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External reserves rise to $32.16bn

Ï Gain $7.41bn in 12 months Ï Reserves enhancing weekly intervention-CBN

Motolani Oseni, Lagos

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Nigerian external reserves have recorded a whopping sum of $32.16billion as at September 22, 2017, indicating a

total gain of $7.41bn in the last 12 months, statistics obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed. The latest apex bank’s statistic showed that as at September 22, Continued on page 6

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Again, Dogara dares S’Court, fails to swear-in Benue lawmaker Ï House leadership cites pending case before lower court Ï No, they are employing delay tactics to frustrate Mato -Supporters

Henry Omunu, Abuja

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Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, on Wednesday, failed to swear-in court Continued on page 5

Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer sues Buratai, wants him to produce IPOB leader in court 6 Electricity debt: Nigeria to normalise supply deal with Niger, Benin republics 7 INEC clears Obiano, Oseloka, Nwoye, 7 Chidoka, 33 others for Anambra guber poll

L-R: (Back row) Head, Brand Management, United Bank for Africa, Mr. Toruka Osadunkwu; Director, Marketing and Corporate Relations/Chief Executive Officer, UBA Foundation, Mrs. Bola Atta; Deputy CEO, Anglophone Africa, UBA Plc, Mr. Ebele Ogbue and Group Head, External Relations, UBA Plc, Mr. Nasir Ramon, flanked by students from various schools in Lagos during the Launch of the 2017, UBA Foundation National Essay Competition…on Wednesday.

Justice Ayo Salami 5 heads NJC’s committee on corruption cases trial

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Dogara dares S’Court, fails to swear-in Benue lawmaker Continued from page 1 affirmed lawmaker for Vandeikya/Konshisha Federal Constituency of Benue State, Dorathy Mato, in disobedience of the judgement of the Supreme Court. Mato was declared winner of the senatorial elec-

tion by the apex court and dismissed the appeal filed by the deposed presumed occupier of the federal seat, Herman Hembe. In spite of the Supreme Court’s verdict on the matter, lawyer to Hembe, Mr Paul Erokoro (SAN), approached the apex court for

the second time, asking it to reverse itself and grant the requests of his client. But the Supreme Court in a unanimous judgment led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, dismissed Hembe’s appeal and lambasted his lawyer, saying

that its previous judgment on the matter is still valid. The apex court further directed Hembe to pay N1million to Mato as costs for filing the frivolous appeal. The Daily Times reports that in dismissing the appeal by Hembe, the Supreme Court ordered the

Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, during the inspection tour of the Old Umuahia Erosion site in Umuahia, South LGA… on Tuesday.

Justice Ayo Salami heads NJC’s committee on corruption cases Francesca IwambeAbuja

ÏÏÏ Though

he was suspended for about two years by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan and consequently attained mandatory retirement age during the period, former President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), Justice Ayo Salami, has bounced back. The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, must have reasoned that the retired jurist still have something to offer the country. The National Judicial Council (NJC) has appointed Justice Salami as the head of the Corruption and Financial Crime Cases Trial Monitoring Committee, COTRIMCO. Salami’s appointment, which was approved by the CJN, who doubles as chairman of the NJC, was part of the decision reached at the 82nd meeting of the

Council in Abuja. A statement issued by the NJC’s Director of Information, Mr. Soji Oye and made available to The Daily Times revealed that the body, comprising 15 members will operate from the Council Secretariat. The committee also has some judges and senior lawyers as members. They include the Chief Judge of Borno State, Justice Kashim Zannah; Chief Judge of Imo State Justice P.O. Nnadi; Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Marsahal Umukoro and Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice M. L. Abimbola. Others are the President, Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Abubakar Mahmoud, SAN, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, former NBA President, Mr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, Mr. Joseph Daudu SAN, Mr. Augustine Alegeh ,SAN, and Dr. Garba Tetengi SAN. Other members are the representative of NJC, Mrs.

R.I Inga; representative of non-governmental organisations, representative of Ministry of Justice as well as the representative of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN. The Committee is to regulate and monitoring proceedings at designated courts for financial and economic crimes nationwide; advise the CJN on how to eliminate delay in the trial of alleged corruption cases; give feedback to the Council on progress of cases in the designated courts and conduct background checks on judges selected for the designated courts. The Committee is also expected to evaluate the performance of the designated courts. The Daily Times recalls that the CJN had in his speech at the Special Session of the Supreme Court of Nigeria to mark the commencement of 2017/2018 Legal Year, acknowledged

concern expressed by members of the public on the snail speed with which corruption cases were heard and determined by the court. The CJN consequently directed all heads of courts to compile and forward to the Council, comprehensive lists of all corruption and financial crime cases being handled by the various courts. The CJN also directed them to designate in their various jurisdictions, one or more courts, as special courts solely for the purpose of hearing and speedily determining corruption and financial crimes cases. The Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal were also directed to fix special date in each week for hearing and determining appeals from such cases. The Committee is expected to drive the Council’s new policy on anti-corruption war.

House leadership to swearin Mato with immediate effect while the impostor (Hembe) was ordered to refund all the entitlements collected by him throughout his period in the House. But in disregard of the apex court verdict, the speaker for the second day, failed to swear in the Benue lawmaker after the House resumed plenary on September 26 after its long recess. No reason has been given for the refusal of Dogara to swear-in Mato, who has repeatedly accused the House leadership of bias. Findings however indicate that the leadership of the House is predicating its inaction to swear- in Mato on the grounds that there is a pending case before a lower court, challenging the refusal of the House to swear-in the female Benue House member. According to the House leadership, until this case is discharged, the House cannot follow due process by swearing in Mato. Suspicion among the supporters of Mato is that apart from the delay tactics being employed by the House leadership to frustrate the duly declared winner of the senatorial election, the case allegedly been referred to by the speaker may have been filed by a proxy of the

deposed lawmaker, who is said to be a close ally of Dogara. Before the House proceeded on its annual recess, the Chairman, House Committee on Information and Public Affairs, Hon Abdulrazaq Namdas, had given a ray of hope that Mato would be sworn in when the House resumes from recess. Namdas had responded to inquiries by journalists that by the time the House resumes from recess, Mato would have completed all the processes for her to be sworn-in as Hembe’s replacement. “Our tenure hasn’t lapsed. We’re going on break and when she’s through, we can still swear her in. “The recess is a constitutional matter and when we return, we will concur legislative business,” he added. Namdas further claimed that the law provides for anyone coming to the House or holding any elective position, such a person must pass through a process which is the election. He then said, “You can’t be sleeping in your house without going through a process and then you go and obtain a court order or ruling to achieve your ambition.”

57th Independence: FG declares Monday public holiday Myke Uzendu, Abuja

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Federal government has declared Monday, 2nd of October, 2017 as a public holiday to mark the 57th Independence Anniversary of the Country. In a statement, signed by Engr Abubakar G. Magaji, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, the Honourable Minister Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (Rtd), congratulated Nigerians on the anniversary celebrations, urging them to sustain those values that unite the country. Gen. Dambazau emphasized Government’s commitment to promoting national unity, economic growth and political development on democratic principles. He noted that in the past 57 years, Nigeria has made a lot of progress and positive impact not only on its citizens but also on human development globally.

The Honourable Minister enjoined all Nigerians to remain steadfast in the love and care of the country, noting that strong sense of ownership of one’s country is vital to the sustainable development of nay nation. He also expressed profound appreciation to Nigerians and their international community for the support and co-operation to the administration of His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Independence anniversary celebration is usually preceded by a Jumma’at prayers at the National mosque as well as christian service at the Christian Ecumenical Centre including Independent Anniversary lectures. This is the third Independence anniversary to be celebrated by the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.

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External reserves rise to $32.16bn Continued from page 1 2016, the external reserves stood at $24.75bn, against the current $32.16bn, hence, this represents an appreciation of over seven billion dollar in just one year. However, the reserves figure was seen at $31.8bn a month ago, exactly August 28, 2017, but strengthened by $361.6million within one month to record new figure of $32.16bn, thus, representing the highest balance since January 2015. Although, the external reserves have staged a rebound since early 2017 after hitting a post- election low of about $23.6bn back in October 31, 2016 (using adjusted data); the external reserves dropped below $30bn in February, 2015, just before the 2015 General Election. Since then, it’s been downhill, as Nigeria grappled with a combination of drops in crude oil prices, incessant militant attacks; and massive capital flight. This triggered two devaluation of the naira and a return to capital controls by the CBN, led by Godwin Emefiele. However, as agitations grew locally and abroad, the CBN eventually introduced a flexible exchange rate policy that was eventually jettisoned shortly after. This sent the reserves to below $25bn; and the exchange rate at the black market hitting record

lows. However, improvements were being noticed, as OPEC members agreed to an output cut that excluded Nigeria and Libya. Nigeria also changed its Niger Delta strategy, preferring dialogue to vile threats. As attacks dissipated and OPEC cuts came into enforcement, crude oil output rose and exports increased leading to a rise in Nigeria’s external reserves. Although the apex bank did not mention reason (s) for increased external reserves, but the growth tend to come from increased global oil prices and inflow from International Money Transfer Operations. The price of Organisation of Exporting Countries (OPEC) basket of 14 crudes countries stood at $56.43 per barrel per day on Tuesday, but rose slightly on Wednesday, to $58 bp/d. Hitting $32bn, the highest in 2017, the external reserves have gained $6.3bn or 24 per cent from $25.8bn it opened this year; and it has gained 1.05 per cent as at September 21, 2017. Between January and August, the foreign exchange buffer of the CBN appreciated by estimated $5.97bn from $25.8bn it opened this year despite CBN’s unrelenting intervention in the foreign exchange market. Experts had said steady increase in global oil pric-

es continued to impact on CBN’s foreign exchange buffer and the nation’s economy at large. CBN spokesman, Mr. Isaac Okorafor, had noted the increase in external reserves can be attributable to peace in the oil-rich Niger-Delta region of the country, which resulted into increased oil output and earnings. The increase in external reserves have continued to impact on the CBN’s weekly intervention to manufacturing sector, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises’ (SMEs’) sector, and others that leverage on the na-

tion’s economy out of recession, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) had disclosed. The data from NBS showed that the economy expanded by 0.55 per cent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2017, driven mainly by the performance of the oil, manufacturing, agriculture and trade sectors. Okorafor said with the sustained interventions, the apex bank has been able to push foreign exchange demand away from the parallel market into the formal regulated market. OPEC and other producers, including Russia, have

promised to restrict output by 1.8 million bp/d until March 2018 to help support prices and draw down inventories. The CBN had disclosed that external reserves appreciated by $554.7 million or 1.8 per cent in July when it closed July at $30.8 billion from $30.29 billion it opened the month under review. The $30.8 billion foreign reserve reordered by CBN was the highest since May 12, 2017. The external reserves appreciated by $4.45 billion in first quarter (Q1) of 2017 amid CBN sustained pressure in bridging the gap

between official foreign exchange and parallel market rates with the introduction of several foreign exchange windows. Statistics on the CBN website revealed that the external reserves increased by 17.2per cent to $30.29 billion on March 30, 2016 from $25.84 billion it opened this year. Specifically, the external reserves for the first time in 2017 hit $30 billion on March 8, and hovering around $29 billion and $28 billion in February. OPEC price basket of 14 crudes had closed at $50.04 a barrel in March.

Scene of a burnt truck along the Abuja-Lokoja Express Way, where three students of the Kogi State Polytechnic were feared dead… on Wednesday. PHOTO: OLAWALE ABOLADE.

Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer sues Buratai, wants him to produce IPOB leader in court Francesca IwambeAbuja

ÏÏÏ Mr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the

lawyer representing the self acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has dragged the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Gen Tukur Buratai, to court praying for an order to compel him to produce Kanu in court on his next trial date. In the originating summons filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, Kanu’s lawyer claimed that the whereabouts of the IPOB leader has remained unknown since the day men of the Nigerian Army invaded his resident. Troops of the Operation Python Dance II had on September 12,2017, allegedly invaded the family home of Kanu, in Afaraukwu,

Abia State. The palace of Kanu’s father, Eze Israel Kanu, who is the traditional ruler of the Afaraukwu community, was destroyed in the course of the operation. The whereabouts of Kanu, his father and his mother during and after the invasion has remained unknown. Meanwhile, Kanu through his lawyer in the suit filed before the the court is praying it to make an order compelling the Chief of Army staff to produce him (Kanu) in court on the next adjourned date to enable him defend himself in the terrorism charges preferred against him by the Federal government. Kanu is also praying the court to make further orders which it may deem fit. The lawyer in the application which he anchored

on five grounds is asking the court to take judicial notice of the fact that Kanu have lawfully exercised his constitutional right of freedom of association, peaceful assembly and self determination. According to the lawyer, Kanu was still “enjoying the bail granted him by the court, when the prosecution in his trial requested the court to revoke his bail which was granted him by Justice Binta Nyako. The lawyer also accused the Nigerian Army of acting under express command handed down by Buratai and violently invaded the applicants home in Afara Ukwu Ibeku in Umuahia, killing several people while others were left injured. Part of the grounds for the relief read in part: “That on the 14th day of

September, 2017, the Nigerian military led by soldiers of the Nigerian army invaded the applicants house on a murderous raid, where life and mortar bullets were fired on unarmed and defenceless populace, leaving about 28 persons dead and abducting many. “The applicant, who was in the house during this bloody onslaught by the soldiers, has not been heard from or seen after this bloody attack in his home by the Agents of the Respondent since the 14th day of September 2017. “That the invading soldiers in their desperate bid to ensure that the Applicant is caught in the attack climbed stairs to his bedroom upstairs to shot him; walls of his bedroom were riddled with bullets. “The invading Soldiers who had direct contact with

the Applicant on this fateful day (14 th day of September 2017) should be in a position to produce the Applicant before the court. It is either the Respondent’s rampaging Soldiers abducted the Applicant during this raid or must have killed him in the process. “Section 40 of the Federal High Court Act empowers this Court to Order that a Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Subjiciendum; (A Writ directed to someone detaining another person and commanding that the detainee be brought to Court) be issued on the Respondent, to produce the Applicant in Court, particularly now his substantive criminal trial is coming up on the 17th day of October, 2017. “The Court is vested with inherent powers Under Section 6(6) (a)- (d) of the Constitution of the Fed-

eral Republic of Nigeria 1999 as (Amended 2011) to entertain this application and grant reliefs sought herein”. It could be recalled that the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister for Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, had approached the acting Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Abdul Kafarati, with an exparte application asking him to proscribed all the activities of IPOB and declare the organisation as a terrorist outfit. The judge consequently granted the application and directed the federal government to gazette the order and published it in two national daily newspapers. The Daily Times Newspaper has gathered that the federal governmenthas already complied with the order.

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INEC clears Obiano, Obaze, Nwoye, Chidoka, 33 others for Anambra guber poll

ÏÏÏ Thirty-seven political

parties are to contest the Anambra State governorship election coming up on Saturday, November 18, this year. Already, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has released the list of candidates cleared for the election. This according to the Commission is in accordance with Section 31 (3) of the Electoral Act, 2010 (as

Ï Five women get nod amended). A breakdown of the list released by INEC yesterday showed that five female candidates are contesting for the governorship seat, while eight other female candidates are vying for the office of Deputy Governor. The candidates and their running mates in alphabetical order as well as their parties are; Uju Uchendu

Ozoka (female) running on the platform of AA, with Theresa Nnalue (f) as her running mate,, Nwezi Felix Amechi (AGAP), with Okeke Florence Njideka as his deputy and Oby Kate Okafor (f) of the ACD, with Onyekwuluje Chidi as her running mate. Others are; Akunwata Ejoh Ojiba of the ACPN, with Ebele Onyinye An-

gel (f) as his running mate; Paul Chukwudi Obianaso of the ADC, with Francis Amechi Agumadu as the running mate, Ifeanyichukwu Edward Reginald Okonkwo; of the ADP with Nnadozie Ndujekwu Ike as the deputy, Nwoye Tony Okechukwu of the APC with Dozie Ikedife Arinze as deputy and Adaeze Chizube Okafor (f) of APDA with Oguejiofor Franklin (f) as running mate. Others are; Willie Madua-

Benue State Governor, Dr. Samuel Ortom (left), receiving a symbolic relief item presented by the Executive Director, British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), Abimbola Okoya (right), during a courtesy visit to the governor, when the Foundation came to deliver relief materials to victims of the Benue flood recently.

buchi Obiano of APGA with Nkemakonam C. Okeke as his deputy, Nweke Christopher Chukwudubem of the APP with Akabike D’law Ifeanyichukwu as running mate, Ohanugo Ikem Ceci of the BNPP with Eze Nnabuike Ogbonna as deputy; Emmanuel Uchenna Nwibe of the DA with Okpezune Nnaemeka Kingsley as running mate; Edochie Yul Chibuike of the DPC with Okeke Oluchukwu as deputy and Onuorah Basil Onyeachonam of the GPN with Chukwuanu Genevieve Nonye as running mate. Others include; Samuel Osita Oraegbunam of the HDP with Arthur Regis Odidika as deputy, Ndife Franklin Ikenna of the ID with Nwabude Stephen Jachike as running mate, RUFUS Okeke Sunday Ezeokolonkwor of KOWA with Ezeonyirimba Charles Izuchukwu as deputy, Christian Okechukwu Enemuo of LP and Okoye Obi Vincent as running mate; Okafor Onyeka Christian of MMN with Onwuka Osita as deputy, Praise Okechukwu (f) MPPP with Ugochukwu Emmanuel Ndubuisi as deputy, Chinedu Uzoma Okpalanma of NCP with Chukwuma Ivan Egeonu as running mate and Benneth Abaniwu of the NDLP with PETER CHUDI OKOYE as deputy.

The list included: Felix A.R. Obi-Okafor of the NEPP with Nneka Anasudu (f) as deputy, Okafor Charles Ogbonna of NNPP with Okolie Oliver Elvis running mate, Val. Okey Oguejiofor of the NPC with Okafor Ejike Samuel as deputy, Nnoli Amechi Justin of the NUP with Agbata Martin Ikechukwu as running mate, Peter Chibike of PDC with Okudo Christian Chukwuemeka as deputy, Oseloka Henry Obaze of PDP with Chidi Alexandra Onyemelukwe as deputy. Others include: Godwin Chukwunaenye Ezeemo of PPA with Prince Leonard Uchendu as running mate; Henry Ikechukwu Onuora of PPN With Igboanusi Glory Ugochi as deputy, Kenneth Ejike Modezie of PPP with Chinweze Ogechukwu (f) as running mate, Stephen Obiorah Mbah of PRP with Onyejiaka Norbert Anabalaonye as deputy, Ifeanyi L. Obalum of SDP with Clement Chukwuraa Okafor as deputy, and Stanley Uche Ezeanyaku of UDP with Eric Chijioke Enemo as running mate the rest are; Osita Chidoka of UPP with Okeke Marcel Ogbonnaya as deputy, Ozoemena Nonso of YDP with Ugochukwu Nwofor as running mate and Nnaemeka Ifeoma Ezibe (f) with Odiniru Chigozie Faminus as running mate.

Electricity debt: Nigeria to normalise supply deal with Niger, Benin republics

Simon Ugwu

ÏÏÏ Nigeria will transfer

its current bilateral power supply deal with the Communauté Électrique du Bénin (CEB), and Société Nigerienne d’Electricité (NIGELEC), to the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Plc to regularise the Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Power, Mr. Louis Edozien, has said. Edozien, stated at a recent meeting involving the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN); and West African Power Pool (WAPP) in Abuja, that the country would migrate the supply pact to PPAs, while encouraging both countries to enter into bilateral supply contracts to generating companies (Gencos)

in Nigeria. Both countries have relied on power supplies procured through bilateral processes from Nigeria to sustain their economy. They also owe the country’s electricity market huge debts for supplies already made. Edozien, however, said at the meeting that, “Concerning proper contracts for electricity consumption by CEB and Nigelec, current policy is to migrate the current supply to power purchase agreements with the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET), while encouraging bilateral contracts with available generators and wheeling contracts with TCN for expanded supply.” He said: “Contracts protect you from negligent

or incompetent default in supply from your contracted generator. Contracts also protect your contracted generator from payment default.” He also spoke on the need to have both countries clear their electricity debts to the country’s electricity market, in addition to having an efficient payment mechanism that would encourage non-stop supplies, saying: “As the power sector in Nigeria progresses, we are disposed to wheeling more electricity to our international customers. Our primary obligation however, is to serve Nigerians; we, therefore, have to be able to justify our continued supply to international customers to continue to export power, and it is very difficult to persuade

our countrymen when the international customers we want to supply have not been paying their bills for electricity supplied”. “It is therefore necessary that all outstanding bills are paid immediately; and payment mechanisms are quickly put in place to ensure bills are paid as and when due,” he added. Furthermore, Edozien said: “Generally, as Dis-

cos are making efforts to expand, TCN and Gencos are also expanding to stay ahead of the requirement. This is where the regional market comes in. We may need the regional market to sustain our expansion drive. “Now that TCN and Gencos are ahead of Discos, we will ensure that it becomes a norm. For the power supply value chain

to be sustained, the trading arrangement must be respected and adhered to.” “For TCN, the only way it can continue to stay ahead financially is that the trading arrangements are viable, so if WAPP/ TCN builds the second Ikeja West-Sekete 330kV DC and other WAPP back bones, they must be paid for wheeling the power, promptly.”

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Ojukwu varsity VC bags national award for excellence John Ndu, Awka

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L-R: Chairman Senate Committee on Finance, John Enoh; President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki and Senate Leader, Ahmad Lawan, during a public hearing on Tax Incentives Management and Transparency Bill, Companies Income Tax Act 2004 (Amendment) 2017 and Constituency Projects (Budgetary Provision) Bill, 2016 in Abuja… on Wednesday.

First DNA forensic centre in West Africa commissioned in Lagos

Benjamin Omoike

ÏÏÏLagos

State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday commissioned the first DNA Forensic Centre in West Africa, saying that the move would go a long way in resolving all forms of crimes, paternity issues and other related matters through technology- which is the modern trend across the world. Governor Ambode said the completion and handing over of the Centre located at Odunlami Street in Lagos Island, was a significant milestone and a symbolic manifestation of his administration’s policies in reforming the justice sector and in line with his vision to make the State safe for residents and investors. He said the State government, with the completion of the Centre, was joining other advanced countries of the world which had embraced technology to make

life easier for their people in all spheres of existence. He said: “From the domestic front to our places of work; from the way we learn, to doing business, the use of technology has become a way of life. You will therefore understand why our administration had no hesitation in approving this project which serves amongst other things, as an effective method of bringing perpetrators of crime to book and ensuring quick dispensation of justice.” The governor recalled that from inception, his administration realised the fact that security was key to good governance and sustainability of investment to make life better for the people, a development he said necessitated the heavy investment in security equipment, recruitment and training of security personnel to assist law enforcement agencies in the maintenance of public

peace and security. The interventions, governor Ambode said, had translated into tremendous success by the reduction in the incidents of crimes in the State, adding that the DNA Centre was another move demonstrating the State government’s resolve to stay ahead of criminals through scientific-led investigations. Giving details of the DNA Centre, he said the facility has capacity to provide the police, prosecutors, defense attorneys and private citizens, with crime scene processing; serological screening for blood and semen; DNA analysis of bone, teeth and hair; maternal and paternal relationship DNA analysis; expert witness and case handling services; paternal and maternal ancestry DNA analysis; closed case file review and mass disaster human identification. While assuring that the gov-

ernment would not rest on its oars in coming up with initiatives to secure the State, Ambode said with the commissioning, the government would now move to the second stage of building additional capacity in the areas of Toxicology; Trace Evidence and Controlled Substance Analysis; Fingerprint and Latent prints; Firearms, Ballistics and Tool Marks; Digital Forensics; and Questioned Documents Examination. According to him, “The development of these other forensic sections at the facility will complement the DNA forensic section and enhance the level of services offered today. “Before now, most, if not all DNA analysis and testing were performed outside Nigeria, a situation that caused longer turn-around times and an overall higher cost of bringing closure to a case.

PDP will reclaim its former glory come 2019 - Gov Darius Tom Garba, Yola

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a reconciliatory meeting of North East People’s Democracy Party, PDP, held in Yola Adamawa State, the chairman of the committee, Governor Darius Ishaku, assured Nigerians that the party have regained its lost glory and is set to oust APC out of office in all the six north eastern states of the country come 2019 general elections. He said that the party was created by its founding fathers with strong internal mechanism for in-house resolution of its disputes and strong ideals for the

implementation of meaningful programmes for the development of the country. The Taraba state Governor said, “PDP will win the 2019 elections in the north east and restore accountability, integrity and economic development in country, a quality lacking in the Buhari led APC government.” Governor Darius said, the meeting of all members of the party in the zone was directed by the national head office of party towards addressing all grievances within the party with the view of forging a strong common front for the 2019 elections. The governor told all aggrieved members of the party

and those who have left the party, that the doors of PDP are opened for reconciliation and readmittance of returning members. He noted that the party was undone in the 2015 elections by impunity, lack of internal democracy, non inclusion of women and youth in the political structure of the party, gross injustice, lack of fair play and the absence of level playing ground for all politicians within the party’s fold. The newly inaugurated Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the PDP, Adamawa state chapter, Alh. Muhammed Alkali Imam said, “The commit-

Ishaku

tee is fully aware of the feeling of been let down by the party’s structure during the 2015 elections, a feeling the committee was created to address.”

Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Prof. Fidelis Uzochukwu Okafor, has been honoured for selfless contribution towards purposeful leadership, educational development and youth empowerment for the benefit of country and humanity. The award which was conferred on him by the Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in his Igbariam office, had the principal officers and management of the university in attendance. Speaking during the occasion, the group’s National President, Comrade Isah Abubakar, explained that the NYCN cuts across the 36 states and in the Diaspora, adding that the group aimed at propagating the unity of the country. He noted that the award tagged ‘Garkuwan Matassan Arewa’ which means ‘the shield of Northern youths and by extension Nigerian youths, was for his meritorious services and outstanding contributions in the development of education and as a bridge builder in the unity of the country. Abubakar commended the Vice Chancellor’s achievements as the Provost of Nwafor-Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe, before taken over at COOU where he has done a lot.

Enugu govt earmarks N165m for rehabilitation of Ajali, Oji River water schemes Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏGovernor

Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has awarded contract of N165 million for maintenance and rehabilitation of facilities at Ajali and Oji River water treatment schemes. The State Commissioner for Water Resources, Chief Charles Egumgbe, disclosed this when he led a delegation of the management of the ministry in company of the Managing Director of the state’s Water Corporation, Engr. Chidozie Eze to inspect the projects, which are ongoing. Addressing the contractor, Kevin Ifegbuike, who was at work at the sites with his staff, Chief Egumgbe said that the government team was on an inspection visit following the directive of the governor that the projects be monitored closely to ensure that they are delivered according to specifications and the terms of the contract.

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Tourism can’t achieve its potentials without sustainability – Minister

L-R: 1st Deputy President, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode; Regional Sales Manager, North Central, Dangote Cement, Mr. Mustapha Usman and Deputy Regional Sales Director, North–Central, Mr. Ikenna Dim, during the inspection of exhibition stand of Dangote Plc at the 12th International Trade Fair in Abuja… on Tuesday.

Tom Okpe, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe Minister of Infor-

mation and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that as a catalyst for economic growth and poverty eradication, sustainability is absolutely necessary if tourism is to achieve its full potentials. In a statement issued in London signed by the Senior Special Assistant on Media released on Wednesday to mark the 2017 World Tourism Day, the Minister said without sustainability, tourism cannot generate benefits to all stakeholders, solve serious problems such as extreme poverty, and preserve precious natural and man-made resources on which human prosperity is based. Referring to the theme of this year’s World Tourism Day, which is ‘Sustainable Tourism - Tool for Development’, he said Member States of the United Nation World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) are encouraged to make sure that their policies and actions for tourism development and management fully embrace the principles of sustainability. ‘’The sustainability principles refer to the environmental, economic and socio-cultural aspects of tourism development, and a suitable balance must be established among these three dimensions to guarantee its long term sustainability”, he said. Alhaji Mohammed said that in the context of the universal 2030 Agenda for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations General Assembly designated 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, underscoring its power to help eradicate poverty. ‘’Tourism was singled out in three of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of sustainable economic growth and decent employment, sustainable production and consumption, and the conservation and sustainable use of ocean’s Goals 8,12 & 14.

INEC okays 44 observer groups for Anambra guber poll Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given its nod for 44 observer groups to participate in the November 18, Anambra Governorship Election. The list is made up of 38 domestic and six International observer groups. The International Observer groups include: British High Commission; International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES); American Embassy Abuja; European Union; High Commission of Canada; and African Union Economic Social and Cultural

Council. The domestic groups include: African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development; Centre for Credible Leadership & Citizens Awareness; Initiative for Promotion of Civic Obligation & Sustainable; African Initiative for Sustainable and Positive Development; Network of Civil Society Organisation in Nigeria; Community Life Project/Reclaim Naija; Fundamental Rights League International; Northern Patriotic Front; CONAC (Church of Nigeria Anglican Community); and Patrotic Women Foundation. Others are: Women’s International League for

Peace and Freedom (WIPF) Nigeria Women Situation Room Nigeria; Justice & Equity Organisation; NEPAD NIGERIA; Citizens Rights and Leadership Awareness International; Nigerian Bar Association; African Youth International Development Foundation; Global Initiative for Civic Training and Youth Development; Inclusive Friends Association; Transition Monitoring Group (TMG); Center for Transparency Advocacy ; National Committee of Patriots; Society for Equity, Justice & Peace (SEJUP) Anglican Communion; and National Democratic Institute for International Affairs.

Also approved as domestic Observers are; Independent Service Delivery Monitoring Group (ISDMG); Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement (YIAGA); Human Rights Monitor; Advocacy for Quality Leadership and Health Foundation; Election Monitor; International Org. for Sustainable Development; Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room (Policy & Legal Advocacy Centre); Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD); Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC); Coalition of Democracy for Electoral Reform; Public – Private Sector Initiative; Connected Development (CODE);

National Council for Women Societies (NCWS); Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD); and New View Global Initiative for Youth & Women Development . The Commission would start issuance of Form EPMC 002 to approved groups from October 3, 2017 for completion and return not later than Monday 30, October 2017. In another development, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the change of name and adjustment of logo of the All Democratic Peoples Movement (ADPM) to All Grand Alliance Party (AGAP).

Retirees shut down Asaba over alleged N40bn unpaid contributory Pension Fund Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

ÏÏÏAngry retirees of the

Delta State civil service under the aegies of “Retired Civil Servants contributory pension scheme,” yesterday shut down business activities in Asaba and its environs over alleged N40billion unpaid contributory pension fund by the state government. The retirees in long queue protest, especially to the state House of Assembly, Government House and in various streets of Asaba chided the state government for its alleged nonchalant disposition to their plight over the years.

Expectedly, the pensioners, many of whom “almost at their departure launch”, were clad in Black and Black dresses armed with placards with the inscriptions: “Okowa pay us our money, where is the bailout fund? What was it used for? Many of our members have died, we are tired of stories, implement the harmonization or quit Government House.” Around the Inter-Bau round about in Asaba the protesters rained curses on those they claimed have been behind their predicament, particularly the alleged humiliations meted out on them by the state government officials during their attempt to seek au-

dience with the Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa. It was reliably gathered that the pensioners had few months ago made attempt to seek the governor’s audience over the unpaid pension of over five years, but their efforts were allegedly met with brick walls when they were molested by some of the governor’s aides including security agents who prevented them entry at the main gate. In a swift reaction, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu described the allegation as charade and untrue, saying that it was unfortunate the pensioners resorted to hate speeches and absurdity over their de-

mand. He however, assured that government was looking into their protest with a view to solving the problem. One of the retirees, Mrs. Dumebi Opene who spoke to our reporter around Inter-Bau, said: “since 2008 our pensions and retirement were not paid, Okowa keep telling us stories, just imagine level 14 officer on retirement was only paid N865, 000 as her gratuity, we have lost 13 of our members, many are sick, no money to treat the sickness” disclosing that several meetings with the governor failed to yield the desired objective. While alleging that the governor had failed to re-

verse to the old scheme in payment of pensions, Mrs. Opene said: “when the bailout fund was released to Delta State, we had thought Okowa would have paid us sufficiently, instead he released only N300 million out of N40 billion, this is wickedness.” Also speaking to journalists, the Vice Chairman of the retirees, Mr. Osanakwu Anthony expressed disappointment at the alleged state government’s responses to their demand, saying that Okowa instead of releasing fund for their payment allegedly resorted to payment in piece meal, a situation he said, was unacceptable to them.

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Tension in Warri over land dispute Joe Abu, Warri

ÎÎÎ There is serious tension

in Warri as family members of Merogun in Merogun Community in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State engaged each other in fierce sporadic gun battle over a disputed land inherited from their late father Tuesday evening. The shootings continued till Wednesday September 27 while several commercial shops were forced to close down. Although nobody has been confirmed dead but many residents are said to be seriously injured. Some residents have also fled their homes as a result of the overnight shootings. A Source who craved anonymity Stated that members of the Merogun family including children and thugs allegedly engaged themselves in the battle over ownership of a disputed land from their late father. The Warri Area Commander of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Mohammed Shaba said, “I’m not aware. Why not find out from the DPO in

that area?” The Divisional Police Officer, “A” Division in Warri, CSP Kenneth Zuokumor stated that there was a “fracas” in the area yesterday afternoon in which he personally intervened stressing that,”I am not aware of any shootings overnight in the area.” CSP Zuokumor disclosed that he has since yesterday afternoon invited both parties to a meeting in his office today. Contacted, the Delta State Acting Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Andrew Aniamaka also stated that he was not aware of the incident. “No Sir! I am not aware but let me find out and get back to you.” Already, residents are relocating from the troubled area while miscreant are busy looting properties. Meanwhile, unknown gunmen on Tuesday night shot dead the Delta State Provost of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria simply identified as Folorunsho near Odibo Estate in Effurun,Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.

Daily Times staff, Nnachi loses sister ÎÎÎThe Personal Assistant

to the Group General Manager (GGM), and member of the Editorial Board of The Daily Times, Mr. Edward Ugbor Nnachi, has lost his elder sister, Mrs. Nnenna Okoro Nnachi. Mrs. Nnachi (Nee: Nwara nne ya), died after a brief illness at Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Afikpo, Ebonyi State on Saturday, September 9, 2017. A statement signed by the family said Service of Songs will be held in her honour by the Mountain of Fires and Miracles Ministries at her compound located on Afikpo Road, Amasiri in Afikpo North L.G.A, Ebonyi State on Thursday, October 5, 2017, while her body would leave Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Afikpo on Friday, October 6, 2017 for Amaigbo village, Etiti Edda Autonomous Community in Afikpo South L.G.A for interment at 9am. She is mourned by Mr. Okoro Nnachi, husband; Uchenna Nnachi, Oyedikachi Nnachi, Helen Nnachi, Ugochinyere Nnachi, Emmanuel Nnachi and Kel-

echi Nnachi, children; Mr. Orji Uka-Olughu Nkama, Mr. Nnachi Ugbor Nnachi, Mr. Edward Ugbor Nnachi, Mrs. Lucy Eze, Mrs. Maria Ezinne Uduma and Mrs. Egonnaya Ama, siblings; Mrs. Pheldeia Chika Nkama and Mrs. Esther Udenma Nnachi, sisters-inlaw; Mr. Nwafor Kalu Ama, brotherinlaw. She is also mourned by Chinedu Nkama (a.k.a. The Dok), Chidiebere Nkama, Nneka Nkama, Chinwenwa Nkama, Emeka Nkama, Ikechukwu Okoro-Nnachi, Uzoma Eseni, Ibiam Eseni, Lucy Chimkadibia Nnachi, Mary Ngozinnaya Nnachi, her numerous friends and church members.

Late Mrs. Nnenna Okoro Nnachi

L-R: Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Sen. Olabiyi Durojaiye; Secretary General, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), His Excellency Houlin Zhao and Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, during the Nigeria Day opening session at the ongoing ITU Telecom World conference in Busan, South Korea ...on Tuesday.

Turkey to partner Nigeria in war against illegal importation of arms Joy Anyim

ÎÎÎFollowing

the recent seizures of Pump Action Riffles from Turkey and the urgent need to explore available options in dealing with the trend, the Controller General of Customs (CGC), Col Hameed Ali (rtd) has met with the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Hakan Cakil. The meeting which held on Tuesday at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja had the entire management of the Service in attendance as both parties deliberated on how to fashion out ways of dealing with the disturbing issue. According to the CGC Ali

(rtd), the Nigeria Customs Service and indeed all Nigerians are still in shock with the fact that the four different arms seizures with a total number of 2671 Pump Action Riffles, all came from one source, Turkey. This he said appears to suggest complicity of Turkish Authority, hence the need for the meeting. At the meeting which lasted for about two hours, specific commitments and strategies to stem the ugly tide were discussed. On his part, the Turkish Ambassador restated his country’s support for Nigeria’s security and well being, saying that Turkey will not support any dangerous shipment to Nigeria. He said the fact that all

the four shipments intercepted were false declarations on the bills of lading, indicates that it is a clear case of smuggling. According to a statement issued by the Customs Public Relations Officer, Joseph Attah, for the ComptrollerGeneral of Customs, “the Turkish Ambassador will immediately communicate to his home country, findings from the NCS HQ, with view to fishing out criminals behind the illegal arms shipment to Nigeria.” He also revealed that a team of Nigeria Customs Service will visit the Turkish Customs to further discuss ways of nipping such arms export from Turkey as well as strengthening

agreement on mutual customs to customs assistance. The statement also said, “ NCS provided for the Turkish authority, list of prohibited items and in the case of arms, sample of End User Certificate to enable them always verify before approving any legal arms export to Nigeria. “That the Turkish Government will co-operate with Nigeria in every step to deal decisively with those found involved.” Both sides agreed to work together to stop the dangerous trend and to use the situation as opportunity to strengthen tides to prevent the use of either Country as a base for export of harmful items to the other.

Abia to partner UN Habitat over clean cities Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia

ÎÎÎAbia

Governor Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has assured the United Nations - Habitat and the Urban Thinkers Campus, Nigeria, of the readiness of the State to collaborate with them in achieving wellplanned, clean and safe cities in Abia State. The Governor was speaking while receiving in audience, a delegation of the Urban Thinkers Campus, Nigeria led by Hadgya Limota Giwa, who called on him at Government

House, Umuahia, informing the team that the State needs support in the area of capacity building and re-training of members of the team in the State. Dr. Ikpeazu disclosed that over the years, human activities have affected negatively, the environment and thereby caused environmental degradation and slumps development in the State and requested the United Nations Habitat to intervene in slumps upgrade in the sState, promising that the government would

do everything possible to ensure slumps do not develop again in the State. He informed that the government and people of the State have gradually began to imbibe the culture of planning the Abia cities and thanked the team for finding Abia State worthy to be included in the programme. Earlier, the leader of the delegation and Convener, Urban Thinkers Campus, Nigeria, Hadgya Limota Giwa noted that Abia State is in the need of sup-

port in urban habitat issues and community interventions. She said she would recommend to the UN-habit that the State needs a lot of technical support in order to achieve the new urban planing agenda. Hadgya Giwa also thanked the Governor for providing enabling environment for the programme to hold in the State and said she would disseminate their findings on online to make Abia be in the world map of the United Nations - habitat.

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Lagos stands with APC’s position on devolution of powers, says Ambode Benjamin Omoike, Lagos Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has unveiled the new 20feet statue of the late sage and nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, in Ikeja, saying that the state was in sync with the position of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on restructuring and devolution of powers. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the unveiling of the statue, located on Obafemi Awolowo Way by the Lagos Television (LTV), junction in Ikeja, said the party’s position, as stipulated in its manifesto, seeks to amend the Nigeria Constitution with a view to devolving powers to states and local governments in order to entrench true Federalism and the federal spirit and that the state supports the restructuring committee of the party going round the country to achieve same. “In the same corollary, the position of Lagos State on restructuring remains the same as stipulated in the manifesto of our great party, the All Progressives Congress, which states that “The APC shall initiate action to amend our Constitution with a view to devolving powers, duties and responsibilities to states and local governments in order to entrench true Federalism and the Federal spirit”. Hence, we welcome the restructuring committee of the APC presently going round the country,” he said. The governor, who also spoke when he hosted members of the Awolowo dynasty at the Lagos House residence in Ikeja, said like himself, new generation leaders have a lot to learn from the ideals and principles of Pa Awolowo, if they intend to impact positively on the lives of the people they govern. He recalled that Awolowo, during his time had charged leaders in the country to rise up to the occasion to engender true federalism and devolution of powers, saying that it was only in such circumstances that the country can be prevented from disintegration. “I think Papa lived above his time, he was way ahead his ideals and principles. If you talk about public discourse right now, thirty years after, the things people are talking about are true federalism and devolution of powers and state supremacy, there are things that he had actually answered to, but people were not able to put the questions together and also to process it because of the way that Nigeria had being divided

AMBODE into craters and valleys.” Governor Ambode said that his vision through his political journey, was particularly motivated by Pa Awolowo’s principles, which were basically anchored on improving the welfare of the people and reviving the South West region as the economic basin of the nation. “If there is anything I really want to do which I had spoken about in terms of this political journey is to touch humanity and the only example that I could see that had greater vision than anybody else is in more or less everything that Papa Awolowo stood for. So, in my own small way, I am trying to emulate, but it’s a photocopy, it’s not original, but again the ideals are the same; to strive for a better Nigeria and then to carry the Yoruba people as the real power horse for the Nige-

rian growth and development,” he said. At the event to unveil the iconic statue, which was graced by prominent members of the Awolowo family, comprising of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, including the wife of the Vice President of Nigeria, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, and eminent politicians, Governor Ambode said Awolowo’s legacies and landmark achievements, particularly in the Western Region including the Lagos colony, have endured and remained a source of inspiration and benchmark for progressive leadership in the country even till date. He recalled Awolowo’s commitment to the growth and development of Nigeria, especially during the post-independence era, adding that he was a shining light among his contempo-

raries and displayed an incredible ability to use leadership as a tool for the advancement of the welfare of the people. “Thirty years after his death, his thoughts and ideas on a wide range of issues relating to the economy, fiscal federalism and education among several others, are still as relevant today as they were back in time. His legacies and landmark achievements, particularly in the Western region including Lagos colony, have endured and remain a source of inspiration and benchmark for progressive leadership in the country. “Awolowo was a symbol for the aspiration of Western Nigeria during his lifetime. His achievements remain indelible across the nation. The vision of new generation leaders like us is to consciously rise up to his ideals and principles,” Governor Ambode said. He said the quest to sustain the ideals which Awolowo stood for, prompted Lagos to join hands with five other South West States in the Oodua Investment Conglomerate to champion the political and economic integration of the region. The governor said the unveiling of the statue was thus in recognition of all the legacies that the Awolowo dynasty was enviably known for and the beginning of the realisation of all his aspirations for a better Nigeria and the Yoruba people in particular. “This statue is not just about beautifying the environment or serving as a tourist attraction, but more importantly, it is meant to be a constant reminder to all of us and future generations of the need to value the sacrifice of our heroes and strive to uphold and promote the ideals which they stood for. May the labour of our heroes past never be in vain,” Governor Ambode said.

Involve traditional institutions in dealing with insecurity, monarch tells FG

Patrick Okohue, Lagos

A monarch, the Jagunmolu of Shomolu /Bariga, His Royal Majesty, Oba Gbolahan Timson, has identified the unwillingness of the Federal Government to accept the assistance of the traditional institutions, as the root causes of insecurity in the country. The Monarch stated this in Lagos, during an interactive session with a group of journalists. According to him, “Insecurity problems in the country persists because the government and the people in power are generally in constant fear of the traditional institutions usurping their executive power, whatever it is, that is my own opinion. It is not comfortable for the land to rest on the house rather the house can comfortably rest on the land, so the government is supposed to be on the shoulder of traditional institutions, that is when things can go on smoothly, he declared. “For anything going on in the community, the King must know and hear first, why would you now choose to distance yourself from that person in that position? That is why the government is not finding things easy security wise. The North East is in serious shambles because you cannot really hold any emir in that area responsible for the happenings in their environment because you don’t even give them the powers required of them to monitor their people and checkmate them. “Rather somebody from the government office wants to come and checkmate people in a village he doesn’t know anything about. What does he know about the village and when you are doing it, you do it in isolation whether the Oba or emir likes it or not does not concern the government. Not until that thing is reversed fast I don’t see the pendulum swinging the right way,” he said.

Eti-Osa Bye-election: INEC vows to conduct free, fair poll Iniobong Iwok

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Lagos State has assured all political parties taking part in the September 30 Eti-Osa By-election that it was poised to conduct a free and fair election. Recall that the position has been vacant since July, following the death of the All Progressive Congress (APC), lawmaker representing the constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon.

Kazeem Alimi. Speaking in a telephone interview with The Daily Times , the public relations officer (PRO) of Lagos State INEC, Femi Akinbiyi disclosed that the commission had received all the sensitive materials for the election, while all the electoral official have been trained. Akinbiyi added that the Byelection would commence by 8am, and urge political parties in the state to educate their supporters to be law abiding, adding that adequate security

arrangements have been made for the exercise. He said “I can assure you that all is set for the election on Saturday, we have received all the sensitive and non sensitive materials for the election. We have trained all the staff while we are going to hold a security meeting now, “So as you see, there is nothing to worry about, it would be free and fair, by 8am our officials would be at the polling unit, we want support from Lagosian towards the success of the pool.” Akinbiyi said.

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Nwoye, Obaze can’t match Gov Obiano - Aides Alphonsus Nweze, Awka The Deputy Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon Akudo Ojiego, has dismissed the governorship candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as no match to Governor Willie Obiano in the November 18, 2017 election. Akudo’s position is coming at the heels of his compatriot and Special Assistant to the Governor on Legal Matters, Hon Ifeany Ezegambu`s declaration that the people of Anambra South Senatorial cannot afford to wait for the next eight years to take their turn in the governorship of the state. However, the Deputy Chairman of Nnewi South Local Government Area said the victory of Governor Obiano was fait accompli, since his rivals in APC and PDP have nothing to offer the people of the state. For PDP, he said, they should first recover from the shock of their prolonged crisis, which still persist in Anambra State, saying that these parties are unlike the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), which is a family and grassroots party.

OBIANO He vowed that the victory of Obiano in this election would be so overwhelming especially in Nnewi South because every stakeholders including the chairman, Chief Felix Odimegwu and himself are grassroots politicians. Ojiego said “it is not the issue of money. All of us are grassroots people. We know our people`s problems and we are solving them within our resources. I don’t want to say anything about APC candidate but Anmabra people know who is who in this state. Oseloka Oba-

OBASE ze served Obiano as Secretary to the State Government (SSG). What did he do? What did he achieve? Then what qualified him to take over from Obiano? Did he go back to school after he left Obiano`s Cabinet. What interest does he have with his political godfather in Anambra Government House, Awka?” He assured that Nnewi South will over-whelmly vote for Governor Obiano, saying that the local government is a no go area for other political parties Referring to the fear of APC using the machinery of Federal

You’re mischievous, APC South-South leaders tell Timi Frank Patrick Okohue, Lagos Prominent politicians in the South-South geo-political zone have come out condemning the suspended deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Timi Frank, describing him as mischievous. At a meeting in Yenegoa, the leaders scolded Frank for cutting a very bad image for the zone within the party. The leaders in a statement signed by the Chairman of South-South Front, Chief John Harry, described as reckless and unwarranted demands and disgraceful behavior of the suspended deputy national publicity secretary of the party. The leaders, who reacted to Timi Frank’s frequent rants against Oyegun, described the recent interview of the suspended deputy national publicity secretary as shocking and repulsive. “We feel very sorry for the people who listen to the sermons of Timi Frank.” The leaders accused Timi Frank of creating confusion, saying President Muhammadu

FRANK Buhari put in his letter of resignation, mentioning ‘irreconcilable differences’ with the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) as his reasons for quitting. They also listed the pulling out of the Ume-Ezeoke led ANPP from the case instituted at the presidential election tribunal challenging the declaration of President Umaru Yar’Adua by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of the 2007 presidential election and the involvement of the party in the controversial Government of National Unity (GNU) mounted by President Umaru Yar’adua.

“John Odigie-Oyegun did not kill ANPP. He did not drive Buhari from the party. APC is not dying. It is doing well under Odigie-Oyegun.” They commended OdigieOyegun as the national chairman of the country’s leading party, for his commitment to democracy, social justice and pluralism. “Chief John Odigie-Oyegun is doing his job well. The national chairman of the ruling party is making the party more inclusive. He is committed to exploring all avenues to ensure lasting peace in Kogi, Kaduna and others,” the leaders said. They also praised Oyegun for maintaining internal cohesion in APC, saying the chairman of the ruling party had been the victim of a “vicious smear campaign” from those pursuing selfish agenda. “Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has a track record of success and he is exceptional” the leaders said. They also commended the APC government for improving the nation’s economy, fighting corruption effectively and taking Nigeria to ‘next level’

NWOYE Government to rig the election of November 18, Ojiego said ”God is the highest election rigger.” Ezegamba said since Anambra Central has taken almost 12 years in Senator Chris Ngige and Mr. Peter Obi, resulting in the zoning of the governorship slot to the North, it was necessary that Obiano will complete the remaining four years to allow the Anambra South produce the governor of the state in 2021. He warned that voting any other candidate except Obiano

will truncate the zoning formula, which will force the South Senatorial zone to wait till next four years. The Special Assistant to the Governor on Legal Matters, said beyond that, Governor Obiano has done very well in handling the matter of the state handed over to him four years ago. “He has handled the matter very well. He completed Obi`s projects and started his own projects. Four years is too short to do all these. He should be given another four years, so that after him the South will take over. He is doing well. Power belongs to the people. If we decide to vote Obiano, we will achieve it, I advise that people should vote and fellow their votes. We must be ready to protect over votes. If we do that, federal might is immaterial,” said the Special Assistant. He said APGA is a mass movement for the entire Igbo race, reminding the people not to betray the suffering of the late leader of APGA, Dim Chukwuemeka Oduemegwu Ojukwu. Ezegambu said in order of good governance in this democratic dispensation, Lagos State was the first, followed by Anambra State and Obiano has sustained this tempo of good governance.

Bye-election: INEC trains 1, 776 corps members in Lagos Patrick Okohue with Agency Report

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it has trained no fewer than 1,776 Corps members for the September 30 bye-election in Eti-Osa Constituency I in Lagos State. NAN reports that the seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly became vacant following the death of Mr Kazeem Alimi, who represented the constituency in the Assembly. Alimi died on July 18, at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital and was buried on July 19, two weeks after his 50th birthday celebration. The late lawmaker was until his death, the Chairman, House Committee on Local Government and Community Affairs. Speaking with NAN on preparations for the election, Mr Sam Olumekun, the state Resident Electoral Commissioner said that the commission had trained Polling Officers, mostly Corps members for the Sept. 30 byeelection. Olumekun, who assured candidates of a level playing ground, promised to ensure adequate provision of personnel and materials during the exercise. According to him, the InterAgency Consultative Committee on Election Security had met and assured voters of security

of lives and materials during the exercise. According to him, the commission has also trained enough Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs) and provided adequate card readers to ensue credible poll. “We have trained all officers for the election and we have enough card readers for the accreditation of voters on the election day. “Let all eligible voters in the constituency go out and exercise their civic responsibility by coming out to vote for the candidate of their choice,” he said. The INEC boss, who said that there would be no restrictions of human and vehicular movements, assured of adequate security personnel to deal with any breach of law and order. Olumekun urged contestants and their supporters to be law abiding before, during and after the exercise. According to him, the affected constituency has six Registration Areas (Wards) and 188 Polling Units. The spokesman for INEC in the state, Mr Femi Akinbiyi, had told NAN that nine political parties would be jostling for the seat in the House of Assembly. The candidates are: Mr Olawale Okesola (AA); Mr Samson Tampennu (AD); Mr Noheem Babatunde (APC) and Mr Olawale Gbadamosi (BNPP).

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Revive Bank of Agriculture and NERFUND

he National Executive Council (NEC) of Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) met in Lagos recently on the state of the nation and came out with some recommendations on how to move the nation forward. In particular, the TUC National Executive Committee (NEC) called for the revival of Bank of Agriculture (BOA) and the National Economic Reconstruction Fund (NERFUND) to help boost agricultural production in the county. Coming at a time when the government is diversifying the economy away from the oil sector to agriculture and urging the youths to embrace agribusiness, the TUC’s call is appropriate and timely. It observed that government parastatals like Bank of Agriculture (BOA) and National Economic Reconstruction Fund (NERFUND) whose activities could boost government’s economic diversification programmes, are not given adequate financial subventions as at when due. The NEC- in session therefore, strongly advised the federal government to urgently revive BOA and NERFUND through adequate funding to enable them extend appropriate finance for economic programmes particularly to farmers in the rural areas and small scale businesses. It is also important for government to reintroduce Export Expansion Grant (EEG) which was stopped some years back so as to encourage exporters of processed agro-allied products to increase their production for export and bring more inflow of foreign exchange into the country. However, it is sad that the same government which is clamouring for the diversification of the economy is at the same time paying lip service to those programmes and organisations that could significantly help to ensure accelerated diversification of the economy. At the same time

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NERFUND which was established to fund small scale industries especially those in the agribusinesses seemed to have been left behind in the current efforts to wake up agriculture in the country. There is no doubt that NERFUND has not done well in the last decade or so because of poor budgetary allocation to it for disbursement to its clients. At the same time, some of its staff, particularly those at the top echelon of the organisation might have entrenched themselves in corruption over the years. The answer to such an organisation where the leadership is corrupt is not to abandon the organisation as the government has done but to make the corrupt officials account for their misdeeds while the organisation should be reorganised for better performance. The country is focusing on agriculture to diversify the economy away from oil which took ascendancy over agriculture since the early 1970’s. BOA understands the culture of famers and is well placed to provide funds for the production, processing and marketing of agricultural products by small, medium and large scale agribusinesses. The government should therefore fund BOA well so that it can in turn fund agriculture and agribusinesses in the efforts to revitalise agricultural production in the country at this point in time. With the renewed interest in agribusiness across the country a virile agricultural bank is needed to service the needs of entrepreneurs in agribusiness. The high interest rates charged by commercial banks make them unsuitable as sources of funds for those in agribusiness. Therefore, the government should also review upward the capitalisation of BOA from its present N1 trillion to at least N1.5 trillion so that it can better serve its clients and be able to give more funding to agribusinesses.

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STATEMENTS BY THOSE WHO MATTER

Nelson Mandela

Obafemi Awolowo

Nnamdi Azikiwe

“The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

“Behind the ugly terrible mask of misfortune lies the beautiful soothing countenance of prosperity. So, tear the mask!

“There is plenty of room at the top because very few people care to travel beyond the average route”.

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Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, September 28, 2017

Sex, intelligence and women at work

M Añuli Ola-Olaniyi

ore than ever, women are coming to the realisation that certain ideologies, myths and mindset have added to setting an agenda that limits their productivity rather than promote it. More than ever, women are climbing out of the stereotypical pits and crawling out of dark holes to find themselves and achieve what has always been theirs. A successful career has it’s own challenges but we are yet to have an equal playing field for men and women. One can argue the many challenges that exist- social, cultural, financial, political- however all these arguments have been made by men. How about a woman tells the world how she feels? Shouldn’t the person wearing the shoe be better positioned to share how it feels? The statistics for unemployment in Nigeria shows that more women are negatively impacted than men when it comes to work. As of August 31st, 2016, according to NBS quarterly data, unemployment for women stood at 15.9% and 12% for men while under-employment for women stood at 22.9% and 16.7% for men. I applaud women who have used their intelligence, resilience and strong will to break glass ceilings in this country. Women who have not allowed man made strongholds limit them and deter them from their true selves and purpose.

A challenge women face is the unequal criteria set for getting into and sustaining a successful career. Sex, for as long as I can remember, has always been a part of existence with women bearing the brunt of objectification. Sex is what has been subliminally agreed to as a currency to ‘buy and sell’, with “favours” to women being the commodity. I have had people recount their experiences to me. I have also personally experienced this malaise while working as an NYSC member in a now defunct bank that was located in Lagos. As far back as 2002, bank marketing departments were classified as a section where female employees were given ‘targets’ to ensure that investors brought money into the bank by all means. I didn’t work in the marketing department but that did not make me immune from the objectification. My boss at the time tried to take advantage of me. Here I was thinking I had ‘escaped’ from the almighty Marketing Department and was safe but little did I know that the business as usual was trade in sex to secure your future. In the end, I reported the case to Human Resource, who promised to take up the matter but later advised me to resign because the person I was accusing was in top level management and was a very powerful resource for the bank. There was no way I could win my case. I had to leave. My story is also that of many other brilliant women out there.

Interestingly, this problem is not local. Sexual harassment reported on Fox News recently shows the major issues women face at work globally. Fox News host, Eric Bolling, was accused of sending unsolicited explicit pictures to three female colleagues. Needless to say, that matter was handled because the women reported and the authorities took it seriously and acted immediately. If this were Nigeria, though, I dare say, it will not see the light of day. Nigeria rarely reports this type of un-dignifying behaviour. Like most things that have to do with women, it gets swept under the rug. I will like to emphasise that Intelligence, not sex, is the best tool for societal interaction between men and women. Men who engage in this need to unlearn many things, have a mindset change and dispel the myths. When men do this, women will rise up over and beyond the limits in their careers. If women will insist on trading with intelligence at every instance, men will align themselves accordingly. Intelligent women are not given the equal platform to work, lead and be in decision making positions as much as men are and I dare say that most intelligent women will do a great job, if not better, should this fixation on sex be absent. As part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)-8 which is Decent Work and Economic Growth, the United Nations (UN) target for 2030 is that women are part of an in-

clusive economic growth that will foster benefits for all. How will this be achieved? Restrictions (all man made) need to become obsolete for young women trying to gain a decent employment as well as working women focused on creating a successful career. Sustainability has become a national problem and not a woman’s problem. It is expected that the Gender and Equality Bill (GEO Bill) will change things. It has made provisions for setting a new norm regarding women leading from a career platform. Clause 8 of the bill provides for the elimination of discrimination against women in employment, occupation and profession. It guarantees the right to work commensurate with the skill and competence, expertise and knowledge. Should the GEO Bill be passed, it will, hopefully, greatly reduce and stop sexual harassment against women, including the mindset resulting from trading sex for intelligence Career women can now be free to engage and explore wider opportunities without having to live in fear of confrontation from the opposite sex and truly have an equal playing field to take on leadership and decision making positions in Nigeria. Añuli Ola-Olaniyi is a certified HR practitioner and founder of HEIR, committed to helping young women with career development. She writes from Abuja, Nigeria.

Are we really out of economic doldrums?

Livinus Ukah

e are hearing from many quarters especially the dailies that we are out of recession. Is it a political rhetoric that makes people dance over this proclamation? When we hear people rejoicing at the bars, increasing the number of bottles, donating to charity, to the poor and decrease in unemployment, reduction of begging in the society with less people hanging around the church asking for help, then we know that recession is coming gradually to an end and the lamentation is over. It can’t be automatic. For Nigerians, “seeing is believing”. The declaration doesn’t seem to have any bearing on the performance of the economy. When the young business men, begin to go back for business in the Asian countries like before, we begin to see the sign of recovery. When the shops closed for lack of funds and those open with few items in them are re-opened and counters are refilled, we begin to feel the little impact of ending recession. It is not by the number of “mallams” that parade asking for exchange of Dollars to Naira that makes one feel that the recession-ending is at the door step. If the recession has truly ended, how come

we still have many children yet to go back to school? Many parents of the middle class are relocating their children to public schools. According to the Sun Newspaper,” Parents’ September fever is here again and economic hardship causes them cold as kids return to school”. It has reached to the extent that no one is a gentle man again, only very few brush their teeth in the morning these days, to save cost on toothpaste but turn out to be an embarrassment to others. Even dressing well is another problem. We understand the position of the Finance Minister living in a male dominated society and she may be alone with her own opinion. If public opinion is based on number, she may follow them. Prices of goods are still uphill, meals are still skipped in many homes, Rice is still for the kings and eaten at palaces, the exchange rate for Naira has not taken any healthy step backwards, our GNP has not shown any healthy sign, South Africa is still the strongest Economy in Africa, and prices of petrol and kerosene have not reduced. Now tell me the indices of measuring the coming out of recession as Americans know the coming of the storms in their cities. The market women; vegetable sellers, rice sellers and eateries will know when the expected recession exit has landed and they will adjust their

prices. When you go to market, you will know and your nylon bag would testify the amount of money you use to fill it. The age of propaganda politics is gone. Nigerians are sophisticated politicians now and they have learned where it pinches them. They have said goodbye to emotionalism and pep-talk politics. They have sharpened their tools to know whom they will vote for, that would make them avoid the mistakes of the past. Let those at the helm of economic affairs not guess like the weather forecasters whether there will be rain or not, which is a probability. If you go out, you see many people sitting idle and these are the people to empower the economy. A great number of people complain about their shops being demolished by Government for modern comforts. It will take another prophet to convince Nigerians that we have come out of recession; the recession that was biting like a harmattan and uprooted economically, those trying to rise. Now their hopes are shattered. How are we going to convince those doubting Thomases now when they have not picked their pieces together? It is when they start life again and begin to breathe freely that we can believe the Economic prophesy. When they notice that their businesses, respond to the economy, they will be happy. Economy is practical; you

can feel it either positively or negatively. Nigerians deserve the latter. Only when a poor Nigerian, can buy consumable items he relies on for survival, at cheaper rates, then he will believe that the recession has indeed ended. The economy is our life and the life of the nation; we cannot joke with what is important in the life of the nation, business life and ours. We are interconnected, connected with the global world and if our economy has a poor purchasing power due to weak currency, we cannot compete with the outside world. Gone are the days when we relied on the colonists. They have changed their policies. We must empower our people to empower our economy. In America, we can see how no one was left out in the hurricanes, floods and storms saga. Everyone was taken care of. That is what happens in a well planned economy. If the same fate befalls our country, will there be any hope? Only the rich would be saved! To answer a country is not by mouth. It is by seeing everybody as one and capable of enriching the nation, not depending on the nation only. That is how the economy can roll back if all hands are on deck! The Very Rev Monsignor Livinus Ukah is the parish priest of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Aboru, Lagos.

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, September 28, 2017

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Singers, Swingers

Times Columnist MOHAMMED ADAMU

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You have never watched DSTV’s Nat-Geo Wild, Channel 182 where a python killed a crocodile and swallowed it but it got stuck in its throat, and it could not regurgitate it. Of course your python died. Same for your anaconda! Kanu is literally the crocodile! Kill him and swallow him and quench! Better start preaching restructuring now or be swept away by the impending hurricane IPOB, Niger Delta and Odua Republic

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his week’s column is devoted to readers’ reactions mostly on the title: ‘Kanu: A Parody’. As always, when readers feel strongly about any views expressed in this column and they endeavour to send especially subject-related, non-vulgar reactions, we avail them a chance to be heard. This is what they say: On ‘Kanu: A Parody’ ‘Kanu or No Kanu….!’ -“Mr Adamu, the cause of this crisis is not Kanu actually but Buhari who was playing ethnic and religious politics. Yes, I am proudly Igbo. Before now majority of Igbos do not take Kanu serious until Buhari started implementing his 97% and 5% political formula; then people started believing Kanu. When his kinsmen the Fulani herdsmen were murdering innocent people, he looked the other way. In fact he was even defending them. Don’t forget that Buhari sacked many Igbos from their position and replaced them with his people. Is that a mark of good leadership? When he stopped the work on second Niger Bridge, did you ask why? When he appointed all the chiefs without any Igbo did you talk? When he threw away the federal character, did you say a word? I can go on and on but for space. Now tell me, if an Igbo president committed such injustice against the North, what would you say? Mr. Adamu, South East may be the smallest in landmass, but huge in population. I am not an advocate of Biafra. But instead of this impunity and this horrible injustice against the Igbos, Yes to Biafra. Don’t worry yourself about our survival . Let us worry about that. The South East leaders are handicapped. How can they convince the ordinary man on the street to have faith in Nigeria when all he sees around him are injustice, hatred, nepotism and favoritism . IPOB in Igboland is strong because of Buhari’s hatred towards the Igbo. Army cannot stop it because it is now an ideology. Let Buhari change or IPOB will get stronger. Kanu or no Kanu.” -+2348033776685 ‘The Game is Up!’ -“Ihedioha Chimezie is my name. Igbo to the core. On your ‘Kanu: A Parody’. Today your brother Lai Mohammed, on a Radio Nigeria Programme told us what efforts your Emirs and elders made to dissuade your youth from reprisals for the killing of Northerners in South East and South-South. We could imagine what would have happened if just one(body) was brought back but for the prior intervention of the Emirs to whip up sympathy for the Northerners and cast them as always the wounded. But the truth as you know is that ‘half truth’ is more wicked, more destructive than lies. Who restrained Gideon Akaluka’s, Esther Agbahileme’s and other Igbos’ killers? We have been bringing slaughtered bodies home since 1948 and no reprisals anywhere in Igboland. Now to your obtuse Arewa logic. When the table is laid out every month you ask where is the oil money from Imo, Abia, Anambra states gone to? It has been forcibly appropriated to Kano, Katsina,Kaduna, Niger states by the roguish alloca-

XXXX tion formula imposed on us by the Arewa-dominated past military governments. Where else in this world does this happen? Igboland is larger than not less than twenty sovereign nations in the UN. Finally the game is up: You can cheat some of the people some of the time, never all the people all the time. Now to your gloating and express joy over the forced takeover of oil money due to Igboland by the Northern states; particularly the ‘K’ states via a wicked obtuse formula devised by past Arewa-dominated military governments…. I am surprised that you seem to be justifying this dictatorial action by your tacit support in your first and second articles…. ” -+2349081696745 ‘No to ‘Appeasement’ Policy “For puncturing the balloon of ‘appeasement policy’, the criminal silence of those who were waiting in the wings to hijack Biafra to your journey into the fascinating world of pythons and their cousins, you have said all there is to say about the Kanu misadventure. The biggest mistake the central government would’ve made was to appease an implacable bandit who left you with no options. As a policy, appeasement, at whatever level it is applied, is counterproductive. It did not cut ice with Adolf Hitler and his fellow race-conscious, Aryanized Naziz. Back home, Nigeria was destined for the precipice the day a wrongly-headed compassionate-driven appeasement policy threw up Goodluck Jonathan. If Kanu is sign that we have resolved to banish, there must be a way of punishing those who sang the weird tunes Kanu danced to. That way, we may avert repeating the mistakes of January, 1970 when, instead of swinging the axe, government gave separatists an unmerited red carpet treatment” – Abdulrazaq Magaji, Online ‘Let my people go!’ “You gave an illusion of python killing crocodile. You have never watched DSTV’s Nat-Geo Wild, Channel 182 where a python killed a crocodile and swallowed it but it got stuck in its throat, and it could not regurgitate it. Of course your python died. Same for your anaconda! Kanu is literally the crocodile! Kill him and swallow him and quench! Better start preaching restructuring now or be swept away by the impending hurricane IPOB, Niger Delta and Odua Republic. Your northernisation and Islamisation of Nigeria has to stop. Are you comfortable with the appointments of service chiefs/NNPC? You should be ashamed of your hate writings. Why do you like controlling other peoples resources? Let my people go!” –Riversman Nandi, +2348035456749 ‘You are Igbophobist’ “Mohammed, why are you an Igbophobist? You and Buhari still have

civil war mentality worrying you. Go and crush the rebels! Yet for eight years now your Hausa/Fulani Nigerian Army has not defeated rag tag Boko Haram fighters. Your Muslim armed jihadists are taking the North East as a caliphate and you are killing unarmed Biafran agitators; aggrieved youths without jobs. Okay, do your python dance and turn them into guerrilla freedom fighters. Hope you will send your sons to come and fight them.” +2348035456749 ‘Too much imbalance’ “Mr. Mohammed Adamu, I read beyond the lines of your write-up on ‘Kanu: A Parody’. I got to find out that the points you raised could not address anything to portray the rare facts on the ground. Look, I am from Bonny Island in Rivers; frankly speaking the imbalance and marginalisation are too much. There are many things that need to be corrected. To me I feel the whole nation is slave to the North.” -+2347031923255 ‘God keep Nigeria’ “My dear Mohammed Adamu, may you never be short of knowledge. Your piece is rich and well articulated. I hope Kanu and his like, and indeed the generality of people will read and understand your write up. I and the good people of the nation are proud of you. May God bless you and your family, and may God continue to keep Nigeria together because the benefits of our diversity cannot be qualified. God bless”. -+2348058403026 ‘Adapt or Die!’ “Mohammed, your Biafra madness has to stop. You forgot your Boko Haram and Fulani herdsmen with AK47 killing and maiming innocent Nigerians? You forgot Niger Deltans. You suck their natural resources. Or OPC that you shortchanged on their call for Oduduwa Republic. Can you manage war fronts from Calabar to Lagos? Your feeding bottle is gradually falling off your mouth! To you and your ilk I say adapt or die! The game is up”. –Nandi PH, +2348035456749 ‘Do not trouble trouble…!’ -“Hmm! Mohammed, though a very long message, I read it line by line and through the lines. What captured my attention was the supposedly ‘peaceful rhetoric Kanu portrayed to the world’. If I may ask how can rhetoric of warmongering be peaceful? Provocative and bullying words cannot be said to be peaceful. The Hitler of their time (Kanu) at the verge of the python dance disappeared into thin air. We are no longer seeing the allies from Turkey spitting fire again. Maganin shege dan abu kazan uwa! Hmm mm. Do not trouble trouble until trouble troubles you. I read the comments by those fanning the embers of war. Be warned, nobody sensible will want war and destruction. Let’s resolve every issue amicably, pursue peace, love one an-

other, not war. Please ask yourselves sincerely, did what Kanu cause to happen change anything? Rather it has brought distrust and serious hatred amongst Nigerians at this point in time. So be wise please. Don’t be used by politicians, especially the sore losers and looters” -Victoria Tabak, Online Others “Don’t talk yet; it is too early. it’s just starting. Your opponent is smatter. The Fulani Army should be ready to last the distance. There must be resource control whether you like it or not.” +2348033925533:“Your write-up has shown that you are one of those Igbo haters from the North.” -+2348101638169:“What you wrote made no sense. What do you mean by the East needing leadership? This is what you get from an inept government”. -+2348056547060 “You are a poor student of history and talk out of ignorance. You don’t use landmarks to distribute amenities. You use population”. -+2348065138956: “God bless you for your write-up on Nnamdi Kanu entitled ‘Kanu: A Parody’. Keep it up. The sky is your limit’.” –Brigkins, Niger Delta, +234903712707 “I share your views on Kanu. Well done.” -10FM Jos”. -+2348036040602 On ‘All Hues, All Flavours’ Watch dogs or lap dogs? “When you put it this way, Mohammed, you almost make the journalist’s job as bad as the lawyer’s taking briefs however odious the client, however heinous the crime. In truth, while the lawyer is constrained by law to offer representation to anyone who comes to him, the media man has no such compulsion. Because a lawyer can be sanctioned for denying representation, he has little leeway in the matter of who he defends.” It is almost ethical for a lawyer to defend a bad case, a vermin. Nothing so compels a media man. So media men who jump from client to client, offering their services to the same person they spent years lampooning, castigating, denigrating, merely do so because they want, not because they have to. They are compelled by factors less pure, less ethical, more pecuniary. Of course it is not right for a politician to keep changing parties and allegiances as the wind blows. It suggests that, ultimately, he has no ideological leaning or personal principle that cannot be triumphed by greed for power. Or money. Can you really trust such a man? Well, it is even worse for those media men who follow such people like lap dogs, cleaning up after their mess. I know you try to coat this attitude with a veneer of professionalism, as if it is all in a day’s work for the media man, but it is not right sir. The politician is on the whole not a trusted fellow because people know, ab initio, that in a power grab he would turn coat. But a media man or journalist is supposed to be on the side of truth always, reporting the facts. People tend to believe what they read in the newspapers, believing that no one would deliberately feed them falsehood as news. The kind of manipulative dart game that you have so eloquently exposed here is the kind that can kill trust in the media as an independent arbiter of free and fair reportage, making the job of honest journalists impossible. Indeed, it can bring down the very foundations of the Fourth Estate of the realm!’ –Olu Jacobs, Online:Others “Your write-up on ‘All Hues, All Flavors’ is one of the best articles I have gone through in recent times. I always read you, but this is simply magic. Thanks”. -Hon. Gary Eneh, +23480033306605 “My weekend is made by this wonderful piece of yours, Uncle Mohammed”. –Nnamdi Ikeh-Akabogu, Online.

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The monarchy, the governor and the court: Which way, Ibadan? Gbubemi God’s Covenant Snr A gruesome bloodbath was averted by a hairbreadth on Monday in the ancient town of Ibadan, during the installation rituals and ceremony that crowned four Baales (local heads of communities) by the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan, His Royal Highness, Oba Saliu Adetunji. The fearful incident which occurred at the Palace in Popo-Yemoja, Ibadan, is still the subject of apprehension, anger and debate in traditional and political circles in the Oyo state capital as you read this. Amongst the lucky souls who faced the fierce muzzles of dangerous riffles wielded by the invaders and who lived to tell the story were three journalists who were at the palace to record the event, and a former Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Chief Sharrafaden Ali and top traditional and political bigwigs. These include traditional chiefs, gaily dressed society elites as well as ordinary attendees - all of whom escaped by a hairbreadth. “So this is how people just die unexpectedly!”, a top Alhaja who screamed at our correspondent not to reveal her name, said, still smarting from the encounter. Her breath quickened as she recalled how the men swooped down at the palace and started firing in the air. “All I could do was just, hold my mouth and close my eyes tightly; I could not even breathe. I taught the end has come. Somebody running for life knocked me and the chair I was sitting over - and that was when I opened my eyes to see bullets flying in all directions. “It was like those Yoruba films we watch on television. Some of our chiefs, even the baales in their ceremonial attires ran like

The Olubadan of Ibadan and Gov Ajimobi when the going was smooth

OLUBADAN CHIEFTAINCY REVIEW: children; my heart stopped beating for a long moment. Only Olodumare, my God and Father in heaven said our bloods will not be spilled like chicken, otherwise, you will not be talking to a living Alhaja today,” she panted. “When that black Sienna suddenly drove into the palace just before noon, and gunmen jumped out and started shooting, my NJOKU CHIBUIKE CHRIS

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CORRECTION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH

IBOI BUKOLA RUKAYAT

OLANREWAJU MICHAEL ADEJOLA

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That my real and correct name is ZAINAB SANI LAWAL and not vice-versa or otherwise. That I was born on the 18th day of February, 1978 and that the birth was duely registered but the birth certificate was lost in transit long time ago and all efforts to trace it proved abortive. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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I, formerly known and addressed as AKANNI FATIMAH ABIODUN IBIYEMI, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OSUNDAIRO FATIMAH ABIODUN IBIYEMI. All former documents remain valid general public/authorities concerned should take note. ADDITION OF NAME/DECLARATION OF AGE

That on my bank documents, my name appears as NWAJI MONDAY, while on others, it appears as NWAJI MONDAY SOLOMON. That I now wish to add ‘SOLOMON’ to my existing names. That my full names are NWAJI MONDAYSOLOMON. That my date of birth is 2nd day of February, 1992. All the documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MOMOH NANA-AISHAT I, formerly known and addressed as SEIDU NANA-AISHAT, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MOMOH NANA-AISHAT. All the documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

first thought was that kidnappers have come to take important personalities away,” one of the local chiefs whose installation was temporarily aborted told The Daily Times. “But when they started abusing us and saying certain things as they were shooting and threatening, I took knowledge that they

were on a mission to disrupt the ceremony. “For example, the Asaaju Balogun of Ibadan land who was a former Secretary to the State Government was sitting in his Toyota Land cruiser jeep when they came and started shooting, but although they destroyed the windscreen of the jeep, they didn’t shoot directly at him: they could have killed him right there and then, but they did not, and that is why I suspect they were acting on instruction from wherever.”

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES That on some of my documents, my name appears as OLUWAFEMI DADA, while on others, it appears as ADEMUYIWA OLUWAFEMI DADA. That I am the same person bearing both names mentioned above. That I wish to be known and addressed henceforth as ADEMUYIWA OLUWAFEMI DADA. That all the documents bearing both names are mine and remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME That on my Bank Account, my name was written as PROMISE IBEZIMAKOR, while on other documents, it appears as PROMISE ULOMA IBEZIMAKOR. That I am the same person bearing both names mentioned above and any documents bearing any of them are mine and remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ALIYU LAWAL ISHAQ, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ALIYU LAWAL. All the documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, Formerly known and addressed as JOEL OYEBAMIDELE SAMUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as JOEL OYEBAMIDELE SAMUEL JOLAOSO. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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Crime

Lagos CP promises safe haven for citizens, investors Joy Anyim, Lagos The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command Acting Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi has promised to make Lagos the safest city to do business in Africa. The CP was speaking at a Town Hall Stakeholders Security Meeting at Ogudu, where he charged religious leaders to contribute more to security of their respective communities. He said: “I want to make Lagos state the safest city to do business in Africa. I want to see a Lagos where residents will not only go to bed with their eyes close but with their doors open. It is very possible - and we will achieve it with your support.” On his concept of community policing and safety partnership, the CP said, “Security is a corporate social responsibility

Joy Anyim , and Uchechi Emmanuel, Lagos It was another success story for the officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force as 31 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers were arrested. The hoodlums are alleged to have been terrorising motorists and small villages along the Abuja-Kaduna and Abuja - Minna Highways for months. Their arrest followed the reinforcement of Operation Absolute Sanity on the Highways by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris. The IGP had ordered for more personnel from the Special Tactical Squad and additional two Units of Special Police Forces to tackle the gangs of Kidnappers that escaped arrest on Abuja – Kaduna Highway and relocated to some roads in Niger State. The reinforcement paid off as the suspects were arrested in their hideouts and camps where some of their victims were rescued and exhibits recovered from them. Giving details of the arrests, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Jimoh Moshood who paraded the suspects at Dikko, near Suleja in Niger State, revealed that some of the suspects put on military uniform to perpetrate their evil acts. The arrested suspects include - Hussaini Mohammed (alleged gang leader), Adamu Hussaini, Bala Mohammed, Shagari Musa

which should be given back to the community where one resides and do business. “Ogudu is fast becoming a business district: what are you doing to make room for this change and secure your neighbourhoods better?” He asked. Encouraging the people to engage policemen more and challenge the police on their job, the cop said, it has been observed that the people are not engaging their police enough. “I’m using this opportunity to call on market owners, CDAs, CDCs and Landlord Associations to reach out to the policemen in their communities. Always extend invitations to them and don’t treat them like strangers. “Approach them when you have security challenges and they will serve you better. The police was set up for you.

The police have the power over internal security; others are just here to complement us.” He advised the Local Governments to support the vigilante initiative by partnering with Divisional Police Officers to rid neighbourhoods of crimes - especially in the night hours. “I don’t want a situation where the people can only sleep with their eyes closed at night; I want the people to also sleep with their windows open for fresh air.” The Deputy Director, Transport Safety, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mr. Olajide Oduyoye who was at the security parley, appealed to the CP to ensure adequate protection for BRT buses which are often attacked and burnt down by hoodlums whenever an accident occurred on BRT corridor.

Lagos CP, Edgal

Police in massive raid of criminal hideouts Ïdƅ ƍ Ƒƍ Ƣƾ Ƒ ƍƆƅƐ è Əƌ ƅ ƅ Ɔè ƒƆ ƈƅƋƆ è ƆƐƅ

The big scoop - the suspects and their arms

(shot dead), Hassan Hashimu, Ibrahim Badamasi, Babangida Hamza, Ya’u Auta (Deceased), Alh. Umaru Abubakar, Karo Ladan, Buhari Abubakr, Alanshira Abubakar and Aziru Tasiu. Others include Ibrahim Musa, Ishamu Saidu, Sani Aliyu, Shuaibu Abubakar, Bashir Abubakr, Nasiru Sani, Zayanu Sani, Isa Salisu, Hafiz Jibrin, Kabiru Sani,

Abdullahi Adam, Bara’u Masaudu, Ibrahim Hassan, Aliyu Chede, Bello Abdullahi, Isa Abdulahi, Nasiru Adamu and Idris Dauda. Items recovered from the suspects, CSP Moshood said, include firearms, ammunitions, army camouflage uniforms and operational vehicles. A breakdown of the cache reveals 4 No. Ak 47 rifles, two Eng-

lish barrette pistols, two locally made pistols, five set of army camouflage uniform, five military caps, three military boots, one international passport belonging to a kidnapped victim, eight operational vehicles; two Sharon vehicles ash and green colours respectively. Others include two Golf Volkwagen vehicles (black and red

colours), one Honda Civic, blue colour, one Toyota Camry, one Mercedes Salon car, one Toyota Corolla, 95 No. 7.62 X 39mm ammunition, 15 9mm ammunition, three walkie-talkies, four plasma televisions, four DVD players, two laptops, two car stereos, one wrist watch, 52 No. GSM phones, one digital camera, seven flash drives, six ATM cards and one stabilizer. The Police Spokesperson revealed that the gang is responsible for the recent killings of some security personnel on Kaduna– Abuja road and Abuja–Lokoja road. They are alleged to have confessed to have raped some of their victims. “Most of the suspects were identified by the victims and for being responsible for their kidnap. Investigation is being intensified to arrest the other suspects still at large. All the suspects will be arraigned in court upon completion of investigations. “While the operation is being sustained, the Inspector-General of Police has directed the Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) in the zones and commands to introduce new strategies in curbing kidnappings and other violent crimes on the highways and major roads in other states of the country,” the spokesperson said.

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ISE-YA FISH FARMERS ASSOCIATION This is to inform the general public that the above named “Organisation” has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the part C of Companies and Allied Matters Acts 1990. BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 1)Apeloko Ayanfe Jacob 2)Adetona Johnson Kokumo 3)Orire Raufu 4)Egunjobi Daniel Kayode 5)Kolajo Jonah Olateju AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1)To promote the development of fish farming, reared by the members of the association. 2)To maintain good working relationship among members 3)To organize seminars or workshop for members through the involvement of a cooperative society. 4)To promote social relationship among members. Any Objection(s) to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, PMB 198, Garki, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

INSTITUTE OF LOSS ADJUSTERS OF NIGERIA THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INSTITUTE HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES UNDER THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT PART C. NO 1. REMOVED TRUSTEE: SYLVESTER NWORAH ONWUAZO. RE- APPOINTED AND NEWLY APPOINTED TRUSTEES ARE; 1. SENATOR OLAYINKA OLADIMEJI OMILANI 2. CHIEF EMMANUEL AKINSUNLEBI OMOBOYOWA 3. CHIEF PATRICK ORAKWE EGBUNIWE 4. MR. THEOPHILUS OLATUNJI IDOWU 5. MR. DARLINGTON CHUMA NDUKWE MGBOJIKWEX. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS PUBLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28th DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

Signed by: TRUSTEES

SECRETARY

LOSS OF DOCUMENT This is to inform the general public that I, ADOLPHUS OLUSEGUN SAMUEL, of No 93, Bamgbose Street, Lagos Island. Lagos, has lost the ORIGINAL LAND CERTIFICATE of HOUSE No 93, Bamgbose Street, Lagos Island, Brazinian Quarters, the property which I and my Sister inherited from our Grandmother Late ANTHONIA D’ACOSTER. The property Land document was registered in the Lagos Land registry title ordinance No 13 of 1935 under the Title No L00245 from JUBRIL MARTIN through Lawyer L.B. Augusto ESQ No 62, Bamgbose Street, Lagos to our Grandmother Madam ANTHONIA D’ACOSTER.

LOSS OF TITLE DOCUMENT

That this publication is now required for record purposes and for the information of the general public.

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This is to inform the general public of the loss of original copy of Irrevocable Power of Attorney of the property known as Plot 39A Independence Layout Enugu dated 21st day of April 2016 and registered as No. 74 at page 74 in Vol.1683 of the lands registry Enugu donated by Mr. Luke Chibueze Okonkwo jointly to Mr. Luke Chibueze Okonkwo and Mr. Ubenyi Kingsley Amechi. The said original copy of the irrevocable power of attorney was misplaced by Mr. Luke Chibueze Okonkwo, one of the co-donnee and all efforts to trace the document failed. If found please contact the Ministry of Lands Enugu State.

FOREMOST FAITH COVENANT CHURCH INT’L The General public is hereby notified that the above named MINISTRY has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) IGBENIJE SYLVESTER CHIDIBEM (2) AWA PRINCE NNANNA

- CHAIRMAN -SECRETARY

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1)To Preach/Spread the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to all parts of the world. (2) To help the nation and individuals in prayers. (3) To help individuals discover the true standard of Christ through righteousness and holiness. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Garki, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication. Signed by: SECRETARY

OZISA FOUNDATION FOR PEACE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT This is to notify the general public that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Abuja for registration under Part ‘C’ of the companies and Allied Matters Acts Laws of federation of Nigeria 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Mr. Wenceslaus Madu 2. Mr. George Nwachukwu 3. Mr. Raymond Ahumibe 4. Mr. Bonaventure Opara 5. Mr. Kelvin Esq. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To provide and develop cultural and social development through information desimination. 2. To promote peace, unity and oneness in the community. 3. To develop and encourage mutual understanding, goodwill and good neighbourliness. 4. To promote youth enlightenment programmes via the media. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED: MR. GEORGE NWACHUKWU

CORRECTION AND RE-ARRANGEMENT OF NAME

MRS AKINPELU BOSE BOLAJI

ONEMO SIBERE JANE

ADEOYE SAMUEL OLUWATOYIN

NNENNA NWOKORIE

RAPHEAL PASCAL CHIDUBEM

I, formerly known and addressed as, UGHALAH CELESTINE ONUWA now wish to be known and addressed as, UGHALAH ONUDIONWA CELESTINE. My names was wrongly arranged as UGALAH CELESTINE ONUDIONWA instead of UGHALAH ONUDIONWA CELESTINE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known as Miss Babalola Bose Bolaji, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Akinpelu Bose Bolaji. Documents in the former names and former status are valid. General public take note.

I formerly known called and addressed as ONEMO SIBERE MARYJANE, now wish to be known called and addressed as ONEMO SIBERE JANE. All former documents remain valid and general public should please take note.

I formerly known called and addressed as ADEOYE TOYIN AYOMIDE, now wish to be known called and addressed as ADEOYE SAMUEL OLUWATOYIN. All former documents remain valid and general public should please take note

I, formerly known and addressed as GOODNESS NNENNA SOPURUM, now wish to be known and addressed as NNENNA NWOKORIE, All former documents remain valid. Access Banks Plc and the general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OKERE PASCAL CHIDUBEM, now wish to be known and addressed as RAPHEAL PASCAL CHIDUBEM, All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

NDUBUISI NKEIRUKA ADAUGO

OKEOMA CHINONYEREM OBIAMAKA

IHEUKWUMERE HARRISON ONYEDIKACHI

LBRAHIM TAJUDEEN OLADIPUPO

MRS ADEBAYO BUKOLA RUKAYAT

I, formerly known and addressed as NJEMANZE IKECHUKWU NKEIRUKA ADAUGO, now wish to be known and addressed as NDUBUISI NKEIRUKA ADAUGO, All former documents remain valid. NYSC and the general public shouldplease take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OGU CHINONYEREM OBIAMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as OKEOMA CHINONYEREM OBIAMAKA, All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

UZOKWE JERRY KELECHI

I, formerly known and addressed as ALBANUS ADINUGWU UZOKWE, now wish to be known and addressed as UZOKWE JERRY KELECHI, My Date of Birth was wrongly written as 10/3/1979 instead of 02/09/1979 All former documents remain valid. NYSC and the general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EBERE ORJI CYRUS, now wish to be known and addressed as IHEUKWUMERE HARRISON ONYEDIKACHI, All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I formerly known as Ibrahim Simiat Taju wish to be known and addressed as lbrahim Tajudeen Oladipupo. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as AWOLAJA BUKOLA RUKAYAT wish to be known and addressed as MRS ADEBAYO BUKOLA RUKAYAT. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

AKINNAGBE OLUWABUNMI ESTHER

NWANGWU FELICIA OBIAGAEL

GODFREY ONAIMOR I formerly known as ANTHONY YOUNG OKOKO wish to be known and addressed as GODFREY ONAIMOR. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

MAIMUNAT BUBA IBRAHIM I formerly known as SANDA MAIMUNAT wish to be known and addressed as MAIMUNAT BUBA IBRAHIM. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

OLADOSU FELICIA OLABIMPE

That I ONI OLAKUNLE OLUWASEUN my name was wrongly written as ONI OLAKUNLE OLUWASEUN RAYMOND wish to be known and addressed as ONI OLAKUNLE OLUWASEUN. All documents /credentials bearing these names remain valid, General public please take note.

I Formerly known and addressed as OYENIYI FELICIA OLABIMPE now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLADOSU FELICIA OLABIMPE All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

OMORODION JOSEPHINE LEBECHI OSBORNE

EMIOLA LASBAT OLABIMPE

I formerly known as Omonira Esther Oluwabunmi wish to be known and addressed as Akinnagbe Oluwabunmi Esther .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Egbune Felicia Obiagaeli wish to be known and addressed as NWANGWU Felicia Obiagael All former documents remain valid General public please take note.

AKINKUNMI MOTUNRAYO ADEFUNKE

EMEM IBIFURO OKE KALU

OJEYEMI BUKOLA ENITAN

I, formally known, called and addressed as Emem Ibifelix Rebecca Etuk, now wish to be known, called and addressed as Emem Ibifuro Oke Kalu. All documents including marriage certificate remain valid. Banks and general public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OPEODU BUKOLA ENITAN, now wish to be known and addressed as OJEYEMI BUKOLA ENITAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as SHOMORIN MOTUNRAYO ADEFUNKE, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINKUNMI MOTUNRAYO ADEFUNKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ORUKOTAN OLAYINKA

AMEH GIFT ELEOJO

I, formerly known and addressed as ORUKOTAN OLAYINKA BUNMI now wish to be known and addressed as ORUKOTAN OLAYINKA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME This is to inform that my name was wrongly spelt as O, but it should be spelt as UZIBOR VICTORIA ONUWABHAGBE. Please my bank and general public take note.

ITA MARIA JOSEPH

MARY ETIDO UDO

OKE FOLORUNSHO AJANI

I formerly. Known and addressed as Mary Etido Ibikunle,now wish to be known and addressed as Mary Etido Udo. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OLATOYE FOLORUNSHO AJANI, now wish to be known and addressed as OKE FOLORUNSHO AJANI. FIRST BANK PLC AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE. All former document remain valid.

I formerly known and addressed as Udosen Maria Paulinus, now wish to be known and addressed as Ita Maria Joseph. All former document revalid. General public should please take note.

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

ONI EZEKIEL I, formerly known and addressed as ADEKANBI TAIWO EZEKIEL, now wish to be known and addressed as ONI EZEKIEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. KASHIMAWO SAMOTA AJOKE I formerly known and addressed as AKOYI RONKE SOGU, with wrong Date of Birth-17/04/1985 ,now wish to be known and addressed as KASHIMAWO SAMOTA AJOKE with the my correct Date of Birth as 17/04/1979. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

TSUME BENJAMIN SUGHNEN

I formerly known and addressed as TSUME BENJAMIN now wish to be known and addressed as TSUME BENJAMIN SUGHNEN. All fformer document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OMORODION JOSEPHINE LEBECHI, now wish to be known and addressed as OMORODION JOSEPHINE LEBECHI OSBORNE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as LASBAT EMIOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as EMIOLA LASBAT OLABIMPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ABDULLAHI BILIKISU AYOOLA

ULOM ONYEBUCHI

I formerly known and addreessd as KAZEEM SAKINATU OLOLADE, now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULLAHI BILIKISU AYOOLA. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ULOM ELIZABETH, now wish to be known and addressed as ULOM ONYEBUCHI. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

UBI SAMSON

MRS. NYOVELE GOLD

I, formally known and addressed as, Ubi Samsonmary, now wish to be known and addressed as, Ubi Samson. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. IGWE GOLD, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. NYOVELE GOLD. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

22 Public Notice NSIKAK UDOM IBANGA

I, formerly known and addressed as, NSIKAK UDOM EFFIONG, now wish to be known and addressed as, NSIKAK UDOM IBANGA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME I, LAWSON-OGAREE TAMMY OSITA, and LAWSON-OGAREE TAMMY, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, LAWSONOGAREE TAMMY OSITA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MARTHA ENE JAMES

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MARTHA ENE ABAKPASON, NOW WISH TO BE KONWN AND ADDRESSED AS MARTHA ENE JAMES. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. BANK AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ADEYINKA ISLAMIAT KIKELOMO

I, formerly known and addressed as SADIQ ISLAMIAT KIKELOMO, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEYINKA ISLAMIAT KIKELOMO. All former documents remains valid. General public please take note.

UGWU EVAREST SINACHI I, formerly known and addressed as UGWUNNAJI CHUKWUEMEKA EVARISTUS and UGWUNNAJI EVARISTUS EZESINACHI, now wish to be known and addressed as UGWU EVAREST SINACHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS EZEOHA PEACE CHIEBONAM

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANEKE PEACE CHIEBONAM, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EZEOHA PEACE CHIEBONAM. All former documents remain valid. Banks, Local Govt. Service Commission and General Public should please take note. OBAJI IFEANYICHUKWU STANLEY

I, formerly known and addressed as OBAJI IFEANYICHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as OBAJI IFEANYICHUKWU STANLEY. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note. CORRECTION OF NAME This is to inform the general public that my name AGU CYPRIAN CHINAKWAEZE. was wrongly written during my BVN registration but now wish to be corrected and addressed as AGUH CYPRAIN CHINAKWAEZE. All former documents remain valid. First Bank and General public should please take note. BAKARE OLUWASEUN ADEBISI

I formerly known and addressed as ADEBISI OLUWASEUN SAMUEL now wish to be known and addressed as BAKARE OLUWASEUN ADEBISI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note. OLUKEMI TEMITOPE TOMORI I formerly known and addressed as OLUKEMI TEMITOPE ADESOLA now wish to be known and addressed as OLUKEMI TEMITOPE TOMORI .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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MRS. TUBOBELEM LAWSON-OGAREE

EBI ERIC ADOLPHUS HART

I, formerly known and addressed as, WISDOM ADOLPHUS BOBO HALLIDAY, now wish to be known and addressed as, HALLIDAY WISDOM GINIKANWA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. TUBOBELEM BENSON PAUL, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. TUBOBELEM LAWSON-OGAREE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, EBI ETIM EYO, now wish to be known and addressed as, EBI ERIC ADOLPHUS HART. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

CORRECTION OF NAME

This is to certify that ANOKAM .U. CHRISTY, ANUKAM ULUNMA CHRISTIANA and ANOKAM CHARITY refers to one and same person;now wish to be known and addressed as ANOKAM ULUNMA CHRISTY. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as UCHENNA EKEDUKWU FELIX, now wish to be known and addressed as UCHENNA FELIX EKECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as UDOKA GODWIN JONAH and UDOKA GODWIN, now wish to be known and addressed as UDOKA GODWIN CHUKWUEMEKA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

MRS. ODUBAJO BOLATITO ADUKEADE

IKEAGWU ADAOBI JANE

HALLIDAY WISDOM GINIKANWA

I, EKONG UWEM ETIM, UWEM EKONG, and UWEM E. EKONG, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, EKONG, UWEM ETIM. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. AGBAPUONWU EDITH CHIZOBA

Formerly AGBAPUONWU CHINAZO EDITH now to be addressed as AGBAPUONWU EDITH CHIZOBA Former documents remains valid. General public should take note ABE OLUWABUNMI HANNAH

Formerly Anesah Oluwabunmi Hannah. Now ABE OLUWABUNMI HANNAH . Former documents remains valid. General public should take note. MRS EZE GINIKA LOVELYN

I, formerly known and addressed as, AKAIRA OZIOMA GOSPEL, now wish to be known and addressed as, AKAIRA OZIOMA GOODNEWS. My correct date of birth is, 16th August, 1970. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. AFEEZ OLUWASEUN OLADEJO

OCHAI NNEKA ENE

I, formerly known and addressed as FEESMAN OLUWASEUN OLADEJO, now wish to be known and addressed as AFEEZ OLUWASEUN OLADEJO, and my correct Date of Birth is: 03/01/1987. All former documents remains valid. General public please take note.

Formerly Ochai Gabriella Nneka Now Ochai Nneka Ene. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

ADEBAYO ADEWALE BABATUNDE

MRS. DORATHY EYO ANSA

Formerly: ADEBAYO BABATUNDE ISMAIL Now: ADEBAYO ADEWALE BABATUNDE. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note. OKPARA CHIOMA EDITH

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Dorathy Effiong Ukim, now wish to be known as Mrs. Dorathy Eyo Ansa. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME I, SEMIGHAN, TUNEMI LYDIA FRED, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as, SEMIGHAN, LYDIA FRED, instead of, SEMIGHAN, TUNEMI LYDIA FRED. I now wish to be known and addressed as, SEMIGHAN, TUNEMI LYDIA FRED. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

Formerly Miss AJAYI Bolatito Adukeade now to be addressed as Mrs. Odubajo Bolatito Adukeade. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note. MRS UGO ONYINYECHI GODWIN UMUEBU

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Ugo Onyinyechi Chinweuba, now wish to be known as Mrs Ugo Onyinyechi Godwin Umuebu. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MARTHIAS ULOMA PHINY

SAMUEL NELSON OBASI

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NNADI GINIKA LOVELYN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EZE GINIKA LOVELYN. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ONYERELI CHIOMA EDITH, now wish to be known and addressed as OKPARA CHIOMA EDITH. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as IKPAH ULOMA PHINY, now wish to be known and addressed as MARTHIAS ULOMA PHINY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NDUBUISI SAMUEL SAMUEL OBASI and NDUBUISI SAMUEL OBASI now wish to be known and addressed as SAMUEL NELSON OBASI. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

EJIMOFOR ONYINYE NANCY

MRS NEBO UGWUAGBO SABINA NGOZIKA

OKORIE ISABELLA AMAKA

CHEKWAS-OKORIE CHINELO

I, formerly known and addressed as EDEH ONYINYE, now wish to be known and addressed as EJIMOFOR ONYINYE NANCY. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as UGWU NGOZIKA .S., now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NEBO UGWUAGBO SABINA NGOZIKA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OKORO ISABELLA AMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as OKORIE ISABELLA AMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note. MRS OBIJIOFOR AMARACHUKWU JOSEPHINE

CHUKWUEMEKA JOHN NWAMBAM

NDUBUISI PROMISE IZUCHUKWU

I, formerly known and addressed as CHUKWUEMEKA JOHN OGBONNA, now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUEMEKA JOHN NWAMBAM. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NDUBUISI PROSPER IZUCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as NDUBUISI PROMISE IZUCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EMOKA AMARACHUKWU JOSEPHINE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OBIJIOFOR AMARACHUKWU JOSEPHINE. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MRS CHUKWUDANIEL EDNA CHINAEME

ADDITION OF NAME

This is to certify and confirm that CYRIL AMARAEGBULAM DEDE and AMARAEGBULAM CYRIL IKEOGU refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as AMARAEGBULAM CYRIL IKEOGU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IMOBEKE EDNA CHINAEME, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CHUKWUDANIEL EDNA CHINAEME. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

JUNADU TAOFIKI OWOYEMI

OMECHE BENJAMIN EMMANUEL

I formerly known and addressed as JINADU TAOFEEQ now wish to be known and addressed as JUNADU TAOFIKI OWOYEMI . I was born on 11/01/1979.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as BENJAMIN EMMANUEL JUNIOR now wish to be known and addressed as OMECHE BENJAMIN EMMANUEL .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ALADE TAIWO ELIZABETH

ODEYEMI-SMART SAMUEL DAMILOLA

I formerly known and addressed as ADEOSUN TAIWO ELIZABETH now wish to be known and addressed as ALADE TAIWO ELIZABETH .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as SAMUEL DAMILOLA ODEYEMI and SAMUEL DAMILOLA SMART now wish to be known and addressed as ODEYEMI-SMART SAMUEL DAMILOLA .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

That I was formerly known and addressed as IKEDINMA OLUOMA that I now wish to add SANDRA to my former name that I now wish to be known and addressed as IKEDINMA OLUOMA SANDRA . All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as CHIEDOZIE CHINELO CLARA, now wish to be known and addressed as CHEKWAS-OKORIE CHINELO. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

UDOKA GODWIN CHUKWUEMEKA

Formerly OBIDIEGWU ADAOBI JANE Now IKEAGWU ADAOBI JANE. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note. ISAH SADETU EBIMALU

Formerly Isah Shade Sadetu and Isah Shade Dorothy now to be addressed as Isah Sadetu Ebimalu. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note. MBA IFEOMA MARYANGELA I, formerly known and addressed as OCHIKE IFEOMA MARYANGELA, now wish to be known and addressed as MBA IFEOMA MARYANGELA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note. ONYIA CHUKWUEMEKA VALENTINE I, formerly known and addressed as CHUBYCHAKA ONYEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as ONYIA CHUKWUEMEKA VALENTINE. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

EKE FLORENCE IFEYINWA

EMMANUEL CHUKWUEMEKA

I, formerly known and addressed as OKOLIE FLORENCE IFEYINWA, now wish to be known and addressed as EKE FLORENCE IFEYINWA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EMMANUEL CHUKWUEMEKA ORAKWUE, now wish to be known and addressed as EMMANUEL CHUKWUEMEKA. My correct date of birth is 3rd Nov. 1996. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General Public should please take note.

LOSS OF DOCUMENTS

ABIOLA BODUDE OMOTAYO

This is to inform the general public that Original Certificate of Customary Right of Occupancy. Land situate at Ozi Edem, Nsukka, Nsukka L.G.A. Enugu. Reg. as 87/87/1198 at Enugu Land Registry. The successor is the SKYE BANK PLC. All effort of trace the said document has proved abortive. If found please contact the Ministry of Lands and Urban Development.

MRS ADEYEMI OLUWABUSAYO FOLAKE VICTORIA I formerly known and addressed as MISS ADIGUN OLUWABUSAYO FOLAKE VICTORIA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ADEYEMI OLUWABUSAYO FOLAKE VICTORIA .All former documents remain valid. Ekiti State University,Samad Kunle Investment LTD.and General public to please take note.

BENSON-ANUNIBE JULIET UCHE I formerly known and addressed as BENSON UCHE JULIET ANUNIBE now wish to be known and addressed as BENSON-ANUNIBE JULIET UCHE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CHIBUZOR KELECHUKWU DAVID

MATHEW EMMANUEL WUYA

I formerly known and addressed as NJIMEZI KELECHUKWU PROPER now wish to be known and addressed as CHIBUZOR KELECHUKWU DAVID .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME I, ANANEH MENENATA, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as, ATA-ANEH, MENEN, instead of, ANANEH MENENATA, in my BVN details. I now wish to be known and addressed as, ANANEH MENENATA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OBI FERDINAND ARIA now wish to be known and addressed as MATHEW EMMANUEL WUYA . This is because I was brought up from another tribe and now I have seen my biological parent. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ABIOLA OMOTAYO MODINAT now wish to be known and addressed as ABIOLA BODUDE OMOTAYO .All former documents remain valid.GTBank and General public to please take note. OLAKORODE TOLULOPE BIODUN (MRS)

I formerly known and addressed as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;FISAYO TOLULOPE BIODUN (MISS) now wish to be known and addressed as OLAKORODE TOLULOPE BIODUN (MRS) .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note. JOSEPH CHUKWUDI JOSEPH I formerly known and addressed as IROABUCHI CHUKWUDI JOSEPH now wish to be known and addressed as JOSEPH CHUKWUDI JOSEPH .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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Public Notice 23

AWGBU AMBASSADORS DYNAMIC CLUB INTERNATIONAL

READING FOR A CHANGE INITIATIVE

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

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

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

TRUSTEES 1. APOSTLE PRINCE ENWEREMCHI EMEGHARA - CHAIRMAN 2. SIS VIVIAN OSUAGWU - SECRETARY 3. BRO CHIGBOGU OKECHUKWU 4. LADY STELLA CHINYERE IWUOHA 5. BRO, CHIBUIKE ESINWA 6, SIS FAVOUR NKECHI CHUKWUEMEKA 7. BRO LOVE MICHAELS

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. 1,PASCAL IZUCHUKWU NWANKWO, 2, AKWUAKA CHINEDU ELISIUS, 3. EBENE UGOCHUKWU ANTHONY, 4. AGUNWA CHINEDU PASCHAL, 5. OKOYE CHARLES EMEKA, 6. NWAJAGU CHUKWUKAEZE GODFREY 7. NWAFOR OBIORA, 8. EZEAYON CHINAZOR CHRISTOPHER, 9. IFINTA PHILIP SOMADINA.

POOL OF GRACE REVIVAL MINISTRY

AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

TRUSTEES: 1. AMACHREE OPIRIBO SONNY 2. JEMERIGBE OLARONKE OLUFUNMILAYO

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO CARTER FOR THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS, AND HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE READING CULTURE AMONG CHILDREN. 2. TO GROOM CHILDREN TO ENJOY READING. 3. TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ENABLE CHILDREN PASS THEIR WAEC EXAMINATION IN ONE SITTING, ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE CORPORATE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: BARR NORBERT ONYEMECHALU

SIGNED: SECRETARY

PRIME MIGRANTS RELIEF INITIATIVE

END TIME ANNOUNCERS GOSPEL OUTREACH INT’L

THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD

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

TRUSTEES 1. GODSPOWER ALFRED EHIBE 2. MRS FLORENCE URE EHIBE 3. GODLINESS EHIBE 4. AGBAI OCHU PETER

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR OLADIPO OLUFUNSO ADELUGBA 2. PASTOR OLUWAFEMI OGUNMODEDE. 3. MRS MORENIKE OLUROPO FALAKI.

TRUSTEES: 1. ADEDAMOLA JAWARAT MASHA CHAIRMAN 2. OBINNA CHUKWUEZIE 3. STEPHEN WASA 4. OCHONOGOR KONYE ANTHONIA SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. PROVIDING ASSISTED VOLUNTARY RETURN AND REINTEGRATION FOR NIGERIAN MIGRANTS WHO ARE UNABLE OR WILLING TO REMAIN IN HOST COUNTRIES AND WISH TO RETURN VOLUNTARILY TO THEIR COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN.

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

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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: CHAIRMAN

SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHRIST’S GREAT GRACE INTERDENOMINATIONAL MINISTRY

ASSOCIATION OF EDIBLE TANKER DRIVERS OF NIGERIA

SAVIOUR’S (APOSTOLIC) CHURCH 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.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS CHANGE THEIR TRUSTEE NAME AND APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. ISAAC TEESARO GODWIN, 2. MRS. ISAAC HOPE NWABUGU, 3. JULIET ODION ASIA, 4. DORIS EKANIYERE ASIA, 5. GABRIEL UJAH AND 6. EMMANUEL CHIEDOZIE NWAKWUE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1), MR. LABARAN SIDI - PRESIDENT (2), MR. ADEMOLA ADESHINA ABDULMUMINI - VICE PRESIDENT (3), MR. JIMOH KAYODE - SECRETARY (4), AUGUSTINE ABHULIMEN - TREASURER. (5), ODEBIYI OYELEKAN KUNSON - P. R. O.

OLD TRUSTEES: 1. APOSTLE JOSEPH OBADARE ABIMBOLA 2. APOSTLE JAMES ADEBAYO OLORUNFEMI 3. APOSTLE SIMON OKORIE NNAM 4. ROTOWA JOSEPH DADA 5. ELDER DANIELS SUNDAY AKINBODE 6. REV. CHRISTOPHER O. ONUIGBO 7. PATRON DAVID ADENIYI ELEGBELEYE

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY AMONGST EDIBLE TANKER MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO PRINT AND PUBLISH NEWS LETTER BOOKLET ETC CONCERNING THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL OF THE THE 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: DANIEL ONWE ESQ., LEGAL PRACTITIONER AND NOTARY PUBLIC. 08052327031, 07082079440

AYOKANMI SINMISOLA FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AYOKANMI SINMISOLA ADEGOKE - FOUNDER 2. AYOTUNDE CLEMENT ABAYOMI 3. AYOYEMI DAMILOLA OJO - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP SKILL AND CAPACITIES TO BUILD SELF CONFIDENCE AND HELP THEM TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES AIMING TOWARDS IMPROVING THEIR LIFE CHANCES AND THAT OF SUCCEEDING GENERATIONS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

FEMALE FUTURE INITIATIVE 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. MODUPE ADEPITAN - PRESIDENT/FOUNDER 2. GLADYS IHMADE OM OPARIWA AMIANDAMHEN - VICE PRESIDENT/CO FOUNDER 3. ADEPITAN BABATUNDE - CO FOUNDER 4. ASIWAJU OLUWAGBENGA ILORI ESV - CHAIRMAN 5. ODUFUWA OKEOWO DAVID - TREASURER 6. KOLADE OPEYEMI MARY - SECRETARY 7. ASIWAJU OLUWAGBENGA ILORI - MEMBER 8. KAMAL MAJEKODUNMI - MEMBER 9. FUNMI KOLAWOLE - MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TRAIN FEMALES TEENS AND YOUTHS ON VOCATIONAL AND SKILL ACQUISITION IN ICT, FABRICATION. AS WELL AS PROVISION OF THE NECESSARY TOOLS WITH A VIEW TO MAKING THEM GAINFULLY EMPLOYED AND PRODUCTIVE IN THE SOCIETY 2. COLLABORATE WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO FIGHT AGAINST MALARIA AND FEMALE HEALTH CHALLENGES, PROVIDE THEM WITH MEDICAL AMENITIES. 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

SIGNED: TRUSTEES.

GOGREEN IMPACT AFRICA INITIATIVE

THE REVELATION OF GOD MIRACLE MINISTRY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) ADENIYI SOLA BUNMI (2) ADEGBOYE MORUF (3) JULIUS OLUWOLE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: (1) TO EMPOWER AFRICAN YOUTHS THROUGH AWARENESS ON KEY AGRICULTURAL ISSUES (2) TO CHANGE THE NEGATIVE PERCEPTION AND ATTITUDE OF AFRICAN YOUTHS TOWARDS AGRIBUSINESS BY ENGAGING THEM IN PROGRAMS THAT CAN FOSTER SUSTAINABLE COMPETITIVENESS FOR AFRICANS IN GLOBAL MARKET.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IGIRI EMMANUEL AWOK (CHAIRMAN) (M) 2. IGIRI JOY IDOWU (SECRETARY) 3. UDOBIA JUSTINA (F) 4. IGIRI ANTHONIA AKAMA (F) 5. ISAIAH FLORENCE IFEOLUWA OKOH (F) 6. FATAI KAFAYAT TEMILOLA (F) 7. IGIRI JEREMIAH RAPHEAL 8. ELOM EYONG VIRGINIA (F) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO INCREASE THE KINGDOM OF GOD BY MAINTAINING HOLINESS AND RIGHTEOUSNESS 2. TO EVANGELIZE TO ALL NATIONS AND BRINGING MEN AND WOMEN INTO THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD’S WORD 3. TO ESTABLISH BLANCHES ALL OVER THE NATIONS, MAINTAINING RIGHTEOUNESS.

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

SIGNED: TRUSTEES.

NEW TRUSTEES: 1. REV. EMMANUEL KOLA OGUNDIPE 2. APOSTLE EMMANUEL UGOCHUKWU NNAM 3. ELDER MICHAEL OLUSOLA OGUN 4. PASTOR DANIEL AYORINDE OGUNDIPE 5. ELDER MICHAEL ABIODUN OWOYE 6. ELDER GODWIN O. OTEDOLA

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYIIRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEE

LOSS OF DOCUMENT THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE LOSS OF ORIGINAL TITLED DOCUMENT OF LATE COL. JOHN DAVID DUNGS DATED 2ND NOVEMBER, 2005 IN RESPECT OF PLOT 1105, EMEKA ANYAOKU STREET, AREA 11, GARKI, ABUJA REGISTERED AS NO: 13437, C OF O NO. 457UW-13C5Z620FR-DB1AU-10 WITH FILE NO. PL 10161 AND PLOT 2157, CADASTRAL ZONE A01, JEBBA CLOSE, AREA 2, GARKI ,ABUJA DATED 2ND NOVEMBER, 2005, REGISTERED NO. 13436 WITH COF O NO. 458UW-D714Z69DFRDB1AU-10 AND FILE NO. PL10160 AND PLOT 1010, A/B CADASTRAL ZONE A3, GIMBIYA STREET AREA 11, GARKI, ABUJA . BELONGING TO PATTON LANG DUND IS MISSING. ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE THE MISSING DOCUMENT PROVED ABORTIVE, IF FOUND PLEASE CONTACT ANY NEAREST POLICE STATION, ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE. NOTICE

24 Public Notice CONFIRMATION OF NAMES In some of my documents my name appears as NWOGHA IFEANYI While in some other ones it appears as NWOGHA IFEANYI AGOM .The names refer to the same person. Henceforth I wish to be known as NWOGHA IFEANYI AGOM. All documents bearing all the names remain valid. General public to please take note.

OKAFOR ANGELA NWABATA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as OBIOHA ANGELA NWABATA, now wish to be known and addressed as OKAFOR ANGELA NWABATA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MISS ESTHER NGOZI UCHENNA

MRS TEJUOSO OMOLAYO ELIZABETH

This is to confirm that I ADEBOWALE JOSEPH TITI is one and the same person as OSHUNFUWA JOSEPH TITI. Now wish to be known and addressed as OSHUNFUWA JOSEPH TITI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

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

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS DADA OMOLAYO TOYIN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS TEJUOSO OMOLAYO ELIZABETH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT APONMADE IBRAHEEM ADEMOLA AND IBRAHIM ADEMOLA APONMADE IS THE SAME NAME AND SAME PERSON. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IDRIS SANDRA UGOCHI

CLARK BEAUTY

ARRANGEMENT OF NAMES

IGWEDINMA AMARACHI JOY

GEENA ASUQUO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS OGRIH BEAUTY NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS CLARK BEAUTY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I CHUKWU KIZITO OKECHUKWU HEREBY INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE PROPER ARRANGEMENT OF MY NAME IS CHUKWU KIZITO OKECHUKWU AND NOT CHUKWU OKECHUKWU KIZITO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS ONWUKWE JOY NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS IGWEDINMA AMARACHI JOY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS REGINA ASUQUO INYAN NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS GEENA ASUQUO RIVERS ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AJIBORISHA OLUWASEGUN OLUWASEUN

I formerly known and addressed as AJIBORISA SEGUN OLUWASEUN, now wish to be known and addressed as AJIBORISHA OLUWASEGUN OLUWASEUN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

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I formerly known and addressed as Kalu Sandra Ugochi, now wish to be known and addressed as Idris Sandra Ugochi. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

WOMEN IN ENTERTAINMENT ADVANCEMENT NETWORK

OSI JOE TOUCHING LIVES INITIATIVE

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

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

TRUSTEES: 1.ALH. KAREEM OLATEJU WASEE.....CHAIRMAN 2. MR. MONDAY THOMAS SAMALI....SECRETARY 3. MRS. LILIAN UCHE AMAH - ALUKO.....TREASURER 4. MRS. TAIWO AJAI - LYCETT....MEMBER 5. MRS. FUNKE SUSAN MEDUN....MEMBER 6. MRS. MANDY UZONITSHA.....MEMBER

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OSAKUE JULIANA ANASE>FOUNDER. 2. OHIANI JANET ADETUTU>PRESEIDENT. 3. AGOHA-EHIRIM, OMOLARA>SECRETARY. 4. OSAKUE ENOMA OZINDA> MEMBER .

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR DIALOGUE, ADVANCEMENT AND NETWORKING. 2. TO ALLOW WOMEN IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL,CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION,PLOT 420,TIGRIS CRESCENT,OFF AGUIYIIRONSI STREET, MAITAMA,P.M.B 198, GARKI, ABUJA,WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO HELP AND CARE 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 ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY.

SIGNED: MR. MONDAY THOMAS SAMALI.......SECRETARY

MISS OGUNDOJU OLUWASEUN

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS MRS AWOTUBO OLUWASEUN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OGUNDOJU OLUWASEUN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

THIS IS TO CERTIFY AND CONFIRM THAT DURUGO AGATHA NDIDI, DURUGO A. VERONICA AND DURUGO AGATHA VERONICA REFER AS ONE AND THE SAME PERSON NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DURUGO VERONICA AGATHA NDIDI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

PAUL ALEGIEUNO OSHIWMO

BENJAMIN TITILAYO GRACE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS PAUL ALEGIEUNO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS PAUL ALEGIEUNO OSHIWMO ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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REGAL COLLEGE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED, RC 745790

PUBLIC NOTICE SARDINE TRADERS ASSOCIATION, ORON THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OTUOWOR IKWI ADAM - CHAIRMAN 2. SAMUEL SAMUEL OGOLODOM 3. OTU JONAH OKWA - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE THE UNITY AND WELFARE OF MEMBERS 2. TO MEET THE AVERAGE CUSTOMER NEEDS WITH AFFORDABLE GOODS AND SERVICES OF TRADERS 3. TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY RELATIONS WITH IDUA ASSANG. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: OTU JONAH OKWA – SECRETARY

COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004

TRUSTEES ARE: (1). BAMIDURO FOLORUNSO EMMANUEL (2). BAMIDURO ELIZABETH FUNKE (3). OGUNSHAKIN AGBAYEWA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. CARING FOR THE AGEING SICK PEOPLE 2. BUILDING YOUTH CAPACITY THROUGH ENLIGHTENMENT PROGRAM AND TRAINING 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.

NOTICE OF THE FINAL GENERAL MEETING OF REGAL COLLEGE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED, RC 745790

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADEBAYO ADEOGUN PHILIP. 2. OGOH MOSES OLADIPUPO, 3. OGOH VERONICA ATINUKE, 4. OBEIMEN PETER ISIMENMEN, 5. OBEIMEN MARY AANU.

IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 468 (1) & (2) OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT REGAL COLLEGE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED WILL HOLD ITS FINAL GENERAL MEETING AT THE REGISTERED OFFICE ON THE 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2017.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2). TO PRINT, PUBLISH, PRODUCE AND FREELY DISTRIBUTE OR SALE CHRISTIAN OR RELIGIOUS LITERATURES IN FORM OF TRACTS, BOOKS AND MAGAZINES.

PRIVATE COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES

THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING WILL BE THE FINAL ACCOUNT OF THE WINDING UP OF REGAL COLLEGE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED AND GIVING OF ANY EXPLANATION THEREOF. DATED THIS 27TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2017

SIGNED: EFUNYEMI, EFUNKOMAYA & ASSOCIATES

SIGNED: SECRETARY

TRUSTEES ARE: (1) PROFESSOR HOPE EGHAGHA (CHAIRMAN) (2) MR. ADEMOLA ALBERT FASUBAA (3) MR. OLUSOJI ADEWALE EHINLANWO (4) DR. YEMI MAHMUD (5) PASTOR AFOLABI OGUNTOKUN (6) MS ABIOLA WAKO (7) MR. KUNLE GOODLUCK THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE FOUNDATION ARE: 1. GIVING BACK TO OUR ALMA MATER, ONDO STATE UNIVERSITY ADO EKITI-THEREBY ADVANCING THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE PRESENT STUDENTS OF THE EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE CITY OF ADO-EKITI WHERE WE ALL GOT CONNECTED. 2. HELPING THE LESS PRIVILEGED 3. NETWORKING AND RECONNECTING WITH OLD FRIENDS 4. FACILITATING AND CREATING AN ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUAL ADVANCEMENT. 5. SUPPORTING/HELPING ONE ANOTHER, THEREBY ENSURING THAT OUR “OSUA” CERTIFICATES AND LEGACY DO NOT GO OBSOLETE WHILE MAINTAINING OUR COLLECTIVE LEGACY. 6. ENGAGING IN VENTURES THAT CAN ADVANCE OUR GOALS & OBJECTIVES. 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

PARLIAMENT CLUB OF NIGERIA

KINGS PLACE BOOK CLUB

OGUNSE MODUPE SALVATION EVANGELICAL MINISTRY

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

THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT CAP C20. LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ASOGWA OKWUDILI AUGUSTINE 2. OKPARA PETER CHIBUZOR 3. NDIDI OBIUKWU 4. EZE JOHN OKWUDILI 5. UCHE HENRY ELOM 6. SUNDAY VICTOR OKORO 7. NWANGWU ANTHONY UZOMA 8. STEPHEN CHINONYE NWAOKORO 9. SUNDAY OGBOJI 10. OMEJE DAMIAN ONYEBUCHI 11. ODOH SUNDAY STANLEY 12. ONYEBUEKE ONYEKA KINGSLEY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MRS. ETHEL KUGBERE BEKES 2. MR.OLADIPUPO BENJAMIN BEKES 3. JUDITH OTESIRI NOMUOJA 4. OMOWUNMI MODUPE TELLA 5. MRS. BENEDICTA OVOKE SADARE 6. DAVID IDONGESIT BASSEY

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE PEACE, UNITY AND BROTHERLY LOVE AMONG MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1) TO DEVELOP AN AWARENESS IN MEMBERS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF BOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCES AS A MEANS OF RECORDING AND SHARING HUMAN ACHIEVEMENTS, FAILURES AND ASPIRATIONS. 2) TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO DEVELOP THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO ACCESS LIBRARY RESOURCES. 3) TO PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT FOR MEMBERS TO READ BOOKS. 4) TO ENCOURAGE ALL MEMBERS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS INDEPENDENT BOOK READERS WITH A VIEW TO FORMING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TO LIFE-LONG LEARNING.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IBITOYE DAVID OLUSEGUN -G.O, 2. IBITOYE OLAYINKA JOHN –SECRETARY 3. AGBELUYI RUTH ADEYINKA- TREASURER AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, TO WIN THE LOST SOULS FOR CHRIST

SIGNED: MRS. BENEDICTA OVOKE SADARE 12B, FAGBA CRESCENT, OFF ACME ROAD, IKEJA.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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MRS.PERPETUA NNEOMA GODSON

I,Formerly known and addressed as MISS.PERPETUA NNEOMA OMENIHU; now wish to be known as MRS. PERPETUA NNEOMA GODSON. All former documents remain valid.NYSC, Abia State Polytechnic,Aba;Umunneochi Local Governmen,BANKS and General public take note. GIWA SALVADOR MUSILIMOT TITILAYO

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MUKAILA OMOTUNDE KUFO

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x FAGBENRO JOSEPHINE MRS Formerly known and addressed as MISS ARAWORE JOSEPHINE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS FAGBENRO JOSEPHINE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. IKIRIKO ABRAHAM IBIDABO

Formerly known and addressed as IKIRIKO HORSFALL IBIDABO, now wish to be known and addressed as IKIRIKO ABRAHAM IBIDABO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHUKWUKA CHARLES

I, formerly known and addressed as CHRISTIAN CHUKWUKA IJEZIE. Now wish to be known and address as CHUKWUKA CHARLES. All former documents remain valid, the general public should please take note. FALUADE RASHEEDAT ADEOLA

Formerly known and addressed as MISS BRENDA DIEKOLA OYEBANJI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS BRENDA DIEKOLA STEPHEN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as FALUADE RASHIDAT ADEPERI, now wish to be known and addressed as FALUADE RASHEEDAT ADEOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLADIPUPO HALIMOT DUPE

x SABA LILIAN OJONOKA MRS Formerly known and addressed as MISS EBILOMA LILIAN OJONOKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS SABA LILIAN OJONOKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ABOLARINWA DUPE GRACE, now wish to be known and addressed as OLADIPUPO HALIMOT DUPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. AGBO ONAH JOSEPH

MRS COLE FATIMOH ADETOUN

Formerly known and addressed as JOSEPH MICHAEL ONAH, now wish to be known and addressed as AGBO ONAH JOSEPH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS BABATUNDE FATIMOH ADETOUN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS COLE FATIMOH ADETOUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHUKWU KENECHUKWU EMMANUEL

MAGRET MATHIAS ADA

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Formerly known and addressed as MARGRET MATHIAS, now wish to be known and addressed as MAGRET MATHIAS ADA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

ILAYA EDITH OGHENEVWAIRE

This is to state that my name was wrongly written on some of my documents as GANIU A. ADERIBIGBE instead of ADERIBIGBE GANIYU ABIODUN. That my correct name is ADERIBIGBE GANIYU ABIODUN. General public take note.

I formerly known as PAUL EDITH now wish to be known called and addressed as ILAYA EDITH OGHENEVWAIRE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

LIVINUS ETTEKA HAPINESS

x NLEMADIM EBERE CHIMUANYA

I formerly known and addressed as UDOH EFFIONG JUSTINA now wish to be known called and addressed as LIVINUS ETTEKA HAPINESS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Elezie Ebere Chimuanya, now wish to be known called and addressed as Nlemadim Ebere Chimuanya. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

LOSSOM HILL ASSEMBLY The general public is hereby notified that the above named Church has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, of 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE 1 Pastor Lawrence Oladele 2 Mr. Abraham Olushile - Chairman 3 Mr. Tunde Biobaku 4 Mr. Olurotimi Aborishade 5 Mrs. Bunmi Olutoyinbo – Secretary 6 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To take the gospel of Christ Jesus to the unchurched, unsaved and unloved immortal lost souls in all parts of the world. 2. To reach the Body of Christ in all parts of the world 3. To raise a Spirit-filled and Word-based people that will offer true quality worship unto God in celebration of their salvation. Any objection to the application should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

ELIJAH UGOCHI SILVER

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I, formerly known and addressed as UGOCHI EDITH MARAIZU Now wish to be known and address as ELIJAH UGOCHI SILVER. All former document remains valid, the general public should please take note.

ECHE UCHE I, formerly known and addressed as UCHE ECHE. Now wish to be known and address as ECHE UCHE. All former documents remains valid, the general public should please take note.

ODUTOLA SULAIMAN ADEKUNLE I, formerly known and addressed as ODUTOLA OLABODE ADEOLA. Now wish to be known and address as ODUTOLA SULAIMAN ADEKUNLE. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as BOMA JACK. Now wish to be known and address as AZUAKOR BOMA MOLLY. All former document remains valid, the general public should please take note.

TAJUDEEN IDOWU ELETU Formerly known and addressed as IDOWU ELETU, now wish to be known and addressed as TAJUDEEN IDOWU ELETU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as SATI TEMLING, now wish to be known and addressed as PATRICIA KANAI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AZUAKOR BOMA MOLLY

PATRICIA KANAI

EZE PATRICK ONYEKACHUKWU

OLABIMPE SHERIFAT Formerly known and addressed as NWANKWO OLABIMPE SHERIFAT, now wish to be known and addressed as JAJI OLABIMPE SHERIFAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as EZE MICHAEL ONYEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as EZE PATRICK ONYEKACHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OSINUGA PHOENIX ADEOLA

ONIMOLE TOHEEB KASIMAWO

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MRS IDONGESIT FELIX JIMMY Formerly known and addressed as MISS IDONGESIT EDET ASUQUO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IDONGESIT FELIX JIMMY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

x BAYEDO AZEEZ OLALEKAN Formerly known and addressed as BAYEDURO AZEEZ OLALEKAN, now wish to be known and addressed as BAYEDO AZEEZ OLALEKAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADEBESIN MORUFU MOSES

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Formerly known and addressed as ADEBESIN AYINLA MORUFU, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBESIN MORUFU MOSES. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. JOHNSON ENIOLA ESTHER

I, formerly known and addressed as Leji Eniola Esther now wish to be kwown and addressed as Johnson Eniola Esther. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. UGWUANYI EPHRAIM OKONKWU

AMALIRI CHARITY ATIM I, formerly known and addressed as CHARITY AMALAIRI now wish to be known and addressed as AMALIRI CHARITY ATIM . All former documents remain valid. General public take note. EMMANUEL ELIJAH IGBOZIRIKE

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I, formerly known and addressed as Elijah Emmanuel Akachukwu James now wish to be known and addressed as Emmanuel Elijah Igbozirike . All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

x JOSEPHINE OSE WILLIAM MRS

x ELIZABETH KOLADE OLAKANMI MRS

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss JOSEPHINE OSE BRAIMAH now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs JOSEPHINE OSE WILLIAM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Elizabeth kolade Bankole now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Elizabeth Kolade OLAKANMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AREGBESOLA FATIMO BUKOLA

MRS EPUM BLESSING EDOSEWELE

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I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Ogbewele Blessing Edosewele now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Epum Blessing Edosewele. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Joan Ebobosele Areghan now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Joan Ebobosele Talabi. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ABBEY PAUL AYORINDE, now wish to be known and addressed as ABE PAUL OLUWAFUNSHO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SIRKA JURKUK I, formerly known and addressed as BEJI Muelji Nensemka now wish to be known and addressed as Sirka Jurkuk. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NWAOGWUGWU ONYEKACHI PAUL KELVIN now wish to be known and addressed as KELVIN PAUL ONYEKACHI. My correct date of birth is 9/3/1988 as against 9/3/1980. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

KELVIN PAUL ONYEKACHI

x AMAECHI GINIKACHI DORCAS Formerly known and addressed as AMAECHI GINIKACHI OLAYINKA, now wish to be known and addressed as AMAECHI GINIKACHI DORCAS. That I was born on the 31st of March, 1997. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLOFIN SAMSON OLUWAGBEMIGA

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MATTHEW JAMES CHIB

CORRECTION OF NAME

This is to state that my name was wrongly written on my BVN as EDION VICTORIA instead of EDION VICTORIA EHIZOKHIA. That my correct name is EDION VICTORIA EHIZOKHIA. General public take note.

SPACE FOR SALE

Formerly known and addressed as CHUKWU JAMES OLUSEYI, now wish to be known and addressed as MATTHEW JAMES CHIB. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. ADEOYE DEBORAH OLUWASEYI . I, formerly known and addressed as AJIBODE, DEBORAH IFEOLUWA, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEOYE DEBORAH OLUWASEYI. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP C20 LFN, 2004 (PURSUANT TO SECTION 468) NOTICE OF FINAL GENERAL MEETING HYGEIA COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE LTD/GTE (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP) RC: 867731 Notice is hereby given that the final general meeting of Hygeia Community Health Care Ltd/GTE will be held at Elephant House (6th Floor), No 214 Broad Street, Lagos on Friday 3rd November, 2017 at 10:00am for the following purposes: 1.To present the financial statements and the liquidators report on the manner in which the winding-up of the company has been conducted and the assets and liabilities of the company disposed of. 2.To decide on the manner in which the books of accounts and other documents of the company and those of the liquidator shall be disposed of. DATED THIS 22ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2017.

CAUTIOUS SERVICES LIMITED (SECRETARIES)

ADEYEMO ATILADE LIQUIDATOR

MRS JOAN EBOBOSELE TALABI

ABE PAUL OLUWAFUNSHO

CHRIS OMOSIBOR FAITH

CORRECTION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as MOHAMMED OMOSIBOR FAITH, now wish to be known and addressed as CHRIS OMOSIBOR FAITH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to inform the general public that my name was wrongly written on my First Bank account as MICHAEL OLANIYI ADREW and also on my BVN was wrongly written as MICHAEL ANDREW OLANIYI instead of MICHAEL ANDREW DADA. That my correct name is MICHEAL ANDREW DADA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

KAREEM QUDUS DAMILOLA formerly known and addressed as ADEGUNTE ABIODUN now wish to be known called and addressed as KAREEM QUDUS DAMILOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS MOROLAKE RACHEL COKER -DIBIE

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THE UNFORGOTTEN EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION This is to inform the general public that the above named Foundation has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies And Allied Matters Acts of 1990. Trustees are : 1. DR. TAYO ADESOJI EMMANUEL 2. DR. TAYO OMOLARA OYENIKE 3. MR. ADEWOYIN VICTOR ADERINOLA AIMS: 1. To create a platform for the preaching of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ mainly to the large population below the poverty line. 2. To create value by providing quality education and healthcare for the poor. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Trustees

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Health

TDCF, experts list ways to tackle cancer in children Ï 0 Ƒ Ɨ Ɛƈ Ƌ Ƒ ƅ Ɔ ƗƄ Ɗ Ƅ Ɗ ƆƏƈƆ Angela Onwuzoo, Lagos Cancer is one sickness in the world today that many people fear like death owing to its devastating impact on its victims. To many, it is even a death sentence, not because it has no cure, but as a result of the huge financial resources involved in its management, coupled with lack of functional treatment facilities. Currently, Nigeria has no comprehensive cancer treatment centre in place while the few available radiation machines are not working. Yet, the country is recording alarming increase in new cancer cases on daily basis, according to experts. More disturbing is that thousands of children are now coming down with the disease annually. According to reports, the cost of treating cancer both in adults and children, is extremely expensive and beyond the reach of the poor, hence, the survival rate is poor owing to lack of proper treatment in developing countries like Nigeria. The World Cancer Report 2014, shows that the disease is now the world’s biggest killer, hence stakeholders are seeking more proactive ways of addressing the burden of cost of cancer treatment in Nigeria, especially childhood cancer which they say can be treated or even cured if detected early. It is against this backdrop that The Dorcas Cancer Foundation (TDCF), a non-governmental organisation for children living with cancer, is calling on government and private sector players to invest in cancer care. This, the foundation said would help in saving lives of children battling with the ailment in the country, by making treatment accessible and affordable to them, thereby reducing the huge financial burden on the parents who are still struggling to pay out of pocket. Besides providing financial support, TDCF also believes that increased information about childhood cancer and availability of equipment for diagnosis and treatment would boost early detection and survival rate. Speaking at the launching of the foundation’s Childhood Cancer Handbook Series in Lagos recently, Founder and Executive Director of TDCF, Dr. Adedayo Joseph, said with adequate support and care, no child would die of cancer in Nigeria. Joseph who is a Clinical Radiation Oncologist, said, troubled at the way children were dying of cancer in Nigeria and the huge financial challenges faced by their parents, she decided to devote her life for the fight against cancer in children and

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by providing financial assistance through her foundation to those currently battling with the disease. Calling on well-to-do Nigerians to support children living with cancer, Joseph noted that children have higher chances of survival than adults when detected early. She explained: “The truth is that many childhood cancers have an excellent prognosis when detected and diagnosed early; promptly and properly treated. The good thing is that it has higher survival rate abroad that is close to 90 percent and that is what the TDCF wants to achieve in Nigeria because our survival rate is very low.”

Listing other ways to tackle childhood cancer, Joseph urged parents, - especially mothers, to always take their children to the hospital whenever they are ill for proper medical check. According to her, the Childhood Cancer Handbook Series was written to dispel the stigma associated with the disease and provide parents and physicians with good understanding about facts and myths surrounding cancer. She noted that the foundation established two years ago in memory of late Dorcas Adepitan, a 13-year-old girl who died of bone cancer in 2015, had so far, sponsored the treatment of four children with many still awaiting sponsorship.

A board member of the foundation, Dr. Peju Daodu, in her welcome address, said although Nigeria is ranked as a developing country, no child should be allowed to die of cancer in the country, in view of her huge natural resources. She called on government to address the challenges in accessing cancer treatment in the country and to also invest in research. “We have to do everything possible to change the face of cancer in Nigeria”, she added. For President, Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation of Nigeria (CEAFON), Prof. Abayomi Durosinmi-Etti, a renowned cancer expert, “Cancer is terrible and destructive. Let’s

do something about it.” He decried the lack of cancer treatment facilities in the country, stressing that doctors would only work with equipment and not their teeth, while appealing for early diagnosis and proper treatment of the disease in order to reduce the mortality associated with it. Another renowned oncologist with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Prof. Remi Ajekigbe also said the poor cannot survive cancer and even the rich do not always survive. The reason, according to him, is because treatment is either unavailable or, where available, it is extremely expensive.

Malaria: Health workers distribute mosquito nets in Ondo ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure As part of effort to prevent the spread of malaria in Ondo state, no fewer than 2,930,500 mosquito nets will be freely distributed to the residents of the state. This is in line with the recommendation of the World Health Organisation (WHO) to use Long Lasting Nets (LLNs) for the prevention of the malaria disease. The distribution programme slated to kick off from October

7 to 15, 2017 is being championed by a team of health workers from the Federal Ministry of Health and its counterparts in Ondo State organised by the Catholic Relief Services. A facilitator from the Catholic Relief Services, Nneka Ndubuisi, said malaria, which is the most common preventable health problem takes a lethal toll of 97% of Nigerians - especially children under five years of age and pregnant women. Mrs. Ndubuisi explained

that billions of naira is being spent on the treatment and prevention of the malaria annually. She noted that the World Health Organisations (WHO) had made it clear that the best way for scaling-up malaria prevention is the use of the LLINs. According to her, during the campaign the team would visit each household and also register them by issuing net cards. “So, net will be given to two

persons and maximum of four nets to a household” Mrs. Ndubuisi added. She solicited the support of the media for a successful outing while arguing that malaria is one of the leading public health problems that is under reported. The team also called on the community leaders in Ondo state and the members of the public to assist and support the campaign to save lives of the people from the malaria symptoms.

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Nigerians can beat invincible glaucoma with regular eye check – Experts Stories by Angela Onwuzoo To reduce the number of Nigerians going blind by the day as a result of glaucoma, eye experts, also known as ophthalmologists, have urged Nigerians to embrace regular eye check while those affected by the disease should ensure they receive appropriate treatment. Glaucoma, according to experts, is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Though glaucoma is a serious disease, experts believe its progression can be halted by effective and consistent treatment. One of the experts who is the Chairman, Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter, Dr Abiola Oyeleye, revealed that no fewer than 1.2 million Nigerians above 40 years are living with glaucoma. Oyeleye said late diagnosis, poor medication compliance, high cost of treatment and poor access to eye care, were some of the challenges facing the management of glaucoma in the country. Oyeleye counselled that the issue of glaucoma should not be treated with kid glove if the rate of blindness in the coun-

try was to go down. According to the Nigerian National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey in its 2005 to 2007 report, up to 90 per cent of those affected with glaucoma are unaware that they have glaucoma - and one in five people, that is, 20 per cent of those with glaucoma, are totally blind. “These statistics are staggering. However, early detection by screening and appropriate

treatment can prevent blindness,” he said. Oyeleye said glaucoma, when not well managed, could alter the strata of an individual’s life. “Before glaucoma gets to that stage, vision diminishes progressively and the individual may not be able to maintain the same job to earn a living. “The individual may also be vulnerable to all sorts of accidents, which may cause loss of

life. “There can be poor health indices like depression and the need to rely on others for dayto-day things,” he said. “In Nigeria, you will see a lot of blind people being led around by children; what is the future for that child who loses the opportunity to get educated?’’ Oyeleye asked. Corroborating the views of her colleague, another consultant ophthalmologist, Dr

L-R: Deputy Director, Food and Appllied Nutrition, NAFDAC, Mrs. Simidele Onobanjo; Director, Investigation and Enforcement, Mr. Kingsley Ejiofor; and Director, Special Duties, Dr. Abubakar Jimoh, at the media briefing on seizure of fake products by NAFDAC in Lagos

Chigozie Mbadugha, urged governments at all levels to subsidise the cost of test, drugs and treatment of glaucoma to prevent blindness in the country. She enjoined government to ensure that drugs are available at the teaching hospitals across the country and make it accessible for other government hospitals. “Diagnosed glaucoma patients are faced with so many challenges, such as cost of drugs, availability of drugs, fear of surgery and blindness, among others. “We want governments to encourage local drugs manufacturers to ensure the availability of such drugs,” Mbadugha said. She said that blindness could also be prevented, if there was early detection of glaucoma through proper screening and regular eye examination. Also, another Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr Adeola Onakoya with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), appealed to the general public, especially glaucoma diagnosed patients, to inform others about the need to go for glaucoma screening.

Accord Hepatitis B same recognition given to HIV, FG told The increasing cases of Hepatitis B infection in Nigeria has become a major concern to stakeholders in the health sector. They said the rate at which many Nigerians were coming down with the infection is worrisome and therefore, requires urgent attention. According to them, 20 million Nigerians are living with Hepatitis B infection, which translates into 1 in 10 persons. They noted that the burden of Hepatitis B can be surmounted if Nigerians embrace screening and getthemselves vaccinated against the disease, adding that Hepatitis B vaccine is 100 percent effective in preventing people from the disease. The stakeholders who spoke at a symposium organised by the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in Lagos recently, maintained that the only way Nigeria can get out of the wood of Hepatitis B infection was for government at all levels particularly the federal government to accord Hepatitis B same recognition given to

HIV. They also recommended that Nigerians should know their status by going for regular screening and presenting themselves for vaccination. They urged the Federal government to develop a policy that would make it compulsory for all newborns in the country irrespective of their status to be vaccinated against the infection 12 hours after they were born. The stakeholders warned that Nigeria‘s statistics will continue to rise if infected persons are not aware of their status and reduce the spread of infection. One of the stakeholders and a Consultant Gastroenterologist with Lagos University Teaching Hospital(LUTH), Idi-Araba, Dr. Funmi Lesi, in an interview with The Union gave reasons why government has to act fast: “Hepatitis is a common infection and is one of the four top infections worldwide. Hepatitis is in the same league as Tuberculosis, HIV and Malaria. There should be a universal childhood vaccination and then catch up

vaccination for adults. There should be regular screening for Hepatitis B while Nigerians should be conscious of their status. Government should provide free treatment for infected persons just as it did for people living with HIV/AIDS.” The Liver Specialist noted that Hepatitis B is a deadly disease because if left untreated, it could cause liver damage, liver cirrhosis and also liver cancer. However, what is important about the disease according to Lesi, is that, Hepatitis B is a vaccine preventable disease. “The vaccines are available. In many parts of the world, the vaccines have reduce the spread of hepatitis B infection. But, in many parts of Africa where the culture is not very strong, where transmission rates are high, Hepatitis B and C continue to cause significant health challenge”, she said. She further recommended that the transmission of mother to child has to stop through the demand of safe injections. For the Deputy Director, Re-

search, Human Virology Laboratory, NIMR, Dr. Rosemary Audu, described Hepatitis B is an important occupational hazard for health workers as more than 780,000 people die every year owing to the impact of the disease. Reeling out the benefits of

screening, she said: “It is very important to know your hepatitis B and C status in order to reduce the risk of infecting others if you are infected. Knowing your status will also help to prevent complications such as liver cirrhosis and cancer and improve the quality of life”.

Prof. Adewole, Health Minister

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LASU winds down External programmes Esther Taiwo

ÏÏÏLagos State University management has advised all students of the External System to clear all their outstanding results before October 25, 2017 as the programme will be winding down. In a press statement signed by the acting head, Centre for Information Press and Public

Relations, Lagos State University, Mr. Ademola Adekoya, “Wind-Down of Academic and Administrative activities at the Lagos State University External System earlier set for Friday September 29, 2017 has now been extended to Wednesday, 25th October, 2017.” It stated that the University is therefore calling on all part time stu-

dents of the internal and external campuses who have any outstanding or unresolved complaints to take advantage of the extension by visiting the office of the Director, Lagos State University External System (LASUES), Ojo, or lodge their complaints before Wednesday October 25, 2017 at the dedicated website.

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Glo customers to relish second Glo Overload Free Data Day Tony Nwakaegho

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continuation of Globacom’s forte of overloading its subscribers with value, the integrated telecommunications solutions provider has declared Thursday, 28th September, 2017, as the next FREE DATA DAY on the Glo network. The offer provides qualified subscribers with 200 MB free data to enjoy a day of FREE browsing, chatting, streaming, downloading, uploading and lots more. Like it did during the first Free Data Day on Friday, 11th August, 2017, the company said subscribers interested in enjoying the offer must have used N150 on voice calls plus 100MB or N250 on voice calls between Thursday 21st

September and Wednesday 27th September, 2017. Customers are also to dial *777# which qualified them to enjoy all the Glo Overload offers. Globacom recently launched the Glo Overload Free Data Day which gifts customers 200MB to download movies, chat, browse and do whatever catches their fancy free for a whole day culminating in a delightful experience on the network. The company said the offer is open to all Glo subscribers who meet the voice and/or data usage threshold in the week preceding the Free Data Day. “The maiden Free Data Day was held on 11th August, and about a month after, we are giving our subscribers another opportu-

nity to get something back from their beloved telecommunications brand. Given the primacy of the internet in contemporary times, subscribers can do exciting things with the free 200MB in their educational, social and commercial pursuits”, Globacom stated. “For instance, 200 MB will enable a subscriber to send and receive 1,000 emails as well as send and upload 150 pictures,” the statement added. The company explained further that customers are notified when they qualify for the Free Data Day to opt in to enjoy the benefits. “When a customer qualifies for the offering, he will be able to enjoy free data usage throughout that day like it happened the first time.”

Jordanian Air Force to assist Nigeria in operational capabilities Joy Anyim and Uchechi Emmanuel

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No food for a lazy man: Physically challenged man hawking on Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos… recently. Photo: BOLAJI OLASUNKANMI.

the Jordanian AirForce has declared their readiness to collaborate with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to improve on the operational capabilities, capacities and to combat insurgency in the country. The Commander, Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF), Maj.-Gen. Yousef Al Hnaity who made the statement during his visit to the Logistic Command of the Nigerian Air Force at Sam Ethnan Base in Ikeja said, both militaries will work together for their common good. He said, “We thank you for letting us see your facilities, hangers and air-

crafts, also getting the picture of the challenges you have because we have had similar challenges in the past. “We can work together to better develop our AirForces’ capabilities based on our experience because surely you have the elements here but it is just putting things in the right format with some trainings while improving on the officers that you have. “So I think we can assign a committee from both sides to develop and improve on all these elements, some related to training which is human element, equipment, skills and management of the whole system here,” he said. The commander said that some strategic plans would be put in place in the

nearest future when they go back, hoping to offer them to NAF commanders. The Jordanian commander who noted that the visit would strengthen bilateral relationship between the two countries said that there were many areas the two countries can corporate upon, starting with the logistics, maintenance and the operational level. He said, “I see much level we can work upon together, getting a general comprehensive plan, based on our experience that can improve our countries. “What we see here is that the challenges facing Nigeria ,terrorism is similar to what we have in Jordan because the terrorists are in the borders which also applies to Jordan.

NAPTIP to establish regional training academy on human trafficking ÏÏÏ

A Regional Training Academy for the teaching and learning of counter trafficking issues is to be established in Nigeria by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). The Director-General of the Agency, Julie Okah – Donli dis-

closed this in Abuja while inaugurating a 27 member Steering Committee for the establishment of the Academy. The NAPTIP boss said that the need to close the existing knowledge gaps amongst Law Enforcement Agencies in the Country and those within the West African region on issues involved in the fight against human traffick-

ing as national and international crime with huge implications for national security and sovereignty has made it necessary for such an Academy to be established. ‘’The Steering Committee is to see to the successful establishment of a standard Regional Training Academy that will offer solution to all institutional needs and satisfy the requirements

around the spheres of Human Trafficking and other related matters, towards effective continuous capacity building of NAPTIP Personnel and other relevant stakeholders within the country and the West African region, as well as meeting the needs of National and International Researchers in the field of Human Trafficking’’, the Director–General said.

She explained that the Agency being the first of its kind in the world with a huge mandate of preventing the crime; prosecuting offenders; protecting and assisting rescued victims as well as partnering with all stakeholders to curb the menace has over the years provided a learning ground for various stakeholders within and outside the country.

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Stories by Frank Jumbo with Agency Reports uper Eagles captain, Mikel John Obi’s Chinese Super League club Tianjin Teda FC have been under investigation regarding possible match fixing in last weekend’s 4-1 derby clash win against Tianjin Quanjian, the Chinese Football Association has confirmed. Former Italian international footballer and World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro

Mikel’s club under investigation for match fixing saw his Tianjin Quanjian thrashed by rivals Tianjin Teda in a local Super League derby on Saturday. The victory helped Teda out of the relegation zone and left Cannavaro’s Quanjian further adrift of the Asian Champions League play-off places in a game which saw two goals in two minutes of the firsthalf from Teda’s Frank Acheampong.

Mikel featured 90 minutes in the game, but the Chinese FA have already commenced investigation into the game, which was characterized with much controversy, including the alleged matchfixing scandal leveled against the two Tianjin clubs. “The Chinese Football Association has launched an investigation into the CSL

game between Tianjin Teda and Tianjin Quanjian,” a statement read. “A probe panel consisting of CFA’s competition and legal departments, Committee for Ethics and Fair Play and a Disciplinary Commission will collect all available facts and evidence related to this game.

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Agba and his bride-to-be Faith

Tornadoes striker Agba set to wed. Ezenwa

WCQ: It’s too late for Zambia - Ezenwa

uper Eagles goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has said in no unmistakable terms that it is too late in the day for their Zambian counterparts, Chipolopolo, to start eyeing positioning themselves for the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualification ticket. The Eagles will host the Southern Africans in what appears to be the group’s sole ticket World Cup decider on Saturday, October 7 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Ezenwa, who is still askance over the 1-4 thumbing at the hands of the Black Stars of Ghana in the 2017 Wafu Cup final, said it will be most unfair for anyone to expect Nigeria to give up their summit position after everyone kicked off the World Cup campaign at the same time. “I think it’s too late for Zambia to start dreaming for the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualification ticket. “The qualification race commenced at the same time for everyone and here we are at the

summit of the group. “It will be most unfair for Zambia or any other person to think that we will allow the golden opportunity to slip off our hands. “The hype has been strong, rightly so from the Zambian camp that is allowed in football. “We do not have the luxury of time to begin to listen to what the Zambians are saying concerning the match. Ours is to stay focus and concentrate on the game. “It’s a decisive game for us as far as the qualification for the 2018 Fifa World Cup is concerned. We do not want any form of distraction. “I think we have a better case for qualifying for the World Cup than the Zambians. Going to the World Cup is important to Zambia as claimed they are yet to be at the World Cup but it‘s more important to us too as up to 78 per cent of my teammates are yet to be at the World Cup. “World Cup is the summit of football, it will enrich our curriculum vitae and our children will

be proud of us. “Right now we are keenly looking forward to matchday to finish the game as well as pocket the ticket. “I can tell you up to this moment we are yet to explain or understand what happened in the Wafu Cup final against hosts Ghana. “We have however decided to see the massive defeat as one of those worst days in football in order to forge ahead. “We cannot rewrite history but strive to learn one or two lessons from the unfortunate event in Ghana,” said the FC IfeanyiUbah shot stopper to supersport.com. Nigeria are at the World Cup group’s summit on 10 points, three above closest challengers Zambia. Victory for Nigeria against the East Africans will make the last group match at the North African side, Algeria, a mere academic exercise.

There’s nothing professional about Nigerian Football - Onigbinde

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ormer coach of 3SC Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Chief Onigbinde Adegboye yesterday said the country was yet to embrace professionalism in its football, while insisting that there are no soccer clubs in the country. Many football followers see most of the clubs in the country as mere political tools funded by politicians, who impose their party loyalists as administrators. Lending credence to such beliefs, Onigbinde told The Guardian that many of the clubs are mere parastatals in many of the states, while those run by individuals are mere personal ventures. “In Nigeria, we do not have one football club by FIFA regulations. FIFA regulation says that

the governing body of any football club must be democratically elected. But among the clubs in the country, none conducted elections into their boards; be it Rangers of Enugu, Kano Pillars and the rest of them. That is the more reason why our club football is suffering. “In 1984 or thereabout, I was in South Korea as part of FIFA’s delegation to that country. When they were to start professional football, the conditions laid down for the prospective club sides, only three clubs qualified and the professional league got off with only three clubs,” he said. The former Super Eagles’ coach added that the non-adherence on the FIFA standard in the formation of clubs has created parasites, who reap where they did not sow.

Niger Tornadoes striker Samuel Agba will this Saturday be joined in holy matrimony with his heartthrob Faith Anastasia in Kaduna. Agba who was born and bred in the city of Kaduna explained that he believes that this is the right time “to settle down” and “tie the knot.” He also revealed that he met his fiancee just when he began his professional career while still with Jigawa Golden Stars. Agba also pointed to Plateau United star Joshua Obaje for playing a role in his relationship with his fiancee. “I think the time is right for me to settle down and I thank God that he has blessed me with my life partner. She has been a blessing to me. “There comes a time for everything and I believe the time is right for us to tie the knot and make everything official. “We met a long time ago, well, not that long but we met just when I first started out as a professional footballer.

WAFU victory: Ghana president congratulates Black Stars

he President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has congratulated warmly the players, technical and management team of the Black Stars Gana President Nana B Team for winning Addo Dankwa this year’s West African Football Union Cup “in excellent style”, after defeating Nigeria by four goals to one in the finals. According to President Akufo-Addo, the success of the Black Stars B team has proven that football in the country is not on the decline, as many would want Ghanaians to believe. “All of Ghana is very proud of your achievement. In fact, yesterday, the former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo was with me here at the Presidency. He began our meeting by firstly congratulating me,” the President added.

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Montella vows to refocus AC Milan training

C Milan head coach Vincenzo Montella has vowed to lead the club through what he accepts is “a difficult time”. A 2-0 Serie A defeat to Sampdoria on Sunday, just four games on from a 4-1 thrashing by Lazio in Rome, has led to speculation over the former striker’s future at San Siro. Montella is believed to have met with club bosses on Monday and later confirmed he had dismissed fitness coach Emanuele Marra as the first step towards improving his side’s fortunes. The 43-year-old says he feels the support of his superiors and is determined to show he is the right man for the job. “I want to show my passion here,” he told a news conference on Wednesday. [Director] Massimo Mirabelli and [CEO] Marco Fassone have supported me. “It’s a difficult time for us but I can bounce back from this. It’s a step towards growing for the future. “I’ve given a lot of things some thought but I’m coaching an amazing team and I have the energy to keep coaching Milan.” Marra’s sacking came as a shock, with the coach having worked alongside Montella at Fiorentina and Sampdoria before joining the Milan staff.

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Klopp: We have to work on our attack Stories by Andrew Ekejiuba with Agency Reports

Montella

Montella says it was a “painful decision” but felt compelled to act as the two no longer agreed on the best course of action. “I can’t say more than I have already,” said Montella, who confirmed via Twitter this week that Marra had not been in agreement with his plans for a new fitness programme for the squad. “If there is no longer the same vision, then

separation becomes inevitable. “He wasn’t the problem but we had some differences and I didn’t feel I had his support any longer. “It was a painful decision but I wish him all the best. There was no longer complete harmony between us.” Milan host Rijeka in the Europa League on Thursday.

Ronaldo yet to commit to new Madrid deal

ristiano Ronaldo insisted he was happy at Real Madrid, but the star forward was noncommittal about a possible contract extension. Ronaldo scored a brace on his 400th Madrid appearance to guide the LaLiga giants to a 3-1 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. The Portugal star is contracted until mid2021, but seemingly may consider a renewal. However, Ronaldo said any questions about his contract should be directed to Madrid president Florentino Perez, although the former Manchester United star said he was happy in the Spanish capital. “If I will renew? It’s a good question,” he told Atresmedia. “I am glad. Things happen naturally, but it is a question that the president can answer best. “I’m happy, I do what I like and I’m happy.” Ronaldo joined Madrid from United in 2009 and has won three Champions League crowns and two LaLiga titles among numerous individual honours.

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Varane extends Madrid contract

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eal Madrid have announced that Raphael Varane has agreed a new five-year contract. The France international centre-back will stay with the Spanish and European champions until the end of the 202122 season. Varane follows Marcelo, Isco, Dani Carvajal, Karim Benzema

and Marcos Llorente in committing his future to the club. The 24-year-old, who signed from Lens in 2011, has established himself as a crucial part of Madrid’s spectacular success under head coach Zinedine Zidane. He has won 13 major trophies since arriving from France, including three Champions Leagues, two Club World Cups and two LaLiga titles.

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool need to find rhythm in attack after seeing his side frustrated in the Champions League by Spartak Moscow. Liverpool could only find the net once as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Spartak on Tuesday, Philippe Coutinho responding after Fernando’s free-kick had put the hosts in front. Coutinho started alongside Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah, with Daniel Sturridge also introduced as they searched in vain for a winner, only for the England international to sky a gilt-edged late chance. “It is good when you have all these players but it is not [just] lining up the players, they all need rhythm and it was a very intense game,” Klopp said. “It is not about the names it is about how we perform. “There were good saves from both goalkeepers and wrong decisions at the decisive moment. “That is how football is. The only way you can change it is to do it again and do it again.” Liverpool are yet to win in Group E, the stalemate with Spartak coming on the back of a 2-2 draw with Sevilla, who top the pool after Tuesday’s win over Maribor. “We are strong enough to qualify. The door is open but we have to walk through,” Klopp added. “We can see a bit of light. We have to stay cool, work hard and we will be all right. “We are not the most lucky team in world football but we did very well in creating chances against a defensively-oriented team.

UEFA slams Spartak over fireworks

partak Moscow have again been charged by UEFA after fans criticised the governing body with a banner during their Champions League clash with Liverpool. The home supporters at Otkrytiye Arena unveiled a banner that read “UEFA Mafia” and also let off smoke bombs at the 1-1 draw against their English opposition. UEFA have subsequently charged the Russian champions for the banner as well as what UEFA described as “illicit chants”, setting off fireworks and blocking of stairways. The charges come after Spartak were charged for fans firing a flare in the direction of the referee in the Champions League meeting with Maribor.

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UNDP deepens skills’ acquisition in IDPs ÏC ƕ &ƊƆƊƆè ƓƈƐ Ɔ ƅƕ ƏƆƍ ƏƐ The UN Development Agency (UNDP) has trained 575 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from the North-East on various technology skills in the ‘Livelihood Support Project’ of the agency. The UNDP’s Conflict Prevention and Peace Building Analyst, Mr. Mathew Alao, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, on Wednesday. Alao said the trainees were drawn from Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States, ravaged by the Boko Haram insurgency. He said that the beneficiaries were people, whose sources of

An expert in the Nigerian telecommunications industry has advocated for the restructuring of sector, noting that most of the inputs in the sector are imported from the developed countries with very little value-add exported, which is not really beneficial to the country that is clamouring for local content. The President of the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Mr. Olusola Teniola, made the remarks recently at IT and Telecoms Summit held in Lagos, adding that local content in ICT entails the nation must cautiously devise a means of producing some of those inputs locally and creating more value add and innovations. “If we really want to pursue Nigerian Local Content Development vigorously as a nation with the intention of increasing its impact on our revenue, we must devise a means of producing some of those inputs locally and creating more value add and innovation on the remaining that we cannot manufacture locally,” Teniola said. The ATCON president hinted that the liberalization of the sector has attracted about USD$68bn or more of investments to the country to date and urged the Office of the Nigeria Local Content (ONC) under National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to create the opportunities for Nigeria’s ICT to develop solutions tailored to the country’s citizens’ needs, develop the local skills to monetize the youth talent that is latent in producing value-added ICT products and services that can be exported to other parts of Africa and globally. “The ICT industry is further challenged to reduce or eradicate the continuous unemployment of the Nigerian youth (both skilled Ganiyu Obaaro and unskilled) as a matter of utmost urgency and there is a need to The N100 billion sevenwork out a collaborative agreement year debut Sukuk offer by with the aim of transferring some the Debt Management Office of India’s technical know-how to (DMO), which closed last Friday, Nigerians. has been oversubscribed. Sukuk, a project-tied investBUSINESS TIMES ment facility attracted investors from across a broad spectrum of Business Editor Ganiyu Obaaro the public comprising pension funds, banks, fund managers, inDeputy Business Editor stitutional and retail investors. Azubike Nnadozie Reacting to the pleasant development, the Director General of Asst. Business Editor Simon Ugwu DMO, Ms. Patience Oniha said that the acceptance of the offer was an Capital Market Editor indication of the viability of the

Ï Ə è Ɨ ƌ Ɠ è ƄƆ ƏƆ ƄƆ ƆƇƈƅƈ ƏƈƆ livelihood were affected by the insurgency, noting that the people represented lots of hope for communities where they came from. The officer said that 700 IDPs were shortlisted for the first phase of the scheme, aimed at achieving early economic recovery in the affected area, but that only 575 registered. He said that 571 of the 575 were placed into three technical facilities in Kaduna, Maiduguri and Yola, out of which 258 had graduated. Alao said that 79 of the trainees graduated from the Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN) in Kaduna, with different automotive skills, while 179 others graduated

in Yola, specialising in GSM, aluminum and welding technologies. The UNDP official said the last batch from the Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri and the PAN Learning Centre would graduate in November, 2017 and February 2018, respectively. Alao expressed his optimism that the graduates would become peace advocates, responsible citizens, better business managers and potential leaders in their communities. He said the UNDP was ready to assist the vulnerable; noting with concern that prolonged development deficit in the North-East had exposed millions of people to dif-

ferent kinds of problems. “Even, before Boko Haram began its insurgency, communities were already vulnerable and struggling to survive. “The insurgency just worsened the situation, resulting in mass suffering among the people, especially women and the youth”, he said. According to him, “At UNDP, we are working towards ensuring that necessary early recovery needs are met through vocational skills’ training, livelihood support and rehabilitation of public infrastructure. “These efforts are providing catalytic ingredients for communities to thrive again for individuals to be able to fend for themselves again; and for development to return to the region.”

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instrument as an investment option as well as a demonstration of utmost faith in the economy. She commended the Federal Government and, in particular, the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, for the policy support that led to the success of this initial offer, which industry watchers accept as another window that has opened for the government to raise funds to fill the nation’s yawning infrastructure gap. In the run up to the offer, Nigerians developed tremendous enthusiasm as they embraced the investment instrument advertised nationwide through road-

shows by officials from the DMO, Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, and Central Bank of Nigeria in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kano, Abuja and Kaduna. The awareness campaign which drew attention to the projects sukuk aim at, the construction and rehabilitation of 25 Roads across the six Geopolitical zones, aroused in the investors the patriotic fervour that led to the over-subscription. Investment experts are optimistic that with this issuance, a new instrument, the Sovereign Sukuk, has been introduced to Nigeria’s capital market, and has

added to the variety of products available for domestic issuers and investors. They pointed out that Sukuk, as a novel investment platform, achieved one of its aims which is to offer new investors an opportunity to participate in Nigeria’s growing capital market. A look at the investors that subscribed for the Sovereign Sukuk revealed that another significant objective was achieved through the participation of over a thousand retail investors from across the nation who accounted for over four per cent of the total subscription.

Business News B2 Fidelity Bank, LBS to boost foreign exchange earnings Azubike Nnadozie, with Agency reports

Fidelity Bank Plc has expressed readiness to support Federal Government’s non-oil sector diversification drive with an Export Management Programme (EMP) to boost foreign exchange earnings. The bank’s Managing Director, Mr Nnamdi Okonkwo, disclosed this on Wednesday, while speaking at the EMP Stream Five Initiative forum at the Lagos Business School (LBS). Llaunched in 2016 the EMP is a sector focused capacity building programme initiative of Fidelity Bank, LBS and the Nigerian Export Promotions Council (NEPC). The programme is meant to deliver impactful and world-class export management education to aspiring and existing players in the non-oil export sector of the economy. Okonkwo represented by, Mr Mohammed Balarabe, the bank’s deputy Managing Director, said that the bank would aid the country diversification away from oil with the export capacity development platform. He said that the financial institution remained highly committed to aiding the diversification of the country’s monolithic economy, particularly through import substitution and export promotion. Okonkwo stressed the need to boost non-oil exports and build sustainable non-oil exports capability which he affirmed was now at the heart of the country’s diversification strategy. “Exporting not only improves foreign exchange earnings, but countries most successful in exports have stronger links to wealth creation, employment generation and sustainable poverty reduction”, he added.

Kaduna raises revenue bar, generates N15. 7bn Ganiyu Obaaro, with Agency Report

Malam Mukhtar Ahmed, the Executive Chairman, Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KDIRS), says the state generated N15.7 billion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from January to August. He made the disclosure on Tuesday, in Kaduna, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He spoke on the sideline of an interactive session on the new tax law KDIRS held with members of the business community. The chairman expressed confidence that the service would realise between 60 to 70 per cent of the N50.2bn target it set for itself this year. “We recorded 25 per cent increase in revenue generation in 2016.

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology NCAT, Zaria in conjunction with the International Civil Aviation Organisation ICAO trainair plus, has commenced the Training Instructor Course (TIC) at the Carveton helicopter in Lagos. The course organised by the college will run for five training days as part two of the exercise after participants have completed their first phase earlier. Addressing the participants before declaring open the course, the rector of NCAT, Capt Abdulsalami Mohammed said NCAT will continue provided necessary training for aviation personnel.

“We are looking at between 35 to 40 per cent increase in revenue this year; with the new tax law in place, I am very confident that it is attainable, “he added. In another development, Mr. Kamaradeen Adigun, the former President, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, has commended Kaduna state government for adopting the Treasury Single Account (TSA). He submitted that adoption of TSA would enhance tax collection in the state. Adigun, who described harmonisation of tax collection in the state as “a step in the right direction,” declared that the measure would enhance revenue generation. It would be recalled that in March 2016, the state government enacted a new tax law which em-

powered KDIRS as the sole collector of revenue in the state. The law banned all forms of cash collection from tax payers. Adigun explained that implementation of the tax law by KDIRIS had ensured transparency in tax collection. “What the government has done is a crucial step towards improved revenue generation. “Before now, you will find all manners of people going about in the name of state or local government collecting all manners of tax. “The bulk of the monies collected do not go into the coffers of the government, but ends up in people’s pockets. “Harmonising tax collection through the TSA has not only blocked leakages, it has also en-

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State.

sured transparency in revenue collection,’’ he said. Adigun urged the management of KDIRS to embark on aggressive awareness campaign to sensitise the people on the new tax law.

Pensioners at the verification exercise of retired civil servants at Ketu, Lagos... recently.

ICAO /NCAT train caverton helicopter personnel Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

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Capt Mohammed who was represented by the head of management school, NCAT Engr Emmanuel Onwuka said the course was designed by ICAO empowering NCAT to train instructors in various aviation fields in order to improve manpower development. Mohammed said the course has been structured by ICAO to meet the needs of aviation personnel across the globe urging them to take the course seriously. According to the the rector, NCAT has remained the flagship in the training of manpower for the aviation sector urging other aviation stakeholders to take advantage of the opportunity offered by the college to be trained.

TCN targets 20,000mw transmission capacity in 3 years Simon Ugwu The Interim Managing Director of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Mr Usman Gur Mohammed said the firm targets 20,000 megawatts (mw) transmission capacity in the next three years. Mr Mohammed gave the hint in Abuja yesterday during a kick-off meeting of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Study to build the second 330 kilovolt (kv) transmission line from Ikeja West in Lagos to Sakete in Benin Republic. He said the project under the West African Power Pool (WAPP) with support from New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) and the African Devel-

opment Bank (ADB) would be ready by 2021. “The second 330kv Ikeja West transmission line to Sakete in Benin Republic is necessary as the first could soon be constrained by the demand for more power from the Nigerian grid increase.” Stated the TCN boss who is also Chairman of WAPP. The WAPP project will have the ESIA study conducted in six months, construction will take another 24 months and should be ready by 2021, Mohammed stressed. On the giant strides at TCN, he said transmission is no longer the weakest link in the sector’s value chain as TCN now has a robust rehabilitation and expansion plan that has been endorsed by the

Ministries of Power and Finance and international donors. “TCN is no longer the weakest link in the power value chain as it is fast tracking the implementation of many power projects. The transmission rehabilitation and expansion programme seeks to expand the grid to about 20,000mw in the next three years,” he added. In his address, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power), Louis Edozien said “The ministry’s primary responsibility is to satisfy the electricity needs of Nigerians. We are committed to integrating the international electricity market but our primary responsibility is to satisfy Nigerians. Currently Nigerians are not satisfied.”

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Stories by Motolani Oseni The Naira, on Wednesday, consolidated on the gains recorded at the unofficial foreign exchange market, appreciating further by a point to close at 365 per dollar against 366 sold a day before, but remained stable at 305.80 at the interbank forex market. The local currency, also recorded a total daily turnover of $250.29 million at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) widow, against a declined figure of $238.98m declared on Tuesday, even though it was weaker than $363.63m exchanged on Monday. As at close of yesterday trading activities, the autonomous

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Naira gains further at parallel at interbank le stab ket, mar Ï M 0& ƏƆƅ ƏƗ ƾǀƠêƾÖƌ Ɨ ƈƋƕ ƐƏ ƅƐƈ forex window, opened trading at 359.72, better than better 359.89 to the dollar on Tuesday, and closed stronger at 360.05 compared to 360.31 a day before and Monday 360.39. But the local currency were seen retaining the 492 to the Pound sterling, but gained slightly at 435per Euro, against 436 sold on Tuesday and 440 traded on Monday at the parallel market. Meanwhile, In spite of the pressure from various stakeholders to cut benchmark in-

terest rate from its current 14 per cent, the Monetary Policy Meeting (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), at the end of its two days’ meeting, on Tuesday, defiled the pressure to retain the interest rate at 14 per cent. The MPC committee had retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), otherwise known as benchmark interest rate at its last meeting in July at 14 per cent, Cash Reserve Ratios (CRR) for commercial banks at 22.5 per cent and the Liquidity

Ratio (LR) at 30 per cent, Asymmetry corridor at +200 and -500 basis point. Explaining why the committee retained the economic indices, the Governor of the CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, said six of the seven members of the committee who took part in the meeting had voted to hold the main rate, while one member voted for a cut. It is however, worthy of note that the MPC held economic rates for the seventh consecutive period in a row.

Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governor

Heritage Bank explains support for entertainment Temitope Omoniyi Heritage Bank Plc has reiterated its commitment to the growth and development of Nigeria’s creative industry. The bank said its decision to enhance the growth of the sector is due to its (creative industry’s) role as a major contributor to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In an assessment of the industry’s performance done recently, Nollywood defied recession grossing an amazing N1 billion from a record 50 indigenous movies in 2016- its best box office returns ever. Group Head, Corporate Communications, Fela Ibidapo re-echoed this in a chat with journalists after the viewing of part one of a movie titled: A soldier’s story return from the dead at Genesis Cinemas in Shoprite, Lekki, Lagos, recently, as part of activities to herald part two of the movie. He said the bank prided itself in its ability to hand hold different sectors of the economy in order to nurture them and help them to grow, remarking that the bank’s participation in the recent Nigeria’s creative summit has further given it a boost as it is now more committed to supporting the entertainment industry. Ibidapo noted that the creative industry is one of the major contributors to the country’s GDP and Her-

itage Bank is committed to supporting it because it is part of the country’s heritage. According to him, the bank is proud of the entertainment industry; and would continue to stand by operators in it by supporting them and watch them grow. “We had worked with Mekloss Production & Frankie Ogar Film to produce the first edition of the movie -A soldier’s story return from the dead- and we are also committed to work with them in the production of the second edition of the movie,” he said. He said that the Nigerian entertainment industry has come of age as there were now more exposures with many of them now showing in cinemas. The producer of the movie, Mr. Martin Gbados said they got support from Heritage Bank to make the first edition and they also felt they should still involve the bank in the production of the second edition which would involve a leading American movie star, Eric Roberts and other international and local stars such Akin Lewis and Segun Arinze among others. Roberts is a Golden Globe Award three times nominee as well as two times nominee of Academy Award for his supporting role inRunway Train (1985) as well as a prolific film producer in the US.

L-R: Mrs. Afolake Bello, Vice Principal Academics, Girls Senior Academy; Mr. Ismail Omamegbe, Head, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, FirstBank; Mrs. Adiat Kabiawu, Principal, Girls Senior Academy; Mr. Muyiwa Olulaja, Head, Talents Management, FirstBank; and Mrs. Folushade Akinremi, Vice Principal Admin, Girls Senior Academy along with some students of the school during FirstBank’s Career Counseling Day at the Girls Senior Academy, Lagos Island in commemoration of FirstBank’s Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Week.

BVN: Bank customers hit 30.26m - NIBSS The Nigeria Inter Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS) said over 30,262,813 bank customers have been issued Bank Verification Number (BVN) as at September 10, 2017. NIBBS said 51.7 million total BVN accounts holders that have enrolled as at February, 2017. Data from NIBSS website, showed that as at January 2017, the number of bank customers that had obtained their BVN stood at 50.92 million Analysts said the figure of issued BVN to bank customers is expected grew as a result of the recent extension of Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) registration by the Central Bank of

Nigeria (CBN). The data showed that on monthly basis, the enrolment on BVN has continued to improve steadily. As at January last year, 30.13million customers had got their BVN, compared with the 2.24 million it was as at January 2015. Also, enrolment increased further to 31.11 million as at February last year (2.71 million as at February 2015); 32.19 million as at March last year (3.34 million as at March 2015); 33.63 million as at April 2016 (7.71 million April 2015); 35.44 million as at May last year (9.2 million as at May 2015); and 36.12 million as at June 2016 (12.49 million as at June 2015).

Furthermore, the data showed that enrolment on the BVN platform sustained its uptick as at July last year, when it climbed to 36.79 million registered bank customers (12.73 million as at July 2015); 46.39 million in August 2016 (13.74 million in same month in 2015); 47.35 million in as at September 2016 (14.58 million as at September 2015); and 48.14 million customers as at October last year. BVN enrolment was also at 49.14 million as at November last year and 49.99 million as at last December. Meanwhile, the Federal Government has announced its decision to stop what it called proliferation and duplication of biomet-

ric-based identity systems in the Acting Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mrs. Habiba Lawal, stated this recently that the Federal Government established the NIMC as the primary institution charged with the responsibility of providing and regulating identity management in Nigeria, the issuance of the National Identification Number (NIN) and ID card to all registrable persons as well as the harmonisation and integration of existing identification databases in government agencies and integrating them into the National Identity Database (NIDB).

Capital Market B4

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NSE: Derivatives to enhance equities’ market Stories by Bonny Amadi The introduction of derivatives market in Nigeria’s capital market will further enhance market’s depth, vibrancy, offering and capitalization, as well as offering investors more earning opportunities. This was disclosed on Wednesday, in Lagos, Nigeria, by TheNigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), during the commencement of the three days’ derivatives training themed: “Corporate and investment applications of derivatives.” Executive Director, Business Development Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Mr. Jalo Haruna Waziri, in his opening remark at the programme, commended the

participants for subscribing to have undiluted knowledge on derivatives, corporate and investments’ applications. He said that an understanding of issues in the derivatives’ market, enables the market operators and other market operators to know the applicative of equity derivatives and the opportunities of earning; and leveraging on the opportunities further creates wealth in the market. Waziri expressed confidence when the workshop ends on 29th September, participants would have been quipped enough to understand the derivative market and application of the knowledge to earnings when derivatives’ trading eventually commences in our market.

One of the facilitators, Paul Kitching, a financial trainer from the United Kingdom, in his lectures at the DAY 1, workshop introduced derivatives, , market infrastructures OTC Vs ETDS (Exchange traded Derivatives, pricing valuations amongst others, said that derivatives offer opportunities and challenges over equities. According to him, derivatives offer good earning opportunities in the market that take advantage of it, hence derivatives cheaper cost of trading over cash equities, enjoys no stamp duty, however depending on the contract design. Kitching said that derivatives can create synthetic positions cheaper, enjoys lower cost of

trading for captive traders; and has the ability to get market exposure quickly, cheaper without market impact programe trading. He further explained that derivatives has the ability to short sell fast by a second, enables value trading , hedging and asset allocations. He explained core characters of equity derivatives as, ability to leverage, tax treatment, tailoring of risk/ reward profile and standardized documentation. He, however explained that irrespective of the allures of the derivatives market, there are also issue that impede the instrument from market growth, such as restrictions by traditional funds, increased credit exposure among others.

L – R: Ugo Monye, CEO, Ugo Monye Limited; Dr. May Ikeora, CEO, L’Avyanna; Hala Daggash, Executive Director, Healthcare Leadership Academy; Dr. Charles Dimnwaobi, CEO, Everyday Supermarket Nigeria Limited; Pai Gamde, Ag. Head, Corporate Services Division, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Chukwuka Monye, CEO, Ciuci Consulting; Tara FelaDurotoye, CEO, House of Tara International; Nimi Akinkugbe, CEO, Bestman Games Limited and Dafydd Bayley-Hay & Oswald Osaretin Guobadia, CEO, DBH Solutions Limited at the Closing Gong Ceremony in commemoration of CIUCI Consulting 10 years’ anniversary at the Exchange ... on Tuesday.

Computer firm partners Enugu to shore-up earnings Shareholders of Computer Warehouse Group Plc are in for better returns on their investments with more fresh openings for the company, the latest being Information Technology provision deal with the Enugu State Government. CWG, leading Information Technology infrastructure integration services provider in Sub-Saharan Africa, is in s latest contract deal with the Enugu State Government, South East Nigeria, a partnership that will see the IT firm transforming the state’s gaming commission (ESGC) by creating online solutions for the automation of the online gaming lottery.

The information released on Wednesday, by the Nigerian Stock Exchange,(NSE) shows new earnings’ opportunities that would further increase expectations of stakeholders; and may further rub-off on the company’s stocks. The Daily Times Nigeria gathered that, through a document signed by the Business Director, CWG, Adewale Adeyipo, it explained that the lottery, which comprises of casino games, sports betting, various promotions, lottery and lotto has been estimated to generate N5 billion per day in Nigeria, and the Enugu State Government is tapping into the huge money spinner

through CWG’s satisfied infrastructure. According to the report, “Enugu state government has seized the opportunities presented by the use of technology to drive its transformation agenda, as it provides an unprecedented avenue to streamline the state activities in the said sector and ensure protection of investors, operators and consumers.” The deal stipulated that CWG is engaged for its technological know-how in integrating solutions, whivh will aid operational automation and the affairs of the ESGC; and may lead to close working relationship between the parties

Stock market indicators rebound marginally on bargain hunting ..as GTBank commences closed period Afolabi Adesola Trading activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange rebounded by 0.44 per cent on Wednesday, as investors engaged in bargain hunting. The industrial and insurance indicators contributed significantly to the day’s overall marginal growth as both indices improved by 0.79 and 0.69 percent respectively owing to gains recorded in Dangote Cement that gained 1.94 per cent while Neimeth, Linkage Assurance, NEM Insurance, Wapic and AIICO gained 4.62 per cent, 4.55 per cent, 4.31 per cent and 2 per cent respectively. The All Share Index, however, reclaimed the 35,000 benchmark to close at 35,103.40 points, following a gain of 152.13 points or 0.44 per cent, and the market capitalisation likewise appreciated by N52.4billion to close at N12.101 trillion. Morison Industries led the day’s 22 losers with a depreciation of 8.33 percent and closed at 66 kobo per share, UAC-Prop was next with a decline of 5 percent to close at N2.85 per share and UPL declined 4.81 per cent to close at N2.57 per share. The day’s top three gainers were Champion Breweries, Neimeth and Linkage Assurance that added 8.14 per cent, 4.62 per cent and 4.55 per cent to close at N2.39, 68 kobo and 69 kobo respectively. The volume of shares exchanged in 2,860 deals reduced to 136.4 million units of shares compared to 500.3 million units exchanged in 3,120 deals by investors during Tuesday’s session. The total value of shares sold also decreased to N1.3bn as against N3.6bn worth of equities transacted previous session. Jaiz Bank was the most active, exchanging 35.9 million shares valued at N26.1m Meyer followed, with the sale of 20.0 million shares worth N14.0m, while FBN Holdings traded 6.7 million shares valued at N36.7m. Diamond Bank sold 5.4 million shares worth N6.0million and Access traded 4.9 million shares valued at N46.2 million. Meanwhile, GTBank will from September 29 2017 commence a closed period for trading in the bank’s shares.

in executing the contracts. Group CEO, CWG Plc., James Agada, earlier in a statement said that the partnership with Enugu State falls neatly in line with the company’s strategic intent; and it fits into its new business model, which is focused on solving problems and creating value for partners and stakeholders. Summary of activities on NSE He said that CWG Plc would bring to ASI 35,103.40 bear, its 25years’ exDEALS 2,860.00 perience in building systems, automating VOLUME 136,403,525.00 processes and the abilVALUE 1,269,203,807.88 ity to create value for its partners and shareCAP 12,100,904,542,120.06 holders.

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Brands & Marketing B6

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Expert stresses imperative of data in marketing Stories by Godwin Anyebe The newly-elected President of Advertisers Association of Nigeria, Mrs. Folake Ani-Mumuney has said the biggest reason marketing campaigns fail is the wrong application of data in planning and execution of campaigns. Ani-Mumuney, who was elected president of the advertisers’ association to replace David Okeme stated this at the 2017 ADVAN Marketing Day recently in Lagos, emphasised that data tells businesses what their customers like, what wins them businesses and what causes them to lose valuable opportunities. Stressing the importance of data to businesses, she said that

“Data presents a very interesting conundrum for us going forward; it provides the insight to make informed decisions. And ultimately, if you do not make informed decision, marketing will not be effective and if it is not effective our return on investments will be challenged and questioned by our chief financial officers.” Warning that data, riding on the speed and ubiquity of the Internet has come to significantly challenge traditional marketing beliefs and practices, AniMumuney challenged marketers to scale on the skills needed tor emain relevant and profitable in the new age. “Giving that we are in the cyber age where the Internet operates and artificial intelligence has

come to disrupt what we know as traditional marketing, big data and policies that govern what we do with big data will become more important as time goes on; and that will be a key area ADVAN will focus on,” she said. On what ADVAN will focus on during her leadership, she said, beyond data, the Association will also focus on knowledge sharing and the creation of the right atmosphere among stakeholders to deepen the market. She committed her Executive committee to scaling ADVAN to its next level, especially in the area of stakeholder engagement, industry collaboration and maximizing values for the owners of the businesses. “We will achieve our objectives

because there is a core objective of ADVAN; and that is to ensure that we are coalition builders. We will sustain collaboration among our various stakeholder groups - media, regulators and other sectoral groups,”she stated. Apart from Ani-Mumuney, who was elected the president, other members of the new regime include: Mr. Babarinde Abiona of Coscharis Group , Ex-officio; Mrs. Nkiru Olumide-Ojo of Stanbic IBTC Bank, 2nd Vice President; Mrs. Nnenna Osi-Anugwa of Unilever Nigeria, Treasurer and Mr. Onome Asagbara of Dufil Prima Foods, Publicity Secretary. Speaking after the inauguration on the new executives AniMumumey expressed delight for being chosen by the Association

to manage its affairs. “It is extremely rewarding to be deemed fit to run this office by an association I have been part of for a long time. To that end, I am humbled. I will ensure that the period I have to serve as the ADVAN president will see positive changes, collaboration and partnership. We will build capacity in the industry and create more value for members. Ani-Mumuney, a seasoned marketer and communicator, heads the marketing and corporate communications function for FBN Holdings Plc. She has gained a wealth of experience across Banking, Aviation, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), Manufacturing and Oil and Gas Industry sectors for over 20 years.

Cowbellpedia: Contestant speaks on experience

Nollywood legend, Richard Mofe-Damijo (middle), flanked by the winners of a dance competition, Fortune Prince, a UniPort Student (left) and Faith Tariah, a Teacher at the mega comedy show, Glo Laffta Fest, in Port Harcourt ...on Sunday.

Consumers relish Hollandia Choco Malt drink The recent introduction of Hollandia ChocoMalt Drink to the market is beginning to generate consumer reviews as its popularity soars. An effective product marketing has ensured awareness and visibility, but its functional benefits are best resonating with a youthful consumer segment that is fast becoming an army of brand loyalists. With consumers constantly looking for new and improved product values and experiences, Hollandia ChocoMalt Drink appear to offers innovation as well as superior values that are exciting and attractive. Speaking on this development recently in Lagos, Managing Director of Chi

Limited Mr.Deepanjan Roy said that the company’s decision to offer the innovative Hollandia ChocoMalt Drink which guarantees instant or sharp sharp nutrition when needed, convenience and a delicious taste, is being rewarded with positive feedbacks and a consumer demand that is surpassing expectations. “We are confident that the product’s robust offerings and bonding would ensure that it remains at the top of consumer preference for a highly nutritious ready-to-drink chocolate, malt and milk beverage at any time” he added. In another development, a social worker with the Lagos State Hospital

Management Board, Israel Oladele said; “I got to hear about Hollandia ChocoMalt Drink by word-ofmouth recommendation via social mediaand, I decided to buy the product in a neighborhood shop in my area. The product recommendation came in timely as it has taken away the inconveniences associated with preparing a chocolate, malt and milk drink. Essentially, consuming the product has become a part of my daily nutrition.” Kelechi Onyedika, a student of the Philosophy Department of Lagos State University, emphasized the popularity of Hollandia ChocoMalt Drink amongst students of the University. He stressed that students

have busy schedules and love brands that make life easier for them. “Product convenience is highly appealing and when you add instant nutrition to the pack,it becomes highly attractive for the average student. I do not have to worry anymore about beverage choices and nutritional value because Hollandia ChocoMalt Drink fits the bill and my lifestyle,” he stated. Also commenting on this development, Adedayo Olumide, a brand consultant, stressed that it is common knowledge that individual preferences for products have their basis in a set of common factors such as convenience, features, quality and experiences.

Master Joel Ndoh of Marist Brothers Juniorate, Aba, Abia State has SAID that his secret formula for Mathematics is studying ahead of his teacher. The 14-year-old, who is participating in the on-going 2017 Cowbellpedia Secondary School Mathematics Television Quiz Show sponsored by Cowbell, the flagship brand from Promasidor Nigeria Limited, explained that this method had made the subject relatively easy for him. Ndoh, who scored 96 per cent in the qualifying examination conducted in March 2017, added that Mathematics, which is generally a nightmare for students, remains his best subject because, “once you know the formula, everything falls in place.” “Mathematics is not difficult as many students want us to believe. It is a matter of planning and setting priorities right. My secret is that I work ahead of the teacher and the class; when the teacher now comes, it serves as a refresher to what I have done already,” he said. In the group 8 preliminary contest recently in Lagos, Ndoh and Chukelu Egboka of Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja, scaled the preliminary round hurdle in the Junior category. The duo had stiff contest from Charles Abasiofon of Rayfield International Secondary School, Uyo, Akwa Ibom; Obichukwu Enibe

of University of Nigeria Secondary School, Nsukka, Enugu State; Harry Biobele of Access High School, Calabar, Cross River State and Michael Simon of Air Force Comprehensive School, Yola, Adamawa State. Ndoh thanked Cowbell and Promasidor for the “good work and encouragement given to students across the country.” The lad, who scored 96 percent in the qualifying examination, disclosed that his expectation is to get to the final and win the prize. “My expectation is to get to the final and win, though I don’t know what to do with the money yet,” he said. Egboka, who is participating in the competition for the first time, also hopes to win the ultimate prize. “My expectation is to win. And if I win, I will take my family out for a special dinner and save the rest of the money.” In the Senior category, Favour Abusomwan of Iganmode Grammar School, Ota, Ogun State and Blessing Olaleye of Reality High School, Ilesha, Osun State also crossed the hurdles into the semi-finals. They were unsuccessfully challenged by Akanyo Ebipade of Federal Government College, Warri, Delta State; and Oreoluwa Arosanyin of Chapel Secondary School, Ilorin, Kwara State. Others were: Saudat Ayuba of Kunatu Science Academy, Kano, Kano State and Samson Madamidola of Global Kids Academy, Sokoto, Sokoto State.

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Dangote Group to invest $4.6bn in agriculture Stories by Azubike Nnadozie, with Agency reports Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has said that the company will invest 4.6 billion dollars in nation’s agricultural sector in the next five years. He listed sugar, rice, tomatoes and oil palm as some of the agricultural sectors where the monies would be invested. Dangote said this at the 6th edition of the 2017 AgrikExpo and NABG Conference in Abuja, on

Monday, while appealing to government at all levels to rehabilitate and construct feeder roads to facilitate movement of farm produce to markets. Represented by the Executive Director, Stakeholder Management and Corporate Communications of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Mansur Ahmed, the industrialist said that rehabilitating rural roads would help to reduce costs of production and prices of goods. He also said that improving technology in

agriculture would guarantee improved inputs (seeds, fertilisers), and also help farmers improve yields. According to him, if agriculture must succeed in the country, our farmers must be young and active, which means that the youth must be involved. He said, “We need to improve human capital in every aspect of the farm value chain. There is need for infrastructure to be in place to enable farmers transport their produce from farm to markets.’’ He called on state gov-

ernments to initiate programmes that would promote areas of their comparative advantage in agriculture to boost food security and assist Federal Government’s agriculture efforts. He called for adequate cooperation between the public and private sector to enable agriculture thrive in the country. “Agriculture cannot thrive in this country except there is a better partnership, collaboration between the private and public sectors,’’ Dangote said.

Stakeholder wants FG to stop maize importation The Commercial Manager, AFEX, Mr. Shola Fashedemi, has appealed to the Federal Government to assist in stopping importation of maize with a view to encourage massive maize production and increase farmers’ income. Fashedemi told journalists at the sideline of the ongoing Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG) and AGRIKEXPO 2017 Conference in Abuja on Wednesday. AFEX is an institution that supports Africa’s agricultural potential, support African farmers to achieve food security and improve Africa’s overall global trade competitiveness. According to him, the continue importation of maize into the country remains a threat to local farmers and undermines farmers’ effort toward

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massive production of the commodity to meet local demand. He said local farmers have put in a lot of money into the production in re-

cent time in order to increase production of the commodity to become selfsufficient in maize production. “Farmers have put in a

lot of money into maize production in the country, thinking they will be shielded by government in terms of discouraging importation of what we can

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produce to make good returns. “The truth is farmers are not isolated from the global market. Importation of maize into the country is affecting our farmers. He said,“What happened these past years was that prices of maize were high, which led to the importation of the product into the country.” “The prices of consumed product which are made from this maize did not rise correspondingly; as a result, producers have to look at other ways to get cheap maize. “They said prices of food items are going to be expensive for the common man if the government does not do something about raw material.” Fashedemi added that it was essentially bad to import, making agriculture unattractive and undermining President Buhari’s

policy of diversification of the country’s economy through agriculture. According to him, the current price of maize goes for N140, 000 per tonne from the farm and you have to transport it as a processor, while the maize from US goes for N90, 000 per tonne. He added that it was a common logic that everybody will prefer cheap item to expensive ones. He attributed the shortage in supply of maize to the exportation of the commodity to neighbouring countries, forgetting that the country’s local industries that produced the food that we consumed also need the maize. “One of the things we faced last year aside other factors that led to the shortage in maize was neighbouring Africa countries like Niger coming to buy the commodity from us.

FG trains, empowers 65 rural women on fishing technologies The Federal Government under the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has trained and empowered no fewer than 65 women on fishing technologies. , the Acting Director of Information in the ministry, Mrs. Lere Adams, who made this known in a statement in Abuja, on Monday, said that the training was in line with the Federal Government’s drive to diversify the economy of the country through agriculture. Adams said that the women trained were drawn

from Gombe, Adamawa, Kogi, Katsina, Niger, Kano States. According to her, the training which took place at the Federal College of Fresh Water Fisheries Technology, New Bussa, Niger State, is to improve the livelihood and standard of living of women across the states. “This training and empowerment programme is in fulfillment of the campaign promises of the Federal Government,’’ she said. Adams noted that fish

tank, 400 fingerlings, weighing scale, five bags of fish feed each and medicines were distributed to the participants to enable them start up the business. She added that N31, 500 was given to each participant at the end of the training to also support them in the venture. Adams quoted Mrs. Karima Babangida, the Director, Gender and Youth of the department, as saying that women were considered for the training because most of them were backbones of their families.

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Stakeholders criticise implementation of auto policy Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Four years after the introduction of the Nigeria’s automotive industry development plan (NAIDP) by the Federal Government, the policy has been roundly criticised by industry stakeholders. Speaking recently in Lagos at the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) monthly industry forum, Dr. Oscar Odiboh, who is senior lecturer, Covenant University, Otta, Ogun State, expressed worry over the state of the industry, lamenting that the industry may collapse unless the government and stakeholders in the sector chart a leeway. According to him, economic downturn, uncertainties and government inaction have crippled the growth of the industry, despite concerted effort made to turn the country to a vehicle manufacturing nation. Odiboh, who spoke on ‘Implementation of Nigeria’s Auto Policy: The way Forward’; insisted that industry is divided and may not thrive until the stakeholders

collaborate. He observed that almost midterm into the 10- year plan, most of the assembly plants set up in the country lack the standard to compete globally, and can hardly be called assembly plants, He said: “What we have at the moment are not real assembly plants, they are glorified joineries. Averagely, 65 per cent of our assembly operations are manual, while 70 per cent of employees are casual.” It would be recalled that the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), the Federal Government’s agency saddled with the responsibility of implementing the auto policy, has repeatedly claimed that there are over 50 auto assembly plants in the country, hence alluding to the success of the policy. Odiboh, who noted that players in the sector were frustrated through importation rules, added that more than 60 per cent of tools in the sector are manual. Calling for budget cars, Odiboh stressed that the sector’s inability to offer affordable vehicles for mass market would keep used

market growing to the detriment of the sector. He said lack of patronage threatens the survival of the sector as brand new vehicles remained unaffordable for an average middle class citizen. Odiboh called on the FG to provide a finance that would enable acquire brand new vehicles, noting that projected objectives may remain elusive unless there is market for brand new cars. He said poor power supply, bad roads lack of processed raw materials, lack of long term financial investment and others were bane of the industry. Similarly, corruption, deceptive data from the stakeholder, profit diversion, mutual suspicion, porous borders as well as poor positioning could eventually run down the policy, Odiboh said. It would be recalled that a former chairman of the Auto and Allied sectoral group of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr. Oseme Oigiagbe, has expressed regret significant achievements have not been recorded.

Nissan extends global UEFA Champions League partnership

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. confirmed a three-year extension to its global partnership with the UEFA Champions League, including the UEFA Super Cup. Legendary Gareth Bale celebrated the announcement by surprising a group of schoolchildren and teaching them how to recreate his iconic winning goal from the 2014 final against Club Atlético de Madrid. The agreement comes ahead of the first game of the 2017/2018 UEFA Champions League season and will see the Japanese manufacturer stay as an official partner up to and including the 2020/2021 season. The UEFA Champions League

continues to be Nissan’s largest investment in sports sponsorship, which began at the start of the 2014/2015 season. The UEFA Champions League continues to be the most watched annual sporting competition on the planet, with a cumulative television audience of over 4 billion a season. The 2017 UEFA Champions League Final attracted a global audience of over 160 million, more than any other annual sporting event and saw Real Madrid C.F. beat Juventus F.C. to record their 12th UEFA Champions League title. “Innovation that excites is at the core of everything Nissan does, and our partnership with the most exciting sports tour-

nament on the planet over the last three years has been key to that,” said Roel de Vries, corporate vice president, global head of marketing for Nissan. He adds,”We’re delighted to be extending this partnership for another three seasons, and it will continue to be at the very heart of our global marketing strategy. We’ve seen huge success from the partnership and the additional engagement it has allowed us to have with consumers.” As part of the new deal, Nissan will continue to have extensive rights at UEFA Champions League matches as well as access to other exclusive rights, such as the pre-match Center Circle Carriers and post-match UEFA Champions League Goal of the Week, presented by Nissan digital activation. Commenting on the agreement, Guy-Laurent Epstein, UEFA Events SA Marketing Director, said: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Nissan after a very successful first cycle. They have become an integral member of the sponsor family and have been invaluable for the promotion of the competition on a global level.

Kia ranks among highest brand

Kia Motors has been ranked among the highest valued brands in the world once again, according to Interbrand’s 2017 ‘Best Global Brands’ report. The latest study released confirms Kia’s brand value has grown 6% in the last 12 months, to US $6.68 billion. “Kia’s continued efforts to evolve and redefine itself are critical to the sustained growth in its brand value” commented Mike Rocha, Global Director of Brand Valuation at Interbrand. “The launch of the Stinger – Kia’s new and exciting fastback sports sedan, and the opening of ‘Beat 360’ – a new sensory brand experience center in Seoul, fill me with high expectations of a

bright future for the company.” For the second year running, Kia is named the world’s 69th most valuable brand in the report, its latest valuation representing a 645% increase in the value of the Kia brand since 2007. Now the 11th most valuable automotive brand, Kia is ranked ahead of dozens of ‘household name’ consumer brands, as well as a host of volume, premium and luxury car manufacturers. “This welcome rise in Kia’s brand value is a clear reflection of Kia’s continuous dedication to our customers,” Charles Suh, Senior Vice President of the Corporate Marketing Division at Kia Motors said.

Porsche’s ‘wagon’ goes wild with 500kw E-Hybrid Ï ƌƆ ƓƈƐ ƆƔƅƈƐƈ ƇƆ ƐƑƏƆ

Porsche’s Panamera Sport Turismo, which is the ‘wagon’ version in Porsche speak, has finally been given the full-fat Turbo S E-Hybrid treatment and it has exactly the same performance credentials as its conventional Panamera sibling. Likewise, it’s fitted with a potent hybrid drivetrain that mates a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine to an electric motor for system outputs of 500kW and 850Nm, allowing a (claimed) 3.4-second zero to 100km/h sprint and 310km/h top speed. Power goes to all four wheels through an eight-speed PDK gearbox and Porsche Traction Management adaptive all-wheel-drive system and if

plugged in to a wall socked beforehand, the vehicle can cover up to 49km on electric power alone. The 4+1 seat Sport Turismo is touted as a slightly more practical alternative to the conventional Panamera three-box hatch, boasting additional rear headroom, a wider-opening electric tailgate and 425 litres worth of luggage space (increasing to 1295 litres when the back seats are folded). The Sport Turismo also sports an adaptive roof spoiler, which is set to one of three different angles depending on the driving situation and vehicle settings, and which can generate an additional 50kg of downforce on the rear axle.

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Shun unnecessary strike, Oba ET4 of Benin warns doctors

Edo LGAs jostle for Obaseki’s ET2 immunisation coverage cash incentive

Senator empowers 500 youths in Edo South ÏÏÏNo fewer than 500 youths

L-R: Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu; Coordinator, World Health Organisation (WHO), Edo State, Mrs. Faith Ireye; Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State; Commissioner for Wealth Creation, Cooperatives and Employment, Hon. Emmanuel Usoh; and the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Hon. Jimoh Ijebai, at the flag-off of the Routine Immunisation Intensification Programme at Egor LGA, Edo State...recently

Obaseki breathes down on contractors handling road projects in Edo Central

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ing of the people of the Edo Central Senatorial Zone, the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has ordered that all the road projects in the zone must be completed as soon as the rains subside. Obaseki gave the order to Skaff International Nigeria Limited and other contractors handling the road projects, during a review of the progress report in Government House, Benin City. He said that the over ten roads being reconstructed in the senatorial district which includes Ekpoma-Uhumudume–Iruekpen Road, Market Road in Irua, Old Agbor Road in Uromi and EwohimiOkaigben Road, are crucial to the socio-economic well-being of Edo

people, particularly the people in that part of the state. He urged the contractors to take advantage of the increasing number of dry days as the rainy season is coming to an end, to fast-track work on the roads in the interest of farmers and other users of the roads in the district. Obaseki assured that future road projects would be properly timed in such a manner that most road construction works start and end in the dry season. He lamented that the heavy rains recorded this year are wreaking havoc in several parts of the country and across the globe, and slowing down the pace of several civil construction works in the state. “Edo Central Senatorial District has several agrarian communities that produce much of the food we eat in the state and beyond. We

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are worried that the evacuation of farm produce may be hampered if much pressure is not mounted on the contractors to defy the rains,” the governor said. He added that “if the roads are not fixed, truck owners would not want to put their trucks on the bad roads. This will increase the quantity of produce that will be wasted

in the farms and the impact on farmers’ profit will be huge.” The governor emphasised that the agricultural sector is key to his administration’s overall economic development plan for the state and would not condone failure on the part of any contractor handling roads and other projects.

… To meet Buhari on Edo security challenge ÏÏÏThe Governor of

Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called on frontline international and domestic environmentalists, heads of states and other stakeholders in the fight for a safer environment for human habitation, business, work and leisure, to galvanise more of the global poor to join in the fight. Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed plans to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari to strengthen the security apparatus in the state to address the security challenge. Obaseki stated this while responding to questions on the kill-

ing of three police officers and the kidnap of the Chief Executive Officer of Ogba Zoological Garden and Nature Park, Mr. Andy Ehanire, on Sunday, in Benin City. He said the incident was unfortunate and assured that a revamp of the security structure in the state especially the strengthening of the State Police Command will curb crime and improve security in the state. “As we move towards the end of the year, crimes of this nature tend to raise their ugly heads, but we have taken the necessary steps to ensure the state is safe and secure for everyone and we have enough CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

from Edo South Senatorial District have commenced intensive empowerment training programme courtesy of Senator Matthew Uroghide, the member representing the District at the upper legislative chamber in the country. The training was facilitated by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) and declared open by its Director General, Mrs. China Balogun. In her address, Mrs. Balogun said the training was targeted at equipping unemployed graduates with usable skills that will make them self-reliant for the rest if their lives. She said tourism has the potential to re-engineer, revamp and rearrange the Nigeria economy in the face of global recession. On his part, Chairman, Senate Committee on Tourism, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, said tourism now constitutes about 6 per cent of the world Gross Domestic Product (GDP), remarking that he would work with the Edo State government to train the beneficiaries. Senator Sam Anyanwu, who also attended the training, praised the doggedness of Senator Urhoghide in bringing the training to his constituency, saying the lives of the beneficiaries would not remain the same after the training. A representative of a sponsor of the programme, Consolidated Alliance, said participants would be employed as special consultants to Consolidated Alliance to the tune of N15 million. In his remarks, Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Diaspora in Edo State, Osaze Osemwegie-Erosion, said Edo State has 75 tourist sites and that the state government would revive and revamp them to world class standard.

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EDSG proscribes Road Transport Employers Association ÏÏÏThe Edo State Government

has announced the immediate proscription of the state’s chapter of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN). The association has been ordered to close their offices across the state. The ban became necessary to ensure the protection of lives and property and prevent the possible breakdown of law and order in the state. The government assured all law abiding citizens that security agencies will be available to maintain peace and orderliness,

and urged the public to desist from relating or transacting any business with the group until further information is provided by the state government. “The Edo State government is committed to sanitising the road transport sector and will not tolerate actions that could undermine the smooth implementation of the transport master plan. “The state government is resolute about enthroning law and order across the state and urges all law abiding citizens to go about their businesses without any fear of molestation, government added.

Nollywood star, Adesua Etomi visits Obaseki, lauds achievements ÏÏÏAward-winning Nollywood

star, Adesua Etomi has paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, at the Government House in Benin City. The actress, who hails from Edo State, commended the Obaseki-led administration for the giant strides it has made in empowering women and caring for the less-privileged in the society as well as providing critical infrastructure and enthroning law and order in the state. The multi-talented star said

her visit was to show her solidarity for Governor Obaseki and his team that are gradually transforming the state without making noise about it. The first-class honours graduate of the University of Wolverhampton has featured in several films including Knocking on Heaven’s Door, The Arbitration, The Wedding Party and Falling, amongst other highly rated films. Her star performance in Falling earned her the 2016 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama.

Edo LGAs jostle for Obaseki’s immunisation coverage cash incentive Stories by Titus Akhigbe Benin

ÏÏÏFollowing the award of N10 mil-

lion cash prize to the best-performing local government areas for immunisation coverage in Edo State, several local government areas in state have stepped up efforts to get more children immunised in their vicinities to clinch the next batch of prizes. Checks at different local council secretariats revealed that health teams are being mobilised by local government officials to be dispatched to rural communities, where sensitisation exercises have been scaled up since late last week. After the last phase of the immunisation exercise which lasted from January to September this year, three local governments came tops in performance, according to the state government. In recognition of their diligence and the integrity of the exercise, the

state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, who had promised to reward local councils with the highest rates of immunisation coverage, dolled N10 million cash prizes to them. Akoko Edo Local Government Area, which came first with 85.5 percent immunisation coverage, received N5 million; Estako Central LGA, came second and got reward of N3 million while Esan Central took third place and got N2 million. Officials at Oredo Local Government Area, the most populated local council in Edo State, have mobilised resources to ensure that its superior numerical advantage is fully harnessed. “Prizes like that should ordinarily come to places like this where there is large population. But we missed out because others obviously took the job more seriously. Now, we are determined to not just get more children immunised, we want to ensure that it is as comprehensive as is humanly

possible,” one of the health workers said. At Egor Local Government Council, where the cash prizes were doled out last week, government health workers are scaling up efforts on strategies to cover more communities and wards. “It was an eye opener when the governor came and announced that those three local governments are going home with millions of naira. For us, it is an encouragement to step up efforts. We need to do more, and we are devising means to do that already. We would ensure that more children get immunised by working closely with those in the villages,” a health official at the secretariat said. The fervor is building in other local government areas in Edo Central and Edo North Senatorial Districts, and many officials have taken the task as a personal duty to see that every child in their vicinity is duly vaccinated.

R-L: Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State; Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal; Chairman/Editor-in-Chief, THISDAY Newspapers and ARISE Television, Prince Nduka Obaigbena; Kebbi State Governor, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu; and former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, at the royal reception organised by the Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, in honour of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole in Benin City...recently

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information on what has happened,” he added. The governor, who also paid an unscheduled visit to the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) in Benin City for an on-the-stop assessment of the facilities at the institution, decried the state of facilities at the institute. Obaseki, who was taken round

the institute by the Acting Rector of the, Victor Ajagun, told journalists after the inspection that based on the facilities on the ground, the institute did not deserve to be called a school. “I am here to see things for myself and this does not deserve to be called a school. I have seen the facilities and I am heartbroken. We are going to take a decision on what to do with the institute,” he said.

Correspondents Chapel in Edo State has upheld the suspension of its executives and some members by the State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) over alleged misappropriation of N5 million meant for the union. The embattled members included its Chairman, Simon Ebegbulem (Vanguard), Cajetan Mmuta (New Telegraph), Ehis Igbaugba, (News Agency of Nigeria) and Patrick Ochoga of Leadership Newspapers. Others are Tony Osauzo (Sun), Adibe Emenyonu (This Day), Adekunbi Ero (Tell) and Otabor Osagie of The Nation.

The punitive action was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of an emergency congress by concerned members of the Chapel. Correspondents Chapel comprises of journalists whose media organisations are not based in the state but were deployed to report events in their areas of operation to their respective head offices. The communique further explained that: “To prevent a vacuum in the leadership of the chapel, Mrs. Nefishetu Yakubu of NAN and Mr. Osaigbovo Iguobaro of Peoples Daily Newspaper were mandated by members to serve as Management Committee

of the Chapel. Other members of the Committee also included Patrick Ahanor and Barnabas Uzosike of Blueprint and Vanguard Newspapers respectively. In the communiqué endorsed by the Acting Chairman and Secretary, the Chapel asked Edo State government, the Police, Department of State Services (DSS) to take note of the development. The communiqué further said “all commercial bank accounts belonging to the NUJ Correspondents chapel are frozen forthwith”. Meanwhile, the suspended members in a statement condemned their suspension, while claiming that they were not given fair hearing.

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Eguavon inaugurates ex-Nigeria International Footballers Social Club in Edo ÏÏÏFormer Super Eagles Coach,

L-R: Chief of Staff to the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Taiwo Akerele; Edo State Head of Service, Mrs. Gladys Idahor; Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State; and the Director General of Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA), Olusegun Oshinowo, during the donation of training equipment to Government Science and Technical College (GSTC) in Benin City, by Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA)...on Tuesday

Austin Eguavon, on Tuesday, inaugurated the Ex- Nigeria International Footballers Social Club in Edo to take care of the interest of retired players. Eguavon told sports writers during the inauguration in Benin that the gesture was to assist ex-Nigeria international footballers whenever in need. He said: “We came up with this idea after the burial of Stephen Keshi. It is a purely an interest group. “We discovered that former international footballers suffer a lot after serving the country with no recognition. It is a platform where we can celebrate, exploit and help to develop Nigeria’s football.

“We have a minimum of 500 ex-football players in Nigeria. Each former player is expected to contribute N1000 as monthly contribution to run the club.” According to him, the club will go into sports development once it is financially stable. Eguavoen added that the club would be inaugurated in all states of the federation. Ahmed Aigbona, Chairman of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Edo chapter, who commended the gesture, said it was a well thought out retirement plan for ex-players. Aigbona, however, urged the club to partner with SWAN. The inauguration was attended by former footballers and coaches of Super Eagles.

Oba of Benin hosts Oshiomhole in grand Zoo attack: We’re on top of reception for outstanding achievements Ogba security situation, Obaseki assures Stories by Titus Akhigbe Benin

ÏÏÏThe Benin Monarch, Omo N’

Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, last weekend, hosted the former governor of Edo, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, to a grand reception in Benin City, for his outstanding achievements while in office. Welcoming his guest to the colourful occasion that was graced by serving governors, captains of industry, and other dignitaries, Oba Ewuare II described the tenure of former governor Oshiomhole as eventful and an era that opened the way to social-economic development of the state. According to the revered monarch, “a lot of encomiums have already been showered on the former governor but we felt we needed to host him at the Palace Ground for promoting the Edo Culture and doing what past governors thought were impossible. He was committed to duty, achieved what past admin-

istrations could not achieve and showed great respect to the Benin Monarchy.” The Oba prayed for Comrade Oshiomhole and presented a special gift, a bronze bust of the former governor to him. In his remarks, the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, expressed his appreciation to the Oba for honouring his predecessor and described the event as unique and historical. Obaseki said that the Royal Father’s acknowledgement of the achievements of Comrade Oshiomhole, shows there is reward for people who truly serve the people. He added that the event would spur him as governor to do as much or even more than his predecessor. The governor explained that Comrade Oshiomhole did not only lay the foundation for economic development in the state but used the political platform to unify the various ethnic groups in Edo State. In his response, Oshiomhole expressed his gratitude to the Benin

Monarch for the honour and attributed his achievements to the support he got from the Benin Palace. He said he succeeded as governor of Edo State because he has a father who is the Oba of Benin. He thanked the Oba for the royal gift and described it as the summary of his life’s struggle. He urged his successor to aspire to do more than he did and urged Edo people to be patient with the Obaseki-led administration. Dignitaries at the occasion include the Governor of Kebbi State, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu; his Sokoto State counterpart, Aminu Tambuwal; Senate President, Bukola Saraki, who was represented by Phar. Mathew Urhoghide; Speaker of House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, represented by Hon. Pally Iriase, Chairman/ Editor-in-Chief, Thisday Newspaper and ARISE Television, Prince Nduka Obaigbena; serving commissioners, captains of industry, traditional leaders, government functionaries and a host of others.

Obaseki restates commitment to primary health care in Edo

ÏÏÏThe Governor of Edo State, Mr.

Godwin Obaseki, has reiterated his commitment to boosting primary health care delivery in Edo State, stressing that the government would deploy the bulk of its resources to address gaps in the system and allow for world-class partners to invest in improving secondary and tertiary health care. The governor said this during a courtesy visit by the new Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Dr. Darlington Obaseki, and the hospital’s newly inaugurated management team, to the Government House, Benin City, Edo State. Dr. Obaseki said that the visit was to show appreciation for the governor’s role in ensuring the smooth transition from the previous management of the hospital and initiating a hitherto non-

existent cordial relation between the state government and the hospital. Noting that incessant industrial actions plaguing the health sector were a result of inadequate welfare, he urged the state governor to look into the state’s insistence that doctors pay taxes from their core duty allowance. Governor Obaseki said that the commitment to primary health care was due to its impact on the poor masses, as the Edo State needed a strong primary health care system to ensure that residents don’t develop health complications that would limit their chances of contributing to the development of the state. Noting that the challenges in the health sector arose from false assumptions, Obaseki said: “We need to revamp our health care system to be relevant and realistic. We need to treat health care as one, it doesn’t matter

who owns what. “When this government came on board, we talked about change. We were not joking; it was something fundamental. It is because certain things have changed that is why the burden has been shifted to the hospital. And we need to address these things. And one of the ways to do this is to focus on primary health care,” he said. Obaseki said that the state would require the expertise of UBTH in upgrading the skills of its workforce as well as in training nurses, adding, “We are mapping health care services available and we need you on board. We also need initiatives to open up our facilities. We would like to have world-class investors in health care to manage some of our tertiary health facilities, so we can focus on primary health care.”

ÏÏÏThe Governor of Edo State, Mr.

Godwin Obaseki, has assured Edo people and Nigerians that his administration is on top of the security situation in the state. Obaseki gave the assurance after an emergency meeting with security agencies in the state at the Government House in Benin City. He condemned the gruesome killings of three police officers and the abduction of the Chief Executive of Ogba Zoological Garden and Nature Park, Mr. Andy Osa Enahire, on Sunday, in Benin City. “Our hearts are with the families of the slain police officers and we promise to deploy all the resources at our disposal to ensure Mr. Ehanire returns to his family in the shortest time possible, and unhurt,” the

governor said. “When the Edo State Government received intelligence report on the kidnap of Mr. Osa Ehanire, we immediately contacted the relevant security agencies to do all within their powers to secure his release,” he added. Obaseki explained that Ehanire, who is a well-known tourism practitioner in Nigeria, was scheduled to play a major role in the planned hosting of the 2017 edition of the World Tourism Day celebrations scheduled for Wednesday September 27, 2017 by the state government. He said the event was conceived to showcase the state’s huge ecotourism assets, woo domestic and foreign investors to the sector and put the state on the global tourism map.

UBTH to partner EDSG on training of specialists

ÏÏÏThe management of University

of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Tuesday said it was ready to partner with Edo State Government in training of specialists across its state-owned hospitals. The new Chief Medical Director (CMD) of UBTH, Dr. Darlington Obaseki, said this when he led top management staff of the hospital on courtesy visit to Governor Godwin Obaseki in Benin, the state capital. The hospital boss said UBTH was the second biggest teaching hospital in the country and was ready to collaborate with government in training of personnel for improved service delivery. He added that “UBTH is a federal hospital that renders services to citizens of Edo, so we feel there is need for us to collaborate with state government to improve health services.” Obaseki noted that the hospital spent N15 million as hospital bill waivers for patients from January to June this year, and appealed to the state government to assist in reliev-

ing the financial burdens of indigent patients. He requested that the taxation burden on medical doctors in federal hospitals should be reviewed to promote staff welfare. In his remarks, Governor Obaseki said the state was currently carrying out plans to revamp its nursing schools and would collaborate with UBTH in training of specialists in that field. The governor intimated the team of his administration’s health reforms which included revamping of primary healthcare system to reduce the burden on secondary and tertiary health institutions. He said discussions were ongoing with local and international investors to manage the remodeled Central Hospital, Benin, to reduce medical capital flight, as well make money available for investment in primary healthcare in the state. He added that “we are mapping out health care services in the state and we will need the support of UBTH.

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Ogba Zoo bloodbath: Killers of 3 cops are militants, Says Edo CP ÏÏÏEdo

State Police Commissioner, Mr. Haliru Gwandu, has described the killers of the three police officers and the abduction of the Executive Director of Ogba Zoo and Nature Park, Dr. Andy Ehanire, as an act carried out by militants. He disclosed this when he made an on the spot assessment visits to the Zoo along Airport Road in Oredo Local Government Area of the state. Mr. Gwandu described the incidence as unfortunate and promised that all hands were already on deck to fish out the hoodlums. “It was an unfortunate incidence. We lost three of our personnel. This is the activities of the militants because of the high sea now. “They came and unfortunately killed our policemen but we are on the trail of the hoodlums. We are able to recover the vehicles they used to perpetrate the act. We are using all the available means including the high tech to fish out the perpetrators. “They cannot go scot free. Let me assure the general public in Edo State that we are on top of the situation and that they should go about their normal duty. All hands are on deck to ensure that the hoodlums are fished out”, he said. Speaking on the incidence, one of the staff, Helen Juchei said the assailants came as fun seekers. “Yesterday after I finished my normal duty in the morning, people were just entering the zoo. And at this time, my boss has not come. We usually come before our boss and when he eventually came at about 1pm, it was now my turn to take over my duty, I went to tell him that I that I was having a birthday party to attend and that was how he granted me the permission and I left for the birthday hoping to come back to assume duty later in the day. “When I eventually came back at about 6pm, I met three policemen lying dead on the ground. I was very shock and what I saw after was people running for safety and the boss taken away. “It was those whom we met at the scene that told us what happened. They said the kidnappers paid to enter the zoo with a torn money which was rejected by the cashier at the gate. “When the money was rejected, he went back to get a better money to pay the entrance fee. “At this time, their informants have already gained entrance into the zoo as fun seekers. “When the informants have finally studied the terrain, one of the informants decided to engage our director with conversation. “Our boss started telling him his plans to put up a world tourism day and as one of them engaged my boss in a conversation, the other one went straight to the security personnel and asked him if they have not close for the day and decided to order for drink

for the officers providing security for the zoo “This was what those who were there told us. So they bought them Heineken and as they laid down their guns to drink, that was when the hoodlums opened fire on them and killed the three police officers. “We have not heard any information about the whereabouts of our boss”, she narrated. Another staff of the Zoo, Mr. Zontondji Emmanuel narrated that the hoodlums shot at the police officers without sparing any of them. “I was on duty, I resumed by 5:30pm and as I came in, I went round to inspect the animals and the visitors on ground. And after having done that, I came back to the reception where the Executive Director was sitting down and there was another one sitting at this end. There were two policemen sitting by him. So I went outside to observe the outside. “At the outside, I saw an Audi 80 Car parked and suddenly, I saw three men coming out with guns and one of them wearing a bullet proof vest and I thought that they were normal police who usually come here for normal security reasons. “Suddenly, I saw them running into the zoo premises which is very unusual and when they entered, they started shooting immediately. So, all of us outside started running for our dear lives. “And I was calling on people running to give us police numbers, nobody was ready to stop because they were all afraid. “But at the time I watched from afar and I saw that the men were going out with my director. They went into the Audi Car and zoomed away. And I now came into the zoo premises and I saw the three policemen who were supposed to be guarding the director were lying dead on the ground. “After that, the DPO now came to take the dead bodies away. Everything happened at about 5:40pm,” Emmanuel said. When The Edo Times visited the family house at the GRA, the family who was still down with the shock of what happened, said what they needed at the moment was prayer for the deceased cops and the safe release of their family member. It would be recalled that three policemen who were posted to provide security for fun seekers at the Ogba Zoo and Nature Park in Oredo local government area of the state were killed by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. The three policemen were killed on Sunday at about 5:30 pm while their arms and ammunition were collected by the attackers. Director and Chief Executive of the Ogba Zoo and Nature Park, Dr. Andy Ehanire, was abducted by the gunmen in the process.

Technical, vocational education crucial to industrialisation –Obaseki Stories by Titus Akhigbe Benin

ÏÏÏThe Governor of

Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that no nation can mechanise its processes and systems without a large pool of people that have technical and vocational knowledge. Obaseki said this while receiving training equipment and tools donated by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) to Government Science and Technical College (GSTC) in Benin City on Tuesday. He frowned at the preference for non-vocational courses by the youth and stressed that Nigeria cannot attain development if more emphasis is placed on paper certificates alone. The governor said: “As a country, we cannot continue to rely on paper certificate alone. The purpose of paper certificate is for you to be employed but of what use is your certificate when you are not employable and do not have any skills to make an im-

pact?” He emphasised that the focus of his administration with regard to education is basic and technical education, which will equip the youth for the current and future challenges. “In the developed countries, the workforce has more people who are technically trained and not people who went to universities to study non-technical and non-vocational courses. This administration believes in the acquisition of relevant skills because it is the first fundamental step to job creation and it will help reduce the huge deficit in the area of technical manpower,” he said. Obaseki explained that his administration has commenced rehabilitation work at GSTC with the construction of four new blocks of classrooms, the design of a light industrial park to produce between three to five megawatts of electricity for the location. “On completion of the ongoing reconstruction of this college, we will have an institution that will

produce between two to five thousand well trained technicians yearly,” he assured. Earlier, the Director General of NECA, Mr. Olusegun Oshinowo, commended the Obaseki-led administration for the attention being given to vocational and technical education in the state. He said the biggest problem facing the country today is that of unemployment, and maintained that it is a major threat to the security of the nation. “Due to the high level of unemployment in the country, our organisation has to step out of the box to see what we can do with the government to tackle the challenge. Our idea is to see how we can get our children out of the streets and take them to the factory. For this to happen, we need technical and vocational education,” Oshinowo said. In his response, the principal of GSTC, Mrs. Bose Imafidon, thanked the Edo State government, ITF and NECA for the kind gesture and promised that the school will put the donated equipment to good use.

Edo State-born Actress, Adesua Etomi and Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, when she paid a courtesy visit to the Governor at the Edo State Government House in Benin City...recently

Shun unnecessary strike, Oba of Benin urges doctors

ÏÏÏThe

Benin monarch, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku-Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has challenged doctors and other health workers across the nation to take proactive steps to nip in the bud the incessant strike actions that is rocking the medical sector in the country. Oba Ewuare explained that many lives which would have been saved were tragically lost, due to the ceaseless strike actions in Nigerian hospitals. The warning came on the

heels of series of strike actions by doctors, nurses and health workers nationwide. The royal father gave the warning while playing host to the new Chief Medical Director of UBTH, Dr. Darlington Obaseki, in his palace in Benin, Edo State capital. Omo N’Oba, who fumed at the unfortunate situation, challenged the new Chief Medical Director (CMD) of University of Benin Teaching Hospital to save lives rather than concentrating on unnecessary

strike actions that could be detrimental to the people. The monarch also tasked Dr. Obaseki to leave no stone unturned at revamping all the departments of the hospital better than his predecessors for the benefit of all. Earlier, the visitor, Dr. Darlington Obaseki told Oba Ewuare that he was at the palace to formally inform him of his appointment as the new CMD of UBTH as well as seek for royal blessings.

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Daniel Diongoli ‘Idyl’: I’m like the rejected stone that has become the cornerstone

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Winning is a step to greatness –Diongoli ‘Idyl’, For the 22 year old Bayelsa Indigene, Daniel Diongoli, better known as Idyl, winning the coveted prize of record contract, an all-expensepaid trip to Dubai and a 7Million Naira SUV Jeep at the just concluded most watched musical

wanting to make his father proud. In an exclusive

this is a platform that I have been dying to have and must not lose focus. I was my own biggest threat. What if you had not win at the end of the day? Then my buddie, Ebube will have and I must say I will be happy at the end of the day because Ebube and I shares some sort of connection together. For instance, at the time we came in to South Africa, I had no room and Ebube offered that I share with him and ever since then, we kept telling each other that whatever it will take, we will both make the competition, I believe Ebube is equally the winner too.

Will you say been mentored by Timi Dakolo helped in your winning? I could have been mentored by any of the coaches and Congratulations on your win, what is going through still come out well but been mentored by Timi Dakolo for your mind? me is a rare privilege and I always felt at home whenever I am with him. I felt like family each moment with him as he all I give God the glory for going this far in the competition usually calls us all and speak to us the way a brother will speak with his other siblings. Timi tutored us to always put 2. I am indeed blessed and favoured. Like this is the story our mind, body and soul into music and in those advices he gave, it did really worked for me. He is someone I looked up of people have looked down on me, some even criticise me to and I can relate well to his life and him personally not as for dropping out of school for music and at the end what is Timi the artiste but as a young motivated person who grew up in the yards and waking up to whatever opportunity that say a big thank you to my father, he is my motivation, and he comes. is the reason why I am here today. Everything I had always

I am super proud of myself. So did you see this coming? Well I always believe that I was going to win as that have always been my dream from the beginning of the

In the cause of the competition, who was your greatest

we are all unique in our different ways. I did not see anybody as an obstacle as all I had at the back of my mind was that

What strategy will you say you put in place to emerge the winner? the competition. Been original kept me on a level that I never

for me; I grew up knowing why hardwork really pays and how yourself. Growing was so much fun even though I was not born with a silver spoon but at least, we lived a comfortable and meaningful life despite the challenges of life.

for me a brand. Grace has kept me going and will surely continue to.

for a musical competition, do you think music is worth it now?

me to do music, I have to go all out for it because music

As the son of the scion, how do you intend to impact on the lives of youths in Bayelsa? Although I have been singing but my career took a different platform for me in real life and that is where you are been mould up to realities of life. For me school is necessary and this is what other youths in my state must cultivate; you may not come out with the best grades but the knowledge you get is not measurable and that will push you forward in life. School is where every young chap out there should be willing to go.

nothing at all. too much to handle? them you are taking a break from school? All he did was to ask me if I had thought of it and I said yes that is my decision and all he said was go chase your dream and make our family proud which I have done now. How proud do you think your father is now that you have won? First like I said before, am doing music because of my father because my father is my greatest inspiration, he has always been supportive of whatever I do and knowing how far we have gone; am super sure he is proud of his son. My dad has always been a believer that one day I will grow tall in my chosen career. How was growing up like in Bayelsa? Growing up in Yenagoa was nice and quite an experience

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now is the direction of the almighty God, and for those ahead of me in the industry to take and absorb me as one of their own and show me the way to go as I am open to learn new things and how the industry works. So what is next for you? always been what I love to do; for the essence of the handing over of the mantle to me, it means I have to work three times harder than how I work now. Presently, I have been given a task and hope and pray at the end of the day, I am able to deliver. Also, I know am going to be a brand that the entire world would appreciate; I would live my footstep in the sands of time that generations to come would hear of me and be inspired by my story.

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Mutiat Alli

Eda Boy releases brand new jam, ‘Fine Woman’

Adeniyi Johnson to Toyin Abraham: Provide prove that I refused the execution of divorce papers

Born Eda with the stage name, Eda Boy; The Cross River native hits the music scene bats swinging

is out debut stories that he has refuse to

in such a way that every beat will leave you wanting to move your feet to the tune, kudos to Bahbow

It is interesting to note that Eda Boy is currently an undergraduate studying at Houdegbe North American University in Benin

together in the institution of marriage is a where things do not work out anymore and

Eda

Adeniyi &Toyin The feel of the track is groovy, single to be released to what could to have a good chill session with your could be whatever you decide to

that only occurred was an abortive mediation

E! Celebrates the history-making ten year anniversary of keeping up with the Kardashian

Her former counsel and I agreed to meet for talks, as he wanted to facilitate reconciliation between I and Toyin at Ikeja City Mall; he It was after the meeting that I called him

that, for several months and till date, it is my counsel who has been chasing the

reiterate that I am willing

create drama on the media

execution is communicated

It is rather funny how some said letter on the internet with the date so all claims can be and to the social media commenters who read and comment without knowing

that Toyin herself asked him (the lawyer) to still

no word from Toyin Abraham

Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau, Gbenro Ajibade to host BON awards As the count down for the Nollywood

awards

begins;

awards have announced Kannywood actress, Rahama Kardashians, has grown steadily and signature looks in a series of

billed to hold in Abeokuta this

and all the drama in between, fans

lately making his directorial with the Kardashians 10 Year

Ajibade will host the show Then,

after

heavy

and

with Kris, Kim, Khloé, Kourtney, the Kardashians returns for a fun on the most monumental events

the mainstream movie market after a ban from Kannywood in

the family has remained genuine,

“Not only do they have the for birthday shenanigans, the family is determined to get back to basics, but not without some

for

debates removing herself from the

intellectual gravitas to steer it to

such

assignment,

The nominees for the awards were announced nominated for the best actress in

Adeniyi &Toyin

Opinion L4

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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Vheektor Okpala

Mr. Eazi using back-to-back controversies to fuel his fame in Nigeria, Ghana Interview after interview, Mr. Eazi appears to be using controversial statements to make millions talk about him

in love.

There are a lot more songs out now that have that

Of course the internet fell for the bait. Whether or MTV or The Punch, the follow up stories are so voices are putting their own spins to it for retweets

Facebook. If he were not to make these controversial statements, it is impossible for Mr. Eazi, who is, in

not because of their works or talent (some

times.

celebs themselves, or, as a matter of fact, the