good and our city looking better for it.”

Governor Okorocha further stated that though the country is not there yet, but the nation is laying the basic foundation upon which other subsequent governments must build on.

The governor explained that today’s leaders will soon hand over the nation to the younger generation and where they have failed as their parents, the younger ones cannot afford to fail, but must stand firm not to repeat the mistakes of their fathers.

Independence: Osun Assembly calls for sober reflections suggests the ÏÏÏOsun State House maximized need for Leadership to examof Assembly under the leadership of Hon Najeem Salam has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the 57th Anniversary of the State of nation for sober reflection on the state of the nation.

The Assembly, in a statement by the Chairman House Committee on Information and Strategy, Hon Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, maintained that though the occasion is a milestone in the chequered history of the nation, it calls for sincere evaluation and measurement of the journey so far.

The Assembly noted that at 57, it is worrisome that the nation was bogged down by issues of ethnicity, nepotism and is yet to realize her potential as giant of Africa.

It points that the fact that both the human and natural endowment has not been

ine the underlying factors responsible for the awkward growth.

The lawmaking body contended that security challenge, unemployment and gross deficit in infrastructure, obvious challenge in education and inability of the nation to feed herself are pointers that all is not well with the nation.

The parliamentarian calls for proactive measures on the part of political leadership at all levels, saying there is the need to initiate a process that would address all forms of injustice, inequality and equity.

Osun Assembly also advocates better attitude on the part of politicians and electorate to break the cycle of cash and carry politics and also charged electorate in particular not see politicians as money making machine.

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Obaseki approves release of 70 prisoners *Urges Nigerians to aim for greatness

Titus Akhigbe, Benin As part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 57th independence anniversary, the governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, on Sunday approved the release of 70 inmates from various prisons across the state.

The 70 inmates to be released have been in prison for a considerable time, some of them not less than two years without trial.

Obaseki said this was a step towards improving the justice delivery system in the state as well as reducing the number of awaiting-trial inmates by 50 percent, which is part of Federal Government’s policy on decongesting prisons.

He, however, stated that the inmates would be sternly cautioned to stay away from crime before they are let go.

At a church service held earlier to mark the independence anniversary, Governor Obaseki, urged Nigerians to be grateful for the opportunity to coexist peacefully in a free nation for 57 years, stressing, “We are united as a nation and poised for greatness.”

The service held at the Christ Embassy Zonal Headquarter, Erediauwa Street, off Ekehuan Road, Benin City, Edo State.

Governor Obaseki said Nigerians have all accepted that we are one indivisible nation and added that the ongoing conversation on restructuring is not one that would divide the nation, but rather enhance its growth and prosperity.

“As a country, we are en-

dowed. The problem is not Nigeria. We only need to change our attitude as a people and the nation will certainly grow and develop and our people will prosper.”

He said, as a people, Nigerians need to be much more productive, as the era of easy oil money is over and to get ahead in the new dispensation, the people must become more productive and enterprising.

Obaseki called on leaders in all spheres of society to go back to their communities and organise their people towards spurring the country to greatness.

The head Pastor of the church, Moses Olayemi, called on Nigerians to always have positive thoughts towards the country, and only make good statements about themselves, no matter how challenging their circumstances may appear to be.

Other government functionaries at the church service include the first lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki; the Chief of Staff, Taiwo Akerele; the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr Crusoe Osagie; the Commissioner for Art, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs, Osazee Osemwegie-Ero; Commissioner for Environment, Reginald Okun; Commissioner for Wealth Creation, Cooperatives and Employment, Emmanuel Usoh; Commissioner for youth and Special Duties, Mika Amanokha; Commissioner for Health, David Osifo and APC Women leader, Aisosa Amadasun.

Nigeria’s strength lies in its unity- Conoil Afolabi Adesola

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nation’s total energy company has enjoined Nigerians to focus more on those great qualities that bind us together as the world’s most populous black nation and ignore the intangible things that tend to divide us.

In a goodwill message on the occasion of the country’s 57th independence anniversary, the oil major advised Nigerians to deepen their sense of patriotism to rekindle the nation’s flame of oneness and fortify its enviable position in the comity of nations.

While urging Nigerians to continue to work assiduously towards ensuring togetherness with a view to guaranteeing a brighter future for the country, it implored them to maximize their common ideals to foster the nation’s unity

despite its diversity.

Noting that Nigeria’s journey to nationhood has been characterized by milestones that demonstrate its strengths, Conoil urged Nigerians to recommit themselves to own and live the country’s national anthem with the resolve “to serve their fatherland with all their strength as one nation, bound in freedom, peace and unity”.

On its own part, the Company reiterated its unalloyed commitment, as a proudly Nigerian company, to continue to play its role in creating wealth and job opportunities to Nigerians while providing worldclass services to meet their energy needs.

The Company challenged Nigerians to harness their creative and productive abilities to the maximum to aid the country on its road to self-sufficiency.

Delta State Governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa (middle); his wife, Dame Edith (4th right) and others, cutting the cake to mark the 57th Independence Day Celebration in Delta State... on Sunday.

Nigeria not done badly at 57 -Obla Edem Bassey, Calabar

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Senior Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Prosecution, Mr. Okoi Obono-Obla, has said that Nigeria at 57 has not done badly. “The prospect of Nigeria becoming the beckon of African race is bright.” Obla who was speaking to our correspondent on phone said that he was excited and glad that despites many hurdles, the country still remain united and indivisible.

Hear him, “I am excited, glad that despite everything, the Nigeria federation had survived.

For almost 103 years, this country was amalgamat-

ed, 3rd January 1914, a Nigeria Federation, we are 103 years old and 57 old as an Independence country, we have come a long way.

“Nigeria has come to stay; Nigeria will be the beckon stone for other black race and it is a corner stone for other African countries and a confederation of the black race because the black race has been bounced since the collapse of the ancient Egypt and in the next 100 years, Nigeria will be a black World Power. It is the light of the black people of the universe,” he stated.

Asked if Nigeria has achieved the dreams of her founding fathers, Obla said, “Not completely but we will get there because

under the government of President Mohammedu Buhari, a solid foundation has been laid for us to achieve the dreams of our founding fathers, a united country premise on social justice, democracy, economic prosperity, a people of different diversity but united under one banner.

“So we will get there, we are just half way from achieving the dreams of our founding fathers, we have not done badly despite everything and now that we have leadership that is credible, a leadership that is transparent, we shall get there” he added.

Consequently, on economy, the Special Adviser to President Buhari pointed out, “The economy is

beginning to make a remarkable recovery, we are beginning to diversify the economic, agriculture is booming, farmers are making money and infrastructural facilities are springing up all over the country.

“Thousands of youths have been employed, we are on the part of getting there, for the first time we have a responsible leadership in the country. The prospect is there, you can feel it, as I said the most important thing is the leadership that is committed, a leadership that is dedicated, a leadership that is patriotic, a leadership that is responsible and I can say that we now have that leadership in the country.”

StarTimes congratulates Nigeria at 57 Darlington Phillips, Lagos

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Executive Officer of StarTimes Nigeria, Mr. Justin Zhang, has congratulated Nigerians in a goodwill message to mark the occasion of the country’s 57th independence anniversary.

In a statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer, StarTimes, Justin Zhang stated that Nigeria’s greatness cannot be halted, irrespective of any challenges the country may have. He noted that StarTimes will continue to align with the vision of the founding fathers, past heroes, statesmen and leaders at all levels

on providing the basic necessities to every Nigerian, which he said includes affordable entertainment.

He said as Nigeria marches on towards social, economic and technological greatness, StarTimes acknowledges the role technology plays, especially communication technology in shaping the cultural life of the people.

“While we celebrate with all Nigerians on this special day, we are also proud to note that the Nigerian government through her investment in communication technologies has wittingly subscribed to the time tested tenets that

building social cohesion and trust between the nation and its people remain the veritable anchor for progress and development for all to rely and be proud as a nation.

“At StarTimes, we understand how important communication is, as a vehicle of cohesion, hence we have developed and deployed cross cultural programs and projects that cut across social and political barriers at very affordable prices for our subscribers and viewers.”

“As partners with the Federal Government in the ongoing digitalization process, StarTimes has ex-

panded its presence in Nigeria with the setting up of digital television manufacturing plant in the country, thereby driving home its commitments to the project and at the same time give credence to the government’s local contents policy while creating more jobs across the country.” The statement read.

StarTimes would further deepen its engagement with the people of Nigeria, especially in rural communities as demonstrated by its flagship corporate social responsibility initiative dubbed ‘Digital Village Project’ to Hulumi in Abuja.

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Indigenous companies can’t enforce Local Content Act, says court Peter Fowoyo, Lagos

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L-R: Chairman, Investiture Planning Committee/Vice President, Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy (NAPharm), Sir Ifeanyi Atueyi; President, NAPharm, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi; President, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Pharm. Ahmed Yakasai; Keynote Speaker and Professor of Pharmacology, Isa Marte Hussaini and General Secretary of the Academy, Prof. Fola Tayo, during the Investiture of New Fellows of NAPharm in Lagos… at the weekend.

Cult leader, 75 others nabbed in Lagos Joy Anyim, Lagos

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Lagos State Taskforce has arrested the alleged ring leader of the ‘Omije Boys’ cult group Franklin Anyawun, and 75 other miscreants around the Oshodi and Iyana-Ipaja areas of the state.

The suspects, who were arrested during an enforcement operations tagged ‘Eradication of Criminal Hideouts,’ was carried out at mid-night on Saturday.

Anyawun, who is 28 years and lives at No. 11, Oremeji Street, Iyana-Ipaja was caught with Baggs of Indian hemp and confessed to have been terrorising and dispossessed innocent members of the public of their valuable items at Iyana-Ipaja and its environs.

He also confessed further to be selling illicit drugs to miscreants and hoodlums around Oshodi, Fadeyi, Idi-oro at Mushin and Bariga.

Similarly, another criminal, Olumide Sanni who is 19 years and specialises in snatching bags and phones from innocent members around Railway-lines at Oshodi was also arrested.

Olumide Sanni who hailed from ‘Oderemo’ in Ogun State made a confessional statement that the operatives of the Agency had arrested him three times for criminal activities around Oshodi.

According to the chairman of the taskforce, SP Olayinka Egbeyemi, this development is coming shortly after the Lagos State Commissioner of Police Mr. Imohimi Edgal had tasked the Chairman of the Lagos State Task Force to ensure that all criminal hideouts/blackspots across the state are completely eradicated.

Speaking on the new mandate, SP Egbeyemi disclosed that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Imohimi Edgal, had instructed him and other Divisional Police Officers to wipe out

all criminal elements from their hideouts across the state.

He stated that the new mandate is a proof that the Commissioner of Police is poised at tackling all criminal challenges and making sure that criminal elements are no longer allowed any free reign.

He said: “They will not be given freedom of space to practice any of their criminal acts.”

The Chairman listed areas to be raided as directed by the Commissioner of Police to includes EgbeIdimu, Iyana-Ipaja (AbuleOki & Car-wash), Ikotun, Mushin, Bariga, Apapa, Orile-Agege, Ajegunle, Ikorodu, Lagos-Island, Oshodi, Pen-cinema, Berger, Oyingbo, Mile 2, Fadeyi and Ojuelegba.

According to him, the government would not fold its arm and watch criminals destroying huge investment already expended on infrastructural development across the state.

He quoted the Commis-

sioner of Police to have warned parents to always monitor their wards particularly during and after these ‘Ember-months’ as anyone caught engaging in any criminal acts such as selling/smoking illicit drugs, rape, robbery, cultism or any other nefarious activities would be prosecuted in accordance with Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Laws.

The Chairman enjoined criminal elements to turn a new leaf and get themselves meaningfully engaged in vocational skills such as tailoring, carpentry, shoe-making, electrical/electronics, beedmaking etc at any of the government established vocational centres spread across the State.

SP Egbeyemi who confirmed that the enforcement operations is a continuous exercise however disclosed that the state Police Commissioner had directed that all those arrested 76 miscreants and hoodlums including Anyawun, the notorious cult leader be charge to court for prosecutions.

in Edo state, has ruled in a case brought by an indigenous company , CMES Flanges and Fittings Limited, against oil giants Shell, Chevron, and Mobil that Nigerian companies have no power to enforce the provisions of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act, 2010 against the international petroleum producing companies.

Justice Ikponwen, who is the Chief Judge of the state agreed with the submissions of the counsel to Chevron, Dr. Momodu Kassim-Momodu, that indigenous companies lack the locus standi to bring action against international petroleum producing companies for noncompliance with the provisions of the Act since the Act already provided for mechanism of supervision, coordination, monitoring and implementation of its provisions with the establishment of the Nigerian Content Monitoring Board in section 69 of the Act, adding that the power to institute a suit for breach of its provisions resides with the monitoring body only.

In the ruling, the court stated that, since no reasonable cause of action has been disclosed against the petroleum companies, the court lacked the jurisdiction to determine the suit against them, especially as there was no evidence before the court that the indigenous company bided for any contract with any of the three petroleum companies; or evidence before the court that the oil companies have been awarding contract to only foreign contractors.

The court also ruled that since none of the Petroleum Companies resided or do any business in Edo State, the High Court of Edo State had no territorial jurisdiction to entertain the lawsuit.

Justice Ikponwen ruled that the obvious failure of

the claimant to comply with the mandatory provisions of Section 97 of the Sheriff and Civil Processes Act by endorsing the Writ of Summons as specified in the law renders the Writ of Summons fundamentally defective and therefore null and void.

The Judge stated that it was wrong to have filed the case in the State High Court instead of the Federal High Court since it was the Federal High Court that had jurisdiction over oil and gas matters and not the High Court of the state.

CMES Flanges and Fittings Limited, a Benin based indigenous company in a suit brought by its counsel, LI T Erhabor Esq, claimed that Shell, Chevron, and Mobil did not comply with the Nigerian Content Plan in respect of contracts for provision of flanges.

The company alleged that the defendants are mandated to carry out all fabrication and welding activities in Nigeria, saying that they set up a factory in Benin City to produce flanges, yet the trio of Shell, Chevron and Mobil has refused to patronize the company.

The company sought from the Court a declaration that, by virtue of the provisions of Section 53 of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act, 2010, the Defendants are mandated to carry out all fabrication and welding activities in the country.

Specifically, the company sought from the court a declaration that, by virtue of Section 3(2) & (3) of the Act, the company having demonstrated ownership of equipment, Nigerian personnel, and capacity to execute the contract of the production, manufacturing, and/or fabrication of flanges and fittings, is entitled, being a Nigerian company, to the exclusion of foreign companies, in the execution of such contracts in the Nigerian oil and gas industry.

Bindow describes Atiku as true son of Adamawa, urges for steadfast prayers for the Tom Garba,Yola

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to honour Alhaji Atiku Abubakar who was recently appointment as the new Wazarin Adamawa state by the Lamido, HRH Dr. Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha, the governor of the state, Sen Mohammed Umaru Jibrilla Bindow, described the new Waziri as a true son of the soil

who has contributed, in no small measure, to the rapid growth of Adamawa state and the country in general.

The occasion which was held yesterday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, in Abuja,brought together the elites of Adamawa state to honour Atiku who many described him as the pillar of democracy.

Bindow noted that the traditional title of Waziri

is a highly revered office in the Lamido emirate and Atiku is the most deserve of the office, as it is equivalent to a Prime Ministers.

Sen Bindow used the occasion to reiterate the need for continued prayers for president Mujammadu Buhari for what he said the President is doing a good work to revive the economy and the security of the country

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that is being threaten.

All Adamawa indigenes basing in Abuja under the Adamawa Community Association (ACA) with former federal head of service, Alhaji Sali, as its chairman organised the reception in honour of the former President.

The new Wazirin Adamawa, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar took the audience down memory lane with a solemn roll call of

the fallen heroes of Adamawa state, whom he described as selfless and dedicated people “who laid their lives for the unity of Nigeria”.

He mentioned the likes of 1st republic defence minister, Rubadu, late general Gibson Jallo, late Air Vice Marshall Ibrahim Alfa, late major TW Hunohashi popularly known as Hauka Da Bori as well as the likes of for-

mer IGP Gambo Jimeta, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, amongst many heroes of Adamawa state whose immense contributions, he said, cannot be forgotten or wished away.

The new Waziri used the opportunity provided by the event to dispel rumour making rounds that there is political friction between him and the Governor of Adamawa state.

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Clamour for restructuring aimed at making Nigeria better –Abe Nigerians are talking about restructuring with some not knowing what exactly it entails.

What in your view is restructuring?

The idea of restructuring simply means that you as a Nigerian believes that there are some things that we can do better or that there are some things that are not being done as good as they are, or that you are not happy with the way the country is or how the structure of the country is formed and what it is leading to. That’s what people are saying and so we need to look at that.

What we should ask the people simply is “What will they like to see that they think will make Nigeria better’’. As many as those ideas will be, let us put them on the table; the one that the majority will agree on we change, to me it’s not an event it is a process, like it or not Nigeria has been re-structured severally and is still being restructured every day, so it is not a new thing.

From independence we had one structure, that structure had its own problems. People felt the centre was too weak and the regions were too strong and the minority felt they were unprotected in those strong regions and so it was restructured. That was how we came by states, so we now have a stronger centre and people are saying the centre is too strong, the states are too weak; they cannot deliver on the expectations of the people. It is a ‘convoluted’ system, a lot of people feel that it bestows too much power and privileges on those who control the centre and too little on those who don’t, so they want another review of the system.

I don’t see what is happening as a totally academic exercise, where we go around and say…. Ooh restructuring, what do you understand by restructuring, making the word ‘‘restructuring’’ become the issue rather than the country. The issue is how we make Nigeria better.

Restructuring is not a new thing and it will continue until we arrive at a country that delivers the most to the most number. As it is now, we have a country that delivers a lot to very few people and does not deliver enough to the majority, that is why people are clamouring, people are not satisfied, the jobs are not coming, prosperity is not spreading the way they look at it and they think that if the structure was better organised, more people will be made more efficient. My own issue is the efficiency of the structure. I feel that the structure is inefficient, we pay too much for too little, we can pay less for more, which is how efficient organisations are managed.

We have a structure that is too expensive and is not delivering enough. As a child I grew up in Calabar, Cross River State. I am from Rivers State, I didn’t have to lie that I was from Cross River State for me to get free education from the then South Eastern state government. When I fell sick in Calabar, my parents were living in Port Harcourt. I was taken in the school bus of St. Patrick’s College Ikot-Ansa to the Mary Slessor Hospital in Calabar. I was treated and was eating three times a day. In fact the day the school bus returned to convey

Restructuring is not a new thing and it will continue until we arrive at a country that delivers the most to the most number. As it is now, we have a country that delivers a lot to very few people and does not deliver enough to the majority, that is why people are clamouring, people are not satisfied, the jobs are not coming, prosperity is not spreading the way they look at it and they think that if the structure was better organised, more people will be made more efficient. it, if we look at it and find there is nothing good in it, but at least we have looked at it, let us take ideas from everywhere let’s not muscle people, let’s not say what you have said is the most stupid therefore do not say it, no, let’s not go that way, but feel free to collate all opinions, the one that we reject today we may take tomorrow. It’s all about the quest for a better Nigeria and I think one thing that everybody has agreed on is that we can make this republic better.

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Majority of Nigerians have agreed that the country needs restructuring, but are divided as to what restructuring entails since it means different things to different people.

Senator Magnus Abe representing Rivers South East in the upper chambers of the National Assembly in this interview with CHRIS EMETOH throws his weight behind the call for restructuring. me back to school, I was hiding because the hospital was too sweet and I was not from South Eastern state.

“Today South eastern state has become Akwa Ibom and Cross River states, Rivers State has become Rivers and Bayelsa. The question is, is any child in Cross River enjoying in Cross River what I enjoyed as a Rivers son in South Eastern state? The answer is no. So why is it that we have all these resources and yet the people are getting less and less and less from the government? That is the question that needs answering. So, whatever suggestions they can make to make the system more efficient for the people, that’s restructuring right there.

The current local government structure where governors have Joint accounts with local government. What will you suggest for a more efficient system?

I am not even complaining about the number of states, what I am saying is that there must be some changes in terms of the quality of life of the citizens. As a student, during holidays people were

getting vacation jobs and getting paid; there was money in the pockets of students. Now, half the year is vacation, no one is getting money, ASUU is on strike, this and that one are on strike. All these problems are money based, there is no money in the system. How do we make the country more efficient, so that people can get more and even have more opportunity to produce and contribute?

Whatever suggestions that you can provide that could help the process, that is the restructuring that you are looking for. I am not here to guide anybody on what we should do. I am here to focus the attention of Nigerians on what we need to do, because what I understand that the people are talking about is that people are dissatisfied.

On the structure of the local government, we should ask ourselves what is the local government designed to achieve; what can it do; what was it set up to do, we should have a broad conversation where people can speak their minds.

Here in the Senate we have asked for the Confab report so that we can look at

States can no longer pay salaries.

Is it that governors are not thinking outside the box?

But when the President gave monies to offset salaries, how many paid, where is the money?

How can intervention funds be better monitored?

This is a democracy, what people need to understand is that in a democracy the ultimate power belongs to the people.

The problem we have in Nigeria is that… (drifts to a different line of thought), the most important change we need is how do we make the electoral system work in such a way that nobody will even argue over an election result. Let Nigerians decide who they want in a manner that is unambiguous; clear and transparent.

It is achievable; once we achieve that all these other things that we worry over will sort themselves out.

If you ask me my most important item, that is it, ‘electoral reform’. How do we make our electoral process free of manipulation; free of intimidation; free of violence; free of fraud? Once we are able to get that you don’t have to worry the way a governor knows once you give him money to take care of something and he fails the electorate will wait for him.

A real politician likes the support and approval of people more than money, the reason why politicians are stealing money in this country is because without money you cannot even play politics in Nigeria. There is pressure on you to perpetually bring money, but if we have a system that delivers based on service you don’t have to have money to win, that way everybody will now concentrate on service, you know because nobody has enough money to bribe everybody.

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Politicians should ensure disability inclusiveness - Ezewuzie John Ndu, Awka The Nigerian political class have been charged to always have the interest of the physically challenged at heart in their manifestos and properly involve them in decision making to give them a sense of belonging.

A virtually impaired person in Anambra, Barr Chuks Ezewuzie made the charge during an exclusive interview in his office in Awka, Anambra State.

Mr Ezewuzie who was also celebrating his 57 years birthday lamented that the society had relegated the physically challenged to the background, leaving them to die of humiliation and seclusion.

He disclosed that some politicians only remember them during elections to achieve their egocentric purpose and dump them after they achieve their victory.

Mr Ezewuzie who is also a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano on Disability Matters attributed his successes in life to God, who made him virtually impaired for a divine purpose.

According to him “I am celebrating two things. One is my life today and the second is

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one year of my appointment by Governor Willie Obiano. We must know the two things, the day you were born and the day you will die. Most of it all is knowing God and accepting him as your personal Lord and Savior. Some

live while some exist, but knowing the purpose of which you were created by God will help you live.

There is ability in disability. So be proud of what and whom you are, that will help you achieve your purpose in life through Jesus.”

The Senior Special Assistant enumerated some of the achievements of Governor Obiano, which includes appointment of physically challenged in different offices, employment of graduates of physically challenged in the state civil service, reconstruction of Basden Memoral Special School, Isulo.

He also emphasised that the state government had directed every public establishment in the state to include in their structure, the accessibility of the physically challenged, to be handicapped accessible.

“The Special School for the Blind, Deaf and Dumb otherwise known as the Basden Memorial Special Education Centre, Isulo, in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, was among the 1,320 primary and secondary schools, categorised under (public and public-mission schools) across the three senatorial districts of the state that have been renovated by the state government. This was even as the school has continued to receive direct government funding.

“The school established in 1996 had been neglected by successive governments in the last 18 years in terms of infrastructure, as well as conducive learning and teaching environment, received

APC stalwart calls for Buhari/Osinbajo, Bindow re-election Tom Garba, Yola As 2019 draws nearer by the day people with political interest have began to indicate their interest and wishes toward some people for God to actualise their dreams and prayers.

The organising secretary of Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Ahmad Lawal is one among thousands of other Nigerians who always seeks the face of God in intervening in the affairs of Nigeria.

Lawal told our reporter that these days he devotes his time in worshiping his creator (God) and pleading with him to intervene by bringing back President Muhammadu Buhari and his vice, Prof Yemi Osinbajo to do another four years in office after ending their first term in 2019.

His other prayers is for God to bring back the governor of Adamawa State, Senator Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow to spend another four years in office as his two years in office so far has indicated that Adamawa can be a state of their dreams.

He based his reasons on the fact that the three leaders have

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many things in common which centres on total liberation of the Nigeria masses, noting that their trend of leadership is of focused on governance for the Nigerian populace.

According to him, if not because there are leaders like Buhari it wouldn’t have been possible for Nigeria known world over some few months ago as a country under the clutches of recession but now is liberated with manifold growth and economic achievements.

Juxtaposing that with how

sectors of the economy was rocked down by previous administrations, but now working strong by gaining a daily momentum, he gave many examples including that the Customs was remitting an annual revenue of N3 billion before now, but that under Buhari’s regime the same Custom is generating revenue of over N200 billion in less than a year.

According to him, Adamawa State government have performed very well in terms of physical infrastructures more

than any other that had ever been governor in the state.

Ahmad also noted that for the governor to focus his attention on the construction of roads across the state, he is aiming at boosting the revenue generation in the state. Indices had shown that the state’s revenue is going up from what it used to be because of the development that’s going on in the state.

“Bindow is not only constructing roads but also gave his attention to Health and Education sector by declaring a state of emergency on both sectors with massive rehabilitation and building of classes, awarding contracts to companies in an effort to revive all the general hospitals in the state,” Ahmad said.

He also reiterated that Buhari and Osinbajo are the most honest Nigerians with no record of corruption ever leveled against them, pointing out that it is one of the reasons the anti graft mission of wading off corruption is more realisable.

He added that should there be any reason that Buhari will not contest in 2019 the only man that has the Buhari’s mentally to fight corruption is Osinbajo, and therefore should be given a chance to continue with the policies of transforming the country to a developed nation

the attention of the Obiano administration following the development of its blueprint expressed through the Wheel of Development. The blueprint is anchored on four pillars including: agriculture, oil and gas, trade as well as commerce and industrialization.” Ezewuzie stressed.

Ezewuzie urged other politicians to borrow a leaf from Obiano to encourage disability inclusiveness in every level of governance.

He advised every physically challenged in Anambra State to quickly undertake the programmes mapped out by the present administration to empower themselves and become more meaningful to the society.

He noted “I stand for the oppressed. I have been a lawyer in the United States of America since 26 years, defending the rights of disabled people. It was where Obiano invited me to assist him map out various programmes for them in the state. But I dislike the attitude of some people around him who prevent us from reaching him at times. Governor Obiano has plans for the state. He is a good man. Other governors should emulate him. The physically challenged have potentials to help in developing the society. He added.

Ndigbo, South-South group charges Isolo LCDA chair on campaign promises Ebere Chibuzor A social-cultural group popularly known as Ndigbo and South South Union residing in Isolo Local Council Development has paid a courtesy call on the chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Samson Abiodun Olaleye.

Speaking during the courtesy call, the chairman of the group, Mr. Leo Ikeagu expressed joy as Honourable Samson Abiodun Olaleye emerged chairman of Isolo LCDA after the local government elections in Lagos, whilst he further spoke extensively on some of the campaign promises made by the chairman.

Barister Ikeagwu recalled that during the campaign the group hosted the chairman with his campaign team on two different occasions at Leo Ikeagwu close, Ajao Estate.

“It is equally on record that this group hosted you and the campaign team at St Claver Catholic Church where the parish Priest prayed for us all for good health and success.

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Much ado about Buhari’s speech and rodents invasion of office (2)

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eemingly, ignorance is responsible for the irritating dispositions particularly, the distinction between a Vice President standing in for the President when on official trip outside the country and the Vice President operating as the Acting President; thus, leading to the pandemonium over the medical vacation. Clearly, the two scenarios are not the same. When a Vice President is representing the President by informal arrangements albeit on official matters, he cannot perform the key functions of the President such as signing or endorsing documents requiring presidential assents. He can only act as any other government officials mandated by the President to represent him. However, where the Vice President stepped into the office of the Acting President in compliance to Section 145 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, the Acting President, has unfettered powers to perform all the functions of the President.

By implication, no vacuum existed in the office of the President throughout the period of Buhari’s vacation. The Constitution consciously and proactively paired the duo in view of such developments.

Thus, the Vice President serving the nation for 3 months as Acting President is constitutionally no strange development. Thumbs-up to the federal government for introducing Civic Education in Basic Education Curriculum lately.

The dramatis personae even failed to call to mind that the President already presented economic blueprints at the beginning of the year which the administration is tenaciously working with, and will on

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October 1 still address the nation in commemoration of the Independence Day celebration about a month away. In other words, the brief address presented by the President was not only apt but unique.

If after the handover and briefing

by Professor Osinbajo, the President alongside the Federal Executive Council, FEC, after evaluating developments, have cause to modify some policies, certainly, the nation will be abreast of them. The greater but bitter truth is that anyone that has not come to terms with the present administration’s determinedly laudable efforts in fixing the rotten system is either naïve or biased irrespective of prominence. With the mammoth crowds that jubilated uncontrollably during Buhari’s return, it is logically clear that overwhelming majority of citizens are not deceived by the detractors.

Or perhaps, the clique naively misconstrued medical vacation as vocational trip that provides new strategies and know-hows. Should that be the case, literally note, that President Buhari travelled for medication, ill-health and therefore couldn’t have learnt new economic policies from his physicians. Sadly, all in the ranting gangs were part or beneficiaries of the previous administrations’ excesses that never thought of the future of the country except to divert public funds as no-man’s land taking advantage of the lacunas and poor legal justice system to maneuver. Simply, the commotion is borne out of antagonism, pessimism and witlessness. To have a strong opposition is, apart from being a democratic norm, a desideratum but where it is misconstrued as nuisance, loquacity or farcicality, it abysmally becomes a gargantuan problem.

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STATEMENTS BY THOSE WHO MATTER

Goodluck Jonathan

Matthew Ashimolowo

Julius Nyerere

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

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

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

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Time to roll up sleeves to make Ekiti work again

O Babafemi Ojudu

ne of the things I love doing is driving through the streets and towns of Ekiti State. It was a dream when I was a boy with no hope of ever getting behind the wheels of a car. It’s a hobby now that I am an adult.

I love to drive as the soft morning breeze wafts through the air. Ekiti is a small state blessed with green vegetation. The morning air is pure and does wonders to the soul.

Our elders used to say if you listen well, you could hear the voice of the angels whistling through the winds.

You can drive the length and breadth of my beloved state in an hour. If you’re an indigene of Ekiti or a resident of the state or someone who has had the good fortune of visiting with us, you will know what I mean. You think better driving the length and breath of the state as the sun rises over those glorious hills and mountains. Our towns have different names, from Omuo to Efon, from Emure to Iye but we are one.

I enjoy the easy banter with folks in the towns and villages. Our people are welcoming and prosperous. All they need is a chance, an opportunity. It takes me back to a time not too long ago, a time when boys could dream of bright futures and girls shaped their destinies.

I am a poster child for what is possible in Ekiti. I was born with little. Try hard as my parents did, we couldn’t afford much. But, we had something money couldn’t

buy. We had hope. And, it wasn’t just me. It was most of the kids I know on the streets and in school.

We knew if we kept good grades, we will keep moving forward.

But, those days are long gone.

These days, driving through the streets is not the joy it once was.

You have to cut through the cloud of gloom and doom that hangs over the state. Then you have to deal with the hopelessness etched across the faces of the children, youth and elders.

This is not the Ekiti of my youth. It is not the Ekiti of my dreams. And, we don’t deserve to live in this Ekiti fostered by a man who forgot the spirit of brotherhood that moved the state to the cusp of greatness before the vultures came.

The future of any society lies in its children and youth. Sometimes I wonder what sort of future are we leaving to them. Our fathers laid a great foundation for us to build a better future. That future is today.

But, has our leadership in Ekiti laid a good foundation for the children and youth of today? Can the emperor really say he’s leaving the leaders of tomorrow a fair legacy?

I talk to a lot of the youth. A lot of times they seek me out – all over Ekiti and outside the state. I get tons of emails from many outside the country. Sometimes I seek them out. And they all have two questions – how did we get here?

How do we get away from here?

How do you sow hope in the midst of crushing bleakness?

How do you tell a child to hold on

a while longer and that better days are coming? How do you convince the youth that there’s something at the end of the dark tunnel and it’s not the brainless insanity of the last few years?

It’s tough to preach hope when the emperor who specialises in doom snatches opportunities provided to the youth and children and dump them in his basket of failures. Take the case of the Home Grown School Feeding Programme of the federal government for example. This was a no-brainer. The federal government had designed the programme to encourage kids to go to school by providing them a free meal, nourish them and improve their performance. It was designed to increase school enrollment and encourage local farmers to go back to farm and increase food production.

Our kids in Ekiti were denied that opportunity until I started screaming for all to hear. I had to challenge the governor in the presence of the Vice President about it for reason to sink into him. And, it’s not just our children that were losing out. The entire state was. We have lost dozens of months where our farmers could have earned income providing the food for the children, our caterer could have been employed cooking the food and the lives of the people would have been tremendously better.

I often wondered what would have happened if I was born into this age of gloom, when the only thing that seems waiting at the end of the tunnel is doom. These kids

know leaders who are everything but leaders. I knew leaders who were men and women of honour.

Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Pa Adekunle Ajasin, Mrs Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Professors Banji Akintoye and Sam Aluko, Ewi Aladesanmi Anirare, Lady Deborah Jibowu. These kids these days have not been that lucky, especially in the last few years. So, when some kids came to me the other day lamenting our great state and the future, how they love the State but don’t like the way it’s been dragged through the mud, how they’re tired of being the laughing stock of the nation, my heart bled for the state. But, that wasn’t all of it. One of the kids asked me, what would I tell the children of Ekiti.

How can I convince the youth that tomorrow will be better? It was a question that gnawed at my soul.

These are kids who just want their state and their leadership to do right by them. They don’t want too much. They just want to be able to live in a land of opportunity because they know when there is hope, with their sweat and determination they will create plenty.

I told them what my father once told me. That when all the chips are down, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and go to work. I am rolling up my sleeves and getting ready to go to work. With our sweat and determination we will make Ekiti great again. I told them to spread the news – tell every kid in Ekiti it is time to roll up his sleeves and sing songs of freedom. Hope is coming to Ekiti.

FAAN: delivering safe, secured airports

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Abdulyekeen Ibn Umar

enerally speaking, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria is growing from strength to strength with efforts geared towards sustaining international standards in airport operations.

In the past, problems abound here and there, particularly in areas of operational facilities, security and even public conveniences. But today, the standard is a pride to behold.

Hopefully the FAAN Authorities will not rest on their oars but consolidate on the laudable achievements and sort out a few grey areas.

The major reason for FAAN’s success story may not be farfetched. It is a simple logic of putting a round peg in a round hole. Aviation is a very delicate and sensitive operation with safety and security combining to form the most critical area.

As a result, discerning voices amongst aviation stakeholders in the country never cease to

advocate for professionalism in the industry.

The question of who holds the key position particularly the helmsman in each of the aviation parastatals or agencies should not be trivialised. Such position must be filled by “indigenous” personnel, like professionals with high pedigree of experience in the industry taking charge of the system will entrench legacies in the system like the present management.

It is on the above premise that I hold the present honourable Minister of State for Aviation, Captain Hadi Sirika in high esteem.

His pragmatic approach towards professionalism ensured that a seasoned professional Engineer Saleh Dunoma was appointed as managing director of FAAN. Dunoma has spent about thirty five years in the industry and quite conversant with intricacies of its operations. The result is what we are seeing today . It is kudos to the honourable minister and the managing director for working in tandem with the change agenda of

the present administration.

I can also recall one of the similar cases in the past when Dr. Harold Demuren was appointed as Director General of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority NCAA. Because he was a professional, he brought his vast experience in the industry to bear and the result was lofty achievement.

Aviation is a global industry with global standard for operation as prescribed and controlled by the International Civil Aviation Organisation certification. With the efforts of FAAN so far, I am not in doubt that the country’s airports will rate among the best on the African continent. Such positive development bring assurance and encouragement to stakeholders, including airline operators and the travelling public . It is advisable for the Government to adopt a similar style in subsequent or further appointments into the aviation parastatals or agencies. Not on political or tribal sentiments. If such must be appointed, they should be as board members . FAAN is doing well and

must be commended. It should not rest on its oars and go back to the old ways. God forbid, if it happens I will be the first to condemn it.

With the recent certification of Murtala Mohammed Airport, Ikeja by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, it has again shown that the management of FAAN is not resting on its oars and is determined to take the airports to greater height.

The so called concession is being done in the interest of the highly placed Nigerians who want to ensure that they continue to control the resources meant for Nigerians from their pockets.

Indeed, I am still at a lost as to what the government wants to concession because almost all the revenue points at the airport have been concessioned out to politicians. This has made it difficult for FAAN to have control over its airports as most of these concessions were done by people from above.

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Listen to agitating groups, Achbishop tells FG, States

Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

ÏÏÏAs the country marks

her 57th anniversary, the Archbishop of the Province of Aba and the Bishop of Umuahia, Most Rev. Ikechi Nwachukwu Nwosu has reminded Nigerians that they sinned as a nation and should ask for God’s mercy as recorded in Romans chapter 3 verse 23.

In his homily during the anniversary service at Saint Stephen’s cathedral Umuahia, Most Rev. Nwosu lamented a situation where contractors pocket the money meant for road construction and government will keep quiet and wondered why people who were impover-

ished will not be provoked.

On the series of agitations springing up across the country on daily basis, Nwosu counseled the Federal and State governments to sit down and listen to those agitating, pointing out that there must be pressing issues that need attention, which were neglected, thus the agitation. Bishop Ikechi Nwosu also said civil servants who are being owed arrears of salaries are also agitating silently.

The cleric however pointed out that some of the agitators might have failed in their process of carrying out their agitations, but frowned at the way government is handling the issue of agitation.

He tasked Nigerians to love and tolerate each other, describing love as tolerance, understanding and maturity. The clergyman further called on Nigerians to embrace God irrespective of tribe or religion.

Citing the book of Romans chapter 13 verse 1 to 8, the cleric noted that people owe nothing or any excuse than to obey God and love one another.

Special prayers was offered for the nation in general and Abia in particular, while dignitaries from all walks of life were present.

In a similar development, the Federal and State governments have been called upon to create a platform that will enable it know the feelings of people at the grassroot.

The debate on restructuring Nigeria is healthy – British Envoy Myke Uzendu, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe

Acting British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Harriet Thompson, on Sunday, urged Nigerians to remain steadfast and united, just as he held that the ongoing debate on restructuring is good for the country.

The Envoy stated this in Abuja during the 57th Independence Anniversary of the country.

She said that Nigeria had overcome many obstacles to become a great country, and has over the years emerged as a country of great opportunities.

“I am really excited to be here, I find Nigeria an en-

ergising place to be in as it is full of opportunities.

“I come out of many meetings energised at the prospects that Nigeria has but I at times come out of other meetings less energized and a bit more pessimistic. “Nigeria has obviously gone through the economic high and lows, rising and falling tensions, through military dictatorships to the solid and strengthening democracy that we see today.

“The UK’s relationship with Nigeria is long and broad. We work together now on issues ranging from trade, investment, commerce, education, infrastructure, health, security and the list goes on.

“We are committed to

taking that relationship from strength to strength and to standing with Nigeria on this journey as it deepens democracy, improves security and creates prosperity,’’ she said.

According to Thompson, unity remains an important factor to be strengthened despite the country’s numerous challenges.

“There are obviously issues that need to be addressed in Nigeria.

“Issues like corruption, issues like the insecurity in the Northeast, issues like the under-representation of girls in positions of influence and indeed the violence that many of them suffer on a daily basis.

Nigeria at 57: Not a time for division, but unity -Ambode Benjamin Omoike

ÏÏÏThe Lagos State Gover-

nor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Sunday joined other Nigerians in celebrating 57 years of nationhood, stating that this is not a time to call for division.

The governor, who spoke at the Independence Day Parade held at the Police

College, Ikeja, added that it was a time to uphold what had united the people in peace and love.

“It is a time for each and every one of us to rise against the ills that have for long, not only undermined our progress but also our ability to harness our potentials as a people to live decent life,” he stressed.

Ambode who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello, explained that at this time last year, the country was faced with the challenge of economic recession but today the people celebrate the fact that the nation is on the path of recovery stating that what is required of everyone at

this time is to remain united, confident and hopeful.

“Inspite of all the challenges we faced and still continue to face as a nation, we have remained resolute to keep alive the dreams of our founding fathers,” the Governor said.

He said as it is becoming clearer by the day that the present system is not the

best and may not guarantee the future the people’s desire, the government must take necessary steps to activate the process for the restructuring of the present system with a view of adopting a proactive system.

He emphasised that there is need for the government to put in place

Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar (right) and his Royal Jordanian Air Force counterpart, Maj.-Gen. Yousef Al-Hnaity(2nd right) and Air Force technicians, during the visit of Abubakar to Yola Air Force Base… recently.

a system which would empower the component units of the federation to meet the yearnings and aspirations of the people for better living conditions. He stated that as the nation celebrates its 57th Anniversary, the government and the people must take a critical and objective assessment of the current situation in the country and resolve to do the right thing.

He said the government and the people of Lagos are proud to join fellow compatriots in celebrating the Nation’s 57th Independence Anniversary today as Lagos takes the pride in the fact that the seed for this historic occasion was planted in the State 57 years ago.

Governor Ambode said Lagosians should bear in mind the fact that Lagos is where every ethnic group in Nigeria call home, adding that the people should continue to live together in peace as brothers and sisters.

He congratulated Lagosians on the great occasion and expressed appreciation to them for keeping faith with the present administration, particularly for fulfilling their tax obligations.

He implored Lagosians to sustain the commendable act while also obeying the laws and regulations that have been put in place to promote security, peace and the general well-being of all citizens.

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L-R: Chairman of the Occasion, Prof. Bolanle Awe; Lead reviewer, Prof. Olutayo Adesina; discussant, Mr. Ademola Adesola and Publisher, Mr. Bankole Olayebi, at the Ibadan School of Government Public Policy’s Book Reading Day in Ibadan, Oyo State… at the weekend.

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ÏÏÏA pro-democracy and nongovernmental organisation, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has dismissed the October 1, 2017 57th Independence broadcast

by President Muhammadu Buhari as substantially deficient in statesmanship and portrays the President as someone with some deep seated grudges and unmitigated hatred for the over 50 million Igbo speaking people of South East of Nigeria.

HURIWA said portions of the speech by President Muhammadu Buhari which specifically

lampooned the people and leaders of South East amounted to raw hate speech which is capable of igniting longstanding hatred for the Igbo by his largely northern followers who had earlier issued an unconstitutional quit notice on Igbos in the north to leave the 19 northern states by yesterday which they grudgingly suspended. This, according to the rights group, violates the Presidential Oath of office as enshrined in the seventh schedule of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria of 1999 (as amended).

The pro-transparency group also carpeted the Presidency for failing to use the symbolic broad-

cast marking Nigeria’s independence anniversary to correct the abnormalities and systemic anomalies in the composition of the National Defence Council to specifically address the clear imbalances and inherent constitutional breach of the Federal Character Principles which prohibits the dominance of any section of the government by persons from particular EthnoReligious affiliations.

HURIWA said it was constitutionally repugnant and even to good conscience that the current administration has over 85 percent membership of top level military and defence appoint-

ments drawn from one section of the country and from predominantly the Islamic religious affiliation in a complex and multiethnic nation state like Nigeria.

“It was expected that in an occasion such as this 57th Independence anniversary whereby Mr President would solicit for greater patriotism and love of fatherland that that the holder of this high office would have addressed the lopsidedness in the appointments of top level military and DEFENCE chiefs to reflect the divergent Multi-Ethnic and Multi-religious configurations of the Nation State of Nigeria.

Obaseki, Okowa reminisce on old Bendel, advocate friendship, partnership Titus Akhigbe, Benin

ÏÏÏThe Governor of

Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and his Delta State counterpart, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Saturday, reflected on the heydays of the old Bendel State, calling on Nigerians to extend hands of partnership to one another in business, politics and other human endeavours to build a united, prosperous country.

Speaking to journalists during the hosting of Okowa by Obaseki, in Benin City, the governors urged Nigerians to work together for a brighter future, as focus ought to be on “partnership and hope,

rather than things that divide us.”

He said that having been part of the old Bendel State, Delta State still shares much affinity with Edo State, adding that the close relationship results in the exchange of ideas and collaboration.

Obaseki said that he briefed his colleague on discussions at the last National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, which Okowa couldn’t attend.

“You know Delta and Edo are sister states. We used to be Bendel State together. He came to Benin City and we decided to discuss issues of mutual interest,” he said.

He congratulated Nigerians on the 57th Indepen-

dence Day celebrations and maintained that for Nigeria to grow united and strong, there is need for everyone to work together to actualise the dream of the founding fathers.

According to him, “The occasion of the independence calls on us to reflect and begin to appreciate the opportunities we have as a country and the need for us to ensure that we work to have a strong, united and economically prosperous country.

“At 57, we have not done too badly. There are many things that we could have done better, but realising where we are and who we are at this point in time, we need to take the advan-

Okowa (left), Obaseki tages of the weaknesses in the system and aim for a brighter future. I think that is what we need to be doing on this day,” he said.

On his part, Okowa said that the unity of the country requires input from all, stressing that citizens owe as much responsibility as those in government to keep Nigeria united.

NewsDirect staff loses father ÏÏÏA journalist with the Nigerian

NewsDirect newspaper, Mr. Sola Sofolahan, has lost his father, late Rev. Elder Titus Aremu Oladehinde Sofolahan (ACIS), PhD aged 77.

Late Sofolahan, a native of Toloko Village via Alagada, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, Ogun State is survived by wife, children, grandchildren, brothers, nieces and nephews.

According to the deceased’s younger brother and now head of Sofolahan Family, Chief Isola Sofolahan, his brother slept in the Lord at the age of 77 without any symptoms of illness. The funeral rite was held on September 29, 2017 at his residence, No. 7, Sodeinde Street, Abule Egba, Lagos while Christian Wake Keep was held at the same venue on Thursday, September 28, 2017.

Until his death, he was a devout Christian, responsible and a loyal politician, philanthropist and a community leader.

Speaking with the residents of Abule Egba poured encomiums on the late Sofolahan who they all described as God-fearing and loving man who is ready to touch lives and making life worth living for the people especially for his unparalleled humanitarian services and for his consistent contributions towards peace and progress of Ojokoroland.

Among prominent Nigerians who have besieged his residence to condole with his family, included the SSA to Lagos State Governor on Commerce, Hon. Benjamin Olabinjo; Ojokoro LGA Chairman, Hon. Adewale Bello; former Executive Secretary, Ojokoro LCDA, Hon. Ipaye, and member LAHA, Hon. Makinde representing Ojokoro.

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Okowa mourns Justice Ohwo, Ebikagboro

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ÏÏÏDelta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi

Okowa has expressed grief over the sudden demise of the Administrative Judge of the Ughelli Judicial Division, Hon. Justice Franklin Ohwo.

In a statement at the weekend in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu, Governor Okowa said he received with sadness and an immense feeling of great loss, the news of the death of the late Justice Ohwo.

According to the Governor, “the late Justice Franklin Ohwo was an epitome of integrity, an accomplished jurist, incorruptible judge and fearless dispenser of justice.

“Justice Ohwo, left indelible footprints on the sands of justice, chiefly among was the locus classicus judgment he delivered on the illegality of road worthiness certificate.

“On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, i join the Honourable Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Marshal Umukoro, the legal profession and the entire Delta State Judiciary in mourning the late incorruptible judge. In a related development, Governor Okowa has also expressed sadness over the untimely death of Sports journalist and one time Media Officer of the National Under-23 Team, Mr Timi Ebikagboro. Governor Okowa described the late Ebikagboro, a former Chairman of the Delta State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), as a committed journalist who approached his job with truth and served the State and country diligently. “As we mourn his painful and untimely departure, I pray that God will bring solace to his family who will miss him the most and grant him eternal rest.”

The Governor also condoled with the Management and staff of Delta Broadcasting Service, Warri, Nigeria Union Journalists, (NUJ) Delta State Council, the Nigerian Football Federation as well as his fans all over the world.

L-R: Representative of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Adekunle Kareem; Oyo State, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander, Cecilia Alao and Oyo State Coordinator, Special Marshals, Alhaji Saka Adepoju, at the 2017 3rd Quarter Retreat of the FRSC, in Ibadan, Oyo State… at the weekend.

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ÏÏÏThe Chairman of

the Presidential Committee on North East Initiative (PCNI), Lt Gen. Theophelus Danjuma, on Sunday, urged the communities affected by insurgency to avoid ethno religious crisis that could affect the rehabilitation programme of Federal Government on their communities.

Danjuma made the call at the Peace Building Town Hall Dialogue Meeting for Michika and Madagali local government areas of Adamawa State.

The Chairman, who was represented by the Chairman, sub-

committee on security in the PCNI, Brig. Gen. Habila Vintinaba, stressed the need to avoid crisis that could stall the smooth implementation of the rehabilitation programme of the Federal Government.

Danjuma further advised the two communities to adopt dialogue as the only mechanism for the sustainability of peaceful coexistence among them.

He explained that the PCNI was prepared to commence full implementation of the rehabilitation programme of the Boko Haram affected communities.

He however, said that the committee was waiting for the total end to insurgency in the affected areas.

He also explained that the government was committed to end the plight of the insurgency affected communities through the development of the North East.

He advised the communities to live in peace and to be able to identify their common enemy who could manipulate them to resort into vialonce against one another.

He also encouraged the community leaders to make good use of the town hall meeting and discuss issues bothering on their peaceful coexistence.

According to him, our expectations are that the affected communities will sustain the resolutions on peace building which they are part of after the

dialogue.

Earlier, Prof. Oshita Oshita, Director General, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) said that dialogue was one of the critical strategy adopted globally in resolving conflicts.

Oshita, who was represented

by Mr Mbah Chukwuemeka, Project Coordinator for the IPCR said that the Institute has equally adopted the same mechanism to build peace in Adamawa and other crisis ravaged communities.

According to him, without peace, there can’t be development as ‘ peace can build but violence can only destroy’.

No politics in economic diversification, industrialization of region- FG assures Niger Delta

Ibeneme Ebelechukwu, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe

Buhari

Federal Government has called on the people of Niger Delta not to doubt its commitment to genuinely diversify the regions economy for industrial development adding that it was for proper growth of the nation.

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Uguru Usani, gave the assurance over the weekend when the Presidential Economy Team for the Niger Delta region visited Asaba, Delta State.

According to him, there will be no partisan politics in the economic diversification and industrialization programme of the region, adding

that government is genuinely committed in the course of making the country a safe haven for all Nigerians.

In the words of the Minister: “This administration has not accepted any plan to be deceptive in our programmes, and this is the reason the government is starting up this programme in the Niger Delta region that will sustain the economy by engaging more people in this presidential initiative.”

He said that giving the global situation and the peculiarity of the Niger Delta region, whatever an investor is trying to do, we want it to be endorsed by the communities.

The Minister said that what the present administration aims to

achieve by strengthening the various sectors of the economy in the Niger Delta region is to create jobs as an initiative that will boost the economy productively.

Pastor Usani thanked the Delta State Government for hosting the Presidential Economy Diversification and Industrialisation Programme and commitment of partnership for its successful implementation in Delta State.

In his remarks at the event, the governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, said that the Presidential Economy Diversification and Industrialisation Initiative to Delta State is particularly encouraging, because it agrees with the steps we are consciously taking to wean our State and

people from the sole dependent on oil.

The governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Festus Ovie Agas, said the revamping of the envisaged projects will be a great relief to us, as it would enhance our well being, generate businesses and wealth in a sustainable manner, strengthen industrialisation efforts and create employment, thereby reducing reliance of the economy on oil.

He said that the State has also put in place, the Delta State Investment Development Agency to regulate, administer Public Private Partnership investments and guarantee a smooth experience for investors.

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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 of this publication.

THE SOCIETY OF ST ALPHONSUS MARIE DE LIGUORI OF TRADITIONAL CATHOLICS

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, Decree No. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. REV. IKEOLU MORRIS UCHECHUKWU - PRESIDENT 2. AMADI CHUKWUKA KINIKA - SECRETARY 3. OBI MOTHER NGOZI. 4. OCHIGBO MICHAEL. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1. To help individuals discover the true standards of Christ through righteousness and holiness.

2. To preach and train Christian to posses the good christian virtues and shines as light in the world.

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 of this publication.

SIGNED; PRESIDENT.

SIGNED : SECRETARY

ASSOCIATION OF PENCILS AND TOOTHPICKS MAKERS OF NIGERIA This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Decree No. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. OGWU AJIE JOHN - PRESIDENT. 2. BASSEY FRIDAY MOSES - SECRETARY. 3. ADOH-OGBUTA IKE EDIKE. 4. AADMU HARUNA. 5. ENEMOSAH VINCENT ODILI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1. To foster peace, love, unity and progress among members.

2. To cater for the welfare of members.

Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED;SECRETARY

SIGNED; SECRETARY

PUBLIC NOTICE

I, MR FELIX ONOCHIE UKPABI, from the family of AGADAGBA and EZEOLISA family in UMUAROLI ONITSHA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE wish to state the number of my children as follows: AKAOSA HELEN (NNE UKPABI) EKWEREKWU UJU (NEE UKPABI) EMEKA ISAAC UKPABI IKECHUKWU PATRIC UKPABI CHINWE PATRICIA UKPABI The general public should be notified that these are my biological children. I don’t have any other children apart from these.

AGADAGBA and EZEOLISA FAMILY, UMEGBOGU FAMILY and General public should please take note.

Signed MR FELIX ONOCHIE UKPABI

ONYEKWELU CHUKWUEMEKA DAVID

MRS ANEKE JOY CHIKAODINAKA

I, formerly known and addressed as ONYEKWELU MARTINA DAVID, now wish to be known and addressed as ONYEKWELU CHUKWUEMEKA DAVID. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZE JOY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANEKE JOY CHIKAODINAKA. All former documents remain valid.

Banks and General public should please take note.

MRS UZOMA UKAMAKA STELLA

CHIKEZIE NOMEH EMMANUEL

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ONYIA UKAMAKA STELLA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UZOMA UKAMAKA STELLA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as CHIKEZIE EMMANUEL FRIDAY, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIKEZIE NOMEH EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

OKONKWO GARNISHELEEN NDU

MRS OKORO OBIANUJU FAVOUR

AWWAL ABDULLAHI

This is to inform the general public that my name NWOYE OBY GLORIA was wrongly written during BVN Registration but now wish to be corrected and addressed as NWOYE GLORIA OBIAGELI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ELOBUIKE SOLOMON AZUBUIKE now wish to be known and addressed as OKONKWO GARNISHELEEN NDU. All former documents remain valid.

General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS NWOLISA OBIANUJU ENDURANCE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKORO OBIANUJU FAVOUR. All former documents remain valid.

General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AWWAL ABDULLAHI NAKOJI now wish to be known and addressed as AWWAL ABDULLAHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS. BARDI PRECIOUS NONYELUM

AGHAZIE IFECO PETER

CHINECHEREM UMEZURUIKE

I formerly known and addressed as MISS.BENDE PRECIOUS NONYELUM.now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. BARDI PRECIOUS NONYELUM. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as IFEANYI AGHAZIE.,now wish to be known and addressed as AGHAZIE IFECO PETER and my correct date of birth is 21st of April 1989. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as CHINECHEREM OGBUNAMIRI , now wish to be known and addressed as CHINECHEREM UMEZURUIKE. All. Former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

OFOMA ADAOBI ESTHER

MRS. NSIKAK UDOM IBANGA

MRS. HAPPINESS CHIEGE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as, OKPOCHINI ADAOBI ESTHER, now wish to be known and addressed as, OFOMA ADAOBI ESTHER. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, Miss. Nsikak Ime Effiong, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. Nsikak Udom Ibanga. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note .

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss ISAAC HAPPINESS BARIDAKARA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. HAPPINESS CHIEGE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

That I OSENI SEFIATU BOSE AND OSENI SEFIAT ADEDOYIN, refers to same person, Now wish to be known and addressed as, OSENI SEFIATU SEFIAT BOSE ADEDOYIN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, SHEDRACK .A. JOSEPH, now wish to be known and addressed as, SHEDRACK JOSEPH MECHIBI. My date of birth was wrongly written as 17th September, 1981 instead of 9th March 1986. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, KELECHI EZEALA, now wish to be known and addressed as, CHARLES KELECHI EZEALA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

OSIGBEMHE DESTINY

REUBEN GOODLUCK OGOSHI

OBASI NNACHI OKPORIE

MRS. GLORIA UWEM EKPENYONG

MRS FAUSAT JECINTA BALOGUN SANNI

ADUROTOYE OLUWAKEMI ABENI I formerly known aand addressed as. AFOLAHANMI OLUWAKEMI ABENI, now wish to be known and addressed as ADUROTOYE OLUWAKEMI ABENI. All former document remain vallid. General public should please take note.

MRS. NWAJEI CHIAMAKA MARIA GORETTI

AFOLABI TUNDE JOSEPH

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWACHUKWU CHIAMAKA MARIA GORETTI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. NWAJEI CHIAMAKA MARIA GORETTI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Afolabi Babatunde Orekuleyin Afolabi Babatunde Abayomi,now wish to be known and addressed as Afolabi Tunde Joseph. All former document remain valid.

General public should please take note

CONFIRMATION OF NAME & CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH:

CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH I, formerly known and addressed as, SLYVESTER OBINNA KELVIN, now wish to be known and addressed as, SYLVESTER JUNIOR OBINNA. My date of birth was wrongly written as 5th August, 1996 instead of 5th August, 1997. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

CHARLES KELECHI EZEALA

I ABANIWONDA BALOGUN WASIU & BALOGUN W. ABIODUN AND BALOGUN WASIU ABIODUN ARE SAME PERSON AND MY DATE OF BIRTH IS OI/0I/ I970 AND NOT 0I/03/I966 . All former document remain valid.

General public should please take note.

I, ADOO BARIDUULA, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as, BARIDEIZILA ADOOH, instead of, ADOO BARIDUULA. I now wish to be known and addressed as, ADOO BARIDUULA. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, ARUNA MUHAMMED ASAMALI, OSIGBEMHE ARUNA MUHAMMED, and OSIGBEMHE DESTINY MUHAMMED, now wish to be known and addressed as, OSIGBEMHE DESTINY. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, OGOSHI GOODLUCK, now wish to be known and addressed as, REUBEN GOODLUCK OGOSHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, OBASI NNACHI, now wish to be known and addressed as, OBASI NNACHI OKPORIE. My correct date of birth is, 15th October, 1984. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. OTU GLORIA ALOYSIUS, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. GLORIA UWEM EKPENYONG. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

MRS. IROSEYIKE ROSE SUNDAY-ETAFOH

CORRECTION OF NAME

UDOFIA EMMANUEL ESHIET

KITCHINME EMMANUEL GONSUM

LOSS OF DOCUMENTS

I formerly known called and addressed as UJIADUGHELE IROSEYIKE ROSE. Now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS. IROSEYIKE ROSE SUNDAY-ETAFOH. Former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I EMEKA BASSEY ,that my name was wrongly written as BASIL EMEKA during my BVN Registration, that my correct names are EMEKA BASSEY. General public and authority concern should please take note.

Formerly know and addressed as EMMANUEL UDOFIA. Now wish to be know and addressed as UDOFIA EMMANUEL ESHIET . Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

Formerly GONSUM EMMANUEL KITCHINME, NoW KITCHINME EMMANUEL GONSUM. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

This Is To Inform The General public That Original Certificate Of Conveyance Approved

By Abuja Municipal Planning Office Being Right Of Occupancy Of Plot No. D 229 At Apo Layout Abuja. That The Original Certificate Issued To Her Got Loss In September2016, All Effort Of Tracing The Said Document Has Proved Abortive. If Found; Please Contact The Abuja Municipal Planning Office.

CORRECTION OF NAME That my first bank account BVN name was mistakenly written as Gafatu Oseni instead of Rafatu Oseni. My correct name is RAFATU OSENI. General public should take note.

IDOKO JOSEPHINE .E.

OLOJEDE TIMOTHY OBA

I, PHILIP OKIEMUTE EJEREBE, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as, PHILIP EJORBE, instead of, PHILIP OKIEMUTE EJEREBE. I now wish to be known and addressed as, PHILIP OKIEMUTE EJEREBE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MR. KAMORU BOLAJI KASHIMAWO

Formerly Mr. Kamil Babatunde Kashimawo now to be addressed as Mr. Kamoru Bolaji Kashimawo. Former documents remains valid.

General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as GODWIN JOSEPHINE .E. now wish to be known and addressed as IDOKO JOSEPHINE .E. .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OLOJEDE TIMOTHY TOBA now wish to be known and addressed as OLOJEDE TIMOTHY OBA. All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

ROSEMARY MABEL USMAN I formerly known and addressed as CLEMENT .M. ROSEMARY now wish to be known and addressed as ROSEMARY MABEL USMAN. My date of birth is 25/03/1982 not 15/03/1982. All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

Formerly Miss FAUSAT JECINTA BALOGUN, Now MRS FAUSAT JECINTA BALOGUN SANNI . Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

ELIZABETH AVOSE

I formerly known and addressed as ELIZABETH OLUWATOBI DAVID now wish to be known and addressed as ELIZABETH AVOSE. All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

22 Public Notice CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to confirm that Adamu Akuso is the same person as Adamu Yakubu. Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as Adamu Akuso. All documents bearing these names remain valid and should be treated as one person. Banks & the general public take note.

ADEOYE BENEDICTA

CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

I, known and addressed as Ibada Nteson Uchechukwu God’swill wish to notify the general public that my date of birth was wrongly written and stated as 22/2/1992 instead of 22/2/1989. All former documents remain valid.

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ADEYEMI FADEKEMI OLAOMOJULO

I, formerly known and addressed as Adekoya Fadekemi Abolore now wish to be known and addressed as Adeyemi Fadekemi Olaomojulo. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

ADEBAYO MOBOLA ZAINAB

I, formerly known and addressed as Bamidele Mobola Zainab now wish to be known and addressed as Adebayo Mobola Zainab. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AINA OLUWABUNMI ESTHER

SANUSI JAMIU OLALEKAN

CORRECTION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as OWOLABI OLUWABUNMI SHODIPO, now wish to be known and addressed as AINA OLUWABUNMI ESTHER. All former documents remain valid.

General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Jamiu Olalekan now wishes to be known and addressed as SANUSI JAMIU OLALEKAN. First Bank Plc, Relevant Authorities and the General Public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Oni Rapheal Ajayi now wish to be known and addressed as Oribuyaku Rapheal Ajayi. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

MISS ESTHER NGOZI UCHENNA

MRS FRIDAY-NWOKOUKWU

MRS AKINTOLA OLABISI

BALOGUN SAKIRU

I FORMERLY MISS ESTHER NGOZI ONUOSA NOW WISHES TO BE ADDRESSED AS MISS ESTHER NGOZI UCHENNA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS AND PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MRS FRIDAY MARSHAL IFEYINWA NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS FRIDAY-NWOKOUKWU IFEYINWA QUEENETH STELLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MISS SALAMI OLABISI OLUBUSAYOMI NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS AKINTOLA OLABISI OLUBUSAYOMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS BALOGUN OLAWALE SAKIRU NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS BALOGUN SAKIRU AJANI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

Formerly known and addressed as ADOMHAGBOR BENEDICTA, now wish to be known and address as ADEOYE BENEDICTA . All former documents remains valid. The general public should please take note.

MRS OKERE IJEOMA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MISS NKWOCHA IJEOMA MODESTA NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS OKERE IJEOMA MODESTA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS ADEYEMI BILQIS

FUNKE ADEBUKOLA ADEFUSI

MRS AKINTOKUNBO YETUNDE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS MISS BALOGUN BILQIS KIKELOMO NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS ADEYEMI BILQIS KIKELOMO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FUNKE ADEFUSI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FUNKE ADEBUKOLA ADEFUSI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MISS SALAMI YETUNDE OLUWASEUN NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS AKINTOKUNBO YETUNDE OLUWASEUN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

GLOBAL BELIEVERS CHRIST 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.

TRUSTEES: 1. OKOLIE AMBROSE FAVOUR - CHAIRMAN 2. OKOLI CHARITY NGOZI - SECRETARY 3. EMMANUEL ONWUKWE 4. ONE BUNNE CHUKWUMA. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY.

FULFILLING SINGLEHOOD AND MARRIAGE 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.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BENEDICTA IZEZE - CHAIRMAN 2. IZEZE JOEL JUNIOR - SECRETARY 3. SALOMEY AKALA 4. OBETA IFEANYI SEBASTIAN 5. QUEENSLEY UMOREN 6. JULIETTE OMAMULI 7. OLULEYE ABIODUN DANIEL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: THE AIMS AND OBJECTS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE: 1. TO HELP SINGLE AND MARRIED PEOPLE LIVE FULFILLED LIVES, DISCOVER THE PURPOSE OF SINGLEHOOD AND CARVE OUT A VISION FOR THEIR UNION AS MARRIED COUPLES. 2. ORGANIZE CONFERENCES FOR SINGLE AND MARRIED PEOPLE TO TEACH THEM HOW TO LIVE FULFILLED LIVES. 3. WRITE AND PUBLISH BOOKS, JOURNALS AND ARTICLES THAT TEACH PEOPLE HOW TO LIVE FULFILLED LIVES AS SINGLES OR MARRIED. 4. GALVANIZE FOLLOWERS OF SMF FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD TO ENGAGE IN SUCH ACTIVITIES AS EMPHASIZE THEIR FULFILLMENT IN THEIR MARITAL STATE AS SINGLES OR MARRIED. 5. TO COLLABORATE WITH ORGANIZATIONS/CORPORATE BODIES TOWARDS ACHIEVING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MINISTRY 6. TO PROVIDE HUMAN CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT TOWARDS ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE 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.

BABA-RABI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CENTER 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 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/OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROVIDE FREE SKILL ACQUISITION FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGE. 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: UDOH, DANIEL UDOM (PRESIDENT )

ADVOCACY FOR INCLUSION, DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

TRUSTEES NAMES: 1.SANI SUNDAY ENEMAKWU... PRESIDENT. 2.MAKOLO DANIEL ENEJO...SECRETARY. 3.SULE ISA AKAGWU. 4.OJI UYO DEBORAH. 5.BALA SUNDAY OMA. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF ORPHANED CHILDREN, WIDOWED WOMEN, DISPLACED PERSONS AND GENERALLY FOR THE INDIGENT IN OUR SOCIETY. 2.TO GRANT SCHOLARSHIP TO CHILDREN OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED 3.TO CATER FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

GOODNESS CONGREGATION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL This is to inform the general public that the above named ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Mba Martins Ole (President) 2. Chioma Victoria Mba Martins (Secretary) AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

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 of this publication.

Signed: PRESIDENT.

FAITH GOSPEL REVIVAL DELIVERANCE MINISTRY WORLDWIDE This is to inform the general public that the above named ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Apostle Godfrey Omodubor (G. O) 2. Prophetess Mrs Blessing Godfrey (Treasurer).

3. Elder Thonie Ofubuowei (Secretary).

4. Mrs. Suowari Preye (FS) AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

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

Signed: General Overseer

SIGNED: SECRETARY

GOLDEN BRIDGE LIFE ENHANCEMENT CENTER THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. UDOH, DANIEL UDOM - PRESIDENT 2. UDOH, GRACE DANIEL 3. UDOH, EDIOMOBONG DANIEL -SECRETARY 4. NSINI, KINGSLEY MKPANAM

SANI SUNDAY ENEMAKWU 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.

TRUSTEES ARE 1.HAJIA NANA FATIMA MEDE -CHAIRMAN. 2. AKIEGBEME MUHAMMAD ISAH - SECRETARY. 3. MARYAM MOMODU KADIRI -MEMBER 4. ALAYANDE HAJARAT TITILAYO -MEMBER 5. KUMAR MEDE -MEMBER 6. MIMI DOO MEDE -MEMBER. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1: TO PROVIDE WELFARE FOR WIDOWS, ORPHANS, PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES AND THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY 2. TO PROVIDE GENERAL HUMANITARIAN SERVICES FOR THOSE IN NEED, PROTECTING THW RIGHTS AND HUMAN DIGNITY OF WOMEN AND LESS PRIVILEGED. 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: OZETO İDRIS ESQ 09039239403

KINGDOM TREASURE CHILDREN ORPHANAGE HOME

PA ANYASO SKILL ACQUISITION 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.

TRUSTEES: 1. NGOZI EKEOMA - CHAIRMAN 2. UMANTA UDE UMANTA - SECRETARY 3. NWANNEDIYA EKE 4. EBERE ANYASO 5. ANIETIE JAMES MICHAEL 6. FIDELIS ILOK AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO INITIATE PROGRAMMES FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF YOUTHS, NEEDY ORPHANS AND THE LESS PRIVILEGED VIA SKILL ACQUISITION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING 2. TO FACILITATE THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION AND OTHER SOCIAL BENEFITS TOWARDS THE BETTERMENT OF THE SOCIETY. 3. TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN THE YOUTH, MEN AND WOMEN IN THE SOCIETY. 4. TO PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT IN ALL FIELDS OF LIFE AND ENCOURAGE ALL FORMS OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT. 5. TO PROVIDE SOCCOUR FOR THE INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS AS A RESULT OF NATURAL DISASTERS, COMMUNAL CLASH OR INSURGENCY IN OUR SOCIETY. 6. TO HELP ENGAGE YOUNG PEOPLE GAINFULLY AND TOWARDS GREATER PRODUCTIVITY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE RAPID RISING BROTHERS CLUB OF NIGERIA

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 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 GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB 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. SHEM ENENCHE ADAH 2. PROF.JONATHAN OGWUCHE 3. JANE OCHEINEHI AJONYE 4. SETH NGBEDE ADAH 5. MILLICENT RERRI

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OMUNGU CHARITY - CHAIRMAN 2. NWORGU BEDE EMEKA - SECRETARY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHIBUIKE KINGSLEY ISRAEL - CHAIRMAN. 2. IBEH OLUCHUKWU ABEL - GENERAL SECRETARY. 3. ONYEKA CHUKWUAGOZIE SAMUEL. 4. EZE CHIKWADO PETER. 5. OKAFOR CHRISTIAN.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. ADVOCACY FOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVED LIVELIHOOD, MATERNAL HEALTH AND CHILD PROTECTION 2. CAMPAIGNING FOR INCLUSION AND MAINSTREAMING OF VULNERABLE GROUPS IN THE SOCEITY INTO DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

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Unpaid salaries: Uproar as Buhari says 36 states received N1,642trn Continued from page 7

Meanwhile, former Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Hajia Zainab Suleiman Okino, has wondered why the governors are not being questioned and subjected to fiscal scrutiny or made to account for their shortcomings on why they have collected so much and given out so little.

She said: ‘’So states have received a total of

N1.642 trillion in form of bailout, according to President Buhari in his October 1 broadcast, specifically to enable them “pay outstanding salaries, pensions and small business suppliers”, yet governors are owing the same set of people the money was meant for? ‘’And no one is asking questions including the president who authorised the payment. Governors are dictators; they wield so many powers,

and because they have immunity, impunity is their second nature’’. ‘’We can’t continue this way. It is the more reason why we should devolve powers in whatever form-restructuring, true federalism or resource control. The current arrangement is simply not working, and can at best lead us to implosion’’.

Former Special Assistant to FCT Minister, Mr Nosike Ogbuehi, while reacting on the inability

of the governors to pay up backlog of their states salary arrears, opted for restructuring or true federalism as the solution to’’ Nigeria’s embarrassing stagnation and decay’’.

He said: ’’If you devolve the resources and power to the states, nonperforming governors will be exposed and voted out’’.

Also speaking, a 1987 Economics graduate of ABU, Zaria, Mohammed

Omuya, noted that a restructured arrangement that promotes equity, transparency and fairness, will address these short comings.

He said, “Since there are little or no means of checking the excesses of governors, restructuring, and devolution of power are inevitable’’.

Also in his reaction, the Assistant Director News, FRCN, Adeiza Momoh Jimoh, regretted the declining influence

L-R:National Chairman APC , Chief John Oyegun; Speaker House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; his wife, Dolapo; former President , Olusegun Obasanjo and former Chairman, Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan , during the 2017 Independence Day Interdenominational Church Service at the National Christian Center, Abuja.... on Sunday. Photo: Temitope Balogun

Buhari marks Nigeria @ 57 in Maiduguri Continued from page 1 nation building by giving their best in service to humanity in line with the teachings of the holy scriptures.

Osinbajo made the call on Sunday during the Interdenominational Church Service to mark the 57th anniversary of the country in Abuja.

Osinbajo said: “We thank the Almighty God for preserving our lives to see yet another birthday of this great nation and I wish you all a happy 57th anniversary and happy Independence Day. Who does God holds responsible for the destiny of nations? They are the people whom Jesus said ‘you are the salt of the earth, you

are the light of the world’, a people who are charged with sweetening the bitterness of hates, of selfishness and tribes.

“They are people described by the scripture in 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

“It is these same people whom Jesus Christ empowered and commanded in the following words: “All authorities have been given to me in heaven and on earth, and to these people he said, go therefore, and make disciples of all nations baptiz-

ing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit teaching them to observe all the things that I have commanded them and lo! I am with you always until the end of the earth.”

The Vice President further emphasized that “It is these same people that God has commanded to teach the world all that he has commanded: a portion of those commandments say, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your strength and love your neighbour as yourself. And so, the responsibility of making sacrifices for nation, falls upon these people. And the scripture in Matthew chapter 5:38-43, says, ‘Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth

for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue you at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.

And whosoever shall compel you to go a mile, go with him twain. Give to him that asketh you, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

But I said to you love your enemy.’ God sends rain to both the just and the unjust.

Vengeance is mine says the Lord. We are the salt of the earth, we are the burden bearer of our nation and

we have the mandate of our Lord Jesus Christ to preach the gospel to the poor, to heal the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captive and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at Liberty those who are oppressed.

Osinbajo also quoted the scripture to back up his claim, saying that there is the need for the leaders to offer selfless service and ensure the unity of the country.

He said, “ We are to teach our nation unity by uniting the Body of Christ. Within the body there is no denomination, within the body there is no ethnicity, within the body there is group, all are one in the Lord Jesus Christ.

It is the responsibility of everyone of us who is named

of the legislative impact of state Houses of Assembly, who regrettably have turned stooges of state governors, saying an active legislature would have been able to checkmate the excesses of these governors.

He said: “The Houses of Assembly that would have served as checks on the governors have become the proverbial bull dogs that can only bark and not bite. In most cases, they have ceased barking as some who attempted to bark had their leadership disgraced out of office’’.

Giving an overview of the salary situations across the states, Secretary-General of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Bashir Alade Lawal, said that some states were still defaulting in payment, in spite of the huge bailout received from the Federal Government.

“They are only paying net, not gross. So, if you have paid net and you have not paid all deductions, you have not paid full salaries. As at today, Anambra is not owing, likewise Borno, Delta, Edo, Ebonyi, Cross River, Rivers, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Lagos, Niger, Plateau, Taraba, and Sokoto.

Anywhere in the world, you pay workers’ salaries first before doing anything else.”

after the Lord Jesus Christ.

Our nation is at a point where Christians are told to stand up and do what the scripture has commanded us to do, our nation is at a point where we (Christians) have to teach our nation the virtue which Jesus Christ taught us: which is love and forgiveness.”

Some of the leaders present at the church service include the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, former Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon, former President Olusegun Obasano, former Head of Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan, state governors, ministers, top military officers and other important personalities

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Pragmatic steps towards restructuring Nigeria – Tunde Bakare God’s Covenant Snr

into effect by way of an executive bill to be submitted to the National Assembly

by Mr. President and decided upon by the Nigerian people through a referendum.

All our efforts have been inspired by our belief that, as a nation, we are better off together and should find acceptable ways to stay together. We are driven by an urgent responsibility to find, within the constitution, pathways to a more perfect union. Having laid this background we shall proceed to further simplify the seemingly complicated but, indeed, simple concept of restructuring.

Pastor of the Latter Rain Assembly, Tunde Bakare Sunday, October 1, laid out a blue print towards the restructuring of Nigeria and charged President Muhammadu Buhari to implement the new Nigerian project as a lasting legacy to future generations The Clamour for Restructuring Some years ago, the word “restructuring” was the exclusive lingo of prodemocracy groups like the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), the Pro-National Conference Organisation (PRONACO), and The Patriots. The leading individual voices in this call emerged mainly from the southern part of the country, including the likes of Chief Rotimi Williams, Chief Gani Fawehinmi and Chief Anthony Enahoro, all of blessed memory. Others included the likes of Prof. Ben Nwabueze, Prof. Wole Soyinka and Chief Emeka Anyaoku.

However, in more recent times, leaders from the northern part of the country have increasingly lent their voices to this call. From former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who has aired this opinion since around 2012 , to a former governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, and, most surprisingly, former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babanginda, the call for restructuring appears to be reaching a tipping point.

In 2014, we took our demands for restructuring to the National Conference, where a case was made for a unicameral parliamentary system of government to reduce the cost of governance, and for a federal structure comprised of a strong central government with six geopolitical zones as federating units. In addition, we sponsored a Nigerian Charter for National Reconciliation and Integration as the basis of our union as a nation, as against Decree 24 of 1999 by which the current constitution was promulgated.

Following heated debates, in the spirit of trustful give and take, the conference adopted a modified presidential system that would harness the separation of powers inherent in the presidential system, while guaranteeing the needed cooperation between both arms of government as intended in the parliamentary system of government. We recommended the selection of the Vice President from the legislature and advocated the institutionalization of the principle of zoning in the Electoral Act. Furthermore, the Nigerian Charter for National Reconciliation and Integration was unanimously adopted. This address will use the propositions at the National

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Conference as a springboard but will necessarily include bolder and more farreaching recommendations given the current state of the nation.

On January 4, 2015, in a message titled “The Gathering Storm and Avoidable Shipwreck – How to Avoid Catastrophic Euroclydon,” I sounded a note of warning at the height of the electioneering campaign. I charged the nation not to place the cart of elections before the horse of restructuring, proposing “true federalism under Zonal Commissions as well as fiscal federalism…”

Rather than pay heed to the warnings, many of our politicians kept on with their “business as usual” attitude that brought the nation very close to the brink of disaster. Fortunately, by divine intervention through the efforts of distinguished Nigerians, the international community, and through a demonstration of statesmanship unprecedented in Nigeria’s history, we scaled through

the 2015 elections by a hair’s breadth.

Mindful of our narrow escape and the festering socio-political and economic challenges, soon after the inauguration of this administration in 2015, we submitted to Mr. President an extensive document that called for a Presidential Commission for National Reconciliation, Reintegration and Restructuring comprised of eminent Nigerians, and guided by the Nigerian Charter for National Reconciliation and Integration which was adopted by the 2014 National Conference.

Our submission anticipated the need to reconcile contentious interest groups, foster the integration of the diverse sectional groups into true nationhood, and facilitate the evolution of an acceptable functional governmental structure for Nigeria. We proposed that the new structure would be contained in a new constitutional framework which would come

Understanding Restructuring: The Basis Restructuring simply means to change the way an entity is organized or arranged. In the corporate context, restructuring is a management term “for the act of reorganizing the legal, ownership, operational, or other structures of a company for the purpose of making it more profitable, or better organized for its present needs” . In the context of a nation, restructuring requires redefining the relationship between the people and the government, including taking another look at the structures and systems of governance as encapsulated in the constitution. The diverse positions on the restructuring debate are being championed by at least ten categories of advocates, give or take a few overlaps, namely: 1.The Conservatives 2.The Economic Structure Reformists 3.The Non-Structural Constitutional Reformists 4.The Political System Reformists 5.The Devolutionists 6.The State Creation Advocates 7.The Resource Control Activists 8.The Regional Federalists 9.The Regional Confederalists 10.The Secessionists We shall now examine these positions and then proceed to present our prescription on the way forward for Nigeria.

Category #1: The Conservatives The Conservatives are generally satisfied with the systems and structures of governance, current challenges notwithstanding. They generally hold the view that attitudinal adjustments, not necessarily systemic or structural changes, are required. This position is held by the likes of former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo , and Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje , who believe Nigerians need a “restructuring of the mind.”

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Nigeria @ 57: What people say Oyindamola Idris, Babalola Mujeeb, Atolagbe Tawakalitu and Obi Ebele

57 years and still counting? Of course, we have every reason to celebrate!

Belated and deflated, most of the people who reluctantly reflected on 57 years of Nigeria’s independence have this much to say.

We are celebrating fantastic failures Engr. Jimoh Adeshina Well, since you asked me, Nigeria is an independent country that hasn’t achieved anything tangible. May be we are celebrating 57 years of fantastic promises when politicians are campaigning for votes. All we receive after they win are unkept promises, failed projects, poverty, hardship and corruption.

With so many natural resources in every state, it baffles me that Nigeria is still having economic crisis. This country turns out diligent graduates every year with no hope of employment or fund to empower them to put what they have learnt to practice. Health facility is zero. Good roads, infrastructures? There is no one we can really celebrate as a success story.

Because of mismanagement and corruption, we have seen blue chip companies move from Nigerian to neighbouring countries from where they flood our markets with their products. Please, don’t spoil my day for me; it is bad At least, we still have our freedom - Agboola My answer is yes and no. Yes because Nigeria is a country that we can say we are truly independent even though the independence has been abused by our leaders.

We have made progress in other areas, like the communication project that brought us the cell phone in 2001. I don’t see anybody now writing letters and buying stamps every day.

Nigeria is one of few countries that now boast of a large number of television and radio stations. I won’t like to dwell on the negative side because I know that one day, a God fearing leader will emerge and the story will turn around for good.

Yes, we can celebrate freedom from military rule – Mrs. Lateefat Abiodun Inspite of everything, let us be grateful to God that we did not continue under military rule. Agreed that politicians have plundered the country and saddened our joy, but that will be corrected one day. Because of democracy, we can question people in elected office; you

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can’t try that with military rulers.

Moreover, we are not so far behind in the field of education and technology. I have heard that Nigerians occupy very important positions abroad in virtually all fields of learning and businesses. We can still count some good things on our finger tips, like when Ebola broke out in 2014 and the way it was quickly arrested and checked. We can be proud of that and celebrate good health, if anything.

Solve problems, unite the country - Idris Atolagbe Nigeria is 57 years old but we are still going through a lot of problems. If government wants us to celebrate, let them look into the problem of unemployment in the country and provide employment opportunities for her citizens.

The agitation for separate states and republics is because of marginalisation and inadequate care of the people. Government should do everything to unite the country and there will be no more struggles for secession.

Parents are sacrificing everything to pay for children’s education, but the situation where the children graduate

but can’t find a job is very disappointing. Government should strive as much as possible to let the country grow like its age; they should build more companies and factories in the country and provide employment opportunities for the citizens; they should not use all our resources to better the lot of their children alone.

We are celebrating 57 years of agony Mrs Okechukwu Nigeria is celebrating 57 years in agony, crisis and bondage forced upon us by our leaders; and while they are enjoying, the masses are suffering: many families can’t even afford three square meals a day.

Our problem is bad governance - Vivian Charles Our problem is simply bad government. They don’t have good agenda for the citizens; all they care about is themselves and their families.

Ordinary electricity is still a problem after 57 years! They should repair our roads, provide us with good health facilities, water supplies and adequate secu-

rity. Is that asking too much?

The rich should help the poor; life is not about one person alone and we should remember that God helps the one that help the needy. And you are not yet someone until you help someone that can’t return the favour.

A crawling giant and a failed state – Bambo Adewolu What are we celebrating? I do not see any reason to celebrate. As I speak, I don’t have electricity in my house. The economy is down. Our leaders are cheating us, I tell you. They can celebrate. For me, Nigeria is a crawling giant at 57 and a failed project.

I’m not impressed - Banker Nsikak Attah Obviously, Nigeria is not where she should be at 57 when you compare where we are now with countries that got independence about the same time. Look at Ghana, for instance, Check out Brazil and Malaysia. But I believe the fact that we are still together is one reason to celebrate.

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Peace Corps members embark on community services, dig water channel

Augustine Kuza, Lafia

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L-R: Former Senate President, Ken Nnamani and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, at a parley with the party’s candidate and aspirants who contested the APC primaries for the Anambra State governorship election at the Party’s National Secretariat, Abuja… recently.

Religious leaders appeal to youths to shun politicians who use them as thugs Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

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leaders of both Christian and Muslims in Tafawa Belewa and Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State near Jos, has advised youths in the community to shun politicians who only use them as thugs to cause

violence in other to archive selfish political goals.

The religious leaders spoke at the weekend in a town hall meeting organised to persuade youths to follow the part of peace aimed at putting to rest the incessant crisis that has hitherto bedevilled the region.

One of the leaders and

convener of the forum, Mr. Kefas Kira, said he is in control of over 40,000 youths and will no longer allow any politician use them for the detriment of peaceful coexistence.

Mr. Kura hold the view that most political office holders in Bauchi state set youths against themselves for the sole reason to use them rig elections.

According to him, “I

advise youths to shun violence in the next elections: refuse to be use as war tools in the hands of desperate politicians, they have been using you to achieve their selfish aims, we must caution ourselves not to be use again, particularly in the next general election come 2019.”

“Because of crisis, most people have lost

their livelihood and are living from hand to mouth, therefore, if we do not talk to ourselves to live in peace with one another irrespective religion and ethnic difference, the situation of our children will be worse in the future,” he said.

Nigerian Peace Corps (NPC), Nasarawa state command has embarked on community services by digging water channel along Akwanga/Keffi road in order to make the road accessible by motorists during rainfall fall.

Mr. Bala Joshua, the commandant of the Nigerian Peace Corps (NPC), Nasarawa state command made this known on Sunday in an interview with newsmen after the officers of the command digged the water channel in Sabon Gida, Kokona local government area of the state.

He has said that the Kokona local government officers of the command has decided to embarked on the community services by digging the water channel in Sabo Gida, along Keffi/ Akwanga road in order to prevent accident by motorists due to the bad nature of the road in the area and for easy flow of water.

“The community services are part of our commitment of giving the society our support which is also incorporated in our bill that has just been passed by the national Assembly so as to make the environment clean and also to save lives dues to the nature of the road.

“Looking at the rate of accident that the pot hole and due to the nature of the road is causing, we felt that there is the need to clear accumulated sand as well as to dig water channel in this area for easy access by motorists in order to reduce the rate of accident in this area as a result of the accumulation of water along the road when there is heavy down pour,” he said.

Joshua has also disclosed that, he deployed his men and officers to assist in maintaining law and order during the Sept.30 sanitation in Akwanga local government area.

He said that the measures is to complement others security agent efforts in maintaining peace, law and order during the sanitation.

Police nab another self confessed Boko Haram kingpin in Ondo ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

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suspected Boko Haram member identified as Mohammed Bashar was at the weekend apprehended by officers of the Ondo State Police Command.

Bashar was nabbed by men of the Anti Crime Patrol Unit of the police command during a search at Isua and Ifira Akoko in the Akoko South East Local Government Area of the state.

His arrest is coming barely a two week that a wanted Boko Haram Commander identified as Idris Ibrahim aka Babawo, was nabbed in a village by

some vigilante group.

The self confessed Boko Haram suspect was said to have ran for cover in the local community of Isua Akoko in Ondo state when he was nabbed by the police in the area.

Femi Joseph, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the State Command confirmed the arrest of the Boko Haram suspect to journalists in Akure on Sunday.

He said that the suspect was arrested by the police while loitering on the IsuaIfira Akoko road after he had escaped from onslaught of the security in the north.

“When the suspect was arrested, he was interrogated and confessed that he

was a member of the Boko Haram sect.

“He told us (the police) that his father is from Niger Republic while his mother is also from Maiduguri in Borno State, Nigeria.

“He said when Maiduguri was hot for him he ran to Nassarawa last month and he left Nassarawa yesterday (Saturday) and came down to the South-West to hide here.

“He has confessed that one Daffo is his team leader while Shekaur is still the overall leader of the Boko Haram group.

Mr. Joseph said some items suspected to be charms were recovered from the Boko Haram kingpin.According to him, the

suspect was still in the police protective custody as more investigation is being carry out.

He added that the Boko Haram kingpin will be handed over to the Nigeria Army at a parade after police investigation must have finally been conducted.

He also warned members of the public to try avoid taking laws into their hands when caught the suspicious movement of a stranger in their community.

The police spokesman, however, added that the command would continually ensure the safety of lives and properties of the people in the state.

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Death rate soars as Anglophone Cameroon seeks for indepedence Bonny Amadi with agency reports

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as Ahuja Sylvester, was at the weekend picked up by the operatives of the Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command.

More death are being reported in anglophone Cameroon calling for independence of its region from the country, which it accused of outright marginalization and cleansing threat.

Unconfirmed reports said that more deaths have been reported as the Cameroon government continue to crush any activity by the people of southern Cameroon believed to have close affinity by people from Eastern Nigeria.

Agency reports said that among other unconfirmed deaths, a young man from Cameroon’s English-speaking region was shot dead by security forces on the eve of an expected symbolic declaration of independence by Anglophone separatists, medical and security forces told AFP on Sunday.

The Anglophone separatists on Sunday Octo-

Southern Cameroon protest

ber 1 2017, were expected to have made a symbolic proclamation of independence for Ambazonia, the name of the state they want to create.

Cameroon authorities last Thursday announced a temporary curb on travel and public meetings across the Southwest Region of the country.

Reports also indicate that social media access for the second consecutive period, were cut off in Cameroon’s Englishspeaking regions, contrary to a government

communication that said no such actions was to be taken.

This becomes the second blackout this year even though it is only limited to social media platforms like Twitter, Whatsapp and Facebook.

Meanwhile, agency report on the death toll said that a nurse who requested anonymity told AFP “They fired at him during a security operation” in the city of Kumba, ”The incident was confirmed by a security source and several local residents

contacted by phone.

Kumba has been known as a rebellious city since the start of protests by the Anglophone minority last November, with clashes erupting between security forces and the local population.

The majority of Cameroon’s 22 million people are French-speaking, while about a fifth is English-speaking. The Anglophone minority has long complained about disparities in sharing out Cameroon’s oil wealth.

Catalonia independence referendum holds against court order

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ruling of the high court of Spain against conducting referendum by Catalonia, the referendum actually held on Sunday 1st October 2017.

This happened as Human Rights Watch have urged Spanish authorities to refrain from excessive

Catalonia referendum

….As Spain kicks use of force to counter referendum of Catalonia.

The referendum however triggered crisis in Catalonia as people gathered on Sunday to vote in an independence referendum deemed illegal by Spanish authorities.

Agency report revealed

footage of clashes between Spanish and Catalan security forces, as videos circulated on social media have shown clashes between officers from Spain’s military law enforcement agency, Guardia Civil, and Catalonia’s local police force,

Mossos.

The Spanish police accused Mossos of not obeying a court order to halt the referendum, while Mossos insists it has been doing so in a “proportional way” and have threatened legal action against Mossos over the clashes.

Catalonia health department says 465 people have been treated for injuries from police violence It added that two of the most seriously injured are being treated in the hospitals of Sant Pau and Vall d’Hebron. Spain’s Interior Ministry however said that its security officer was also attacked by the Catalonia The Interior Ministry tweeted the video showing a chair being thrown at a security officer in Sant Joan de Vilatorrada. It said personnel from Guardia Civil have been met with “harassment and attacks” since the order to halt the referendum.

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Zambian Police, anti-corruption protesters fight outside parliament ÏÏÏ

Zambia police has clashed with anticorruption protesters outside parliament, prompting arrests on the same day as the finance minister presented the national budget.

According to agency report, the protest led by a human right activist, Laura Miti criticized the purchase of vehicles by the authorities for the fire department at a total of $42 million.

“Our demand is that the process should be opened to scrutiny and to a forensic audit. We would like to know exactly how the decision was made and all the processes arrived at because we believe that first of all, it was a very bad choice but also we would like to know if it was clean and that Zambia got the best value for money for that $42 million,” Miti said.

“There is no way you can

protect the people that are supposed to be in charge of protecting the country. We are the victims, and we are supposed to be protected. If we can go by what they are doing, they are helping by destroying this country. So the police officers are also accomplices in destroying this country. This is not a political move,” Fumba Chama, a musician said.

Carrying placards that read “Wake up Zambia, it is our money”, they picketed outside parliament over alleged graft by President Edgar Lungu’s government.

President Lungu has been accused of a crackdown on dissent since winning elections last year.

Zambia’s main opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema was detained for four months before treason charges against him were dropped.

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Stories by Frank Jumbo FF 1st Vice President, Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi on Saturday gave out his daughter, Adebanke in marriage to Soromfechukwu Uzomah, at a gorgeous ceremony in Lagos. The day kicked off with the traditional wedding followed by the church service at Trinity House and a memorable reception at The Dorchester, close by Trinity House on Victoria Island, Lagos.

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NFF is 3 as Akinwunmi gives out daughter in marriage The Nigerian Football fraternity was fully represented. NFF President Amaju Pinnick, 2nd Vice President/LMC chairman Shehu Dikko, Executive Committee members Ibrahim Musa Gusau, Sunday Dele-Ajayi, Yusuf Ahmed ‘Fresh’, Chidi Ofo Okenwa, Sharif Rabiu Inuwa, Musa Duhu, Mohammed Alkali and Aisha Falode, LMC CEO Nduka Irabor and NFF Deputy General Secretary Emmanuel Ikpeme were joined by Communica-

tions and Protocol Directors Ademola Olajire and Tunde Aderibigbe.

There were also Chairman of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Ayodeji Tinubu (a former Member of the NFF Board), Members of Ogun State and Lagos State Executive Councils, former NFF Board Members Taiwo Ogunjobi and Ahmad Kawu, former NFF General Secretary

Bolaji Ojo-Oba, Chairman of Club Owners Isaac Danladi, his secretary Jude Anyadufu, former Lagos State Director of Sports Kweku Tandoh, Radio Brila CEO Larry Izamoje, Members of the Lagos FA Board, Players’ Union scribe Austin Popo, foremost sports journalists and other football stakeholders.

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Chipolopolo depart for Accra

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he Zambia National Team has left for Accra Ghana where they will set up base before Saturday’s Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria.

According to the official FAZ Football Facebook page, Coach Wedson Nyirenda travelled in the first batch that had six players and some technical staff at 06:30 hours with the second batch on the 13:00 hours South African Airways flight.

The team will leave for Uyo Nigeria on Thursday for the Group B encounter.

Foreign based players are expected to join camp in Ghana after featuring for their clubs.

Nigeria leads Group B on 10 points while Zambia is second on seven points with Cameroun on three points while Algeria is stuck at the bottom with one point.

The Zambia national team have been left frustrated by a lack of government funding which aborted the proposed tour of Europe for a training camp ahead of the crucial 2018 World Cup Qualifier against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

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Aiteo Cup semis: We were the better side - Bala

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iger Tornadoes head coach Abubakar Bala has said his side were better in the six-goal thriller win against Cup holders FC IfeanyiUbah (FCIU).

The Ikon Allah Boys defeated the Anambra Warriors 4-2 in Saturday’s Aiteo Cup first leg semifinals clash at the Confluence Stadium in Lokoja.

The Minna Landlords were two goals down before they rallied round to score the four winning goals to have a strong foot into the decisive second-leg clash on Wednesday at the FC IfeanyiUbah International Stadium in Nnewi.

Bala said his side gifted the visitors, FC IfeanyiUbah, their two goals due to some blunders at the back but praised his wards for rallying back to win the frustrating encounter not helped by the antics of the officiating officials.

“I can tell you outright that we played better overall even at the time the visitors were up with two goals.

Iwobi scores Independence day goal

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uper Eagles striker Alex Iwobi netted his first goal of the season in Arsenal’s routine 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove on game week seven in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

The 21-year-old last wrote his name on the score-sheet in a 2-1 loss to Watford back in January 2017, prior to today’s meeting at the Emirates with the Seagulls.

On 14 minutes, Iwobi shot and hit the target but the ball was saved by goalkeeper Mathew Ryan after he combined with the lively Alexis Sanchez, and two minutes later the Gunners took the lead through Nacho Monreal.

From a free-kick, the Spanish left-back turned the ball home after efforts by Shkodran Mustafi and Hector Bellerin were blocked.

The visitors were so close to an equalizer midway through the first half, but a shot from outside the box by Solly March hit the post.

In the 56th minute, Iwobi curled the ball into the top corner after a delightful back-heel from Alexis Sanchez, and the Chilean almost increased the lead in the 62nd minute but the goalkeeper made two saves to deny him.

Five of Iwobi’s six Premier League goals were scored at the Emirates Stadium, while the other came at Goodison Park.

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Conte hails De Bruyne as a complete player

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ntonio Conte conceded Chelsea let the “complete player” slip from their grasp after watching Kevin De Bruyne inspire Manchester City to an excellent win over the Premier League champions.

De Bruyne was named man of the match after his sublime 67th-minute strike gave City a 1-0 triumph at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Pep Guardiola’s league leaders are six points better off than Chelsea, who were undone by a player who made a mere three top-flight appearances for them before being jettisoned to Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga during Jose Mourinho’s second spell as manager.

“I don’t know, honestly, what happened in the past,” a rueful Conte told reporters.

“But for sure we are talking about a top player. He’s a really good player, a complete player. He’s good technically, fast.”

De Bruyne also scored a similarly impressive breakthrough goal in City’s 2-0 Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk this week to open his account for the season.

The Belgium international has operated in a slightly deeper role under Guardiola than previous boss Manuel Pellegrini and, while not as prolific in goals coring terms as during his debut season at the Etihad Stadium in 2015-16, De Bruyne’s manager praised his selflessness and fleshed out Conte’s complimentary assessment.

“He can do absolutely everything,” Guardiola said. “With the ball, he’s a guy who can play different positions, go to the channels, assist long or short.

“After, without the ball he’s the most humble, the most shy guy. He says if I have to run 100 kilometres for the team, I will do that. It’s not easy to find that with this kind of talented player.

“That’s why he’s one of our captains. I think he makes [City take] a step forward and people feel comfortable having him on the pitch.”

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Messi scores twice as Barca beats Las Palmas 3-0 De Bruyne

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eymar’s father insists the purported feud between his son and Paris SaintGermain colleague Edinson Cavani has been blown out of proportion.

Brazil superstar Neymar and Cavani had an on-field disagreement during PSG’s 2-0 win over Lyon two weeks ago, with the Uruguay striker insisting he should take a penalty that was subsequently saved.

There were no qualms from either man and a congratulatory hug afterwards when the world’s most expensive player converted from the spot during a 6-2 romp over Bordeaux.

Neymar Sr told Telefoot any notion of a rift should be left aside and believes Neymar’s alliance with Cavani and Kylian Mbappe in the PSG attack can match his exploits alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Barcelona.

“The proportions taken by the Neymar-Cavani story have been amplified,” he said.

“Everything is fine between them.

“The NCM [Neymar-Cavani-Mbappe] will make football fans dream. The Barca trio inspired many people; that of PSG will inspire many others.

ngland can reap the dividends of Mauricio Pochettino’s work with a number of their key performers at Tottenham, according to national team boss Gareth Southgate.

The Three Lions need one win from their remaining qualifiers against Slovenia and Lithuania next week to make absolutely sure of a place at the 2018 World Cup. Free-scoring Spurs striker Harry Kane, along with clubmates Dele Alli and Eric Dier, will have a key influence over how England fair in Russia and all three players have made giant strides under Pochettino.

Southgate credited the former Southampton coach and his backroom staff, headed by assistant Jesus Perez, for whipping the trio into phenomenal shape.

“The biggest change [for Kane] has been physical,” said Southgate, who took charge of a striker hindered by fitness issues during his time as England Under-21 boss.

“Since Mauricio has been there the conditioning work they do has improved the team and Harry has benefited from that.

“He looks strong, lean, a little bit quicker and sharper. The biggest change has been physical, and then that has an effect on your mentality.

“If you know you’re in good physical condition then mentally you’re in a better place.

“It was the same at Southampton. I know Jesus, Mauricio’s assistant, is in charge of that area of their training, and we noticed a definite difference that allowed them to play the pressing game they want to play.

“There was a definite impact on all the Spurs players from their club training.”

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ergio Busquets and Lionel Messi were on target at Barcelona beat Las Palmas 3-0 behind closed doors at Camp Nou, preserving their 100 per cent record in LaLiga against a backdrop of unrest surrounding Catalonia’s independence referendum.

LaLiga chiefs rejected a request from Barcelona to postpone the match in light of violent scenes that marred Sunday’s vote and left 465 people injured according to the Catalan health ministry, after the referendum was declared to be unconstitutional by the country’s national government Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu explained the decision to play at an empty Camp Nou was borne out of solidarity and a “rejection of what has been experienced” as the stadium scoreboard bore the message “Democracia”, featuring an illustration of a ballot box. But a home side featuring five Catalans were seemingly unsettled by the circumstances and their surroundings during a listless first-half showing.

Las Palmas enjoyed the greater share of possession and hit the post through Jonathan Calleri, with Barca’s only advantage appearing in a 4-0 yellow card count at the break. The half-time introduction of Ivan Rakitic and Andres Iniesta by Ernesto Valverde proved inspired as their midfield colleague Busquets – one of the Catalan contingent - crowned Barcelona’s most convincing passage of play by breaking the deadlock in the 49th minute.

Messi then came to the fore in typical style with a brace inside the final 20 minutes to increase Barcelona’s advantage over Real Madrid to 10 points before their rivals host Espanyol later on Sunday, although a late injury to Iniesta took some shine off the win.

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No amount of falsehood will stop Obiano’s re-election –Obidigwe AT3

Anambra youths rise against AT 4 electoral violence Traders in Anambra will work for Obiano’s re-election – Ogabru market leader

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Governor Obiano (4th right); the Chairman, Obiano re-election Committee and former National Chairman of APGA, Chief Victor Umeh (5th right); and other APGA stakeholders at Otuocha Township Stadium, Anambra East Local Government Area, during a mega political rally and conferment of “Odogwu Omambala” title to Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano...at the weekend.

INEC, security outfits will determine success of Anambra guber poll –Umeh

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tion Campaign Organisation has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security operatives to ensure that the November18, 2017 Anambra State governorship election is successful.

The chairman of the campaign organisation and former national chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Umeh, made the call on Thursday while addressing newsmen on their campaign flag-off.

Umeh said two groups will make for the success of the election and that is the impartiality of the umpire and the conduct of security operatives.

Umeh said: “Allowing the votes of the people to count is the major ingredient for the success of the election. INEC will make or mar the election. If INEC wants to be impartial, this election will be suc-

cessful”.

He said the security operatives should allow the election to be conducted under peaceful atmosphere and protect the integrity of the election.

“Don’t allow politicians to intimidate the electorate. Politicians should eschew desperation”, said Umeh, who condemned the alleged utterances of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Johm Oyegun, who allegedly boasted in a media report that APC must win the forthcoming governorship election.

He said such statement coming from Oyegun is not democratic, saying that with what APGA has done in the state, they were sure of victory at the poll.

Umeh dismissed the alleged N7billion campaign expenses for Obiano by the former Governor fo the state, Mr. Peter Obi, in 2013 governorship election, saying that neither Obiano nor APGA is owing Obi any money.

He said Obi who made about N50 billion from security votes in eight

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years could have not sold his property to fund Obiano’s election.

He said they had fundraising in Lagos, Abuja, Port Hacourt and Enugu for Obiano campaign but Obi up till now has not rendered account of the money realised in those fundraising.

Umeh said Obi left a total debt of N185 billion on road construction

alone and employed 6000 workers at the twilight of his administration.

“This is the time tell the truth.

I was there at Governor’s lodge where Obi gave Obiano handover note. There was no issue of N75 billion left for Obiano. Some of the money left include bonds, some of them cannot be accessed until 2030,”said Umeh.

Salvation of Anambra lies on UPP, says Chidoka ÏÏÏThe United People Party (UPP)

governorship candidate for November 18, 2017 governorship election in Anambra State, Chief Osita Chidoka, has said that the salvation of Anambra State lies with the party and therefore should be voted for in the forthcoming election.

Addressing large group of party supporters and chieftains, including the National Chairman of the party, Chief Chekwas Okorie, the 21 local Government chairmen of the party, among others at Amorka, Ihiala Local Government Area of the state, Chidoka said that the message the party faithful should take to others from the flag-off was that salvation of the country lies with the UPP and should not only be voted for in this

election but voted for all offices in the country come 2019.

Expressing appreciation for the support he had enjoyed since the inception of this election process when he first expressed his intention, Chidoka urged the campaign committees to go to towns, villages and hamlets in all the 362 wards in the state to sell his governorship aspiration on the party’s platform and convince Anambarians to support him.

“It is important that all the various groups that have been working for us should coalesce to become one since the flag-bearer has emerged.

Then those who are members of the campaign committees would now go to all the 362 wards to sell us,” he said.

of Ogbaru Plastic Dealers Association (OPDA), Chief Henry Ikkechukwu Akpotue, has said that all the markets in Anambra State have taken a common stand to work for the return of Governor Willie Obiano in November 18, 2017 election.

Speaking in an interview with The Anambra Times, the market leader said their decision was hinged on the outstanding performance of Governor Obiano.

“We, the traders of Anambra State are happy that Governor Obiano has remembered us by building N10 million project in each market in the state. Past administration did not remember traders. He has performed very well and therefore should go back.

All the markets in the state are solidly behind him in this election,” said the chairman.

He lauded Governor Obiano for providing security in the state but advised that he should not relax in the security of the state, even in this electioneering period, rather he should sustain the security.

Lamenting that hoodlums are gradually returning to Onitsha in various disguise, Akpotue called on the Governor to dispatch security operatives to dislodge hoodlums who in their tens stay at toll gate as from 7p.m every day, extorting money from motorists.

The chairman was also grateful to Governor Obiano for their own N10 million hall project which has advanced to decking level, noting that if they had started on time, the project would have finished by now like some others.

Akpotue, who was at various times President, Ndende Building Materials Market Abuja and Plastic tanks, Head Bridge, Onitsha, said that they are currently expanding their market to a new property they purchased at the cost N10 million near the market.

Enumerating his achievements, Akpotue said: “I have achieved peace in the market.

There is no crisis in the market now; we had a lot of cases in courts before now. There is now tight security in the market.

Goods are no more missing like before because of our strong security.

“We also have set up prayer group and equipped them. We also empowered the widows in the market. We exempted them from payment of any levy in the market. And they are happy about it”.

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Governor Obiano (front), and others during a short visit to his hometown, Aguleri, in Anambra East Local Government Area...at the weekend

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General Old Motor Spare Parts Dealers Association, Okpoko in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nze Cyprain Ezechukwu, has assured that traders in the market will work hard to ensure that Governor Willie Obian succeeds in his second term bid.

Nze Ezechukwu, who spoke in company of his secretary, Oroke Philemon Igwe and the Financial Secretary, said that with N10 million project the Governor has demonstrated that he is a humane and sensitive leader.

“Since 1985, no Governor in Anambra State has remembered this market. Obiano’s approval and commencement of the building of a N10 million project has impressed

us. We consider ourselves privileged to have benefitted from the projects.

And that was due to the benevolence of Governor Obiano. Our project is market hall, which we have never had or even contemplated of building in the nearest future,” he said.

The market leader, who was also full of praises for the Governor for the security he provided in the state since he assumed office as the Governor, said that Obiano’s good jobs are many and that they cannot enumerate them.

He said that it is the performance of Obiano plus the fact that he remembered the traders that they have vowed to vote for him in November 18 Governorship election.

He said: “We are assuring him of our support especially in this election. We will troupe out to vote for him. This project is enough to convince us to work for his success at the poll”.

Continuing, he said: “Our hall is at the lintel level. We know he will complete it. We will work with other markets to return Obiano. We have agreed in this market not only to work for Obiano but also to vote for him”.

Ezechukwu however said that one of their achievements is the existence of peace, which he promised to sustain at all cost to ensure conducive business environment.

The market leader however called on the governor to come their rescue by constructing the road linking them with Okpoko called Ogbuagu – Ngbuka Amazu road.

Ezechukwu commended Chief Okwudili Nzenwankwo, the President – General of Amalgamated Markets Traders of Anambra State (AMATAS) for the good works he has been doing markets in the state, of which they were beneficiary.

Restructuring will bring the best from Nigerians –Onugha ÏÏÏThe President of

an Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Imeobi Igbo, Dr. Mike Ikegulu Onugha, has joined the on-going debate for the restructuring of the country, arguing that it will bring the best from the component groups that constitute Nigeria.

Dr. Onugha said from inception of Nigeria, the country was restructured but the military came in and forced unitary system of government on Nigerians because they wanted to control the resources from the oil.

“Restructuring will move Nigeria forward. We support every group that supports the restructuring of Nigeria. Nigeria was built on restructuring. It is military which brought centralised government we are practising today,” he said.

The Imeobi Igbo president condemned the Operation Python Dance II in the South East by the Military, which unleashed attack on defenceless people of Abia State,

saying that the Army invasion of Nnamdi Kanu’s residence was the handiwork of South East Governors who felt threatened by the activities of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

“But IPOB is not a threat to anybody. What needed to be done by the President was a degree of fatherly disposition to negotiate his way out, instead of unleashing soldiers on people who were not bearing arms.

IPOB is not and cannot be a terrorist organisation. President Muhammadu Buhari should stop the Operation Python Dance II,” said Onugha.

He said the group will organise debate for governorship candidates for the November 18, 2017 governorship election in Anambra State, which would be based on five planks - education, agriculture and commerce among others, noting that through debate, the people would know the capabilities of the candidates who are angling to rule the state.

Explaining the objective of Imeobi Igbo, Onugha said it is to galvanise the Igbo people within Nigeria to have one voice.

He said: “We are interested in who rules us. We intend to mobilise our people. Bring up Igbo agenda and where it will take us to. We are in every nook and crannies of Igbo land, including Delta and Rivers states. We are also interested in having relationship with other ethnic groups in the country. The Igbos are real Nigerians”.

Onugha said their emphasis would be how to sensitise Ndigbo, market women artisans, traders and others, not going to Abuja, Lagos or other cities to pontificate, stating that there is a disconnect between Ohaneze Ndigbo and other socio-cultural organisations and the people.

“Ohaneze Ndigbo is the apex socio-cultural organisation. It has a different agenda. For us, we talk to the grass root,” he said.

entrepreneurial specialist, has said the problem of Nigeria’s developmental initiative since independence has been lack of common development agenda.

Prof. Ikeme, who spoke in Onitsha recently in a paper he presented during the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN)’s 5th Founders’ Day celebration/workshop, lamented that Nigeria has not moved forward since its inception, rather the country was still bedeviled by the same problem they had 57 years ago.

He said Nigeria and Malaysia got Independence almost the same period, but while Malaysia has gone far in economic and technological development, Nigeria is still to tottering, trying to fix basic things that confronted them in 1960.

He said: “Some fifty-seven years ago, both countries were very comparable on a wide range of development indices-new politically independent nations, cash crop economics dependent on rural farming, large multi-ethnic populations and nascent petroleum industries.

“Today, the story is quite different. Malaysia has sustained a steady economic development and growth. Firstly, they modernised and expanded their agricultural sector to become self-sufficient in food production. They also organised and invested in export cash crops, such as oil palm products, rubber, coca and timer.

“Meanwhile, they steadily built up and took control of their petroleum sector and applied the proceeds to build an industrial sector that has overtaken the petroleum sector in its overall contribution to their Gross Domestic Production.

By so doing they diversified their

market and freed it from the vicissitudes of the international petroleum market.

“They also succeeded in adapting imported technology and created their own indigenous technology to fit local needs. Why has Malaysia achieved such progress while Nigeria was drifting backwards? Firstly, they had committed and focused leadership at various levels. They made common interest their only priority. Above all, they maintained long-term and stable policies that gave confidence to the outside investors.

Prof. Ikeme, who was the head of Central Bank of Nigeria Entrepreneurship scheme when Prof.

Chukwuma Soludo was the Governor, said in 1960, Nigeria’s basic need was power and today power still remained Nigeria’s developmental problem.

He wondered why Nigeria should be suffering epileptic power supply in this age of solar energy technology with abundant brains in the country.

But he quickly pointed out Nigerians’ undoing was their unending wait for Government to spoon feed them.

The Professor of Economics however said peace and security were paramount for socio-economic development of the country, stressing that if there was peace, there will be conducive atmosphere for development.

“When there is no peace, the environment would not be conducive for anything meaningful,” he submitted.

He challenged the Nigeria press to do more to trigger the development of the country through indepth reportage and analysis of issues rather than pander to mundane.

Operation python dance amounts to military invasion –Anambra ex-market leader

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President General of markets in Anambra State, Chief Anekwe, has described Operation Python Dance II, which led to the military raid of the IPOB leader’s house at Afaraukwu Ibeku and Aba in Abia State and other South East states as “military invasion”.

He said: “It was like when Hitler invaded some countries in Europe.

Python is the most dangerous snake and when you see it dance, it means it is has gotten animal to swallow or human being.

The storming of the South East is an invasion of South East to swallow IPOP members. When the snake is looking for animal to swallow and sees human being, it will attack him as well. It is an invasion, let us not deceive ourselves and if we have such soldiers to invade South East, why not send them to Sambisa forest to chase away Boko Haram out of the place”.

Dissatisfied with the way government policies and programmes are being run in the country without

recourse to the constitution and due process since the inception of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government, Chief Anekwe attributed it to the manipulation of laid down procedure by cabals in Aso Rock.

To buttress his point, Anakwe said: “Look at the issue of Indigenous People of Biafra raid and proscription, the world including European Union (EU) and United States of America (US) said the group is not a terrorist organisation and condemned its proscription by the cabals through the use of court which is bastardising the judiciary and legal profession”.

He continued: “It is a big challenge to Nigeria Bar Association. If I were to be a lawyer, I will commence the immediate impeachment of the NBA National President for keeping quiet over a weighty issue like this”.

“The ruling of the judge that IPOB is proscribed is very shameful to the judiciary of this country”, saying that this implies that there is no constitution guiding the country.

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My constituency projects speak No amount of falsehood will stop for me, says Ezeani ÏÏÏThe chairman, Anambra State

House of Assembly committee on Public Accounts and member representing the people of Anaocha 2 state constituency in the Assembly, Hon. Charles Chukwuma Ezeani, says there is absolutely no reason whatsoever for him to blow his trumpet as to whether his constituents are well and adequately represented in the 6th Assembly.

Ezeani said the people of Anaocha 2 state constituency made no mistake when they collectively reposed confidence in him as well as entrusted him with their mandate to be their representative in the incumbent legislature, pointing that so far, so good, he has not fallen short of their expectations.

The lawmaker, who disclosed some of his constituency projects and empowerment programmes at the legislative complex Awka recently, said his services and projects were part and parcel of the social contract and pledge he entered into with his constituency during his electioneering campaigns.

According to him, his constituents are happy to the level he represents them in the hallowed chambers of the Anambra State House of Assembly.

To this end, Ezeani boasted that his constituency projects and empowerment programmes will speak for him, noting that prior to his emergence as the lawmaker representing Anaocha 2 constituency, he promised to engage his constituents in economic activities to alleviate their sufferings.

Ezeani therefore revealed that he has trained about 1000 persons in fish farming and currently about 85 fish ponds were ongoing at Umunri village Neni in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. He explained that each of the 85 fish ponds

has about 1,200 fishes and people come to the area from far and near to procure the fishes in commercial quantities.

He said: “I am now convinced that any moment from now Anaocha 2 constituency shall be a destination for anyone who will want to come and buy fish,” while explaining further that he has already made payment for the procurement of equipment that will be drying the fish.

The lawmaker also posited that in the sports subsector, he has been able to take grassroots football to greater heights. He said that through the establishment of his football club known Charles Ezeani Academy, he has partnered several football academy including Diamond Sports Academy in the United Kingdom, adding that the aim was to get youngsters out of the streets as well as provide veritable platform for them to attain stardom.

In the area of construction works, Ezeani stated that he has been able to sink borehole water facilities in sensitive and difficult terrains like Ichida, noting that the borehole facility at Ichida is the only existing and functional water facility in the area.

He said Akwaeze community now has portable water because of the third water borehole facility he sunk in the community.

According to the lawmaker, they have been lobbying as well as prevailing on the Anambra State government to come to the aid of his constituents by helping to rehabilitate deplorable roads in the area but it appears that the pleas have fallen on deaf ears.

Ezeani noted that nothing meaningful has been done on roads in his constituency in spite of efforts made to get the attention of relevant authorities to fix the roads in Anaocha 2 state constituency.

Nov guber election: PPA presents deputy governor ÏÏÏ Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) has presented its deputy governorship candidate for the November 18th gubernatorial election in Anambra State.

The event which took place at party’s campaign office, Awka, recently, attracted the party stakeholders across the state.

Announcing the deputy as Mr. Nkwoka Chigbo Stanley, the governorship candidate, Chief Godwin Ezeemo, said PPA had confidence to clinch the governorship election due to formidable structures the party had put in place.

Ezeemo, who doubles as Chief Executive Officer of Orient Group, noted that PPA had several plans to involve the youths in the administrative process of the state, vis-a-vis decision making.

He described his deputy as a vibrant youth who had acquired several experiences in administration.

“PPA has what it takes to gov-

ern the state. It has consolidated its structure for the growth of the party and state at large. We are determined to cater for the youths and give them sense of belonging,” Ezeemo added.

The deputy, Chigbo Stanley Nkwoka, 36, is from Abetete in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. He is an environmental and social expert and a consultant to different international organisations, such as World Bank and many more.

Responding, Nkwoka regretted that youths have been relegated to the background by the previous administration, giving assurance that PPA would restore their lost hope.

The State Coordinator PPA, Chief Ameke Matthias, commended the Mr. Ezeemo for his wealth of knowledge in piloting the party, which when elected would take the state to limelight.

Obiano’s re-election –Obidigwe Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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Adviser to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Political Matters, Hon. Chinedu Obidigwe, has told Obiano’s critics and opposition elements in the state that no amount of falsehood will stop his re-election come November 18, 2017.

Obidigwe said the governor’s fault-finders were only building castle in the air as well as basking in the euphoria of defeating the incumbent governor who, he said, already has the mandate of the people for another four years in office.

The governor’s aide, who spoke with newsmen in Awka recently, disputed what he termed concoctions and fabrications against Governor Obiano, noting that former Governor Peter Obi was purportedly concocting lies alongside one Valentine Obienyem and Oseloka Obaze, the PDP governorship can-

didate against Governor Obiano, seeking cheap political points.

Obidigwe stated that the ‘Godfatherism’ role Obi is playing for Obaze together with his fallacious statements, allegations, antagonisms and criticisms against Obiano will amount to an effort in futility come November 18 governorship election as he was confident and optimistic that Obiano will be returned for a second term in office.

Obidigwe therefore urged the people of the state to disregard Valentine Obienyem and Oseloka Obaze concocted tissue of lies against the incumbent governor, saying that they were both suffering out of office stress and reality syndrome.

“Obi was the masquerade that beat the drum they are dancing now, and to its tune,” he said, adding that Mr. Peter Obi’s over bloated ego has blinded his eyes to the extent that he could not see the reality of the damage he brought upon

himself by waging a political war against Governor Obiano whom he said worked for him during his administration.

Speaking further, Obidigwe stated that when the devilish veil covering Obi’s eyes will be removed would be after the November 18th election, when the people of the state will use their voting power to teach him a bitter political lesson that will serve as deterrent to other politicians that will like to play God in the state politics.

He maintained that no amount of falsehood concocted by the enemies of the state will stop Governor Obiano’s re-election bid because of his commendable work in state.

He therefore charged Anambra electorate to use their voting power to shut the mouth of those who assumed the position of demigods and think they can do anything they want in Anambra State.

Governor Obiano being conferred with Odogwu Omambala title by the Chairman, Anambra North Traditional Rulers Council and Traditional Ruler of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred, at Otuocha Township Stadium, Anambra East Local Government Area...at the weekend

Obiano has recorded visible achievements –Aide ÏÏÏThe Special Assistant to Gov-

ernor Willie Obiano on Community Mobilisation, Hon. Samuel Odinye, has affirmed that the present administration in the state has attracted visible projects and empowered many youths within the past three years.

Odinye, who is also the founder, Working Willie Apostle (WWA), stated this when the members of WWA paid a courtesy visit to the Transition Chairman, Oyi Local Government Council, Hon. Uchenna Okafor, in his office recently.

Odinye, who led the delegation, x-rayed some of Governor Obiano’s achievements which includes construction and renovation of health care centres across the state, alongside provision of adequate facilities, and welfare of health person-

nel.

Others include prompt payment of workers’ salaries, as well as payment of pension and gratuities of retirees in the state, recruitment of youths in the state Fire Service, training of youths in various skills to enable them become employers of labour.

The Special Assistant commended Governor Obiano for his giant policies mapped out to boost the economy of the state, adding that his heavy investment in agriculture would further provide employment and ensure food sufficiency.

He however disclosed that the essence of the visit was to cement the foundation of WWA in Oyi local government, saying the group had finalised strategies to deliver

Governor Obiano for second term and foil all plans to manipulate the results by opposition parties.

Reacting, the Transition Chairman, Oyi Local Government Area, Hon. Uchenna Okafor, expressed satisfaction with the level of achievements attained by the Working Willie Apostle, saying he would further boost the strength of the group in Oyi Local Government Area.

Okafor disclosed that Governor Obiano had recorded tremendous stories that had transformed the status of the state to a positive direction.

He also commended Mr. Odinye for his unending efforts in promoting Governor Obiano administration, urging the people to ensure continuity.

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Why I support Obiano with my bread, water –Chukwuka ÏÏÏThe producer of

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Anambra youths rise against electoral violence Stories by John Ndu Awka

ÏÏÏAnambra youths under the ae-

gis of Anambra Youth Conscience (AYC) have unanimously vowed to resist any attempt to rig the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state.

The youths, who stated this during a press briefing held in Awka recently, noted that it had become imperative considering the relative peace being enjoyed in the state could be broached if anything contrary to the wishes of people would be imposed on the citizenry.

The youths, who are aged between 20 and 40 years old, sent warnings to all agents of desta-

bilisation within and outside the shores of the state to desist from any inglorious and fraudulent practices that agents of government like the Nigeria Police, the military, National Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra Vigilante Service, and particularly, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), must be forewarned to play according to the rules of engagement.

In a chat with newsmen, the convener of the group, Comrade Israel Chukwubuikem, maintained that the youths of the state had enjoyed so far how the electioneering campaign have been going on without rancour and encouraged the various political parties fielding candidates for the

election to maintain the decorum so far existing, in view of the fact that Anambra is the light of democratic progress in the South East region and the nation in general.

He said: “We gathered here today for one sole purpose. And that is to tell the whole world that we abhor rigging in its entirety. We want the wishes of our people to prevail in the forthcoming election. We do not want imposition orchestrated by agents of darkness. We will resist it. Every party must play by the rules to forestall disorder. Those who want to rely on the back door to get to power should refrain and get to work with their manifesto. We are serious about this because it is time to defend our state from disorder.

Whatever unsavory that happens will definitely rub off negatively on the youths, that is why we are doing this” Meanwhile, so many activities have been lined up by the AYC towards the November 18 Governorship election.

“Aside today’s press conference, we will hold three rallies before the election proper. One is themed: Sensitisation road walk to let the youths know that the only way to change their destiny is to go out and vote in the right candidate who would impact on their lives.

The second will be a Peace rally to stress that election is not war but a friendly contest, while its third will be fair polls rally to stress that rigging must be avoided,” he said.

Omambala Union confers Obiano chieftaincy title ÏÏÏThe

venue, awash with colours, was beaming with row upon row of the crème de la crème of the society.

From the fringe of the Sahara to the Atlantic coastline, in attendance were men and women of goodwill and valour.

The event was for a mega political rally and conferment of “Odogwu Omambala” title to Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano.

The Otuocha Township Stadium, Anambra East Local Government Area being the venue witnessed influx of mammoth crowd gathered across the over 49 communities in Omambala Union.

The 49 communities make

up the six local governments in Anambra North Senatorial Zone.

Many groups in their flamboyant identities were in attendance to display APGA unity and strength.

Conferring the title, the Chairman, Anambra North Traditional Rulers Council and Traditional Ruler of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred, said the title was in confirmation with his achievements in the past three years of his administration.

Igwe Achebe recalled the various endorsement by different groups of the re-election of Governor Obiano.

“We are comfortable with Obiano administration. We will support him for second term to complete his eight years after which

Anambra South will take over.

We will adhere to zoning arrangements, “Achebe said.

Receiving the title, Governor Obiano noted he would consolidate on his continuity agenda to make the state viable option for commercial activities.

According to him, “After my eight years, I will further transform every facet of development simultaneously to make the state economically viable and create more opportunities for business to strive.

Obiano charged election umpires and political parties to observe electoral rules and allow the vote of the people count.

Equally speaking, the Chair-

man, Obiano re-election Committee and former National Chairman of APGA, Chief Victor Umeh, expressed confidence that Obiano’s second term would further solidify his efforts in developing the state.

“We are sure of over 150,000 to 200,000 votes in Anambra North.

The mammoth crowd here is to testify Obiano’s achievements. I assure you that APGA will defeat landslide,” Umeh said.

The traditional ruler of Umueri in Anambra East Local Government Area, Igwe Ben Emeka, stated that the present administration had provided adequate facilities in all sectors and improved the people’s standard of living.

Obiano Bread and Water, Chief Augustine Okechukwu-Chukwuka, has said he decided to brand his products with Governor Willie Obiano’s pictures and other details as his own contribution towards the transformation he is has brought to the state.

Chief Chukwuka, the Managing Director of Austraco Industries, makers of Chrisken Bread and Water, who was reacting in an exclusive interview with The Anambra Times, to various kinds of rumour making the rounds on social media concerning the products, explained that he is an industrialist who specialises on production of food products.

He said having been awed by the outstanding performance of the governor, as an industrialist, he started thinking of how he would support the governor to continue his developmental strides, noting that the project which commenced in February this year, is entirely his idea.

According to the industrialist who is also the Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Ogidi Ward 1, the security which the governor had brought to the state has created the stability and conducive business environment for investors of his ilk to operate effectively in the state, while his Agricultural development initiative is yielding the raw materials for their industries.

Chief Chukwuka, who hails from Ogidi in Idemili North Council Area, also recalled how the governor was able to resolve an over 20 year old traditional rulership tussle in his community and recognised the traditional ruler which the people selected, and asserted that as a result, the community is now experiencing massive self-help developmental milestones.

Mbanefo urges Anambra youths to embrace farming ÏÏÏThe Commissioner for Agricul-

ture in Anambra State, Mr. Afam Mbanefo, has emphasised the need for the youths to take agriculture as a means of livelihood and to achieve food security in the country.

Mbanefo made call the call during a two-day Agro-Allied Entrepreneurship Training for all secondary schools in Awka North Local Government Area of the state organised by a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr. Mark Iniobong.

Represented by the Public Relations Officer of the ministry, Mr. Michael Afam, Mr. Mbanefo, observed that agriculture had attracted many investors to the state as well as generated huge employment opportunities to the youths.

He explained that the state was currently exporting some agricultural produce to the outside world.

Mbanefo therefore commended the corps member, Mr. Mark Iniobong, for the gesture and gave the assurance that the Ministry would continue to collaborate with people who were interest in agriculture.

In a speech, the organiser and corps member, Mr. Mark Iniobong observed that the event was another milestone in raising a self-reliant generation of youths through AgroAllied entrepreneurship which would end hunger and eradicate poverty in the country.

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VAIDS: LIRS chairman counsels tax defaulters on compliance Ganiyu Obaaro

Executive Chairman of the Lagos Inland Revenue Service (LIRS), Mr. Ayodele Zubair, has described the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) as the last chance for tax offenders to redeem themselves.

Speaking recently on the sidelines of the International Conference of African Tax Administrations Forum (ATAF) holding in Abuja, Zubair said the scheme could not have been introduced at

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a better time.

He said, “AIDS is a very good initiative undertaken by the present administration and headed by the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun.

“The whole idea is to bring a lot of Nigerians into the tax net and, by so doing, increase the tax base and the culture of paying taxes in Nigeria.”

He urged those with previously

undeclared taxes and assets to voluntarily and truthfully declare such, as they will be absolved of all the income and penalties.

While acknowledging the existence of mixed feelings about the scheme, Zubair urged tax offenders to embrace the scheme saying that it affords them the last opportunity to escape heavy sanctions that they may face in case of any default.

“Government is going the whole hog at the end of the amnesty programme; and all the people who have not voluntarily and truthfully disclosed all their untaxed incomes will surely face prosecution,” he warned.

He added that government at the federal and state levels, are committed to the success of VAIDS, adding that that there is a CONTINUES ON PAGE B2

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world to celebrate Nigeria’s 57th independence anniversary, which took place yesterday.

Rwand Air , Country Manager, Ms. Ibiyemi Odusi said the carrier has unveiled discounted independence fares on its Lagos - Dubai, Johannesburg and Accra routes for Nigerian passengers, as part of its value adding input for the celebration.

Odusi said the airlines is offering Nigerian passengers a $ 300

(USD) fare inclusive of taxes on Lagos - Accra, while a $ 450 (USD) fare is on offer for Nigerian passengers on the Lagos - Johannesburg route.

The airline is offering a $ 600 (USD) fare for passengers on the Lagos - Dubai route and others.

She said the discounted fares are part of offers lined up for passengers to commemorate the country’s independence anniversary celebrations.

She said, “Rwand Air excited to be part of Nigeria’s independence anniversary celebrations. As an Africa carrier, we are happy to be part of Nigeria’s success narrative this year again.”

According to her, “We remain committed as an airline to contribute our best to the country’s aviation development. We are keeping faith with our promise to give passengers the best services.

Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has said it is committed to improve its wheeling capacity’ and at the same time maintain cordial relationship with all stakeholders in the sector.

This, according to the TCN, is aimed at ensuring that Nigerians enjoyed a more stable electricity supply.

The company stated this as it announced the appointment of focal persons to interface with electricity Distribution Companies or Discos to ensure that they take more power to the consumers.

In addition to ensuring smooth distribution of electricity to consumers, the firm said, it will also resolve and minimise technical challenges, expand the load and promptly attend to distribution interface issues, TCN said.

The focal persons were inaugurated recently at the TCN corporate headquarters, Abuja.

A statement signed by the General Manager (Public Affairs), Ndidi Mbah, said that management decided to appoint interface focal persons in order to upscale power delivery to distribution load centres nationwide.

According to the statement, the terms of reference for the focal persons are to liaise with Discos daily as representatives of TCN on all Discos/TCN interface issues, and resolve the issues as soon as they occur.

The appointees include Engr. L. C. Okalla, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company; Engr. Jude Agupusi, Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company; Engr.

A. O. Balogun, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company; Engr. C. Iwuamadi and Engr. S. O. Omoragbon, for Eko and Ikeja Distribution companies respectively.

Others are Engr. Balarabe Abdullahi, Kano Electricity Distribution Company; Engr. M. S. Nuhu, Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company; Engr. A. O. Labaran; Enugu Electricity Distribution Company; Engr. M. I. Tijani, Benin Electricity Distribution Company; Engr. M. D. Ahmed, Jos Sub- Region and Engr. Tijani Ahmadu, Jos and Yola electricity distribution companies respectively.

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Dangote assures Nigeria on gains of concrete road Azubike Nnadozie Group Executive Director, Strategy, Portfolio Development and Capital Projects, Dangote Industries Limited, Mr. Devakumar Edwin, at the weekend, appealed to the Federal Government to embrace concrete road and the use of cement for the construction of roads in Nigeria for durability purpose.

Edwin, who made this known during an interview with Channels Television, said it will be

to the benefit of Nigerians and even the Federal Government to embrace the option of using concrete for roads in the country.

Aside from being very cheap, he said concrete roads are more durable and that its maintenance cost was near zero.

According to him, “We are pushing for Nigeria to do a concrete road. It is cheaper to do a concrete road that will last 50 years than to do a bitumen road.

It will also help in eliminat-

ing corruption because if you go and build a bitumen road, it will have to be adequately maintained unlike a concrete road that is very durable.”

He further explained that concrete roads have a long life span of fifty or more years, compared to asphalt roads that can barely last ten years to twelve years.

Furthermore, unlike asphalt roads, a concrete road does not require frequent maintenance and patching.

Concrete roads, according to him, also have the advantage of not getting deflected under the wheels of loaded trucks, this makes it consume 15-20 per cent less fuel if compared to asphalt roads. It also has resistance to automobile fuel spillage and extreme weather.

Meanwhile sources within the Dangote Group has revealed that the company has commenced the construction of concrete roads in various states across

the country, particularly in Lagos, Bauchi, Kogi, Kaduna and Ogun states.

The source said: “We are very happy at the moment. We can categorically state that we are in more than five states across the country already, constructing roads. The reception has been wonderful. State governments are beginning to see the need to embrace concrete roads and we are very happy at the way things are currently going.”

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lot of information being shared locally and internationally on property ownership and other items.

He said, “A lot of data mining is going on. A lot of data is being mined on a daily basis, both locally and internationally, on property ownership and the likes.”

Zubair, however, said that a lot of people have started showing interest and trust in the scheme, which offers confidentiality and expressed belief that the sincerity of the government will arouse greater confidence in the scheme among Nigerians.

“All over the world, no one wants to pay taxes except they are forced to. People are coming to us and want to know about the programme. They are willing to trust the system in terms of the confidentiality promised

NCC directs telecoms operators to give 14 days’ grace period to data users Tony Nwakaegho

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has continued to enhance subscribers experience in pursuance of this Telecom Consumer year, as the Commission directs all Telecoms Operators to give 14 -day grace for subscribers to exhaust their remaining data after the 30 days expiration period.

Representative of the Executive Vice Chairman NCC, Professor Umar Danbata, Ms. Hellen Obi, stated this at the Consumers Conversation Forum organised by the NCC in Minna, the Niger State capital to sensitise consumers on the need to follow the right channel in resolving issues with their service providers.

“NCC has mandated all network providers to give their subscribers 14 days of grace after the 30 days expiration of their data if they still have data left and cannot recharge to get their data rolled over,” Obi said.

NSE CEO, Oscar Onyema

L-R: Representative of the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, NNPC, Mrs Victoria Nwakuche; representative of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mrs Justuna Maimagani; General Manager of External Relations of NNPC, Mr Samson Makoji; and Ms Rakiya Sambo of Public Affairs Division of the NNPC, at the 16th edition of the 2017 NNPC annual quiz competition in Abuja ...on Friday.

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Azubike Nnadozie Skye Bank Plc has charged the Nigerian child to imbibe the savings culture early in life to secure their future, even as it demonstrated its commitment to the development of the education sector by recognizing and rewarding winners of its Skye Rainbow Essay Competition across the country and presented them with state-of-the-art educational tablets.

The competition, which officially kicked off during the first week of April with call for entries across the six geopolitical zones of the country, saw 21 pupils emerge winners.

Speaking at the presentation of awards in Lagos on Thursday, the Executive Director, Technology & Services, Skye Bank Plc., Mr. Innocent Ike, appreciated the children for believing in Skye Bank and for taking up the chal-

lenge of going through the essay process, noting that as a bank, “we believe in promoting excellence and we are happy that you have taken the challenge of going through the rigors of the competition by applying your thinking and expressing yourself, as best as you could.”

The ED congratulated Ajayi Samuel, Chiemeta Pascal and Chukwuebuka Michael, the winners, and commended them for demonstrating unusual strength and brilliance. He also thanked their parents and teachers for standing by them till they emerged winners in the competition.

He then charged and encouraged the winners and their colleagues who accompanied them to the award presentation ceremony to start saving early as this will show they have plans for their future, noting that: “as one of the largest retail banks in the country, we encourage savings.”

Paint manufacturers decry high cost, scarcity of raw materials Sam Nze The Paint Manufacturers Association (PMA), a subsector of Manufactures Association of Nigeria (MAN) have expressed fears over the scarcity and high cost of raw materials hindering the nation’s paints industry.

PMA noted that over 85 percent of what is required for paint production is imported.

Mr. Rotimi Aluko, Chairman, PMA, stated that paint manufacturers have continued to grapple over the past two years as a result of the scarcity and high cost of raw materials, maintaining that the establishment of a petrochemical plant to support secondary production of paints would address the situation.

He said: “We believe with Dangote’s petrochemical plants scheduled to come on stream soon, raw materials will be more available and cheaper for paint manufacturers to work with. We also strongly believe

that Dangote’s investment in petrochemicals will also attract other investments into the industry.”

Aluko disclosed this during a press briefing to announce its fifth edition of its bi-annual raw materials, equipment and plants exhibition tagged “PMA Nigeria 2017 coatings show” scheduled to hold 23rd and 24th of October, 2017 at the NECA centre in Lagos.

He maintained that the two day event is intended to showcase the various raw materials, machinery, production and testing equipment used in the production of paints, inks and allied products.

He pointed out that made-in-Nigeria paint products will also be on display, stressing that the fair would provide a platform for manufacturers and suppliers of paints, raw materials, equipment and packaging materials in Nigeria to exchange ideas on current developments on raw materials, equipment and technology.

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Stories by Motolani Oseni The Nigerian currency, Naira, over the weekend, firmed against major foreign currencies at 365 to the Dollar, strengthened to 483 the Pound sterling and 425 per Euro at the parallel market, while closed at 305.75 to the Greenback against 305.85 sold a week ago at the official foreign exchange market.

This is just as the foreign exchange market boosted twice in the week to the tune of $503.5 million by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), The Naira, had on the first trading day of the week under review, exchanged at 367 to the dollar, and, however, strengthened the next day to settled at N366, while consolidating on the gains recorded on Tuesday to close at 365, but could only fought hard to retain the appreciated rate for the remaining days during the week at the parallel market.

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The local currency, also recorded appreciable points against Pound and Euro within the week, with declined closing rate ofN492 to the pound, which was weaker than 488 traded previous weekend and retained the rate on Tuesday and Wednesday, but rebounded on Thursday by seven points to record new rate of 485; and appreciated further on Friday, closing the week high at 483 at the parallel market.

For the local currency against Euro, it was a better display, even after it had suffered a significant drop on Monday, with the closing rate of N440 from N437 it opened for trading, however, recorded an appreciable points the following day

CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele to close at 436 and gains further on Wednesday at 435, 425 on Thursday; and sustained through the weekend at the parallel market.

At the official forex market, the

Naira, closed at 305.85 per dollar on the first day in the week, but recorded slight gains of 0.02 per cent to close at 305.80 per dollar on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, before extending its gains on the last day of the week to 305.75.

Meanwhile, the apex bank has continued to sustain liquidity in the Foreign Exchange (FOREX) market as it boosted the market on Friday with $308.5m. This move is expected to further ensure liquidity and stability in the FX market.

It would be recalled that the CBN, had, earlier in the week, lifted the forex market with $195m ahead of MPC decisions. A total sum of $195m was offered in three segments of the market. In

the wholesale Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) of the inter-bank Foreign Exchange market, it auctioned $100m and also intervened in the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and invisible segments, with the sum of $50m and $45m, respectively. This brings the total intervention for the week to a sum of $503.5m.

The CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mr. Isaac Okorafor, who gave the figures, announced that the latest intervention of the CBN in the retail segment was part of the regular interventions of the apex bank, in line with its commitment to sustain liquidity to meet genuine requests in the market.

Ecobank Nigeria rewards excellence, promotes over 1000 workers The management of Ecobank Nigeria Limited has announced the promotion of over 1000 workers. This latest promotion exercise, which affected about 30 per cent of core employees of the bank is in line with its commitment to recognize and reward excellence and exceptional performance. The promoted workers cut across all cadres of the workforce.

Also, the bank has commenced a graduates recruitment exercise that will give opportunity to several hundreds of young Nigerians to join the workforce within the next few years starting from 2018 through a structured training programme that would prepare them as next generation of leaders in the banking industry.

The Managing Director of Ecobank Nigeria, Charles Kie, who announced these developments in Lagos stated that it is part of the bank’s roadmap to leadership targeted at making Ecobank one of top three banks in Nigeria within the next five years.

He stated that the bank is fully committed to rewarding excellence; and would continue to take appropriate positive actions in line with international

best practice to sustain excellence in its work force.

Mr. Kie emphasized that Ecobank Nigeria would also continue to simplify and digitize its operations to better serve its customers.

“This exercise is part of steps taken by the bank to realign its work force for better efficiency in line with best practices.

Our people are our greatest asset, as they allow us to maintain high service quality standards, constantly improve on customer satisfaction and enhance our brand experience” Kie said.

The promoted employees were selected through an appraisal exercise conducted using an in-house developed performance management system which uses both financial and non-financial metrics to appraise staff. He maintained that Ecobank is an institution where high professional culture and exceptional performance are recognized and rewarded.

Ecobank Nigeria is part of the Ecobank Group represented in 36 African countries. The Group employs nearly 19,000 people from 40 different countries, with over 1,200 branches and offices.

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NAFEX records $2.4bn in two weeks, boosts investors’ confidence

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Indications have emerged that the success consistently recorded at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) window has restored investors’ confidence in the Nigerian economy, its foreign exchange management and policies, following the $2.402 billion traded in just two week on the Importer $ Exporter FX segment.

For instance, in the just concluded week alone, the autonomous forex window declared a whopping $1.492bn turnover, with Monday closing figure of $340.07 million, dropped a bit the

following day to $299.94 million, Wednesday $238.98m, Thursday, 238.98 million before recording $363.63m on Friday, which represented the highest turnover during the week.

In the previous week, The Daily Times findings showed that the Importer $ Exporter FX widow recorded a turnover of $909.59 million, totaling $2.402 billion transactions in two weeks.

Therefore, financial experts and forex dealers believed that the newly introduced NAFEX widow has reversed the zero level confidence of investors to high-

est level of confidence in the Nigerian economy.

However, the breakdown of the daily turnover showed that the window on Monday recorded a whopping 363.63 million turnover in just one day transaction against 131.84 million traded the previous Monday but declared a weaker figure of $238.98 million on Tuesday.

It however, moved up on Wednesday to $250.29 million, even though it opened mid week trading at 359.72 stronger than 359.89 to the dollar on Tuesday, and also stronger at 360.05 compared to 360.31 a day before and

Monday 360.39.

On Thursday, the NAFEX window declared a total daily turnover of $299.94 million stronger than $250.29 million sold on Wednesday, and opened for trading at 359.66 per dollar against Wednesday’s 359.72. It then, closed at 360.00 compared to 360.05 traded the previous day.

But activities in the I&E FX window on Friday, strengthened when it closed the official trading at 360.40, which had earlier opened for trading at 359.45 per dollar to close the last trading day before market closed for the independent holiday .

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China ready to help S/Sudan achieve peace, development - Diplomat

China overrunning Nigeria with Howo, Sinotruck

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China, Nigeria Trade value hits N2.3trn ÏÏÏ

China has invested or financed a total number of $22 billion (N7.9 trillion) projects here in Nigeria, another $23 billion (N8.3 trillion) projects are ongoing China Consul General in Lagos, Mr Chao Xiaoliang, said.

According to him, the trade between the two countries has equally hit N2.3 trillion ($6.5 billion) in the first five months of

2017, showing an increase of 33 per cent, over the same period in 2016.

The positive chemistry between President Xi Jinping and President Buhari is heating up the exchanges between the two countries in various fields.

Xiaoliang who spoke at the 68th independence anniversary, said despite the sluggish global economic conditions, invest-

ment from China to Nigeria increased by 27 per cent in 2016.

“Recent years witnessed tangible progress in China Nigeria relations. China/Nigeria strategic partnership enjoyed comprehensive and rapid development,” he said.

“China has already invested or financed a total number of $22 billion (N7.9 trillion) projects here in Nigeria, another $23 bil-

lion (N8.3 trillion) projects are on-going.

TECNO, HUAWEI has become household names in Nigeria.”

The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, in his remark said: “A lot has been achieved in the development of trade between both nations, especially in the area of politics, economics, communication, culture and education.’’

peared before her parents as easy going, good babe; but how wrong they (the parents) are.

Little Chunyu is a typical good girl image, quiet, a professional pianist, and a huge fan of classical music. But she has developed a crush on something different.

These days, Zhang, sports a different look by wearing Missy Elliot-style clothes and hats and is trying to look like a rap singer. In addition, live house and hip-hop music festivals have become the favorite party venues for her and her friends.

“I love all these hip-hop style clothes and music,” Zhang said.

“They are so different!”

The fervor for hip-hop, which features break dancing, graffiti and rapping, is burning across the country, thanks to a talent show, The Rap of China, that premiered this summer on online video website iQiyi.

Within just four hours of its debut, the show had been streamed more than 100 million times. The following episodes were viewed about 200 million times each.

Through, the show’s success, previously little known rappers like Gai, PG ONE and After Journey are now trending on microblog Sina Weibo.

The show has been good for business of online stores, as teenagers buy similar clothes, shoes or hats to those worn by their idols on the show.

“We will not stop with the show. We plan to organise concert tours and make people rich through hip-hop. It’s a big market,” said Chen Wei, Senior Vice President of iQiyi and General CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

China bans overseas investment in gambling, limits real estate, sports clubs ÏÏÏ

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If you are one of those dreaming of going into gambling business in china, please read this carefully. Gambling of any kind has been outlawed just

overseas investments in real estate, sports clubs has been curtailed.

This is according to a document released recently by the

Deputy Editor Charles Okogene

State Council.

The document also imposed restrictions in the setup of overseas private equity funds or other investment platforms without specific projects and limited investments that do not meet technological, environmental, or safety standards of the destinations.

In the meantime, investments in line with the Belt and Road

Initiative and those conducive to the country’s industrial upgrade, including high-tech and advanced manufacturing industries, will be encouraged, according to the document.

Outbound investments in agriculture and fishing, oil and mining exploration, and certain areas within the service industry were also given the green light.

Officials should guide over-

seas investments according to different categories, providing support to those on the “encouraged” list, offering tips to those on the “restricted” list, while strictly managing those on the “banned” list.

The document came in response to existing issues found in outbound investments by CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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China ready to help S/Sudan achieve peace, development - Diplomat ÏÏÏ China is ready to assist South

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Producer of The Rap of China.

The company has created its own brand “R!CH” (Rising! Chinese Hip-Hop), with clothes, accessories, digital products, food and alcohol.

Hip-hop is a culture and art movement developed in New York City during the late 1970s. In the United States, rap is mainstream, while in the Republic of Korea (ROK), rapping has merged with local styles to create a unique style.

Hip-hop first appeared in China in the early 1990s, but as a foreign culture completely different from anything Chinese, the acceptance process was long.

Social media gives rappers more exposure and for young people searching for individuality and independence, hip-hop has an obvious appeal.

“Chinese millennials care more about self-expression and independence. Rapping can give them that,” said Che Che, Chief

Director of The Rap of China.

Chen Wei attributed the rise of rapping in China to the close relationship between hip-hop with fashion and the influence of foreign rap.

Chinese rapping, perhaps unsurprisingly, has Chinese characteristics. For example, rap often features traditional musical instruments such as pipa and flute, or is delivered in regional dialects.

While critics argue that Chinese rapping is not real hip-hop, contestant and rapper, Huang Xu, disagreed.

“I wrote songs to present my life and my own feelings, not to imitate others. Rapping can transmit positive energy too,” Huang said.

Another contestant, PG ONE, said: “Hip-hop is like an infant who did not get much attention in China. This summer, it finally learned to walk and will grow up.”

Sudan in its quest to achieve longlasting peace, prosperity and sustainable development, the Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan H Excellency, Xiangdong, said on last Thursday evening.

Speaking during an event to celebrate the 68th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, He described relations between the two countries as cordial and beneficial to both governments and people.

The envoy said it is China’s hope that the attempts led by the East African regional bloc, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), to revive the stalled 2015 peace and the national dialogue initiated by President Salva Kiir will yield substantial results and bring peace back to South Sudan.

He added that achieving peace in the war-torn country requires all parties to engage in peaceful dia-

logue in the spirit of understanding and compromise.

“China will always be a sincere and reliable partner of South Sudan in its peace and development process,” he said.

The Chinese envoy revealed that Beijing has provided a large quantity of humanitarian materials to South Sudan including 8,800 tonnes of rice, 2,400 tonnes of sorghum and 380,000 doses of anti-malaria drugs.

He noted that about 1,500 officials, scholars, technicians and young South Sudanese students attended training and scholarship programs in China in the past year.

The envoy said the two countries are implementing a number of development projects, including a 33-million-U.S.-dollar grant from the Chinese government that would enable South Sudan to expand and modernize its health infrastructure in Juba Teaching Hospital and Rum-

bek Hospital.

On his part, Stephen Dhieu Dau, South Sudan’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, said South Sudan is grateful for the role China is playing in peacekeeping operations, infrastructure development, humanitarian assistance and provision of medical services for the people of South Sudan.

He said the government of South Sudan, recognizing the importance of viable relations with Beijing, seeks to strengthen ties with China.

“We particularly value our economic cooperation characterized by substantial investment by many Chinese companies in the oil sector which to date remains the live line for the government and the people of South Sudan. China remains the only country that sends medical supplies and officers to our needy people,” Dhieu said

China bans overseas investment in gambling, limits real estate, sports clubs domestic firms, including poor decision-making procedures and failure to abide by local environmental and safety standards, the National Development and Reform Commission said in a separate statement.

“Some companies have put their investment focus on fields that are not necessarily the ‘real economy’, such as the property sector. While these investments failed to drive economic growth, they led to increased capital outflows, which could negatively impact China’s financial stability,” said the country’s top economic planner.

Chinese authorities have been stepping up efforts to curb aggressive overseas acquisitions by the country’s ambitious dealmakers, including Dalian Wan-

da, HNA Group Co. and Anbang Insurance Group.

Dalian Wanda, a property conglomerate, for example, has been flamboyant in purchasing foreign assets in recent years, after its renowned overseas acquisition of cinema chain AMC for 2.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2012.

Since late 2016, government agencies have been reinforcing inspections of authenticity and regulation compliance of outbound investments in a bid to improve returns and control risks.

In the first seven months of 2017, China’s non-financial outbound direct investment (ODI) dropped 44.3 percent year on year to 57.2 billion U.S. dollars, official data showed.

Lanzhou-Chongqing railway to opened traffic on Sept. 29

China overrunning Nigeria with Howo, Sinotruck ÏÏÏ If you describe them as trucks made by the Chinese for African roads, especially that of Nigeria, you are not wrong. But beyond the rough and rugged terrain of roads in parts of Africa and Nigeria, which the trucks are situated for, their prices are also said to be friendly to the pockets of transporters and construction firms in the African continent.

Little wonder one of the two, Sinotruck, has worm its way into the hart of Dangote Group, the conglomerate owned by Nigeria’s Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote. The group is so in love with Sinotruck that it has set up

an assembly plant for the truck somewhere in Lagos, Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country.

However, that notwithstanding, Howo on its part, has penetrated the heart of heavy haulage transporters especially with its dump truck, for those offering service to construction firms; Howo with its heavy duty (tippers) trucks are now ubiquitous on Nigerian roads.

History The headquarters of China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., Ltd. (CNHTC) is located in Jinan city, Shandong Province, P. R. China. It is the cradle and leading production base of the

heavy-duty truck industry in China. It is famous for developing and manufacturing the first heavy duty truck -- “HUANGHE” brand vehicle model JN150 in China, for successfully introducing the “STEYR” heavy duty truck production project, and for setting up a joint venture with VOLVO to manufacture the heavy duty trucks with up-to-date international standard.

CNHTC was founded on the basis of Jinan Automobile Works (JAW).

JAW was founded in 1935, and mainly manufactured spare parts of trucks. It started developping and manufacturing heavy duty truck in 1956.

Capital Market B6 Afolabi Adesola C&I leasing a provider of specialized services, finance leases, and other ancillary services in Nigeria has once again emerged the best performing stock on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

Having beaten 171 stocks in August with a 33 per cent increase in its share price, the company doubled its performance in September by appreciating 63 per cent to close at N1.63 per share.

Trailing C&I’s performance was Newrest ASL Plc and Guinness Nigeria Plc. They grew 26.06 per cent and 25.84 per cent to close the month in review at N7.16 and N95.01 per share respectively.

On the other hand, Neimeth Pharmaceuticals Plc emerged the worst performing stock on the NSE in September.

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NSE: C&I emerges bestperforming stock

Grooming centre, Fortis receive CPP’s certification

.....as Neimeth leads losers

NSE CEO, Oscar Onyema

The stock, which closed at 68 kobo per share, posted a loss of 21.84 per cent to lead the month’s 50 losers.

The second highest loser for the month was Morison Industries Limited. Morison fell 19.51 per cent and closed at 66 kobo from its September opening share price of 82 kobo.

Nigerian Enamelware Limited emerged the third top loser for the month with a depreciation of 16.65 per cent in its share price.

The stock consequently closed the month at N23.23.

Overall, the equities market ended the month of September

Bonny Amadi on a negative note as investors lost N20 billion.

The market capitalisation opened September at N12.237 trillion and fell 0.18 percent or N20 billion to close at N12.217 trillion, as at the last trading day of the month 29th September 2017.

However, the All- Share Index, ASI, also dropped 0.18 per cent or 64.64 points to close the month in review at 35, 439.98 points. September trading statistics made available by The Exchange revealed that September ended with 27 gainers, 50 losers and 93 stocks remained at par value.

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How to become a savvy saver and achieve financial independence Afolabi Adesola

Many young adults in Africa do not have the basic skills needed to handle their personal finance skills, with the importance of saving often overlooked. Saving is a vital ingredient in the recipe for financial independence, but so often people find it difficult to put money aside each month. Mastercard shared a few tips on how consumers can become savvy savers by cutting unnecessary expenses and putting a basic plan in place to save for the future. Excerpts: 1. Create a monthly budget, be disciplined, and stick to it

List all your expenses for the month and take a hard look at what you can potentially cut back on or remove completely. This is an important step to better understanding how much money you have to work with each month, and how much you have to save. Budgeting makes you think twice before spending, and it helps you to plan ahead.

2. Be price savvy and shop around Consumers have the benefit of choice, and can either shop around for the best deal or go online and search product benefits, read up on reviews, and compare prices online. For larger items such as house appliances, don’t

feel forced to buy the first product you see, rather gather all the info and save money. Other day-to-day items like buying groceries make an impact on your monthly budget, so ensure you find a store that can offer you consistently lower prices.

3. Keeping your money safe Going cashless will allow you to monitor your spending habits, thus empowering you to better handle your budget. Payment cards such as the prepaid, debit and credit cards offered by Mastercard through your bank enables you to carry out banking transactions safely without the need to carry cash around.

The Fortis Micro Finance Bank and the grooming center, financial grooming company, have respectively received Client Protection Principles’ (CPP) Certification, in recognition of the firms’ commitment towards enhancing customers’ fortunes.

The certificates’ presentation ceremony hosted by Micro Rate Smart Campaign, was held at the Georges Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, last Thursday.

Camille Haubert, Analysts, Africa and Asian Countries Micro Rate presented the certificates, which was received by Tiko Okoye, CEO, Fortis Micro Finance bank and Dr. Godwin Nwabunka, CEO, Grooming Centre, for his organization.

The Grooming Centre and Fortis Microfinance Bank Plc became the first and second micro financial institutions in Nigeria to get the prestigious Micro Rate and Smart Campaign of USA’s Customer Protection Principle (CPP) certification, 2nd in Africa and 16th in the entire world.

The certification, was handed to the two, firm the Smart Campaign, a Washington DG based organization charged with the responsibility of tracking best practices in macro finance banks The best practices, he said also consists of relationship with clients, adding that most the institutions are using the processes that are not customer friendly.

Afreximbank pledges support for Burundi’s development Bonny Amadi The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has pledged to provide financial and advisory support to Burundi.

Burundi is a landlocked country in the African Great Lakes region of East Africa, bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west.

President, Afreximbank Dr. Benedict Oramah revealed recently in Bujumbura that the assistance to Burundi would held the country facilitate the development of the energy, mining, tourism and agriculture sectors to contribute to the country’s

economic recovery, Dr. Benedict Oramah, President of the Bank, has said in Bujumbura.

According to report from the Bank to Daily Times Nigeria, Oramah on a courtesy call to the country’s president, Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi, said that by joining Afreximbank as a Member State in March, Burundi had become eligible for the

Bank’s financial products and services.

Oramah, accompanied with several African business leaders, said that the visit was to identify sectors and opportunities in which the business leaders could invest and partner with local entities and to also explore areas where the Bank’s trade and project finance interventions would be required.

Summary of activities on NSE ASI DEALS VOLUME VALUE CAP

35,439.98 2,809.00 235,824,954.00 3,833,105,148.64 12,216,928,885,785.69

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Consolidated opens N1bn rights Ï _Ƽ Ɖ Ƅ ƑƄ ƈƄ ƄƒƋƄƃƎ ƎƆ October 16 dƐ ƏƈƆ Ƅƕ ƕ ƌ Ɨƈ Shareholders of Consolidated Hallmark Insurance wishing to take their rights have reason to approach their stockbrokers for the rights’ documents, which the company has said will open on October 16th.

This was coming as losses recorded by the company in the second quarter accounting period ended 30th June 2017, has further weakened sharehold-

ers’ expectations for the H2, in terms of corporate action and equity price growth.

The company revealed this through a memo released by the Nigerian stock Exchange (NSE) recently that its 1,000,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each at the offer price of 50 Kobo per share on the basis of one (1) new ordinary share for every six (6) ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each will be opened for subscription

on Monday, 16 October, 2017.

According to the company, acceptance for the rights closes on Wednesday, 22 November, 2017.

But The Daily Times Nigeria can recall that Consolidated Hallmark Insurance’s second quarter result for the period ended 30th June, 2017, showed depressed outing, as all key performance indices regressed.

According to the result, Gross Premium dropped by 0.3 per cent, to N3, 316 million from

N3.437m. The company’s profit before tax (PBT) for the period posted 32.5 per cent decrease to N246,908m, against N422,342m, while income tax expenses also reduced by 9.2 per cent to N119,081m, against N259,139m recorded in the preceding period of 2016.

The company’s loss after tax closed lower at N119, 081m, from N259,139m posted in Q2 2016, reflecting 45 per cent decline.

L-R: Glo subscribers, Agosile Momooreolwa; Hope Egbe; Glo brand ambassador, Chinedu Okoli, aka Flavour and other subscribers, Mavis Okezue and Nwosu Chidinma, at the FESTAC edition of the Glo Mega Music Nationwide in Lagos... recently.

African Prudential, Axa Mansard top gainers’ list Investment opportunities and the high liquidity nature of equities have continued to endear the shares of African Prudential Insurance Plc and that of Axa Mansard Plc to investors.

For example, for the week ended 29th September, 2017, the two companies, commanded high gains on their equity prices as sound reward on price growth as key components of the top ten gainers table for the week.

Whereas, African Prudential emerged the highest gainer in the insurance sector, placing 7th on the week’s gainers table with N0.18 or 5.42 per cent equities price growth, it closed week’s trade at

N3.50 per share.

Africa Prudential for the week ended 29th September, 2017 recorded a turnover of 13,331,876 million shares worth N43, 605,618.83m, which was transacted by investors in 267 deals. The company’s stock price closed the week at N3.32 per share.

Axa Insurance Plc followed on the gainers’ table, with N0.10 or 5.26 per cent appreciation in its equity price, closing the week at N2.00 per share.

Axa Mansard closed the week with a total turnover of 12,251,634 million shares, worth N24, 327,938.30m, which was recorded by investors at 36 deals. The com-

pany closed trade for the week at N1.90 per share.

Meanwhile, C&I Leasing led the top ten gainers for the week ended September 30, with 28.35 per cent gain, followed by Fidson Health cares with 17.33 per cent growth in equity price, while Unity Bank placed third on the table with 15.38 per cent.

Transnational Corporation of Nigeria placed third on the gainers’ table with 10.57 per cent gain, followed by Honeywell flour with 6.32 per cent and Neimemith that gained 6.25 per cent.

Zenith International Bank recorded 6.12 per cent, followed by African Prudential and AxaMan-

sard with 5.42 per cent and 5.26 per cent gains, respectively, while Sterling Bank closed the top ten gainers table for the week with 5.

Per cent equity price growth.

Continental-Re, closed the top ten losers table for the week with N0.07 or -4.46 per cent loss, closing trade at N1.50 per share, having opened trade at N1.57.

However, turnover in the company’s shares during the week lifted market turnover, as investors’ activities in the top three equities, Continental Reinsurance, Sterling Bank and Access Bank, measured by volume accounted for 412.840 million shares worth N1.486bnin

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The Nigerian pension fund has over N6.8 trillion in its kitty, however part of which are tied to different forms of investments, but about N2,5trn of the funds still need viable investment routs to follow.

This was coming as the National Pension Commission (PenCom) has condemned a Bill seeking to balkanize pension scheme.

The proposed Bill is seeking the exclusion of paramilitary agencies from the new of pension scheme of 2004; and was rejigged in 2014.

The bill, sponsored by Mr. Oluwole Oke, is also seeking exempt of the Nigerian Prison Service (NPS), Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from the scheme.

Chairman, Pension fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenUp), Engr’ Eguarekhide Longe reveled recently in Lagos, that even though the Pencom funds had about N2.5trn investible funds, such assets would not be invested in FG bonds because of the devastating experiences caused by devaluation.

He noted that just as the Federal Government is working towards freeing pension funds with new form regulation, which PenUp is resisting, the nation’s retiree’s pension funds had suffered severe losses due to inflation, as the fund managers and custodians have decided not to risk retirees’ funds, going by time value of the funds.

Longe, who called on stakeholders to resist any form of regulation by the federal government that would weaken the funds, said that based on prevailing inflation rate, pension funds investment in FG bonds is eaten by about 10 to 16 per cent.

While calling for the establishment of corporate debt fund, Longe challenged the government and debt capital market o debt market instruments that would be tailored to the pension fund needs, in order to attract the N2.5trillion, in need of appropriate investment channel. “ I challenge DCM to come up with instrument that meet the challenge of pension funds and enhance offer to stop the balkanization of pension fund, so that the fund can grow.”

Daily Times Nigeria recalls that, the Nigerian pension fund, with about N6.8trn funds and invisible funds of about N2.5trn, lacks the motivation to invest in the FG’ bonds because of negative impact of inflationary trend on the retiree’s funds.

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Why CSR principles differ globally Stories by Godwin Anyebe Corporate social responsibility (CSR) can be viewed as a global governance mechanism.

Understanding CSR from this perspective is useful for realising why civil society organisations and governments are interested in CSR. The view of CSR as a global governance mechanism emerges from the global trans-national institutions that developed in the twentieth century, such as the United Nations, the International Labour Organisation, The World Bank and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), together with international treaties and agreements negotiated by governments and non-government organisations.

These institutions and arrangements are designed to create international order around the pillars of democracy, respect for human rights, and economic development.

Checks reveal that, the world’s failures to redress poverty and abuses of human rights and the need to assure equitable benefits from trade liberalisation have driven the rise of the CSR concept among these organisations.

This explains the plethora of ini-

tiatives at this level, such as the UN’s Bruntdland Commission which popularised the notion of sustainable development and the proliferation of over 300 different codes and guidelines related to corporate social responsibility.

Despite the development in the area of CSR, an issue such as, CSR is not the same in meaning in all countries of the world still arises. While some analysts believe that CSR is the same in meaning across the world, others are of the view that corporate social responsibility is the same. They however, relate their argument to a lot of differences between countries, their specific contexts and cultural factors, Reacting to this issue, an Expert in CSR, Adewale Okoya told Daily Times that, it is a matter of semantics. Though, he said that the fundamental definition of CSR may be the same across the

world, the approach to CSR is not the same at all.

For instance, he continued, in countries like Nigeria, CSR should be taught at colleges and universities to make students aware of the nature and role of CSR in development. They must know that companies exist in societies and should give back a lot to society through effective CSR initiatives.

An accreditation mechanism should be put in place for companies through an independent agency for mainstreaming and institutionalizing CSR in the main business framework of the companies.

According to him, “CSR has the same meaning in the balance of economic, social and environmental issues. The principle of sustainability is the same everywhere, but each country has different peculiarities that request

several approaches in practices.

In my opinion, after globalization, all countries need to develop a common framework in respect to standards.

Obviously, triple bottom line shows different shades in different macro-regions. However the highest values of CSR have to be the same for all countries, but with policies dedicated to the country’s specific emerging issues.”

“There are great differences in financial reporting patterns among countries, even given similar reporting frameworks.

These patterns depend on a host of factors, like the legal and economic environment and the adherence to internationally recognized reporting guidance, to mention just the few. Therefore, I would assume that CSR would also differ.”

Community development: Urhobos in Lagos move to bond together Prominent Urhobo sons and daughters in Lagos will gather on Monday, October 2, 2017, to discuss matters relating to the current socioeconomic and political situation in Nigeria as they affect the development, growth, progress and survival of the Urhobo nation both on the short and long-term under the theme, “Urhobo Unity, Progress and The Way Forward.”

The gathering, put together by Urhobo Social Club, Lagos, will be chaired by Olorogun Moses Taiga, President General, Urhobo Progress Union Worldwide.

In a statement made available to journalists recently in Lagos, the Public Relations Officer of the club, Prince Emmanuel Ogbon said, the gathering will enable prominent Urhobo Clubs, sons and daughters in Lagos to get more acquainted with one another, and chart a road map for the unity, progress, and the development of the Urhobos.

L-R: Marketing Manager, GOtv, Johnson Ivase, General Manager, GOtv, Akinola Salu, GOtv Ambassador, John Odafe Asiemo aka Daddy Showkey; Jennifer Ukoh, Public Relations Manager, GOtv and Martin Mabutho, General Manager, Marketing and Sales, MultiChoice Nigeria during the launch of GOtv MAX, a new bouquet on the GOtv platform, recently... in Lagos.

B8 CSR AAAN unveils advocacy campaign on Nigeria’s unity

As part of its corporate social responsibility initiative, the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria, AAAN, has unveiled an advocacy campaign to further support government’s efforts of achieving a unified Nigeria.

This is aimed at collaborating previous government’s campaigns to enhance unity and peaceful coexistence among the citizens.

Over the years, government had embarked on initiatives like WAZOBIA, Good People, Great Nation; and others to encourage national unity and togetherness among the citizens.

While addressing journalists recently at the AAAN secretariat, Mr. Koyade Oluwasona, president of AAAN said the aim of the campaign is to see improved political tolerance, national reconciliation, unity and social cohesion among Nigerians.

In his words, “we believe a transformed political and economic system in Nigeria requires the full participation and commitment of citizens that put the principles of trust, relationship building, love for one another and unity, first and above everything else.”

He added that the campaign ethos is based on the rationale that national coexistence and development can only be achieved through unity.

The AAAN president said: “the campaign reinforces and writes a new philosophy in the hearts of Nigeria in spite of our differences; we are truly better together and there is no limit to what we can achieve when we lay aside our difference and reach out to one another.”

In achieving the primary objectives of the campaign, AAAN has secured the support of Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria, APCON, as the industry regulator, media organisations.

NB supports Beer Festival, enhances tourism in Lagos Activities at the stand of Nigerian Breweries scaled up the excitement at the on-going maiden edition of the Nigeria Beer Festival recently in Lagos to commemorate World Tourism Day. The company, which is the foremost brewer in Nigeria, revved up the atmosphere as its leading brands became the toast of the teeming crowd who had thronged the Atlantic Water Front, venue of the festival.

Not a few participants and consumers at the festival agreed that Nigerian Breweries has the most

visible and exciting branding with its products available for exhibition and tasting.

Consequently, the consumers grabbed the opportunity to sample and enjoy the variety of brands from the brewers’ portfolio. These brands included Heineken, Star, Goldberg, Gulder, 33 Export and others were readily available to the delight of the crowd.

Nigerian Breweries’ Corporate Affairs Adviser, Kufre Ekanem, explained that as the nation’s foremost brewer, the company is committed to ensuring that the Nigeria Beer Festival is rich in various

beer brands that would connect with diverse consumers in a unifying and responsible manner.

“Our company’s involvement in the Beer Festival is to reinforce the culture of beer as a social lubricant, which brings people from diverse backgrounds to unite in enjoyment through responsible drinking,” he said.

Organisers of the event have also noted that the festival is indeed a carnival of entertainment, sales, tourism and a gathering of the largest community of beer consumers from across the country. They added that it presents

economic value for brands and the nation’s economy.

Since it flagged off, the festival has provided a fitting ambience to showcase fashion, lifestyle and culture in a festive atmosphere with various beer brands in Nigeria connecting with existing and potential consumers.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State is expected to close the festival with an Independence Day Mega Concert that would parade an array of A-list Nigerian artistes, which will feature eyepopping fireworks display.

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Star actor/Mr Nigeria 2014, Emmanuel Ikubese appointed as UN MDGs Ambassador He was bound to hit the sky when he emerged Mr. Nigeria years back; today that sky seems to be his starting point as Emmanuel Ikubese has just been appointed Development Goals ambassador, a global network of formal and non-formal educators as well educational institution that are committed to the realization of education for all people from childhood to adulthood.

Emmanuel was honoured for contribution and overall development of humanity creativity and compassion towards human development.

Speaking at the event marking the appointment, Ikubese who was given a customised vehicle plate number, an international honorary plaque said it was an honour for him to be given such great responsibility as a young man. Emmanuel

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It was payback time recently, for fans of superstar singer,

subscribe to his innovative digital talent hunt platform, Creative Reality Entertainment Arts Music, CREAM. Cash prizes ranging from N50, 000 to N1million were gifted lucky subscribers at the one year anniversary of CREAM held at the Renaissance Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. successful music stars of all time, CREAM idea because “I wanted

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of the things he studied as an international Relations students in University, and being appointed a lot to him. The appointment will the UN ambassador for Global Educators for all initiatives now confers on him many less privilege which he sum up in his own words as being committed to the ideals of the organization.

New music alert : Burna boy releases rock your body visual

Afro Fusion Artiste Burna Boy releases a video to his summer hit Rock Your Body.

The Juls produced track is a mid-tempo dancehall/highlife track with an Afrocentric video directed by Clarence

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The splendid fusion of dancehall and highlife is evident in the video with extra footage from KID ART. Burna Boy is gearing up for the release of his new album

creative talent from anywhere in Africa and give them a fair chance of making their creative dreams come true, from the comfort of their homes.”

CREAM, thus, started with a mission to offer a veritable platform for uncut musical talents across the country to have their songs recorded and released, shoot musical videos for deserving up and comers and help unknowns secure collaboration with

established acts. At the outset in September 2016, there were only a few hundreds of tentative subscribers on the platform. sensationally revealed that the CREAM platform had grown into a staggering 2million subscriber base and

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platform were Rayce, TK Swag, MKJ, Leke Benson and Legend Courage, the lives of many other subscribers have altered dramatically with cash prizes during the monthly draws.

My songs not for praise but to encourage good manners –Aafa mi ni source of inspiration in life through my mentor Alhaji encounter different personalities who Abdul Raffy.” make different impressions on us; Speaking further of his profession, the award winning each being unique in their own ways, Islamic cleric thanked Almighty Allah for giving him God has endowed us with the ability to courage, faith and hard work. “I was nominated for x select from the array of personalities, this year, when I was nominated in the same category with the like of Ayeloyun, Santi Arewa, Ere Asalatu, Alhaji Ismaheel Aderemi (T.K.) (a.k.a. Ahmad etc but came out successfully not because am Aafa mi ni). better than the rest but because of my faith, courage Alhaji Aderemi is an age long name and hard work. in Islamic music. The Seriki Adeen Alfa mi ni as he is fondly called by people is one of the few talented Islamic musicians that has put State, had his secondary education his name written with a golden ink on a silver board, travelling to Saudi Arabia to study describing his music as purely prayerful and also to Philosophy of Language and Religion. teach on Godly way. “I call my music New Dynamic Alhaji Ismaheel Aderemi popularly known as Alfa mi ni (my Alpha), that do things rightfully with the fear of God and also to inherited the nick name Alfa mi ni let people know that with Almighty Allah all things are when he lost his mentor in 2012. possible.”

Speaking with Nigerian NewsDirect The God-fearing Islamic musician also condemned on his foray into the musical world, killing of human beings for ritual purposes, saying “after my mentor Alhaji Raffy that God says we should slaughter rams for the Mohammad, died in 2012, I discovered remembra I had a good voice and developed my talent by singing in memory of his being a great Islamic cleric who was Advising the government to address poverty and like a father to me, that was why I MI NI in 2014.” God Almighty is my

from our various homes, then Nigeria would be a better place.”

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Experience the benefit of unripe plantain Unripe plantain is an excellent food for all and sundry

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Benefits of regular exercise what you have set out to do constantly. But in this sense, we refer to body improvement. Therefore, it is any strategic movement with the purpose of energizing your body that makes your muscles work and requires your body to burn calories.

There are many types of physical activity, including swimming, running, jogging, walking and dancing etc.

Being active has been shown to have many health

1. Exercise controls weight Exercise can helps in preventing excess weight gain or helps to maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity regularly, it helps you burn calories. The more intense the activity is the more calories you burn. Also, making use of the stairs instead of the elevator is also an exercise that contribute to weight reduction.

2. Exercise combats health conditions and diseases Regular exercise helps prevent or manage a wide range of health problems and concerns that may cause different problems to the body system, including stroke, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and depression, a number of types of cancer, arthritis and falls and also reduce unhealthy triglycerides.

Also, engaging in running and one-two punch keeps of cardiovascular diseases.

fatigue syndrome (CFS) and other serious illness. In fact, exercise seems to be more effective at combating CFS than other treatments, including passive therapies like relaxation and stretching. Again, exercise has been shown to increase energy levels in people suffering from progressive illnesses, such as cancer, HIV/AIDS and multiple sclerosis

3. Exercise improves mood Engaging in different kinds of exercise helps to increase mood and decrease feelings of depression, anxiety and stress. It triggers the brain sensitivity for the hormones serotonin and norepinephrine, which relieve 6. It Can Help Skin Health feelings of depression.

Your skin can be affected by the amount of oxidative However, physical activity stimulates various brain stress in your body. Oxidative stress occurs when the chemicals that may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed. Also, it can make you feel good about your damage that free radicals cause to cells.

This can damage their internal structures and and self-esteem. deteriorate your skin. Even though intense and exhaustive physical activity can contribute to oxidative 4. It Is Good for Your Muscles and Bone damage, regular moderate exercise can increase your Regular exercise helps individuals in building and maintaining strong muscles and bones. This involves to protect cells In the same way, exercise can stimulate activities like weight lifting, running etc. and when paired with regular protein intake, this is exercise helps delay the appearance of skin aging. to release hormones that promote the ability of your muscles to absorb amino acids.

7. It Can Help Your Brain Health and Memory However, as people age, they tend to lose muscle Regular exercise can helps in improving the brain mass and functions which can lead to injuries and functions, protect memory and also triggers thinking skills disabilities. Regular practicing of exercise reduce muscle of an individual. It helps to increase the heart rate which loss and maintains adequate strength as you age. also helps to stimulate the production of hormones that younger, in addition it helps to prevent osteoporosis later enhance the growth of brain cells. in life.

Regular physical activity is especially important in older adults since aging combined with oxidative stress 5. It Can Increase Your Energy Levels Exercise can be a real energy booster for healthy function. people, as well as those suffering from various medical Mariah Carey increase energy levels for people suffering from chronic

8. It Can Help With Relaxation and Sleep Quality

Regular exercise can help you relax and sleep better.

In regards to sleep quality, the energy depletion that occurs during exercise stimulates recuperative processes during sleep.

According to online sources, 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity per week can provide up to a 65% improvement in sleep quality.

Moreover, the increase in body temperature that occurs during exercise is thought to improve sleep quality by helping it drop during sleep.

9. It Can Promote a Better Sex Life Exercise has been proven to boost sex drive, engaging in regular exercise can strengthen the cardiovascular system, helps to improve blood which can improve your sex life.

Physical activity can improve sexual performance and sexual pleasure, as well as increase the frequency of sexual activity. Also, regular physical activity may enhance arousal for women to mean.

And men who exercise regularly are less likely to have problems with erectile dysfunction than men who

10. Exercise can be fun and social!

Exercise and physical activity can be enjoyable.

It gives you a chance to unwind, enjoy the outdoors or simply engage in activities that make you happy.

Physical activity can also help you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting. So, take a dance class, a walk or join a soccer team.